honeybear

my fiance sent me only one notarized copy of I-134 because that's what was said in the the packet.....Should i have my fiance send me another one???

Shucks, my interview is on feb 6 already...

Thank you everyone for your kind words for me and my gal. That was the longest 89 days i have ever lived ...but, i know that is only a small amount of days compared to others STILL waiting. i am sorry for that everyone . You would think after hiring 1500 new workers the service centers would start speeding up now , Once again i want to wish everyone a speedy process and God bless all of my VJ family ... remember "If God leads you to it , He can lead you through it".

Actually, your waiting time is shorter than those who filed last year..apparently because of a mishap with the USCIS forwarding service.

Mine was filed in early June 2007 and approved late October which was 4 months from our filing date.

So, the 1500 new employees hired really did make a big difference.

But i agree, the hardest part of our visa journey is not the filing of the petition itself but the waiting for results....

hi there! thank you for sharing this experienced to us. And thank god their are people so concerned much to all that preparing there interview too. I was approved of Noa2 yesterday, i hope you can shared to me whats the next thing that my fiancee can do. And do i need to pay the 650 peso before the interview for Delbros as i read on othe VJ's here? thank you so much and i appreciate your help for this...

God bless both of you and happy life!!

Hi there, i'm not an expert on the visa journey myself but i can relate to what ur situation right now....You're probably thinking, you got your NOA2, now what....right?? Well, now is the time when your fiance/fiancee sends you all the affidavit of support and supporting documents you will need for the interview.

And YES you have to pay the Document Verification fee of P650 thru metrobank at least 2 weeks before your interview date but i suggest you do that when you already have a scheduled interview date provided by the US embassy. I paid my visa interview fee $131 at BPI after i received my packet (but you can choose to pay it already once u have the interview date).

This is the time when you'll do a lot of waiting (as many of us did)...but the good thing about this is, you can now start gathering your legal documents while your waiting for the embassy to schedule you your appointment date...Documents like the CENOMAR & BC, gathering your evidences, etc...

I hoped i helped inform you even just a little bit. =)

hi there! thank you for sharing this experienced to us. And thank god their are people so concerned much to all that preparing there interview too. I was approved of Noa2 yesterday, i hope you can shared to me whats the next thing that my fiancee can do. And do i need to pay the 650 peso before the interview for Delbros as i read on othe VJ's here? thank you so much and i appreciate your help for this...

God bless both of you and happy life!!

Hi there, i'm not an experet on the visa journey myself but i can relate to what ur situation right now....You're probably thinking, you got your NOA2, now what....right?? Well, now is the time when your fiance/fiancee sends you all the affidavit of support and suppporting documents you will need for the interview.

And YES you have to pay the Document Verification fee of P650 thru metrobank at least 2 weeks before your interview date but i suggest you do that when you already have a scheduled interview date provided by the US embassy. I paid my visa interview fee $131 at BPI after irecieved my packet (but you can choose to pay it already once u have the interview date).

I think you'll do a lot of waiting (as many of us did)...but the good thing about this is, you can now start gathering your legal documents while your waiting for the embassy to schedule you your appointment date...Documents like the CENOMAR & BC, gathering your evidences, etc...

I hoped i helped inform you even just a little bit. =)

I have researched the rules and process for getting married to my girlfriend in the Philippines. She is 20 so needs to get Parents Consent. What is this really? A form that both mother and father sign and then notorized or is this a form letter, once again signed by the parents? Does anyone have a sample copy of something I can use, resource or otherwise to check this block.

It's a little complicatted as her father lives in Manila and her Mother in Mindinau. So will have to get two letters or have them both sign the same one?

Suggestions advice aprpeaciated.

Thanks

hi!

one question, arent you petitioning your girlfriend thru K1 fiance visa?

so why are you getting married in the philippines?

Hello honeybear and everyone,

I'm just curious as to when I can actually see my appointment date online at the link you gave or what numbers to enter in the blank space. I've been checking my appointment date also but don't know when is the best time to do it. Currently i don't see appointments yet or maybe i'm doing it wrong. We have filed our petition last July 16 2007.

