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Hello to everyone,I am working here in Singapore and I am Filipino but the papers process here in Singapore... I just wanted to share what is the outcome of my interview... I am not sure if the process here is the same at Philippines Consulate Office,before I pay the interview fee there's one Singaporean lady interview me first then she ask me to showed all of our proof that we had relationship of my fiance she asked me somes personal questions about me and my fiance. So after her interview she gave me form to pay the cashier,so I wait for a 2-3 mins to give the receipt to her,so she called me get the receipt and told me wait my name to call... I wait i think 10-15 mins to call my name,the next interviewer is American lady so she asked me to raised my right hand and sworn. The interview starts again asked also the same questions but her questions is much more than the first. The interview takes about 10 mins,then she asked me the original copy of divorced paper that I dont have with me,I only have photo copy and not notarized by lawyer... The interview is done then the lady gave me peice of paper and it said refusal worksheet and the original copy of divorced paper marked by X and it said that pertain to issue visa... She told me that I can go back anytime and anyday if I have a copy of original divorce paper from court.. That was happen at my interview,now I am hoping that when I go back and give them the original copy I will be approve and not deny... I keep praying that our papers will be doing fine... Thanks for everyone who read my story... Goodluck to everyone... God bless

Hi!!!! So I was reading your post that you apply in Singapore..... So do I,,, I process also mine there.... your holding 221g anyway give the papers they are asking and you will be okey... Just don't lost your receipt because that's is your key to go on and out the embassy and till you got your visa keep your receipt safe.... Goodluck...

Hello Vj,

'SOS'

I just filled out the I-485 form, however, i am a little bit confused with my answer in the 'given name and middle name'. I have 2 first names that i put in the given name, put my papa's name as middle name, and my new family name (husband name). I was told that uscis only accepts 3 names 'is this true?'. Now i am confused of which name i will retain and drop, the second name of my first name or my papa's name.

Is there any vj member that had the same confusions as mine who figured the right thing to do.

Your answer is very much apreciated.

Thank you.

-Lei

hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i read your post that has 2 names same me as well, i have 2 names and both are long we put given name both but my father's name is just the first letter and my husband family name....

Hi, I'm in the process of petitioning my mother to come here, she is a Filipino but she lives in Singapore, my question is after I pay all the fees here like the $70 for AOS, $400 for IV Bill, do i still have to pay any fees in Singapore during her interview. I checked the US embassy website in Singapore and it says "The immigrant visa processing fee of USD 335 plus a surcharge of USD 45 per person are payable by cash (either U.S. or Singapore dollars equivalent amount) or by major credit cards" does this applies to IR-5.

What about the medical how much does it cost. Please if anybody has an experienced processing immigrant visa in Singapore, please let me know. Appreciate any help......about the fees in IR5 i don't know but you have to be prepared they don't accept cash, credit cards, nor manager check...about the fees in medical 350SGD or lesser if he has all the vaccine required...don't worry processing in singapore are very easy... if you have any further question just dont hesitate to ask me.....

It seems like when I check Philippine Airline's website for Cebu to LAX, SFO or LAS that they are charging an arm and a leg (approx 1,000 dollars) for a one way flight. That's ridiculous considering I can manage to fly from Omaha to Cebu and back for 300 dollars more then that.

Where is the best place to look for one way flights from Cebu to the USA? She needs to be able to fly into Omaha as well.

When are you planning to move???January to march are really expensive april to may is a lil bit cheaper of $$..june to december are expensive again...

hi everyone,

we got our biometrics appointment notice today and was wondering if anyone on the boards went to the Alexandria, VA ASC office for their fingerprinting requirements? do they allow early biometrics or are they stickler for maintaining your scheduled appointment?

thanks.

.......there will no problem going there early........

