Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MRV receipt	I assume they just mean the email confirmation you get, which says you've paid. I am sure I've read from others that is what they took to interview. Gmail is blocked here (I'm at work) so gonna take a peek when I get home tonight as I paid mine this morning also.     Yeah I'm pretty sure that's all we need. I just wondered because the way they talk about 'The MRV fee receipt' makes it sound like some mystical hand written scroll.    Thanks for your reply! Good luck for your Interview!	kkacz26	Female	England	2013-10-04 03:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	MRV receipt	This may be a really stupid question but is the MRV receipt an actual receipt? I paid online at www.usvisa-info.com and have just screen printed the page where it confirms my payment? Is there some kind of 'official' receipt I am missing out on here??	kkacz26	Female	England	2013-10-03 03:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unusual k1 petition	Please keep personal observations and advice to the lovesick to yourself. I am only interested in what the law says about my situation. ANYTHING I learn here I will use to ask questions when I consult an attorney.	scsummers	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-15 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unusual k1 petition	Your reply is mostly useless. Your comments on falling in and out of love have no bearing on the reality of my situation. I will NEVER travel to another country, I am a disabled vet. And just because I survived prior to meeting her does not mean it would not be a hardship to go through a long separation now. She has to depart, do not petition a k1 until the first one is officially cancelled, or it will likely show 2 petitions, once she enter that visa expired, with no marriage she cannot adjust by any other means   Take this time to take pics showing you in a relationship now B4 she leaves, go visit her in her own country once, and take time to know her its not an overnite thing....ppl don't fall in & out of love at the drop of a hat....there may be some scrutinity from uscis   No hardship waiver is in the mix and they would ask how U have been existing, It'll definitely be longer than 6 mths	scsummers	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-15 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unusual k1 petition	We can take a stinkeye. I am only worried about kaw, policy, and procedure. Sorry, law.	scsummers	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-15 12:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unusual k1 petition	HMMM. I searched the USCIS website but I could not find any information on their "stinkeye" policy. Her K-1 visa expired the day she entered the U.S. Her I-94 allowed her to remain in the U.S. for 90 days. If her I-94 expired yesterday, then she is now an overstay. She has no way to stay in the U.S. and adjust her status because she did not marry her petitioner. She needs to leave the U.S. She also needs to have her petitioner withdraw the petition. Once the petition is withdrawn, then you can petition her. Your petition is going to get the stink eye at the Embassy because of her back-to-back petitions and because of her overstay.	scsummers	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-15 12:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unusual k1 petition	There is no ban for an overstay of less than 180 days.   If her previous petition has been withdrawn by the petitioner, then you can start filling out the paperwork and having her sign the things you need original signatures on, yes.  However, she needs to leave the country immediately or else she's overstaying and will receive appropriate bans.	scsummers	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-15 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unusual k1 petition	Thanks. This is very helpful. Just needed to know if we could start the application process here. I am hoping we get an interview date within 6 months, theat way she only has to return to the Philippines for a short time. Does anyone know if a hardship waiver might apply in this case. I am a disabled vet and her leaving for an extended period of time will be an extreme hardship for me. You cannot renew the K-1, and you cannot adjust her status.  The K-1 is very restrictive, and by not marrying the sponsor she has NO path to living in the US legally without leaving first.   She needs to leave the US and you need to file for your own visa for her.  You can start the petition process now, while she is in the US.	scsummers	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-15 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unusual k1 petition	This did not answer my question. Can we apply for a new k1 while she is still in the US. quote name="A&B" post="6823574" timestamp="1392483328"] Welcome to the forum.   Her K-1 visa was cancelled the second she entered the US at her POE. The K-1 visa is a one-way, one-time visa. She had 90 days to get married to her USC petitioner. If she did not get married to her original USC petitioner within 90 days of her US arrival, she needs to go back home, or be in violation of US immigration laws.   