RichelRichel

We've been browsing for airlines and we got NWA as the cheapest POE St. Paul, MN.

Base on the prices, if you're going to book less than a month it cost USD1700+ while if you book more than a month it will cost half of it. Do you have any other ideas of cheaper airlines?

I saw United Airlines but I am not familiar with their routes *sigh*

Anyways, we're going to book as soon as I get my visa. Just canvasing for cheaper price this time while waiting for the visa.

That sounds kind of spendy. I would recomend shopping around a little more. I dont know if they can book flights originating outside the USA, but I have used www.bootsnall.com for two roundtrips to manila and it was much cheaper. One time I flew on Asiana, probably the best service for coach ever, and once on EVA very good service. Good luck.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY.. You said it right, really really SPENDY and take note that just ONE WAY FLIGHT...geeeezzz

We've been browsing for airlines and we got NWA as the cheapest POE St. Paul, MN.

Base on the prices, if you're going to book less than a month it cost USD1700+ while if you book more than a month it will cost half of it. Do you have any other ideas of cheaper airlines?

I saw United Airlines but I am not familiar with their routes *sigh*

Anyways, we're going to book as soon as I get my visa. Just canvasing for cheaper price this time while waiting for the visa.

Congrats sa interview mo, and safe trip..hope we get out visa soon..hehehe

Mag-NW din ako but we haven't booked yet. We'll do so as soon as I have my visa in hand.

Congrats ulit...keep us updated when you get your visa..

Yeah Richel, it depends on the additional requirement..

Congratulations on your interview!

COngrats din po s inyo ate, days nlang bibilangin, lilipad n po kyo...yay san po POE nyo??

White Slip?

I just noticed that a lot of people here were afraid of getting white slip. As for my own experience, I got a white slip but never felt that it was a problem. Well, I guess it depends on what would be the additional documents that the consul will asked you to provide. Mine was just a minor one. So, I was able to submit it the following day. Just want to tell the others who will be having an interview, that you should not worry too much when you get a white slip cos it will just make you lose your concentration and you'll be stress. Getting a white slip doesn't mean you didn't pass the interview. Just make sure you will provide the documents needed sooner. You can send additional documents by courier services so you can include your passport there cos once you're given a white slip, they will also give back your passport and include it when you submit the additional document but I prefer submiting the document personally so I really cancelled my flight that time.

DON'T WORRY,RELAX AND PRAY.

I need help, I tried to contact 1-909-101-7878 us embassy's customer service but I can't get through. They said in their website that all can contact 1-909-101-7878 through SMART or PLDT and I tried to use my SMART phone but it didn't work. I tried to go to a pay phone PLDT but they charged me 120 pesos per minute and that is over pricing I paid 480 pesos for only 4 minutes but I haven't talked to a customer service yet. It just kept ringing and hear their automated voice response with their stupid music so I hanged up and had paid 480 pesos for nothing. Does anyone here knows any alternative ways to contact customer service? If I am in manila I could have just go to us embassy and inquire but I'm living in cebu. All I just want to ask from them is what requirement do I need to pass at window X in order for me to have a request letter from them so that I can process my police clearance in Japan. Please anyone from here who can help?

thanks,

anna

Is your SMART PHONE, postpaid or prepaid? If it's prepaid, it won't really work. It only works to postpaid account wherein they get monthly billings.

Goodluck to you. And God bless.

WOW!congratssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Im so happy for you!Hope you will get your visa the soonest!I will have my interview two weeks from now...i just need some prayers from you and all the vj family here...Im now nervous and excited ....hehehe... :rolleyes:

Do they ask the original documents they ask from you?Just want to know...thanks...

I gave original documents. Yong additional document that they asked me was the one not original cos it was sent through fax by my fiance and scanned lang.

Goodluck sa interview mo and you have my prayers. Natural lang maging nerbyoso at excited

This is my INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE - U.S. Embassy Manila

Before I went to the embassy, I ate half of the food I ordered in the hotel and leave. Arrived at the embassy at 5am and waited at the place where there's a lot of other immigrants and nonimmigrants whose also having their interview. I chatted to some of the applicants while waiting to be called to fall-in-line. Unfortunately, nobody in the area, where I was seated, a member of visajourney. So, I kept on telling them that me and my fiance got almost all of the infos on our visa process. But someone commented that she went to vj but there's a forum that she read that it's a lie. Well, I didn't comment back on her comment that's her opinion. But as for me, Visajourney really helped me a lot on our journey.

Well anyways to continue, those applicants who have a 6am appointment were called already to fall-in-line. Patiently, I am waiting for my turn to fall-in-line too and 7am appointments were called finally. Presented the CONFIRMATION LETTER, printed on my fiance's email address cos we haven't got our letter yet from the embassy up to the time that I am writing this post, AND A VALID ID. Then seated at the bench before entering the embassy.

Time to enter the embassy. All the things that you're holding put on the X-RAY machine for check-up and submit yourself for inspection. I guess we all know here that CELLPHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE EMBASSY or else you will be asked to reschedule your interview appointment and that really hurts.