dito ako sa VA i got here last may summer time kaya na enjoy ko ang mga pasyal since nka deploy ang asawa ko pensionada ako ngaun at iniwan nya din akong jontis mejo mahirap kse nde ko makain ung mga gusto kong kainin oh well ganun yta tlga ang buhay i dont look for pinoy/pinay friends kse alam kong iba ang buhay dito meron silang mga trabaho at pamilyang dpat asikasuhin at anywhere more than 30 miles e malayo na nde tulad sa pinas pag labas mo ng bahay meron kana ka chismisan lol prang bitter nman ako i have couple of friends na mga armywives din, meron ako alam na filipino couple dun sa dti nmeng apartment but i never met them alam nyo kung bkit ko nalaman na pinoy sila? nung naglilipat sila nkita ko ung F150 nila may sticker ng philippine flag i never got a chance to meet them kse pag weekdays wla sila cguro nsa work pag weekends nman wla kme. First time ko dito mag thanksgiving at magpasko at nde ako excited khit snow nde ako excited sana jan na lng sa inyo mag snow LOL my husband left last nov 23 kaya nung thanksgiving wla na sya pno mo pa ma eenjoy ang mga occasions pag wla ang asawa mo? at least we celebrated our first yr wedding anniv together and bdays before he left so pasko, new year, valentines day, anniv at bdays pass muna ko jan next yr but he'll be home last week of July pag manganganak na ko but he have to go back again after 2 weeks hopefully he'll be home before christmas next yr. ang haba ng kwento ko goodluck sa mga buhay buhay nten sana wlang mabalita na binubugbog ng asawa

..hello,nabasa ko post mo at sa richmond VA ka, so glad naman may taga VA din. dito lng ako sa Fairfax VA...

What's next for us? Is there something we should be working on now, or do we just wait for an approval of the I-485? Thanks.

.....Wait for NOA1 then wait for biometric appt letter the go for biometric then wait for interview if case is transfer no need for interview....wait

hi all,

today is very sad day. i went for my interview at the embassy and they give me back my passport and a letter saying 'unable to issue a visa to you because you have been found ineligible to receive a visa under the ff section:

section 221 (g) which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone whose application does not comply with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act issued pursuant thereto. There following remarks apply in your case:*

221(g) for police report and AOS. Requiring proof from IRS of 2008 taxes. (Quarterly tax filings)

.....as i read you post, you are from singapore?? am i rigth??? just give them what they are asking and sooner you will be okey....do it ASAP....goodluck.....see my timeline

Please help me. Does this mean i am no longer able to get visa issued anymore?

However, The lady that interviewed me asked me to get police clearance of my fiance and also his quarterly tax filings.

Is it already denied?? or i can still get approved??

please help..

Thanks a lot

Did you do CFO seminar already? You need the sticker to go out of Philippines.

As for questions, standard... like name, address, age. If you're lucky no question at all.

bring your school records for future employment and other work related papers that you have from your Philippine employer.

Good luck and congrats!

......just bring all your doc with just in case?????? basic question will be ask..when and where did you meet,,age,work etc....have a safe trip....

Im counting the days for my Interview its making me nervous already... Please pray for me to get PINK SLIP...

........you can do it girl...just always think positive...and one thing prepare all your doc...goodluck.....

It was quick and painless. The Filipino who pre-screened me asked more questions than the CO. The final interview was fun and very light convo. He was very nice and made me feel at ease. He even talked to me in Tagalog. He was impressed because I had the NBI with my mispelled name. Questions asked were:

-Husband's name

-When and how did we meet?

-His occupation and degree

-When he saw my Dubai PCC, he asked what did I do and how long did I stay there?

-How many people attended our wedding?

**then commented on our honeymoon pics in Baguio with butterflies at Butterfly Sanctuary, Camp John Hay Park.

Then he typed something on his PC and said the magical words "Your visa is approved".

Thanks to all who have helped and answered my questions during the process especially at NVC. It was a long, torture, stressful, depressing and made me eat a lot journey. Finally, it has come to an end. Well, not really the end because I still have yet to receive my visa. To those who will have their interview, it's not as scary as many people thought. As long as you're "real" and you have all the documents to prove, everything will be fine. Goodluck to all.

..........congrats to you......have a safe trip.........

Mabuhay!! I was interviewed yesterday.

My appointment: 6.30AM

So i woke up 3am, we stayed in a nearby hotel, then left at 4am then had breakfast at chowking

then arrived at US embassy at 4.30am, few people only, at 5.30am, guard shouting "for 6.30am interview fall in line"

so i was given a number 6002, i thought i was number 2, but numbers starting with 5, were served first though i was first to arrive than them, these are senior citizen, with kids, handicapped, its okay eventhough they are first than me, im a loving citizen and loves mankind.

