Zedrestinodua

04/29 Filed Online (same day received Receipt Notification) (3YR Rule)

05/02 Mailed NOA

05/05 Biometrics Reused from 2014

07/07 Interview Scheduled for August

07/12 Mailed Interview Appt

08/24 Interview & Oath 

M    2010

POE 2012

RC   2014

N     2023

On 5/10/2023 at 2:35 PM, Zedrestinodua said:

4/29/2023 Filed N400 Online

4/29/2023 Received NOA Receipt Online

05/02/2023 USCIS mailed NOA Receipt w/ 24months extension from GC expiration date

05/05/2023 Biometrics Reused taken 2014

07/07 Interview Scheduled for August 24

08/24 Interview & Oath 🙏🏼❤️

4/29/2023 Filed N400 Online

4/29/2023 Received NOA Receipt Online

05/02/2023 USCIS mailed NOA Receipt w/ 24months extension from GC expiration date

05/05/2023 Biometrics Reused taken 2014

3 minutes ago, beloved_dingo said:

Just updating following my husband's N-400 interview (Montgomery, AL Field Office).

 

The appointment was at 9:30AM, and we went in at 9:15AM. I was not allowed to go inside. He was called back at 9:35AM and was finished at 9:55AM.

 

The civics questions that he was asked:

• Who is the current president?
• What is the political party of the president now?
• Why does the flag have 50 stars?
• In what month do we vote for president?
• Name one war fought by the US in the 1900s.
• What does the constitution do?

He was not asked anything at all about the pending I-751, and other than confirming that we are still married, there were no questions pertaining to our relationship. She did not look at or ask for any documents, except the green card. After going through all the usual questions in the N-400, he was approved and immediately scheduled for the oath at 11:30AM today. I wasn't allowed to go inside for that either, but was able to watch through large windows into the room. The oath was finished in 15 minutes, he got his naturalization certificate, and left the office a U.S. Citizen!!! 

 

Case status for I-751 now says "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed" (which I am just ignoring, lol) and N-400 case status says "Certificate Of Naturalization Was Issued"

 

Very very happy to be done with this huge milestone and finished with USCIS! 

 

 

Congrats 

Thank you Cess... :joy:

thanks scott and mhay & zenaida...

my nbi clearance will release by sept13

God bless po... (F)

is it ok for sending ds230 without nbi? i only have personal copy coz dfa get my original one...

Hi everyone. My interview is 25 days away. Although I try not to be too hard on myself, I can't stop wondering if I have the necessary documents that I need to bring wit me to my interview. So I decided to make a checklist, that way you guys can examine it and suggest what is lacking. Hope this would also help the others. Thanks for your inputs.

I-130 packet (reconstructed)

- completed and signed form I-130

- copy of birth certificate of petitioner

- copy of birth certificate of beneficiary

- copy of marriage certificate

- completed and signed G-325A of petitioner and beneficiary

- copy of petitioner's passport

- copy of beneficiary's passport

- copy of bank statement upon submission of petition

- copy of petitioner's divorce decree

- proof of encashed $355 check

- original copies of NOA1 and NOA2

I-129F packet

- completed and signed form I-129F

- original copies of NOA1 and NOA2

RFE packet

- copy of form I-797E RFE notice

- RFE response

DS-3032 choice of agent

- print-out of DS-3032 email to NVC

- print-out of acceptance of DS-3032 from NVC

AOS packetcopies of the following sent to NVC:

- bar-coded cover sheer

- personal cover sheet

- completed and signed form I-864 of petitioner

- W2s and 1040s of the petitioner years 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

- re-enlistment paper and military ID of petitioner

- petitioner's pay stubs preferably the latest

- completed and signed form I-864 of co-sponsor

- W2s and tax transcripts of the co-sponsor's years 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

- letter of employement of co-sponsor

- co-sponsor's green card

DS-230 packet copies of the following sent to NVC:

