January Interview at US Embassy Manila

[beng_and_carl 0]

Beng,

There was nothing checked other than the wait until you here from us

oohhh that's good! well, the delaying time is only because of the document verification. call the embassy everyday to know your progress. as i've said, it won't do harm on you.

God bless...

[yolly 0]

Hi Beng,

Congratulations!

I have a question. When did you pay your verification fee? My fiance was interviewed last Jan. 07 , 2008.

Did not have the visa yet. I was told by Ms. Grace this morning that they are still waiting for the document verification result. Expect the issuance of the visa by end of February. It doesn't sound right. Although he did not pay the verification fee in advance( bec we're one of the misinformed people) but to my understanding , doc verification will take only 2 to 3 weeks. Hope you can enlighten me.

Thanks,

Ness and Patrick

Hi Ness and Patrick. Well, I paid on Dec 21, that 3 weeks before my interview date. But, my document verification took a little bit longer coz between Dec 21 and Jan 8 (my interview date), there was a long holiday break. Though normally, the document verification takes 2 to 3 weeks, maybe 15 working days.

So, your fiancee was interviewed on Jan 7, I bet that this Friday, her document verification will be finished and she will receive her visa by next week.

And you know, the embassy does not want us to expect a lot that is why they are telling us to wait until the maximum date of their processing times/schedule. that's why they told to wait until Feb and i was even given that information/target date.

Let's hope and pray for a faster release of your fiancee's visa.

God bless you both.

~beng

Thank you Beng. You really helped a lot.

God bless you and Carl.

Have a safe and pleasant flight to America.

Ness and Patrick

[yolly 0]

Hello Yolly,

yes, this is a new requirement of the verification process. This started back in November and it does take up to 2 to 3 weeks for this process. we paid for ours in advance but it didn't help us cause the embassy forgot to get the verification of the documents done before the interview and this is also cost us a delay. You can go to MetroBank in Manila and pay the fee of 650 pesos so it will be done. Hope this helps.

Jim and Mercy

Thanks Jim and Mercy.

[Roserick 0]

Looking forward for the CR-IR January Interview Result/Experience..

Good Luck All.. Especially a good friend rjp44!!

Keep us updated....

[delbertjohnson 0]

Thanks Beng. Congrats on you receiving your visa and thanks for those encouraging words. Mercy is doing somewhat better after I told her what Grace said and the information that I am get from my fellow members of VJ. Your support is everlasting and appreciated. God Bless you all. Thank again and have a safe trip.,,

Jim and Mercy

[Roserick 0]

Everybody!!! I just spoke to my neighbor.. Our Guru Miss Rina!!

She would like to greet everyone Hello, and wanted to tell everyone She misses all you guys so much!! You know who you are..

And Congrats to everyone that got approved and visa in hand..

She also would like to tell all of you her apologies for not logging on for such a long time..

She has been busy with family and work, and would try her best to visit us here in VJ. Because she misses all the VJ family..

Edited January 23, 2008 by Roserick

[rjp44 1]

My wife's visa was appoved 1-22 and we wee told we should have it within 7 days. I don't even mind that we weren't ask for one piece of proog that I had so dilligently checked for completeness and organized. We were ask only a few quesions, mostly about where and how long ago we met, at both the pre-screening window and in the interview with the CO.

We won't be on much until after we return just before Easter, but will be back to help all that we can in their journey. Best of luck to all who have upcominmg interviews and those awaiting the various approvals during the journey.

[Roserick 0]

My wife's visa was appoved 1-22 and we wee told we should have it within 7 days. I don't even mind that we weren't ask for one piece of proog that I had so dilligently checked for completeness and organized. We were ask only a few quesions, mostly about where and how long ago we met, at both the pre-screening window and in the interview with the CO.

We won't be on much until after we return just before Easter, but will be back to help all that we can in their journey. Best of luck to all who have upcominmg interviews and those awaiting the various approvals during the journey.

WoW!! Congratulation Bob!!

I am very happy for you my friend and your wife..

So tell me.. Did they asked about Financial Docs? Such as the issue that I am having? You think I should worry about it?

