Regarding ITR....I don't know the definitive answer, but I would say it should be signed.

As to your question about NBI clearance, I asked my Fiance and she recalls that she used her unmarried (maiden) name for the NBI clearance because that marriage was already annulled. Assuming that you have had an annulment of your previous marriage, your status is restored to single. (If you haven't gotten an annullment, you can't get a K-1 issued.) My Fiance went back to using her maiden name after that. I asked her if she had to list any other names used besides her maiden name, but she did not recall. I think I remember that she just used her maiden name and left it at that. She had no problems with the Embassy regarding her NBI clearance.

Hope that helps.

Scott and Mirasol (Together at last and 4LIFE!!!!)

Did you submitted a signed tax return for her interview? I am already a widow so considered as single. I think to be safe, i will get one with my maiden name and also one with my married name.

Thanks for your advise.

you can apply for it alone. youe fiance does not need to be present.
here's a link to the ssn application page.
http://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html

About the vaccination records to be transferred in I-693a will not take that long...u can still have time to do it before july 30th..it takes only days not week/s. Goodluck.. if ur running out of time..send whatever documents u have...and do others later...

When u have GC/working permit. Maybe after 5 months here.

Thank you for all your answers...dave_ehssa, roy_yazi and sheriff uling!

btw, would appreciate more if you could give me an idea on the breakdown of fees we still need to pay after I arrive in the US, e.g., SSN, TD shots, Civil surgeon, AOS, EAD, etc. etc. We need to put them down now in our budget.

thanks..thanks..thanks..

Give me an A
Give me a P
Give me a P
Give me an R
Give me an O
Give me a V
Give me an E
Give me a D

Now what did I get? APPROVED! APPROVED! A-A-APPROVED! APPROVED! APPROVED! A-A-APPROVED! I got approved, yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

I am so happy that my interview went well. It was a long wait (9 hrs) before I was called but the interview with the consul was worth everything because he was sooooooooooooooooo nice to me!

I'll post my experience on Monday. Right now, I still couldn't think clearly after what I had to go through. Thank you all for the prayers and well-wishes.

See you all on Monday! Gotta visit my family in the province over the weekend!


Love,
Mae

give me a C
an O
an N
a G
an R
an A
a T
give me U
L
an A
T
an I
an O
N
and S

WoOoOoooT..........

Thank you roy and Yazi

How much does the terminal fee at NAIA? thanks.

ditto! Congrats David and Mae.

Congratulations Mae! David must be so excited! You'll be in the US before Mharis!

Does anyone know what it means when the Delbros website says shipment process in embassy with the date of the interview June 5?

Congratulations Mae!! There was never any doubt.

My Mae finished her medical yesterday. (I think she might have crossed paths with some here?) She said she didn't have any problems and everyone was very nice to her and made some friends. She was there 7:30-3:30 the first day and didn't finish until 3pm the second. I wish I had more useful information, but my impression with the medical there isn't too much to be concerned about, but then she doesn't have any nagging medical problems.

On to the interview!! Ughhh, more angst.

That means nothing yet is released to Delbros for delivery.

Goodluck Jeffk on Mae's interview
sending the GoOd LuCk vibe

for AOS, after July 30th the fee will be $1010. that will include AOS fee ( I-485), EAD ( I-765), Advance Parole ( I-131)
and Biometrics.
there is no fee for your SSN.
Civil Surgeon, TD shot fees can vary. it pays to shop around. we paid $60 for TD shot and to have vaccination records transcribed to the I-693a.

Hi Evan. It seems several VJ members have been at St. Luke's this week. Too bad a get together couldn't have been arranged. Well its now 3 hours since Fely showed up for her shots, and I haven't heard from her yet. Don't know if that's a good or bad sign, I suppose it doesn't really mean anything, because of all the waiting that goes on. Well I hope she texts me soon to say all went well, because I need to make my plane reservations right away. i just checked and seats on the flight I want went from about $1300 to about $2300. The day before is still $1300. Waiting, waiting...

