My K1 interview experience at (Manila) US Embassy

[angelanddan 0]

If you try to search "co-sponsorship in manila" here on visa journey, you would probably see lots of post from me. My fiance have not been working for the entire 2006 and for 2007, he only worked for the final five months because he was with me for 6 months (living in my country). He got back to the USA May and started working for the fianl five months of 2007. So, the Income Tax Return of my fiance has only been 10, 600. So, to be wise, this is what my affidavit of support package looks like:

-NOTARIZED I-134 (MUST BE ORIGINAL)

-ITR of 2007 (I was asked 2006 too because he didnt make enough for 2007, and what I did is to submit 2005 too because he made 50,000 so in another piece of paper, I average the 3 years of ITR and emphasize that its 20,000/yr)

-Explanation Letter why the tax return for 2007 is low

-Employment Letter (in cover letter)

-pay stubs for the past 9 months he has been working (he made 19,000) ---(I also made another excel print out showing that for the past 9 months that my fiance has been continuosly working, he made more than the poverty guideline

-Bank Statement (it wont be asked unless you made below the poverty guideline..BUT..it depends on the prescreener, one of my co-applicant was asked even if his fiance made OVER the poverty guideline

THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION THAT THE CONSUL WILL BE LOOKING INTO IS THE CAPABILITY OF THE AMERICAN FIANCE TO SUPPORT HIS FIANCEE. In my case, I told the consul as soon as I got to the door that I have a co-sponsor package if in case he would think I need it. (My adviser told me not to bring up the cos-ponsor stuff but I still did). The CONSUL SAID THAT THEY DONT ACCEPT CO_SPONSOR ON A K1 EXCEPT FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. BUT WHATS IMPORTANT IS IF YOUR FIANCE/FIANCEE IS CURRENTLY WORKING. (on my case, my fiance just switched jobs)

THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO PROVE THAT YOU HAVE A GENUINE RELATIONSHIP. As for me, they are overwhelmed to see the VOIP records of me and my fiance, love letters (snail mail and emails) and pictures. They might ask you questions about the pics taken. As for me, here are the questions:

How did you meet your fiance

What are the similarities of you and your fiance

And the rest of the questions are all about me and my current work experience. (i think its a bonus if your foreign fiancee is working so it's gonna give the consul the idea that you will not be a public discharge to the govt)

I decided to post this so you may be able to know that the most important thing than a co-sponsor (if in case you dont meet the poverty guideline), is the CURRENT SOURCE of INCOME of your petitioner fiance.

OOPS>>>> on the interview, my co-Filipina, YOU DONT NEED TO BRING THE XRAY FILM. IT"S JUST AN EXTRA BAGGAGE AND WONT BE ASKED.

<<<<<<<AND ALSO, IF YOU WANT YOUR VISA TO BE DELIVERED ON TIME, make sure to pay your DELBROS DOCUMENT VERIFICATION---4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW and DONT FORGET TO FAX THE RECEIPT TO THE EMBASSy (of course dont forget your name and case number when you fax it)

FACT: the NSO verification period is from 1-4 weeks. So better pay it 4 weeks in advance.

AHMMMM>> WHAT ELSE CAN I HELP YOU WITH..... oh, If you received a text message from delbros regarding the delivery of your visa, dont forget to leave an authorization letter from whoever you authorize to receive it..(just in case you werent there). Make sure she have ID and leave your ID too. That's required.

THe most important lesson I've learned here is this: Pray fervently (what I prayed for was that the consul will be a blessing to me that all the applicants who really love their fiance for real get their visa approved), trust God (EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH HIM!), trust your love for your fiance and BE HELPFUL TO OTHERS (it will help you more than you know).

When the interview is done, the consul said "Congratulations". I replied "Sir, I hope you dont mind me asking..Is My visa approved?" And then the handsome consul said "Yes it is" (I SCREAMED).

If you have questions that I can help you with, dont hesitate to drop me a line.

God bless us all!

Edited May 23, 2008 by angelanddan

[JamesRachel 0]

Congrats! Lets

[Zee Bee 61]

Congratulations!!!

[✿Ice Rain✿ 0]

Congrats.

Though, doesn't mean when someone pay the document verification 4 weeks he/she wont be delayed. It's just a matter of "who gets lucky". Mine, paid 6 weeks before interview,at day of interview result of doc. veri. weren't in USEM yet. Only May 12 they sent the request to NSO.

So, paying early doesn't guarantee visa won't be delayed.

COngratulations in your successful interview.

[eric_and_teresa 10]

Congratulations!!!

[angelanddan 0]

That's why you really have to fax the receipt to the embassy so they can ff it up to delbros who then sent the docs to NSO for verification

Thanks for all your congratulations. To God be the Glory! We didnt just get lucky because I feel that we're blessed by the Father in Heaven.

