K1 interview experience jan. 28, 2013

[Irah 5]

Hi! Gud day everyone! Im sharing to u my interview experience last jan. 28, 2013.

5:30 am- i arrived at the US Embassy (7:30am schedule). There were so many applicants.

7:20 am- First stage

I was asked for my appointment confirmation, passport, ds forms arranged in this manner ds 156, ds 157, ds 156, ds 157, ds 156k (pls attach your photos and sign the ds156 to avoid delays) ds 230 was not asked. The guy stapled the dsforms and gave me a ziplock, place your passport inside of it revealing the biographic information of your passport

Afterwards, i went inside but your things will be checked thru the xray machine. Pls do not bring something metallic and gadgets like cellphones, camera, usb etc for you will be stamped DENY ENTRY

7:25am- Second Stage

I gave my appointment confirmation to the teller, i was asked for my name and birthday. If i completed my medical, was d result given to me in envelope or in cd. In my case, a cd was given. She gave me my number, keep it my mind, the number given to you will be used for the whole process of the interview. She instructed me to drop my papers at window 39 and prepare the necessary requirements for the interview. My lucky number was 6131.

7:30am- i went inside the main building. There will be a separate entrance for US citizens and for visa applicants. Another security check will be done. This time it will be manually checked. The security guard will check your bag. I didn't drop my ds forms at window 39 because a lady who is working there approached me and the other applicants and asked our ds forms. I was able to find a sit and the waiting begins

8:30am- Third Stage

I was asked to go at window 42 for finger printing. She asked my name and date of birth. Fingerprinting starts with the first four fingers (left), then four fingers (right) and both thumbs will be the last

10:00am- Fourth Stage

At window 3_, i forgot what number, it was an interview with the Filipina consul. She asked for my NSO birth certificate, Cenomar and NBI clearance. She didn't ask for my police clearance. She asked for my fiance's Form I-134, ITR & w2 (she took all from 2009-2011). Bank statements, employment certificate & pay stubs were not asked. She asked my to sign the ds 156k form.

Questions:

What is my name and date of birth?

Who is my petitioner?

What is my relation to the petitioner?

How did we meet?

When did we meet?

When did we have a formal relationship?

When did we meet in person?

How many times he visited me?

Did i travel abroad? Where? What did i do? For how long?

When was our last meeting?

How often do i communicate with my fiance? Everyday thru magic jack!!! =)

Then she asked to see our photos.

Whoofff!!! Afterwards, i was asked to wait for my number to be called.

10:30am- FIFTH STAGE

At window 64, interview with the female American Consul.. She was really nice. She asked me to take an oath. Then the interview begins

How are you?

How did me meet?

Can you tell me names of his best friends?

What was the kindest thing he did for u? I answered "when he visits me on my birthday

She said "oh, what was his birthday gift for you?" I answered "this watch that i'm wearing right now" and i showed it to her

She asked for our photos. She asked when was the photo taken? I said 2010,

She asked was that the first time he met your family. I said no, second time.

So you met twice already? I said no, 4 times already.

She said "oh thats great! Ok! You are approved! Just wait for your name to be called"

I was speechless, i was waiting for another question, but that was it! The interview lasted for less than 2 minutes. I just said "thank u" to her. I was on cloud 9. Thank u dear God! I was one of the happiest person on earth!

11:30am- Last Stage

I was called at window 72. She told me to wait for my visa to be delivered.

Just yesterday, feb 1.. I just got my visa and had the cfo sticker! That's it! Good luck on your upcoming interview! Pray... It really works!!

[redvelvet 12]

Congratulations!!!

[Irah 5]

Thank u redvelvet!

[jinjin pace 0]

Thank u redvelvet!

HI I NEED HELP..we got the NOA2 for I-130and i got approved im confused now coz i used my mother's maiden name as my middle name in filling forms for I-130..but in my passport my middle name was my family name before i got married....im about to send the DS-3230 to the NVC ...i dont know if i need to change my middle name...im really confused please help.........

[redvelvet 12]

HI I NEED HELP..we got the NOA2 for I-130and i got approved im confused now coz i used my mother's maiden name as my middle name in filling forms for I-130..but in my passport my middle name was my family name before i got married....im about to send the DS-3230 to the NVC ...i dont know if i need to change my middle name...im really confused please help.........

You have to be consistent. Why did you use your maiden name when filling out the I-130 forms?

I am not so sure what to do exactly in this situation but my suggestion is to use your married name and then just indicate the maiden name on all the forms from this point further.

[Kevo 69]

Thanks for sharing that Irah, and congrats! Our interview is in about two weeks and I will be there with her, I hope everything goes as smooth as yours did.

[jinjin pace 0]

You have to be consistent. Why did you use your maiden name when filling out the I-130 forms?

I am not so sure what to do exactly in this situation but my suggestion is to use your married name and then just indicate the maiden name on all the forms from this point further.

yes i used my married name but i got confused coz my husband used my mother's maiden name as my middle name in all forms,,but in my passport showed that my middle name was my family name before we got married....im afraid it will affect the whole process...coz my papers are already forwarded at NVC....My name when i was single was Josephine Mones Remoriata....so my husband fill up the form using Josephine Mones Pace..but in my passport it was Josephine Remoriata Pace.....im really confused and quite nervous about it.....

[Hank_ 9,173]

Congrats!! :dance:

Have a wonderful flight "Home"!!

Wecome to America!

[raf.luv.leah 5]

Congratulations! Nice review!

[Irah 5]

To jinjin pace- i agree with redvelvet. U have to be consistent when answering the questions in the form. Anyway, i have not encountered this thing, but when i have questions regarding our petition I usually post a topic here on VJ, im pretty sure many will answer your questions here. Sometimes, i let my fiance call the NVC to make some querries. Just try, there's nothing wrong.

[Irah 5]

Thanks for sharing that Irah, and congrats! Our interview is in about two weeks and I will be there with her, I hope everything goes as smooth as yours did.

Thank u kevo.. Just be ready with your papers and be organized. That's the secret.. =) i made a post here on the things i have prepared for the interview

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/411418-fiance-visa-interview-requirements/page__fromsearch__1

Good Luck!!

Congrats!! :dance:

Have a wonderful flight "Home"!!

Wecome to America!

Thank u Hank! God bless!

[X Factor 1,110]

ConGraTuLaTions

[Irah 5]

Congratulations! Nice review!

Thank u raf.luv.leah.. Are you done with your interview?

ConGraTuLaTions

Thank u Mr Smiley!! God bless!

[Stevephoto 224]

Beautiful! I will share your experience with Joan...congratulations!

[Irah 5]

Beautiful! I will share your experience with Joan...congratulations!

Thank u Stevephoto! When will be Joan's interview?