Thanks for any help

I dont think there's really a set time when the embassy post the interview dates....Have you tried calling the Embassy at 301-2000 (not toll-free)?

Ask the operator if they have already documented your petition and if they say yes, then you'll be able to check your iv appointment date at their website in a matter of days. ( i did this and found out that even though they have received our petition, they have to document and encode it first before they can schedule us for interview)

The operator may also ask for your case number and look into their computer files if they have already scheduled you for an interview.

Be patient, if the embassy recieved already your petition then all you have to do is wait and see...

I used to check mine 2x a day thru their website.

Im a june filer, and i saw my interview date on december 10, in the morning.

Good luck!

08/24/06 - we met thru his cousin who was my co-worker (he ws in the PI for a month's visit w/ his parents)

08/26/06 - went out on a group date after attending my co-worker's wedding (i was a secondary sponsor & he attended as a guest of his cousin)

08/27/06 - went on our first date

08/29/06 - he went back to hawaii but promised to keep in touch with me (i wasnt expecting)

10/26/06 - he went back to the PI for my birthday

10/27/06 - he asked me to be his Girlfriend

10/29/06 - my birthday and i introduced him to my parents as my boyfriend

11/04/06 - my honey left for hawaii again

12/29/06 - my honey came back to celebrate the holidays and his birthday w/ me

01/07/07 - my honey left again for hawaii ( he's gotta work, huhu!)

04/18/07 - my honey and his parents went back to the PI

we had dinner and he asked me to marry him and i said yes! we're ENGAGED!

04/21/07 - his parents met w/ my parents to formally meet and to ask for my hand in marriage for their son.

05/01/07 - my honey had to leave again for hawaii

05/28/07 - my honey sent the petition to USCIS

06/08/07 - USCIS recieved (on-line)

09/25/07 - hard copy of NOA1 received thru mail

10/15/07 - process for the petition was taking long so he decided to go back to the PI coz we miss each other so much

10/22/07 - NOA2 approved (on-line)

10/27/07 - OUR ANNIVERSARY!!! (although he considers 8/24/07 as our anniversary since that was the day we met)

11/08/07 - honey had to leave me again to go back to hawaii

12/10/07 - i was assigned an interview date (2/7/08) and PE date (1/30/07)

.....WAITING FOR MY PACKET 4

hey, anyone for february interview recieved their packet yet?

if you want to have your packet early...call slec....tell them that you have your appointment online and that you will just pick up your packet from them

thanks dommel!

i got my packet yesterday!!! I paid the delbros at metrobank and visa at bpi

and im plaaning to have my medical early this week

P.S. I just noticed something about your timeline in your signature it says your interview is on 02/06/07? Heheh

hi!

thanks for correcting me...I guess i overlooked coz i was so used to typing down '07 that i forgot it's already 2008, hahaha!

Let me be the 1st Stranger here...

Just called NVC!! and just got my interview date scheduled couple of hours ago..

INTERVIEW DATE: Feb 20, 2008 8:30am USEM Manila!!

Yahoo!!! Wooohooo!! This feels so good!!

Congratulations roserick!!!

Hello VJ family,

I have posted this on another thread but should have posted it here.

I am so happy to share with all of you the good news. After months of job hunting I finally got my dream job. I went to 5 interviews starting last Jan.2 mostly in the city over an hr away drive and just one company close to home (we live in the country so 20 mins drive is close). Yesterday I got the call from this company who told me that they're offering me the job and to check my email for the formal job offer. The employment package was soooooo good. This morning I went to my orientation and did the drug testing. I just couldn't contain my happiness at the moment.

I've been whining about how hard it is for a new immigrant like me to find work and have experienced prejudice one time or another. One employer even told me I should be working at Wal-mart for me to gain any experience. I listened to them and tried but was overqualified. The experienced didn't deter me to look for job that is really my line and my passion. It paid off. I'll be working as an Accountant in a company where I was treated professionally and fairly during the hiring provess.

