I129F April 2017 filers -Part 2

[Sally08 198]

On 10/28/2017 at 2:23 PM, oatlidorison said:

Sure thing 

 

Filipino Consul (to beneficiary) :

1. What is your name?

2. Date of Birth?

3. Petitioners name?

4. Petitioners DOB?

5. Have you been married before? How about the petitioner?

6. Do you have children? Does the petitioner have children?

7. Have you been to Mindanao?

8. Have you traveled outside of the Philippines? If yes, Where and how long?

9. How long have you been together?

Filipino Consul to me (Petitioner)

1. Are you the petitioner?

2. When did you arrive in the Philippines? 

3. When did you first meet?

 

American Consul (to beneficiary)

As we were called to the window, the lady consul asked which one of us was [name of beneficiary] my fiance raised her hand and got sworn in

1. What is your petitioners name?

2. Petitioners DOB?

3. Petitioners address in the US ?

4. How long have you been together? 

5. When did you first meet?

6. Where does your fiance work?

7. Have you  traveled to other countries? If yes where, when and what did you do there?

8. How did we meet?

9. How long have we been living together? 

10. When did we become an official couple?

American Consul (to petitioner)

1. Are you the petitioner? 

2. So you went to school here in the Philippines?  what course did you finish? 

3. What are your plans when you get back to California? 

4. What was the name of your previous company?

5. Where will you live in California?

 

.... then it was silent for about a minute or two. We were waiting for her to ask for supporting documents and she said: Congratulations! You guys are approved. Please wait 1-2 weeks for your visa --- and I didn't here what else she said, I guess I froze and couldn't believe it. LOL

First of all, congratulations! I think we basically have the same situation cuz I went to school here in the PH too but I wasn;t able to graduate. But anyway, I guess this is a good proof that it's a good idea to accompany my fiance on his interview lol It feels very exciting! Congratulations again! :-) :-) :-)

[rachied26 127]

Hello everyone  So matt is only just doing is affidavit of support form (agh) and he's made an error... he's basically put down for employment where he will be going to work come November 21st (His old boss said he could have his job back) but obviously he's unemployed/ student now. Would it be okay if he just crossed it out or will it be okay as hell be starting it in a couple of weeks? 

 

Thanks 

 

 

[S*UK 543]

44 minutes ago, rachied26 said:

Hello everyone  So matt is only just doing is affidavit of support form (agh) and he's made an error... he's basically put down for employment where he will be going to work come November 21st (His old boss said he could have his job back) but obviously he's unemployed/ student now. Would it be okay if he just crossed it out or will it be okay as hell be starting it in a couple of weeks? 

 

Thanks 

 

 

Hey, I'm pretty sure that this should be current information. So he should put his current salary and employer. Since you are having a joint sponsor (if I remember correctly) it shouldn't matter if he is unemployed now just make sure the joint sponsor meets the income threshold. 

 

Also, I thought (not 100% sure though) that the affidavit of support needed to have an original wet signature from him. When is he planning on mailing you the documents? Just it took mine over 2 weeks with USPS to reach the uk so you may have to use another company to get them in time. 

[rachied26 127]

30 minutes ago, S*UK said:

Hey, I'm pretty sure that this should be current information. So he should put his current salary and employer. Since you are having a joint sponsor (if I remember correctly) it shouldn't matter if he is unemployed now just make sure the joint sponsor meets the income threshold. 

 

Also, I thought (not 100% sure though) that the affidavit of support needed to have an original wet signature from him. When is he planning on mailing you the documents? Just it took mine over 2 weeks with USPS to reach the uk so you may have to use another company to get them in time. 

Hey thanks for your response, thats what I thought eek, gonna have to try and find a place to print a new one off. 

Hes in England with me at the moment hun  

 

I'm so nervous about tomorrow, what kind of questions did they ask you? 

 

 

[S*UK 543]

41 minutes ago, rachied26 said:

Hey thanks for your response, thats what I thought eek, gonna have to try and find a place to print a new one off. 

Hes in England with me at the moment hun  

 

I'm so nervous about tomorrow, what kind of questions did they ask you? 

 

 

 

Aww that's great that he's there with you! Is he going to the interview too? 

If you look on my timeline I wrote a full review including all the questions. They were all very very basic questions about collin and his family and his job. 

my advice to you is smile, be confident and just tell them the truth! You will be fine. Good luck, I can't wait to here the news that you were approved tomorrow

Edited October 29, 2017 by S*UK

[rachied26 127]

No I didn't know if he was allowed to come until recently when I saw that you just have to book them in, he's coming to London with me so he'll just wait in a coffee shop around the corner for me. 

