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Asia: East and PacificIndonesia Filers!Medical Before Packet3?

For Indonesians who are awaiting packet 3 and to those who are done with the process.Is it okay to have the medical while waiting for packet 3 from USEM?

Thanks:)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-16 06:29:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

Gosh I have been following this thread and what an administrative mess --- The center did everything they were supposed to based on your address but made a mess for you guys in the process. One of my clients is an immigration attorney and he said that once the file makes it to the original country you can certainly get it transferred but it's going to take some time. They don't just send it over there they wait until they have a few as a batch and then package them over from what he was telling me.He didn't know about just going ahead and having the interview in Jakarta but didn't think it was a problem as OFW's have interviews at the US Embassy in different countries constantly. As long as your information is correct and you answer the questions correctly he felt you would be fine. Remember - It doesn't matter about the location of the embassy, once you are inside the grounds it is basically like you are on US soil. He suggested that you get together on an Indonesian forum inside of VJ and consult with women who are migrating here from that country. He also advised me that there is no CFO requirement if you are living outside the Philippines already. However; If you return to the Philippines after your interview you will need the stamp. This is the free advise I got -- dancin5hr.gif

Big thanks for this help. I've decided to have the interview here. Although I feel devastated right now, I'd rather go on with the process than wait for the USEM Jakarta to transfer our file to Manila. I feel like I am starting from scratch again. I am so confused where and when to have the medical here since the process is different. I can't stop thinking about being refused of the visa because this is not my mother country. I also have to wait for the packet3 before scheduling for my medical and interview unlike there in the Philippines. :(


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-08 02:56:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

dying.............the ship has sailed guys!!!!and NVC didn't receive our email.........so yes, our file is on its way here to Jakarta:(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-07 17:47:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

My fiance's going to call NVC again in 2 days to follow up. I update you again here. Thank you, thank you, thank you again:)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 17:46:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

He called today and was advised by the supervisor to email NVC to change our Consulate to USEM, Manila. They ask for my address in the Phil and my scanned biographical copy of my passport. The supervisor said with this we can hope that they change the consulate from Indonesia to Philippines before they ship our file. They told us to follow up next week.


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 12:28:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

Listing the (your current) address in Indonesia is why the file was sent there instead of the Philippines.  Doesn't matter if you noted you wanted the interview in Manila they look at the address you listed and that is country where they send the file.

 

If you really want to do the process in Manila you will have to contact USEM and very likely the embassy in Jakarta.  

 

If you decide to process in Jakarta you have no issues, the file is already on the way, just need to get the requirements for Jakarta.  

My fiance' will call NVC again soon. If our file's still there we'll try to have it changed to USEM Manila. If the file is already on its way here then we'll just have the interview here.

Big thanks, Hank. I can't sleep thinking about this. Thank you again:)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 10:31:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

 

You must of listed your current address on the I-129F in Indonesia.  That is where the issue came from, should have used your home address in the Philippines.

 

You will have to contact USEM and maybe the embassy in Indonesia to get the file transferred to Manila.


 

If you decide to do the visa application in Jakarta there are no issues, the file is already heading that way.  You will have to go to the embassy website for Jakarta and find their requirements for the K-1 visa process.


I listed Philippine and Indonesia address since I am still a resident of the Phil but just currently working here. Once or twice a year I go home to spend holidays with my family. On the bottom part of the I129F, we mentioned that we wanted to have the interview in USEM, Manila.

I feel like I am starting from scratch again. I have no one to talk to about the process here. I don't even know where to have the medical.

I was already looking forward to having the medical and interview next month. I already have my ticket for Phil.

Hank, do I have to email or call the USEM Jakarta? ON our I129F we mentioned USEM, Manila for the consulate, we don't need to correct this if ever I decide to just have the interview here?

Thank you


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 10:15:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

Guys, let's say I decide to have the interview here. Would I have any problem because what we mentioned on the I129F is the USEM in Manila, Philippines? DO I have to contact the USEM here in Jakarta or should I just go ahead and schedule the interview? If it will take that long for our file to reach USEM, Manila then I will just have the interview here.


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 04:51:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

Contact the NVC immediately to see what can be done.

