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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresKIDS BIRTH CERT
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Thank you for the enlightenment Rebelheart. I and the kids father don't have communication for 15 years now. Don't know his whereabouts and where he is right now. And my kids are already grown-up my eldest will be 19 by May of next year and my youngest would be 17 this January. As i've said my papers are already been forwarded to the US Embassy in Manila.





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QUOTE (rebelheart @ Nov 18 2007, 11:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How your kid's father got his surname registered to your 2 kids is because the illegitimate law doesn't applied at that time. In my case I deliver my baby out of wedlock 2001 and I was under the illegitimate law that I couldn't used my son father's surname unless i could show a marriage certificate to satisfy the legitimation. They let your exBF to used his surname because they don't asked marriage cert.

In order to change your kid's birth certificate, you need to undergo for a change name which is YES you need a lawyer to do that, because you will be infront of the judge for a change name. "OR" you remain your kid's to used their father's surname although ... you need his (kid's real father) letter of letting you to have the full custody of the children and he permitting you to bring the 2 kid's to US to stay for good. Those letter of consents are needed because the DSWD will required you to have it, you could ask them a form in your city hall DSWD chapter to accomplished for that consent and let your exBF to signed it. In able to do this too, you need to accomplished a NSO copy of CENOMAR to satisfy your K1/K2 application because there are children's involve, to show that you we're never been married with the kid's real father proofing that there's no registered marriage of you two at the civil registry.

NSO copy of birth certificates of the children are importantly needed on your K1/K2's application as well as the consent letter of full custody to you so the real father won't come after you in the end. You will showed that letter too, to the immigration officer at the NAIA to permit you to get out of Manila with your children.

If you will take the consent letter instead please be reminded that the children are still using their real father surname. IF EVER your future husband is willing to adopt your children, that's the time you could change the name of the children with no problem at all. Although may I remind you that, in able for your future husband to adopt your children, he needs to have the custody of the children 2 years in the US, it means the children are staying in his house for two years with him and he could file adoption for the 2 children at your county hall.

But to accomplished a new birth certificates of the kid's in their new surname of your US husband (in the future) you need to send off the adoption decree to Manila and filed it at NSO at your city hall where your kid's born, and they will give you a new copy of amended birth certificates of your kid's in their US adoptee father. ( <---- this is we're I am accomplishing right now, an amended birth certificate of my son because he is already been adopted of my US husband. After I got a new copy of BC in new surname, we could apply my son US citizenship by adoption, because no.1 requirements in every application here in the US is Birth Certificate)

Goodluck!
Rebelheart




QUOTE (aynaku05 @ Nov 18 2007, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO EVERYONE! I am new to this site. I wanted help. I am a filipina who applies for a K-1 visa. I am single, but had 2 sons, whose surname is not the same as mine. I am not legally married to my kid's father but they got their surname from him. The law before of the civil code states that illigitemate children could not use the father's surname unless the parents are legally married but the father of the kids who register their name put his surname and state in the birth certificate that he submitted to the Civil Registrar the date and place of our marriage even if it did not took place. What will i do to erase the entry. How much will i pay? Do i need to get a lawyer to do this? Will it take long to do that? Do I had to get a certified true copy of their Birth Certificate from the NSO and present it to the embassy even if i will not bring them to the US? If i will be ask what would be my answer. I included their names at my I-129F. Will i had a problem when i appear at my interview with the embassy? Any one who has similar problem with mine can you share your experience. It would be of great help to me as i am confused. My petition is already approved by the USCIS it goes now to the NVC and the NVC write my fiance already that they will be sending my approval to the Manila US Embassy. It is getting nearer already... Plsss if you could help me....Thank you so much... helpsmilie.gif K-1 application


Edited by aynaku05, 19 November 2007 - 06:12 AM.

lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2007-11-19 06:08:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresKIDS BIRTH CERT
QUOTE (rebelheart @ Nov 18 2007, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (aynaku05 @ Nov 18 2007, 10:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What will i do to erase the entry. How much will i pay? Do i need to get a lawyer to do this?
You cannot erase any entry from NSO registered birth certificates info. Whatever it was been filed its been filed as is. You need a lawyer to change things. COST? expensive of course - lawyer - hearing - processing of papers.

Will it take long to do that? philippine government offices?? of course yes plus bureaucracy.

Do I had to get a certified true copy of their Birth Certificate from the NSO and present it to the embassy even if i will not bring them to the US? NO, IF your not bringing your 2 kids in the US, THEY should not be added as beneficiaries on the I-129F application.

