Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Vietnam	How Long Usually For Cr/1 in Vietnam	Thank you guys! Hi tomvan  ,   Just let you know we are on the same boat my I-130 NOA1 02/21 and I am waiting for NOA2, when you approval please update your timeline. Thanks Edited by TQD, 14 May 2013 - 03:08 PM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-05-14 15:07:00
Vietnam	Where Is My NOA2 Please?	you should be hearing soon! was your case transferred to texas with the others??  check that thread for more info how can we know where they were transferred ? we don't receive any mails. I am waiting for until 6 months, and I will make a phone call to find out what is going on my I-130	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-07-01 14:03:00
Vietnam	Where Is My NOA2 Please?	Where is my NOA2? I am almost 6 months and it is not in sight yet! Any Vietnamese couples took this long to get it?  Don't worry me too I am waiting for from 02/21/13 and now still wait for NOA2 ????? We are the same boat	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-06-30 22:17:00
Vietnam	Vietnamese Marriage Cert. & i-130 application TIP	I surprise that how can you can live there in 4 years, I run away for long time ago	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-06-30 22:33:00
Vietnam	Th? t?c ly d? ?	I agree with Anh map, hihihi I like your answers. She need an immigration lawyer to show her how to get a GC and you have to child support until 18 years Edited by TQD, 28 March 2013 - 02:25 PM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-03-28 14:21:00
USCIS Service Centers	IR-1CR-1 Processing Time is available for NBC.... Finally!!!!	i see oct 1st 2012. i'm not happy at all me too, I guess they didn't do anything because they work on Oct 1st, 2012 for couple months ago, still there it doesn't move . It is so funny for Permanent resident I-130 only 5 months waiting. I don't understand. Edited by TQD, 17 October 2013 - 12:59 PM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-10-17 12:57:00
USCIS Service Centers	How long we have to wait for I-130	Field Office Processing Dates for National Benefits Center as of: August 31, 2013   Form                                          Title                                               Classification or Basis for Filing:                                                    Processing Timeframe:       I-130                         Petition for Alien Relative                           U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under  21                                  October 1, 2012 Edited by TQD, 18 October 2013 - 01:17 PM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-10-18 13:10:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	Help confused with I-601a process	Thank you! This is very helpful. My lawyer has already cancelled the interview appointment and we will send the biometrics fee tomorrow. Do you know how long it takes to get the biometrics appointment after the fee is paid? I saw their time lime after a month or  a month and half	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2014-02-13 10:33:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	Help confused with I-601a process	Hello I am new here and would like some help with a question I have or if I am in the correct forum, I hope someone here has a similar situation to mine. So my husbands case has been going on for a while we applied for a provisional waiver I601-a but during this time the NVC scheduled an appointment at the US Consult in Juarez. We had notified the NVC sometime ago that we were applying for the wavier yet the interview was still scheduled. We cancelled this as we have not received the approval yet. I just received the I-797 stating that we need to pay the biometrics fee. My question is, do the biometrics get done in the US or in Juarez?  My husband is currently still in the US. Anyone have an answer or similar situation, knowledge on this.  Your help is appreciated I am on the same boat with you but I don't apply I-601A yet because I wait for my lawyer to be done with my I-601A. First you have to call NVC to cancel your appointment and then you have to pay biometric fee andthen you have an appointment go to immigrate local to be done biometric in the USA, your form I-601A approval before you go to your country otherwise you can fill I-601 after your interview in your country. You can read more at website immigrate2us.net, a lot of people there fill I-601A, they will help you. Remember your husband has to wait for approval I-601A before he goes to Juarez for interview. Good luck to you Edited by TQD, 12 February 2014 - 11:10 PM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2014-02-12 23:07:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	I601-A	Hello,   im a born US citizen and my husband entered the US illegally 10 years ago. i have an approved i130, my case already got sent to NVC, they sent me the invoices ID therefore i paid the AOS and the visa processing fees, i just submitted my waiver i601a to USICS. what comes next? if the waiver gets approved do i have to travel to Nicaragua with my husband for his biometrics and interview at a consulate in Nicaragua? Do i go to Nicaragua after having the waiver approved ? is there some type of appoinment for the waiver? please advise as to what steps come next.   thanks Hi, After you sent I-601A, you will receive a letter from ASC for an appointment fingerprints and you or your husband has to wait for I-601A approval or receive  a letter for REF. After I-601A approval, you have to send all document to NVC to complete your case and NVC will close your case and schedule an interview at consulate in Nicaragua. At this time your husband can go back to his country for interview, you can go or not it is not important, CO interview your husband not you.