Here is the lowdown on K-1 visa process from USCIS, nothing hypothetical:   http://www.uscis.gov...a/fiancee-visas    [/quote]	scsummers	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-15 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	unusual k1 petition	Please do not reply with answers to hypothetical situations. I am providing all the information. My woman came the the USA from the Philippines on a k1 visa. She did not marry the sponsor. Her k1 expired yesterday. Now we have met, we want to get married. She is living with me in the USA. She will stay less than 6 months so she does not incur a 3 or 10 year ban. We want to apply for a new K1 visa. Can we do that while she is still in the USA? We know that she will have to return to the Philippines for the consular interview.	scsummers	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-15 11:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-160 issue with K-1, do I want NIV or IV?	Okay, so in that case it's all done (completed the DS-160, have appointment for medical) and I just sit back and wait. I just didn't want to wait without checking and run out of the four month deadline.   Thanks for the quick response.	uktousa13	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2013-12-09 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	DS-160 issue with K-1, do I want NIV or IV?	So I've gotten pretty far with the help of the amazing guides here but I think I've hit a brick wall. I'm the alien fiance and we're through the US petition side of it and I've received a letter from the consulate in London telling me to get my police certificate and so forth. The four month deadline before expiry takes me to the middle of Feb so I'm pretty eager to get an appointment for the interview sorted out in advance because we're halfway through it already. Anyway, the issue.   When I try to make my appointment on the https://ais.usvisa-info.com/ site (where it took me to fill in my DS-160) I first need to add an applicant and K-1 is not on the list of visas they do there. When I bring up the list of NIV visas on that site it gives me the following. https://ais.usvisa-i...visa_categories   No K there. But it was reading this http://travel.state....types_2994.html and in particular this "Complete Form DS-160: Your fiancé(e) and his or her children must each complete Form DS-160 to apply for a K1/K2 visa. Go to ceac.state.gov to complete the DS-160. You must: 1) complete the online visa application and 2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview." that got me there. I went to that site, as instructed, and I filled out my DS-160 and I have the confirmation page to bring to my interview.   However I don't have an interview appointment, nor any way of making one as far as I can tell because the appointment system doesn't cater to K-1s.   I feel like perhaps I want a DS-260 or to use the immigrant visa form but the guide was pretty specific that K-1 was a NIV and I should fill out a DS-160.   Can anyone tell me where I've gone wrong?	uktousa13	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2013-12-09 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can you leave and re-enter the US while on a K1 visa?	Thanks for all the helpful replies. So I can potentially apply for Advance Parole simultaneously with an adjustment of status so the question really is how long will it take? Are there any guides or helpful timetables on here that narrow it down beyond up to 90 days? The date of my wedding is still flexible so if we're talking say, 40 days on average, it could be adjusted to make it work.	uktousa13	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2014-01-22 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Can you leave and re-enter the US while on a K1 visa?	I have a friend's wedding in the UK that I hope to attend which will, unfortunately, fall after my wedding but before any change of status paperwork can get done. What this means is that I'll be leaving and returning to the US while still on a K-1, albeit only for a weekend. Is there any reason why this should be a problem? I'll be returning before the end of 90 days after my initial entry to the US so in theory I should still be able to return even if I was not married but I thought it was worth checking there wasn't some "one entry to the country only" limitation on the visa.	uktousa13	Not Telling	United Kingdom	2014-01-22 10:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical exam prior to Interview	hey, so we went and did the medical exam at st lukes yesterday. SO received 2 shots and 1 blood sample, and was told to come back on Nov. 19th for a personal evaluation, and 4 more shots >.< its going to cost another 1000php ontop of the 214$ we already paid still. Has anyone ever been through this and if so what does it consist of? Thanks	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-11-15 09:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	The new process w/usem in manila	I read about the new procedures earlier this morning, but I'm not far enough along in the process yet to try it out. Is this the page where you tried to register the delivery address? http://www.ustraveld...nstruction.aspx I can get all the way to the point where they ask for the passport number and case number, etc. ( can't proceed further because i don't have case # yet). I do find it odd that it's a .COM website and not a state department or USCIS website (.GOV, etc.). George Hey George- Yeah man, very frustrating that they implement these new things that don't work effectively. The passport #....? WHO's passport mine or hers? Case Type Number??? What is this.. little more detail on where to obtain this number.. in our case it would be typical the number starting with MNL.. going to save us a headache and just call the contact number they have for out there.. i will post in a few minutes about the information they give us.. >.