_Paul&Jesica_

THUS MY POINT!!!! If they ARE NOT her marriages then they should be removed from her CENOMAR, if they are her marriages she has every right to see the marriage certificates... and at this point NSO is staying the are HER marriages.....

So if I may ask you, the second petition is with a different fiancè? As you mentioned "ex-fiancè" on your previous post? If so, make sure you do not have any petition for you pending with USCIS. And you can pursue CR-1 naturally, just make sure you have everything they requested. Because they might ask you for the same documents you failed to present the last time.
Good luck

Well, all the above posts are to be taken as "the very things to do".,.,.,please do not leave any of these out, do everything thing suggested, as these people are experts, for sure.
The one thing I did not see, that due to you not filing in your timeline, what country is your "run away wife" from?
I am married to a wonderful Filipino woman, but I have been reading some bad stories on this site, about women from the Philippines. To me, they make the best wives in the world, but my friend, just had his Filipino wife leave on a one way ticket back to the Phils. and was going to Austria with another guy.,.,.,.,.
So, in short, anything can happen, do EVERYTHING listed above to protect yourself.
Please note, THIS is nothing at all about any negativity about Filipino women, my wife is from Cebu-Mindano, our marriage is wonderful!
My friend Steve, same thing, his marriage is wonderful and a 1 yr. old daughter...,.,.,.,,.

