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what visa categories for filing a petition for half brother

QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Oct 2 2008, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Firstly Sister will need to be a US Citizen, and secondly, she needs to be BIOLOGICALLY related to brother.

NOTE: Family class F4 for siblings is taking something like 20 years for PI.

http://travel.state....letin_4357.html (Look at Family 4th)

thank you for the quick respond. my sister and i we both usc. im thinking about filing a petition for my half brother we have the same father. ty

any idea how long does it take just in case his visa will approved?

wew 20 years thats pretty long

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-02 11:37:00

what visa categories for filing a petition for half brother

hi vj's family,
i would like to know what route should my sister file in order to petition for my half brother? any suggestion? i really do appreciated it.

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-02 11:20:00

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-02 23:12:00

QUOTE (Milka @ Oct 2 2008, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congratulations!

thanks and a big congratz to u too

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-02 11:15:00

thanks guys.

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-02 10:19:00

thanks shpat argjira. it will be soon. i wish u goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-02 01:46:00

Thank u vj's family.

my husband visa finally arrived.

godbless us all,
Shaman.Goddess

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-02 01:38:00

my husband interview went well. sept 29th visa approved after 2 days i got his visa in hand. can u believe it they didnt even ask any documents from my husband.? even my domicile. i been out from us for 3 years. i guess im just lucky? goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-04 08:01:00

QUOTE (vbtbmrt @ Sep 27 2008, 05:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

if anything to worry about co's might wonder how your going to support you and your spouse when you get to usa
you might want to have a job lined up before you get here. there biggest problem is they dont want you to collect welfare when you get here. you should of came back to usa before interview and got a job so you didnt have to worry, that is the only problem i see that will cause you problems.
good luck

im going back on oct 16th. i already have a ticket. i will let my husband bring my printed plane ticket and show to co's. thank you

Edited by iloveyou16, 27 September 2008 - 11:44 PM.

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-09-27 23:42:00

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-09-27 03:46:00

since i spoke with my sister today. she scanned all my documents in US such as:

1. Bank statement
2. land line phone bill
3. prepaid cellphone bill
4. voter's registaration. but its still incomplete. i register online and they want my signiture. what im going to do is scan the voter's registration form with my signiture and send to the email they provided.
5. my bank sent me a pin for my ATM to use.
6. California Driver License
lastly is my printed out Plane ticket going back to California this coming October 16th

my husband interview will be on mon please pray for us thank u guys.

may gob bless us always,
Shaman. Goddess

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-09-26 02:02:00

anyone please?

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-09-25 23:44:00

sis u are right i will let my husband bring my plane ticket. besides im living on october. ty

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-09-25 13:34:00

ok guys here is my story....

I went back to the Philippines year 2005. I got married July of 2005 since then I didnt come back to US. I stayed with my husband for 2 years. Sept 2007 i came back to US and i decided to file a petition in california instead of doing DCF. then after 4 months i decided to come back in the philippines. (jan 22th 2008 until now.) but, before I went back to the Philippines. I called USCIS and asked them if its ok for me to stay in the philippines while my petition for my husband is still in process. NVC Officer told me its ok, besides the officer sayz ur USCIS u can go back to US anytime u want, as long u responded to the letter either USCIS or NVC if they need some documents from you or like paying immigrant visa and affidavit of support.so I ask my mom and my sister just in case i have a letter coming from USCIS and NVC inform me.

Since my petition is approved, i asked my sister if she could help us to be my joint sponsor since i dont have a job. so i was suprised they approved my petition.

please check my time line above for more details..

NOW is the time for my hubby's interview and im nervous.

they might ask for the prooft of my domicile, since I came back to US year 2007. I opened an account. so i have bank account which is still active but not much money hahahha like $100 in it. just to make it active. and yah i remember the bank sent me a security pin to use for my ATM and i have it with me.
i have a bank statement sent to my address too.

secondly, I asked my mom if she can transfer her name to my name in our home phone number.

and thirdly, I have a prepaid cellphone use by my little sister up to now and i printed out the cellphone call history and it is showing my name on the bill.

some of the bill i printed out from online banking and online payment for the prepaid cellphone bill, and the rest like the bank statement i asked my sister if she could print it out for me. so by tom she will email it.