1. check baggage, i suggest dont bring bag or phone, just your docs, its faster

2. walk straight turn left then turn right

3. you will see 2 counters giving you, your number, keep it (that's the 6002 my number)

4. waited for 30 mins, then you will be called by pre screener, asked for photos and evidences, pre screener talks filipino

5. waited for 30 mins, finger scanning

6. waited for 40 mins, consul interview

this was it:

consul: everybody seems to be excited to be here

lyn: yes sir (me smiling as i entered the cubicle)

consul: what are you feeling right now?

lyn: im excited and nervous, my stomach upside down

consul: owww

consul: your full name pls, date of birth

lyn: christallyne......aug.....

consul: looking at his computer, something different with your finger scan, do you have allergies?

lyn: no sir, they are wet

consul: huh, okay

consul: what is your date of marriage?

lyn: feb......

consul: so tell me your love story

lyn: blah blah...

consul: im looking for your affidavit of support, give me a sec

lyn; (sitting quietly)

consul: so what does your husband do for a living?

lyn: he works for the US airforce sir as aircraft technician

consul: do you know his rank?

lyn: no sir, but he recently got promoted, its just his 2nd year!

consul: thats great, oh i got your affidavit of support

consul : (browsing photos....) are you wearing your wedding ring?

lyn: yes sir, im very proud!

consul:hah! very proud....

consul: okay congratulations your visa has been approved

lyn: thank you sir! this is the best christmas gift of all time!

lyn: sir, just one more thing..can i pick up my visa....? pls

consul: oh you like to pick up your visa? but it'll take 1 or 2 days, so just wait at home, we use a very reliable courier.

lyn: okay sir, have a great day today

then waited for another 20 mins, go to counter 37 fill out form of air 21, fill it out very fast okay,

then go to air21 counter, pay, prepare exact amount, have your money in denominations, i paid 215, i gave 220, but didnt give my change, its okay, thats there tip.

okay, so now i can say, to all future interviewees, dont be nervous..what counts is the affidavit of support and how genuine your relationship is, BRING PHOTOS AND PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

.....Congratulation too you.....have a safe trip....

Congratulations! Update us when you receive your visa.

Take Care.

........Goodluck in your upcoming interview.......

Hi All,

We are looking for Fil/AM couples in the WDC Baltimore area. Are there any local groups active? We would like to network with similar couples and would like to meet some new friends with similar interests? I look forward to hearing from you.

We also travel through Iowa and Idaho periodically, so new friends there would be a blessing as well.

Happy Holidays!!

..hi im filipina from virginia 20mins drive to DC and 25mins drive to maryland were we always hang out...

to my kababayan, lets thread here.....

Hazel is from Ozamis. My favorite place in Philippines.

:thumbs:

I had the funniest stories regarding the PORT area, where all the Ferry docks....i wish. i could share....

.....hi i've been to ozamis city....goodluck on your journey

I (petitioner) filed my I-129F in early Oct. Rec'd NOA1 a week or so later. Just trying to figure out what my fiancee should be doing while we wait for NOA2, etc. Wat specific requirements are there for Philippine fiancees? I mean the barangay, police certs, passport, cedula, etc. Is there anything she can get done now while we wait? She lives on Mindanao - not far from Butuan, which is where she'll most likely get most of the requirements. Any help would be appreciated.

......start gathering some doc like NBI,NSO BC,PASSPORT,CENOMAR,everything is not so expensive...goodluck on your journey......

Hey guys. I am about to head to the Phils to be with my wife and her family for Christmas and New Years.

I have a couple of questions. For one, my wife needs to get her stamp on her Passport/Visa from the CFO. She has already attended the CFO, and just needs the stamp. How long does this take and can it be done the day we depart the Phils in mid January?

One problem though is that I will be there for more than 21 days! I think I will be there for 24 days total... what do I need to be able to extend my visa? I heard that if you are married to a Phil. citizen, you can stay longer, is that true?

Also, I found airfare from Manila to Cebu on the 26th of Dec is about 4-5 times normal price! Has anyone sailed on the super ferries, or know any other safe or acceptable methods of getting from Manila to cebu without spending an arm and a leg? I can pay the ticket price, but would prefer to save the money on having fun over the holidays!

Lastly, if anyone has any advice for doing things in the Phils before we depart for America, please let me know! Things like getting her hair done in the Phils before we depart (its a ton cheaper there than in the states!), already had dental work done for her and myself, but any other things we might need to do beforehand or things we need to know or prepare for at the POE etc would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you guys!