If i will be ask what would be my answer?. THATS gonna be a BIG confusing factor, your not brigning them but they we're included on the I-129F. you will confused the immigration officer.

I included their names at my I-129F. Will i had a problem when i appear at my interview with the embassy?
INCLUDED as BENEFICIARIES?? as K1 & K2's visa application???? if they're included as beneficiaries to like you as K1, then it means your fiance is applying for a K1 and 2 K2's visa's application. SO the children are included for applying a visa, but as you we're saying CORRECT me if i'm wrong you don't have plans to bring the kid's in the US??? then thats gonna be confusing, your fiance will be paying for 3 persons visa not just you only.

best advice .... talk over with your fiance and generalize your real plans for the future before applying for visa's and so by chance that your not using it because of change plans in the end, gonna be a waste of money only.




Thank you for the enlightenment. I and the kids father don't have communication for 15 years now. Don't know his whereabouts and where he is right now. And my kids are already grown-up my eldest will be 19 by May of next year and my youngest would be 17 this January.
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2007-11-19 06:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresKIDS BIRTH CERT
HELLO EVERYONE! I am new to this site. I wanted help. I am a filipina who applies for a K-1 visa. I am single, but had 2 sons, whose surname is not the same as mine. I am not legally married to my kid's father but they got their surname from him. The law before of the civil code states that illigitemate children could not use the father's surname unless the parents are legally married but the father of the kids who register their name put his surname and state in the birth certificate that he submitted to the Civil Registrar the date and place of our marriage even if it did not took place. What will i do to erase the entry. How much will i pay? Do i need to get a lawyer to do this? Will it take long to do that? Do I had to get a certified true copy of their Birth Certificate from the NSO and present it to the embassy even if i will not bring them to the US? If i will be ask what would be my answer. I included their names at my I-129F. Will i had a problem when i appear at my interview with the embassy? Any one who has similar problem with mine can you share your experience. It would be of great help to me as i am confused. My petition is already approved by the USCIS it goes now to the NVC and the NVC write my fiance already that they will be sending my approval to the Manila US Embassy. It is getting nearer already... Plsss if you could help me....Thank you so much... helpsmilie.gif K-1 application
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2007-11-18 10:46:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat has happen to my interview
QUOTE (Brian&Mel @ Jan 25 2008, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (aynaku05 @ Jan 25 2008, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had my interview last Jan. 4, 2008. My fiancé is with me the time I was interviewed. The Consul ask me where i meet my fiancé which I answered, how did we meet and I answer too. If both of us is single which we said yes. His follow-up question is if i had kids which i said yes as it is included at my appointment for the interview. I made it clear that they will not accompany me nor will follow me. My question is did this affect in releasing of my visa. As every thing seems to be okey. After the interview the Consul told me to proceed to window 37. There a staff gave me a paper that said document verification. I don’t have the idea what documents to be verified. He said it will take 2 to 3 weeks to release it. I paid Php 650 for the verification. And Php 165 for the Delbros delivery but until now i have not been notified by the NVC. It is hard on my part contacting the visa call center as my landline is bayantel. I am not a PLDT subscriber. I tried to buy a smart prepaid sim but it did not go thru. I ask our GM at the office if I could use our phone (as we are not allowed to place a personal call) so I could contact them. A visa call center agent said according to their system it will take 6 weeks. If there I couldn’t hear from the USEM I should contact them so they could help me. How long will it take for me to wait for a notice at USEM.

I had this idea that maybe it is my kids surname that affects the releasing of the visa.. My kids surname is different from mine as they uses their father's name although we are not legally married. In their birth certificate their father put the date and place of marriage even though no ceremonies happen. He did this for the kids to use his surname as before the civil code don’t allow to use the father’s name if the parents are not legally married. I bring the original birth certificates of the 2 kids with me should they want a proof, though the Consul did not ask for it and I am willing to explain why did this happen. I gave my CENOMAR that I get from the NSO to prove i was never married.

Anyone had similar problem with mine. What steps did you do. My fiancé was here last Jan. 1 so he could go with my interview. He is about to leave at the 18th and he get me a reservation ticket which we had it open should my visa arrived. We even work on his extention visa waiting for the approval so we could fly back to the US together. But until he leave now notification has not arrive yet. His lawyer in the US was able to talk to one Consul here in Manila but he said the Philippine document that I submitted is still verified. My fiancé already seek the help of their congressman and we are waiting for the reply yet. I feel depressed. I don’t know what to do to prove that I never married. I tried to get true and legal copies of my documents to prove that all the intentions are true. I just pray that there is still hope for me to be with my soon to be husband in the US.