- bar-coded cover sheet

- personal cover sheet

- completed and signed form DS-230 part 1

- completed and unsigned form DS-230 part 2

- NSO birth certificate

- NSO marriage certificate

- NBI clearance

- photocopy of beneficiary's biographic data page of passport

NVC checklist reponsecopy of:

- corrected I-864 of co-sponsor

- letters received by the petitioner from the NVC

SLEC medical exam

- medical fee receipt

- xray result cd

- immunization worksheet

Packet 4/Immigrant Visa Applicant's Interview Instructions documentsoriginal and photocopies of the following:

- passport (already forwarded by SLEC to the US Embassy Manila so bring scanned copy)

- visa pictures

- NSO birth certificate

- NSO marriage certificate

- NSO advisory of marriages

- NBI clearance

- petitioner's divorce decree

- petitioner's divorce certificate

- petitioner's birth certificate

- military re-enlistment document of petitioner

Proofs of Bona fide Marriage

- plane itinerary/electronic tickets and boarding passes

- hotel receipts

- pictures during visits

- passport stamps

- wedding pictures, guest list and wedding receipts

- copies of documents submitted to the Office of the Local Civil Registrar for marriage license

- letters, cards and pictures of gifts sent to each other with stubs from the post office

- cellphone calls and texts log

- emails, chats and call log on skype

- skype pictures

- old and latest bank statement of joint account

- health insurance with the spouse as beneficiary (PI-PHIC, USA-Tricare)

- life insurance of petitioner listing beneficiary as dependent

- pictures of beneficiary talking to petitioner's daughters on skype

- cards received from mother-in-law and family

- pictures of petitioner and beneficiary with sister-in-law and bf

- pictures of petitioner with beneficiary's family

Applicant's personal documents

- college diploma and transcript

- certificates of national licensure exam (PRC) and US certifications (AMT, ASCP)

- certificate from the IELTS

- letters of employment

- old passport, old and current identification cards

- other medical documents (diagnosis of latest hospital confinement, result of titer of HBs antibodies)

Petitioner's attendance on interview

- petitioner's valid US passport (to be presented to the guards upon entrance)

Oh I forgot to add copies of pay stubs sent to the NVC as well as latest pay stubs of the co-sponsor.

yepey... thanks ms angeli :)thank you thank you mwah

Hello all! I want to share this walkthrough I made regarding the medical exam I just took at St. Lukes. I hope this will help anybody in anyway.

I thought of creating this during my 2-day medical appointment, taking notes every step of the way and sketching floor plans in between waiting time. I know that there had been a few written about one’s medical experience at SLMCEC and as much as it helped me prepare and be aware of the whole scenario, I wanted to share something more comprehensive.

But please be reminded that everything here is based on my own experience and someone else’s procedures may vary. All went well on my medical so I assume this is within the typical flow of the whole process.

Ok, to start with:

<b>The Fees: </b>

US$213.35 for 15 y.o. and older

US$185.35 for 14 y.o. and below

<b>Hotels Near SLMCEC</b>

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<b>What to Bring:</b>

- If you don’t have your appointment letter yet, you may bring a photocopy of your NOA2 letter and NVC letter showing your MNL case no.

- Valid Passport (have it photocopied as well)

- Appointment letter – Bring original and have the first 2 pages photo copied.

- 4 pcs. 2x2 photos – white background, with both ears uncovered and without earrings.

- Black ballpen

- jacket (it’s cold inside)

Misc:

- Bottled water. Foods are not allowed, but you can slip through hiding your crackers somewhere in your bag.

- Play Station Portable, Nintendo DS, Ipod Touch, books/pocket books – well, I mean, something you can play/read while waiting in between check-ups and procedures.

<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>The 1st Day</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->

<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro-->:: Arriving at St. Lukes ::<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/integra_windgates/wof/1st_flr.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

W/ appointment letter:

I handed over my appointment letter but then the security guard told me to have the 1st two pages photocopied, so I did (just right across the street) and then went back to hand him both the original and the duplicate, he stamped it both with “SLMCEC---something” .. and handed me a queue number. I arrived at 4:45am and got no. 32.

