Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[Mike_Marivic 0]

Hi,

I wonder if anybody could answer me here.. I hope.

We're working on gathering the papers for the AOS process, i need the I-1693A to submit together with the other documents when we send the application right, means that I need to have my TD vaccination supplement before the AOS? because I wonder if we could just send the G-325A,I-864 Affidavit of Support and I-485 and other documents needed but the I-693A, and have the TD shot after we submit those papers cause that way we could send the application by tomorrow or within this week. We want to be sure we apply it before the June ends..

Thanks.

[StarProg 0]

Well so far so good with the medical exam, I think. Fely was in be 6 am and out by 2 pm. She mentioned the "getting naked" part, but it wasn't a problem. She'll go back again tomorrow for one more test and then her shots. They did try to tell her that it was too early for the exam, that its supposed to be one week before the interview. The instruction sheet says AT LEAST one week, so I assume the person that signed her in just didn't know what he was talking about.

[vsmtghdy 2]

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

Hi,

I wonder if anybody could answer me here.. I hope.

We're working on gathering the papers for the AOS process, i need the I-1693A to submit together with the other documents when we send the application right, means that I need to have my TD vaccination supplement before the AOS? because I wonder if we could just send the G-325A,I-864 Affidavit of Support and I-485 and other documents needed but the I-693A, and have the TD shot after we submit those papers cause that way we could send the application by tomorrow or within this week. We want to be sure we apply it before the June ends..

Thanks.

Check the Accredited Civil Surgeons in your area. They have the forms for that (I-693A). You only have to bring a copy of your immunization record that St. Luke's gave you. Also scout how much it will cost for the TD shots and the transfer of records as they differ. If there's a Health Center near your area, theyyou can get a free TD shots there and then just ask for your record and then go to a Civil Surgeon to transfer that record to the I-693A form.

Here's also a link for the I-693A form-> http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti-03/appdx-a_693vacc.pdf

[dave&evan 0]

Well so far so good with the medical exam, I think. Fely was in be 6 am and out by 2 pm. She mentioned the "getting naked" part, but it wasn't a problem. She'll go back again tomorrow for one more test and then her shots. They did try to tell her that it was too early for the exam, that its supposed to be one week before the interview. The instruction sheet says AT LEAST one week, so I assume the person that signed her in just didn't know what he was talking about.

Hi there StarProg, if I have read this thread before I went to St.Luke's today, I could have met your Fely . It's my second day though--for shots. Medical went fine, I guess, because I dont have to redo some tests anymore and I was told to proceed to 2nd floor already--which is for immunization area. No one asked me why am i taking my medical so early, it's a month before my interview, I just noticed that ladies at the reception doesnt smile at all, very serious people Hope our upcoming interviews goes well too, let's pray to that

[VilmaF 0]

Congrats to all those who got approved.

I am waiting for my medical and interview schedule. I would like get advice on the documents needed for the interview, based on your experiences.

1. ITR/W2 - i got a copy of my fiance's ITRs/W2 but it has no signature. I wonder if it has to be signed by him

2. NBI clearance - for those who have previous marriage and filed for K-1 visa, did you get an NBI clearance with your maiden name or does it has to be with married name?

Appreciate your help

[Skeeter211 2]

Congrats to all those who got approved.

I am waiting for my medical and interview schedule. I would like get advice on the documents needed for the interview, based on your experiences.

1. ITR/W2 - i got a copy of my fiance's ITRs/W2 but it has no signature. I wonder if it has to be signed by him

2. NBI clearance - for those who have previous marriage and filed for K-1 visa, did you get an NBI clearance with your maiden name or does it has to be with married name?

Appreciate your help

Regarding ITR....I don't know the definitive answer, but I would say it should be signed.

As to your question about NBI clearance, I asked my Fiance and she recalls that she used her unmarried (maiden) name for the NBI clearance because that marriage was already annulled. Assuming that you have had an annulment of your previous marriage, your status is restored to single. (If you haven't gotten an annullment, you can't get a K-1 issued.) My Fiance went back to using her maiden name after that. I asked her if she had to list any other names used besides her maiden name, but she did not recall. I think I remember that she just used her maiden name and left it at that. She had no problems with the Embassy regarding her NBI clearance.

Hope that helps.

Scott and Mirasol (Together at last and 4LIFE!!!!)

[VilmaF 0]

Did you submitted a signed tax return for her interview? I am already a widow so considered as single. I think to be safe, i will get one with my maiden name and also one with my married name.

Thanks for your advise.

Congrats to all those who got approved.

I am waiting for my medical and interview schedule. I would like get advice on the documents needed for the interview, based on your experiences.

1. ITR/W2 - i got a copy of my fiance's ITRs/W2 but it has no signature. I wonder if it has to be signed by him

2. NBI clearance - for those who have previous marriage and filed for K-1 visa, did you get an NBI clearance with your maiden name or does it has to be with married name?

Appreciate your help

Regarding ITR....I don't know the definitive answer, but I would say it should be signed.

As to your question about NBI clearance, I asked my Fiance and she recalls that she used her unmarried (maiden) name for the NBI clearance because that marriage was already annulled. Assuming that you have had an annulment of your previous marriage, your status is restored to single. (If you haven't gotten an annullment, you can't get a K-1 issued.) My Fiance went back to using her maiden name after that. I asked her if she had to list any other names used besides her maiden name, but she did not recall. I think I remember that she just used her maiden name and left it at that. She had no problems with the Embassy regarding her NBI clearance.

Hope that helps.

Scott and Mirasol (Together at last and 4LIFE!!!!)

[sunandmoon 450]

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.

you can apply for it alone. youe fiance does not need to be present.

here's a link to the ssn application page.

http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html

[dave_ehssa 0]

Hi,

I wonder if anybody could answer me here.. I hope.

We're working on gathering the papers for the AOS process, i need the I-1693A to submit together with the other documents when we send the application right, means that I need to have my TD vaccination supplement before the AOS? because I wonder if we could just send the G-325A,I-864 Affidavit of Support and I-485 and other documents needed but the I-693A, and have the TD shot after we submit those papers cause that way we could send the application by tomorrow or within this week. We want to be sure we apply it before the June ends..

Thanks.

About the vaccination records to be transferred in I-693a will not take that long...u can still have time to do it before july 30th..it takes only days not week/s. Goodluck.. if ur running out of time..send whatever documents u have...and do others later...

[dave_ehssa 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.

When u have GC/working permit. Maybe after 5 months here.

[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.

When u have GC/working permit. Maybe after 5 months here.

Thank you for all your answers...dave_ehssa, roy_yazi and sheriff uling!

btw, would appreciate more if you could give me an idea on the breakdown of fees we still need to pay after I arrive in the US, e.g., SSN, TD shots, Civil surgeon, AOS, EAD, etc. etc. We need to put them down now in our budget.

thanks..thanks..thanks..

[David-and-Mae 15]

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Now what did I get? APPROVED! APPROVED! A-A-APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! A-A-APPROVED! I got approved, yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

I am so happy that my interview went well. It was a long wait (9 hrs) before I was called but the interview with the consul was worth everything because he was sooooooooooooooooo nice to me!

I'll post my experience on Monday. Right now, I still couldn't think clearly after what I had to go through. Thank you all for the prayers and well-wishes.

See you all on Monday! Gotta visit my family in the province over the weekend!

Love,

Mae

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[lethimrace 5]

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.

you can apply for it alone. youe fiance does not need to be present.

here's a link to the ssn application page.

http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html

Thank you roy and Yazi

[lethimrace 5]

How much does the terminal fee at NAIA? thanks.