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K2 questions..

oh thank you HCDT :yes:

for that information, its the same info I got when I called USEM but then all I need is an assurance to some people who already been on the same situation. May God Bless you and your family.

Aileen

brian and aileen

Female

Philippines

2012-07-07 10:24:00

K2 questions..

Hello VJ,

Good day to all of you. I got a questions about K2 visa. I been here in the US last Jan. 1, 2012 and we got married last Jan. 27. I already filed my AOS last march 30 and the last time I checked my status it says the papers transferred in California. I want to get my child who is in the Philippines and already called the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines and they said all I need to do is pay for his visa and make sure my child will be in the USA before Dec. 1, 2012 (my visa issued last year). My child is 13 years old and they said he will use my MNL Case No. in paying his Visa, but I am a little bit confused cause I read here somewhere in VJ that I need to file an I-824 form and that's another $405.00. Now, I thought that I don't need to pay another application fee since a K2 visa has one year to be here in the US.

Hopefully someone can help me on this matter cause I am truly confused on what to do, the fact that I already had all the paper works done and ready to sent it to my child .
Thank You and God Bless You All.

brian and aileen

Female

Philippines

2012-07-07 10:09:00

Step child in household

you can find it in your husband's tax return whom he claimed as his dependents, whoever he claimed then that's all you need to put in your affidavit of support. but then in counting your household size his income must meet for another 2 household for yourself and your child, that is if your child will go with you if not then you will only add one more yourself.

brian and aileen

Female

Philippines

2012-08-06 12:52:00

confused for k2's entry to the US

Hello Vj's

I am really so confused with my son's entry to the US. My visa will be one year this coming December 1, 2012, I am now in the US and my child who is K2 have an interview this November 19, 2012 in the US Embassy Manila, and I don't think he can get his visa before December 1. My question is.

1. Does he need to be here before Dec. 1, 2012 or
2. Does he need to have his visa be approve before December 1, 2012.

Thank you.

brian and aileen

Female

Philippines

2012-09-07 13:43:00

K2 Visa

Hello,

Anybody here from the Philippines who had an interview last Nov. 19, who already received their visa?

Aileen

brian and aileen

Female

Philippines

2012-11-29 20:50:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

I-134 is hard....

Boiler, you need a reality check.

The spouse will not be able to work for at least 6 months upon arrival in the U.S. With that and along with all the other expenses that a new spouse will generate, your beans better be in order.

I hate seeing couples trying to build a marriage on 30,000.00 USD petitioner salary.

Are you serious? I make way more than that and there are times where it is tough for me and my non-working wife.

Wow, 30,000.00 for a couple that's already a lot of money if you know how to manage it. We are only getting less than $50,000.00 a year but within 2 years since I got here we got our own house, a 2013 suv, and all the things you would wanna ask you can find it in our house and we are a member of 5 will become 6 cause my other son will soon be arriving from the Philippines. And for the fact that we need to pay our greencard here for both me and my son and petitioning my other son it really needs a lot of $$$$$.. and we still able to had a vacation for a week outside the state every summer. As long as you live the life on what you can afford and debt-free you are fine but if you live like a king spending money that you don't need you will be in trouble. Set your priority and be responsible handling your money. We started from scratch when i got here my husband is living with his parents too when we moved out the only thing we got is his bed and his computer, lol , but we're a good teamwork .

I am not bragging but I just wanna inspire the OP , go get a job where you can be able to get your fiance and when she get here maybe she can help you. I only work part time but still it counts . Don't be discourage let the situation be your guide on how to make it better. Every situation is different it depends on how you handles it. Before making a decision always ask God's blessings first and you will be fine. God bless you in your journey.

brian and aileen

Female

Philippines

2014-08-19 11:39:00

December Filers

With October filers beginning to receive their NOA2, am pretty sure we the December filers should be expecting our NOA2 by 1st-2nd week in May. VSC is really moving so good. Go Vermont!!!!

I hope CSC will move also

Casey_Ana

Female

Philippines

2013-03-29 07:54:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

December Filers

ohhhh my dec filers fam,
how are you guys keeping your selves busy.. its unbelieveable how much im obsessing over this process, time frames, paperwork etc, especially when all there is to do it wait..
im absolutely positive no one is on this site/uscis.gov more than me lol

Work, work, work.... lol

With October filers beginning to receive their NOA2, am pretty sure we the December filers should be expecting our NOA2 by 1st-2nd week in May. VSC is really moving so good. Go Vermont!!!!