He gave me a form - the Patient Data Sheet (PDS) and the guard will check specific boxes you should fill in. Upon filling out your PDS, you’ll see an ‘Alien Case No.’ – that would be you MNL Case no.

He also handed me an Evaluation sheet to be returned upon release of your medical result – well, it’s just a Rate-Our-Clinic thing, with Excellent-Good-Poor check boxes

and questions on how to improve their service blah-blah.

Without appointment letter – well I guess, it’ll be the same as above as long as you have your NOA2 letter and NVC letter with MNL Case no.

- After you completed filling out your PDS, there’s really nothing more to do but sit down and wait for your number to be called.

- When the guard started to call in the numbers, he called batch by batch, 10 nos. in a batch.

- He guided us to fall in line in front of ‘Digital Photo Room’ to have our --- well, digital photo taken <img src="http://www.visajourney.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />

- Have your PDS, Passport and photos ready. I handed those to the guy who takes the photos, everything was returned to me shortly after that.

- I went straight ahead in front of the releasing counters and fell in line.

- When it’s my turn, the screener asked me a few questions about my medical history … basically, you just have to answer everything he/she asks.. She stapled two(2) 2x2 photos on the PDS and inserted the other two(2) on a resealable plastic and stapled it once again on the lower part of the PDS.

- After it, the screener told me to pay the medical fees at the cashier located at the 5th floor.

- I then took the elevators to 5th floor and found the cashier at the corner, right beside the elevator. Paid the fees and told me to go to 4th floor.

<b><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro-->:: 4th Floor ::<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b>

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/integra_windgates/wof/4th_flr.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

- I gave my PDS, Receipt, Passport and the photocopied appointment letter (keep the original, I believe that will be the one you’ll show at the interview) to the nurse at the reception. She gave me an “HIV Consent form” to fill out – I returned it to her afterwards and she then told me to sit down and wait for my name to be called.

- When my name was called, the nurse asked me of the last day of my last period (always remember your 1st and last day of period, they will keep on asking it till you bleed again … kidding)

- After she jotted down some notes on my papers, she gave it back to me and pointed me to go at the blood extraction room.

- Before the nurse started to collect blood sample from my arm, she asked me my name, my age and again, my first and last day of period… This procedure is to assess you of any drug use and of course, HIV.

- After the blood extraction, the nurse told me to go straight to the urine collection area, just right across the other side of the reception, a nurse is assigned there at the ladies C.R. – she’ll give you a plastic container to put your urine sample in. Hand it back to her when you’re done. This procedure is for pregnancy test and probably for other kidney-related illnesses. She told me to sit back down and wait for my name to be called.

- My name was called and they gave me back my papers and passport and told me to proceed to 3rd floor for the X-Ray.

<b><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro-->:: 3rd Floor ::<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b>

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/integra_windgates/wof/3rd_flr.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

- I gave my set of papers to the nurse at the reception. If you have previous x-rays, be sure to bring the film (if it’s still available) so they can compare (and God knows if that would actually help alter their decision against their own x-ray results at any rate ~_~)

- Anyhoo, since I don’t have an x-ray film with me, they simply gave me a paper to fill out, stating the reason why I don’t have one – I checked the box that reads “No X-ray has ever been taken”. Gave it back to them.

- Somewhere on my PDS, they made me write my first day of my last menstrual period.

- Told me to sit down and wait for my name to be called (well, isn’t it always?)

- So my name is called and another nurse wrote down additional notes on my papers before he allowed me to enter the X-ray room. He returned to me my set of papers.

- Inside the X-ray room (a little room before the actual X-ray room) is a little area with some chairs so we can sit as we wait for our turn. Another small area is a changing room with hospital gowns provided where we should disrobe our upper garments (bra and shirt) .. any necklace should be removed as well. I sat down and waited for my name to be called.

