I129F April 2017 filers -Part 2

[Talako 760]

1 minute ago, John & Rose said:

I agree.  There is a lot of "cutting" in the Philippines.  The medical looks closely at that and the reason for the annulment, if there was one.  There is psychological testing that takes place on top of the physical tests.

I wonder if this is standard everywhere else.  I’m guessing probably, but importance and enforcement emphasis may vary from place to place.

[John & Rose 7,239]

1 minute ago, Talako said:

I wonder if this is standard everywhere else.  I’m guessing probably, but importance and enforcement emphasis may vary from place to place.

I assume they all have to follow the same protocols but have some leeway in how things are implemented.  For some reason cutting is so common that they check the arms for scars on anyone that raised a red flag during the exam.

 

I assume that every country has their own little nuance that is checked out.

[Sarah_F 37]

Update!

We called USCIS 3 weeks ago and they told us we got an RFE. To this day, we still haven't received a letter. So we called our congressman this Monday, he called USCIS and attached the RFE in his email yesterday. Fast and easy. I still wonder why USCIS can't send emails... Apparently, our passport pictures were slightly too big. That. was. the. whole. problem! They could have cut them with scissors, but whatever.  Sent the RFE reply this morning via overnight express. One step closer to NOA2!

[AnaMolina 567]

Guys, I have a question and think that maybe you guys can help me. I thought I had the answer before but now that we're filling I-134 I don't know anymore lol 

 

So, my fiancé has two kids from his previous marriage, and he has only 33% of custody. His ex wife declare them on taxes, so they are not his dependents on taxes, and he pays child support.

My question is: are the kids his dependents for this form? Wholly? Partially? Will they check gross income or after taxes?

cause if its gross then we should be fine even if they consider the 4 of us, but after taxes then we will be just about it (and i dont like to be just about it lol)

 

thanks guys!

[LabOz 915]

53 minutes ago, AnaMolina said:

Guys, I have a question and think that maybe you guys can help me. I thought I had the answer before but now that we're filling I-134 I don't know anymore lol 

 

So, my fiancé has two kids from his previous marriage, and he has only 33% of custody. His ex wife declare them on taxes, so they are not his dependents on taxes, and he pays child support.

My question is: are the kids his dependents for this form? Wholly? Partially? Will they check gross income or after taxes?

cause if its gross then we should be fine even if they consider the 4 of us, but after taxes then we will be just about it (and i dont like to be just about it lol)

 

thanks guys!

The Feds only care what is on the 1040 tax return.

 

Should be all good!

[AnaMolina 567]

4 minutes ago, LabOz said:

The Feds only care what is on the 1040 tax return.

 

Should be all good!

Then I think we will put partially dependents. Feels wrong to not put the kids lol 

[Estibaliz 3,037]

44 minutes ago, LabOz said:

The Feds only care what is on the 1040 tax return.

 

Should be all good!

Hey, congrats on your NOA2!  

 

Also good luck to @krizia and @Tatiana&D.S. with their interviews tomorrow/today... Philippines time is always confusing to me

 

[CopperChem 328]

2 hours ago, Estibaliz said:

Hey, congrats on your NOA2!  

 

Also good luck to @krizia and @Tatiana&D.S. with their interviews tomorrow/today... Philippines time is always confusing to me

 

Today. They are a day ahead, I only know this because my fiance will start thursday morning shortly.

[vcpdragon 306]

Oh wow, NVC people are so much more pleasant to speak with then USCIS folks ... case still hasn't been received yet. Well back to the ol'  routine. lol Congrats to all the new approvals and Good Luck to those who have interviews soon! We are right behind you! 

 

[A_F 172]

7 hours ago, Martella&T said:

Congratulations! Any chance you could share the questions they've asked her?

Sure. The CO started off by asking her the infamous (lol not really) how we met. Then he asked what I do for a job. He asked about where we will live and then also if we're ready to be married. We're both young. I'm 23 and she's 22. By the end they were joking and laughing and talking about where we went to school. All in all I think she thought it was a very pleasant experience.

 

Disclaimer...I very heavily front-loaded the file though, so that probably helped her out a bit. Anyone else have experience with front-loading or not that can speak to if it makes a difference?

[krizia 322]

Visa Approved! 
Time Line: 

NOA1: Apr 17
NOA2: Sep 2
Medical: Sep 26 (1day only) 
Interview: Oct 5. 

 

Pre Screening. 
Filipina Consul Windows 46
Questions: 

 

How are you today? 
Are you working? 
What’s your fiancé Job? 
How did you met? 
When did you saw each other?
Have you been to other country? 
Why didn’t you live with your dad in Singapore? 

