Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[sillygirl 0]

Just dropping by to say CONGRATULATIONS to all who got approved.

PW, guess they decided to approve you coz they don't want to see you at the embassy anymore.

[louiejane2903 0]

i don't know why they did put me on AR...because i have everything they might be needing during my interview...maybe i was just a victim of randomized check. You can't predict what's on Consul's mind....anyways, what's done is done..all i have to do right now is just to wait like those were on AR jail.

here's my AR story:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=63583

thanks for asking..

hi everyone!

count me in! i'm on AR jail too because of their routine check at NSO. We did call USEM twice and the recent update was..they already file a request at NSO on very same day i was placed on AR.

Goodluck to everyone and God Bless...

\m/

Hi:) Why were you put on AR? What's with NSO.

[Pinay Wife 47]

For mixed marriages, the citizenship of the Filipino spouse at the time of divorce is the determining factor whether the spouse he/she left behind in the PI can marry or not.

Correction please, above should read "For marriages between a Filipino and/or a former citizen, the citizenship of the Filipino spouse at the time of divorce is x x x

Sorry, I was sleepy last night.

I can never get my mother-in-law on the phone. She sends me text messages almost daily. She sometimes begs me to take Rosemarie back, then sometimes she sends text with things like "don't hurt her or kill her!" Hell, I don't even know where she is! I was told yesterday that she is in a shelter somewhere? her mother is sending me text messages based on information she receieved from an undisclosed friend of Rosemarie's. She states that I ordered my wife to leave in middle of the night and that I was angry with my wife everyday.

Glenn, I suggest you immediately desist from accepting or making contact with the mother. I think she is sending the text messages to gather proof against you. The words "don't hurt her or kill her" would make one think that you threatened to harm Rosemarie. The mother is also trying to provoke you to make you mad enough to write things you really do not mean to say. Remember Miranda's law, "anything you say can and may be used against you in court."

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name..................NOA2....MNL REC'D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-789xxx..AR..Apr 15/48 days/Dumaguete

02..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..01-24-07..03-08-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Date and place delivered please?

03..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Mar 16/07 days/Bacolod

04..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx..AR..Pending result of add'l tests

05..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..01-23-07..03-21-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Apr 12/22 days/Tuguegarao

06..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Mar 27/05 days/Quezon City

07..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..01-26-07..03-22-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Mar 28/06 days/Cainta

08..iya.............11-02-06..11-20-06..02-02-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Mar 29/06 days/Quezon City

09..boch............11-08-06..11-29-06..01-05-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx..OK..??

10..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..01-24-07..03-26-07..2006-824xxx..OK..Apr 02/07 days/Makati

11..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-27-07..2006-824xxx..OK..Apr 02/06 days/Pasay

12..EllaJosh........11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-834xxx..OK..??

13..jackieadam......11-20-06..12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Mar 28/05 days/Makati

14..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-27-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx..OK..Apr 11/07 days/Picked up

15..wthornton.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-26-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx..??

16..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-12-06..02-26-07..04-10-07..2006-845xxx..AR..

17..George&Jenny....11-27-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx..OK..Apr 13/03 days/??

18..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-11-07..2006-845xxx..OK..Apr 17/06 days/Pasay City

19..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..02-28-07..04-11-07..2006-845xxx..OK

20..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-13-07..2006-852xxx..OK

21..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-16-07..2006-854xxx..??

22..sanfrancisco....xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-17-07..2006-8xxxxx..??

23..supra...........12-07-06..01-08-07..03-03-07..04-18-07..2006-860xxx..??

24..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..04-24-07..2006-xxxxxx

25..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..01-04-07..02-27-06..04-23-07..2007-503xxx

26..Mike Marivic....01-04-07..01-20-07..02-26-07..04-24-07..2007-508xxx

27..CocoPuff........12-29-06..01-16.07..03-03-07..04-25-07..2007-5xxxxx

28..MarieandBryan...01-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-27-07..2007-52xxxx

29..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..04-02-07..05-03-07..2007-52xxxx

30..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-09-07..2007-536xxx

31..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx

32..imaskin.........02-07-07..xx-xx-xx..03-30-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx

33..gracy_byron.....02-08-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-18-07..2007-xxxxxx

34..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-547xxx

35..joemaria........02-12-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-22-07..2007-55xxx