- Upon calling my name, I then gave my set of papers to the nurse inside…. and it’s X-ray time! (I’ve been very anxious about this part ever since coz this is where they would find out if you have something strange in your lungs – hence, they’ll have you undergo the dreadful Sputum test) .. the nurse inside would assist you on how to properly execute the X-ray procedure.

- After I finished the X-ray, the nurse gave me back my papers and told me to proceed to 5th floor.

<b><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro-->:: 5th Floor ::<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b>

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/integra_windgates/wof/5th_flr.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

- I walked towards the U.S. counter and handed over my set of papers to the personnel assigned there .. he wrote something on my papers and then a different nurse picked up my papers, he assisted me to follow him to have my body weight and height measured.

- Right after the nurse wrote down the weight record on my PDS, another nurse told me to proceed to the ‘Visual Exam Room’.

- Inside the Visual Exam Room, the nurse conducted a visual activity test where you would have to read a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Snellen_chart.svg" target="_blank">Snellen Chart</a> opposite a mirror. (more like a ‘give me a headache’ test) The nurse will ask if you're using contact lens or eye glasses prior to the exam.

- After the eye test, he told me to go sit and wait for my name to be called. (I’m starting to have the feeling of omitting all these sit-and-wait-for-my-name-to-be-called in this entire entry)

- The next thing done is they measured my Vital Signs - Blood Pressure and pulse rate.

- I handed over to the U.S. Counter my set of PDS after completing the Vital Signs procedure.

- Guess what happens here ………………… Correct!! Sit down and wait for my name to be called.

- My name is called, went to the U.S. counter and they handed me a number. That would be my number for the physical exam.

- It’s been the most agonizing 15 minutes of my whole medical process … waiting while thinking of getting all naked – NOT in front of your fiancé/husband … LOL!

- My turn for the physical exam .. the doctor/physician will ask you all sorts of questions starting from your name to all your past operations/hospitalizations to inhaling mosquito coils to having contact with an alien from the outer space positive with HIV……

- After all the seemingly non-stop questioning, the doctor ordered me to sign papers (kinda like a contract) attesting that I am telling nothing but the truth. She made me sign twice – one for saying that I gave birth 2 times, and the other one for stating that I’ve never had TB nor had contact with people who are infected of Tuberculosis.

- Then she made me disrobe completely, but thank goodness, I still had to wear a hospital gown – at least. I laid down on the bed and she checks certain parts of my body. Doctors will specifically check slash marks for suicidal attempts, needle marks for drug use, tattoos for positive contamination from use of needles…

…. and then the private parts … <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> She’ll make you spread your legs (or make you lie on your left side and bend your knees towards your chest). The physician checked the ####### and the ####### .. I believe they check it for possible signs of Sexually Transmitted Diseases or any abnormalities whatsoever. Don’t worry, if you’re a female, you’ll also have a female physician that will attend to you.

- She told me to go straight to U.S. Counter. I handed my PDS and they attached a slip where it reads, “You must personally claim your results....dah dah dah” in 3 different languages .. what the! … The nurse handed back my papers shortly right after that and told me to go to 2nd floor for immunization interview.

<b><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro-->:: 2nd Floor ::<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b>

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/integra_windgates/wof/2nd_flr.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

- I gave my set of PDS to the guy on the reception right in front of the Immunization rooms.

- loooooooong wait here ..

- Called for Immunization interview (doctors area). The physician simply asked me a few questions like previous vaccines (don’t worry if you don’t have a record or can’t remember any, just tell the physician about it), sexual contact, pregnancies, if you’ve had chicken pox before, if it left any visible scars, etc … She told me of the available vaccines that I would take if all goes well with my medical results.

- It’s a wrap! The day is done! … and the last thing to do is to check out on the 2nd floor check out counter. There they will tell you to return the next day for the results. They will tell you what time. The only things left in your hands now would be your passport, the receipt, the evaluation letter and your original appointment letter/NOA2/NVC letter.