Pretty nice news to hear today

Casey_Ana

Female

Philippines

2013-03-29 07:48:00

K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

December Filers

@Jeikun - that's a good news to hear. I am keeping my hopes high that K-1 processing will speed up.

Good luck on your journey!

Casey_Ana

Female

Philippines

2013-03-14 10:49:00

Collating some documents while waiting for NOA2

Appreciate all your advices... thanks so much!

Casey_Ana

Female

Philippines

2013-03-06 21:29:00

Collating some documents while waiting for NOA2

Hi, VJers! Anyone who has an idea if it's ok to collate some documents (like Cenomar, NBI, Police Clearance) while I am waiting for the NOA2? Well, just being positive that we will get an approval in the next 3 months.

Or, do they need a very current documents to bring on the interview, like a week or so? Please advise.

Have a great day!!

**I really find this forum very helpful

Casey_Ana

Female

Philippines

2013-03-06 20:18:00

After NOA2

Wow! Thanks for the advices, appreciate it. Very helpful... I need to start getting my documents. I am getting excited

Thanks again, sissies!

Casey_Ana

Female

Philippines

2013-05-16 18:02:00

After NOA2

I have few questions....For those Filipinas who got their NOA2 and are now in the process of obtaining their documents for the interview.

We just got our NOA2 last May 13. Can I now get my documents like Cenomar, NBI, Police Clearance? How old should these documents be before I present them to the embassy? Let's say if I will be scheduled for an interview sometime in July, can I present a document that is dated late May or early June? I need your advices, please. I wanted to collate some documents already while waiting for my MNL Case number.

Appreciate your help.

Casey_Ana

Female

Philippines

2013-05-16 16:06:00

Thank you for all the replies...anyway, I checked the emails that my husband forwarded to me. I now realized that my case has been routed for CR1.
I just thought that I'm still in K3 since we first received a notice from NVC of my approved I-129F, Then 2 days ago, my husband received a notice
to pay AOS. He paid it immediately and we have to wait 2-3 business days before the fee status is paid, right? before taking the next step.

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-02 02:14:00

that means you'll soon get your NOA2, it gets forwarded to NVC where you will have to call and get your Manila Case number, once have that you can go ahead that pay your Visa fee in BPI, sched your interview online or by phone then go for medical at St. Lukes

I already have a MNL case#. And my husband paid $88 for AOS. Do I need to go to BPI now to pay the visa fee? How to sched interview online?

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-01 21:00:00

The above would be correct for a K1 visa, but this is for a spouse. It is also not going to be a K3 visa. It will be CR1 or IR1. USCIS doesn't issue visas, so their decision would be to approve the petition that allows you to apply for a visa. Three more times to mail papers to the National Visa Center and two more fees to pay. THEN, NVC will schedule your interview and you can get the medical.

I already have a case # for I-129F (k3).My husband paid $88 for AOS. What papers do we have to mail to NVC?

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-01 20:55:00

Hi everyone! Me and my husband checked my case status and it appeared, " Post Decision Activity " but I haven't undergo medical and interview yet.
Does this mean that i don't need to go for med and interview? If so, then it is such a wonderful blessing to me from God. What will be the next step
since my status is in "Post Decision Activity"? I am just curious about this so any answer will help. Thank you and Happy New Year

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-01 04:02:00

income tax return delays submitting I-864EZ....

Thank you guyz for the replies. My hubby just want to make sure that NVC will get his new IRS/W2 and pay stub.

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-06 09:42:00

income tax return delays submitting I-864EZ....

Are you saying you want to send tax returns for 2011? If so, I don't think this is necessary as US law does not require employers to supply employees with the W2 until February 2012. I sent tax transcripts from 2008, 2009, 2010, a letter of employment and my most recent paystub. I didn't have any problem.

What did you mean of tax transcript? is it the W2? my husband has 2009 and 2010 W2 and also he can provide recent paystub and also he has letter of
employment but no income tax return yet.

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-04 23:31:00

income tax return delays submitting I-864EZ....

