Edward-Jenny0608

really? good for her/him...my husband and I are just waiting patiently..its only been 2weeks..were planning to visit the SSN office soon to check on their SAVE database.

I guess NY process SSN faster than the rest of the state..another person from NY said he got his SSN a week after arriving...My husband still hasn't got his and its been 2 weeks and where here in Illinois. Hoping his SSN comes soon

Worried that he might not get his greencard..since I didnt pay it before he leaves...coz thats what the USCIS instruct to do. Some says it still okay to pay it online after arrival..so that gave me a little relief. Hope more people will confirm it that it still okay

I really do hope so

I just paid it now...hopefully...it will just be okay. Im really worried. ..and It took all my excitement away...

yes...but it said..to be paid before departing...and he just arrived yesterday...I dont know if it still okay to pay in online

would it be too late to pay for this immigrant fee...my husband arrived yesterday for CR-1 case..Pls Help.

If the envelope is torn at POE that can cause issues. If the DO NOT OPEN envelope is ripped or torn contact the embassy, explain how its torn and see what the embassy wants to do. The corner cut off is normal and not an issue.

thanks hank...yeah my husband said..its just on the side of the envelope...not on the actual sealed part..so I think were still safe.

On my end, I just took out my passport from the packet and left everything else as is. They would need to see the passport and of course the visa in it. You need to photocopy information page of the passport and of course the visa. You will also need to photocopy the Immigrant data summary sheet that is attached to the sealed envelope. DO NOT REMOVE THAT. You can still have the Immigrant data summary sheet photocopied even with the plastic wrapped around the whole packet. Hope that helps.

Oh thank you..I'll relate this info to my husband...Is the visa the sticker attached to the passport? if so..does is says the visa number on it? My husband is a bit concerned about the package from 2go that said "do not open"..he said it was ripped on the side about an inch or so...maybe because of rough handling. I told him to leave it as it is..so custom wont think that it has been tampered. Thanks again for all your help ..we're almost done with the journey.

Yah congrats to us! my wife done with CFO seminar already, she got it when she applied for new passport cause she used my surname on it. But she still need to go for the sticker she said.

Btw, is that Axxxxxxxx(8 digits) are the Visa Number?

I dont really know what is the visa number on the sticker on the passport..I asked my husband and he said that all is said is " immigrant visa for case MNL2013xxxxx ..ill try to find out from other vj'rs..and ill keep you inform.

Praise to the Lord Visas in hand!!

Congratulations...yipeee for us!...have you done your CFO seminar yet? when are u doing it? and are u going to the Manila branch?...my husband is planning on going soon since I already got him a flight on Sept 10

For Cebu, the addy for the CFO is:

2nd Floor, Causing-Lozada Building, Osmeña Boulevard corner

MJ Cuenco Street, Cebu City, Philippines

5:50AM - Arrived to get a priority number. Believe it or not an employee was already there (If you arrive later, you will have to deal with the lady guard and mind you she is not as accomodating). He asked if I had the ff.:

1. Passport and a photocopy of the biometric page

2. Visa and a photocopy of it

3. Birth Certificate and a photocopy of it

4. Marriage Certificate and a photocopy of it

5. 2 valid Ids and and their respective photocopies (they allowed both Id's back to back on the same page)

He gave me the priority number and write my name on the log book told me to come back before 8:00 AM

7:45 AM went back after eating breakfast and killed time in Mcdonald's

7:50 AM We were allowed inside the CFO office, lots of chairs and the office is airconditioned (don't bring entourages especially kids, CFO wont like that)

9:00 AM my priority number was called, lady check my documents again and gave me a form to fill up

9:30 AM got called by name by another lady who checked my form if there are missing information

10:30 AM got called by name for picture taking and was asked to come back by 1:00 PM

1:00 PM back at CFO office

1:30 PM got called for the seminar and paid 400php (we were mixed with the immigrants for other countries)

2:30 PM Watched videos

3:30 PM Group counselling with USA and Canadian immigrats

4:45 Interview with the counselor. My interview was more of a casual conversation.