 

Finger Scanning.
American Consul. 

Interview 
Windows 65

 

Greeted him ‘goodmorning’
Questions: 

 

How are you today? 
Are you still working? 
What are your fiancé hobbies? 
Do you have kids? 
Were you married before? 
What’s your fiancé job? 
Do you plan on continuing working with IT related job in the US? 
Does your fiancé work in a government? 

 

I was smiling all the time. I was holding my mom’s holy rosary. I went inside the embassy full of hope and love. I went there and imagine all the things happened to me and my fiancé while we’re still on a process. Yes, nervousness is real but as long as its 100% genuine you’ll never go wrong! 

 

I am happy! 

To God be the Glory! 😊

[smilei 381]

1 minute ago, krizia said:

Visa Approved! 
Time Line: 

NOA1: Apr 17
NOA2: Sep 2
Medical: Sep 26 (1day only) 
Interview: Oct 5. 

 

Pre Screening. 
Filipina Consul Windows 46
Questions: 

 

How are you today? 
Are you working? 
What’s your fiancé Job? 
How did you met? 
When did you saw each other?
Have you been to other country? 
Why didn’t you live with your dad in Singapore? 

 

Finger Scanning.
American Consul. 

Interview 
Windows 65

 

Greeted him ‘goodmorning’
Questions: 

 

How are you today? 
Are you still working? 
What are your fiancé hobbies? 
Do you have kids? 
Were you married before? 
What’s your fiancé job? 
Do you plan on continuing working with IT related job in the US? 
Does your fiancé work in a government? 

 

I was smiling all the time. I was holding my mom’s holy rosary. I went inside the embassy full of hope and love. I went there and imagine all the things happened to me and my fiancé while we’re still on a process. Yes, nervousness is real but as long as its 100% genuine you’ll never go wrong! 

 

I am happy! 

To God be the Glory! 😊

YAYYYYYY! That's my gurl! hehe. See you soon! Labyuuuu!

[draveling 2]

Hello all,

 

Been lurking here here for some time. Congrats to all April filers who have received their NOA 2 and those who haven't .......... hang in there ! 

 

Received our NOA 2 on 9/20/17 , with an approval date of 9/16/17. Our DS 160 is basically done.....

 

How do I track our case from here ? I called the nvc today and received the standard 6 week spiel for our case number etc. 

 

Very little in life I find stressful......... but this is working my last nerve. 

 

Im hoping we can get married on 12-14-17, but not sure if that's realistic ? 

[Keith & Monica 986]

2 hours ago, krizia said:

Visa Approved! 
Time Line: 

NOA1: Apr 17
NOA2: Sep 2
Medical: Sep 26 (1day only) 
Interview: Oct 5. 

 

Pre Screening. 
Filipina Consul Windows 46
Questions: 

 

How are you today? 
Are you working? 
What’s your fiancé Job? 
How did you met? 
When did you saw each other?
Have you been to other country? 
Why didn’t you live with your dad in Singapore? 

 

Finger Scanning.
American Consul. 

Interview 
Windows 65

 

Greeted him ‘goodmorning’
Questions: 

 

How are you today? 
Are you still working? 
What are your fiancé hobbies? 
Do you have kids? 
Were you married before? 
What’s your fiancé job? 
Do you plan on continuing working with IT related job in the US? 
Does your fiancé work in a government? 

 

I was smiling all the time. I was holding my mom’s holy rosary. I went inside the embassy full of hope and love. I went there and imagine all the things happened to me and my fiancé while we’re still on a process. Yes, nervousness is real but as long as its 100% genuine you’ll never go wrong! 

 

I am happy! 

To God be the Glory! 😊

Congratulations to both of you.

[Keith & Monica 986]

2 hours ago, draveling said:

Hello all,

 

Been lurking here here for some time. Congrats to all April filers who have received their NOA 2 and those who haven't .......... hang in there ! 

 

Received our NOA 2 on 9/20/17 , with an approval date of 9/16/17. Our DS 160 is basically done.....

 

How do I track our case from here ? I called the nvc today and received the standard 6 week spiel for our case number etc. 

 

Very little in life I find stressful......... but this is working my last nerve. 

 

Im hoping we can get married on 12-14-17, but not sure if that's realistic ? 

It is doable, everything from here on moves very fast. The Philippines moves really fast. Once you get your MNL# you can get it all done quickly.  As long as you can schedule the interview on any day then you have lots of options.