My Fiance's Interview

[Vann 0]

Hello all! My fiance's Interview in Manila, Philippines is this September 6th! I recently made up my Affidavit of Support and got my tax transcripts from the past three years from my local IRS office.

I'm including paystubs from both jobs I'm currently working at now and will soon get my bank statement. My fiance has pictures and receipts from my first and recent second visit to her.

For anyone who has been through this process already (particularly the Manila embassy) what is the interview like? What sort of questions may they ask my fiance and will they absolutely look at every requested form or just certain ones?

Also--my fiance knows english quite well so would it help her case to have the interview in english? I heard from somewhere that it streamlines the interview and involves less questions for her although I'm not sure if that is 100% certain.

If anyone has answers thanks in advance!

[Lance27 19]

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http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php

Good luck with the upcomming interview.

Edited August 13, 2007 by Lance27

[Vann 0]

You will be able to get some really good reviews here...

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php

Good luck with the upcomming interview.

Thank you very much! I have another quick question. I need to mail these forms out to her by about next week to ensure they reach her in time for her interview. What is the most efficient shipping option to ensure a delivery of seven days or less of these forms to her? DHL? FedEx? UPS?

Thank you

[Biscuit 0]

Hi there, Good Luck on your fiance's interview. It's easy tell her not to worry. You can send the documents thru FEDEX and you will be able to check the status online.

For interview, I posted my interview experience on my personal website, check my signature. View my profile here you can find it there too.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Please review the paragraphs listed below from Section 4.3 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide:

Paragraph 3 - Review the "visa interview and USE layout information" link...

Paragraph 6 - Review the "sample questions asked by the Consular Officer during the visa interview" link...

Hope this helps...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[Jasman0717 9]

Good luck

[vsmtghdy 2]

Good Luck on her interview.

You can use Fed-ex and it may only take 3 days for delivery or you can also use DHL. Either way, both are good since you can track the status of your package/letters.

[lirachadsbaby 0]

You will be able to get some really good reviews here...

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php

Good luck with the upcomming interview.

Thank you very much! I have another quick question. I need to mail these forms out to her by about next week to ensure they reach her in time for her interview. What is the most efficient shipping option to ensure a delivery of seven days or less of these forms to her? DHL? FedEx? UPS?

Thank you

my fiance used fedex and went well.

[lirachadsbaby 0]

Hello all! My fiance's Interview in Manila, Philippines is this September 6th! I recently made up my Affidavit of Support and got my tax transcripts from the past three years from my local IRS office.

I'm including paystubs from both jobs I'm currently working at now and will soon get my bank statement. My fiance has pictures and receipts from my first and recent second visit to her.

For anyone who has been through this process already (particularly the Manila embassy) what is the interview like? What sort of questions may they ask my fiance and will they absolutely look at every requested form or just certain ones?

Also--my fiance knows english quite well so would it help her case to have the interview in english? I heard from somewhere that it streamlines the interview and involves less questions for her although I'm not sure if that is 100% certain.

If anyone has answers thanks in advance!

below is a link to my webpage and you can read about the details of my interview.

Edited August 14, 2007 by lirachadsbaby

[jc1b 0]

Hello i had my interview last aug7 and it turn out good. About your question they have two sets of interview first is the screening which is the interviewer is filipino and final interview with american CO. As my experienced they get only my fiance w-2 tax and employment certificate. You dont have to sent her your bank statement because your income will showed already on the W-2 affidavit of support plus your evidence of genuine relationship ( pictures,emails,chatlogs,reciept of engagement ring, hotel reciept, letter of intent, travel itenerary when you visit her) thats all.Regarding interview it is really very easy the CO only asked when did you meet?Did you see him in person?Where is his last visit? What is his job? Is he have kids?Divorced? Are you married before?You have kids? Thats it...You dont have to feel nervous because if your CO see you nervous she will gonna ask you more question....just relax and think you only applying for job. Goodluck to you and for sure you will make it....

claire&jamie

[chipsahoy 3]

Thank you very much! I have another quick question. I need to mail these forms out to her by about next week to ensure they reach her in time for her interview. What is the most efficient shipping option to ensure a delivery of seven days or less of these forms to her? DHL? FedEx? UPS?

