US Visa Help Thread II

[bonbon8]

Guys, what are common questions asked for fresh grad minus the usual ones? I'm sched at june 19 pa pero i'm nervous I don't know what to expect and say

I know you have an idea of the standard Qs, and no, you shouldn't expect other questions 'for fresh grads' at magmumukha ka lang mechanical if you anticipate such. Di mo mahuhulaan ang dynamism of the interview. You apparently are nervous talking to a stranger in your second language, the way you choose your words and how you will deliver them matter.

Engaging in a conversation is a skill (to some, this is a gift). Ang payo ko lang then is kung paano ka kumausap sa mga foreigner strangers na tinatanong ka lang, ganun ka lang sumagot, normal, just the same things you do when talking to new people. (Kesyo pa na malasin ka na mapadpad ka sa VO na intimidating ang demeanor). Dun lalabas ang skill mo sa pakikipag-usap in your 2nd language sa stranger.

[resortworld]

I got my VRP interview last May 21 but no calls were received after 2 days up to this day im still waiting for my passport? anyone with same experience....c",)

[jobzdoj]

It's just an opinion,, anyways nasasakanila naman sa makaka basa ng post ko sabi ko nga is ALAM NAMAN NILA IF MAKAKA PASA SILA,, DIBA. IM JUST A POSITIVE THINKER, LANG SA MGA GUSTO MAG APPLY IM POSTING MY OWN OPINION BECAUSE GUSTO KO MAGING POSITIVE ANG PANANAW NILA SA MGA NAG COCOMENT FOR THEIR ASSESMENT,, MAGING TOTOO TAYO , I POPOST YONG CREDENTIALS NILA IF MAKAKA PASA NG VISA YUNG IBA NAPAKA NEGATIVE WHEN IT COMES TO REPLY ON THE ASSESMENT JUST RELAX LANG KASI ITS JUST MY OWN OPINION AND IM HERE TO ENCOURAGE LANG,, NAMAN , JUST LOOK AT THE OLD THREAD NALANG PO,, PARA MAKITA MO KUNG BAKIT AKO NAG COMMENT NG GANON,, IMBES NA MA ENCOURAGE NA DEDISCOURAGE... PA.. KAYA BE POSITIVE LANG PO =) AT SYEMPRE DI RIN NAMAN PEPWEDENG BASTA BASTA KANLANG MAG AAPLY SYEMPRE KELANGAN DIN MAGING READY BEFORE KA SUMALANG SA INTERVIEW RIGHT SINO BANAMAN MAG AAKSAYA NG ALMOST 7K,, DEPENDE PADIN SA VO KAYA MAGANDA BE POSITIVE LANG. =)

Di pwede go lang ng go dahil di biro sa iba yun 6K na mawawala pag na deny ka. There's no such thing as swertihan or tsamba because may nakita ibang dahilan ng VO kaya nila na bigyan yun iba na akala mo di mabibigyan. Di rin because of generousity ng VO kaya nabibigyan ng VO, if that's the case eh di wala na dapat na dedeny. Dont give false hope to others, depende pa rin yan sa ties ng each applicant dito sa bansa natin. kung maka kuha ka ng negative or positive feedback sa ibang users dito, wag ka pa apekto since ikaw naman unang nag ask kung tututuusin.

[virstud]

I got my VRP interview last May 21 but no calls were received after 2 days up to this day im still waiting for my passport? anyone with same experience....c",)

I just send an email to the US embassy and I received a reply from them after a day regarding the status of my family application.

Here is the email address: support@ustraveldocs.com

Actually I send the follow up using the feedback form on the visa scheduling website.

You may also track the status by sending out blank email to the following email address:

passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com

Just put your passport number on the subject line. You will automatically receive a real time automatic response.

For more information, read this -->
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-ni...rtretrieve.asp

[sophos]

It's just an opinion,, anyways nasasakanila naman sa makaka basa ng post ko sabi ko nga is ALAM NAMAN NILA IF MAKAKA PASA SILA,, DIBA. IM JUST A POSITIVE THINKER, LANG SA MGA GUSTO MAG APPLY IM POSTING MY OWN OPINION BECAUSE GUSTO KO MAGING POSITIVE ANG PANANAW NILA SA MGA NAG COCOMENT FOR THEIR ASSESMENT,, MAGING TOTOO TAYO , I POPOST YONG CREDENTIALS NILA IF MAKAKA PASA NG VISA YUNG IBA NAPAKA NEGATIVE WHEN IT COMES TO REPLY ON THE ASSESMENT JUST RELAX LANG KASI ITS JUST MY OWN OPINION AND IM HERE TO ENCOURAGE LANG,, NAMAN , JUST LOOK AT THE OLD THREAD NALANG PO,, PARA MAKITA MO KUNG BAKIT AKO NAG COMMENT NG GANON,, IMBES NA MA ENCOURAGE NA DEDISCOURAGE... PA.. KAYA BE POSITIVE LANG PO =) AT SYEMPRE DI RIN NAMAN PEPWEDENG BASTA BASTA KANLANG MAG AAPLY SYEMPRE KELANGAN DIN MAGING READY BEFORE KA SUMALANG SA INTERVIEW RIGHT SINO BANAMAN MAG AAKSAYA NG ALMOST 7K,, DEPENDE PADIN SA VO KAYA MAGANDA BE POSITIVE LANG. =)

binago mo rin statement mo eh. nasa na yun go ng go lang?

