fight4love

Hi Everyone!

I would just like to know if the PRISM/CFO seminar can all be done in 1 day? Wala na bang pabalik-balik itong process na ito? Thanks!

Channah, yes approved!

Tahoma, all the worrying, sleepless nights and zombie days for nothing. LOL. But that's just how it is... Thanks again for your help.

Thank you to those who took time to respond to my questions and posts. Interview went well Best of luck to all of you!

I just went through an interview with my fiance in Bogota, Colombia. For skype just select all of your messages and copy them and then past them into notepad. It will contain everything including dates and times. There will also be the line that says a web call is coming in or going out. If you are using an IPhone, you can select all of your messages and email them to yourself.

Me and my fiance practiced everyday leading up to her interview. They asked her about what my phone number was, but she told them that she didn't know. That is one question we weren't prepared for. She has only called me through skype or instant messenger and she told them that. I had pieces of emails, skype chats, IM chats, and google calls from each month from the date forward of my application.

Just be patient, relaxed, and honest and everything will turn out fine. They just want to prove that you have a valid relationship and that it isn't fraud. They just scanned all of our pictures and information. The toughest part was the waiting for hours to be called...then waiting more then called again...and then waiting more. We arrived about 6:30 and we didn't leave until about Noon.

Hi,

Thanks you for sharing your story. It helps me cope up with all the worries and nervousness. I'm also worried that having been in a relationship for only a year would also be questioned by the CO. I hope they don't play God because love really do happen and not everyone is fraud or evil. LOL.

Paul Kay,

Thanks for your response. As per the Psych Eval, definitely not related to drugs or other substance. That would be tragic. Good thing I managed to just live life the best way I can. Thank you also for sharing your knowledge anout the Window 11. I came across information about it in one of the threads here in VJ and it kind of made me nervous. I'm still restless with all the anticipation and worries. I really hope I get my approval because we're in love Best of luck to you guys as well.

Correction:

Wow! I'm overwhelmed by your detailed response. Thank you so much! I will take all your advice and will absolutely do my best. Interview on Monday and I certainly hope all goes well and I get to see my sweetheart. Again, I appreciate* your time and effort to help me. I wish you happiness and all the best.

Do you only show your emails and photos at the interview or do you send them along in your package? I'm filing for a Mexican to come to USA.

Hi,

I would be best to include copies of emails from the time that you met. Make sure you show key information i.e. date/time, both your names and message. It will serve you best to keep in mind while doing your I29-F that you are convincing the US Gov't that your relationship is genuine and that you are not trying to commit fraud. Also remember TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - it will be the key to the success of your application and also avoid an RFE (Request For Evidence) which will delay your application by 2weeks to 1 month depending on the nature of the RFE.

Everything or at least the most important information you need to know are in the website of USCIS.

Follow this link: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=640a3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=640a3e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

I hope this helps. Best regards.

Mhayonaise,

Wow! I'm overwhelmed by your detailed response. Thank you so much! I will take all your advice and will absolutely do my best. Interview on Monday and I certainly hope all goes well and I get to see my sweetheart. Again, I appreciated your time and effort to help me. I wish you happiness and all the best.

Welcome to VisaJourney.

It might help if you state your country of citizenship, and where you're interviewing.

Sorry for the missing information. I'm from the Philippines, interview in Manila.

Hi Everyone,

My interview is due in a couple of days and I'm really beginning to feel jitters building up. I'm so grateful for this site and its members because of the great help it provides to others who are going through similar experience and sleepless nights of worry.

I want to seek your advice on the following:

• PROOF OF ON GOING RELATIONSHIP - We got photos. Screenshots of his text email to my email (where his mobile number shows, date and time also shows) there are about 2000 on the message counter of my Hotmail only messages from him. Another (roughly) 1800 of my replies. We don't have phone bills because we mainly use Skype. Got text messages but I can't bring my mobile phone inside the USEm, got cards, gift notes (he buys from Amazon), notarized statements of support and awareness of the relationship from his Grandma, Uncle and Best friend, receipts from his visit. ***AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE??? ADDITIONAL TIPS?

