VISA INTERVIEW DEC 9 2009

[Llyne 0]

Mabuhay!! I was interviewed yesterday.

My appointment: 6.30AM

So i woke up 3am, we stayed in a nearby hotel, then left at 4am then had breakfast at chowking

then arrived at US embassy at 4.30am, few people only, at 5.30am, guard shouting "for 6.30am interview fall in line"

so i was given a number 6002, i thought i was number 2, but numbers starting with 5, were served first though i was first to arrive than them, these are senior citizen, with kids, handicapped, its okay eventhough they are first than me, im a loving citizen and loves mankind.

1. check baggage, i suggest dont bring bag or phone, just your docs, its faster

2. walk straight turn left then turn right

3. you will see 2 counters giving you, your number, keep it (that's the 6002 my number)

4. waited for 30 mins, then you will be called by pre screener, asked for photos and evidences, pre screener talks filipino

5. waited for 30 mins, finger scanning

6. waited for 40 mins, consul interview

this was it:

consul: everybody seems to be excited to be here

lyn: yes sir (me smiling as i entered the cubicle)

consul: what are you feeling right now?

lyn: im excited and nervous, my stomach upside down

consul: owww

consul: your full name pls, date of birth

lyn: christallyne......aug.....

consul: looking at his computer, something different with your finger scan, do you have allergies?

lyn: no sir, they are wet

consul: huh, okay

consul: what is your date of marriage?

lyn: feb......

consul: so tell me your love story

lyn: blah blah...

consul: im looking for your affidavit of support, give me a sec

lyn; (sitting quietly)

consul: so what does your husband do for a living?

lyn: he works for the US airforce sir as aircraft technician

consul: do you know his rank?

lyn: no sir, but he recently got promoted, its just his 2nd year!

consul: thats great, oh i got your affidavit of support

consul : (browsing photos....) are you wearing your wedding ring?

lyn: yes sir, im very proud!

consul:hah! very proud....

consul: okay congratulations your visa has been approved

lyn: thank you sir! this is the best christmas gift of all time!

lyn: sir, just one more thing..can i pick up my visa....? pls

consul: oh you like to pick up your visa? but it'll take 1 or 2 days, so just wait at home, we use a very reliable courier.

lyn: okay sir, have a great day today

then waited for another 20 mins, go to counter 37 fill out form of air 21, fill it out very fast okay,

then go to air21 counter, pay, prepare exact amount, have your money in denominations, i paid 215, i gave 220, but didnt give my change, its okay, thats there tip.

okay, so now i can say, to all future interviewees, dont be nervous..what counts is the affidavit of support and how genuine your relationship is, BRING PHOTOS AND PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

[lbounds 16]

Thanks for your post. A good Christmas gift for you indeed

[Llyne 0]

Oh you are very much welcome buddy!

if you have questions or anything that I can help you with..feel free to ask me..

[krammar81 0]

congrats

[macymace 0]

Congratulations! Update us when you receive your visa.

Take Care.

[ladyinpink 1]

Mabuhay!! I was interviewed yesterday.

My appointment: 6.30AM

So i woke up 3am, we stayed in a nearby hotel, then left at 4am then had breakfast at chowking

then arrived at US embassy at 4.30am, few people only, at 5.30am, guard shouting "for 6.30am interview fall in line"

so i was given a number 6002, i thought i was number 2, but numbers starting with 5, were served first though i was first to arrive than them, these are senior citizen, with kids, handicapped, its okay eventhough they are first than me, im a loving citizen and loves mankind.

1. check baggage, i suggest dont bring bag or phone, just your docs, its faster

2. walk straight turn left then turn right

3. you will see 2 counters giving you, your number, keep it (that's the 6002 my number)

4. waited for 30 mins, then you will be called by pre screener, asked for photos and evidences, pre screener talks filipino

5. waited for 30 mins, finger scanning

6. waited for 40 mins, consul interview

this was it:

consul: everybody seems to be excited to be here

lyn: yes sir (me smiling as i entered the cubicle)

consul: what are you feeling right now?

lyn: im excited and nervous, my stomach upside down

consul: owww

consul: your full name pls, date of birth

lyn: christallyne......aug.....

consul: looking at his computer, something different with your finger scan, do you have allergies?

lyn: no sir, they are wet

consul: huh, okay

consul: what is your date of marriage?

lyn: feb......

consul: so tell me your love story

lyn: blah blah...

consul: im looking for your affidavit of support, give me a sec

lyn; (sitting quietly)

consul: so what does your husband do for a living?

lyn: he works for the US airforce sir as aircraft technician

consul: do you know his rank?

lyn: no sir, but he recently got promoted, its just his 2nd year!

consul: thats great, oh i got your affidavit of support

consul : (browsing photos....) are you wearing your wedding ring?

lyn: yes sir, im very proud!

consul:hah! very proud....

consul: okay congratulations your visa has been approved

lyn: thank you sir! this is the best christmas gift of all time!

lyn: sir, just one more thing..can i pick up my visa....? pls

consul: oh you like to pick up your visa? but it'll take 1 or 2 days, so just wait at home, we use a very reliable courier.

lyn: okay sir, have a great day today

then waited for another 20 mins, go to counter 37 fill out form of air 21, fill it out very fast okay,

then go to air21 counter, pay, prepare exact amount, have your money in denominations, i paid 215, i gave 220, but didnt give my change, its okay, thats there tip.

okay, so now i can say, to all future interviewees, dont be nervous..what counts is the affidavit of support and how genuine your relationship is, BRING PHOTOS AND PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

sweet congrats

[sephlijane 0]

Mabuhay!! I was interviewed yesterday.