 

I just read your summary it seems so easy yet I don't know why I'm so anxious lol The only thing I'm worried about is that Matt isn't currently working but we do have the additional affidavit of support so hopefully that'll be okay lol 

 

Thanks anyways hun  

[oatlidorison 62]

6 hours ago, Sally08 said:

First of all, congratulations! I think we basically have the same situation cuz I went to school here in the PH too but I wasn;t able to graduate. But anyway, I guess this is a good proof that it's a good idea to accompany my fiance on his interview lol It feels very exciting! Congratulations again! :-) :-) :-)

Thanks, Sally! 😊 

 

Yes, I definitely think that would be a good idea! At least he won’t be as nervous with you there by his side and better proof of a bonafide rel to the consuls.  ☺️

 

Oh, and.. If you go with him you guys can leave your gadgets with the guard inside the embassy. I thought it wasn't allowed since I kept reading “No gadgets or electronic devices” but if the USC attends they have a little locker there just bring an extra ID other than your passport to leave with them. 

 

 Good luck and keep us posted!

Edited October 29, 2017 by oatlidorison

[mcs 686]

On 10/28/2017 at 1:13 PM, Mike & Tuyen said:

We have our visa in hand!!!  She will fly here on 11/14/17.  Our POE will be San Francisco.  We are so happy and want to thank everyone for their guidance and support.   We chose SFO as it was a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than Seattle, and also there a Vietnam consulate there if any issues pop up.  

Congratulations!!!!  So very happy for both of you!!!!!  

[AnJ Co 1,676]

2 hours ago, rachied26 said:

No I didn't know if he was allowed to come until recently when I saw that you just have to book them in, he's coming to London with me so he'll just wait in a coffee shop around the corner for me. 

 

I just read your summary it seems so easy yet I don't know why I'm so anxious lol The only thing I'm worried about is that Matt isn't currently working but we do have the additional affidavit of support so hopefully that'll be okay lol 

 

Thanks anyways hun  

I'll wish you luck on your interview Monday but you won't need it. You are going to be fine.  Nothing to actually be anxious about because all you have to do is tell the story you and your fiance have lived.  Just like S*UK says, Smile and answer the questions based on your experience with your Fiance.  You already know all the answers to any question they may ask.

I'll be looking for your good news after interview  

 

..................

 

I'll have to write a review for Newark POE here in VJ because the officers there made my fiance feel like a VIP the whole experience from start to finish.  They directed her to the first line and welcomed her to the USA, kidded around with her, asked when she was getting married then retorted with a big cheesy smile 'How will I know if you actually get married?'  Congratulated her for arriving safely, asked her where she was going to live in the US and said 'Oh!  You are going to love it there!'.  Escorted her to the secondary room, took her envelope to the desk for her and offered her a seat in the waiting area.  In 2 to 3 minutes she heard 'chunk, chunk' stamps and her name called and they handed her passport and again congratulated her and pointed the way out to the terminal for the connecting flight.  Lickity split and all the smiles and congratulations and friendly treatment on top.  I am so thankful for the courtesy of the CBP officers and staff for taking such good care of my Fiancee   To make it all the better........ They didn't scribble ANYTHING or stamp on the K1 visa!  It is still in new condition.  They stamped on the next page and initialed.  We worked and sacrificed like nothing else in our lives to get this to come to pass.  All the blood, sweat, tears, hours of working in the tropical heat doing construction jobs on days I wasn't working at the hospital, all of this over many many months, came down to a little sticker in a passport that means the world to the 2 of us.

Today we went to church together, this time on THIS side of the world.  Yeah, this is what it all was for, and so worth it......   Welcome to Miami, ANN!

[mcs 686]

@AnJ Co Wonderful!!!  Congratulations on being together at last!!!  I wish you the very very best.... 

[Yu&M 146]

2 hours ago, rachied26 said:

No I didn't know if he was allowed to come until recently when I saw that you just have to book them in, he's coming to London with me so he'll just wait in a coffee shop around the corner for me. 

 

I just read your summary it seems so easy yet I don't know why I'm so anxious lol The only thing I'm worried about is that Matt isn't currently working but we do have the additional affidavit of support so hopefully that'll be okay lol 

 

Thanks anyways hun  

You will be fine as long as your co-sponsor meets the requirements. My fiancee isn't working either and is in school as well, but it went very well. If you are nervous about the questions you can always look on youtube at the commonly asked questions and think about how you would answer them, and you will notice that you have answers for them all (also good practice for interview).

