VISA INTERVIEW DEC 9 2009

[Lancelotte25 1]

Nice, thank you for sharing your experience.

Good luck with your new life in the States.

[TOM&Riz 4]

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!

OHHHH We are happy for you!yeah that's very nice gift to you this christmas when u got already your VISA:)

wish you luck in the USA!

btw i saved your post here for my process too and time will come for my interview wanna learn more.

Thanx for the info ha.

[g&k 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!

OHHHH We are happy for you!yeah that's very nice gift to you this christmas when u got already your VISA:)

wish you luck in the USA!

btw i saved your post here for my process too and time will come for my interview wanna learn more.

Thanx for the info ha.

CONGRATS!!!!! :dance:

[Llyne 0]

maraming salamat po sa lahat ng nag-congrats sa akin.

Thank you very much to all those who congratulated me!

I hope you learn something informative from my experience.

Tomorrow will be my flight dec 17 10.30pm via PAL Manila-SFO.

Take care everybody and I wish you all goodluck.