Manila Embassy Interview

[robhankins 0]

How long should it take from the time Manila gets our case until Luz gets the welcome letter? And what part of the month do they update the interview dates? I.E. when should we find out our interview date?

Gary looking at your timeline, how do you know the Embassy received your case on 15 Oct? We had no idea when they received our until we got the letter on 30 Oct and they had received the case on 11 Oct. So, it takes between 2-3 weeks after they get the case. We also have to remember all the holidays they have had recently, Ramadan, All Hallows Week, All Saints Day, not Vets Day. Good luck, Ken

I tracked the package through the DHL web site. I am pretty sure I am correct on the date they got it. Luz still hasn't gotten the letter yet and I am wondering if I should make that $18 phone call to the embassy.

Lilia received her welcome letter about three weeks after our case was received at the USE. In our case, that letter from USE was dated the day after case left NVC. Apparently, welcome letter was written upon electronic receipt, not physical.

It seems that the Embassy releases new interview schedules around the 20th of each month. We are praying for a January interview to be announced around the 20th of this month. If we aren't included, it will likely be a February interview.

[BJZags 17]

I'm helping Jenalyn mark-up her forms: DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-157. I notice on the example forms linked on this site the answers are in ALL CAPS. Is this proper? Because when I did the I-129F months ago, the example given was NOT in all caps.

[sillygirl 0]

Updating timeline of Mike_and_ Jennie.

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name.................NOA2.....MNL REC’D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#...STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..fianceeinw8ting.07-15-04..08-07-04..09-24-04..10-08-04..2004-xxxxxx..OK..09-12-06/23 mos./Makati

02..Windchaser......08-29-05..09-27-05..07-25-06..09-01-06..2005-756xxx..AR..Birth Certificate

03..djcess..........03-10-06..03-24-06..xx-xx-xx..08-09-06..2006-579xxx..OK..Aug 19/10 days/Cebu

04..Rustyash........03-07-06..03-29-06..06-08-96..08-09-06..2006-580xxx..OK

05..timmaricel......04-07-06..09-21-06..10-20-06..12-04-06..2006-601xxx

06..zethris.........04-13-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-60xxxx

07..davidg..........04-20-06..05-13-06..xx-xx-xx..09-11-06..2006-625xx...OK..Sep 21/10 days/???

08..titakey.........04-23-06..05-22-06..xx-xx-xx..09-22-06..2006-635xxx..AR..NBI clearance

09..Audrey&Romy.....05-01-06..05-22-06..07-13-06..09-22-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Sep 27/05 days/QC

10..randyandrechie..05-01-06..06-05-06..07-13-06..09-20-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Oct 04/14 days/QC

11..Hershey.........05-01-06..06-05-06..06-21-06..09-25-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Sep 27/02 days/???

12..annie19.........05-09-06..05-22-06..xx-xx-xx..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..AR..Divorce decree

13..mychelle........05-03-06..05-31-06..07-06-06..09-14-06..2006-639xxx..OK..Sep 21/07 days/Cebu

14..danlet..........05-12-06..05-31-06..06-27-06..08-10-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Aug 17/07 days/???

15..Tomnjas.........05-23-06..06-14-06..07-11-06..10-02-06..2006-656xxx..OK..Oct 06/04 days/Manila

16..sillygirl.......05-17-06..06-14-06..06-29-06..10-04-06..2006-657xxx..OK..Oct 05/01 day/picked up visa

17..Brittaniquec....05-25-06..06-20-06..07-10-06..08-08-06..2006-660xxx..OK..Aug 14/06 days/???

18..kevlar_kev......06-30-06..07-18-06..07-27-06..10-05-06..2006-691xxx..OK..Oct 15/10 days/Laguna

19..Gomez...........07-03-06..08-14-06..09-21-06..11-06-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 08/2 days/QC

20..Angelmae........07-10-06..07-27-06..xx-xx-xx..11-06-06..2006-698xxx..OK

21..Keith88gt.......07-24-06..08-04-06..xx-xx-xx..11-13-06..2006-709xxx

22..YnaYeBa0808.....07-24-06..08-10-06..09-22-06..11-13-06..2006-712xxx

23..Uling...........07-31-06..08-08-06..09-23-06..11-14-06..2006-712xxx

24..JimGem..........07-31-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..11-17-06..2006-715xxx

25..Goodman.........07-31-06..08-15-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2006-716xxx

26..Ara&Ken.........07-31-06..08-24-06..xx-xx-xx..11-25-06..2006-719xxx..

