Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[ny2011 0]

is it hard to travel alone to US for the first time? Will there be a chance that i may get lost or deported???

You'll be fine I traveled alone myself and got here last Saturday.Just bring some stomach and head medicine... immigration officer asked me several questions while customs people didn't open my bags.

Edited July 3, 2008 by AJ Litt

[Chantel 0]

I traveled alone too and no worries cause their signs is too big for you to notice and besides all the infos are all in your plane ticket to guide you, I traveled alone too between states now that I'm here and its pretty much easy....

[vichygurl 1]

No worries dear, you can make it! bring something to read coz you'll surely get bored. As what others said, READ! and if you think your not sure of something don't be afraid to ask. I salute that Japanese ladies who helped me in going through my connecting flight in Washington.

My advise is don't worry aboUT YOUR LUGGAGES that are check in if you do have a connecting flight coz they will take charge of it. In my experienced, that was the cause of my supposed delay and could might miss my flight if I didn't bothered to ASK! Be smart and common sense is important.

have a safe trip!!!! God Bless!

vida

Edited July 3, 2008 by djazy66

[Gator's Bike 0]

is it hard to travel alone to US for the first time? Will there be a chance that i may get lost or deported???

its not hard to travel alone as long as u know how to read and communicate people like your kababayan, airport crew and the flight attendant. U can talk to them in english just be sure u say it slowly and clearly.

no chances to get lost if u keep asking where to go next. u will be deported if the officer incharge in your POE doubted your or if u give them reason to deport you.

don't worry u will be fine. congrats and have a safe flight.

[mrsartis 10]

is it hard to travel alone to US for the first time? Will there be a chance that i may get lost or deported???

WAHHH .. can i echo the same question.. samahan niyo na ko.. actually, its not that scary to travel alone../ i just hate flying...

[macutelit 0]

is it hard to travel alone to US for the first time? Will there be a chance that i may get lost or deported???

WAHHH .. can i echo the same question.. samahan niyo na ko.. actually, its not that scary to travel alone../ i just hate flying...

psst kaya ninyo yan,!!!

[Passing.star 0]

As what others in VJ members say, its not scary and you don't have to worry, as long as you know how to read, communicate and knows how to follow instructions you will be fine.

[Mia Sav 1]

is it hard to travel alone to US for the first time? Will there be a chance that i may get lost or deported???

No it's not hard. Just be aware what to do & pay attention to the signs. I traveled alone too thru PAL & I wasn't worrying too much coz from Cebu to SFO, I've seen a lot of Filipinos & that made me feel at ease. You only have to deal with boredom during your flight coz it's long hours of flying...You'll be okay...

[sunandmoon 450]

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[sunandmoon 450]

since it's been since sometime back in May anything has been posted about the process. thought I'd post this info from Embassy in Manila's website.

These are the main features of the K-1, K-3 and IR-1 visas

Visa type

K-1 Visa Non-immigrant

K-3 Visa Non-immigrant

IR-1 Immigrant

Approximate total processing time

K-1...9-12 months

K-3...9-12 months

IR-1.. 12-24 months

Where do I file the petition?

K-1..... Only in U.S.

K-3..... Only in U.S.

IR-1.....file abroad

What petition form do I file?

k-1...... I-129F only

K-3.......1-29F and I-130

IR-1..... I-130 only

Are there any major restrictions I should know about?

K-1....... Single entry. Valid for 6 months; to marry petitioner within 90 days of entry to the United States and must adjust status.

k-3........ Multiple entry. Valid for two years, but must adjust status within 2 years.

IR-1....... LPR status. Processing for green card begins on entry.

Can my fiancée/fiancé or spouse take her/his children?

K-1........ Yes. Only unmarried children under 21 but must be issued K-2 visa within one year of the K-1 issuance.

K-3........ Yes. Only unmarried children under 21.

IR-1....... Yes, but separate IR-2 petitions must be filed for each child. Stepchild must be younger than 18 years old at time of parent's marriage.