My fiance' called NVC and they said they don't know:(


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-05 19:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

OMG!!!!My docs are still in the Philippines and I already booked my ticket for December!!!!!PANICK!!!!!


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-05 18:42:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Big Problem!USEM!!!!

I badly need help guys! I am a Filipino working in Indonesia. I clearly mentioned on the petition that I want to have the interview in USEM Manila, Philippines. Our long been awaited case number arrived today but it starts with these letters jak9830....?it should be MNL9830... for manila cases right?help?My fiance ask nvc and they said they don't know:(((help!!!!!!


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-05 17:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPost It Note On Packet 3!

So yesterday we received our packet 3 from USEM Jakarta through email. Packet 3 contains 14 attachments. 1 of the attachments is our approved I-129 form. On the upper right part of the I-129f is a remarks box stating "F1 visa denied 2012". On the second page of it is a post it note saying "2 F1 refusals in 2012". I didn't expect to see those on packet 3. Has any of you experienced this? Should I be worried? I've been told a lot about how previous F1 refusals don't affect K1. But upon seeing what's on packet 3 makes me nervous. Is this normal? I need advice or in sight guys. Thanks:)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-20 07:29:00
PhilippinesCFO Passed - Review of day

Praise God, my fiancee received her and daughters CFO stickers this afternoon after a long day and are ready to fly to the US Wednesday morning!

 

Here's a quick summary of her day:

  • Arrived at 4:30am Monday morning. She was very nervous at first because she was # 19 in line already then but then she realized not everyone was there for fiancee and she was below the 15 (not sure how many)
  • We were both very surprised the only documents they asked her for besides the counseling form and registration form were a valid photo ID and their visa photocopy, that's all......
  • She had pretty much anything and everything to be safe but wasn't asked for any of it....PLEASE, I'm not advising anyone not bring all documents others have previously suggested as I think we just got really lucky.
  • Got both stickers attached and she was on the way home at 3pm

The only odd thing the interviewer told her was to get an affidavit of consent from her 4 year old daughters father by attorney/official to be used at the airport. Her daughter was born out of marriage (never married, illegitimate), been raised by fiancee all her life but has the fathers last name. I have researched this extensively and always found that the mother, my fiancee, has all legal rights and does not need consent. If anyone has any experience or been told this at CFO please let me know, the last thing I want is them to show up at the airport early Wed. and not be allowed to fly.

 

Thank you all for the support!!!  

 

Hi! Thanks for sharing this information. I am going to do my CFO on Thursday and I only got one shot to finish everything since I have already booked my ticket flying back to my hometown the day after. There's no more available flights since it's peak season.

I just have some questions and I want to make sure I got everything prepared. Where did you get the counseling and registration forms. Are those downloadable on the CFO website? Are NBI Clearance and PhilHealth ID's accepted?

Thanks:)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-12-16 06:29:00
PhilippinesSt. Luke’s Medical Exam Walkthrough

Hi everyone,

Is it possible to have the medical at St. Lukes on a Sunday? And is it safe to schedule the interview 6 days after the medical?

I am currently working in Indonesia. I'll be flying to Manila on December 14 and I want to have the medical the following day, December 15. On the 23rd of December I plan to have my interview. I am not sure if St. Lukes will have enough time to forward my medical results to the US Embassy.

I need help/ before I schedule online.

Thank you VJ family:)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-10-20 05:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI129F APPROVED!!! my God is able

God works in mysterious ways:))

Congratulations to you and your fiance'!!!


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-06 01:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust Filers!!!

Hello VJ buddies!

 

I am so glad we found this site. Everyone has been so nice and helpful.

 

On Friday last week we finally mailed our I-129F. Now we're just waiting for our NOA1. Our journey has finally started.

 

I am hoping to meet fellow August filers here.

 

God bless to all of us.

 

Thanks:)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-12 23:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Hi fellow August filer!

So my fiance' just moved to a new company last month. He already requested a certificate of employment from them and it states the hourly rate he's receiving and his job title. On the affidavit of support, is it okay to mention the hourly rate X 8hrs/ week on the annual income part? My fiance's handler said he can't give him the annual income since he just started last month. He's receiving above the poverty guideline and I already have his latest ITR, 1040, and W2. But we need to fill out a new affidavit of support since he changed companies 2 weeks after we file the petition.