27..Karel...........08-01-06..08-22-06..09-23-06..11-28-06..2006-719xxx

28..tamara..........07-31-06..08-24-06..10-26-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx

29..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06..08-23-06..10-25-06..12-13-06..2006-723xxx

30..shimmy..........08-01-06..08-23-06..10-20-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx

31..FMerz...........08-09-06..08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..12-12-06..2006-723xxx

32..forgyj..........08-03-06..08-23-06..10-21-06..12-18-06..2006-728xxx

33..BJZags..........08-04-06..08-17-06..10-20-06..12-05-06..2006-xxxxxx

34..Elizabeth.......08-15-06..08-21-06..10-21-06..12-21-06..2006-729xxx

35..treynroxy.......08-03-06..08-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-736xxx

36..daveandlirio....08-03-06..08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-737xxx

37..TimR............08-10-06..09-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-736xxx

38..lovebug.........08-12-06..08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-737xxx

39..neonspark.......08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-73xxxx

40..kirkandjenny....08-18-06..09-26-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-743xxx

41..ronmay..........08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-75xxxx

42..Robhankins......09-01-06..09-22-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-761xxx

43..Madison Man.....09-01-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-601xxx

44..ellmoi..........09-17-06..09-26-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-762xxx

45..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

46..jo&john.........08-30-06..10-06-06..PICKED UP.10-18-06..2006-764xxx..OK-AO..Oct 25/07 days/Manila

47..RiggerAF........09-04-06..10-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

48..sway............09-05-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-7xxxxx

49..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-770xxx

50..lebby...........09-07-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

51..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

52..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-779xxx

53..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

54..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

55..Payato..........09-18-06..10-11-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

56..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

57..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

58..binow...........09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

59..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-78xxxx

60..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

61..jamrok..........09-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

62..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

63..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

64..louchiw.........02-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..AR..previous AOS

65..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..11-07-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-799xxx

K3 LIST

64..sweety_33.......04-11-06..04-25-06..xx-xx-xx..08-24-06..2006-608xxx..OK..Aug 30/06 days/???

65..phirephly.......05-08-06..05-23-06..07-01-06..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Sep 27/06 days/???

66..K3 IR...........07-25-06..xx-xx-xx..09-20-06..11-13-06..2006-xxxxxx

67..cybernutguy.....09-22-06..10-12-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#...STATUS

68..jpg.............08-15-05..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-17-06..2005-xxxxxx..OK...

69..stormyrain......10-05-05..07-06-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2005-xxxxxx

70..JoelAndAnalyn...12-29-05..04-21-06..xx-xx-xx..09-25-06..2006-510xxx..OK..Sep 27/02 days/Manila

71..Shortie81.......02-03-06..05-16-06..05-28-06..06-07-06..2006-544xxx..OK-ME..Jun 14/07 days/???

72..mimendoz0209....01-13-06..04-28-06..08-22-06..10-18-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Oct 25/07 days/Davao

73..Biancashey......03-09-06..09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-576xxx

74..phirephly.......05-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-642xxx

75..JunCel..........05-15-06..08-24-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

76..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-729xxx

77..K3 IR...........09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

78..w1n78...........09-05-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

79..M&M.............09-07-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-765xxx

80..DaveHorton......07-25-06..08-25-06..10-24-06..12-19-06..2006-208xxx

Edited November 11, 2006 by sillygirl

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I'm helping Jenalyn mark-up her forms: DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-157. I notice on the example forms linked on this site the answers are in ALL CAPS. Is this proper? Because when I did the I-129F months ago, the example given was NOT in all caps.

It must be an example for the VJ ID member ILIKEALLCAPS... LOL!!! You may type in any case. However the majority of the fields from the online DS-156 are in CAPS. Cheers!!!

YYB - You left your boytoy tied up so you could grace us with your presence. Now that is dedication, but don't you have something else to do... Did they confiscate the whip at the customs checkpoint? Now get outta here... LOL! Hoy, gives us the official good news of your APPROVAL tomorrow. May God continue to bless you. Ingat Ka!!! Cheers!!!