Thank you

My fiance used FedEX when he sent me important documents/packages. I got it after 3 working days. I also used FedEX when I sent my documents to him. Just the same, he got it within a week and we could track the shipping status on the said courier website.

Good luck!

[island_princess 2]

They will probably ask you the arrival and departure dates of your fiance's visit(s) to the Phils. As for me, I memorized what was stamped is his passport, just to be sure.

My husband sent the required documents (I-134 and proofs of income and relationship) 10 days before my interview via FedEx. He paid about $125 for a 2-lbs. package. It is worth it though, I got it in 3 days. We did not take the risk of sending it thru USPS, since the affiliate of USPS here in the Philippines is no less the the Phil Postal Office, which is known for delay and missing packages.

Hello all! My fiance's Interview in Manila, Philippines is this September 6th! I recently made up my Affidavit of Support and got my tax transcripts from the past three years from my local IRS office.

I'm including paystubs from both jobs I'm currently working at now and will soon get my bank statement. My fiance has pictures and receipts from my first and recent second visit to her.

For anyone who has been through this process already (particularly the Manila embassy) what is the interview like? What sort of questions may they ask my fiance and will they absolutely look at every requested form or just certain ones?

Also--my fiance knows english quite well so would it help her case to have the interview in english? I heard from somewhere that it streamlines the interview and involves less questions for her although I'm not sure if that is 100% certain.

If anyone has answers thanks in advance!

Edited August 14, 2007 by island_princess

[shaggy474 0]

You will be able to get some really good reviews here...

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php

Good luck with the upcomming interview.

Thank you very much! I have another quick question. I need to mail these forms out to her by about next week to ensure they reach her in time for her interview. What is the most efficient shipping option to ensure a delivery of seven days or less of these forms to her? DHL? FedEx? UPS?

Thank you

Van I would use FedEX. My girl lives in Cebu and DHL never delivered her packet 4. After 29 days we found out it was sitting in their office. They claimed they text her and could not find her home. But she never did get a call or a text. We save them all. DHL made almost no effort in finding her package for us or her home. We had to visit the office in person and find someone who gave a #######.

We used FedEx to send the documents and they delivered in 3 days no issues no problems. I strongly suggest FedEx with your original documents!

Good Luck! :thumbs:

[Raqiwin 2]

You will be able to get some really good reviews here...

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php

Good luck with the upcomming interview.

Thank you very much! I have another quick question. I need to mail these forms out to her by about next week to ensure they reach her in time for her interview. What is the most efficient shipping option to ensure a delivery of seven days or less of these forms to her? DHL? FedEx? UPS?

Thank you

FedEx is a good option. I've used them before but they're a bit pricy. If you have LBC (filipino courier service), in your area, they are just as reliable. I've sent with them many times and got there within a week (via air) Good luck!

[Jasman0717 9]

When we first started the petition I started collecting questions from others here at VJ:

• What are your fiance’s hobbies and interests?

• What are your hobbies and interests?

• What does your fiancé(e) do for a living?

• What do you do for a living?

• Do you know if your fiancé(e) was married before?

• Does he have any children?

• Will there be a problem with the children from his other relationship?

• Did you know that your fiancee was divorced in 199-?

• Does this matter to you?

• Where do you plan to live in the United States?

• When and how did you meet your fiance(e)?

• How long have you been corresponding with your fiance(e)?

• Do you have any wedding plans? Are you planning to have children?

• What is your fiance(e)’s religious background?

• What is your religious background?

• Does your fiancé(e) speak and understand your language?

• Do you speak and understand your fiance(e)’s language?

• How do you two communicate?

• Why do you want to come to the United States?

What is your fiance's name?

How do you spell their last name?

When did you meet and how?

Have you ever been to the US?

Are you a terrorist?

When do you plan on entering the US?

What are your fiance's parents names?

Does your fiance have any brothers or sisters?

Where does your fiance work?

Where do you plan on leaving upon entry to the US?

What are your fiance’s hobbies and interests?

• What are your hobbies and interests?

• What does your fiancé(e) do for a living?

• What do you do for a living?

• Do you know if your fiancé(e) was married before?

• Does he have any children?