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2014-06-30 12:57:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	I-601A process	I guess I should give an update. I received my spouses biometric appointment on 4/4/2013 and we went in the ASC office the next day via walk-in. I waited outside the building and it only took him 15 min. to complete everything. I also got a my final checklist notice from the NVC stating that all that needs to be filed is the I-601A approval notice so that they can schedule the interview. Now all we have to do is wait....I hate waiting... anybody knew what happen? yesterday the first person (a little family) from immigrate2us.net approved from I-601A, we celebrate his family, he made a dream come true	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-04-27 16:35:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)	I-601A process	Hi all body, We are on the same boats, I haven't fill the form I-601A yet. I am waiting for form I-130 approval so I watch out all of I-601Aapplicant to see what is going on? I hope all of you are good good luck	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-03-28 12:17:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	Any November approved NOA2 in NVC	Is there any one in the NVC process that got I-130 approved in November.   I have checked the timelines and have not seen any.   Thank you I approval I-130 on Nov 8 and still wait for case number .......................................at NVC	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-12-14 14:00:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	NVC STILL not received case - NOA2 received Nov 5	Got approval on Nov 6 n still waiting,waiting n only waiting! :-( I would like to share with you, approval on Nov 8, and still waiting for NVC step	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-12-12 13:30:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)	So worried something might happened NVC	Everything done ... Never do this before but however,my lawyer will keep update it for me,thank you I give you my information so you are not alone, I-130 approval 11/08/2013 CIS sent I-130 approval package 12/04/2013  NVC received I-130 approval 12/27/2013 and now I am still waiting for case number ............................ that means almost 3 months for nothing,  You make sure CIS send your approval package already or not Good luck to you Edited by TQD, 15 January 2014 - 03:01 PM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2014-01-15 14:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	6 months is completed today but no noa2 yet	i m badly waiting for noa2....my priority date is march 15.......still waiting for noa2....i have msc before my priority date.....i don't know why the uscis do not concentrate to our case..... You don't worry I am waiting for 7 months nothing yet ...................................still waiting now  and boring	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-09-14 09:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Any approval after transfer	Does anyone got approval after transfer. just one to find out how long we will have to wait Transfer not mean approval, we are still keep going waiting for forever	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-10-25 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	FINALLY NOA2 VJS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	The last processing action taken on your case  Receipt Number: MSCxxxxxxxxxxxx Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity On October 31, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.      we filed on december 2012!!! Congratulations !!!   Finally they promise approval I-130 in 11 months, please fill out your timeline	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-11-01 09:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	List (months) of transfers for workload in October from NBC	I-130 sent 2/18/2013 NOA1 2/21/13 Transferred 10/22/13 to local office, this is a good news or not?	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-10-22 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	14 months and still no NOA2?!?!?!?	wow this whole immigration thing in on my last nerve. I keep seeing people who applied after me already approved and getting their interview assigned. and I'm nearly 14 months of waiting and still nothing????????????????? yes, I have contacted my senator and congressman since march and they only thing that happened was my case got transferred to my local city and made an info pass appointment and they said expect another 3-6 months before they get to me. I'm seeing a lawyer on Monday, it will be the first time  I see one regarding this case. wondering if that's just a waist of money or can they possibly get through...   I feel like a single mother struggling to get by when I shouldn't have to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hello I do have a husband stuck in one of the worst places on earth who's missing our daughter growing up. I can't believe that, you wait for 14 months and do not approval yet how come we are approved next	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-10-11 09:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	FINALLY!!!! NOA2 FOR I130	OMG!!!!!! OMG!!!!!! I AM FINALLY APPROVED AFTER WAITING FOR OVER 10MONTHS FINALLY APPROVED!!! YAY YAY.    Congratulations! Finally somebody get out of a long waiting list    so that means we have to wait for 10 months from Feb to be approved.