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Vann
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?
jasman0717
Claudeth was in the embassy for four hours and fifteen minutes. There has been an increase in visa applications so the embassy has added additional days. When we went through they were only doing the K visas on Friday.

I am dying to hear of your success before I have to go to bed tongue.gif
Vann
QUOTE(jasman0717 @ Sep 5 2007, 11:01 PM) *
Claudeth was in the embassy for four hours and fifteen minutes. There has been an increase in visa applications so the embassy has added additional days. When we went through they were only doing the K visas on Friday.

I am dying to hear of your success before I have to go to bed tongue.gif



LOL! Can you tell I'm ready for this to be over with? tongue.gif

Yes, I heard about the increase in days. Is there a chance she may not even get to her interview today and may have to go back tomorrow? I hope not. :/
Haole
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 05:57 PM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.
USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.
They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.
krisahmiah
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 11:57 AM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.

Vann
QUOTE(beckypua @ Sep 5 2007, 11:07 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 05:57 PM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.
USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.
They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.



So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

QUOTE(krisahmiah @ Sep 5 2007, 11:12 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 11:57 AM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.




What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!
krisahmiah
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 12:13 PM) *
QUOTE(beckypua @ Sep 5 2007, 11:07 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 05:57 PM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.
USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.
They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.



So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

QUOTE(krisahmiah @ Sep 5 2007, 11:12 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 11:57 AM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.




What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!

7:30 am also.
Thank you.
Let's keep praying
trailmix
Well I came across this thread and I'm waiting for good news from you both.

Good luck!
Vann
QUOTE(krisahmiah @ Sep 5 2007, 11:17 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 12:13 PM) *
QUOTE(beckypua @ Sep 5 2007, 11:07 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 05:57 PM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.
USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.
They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.



So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

QUOTE(krisahmiah @ Sep 5 2007, 11:12 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 11:57 AM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.




What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!

7:30 am also.
Thank you.
Let's keep praying



The irony of this is I'm the most impatient person alive and yet I've come this far! LOL! We can make it! smile.gif

I just hope to hear from her soon.

I will post my updates here! You be sure to do the same!
krisahmiah
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 12:19 PM) *
QUOTE(krisahmiah @ Sep 5 2007, 11:17 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 12:13 PM) *
QUOTE(beckypua @ Sep 5 2007, 11:07 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 05:57 PM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.
USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.
They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.



So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

QUOTE(krisahmiah @ Sep 5 2007, 11:12 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 11:57 AM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.




What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!

7:30 am also.
Thank you.
Let's keep praying



The irony of this is I'm the most impatient person alive and yet I've come this far! LOL! We can make it! smile.gif

I just hope to hear from her soon.

I will post my updates here! You be sure to do the same!

yes, I will, Thank you.
I know that God is with them.
Let's wait and pray for a positive outcome.
Vann
UPDATE!!!!


My baby just texted me! She told me her final interview is scheduled after lunchbreak.

I guess she was put through more than one interview but she wasn't specific. She told me she would text me again when she's completely finished and that she was going back inside.

She sounded happy so I guess it's going well! Whew! smile.gif
Vann
QUOTE(krisahmiah @ Sep 5 2007, 11:23 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 12:19 PM) *
QUOTE(krisahmiah @ Sep 5 2007, 11:17 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 12:13 PM) *
QUOTE(beckypua @ Sep 5 2007, 11:07 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 05:57 PM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

Pretty much normal time at the interview.
USEM doesn't confiscate the cell phones any more and store them for you.
They make you go put them somewhere on your own now.



So, then she still can't take the phone inside with her, correct? I've texted her phone multiple times now with no response.

QUOTE(krisahmiah @ Sep 5 2007, 11:12 PM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 11:57 AM) *
My fiance's Visa appointment time at Manila, Philippines Embassy was scheduled for 7:30 today. It is around noon Manila time now and I still haven't received word from her, which I think is safe to assume she's still inside, as I heard that cell phones are confiscated at the entrance.

My question is--how long can these embassy visits possibly take? I mean--it said her appointment was 7:30 on the letter yet she's obviously still there. Is this normal? If so--what could cause her to still be inside, waiting?

My 2 sisters and my brother are still in US Embassy Manila, and still, no news from them.I am waiting for the outcome of there interview.




What time was their visa appointment?

Best of luck to them!

7:30 am also.
Thank you.
Let's keep praying



The irony of this is I'm the most impatient person alive and yet I've come this far! LOL! We can make it! smile.gif

I just hope to hear from her soon.

