raniel&sonson

I would like to share my K1 Visa Experience at the US Embassy Manila even my Fiance did not meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines Last Year. He only got $13,xxx and we passed.
3am - I woke up so early even my interview was at 7:30am. (I did that because I thought that the first to arrive will be serve first but I was wrong because you will be allowed to enter at least an hour prior to your interview.) But I did not arrive early because I looked for an open printing shop to print out the latest pay stub of my Fiance.
5:30 am- I arrived at the Roxas Boulevard. Many people are already waiting outside the US Embassy and the Applicants with 6:30 am appointment were entering the gate. There was a drizzle that time and I'm wearing a corporate attire but actually, you don't need. (Even a casual attire is allowed at the embassy.)
The vendors helped the applicants on what to bring inside the embassy. I gave my staple to one of them but I forgot to give my scissors. Even cologne spray and alcohol is not allowed inside. I also got a problem with the musical card that my fiance gave to me. It's allowed, however , batteries should be removed to avoid delay because it is being detected by the Xray upon entering the embassy.
At around 6:30 am, applicants with interview time of 7:30 were asked to fall in line before entering the gate of the embassy.
When I entered the security check, the machine alarmed. I was wondering why because, as far as I know, I removed all the prohibited things prior to entering the embassy. I was surprised because the female guard told me to remove the battery of my 2 musical cards. I thought that she wants me to throw them away. Then she told me that only the batteries must be removed because those cards were my evidences. I threw my scissors as well.
I got number 6118.
upon entering the building, we were asked to place the appointment letter/ confirmation to Window 39. Then afterwards, I was called again to the same window and gave all my Visa Application forms or the DS-156, DS-157, and DS-156K.
I return to waiting area after that. About an hour when my number appeared in the Q-board for Window 43. I had my Finger Print Scan there. The women in that Window is nice. I was just asked about my name and Date of Birth.
After more than 1 and a half hour, my number appeared again in the Q-board for Window 46. A young Filipino Consul was there that seemed in his late 20's. He was serious. I smiled at him but still, he remain serious. He asked me to Complete My DS-156, on number 37, (Status of my Relatives in the US because I only crossed-out my fiance's status). Then, he told me to write my Fiance's name and I signed the DS-156K. After that, he asked me the following questions. He also asked me about the NBI Clearance, CENOMAR, Birth Certificate and the Affidavit of Support of my Fiance.
I was really nervous about the affidavit of support of my Fiance because last year, he only got more than $13, 000 which was below the Poverty Guidelines. He just included in the form I-134 his savings of $2000, and his car as his property with the amount of $4000. The Supporting documents were his W-2, ITR form, his latest pay stubs (6), Employment Letter (He got a new job last September 2011 and he expected to earn aroung $18,000 at the end of 2012) Bank Statements, the form of his car, and explanation letter/email why his salary was low last year.
(I was prepared about the Co-sponsor it was not asked by the Filipino consul that's why I just present it to the American Consul.)
When the Filipino consul saw that he had low income last year, he seemed to frown even more and he wrote it in the form. Then he asked me what's my name, my Date of Birth, My Petitioner's name, and what does he do for a living. I answered all of his questions with a smile and confidence. I told him that my fiance and I have known each other since we were young because our families are friends. He clarified if we are childhood friend but I answered him "NO" because he is older than me and there was conflict of interest when we were young until we meet again after more than 8 years. Then he browsed my DS forms and saw that I'm a nurse. "so you are a nurse". I answered him "Yes, Sir". After that, He asked me if my fiance was married before. I told him "No Sir, I'm his first, and he is my first boyfriend as well." He smiled lightly and asked if i am sure about that. I told him yes because his family says that. After that, he told me to return to my sit because he have no questions to ask anymore. He also said that he was sure that I have pictures and just show them to the American Consul.
I was really nervous and really afraid that I might fail this interview but still, I'm excited to be interviewed by the American consul.
9:45am - I sat again and waited for my number to be called for American Consul's Interview. After 2 hours, all applicants that were not called was asked to have their lunch. We went back at 1 pm. I waited for more than 1 hour again. at around 2:15pm, my number flashed to Window 62. I'm a bit nervous but still in my senses. The Consul I think was a Chinese-American man. He speaks in good English that can be understand easily. He told me to promise to tell the truth and I said Yes. He asked my name, My Fiance name, Date of Birth, the City where my Fiance live, how did we meet, and how did we meet again within two years. Actually, with my confidence, I also told him the information which were not asked.(hehe)He did not asked about our proof of Genuine Relationship, even our pictures because he just looked to the pictures that my Fiance sent along with the I-29f Petition. When he was finished asking, he told me to return to my sit and wait to be called to the last. Then he asked me if I'm willing to marry my fiance within 90 days in the US and with full of conviction, I told him "Yes Sir, I swear".
I was shaking when I offered the I-134 form of the brother-in-law- of my Fiance. He saw that they are living at the same house and he accepted it. He didn't told me if I was approved or not until I was called to Window 72 and the the man in the Window told me to go home because my Visa will be delivered. I asked him if I'm already approved and he checked it on the system. He said to me Yes because my Visa was already issued and will be delivered to my address.. I'm so happy to hear that but I still don't want to be relaxed until my visa is already delivered.
As of now I'm still waiting for it.
Thank You Lord for guiding us and for allowing me to pass the Interview. It's all because of you Lord. We love you.
** The best weapon in this interview is to be over prepared. Bring everything you can that is pertinent to the interview even if will not be asked because it's better to be over prepared than to be under prepared.
God Bless us all. I know it's just a beginning.

We got our case number after 42 days.
Many experienced that as well. We called NVC and USCIS several times and we were told different stories.
The USCIS told us that they already sent it. NVC said that they haven't received it. Then finally, the long wait is over when we got our case number after 42 days.
God bless Us.

Yes, It's really frustrating for all of us after 5 months of waiting for the NOA2, here we go again, waiting for indefinite USCIS to NVC processing. Let's pray for everyone to finally get our much awaited case number. God Bless us.

Why should you be frustrated? You are only 2 months and 11 days from you NOA1. You have a long way to go, so sit down and be patient like the rest of us. Your average processing times for an I-130 from the VSC is 5 months. I filed a I-129F and it is in CSC with an average time of 5 months. I filed mine and received my NOA1 on December 8, 2011 and am still waiting for the NOA2. It looks like mine could be as early as the end of April or early May which is around 5 months. SO getting frustrated is not going to help you and will not get your petition to move faster. USCIS will get to it when they get to it. We are all at their mercy.