God Bless You All!

[Tanjay 0]

Congratulations Angel & Dan !!!!

[sara..... 371]

congratulations :dance: :dance:

[LuciansGirl 0]

Congratulations!!!

[✿Ice Rain✿ 0]

still that doesn't guarantee a free-visa-delay due to document verification.

That's why you really have to fax the receipt to the embassy so they can ff it up to delbros who then sent the docs to NSO for verification

Edited May 23, 2008 by SHAPE OF MY HEART

[ez2007 1]

congratz

[youtube 0]

awesome

thanks for sharing

God bless both of you and happy marriage and life together!

[ManilaIdaho 2]

Congratulations!!!

[KC♥MP 0]

Congratulations!!!

[nova71 0]

If you try to search "co-sponsorship in manila" here on visa journey, you would probably see lots of post from me. My fiance have not been working for the entire 2006 and for 2007, he only worked for the final five months because he was with me for 6 months (living in my country). He got back to the USA May and started working for the fianl five months of 2007. So, the Income Tax Return of my fiance has only been 10, 600. So, to be wise, this is what my affidavit of support package looks like:

-NOTARIZED I-134 (MUST BE ORIGINAL)

-ITR of 2007 (I was asked 2006 too because he didnt make enough for 2007, and what I did is to submit 2005 too because he made 50,000 so in another piece of paper, I average the 3 years of ITR and emphasize that its 20,000/yr)

-Explanation Letter why the tax return for 2007 is low

-Employment Letter (in cover letter)

-pay stubs for the past 9 months he has been working (he made 19,000) ---(I also made another excel print out showing that for the past 9 months that my fiance has been continuosly working, he made more than the poverty guideline

-Bank Statement (it wont be asked unless you made below the poverty guideline..BUT..it depends on the prescreener, one of my co-applicant was asked even if his fiance made OVER the poverty guideline

THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION THAT THE CONSUL WILL BE LOOKING INTO IS THE CAPABILITY OF THE AMERICAN FIANCE TO SUPPORT HIS FIANCEE. In my case, I told the consul as soon as I got to the door that I have a co-sponsor package if in case he would think I need it. (My adviser told me not to bring up the cos-ponsor stuff but I still did). The CONSUL SAID THAT THEY DONT ACCEPT CO_SPONSOR ON A K1 EXCEPT FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. BUT WHATS IMPORTANT IS IF YOUR FIANCE/FIANCEE IS CURRENTLY WORKING. (on my case, my fiance just switched jobs)

THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO PROVE THAT YOU HAVE A GENUINE RELATIONSHIP. As for me, they are overwhelmed to see the VOIP records of me and my fiance, love letters (snail mail and emails) and pictures. They might ask you questions about the pics taken. As for me, here are the questions:

How did you meet your fiance

What are the similarities of you and your fiance

And the rest of the questions are all about me and my current work experience. (i think its a bonus if your foreign fiancee is working so it's gonna give the consul the idea that you will not be a public discharge to the govt)

I decided to post this so you may be able to know that the most important thing than a co-sponsor (if in case you dont meet the poverty guideline), is the CURRENT SOURCE of INCOME of your petitioner fiance.

OOPS>>>> on the interview, my co-Filipina, YOU DONT NEED TO BRING THE XRAY FILM. IT"S JUST AN EXTRA BAGGAGE AND WONT BE ASKED.

<<<<<<<AND ALSO, IF YOU WANT YOUR VISA TO BE DELIVERED ON TIME, make sure to pay your DELBROS DOCUMENT VERIFICATION---4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW and DONT FORGET TO FAX THE RECEIPT TO THE EMBASSy (of course dont forget your name and case number when you fax it)

FACT: the NSO verification period is from 1-4 weeks. So better pay it 4 weeks in advance.

AHMMMM>> WHAT ELSE CAN I HELP YOU WITH..... oh, If you received a text message from delbros regarding the delivery of your visa, dont forget to leave an authorization letter from whoever you authorize to receive it..(just in case you werent there). Make sure she have ID and leave your ID too. That's required.

THe most important lesson I've learned here is this: Pray fervently (what I prayed for was that the consul will be a blessing to me that all the applicants who really love their fiance for real get their visa approved), trust God (EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH HIM!), trust your love for your fiance and BE HELPFUL TO OTHERS (it will help you more than you know).

When the interview is done, the consul said "Congratulations". I replied "Sir, I hope you dont mind me asking..Is My visa approved?" And then the handsome consul said "Yes it is" (I SCREAMED).

If you have questions that I can help you with, dont hesitate to drop me a line.

God bless us all!

Thanks for sharing your interview experience and congrats!