Edited November 11, 2006 by Uling

[YnaYeBa0808 0]

I'm helping Jenalyn mark-up her forms: DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-157. I notice on the example forms linked on this site the answers are in ALL CAPS. Is this proper? Because when I did the I-129F months ago, the example given was NOT in all caps.

It must be an example for the VJ ID member ILIKEALLCAPS... LOL!!! You may type in any case. However the majority of the fields from the online DS-156 are in CAPS. Cheers!!!

YYB - You left your boytoy tied up so you could grace us with your presence. Now that is dedication, but don't you have something else to do... Did they confiscate the whip at the customs checkpoint? Now get outta here... LOL! Hoy, gives us the official good news of your APPROVAL tomorrow. May God continue to bless you. Ingat Ka!!! Cheers!!!

hahahaha uliiiiiiiiiiiiing! im here right now it's seven thirty in the morning and im trying to deal with jetlag. hahaha... they confiscated the cuffs and opened my bag in the airport and saw the fuzzy whip. they said the whip was fine but the cuffs must go. hahahhahahah we innovated. boytoy is still sleeping soundly. i think vj has (of course meaning to sya, all you guys) has been part of my daily routine that it's hard to turn back or even pass a day without checking whats going on.

thanks for your well wishes. will be giving you guys an update as we get back from the embassy. ugh im thinking about it right now and just having butterflies in my stomach. yesterday i thought i broke out in hives. boytoy said its not stress. he said i should consider taking a shower. hahahahahhahahha

will check with you guys again in a bit. in the meantime..... hahahahahha

cheers uling. likewise goodluck to wilma for tuesday. will be going to mass and praying for approvals left and right...

[Sheriff Uling 3]

as of 11 Nov 06

Phil-Am K1 Information…

(K1 Introduction) - If you are just starting your K1 visa journey, please check out this information provided by the Department of State (DOS) on the K1 visa experience (CLICK HERE). I found this information very insightful when I first started. Please note that the “How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card” section is incorrect because K1 visa beneficiaries can only apply for a SSN card upon arriving into the United States.

(Case Status) - Once you have filed your case and recieved your case number, please register on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website using the Case Status Online Tool to receive emailed updates concerning your case (CLICK HERE)

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I’ve read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.

(2). The Manila Embassy (USE) Packet 4, the phone number, a visa interview testimony, along with a sample Appoitment Letter are is within my signature block. NOTE: Packet 4 is acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview. If you call the Manila Embassy and dial 0 for the operator, ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview appointment is assigned approximately 100 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC. Beneficiaries are now sent an letter of receipt from the USE once their physical files are received. However, this is NOT Packet 3 because the Manila Embassy ONLY issues Packet 4, and the letter of receipt is not always sent to the beneficiaries. Please also check out this instructional visa interview information (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). The Visa Interview Appointments website is within my signature. This is where you can check to see if a visa interview has been scheduled for your case. It is presumed that the website is now the substitution for the visa appointment worksheet/list the Manila Embassy used in the past.

(5). St. Luke’s Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days. Day 1 is the medical exam and Day 2 is the vaccination.

(6). The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary’s Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary’s visa interview at the Manila Embassy. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery fee/time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, 135 Philippine Pesos, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) 165 Philippine Pesos; Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

NOTE: Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy can take as much as three (3) business days to release the visa and POE package, which is NOT included in the deliver times above.

(7). CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminars are held in Manila and Cebu, with the corresponding links within my signature. The beneficiary may attend whichever location is more convenient. "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info (CLICK HERE). NOTE: As far as I know, this requirement is not stated within the K1 packet. However, the beneficiary can NOT travel without receiving the Guidance and Counseling Certificate and subsequent CFO stamp on the visa. Please check out this instructional information on the CFO experience (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(8). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant’s arrival and departure portions at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it’s simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: The red text indicates the recent updates/chages. Please let me know if there are any suggestions. I have also correlated the numbers above to my signature below.

[jamrok 0]

as of 11 Nov 06

Phil-Am K1 Information…

(K1 Introduction) - If you are just starting your K1 visa journey, please check out this information provided by the Department of State (DOS) on the K1 visa experience (CLICK HERE). I found this information very insightful when I first started. Please note that the “How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card” section is incorrect because K1 visa beneficiaries can only apply for a SSN card upon arriving into the United States.