My husband is going to fill up form I-864EZ but he doesn't have his recent income tax return yet which he must submit together with the W2. He requested
fot it but said it takes 30 days before he get the copy since the year just started. I know this will delay the process. Will it be fine if he will just
send the I-864EZ with the W2? And me, as the beneficiary, can I make an appoinment online for my medical while we wait for the I-864EZ to be submitted?
or much better to wait till he submit the AOS form before making an appointment or wait till the NVC told me to do so...any advise is appreciated.
God bless all!

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-04 23:11:00

I am concern about these.......any advice

Thank you guys for your prompt reply. About the NSO CEMAR, think I have to get one for I only have NSO marriage certificate. I was also confused about
the difference between NSO CEMAR AND NSO MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE, thought they're the same. I now understand it. Thank you again

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-06 21:11:00

I am concern about these.......any advice

Hello VJ's! I need an advice/help/tips specially from those who are done with medical and interview. These are my concerns:

1. Is there any payment I have to pay aside from medical fee? (I am the beneficiary)
2. wud it better to wait the NVC to sked my medical? or it is ok to go for medical in advance?
3 how do I know that I will be sked for interview? my hubby is unable to contact or call NVC due to job situation
4. is it neccesarry to bring a lot of pictures aside from wedding pictures and put in album. for i will bring our wedding pictures
put in a 16 pages album.

"...for the Lord our God is righteous in everything He does,..." (Dan.9:14)

God bless all!

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-06 10:14:00

Paid AOS & Application Fee. Next?

Good day,
Ive beeen reading this forum for months now, and there's just something that confuses me. I hope you could help us . Im a filipina (applicant)and my husband (petitioner) is an american My husband filed for a spouse visa and gone through the process. He recently paid AOS $88 and Appication fee of $404. We have the cover sheet thingy. What happens next. Do they contact us or we contact them?

Hi, try to look at www.travel.state.gov, you can find there also the instruction on what to do next and the AOS form that your hubby has to send out.
(you said you're a filipina but the country on your post is belarus

)
God bless

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-08 06:47:00

K3 switching to CR-1

If I ended up mailing the I-129F for the K3 anyway, will it affect the progress of my CR1? I was not sure of that initially and since it was free I thought what the heck let me file it anyway and see what is quicker. Does it make a difference?

Base in my experience, my husband mailed 129F with NOA1 from 1-130 for K3. We receive both approved I-130 and I-129F same date, but we are notified later that NVC processed my CR1. So, I don't think mailing I129f will affect the progress of your CR1. I think K3 is very rare nowadays. They still process it because I knew someone here in my country, she is under k3 process.

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-10 20:45:00

AFter sending AOS packet, what to expect next?..

The DS-230 can be completed at any time, it can be submitted to the NVC when the IV bill indicates "PAID" in the payment portal.

my husband send the I-864EZ with w2 and pay stub but we didn't include DS-230 form, will the NVC asks that or can i bring it during interview? what u think...thanks for ur reply

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-23 20:59:00

AFter sending AOS packet, what to expect next?..

hi everyone! What to expect next after hubby send the AOS packet? and I also wonder of when to fill up the DS-230.
any answer or advice will be appreciated. thanks

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-23 09:14:00

need quick reply plz....

I included a cover letter, but I'm not sure it is required. You can add one listing all the documents enclosed in the package, in the same order they are placed.

Here's the instructions I received (after my package was sent but I did just what they said):
Please include a copy of this letter (bar code) with your correspondence and write your case number clearly (exactly as it appears below) on the upper right-hand corner of all documents.

You know how to print the bar coded coversheet, right?

I really appreciate your response, yes i know how to print it and i will include cover letter. thanks again

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-25 10:06:00

need quick reply plz....

Of course you can send them directly to NVC, but you NEED to enclose the bar coded coversheet. If you can print it and put it on top of your package, then you're good to go!
I sent my IV package from France, no problem.

Thank u very much for the response,..I thought the bar coded coversheet is only needed by the petitioner when sending the AOS package. I have no idea that I need to enclose it with the
DS-230. Thank u for the additional info. no need for cover letter?
thanks again

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-25 07:38:00

need quick reply plz....

Can I send DS-230 with other documents directly to NVC using DHL express mail or do I need to send it to my husband and he will be the one to send it to NVC.
I need quick reply for I am going to send it tomorrow. thanks for the response in advance..