Any advice please. Thanks:)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-11-05 01:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Our petition got approved today too!!!My fiance' and I were talking on the phone when he received a text saying our case has been updated. We got a little crazy right there and then knowing what the text means. So I checked our case on the USCIS site and there it is, APPROVED. We're so happy! Thanks to everyone here!

By the way, what's the next step after this? Should we wait  2-3 weeks before calling the NVC for our case number? Is it really true what others are saying that getting the I129F petition approved is harder than the interview? I am getting a little anxious just thinking about the interview!!!

Thanks again everyone. God is good!


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-09-28 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Oh my God I saw one timeline from  august filer got noa2 for just 15 days from noa1...star_smile.gif star_smile.gif

What?! No way!!!! Send me the link please......................................


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-28 04:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Kaysil17  today I found this timeline here they got approved very fast.They got NOA1  2013-07-16 and got approved  NOA2   2013-08-23  that's fast like a lightning to me .wow they got approved in 38 days from thier NOA1 date.

heres their timeline link:

 

http://www.visajourn...e.php?id=162866

 

Every time I see timelines like this one I always think it's a miracle!!!!

I hope we'll all hear the good news soon.


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-24 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Hello everyone. We filed last Saturday August 17th and received our text message today smile.png Is that our NOA1? Congratulations everyone! I am looking forward to going on this journey with all of you.

 

Christie

 

Yes, that's your NOA1. You wait for the NOA1 hard copy to be mailed to you in 7-10 business days.

 

We received our NOA1 hard copy on 15 August :)

 

I have been following the June and July filers and some of them received their NOA2 already. Things are getting pretty fast now. I hope same will happen to August filers.

 

Good luck and God bless to us guys!


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-23 19:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

MyVerb, it's routed to California Service Center. Do you already have your NOA1 hard copy?


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-17 10:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

NOA1 today!!!yay

 


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-17 03:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

check's been cashed today! we sent our packet on August 10 :)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-16 09:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Thanks Davesings:)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-14 07:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Hi fellow August filers! We mailed our packet Friday last week. How long did you receive your notice from the time you mailed your I-129F?

Thanks


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-14 01:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Thanks for replying :)

 

Let's keep each other posted guys! Good luck everyone!


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-13 01:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Hi VJ buddies!!!

 

Another August filer here!

We mailed our packet last Friday, August 10. How do we know our check's been cashed? The email/ text from them saying they already received our packet is the NOA1?

 

Good bless to us:)

 

Thank you


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-08-13 00:06:00
Middle East and North AfricaOH MY GOD, OUR FILE MISSING AT USCIS?....9WEEKS

We received the same reply from NVC. It's been a month since NOA2 and no case number yet. Those who were approved the same time with us got their case numbers and even scheduled their interview already:(


We received the same reply from NVC. It's been a month since NOA2 and no case number yet. Those who were approved the same time with us got their case numbers and even scheduled their interview already:(


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-10-28 08:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Clearance/Police Record from other country

My wife and I are applying for a CR1, I filed the petition in Manila Philippines. Since we both lived in Indonesia for a couple of years before we got married, she needs to submit a Police Record from Indonesia as part of the requirements on her interview in US Embassy.

 

Anyone who is from Indonesia or have lived in Indonesia and had to get the Police Record, what is the proper notation that the US embassy needs to show that the beneficiary is clean with any police record? I will deeply appreciate any comments or feedback.. thank you so much.

Hi,

I am currently working in Indonesia. I am awaiting for our case number so we can schedule my interview in USEM, Manila. Next week I will be requesting my Police Certificate from the main Police Station in Jakarta. Well, anyone who's lived outside their mother country for more than 6 months needs to request for a police certificate to show that they have good conduct in the said country during their stay. If you can't request the police certificate personally, I believe a friend who's still here can help you get it as long as you provide the requirements needed. 


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-10-27 09:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling out Biographical information-Addresses.

Badly need help! I am a Filipina working in Indonesia for 4 years. The legal assistance advised me to have the interview in the Philippines since it's my mother country. I have a problem filling out the G-325A form. On the applicant's residence section I typed my address in the Philippines. However, on the present employment I typed my address here in Indonesia. Should I write my address in Indonesia too even if I am not a resident and will have the interview in the Phil?