Im so pressure thinking about if the co's if he/she ask my hubby for me not working for 3 years. huhuhhhu
since my sister is my co sponsor her income is above the poverty line i think thats why we got approved. she is working in the casino and making 5 grand monthly.

vj's members please my husband interview will be on the 29th this coming monday. please includes us in your prayers.

and u guys are welcome to give me some advice in my situation right now.

thank you so much in advance

shaman.goddess

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SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-09-25 08:51:00

Wife's coming in on CR-1 whats next?

as i remember for the immigrant visa form theres a box indicate there for applying ss. i believe after 2 week prior to her port of entry she will received it. goodluck she is good to go for 2 years..

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-06 13:41:00

Case Completed!!!

QUOTE (Germanchick2502 @ Oct 5 2008, 02:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey everyone!
It's been a long time (something weird happened to my account here and I couldn't retrieve my password). But I come bearing good news: OUR CASE WAS COMPLETED AT NVC ON September, 30th!!!
Wohoo! Just one question: what happens now? Will the case be transferred to the consulate? I am very excited right now.
Best wishes to all of you!

congratz and best wishes.

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-05 13:59:00

what is the cheapest airlines from Manila to Los Angeles month of October?

thanks alot. i will check that godbless

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-08 22:06:00

what is the cheapest airlines from Manila to Los Angeles month of October?

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-08 14:57:00

I864

his foreign country

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 15:11:00

I864

u can mail them both together if u already have the bar codes for ur ds230 and Affidavit of support goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 15:12:00

Another quick question....VISA PICS

QUOTE (ryandgracey @ Sep 30 2008, 12:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Am done getting paperwork together then I realized....isn't there supposed to be something written on the backs of the visa photos?

applicant's name and case no. goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 15:09:00

case completed

congrats

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 15:24:00

did you get this from nvc when you sent an email to them

QUOTE (TheD @ Oct 6 2008, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

did you guys get this after emailing NVC the COA??

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS AUTOMATED NOTIFICATION

Please be advised that, as of April 4th, 2008, our office revised our
guidelines for communication between the National Visa Center and the
public. We are now required to verify case specific information each
time we receive an inquiry.

According to U.S. law, the National Visa Center is only permitted to
discuss details of a visa case with authorized representatives and when
provided with all of the following information:

* NVC case number or CIS receipt number
* Petitioner's name and date of birth
* Beneficiary's name and date of birth
* Your full name

If you are the legal representative, and your G-28, Notice of Entry of
Appearance as Attorney or Representative, is not on file at the NVC,
please include a copy of your signed G-28 showing that you are the legal
representative as well as the following information:

* NVC case number or CIS receipt number
* Petitioner's name and date of birth or Beneficiary's name and
date of birth
* Attorney's law firm name
* Attorney's law firm address
* Your full name

If you are corresponding regarding an I-140 petition you must provide
the following information:

* NVC case number or CIS receipt number
* Name of the petitioning company
* Beneficiary's name and date of birth
* Your full name

If you are the petitioner, principal applicant or legal representative,
please notify the National Visa Center with any changes to your mailing
address, email address or phone numbers.

Please include this required information on all future inquiries
directed to the NVC. If this information has not been submitted with
your inquiry it will be requested.

Please do not respond to this inquiry.