36..orion44.........02-22-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

37..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-564xxx

38..JeffK...........03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-573xxx

39..trakon2002......04-05-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

K3 LIST

01..AnneiyandJacky..11-28-06….xx-xx-xx..02-27-07..04-17-07..2006-685xxx..AR..Co-sponsor

02..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..02-27-07..04-03-07..2006-839xxx..OK

03..luvbugs4ever....12-14-06..12-21-06..03-02-07..04-16-07..2006-8xxxxx..Interview postponed

04..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..03-02-07..04-16-07..2007-503xxx

05..Jeff&Boo........12-26-06..01-12-07..02-26-07..04-26-07..2007-5xxxxx

07..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx

08..Robor007........02-06-07..02-26-07..03-30-07..05-15-07..2007-546xxx

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-02-07..2006-764xxx..AR..Mar 23/21 days/Makati

02..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-14-07..2006-76xxxx..OK..Mar 20/06 days/Metro Manila

03..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..02-05-07..03-15-07..2006-765xxx..OK..Mar 19/4days/Taguig

04..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..02-06-07..03-19-07..2006-775xxx..AR..hang in there!

05..KimTung.........09-26-06..12-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-779xxx..AR

06..randynrose......09-29-06..02-06-07..03-06-07..04-20-07..2006-xxxxxx

07..StarProg........12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-508xxx

08..Robor007........02-06-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

[Pinay Wife 47]

Wow you know Filipino women and former single white men Sure you know I am busy cleaning, but I did say i will leave some for her so she will not be bored while I am out working

No matter how well you clean it, it will never be good enough for us women hehe

By the way I have a friend not a Vj member who wants me to raise this question for her. She's under k1 too, she had an american bf before she met her fiance<they lived in together and she moved out cuz she wasnt happy apparently, she moved she took half of his furnitures> , according to her her ex keep buggin her that he'll send some things and affidavits at the embassy that will cause her to be denied a visa,<that she stole his stuff> and she's wondering if thats true or his just fishin and tryin to scare her.

Umm, you say she took half "HIS" furnitures, meaning that it is acknowledged that the furnitures are not really hers but his. Since your friend and the American guy aren't married, she is not entitled to half his furnitures. She should send him back his furnitures to get him out of the way. That solves her problem.

[Pinay Wife 47]

You know, I just don't understand why these old guys don't just move to the Philippines - they would have more young "companionship" than they ever dreamed was possible (except for Hugh Hefner) in Angeles City or Subic Bay

This comment is very condescending of Filipina women and is offensive.

My parents' interview was last April 16, 2007 (Monday). APPROVED with flying colors!

Congrats Francel! Natapos din ang nerbiyos ni Mommy ano?

My home has never been so clean, Nor my heart so happy. Sweet Judy is in the bed with the flu, she refuses to go to the doctor. If she is not better within the next day or two...well, I am bigger than her.

Aha, threatening her already!

Oh and Gents, be aware of the cultural differences that you will face...I caught Judy a fresh fish which she promptly cooked...Then I watched in near horror as the beautiful, delicate flower of a woman that I love deeply...ate its head.

YUMMY!!! It would have been priceless to see the look on your face when she ate the head

Have you tried barbequed chicken feet (fondly called Adidas), and barbequed chicken intestines (called IUD). Exotic food with American-sounding names. Careful what you order in the restaurants here next time.

I've always wondered why the fishes and prawns in the US were headless. Can someone please explain?

[Pinay Wife 47]

Just dropping by to say CONGRATULATIONS to all who got approved. PW, guess they decided to approve you coz they don't want to see you at the embassy anymore.

Hey sillygirl, how are you? Are you still here in Manila? I hope that everything is all right with you and your family?

Hehe, eh di nagsawa din ang embassy sa akin. Pag dinis-approve pa nila ako ulit, ala eh, di apply ulit. Sabi nga ni Mike Enriquez, "hindi ko kayo tatantanan!"