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-09-28 09:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	march2013 fillers have someone get approved yet?	I also got transferred to a local office in Nov 18th..... my husband will call them on Wednesday to find out where our file at now..... hope we will get a good new soon  You don't worry, after transfer in 60 days they will make a decision. My approval after transfer about 2 weeks from NBC to NSC	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-11-21 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2013 I-130 Filers	Just let everybody in Feb filer know I am approval today. I am very happy now but I still have long drive because I have to fill I-601A, but anyway this is support for me a lot, good luck for the rest people approval     02/18/2013 - I-130 Sent 02/21/2013 - NOA1 10/22/2013 - File transferring to local office 10/23/2013 - File transferring to Uscis office 10/25/2013   Receive by mail transfer to Nebraska Service Center 11/08/2013 - Status update - APPROVED	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-11-08 13:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2013 I-130 Filers	So in the last 3 days, here is what happened:   from Feb 25th-Oct 22nd - No status on USCIS website Oct 22nd - Case showed up 'Initial Review' - Case is being transferred to another USCIS office OCt 23rd - Case is being transferred to Local USCIS office Oct 24th - Case is being trasnferred to a USCIS office   So where the heck is my case going to end up?? Has this happened to many people here?   Thanks!     OCt 22nd - Case is being transferred to Local USCIS office Oct 23rd - Case is being trasnfered to a USCIS office Oct 25th - Received hard -797, transfered to Nebraska Service Center I don't know how long to wait for at Nebraska Service Center	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-10-25 19:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2013 I-130 Filers	Processing Times USCIS National Goal - 5.0 Month(s) USCIS National Average - 11.0 Month(s) National Benefits Center - 11.0 Month(s) Effective as of: August 31, 2013 View national volumes and trends for all applications Edited by TQD, 16 October 2013 - 07:37 PM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-10-16 19:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2013 I-130 Filers	Feb 5 pd, NOA2 April 18th congrats for one more approval from Feb filter, I hope so for me next	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-04-19 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2013 I-130 Filers	Congrats for all the people approval I-130	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-04-02 10:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2013 I-130 Filers	Hello JVCC_2013, you can take a look on the website immigrate2us.net so have all I-601 and 601A, I know your situation, I am on the way now. Hope you are good luck 02/18 apply I-130 02/21 NOA1 and now waiting for NOA2	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-04-02 10:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	February 2013 I-130 Filers	Hi everybody February 2013 I-130Applicant 29 Dec 2011: Married 18 Feb 2013: Sent I-130 21 Feb 2013: I-130 accepted, priority date set 28 Feb 2013: Hard-copy NOA1 received Until now case status showed up in USCIS system as "Initial Review" and waiting for until now	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-03-29 12:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2014	Hi there I needed a PCC for Singapore. It was the only thing I needed and asked NVC if I could take it to the interview but they have made me send it to them. Hence why I am still waiting for a CC. It is worth calling them though and asking as I have see some people allowed to do this. Thanks lot for your suggestion, I didn't call them yet because I am  afraid of they said " No, we need PPCs before to schedule your interview" . ohhh, anyway I think of calling them to see what I can do.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2014-09-26 16:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2014	I received a checklist for no PCC for UAE and it has set us back up to "60" days! My error was going by what the UAE embassy website said over what the reciprocity page for UAE said. When I called, I tried to get them to let me bring it to the interview but they wouldn't have it, so it was scanned in on 15 Aug and we are still waiting for case complete. Hope this helps.... Thanks for your answer, and I have some idea what to do, I still try to have PCCs ASAP but I prefer NVC closed my case and schedule for my interview, anyway I am waiting for no checklist next month after 60 days waiting.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2014-09-26 14:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NVC Filers - September 2014	Just make sure you maintain those lovely smiles... NVC can be extremely tasking mentally. Oh... I just noticed you're from Denver or is it Denver bound? We're Boulder bound ourselves when/if we get our IV stamps. Hello everyone, I decided to join the group at NVC to wait for the case complete. By the chance I  have a question, did anyone complete without sending PPCs and will have them on the interview day.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2014-09-26 13:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2-CSC APPROVED!!! :)	Terrific news, congrats for it couldn't happen to a more deserving couple. Here is hoping more July/Aug people get their approval. All the best with the rest of the process. Don't worry, you are next. after Aug/Sep and then Oct. Hopefully	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-04-18 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2-CSC APPROVED!!! :)	congratz Congratulations to all the NOA2 approval I feel that CSC has worked hard over the past few days, so there you approved more than before Don't forget to fill in your timeline, Thanks Edited by TQD, 18 April 2013 - 03:30 PM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-04-18 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	YAY! NOA2!!!!!!!!!	