<	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-01 02:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	The new process w/usem in manila	Ok well the process for the visa appointments are a drag the website doesnt fully work, and its hard to contact anyone in regards to it......... Direct quote from USEMBASSY/Manila I saw this quote and it refers to our situation because these went into effect Dec. 1st 2010, and our interview is for Dec 6th, 2010. "Immigrant visa applicants who have been scheduled by the NVC for a visa appointment at the Embassy are required to visit the online appointment website to register their delivery address." http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph (you cant register a new address as well as their online chat doesnt work properly.) Anyone else running into this problem?	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-01 02:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Cenomar for a CR-1 visa?	Good day all! I have read throughout the forums of people on a IR/CR-1 visa process getting to the Embassy interview and the cons requesting a *NEW* cenomar due to theirs expiring.... Anyone know the reason or logic behind this one??? Cenomar of singleness.. but we are married.... Doesnt really make ANY sense to me, but with our interview date coming up Dec 6th it has become a concern.. Thanks! Moderators please close this topic.	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-03 10:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Cenomar for a CR-1 visa?	On top of the certificate is (Advisory on Marriage) AKA CENOMAR The e-Census (www.e-census.com.ph) calls it a CENOMAR, Certificates of No Marriage. According to its website CENOMAR (Singleness) A Certificate of No Marriage Record(CENOMAR) is simply what its name implies. It is a certification issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) stating that a person has not contracted marriage. The NSO is the central repository of among others, marriage records in the Philippines. It receives copies of marriage certificates from local civil registrars pursuant to the duty of the person solemnizing the marriage to send the duplicate and triplicate copies of the marriage certificate not later than fifteen days after the marriage, to the local civil registrar of the place where the marriage was solemnized. So, saying that... "Advisory of Marriage is the same as a CENOMAR", is not entirely correct sir.. To make your statement correct and have a point.. a CENOMAR CRS FORM 4 IS FOR THOSE THAT ARE SINGLE, and A CRS FORM 5 - ADVISORY OF MARRIAGES. TECHNICALLY it would be two different forms. IF someone goes into a NSO office and ask for a CENOMAR what do you think they will give them? A typical CENOMAR CRS FORM 4. NOW if someone goes into a NSO office and asks for an ADVISORY of MARRIAGES(for those that are married) what do you think they would give them then?! You got it.. CRS FORM 5. So when you say things like On top of the certificate is (Advisory on Marriage) AKA CENOMAR. This broad statement would confuse people going through the visa process looking for the correct answers. Here is another example of what your above sentence should read. On top of the certificate is (Advisory on Marriage) AKA CRS FORM 5. To sum this 1-on-1 up. For anyone going through the process please ask for a CENOMAR(for cases where your on a K-1 visa journey) or ADVISORY of MARRIAGES(for those going through IR/CR-1 visa journey.) Thanks for your time.	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-03 10:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Cenomar for a CR-1 visa?	I'm sure the NSO staff in Manila is overloaded with requests, and may take longer then an office in the provinces. But you will find many people have received the cert mush faster then five day's time.. Well I think countries may differ.. Philippines informed my wife she can get a Cenomar if she was single OR an Advisory of Marriage since she is married. Since we aren't in the "province," how long it takes doesn't matter, she isn't going to travel to a province to get a Advisory of Marriage because others may be able to bribe someone for a faster service(if that applies.) We asked for an expedited service but they don't offer it.. 5 working days only. If this applies to anyone just heads up.. 5 days before the interview is a good thing! not 4 like us	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-01 22:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Cenomar for a CR-1 visa?	For the future for anyone going through this part... they dont offer a "CenMar" at the NSO in Manila ... its called "Advisory of Marriage." You cannot obtain this document any sooner then 5 working days, per policies from the NSO in Manila. Edited by jandk, 01 December 2010 - 02:43 AM.	