I hope that Ate Fely is doing ok and you'll get her text message soon and so you can book a flight.

Imaskin...

You may apply for the SSN. Your fiance does not have to be present for that... or you can wait until he arrives. Remember, if you want to have it done before applying for the AOS then you will have to do it at the least a month or more before the I-94 expires or they will not process your request for a SS Card until after your AOS is approved.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Success, thanks. Medical results received and all tests passed. Only 2 shots, geeze I had to have 3 shots plus some oral medicine the first time I went to the Philippines. Okay I'll be booking my flight as soon as Fely decides how long she wants to wait before flying here after the visa.

Hellooooooooooooo Sistah. CONGRATULATIONS! This calls for celebration. I am so happy for you my dearest sistah! I know the feeling sis.. My congratulation goe sto David also. Wishing you all the best sis and David.

Almi

Hello JeffK,

If your fiancee was not subjected to re x-ray or any additional laboratories, you have nothing to worry. Maybe there were so many clients that's why she finished her medical till 3pm.

Almi

terminal fee is 1620+750=2370 pesos.

I left Manila for the USA last March 4 on fiancee visa with my two boys aged 12 and 16 and the Immigration officer at Manila airport asked me for DSWD Clearance. I replied that it is no longer necessary if they are accompanied by one parent and I showed her the DSWD circular. She seemed surprised, then she asked me for the birth certificate and the annulment papers showing I have custody of the childen. I showed the originals and after a few minutes, she allowed us to travel.

It pays to handcarry original docs which you may not want to lose if your luggage gets misplaced or lost in transit. Also, remember the ear drops and some meds for nausea for the long flight.

I also brought some of the regular meds the children are used to because it takes about 1-2 months before you can get the children to their pedia, and medical consultation and hospitalization is more expensive in the USA as compared to the Philippines.

Bring something to keep them company during the plane ride, nothing with batteries though.

See you in the USA

Maria

Imaskin and MAe --->




Terminal fee = p500.00
Security fee = p250.00
Travel tax -> Economy Class = p1620.00
-> First Class = p2700.00

So, if you're travelling on Economy Class => you will be paying a total of p2370.00 and if you're travelling First Class, that will be p3450.00.


That means your Visa/papers is still at USEM and hasn't been released to Delbros (for delivery).

Thanks Maria for this info. I will make sure I handcarry all my original documents. I'm getting excited and nervous as my interview nears. I am glad that I can turn to VJ'ers for important informations. It really helps a lot to ease my worries. Thanks again!

Hello All

Congrats to those approved recently. Safe trip.
My fiancee has been waiting for the packet 4 from the embassy. I have recieved a letter from the embassy informing about what I already know (K1 petition processed and schedules for medical/interview). This letter appears to be a copy of what was sent to my fiancee with her packet 4 (it lists that as an enclosure). Problem is the letter is dated over three weeks ago and she hasnt recieved this letter or the packet 4.
I was wondering, is the packet 4 sent by post or by commercial package company like DHL? I intend to contact embassy tuesday as time is running short for us.

Thanks for any thoughts.
Carl & Ginovie

hi! most likely they will use DHL. im not sure to the most remote area but i think its still the same... she could always call st luke's and have her packet send there. thats what i did and some of us here. and somehow the packet will still arrive at her house (not knowing when) but at least she got one for sure from st luke's. printing from the net is one option too but we need the appoitment letter so call st luke's. i truly wish you luck and everybody else who's going to have our most awaited moment. the INTERVIEW! God bless all!!!

Ok..i cannot work till I get EAD, which i would probably get after AOS is approved...but...

can an employer apply for a work permit for me even before i get married or applied/approved for AOS? I am just thinking that since i am an auditor here..i could find an audit firm in the US who is willing to get me a work permit since i already have a visa to get in the US. Some firms just dont want to spend more for petitions or visas if they hire me directly from the phils.

i hope this could work since i need to have a job badly even before wedding or AOS...

