Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[sunandmoon 450]

it's now 4:14am Manila time June 7th. best of luck to David-Mae Forever with their interview today.

[orion44 0]

Yes, David and Mae, God bless you for your interview. We're waiting to hear the good news!!!!!

[island_princess 2]

My result says something like.."case number does not appear on the appointment data" (really, i forgot the exact statement).

In a matter of 5 mins, when I check the site again, it gave me an error page. I am basically online all day, so I check it every now and then.

Visa appointment website is already working, but I could not find mine. :crying:

http://usembassy.state.gov/manila/wwwh3023.html

I tried the link you posted but it is still directing me to an error page.. It says, page cannot be displayed.. What appeared on yours? Thanks.

Julie

[StarProg 0]

Fely's at St. Luke's right now. Its been 3 hours since I heard from her, when she'd just finished filling out the forms. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that all will go well. She was feeling well and no current pimple outbreaks, so just hoping for no surprises.

[lethimrace 5]

I have a question...

When can i apply for my SSN? After the wedding, right?

Congrats on your visa! If I am correct you should wait about 2 weeks and then apply for your ss#. Then you need to file a name change after the wedding. Here is the guide for this step hope it helps! http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=ssn

Hope that helps. Again congrats...I am so looking forward to the day my sweetheart has hers in hand as well!

Thank you shaggy for the info, i will save that and also for congratulating me thank you.

I have another question...can i apply for my SSN alone or my fiance will apply it for me? Since my fiance is still overseas for a mission.

[lethimrace 5]

princess-sutil, joemaria, vsmtghdy thank you guys for congratulating me and everyone.

Praying for Mae for her interview.......

[C&M14 0]

hi everyone!

just want to ask some info regarding what documents i need to bring with me at the airport when me and my kids will leave for the US, aside of course from our visas. I have three kids and i was never married to their father and the birth certificates of my kids don't list their father's name. I know I don't need any DSWD clearance to take my kids out of the country. But i have read somewhere that at the NAIA airport, the Immigration people would ask for birth certificates and CENOMAR from me to confirm i have custody of my kids and don't need father's consent? I just want to know if this is true, especially from those with K2 children, what were your experiences about this? And if they do need those documents, would they require originals or just photocopies?

I don't have yet our visas but I just want to prepare all the documents I may need as early as possible. Thanks!

[lethimrace 5]

Ate Cora.... I got my Visa June 6/Cagayan de Oro City. Salamat po:)

[island_princess 2]

congrats! btw, can you fill out your vj timeline. thank you.

Ate Cora.... I got my Visa June 6/Cagayan de Oro City. Salamat po:)

[jeng 0]

Got few questions:

1. When is I-864 required?

2. Can I already work if I already have SSN?

3. I understand that EAD is no longer required to apply for SSN but I can only have EAD during AOS. Am i right?

4. I need to know when can i exactly start working?

thanks.

[sunandmoon 450]

hi everyone!

just want to ask some info regarding what documents i need to bring with me at the airport when me and my kids will leave for the US, aside of course from our visas. I have three kids and i was never married to their father and the birth certificates of my kids don't list their father's name. I know I don't need any DSWD clearance to take my kids out of the country. But i have read somewhere that at the NAIA airport, the Immigration people would ask for birth certificates and CENOMAR from me to confirm i have custody of my kids and don't need father's consent? I just want to know if this is true, especially from those with K2 children, what were your experiences about this? And if they do need those documents, would they require originals or just photocopies?

I don't have yet our visas but I just want to prepare all the documents I may need as early as possible. Thanks!

hi... got the same situation my friend. But no need to worry there is no need for you to show them anything except for the passport with the visa and stickers from the CFO and the sealed envelopes from the Embassy( do not open it).and of course the ticket. he he he...kidding aside I and my daughter were scare too the whole duration of the flight but it was very exciting too. Just put a smile of ur face and enjoy the whole flight. The immigration officers are all good and understanding. Be ur self and just answer the questions they ask you.But it would be wise not to check-in ur Documents bring it with you.