Good night everyone. Bed time for me now.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

For the Visa Interview:

What to bring:

***All of the official K1/K2 visa forms are only availble only via the Department of State (DOS) Website [CLICK HERE]***

1. DS-156 "Nonimmigrant Visa Application" (2 copies) (To be completed online CLICK HERE)

2. DS-157 "Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application" (2 copies) and copy of the receipt of your visa payment

3. DS 156K "Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application" (1 copy)

4. Birth Certificate (original/NSO Authenticated)

5. NBI Clearance (original)

6. Other Country Police Certificate (original) (if beneficiary has lived in another country six months or more after reaching the age of 16)

7. Visa Application Receipt (Original from BPI)

8. Document Verification Receipt (original from Metrobank)

9. Passport Photos (2 copies) (Per Packet 4)

10. I-134 Affidavit of Support (1 Copy per visa applicant plus back-up documents), which includes copies of the most current year of Federal Tax Returns accompanied with the corresponding W2, past six (6) months of Pay Stubs, Bank or Financial Institution Letter, and Employer Letter (please read the I-134 instructions provided within the application for more details). The petitioner is required to complete the Affidavit of Support and send it to the beneficiary prior to the visa interview. Since this document needs to be notorized, it is recommended that it's signed within three months of the visa interview.

11. Evidence of Relationship - This information varies per couple but here is a list of some of the things we supplied: affidavits, Photos, Flight Itinerary, Hotel Receipt, Greeting Cards, Emails, Yahoo Messenger Instant Messenger Log, Yahoo Messenger Instant Message Excerpts, Talklook.com International Call History, Yahoo Messenger Call Log, Union Telecard International Calling Card Orders and etc...

12. Petition Package - The petitioner should send an exact copy of all of the information submitted during the Petition Stage including the infamous NOA2 (Approval Notice). The USE should have all of the information prior to the interview, the beneficiary should have it on hand just in case something is needed or missing. Do NOT submit this information to the USE during the visa interview.

*** Recommend also obtaining a CERNOMAR (origianal/NSO Authenticated) - As of the Feb 2007 version of Packet 4 and even the recent version, the CENOMAR is no longer listed as required document, but some beneficiaries have been asked if they have a copy.

NOTE: The DS-156 "Nonimmigrant Visa Application" must be completed online to include the barcodes. The DS-156K "Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application", DS-157 "Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application" and the I-134 "Affidavit of Support" can be completed via the computer (preferred), typed (just as good), or by hand (last resort). If you have pictures, please take the orginals (the USE will return them following the visa interview with the CO). Also, food, drinks, and/or electronic devices are prohibited inside of the USE.

FAQ by the Consular Officer (Sample Listing):

What's your name?

When is your birth date?

What is your mother and father’s names?

Are you a terrorist or affiliated with any organization plotted to take over the American Government?

Who petitioned you?

What’s your relationship to the petitioner?

How old is your fiance(e)?

Why do you want to come to the United States?

Do you know if your fiancé(e) was married before?

When and how did you meet your fiancé(e)?

How do you communicate?

How long have you been corresponding with your fiancé(e)?

How often do you talk to each other?

Have you ever been to the US?

How many times has he visited you?

When did your fiance(e) visit you?

Do you have any children?

Does your fiance(e) have any children?

Will there be a problem with the child from your fiance(e)'s previous relationship(s)?

Where do you plan to live in the United States?

What does your fiancé(e) do for a living?

What do you do for a living?

What is your fiancé(e)’s religious background?

What is your religious background?

Do you have any wedding plans?

Are you planning to have children?

What are your fiancé(e)’s parents names?

Does your fiancé(e) have any brothers or sisters?

Do you speak and understand your fiancé(e)’s language?

When do you plan on entering the US?

Please take a seat in the lobby and wait for your number to flash again.

NOTE: The CO only asks a few questions. This is a compilation from various interview experiences.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Edited April 11, 2008 by Sheriff Uling

[Michael and Milahjean 0]

Since arriving in America with my beloved asawa on April 5, I’ve had little time to browse the VJ site to keep up with current events and had even less time to offer comment.

So, to be brief, to Glenn, my heart goes out to you. My sweetie angrily states that your “whatever” is a disgrace to her country and to all honest and decent Filipinas. She is completely disgusted with this girl and feels very strongly that she and her family will suffer horrific shame as a result, but having already been aware that she was what she was, it’s possible that the shame factor has already taken its toll.

To PW, congratulations on your successful interview, finally. This forum will not be the same after you have transitioned to America, bcoz like me here, you will have SO much to focus on when u arrive here. It’s not that you’ll be ignoring your friends at all, but your priorities will shift and believe me there’ll be much less free time for VJ.