Like other hopeful immigrants we also tried to search and read most recent experiences on US visa interview at the US Embassy in Manila. So I thought it would also be helpful for other if I will share my CR 1 with CR 2 US visa interview experience. When I was so anxious waiting for the V-Day (Visa interview day), I have been reading blogs about their experiences from filling to medical at St. Luke’s until they reach the POE (Point of Entry). It is best to have some little knowledge on what would you expect during your interview.
There is a message inside the US Embassy – Spread the secret, “There is no SECRET in getting a US Visa”. It was indeed pretty easy to pass. I guess it is just very important to have all your ***documents completed very carefully and “accurately”.
We filed our application online with RapidVisa (www.RapidVisa.com) which is a pretty reliable visa processor that has an office in front of US Embassy. They offer a lot of assistance and guaranteed Visa approval (or get your money back ).
So after 9 months, we got our interview date – July 10, 2014. My daughter and I went for our medical by June 17th and completed it on June 20th. Spent 18k pesos for the medical and took the medical for roughly 2 to 3 working days. Lucky enough I did not have to undergo Sputum test which will ruin your interview schedule. Why? – I have read some blogs about their Sputum test experience wherein they were asked to come to St. Luke’s with an empty stomach at 6 AM to spit out phlegm (specimen) for 3 days. If the result is negative, you need to wait 2 more months because they will “culture” the specimen as it may turn out to be positive after sometime. If positive, they will have to cure you for 6 months wherein you need to go to St. Luke’s every single day to be monitored and take some medicine. BUT if you are really a very healthy person, you can complete your medical (if you start very early) in one day.
Reminders: No menstruation. Take note on the first and last day of your last period. If you have taken shots within the last 6 months, might as well have a record of it or get a medical certificate. If you wear contact lens, bring your cases because you will be asked for it to be removed. It is best to stay healthy – means no cough or colds or any illness within 3 months you plan to take your medical.
Take the online application before going to St. Luke’s – it’s for your own convenience.
Once done, they would normally give you the “vaccine report” and a sealed “CD” of your XRAY. It needs to be presented once you are in POE (Point of Entry).
So as we wait for the VDay, I tried to gather as much documents as I can. We were so anxious because we can’t afford to be delayed since we already bought our ticket. We need to consider how much the ticket price might go up if we buy a little late.
When you get your interview date, you will receive an email that has an attachment of the instructions and what other documents you need to bring during your interview. The last page of the attachment has the list of all the documents and its status. You will see letter C, W, R, O, $, I and F. The interpretation of the status is on the 3rd page. I really didn’t know how to read it until the RapidVisa employee explained it me. I went to their office a day before our interview. And so because I was not aware of such interpretation – I gather as much as documents I can which are as follows:
*Documents asked/taken by Immigration officers
*Appointment letter *Passport (most recent) *CEMAR/CENOMAR (NSO)—married or not, this is mandatory. It only takes 5 working days if you get it in NSO Quezon City but as per your convenience if you can afford to get online, much better. *2x2 Visa Photo –if possible identical to the one you used during your medical. *Wedding Photos – should be in different background, different dress, with different people (friends/relatives). If possible has a date on it from the camera setting and not edited. If it has no date on, it’s fine. **Tips from a VisaCoach in YouTube Documents they didn’t even care to check –
Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate NBI Clearance – if you already sent this to NVC and they confirmed, most likely it will not be asked. But can’t take my chances so I still tried to get a new NBI clearance. Husband Travel Documents (Boarding Passes, Flight Itineraries) Receipts Money Transfers (Western Union) Hotel Vouchers Facebook Conversations/ Skype Chat Logs --screenshots of random conversation where you guys were planning or discussing your future together. **Tips from a VisaCoach in YouTube. Ds-260 Confirmation –normally this is filed “electronically”. I still printed out a copy –pretty informative. As expected, the US embassy should have already received all these documents sent by NVC. But just in case (it happened for some) these documents got lost, it would be best to have your own copy. Normally the petitioner already sent the originals to NVC- so scanned copy with the signature is OKAY to be printed out and show/submit when asked by Immigration Officers. I had a co-sponsor so the forms they submitted might also be required.
I-864 Form 1040 ITR most recent W-2s most recent Pay Stubs – most recent but we printed out the most recent 5 pay stub Employment Letter. You can see the status most of these documents on your interview letter. As a first time, I was really paranoid that we might get delayed or denied if I didn’t bring any of these. I had like an inch of document. But you know what, they only asked for my CENOMAR/CEMAR because it will show the marriage you have and/or had.
I believe documents being asked are case to case basis. There are cases that didn’t go through the NVC that is why they wait for only around 2 to 3 months **roughly. For us, we got a little delay on the Affidavit of Support and Police/NBI clearance that’s why it took us 9 months.
So here is what I have experienced on July 10, 2014 at 6:15 AM - my Vday.
We booked for Bayview Park Hotel which is not really the best hotel you would want to book if you say “walking distance”. Haha. It’s like a - 15 minute walk to the entrance where you will have your interview. (Near the foot bridge). We went out at 4 AM hoping we can be finished as early as 8 AM. As I said, it’s kind of far and there are constructions on your way to the footbridge to cross on your way to the embassy. So we took a cab and pay 50 pesos. Bayview Park Hotel is a good place to stay though, my daughter and mother loved it. Like the other immigration applicants –I was not able to sleep thinking of what the interview might become.