(Case Status) - Once you have filed your case and recieved your case number, please register on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website using the Case Status Online Tool to receive emailed updates concerning your case (CLICK HERE)

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I’ve read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.

(2). The Manila Embassy (USE) Packet 4, the phone number, a visa interview testimony, along with a sample Appoitment Letter are is within my signature block. NOTE: Packet 4 is acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview. If you call the Manila Embassy and dial 0 for the operator, ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview appointment is assigned approximately 100 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC. Beneficiaries are now sent an letter of receipt from the USE once their physical files are received. However, this is NOT Packet 3 because the Manila Embassy ONLY issues Packet 4, and the letter of receipt is not always sent to the beneficiaries. Please also check out this instructional visa interview information (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). The Visa Interview Appointments website is within my signature. This is where you can check to see if a visa interview has been scheduled for your case. It is presumed that the website is now the substitution for the visa appointment worksheet/list the Manila Embassy used in the past.

(5). St. Luke’s Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days. Day 1 is the medical exam and Day 2 is the vaccination.

(6). The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary’s Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary’s visa interview at the Manila Embassy. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery fee/time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, 135 Philippine Pesos, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) 165 Philippine Pesos; Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

NOTE: Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy can take as much as three (3) business days to release the visa and POE package, which is NOT included in the deliver times above.

(7). CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminars are held in Manila and Cebu, with the corresponding links within my signature. The beneficiary may attend whichever location is more convenient. "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info (CLICK HERE). NOTE: As far as I know, this requirement is not stated within the K1 packet. However, the beneficiary can NOT travel without receiving the Guidance and Counseling Certificate and subsequent CFO stamp on the visa. Please check out this instructional information on the CFO experience (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(8). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant’s arrival and departure portions at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it’s simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: The red text indicates the recent updates/chages. Please let me know if there are any suggestions. I have also correlated the numbers above to my signature below.

Question for PW, Uling or any other kind members. On the afidavit of support question#11, I answered" N/A (K1 visa for permanent residence" I did not check any of the boxes as per the sample form. Is that the correct answer? Thanks for your help.

[Burrito 0]

as of 11 Nov 06

Phil-Am K1 Information…

(K1 Introduction) - If you are just starting your K1 visa journey, please check out this information provided by the Department of State (DOS) on the K1 visa experience (CLICK HERE). I found this information very insightful when I first started. Please note that the “How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card” section is incorrect because K1 visa beneficiaries can only apply for a SSN card upon arriving into the United States.

(Case Status) - Once you have filed your case and recieved your case number, please register on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website using the Case Status Online Tool to receive emailed updates concerning your case (CLICK HERE)

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I’ve read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.

(2). The Manila Embassy (USE) Packet 4, the phone number, a visa interview testimony, along with a sample Appoitment Letter are is within my signature block. NOTE: Packet 4 is acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview. If you call the Manila Embassy and dial 0 for the operator, ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview appointment is assigned approximately 100 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC. Beneficiaries are now sent an letter of receipt from the USE once their physical files are received. However, this is NOT Packet 3 because the Manila Embassy ONLY issues Packet 4, and the letter of receipt is not always sent to the beneficiaries. Please also check out this instructional visa interview information (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). The Visa Interview Appointments website is within my signature. This is where you can check to see if a visa interview has been scheduled for your case. It is presumed that the website is now the substitution for the visa appointment worksheet/list the Manila Embassy used in the past.

(5). St. Luke’s Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days. Day 1 is the medical exam and Day 2 is the vaccination.

(6). The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary’s Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary’s visa interview at the Manila Embassy. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery fee/time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, 135 Philippine Pesos, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) 165 Philippine Pesos; Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

NOTE: Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy can take as much as three (3) business days to release the visa and POE package, which is NOT included in the deliver times above.

(7). CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminars are held in Manila and Cebu, with the corresponding links within my signature. The beneficiary may attend whichever location is more convenient. "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info (CLICK HERE). NOTE: As far as I know, this requirement is not stated within the K1 packet. However, the beneficiary can NOT travel without receiving the Guidance and Counseling Certificate and subsequent CFO stamp on the visa. Please check out this instructional information on the CFO experience (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(8). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant’s arrival and departure portions at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it’s simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: The red text indicates the recent updates/chages. Please let me know if there are any suggestions. I have also correlated the numbers above to my signature below.