• INTERVIEW - What are the questions asked to those who had to undergo Personal/Psych Eval (no testing was requested).

• INFAMOUS Window11 /Stokes style interview - I read about this in one of the threads. I have no idea why the Window 11 is infamous and I'm guessing this is the tougher interviewer? To those who knows, please enlighten me.

• Please feel free to add other advice/tips you feel is relavant and would help me finally be with the man I love so much. Thank you so much and all your responses are appreciated.

Best regards.

Read the interview experiences of people in the Santo Domingo consulate. As you will see, people are approved on questions and not paper evidence. You should take everything but the kitchen sink in terms of proof, but ultimately the decision will probably be reached just by questioning. Even when people are interviewed in the infamous "window 11" -and the few who are able to still get the visa after the Stokes style interview- the decision was not based on paper evidence, but on critical analysis of the story and how well both versions match up.

Best wishes!

Hi,

My interview is in 2 days and can you please tell me about the window 11 and the Stokes style interview? This is making me really nervous. More advice on the proof of ongoing relationship? Many thanks!

Hello,

I have my psych exam this afternoon. It is due to a small scar on my wrist from falling when I was younger. Please share your experiences with the psych exam

Thanks!

Hi may I know what happened to your interview? I'm on the same boat as you. I need your advice. Thanks!

My cousin having physc exam too when she have her medical cos she have a lot of scars in her wrist.She told to the physc the truth that she always attempt to cut her wrist in time they argue with her husband.But after that she passed her medical and now shes in the states.

Hi,

May I know, was your cousin a K1 applicant? Thanks!

I know how it feels like, believe me, I had my medical a month before my interview just to make sure because I have been reading about people having scars on the wrist and how they are delayed for days, sometimes weeks. During the physical exam, I did deny the cause of my scars, saying it was caused by some other stuff, but the doctor did not buy it, she still gave me referral to a psychiatrist. So I was thinking about the results of my medical for a month, especially, I kinda got a glimpse of that 'annotation' medical condition class B due to life problems. and also, the 'psychiatrist' made a sarcastic question 'what if my visa ends up being denied because of my past, how will I deal with it?'. I was worried sick for almost a month. But during the interview, everything went well. The 'medical condition' did not come up during the interview with the pre-screener nor the actual interview with the consular officer. The pre-screener asked me 5 questions, actually there were only 3, coz the first two, he asked for my name and date of birth:(did I apply for a US visa before?; did I go out of the country before?: where I met my husband?) Consul asked me two questions: (when I met my husband and how long ago was the wedding), 2 questions directed to my husband (What is his profession? and why did he stay for almost 2 years in the PI?) Nothing about the medical.

Hi Len Ben,

Wow! Thank you so much for continuing to respond to my messages. With regard to the CO interview - I'm guessing it could be different from case to case. I'm expecting a tougher time 'cause I'm K1 and you're already married. Do you know any member who was a K1 applicant and went through the same process (psych eval)? Many thanks again. Pasencya ka na sa kakulitan ko. Sobrang worried talaga. Hehe.

TO the OP, I am on the same boat about a month ago. We underwent the same thing - psych evaluation. But I don't think you need to worry about this one because, in reality, if the psych eval was actually a "real" one (i was a nurse and i know for a fact that for assessment to be valid and precise, evaluation should take more than an hour or more than one session), it should be thorough, prolly will last at least an hour and he will ask you more questions regarding the incident, what are the factors behind the incident and all that. In my experience, I was only interviewed for a good 5 minutes, and most of that time was spent asking information already written in the forms that we previously filled out. So please do not be worried. Waiting for the interview day is stressful enough. Smile, I'll pray for you and I know everyone in VJ will pray that you pass the medical with flying colors!

Hi Len Ben,

Thank you for your advice and sharing your story. I actually read your threads too. It's comforting but I guess the being worried part will have to stay until I get the results. Have you come across a story/K1 applicant who got denied because of a similar scenario?