As early as 4:30 you will be called by the Security guard to fall in line within their boundary. There are vendors everywhere selling ballpen, 2x2 photos (you will only need 2 and not 4 as they). I was even only asked for 1 photo. Vendors also tell that you can sit on a mono block chair that is actually for rent. When I was there, no one tried to sit even the senior citizens. I already knew you need to pay and I told my mom not to entertain them. One thing that is very important which you will read on most blogs, NEVER bring any electronic device because they will not allow it inside and due to limited space, the embassy will not keep it for you. The vendors will also offer that they can keep your electronic devices ranging from 300 to 400 pesos – depends on the device and even on the model. Tell me, how can you trust them with your expensive electronic device, pay them and only get an ID? So might as well leave it home or in your hotel.
At exactly 6 AM, security officers will call the Immigrants applicants to go inside. There will be 2 people that will ask for the PASSPORT and FIRST PAGE of the APPOINTMENT letter. They will give you a 2Go form and put a sticker on your passport that will match on the 2Go Form. My mom was left outside because only those with appointment letter will be allowed to go inside. So mom had to wait outside.
As you go inside the security, there is a window where you will get your number. They will instruct you to go to DOOR 2 and drop the APPOINTMENT LETTER at Window 39. There will be assisting officers that you can ask questions where to go and help you. The assisting officers will keep on calling and get your attention that no APPOINTMENT letter should be on hand. Because it will delay you or worst not be called.
FIRST WINDOW/STAGE (Biometrics) – Your number will be flashed to go to Window 42 or whatever window is ready to serve - for FingerScann. During our interview, it was an American who did the FingerScan. Numbers called are in random – Senior Citizen and PWD first.
They take your appointment letter so that they can check and pull up your documents. I had a little delayed on my papers because it seemed that I was being asked to go back to St. Luke’s for medical, but I made it clear that I was already done. So it took us roughly an hour and a half to be called.
SECOND WINDOW/STAGE (Filipino Immigration Officer) – I was called to this window first-Window 51. For verification, you will be asked for your FULL NAME and DATE of Birth. Since I have my daughter, he also needed to confirm her name and date of birth. Then he started asking questions.
1.) Who is my petitioner?
2.) How did we meet?
3.) First time we talk
4.) When did we start the formal relationship?
5) When did we personally see each other?
6.) When was the last time I saw him?
7.) Did he have a previous marriage?
8.) Did I have any previous marriage?
9.) What does he do for a living?
10.) Who is (my co-sponsor)?
11.) Have you ever been out of the country?
Then he asked for my CENOMAR and passport and said okay, good luck to your final interview! Again, he called my attention to ask if I needed an interpreter and said that I don’t need one.
Since we haven’t been to first window/STAGE – we were later called again to first window for Biometrics then went back to our seat and waited to be called.
THIRD WINDOW/STAGE (American Consul) – So our number flashed and was asked to go to Window 60. A pleasantly smiling American lady was waiting for us. She told me to raise my right hand and recite the oath I understand. It was written in English, Tagalog and Visayan. After with the oath, I was asked for my full name and date of birth and scanned my finger prints again. Did it twice on behalf of my daughter which was goofing around while I was so nervous talking with the American consul. (Imagine that).
So you guys applied the visa online? Where did you meet? When was the last time you saw him? What made you guys fall in love to each other? What is the relationship of (co-sponsor) to your husband? What does your husband do for a living? Have you ever been out of the country? I said no and she said “Wow big change!” "Are you going to work there, I mean what is your plan?" And then she asked my daughter:
-What is your name?
-When is your birthday?
-Have you met the petitioner?
-Were you on the wedding? Do you have pictures? - This time, I was the one who answered by showing her the photos. I only had 20 photos with me and looked on each. She made a complement our dress during the wedding.
Immigration officers will only ask questions based on the documents you have. A little more personal and logical question – but all you have to do is be honest.
And then she said, “Okay, that’s it! Everything looks great to me! Please take a seat and wait for the instructions.
I thought that was everything, I was pretty sure we got approved until another window called for numbers.
FOURTH WINDOW/STAGE - (Filipino Immigration officer) – So this officer will call 10 numbers and asks them to fall in line. I was on Window 71 - one by one he told us what was noted on our application. There are some who were asked for some documents that means they were approved but will be a little delayed until the embassy received the requested documents. A little lengthy conversation compared to the first 3 officers (around 5 to 10 minutes). If you are approved and no further documents being asked, he will say – “Okay, you can now go home and wait for your passport and visa to be delivered. But first go to Window 69 first (the 2Go window)”.
I haven’t heard anyone being denied yet during my interview, so I really have no idea how it works for them. And the American consul will not tell anything about your visa being denied or approved. But all the instructions will all come from this window/stage.
FIFTH WINDOW/STAGE (THE 2Go Guy) – So the form from the beginning will be given so you can fill it out while waiting. It will ask for your CASE number and other details. The 2Go guy only validates the CASE number from the appointment letter that will be returned to you when you were given instructions. Once validated, you will be asked to go home. I asked when will I receive the visa and he told me that once I received a text (so it’s important that you memorize your cellphone number) it will be delivered the next day. There is also a visa tracker online where you can check if it has been issued for you. We were done by 9:30 AM. And our visa have been issued the same day .