Perhaps you can use SkypeOut to give them a call. The quality is not bad and it's cheap too. If you are not familiar with Skype, go to www.skype.com for more information.

Hope you will get your visa soon.

Good luck!


thank you so much for the info....
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-31 08:52:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat has happen to my interview
QUOTE (ez2007 @ Jan 25 2008, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
cheer up and pray . ..pray . . . .pray.. .

http://usembassy.sta...1/wwwh3023.html



Thanks for the replies. It gives me more Faith.
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-26 08:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat has happen to my interview
QUOTE (Brian&Mel @ Jan 25 2008, 03:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (aynaku05 @ Jan 25 2008, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had my interview last Jan. 4, 2008. My fiancé is with me the time I was interviewed. The Consul ask me where i meet my fiancé which I answered, how did we meet and I answer too. If both of us is single which we said yes. His follow-up question is if i had kids which i said yes as it is included at my appointment for the interview. I made it clear that they will not accompany me nor will follow me. My question is did this affect in releasing of my visa. As every thing seems to be okey. After the interview the Consul told me to proceed to window 37. There a staff gave me a paper that said document verification. I don’t have the idea what documents to be verified. He said it will take 2 to 3 weeks to release it. I paid Php 650 for the verification. And Php 165 for the Delbros delivery but until now i have not been notified by the NVC. It is hard on my part contacting the visa call center as my landline is bayantel. I am not a PLDT subscriber. I tried to buy a smart prepaid sim but it did not go thru. I ask our GM at the office if I could use our phone (as we are not allowed to place a personal call) so I could contact them. A visa call center agent said according to their system it will take 6 weeks. If there I couldn’t hear from the USEM I should contact them so they could help me. How long will it take for me to wait for a notice at USEM.

I had this idea that maybe it is my kids surname that affects the releasing of the visa.. My kids surname is different from mine as they uses their father's name although we are not legally married. In their birth certificate their father put the date and place of marriage even though no ceremonies happen. He did this for the kids to use his surname as before the civil code don’t allow to use the father’s name if the parents are not legally married. I bring the original birth certificates of the 2 kids with me should they want a proof, though the Consul did not ask for it and I am willing to explain why did this happen. I gave my CENOMAR that I get from the NSO to prove i was never married.

Anyone had similar problem with mine. What steps did you do. My fiancé was here last Jan. 1 so he could go with my interview. He is about to leave at the 18th and he get me a reservation ticket which we had it open should my visa arrived. We even work on his extention visa waiting for the approval so we could fly back to the US together. But until he leave now notification has not arrive yet. His lawyer in the US was able to talk to one Consul here in Manila but he said the Philippine document that I submitted is still verified. My fiancé already seek the help of their congressman and we are waiting for the reply yet. I feel depressed. I don’t know what to do to prove that I never married. I tried to get true and legal copies of my documents to prove that all the intentions are true. I just pray that there is still hope for me to be with my soon to be husband in the US.


Perhaps you can use SkypeOut to give them a call. The quality is not bad and it's cheap too. If you are not familiar with Skype, go to www.skype.com for more information.

Hope you will get your visa soon.

Good luck!



thank u for the info...
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-26 08:06:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat has happen to my interview
QUOTE (honeysweet @ Jan 25 2008, 06:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had this idea that maybe it is my kids surname that affects the releasing of the visa.. My kids surname is different from mine as they uses their father's name although we are not legally married. In their birth certificate their father put the date and place of marriage even though no ceremonies happen. He did this for the kids to use his surname as before the civil code don’t allow to use the father’s name if the parents are not legally married. I bring the original birth certificates of the 2 kids with me should they want a proof, though the Consul did not ask for it and I am willing to explain why did this happen. I gave my CENOMAR that I get from the NSO to prove i was never married.


hi, i myself gone through K1 process and have kids(4 actually) which are K2 derivatives. all my kids used their father's surname, even have a date and place of marriage which didn't occur on their birth certificates. just a fictitious marriage for the purpose of registering the kids. during our interview the CO didn't even asked me about it nor didn't brought up anything about the kids. the kids were present during the interview. i supported my documents with a latest CENOMAR, but we did already had one included when my fiance filed the petition. the interview went fine and got approved right away. but that time we don't have that documents verification yet.

so i guess there's no connection with the kids why you still have the visa yet. did they asked you to pay DELBROS after the interview?

are you not going to bring the kids over here? sounds like a personal question, just curious smile.gif

hope you get your visa soon....GOD BLESS!


