Just got home and waiting to hear how things went for all of you.
Best wishes!!

I already had my approval last month, Tinker I think you got mixed up with me having an actual interview versus meeting up with them for lunch (which has been postponed).

But sending good thoughts to vanee and mamalovesdada, I'm sure they'll do fine at the consulate today.

Messing with my head like that

*bump*

Good luck tomorrow vanee and mamalovesdada!

Thanks for the good wishes.

When I heard "Everything appears to be in order," you all know how happy I was. The consulate officer didn't ask for any evidence of our relationship (and I had several inches of paperwork documenting it). He just looked through the I-129-F file and the paperwork they'd specifically asked for and commented on / asked about a few things: where I'm moving to (he knew a city in the area), one of the photos of my fiance and me submitted with the I-129F (he asked where it was taken), and a couple of questions/comments about how my fiance met and the work we do. He also asked if my fiance has any dependents, but it was all very conversational. I think he was checking to see how easily I was able to talk about the details when he drew attention to them.

Then he finished with the above famous words and asked if I wanted to pick up the package tomorrow at 2:30 or have it mailed to me. I'm approved!

Mamalovesdada needs a couple more documents, and it sounds like she'll be approved once she submits them. The required documents weren't listed on the checklist. But at least she knows that they're all she needs now and then she can join her husband.

Two other women were there, both K-1s. The first one was also approved, and the other one was interviewed after me, so I don't know the result for her.

And now I need to pack up and leave my friends, my roots, my country. And then I'll be with my fiance.

Congratulations, vanee!

Here's crossing my fingers for Mia, too!

Congrats vanee!

I wondered about your post my brain is starting to work again, jeez


CONGRATULATIONS VANEE

Congratulations!!!

i feel so sad because they gave me the other requirements during my interview. That really sucks. They could have added that when they sent me the packet 3. It is Soooooo unfair. Now, i have to wait for a month to process the papers that they needed and another month to get another interview date.

My husband and i, we really can't understand why they didn't inform us about it. We can't stop crying:crying:

by the way, the last k1 applicant was approved.

I'm so sorry mamalovesdada *hugs*

Did they tell you why they didn't say you needed them for the interview?

Sorry to hear about that:( What did they say you are missing? Are you sure you have to go to a second interview? From other people's experiences, they seem to just take whatever missing paper work you have then issue the visa after they have what they need, since they've already interviewed you once before.
Keep your chin up! Things will start going your way soon

A delay is far better than a denial, but it still hurts.


That's good to know. Thanks for the update.


That's what I was thinking. If you can send in the documents they need, maybe they'll just ask you to come in and pick up the visa package. I really hope so. Or did they tell you that you need to set up another interview?

Well, they gave me this...

"we cannot process your visa application due to insufficient information. When oyu have obtained the requested items listed below, please CONTACT our office via email to schedule a NEW APPOINTMENT. Please show this form to the security guard located at the 1075 West Pender Street entrance of the consulate"

a. Passport
b. Philippine NBI clearance
c. Philippine Marriage Index Check

We cannot make a final decision on your case until we complete additional administrative processing. We will contact you once this processing has been completed. PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE US OR RETURN TO THE CONSULAR SECTION UNTIL WE ASK YOU TO COME IN.

Congratulations on your approvals everyone! mamalovesdada, get your paperwork in right away! If that's what's missing and given it's Vancouver consulate, you won't have long to wait! Hope you're home with your SO soon!

Carla

mamalovesdada, sorry to hear about the delay. But again, it's just a slight delay and not a denial, but yeah, it still sucks.

I suppose they didn't let you know about that stuff because I think their packet 3 is a standard file and they may not have known when they sent out packet 3 that the Phillipines has some pretty strict policies regarding documents.

*hugs*

congrats vanee and mamalovesdada: get those doc's babeeee and you'll be home in no time. Sending you a big big hug.

I wonder if you'll have to wait a month for the second interview. Since you've already submitted your papers in the first part and had your fingerprints taken, maybe they'll schedule an interview for you at a different time of day that isn't with the 4 visa applicants they interview every day. You might have less of a wait. I hope so.

congrats vanee!

Mamalovesdada,
I answered you PM, but just wanted to add here as well.
I got the same letter, listing the documents I needed to bring, with the same "additional admin processing". If you know how much time exactly it will take you to get the required information, schedule the appointment now. Even if you don't do it now, don't worry, you probably don't have to wait another month, they are pretty fast in Vancouver, you might get it let's say next week after you ask about it. Don't be afraid to email them and ask about what you need, they respond well and actually the guy who responds is very helpful and they also want to finish cases fast.
They told me: Bring us the document, we want to finish you case fast. I though Oh my God, HOW I WANT that you finish my case fast.

Vanee, congratulations!!

Thank you so much everyone! I'm very glad to have known such wonderful people here on VJ

I just talked to my sister and she's working on getting those papers for me. It will take two weeks and another week for the mail but as soon as she sends them to me via DHL, i will schedule for an appointment.

I will keep you all posted.

It sounds like the delay may be just a short one after all.

That's really good to hear, Mia.

Glad to hear the documents will be on their way shortly. Keep us updated and hang in there.

Thanks again you guys. I'm quite relieved now. This morning, i almost didn't recognize myself in the mirror. LOL. - that's from my crying last night. You all know what i mean.

I also wanna thank my husband who after all these times has been very supportive. He keeps me strong.

Congratulations, just wondering if you received your Visa in the mail yet?

AN UPDATE!!!

I received the documents!!! And I'll have my second interview on OCTOBER 1ST. I hope everything will work out fine.

Wish me GOOD LUCK everyone!

Wonderful!

You should do fine this time now that you have everything they want.

I'm really happy for you.

Oh vanee, thank you!!! You're always there for me!!! (",) and i know everybody in VJ is there for me too.

THANK YOU!!!!

Woohoo! Now does that mean we get to have lunch together?

mamalovesdada - Our interview is on Oct 1st at 1:00 pm. Maybe we will need to do lunch! We will be staying at the Days Inn a few blocks from the consulate. Good luck with your interview!

Mindy

hey mamalovesdada, glad to hear your good news!

Hi Mindy!!! Good luck for both of us. I'd love to have lunch with you and nini but i already promised grandma i'll see her before the interview. I'll be in the embassy at 12:45 so i'll see you there. Ok? keep in touch!!!

Congrats on the 2nd interview date and getting your documents. You're almost there!