How did your wife migrate?

What was her course/major ?

How come it took her that long to get married ?

How come she got her citizenship after 12 years

Asked to show photos

It was pretty fast and easy. Mind you I think what they were looking for are immigrants who are timid and who don't know their partners well. It is part of their lecture that you have to be confident and assertive . It also helped that I am a callcenter trainer and is exposed to the American style workplace and clients plus I did go to the US back in 2011 for training.

5:00 Got the certificate and sticker

It was long day, not to mention I had to attend a company party the night before and only had 2 hours of sleep.

Honestly I really thought the CFO thing is a bunch of malarkey and bullcrap of added redtape. But after bunched with immigrants who are not as educated and is also a bit naive and timid...I now come to appreciate its purpose to educate...my only wish is that they made the whole process more efficient.

Hi congrats for attaining your CFO sticker already...my husband still on the process of attaining one..but got a few confusion..and hope you will be able to help us. Just wanna ask about bringing the visa..does it mean bring the whole thing from 2go? my husband said theres like a note that says "do not open" so I wasn't so sure exactly what he needs to photocopy..Please help

Wow congrats!! that was fast, do you put the MNL number in? all letters and numbers?

Thanks!

Yes..letters and numbers..just checked ours in 2go website...it still said in transit as status..but on the bottom says..it just reach Olongapo branch but 15mins ago..so ill be advising my husband to watch for text message from them pretty soon...weeeee...Hope u get yours too soon..Best wishes to all of us!!!

Hi...congratulations to you guys too. Sure i'll keep you posted. So far I had just check on the CEAC website for the status..and ours said ISSUED ...then I check on the 2go website

Heres the link to the 2 go website from Hank's post:

http://supplychain.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp

Our says: Status: In Transit ....and according to Hank that means its already been picked up from embassy then soon status should change to : FOR DELIVERY

Well if 2GO is posting its in transit, they have already picked it up from the embassy. Very soon it should change to OUT FOR DELIVERY!

Oh thank you so much for a fast reply...I guess we should be expecting it soon

Hi Edward and Jenny, congrats!! my wife and son were also approved same day, could you keep us updated on your return of your passport and visa and we will do the same!! Congrats again!!

Hi...congratulations to you guys too. Sure i'll keep you posted. So far I had just check on the CEAC website for the status..and ours said ISSUED ...then I check on the 2go website http://supplychain.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp%C2'>

Tracking:

TRACK YOUR VISA/PASSPORT AT THE EMBASSY

State Dept. visa tracking: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx? (not updated or as detailed as the USEM website)

Here is a link for requirements for receiving your passport with the visa, there are also options for tracking the status of your visa/passport is currently. You can also change delivery options.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-passportretrieve.asp#trackingoptions

If your application was temporarily refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, you can now check the status of your application online.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/adminprocessing2.html

2GO CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR CHECKING DELIVERY

2Go customer service hotline (+632) 5287-136 is available Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

TRACK YOUR PASSPORT/VISA THROUGH 2GO

http://supplychain.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp Enter your MNL number or passport number or UID number off the embassy confirmation letter (online confirmation page by bar code).

Hi Hank...hope u can help me on this....I check the status of my husband visa on the 2go website..and it said status: IN TRANSIT...he had it address to Olongapo 2go branch...he has his interview Aug 6...pls enlighten...thanks

Yes..false checklist...after sending IV package...call NVC after 2-3weeks to check for case complete...your almost at the end of the journey...Goodluck!!!!

A lil background about my case and ourselves wife is a USC and we have a year old baby also a USC. Met wifey personally through a family friend in 2003. Got married in June 2011, that time wife was an LPR. She got preggers after a month and gave birth to our daughter in Jan in NYC minus me. She was naturalized on June 2012 then filed the petition the following month. In the periods of 2008-2011, I applied for a tourist visa 4 times, 2 attempts for personal reasons, 2attempts were due to work. Only the third attempt was successful and the last attempt obviously was not. Hookay on with the timeframe...