ana




Yeah i paid it already after my interview they said it will just take 2 to 3 weeks and it is 3 weeks now. I already call the Visa call center and talk to the agent Cora, she said it it is 6 weeks according to their system. i had plans to bring my kids to the US but not now as i want to settle first before i get them. thank you.
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-25 06:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat has happen to my interview
QUOTE (mikeandlani @ Jan 25 2008, 05:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
don't worry, i dont think there was anything wrong with your interview, its just that you paid your document verification fee on the date of interview, which is why it is taking you long to receive your visa. the USEM website has an advisory on this and was discussed extensively in the Philippines subforum. its sad that you failed to read it before your interview.

for a better understanding on what the document verification fee is all about, you might want to read the link below:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=99501

i hope you get your visa issued soon!



Hello! Thank you for the reply. I really need someone to talk to that is why i publish my delimma. I really dont know this since have not read in forum that the Embassy has this advisory that you will pay for the document verification before the interview.
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-25 06:27:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat has happen to my interview
I had my interview last Jan. 4, 2008. My fiancé is with me the time I was interviewed. The Consul ask me where i meet my fiancé which I answered, how did we meet and I answer too. If both of us is single which we said yes. His follow-up question is if i had kids which i said yes as it is included at my appointment for the interview. I made it clear that they will not accompany me nor will follow me. My question is did this affect in releasing of my visa. As every thing seems to be okey. After the interview the Consul told me to proceed to window 37. There a staff gave me a paper that said document verification. I don’t have the idea what documents to be verified. He said it will take 2 to 3 weeks to release it. I paid Php 650 for the verification. And Php 165 for the Delbros delivery but until now i have not been notified by the NVC. It is hard on my part contacting the visa call center as my landline is bayantel. I am not a PLDT subscriber. I tried to buy a smart prepaid sim but it did not go thru. I ask our GM at the office if I could use our phone (as we are not allowed to place a personal call) so I could contact them. A visa call center agent said according to their system it will take 6 weeks. If there I couldn’t hear from the USEM I should contact them so they could help me. How long will it take for me to wait for a notice at USEM.

I had this idea that maybe it is my kids surname that affects the releasing of the visa.. My kids surname is different from mine as they uses their father's name although we are not legally married. In their birth certificate their father put the date and place of marriage even though no ceremonies happen. He did this for the kids to use his surname as before the civil code don’t allow to use the father’s name if the parents are not legally married. I bring the original birth certificates of the 2 kids with me should they want a proof, though the Consul did not ask for it and I am willing to explain why did this happen. I gave my CENOMAR that I get from the NSO to prove i was never married.

Anyone had similar problem with mine. What steps did you do. My fiancé was here last Jan. 1 so he could go with my interview. He is about to leave at the 18th and he get me a reservation ticket which we had it open should my visa arrived. We even work on his extention visa waiting for the approval so we could fly back to the US together. But until he leave now notification has not arrive yet. His lawyer in the US was able to talk to one Consul here in Manila but he said the Philippine document that I submitted is still verified. My fiancé already seek the help of their congressman and we are waiting for the reply yet. I feel depressed. I don’t know what to do to prove that I never married. I tried to get true and legal copies of my documents to prove that all the intentions are true. I just pray that there is still hope for me to be with my soon to be husband in the US.
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-25 04:43:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTO MY VJ FAMILY
QUOTE (Jim and Heidi @ Feb 18 2008, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (aynaku05 @ Feb 18 2008, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (edp333 @ Feb 18 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations and have a great wedding. Can I ask if you paid the document verification fee before the interview or after the interview?



Edp333,

I paid the document verification after my interview. I am not aware that i had to pay it before. The reason why the release of my visa was delayed.




Congras smile.gif way to go ....

it take how many days before u got your visa?



Hello Jim and Heide

it took me 6 weeks before i get my visa
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-02-20 10:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTO MY VJ FAMILY
[quote name='edp333' date='Feb 18 2008, 10:50 AM' post='1591018']
Congratulations and have a great wedding. Can I ask if you paid the document verification fee before the interview or after the interview?
[/quote


Hello edp333,

Thanks, i paid after the interview the reason why the release of my visa was delayed due to that verification.
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-02-19 08:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTO MY VJ FAMILY
QUOTE (edp333 @ Feb 18 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations and have a great wedding. Can I ask if you paid the document verification fee before the interview or after the interview?



Edp333,

I paid the document verification after my interview. I am not aware that i had to pay it before. The reason why the release of my visa was delayed.