Is an interview required?

K-1........ Yes

K-3..........Yes

IR-1..........Yes

Which Affidavit of Support do I use?

K-1......... I-134

K-3......... I-134

IR-1......... I-864

Does the Embassy need the original petition & documents from USCIS?

K-1...... Yes.

K-3....... Yes.

IR-1..... Yes.

Last Update :: 04/30/2008

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[sunandmoon 450]

OK, enough of that lets move on to something with a Summer Theme.....

[DARUMA07 25]

OK, enough of that lets move on to something with a Summer Theme.....

OH MY!!!! Now I see why I have a beautiful Filipina!!!!

[o0pink0o 3]

UPDATED LIST UPTO ronjie

MARCH AND APRIL 2008 FILERS

K1

VJ NAME ------------SC----- I-129(NOA1) ----I-129(NOA2) ----Paid DELBROS---- Medical ------ Interview

WestLey'sGirl-------VSC--- Mar. 03 ----------- May 09 -------------------------------------- July 14

honeybadger-------CSC--- Mar. 04 ----------- pending --------------------------------------

bevs---------------CSC--- Mar. 08 ----------- pending-----------------------------------------

Eric & Althea ------VSC---- Mar. 17 ---------- pending --------------------------------------------

jab1976------------VSC----Mar. 18 ---------- pending ---------------------------------------

rubchett-----------VSC--- Mar. 18 ----------- June 18-----------------------------------------

TexPamp-----------VSC--- Mar. 21 ----------- May 27 ----------------------------------------

ManilaIdaho--------CSC----Mar. 21 ----------- pending -------------------------------------

higantengtingting---VSC--- Mar. 27 ---------- June 20 -------------------------------------

marizzacdo---------VSC----Apr. 7 ------------June 30------------------------------------------

Orlandorenaldo-----VSC----Apr. 10 ----------- pending --------------------------------------

ChristophandEvan--VSC--- Apr. 15 ------------ pending------------------------------------------

frostysoftyeaton ---VSC--- Apr. 18 ------------pending---------------------------------------------

AllRightsReseved -- CSC -- Apr. 19 ----------- pending ----------------------------------------

lad23--------------VSC----Apr. 21 ----------- pending --------------------------------------

prettynpink--------VSC----Apr. 21 ------------pending -------------------------------------------

jeffcloe------------CSC----Apr. 29 ----------- pending -------------------------------------------

K3

VJ NAME ------SC-- I-30(NOA1)---(NOA2) ---- I-129(NOA1) ---- (NOA2) --- Paid DELBROS ---Medical ----- Interview

ronjie-----------VSC-- Mar. 3 ----------- pending ----- Mar. 31 ------------ pending ------------------------------------

o0pink0o-------CSC-- Mar. 17----------- July 2 ------ May 7 ------------- July 2 -----------------------------------------

daisychain-----CSC-- Apr. 14----------- June 23----- Apr. 28 ------------ pending ----------------------------------------

CR-1 / IR-1

VJ NAME ----------SC----I-130(NOA1) ---- NOA2 ----- NVC Complete ----- Paid DELBROS --- Medical ----- Interview

Maddy and Rick-----VSC---Mar. 18 ------------ pending ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[David-and-Mae 15]

OK, enough of that lets move on to something with a Summer Theme.....

Hmmmm... that wasn't fair. I was part of that, the second set of contestants, and we are not included in that YouTube video? Where can I protest?

OH MY!!!! Now I see why I have a beautiful Filipina!!!!

Filipinas have true and authentic beauties... inside and out. David loves watching me in the morning when I just woke up because he said I'm not like other women who wear out its beauty in the morning. So sweet of him to say that.

There was a joke about it... couldn't remember the exact words but it's like "A man goes to sleep a prince charming and wakes up in the morning a prince charming, BUT a woman goes to sleep a princess and wakes up in the morning a witch."

--Mae

[sunandmoon 450]

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