6:00 AM - Lined up with the 6:15 AM appointment folks

6:30 AM - Filipina embassy employee tore off 1 and took a part of my appointment letter and took my passport then placed it in a ziploc bag then gave back to me the bagged passport with the remaining pages of my appointment.

7:00 AM - Got in the compound and lined up to get my queue number (bear in mind they call them in random)

7:45 AM - Was called for finger prints

9:00 AM - Called for the initial interview with a filipino cosul..an old dude asked the ff. Questions in Tagalog..

1. So your wife, ______ petitioned you?

2. What's does she do? Ahhh so she is a Physical Therapist?

3. Address in NYC is the same?

4. How did she migrate?

5. Did you have any international trips?

6. Did you go the US (took my old passport with the used and expired tourist visa)

Asks me to sign the DS 230 and put my mobile # along with my gradeschool and highschool details like year attended and school. Told me please show your photos to the american consul for your final interview and please take your seat and wait for your number to be called again then wished me luck it was over in 2-3 minutes. (didnt ask for any evidences like photos and etc)

While waiting I overhead part of the interview of a guy who has a similar case to mine by a female consul. "Help me understand why it took you this long to get married? I really need an explanation" in a stern voice. I was like thinking "oh #######"...suddenly the jitters came back

10:15 Called to my final interview by a male caucasian Consul who asked fory left hand fingerprints and instructed me to tge oath. He was emotionless and has a pokerface

1. Who is your petitioner

2. Where does she live? (almost messed up here)

3. Do you have children?

4. Where is your kid now?

5. What was the purpose of your previous trip to the US

6. Child's birthday

10 second pause and said the magic words "Okay your visa is appproved" . It was over in 2-3 minutes. I thanked the guy and still he has that pokerface lol...I never felt sooo relieved that I forgot I was hungry then I was like "damn! he never asked any photos and etc from me"

NOTE: It would be a good idea to eat before going to the embassy. My appointment was 6:15 but I ate a mcmuffun and a hashbrown before heading there and yet it was growling after the initial interview

10:45 Called to a window by a filipino dude who said all your dox are complete and go to the window for 2Go for your delivery address

I went back to Casa Bocobo grinning ear to ear...I forfeited my free breakfast with the hotel since 10AM was their cutoff...heck was too happy and I just let it go. Broke the news to my wife by pretending it got denied lol...

Congratulations again...funny how my husband tried to trick me the same way...saying " how are we going to deal with this now?" ..first taught came to mind is Oh Oh we got denied....I was about hysterical when he started laughing...haisssst..

Congratulations.

Thanks...Congratulation to you guys too

Congratulation to us...very special day indeed

Thanks to everyone who congratulated us....wish you all the same!

Oh Thank you Lord for your guidance...my husband passed the interwiew...I am so greatful for this site and for all the VJ'rs who had helped us along the way by answering some of my questions and also by sharing some of their taughts and informations. I wish everyone here in VJ'rs goodluck who are still on their journey..just keep on reading,asking questions and share inputs..and through it all, everyone will comes into a Happy ending journey with your love ones.

Good luck and keep us updated on the result.

He stayed at Bayview or Boulevard Mansion?

Thanks..he passed..Thank God...I haven't got any details from my husband yet about the full interview..but I will get that information for you..as to which hotel he stayed. Goodluck on your upcoming interview...and will all our anxiety and worrying...things will turn out just fine

Oh Thank you Lord for your guidance...my husband passed the interwiew...I am so greatful for this site and for all the VJ'rs who had helped us along the way by answering some of my questions and also by sharing some of their taughts and informations. I wish everyone here in VJ'rs goodluck who are still on their journey..just keep on reading,asking questions and share inputs..and through it all, everyone will comes into a Happy ending journey with your love ones.

Good luck and best wishes! My husband's interview is in 2 days! So I know how you feel!

I know..sleepless nights..too much worrying..I dont think we can even be more prepared..going thru documents over and over..just making sure he got all the information...yikes...waiting is so stressfull. ..Wishing you goodluck too on your upcoming interview..keep us posted for the result