IR1/ CR1: Our Interview

[RandyandRina 2]

First and foremost, I would like to thank each and every member here on VJ that helped me so much with the whole immigration process. I appreciate all the wisdom, understanding and patience. The daily contributors from the IR1/ CR1, NVC and Philippines forums… you are truly the best and amazing folks I have met. Thanks in a million!

My husband interview is finally over, and he was successfully granted his IR1 visa.

His interview was scheduled at 8:30 AM at USEM (Philippines) and he was there at 7AM with the rest of the applicants lined up outside the embassy. He was grateful to the front guard since he was told go inside the embassy since our 1-year old son was also with him and it was raining hard. Yes, it was true that there were scammers outside, so please be careful and not be lured by them easily.

Once inside, he was given a number and asked to keep until the end of his interview process. If you do not pay attention to the next flashing number, your name will be called on the microphone. Once he got to the window (I guess, that was the pre-screener and she was Filipina), asked him a lot of questions (my husband thinks she was very rude) which he thinks were unnecessary. But towards the end, became calmer and nicer.

He did not tell me what room# he was sent to, but the consul was a male and aged about mid-50’s. They did not take any of his paperwork, although he said he was carrying a bag that felt it weighed a ton. All they asked from him was our photo album. The CO was very pleasant, friendly and his questions were very direct: How did you meet? How long have you known each other? And since our son was with him inside the interview room, he asked Who’s the little boy and if he is included in the petition? My husband felt so comfortable with him, that while he was scanning through the pictures while asking the questions that they laughed most of the time. He even apologized at one point, since my husband had to quit his job to take care of all the paperwork and take care of our little boy. Finally, he said to my husband “I guess we have no choice but to approve you. Congratulations and Welcome to USA”. The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.

After that is history…..

[sabre_romanza 0]

wow! u did it...hurray! :dance: congrats RandyandRina

[prettyfacenbody 0]

sis rina congratulations! im so happy for you! im teary-eyed while reading your post. after being away for so long with your baby who's only one year old, you will be finally together with your hubby as one happy family. i know how you miss both of them. im a mother too. i cant live being away with my baby thats why i brought him back home with me.

take care! mwahhhh! congratulations again! cheers!

First and foremost, I would like to thank each and every member here on VJ that helped me so much with the whole immigration process. I appreciate all the wisdom, understanding and patience. The daily contributors from the IR1/ CR1, NVC and Philippines forums… you are truly the best and amazing folks I have met. Thanks in a million!

My husband interview is finally over, and he was successfully granted his IR1 visa.

His interview was scheduled at 8:30 AM at USEM (Philippines) and he was there at 7AM with the rest of the applicants lined up outside the embassy. He was grateful to the front guard since he was told go inside the embassy since our 1-year old son was also with him and it was raining hard. Yes, it was true that there were scammers outside, so please be careful and not be lured by them easily.

Once inside, he was given a number and asked to keep until the end of his interview process. If you do not pay attention to the next flashing number, your name will be called on the microphone. Once he got to the window (I guess, that was the pre-screener and she was Filipina), asked him a lot of questions (my husband thinks she was very rude) which he thinks were unnecessary. But towards the end, became calmer and nicer.

He did not tell me what room# he was sent to, but the consul was a male and aged about mid-50's. They did not take any of his paperwork, although he said he was carrying a bag that felt it weighed a ton. All they asked from him was our photo album. The CO was very pleasant, friendly and his questions were very direct: How did you meet? How long have you known each other? And since our son was with him inside the interview room, he asked Who's the little boy and if he is included in the petition? My husband felt so comfortable with him, that while he was scanning through the pictures while asking the questions that they laughed most of the time. He even apologized at one point, since my husband had to quit his job to take care of all the paperwork and take care of our little boy. Finally, he said to my husband "I guess we have no choice but to approve you. Congratulations and Welcome to USA". The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.

After that is history…..

[djturbo 0]

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN RANDYANDRINA!!!!

[Joe's Wife 4ever 0]

Congratulations sis Rina. Your husband did a great job. Time to celebrate.

Some of my friends who are done with their interview told me that some Filipina/Filipino pre screener is quite rude especially if they are interviewing Filipino/a alone but when the applicant is with a USC, their all smiling. When I heard that from them, I felt very sad.

[bubblesn 0]

Congrats sis... I'm so touched... I just pictured out myself and our 3 year old son having our interview together. I'm so happy that your family will be finally reunited. I know how our children needs to be with both of his parents. Thanks for being so helpful and selfless...

[ED*Riza 0]

Congrats!!!!! :dance:

[RandyandRina 2]

wow! u did it...hurray! :dance: congrats RandyandRina

Thanks! Wow, I just read your post, your visa delivery took a week? I hope not mine. Congrats to you as well...

Edited November 15, 2007 by RandyandRina

[RandyandRina 2]

sis rina congratulations! im so happy for you! im teary-eyed while reading your post. after being away for so long with your baby who's only one year old, you will be finally together with your hubby as one happy family. i know how you miss both of them. im a mother too. i cant live being away with my baby thats why i brought him back home with me.

take care! mwahhhh! congratulations again! cheers!

Thanks sis! My husband did great. I thought he will not bring those documents with him, but I am glad he packed them all. He said, the bag weighed more than our little son. He was very happy, and now very excited to come here. I can't wit to see both of them. YOurs will be coming up soon, can't wait to see that APPROVAL and meet you here in the States. Good luck and thank you so much!

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN RANDYANDRINA!!!!

Thank you so much! Just don't forget, never hesitate to PM me if you need help on your case... Good luck on your journey!

[RandyandRina 2]

Congrats sis... I'm so touched... I just pictured out myself and our 3 year old son having our interview together. I'm so happy that your family will be finally reunited. I know how our children needs to be with both of his parents. Thanks for being so helpful and selfless...

I agree with you sis. There's no greater love than the love we give our child(ren). I can't wait for them to come home...here in the US. Mwah! Thanks for everything

Congrats!!!!! :dance:

Thank you so much! Good luck and best wishes too on your upcoming wedding! Must be very busy with that too lately...

Edited November 15, 2007 by RandyandRina

[RandyandRina 2]

Congratulations sis Rina. Your husband did a great job. Time to celebrate.

Some of my friends who are done with their interview told me that some Filipina/Filipino pre screener is quite rude especially if they are interviewing Filipino/a alone but when the applicant is with a USC, their all smiling. When I heard that from them, I felt very sad.

Thanks sis for all your help and everything too! You have shared a lot of your knowledge to me, and I will always be thankful for that. Good luck on your interview? When is hubby coming back to pick you up?

[Joe's Wife 4ever 0]

Thanks sis for all your help and everything too! You have shared a lot of your knowledge to me, and I will always be thankful for that. Good luck on your interview? When is hubby coming back to pick you up?

He will be here on the 19th. I am more excited being with him again.

Wish us luck. Me and Au's turn next week. Whew! B)

[Chris Parker 10]

The interview lasted in less than 10 minutes. My husband did ask for visa pick up but was declined, and was asked to pay at the counter for visa delivery.

After that is history…..

And did he get his original civil documents (birth, marriage certificates) back yet?

[vsmtghdy 2]

CONGRATS to you, your husband and your son!!!

[Ness and Keith 0]

Hi Sis Rina,

Congratulations to ur Husband and little baby.. :dance: Finally they will be with you soon and be together as a whole family on Christmas Day.. I'm so happy for you Sis.. What a great GIFT GOD is so GOOD..

God Bless to u and to ur Family..