Just to share:

Got my immunization yesterday. Got my CD and vaccination documentation too. No other referrals given to me. However, I'm still worried - although it's pretty normal to feel nervous and worried since this whole process really feels like being the with the one you love most is in the hands of someone else. Do you think other concerns MIGHT arise during the interview?

Much thanks!

fight4love

There is one difference between you and the OP. She lied during her medical/ psych exam about her scar, you did not. And that's what she's worried about.

@ OP- Best of luck to you...

Thanks for your response. And yes, I wasn't forthcoming in my initial statement however I decided to come clean with it and the my honest reasons for not being forthcoming. The doctor said it's ok and even said "don't you just feel better now?" And honestly, I did. I just hope his write up is not as bad as I'm worried about. I acknowledged my mistake and I hope I get a chance to continue my journey to just be with the man I love. If it fails, then he said he's coming here to marry me. There's no room to giving up - just learning from the past and do our best to be better everyday.

If you come across similar story as mine - please share it/them with me. I'm really worried. LOL. I can't help it.

yes u cant have the result of the psych eval bcoz it is confidential.. but the worst u can have is do the psych test.. w/c is depend on the psych dr. who did the psych eval. to u in slec.. but dont worry u will be alright.. told u it is just their procedure.. and after all that process in ur med. u can have ur interview ok...

if they tell u to do the psych test then u will gonna have the result of that after 2-3 wks. and its a one day battery of test...

good luck!!!

Hi,

Got my immunization yesterday. Got my CD and vaccination documentation too. No other referrals given to me. However, I'm still worried - although it's pretty normal to feel nervous and worried since this whole process really feels like being the with the one you love most is in the hands of someone else. Do you think other concerns MIGHT arise during the interview?

Much thanks!

Get a copy of the report (if you can), what you're looking for is a finding stating either you are or are not a danger to yourself & others.

From your post in the other thread you incident was some time ago and not repeated. You even indicated that the recover process resulted in a stronger better you which if conveyed to the Psych professional is a very good indicator that the incident is behind you and no longer is a problem.

Hi,

Thank you for your response. I really appreciate your efforts to help. I'm so worried about the medical results. My interview is next week and I can't get a good sleep and my fiance is also stressed out but we still managed to laugh at it and he reassured me time and time again that no matter what he's not giving up. Awwe... Anyway, I guess worrying is just normal especially if we dont have the results yet.

By the way, I only did the Psych Evaluation. Then I was told to call 2-3 days for the results. What are the indications that the Psych Eval is failed? What's the worst that could happen and what are the reasons/grounds for such?

Many thanks again. I hope to hear from you again.

PS: I don't think they give out the results of the Psych Eval. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

why u had that same test i did..? that's only their procedure and no one failed on that eval. unless the patient is really insane

Hi Tina,

Thank you for your response. I really appreciate your efforts to help. I'm so worried about the medical results. My interview is next week and I can't get a good sleep and my fiance is also stressed out but we still managed to laugh at it and he reassured me time and time again that no matter what he's not giving up. Awwe... Anyway, I guess worrying is just normal especially if we dont have the results yet.

By the way, I only did the Psych Evaluation. Then I was told to call 2-3 days for the results. What are the indications that the Psych Eval is failed? What's the worst that could happen and what are the reasons/grounds for such?

Many thanks again. I hope to hear from you again.

Get a copy of the report (if you can), what you're looking for is a finding stating either you are or are not a danger to yourself & others.

From your post in the other thread you incident was some time ago and not repeated. You even indicated that the recover process resulted in a stronger better you which if conveyed to the Psych professional is a very good indicator that the incident is behind you and no longer is a problem.

Hi Tina,

Thank you for your response. I really appreciate your efforts to help. I'm so worried about the medical results. My interview is next week and I can't get a good sleep and my fiance is also stressed out but we still managed to laugh at it and he reassured me time and time again that no matter what he's not giving up. Awwe... Anyway, I guess worrying is just normal especially if we dont have the results yet.

By the way, I only did the Psych Evaluation. Then I was told to call 2-3 days for the results. What are the indications that the Psych Eval is failed? What's the worst that could happen and what are the reasons/grounds for such?

Many thanks again. I hope to hear from you again.