You don't see it because you are looking through the "financial viewer" missing the bigger picture... it is about honor and commitment... not money.
My wife was still working AFTER the interview, she has a very strong sense of honor and stands by her word to a fault... I offered many times to compensate her salary as we got close to the interview process, but she wouldn't do that, she honored her commitments.
Personally I think that is one fine woman there... and I respect their ( OP ) decisions.

Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat!!!

He's the best!! Saved me many dollars by assisting us in our journey and many questions......and my own "self-imposed" problems!! He gets my vote if he ever runs for US President. Gina and I are both in our 50's, but if we get pregnant, our first child will be named Hank......whether it's a male or female!! Hahaha. God bless to Hank and his family, and many thanks!

all i can say is THANK YOU!!! and GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY :-)

He cannot stay legally... He can only adjust his status through marriage to you. Period. There is no other way. No other person. Marry you and adjust status through your citizenship or leave.
As for the friends there's not much you can do either... and really why would you. Hate only brings bad things... and working for negative events or revenge only hurts you in the end.. If this man is not the man for you it's better you found out now. Keeping yourself mentally and emotionally healthy will allow you to bounce back faster and perhaps find the man you are actually meant to be with....
Best wishes for your future I hope you will find peace soon.

Your husband should send the docs to you.
You mail the documents to USEM via 2GO.
Your husband cannot send the docs directly to USEM via other courier.
Follow the 221g instructions.

Hi, I posted a full review of my fiancée experience at SLEC and she got it done in one day.
Here is the post: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/499393-review-of-medical-at-st-lukes/

Yeah, you do. It sucks, it really does when someone gets theirs before you and you've been waiting a long time. But I don't have any hate or resent toward them because they got there faster. I'm happy for them. One more couple is that much more closer to being together. You knew when you signed up for this the system was rigged and unfair. You're so caught all up in your feelings.My time is coming, just as yours.The wait is long and hard, but the way our government likes to play games, you can't put it past them to pull something slick and put a few months on the back burner and get something more recent first. So again why are you mad at a poster questioning his chances of having his petition pulled faster when so many others with similar backgrounds are having a better wait time than most? Be mad at the system, not the reality and validity of his question when the evidence is so clear when you pull up the past history . . .

It's the same road when it's on uscis the only different is the cr1 stay longer in NVC stage.
Just saying

Wow you guys are taken this to a new level. He was just asking a simple question and not to get a uproar over this posting. I filed in march and I also went thru the Texas service center. Yes there are still people that are being expedited in phil. What are rules, how are they getting it done, how do they decide is anyone's guess. They said you had to be affected by the typhoon but my fiancée wasn't so that wasn't a factor. There was people that filed the same time I did and they are still waiting and no they didn't get a RFE.
This is a very touchy subject but even if there was no expediting going on and phil was faster than Romania, Morocco, Britain or wherever it is still not the fault of the petitioner and you should take your anger up with your senator, congressman or who ever related to that country. I'm not pointing anyone out I just looked at all the countries that responded to this posting. Everyone has a right to their feelings no matter how long or short the wait is. We all have the same common goal here so lets be supportive.

Dude chill out. I'm a June filer too and would I love for my petition to be expiated so I can move on with my life? Of course. No one is saying forget the previous filers who have not yet received their NOA2, but let's be honest. Everyone wants their petition to go fast as possible, not just filers who have waited a long time. Furthermore, the fact that in my opinion K1s from the Philippines are still being expiated and he happens to be a fliler with beneficiary from the Philippines, and other Filipino K1s are rolling pretty fast, he has every right to wonder if his will be too. Some of y'all previous filiers need to chill out with all the animosity towards more recent filers who want their petitions speed up just like you do. Just because you've had a long wait does not mean it's any easier for someone who is clearly going to have wait as long as if not longer than you. Madness. Nobody is trying to take your spot in this long line, like for real guy, good grief. . .