Again Congratulation.. Wish us luck!! I hope I will have some San Miguel with you when I get there!!

[beng_and_carl 0]

My wife's visa was appoved 1-22 and we wee told we should have it within 7 days. I don't even mind that we weren't ask for one piece of proog that I had so dilligently checked for completeness and organized. We were ask only a few quesions, mostly about where and how long ago we met, at both the pre-screening window and in the interview with the CO.

We won't be on much until after we return just before Easter, but will be back to help all that we can in their journey. Best of luck to all who have upcominmg interviews and those awaiting the various approvals during the journey.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[beng_and_carl 0]

Hi Beng,

Congratulations!

I have a question. When did you pay your verification fee? My fiance was interviewed last Jan. 07 , 2008.

Did not have the visa yet. I was told by Ms. Grace this morning that they are still waiting for the document verification result. Expect the issuance of the visa by end of February. It doesn't sound right. Although he did not pay the verification fee in advance( bec we're one of the misinformed people) but to my understanding , doc verification will take only 2 to 3 weeks. Hope you can enlighten me.

Thanks,

Ness and Patrick

Hi Ness and Patrick. Well, I paid on Dec 21, that 3 weeks before my interview date. But, my document verification took a little bit longer coz between Dec 21 and Jan 8 (my interview date), there was a long holiday break. Though normally, the document verification takes 2 to 3 weeks, maybe 15 working days.

So, your fiancee was interviewed on Jan 7, I bet that this Friday, her document verification will be finished and she will receive her visa by next week.

And you know, the embassy does not want us to expect a lot that is why they are telling us to wait until the maximum date of their processing times/schedule. that's why they told to wait until Feb and i was even given that information/target date.

Let's hope and pray for a faster release of your fiancee's visa.

God bless you both.

~beng

Thank you Beng. You really helped a lot.

God bless you and Carl.

Have a safe and pleasant flight to America.

Ness and Patrick

No worries!

Thank you! Thank you!

God bless you both!

Edited January 23, 2008 by beng_and_carl

[beng_and_carl 0]

Thanks Beng. Congrats on you receiving your visa and thanks for those encouraging words. Mercy is doing somewhat better after I told her what Grace said and the information that I am get from my fellow members of VJ. Your support is everlasting and appreciated. God Bless you all. Thank again and have a safe trip.,,

Jim and Mercy

Jim and Mercy,

i'm sure you will have a positive result or response from the embassy this week. just be patient.

God bless,

~beng

[rjp44 1]

Our good luck continues. My wife received her visa at her office less than 48 hours aftre we left the embassy. If it's a help to anyone, we paid the document verification fee about 4 weeks before the interview.

Now it's time to invite her family, order the suckling pig and ice down the San Mig. We won't return for a while though. She has work to wrap up and I'm sure enjoying this weather compared to the cold of Ohio during this month and next.

Thanks for the Congrats on the interview.

[Roserick 0]

Our good luck continues. My wife received her visa at her office less than 48 hours aftre we left the embassy. If it's a help to anyone, we paid the document verification fee about 4 weeks before the interview.

Now it's time to invite her family, order the suckling pig and ice down the San Mig. We won't return for a while though. She has work to wrap up and I'm sure enjoying this weather compared to the cold of Ohio during this month and next.

Thanks for the Congrats on the interview.

WoW!! 48hrs.. Like LheddyJoe...

God.. I am so jealous..

[Tim & Cai 15]

Our good luck continues. My wife received her visa at her office less than 48 hours aftre we left the embassy. If it's a help to anyone, we paid the document verification fee about 4 weeks before the interview.

Now it's time to invite her family, order the suckling pig and ice down the San Mig. We won't return for a while though. She has work to wrap up and I'm sure enjoying this weather compared to the cold of Ohio during this month and next.

Thanks for the Congrats on the interview.

WoW!! 48hrs.. Like LheddyJoe...

God.. I am so jealous..

Way cool!! Congrats. Good luck with your trip home and have a few Migs for me.

God bless you both

Tim

[Roserick 0]

Hey Tim.. I just notice your return flight is actually my wife's interview date.. COOL!!