Thank you,
National Visa Center

yes

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 15:21:00

can i submit NBI instead of police certificate

QUOTE (loy @ Oct 9 2008, 05:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

im preparing for the documents to be sent it with DS230, one of the requirements there is Police certificate, can i submit NBI instead? this is for philippines only.

please help guyz

loy

you need both police clearance and NBI goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 15:06:00

fees during interview for CR-1

QUOTE (Ank14 @ Oct 7 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

my visa type is CR-1 and my fees already paid to NVC then now what type of fees i have to pay during interview and i have to pay it by draft or cash ?

delivery fee for courier for visa delivery. after the interview goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 15:18:00

Yay!!!! GOT MY VISA TODAY!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE (mrs. hooks32 @ Oct 6 2008, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I OFFICALLY GOT MY VISA... TODAY AT 9:30AM. THE DELIVERY MAN HANDOVER ME THE PACKETS AND INSTRUCT ME ABOUT THE SEMINAR.I WILL BE.. ATTENDING IT TOMMOROW..THANKS VJ FAMILY... I CANT WAIT TILL I CAN BE WITH MY HUBBY!!

congrats mrs. hooks32 goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 15:20:00

Medical Exam/Drug Use

good luck in your husband medical.

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-11 13:39:00

Medical Exam/Drug Use

goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 23:40:00

Medical Exam/Drug Use

i will suggest dont admit it. he will be permanent band in the US if he admits it.

besides he uses drug long time ago like u said 5 years right? so if they do blood test on him it wont show up anymore.

Edited by iloveyou16, 09 October 2008 - 11:36 PM.

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 23:35:00

2 interview dates

QUOTE (jimcat @ Oct 10 2008, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi! My husband called NVC a few days ago and was informed that I am scheduled for an interview on Nov. 21. Now, NVC sent me an email stating that I am scheduled for interview on Nov. 8!!

I was happy that it is an earlier schedule but Nov. 8 is a Saturday... Do they conduct interviews in Manila during Saturdays?

Now, I am confused. I don't know which one is the correct schedule. Haaaay...

But either way, I'm still happy!

they close on sat. i think it got mixed up goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-11 13:36:00

i got my visa

QUOTE (MAUCHI @ Oct 8 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

thank GOD!!finally in my hands

i recieved my visa last oct 7 at 5pm in the afternoon..
Thank you guys for all the prayers..

I still need your prayers for my baby's visa...

i know GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!

congrats

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-09 15:07:00

Paid AOS bill, what's next??

its much better to wait for the immigrant visa fee of $400 from NVC once your visa fee is paid u can send both of them together. goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-10-22 21:07:00

Cover Letter Question

no u dont have to tell them the where and when u guys met.... just the table of content. goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-11-02 01:53:00

AOS fee bill

congratulation.. goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-11-02 01:49:00

My wife will be here in 24 hours...

QUOTE (rmncm @ Oct 31 2008, 10:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Im so excited my wife takes off from Manila at 7pm and lands in Seatle at 10:20 pm the same day....I'll be there waitng for her...I cant beleive we get to be together again so soon.

congratz.. wish u guys luck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-11-02 01:48:00

How long????

it took us 2 months before the interview. check my time line above... goodluck guys

my husband interview will be on monday please pray for us. thank you so much

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-09-25 09:00:00

what kind of visa will they give us????

its better to ask the officer regarding this matter in the time of his interview goodluck

Edited by iloveyou16, 13 November 2008 - 07:39 PM.

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-11-13 19:38:00

My wife got her visa yay!!

QUOTE (worrying @ Nov 13 2008, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited my wife got her visa approved in Montreal. She brought so much evidence and they didn't even look at it. They just ask her to tell them how we met and asked her if she is currently working, where and what. That's it! Then they say you are approved and she was so surprised that she asked them did you need to look at my evidence? They said no they trust her! It literally took her less than 5 minutes for the interview! Yipee!!!!

Anyways, she got her brown envelope for Port of Entry. We are leaving this Saturday to California. Do you know that when she hands in the envelope at port of entry, where it is suppose to go?

Also we would like to express our thanks to everyone on Visa Journey, we've learned so much and got our paper work done right because of you guys! Wish you all best of luck!!

congratz

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-11-13 19:26:00

DOMICILE

put the permanent address where u stay permanently. if u live in an apartment temporarily i think its not good idea. besides all the approval notice will be send to the permanent address of course. goodluck

SeiChii

Female

Philippines

2008-11-13 19:42:00