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My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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Claudeth was in the embassy for four hours and fifteen minutes. There has been an increase in visa applications so the embassy has added additional days. When we went through they were only doing the K visas on Friday.

I am dying to hear of your success before I have to go to bed :P

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Claudeth was in the embassy for four hours and fifteen minutes. There has been an increase in visa applications so the embassy has added additional days. When we went through they were only doing the K visas on Friday.

I am dying to hear of your success before I have to go to bed :P

LOL! Can you tell I'm ready for this to be over with? :P

Yes, I heard about the increase in days. Is there a chance she may not even get to her interview today and may have to go back tomorrow? I hope not. :/

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.

USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.

They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.

K1 denied, K3/K4, CR-1/CR-2, AOS, ROC, Adoption, US citizenship and dual citizenship

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My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.

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My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.

USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.

They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.

So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.

What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.

USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.

They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.

So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.

What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!

7:30 am also.

Thank you.

Let's keep praying

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My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.

USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.

They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.

So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.

What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!

7:30 am also.

Thank you.

Let's keep praying

The irony of this is I'm the most impatient person alive and yet I've come this far! LOL! We can make it! :)

I just hope to hear from her soon.

I will post my updates here! You be sure to do the same!

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.

USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.

They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.

So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.

What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!

7:30 am also.

Thank you.

Let's keep praying

The irony of this is I'm the most impatient person alive and yet I've come this far! LOL! We can make it! :)

I just hope to hear from her soon.

I will post my updates here! You be sure to do the same!

yes, I will, Thank you.

I know that God is with them.

Let's wait and pray for a positive outcome.

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UPDATE!!!!

My baby just texted me! She told me her final interview is scheduled after lunchbreak.

I guess she was put through more than one interview but she wasn't specific. She told me she would text me again when she's completely finished and that she was going back inside.

She sounded happy so I guess it's going well! Whew! :)

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.

USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.

They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.

So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.

What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!

7:30 am also.

Thank you.

Let's keep praying

The irony of this is I'm the most impatient person alive and yet I've come this far! LOL! We can make it! :)

I just hope to hear from her soon.

I will post my updates here! You be sure to do the same!

yes, I will, Thank you.

I know that God is with them.

Let's wait and pray for a positive outcome.

My fiance will be fine and so will your siblings! :)

May I ask you a personal question? Are they petitioning for visas to come to the US to join you? I'm only asking this because my fiance has a sick mother that needs medical care and I would love to get her mother over here as well.

If so--what is the best visa for my fiance's mother?

Forgive my blunt question--I'm just curious. :)

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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She may have had the preinterview with a filipino. Good sign if she's happy as some of the preinterview can be a ######!

Hang in there ! Been there and lost a fews hairs waiting also. Didn't have many hairs to lose either! :blink: Just abot palbo now!

K1 denied, K3/K4, CR-1/CR-2, AOS, ROC, Adoption, US citizenship and dual citizenship

!! ALL PAU!

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UPDATE!!!!

My baby just texted me! She told me her final interview is scheduled after lunchbreak.

I guess she was put through more than one interview but she wasn't specific. She told me she would text me again when she's completely finished and that she was going back inside.

She sounded happy so I guess it's going well! Whew! :)

Wow, they are really draggin it out. She must have had a good pre-interview, that is very encouraging. I guess I will still have to go to bed and ready about your success in the morning :thumbs:

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Thanks, guys! Yes, she sounded happy and normal so I'm assuming that's a good sign! :)

I will keep you all updated! :)

December 5, 2005: We met online and our lives changed--instant connection, became best friends

May 15, 2006: She is put on temporary hold from her job and asks me if I could hold on for her in the event she didn't get the job back. I said "yes, of course" and she finally proclaimed her love to me and admitted she'd loved me since February.

September 25, 2006: I land in Manila airport and rush into my baby's arms for the first time. We were both surprised to realise we were NOT nervous.

September 25, 2006: Our first kiss :P

September 27, 2006: I proposed to her in person and she accepted! :)

December 20, 2006: Mailed I-129 K1 petition to Texas service Center

January 15, 2007: Petition returned to me rejected :/ (placed wrong amount on check--duh!)

Febrary 10, 2007: Resubmitted the petition adding updated info pages and a CORRECT check

February 26, 2007: NOA1

May 28, 2007: I land in Manila on our anniversary and we feel whole and complete yet again :)

June 20, 2007: NOA2 which said it would take six months for an interview (Dunno why it said that)

August 4, 2007: My baby receives Packet 4 unexpectedly out of nowhere--the frantic cramming begins

August 23, 2007: Frantically prepared documents FedExed

August 30, 2007: My baby has a long two days at St. Lukes but checks out fine! :)

September 6, 2007: Interview date: after 8 agonising hours--APPROVED!!! :D

September 6, 2007: Plans for her arrival in January 2008 for our wedding are established! :)

January 28, 2008: Marriage

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