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-01 02:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Cenomar for a CR-1 visa?	Don’t forget the CFO and or sticker, after she receives the visa! yeah she mentioned that she did the Seminar, just waiting for the Visa to get the stamp.	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-11-26 23:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Cenomar for a CR-1 visa?	takes a couple of hours!!!! ok awesome gonna have her go there tuesday	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-11-26 19:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Cenomar for a CR-1 visa?	. For my wife it was less then a day to pick up the cert. As for the visa you will need a good explanation as why your requesting the pick-up at the embassy in 'most' cases. Frequently beneficiary receive the visa in 3-5 day. less then a day?? wow not sure why people or sources says upto 15 days	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-11-26 17:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Cenomar for a CR-1 visa?	You can now avail of a CENOMAR through the internet. The e-Census (www.e-census.com.ph) is an online facility that allows you to submit requests for Certificates of No Marriage. According to its website, for local requests, for copy issuance for CENOMAR (Singleness) But in my option I would go in person. Thanks and comes to find out we need one titled "Cenmar,' I guess a NSO stamped copy of the marriage certificate isnt good enough as well as her Cenomar (Dated 8/2009) for the consular. I ordered 2 copies of the cenomar one in her maiden name and one in her married name, i dont think its going to get there in time for the interview though, so I guess we are going to go there, see what they require and go from there, if they require this EXTRA documentation then at least it will be there a day or two after the interview so we can easily submit it right away........ and I wonder if they have the option to allow her to just pick up the Visa instead of waiting for Air21 to deliver it..? Thanks guys	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-11-26 16:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Cenomar for a CR-1 visa?	Good day all! I have read throughout the forums of people on a IR/CR-1 visa process getting to the Embassy interview and the cons requesting a *NEW* cenomar due to theirs expiring.... Anyone know the reason or logic behind this one??? Cenomar of singleness.. but we are married.... Doesnt really make ANY sense to me, but with our interview date coming up Dec 6th it has become a concern.. Thanks!	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-11-26 15:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	The dreadfull cost of plane tickets	Sweet, your approved and now you have to get your loved one to the states.. Well, after countless googling and searching for a good price for a 1 way ticket.. I finally found one under 1,000 lol. After reading up on how everyone else managed to get this part. I started to ask travel agencies for a "First time Immigrant Discount!" and thats exactly what I got.. 200 off my wife's plane ticket I went through www.mangotours.com and called them for the best price. goodluck to you guys 650$ for her ticket from MNL to LAX	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-06 19:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Online Tracking for approved visa?	heres the website where you can track your visa it comes with tracking no. or your case no. http://www.af2100.co...king/usembassy/ what happened to me is I kept tracking my visa every single day since nov. 23 I even call to their hotline but they keep telling me that my visa is still in the embassy and they haven't forwarded it yet but when I call Nov. 25 9 am they still said my visa still not in their system yet so I asked them if their system is updated they say yes.... then nov. 25 11am a courier from air21 came to deliver my visa hehehe.... funny right??? i think their system is really upated hehehe congrats... Thanks for the effort.. this no longer applies since the USEM is going with 2GO and not Air21 anymore	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-10 00:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Online Tracking for approved visa?	I apologize. I thought USEM Manila exclusively uses Air21 for sending passports/visas. Here's the site for tracking 2GO packages. Let me know if it works. sweet thanks.. yeah they changed that Dec 1st i believe.. when I try and go on the site you provided it gives me an option to track my passport/visa but they are asking for this : AWB or CN No. is the 9-character document number at the upper right corner of the AWB or CN form hmmm confusing non the less.. i also tried going to "www.ustraveldocs.com/ph" and they ask for passport AND a UID number.. thats real confusing they really dont make this that simple. Embassy hotline is always busy.	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-08 11:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Online Tracking for approved visa?	You can track your visa via Air21 US Embassy Visa tracking. Congratulations on your approved visa! Thanks you One thing I have a question towards air21 tracking... Can we track through Air21 even though the Embassy uses 2go? And if so what specific website would you use to track it..?	