Edited by aynaku05, 18 February 2008 - 07:13 PM.

lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-02-18 19:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTO MY VJ FAMILY
QUOTE (confused0808 @ Feb 18 2008, 09:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congratulations good.gif




thank you....

QUOTE (ZeeNusah @ Feb 18 2008, 09:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations!!!



ZeeNusah,

thank you and Good luck for your interview. wish you get your visa too....
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-02-18 09:25:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTO MY VJ FAMILY
QUOTE (NoiDoi @ Feb 18 2008, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats!
Although I'm new here and I don't know you, I rejoice to see that someone who has been in my situation gets to be with her husband/ fiancee.

How long did it take in your situation to get the visa?



thank you, it takes us 6 weeks as they have to verify some documents that i submit like my birth cert and cenomar.
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-02-18 09:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTO MY VJ FAMILY
Hello!
First, thanks God for all the Blessings that i receive from HIM. I GLORIFY AND PRAISE HIM!. Second, my sincere thanks to all for their continued prayers, support,views and comments, that was posted here. I am happy to tell you that God answered mine and my fiance's prayer. YES,,,I am Happy to tell you that i GOT my VISA NOW AFTER 6 WEEKS ON THE AR.... leaving FOR THE USA SOON. And for those who are still on the AR, don't lose hope, be patient, God is good. He will never forsake you. Just give it all to HIm and Trust HIm. Continue praying. I am not ashamed in letting you AND the whole world know and this is my testimony that God is really really good, from the time we apply at USCIS, APPROVAL OF THE NVC, MY MEDICAL AND MY INTERVIEW I beg the MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP in Baclaran, I WALK WITH MY KNEES FROM THE DOOR TO THE ALTAR AS MY WAY OF THANKING HER FOR every APPROVED JOURNEY. OUR LADY OF MANAOAG, THE BLACK NAZARENE, THE DIVINE MERCY,OUR LADY OF PEACE AND VOYAGE, OUR LADY OF RULE IN CEBU AND THE OUR LADY OF HOLY ROSARY IN MY TOWN IN CATBALOGAN, St. CLAIRE AND I EVEN TRAVEL 9 CHURCHES FOR 9 SUNDAYS. I WAKE UP EVERY 6:00 AM TO SAY THE PSALM 91, THE PRAYER OF EL SHADDAI AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. I THANK THEM ALL FOR THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE. My continued prayer is they be with us in another journey of life that is awaiting for me and my fiance. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-02-18 08:37:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUPDATE
Its been quiet awhile since i last posted here. Been busy making up the lost time with my fiance before and now my hubby. My VJ family, you've been part of our journey since the day i file my K-1 and up to now. Sharing views and giving advices. Thank you SO MUCH for your help. This site is really informative. I suggest keep online for more updates. Here is my share of story and the activities that i've done since coming to the USA. Just see my timeline and had post few of our pics.

THE JOURNEY

3-07-08 ** Leave the Philippines (Phil. time)
3-07-08 ** Arrived JFK airport (POE)
3-10-08 ** Meet our lawyer
4-09-08 **Apply Marriage licence
4-11-08 **Apply SSN in maiden name
4-17-08 **Meet with priest (set pre-canon seminar for catholic marriages)
5-09-08 **CIVIL WEDDING
5-15-08 **Return to SS and submit marriage license **Hubby applied my medical card
5-16-08 **Received marriage cert. on mail**open joint account
5-17-08 **Applied for credit card in married name
5-19-08 **Received medical card on mail
5-21-08 **Received SSN card on mail
6-04-08 ** Received credit card on mail
6-06-08 **Meet with lawyer to prepare, filled-up forms for EAD, AP,AOS
6-08-08 **Go for medical (HIV blood test, TD Shot & TB skin test)
6-10-08 **Chest X-ray (found TB skin test positive, thanks God X-ray test negative)
6-11-08 **Meet lawyer to finish some forms
6-12-08 **Pre-canon seminar (preparation for church wedding
6-14-08 **Get sealed medical results
6-15-08 **Meet with lawyer again to submit sealed medical results (forms ready for mail to USCIS)

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lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-06-17 13:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHappy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!......................let' s get this started now, So it will be out there on the fourth!!!!




lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-06-30 09:22:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresGot CFO seminar today
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO USA!!!!!!!
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K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresAn Autistic Boy at America's got talent show
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lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-07-07 11:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa wait time for Philippines
QUOTE (mark_wins @ Jan 21 2008, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Friends,

Wennie and I had out interview on January 8th and she dir great! The CO was friendly and says we passed the interview with no probelms.