Try getting a flight with JFK as POE it will automatically give you permit to work until your I-94 expires without having to apply EAD, as its the only POE that gives the that privilege. I wish I had done that so I could find a job after a few days i got here in the US. Look up the EAD process on the USCIS site for better understanding. Hope that helps.

Really? if that is true then that is so good....

many are saying here that K1 cannot work till EAD or AOS.

thanks for the info.

darn it i wish i knew that too. i never knew that till now. lol... now im bored at home with nothing to do except VJ and TV lol... thanks for the info
though...

edit: spelling: home

yes that's true, you don't have to apply for EAD if you enter through JFK, at least until your I-94 expires and by that time you probably have a job and then you could just wait for your green card, and from there i'm not sure anymore. we knew that before and forgot for a while when we bought the ticket and now im staying home all day long and waiting for the process that gives me permit to start working.

Here is the link EAD Info

hopefully though when il have my interview this july, we'll be able to get thru it and with God's help il have the green card right away so i could work or get a license...

on the off topic note:
my insurance doesnt covers dental services, so when i went to the clinic last wednesday i was really hoping they will do something about my tooth (too much chocolate in the US my molar broke and got some hole in it lol). so i told the doc that i think or im sure there's a hole in my molar so i need some filling. but nope he didnt do anything and have her assistant get a bunch of x-rays, put some plastic like a blade in my mouth (ouch ) then after that the doc came and told me, well i think you have a hole in your molar. DUH! did i just tell you that an hr ago? then a lady called me saying im done for the day and they will just call me for the next appoitment! now im pissed! they let me wait for 3 hrs expecting they will do something about it and in the end nothing happened except a bunch of xray which is not needed! and charged me $135 bucks for sitting there. lol. i wonder how much they will charge me with filling and cleaning today (assuming they will do something about it today). i complained to my husband that this isnt like this back in Phil and he just told me, well, your in America now lol

ok, lets say you do get your I-94 stamped if your POE is JFK. that would only authorize you to work until your I-94 expires ( 90 days after your arrival). after that you should have an EAD. IF you dont get your I-94 stamped at your POE, you can apply for an EAD before you AOS, but the EAD would expire with the I-94. since it can take 3 months to receive an EAD after applying for it, doing so before AOS would be impratical and waste of money.

Hello....

I have not been able to check on VJ lately. Got too busy with all the despedidas (farewell parties) left and right, 2-3 a day (lunch, merienda, dinner)! I'm pigging out! I think I gained 5 pounds the past week! Have to do last minute shopping for my US relatives' "bilins" still.

My next post will be made when I get to the US. I leave Manila on June 12.


To avoid confusion or delay, your surname should match your I-129F, passport and Ids.

PW temporarily signing off.....

Legend:
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..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..04-02-07..05-03-07..2007-52xxxx..OK..May 11/08 days/Davao
02..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-09-07..2007-536xxx..OK..May 16/07 days/Gen. Santos
03..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx..OK
04..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-17-07..2007-547xxx..OK..May 24/07 days/??
05..gracy_byron.....02-08-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-18-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..May 23/05 days/Pick up
06..joemaria........02-12-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-22-07..2007-55xxxx..OK..May 28/06 days/Manila
07..Jeng............02-13-07..02-28-07..03-31-07..05-22-07..2007-554xxx..OK..May 28/06 days/Manila
08..imaskin.........02-21-07..xx-xx-xx..03-30-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..Jun 06/13 days/CDO
09..princess sutil..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..Jun 01/08 days/??

