First and foremost, I would like to thank each and every member here on VJ that helped me so much with the whole immigration process. I appreciate all the wisdom, understanding and patience. The daily contributors from the IR1/ CR1, NVC and Philippines forums… you are truly the best and amazing folks I have met. Thanks in a million!
My husband interview is finally over, and he was successfully granted his IR1 visa.
His interview was scheduled at 8:30 AM at USEM (Philippines) and he was there at 7AM with the rest of the applicants lined up outside the embassy. He was grateful to the front guard since he was told go inside the embassy since our 1-year old son was also with him and it was raining hard. Yes, it was true that there were scammers outside, so please be careful and not be lured by them easily.
Once inside, he was given a number and asked to keep until the end of his interview process. If you do not pay attention to the next flashing number, your name will be called on the microphone. Once he got to the window (I guess, that was the pre-screener and she was Filipina), asked him a lot of questions (my husband thinks she was very rude) which he thinks were unnecessary. But towards the end, became calmer and nicer.
He did not tell me what room# he was sent to, but the consul was a male and aged about mid-50’s. They did not take any of his paperwork, although he said he was carrying a bag that felt it weighed a ton. All they asked from him was our photo album. The CO was very pleasant, friendly and his questions were very direct: How did you meet? How long have you known each other? And since our son was with him inside the interview room, he asked Who’s the little boy and if he is included in the petition? My husband felt so comfortable with him, that while he was scanning through the pictures while asking the questions that they laughed most of the time. He even apologized at one point, since my husband had to quit his job to take care of all the paperwork and take care of our little boy. Finally, he said to my husband “I guess we have no choice but to approve you. Congratulations and Welcome to USA”. The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.
After that is history…..
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wow! u did it...hurray! 
congrats RandyandRina 
congrats RandyandRina
sis rina congratulations! im so happy for you! im teary-eyed while reading your post. 
after being away for so long with your baby who's only one year old, you will be finally together with your hubby as one happy family. i know how you miss both of them. im a mother too. i cant live being away with my baby thats why i brought him back home with me.
take care! mwahhhh!
congratulations again! cheers!
im so happy for you! im teary-eyed while reading your post. after being away for so long with your baby who's only one year old, you will be finally together with your hubby as one happy family. i know how you miss both of them. im a mother too. i cant live being away with my baby thats why i brought him back home with me.take care! mwahhhh!
congratulations again! cheers! QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 15 2007, 10:30 PM) 
First and foremost, I would like to thank each and every member here on VJ that helped me so much with the whole immigration process. I appreciate all the wisdom, understanding and patience. The daily contributors from the IR1/ CR1, NVC and Philippines forums… you are truly the best and amazing folks I have met. Thanks in a million!
My husband interview is finally over, and he was successfully granted his IR1 visa.
His interview was scheduled at 8:30 AM at USEM (Philippines) and he was there at 7AM with the rest of the applicants lined up outside the embassy. He was grateful to the front guard since he was told go inside the embassy since our 1-year old son was also with him and it was raining hard. Yes, it was true that there were scammers outside, so please be careful and not be lured by them easily.
Once inside, he was given a number and asked to keep until the end of his interview process. If you do not pay attention to the next flashing number, your name will be called on the microphone. Once he got to the window (I guess, that was the pre-screener and she was Filipina), asked him a lot of questions (my husband thinks she was very rude) which he thinks were unnecessary. But towards the end, became calmer and nicer.
He did not tell me what room# he was sent to, but the consul was a male and aged about mid-50's. They did not take any of his paperwork, although he said he was carrying a bag that felt it weighed a ton. All they asked from him was our photo album. The CO was very pleasant, friendly and his questions were very direct: How did you meet? How long have you known each other? And since our son was with him inside the interview room, he asked Who's the little boy and if he is included in the petition? My husband felt so comfortable with him, that while he was scanning through the pictures while asking the questions that they laughed most of the time. He even apologized at one point, since my husband had to quit his job to take care of all the paperwork and take care of our little boy. Finally, he said to my husband "I guess we have no choice but to approve you. Congratulations and Welcome to USA". The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.
After that is history…..
