The Judgement Day!
March 27,2007 @ 6:30 am US Embassy in Manila. I called this day.... The Judgement Day!
Yes, I had my interview today and Im APPROVED . Yeheyyyy Yipeeee Yahoooo!!! *tumbling*
5:00 am - Arrived in Embassy. Good thing I was on a 6:30am schedule so they allowed me to enter and sit to their waiting area. Had short chika with a lady beside me.
6:00 am - They were now allowing to enter the building, checked the bags and headed to the Immigrant visa room. Get the number.
7:30 am - My name was called for the finger scanning. The lady said very good.. dont know why. hihihi..
8:00 am - My number was flashed in the queue board. Went to the designated window and gave him (Filipino) my proofs/evidences. I gave him the copy of the ITR of my husband and he said no need since they have already copy there. He asked for my age, for how long I've known my husband, checked where I work. Then wait again for the final interview with the consul.
9:00am - I saw my number flashed. Ok take a deep breath! This is it! There's on-going interview, so i waited outside. Shit! Im really nervous, I kept on thinking what will I do to stay relax. I thought of going to the wash room and look at myself, clearing my throat, drink lots of water.... gggrrrr!!!!
I heard the consul asked lots of questions to the applicant before me so it adds pressured.
Its now my turn. I entered the room: (this is what i remembered)
Me: Hi! Good morning! (with a cheerful voice hiding my anxiety.. ahehehe)
Consul: Hi Good morning! How do you do?
Me: Im fine, thank you.
Consul : Just a sec. (He's texting)
Consul: So you are (stated my name)
Me: Yes sir.
C: For how long have you've been married?
M: 1 year and 2 month tomorrow
C: Oh you keep on tracking huh. How did you met?
M: blah blah
C: Is he born in the US or Naturalized?
M: blah blah
C: How did he become a US citizen?
M: blah blah
C: Is he financially responsible? Living seperately from his parents? Supports her parents?
M: He sends money sometimes to his brother here in the Philippines, and of course to me and no other than me.
C: *Laughed* Yeah i agree, of course.
C: What is his work?
M: He work as a blah blah blah in blah blah
C: Oh thats good. Its a prestigious hospital in the US. Oh Its in Rochester, Minnesota, are you prepared to kill yourself? Its really cold out there.
Checked my folders with the photos and other proofs. Its a 3 seperated folders so it can slip through the window.
Yes, I had my interview today and Im APPROVED . Yeheyyyy Yipeeee Yahoooo!!! *tumbling*
5:00 am - Arrived in Embassy. Good thing I was on a 6:30am schedule so they allowed me to enter and sit to their waiting area. Had short chika with a lady beside me.
6:00 am - They were now allowing to enter the building, checked the bags and headed to the Immigrant visa room. Get the number.
7:30 am - My name was called for the finger scanning. The lady said very good.. dont know why. hihihi..
8:00 am - My number was flashed in the queue board. Went to the designated window and gave him (Filipino) my proofs/evidences. I gave him the copy of the ITR of my husband and he said no need since they have already copy there. He asked for my age, for how long I've known my husband, checked where I work. Then wait again for the final interview with the consul.
9:00am - I saw my number flashed. Ok take a deep breath! This is it! There's on-going interview, so i waited outside. Shit! Im really nervous, I kept on thinking what will I do to stay relax. I thought of going to the wash room and look at myself, clearing my throat, drink lots of water.... gggrrrr!!!!
I heard the consul asked lots of questions to the applicant before me so it adds pressured.
Its now my turn. I entered the room: (this is what i remembered)
Me: Hi! Good morning! (with a cheerful voice hiding my anxiety.. ahehehe)
Consul: Hi Good morning! How do you do?
Me: Im fine, thank you.
Consul : Just a sec. (He's texting)
Consul: So you are (stated my name)
Me: Yes sir.
C: For how long have you've been married?
M: 1 year and 2 month tomorrow
C: Oh you keep on tracking huh. How did you met?
M: blah blah
C: Is he born in the US or Naturalized?
M: blah blah
C: How did he become a US citizen?
M: blah blah
C: Is he financially responsible? Living seperately from his parents? Supports her parents?
M: He sends money sometimes to his brother here in the Philippines, and of course to me and no other than me.
C: *Laughed* Yeah i agree, of course.
C: What is his work?