QUOTE (ronmay @ Sep 19 2007, 12:21 AM) QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Sep 18 2007, 11:07 PM) QUOTE (prettynpink @ Sep 18 2007, 09:11 PM) once again thank u so much..uve been very helpful..just one more question is it safe to disclose that i had suicide attempt then?or can i say i had it in an accident ..i know no matter wat i say they wud still refer me to psychological evaluation....just want to know if i can just say its from an accident...please once again i ask for help...pasensya na po kung makulit me...god bless

Honestly, with the appearance of the scar (being linear and all), it will be hard to convince the Panel Physician that it was due to an accident. They know better (or most do anyways) since they are trained to be observant with this types of "behaviors" (since it is part of the examination and evaluation). And in case you will say and insist that it was just an accident and not due to suicide attempts and they still refer you for a Psych evaluation, what would you say to the Psych? They will know that you are lying and would just probably will get you into more trouble? Because you're hiding something? Because you are still possibly "unstable" and such behavior could still "recur"? That you maybe a threat to your self and to others? If this is the kinds of observation and evaluation that the Psych will have on you, then there's more of a possibility that they can give you a "Category A" remarks and maybe be ineligible for clearance and a possible visa denial? I'm sorry if I'm beeing too straight-forward. I am not saying this "will" happen but it "can" happen. And whatever the consequence of your action and whatever you decide to say on your medical exam, you will have to live with it.

Have an early medical, so if they refer you for a Psych evaluation you will still have time for that before your interview. If ever you will be referred to one-> tell them that you know now that you were wrong and you regret what you have done. No problem or mistake can be corrected by doing another mistake. That with that experience and going through all those emotional problems (even without conseling), you had come to accept that what you did was wrong and that LIFE and being alive is more important. That you regret it and will not do it again because you value LIFE now and that there's more you can do and with your fiance who you love and loves you, you know you will have a beautiful LIFE TOGETHER and would not waste that chance. But you have to be convincing enough so the Psych will know that you do REGRET WHAT YOU'VE DONE AND YOU HAD MOVE ON and is looking forward for a wonderful and meaningful life with your fiance. The Psych should be convinced that such physical harmful behavior is not likely to recur. The Psych will dig in to your inner thoughts and problems to know what had caused it? What caused you to do such things? If you have other Psychiatric/mental problems and behaviors? If you can be cleared?

Just my opinion and advise. It will still up to you to decide if you will tell them or not about your suicide attempts. God Bless!

i agree with doc helen

psych evaluation requires a whole perspective of studying your behavior, the way you answer to the question and the way your body responds to every words/questions they are throwing at you. when you say 'yes' but your body tells otherwise then you're screwed... i know honesty sometimes can lead you to more complications, but most likely it will help you go through to this process... what we've done in the past only reflect us to who we are now, whether to change us for the better or for the worse. but by coming out and telling the truth and becoming more responsible to our actions, only tells/shows maturity... and im sure st. lukes will give you credit for that... i truly hope you'll be with your fiance in the end of this journey... God bless!!!

thanks so much guys for all your help..u have cleared all my doubts regarding this matter...i was scared to tell the truth about it on medical cos i have read that some tends to be very honest yet they get denied..but my case is different from the one who got denied..i will be ready for it...its gonna be tough but its the only way out...

Hi, I read your post and I went through the same ordeal. Please give more information about how you managed your interview and did you have any more concerns about your medical result? Thank you and I wish you all the best.

Here's my story:

Thank you so much in advance for your responses. I'm just really concerned about the fact that I denied the real reason the first time merely because I was so afraid that it could affect my process and of course being with the man I love. During the evaluation the doctor offered me a chance to restate the real reason as he was not buying my alibi. I apologized several times and said I did not mean to insult or offend anyone and that I was only afraid that my past will be a hindrance to my future. I began telling the doctor that it was way back in High School and inflicted that on my self because I was lonely and wanted a better attention from my mom. I told him that when my mom saw my wounds 2-3 days later we talked about it and the relationship improved slowly. The doctor asked if I repeated it and I said no...and I really didn't On the information sheet, it was clear that I am a functioning member of the society and worked in few of the top BPO companies in the Philippines and had been a manager.