My husband interview is finally over, and he was successfully granted his IR1 visa.
His interview was scheduled at 8:30 AM at USEM (Philippines) and he was there at 7AM with the rest of the applicants lined up outside the embassy. He was grateful to the front guard since he was told go inside the embassy since our 1-year old son was also with him and it was raining hard. Yes, it was true that there were scammers outside, so please be careful and not be lured by them easily.
Once inside, he was given a number and asked to keep until the end of his interview process. If you do not pay attention to the next flashing number, your name will be called on the microphone. Once he got to the window (I guess, that was the pre-screener and she was Filipina), asked him a lot of questions (my husband thinks she was very rude) which he thinks were unnecessary. But towards the end, became calmer and nicer.
He did not tell me what room# he was sent to, but the consul was a male and aged about mid-50's. They did not take any of his paperwork, although he said he was carrying a bag that felt it weighed a ton. All they asked from him was our photo album. The CO was very pleasant, friendly and his questions were very direct: How did you meet? How long have you known each other? And since our son was with him inside the interview room, he asked Who's the little boy and if he is included in the petition? My husband felt so comfortable with him, that while he was scanning through the pictures while asking the questions that they laughed most of the time. He even apologized at one point, since my husband had to quit his job to take care of all the paperwork and take care of our little boy. Finally, he said to my husband "I guess we have no choice but to approve you. Congratulations and Welcome to USA". The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.
After that is history…..
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN RANDYANDRINA!!!!
Congratulations sis Rina. Your husband did a great job. Time to celebrate. 
Some of my friends who are done with their interview told me that some Filipina/Filipino pre screener is quite rude especially if they are interviewing Filipino/a alone but when the applicant is with a USC, their all smiling. When I heard that from them, I felt very sad.
Some of my friends who are done with their interview told me that some Filipina/Filipino pre screener is quite rude especially if they are interviewing Filipino/a alone but when the applicant is with a USC, their all smiling. When I heard that from them, I felt very sad.
Congrats sis... I'm so touched... I just pictured out myself and our 3 year old son having our interview together. I'm so happy that your family will be finally reunited. I know how our children needs to be with both of his parents. Thanks for being so helpful and selfless...
Congrats!!!!!
QUOTE(sabre_romanza @ Nov 15 2007, 09:37 AM)
wow! u did it...hurray! congrats RandyandRina
congrats RandyandRina 
Thanks! Wow, I just read your post, your visa delivery took a week? I hope not mine. Congrats to you as well...
QUOTE(prettyfacenbody @ Nov 15 2007, 09:37 AM)
sis rina congratulations! im so happy for you! im teary-eyed while reading your post. after being away for so long with your baby who's only one year old, you will be finally together with your hubby as one happy family. i know how you miss both of them. im a mother too. i cant live being away with my baby thats why i brought him back home with me.
take care! mwahhhh! congratulations again! cheers!
im so happy for you! im teary-eyed while reading your post. after being away for so long with your baby who's only one year old, you will be finally together with your hubby as one happy family. i know how you miss both of them. im a mother too. i cant live being away with my baby thats why i brought him back home with me.take care! mwahhhh!
congratulations again! cheers! Thanks sis! My husband did great. I thought he will not bring those documents with him, but I am glad he packed them all. He said, the bag weighed more than our little son. He was very happy, and now very excited to come here. I can't wit to see both of them. YOurs will be coming up soon, can't wait to see that APPROVAL and meet you here in the States. Good luck and thank you so much!QUOTE(djturbo @ Nov 15 2007, 09:40 AM)
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN RANDYANDRINA!!!!
Thank you so much! Just don't forget, never hesitate to PM me if you need help on your case...
Good luck on your journey!
QUOTE(bubblesn @ Nov 15 2007, 09:51 AM)
Congrats sis... I'm so touched... I just pictured out myself and our 3 year old son having our interview together. I'm so happy that your family will be finally reunited. I know how our children needs to be with both of his parents. Thanks for being so helpful and selfless...
I agree with you sis. There's no greater love than the love we give our child(ren).