My appointment: 6.30AM

So i woke up 3am, we stayed in a nearby hotel, then left at 4am then had breakfast at chowking

then arrived at US embassy at 4.30am, few people only, at 5.30am, guard shouting "for 6.30am interview fall in line"

so i was given a number 6002, i thought i was number 2, but numbers starting with 5, were served first though i was first to arrive than them, these are senior citizen, with kids, handicapped, its okay eventhough they are first than me, im a loving citizen and loves mankind.

1. check baggage, i suggest dont bring bag or phone, just your docs, its faster

2. walk straight turn left then turn right

3. you will see 2 counters giving you, your number, keep it (that's the 6002 my number)

4. waited for 30 mins, then you will be called by pre screener, asked for photos and evidences, pre screener talks filipino

5. waited for 30 mins, finger scanning

6. waited for 40 mins, consul interview

this was it:

consul: everybody seems to be excited to be here

lyn: yes sir (me smiling as i entered the cubicle)

consul: what are you feeling right now?

lyn: im excited and nervous, my stomach upside down

consul: owww

consul: your full name pls, date of birth

lyn: christallyne......aug.....

consul: looking at his computer, something different with your finger scan, do you have allergies?

lyn: no sir, they are wet

consul: huh, okay

consul: what is your date of marriage?

lyn: feb......

consul: so tell me your love story

lyn: blah blah...

consul: im looking for your affidavit of support, give me a sec

lyn; (sitting quietly)

consul: so what does your husband do for a living?

lyn: he works for the US airforce sir as aircraft technician

consul: do you know his rank?

lyn: no sir, but he recently got promoted, its just his 2nd year!

consul: thats great, oh i got your affidavit of support

consul : (browsing photos....) are you wearing your wedding ring?

lyn: yes sir, im very proud!

consul:hah! very proud....

consul: okay congratulations your visa has been approved

lyn: thank you sir! this is the best christmas gift of all time!

lyn: sir, just one more thing..can i pick up my visa....? pls

consul: oh you like to pick up your visa? but it'll take 1 or 2 days, so just wait at home, we use a very reliable courier.

lyn: okay sir, have a great day today

then waited for another 20 mins, go to counter 37 fill out form of air 21, fill it out very fast okay,

then go to air21 counter, pay, prepare exact amount, have your money in denominations, i paid 215, i gave 220, but didnt give my change, its okay, thats there tip.

okay, so now i can say, to all future interviewees, dont be nervous..what counts is the affidavit of support and how genuine your relationship is, BRING PHOTOS AND PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

.....Congratulation too you.....have a safe trip....

Congratulations! Update us when you receive your visa.

Take Care.

........Goodluck in your upcoming interview.......

[Russell and Jenny 0]

Congratulations!!!!

My Wife has her interview Thursday Dec 11th. So it's comforting for us to read your notes. Thanks for taking time to post them.

Best wishes,

Russell and Jenny

[charlie&pam 1]

congrats!!!! I have all the best wshes for you !!!!

[annaprice 17]

aru munta naka keni.. lagwa lagwa! congrats

[Lady AA 0]

mga sis na magaganda.. kapampangan ne. Congrats Sis Llyne! and Miss lovely Anna Miss you and I am going to the CFO on Monday.

[summer0573 0]

You are so lucky! Yes, it's the best Christmas gift for you...Goodluck on your journey!!! Thanks for posting this, I am really very nervous thinking about the future interview. I really value posts like this, as detailed as this, THANK YOU and God Bless!!!

Feelin' so lucky that we got approved at USCIS for only 52 days...God moves in mysterious ways...To God be the Glory!!!

K-1 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Philippines

I-129F Sent by mail to USCIS : October 9, 2009

I-129F NOA1 : October 9, 2009

I-129F NOA2 left USCIS by mail : November 30, 2009

I-129F NOA2 received by mail: December 7, 2009

NVC Received :

NVC Left :

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received :

Interview Date :

Interview Result :

Visa Received :

US Entry :

Marriage :

Comments :

Processing

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 52 days from your NOA1 date.

[Llyne 0]

To everybody who congratulate me, thank you very much!!!

For those who will be upcoming interview...may the force be with you.

REMINDER: During the interview, wear a smile but not overconfident okay..don't be nervous too much, as long as your AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT is okay, it'll be smooth, please please bring photos, cards, chat logs emails, the prescreener asked them to me and later the consul browse them, so its worth it.

Once you arrived at the grounds of the embassy on the day of your interview, stay close or near the radar of the guard, so when he shouts " for 6.30AM interview" go to the line. Always be alert, have your breakfast, there's chowking 24 hrs just around the corner. Bring ballpen black.

If not needed, just leave your cellphone at the hotel or your companion outside, coz they dont let us use the baggage counter of US embassy for applicants. There are fixers outside and will tell you that you can leave to them your cellphones, CAREFUL! they charge ONE HUNDRED PESOS PER ITEM, so if you leave them 1 cellphone and 1 IPOD that costs 200 HUNDRED already, so don't bring any electronic gadget.

Also, don't bring any liquids, there is a store inside the embassy, while you wait you can buy and eat, its not expensive but higher than the standard selling price, they have softdrinks, juices, breads, crackers. There is also a TV so you will not be bored, there is also a kiddie corner, some charts.

And lastly, pray and pray, God knows our hearts desires.

TO LADY AA thanks very much for everything. She's the kindest lady I've known here.

[YhanieK 0]

Thanks for your post. A good Christmas gift for you indeed

Hi Llyne... i had my interview yesterday also at 7am...and Got Approved also.. So!! Big huggies and Congratulations to us...

Btw, one question did u recieve a message from Air21 letting u know that visa is on its way?

- hmmm just kinda excited over here to have the visa in my hand- im sure u feel the same way too hehe..

[Mark and Ivy 0]

Congratulations and thank you for this.

I copy/pasted it and sent it to my wife.