• Will there be a problem with the children from his other relationship?

• Did you know that your fiancee was divorced in 199-?

• Does this matter to you?

• Where do you plan to live in the United States?

• When and how did you meet your fiance(e)?

• How long have you been corresponding with your fiance(e)?

• Do you have any wedding plans? Are you planning to have children?

• What is your fiance(e)’s religious background?

• What is your religious background?

• Does your fiancé(e) speak and understand your language?

• Do you speak and understand your fiance(e)’s language?

• How do you two communicate?

• Why do you want to come to the United States?

Are you a terrorist?

Are you planning to have children?

Did you know that your fiancee was divorced?

Do you have any wedding plans?

Do you know if your fiancé(e) was married before?

Do you speak and understand your fiance(e)’s language?

Does he have any children?

Does this matter to you?

Does your fiance have any brothers or sisters?

Does your fiancé(e) speak and understand your language?

Have you ever been to US?*

Have you ever met your fiancee father or mother?*

Have you met his parents

How do you spell their last name?

How do you two communicate?

How long have you been corresponding with your fiance(e)?

How often do you talk to each other?*

How old is he?

If so, What type of visa?*

What are your fiance’s hobbies and interests?

What are your fiance's parents names?

What are your hobbies and interests?

What do you do for a living?

What does his father do?

What does your fiancé(e) do for a living?

What is your fiance(e)’s religious background?

What is your fiance's name?

What is your religious background?

When and how did you meet your fiance(e)?

When are you planning to get marry?*

When did you meet and how?

When do you plan on entering the US?

Where are you going to get married?

Where do you plan to live in the United States?

Why do you want to come to the United States?

Will there be a problem with the children from his other relationship?

I also had a list of document requirements but don't know if this is accurate any longer:

DOCUMENTS NEEDED:

1. Proof of payment

· To be paid ahead of time at any BPI bank, $100.00

2. Passport

· Only P 500.00 pesos, releasing time after 6 working days and can be expedited by paying additional P 200.00 pesos, releasing time after 2 working days.

3. Visa photos (4 pieces) 2x2 size

· Must bring 3 more extras, one is to be used for medical right at the entrance of Saint Luke’s Clinic, please write your name at the back, then the remaining two are for the Forms DS-156. The 4 are to be used at the embassy.

4. 2 Forms of DS-156

5. DS-157 K

6. Birth Certificate (printed on NSO Security Paper)

· Can be obtained by logging in to: www.e-census@gov.ph, processing fee is only P300.00 pesos and can be delivered right at your doorstep. However, if you like, you can also apply to nearest NSO office for only P 125.00. (The hassle of long queue).

7. Termination of Marriage (if applicable)

8. NBI Clearance

9. Foreign Police Certificate

10. Evidence of Financial Support

· ITR 2003

· FORM 1040

· W-2 FORMS

· I-134 (must be notarized) and can be supported by the ff: documents:

_ Bank Certificate

_ Latest Pay Stubs (3 at least)

_ Employment Certificate

11. Evidence of Genuine Engagement

12. Evidence of Relationship

· They will take at least 5 to 6 pictures of you together or with family.

· Some emails and other evidences.

13. Appointment Letter (this is the letter of appointment for interview)

· Make sure to have it re copied as you will need the original copy to be presented at US Embassy during your interview to the security guard.

NOTE:

MEDICAL FEE IS 95$ AND MUST BE PAID IN PESOS AT ST. LUKE’S MEDICAL CLINIC. P 5,415.00 PESOS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2004.

BRING THE DOCUMENTS MENTIONED ABOVE AT ST. LUKES MEDICAL CLINIC WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR MEDICAL APPOINTMENT AS STUFF FROM US EMBASSY WILL ASSEMBLE ALL DOCUEMNTS FOR YOU.

HAVE ONE 2X2 PICTURE READY, MAKE SURE TO WRTIE NAME AT THE BACK, TO BE PRESENTED AT SECURITY GUARD AT ST. LUKE’S MEDICAL CLINIC ALONG WITH VALID ID.

ALSO, LETTER OF APPOINTMENT WITH VALID ID TO BE PRESENTED, AT US EMBASSY SECURTY GUARD.