Thursday, 4 August 2011

Shopping for Hotel near US Embassy Manila

My Mom's interview is about a month from today. I have been searching for an affordable hotels near US Embassy. She does not know Manila very well so she has to have a company. So far I found one that like which is walking distant to the embassy.
Bayview Park Hotel is the name of the hotel. Their cheapest room rate is $52 per night. Six years ago when I had my interview at the embassy I stayed at the Miramar hotel in Ermita. For me it's a 2-3 stars hotel located in front of the US Embassy. Miramar is a little bit cheaper with few dollars but I think Bayview's superior room is more spacious compared with Miramar. That's why I picked Bayview Park Hotel for my Mom to stay on her interview day.

Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Mom's Immigrant Visa Interview Appointment

Aug 2, 2011- I called Dept. of State earlier today right after they opened. I was told that it's the best time to call if you wanted to speak to a live person. As expected, my Mom's Immigrant Visa interview is on Sept 9, 2011 at 6:30am, exactly 11 months from the time I filed the petition. It would've been earlier but the approval was delayed. But, at last , the 2nd chapter of my family's immigration journey is almost over :)