Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[neenuh 0]

I just wanted to let you all know how we are doing and the patience is well worth it. It took almost 1 year for her to get here, the biggest thing in all of this process is patience, you must have.

where do i buy that patience you speak of, my dear friend?

tell me, quick!

[jeng 0]

Goodluck Maria for our interview tomorrow and to all who will have their upcoming interviews! Godbless us all.

[jeng 0]

is it okay to bring a photo album for the pictures?

[gracy_byron 0]

Hi Jeng! I brought 2 photo albums with me when I went on my interview, the consul only looked at 1 album though. I was asked to open it on half then he pulled it out on his end and vice versa when he returned it to me. He looked into all the pictures in that album. I asked if he wants to see the other 1, I been told thats enough, lol

[jeng 0]

Hi Jeng! I brought 2 photo albums with me when I went on my interview, the consul only looked at 1 album though. I was asked to open it on half then he pulled it out on his end and vice versa when he returned it to me. He looked into all the pictures in that album. I asked if he wants to see the other 1, I been told thats enough, lol

thanks gracy...did you sign already the DS 156K? It says there though that "do not write below this line"? lira's tip was to sign on the DS forms including the DS156K?

[Robor007 0]

is it okay to bring a photo album for the pictures?

Our prescreener asked for select pics, chat, email, etc so have them prepared in advance and further info if needed. We have our entire history of communication but were only asked to present a few at the pre screener and the CO never asked.

[orion44 0]

Just wanted to add that StevenGrace have their interview today the 22nd. Steven is going to be there with Grace. Wish everyone the best!!!!!

[kevnles 0]

Just wanted to add that StevenGrace have their interview today the 22nd. Steven is going to be there with Grace. Wish everyone the best!!!!!

My fiancee,Leslie has her interview today!

[sunandmoon 450]

Just wanted to add that StevenGrace have their interview today the 22nd. Steven is going to be there with Grace. Wish everyone the best!!!!!

My fiancee,Leslie has her interview today!

now just past 7am Manila time. your wait down to few hours now. best of luck

[Robor007 0]

Good luck to everyone who has their interviews today. I still remember watching the number screen with the 'doorbell' ding dong.

I called Lorraine at 5184 this morning and was told that our case was approved yesterday afternoon. That's a big relief for us. At least we know that we're not in AR now. I just hope we get the Delbros SMS soon so we can get the visa. I requested a pickup from Delbros but they said they don't allow it. I even offered to pay extra or a 'tip' and she just laughed and said she couldn't do that. She did say it would be delivered next business day within Metro Manila so hopefully we'll get that text message from them soon. We have flights together going back early Friday so we're cutting it close now.

[orimai 2]

Delivered @ 9:41am CR1

5/22/2007 7:41:53 AM SHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY

5/22/2007 7:38:05 AM SHIPMENT BEING PREPARED FOR DELIVERY

5/21/2007 6:35:05 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER

5/21/2007 6:13:58 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS

5/21/2007 12:20:56 PM SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY

5/16/2007 2:50:35 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY

[gracy_byron 0]

Hi Jeng! I brought 2 photo albums with me when I went on my interview, the consul only looked at 1 album though. I was asked to open it on half then he pulled it out on his end and vice versa when he returned it to me. He looked into all the pictures in that album. I asked if he wants to see the other 1, I been told thats enough, lol

thanks gracy...did you sign already the DS 156K? It says there though that "do not write below this line"? lira's tip was to sign on the DS forms including the DS156K?

I signed on everything except the DS 156k. The filipino interviewer asked me to write my fiance's name and sign it there, so thats what I did.

[CountryBoy 0]

Mylene just pointed out to me that according the the k-1 visa flowchart that is in my signature, there will be documents contained in packet 4 that will have to be completed and sent back to the embassy/consulate .. can someone please tell me which forms are sent back by mail and which ones are hand carried on the day of the interview?

Thanks,

CB

[Christine n Carl 0]

Hi PW,

Can you update my information:

Trakon2002

Case# MNL2007613XXX

MNL PKT 04/25/07

Interview 07/11/07

Thankyou for continueing to support this VJ thread and god bless your trip and future together.

[Christine n Carl 0]

Hi VJer's

I have been away from the forum for a few weeks. Congrats to all VJ visa approvals and interview appointments.

I have a few questions I am sure have been answered in the past but have'nt yet found them surfing through the post pages.

As we have our interview date (07/11/07), I am beginning to plan my trip to the Philippines to be with my sweetheart during the interview. If all goes well, she will fly back to the US with me. As I have seen a timeline of 5-7 days for Delbros courier delivery and 3-4 days for USE release to Delbros, that would be 11 days after interview to possible visa delivery to Lapu Lapu City. Would these days be "business" days or do they include sat/sun. I'm just trying to get an idea of how long I should plan to stay in Philippines after interview to insure we get visa and buy ticket for her. I was thinking of planning for 16 days after the interview. Does sound reasonable?

Any idea's on good sites/travel agents for reasonable tickets to Philippines? I have been using Bt-store.com in past.

Also as part of the I-134 Affidavit Of Support, I got a printed out letter from my company, stating income, full time employment status, employment start date. Signed by my Site Management. Does this sound acceptable? Should the signature be witnessed by notary and thus notarized?

Finally as there are about 7 weeks till interview (07/11/07), I was planning on asking Ginovie to attend medical 3rd or 4th week of June. To ensure medical results reach embassy in time. That leaves about 4 weeks till medical. We havent recieved any notification from embassy, I found dates online myself. How long should I wait before calling embassy to send packet to St Lukes for pickup ? I dont have much faith in the postal system delivering to her in time for medical and interview.

Thankyou for your help.