It's 'Filipinos' actually.

Welcome to Visa Journey .
If you are the beneficiary of a K-1 visa petition, your travel history to Europe really isn't going to be a factor in the US Consulate's decision about giving you a K-1 visa. What is going to count is how real your relationship is with your fiance, that you have no criminal past and are healthy, and if he is able to support you financially in the US.
The requirements for a K-1 visa are different than for a visitor's visa. If you were requesting a visitor's visa, the fact that you had received visas for other countries and had honoured their requirements, may or may not be a factor in the US Consulate's decision to grant you a Visitor Visa to the US. There would be other requirements you would need to meet, and a clean past travelling history 'may' help as long as those other requirements were met, but that isn't a guarantee.
So, you also don't need to worry about having received a European visa and not using it. The US is more concerned about whether or not you are a good person, that means you don't have any criminal history nor any use of drugs or similar activities. They do 'security' checks on all applicants and this is one of the things they look for. They are also concerned if you have any illnesses or diseases that could put Americans at risk, so you will also need an Immigration medical exam. If US immigration do not feel you are eligible for a visa because of one of these issues, then they wouldn't grant one.
If they believe you are personally eligible then they will look at the relationship you have with your fiance. US immigration is mainly concerned about people who pretend to be in a relationship just so they can get to the US. They may try to trick beneficiaries into revealing things like this, so it will be important that you and your fiance share a lot of information about each other with each other so you will be able to answer their questions at the interview. You should know if he has any sort of troubles with the law in his past, what type of work he does, the names of his family members, things like this. It will also be important that you have met face to face within the 2 years before starting the K-1 process.
So, good luck on your Visa Journey. It can be a very trying experience while you wait, but once you get the visa and are married to your fiance, it is all definitely worth the wait and the problems.

Hi there! Welcome to VJ!
You can check out Guyana embassy reviews here: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Guyana&cty=&dfilter=5
You can also narrow the search to your visa type when you click on the dropdown menu at the upper right part (labeled topic) in that link.
As for advice, be confident and respond to all the consul's questions truthfully, and wear your best smile on that day. Stay positive and think that all this waiting is definitely worth it. You're almost there. All the best to your upcoming interview!

I absolutely love Uncle Hank_ 's Handy-Dandy, Neeto-Keen (yet spiffy) ONLINE WEB PORTAL GUIDE to SuperFast K-1 Visa Processing for Manila IV.
I only wish more folk would read it and share the url.

Fellow VJrs,
It has come to my attention that Hank_ is a frequent contributer to these boards and has helped guide many of us of which would have been lost without him. Sure, we can go through the guides and read everything line-by-line, but when somebody asks questions, he is there most of the time. Not sure if he created that K1 Guide for the USEM in the Philippines, but he constantly refers most of us there...and it explains the process in a step-by-step fashion that if you just read it, it should answer the most common questions posted on these boards. Yes, some members have special situations and Mr. Hank_ has come thru all the time.
So, Mr. Hank_ if you are reading this...please be it known that you are a God send and I'm sure many VJers here appreciate all that you do to make our journey as smooth as it can possibly be!
Jojo

Thank you Hank. Your contributions are invaluable!
Chris and Jessica

We are going to do CFO on July 22 as she will be in Manila to meet me. Then hopefully we can return to the US together on Aug 4

Jesica go through medical without any issues in one day
Up next is the interview!

So last minute decision - I am going to Manila tonight and arrive Wednesday at 4:10am. And her interview is at 7:30am on Wednesday. Yep, cutting it very close, but it seems that we are doing the whole process this way!
I will let everyone know how it goes.
Thanks again!

You are going for a new "land speed visa record" - under 90 days from filing the petition to completion of the interview.