Continue. Finally inside the embassy, proceed to IMMIGRANT VISA UNIT. Follow the security guards' instructions,where to be seated, cos even though those people who has an earlier appointment than you were inside they still haven't started yet. Before starting to released for TICKET NUMBERS, someone will announced you have to prepare 2 copies of DS 156 w/ PICTURE ATTACHED, 2 DS157 - ONE FROM THE BANK(handwritten) and ONE PRINTED ONLINE, 1 copy DS156K.

note:

1.) Fill in the question on DS156, WHEN DO YOU INTEND TO ARRIVE IN THE US - Could be month and year, handwritten, since you don't have an exact date of when you're going to leave.

2.) Fill in also on DS156K, at the bottom saying don't fill out consular will assist you,your fiance/fiancee's name and your signature. To avoid delay on giving your TICKET NUMBER.

At exactly 7am, first batch of applicant's were called to get their forms and will be given a TICKET NUMBER. Next our batch, 7am. Once your given a ticket number go back to where you're seated and then wait for your number to be flashed or you'll be called by your name sometimes too, so be attentive. My number didn't flash on the board. Instead, my name is called. I don't know why though why my name is called and not my number.

PRE-SCREENING. I went to the window where i am asked to proceed. Interviewed by Pinoy girl, around 30's. Just asked mainly about infos about me and my fiance - ages, our birthdays, birthplace, address in the US, living with whom, work of fiance, name of company. Asked for evidences. I handed her all the evidences I prepared for long time..lol - Emails, Chat Logs, Call Histories, Emails, Snail Mail & Cards, Receipts, Flight Records, Money Transfers, and Photos. Then asked for the AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (IRS, W-2, pay stubs, letter from employer, bank statement), CLEARANCES & CERTIFICATES - NBI, Police, Birth Cert from NSO, Cenomar and if you have kid/s submit also their Birth Certs from NSO . I am happy because my organizer was empty..lol They'll forward all of those to the CO. All of my documents were placed on a transparent folders w/ sliders and labeled them on each category on front page and of the same folder color for uniformity. And asked to go back again where I am seated and wait for my number to be called for the finger scanning.

note:

sometimes, finger scanning is first before pre-screening so don't worry.

FINGER SCANNING. My name was called to proceed to Window 33 for finger scanning. Give your ticket number to the assisting person and fall-in-line and when it's time for your turn, someone will guide you no need to worry. This is just quick step though. Go back to where you're seated and wait for your number to be called finally for the INTERVIEW.

INTERVIEW. Number flashed and number of the room where to proceed, I'm on WINDOW 30. Seated on the sit outside the room and waited for my turn. Someone came out of the room and it's my turn, a white guy around 30's....hmmm He's nice, before we proceed on question and answer portion...lol Anyways, he appreciated my documents and joke on me that I did a great job on my assignment. I am so happy for that complement and it took my nervousness because before I got inside the room, I am really shaking, so nervous, and I just sung LORD I OFFER MY LIFE TO YOU and Prayed. Just asked the same question what the pre-screener asked me though. The pre-screener even asked a lot than the consul. The CO gave me back all of the evidences. And said wait for my name to be called outside either on WINDOW 37 & 38. Lastly the CO joked again, said to me "I can smell a baby soon." and replied a big smile..lol

FINALLY, my name was called at window 38 and handed me pink slip. Asked if I paid the DV - I said yes and she took the receipt. Gave me a form for additional document. Gave me my passport and said bring the passport upon submitting the additional document needed. Paid the delivery fee to delbros. And I'm done.

The following day, I went back to embassy to submit the additional document needed with the blue form and my passport. And I am totally done.

And that's my interview experience. If there's anything you want to asked me, DON'T HESITATE TO ASK. I am willing to help as long as I can.

REALLY A BIG THANKS TO VJ. THIS SITE REALLY HELPED ME AND FIANCE A LOT. For those who are still having their interview soon, just be prepared, know your fiance/fiancee's. And pray.

GOODLUCK TO EVERYONE AND GOD BLESS US ALL.

- Richel & Michael -

YES YES!! YAHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

WE PASSED THE INTERVIEW!!!

UPDATED LISTS:

I. CR1/IR1 VISA---------CASE COMPLETED------------INTERVIEW

1. John & Jean---------------June 13, 2008---------------------August 06, 2008

2. Chrisepic------------------June 13, 2008---------------------August 14, 2008

3. Honeyleen----------------June 13, 2008

4. redearth-------------------June 13, 2008---------------------August 22, 2008

5. DavidnMay----------------June 19, 2008---------------------August 22, 2008

6. boyceedith----------------July 01, 2008

7. onizuka--------------------July-02, 2008

8. Filiricans-------------------July 03, 2008

9. tzeksman------------------July 09, 2008

10.RickieandEva-------------July 11, 2008

11.shaman_goddess-------July 14, 2008

12. louiep---------------------July 18, 2008--------------------September 23, 2008