I can't wait for them to come home...here in the US. Mwah! Thanks for everything QUOTE(ED*Riza @ Nov 15 2007, 09:56 AM)
Congrats!!!!!
Thank you so much! Good luck and best wishes too on your upcoming wedding! Must be very busy with that too lately...
QUOTE(Lhedyjoe @ Nov 15 2007, 09:47 AM)
Congratulations sis Rina. Your husband did a great job. Time to celebrate.
Some of my friends who are done with their interview told me that some Filipina/Filipino pre screener is quite rude especially if they are interviewing Filipino/a alone but when the applicant is with a USC, their all smiling. When I heard that from them, I felt very sad.
Some of my friends who are done with their interview told me that some Filipina/Filipino pre screener is quite rude especially if they are interviewing Filipino/a alone but when the applicant is with a USC, their all smiling. When I heard that from them, I felt very sad.
Thanks sis for all your help and everything too! You have shared a lot of your knowledge to me, and I will always be thankful for that. Good luck on your interview? When is hubby coming back to pick you up?QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 15 2007, 10:14 AM)
Thanks sis for all your help and everything too! You have shared a lot of your knowledge to me, and I will always be thankful for that. Good luck on your interview? When is hubby coming back to pick you up?He will be here on the 19th. I am more excited being with him again.
Wish us luck. Me and Au's turn next week. Whew!
QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 15 2007, 09:30 AM)
The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.
After that is history…..
After that is history…..
And did he get his original civil documents (birth, marriage certificates) back yet?
CONGRATS to you, your husband and your son!!!
Hi Sis Rina,
Congratulations to ur Husband and little baby.. Finally they will be with you soon and be together as a whole family on Christmas Day.. I'm so happy for you Sis.. What a great GIFT GOD is so GOOD.. 
God Bless to u and to ur Family..
Congratulations to ur Husband and little baby..
Finally they will be with you soon and be together as a whole family on Christmas Day.. I'm so happy for you Sis.. What a great GIFT GOD is so GOOD.. God Bless to u and to ur Family..
Great news! Congrats and best of luck to your family!
Congrats and best of luck to your family!
congrats rina
Congratulations! Its really heartwarming to read about families getting reunited for good.
God bless you and your family.
God bless you and your family.
QUOTE(Lhedyjoe @ Nov 15 2007, 10:37 AM)
QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 15 2007, 10:14 AM)
Thanks sis for all your help and everything too! You have shared a lot of your knowledge to me, and I will always be thankful for that. Good luck on your interview? When is hubby coming back to pick you up?He will be here on the 19th. I am more excited being with him again.
Wish us luck. Me and Au's turn next week. Whew!
Wow, that's in days sis! You must be both very excited. I wish you all the luck and love always!
QUOTE(Chris Parker @ Nov 15 2007, 02:18 PM)
QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 15 2007, 09:30 AM)
The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.
After that is history…..
After that is history…..
And did he get his original civil documents (birth, marriage certificates) back yet?
Yes he did! The pre-screener just checked if he has everything and at the end of the interview they were all returned to him. How are you doing?
QUOTE(vsmtghdy @ Nov 15 2007, 02:39 PM)
CONGRATS to you, your husband and your son!!! Thank you po ulit! I sent the link to my husband with how you did your packet and what happened during your interview and followed just that! Saalamt po talaga....
QUOTE(Ness and Keith @ Nov 15 2007, 05:05 PM)
Hi Sis Rina,
Congratulations to ur Husband and little baby.. Finally they will be with you soon and be together as a whole family on Christmas Day.. I'm so happy for you Sis.. What a great GIFT GOD is so GOOD..
God Bless to u and to ur Family..
Congratulations to ur Husband and little baby..
Finally they will be with you soon and be together as a whole family on Christmas Day.. I'm so happy for you Sis.. What a great GIFT GOD is so GOOD.. God Bless to u and to ur Family..
Hello my dearest Ness and Keith! Thank you and I am so happy that you finally have your interview date! Good luck to both of you!
QUOTE(DeeZee @ Nov 15 2007, 06:22 PM)
Great news! Congrats and best of luck to your family!
Congrats and best of luck to your family!Thank you! Best of luck to you as well!