However, it has been 10 business days and still no visa. I called the embassy and they said they are checking on additional items and waiting some information from the Philippines. The embassy would not tell me what they were lookin into and told me to call back in 2 weeks if we did not receive anything by then.

He said it could be a max of 6 weeks! Has anyone expirenced this or know someone who has had this issue? Wennie is due to travel in Jan 24, thought that would be pleanty of time but now that date does not look pronising.

Can someome shead some light on this?

Thanks!



Ur not alone i am into this dilemma too. That is why i post my problem here to seek enlightenment as i am depressed with what happen. My fiance booked already a ticket and was here at my interview. His plan is to take me when he get back to US but to due to the delay of my visa approval he leave the country without me. Lets pray this will be in our hands soon...
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-25 08:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVISA IN HAND AFTER LONG AP
[size="5"]CONGRATULATIONS! HAVE A SAFE TRIP AND BEST WISHES....[/size]
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-06-28 10:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFinally......my visa is coming soon!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! kicking.gif star_smile.gif
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-06-28 10:37:00
PhilippinesAt my Interview
QUOTE (marie_9 @ Jan 25 2008, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (aynaku05 @ Jan 25 2008, 03:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Everyone,

I had my interview last Jan. 4, 2008. My fiancé is with me the time I was interviewed. The Consul ask me where i meet my fiancé which I answered, how did we meet and I answer too. If both of us is single which we said yes. His follow-up question is if i had kids which i said yes as it is included at my appointment for the interview. I made it clear that they will not accompany me nor will follow me. My question is did this affect in releasing of my visa. As every thing seems to be okey. After the interview the Consul told me to proceed to window 37. There a staff gave me a paper that said document verification. I don’t have the idea what documents to be verified. He said it will take 2 to 3 weeks to release it. I paid Php 650 for the verification. And Php 165 for the Delbros delivery but until now i have not been notified by the NVC. It is hard on my part contacting the visa call center as my landline is bayantel. I am not a PLDT subscriber. I tried to buy a smart prepaid sim but it did not go thru. I ask our GM at the office if I could use our phone (as we are not allowed to place a personal call) so I could contact them. A visa call center agent said according to their system it will take 6 weeks. If there I couldn’t hear from the USEM I should contact them so they could help me. How long will it take for me to wait for a notice at USEM.

I had this idea that maybe it is my kids surname that affects the releasing of the visa.. My kids surname is different from mine as they uses their father's name although we are not legally married. In their birth certificate their father put the date and place of marriage even though no ceremonies happen. He did this for the kids to use his surname as before the civil code don’t allow to use the father’s name if the parents are not legally married. I bring the original birth certificates of the 2 kids with me should they want a proof, though the Consul did not ask for it and I am willing to explain why did this happen. I gave my CENOMAR that I get from the NSO to prove i was never married.

Anyone had similar problem with mine. What steps did you do. My fiancé was here last Jan. 1 so he could go with my interview. He is about to leave at the 18th and he get me a reservation ticket which we had it open should my visa arrived. We even work on his extention visa waiting for the approval so we could fly back to the US together. But until he leave now notification has not arrive yet. His lawyer in the US was able to talk to one Consul here in Manila but he said the Philippine document that I submitted is still verified. My fiancé already seek the help of their congressman and we are waiting for the reply yet. I feel depressed. I don’t know what to do to prove that I never married. I tried to get true and legal copies of my documents to prove that all the intentions are true. I just pray that there is still hope for me to be with my soon to be husband in the US. crying.gif crying.gif innocent.gif helpsmilie.gif

aynaku05


If your kids will not come with you nor follow you in the near future, I don't think it will be the cause of the delay of your visa. The way i see it, maybe it's because of the documents verification. Like they always say/advise here in visajourney, we must pay the documents verification ahead of time (like 3-4 weeks before the interview date). Maybe you were not informed, or you never read a topic like that here in the forum but there's been a lot of discussions about that already. In my case, My interview will on Feb. 14 and I already paid the PHP650 verification fee at metrobank this afternoon, it's so easy though cuz i got the instruction here in vj also. Don't worry, just hope for good things to come and keep praying.. Hope your visa will be release soon. Goodluck!! smile.gif



Thank you and Good Luck on your interview...
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-25 07:34:00
PhilippinesAt my Interview
Hi Everyone,