So to all of you fellow "pinays" out there trying to find the job that you've been dreaming of, be patient. In God's time it will be given to you. I was especially happy that my husband patiently supported me all the way. Drove me to my interviews in the city and bought me gps for christmas presents. Now I realized that this work meant alot to me. In a way, it makes feel that as a new immigrant this work is my final step to my journey.

Thanks everyone!

congratulations!!!

yeah, i guess there's always going to be prejudice and discrimination towards immigrants especially asians...I hope i do well as u did when i come over to my fiance's.

Good luck and God Bless!!!

yeah, roserick is right...just pay the fees to avoid delay.

I paid:

P650 - document verification at metrobank

P5,502 - DS-156 at BPI

P6,090 - Medical at SLEC

and im guessing more fees to come since ill be paying

P165 - for delbros (delivery) if, God permits, visa granted

P250 - registration at CFO

P250 - counseling fee at CFO

That's a lot of fees, but they're all worth it just to be with my honey, hehehe!!!

Isn't it Php250.00 for the registration and counseling and then another Php400.00 for the CFO registration and stamp/sticker?

shucks really?

well that what was indicated on their website...

well i guess they havent updated it...

thanks for the info!

Hi everyone,

I just called the embassy awhile ago..I called them everyday this week except yesterday. I told myself that if there's still no news today, I'll stop calling them for awhile coz its so disappointing. But I never stopped believing that one day our case will be approved and today i heard the good news!! It was approved yesterday, when I didn't call. hehehe I'm so happy but if you see my face its so red now from crying so hard!!! Now, I just have to wait for Delbros to deliver it. I have a ticket already on the 16th but it might not arrive on time and I don't want to rush. Either 16th or 24th. I can't wait to be with my baby and spend forever with him.

Thank you so much to everyone here who gave their support and prayers to me. I am so grateful to be a member here in VJ and also help others with their cases. Thank you most of all to our LORD, Jesus Christ for making all things possible. My patience has finally paid off! Now I can start living life normally again!

Cheers to all,

DeeZee

Hey DeeZee, Its about time!!!

Finally girl!!!

Congratulations!!!

WE are all so happy for you!

God Bless you on your forthcoming trip to the US...

yeah, roserick is right...just pay the fees to avoid delay.

I paid:

P650 - document verification at metrobank

P5,502 - DS-156 at BPI

P6,090 - Medical at SLEC

and im guessing more fees to come since ill be paying

P165 - for delbros (delivery) if, God permits, visa granted

P250 - registration at CFO

P250 - counseling fee at CFO

That's a lot of fees, but they're all worth it just to be with my honey, hehehe!!!

Thanks girl!

very helpful hints regarding airline tickets...

I'll be needing those soon (i hope and pray), hehehe!!!

Aren't we all purchasing one-way tickets???

aw, shucks!

Thanks for bringing up this topic pink tulips!

I'm a Pharmacist and I worked sa isang hospital as a clinical pharmacist...

I was denied 2x for a tourist visa to take the pharmacy exam in california...

I'm sure this woud be an issue during my interview....

From what I know, BCs dont expire. As for the CENOMAR, its valid for 6 months. I got my first CENOMAR last June 2007. So I decided to get a new one. I got a more recent one, dated Jan 8, 2008.

Thanks lady anne!

I will be going to the local NSO over here to request for new copies of my BC & CENOMAR...

I'm ssooooo glad for VJ!!

better get copies of these docs 6 weeks to one month before your interview so that the information are still very fresh. although the BC has no expiration, well, you can use the old ones in the future. submit to the embassy the newest copy as well as for the CENOMAR.

check all the info in your BC and CENOMAR like spellings, dates and places and correct them in advance to avoid the necessary delays after your visa interview.

Thanks Sis Beng, as always!!!

You're always a great help!!!

God Bless!!!

congratulations!!!! :joy:

i read in one of the posts here at VJ regarding the 6months validity of the birth certificate and Cenomar from NSO...IS this true?