QUOTE(irene @ Nov 15 2007, 06:30 PM)
congrats rina
Thanks a bunch!
QUOTE(mikeandlani @ Nov 16 2007, 06:10 AM)
Congratulations! Its really heartwarming to read about families getting reunited for good.
God bless you and your family.
God bless you and your family.
Indeed! God bless your heart and thanks for the note! We are all one family here...
QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 15 2007, 06:30 AM)
First and foremost, I would like to thank each and every member here on VJ that helped me so much with the whole immigration process. I appreciate all the wisdom, understanding and patience. The daily contributors from the IR1/ CR1, NVC and Philippines forums… you are truly the best and amazing folks I have met. Thanks in a million!
My husband interview is finally over, and he was successfully granted his IR1 visa.
His interview was scheduled at 8:30 AM at USEM (Philippines) and he was there at 7AM with the rest of the applicants lined up outside the embassy. He was grateful to the front guard since he was told go inside the embassy since our 1-year old son was also with him and it was raining hard. Yes, it was true that there were scammers outside, so please be careful and not be lured by them easily.
Once inside, he was given a number and asked to keep until the end of his interview process. If you do not pay attention to the next flashing number, your name will be called on the microphone. Once he got to the window (I guess, that was the pre-screener and she was Filipina), asked him a lot of questions (my husband thinks she was very rude) which he thinks were unnecessary. But towards the end, became calmer and nicer.
He did not tell me what room# he was sent to, but the consul was a male and aged about mid-50’s. They did not take any of his paperwork, although he said he was carrying a bag that felt it weighed a ton. All they asked from him was our photo album. The CO was very pleasant, friendly and his questions were very direct: How did you meet? How long have you known each other? And since our son was with him inside the interview room, he asked Who’s the little boy and if he is included in the petition? My husband felt so comfortable with him, that while he was scanning through the pictures while asking the questions that they laughed most of the time. He even apologized at one point, since my husband had to quit his job to take care of all the paperwork and take care of our little boy. Finally, he said to my husband “I guess we have no choice but to approve you. Congratulations and Welcome to USA”. The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.
After that is history…..
My husband interview is finally over, and he was successfully granted his IR1 visa.
His interview was scheduled at 8:30 AM at USEM (Philippines) and he was there at 7AM with the rest of the applicants lined up outside the embassy. He was grateful to the front guard since he was told go inside the embassy since our 1-year old son was also with him and it was raining hard. Yes, it was true that there were scammers outside, so please be careful and not be lured by them easily.
Once inside, he was given a number and asked to keep until the end of his interview process. If you do not pay attention to the next flashing number, your name will be called on the microphone. Once he got to the window (I guess, that was the pre-screener and she was Filipina), asked him a lot of questions (my husband thinks she was very rude) which he thinks were unnecessary. But towards the end, became calmer and nicer.
He did not tell me what room# he was sent to, but the consul was a male and aged about mid-50’s. They did not take any of his paperwork, although he said he was carrying a bag that felt it weighed a ton. All they asked from him was our photo album. The CO was very pleasant, friendly and his questions were very direct: How did you meet? How long have you known each other? And since our son was with him inside the interview room, he asked Who’s the little boy and if he is included in the petition? My husband felt so comfortable with him, that while he was scanning through the pictures while asking the questions that they laughed most of the time. He even apologized at one point, since my husband had to quit his job to take care of all the paperwork and take care of our little boy. Finally, he said to my husband “I guess we have no choice but to approve you. Congratulations and Welcome to USA”. The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.
After that is history…..
Congrats sis rina for the early christmas gift!
QUOTE(zakura02 @ Nov 16 2007, 11:56 AM)
Congrats sis rina for the early christmas gift!
Thank you so much sis! I am very happy! Good luck on your hubby's itnerview!
congratulations sis!! i'm so happy for you...
QUOTE(cheska @ Nov 16 2007, 12:50 PM)
congratulations sis!! i'm so happy for you...
Thank you so much! How do you like your stay here in the US? Welcome to the US!~ Rina
QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 16 2007, 11:21 AM)
QUOTE(Chris Parker @ Nov 15 2007, 02:18 PM)
QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 15 2007, 09:30 AM)
The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.