I will post my updates here! You be sure to do the same!

yes, I will, Thank you.
I know that God is with them.
Let's wait and pray for a positive outcome.



My fiance will be fine and so will your siblings! smile.gif

May I ask you a personal question? Are they petitioning for visas to come to the US to join you? I'm only asking this because my fiance has a sick mother that needs medical care and I would love to get her mother over here as well.

If so--what is the best visa for my fiance's mother?

Forgive my blunt question--I'm just curious. smile.gif
Haole
She may have had the preinterview with a filipino. Good sign if she's happy as some of the preinterview can be a ######!
Hang in there ! Been there and lost a fews hairs waiting also. Didn't have many hairs to lose either! blink.gif Just abot palbo now!
jasman0717
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 09:25 PM) *
UPDATE!!!!


My baby just texted me! She told me her final interview is scheduled after lunchbreak.

I guess she was put through more than one interview but she wasn't specific. She told me she would text me again when she's completely finished and that she was going back inside.

She sounded happy so I guess it's going well! Whew! smile.gif


Wow, they are really draggin it out. She must have had a good pre-interview, that is very encouraging. I guess I will still have to go to bed and ready about your success in the morning good.gif
Vann
Thanks, guys! Yes, she sounded happy and normal so I'm assuming that's a good sign! smile.gif

I will keep you all updated! smile.gif
aki
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 01:40 PM) *
Thanks, guys! Yes, she sounded happy and normal so I'm assuming that's a good sign! smile.gif

I will keep you all updated! smile.gif


thanks for keeping us updated. i am anticipating a positive result of her interview. please don't sleep yet. biggrin.gif we have to wait for the result. laughing.gif
Vann
QUOTE(aki @ Sep 6 2007, 12:17 AM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 01:40 PM) *
Thanks, guys! Yes, she sounded happy and normal so I'm assuming that's a good sign! smile.gif

I will keep you all updated! smile.gif


thanks for keeping us updated. i am anticipating a positive result of her interview. please don't sleep yet. biggrin.gif we have to wait for the result. laughing.gif



Oh, trust me--there will be no sleeping until I hear the final word from her! smile.gif

Oh, yes--I will be putting updates all over the place on this forum! LOL! Thank you! smile.gif
ilovecookies
I'm sure you guys will be just fine. remember to breathe smile.gif
JJWashington
good luck
ACT1428
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 10:32 PM) *
QUOTE(aki @ Sep 6 2007, 12:17 AM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 01:40 PM) *
Thanks, guys! Yes, she sounded happy and normal so I'm assuming that's a good sign! smile.gif

I will keep you all updated! smile.gif


thanks for keeping us updated. i am anticipating a positive result of her interview. please don't sleep yet. biggrin.gif we have to wait for the result. laughing.gif



Oh, trust me--there will be no sleeping until I hear the final word from her! smile.gif

Oh, yes--I will be putting updates all over the place on this forum! LOL! Thank you! smile.gif



Guys,
Here's wishing for a very happy and speedy interview!!! You'll do fine! And please keep us posted. I now find myself glued to this thread like I'm watching an NBA or NFL game. lol
Vann
QUOTE(Claudette-Arnel @ Sep 6 2007, 01:12 AM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 10:32 PM) *
QUOTE(aki @ Sep 6 2007, 12:17 AM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 01:40 PM) *
Thanks, guys! Yes, she sounded happy and normal so I'm assuming that's a good sign! smile.gif

I will keep you all updated! smile.gif


thanks for keeping us updated. i am anticipating a positive result of her interview. please don't sleep yet. biggrin.gif we have to wait for the result. laughing.gif



Oh, trust me--there will be no sleeping until I hear the final word from her! smile.gif

Oh, yes--I will be putting updates all over the place on this forum! LOL! Thank you! smile.gif



Guys,
Here's wishing for a very happy and speedy interview!!! You'll do fine! And please keep us posted. I now find myself glued to this thread like I'm watching an NBA or NFL game. lol



Back in January I never would have guessed I would be one of the people posting this! I was certain I wouldn't even make it past the USCIS phases!

I almost feel like I'm a senior in high school on graduation day, LOL!

Thank you very much! I just want to finally be over with this process. I met my fiance in December 2005 and it took us nine months to meet in person for the first time and another 8 to meet a second time...now here we are, at the end of the process and ready to be married! I'll be 23 this November and I'm emotionally and maturely ready to be married. I want this so badly.

