Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[~Chad~ 0]

chadmides interview approved.

Awesome!

[Theresa&Rob 0]

Hello to everyone! I have been reading this thread for almost 5 months now, infact I was still in the Philippines when I learned about this. I also did K1 visa and is happily married for 2 months now. We're about to do mine and my daughter's adjustment of status but my husband and I don't know how to do it. I told him about this site and the helpful informations I read from it but he just won't buy it saying this is not a legitimate site. I have learned from previous posters that adjustment of status requires a particular form with the vaccination record on it signed by the civil surgeon, but my husband said I don't need that since the government site didn't require anything of such.. I tried explaining to my husband that all here is based on real people doing the AOS but hard-headed as he is (although I adore him being like that), said different forms are needed in different situations.. I don't want to argue with him, but I also want to do the AOS the right way saving my husband all kinds of headaches if ever we miss something important. Pls if it's not too much to ask, can I get some info in what are the requirements for AOS and if you could advise me on how to explain to my husband that sometimes, government site don't always tell all that you need to send to them.. Thank you and pardon me for this long post.. God bless

Edited May 17, 2007 by sweetangeltheresa

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Hello to everyone! I have been reading this thread for almost 5 months now, infact I was still in the Philippines when I learned about this. I also did K1 visa and is happily married for 2 months now. We're about to do mine and my daughter's adjustment of status but my husband and I don't know how to do it. I told him about this site and the helpful informations I read from it but he just won't buy it saying this is not a legitimate site. I have learned from previous posters that adjustment of status requires a particular form with the vaccination record on it signed by the civil surgeon, but my husband said I don't need that since the government site didn't require anything of such.. I tried explaining to my husband that all here is based on real people doing the AOS but hard-headed as he is (although I adore him being like that), said different forms are needed in different situations.. I don't want to argue with him, but I also want to do the AOS the right way saving my husband all kinds of headaches if ever we miss something important. Pls if it's not too much to ask, can I get some info in what are the requirements for AOS and if you could advise me on how to explain to my husband that sometimes, government site don't always tell all that you need to send to them.. Thank you and pardon me for this long post.. God bless

Please check out my wife's profile at the bottom of my signature block to read up on some information concerning the AOS process.

Cheers and good luck...

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - Sometimes we miss out on some of the best things in life being closed-minded, and believe me this site is a REAL as it gets. Well, they say that a hard head makes for a soft behind, which would explain why you adore him. By the by, what's your husbands solution for learning about the requirements for the AOS process? How did you accomplish the Visa stage of the process... (lawyer, friends, VJ, other research...)?

In closing, I'm glad that at least one of you are a sweet angel...

Edited May 17, 2007 by Sheriff Uling

[john_and_marlene 162]

Hello to everyone! I have been reading this thread for almost 5 months now, infact I was still in the Philippines when I learned about this. I also did K1 visa and is happily married for 2 months now. We're about to do mine and my daughter's adjustment of status but my husband and I don't know how to do it. I told him about this site and the helpful informations I read from it but he just won't buy it saying this is not a legitimate site. I have learned from previous posters that adjustment of status requires a particular form with the vaccination record on it signed by the civil surgeon, but my husband said I don't need that since the government site didn't require anything of such.. I tried explaining to my husband that all here is based on real people doing the AOS but hard-headed as he is (although I adore him being like that), said different forms are needed in different situations.. I don't want to argue with him, but I also want to do the AOS the right way saving my husband all kinds of headaches if ever we miss something important. Pls if it's not too much to ask, can I get some info in what are the requirements for AOS and if you could advise me on how to explain to my husband that sometimes, government site don't always tell all that you need to send to them.. Thank you and pardon me for this long post.. God bless

Have him look at the "official instructions" that come with the I-485. Look at page 3 of the instructions about half way down on the right side where it says you only have to have the vaccinations supplement rather than an entire medical exam if your visa medical is less than 1 year old.

But don't worry, if he doesn't include it, they will put the application on hold while they send you an RFE (Request for Evidence) asking that you supply it, or they will ask for it at the interview.

The interview letter will specifically request that you bring it to the interview if you haven't already submitted it.