13.Marieford_20-------------July 19, 2008

II. K3 VISA----------NOA2/APPROVED----------------INTERVIEW DATE

1. Viena & Mike---------- June 13, 2008----------------------- August 05, 2008

2. onizuka---------------- May 19, 2008-------------------------July 28, 2008

3. o0pink0o---------------July 02, 2008-------------------------August 27, 2008

4. Irene & David---------June 13, 2008------------------------August 19, 2008

5. Val Sandra-------------June 24, 2008

6. Abspears---------------July 08, 2008

7. LizScott-----------------July 10, 2008

8. Nova&Neil--------------July 14, 2008

9. CheCraig-------------------------------------------------------July 29,2008

III. K1 VISA---------NOA2/APPROVED----------------INTERVIEW DATE

1. wizardfitz-----------------May 12, 2008

2. gabrielle08---------------June 10, 2008---------------------August 05, 2008

3. egwgewweg--------------June 11,2008---------------------July 30, 2008

4. Rubchett-----------------June 18, 2008----------------------July 29, 2008

5. higantetingting---------June 20, 2008----------------------August 04, 2008

6. marizzacdo--------------June 30, 2008----------------------August 05, 2008

7. KandI_usa---------------July 02, 2008----------------------August 22, 2008

8. RussellandMarie---------July 09, 2008-----------------------August 28, 2008

9. shes-----------------------July 10, 2008-----------------------August 28, 2008

good luck! dont forget to always smile! helps!! God bless!

yes i will surely smile a lot..lol hope the consul will not be irritated with my smile.

nice wedding gown.. i can't wait to wear my own too..yay

that's great! the best luck on your upcoming interview

thank you pink...

No one really knows or understands how the system goes. Just pray that the result of your DV is ready when you interview comes.

Goodluck Richel!

I agree!! It's expected we won't have our DV on my interview cos it will be exactly 2weeks from the day I paid for it. If NSO will grant it when the embassy contact them, it's a miracle then. Delbros told us after calling them that it will take 1-4weeks for NSO to verify the documents needed.geeeezzz

Isn't it the same with getting an NSO birth and CENOMAR personally? Why document verification takes so long? I really don't understand.*sigh*

it's ok God's will

When is your interview? Tell your fiance to send it to you coz that will really be asked on the interview.

Goodluck!

Unfortunately on the 30th of July. Would it be ok if he send it to me by fax?

No U.S. Federal Income Tax (Form 1040) only Wage Statements (W-2).

Is this ok or not? Would there be any problem? My fiance just got his job not more than a year yet.

Hope to hear from you guys. I need your ideas and opinions. Thanks.

He will need the most recent years tax return or a written statement explaining why he didn't file.

HE HAS IT, HE JUST FORGOT TO SEND IT TO ME, STUPID B*LLSH*T!!!

parang ako lang yata ang may ganitong problema... :crying:

if you think u can still ask him to send you another one, just the first page w/ his hand written, why not? anyways no need for him to notarize again since it was just the first page that has a bit of error... if thats the best way to do it for you guys... wish all the best!!! God bless and good luck!!!

just remind him the color of the pen/ink he used so it will match

i just called my fiancee to send me again the I-134. i hope it will arrive before my interview date.

thanks ..

SABI KO SAYO DIBA?HEHEHE SEND NLANG MALAYO PA NMAN ANG INTERVIEW NYO EH.GOODLUCK GLAD...

No U.S. Federal Income Tax (Form 1040) only Wage Statements (W-2).

Is this ok or not? Would there be any problem? My fiance just got his job not more than a year yet.

Hope to hear from you guys. I need your ideas and opinions. Thanks.

I thought your Journey had ended, Last Post.

What gives?

You're so behind my dear...hehehe I guess you haven't read the other posts...lol

Thank you for your replies guys. I really appreciate it.

I guess there's nothing I can do but to wait eh?

July 30, 2008 at 7am.

Flying to Manila tomorrow and have my medical the following day.

Wish me luck. May God bless me.

Hello! you know what?we have the same Interview date hehehe...my time will be 8:30am...Rubchett was right when she told me that she read your topic about this that we're going to have the same interview date but she said at first that she wasnt sure if it was you...hehehe...can we met like me,Rubchett & higantetingting..hehehe..we met on our medical..you can just text me on this # 09202770926

Buti nman, parehas tayo interview..txt lang kita ha. Ngayon ko lang nabsa ang post mo. Kasi ngayon ko lang din nabuksan tong post ko..hehehe txt kita mamaya kasi nakacharge pa cp ko eh..okies?

how long from the day the delbros sent DV to NSO?

how long does it take DV to get to embassy from NSO?

I paid DV last July 16, 2008 and sent sms to Delbros, asking when did they sent our DV to NSO and replied they sent it on July 24, 2008.

HOW LONG?

how long from the day the delbros sent DV to NSO?

how long does it take DV to get to embassy from NSO?

I paid DV last July 16, 2008 and sent sms to Delbros an sms, asking when did they sent our DV to NSO and replied they sent it on July 24, 2008.

HOW LONG?

I actually have no idea, I had my interview last june 19 and until now I'm still waiting for my visa. I'm getting frustrated na nga.

Really? That's really frustrating, tagl nman lampas na month wala pa visa mo. Don't worry dadating din yon.