Good luck on your process yourself! smile.gif My NOA#2 came a LOT sooner than I had expected, so I'm sure yours will be along soon! smile.gif
winters
I'm glued too, your doing what I hope to at some point in the future. BTW if you haven't picked up tickets yet,
farecompare.com generaly gives me the best prices. I think you better start packing good.gif
Vann
QUOTE(winters @ Sep 6 2007, 01:43 AM) *
I'm glued too, your doing what I hope to at some point in the future. BTW if you haven't picked up tickets yet,
farecompare.com generaly gives me the best prices. I think you better start packing good.gif



You'll get there. smile.gif I never thought I'd get anywhere in this process and even had a three month period of no word from anywhere and then BAM! I had my NOA2 with notice of approval. smile.gif

Thanks for that link! I'll keep that in mind! smile.gif
Vann
I would just like to add that I now know in my heart that ANYONE going through this process deserves to be with their love ten fold. For everything we've gone through, it can only strengthen our relationships. smile.gif
Vann
APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif



WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Just informed me they simply called her by name, three minute interview and BAM! She was approved just like that!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I'm so excited I could burst!!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
winters
Awsome Grats =)
ACT1428
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 11:55 PM) *
APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif



WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Just informed me they simply called her by name, three minute interview and BAM! She was approved just like that!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I'm so excited I could burst!!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif



Congratulations to you both!!! biggrin.gif I'm sure you both can't wait to be together, but this time for good!!!
aki
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 03:55 PM) *
APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif



WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Just informed me they simply called her by name, three minute interview and BAM! She was approved just like that!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I'm so excited I could burst!!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif


CONGRATULATIONS!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Vann
QUOTE(Claudette-Arnel @ Sep 6 2007, 02:00 AM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 5 2007, 11:55 PM) *
APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif



WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Just informed me they simply called her by name, three minute interview and BAM! She was approved just like that!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I'm so excited I could burst!!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif



Congratulations to you both!!! biggrin.gif I'm sure you both can't wait to be together, but this time for good!!!



It's almost impossible to believe! I can't tell you how painful it was to leave her not once but TWICE after my two subsequent trips. It will be our ultimate reward to finally be together for GOOD. Financially speaking, I'll have her here this January. smile.gif

Thank you! smile.gif
timenagain
Cool Vann.. Now you can sleep very well.. Feel your excitement as well.
:-)
Vann
Thanks everyone!!! kicking.gif

Well...lol! It's 3 AM in my place and I have work in the morning so I guess it's a little too late to break out the booze and start partying. Heh heh! tongue.gif

Thank you very much everyone and I will continue to post on this forum throughout the next several months and throughout my AOS process. Maybe I will help coach the newbies to this process as I've seen many do around here. It makes me feel good to be able to help others where I went through. smile.gif


Goodnight all! I'm suddenly very tired and hyped-out! LOL! tongue.gif


Thank you all! See you soon! biggrin.gif
AUBGER
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 05:40 AM) *
Thanks, guys! Yes, she sounded happy and normal so I'm assuming that's a good sign! smile.gif

I will keep you all updated! smile.gif


God...I'm having an interview in less than a month. I can immagine how worried you've been. Please keep us updated!
AUBGER
QUOTE(kinzaza @ Sep 6 2007, 10:09 AM) *
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 05:40 AM) *
Thanks, guys! Yes, she sounded happy and normal so I'm assuming that's a good sign! smile.gif

I will keep you all updated! smile.gif


God...I'm having an interview in less than a month. I can immagine how worried you've been. Please keep us updated!

oh ######...I haven seen the post of you being approved! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!
smoke20
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 01:55 AM) *
APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif



WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Just informed me they simply called her by name, three minute interview and BAM! She was approved just like that!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I'm so excited I could burst!!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

kicking.gif kicking.gif congrats Vann!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif
i was pulling so much for you, i had to check for an update before i even got my morning coffee.
jasman0717
Congratulations good.gif
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ED*Riza


congratulations! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
Vann
Hey, everyone! smile.gif I filled in a timeline on my signature. Originally, it was much longer but the damned program made me shorten it. tongue.gif

Vann
I'm still so excited and in disbelief about this! biggrin.gif

January. I'll likely be getting her here in January for our marriage! biggrin.gif
dj1206
My fiance and I also planned for Jan 2008. That is if we get approved. May I know what province/city you're fiancee is from??
jasman0717
QUOTE(Vann @ Sep 6 2007, 07:54 AM) *
Hey, everyone! smile.gif I filled in a timeline on my signature. Originally, it was much longer but the damned program made me shorten it. tongue.gif


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The signature doesn't do anything for the timeline stats
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