[sunandmoon 450]

Got few questions:

1. When is I-864 required?

the I-864 Affidavit of Support will be used when you AOS.

2. Can I already work if I already have SSN?

you also need an EAD to be employed.

3. I understand that EAD is no longer required to apply for SSN but I can only have EAD during AOS. Am i right?

a K-1 can obtain a SSN without an EAD. you need to do so before your I-94 expires. best to do so no later than 2 to 3 weeks before your I-94 expires.

4. I need to know when can i exactly start working?

depends on how soon you marry and submit AOS/EAD after arriving in the USA. it takes about 3 months for the EAD

thanks.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Jeng

Got a few answers (this reminds me of imaskin because I always wanna write imatellin... hehehehe):

1. When is I-864 required?

The I-864 (Affidavit of Support) is required when submitting the I-485 (Adjustment of Status Application) for the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process and must be accomplished after the petitioner and beneficiary marry in the United States.

2. Can I already work if I already have SSN?

Absolutely NOT! Working prior to your AOS approval is prohibited and is grounds for deportation, per US Immigration Laws. Besides, a SSN is not even required to apply and/or complete the AOS process.

3. I understand that EAD is no longer required to apply for SSN but I can only have EAD during AOS. Am i right?

Yes! The EAD is issued during the AOS process and at no other time .

4. I need to know when can i exactly start working?

The beneficiary is permitted to work:

1. When the beneficiary's EAD application (I-765) is approved and the EAD Card has been received or

2. two, when the AOS is approved and the green card is received.

The Green Card "Permanant Residency Card" supercedes the EAD Card and Advance Parole permiting the now Permanant Resident to work and travel outside the United States.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[lethimrace 5]

Jeng

Got a few answers (this reminds me of imaskin because I always wanna write imatellin... hehehehe):

1. When is I-864 required?

The I-864 (Affidavit of Support) is required when submitting the I-485 (Adjustment of Status Application) for the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process and must be accomplished after the petitioner and beneficiary marry in the United States.

2. Can I already work if I already have SSN?

Absolutely NOT! Working prior to your AOS approval is prohibited and is grounds for deportation, per US Immigration Laws. Besides, a SSN is not even required to apply and/or complete the AOS process.

3. I understand that EAD is no longer required to apply for SSN but I can only have EAD during AOS. Am i right?

Yes! The EAD is issued during the AOS process and at no other time .

4. I need to know when can i exactly start working?

The beneficiary is permitted to work:

1. When the beneficiary's EAD application (I-765) is approved and the EAD Card has been received or

2. two, when the AOS is approved and the green card is received.

The Green Card "Permanant Residency Card" supercedes the EAD Card and Advance Parole permiting the now Permanant Resident to work and travel outside the United States.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

and 'imalaughin'

by the way, kuya sheriff do you know the answer to my question....who will apply for my SSN me or my fiance? and he's still in the warzone in the first month that i will get to the states.

thank you.

Edited June 7, 2007 by imaskin

[C&M14 0]

hi everyone!

just want to ask some info regarding what documents i need to bring with me at the airport when me and my kids will leave for the US, aside of course from our visas. I have three kids and i was never married to their father and the birth certificates of my kids don't list their father's name. I know I don't need any DSWD clearance to take my kids out of the country. But i have read somewhere that at the NAIA airport, the Immigration people would ask for birth certificates and CENOMAR from me to confirm i have custody of my kids and don't need father's consent? I just want to know if this is true, especially from those with K2 children, what were your experiences about this? And if they do need those documents, would they require originals or just photocopies?

I don't have yet our visas but I just want to prepare all the documents I may need as early as possible. Thanks!

hi... got the same situation my friend. But no need to worry there is no need for you to show them anything except for the passport with the visa and stickers from the CFO and the sealed envelopes from the Embassy( do not open it).and of course the ticket. he he he...kidding aside I and my daughter were scare too the whole duration of the flight but it was very exciting too. Just put a smile of ur face and enjoy the whole flight. The immigration officers are all good and understanding. Be ur self and just answer the questions they ask you.But it would be wise not to check-in ur Documents bring it with you.

Thanks for this info!