[Theresa&Rob 0]

Hello to everyone! I have been reading this thread for almost 5 months now, infact I was still in the Philippines when I learned about this. I also did K1 visa and is happily married for 2 months now. We're about to do mine and my daughter's adjustment of status but my husband and I don't know how to do it. I told him about this site and the helpful informations I read from it but he just won't buy it saying this is not a legitimate site. I have learned from previous posters that adjustment of status requires a particular form with the vaccination record on it signed by the civil surgeon, but my husband said I don't need that since the government site didn't require anything of such.. I tried explaining to my husband that all here is based on real people doing the AOS but hard-headed as he is (although I adore him being like that), said different forms are needed in different situations.. I don't want to argue with him, but I also want to do the AOS the right way saving my husband all kinds of headaches if ever we miss something important. Pls if it's not too much to ask, can I get some info in what are the requirements for AOS and if you could advise me on how to explain to my husband that sometimes, government site don't always tell all that you need to send to them.. Thank you and pardon me for this long post.. God bless

Please check out my wife's profile at the bottom of my signature block to read up on some information concerning the AOS process.

Cheers and good luck...

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - Sometimes we miss out on some of the best things in life being closed-minded, and believe me this site is a REAL as it gets. Well, they say that a hard head makes for a soft behind, which would explain why you adore him. By the by, what's your husbands solution for learning about the requirements for the AOS process? How did you accomplish the Visa stage of the process... (lawyer, friends, VJ, other research...)?

In closing, I'm glad that at least one of you are a sweet angel...

Thank you sheriff.. I found the guide from deputy uling's profile.. I will discuss this with him and hopefully he will listen to me. He printed the forms from the government website and called the number to ask for informations.. He said all the operator said was to refer to the instructions from the website, which worries me. We did our K1 through a dating site that assists in visa processes for a fee.. I guess it's unappropriate to mention the name.

Hopefully all goes well with our adjustment of status.. Lastly, no matter how soft his behind is, he is still my husband and I will always respect him...

Thanks again and God bless..

Edited May 17, 2007 by sweetangeltheresa

[Theresa&Rob 0]

Hello to everyone! I have been reading this thread for almost 5 months now, infact I was still in the Philippines when I learned about this. I also did K1 visa and is happily married for 2 months now. We're about to do mine and my daughter's adjustment of status but my husband and I don't know how to do it. I told him about this site and the helpful informations I read from it but he just won't buy it saying this is not a legitimate site. I have learned from previous posters that adjustment of status requires a particular form with the vaccination record on it signed by the civil surgeon, but my husband said I don't need that since the government site didn't require anything of such.. I tried explaining to my husband that all here is based on real people doing the AOS but hard-headed as he is (although I adore him being like that), said different forms are needed in different situations.. I don't want to argue with him, but I also want to do the AOS the right way saving my husband all kinds of headaches if ever we miss something important. Pls if it's not too much to ask, can I get some info in what are the requirements for AOS and if you could advise me on how to explain to my husband that sometimes, government site don't always tell all that you need to send to them.. Thank you and pardon me for this long post.. God bless

Have him look at the "official instructions" that come with the I-485. Look at page 3 of the instructions about half way down on the right side where it says you only have to have the vaccinations supplement rather than an entire medical exam if your visa medical is less than 1 year old.

But don't worry, if he doesn't include it, they will put the application on hold while they send you an RFE (Request for Evidence) asking that you supply it, or they will ask for it at the interview.

The interview letter will specifically request that you bring it to the interview if you haven't already submitted it.

Thanks john and marlene!! I will read the instructions with him again.. That lessens my worries a little bit knowing that if we ever miss sending anything, we will be given a chance to complete it..

Thanks a million and God bless you both!!

[jeng 0]

Thanks thanks a lot Helen...you were a big help for me! together with the other guys here...btw, where does the interview actually takes place? is it in a small room? just you and the CO? or is it happens over the counter with mirror?

Both with the pre-interviewer and the CO-> it will be a counter with window. With the pre-interviewer, there's no seats, so you will be standing, but with the CO, there are 2 seats per counter so it is more or less relaxing... (maski mangatog tuhod, naka-upo naman)...

To add a little....the Consul window with seats is in a small room with a door opening to enter inside the room, but no door. You are separated from the Consul in the room by a wall with a window in it and a pass-through slot for handing over documents. If you wonder if its private....ummm....nope. The applicant that is next up after you will sit in the chairs outside the open doorway and can hear what is said inside. Not that we listened or anything.

Scott (and Mirasol)

Thanks for all the advices. I dont mind if the person next to me hears everything i said as long as i am approved when i turn my back to her...