And, congratulations and best wishes for all who are beginning or nearing the end of their journey. This has been the most amazing adventure of my life, and I’m just at the doorstep of a lifetime of unbelievable possibilities. To save space here, I’m posting a lengthy synopsis about her adjustment to the USA in the Moving Here and Your New Life in America forum, so everyone please have a look at that. She's doing very well!!!

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Sheriff Uling post

For the Visa Interview:

4. NOA2 Approval Notice (Copy or Original)

Hi Kuya Uling is it important to bring the NOA2 Approval Notice? thanks.

Imaskin...

The NOA2 "Approval Notice" is not a requirement but many of our fellow Phil-Am families recommend that the beneficiaries have a copy with them as well as a copy of the petition package. It's alway better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. Howerever, I truly doubt that you will need any of that extra paper, but I've always tried to be more safe than sorry.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[Ken_Maria 0]

Legally, there is nothing the X-BF can do to her to affect her VISA application. The USCIS will treat this as a domestic issue and have no bearing on her current petition. By U.S. law, if they lived together more than 6 months, she is entitled to half of their belongings. If she is in the PI with the furniture and the USC is in the states, there is no international extradiction treaty for a domestic issue of disputed furniture.

Her X is being an #######... have her current fiance report him to ICE for harassment (include the text and emails of his threats). It is very simple for her to change her email address and all her online contact information to stop the guy from contacting her, not sure why she would maintain the same account knowing he had access to it.

Ken & Maria

By the way I have a friend not a Vj member who wants me to raise this question for her. She's under k1 too, she had an american bf before she met her fiance<they lived in together and she moved out cuz she wasnt happy apparently, she moved she took half of his furnitures> , according to her her ex keep buggin her that he'll send some things and affidavits at the embassy that will cause her to be denied a visa,<that she stole his stuff> and she's wondering if thats true or his just fishin and tryin to scare her. I didnt say anythin to my friend yet cuz I really dont know if that can be a base for her to be denied. Her ex bf is a jerk though, he keeps on spying my friend and even breakin into her email reading her emails. As far as I know though she didnt steal his stuff cuz they both decided to split what they have but his black mailin her. I advised her to use vonage like me, talk all you want for a minumum charge. Im sure my friend will appreciate your input guys. Thanks.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

For the Medical Exam at SLEC:

What to bring:

1. Appointment Letter

2. Passport

3. Passport Photos (3 copies and they must be 2x2 inches: see page 8 of Packet 4)

4. Payment of $95 USD (paid in pesos / $95 USD equivalent)

5. Ballpoint Pen

6. Tissue

7. Sweater or Jacket (SLEC is air conditioned and cold)

NOTE: Beneficiaries please bring or know your sponsor's personal infomation (address, phone number, and ssn #) for the SLEC forms. Don't be alarmed because the beneficiary's passport will be taken at SLEC and delivered to the USE along with your medical exam results prior to the visa interview. Beneficiaries please eat beforehand because SLEC prohibits food or drinks inside of the facility. Guest(s) and family member(s), except the beneficiaries child(ren), will NOT be permitted inside of SLEC. REMEMBER - The medical exam is a two day process. Day 1 is the medical exam and Day 2 is the vaccination. At the end of Day 2, SLEC will give the beneficiary their X-ray film and the vaccination worksheet/record (DS-3025).

FAQ (Sample listing):

1. Any Major operations?

2. Do you have Asthma?

3. Are you allergic to any medicine or food?

4. Do you smoke marijuana?

5. Do you smoke cigarettes?

6. Do you drink alcohol?

7. Have you ever had Chicken pox? (if yes) Where are the marks?

8. Have you ever had an abortion?

9. Have you ever attempted to commit suicide?

10. When was your last menstrual cycle?

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[Sheriff Uling 3]

ALL:

Please forgive me for re-posting the Visa and Medical exam info, but I'm making redline changes and updates before I reference them in the Phil-Am K1 Information that we have put together. All suggestion, recommendations, and complaints are welcome...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Jinky and Job's first 6 weeks here:

Hey everyone - I haven't really been reading up on this thread, but I thought I'd drop a line and let you all know that Jinky and Job are adjusting to their new life here and we are all doing great!

Job, who is kindergarten, is finishing out his school year here and has fit in well with his classmates. We recently enrolled him at the local Boys and Girls Club as another outlet for him to make friends.