M: He work as a blah blah blah in blah blah
C: Oh thats good. Its a prestigious hospital in the US. Oh Its in Rochester, Minnesota, are you prepared to kill yourself? Its really cold out there.
Checked my folders with the photos and other proofs. Its a 3 seperated folders so it can slip through the window.
C: You are very well-organized.
M: Thank you.
C: No thank you. You made my work easier.
A short silence. Returned my folders.
C: I guess, you had a ________ (forget what his exact words... whatever it is, I establish our relationship). Ok no more questions.
M: Sir, can I have a question?
C: Ok
M: Did I do well?
C: Im satisfied. (and gave a big smile)
M: Thank you. I didnt sleep well last night. Im very nervous.
C: Everybody is nervous.
M: I called this day a judgement day.
He gave me this teasing look.
C: I'll judge you now, cross your fingers.
C: The system just having some wrapped problems but i want to let you know that you are approved and just wait for your name to be called to the other window. Congratulations.
M: Thank you sir. I wanna shake your hands... hehehe.. (wave goodbye)
Whewwwww!!! It was a relief! Thank God! My name was called and gave me the pink slip for the visa delivery, and paid P165.00 Im done around 10am.
Its packing time!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007,11:24 PM
My 2 days medical experience
Due to some technical problems (again!!!) with my DSL, its only now I'm posting what happened to me during my physical exam in St. Luke's Clinic. I had it last March 19 (Monday), arrived around 6:30am holding a #149!!!
Day 1
The guard in front door, checking your papers was not very pleasant. He got pissed off easily. When you look at him, it seems he hate his job.
I filled up this forms and i think after an hour, my number was called for the picture taking and registration. Then to the cashier and paid Php 4,655.00. In the whole process, this is the only step, you don't have to wait long.
Next, the x-ray, blood / urine test. I think around 30-45 minutes of waiting. Good thing, I had chatted some of the applicants so no time for boredom.
We proceeded to the USA Counter, had my vital signs, eye check-up and immunization interview. It was already 1:30pm, the lady from the counter asked us to have a lunch first... ok then. We went back around 2pm. This time, my impatient arise! Imagine my name was called for the physical exam after 2 hours!
I read from the forums that you have to disrobe completely. I was thinking to be totally naked. But im wrong, theres a dressing gown to use. For me its ok since its a female doctor, but male... no way... i'd rather wait forever til no one is left.
Before the undressing thing, she interviewed me a lot from the scars, illness, operations done etc. She saw this scar in my arms, a slashed in my wrist, she asked me how did i get this and i said a scratched from a baby... ok. It took i think 15 minutes. Next, check-out counter. That's it, need to go back the next day.
Day 2
Arrived 2pm (instructed by the nurse from the check-out counter). Went to 2nd floor for the Immunization. Again, waited for more than 4 hours.. my goodness! Next, releasing counter.. waited 1 1/2 hour. Im done around 7:30 pm!
Good thing, I didn't have any problems. Its only their personnel, they don't smile. I know their work loads but hello a good service you can give to your customers is your smile.
Day 1
The guard in front door, checking your papers was not very pleasant. He got pissed off easily. When you look at him, it seems he hate his job.
I filled up this forms and i think after an hour, my number was called for the picture taking and registration. Then to the cashier and paid Php 4,655.00. In the whole process, this is the only step, you don't have to wait long.
Next, the x-ray, blood / urine test. I think around 30-45 minutes of waiting. Good thing, I had chatted some of the applicants so no time for boredom.
We proceeded to the USA Counter, had my vital signs, eye check-up and immunization interview. It was already 1:30pm, the lady from the counter asked us to have a lunch first... ok then. We went back around 2pm. This time, my impatient arise! Imagine my name was called for the physical exam after 2 hours!
I read from the forums that you have to disrobe completely. I was thinking to be totally naked. But im wrong, theres a dressing gown to use. For me its ok since its a female doctor, but male... no way... i'd rather wait forever til no one is left.
Before the undressing thing, she interviewed me a lot from the scars, illness, operations done etc. She saw this scar in my arms, a slashed in my wrist, she asked me how did i get this and i said a scratched from a baby... ok. It took i think 15 minutes. Next, check-out counter. That's it, need to go back the next day.
Day 2
Arrived 2pm (instructed by the nurse from the check-out counter). Went to 2nd floor for the Immunization. Again, waited for more than 4 hours.. my goodness! Next, releasing counter.. waited 1 1/2 hour. Im done around 7:30 pm!