......based in my experienced (CFO) i just took 15 mins cuz i went there really early.as is they just open...bout your extension Yes!!!! you can extend staying in the phils married or not just be there as early as possible cuz ther will be a long queue...goodluck on your journey....

Hello to all!!!

Will be leaving on Tues night. I just want to know if NAIA will accept $$$ payment for terminal fee and travel tax????? or should be in peso???

Thank you in advance

for travel tax it would be in peso,,,terminal fee it can be $$$ or peso...goodluck......

When I visited the Ph I paid airport fee 7 or 8 hundred pesos at my departure. It seems that there is a higher

fee for Ph nationals leaving the country. A web search told me that this higher fee is "usually" included in the

air fare. Anyone around that has recently departed the Philippines who has experience with this?

Just trying to figure out what she will have to pay.

Thanks in advance for any heip!

.....just bring 3k with you in case....travel tax it cost so much and 750....have a blessed trip.....

Last Christmas i celebrate here in USA with my new family here. I thought white Christmas was fine and good since i was with my husband but i still missing the Christmas in the Philippines since is so different how we celebrate it with our family even we're living in small Island or village I cant still feel the spirit of christmas.I can hear a lots of Christmas songs anywhere when a month of September started , some people was started gathered their Christmas decor or lantern and in the store or market or in the street you can saw a lots of business people selling a Christmas lantern in early of October.

When December is coming we are so excited about the "Simbang Gabi" or " 9 Mornings" to make our wish come true for coming year. Caroling is the most i missed in Philippines,the fire crackers and most of all the "Noche Buena" specially our Christmas delecacies that we shared to eat together with our Family and don't forget the giving and receiving present from Ninong's and Ninang. The smile of everyone around the street to celebrate the christmas with or without Noche Buena.Christmas in Philippines is awesome and i won't ever forget wherever i was in this whole wide world.

Now Christmas is coming again and I missed it badly but i will try to feel and share the real spirit of Christmas to my owned family to make awesome and unforgetable even i was far to my loving country and most of all to my parents,brother's and sister.

I do really miss spending Christmas it been 10years the last time...hmmmm

Hello! Can i still go with my interview with only have a xerox copy of my second birth cert.( the correct one )? Can i get deny for that? Or put me in AP? Coz i happened to have a double bc and need to cancel first my old reg. for me to get my new one..and im thinking, it will take so long and my interview will be on nov. 16..

Any advice will be highly appreciated.Godbless!

Sound familiar to me!!!i always having problem with my BC cuss I'm late registration misspelled middle name but the problem during my interview just notice few days prior to my interview is misspelled middle name so i was issued 221g i was so worried cusss it took a month to process...here's how just go to your local civil registrar and tell them your prob bring with you your BC...there is so many papers to fill up there and show them the proof of your correct name and they will process they will send it to NSO manila send it through LBC so it will be faster and inclose LBC return bag so they send it back faster it will take two weeks in NSO manila and Ten days publication in your local civil registrar and after publication they will return your Corrected BC in NSO manila so it will be a week again after that!! your BC is in your hand corrected.....

when my fiancee flys to american[new york] when k1 approved do i need to sign for her at airport and does she have a long wait or process

.....You don't have too sign for anything...there will be second screening some basic question will be ask...just wait outside...Goodluck

How long does it take to get a Philippines Passport?

.....There is less than a week but you have to pay if i'm not mistaken 750pesos if will be a week it will be 500pesos...

We received our NOA2 on the 8th of Oct and we still have not received anything from the NVC yet. I thought it was suppose to be in and out of there in a matter of days. What could be the hold up????

......Call NVC maybe your on AP,....as read your post???you meet in japan?? she may need police certificate from there...Goodluck.....

Have her get a couple NSO BCs. She may need them later in the US.

Do you have your tax transcripts and the I-134?

Yes, I included 2008 taxes and W-2's. The I-134 is dated 10-11-09.

......As long as you completed all you requirements,medical,evidence's of ongoing relationship,NBI, your okay...Packet3 is on his way soon...Good luck

Hi, i just want to ask if there's anyone who get mail or packet from the USEmbassy who's NOA2 are approved dated Sept. 29,2009. Just getting anxious that untill now we don't hear anything from them yet if we are now eligible to be scheduled for a visa interview. I am hoping that i can be with my fiance before the end of this year so hopefully i can schedule for my interview soon.

I Want to hear something from you fellow VJ's... thank you!

.....Ask you fiancee to call NVC....