I had my interview last Jan. 4, 2008. My fiancé is with me the time I was interviewed. The Consul ask me where i meet my fiancé which I answered, how did we meet and I answer too. If both of us is single which we said yes. His follow-up question is if i had kids which i said yes as it is included at my appointment for the interview. I made it clear that they will not accompany me nor will follow me. My question is did this affect in releasing of my visa. As every thing seems to be okey. After the interview the Consul told me to proceed to window 37. There a staff gave me a paper that said document verification. I don’t have the idea what documents to be verified. He said it will take 2 to 3 weeks to release it. I paid Php 650 for the verification. And Php 165 for the Delbros delivery but until now i have not been notified by the NVC. It is hard on my part contacting the visa call center as my landline is bayantel. I am not a PLDT subscriber. I tried to buy a smart prepaid sim but it did not go thru. I ask our GM at the office if I could use our phone (as we are not allowed to place a personal call) so I could contact them. A visa call center agent said according to their system it will take 6 weeks. If there I couldn’t hear from the USEM I should contact them so they could help me. How long will it take for me to wait for a notice at USEM.

I had this idea that maybe it is my kids surname that affects the releasing of the visa.. My kids surname is different from mine as they uses their father's name although we are not legally married. In their birth certificate their father put the date and place of marriage even though no ceremonies happen. He did this for the kids to use his surname as before the civil code don’t allow to use the father’s name if the parents are not legally married. I bring the original birth certificates of the 2 kids with me should they want a proof, though the Consul did not ask for it and I am willing to explain why did this happen. I gave my CENOMAR that I get from the NSO to prove i was never married.

Anyone had similar problem with mine. What steps did you do. My fiancé was here last Jan. 1 so he could go with my interview. He is about to leave at the 18th and he get me a reservation ticket which we had it open should my visa arrived. We even work on his extention visa waiting for the approval so we could fly back to the US together. But until he leave now notification has not arrive yet. His lawyer in the US was able to talk to one Consul here in Manila but he said the Philippine document that I submitted is still verified. My fiancé already seek the help of their congressman and we are waiting for the reply yet. I feel depressed. I don’t know what to do to prove that I never married. I tried to get true and legal copies of my documents to prove that all the intentions are true. I just pray that there is still hope for me to be with my soon to be husband in the US. crying.gif crying.gif innocent.gif helpsmilie.gif

aynaku05
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-25 03:52:00
PhilippinesWho is still waiting for the visa from USEM for January
QUOTE (delbertjohnson @ Jan 24 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone,

Just a thought but who is still waiting on their visa from the USEM that have had their interviews in first two weeks or there after of January?

I am about to explode due to seeing people getting there visa approval and visa's within 2 to 3 days of there interview. I am happy for those who have but at the same time I am about to go crazy wondering why it is taking so long for them to verify documents that were suppose to verify prior to the interview. Just wanted to get a general overview of the situation so that I can pass it on to my congressman so to tell them just how this whole process needs to be looked at and reviewed for it efficiency.
We were interview on January 9th, 2007



Jim and Mercy


Jim snd Mercy,
We had our interview last Jan. 4 and afterwhich the consul said we're almost done pls proceed to window 37. We go there, from there the man gave is the paper and said there is still a document to be verified, it will take 2 to 3 weeks for verification. We don't know what document to be verified. We paid at Delbros for the delivery of the visa already and keep on calling them too if the visa is already ready for delivery but up to now we have not heard from the USEM yet. Our lawyer sends her query to the embassy but they said to just wait. In fact, my fiance contacted already the congressman in his area and we're waiting for the reply. It has been 3 weeks now that we didn't hear from them. Don't know what was happening. The worst is my landline here in the Philippines is bayantel and we could not go thru the visa call center. I was able to call the center yesterday when i had a chance to talk to our GM at the office where i am working to let me use the phone(as we were not allowed to use for personal call) so i could contact the call center. When i get to talk to the call center agent named Cora she told me that it will take 6 weeks to verify the documents according to their system. And if after 6 weeks i will not hear from the Embassy, i will call again and let them know. I am just wondering why it took that long to verify the docs.? why not inform the concerned person what specific docs they want so they will be provided? we are in hell thinking about it and it made us desperate.

aynaku05
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-01-24 22:52:00
PhilippinesNo Jeepneys, No Tricycles, No Tricyboats
WELCOME TO AMERICA EZ 2007! Hope you and your husband had a Happy life together.