Good thing, I didn't have any problems. Its only their personnel, they don't smile. I know their work loads but hello a good service you can give to your customers is your smile.
Thursday, March 15, 2007,9:23 AM
Commission on Filipinos Overseas
I had to attend this seminar conducted by PRISM in Taft, Manila. Its one of the important things before leaving the country. Visa is worthless without this. Its a mandatory policy from the embassies, travel agencies and DFA.
What happened:
1. Registration - fill up the form and pay 250
2. Photo room - digital picture taking for the certificate.
3. Film viewing room - we watched from the previous episode of Magandang Gabi Bayan. Its about Filipinas who married Foreign Nationals. It was kinda sad coz all they want was to have a good life but they ended up living in disgrace. Imagine, this Filipina met his husband Dutch for only a month of exchanging letters (i think, sorry sounds defect) before they've decided to get married and brought her to Netherland. She didnt know what her husband's work. He's a photographer for a porno magazine (i think, sorry again sounds defect) whatever! She was asked to posed in nude and worst in snow!!!! For 30 minutes, she was naked! She was freezing to death! If she refused, he will hurt her. She escaped and went back home to the Philippines.
4. Country rooms - each room assigned different countries according to your destination. All bound to USA in one room and so on. It discussed the policies and regulations of the immigration, citizenships, airport, etc.
5. One-on-one - Its a one-on-one counseling. Its more of a personal informations.
Then wait for the yellow certificate to be present to CFO to put on the sticker to your passport with visa. Mine? to follow... hehehe..
What happened:
1. Registration - fill up the form and pay 250
2. Photo room - digital picture taking for the certificate.
3. Film viewing room - we watched from the previous episode of Magandang Gabi Bayan. Its about Filipinas who married Foreign Nationals. It was kinda sad coz all they want was to have a good life but they ended up living in disgrace. Imagine, this Filipina met his husband Dutch for only a month of exchanging letters (i think, sorry sounds defect) before they've decided to get married and brought her to Netherland. She didnt know what her husband's work. He's a photographer for a porno magazine (i think, sorry again sounds defect) whatever! She was asked to posed in nude and worst in snow!!!! For 30 minutes, she was naked! She was freezing to death! If she refused, he will hurt her. She escaped and went back home to the Philippines.
4. Country rooms - each room assigned different countries according to your destination. All bound to USA in one room and so on. It discussed the policies and regulations of the immigration, citizenships, airport, etc.
5. One-on-one - Its a one-on-one counseling. Its more of a personal informations.
Then wait for the yellow certificate to be present to CFO to put on the sticker to your passport with visa. Mine? to follow... hehehe..
Wednesday, March 07, 2007,9:53 AM
Parang wedding preps
Hay naku, eto na naman si ako organizing documents for my upcoming interview on March 27 at the US Embassy in Manila. And this time mas stressful kse once may nakalimutan or kulang na documents, lagot na ko, re-scheduling for another interview na umaabot ng 2 months.
But Im confident enough na lahat ng kailangan nila e meron kame hoping na magrant ako ng visa *crossfingers and toes* . Since madaming restrictions sa embassy, di nmn ako nagkulang magbasa ng mga forums so khet papano eh may idea na ko hows the processing goes.
Sa ngyon, Im done with my photos. I put in a plastic folder, instead of using a slide, I used roundhead fastener, kse ung glass window sa embassy e an inch lang ung pwede lusutan. Basta dapat bendable. Here are the materials I used
But Im confident enough na lahat ng kailangan nila e meron kame hoping na magrant ako ng visa *crossfingers and toes* . Since madaming restrictions sa embassy, di nmn ako nagkulang magbasa ng mga forums so khet papano eh may idea na ko hows the processing goes.
Sa ngyon, Im done with my photos. I put in a plastic folder, instead of using a slide, I used roundhead fastener, kse ung glass window sa embassy e an inch lang ung pwede lusutan. Basta dapat bendable. Here are the materials I used
adhesive tape (instead of glue or paste pra di magkulubot ung paper), papers with different designs (instead of using an ordinary bond paper might as well use this kind of papers), plastic folders, bond papers (in case you need this), roundhead fasterner, index tabs, clearbook refillers.Finish product: Parang digiscrapping na rin di ba...