I was laid off from my job the day before they arrived and it has been a mixed blessing because Jinky and I have been able to spend all this time together. I have an interview tomorrow - please pray, cross your fingers for us that I'm offered a job. I've already had a phone interview, followed by an animation test, so I think this interview is just a formality.

Jinky has been WONDERFUL! I'm all for sharing the house chores, but I have to give her props, she's a much better cook than I am and she makes my style of folding shirts look like an amateur. Last week, we drove to Arizona where she met my family for the first time. My mom said to me as we said goodbye, that I have a real treasure in Jinky (my parents were very aprehensive about me dating someone long distance in the beginning).

Anyhoo, for those who are about to embark on a life here in America - if you need anyone to talk to, Jinky would be more than happy to help. The adjustment isn't easy, even just the adjustment of being married, but it helps a great deal to have others support you. It's always sad to hear about VJ'er's where the marriage falls apart. I hope that nobody's marriage falls apart because they didn't have the outside support they need.

- Steven

[gracy_byron 0]

Legally, there is nothing the X-BF can do to her to affect her VISA application. The USCIS will treat this as a domestic issue and have no bearing on her current petition. By U.S. law, if they lived together more than 6 months, she is entitled to half of their belongings. If she is in the PI with the furniture and the USC is in the states, there is no international extradiction treaty for a domestic issue of disputed furniture.

Her X is being an #######... have her current fiance report him to ICE for harassment (include the text and emails of his threats). It is very simple for her to change her email address and all her online contact information to stop the guy from contacting her, not sure why she would maintain the same account knowing he had access to it.

Ken & Maria

By the way I have a friend not a Vj member who wants me to raise this question for her. She's under k1 too, she had an american bf before she met her fiance<they lived in together and she moved out cuz she wasnt happy apparently, she moved she took half of his furnitures> , according to her her ex keep buggin her that he'll send some things and affidavits at the embassy that will cause her to be denied a visa,<that she stole his stuff> and she's wondering if thats true or his just fishin and tryin to scare her. I didnt say anythin to my friend yet cuz I really dont know if that can be a base for her to be denied. Her ex bf is a jerk though, he keeps on spying my friend and even breakin into her email reading her emails. As far as I know though she didnt steal his stuff cuz they both decided to split what they have but his black mailin her. I advised her to use vonage like me, talk all you want for a minumum charge. Im sure my friend will appreciate your input guys. Thanks.

Pardon for my ignorance but whats ####### and ICE? Im not familiar with these terms. Also thank you for replying Ken and Maria, will text my friend now and let her know. My friend's ex lives here in PI.

[Dean iWait 0]

Legally, there is nothing the X-BF can do to her to affect her VISA application. The USCIS will treat this as a domestic issue and have no bearing on her current petition. By U.S. law, if they lived together more than 6 months, she is entitled to half of their belongings. If she is in the PI with the furniture and the USC is in the states, there is no international extradiction treaty for a domestic issue of disputed furniture.

Her X is being an #######... have her current fiance report him to ICE for harassment (include the text and emails of his threats). It is very simple for her to change her email address and all her online contact information to stop the guy from contacting her, not sure why she would maintain the same account knowing he had access to it.

Ken & Maria

By the way I have a friend not a Vj member who wants me to raise this question for her. She's under k1 too, she had an american bf before she met her fiance<they lived in together and she moved out cuz she wasnt happy apparently, she moved she took half of his furnitures> , according to her her ex keep buggin her that he'll send some things and affidavits at the embassy that will cause her to be denied a visa,<that she stole his stuff> and she's wondering if thats true or his just fishin and tryin to scare her. I didnt say anythin to my friend yet cuz I really dont know if that can be a base for her to be denied. Her ex bf is a jerk though, he keeps on spying my friend and even breakin into her email reading her emails. As far as I know though she didnt steal his stuff cuz they both decided to split what they have but his black mailin her. I advised her to use vonage like me, talk all you want for a minumum charge. Im sure my friend will appreciate your input guys. Thanks.

Pardon for my ignorance but whats ####### and ICE? Im not familiar with these terms. Also thank you for replying Ken and Maria, will text my friend now and let her know. My friend's ex lives here in PI.

ICE is Immigration and Customs Enforcement. I'll let Ken explain what ####### is.