I know I'm not insane (lol) but I am concerned about the initial denial. Also, after my statement of the truth, I cried as I repeated my apology to the doctor for denying the facts and that I was just really afraid of how this could affect my dream, future and being with the man I love.

Will this affect my interview? Please all your responses will be highly appreciated. My interview is only in a few days.

Hi,

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Here's my opinion...just my opinion.

He gave you a second chance to tell the truth and you accepted the offer. I think he understood why you weren't forthcoming the first time. When people give a second chance like that...it's just that..a second chance. I would be extremely surprised to hear that this affects your interview in any way. I think everything is going to be fine.

Best of luck on your interview

Thank you much for your time to reply to my concern. This really helps a lot. I admire those of you who keep coming back to this site to help others who are going through this journey. Once I'm done with this whole process, I will make an effort here too, to help others. Again, many thanks and please include me in your prayers. My interview will be next week.

Hi, I overstayed for a few days in Germany (tourist Visa) I accompanied my grandma to visit our aunt (invitation) in 2010. Will this affect my US visa application? What do I need to have so that I will be cleared in my interview?

Hi,

I'm posting in relation to my friend's concern. She overstayed her tourist Visa in Germany for a few days. Will this affect her K1 interview? Please help.

Thank you so much in advance for your responses. I'm just really concerned about the fact that I denied the real reason the first time merely because I was so afraid that it could affect my process and of course being with the man I love. During the evaluation the doctor offered me a chance to restate the real reason as he was not buying my alibi. I apologized several times and said I did not mean to insult or offend anyone and that I was only afraid that my past will be a hindrance to my future. I began telling the doctor that it was way back in High School and inflicted that on my self because I was lonely and wanted a better attention from my mom. I told him that when my mom saw my wounds 2-3 days later we talked about it and the relationship improved slowly. The doctor asked if I repeated it and I said no...and I really didn't On the information sheet, it was clear that I am a functioning member of the society and worked in few of the top BPO companies in the Philippines and had been a supervisor and shift manager.

I know I'm not insane (lol) but I am concerned about the initial denial. Also, after my statement of the truth, I cried as I repeated my apology to the doctor for denying the facts and that I was just really afraid of how this could affect my dream, future and being with the man I love.

Will this affect my interview? Please all your responses will be highly appreciated. My interview is only in a few days.

Len...I hope you don't stress too much because I believe you will pass the medical and you will get your visa approval. I have read about cases like yours here on VJ, and they were successful. I have never seen anyone fail the medical with the same case as your case.

You just have to be honest with the doctors and with the consular officer, and you have to jump through all the hoops that they put in your way. It may take a little extra time and expense, but please keep your eyes on the prize...your sweetheart who you will spend the rest of your life with. No matter what difficulties you face now, it will all be worth it in the end.

My very best wishes to you for a smooth and speedy journey.

~ Tahoma

Your advice will be appreciated. Here's my story:

Thank you so much for your response. I'm just really concerned about the fact that I denied the real reason the first time merely because I was so afraid that it could affect my process and of course being with the man I love. During the evaluation the doctor offered me a chance to restate the real reason as he was not buying my alibi. I apologized several times and said I did not mean to insult or offend anyone and that I was only afraid that my past will be a hindrance to my future. I began telling the doctor that it was way back in High School and inflicted that on my self because I was lonely and wanted a better attention from my mom. I told him that when my mom saw my wounds 2-3 days later we talked about it and the relationship improved slowly. The doctor asked if I repeated it and I said no...and I really didn't On the information sheet, it was clear that I am a functioning member of the society and worked in few of the top BPO companies in the Philippines and had been a supervisor and shift manager.

I know I'm not insane (lol) but I am concerned about the initial denial. Also, after my statement of the truth, I cried as I repeated my apology to the doctor for denying the facts and that I was just really afraid of how this could affect my dream, future and being with the man I love.

Will this affect my interview? Please all your responses will be highly appreciated. My interview is only in a few days.