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-08 10:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Online Tracking for approved visa?	So, we had the interview on dec 6th 2010, and we are waiting patiently for the visa... The CO told my wife that her "tracking" number for the visa is her casenumber, BUT what he failed to tell us was WHERE we can go to track it.. 2go customer service isnt very helpful. Anyone have an idea of how to track the Visa .. ?	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-12-08 09:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Info on Paperwork/Forms and the Visa Interview	my added scenario is that my fiance is pregnant and is due on Nov (would really like the baby to be born here in the US soil) thats not to mention that a whole another step and process I need to tackle if she gives birth in the Philippines. hey I know this is a concern of yours for the child to possibly be born in Philippines, to be honest with you, its not a long drawn out process, it costs about 205$ for a crba and the child's passport. IF you are a US citizen and have the proof to back it up then the child is an US Citizen. Me and my wife are going through that with our son who is 4 months old and born in the Philippines.	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-10-31 14:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Info on Paperwork/Forms and the Visa Interview	Says File not found	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-10-31 14:14:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	My status updated	I got a message from USCIS .. and i am wondering if this for the Bio.? Request for Evidence On October 22, 2010, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case N400 APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-375-5283      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Thanks alot. there should be a checklist thats with that message. in the checklist near the bottom it will tell you what it is needing for you to send in to them	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-10-23 05:09:00
Philippines	Another.....CFO Question! (How quick/long does it take to get the sticker?)	Greetings Well.....what a mess (but hopefully not!) My wife flies into Manila tomorrow (arrives at 2:10PM) Will be at the CFO Office by 3pm (they close at 5pm) Flight bound for Germany leaves at 8pm The big question... Will 2 hours (3-5pm) be sufficient time to get the CFO Guidance and Counseling Certificate and sticker (if they give her the sticker.....because she is traveling on SOFA card, not a Visa). She already has attended the seminar. She just needs to register and get the next certificate and also the sticker.... Please tell me we'll be ok?????? Well, its cutting it pretty short on getting there, and getting back to the plane in time for the flight. I am not saying its impossible but me and my wife would be there all day due to heavy lines of people waiting for the same thing or other business.. I do wish you luck on that :/	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-09-09 09:52:00
Philippines	anyone who got nvc notification for interview?	hi everyone...ok im just anxious if anyone here got nvc's notification for october interview? i was reviewing fellow filipinos updates and it seems like the last one who got nvc's email was last august 31st...does anyone else here got it after that date or someone who got it this second week of september? i was told the cut off date is until friday of this week....is that true? thank you so much... You know, we are near the point of an interview date. I have to clear up an EASY RFE before our case goes to Manila. I had asked them how soon do interviews go out after they receive the case at the Embassy. The polite lady told me that at the end the month the Embassy tells NVC how many interviews they can schedule. This may not tie into your question but a little helpfulness I hope you get one soon! Take care!	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-09-15 01:17:00
Philippines	calling it quits	Jason is a true-blue Pinoy and he should know.	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-10-25 01:23:00
Philippines	calling it quits	OP: sorry for your situation. And we are wondering if you spent time knowing what we get when we marry a filipina. Providing for her family is her joy and soul. Did you know it before? Hey, I have a filipina here and am still learning it! hehe very good! almost a 7th wonder of the world if you ask me.. I cant speak for all BUT I can say that pinay women show alot of respect as long as you respect them, some are naive, but talking talking talking really turns the picture to face the right direction.	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-10-25 01:00:00
Philippines	calling it quits	your absolutely right..,instead of posting,just talk to her fiance and discuss the problem. I have been raised that conversation is the key to a successful relationship whether its a personal relationship or business. Without that what's your foundation?	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-10-25 00:53:00
Philippines	calling it quits	One inappropriate post removed. i saw it post but VJ went down or something. So i didnt see it. it's ok. takes 2 to have a problem	jandk	Male	Philippines	2010-10-25 00:32:00