to Wizardfitz, yes you're good.gif and you can take a cab 24/7. I am very much lucky to live here although the way of living is so expensive. I am nervous and scared to drive that is why in my 6 mos. of staying here i am not thinking of enrolling in a driving school although was urge already by hubby to go to a driving school . I just told him i enjoy calling a cab, take the bus or be on the train whenever want to go out on an ordinary days except Sat and Sunday where my he is at home that i do not spend a penny in going out as he drives for me wherever i want to go.
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-08-24 18:50:00
PhilippinesMy Flights and POE Experience
WELCOME TO USA!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-07-06 11:39:00
PhilippinesPraise GOD, I passed the interview with PINK slip Only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yeheyyyyyyy
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-09-06 19:12:00
PhilippinesPraise GOD, I passed the interview with PINK slip Only!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yeheyyyyyyy
CONGRATULATIONS
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lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-09-06 19:10:00
Philippinestaga cebu
QUOTE (I luv my chappara @ Jun 3 2008, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ Jun 3 2008, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kalalom ba sa imo bisaya Prime biggrin.gif "nagkatap" gyud as in biggrin.gif


ahhahaha o te rizza,, di man ko kabalo og ginagmay na bisya oie ehehehhe,,, lalom ra... devil.gif ahhahah
congrats sa imong visa.. arang ka exciting noeheheh



Hello! i am not a Cebuana pero kabalo ko ginagmay nga bisaya. star_smile.gif
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-06-15 19:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Fiance gave me the deadline for his waiting....
QUOTE (chris-lei @ Jun 8 2008, 08:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi there. I saw your timeline and I noticed that your visa was already approved, it will only take a couple of weeks for your visa to arrive. Both you and your fiance waited for much longer time for your petition to be approved so a couple of weeks should be nothing. There's nothing much you can do now because it's already been approved. Tell him to just keep busy and PRAY! God bless you both and may our visa arrive soon..smile! yes.gif



Loshiel Kenny,

It is the new policy of the Embassy to check papers that was submitted to them. They do it because some were fraud. My heart goes to you as i experience same being on AR for 6 weeks. It is sad to know but we can't do anything than to wait. If your they dont ask anything from you that means all are okey and they will take time to review it again and you will soon receive your visa. Tell your fiance that it takes time and he should be supportive to you. My fiance was the one calling the embassy and inquiring the status so he should know what was going on. I suggest that he should do the same if it is not too much for him. Just pray, tell him to extend a little patience and enjoy while you are still there. I wish you the best of luck.
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-06-16 11:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstill no VISA!!
Just be patient and pray hard. It takes me 6 weeks before i get my visa. My then fiance now my hubby call Lorraine and Sophia every other day. It is good if your husband will call the embassy as the people there attend calls from abroad more than from the Philippines, but try to call them too and ask for the status of your papers for sometimes they forget to review some pending papers due to bulk of papers that is on the CO's desk. Calling them always would remind them that you are eager and interested to know the status of your papers... I'll pray for you. While you are in the Philippines enjoy every bit of your time with your family because it will be different when you are already here. You will really miss them.
God luck and God bless.... star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 21:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresstill no VISA!!
Just be patient and pray hard. It takes me 6 weeks before i get my visa. My then fiance now my hubby call Lorraine and Sophia every other day. It is good if your husband will call the embassy as the people there attend calls from abroad than from the Philippines, but always try to call them too and ask for the status of your papers for sometimes they forget to review it because of bulk of papers that is on the CO's desk. Calling them would let them know that you are eager and to know the status of your papers... I'll pray for you. While you are in the Philippines enjoy every bit of you time with your family because it will be different when you are already here. You will really miss them.
God luck and God bless.... star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-09-14 21:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMGA PILIPINO AT PILIPINA NA K1 AT K3
QUOTE (jego ryu @ Feb 16 2008, 12:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI!IM FROM LAGUNA.HOW ABOUT YOU GUYS.....



Hello I am from Quezon City and my fiance is from New York.



Still waiting for my visa it is still for printing. Hope to get it next week. It's been 6 weeks in the AR
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-02-16 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs it necessary for my fiance to meet my family?
Yes, that is the belief of some foreigners. You cannot force him. It is really in their advisory that Mindanao is scary because of what happen to the american that was kidnapped and shot. To them it was horrible and a nightmare. Though not all the parts of Mindanao are risky. You are also after for his safety right??? Anyway you can still get some pics for the two of you. In the hotel that you are both staying, the lobby area or the nearby restaurant where you eat . Or wherever you go try to get some photos. Even at the airport when you fetch him If you have someone with you to take the pic for as long as you can get it. I wish you luck and God Bless.kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
lovelyladyFemalePhilippines2008-09-21 14:56:00