 

Good luck tomorrow.

[Mike & Tuyen 598]

2 hours ago, rachied26 said:

No I didn't know if he was allowed to come until recently when I saw that you just have to book them in, he's coming to London with me so he'll just wait in a coffee shop around the corner for me. 

 

I just read your summary it seems so easy yet I don't know why I'm so anxious lol The only thing I'm worried about is that Matt isn't currently working but we do have the additional affidavit of support so hopefully that'll be okay lol 

 

Thanks anyways hun  

I'm not sure about London, but we found it essential that I attend the interview with my fiancee.  First, it shows our commitment to each other and a bona fide relationship.   Just be yourself and answer truthfully!  Believe me, they already know all the answers to the questions they ask.

[Mike & Tuyen 598]

12 hours ago, rachied26 said:

Does anyone have any tips for the interview? I'm starting to feel very nervous lol 

Just relax!  The CO's understand that you will be nervous.  They're human.  Just answer truthfully, and if you don't know something, just say it.   We have a lifetime to learn about our future spouses.

[The Squirrel 1,318]

On ‎10‎/‎28‎/‎2017 at 3:04 PM, Unshakable Faith said:

Still waiting... No RFE or NOA2.

 

NOA1: April 27th

 

On ‎10‎/‎27‎/‎2017 at 2:23 PM, Stefan101 said:

So me and my fiance were sent an RFE on the 3rd of Oct. We have replied and sent back (we checked and it was signed for on the 23rd). Does anyone know what the rough timeline is for a reply after an RFE?

On ‎10‎/‎27‎/‎2017 at 6:12 PM, Melodica256 said:

Hi all. A few people have been asking after me. Today marks 199 days since NOA1, with no NOA2. It's been over 6 months since the case was filed (April 11th), so we called USCIS. A Tier 2 called us back after 5 days, and told us that there's nothing they can do until their case tracker (currently April 1st) shows they're done processing April.

 

 

On ‎10‎/‎28‎/‎2017 at 2:50 PM, Chris2870 said:

Congrats you guys...You did it! Before Thanksgiving as well...so happy for you.

 

9 hours ago, BeatrixV said:

We received the same answer from USCIS and was asked to call back in 10 days cause that's when they will update their trackers....

 

 

OK Guys, I kindly thank you for your help. I went some pages back, and this is what I came up with. There 2 of you in "received" status, and 3 more in RFE stage, every other case is either at NVC or further along. This helps us a lot to figure out the movement, as we are behind like never before. There are 101 total cases left in "Igor's list" for April, and you guys are 5 of those. There are 96 more VJ members that are unaccounted for.

 

If there is someone else I didn't quote above, please let us know. It is greatly appreciated ! Thank you in advance. 

[Zzyzx 106]

10 hours ago, AnJ Co said:

I'll have to write a review for Newark POE here in VJ because the officers there made my fiance feel like a VIP the whole experience from start to finish.  They directed her to the first line and welcomed her to the USA, kidded around with her, asked when she was getting married then retorted with a big cheesy smile 'How will I know if you actually get married?'  Congratulated her for arriving safely, asked her where she was going to live in the US and said 'Oh!  You are going to love it there!'.  Escorted her to the secondary room, took her envelope to the desk for her and offered her a seat in the waiting area.  In 2 to 3 minutes she heard 'chunk, chunk' stamps and her name called and they handed her passport and again congratulated her and pointed the way out to the terminal for the connecting flight.  Lickity split and all the smiles and congratulations and friendly treatment on top.  I am so thankful for the courtesy of the CBP officers and staff for taking such good care of my Fiancee   To make it all the better........ They didn't scribble ANYTHING or stamp on the K1 visa!  It is still in new condition.  They stamped on the next page and initialed.  We worked and sacrificed like nothing else in our lives to get this to come to pass.  All the blood, sweat, tears, hours of working in the tropical heat doing construction jobs on days I wasn't working at the hospital, all of this over many many months, came down to a little sticker in a passport that means the world to the 2 of us.

Today we went to church together, this time on THIS side of the world.  Yeah, this is what it all was for, and so worth it......   Welcome to Miami, ANN!

Congrats to you both!  Hopefully you will make it out west and drive by ZzyZx Rd on I-15.