Tip of the Day

[Sheriff Uling 3]

The USCIS has a Case Status Online Tool so that the petitioner/beneficiary can receive emailed updates on the status of the petition. To find out more, please read Section 3.1 of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. This tip comes sponsored by Research In Motion or RIM (the makers of Blackberry).

[Sheriff Uling 3]

NBI CLEARANCE for the USE:

A NBI letter is require along with the NBI Clearance if the notation reads any of the following:

* No Criminal Record

* No Criminal Conviction

* No Pending Case

* With Derogatory Record

A NBI letter is NOT required with the NBI Clearance if the notation reads any of the following:

* No Record On File

* No Derogatory Record

Edited August 22, 2007 by Sheriff Uling

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Phil-Am Family Members:

I have now added that "Family and/or friends are prohibited from entering the facility, unless otherwise required" to all of the applicable sections of the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide mentioned below:

Section 4.3 "For the USE"

- If you are not the beneficiary, petitioner, or derivative, you will be prohibited from entering.

Section 4.6 "For SLEC"

- If you are not the beneficiary or derivative, there is a chance that you will be prohibited from entering. Some folks have been able to drag a family member or friend inside, but it appears to be the exception than the rule. I recommend calling to confirm before taking that unnecessary risk of having a friend or family member waiting outside.

Section 6.2 "For Guidance and Counseling Seminar and the CFO"

- Same comment as SLEC above...

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: This is from all accounts that I have read on VJ and heard from my wife during her experiences. Others may have a different point of view or experiences as previously mentioned.

[garya505 2]

Do NOT loose or misplace any reports, forms, applications, and/or documents of explicit importance to the immigration process. This process is crazy enough! For all other tips, please visa the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide (it’s the first link within my signature block). This tip comes to you sponsored by Kellogs and Chow King.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Hey, you forgot Jolli Bee!

[Jasman0717 8]

Do NOT loose or misplace any reports, forms, applications, and/or documents of explicit importance to the immigration process. This process is crazy enough! For all other tips, please visa the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide (it's the first link within my signature block). This tip comes to you sponsored by Kellogs and Chow King.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Especially the NOA 2 for the approval from the service center, that could cost a few bucks to get replaced

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Read the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide...

[Steve and Evelyn 0]

Hello everyone!

I plan on marrying Grace the middle of October and then applying for her visa. My question is after marriage is it any easier to get a tourist visa for her to visit me while we wade through the paperwork and wait for the visa process? I know it's nearly impossible for her to get a tourist visa any other time but was wondering if marriage would improve her chances. Thanks!!

Steve & Grace

[Chantel 0]

Hello everyone!

I plan on marrying Grace the middle of October and then applying for her visa. My question is after marriage is it any easier to get a tourist visa for her to visit me while we wade through the paperwork and wait for the visa process? I know it's nearly impossible for her to get a tourist visa any other time but was wondering if marriage would improve her chances. Thanks!!

Steve & Grace

Married or not it wont change the Consul mind that Filipinos going to US of A will become TNT.....if its a good reason we should have done that....

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Can we please reserve this thread for K1 Visa tips (rhetorical question)? I'm not trying to be funky about it... If you have great news or want to share other things, please consider posting in the Manila Embassy Thread or creating your own. Thanks a bunch!

Edited August 29, 2007 by Sheriff Uling

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I have a few suggestions on ways to ensure that you are able to pick up your visa after the interview:

* Sing the star spangle banner upon entering the CO’s office

* Give the CO a lot of flattering compliments (nice hair, cute comb over, etc...)

* Carry a large sums of cash for Bribery

* Cry immediately after the first question to get the sympathy approval and visa pick-up

:-)

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[Mari_S 1]

Also, do not forget to do Document Verification at least one month before your interview...reminder brought to you by Vino Kulafu energy drink...

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I have added a "special announcement" section in the Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide. So if there is any news worthy things to note, please send me a PM.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[David-and-Mae 15]

I have a few suggestions on ways to ensure that you are able to pick up your visa after the interview:

* Sing the star spangle banner upon entering the CO’s office

* Give the CO a lot of flattering compliments (nice hair, cute comb over, etc...)

* Carry a large sums of cash for Bribery

* Cry immediately after the first question to get the sympathy approval and visa pick-up

:-)

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[Mari_S 1]

I have a few suggestions on ways to ensure that you are able to pick up your visa after the interview:

* Sing the star spangle banner upon entering the CO’s office

* Give the CO a lot of flattering compliments (nice hair, cute comb over, etc...)

* Carry a large sums of cash for Bribery

* Cry immediately after the first question to get the sympathy approval and visa pick-up

:-)

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Ah...Mr. Sheriff...i did suggestion number 2 but didnt work...what i got was a DEDMA. But then again the consul was a 'he' and i am a 'he' and he probably thought i was gay or...anyways, got my interview approved though but my visa pick up interview denied...

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I have a few suggestions on ways to ensure that you are able to pick up your visa after the interview:

* Sing the star spangle banner upon entering the CO’s office

* Give the CO a lot of flattering compliments (nice hair, cute comb over, etc...)

* Carry a large sums of cash for Bribery

* Cry immediately after the first question to get the sympathy approval and visa pick-up

:-)

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

Ah...Mr. Sheriff...i did suggestion number 2 but didnt work...what i got was a DEDMA. But then again the consul was a 'he' and i am a 'he' and he probably thought i was gay or...anyways, got my interview approved though but my visa pick up interview denied...

Yeah, the guys are screwed in the process. It must have been weird at the medical exam also with all those women. I know that you received strange looks... :-)