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| Manila, Philippines |  Review on November 19, 2020: |
3naD
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Process was quick and seamless. In and out in less than 1 hour.
Pre-screening: I was requested to submit original/certified copies of our marriage certificate, my birth certificate and my NBI Clearance. I was also asked to present a photocopy of my husband's W-2 (thankfully, I have this on file! I didn't expect that they'll ask for this one bec we already uploaded tax returns and IRS transcripts to CEAC). I wasn't asked to present CEMAR.
Interview: Questions were straightforward. How I met my husband; how many times we visited each other; any previous marriages; any kids; I was asked how many times I've been to the US before - did I overstay at any time, longest length of visit (in my case, it was just around 1 month and this was many years ago before I met my husband); I was asked to enumerate all the other countries I've visited (I love traveling so this took a while); Lastly, the consular officer asked what I intend to do for work once in the US. He then said he'll recommend the approval of my visa application.
Note: After the interview, I checked my CEAC status and found that it changed from READY to REFUSED! I was in a state of panic, but after some online research, I learned that this was normal (unless of course you were told at the interview that your application is denied or requires further review). Status is REFUSED until visa is actually issued. 2 working days later, my case status changed from REFUSED to ISSUED, and my passport was delivered 1.5 weeks from interview date (no email/text message re delivery, it was just delivered - so make sure you're home or leave an authorization letter).
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #28805