Manila Interview

[Vytra 9]

Do we only need to bring what is stated in the letter? On other sites, people suggest bringing letters of intent to marry, a copy of I-129f, and other things that are not directly listed in the interview letter. 

We intend to bring the following:

1) DS-160 Confirmation Page

2) Passport

3) Birth Certificate

4) Police Report

5) Evidence of a Genuine Engagement (Plane tickets, Mutual photographs, and FB conversations)

6) CENOMAR

7) I-134, Bank statement, recent paystubs

8) Visa photographs

9) Medical report from St. Luke's

 

Edited December 31, 2016 by Vytra

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Only need what is in the letter. No need for the other stuff others have indicated. Good luck.

[Vytra 9]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Only need what is in the letter. No need for the other stuff others have indicated. Good luck.

Thank you. 

[Sagot 1,548]

4 hours ago, Vytra said:

Do we only need to bring what is stated in the letter? On other sites, people suggest bringing letters of intent to marry, a copy of I-129f, and other things that are not directly listed in the interview letter. 

We intend to bring the following:

1) DS-160 Confirmation Page  ++++ RECEIPT FOR PAYING YOUR VISA FEE!!

2) Passport    

3) Birth Certificate

4) Police Report

5) Evidence of a Genuine Engagement (Plane tickets, Mutual photographs, and FB conversations)

6) CENOMAR

7) I-134, Bank statement, recent paystubs  + most recent tax return and W2  (paystubs only if you are a NEW employee are needed.  Bank statements NOT needed)

8) Visa photographs

9) Medical report from St. Luke's

 

 

4 hours ago, Vytra said:

 

 

Follow the embassy instructions letter and all will be just fine.

 

Since 2014 the embassy have been very sporadic about asking for support evidence so don't be surprised if they don't even ask for the I-134.  Instructions letter since 2014 has changed the support evidence from required to MAY be asked for... 

Edited January 1, 2017 by Sagot

[Vytra 9]

4 hours ago, Sagot said:

Since 2014 the embassy have been very sporadic about asking for support evidence so don't be surprised if they don't even ask for the I-134.  Instructions letter since 2014 has changed the support evidence from required to MAY be asked for... 

Thank you for the info. How often would you say it's been asked for the past two years?

 

Thanks for reminding about the receipt for payment. It wasn't included in the letter, though. 

 

I think I do need a bank statement because I only started working in 2016 after finishing college. However, I have enough in my bank account that exceeds the poverty income for one year. 

[Sagot 1,548]

5 hours ago, Vytra said:

Thank you for the info. How often would you say it's been asked for the past two years?

 

Thanks for reminding about the receipt for payment. It wasn't included in the letter, though. 

 

I think I do need a bank statement because I only started working in 2016 after finishing college. However, I have enough in my bank account that exceeds the poverty income for one year. 

 

You're right the payment receipt from BPI is not listed in the instructions letter anymore.. never noticed.  Wonder if that was removed back in 2014 also ...    Would you please give an update on whether they take the payment receipt at the tents when first checking in?  Thanks.

 

USEM doesn't consider assets    Pay stubs and maybe an employer letter being you are a new employee.  Bank statements not so much.

Edited January 1, 2017 by Sagot

[MarkPerry 488]

5 hours ago, Vytra said:

Thank you for the info. How often would you say it's been asked for the past two years?

 

Thanks for reminding about the receipt for payment. It wasn't included in the letter, though. 

 

I think I do need a bank statement because I only started working in 2016 after finishing college. However, I have enough in my bank account that exceeds the poverty income for one year. 

From what I have seen they treat K1 like an assembly line.  You no longer go into a room and do the interview. Now you just go up to a window and they ask you a few question. You do this out in public.  Question are few and simple and basic. 

 

 

[Vytra 9]

6 hours ago, Sagot said:

USEM doesn't consider assets

where does it say that?

[MarkPerry 488]

11 minutes ago, Vytra said:

where does it say that?

I have never heard them use assets.  I have seen people in the past who couldn't get a co sponsor to get approved with the beneficiary college degree in Manila.

 

For the last few years financial have not been requested, it seems most are never asked from them anymore.

[Sagot 1,548]

4 hours ago, Vytra said:

where does it say that?

 

You will not find it in writing.  I know this from others (one couple are friends of mine in fact) that tried using assets and the embassy would not consider the assets, they wanted income or a co-sponsor.

[Vytra 9]

5 hours ago, Sagot said:

You will not find it in writing.  I know this from others (one couple are friends of mine in fact) that tried using assets and the embassy would not consider the assets, they wanted income or a co-sponsor.

Sagot, thanks for the info. Just out of curiosity, what year was that?

[MarkPerry 488]

Assets are fine for AOS, I did it personally.  

[Sagot 1,548]

2 hours ago, Vytra said:

Sagot, thanks for the info. Just out of curiosity, what year was that?

 

For my friends it was 2013, others have bumped into this asset issue since.

 

Assets are acceptable for AOS through USCIS, but not USEM in Manila