I was worried that until now I have not receive a letter of receipt from USE I just learn from Uling's info that not all benefiaciaries have it. I think I am one of those. I'll just wait for packet 4. I only got the receipt date of my papers when I inquired at their call center.

Uling I'll be happy to hear from you soon saying your fiancee has a visa approved. I am one who visit your signature a lot .. and got a lot of tips. Good luck to you and to YYB on your interview this coming Monday and Tuesday.

-Jen-

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Question for PW, Uling or any other kind members. On the afidavit of support question#11, I answered" N/A (K1 visa for permanent residence" I did not check any of the boxes as per the sample form. Is that the correct answer? Thanks for your help.

I really don't know the technical answer. I checked intend and I wrote verbiage equivalent to YuandDan's recommendation of putting N/A ( K1 visa process for permanent residence ). I believe that question is actually intended for the other non-immigrant categories, but it causes confusion for family based visas. Please help us Phil-Am family...

Edited November 12, 2006 by Uling

[jamrok 0]

Question for PW, Uling or any other kind members. On the afidavit of support question#11, I answered" N/A (K1 visa for permanent residence" I did not check any of the boxes as per the sample form. Is that the correct answer? Thanks for your help.

I really don't know the technical answer. I checked intend and I wrote verbiage equivalent to YuandDan's recommendation of putting N/A ( K1 visa process for permanent residence ). I believe that question is actually intended for the other non-immigrant categories, but it causes confusion for family based visas. Please help us Phil-Am family...

Thanks Uling....as usual you are very giving. Well I already sent mine off to the Phils with my UNCHECKED

boxes and the verbage "N/A (K1 visa process for permanent residence)" . It is what it is. I am sure other have given the same response as mine without having any issues. Wish you and yours luck on the interview. My sweetie will be doing her medical on the 20th and the interview on the 24th of Nov. Wish me luck. We were not prepared at all...she got the telegram only this week.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Uling I'll be happy to hear from you soon saying your fiancee has a visa approved. I am one who visit your signature a lot .. and got a lot of tips. Good luck to you and to YYB on your interview this coming Monday and Tuesday.

-Jen-

-Jen- a.k.a Burrito - Maramig salamat! I trully mean that... This process is so taxing emotionally that it is sometimes hard to hold it together. I am very touched when good folks like yourself wish us well. It is very much appreciated. I will definitely let everyone know as soon as I get word... Cheers!!!

[sunandmoon 450]

Question for PW, Uling or any other kind members. On the afidavit of support question#11, I answered" N/A (K1 visa for permanent residence" I did not check any of the boxes as per the sample form. Is that the correct answer? Thanks for your help.

I really don't know the technical answer. I checked intend and I wrote verbiage equivalent to YuandDan's recommendation of putting N/A ( K1 visa process for permanent residence ). I believe that question is actually intended for the other non-immigrant categories, but it causes confusion for family based visas. Please help us Phil-Am family...

this is one where there is no right or wrong answer for a K-1 visa. i checked I do intent box..... the manuals suggest checking do not intend N/A .... either way will be accepted. as Uling stated, this question is intended more for non-immigrant visa. example student.

[titakey 0]

Hello Sillygirl,

Happy to announce that the Hot Air Balloon (Delbros) landed at my fiance's house with Visa & Passport in hand!!

Now just have to make airline reservations! Yahooooo! Maybe here for Turkey Day!

What a relief!

Like having a HUGE weight lifted off your shoulders.

Wind, PW and Annie19 my prayers are with you and your sweetie that you will be right behind me.

Also my prayers are with all the interviewees this week; Uling maybe will be at LAX picking up our sweethearts on the same day!!

So glad to say you can update my info:

08..titakey.........04-23-06..05-22-06..07-08-06..09-22-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Nov10/49 days - QC

God Bless All you VJer's!

Keep the faith baby!

[YnaYeBa0808 0]

guys question to those who have been to the embassy already. just wanted to know for the ds156 form, would it matter if i had three pages printed out on three pieces of paper vs a back to back print out? we used the link and it printed out in three sheets instead of one back to back and a page. hope you guys can help. thanks

[Ken_Maria 0]

Hello Sillygirl,

Happy to announce that the Hot Air Balloon (Delbros) landed at my fiance's house with Visa & Passport in hand!!

Congrats! Taht was funny.... the hot air baloon... next will be carabao express ken