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-25 05:16:00

received mail from embassy for my k3 case..is it ok?..

I received mail from Embassy today stating that I am eligible for visa interview and that I must pay the K visa applicatio fee...is it ok to ignore this mail since me and hubby
pursue the CR1 route.,or must I have call embassy and tell them that we pursue the CR1...any advica please.
thanks..

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-01-27 04:19:00

my concern of mailing the DS-230 without instruction from NVC...

You mailed it at the same time as the DS3032? So it means you hadn't yet paid the IV fee. I'm afraid your package may very well be rejected and sent back to you.
You don't have to wait for the instructions email, but you DO have to wait until your IV fee is invoiced, paid, and payment cleared.

I would call and ask them what's gonna happen now.

I am willing to resubmit the DS-230 package if they're going to send it back to me. I know it's my fault.

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-02-03 04:37:00

my concern of mailing the DS-230 without instruction from NVC...

If you didn't wait for instruction and had no barcode coversheet, does that mean you submitted the package before paying the fee for the Immigrant Visa Application?

Either way, not following the correct procedures is a big no no and you're going to have to follow the instructions on the checklist in order to get everything sorted before NVC will process your application.

It's probably a good idea to give them a telephone call and ask them if you must resubmit all documents, or if you can just send the application with the barcode coversheet.

My husband paid the Immigrant Visa Bill today, and I sent the DS-230 last thursday.

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-02-03 04:31:00

my concern of mailing the DS-230 without instruction from NVC...

I submitted DS-230 with other required documents without waiting for the instruction from NVC to do so. I mailed it the same day I mailed the DS-3032 (choice of agent).
Today, I received an email from NVC the CHECKLIST and instruction for the next step. My concern is, the instruction says that I must include or use that bar code sheet
when submitting physical form, and my mistake was that I used the Document Cover Sheet for Affidavit of Support and also the instruction says that I must write clearly
my case number at the upper right hand corner of ALL documents which I failed to do. I hope and pray that they will consider all the documents I sent. Does anybody here
did the same thing I did? Thanks in advance for your input.

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-02-02 21:57:00

need immediate reply plz....

The request for supporting documents after submitting your I-864 is normal. We got one, too.

I'm confused what is missing on your form. What line in Part 5 did you actually leave blank?
It sounds like it is not the line that they claim you left blank?
Please clarify.

I think line 17 of part 5, Name of Employer (if applicable), hubby did not write the name of his employer.

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-02-09 21:48:00

need immediate reply plz....

Hi everyone, I need an immediate response on my situation. We got email from NVC regarding our I-864EZ that my husband submitted. It says;
Checklist for I-864EZ (filed by xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx

NVC has reviewed the financial evidence submitted. However,additional information is required
to complete the financial evidence review.The checklist below indicates missing or incomplete
documents. In order to make corrections you will need to download a new form at www. ImmigrantVisa.state.gov.
You will need to complete and submit the new form with the changes noted below. Please provide all requested
documents and refer to page two for mailing instructions.

Part 5 Sponsor's Income and Employment
[x] The sponsor's signature must be original.

We have mistake in signature but what confuses me and my husband is about Part 5 Sponsor's Income and Employment.
We checked the form I-864EZ part 5 that hubby submitted and he did not leave it blank. Wonder what's wrong.
Any help please before we mail the form.
Thank you

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2012-02-09 05:36:00

Form G-235A technicality for spouse name

Additional/related info:

Wife has NOT updated her passport or other official documents to use her married name yet. Wondering if/when she should do that or if we just use her maiden name for all the processing except of course the marriage certificate.

hello, i'm a filipina and my husband is american. when we filled out forms, i listed the last name name of my husband as my last name and my maiden name as middle name, no problem. Your wife must update her passport because it would be complicated if you will use her maiden name and yet your married. What I did, I attended seminar at CFO ( Commission on Filipino Overseas) to avail that certificate of attendance which is required for renewing passport ( it is only required for those women who married foriegner). Then I asked a copy of marriage certificate from NSO (National Statistic Office). When I got them both, I made an appointment at DFA for passport renewal. I used my husband's last name as my last name and maiden name as middle name. I have now my passport using my husband's last name.
I hope this help. God bless.

godsgrace

Female

Philippines

2011-12-12 08:44:00