- Robinson’s place is not far from SLMCEC .. You’ll be as hungry as **** so I suggest you go there and treat yourself <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />

<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><b>The 2nd Day</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->

- Upon arriving at SLMCEC, the guard pointed me to another guard inside, standing behind some kind of podium, I handed him my receipt and he entered the control no. on a computer database, so this guy sort of has the ‘master’s list’ for all results of med exams.

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<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro--><b>There are two things I know by far regarding the results:</b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

If the guard stamped your receipt with “IMMUNIZATION” – then congratulations! You passed the medical exam and if you have anything scheduled after that, like for example - your visa interview in two days (like me), then there should be no worries.

If the guard stamped your receipt with “SPUTUM --- something” then unfortunately, you have to have a Sputum Collection and a 2-month long delay.

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…….. Okay, so I have mine stamped with “Immunization” and this made me proceed to 2nd floor for my vaccines.

- I gave my receipt to the guy at the reception (just the receipt, keep your passport) … and like always, I sat down and waited for my name to be called.

- ZZZZzzzzzzZzZzzz

- The intercom may sound vague most of the times, so you must listen attentively all the time.

- My name was called and they made us fall in line in front of the check out counter on the same floor (2nd floor). The guy behind the counter collected our passports.

- Go back to sleep. I mean, get back to your seat.

- My name is called and it’s time for my immunization. The attending nurse first asked me some few questions about allergies I might have, date of first and last day of my last menstrual period, my name, age and birth. Vaccines may vary for every applicant, I had 4 shots, 2 on each arm (TDAP, MMR, Anti-Cervical and HPV).

- *phew* .. thanks goodness, everything’s done … I was told to wait at the ground floor for the results.

:: GROUND FLOOR ::

- Zzz

- Waited like 3 hours

- My name is finally called but it’s not for the result yet … I went to window 1, the personnel made me sign my PDS and then I surrendered my passport .. told to me waaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiit until I die … kidding … waited for another 2 hours or so.

- RESULTS!! Oh the Wonderful Result!! … I was called to window 6 with a female staff – she asked a lot of questions like a pre-screener at the interview, she seems to ask a lot about what you’ve written on your PDS and a few from the physician comments written on it .. she’s kind of like verifying.

- She finally handed down a CD containing the X-ray details and a Vaccine sheet (these 2 are the only things they'll give you). She also told me that they would be the one to forward the results of my Medical Exam to the U.S. Embassy. They would keep everything including your passport.

- I went out. Took a pedicab to Taft Avenue and bought myself a Baconator for all my day’s worth.

hey i have a friend in oklahoma part.she arrived june 8,2011..got married july 4th.

congratulations!!!!

congratulations and best wishes... :thumbs: :dance:

We got married today!! We are both very happy! She is adjusting really well to this area of the world!

congrats and best wishes...

As it's already the second day in April, thought someone should create the April NVC thread!

Here's some guides for those in NVC:

-http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

-http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

-http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

-http://www.visajourn...ew_Online_Forms (Canada-specific)

And some other useful links:

-http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form (template on how to email the DS-3032)

-http://travel.state..../info_5165.html (table at bottom, to see if you're eligible for Electronic Processing and/or online forms)

-https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx (payment portal)

-https://ceac.state.g...px?signout=true (site to fill out DS-261 and DS-260 for those eligible for online forms)

-http://travel.state....c/nvc_1335.html (NVC)

Phone numbers:

NVC - 603-334-0700 (press 1 then 5 to speak with an operator)

DOS - 202-663-1225 (press 1 then 0 to speak with a visa specialist)

Email addresses:

NVCInquiry@state.gov - to email DS-3032, expedite requests, and/or questions

NVCElectronic@state.gov - to email optin for EP and for scanned packages

:dance: thanks! it helps me alot... new here

priority date 04/01/2011

04/04/2011 received NOA1

06/27/2011 received NOA2