[barbie_Q]

i have to agree with bonbon8. Basta establish mo lang na afford mo magvacation dun, and you will come back to the country. good luck

[resortworld]

For more infor about your NIV concern you may also look at the link provided http://blogs.usembassy.gov/philippines/?p=206

[resortworld]

After sending an email passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com >>> this is the reply i got "The current status of your passport is In Transit From Post." what does this suppose to mean i did call the US embassy callcenter but they said its still "In Process with the US Embassy" ? Thanks

[virstud]

After sending an email passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com >>> this is the reply i got "The current status of your passport is In Transit From Post." what does this suppose to mean i did call the US embassy callcenter but they said its still "In Process with the US Embassy" ? Thanks

That is the same message I got. The document is already with 2Go.

Try calling 2Go at this number: (632) 528-7136, be patient lang kasi panay recordings ang maririnig mo , just wait on the line. I think I selected option 5.

Our docs will be delivered today at 5 PM, my wife received a call from 2 Go after I made a follow up.

[resortworld]

That is the same message I got. The document is already with 2Go.

Try calling 2Go at this number: (632) 528-7136, be patient lang kasi panay recordings ang maririnig mo , just wait on the line. I think I selected option 5.

Our docs will be delivered today at 5 PM, my wife received a call from 2 Go after I made a follow up.

How did you enter your passport number? I tried sending again but this time the status is please enter your passport number?

[resortworld]

How did you enter your passport number? I tried sending again but this time the status is please enter your passport number?

The message "Please use a valid passport number or UID."

[focus_ed]

pa-direct na lang sa tamang thread ang concern ko, not sure if covered dito ang tanong ko kasi may visa naman ako, multiple entry. tanong - meron po ba dito na nag tour sa US na unemployed ang status (not a businessman/self-employed, student)?

redundant kasi ang position ko sa opisina, kaya naging unemployed. may severance package naman at may early retirement din so kahit pano may panggastos. gusto ko sanang magbakasyon muna sa US bago ako uli maghanap ng trabaho. maging concern ba ito pagdating sa immigration officers sa port of entry? pede ba akong ma-deny ng entry pag ganito? wala akong balak mag work doon, tour lang talaga at balak ko lang magbakasyon ng matagal tagal na walang iniisip at maiiwan na trabaho. mag-apply lang ako uli ng work pagkatapos ng bakasyon.

salamat sa mga makasasagot...

[sophos]

pa-direct na lang sa tamang thread ang concern ko, not sure if covered dito ang tanong ko kasi may visa naman ako, multiple entry. tanong - meron po ba dito na nag tour sa US na unemployed ang status (not a businessman/self-employed, student)?

redundant kasi ang position ko sa opisina, kaya naging unemployed. may severance package naman at may early retirement din so kahit pano may panggastos. gusto ko sanang magbakasyon muna sa US bago ako uli maghanap ng trabaho. maging concern ba ito pagdating sa immigration officers sa port of entry? pede ba akong ma-deny ng entry pag ganito? wala akong balak mag work doon, tour lang talaga at balak ko lang magbakasyon ng matagal tagal na walang iniisip at maiiwan na trabaho. mag-apply lang ako uli ng work pagkatapos ng bakasyon.

salamat sa mga makasasagot...

Im sure meron naman ganyan case but as long your coming back there's nothing to worry naman. Just dont bring usual documents na tipong mag aapply ka.

I know someone may dalang CV ayun A-to-A sya and revoked multiple visa nya.

[jobzdoj]

anong binago dun ,, ?? its still desame parin haha,, paki analyze po,, maiige ,, baka di mo po naiintindihan *** post ko i stick on encouragement padin if day want mag GO LANG NG GO and if they dont want nasa kanila na yun.. haha

binago mo rin statement mo eh. nasa na yun go ng go lang?

[Kusinerakay]

Just to share my experience regarding my interview this morning..i was denied despite owning a restaurant, being married, had a shengen visa (prev trip to paris) and multiple stamps on my passport from many trips in the SEA and having all my immidiate family living here in the philippines. I was supposed to just go to nyc for 10 days for a tour with my grandparents this september. My grandparents were supposed to pay for all my expenses. They own an established company dealing with industrial chemicals for more than 40 years. Anyway it just shows that if its really meant for you and God wills it, no matter how good or bad your profile or credentials are, then it will be given to you. Im okay with the decision since the trip was really spontaneous and i just took my chances. God always has better plans in store for all of us

Btw the interview took 2-3 mins and the VO did not even ask where i was going and how long i was staying for. He just asked the purpose of my visit, my job, who's paying for the trip, my course when i graduated, previous trips outside u.s, civil status and if i had children. (I dont have kids yet) The v.o then asked why my husband wasnt coming to the trip and i said its because my grandparents only offered to take me with them and sponsor me. No documents were asked and that was it.