After that is history…..
After that is history…..
And did he get his original civil documents (birth, marriage certificates) back yet?
Yes he did! The pre-screener just checked if he has everything and at the end of the interview they were all returned to him. How are you doing?
That's very good---some people have been never getting them back...
Still waiting for NVC to schedule interview. NVC case was completed 10/22/2007 (i.e. documentarily qualified). As of today, 11/16/2007, DOS still says case is at NVC awaiting interview scheduling... I've got a bad feeling this embassy is skipping NVC scheduling for November in order to catch-up on the standard cases received from before the transition, what do you think?
QUOTE(Chris Parker @ Nov 16 2007, 04:53 PM)
That's very good---some people have been never getting them back...
Still waiting for NVC to schedule interview. NVC case was completed 10/22/2007 (i.e. documentarily qualified). As of today, 11/16/2007, DOS still says case is at NVC awaiting interview scheduling... I've got a bad feeling this embassy is skipping NVC scheduling for November in order to catch-up on the standard cases received from before the transition, what do you think?
Still waiting for NVC to schedule interview. NVC case was completed 10/22/2007 (i.e. documentarily qualified). As of today, 11/16/2007, DOS still says case is at NVC awaiting interview scheduling... I've got a bad feeling this embassy is skipping NVC scheduling for November in order to catch-up on the standard cases received from before the transition, what do you think?
As for your question, I honestly dont think so. You want to know why? Whether there was a change or not, it is their responsibility to make sure that once it is completed they have to set up an interview. Now, it's case to case basis however depending on each consulate. I am not sure whether there is a quota for number of people to be interviewed for each month or whatever reasons for open slots.
I have a person that was case completed the same time as you and he got his interview today by calling both DOS and NVC. You will definetely get your answers with DOS, and they are much friendlier. Have you called them?
Truly a great week for me this week and our whole family!!! My husband received his visa early Saturday morning at 10AM delivered by Delbros. God is good...
Have a great weekend everyone! May God continue to bless us all...
My husband received his visa early Saturday morning at 10AM delivered by Delbros. God is good...Have a great weekend everyone! May God continue to bless us all...
We are really so happy for you Rina. Happy Holidays with your traveling family!!
QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 17 2007, 05:39 PM)
Truly a great week for me this week and our whole family!!! My husband received his visa early Saturday morning at 10AM delivered by Delbros. God is good...
Have a great weekend everyone! May God continue to bless us all...
My husband received his visa early Saturday morning at 10AM delivered by Delbros. God is good...Have a great weekend everyone! May God continue to bless us all...
Hi Rina,
THAT IS SO AWESOME!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND!!
Talk to you again soon.
Den
THAT IS SO AWESOME!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND!!
Talk to you again soon.
Den
Congratulations!!
Thanks djturbo! I see that you paid for your IV bill already. Make sure you have everything that you need by the 26th, your DS230 will be generated as early as that week. Are you using JCS v2.0? PM me if you have any questions at all.
Good luck!
~ Rina
QUOTE(djturbo @ Nov 17 2007, 06:58 PM)
We are really so happy for you Rina. Happy Holidays with your traveling family!!
QUOTE(RandyandRina @ Nov 17 2007, 05:39 PM)
Truly a great week for me this week and our whole family!!! My husband received his visa early Saturday morning at 10AM delivered by Delbros. God is good...
Have a great weekend everyone! May God continue to bless us all...
My husband received his visa early Saturday morning at 10AM delivered by Delbros. God is good...Have a great weekend everyone! May God continue to bless us all...
Thanks Den! Good luck on your wifey's interview tomorrow!
Brake a leg pal!....QUOTE(D&A @ Nov 17 2007, 10:22 PM)
Hi Rina,
THAT IS SO AWESOME!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND!!
Talk to you again soon.
Den
THAT IS SO AWESOME!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND!!
Talk to you again soon.
Den
Thanks a bunch pal!
QUOTE(JA Tam @ Nov 17 2007, 10:31 PM)
Congratulations!!
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