Pls include us on your prayers...you are all great!

God is good.

[joemaria 0]

chadmides interview approved.

Awesome!

When i received Mides text message yesterday, im so happy and cant wait to greet her for their successful interview...once again Congratulation Sistah and Chad!

Jeng, Lizzie and others... we are next!

Goodluck Gracy for your interview today...cant wait to hear the good news from u!!

[jeffry 0]

5-16 Fria passed. Waiting on delivery now. More later,Jeff

[ElMasGuapo 0]

The new interview dates are out!

http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp

We have a date finally!

July 3rd is our interview date.

I wish the best of success to all!

Thank you everyone for all your kind prayers!

[cheermeup 0]

hi ate PW just an update...!got appointment dates now....!July 3-Medical and July 11-Interview...

[sunandmoon 450]

5-16 Fria passed. Waiting on delivery now. More later,Jeff

Congrats on the approval.

The new interview dates are out!

http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp

We have a date finally!

July 3rd is our interview date.

I wish the best of success to all!

Thank you everyone for all your kind prayers!

hi ate PW just an update...!got appointment dates now....!July 3-Medical and July 11-Interview...

Congrats on the interview dates!

[island_princess 2]

I can relate to your post.

Hello to everyone! I have been reading this thread for almost 5 months now, infact I was still in the Philippines when I learned about this. I also did K1 visa and is happily married for 2 months now. We're about to do mine and my daughter's adjustment of status but my husband and I don't know how to do it. I told him about this site and the helpful informations I read from it but he just won't buy it saying this is not a legitimate site. I have learned from previous posters that adjustment of status requires a particular form with the vaccination record on it signed by the civil surgeon, but my husband said I don't need that since the government site didn't require anything of such.. I tried explaining to my husband that all here is based on real people doing the AOS but hard-headed as he is (although I adore him being like that), said different forms are needed in different situations.. I don't want to argue with him, but I also want to do the AOS the right way saving my husband all kinds of headaches if ever we miss something important. Pls if it's not too much to ask, can I get some info in what are the requirements for AOS and if you could advise me on how to explain to my husband that sometimes, government site don't always tell all that you need to send to them.. Thank you and pardon me for this long post.. God bless

[Robor007 0]

07..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..Waiting to hear from you

PW,

The interview was ok. From the CO, we got was the "everything looks fine" line. There have been so many AR's ... I'll believe it's approved when they release it. BTW, Cheryl received packet 4 on May 3. I suspect they sent (another) one when she requested to pick it up at SLEC.

Mike

Mike... As you know we're in the same boat. 'Everything looks fine, wait for the visa or to hear from us'. I will not believe everything is okay until the visa is in hand. No news thus far. I tried to call the USE a few minutes ago but forgot they closed at 4:30pm. I guess we're not going to know anything until Monday at the earliest. I see Jeff & Fria were able to pickup their visa today and since we all had interviews at the same time that makes me nervous. I hope we're not on AR.

[gracy_byron 0]

Hi guys, just stepped out from the car. Im happy to announce that Im approved :dance:Its been a long day for us left in A.C 3:00 AM, we got done 9:45, and its 5pm now. Both consuls that interviewed us were nice. And at the end I ask if Im approved, he said "yes" and I asked him if I can show him something he replied "yes" again, I showed him Byron's medical certificate that he have a laceration on his head and bruised rib cause of the allergic reaction he have to Neproxin and he fell on the floor his head hit something hard and that I wished to finalize my travel arrangements so we can be together specially this time when he really needs a companion and so on and forth. To make the story short I'll be picking our visa next week.

After the interview I sent an sms to Ate Cora PW so we can meet up but unfortunately she wasnt feeling well. I hope your feeling better now

Then I treated myself at Getaway spa<I figured I need a break with all my frustrations and finally the interview was done>, pythomer treatment, its really great lost an inch on both of my thighs, arms and waist, they will measure you before the treatment then after it. I'll definitely go back in there. P2000/session.

I would like to thank everybody here with all your help and for wishing me luck. The rest of may batch you can definitely do it guys, just pray hard have faith and knowing that you got all the paperwork needed you'll be fine. I was surprised I got done early some of the applicants like the ones that have 6:30 am appointment were still there waiting, cuz of paperwork problems, wrong input, no pics etc. Really a great advantage being a member on this site, were making friends and being updated the same time.

Ate Cora pls update me