I dont think im applying again since its not really a neccesity. I can just use the 6k to go visit Vietnam or someplace else.

Good luck to everybody! And remember to just Pray and lift everything to God. Its all in his plan. God is sovereign and he is always in control.

[bonbon8]

Just to share my experience regarding my interview this morning..i was denied despite owning a restaurant, being married, had a shengen visa (prev trip to paris) and multiple stamps on my passport from many trips in the SEA and having all my immidiate family living here in the philippines. I was supposed to just go to nyc for 10 days for a tour with my grandparents this september. My grandparents were supposed to pay for all my expenses. They own an established company dealing with industrial chemicals for more than 40 years. Anyway it just shows that if its really meant for you and God wills it, no matter how good or bad your profile or credentials are, then it will be given to you. Im okay with the decision since the trip was really spontaneous and i just took my chances. God always has better plans in store for all of us

Btw the interview took 2-3 mins and the VO did not even ask where i was going and how long i was staying for. He just asked the purpose of my visit, my job, who's paying for the trip, my course when i graduated, previous trips outside u.s, civil status and if i had children. (I dont have kids yet) The v.o then asked why my husband wasnt coming to the trip and i said its because my grandparents only offered to take me with them and sponsor me. No documents were asked and that was it.

I dont think im applying again since its not really a neccesity. I can just use the 6k to go visit Vietnam or someplace else.

Good luck to everybody! And remember to just Pray and lift everything to God. Its all in his plan. God is sovereign and he is always in control.

I admire your disposition ü (and besides, on the bright side, you have treaded already on the streets of gay Paris!)
IMO what most likely casted doubt in the VO's mind/turned him off was your last answer. His question was a dead giveaway of a tenor of doubt, your answer sadly failed to convince him.
Keep the optimism nevertheless!

[focus_ed]

@sophos, thanks for the reply. pede ko naman siguro sabihin na semi retired ako hehe

[focus_ed]

I admire your disposition ü (and besides, on the bright side, you have treaded already on the streets of gay Paris!)
IMO what most likely casted doubt in the VO's mind/turned him off was your last answer. His question was a dead giveaway of a tenor of doubt, your answer sadly failed to convince him.
Keep the optimism nevertheless!

+1 keep being positive!

[Kusinerakay]

I admire your disposition ü (and besides, on the bright side, you have treaded already on the streets of gay Paris!)
IMO what most likely casted doubt in the VO's mind/turned him off was your last answer. His question was a dead giveaway of a tenor of doubt, your answer sadly failed to convince him.
Keep the optimism nevertheless!

Yeah i also think it was the fact that my husband wasnt coming to the trip with us. I didnt want to lie or make up a dishonest answer as to why he wasnt coming. I just gave out the real reason.

I wish the v.o atleast reviewed my documents so he can see that i was not lying. I had my travel itinerary,flight itinerary, hotel voucher, affidavit of support, birth/ marriage cert and all my buisness documents and financial statements from BIR. Even articles and photos of my restaurant.

So like i said, it just shows that it doesnt matter how good or bad your credentials are. Even if you have compete documents or no documents at all to show for. Employed/ unemployed, fat or small bank account..If its meant to be, it will be.

[focus_ed]

Yeah i also think it was the fact that my husband wasnt coming to the trip with us. I didnt want to lie or make up a dishonest answer as to why he wasnt coming. I just gave out the real reason.

I wish the v.o atleast reviewed my documents so he can see that i was not lying. I had my travel itinerary,flight itinerary, hotel voucher, affidavit of support, birth/ marriage cert and all my buisness documents and financial statements from BIR. Even articles and photos of my restaurant.

So like i said, it just shows that it doesnt matter how good or bad your credentials are. Even if you have compete documents or no documents at all to show for. Employed/ unemployed, fat or small bank account..If its meant to be, it will be.

sayang naman case mo, to think you are financially capable and have good ties. siguro minsan maigi pa na sabihin na hindi sponsored ang trip mo dahil kaya mo naman talaga i-finance sarili mo at para ipakita na hindi ka umaasa sa suporta ng iba. at yung reason na hindi makasama ang hubby mo dahil nga sponsored ikaw lang ay pedeng magbigay ng duda sa tunay ninyong kakayahan na maka pag travel.
sana pala, ni-apply mo na rin hubby mo at sabihin na sayang naman yung offer na sponsor sa iyo, makapag travel kayo sa US ng sabay mag-asawa at isa na lang ang expense nyo, yung sa hubby mo. hindi naman kailangan lumipad kayo pag nabigyan ng visa, pede nyo rin naman gamitin sa ibang panahon kung sakali.

nung nag-apply ako ng visa dati, may training si misis sa US kaya sabi ko sa VO na chance na yun na maka-travel kami ng sabay sa US at ang bayaran ko lang ay tiket ko dahil sagot naman lahat nung company ni misis ang airfares at accommodations. pero syempre iba-iba rin ang istorya natin at iba iba rin ang resulta.