I don't know, maybe I am worrying too much. Please, anyone..help:(


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-20 00:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling Out Biographic Information Addresses

oh and 1 more thing. regarding the I-129F, on the section info about the foreign fiance' which is me. should I also write my Indonesia address? And later on during the NVC stage I'll just request to have the interview in the Philippines? Sorry, I know I'm repeating myself. I just want to make sure. I'm getting crazy about this. thank you


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-20 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling Out Biographic Information Addresses

You've been a big help. Thanks a lot :)

Now I can finally finish filling out my G-325A.


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-20 12:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFilling Out Biographic Information Addresses

Desperate applicant here!

Hi to all VJ members, I need help in filling out my G-325A form or the biographic information form. My fiance' and I just started preparing our documents and we hope to file the petition in 2 weeks. I am a Filipina currently working in Indonesia. We were advised to have the interview in the Philippines since it's my mother country. I am confused on how to fill out the G-325A form on the section "RESIDENCE ADDRESSES". Should I write my address in the Philippines as my present address or my address in Indonesia since I am here? But I am going to have my interview in the Philippines. Or should I just write my Philippines address and not mention the Indonesia address on the form? However, on the section "PRESENT EMPLOYMENT" I need to write my Indonesian Employer and address. I am really confused.

HOPE ANYONE WOULD ANSWER TO MY QUESTION. THANKS A LOT AND MAY ALL OUR DREAMS COME TRUE!!!WE IN LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS KNOW WHAT TRUE LOVE IS.

GOD BLESS EVERYONE :)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-20 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrouble with addresses for Intent to Marry letter

Hi! I got questions about addresses. I am from the Philippines currently working in Indonesia. So on my G-325A I mentioned that I presently reside in Indonesia from 2010 to present and Philippines from 1998- 2013. But on my letter of Intent, I mentioned I reside in the Philippines because I will have the letter notarized there. I am afraid the USCIS will think there's a discrepancy on our forms. Please help us so we can file the petition the soonest. My fiance' and I are stuck at filling out forms. Thank you


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-21 01:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTrouble with addresses for Intent to Marry letter

Hi! I got questions about addresses. I am from the Philippines currently working in Indonesia. So on my G-325A I mentioned that I presently reside in Indonesia from 2010 to present and Philippines from 1998- 2013. But on my letter of Intent, I mentioned I reside in the Philippines because I will have the letter notarized there. I am afraid the USCIS will think there's a discrepancy on our forms. Please help us so we can file the petition the soonest. My fiance' and I are stuck at filling out forms. Thank you


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-21 01:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with address!!!help

Thank you guys for replying. i can finally print and sign my forms!!!!

God bless everyone :)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-22 05:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with address!!!help

Hello!

 

So it's okay if I fill out that present address section like this?

 

Indonesia 2010- Present

Philippines 1998-2013

 

Sorry I'm repeating myself. I just want to make sure that I am doing this correctly.

 

If I want to have the interview in the Philippines should I write my Philippine address on the letter of intent? On our I-129F we mentioned the consulate in Manila, Philippines.

 

Thank you very much for anwering my questions :)


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-21 05:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with address!!!help

Oh and Scot, does your Fiance' work contractual in the Maldives. How often does she go back to the Philippines? How did you guys fill out her form on the section "Applicant's Residence Last Five Years". I did mine like this...

 

Indonesia 2010- Present

Philippines 1998-2013

 

:( I am going crazy..HELP!!! PLEASE!!!


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-21 04:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresproblem with address!!!help

 I am not a permanent resident in Indonesia. I started working here since 2010 and renew my contract yearly. I go home to the Philippines once or twice a year. My fiance' and I we're advised to have the letter of intent notarized in the Philippines but it shows on my G-325A that my present address is Indonesia.

So G-325A form on the section "APPLICANT'S RESIDENCE LAST FIVE YEARS" I will mention Indonesia address from 2010-present right? How about my Philippine address? I also need to mention this since that is my permanent address? Ugh I am really confused. This is the only thing that's keeping us from filing the I-129 packet yet:(

HELP!!!

can I have your e mail add guys and have you look at my forms. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease :)..Thank you


kaysil17FemalePhilippines2013-07-21 04:37:00