10..orion44.........02-22-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-05-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK
11..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..06-07-07..2007-564xxx..OK
12..JeffK...........03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-18-07..2007-573xxx
13..Almi and Randy..03-07-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-19-07..2007-57xxxx

14..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..07-03-07..2006-xxxxxx
15..CountryBoy......03-29-07..04-23-07..xx-xx-xx..07-04-07..2007-608xxx
16..dave&evan.......04-12-07..04-25-07..xx-xx-xx..07-05-07..2007-60xxxx
17..trakon2002......04-05-07..xx-xx-xx..04-25-07..07-11-07..2007-613xxx
18..happyinlove.....04-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-11-07..2007-xxxxxx
19..C&M14...........05-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-25-07..07-11-07..2007-62xxxx

20..rea.............05-01-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx
21..Anthony Julie...05-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-63xxxx

K3 LIST
01..AnneiyandJacky..11-28-06..xx-xx-xx..02-27-07..04-17-07..2006-685xxx..AR..Co-sponsor

02..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..05-03-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 23/07 days/Cebu
03..Robor007........02-06-07..02-26-07..03-30-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 23/07 days/Mandaluyong
04..jeffry..........02-07-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 18/02 days/??

05..luvbugs4ever....12-14-06..12-21-06..03-02-07..07-03-07..2006-8xxxxx
06..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx


IR-1/CR-1
Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..orimai..........10-16-06..03-08-07..02-19-07..05-30-07..2006-xxxxxx..
02..Gobruins........12-20-06..04-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-23-07..2007-50xxxx..OK

03..crambajoy.......09-19-06..05-10-07..05-23-06..06-20-07..2007-xxxxxx
04..DogWood Poet....11-07-06..05-03-07..05-26-07..06-06-07..2007-xxxxxx
05..StarProg........12-28-06..05-10-07..xx-xx-xx..06-28-07..2007-508xxx

06..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

have a safe flight!

God bless you sis..have a safe trip ..if you have time pls call me for chikahan galore ha..ingat!!!

Bon Voyage PW!

Thanks for all the assistance!

Godbless you.

Visa delivered in Makati City, Now Im in VA left Manila on June 7. Thanks!

Drumroll please..................

We got the visa, it was delivered June 12 in Muntinlupa City.

Have a safe trip PatientlyWaiting. God bless.

Lots of good news in this thread, congratulations to those recently receiving their own good news. Welcome to the U.S. Princess, and also to Cora due here tomorrow night.

Myself, I'm flying out of San Francisco on the 24th to attend Fely's interview on the 28th. My return flight is on July 16th, and hopefully she will be with me at that time. Of course, we're both hustling to get last minute paperwork ready.

Hey Gary..sounds like you gonna get busy soon !

Goodluck and wish you and Fely all the best on her interview day!! I will pray for you both.

God bless you Gary and Fely!!!

Bring Fely with you..can't wait to see her home with you!

Thanks Ate Luz. Its hard to believe after 3 years, it'll all be ending soon and we can get on with our lives. I guess you and Gary are familiar with that feeling. I'll try to get her to do some posting here on VJ, but don't count on it. At the very least, of course I'll have some pictures.

Hi,

I just joined VJ yesterday but have been visiting the site since last month. Everyone is really a big help. Thank you all.

Anyway, USEM received our papers May 18. Fiance called USEM today and have been told that probably my interview would probably be on August or September.

Question: Is it possible to apply for an early appointment? Do we need to quality for that such as valid reasons why we want early appointment? We hope to be interviewed early in July.

My fiance just found out yesterday that there is something wrong with his prostate according to his doctor. He / We kind of hope that I would be there with him for the biopsy and to the entire process of his examination.

But if we do apply for early appointment be rejected, it might delay us even more and we don't want that. It's either apply for early appointment or just wait for them forever until they scheduled us.

What do you think? any input is welcome......

it's 1:20pm Manila time June 12th. today's the day PW will be on her way to the USA.
have a smooth flight PW...

Happy trip Ate Cora

I been so busy since I got in here cant even keep up, hope everybody is doing great.