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| Manila, Philippines |  Review on May 14, 2017: |
ccasinobill
Rating:  | Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
We filed Direct Consular Filing in Manila (I've lived in Phil for the past two years) and the entire process was just under 2 months!! We arrived before 6am for a 6:40am appointment slot. We were completely done and out of there before 8:30AM.
The process was very efficient and we quickly learned that if you are not entirely sure what you are doing, ASK!! They are more than willing to help and if you are doing something wrong you can waste a great deal of time. The first interview was a little tough because they questioned why my wife waited so long to register her daughter birth. In fact, both interviewers questioned her about this. Another item really scared us was that we were missing a form.... The first man told us we would have to complete it and send it to them later......ugh. The interview did have it's funny moments because my wife got really nervous and messed up all of our dates, like when we met, when we got married, you know, little stuff like that. I didn't really want to speak but I had to jump in and save the situation. The guy said, wait a minute who is right here????? Hahahaha
The man doing the fingerprinting was very funny and sociable and gave our daughter candy! Then it was on the the interview. It was a young American guy. He asked about the birth registration and a couple of dates and how we met, FilipinoCupid. That was about it and he said you are approved!!! He gave us a couple handouts and we left!!!!
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #21796