Did anyone have to get a more recent copy of ur BC and Cenomar before you were interviewed?

I got my BC and Cenomar last april2007...

I'm kinda worried...Should I start requesting for a new BC & CENOMAR?

Help pls!!!

Great News Tim !!! I new already at 2:30 this morning.....Antonette met Maricar at St. Lukes, and she passed her medical too !!!!!! 22 more days until takeoff !!!!! God is good all the time !!!!

Meryll met Antonette, Maricar, Maricar's sister, and Mary Anne at SLEC yesterday too. It's a Small world. They recognized her from my avatar picture.

Meryll passed her Medical!!

congratulations Edp333!!!

See you on Feb6 for the interview!!!

Congratulations Tim Y!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS Beng and Carl!!! :dancing:

You did it!!! All your hardwors paid off!

Im sure everyone here are happy for you and your fiance.

Thanks also for recounting your embassy experience, it'll surely help us who are still anxiously preparing for our interview. :thumbs:

God Bless!!!

our fellow June filers, thanks for all the guidance, support and prayers...I PASSED my VISA INTERVIEW yesterday, Jan 8 at the US Embassy in Manila.

i'm just waiting for my visa to arrive any time soon. i'll be posting my interview experience at the Philippine section here in VJ.

once again, we owe this success to you, our VJ Family.. and most of all, to our Lord.. THANKS FOR ANSWERING OUR PRAYERS AND REQUESTS. Thanks for being with us, all the way!!! Praise God!!!

~beng and carl

CONGRATULATIONS BENG AND CARL!!!

God Bless and Best wishes on your Wedding Day!!!

Hello all,

First of all, I would like to appreciate the effort of the people behind this wonderful website and for all the members who unselfishly shared their time to post their experiences to guide every new members!

To kath and Dan(pinktulips), Beng(beng and carl), Rachel( James and Rachel), Thank you for the wonderful time and unforgettable company! Im so blessed to have known you in person...

To Arlene(Bill B) : Thanks for sharing your interview experience and taking time to txt me..You're a great friend!

To my ever supportive and loving John...You've made my life as colorful as rainbow and as sweet as the sweetest chocolate!!! I love you and Thank you!

Above all, To HIM..who makes everything possible!

1. Arrangement of documents: I'll advise you to look for beng's thread/post, it will help you organize your documents. I had it as a guide!

Upon entry at Embassy, the guard will ask every one to sit down and wait! He will tell you when and where

to submit it.

2. Pre-screener: She asked the ff from me: BC, NBI, Affidavit of Support, pictures and John's employment letter. She asked me to remove each

documents from my folder. As advised by most members, you have to locate it as fast as you can!

Questions asked: Petitioner's name, When and How we meet, How many times He visits and when, What happen to the

previous Marriage, Am I single...

3. Consul: Room 27, white guy at his mid 50! Your name, Tell me about your fiance, What happen to the previous Marriage, What

made you think your marriage will work out, Does He have kids, Do you have kids, Where did you meet, What attracted

you to your fiance( This is a follow up question after He knew we met at cherryblossoms..)

Good luck to every member who will be having their interview soon! We( me, kath and ivy) made it.... You all can make it too! We all deserve to be with our beloved fiance/fiancee!

Mabuhay and God Bless!

Congratulations!!!

And thanks for sharing your experience at the embassy, it'll surely be a big help us who are still preparing for our interviews...

God Bless!!!

Hi Vjers!

Does anyone here tried to request for a visa pick-up or know how to?

If it is possible then i would like to request for a visa pick up too since my fiance wants me to be with him on valentines day...(my interview is on Feb.6)

Thanks evryone!!!

Jenny went to USEM, explained the situation (delbros/pinkslip) and the Guard allowed her in. She has the pink slip, paid the delivery fee now. She was told that the Visa should be delivered in 7-10 days. And recieved a text from Delbros stating this:

DELBROS delivers! We will send you another automated text upon the release of your VISA by the US Embassy. DELBROS is always at your service!

Anyway thats the latest. God Bless

That's great news!