Congratulations, you have a long trip, I hope all smooth until the end this trip	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-05-10 09:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Estimated Time Left in I-130 Process	About Me: I'm a US Citizen petitioning for my spouse who lives overseas in the Dominican Republic.   1. Filed my I-130 in February. The first 3 digits of my case number: MSC 2. Received my appointment letter May 30. 3. Had my appointment today July 5.    I was super excited when reading the forums before this appointment. Most people indicated that after you get your appointment letter, your appointment will be in like 30 days and then you are very close to completion of the process.   However, based on all that I read, I was expecting an interview of some sort. But when I arrived today, they simply asked me for the paperwork requested on the appointment form (marriage certificate, birth certificate, photos, etc). I was in and out within 10 minutes.    They gave me no information on the next steps. Just said that they will be in touch.    I'm sort of disappointed right now as I have no idea what's going on. Was this my interview? Is there another one coming in the near future? Or far future? Has anyone else had to come in to drop off these documents prior to a formal interview? Or am I really close to the end of this process and I'm weeks away from being able to bring my wife home?   I need some answers. Appreciate all your help!   Neapolitan I send the same month with you in February but no news, nobody contact to me yet. I am happy for you that at least they touch your case so they will be in touch with you soon. Wait for a good news	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-07-06 08:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	4 years overstay and IR-1. What to wait for?	Hello everyone. I came to USA by J1 visa, met my  husband (green card holder at that moment). We decided to wait for his citizenship and then start to work on mine greencard. But we didn't expect that it took so long. And after 3 years I fell in a deep dipression, I couldn't have a normal life (couldn't study, find a normal job, couldn't go to my country to visit my parents). My husband couldn't stop me, because I'm like a donkey I bought a one-way ticket and thats it....I'm in my home country now (Russia). After 1 year my husband finally got his citizenship, he came to Moscow to visit me and just to talk...We decided to give our family another chance, I know that it was not  his fault, of course it's me and mine emotions... Now we are on IR-1 visa way, we are July filers. My question is - is it possible for me to get a IR-1 visa with this overstay ? Does anyone in the same situation? I know everything about waiver I-601 (because I'm out of USA). Do I have any chance to get a visa at the interview? without waiver? Do you have any examples in our VJ Land?   Thanks for any respons! And good luck for everyone!    Everything is still alright so far until you approval I-130 and transfer to NVC, you have an interview at your country and then you have to apply I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (for waiver you are overstayed). If you are lucky I-601 approval (4-6months) you have your visa IR-1 to come back US. Good luck for you. Edited by TQD, 07 December 2013 - 09:36 AM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2013-12-07 09:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-261 Question	I got my case number and invoice number yesterday and tonight I was trying to fill out the DS-261 form but every time I try to log in, this message shows "Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time. Please contact the National Visa Center if you believe that you have received this message in error."  Do we have to wait a couple of days before I can fill out my DS-261?  After a week they will send you two emails instruction, one for petitioner to pay AOS fee $88.00 and one email for Beneficiary to fill the form DS-261 in this mail you have case number, invoice ID number and Beneficiary ID number, at this time you can log in ceac.state.gov and follow up this instruction. I hope can help you something. Edited by TQD, 06 February 2014 - 03:48 PM.	TQD	Not Telling	Vietnam (no flag)	2014-02-06 15:42:00
Philippines	k-1	thank Hank for the info that you gave. appoinment online done today, but i am confused what is all about NOA2 hard copy? i have confirmation page scheduling my interview, but i haven't yet received eligibility letter from the Embassy.. when i go to st.lukes for my medical i just have to bring the following documents like ( passport photo copy first page, confirmation page, 2x2 visa photo,) thank you have a nice day can't wait to be with my future husband, soon i'll be there	kittymic	Female	Philippines	2012-09-07 23:28:00
Philippines	k-1	The information in that link is dated and inaccurate now. Manila Embassy: After NOA2 AND YOU HAVE YOUR MNL # (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy ) http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html Once you have your MNL # : You can pay your nonimmigrant visa application fee with cash or debit card at any Bank of Philippine Islands. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee. If you print a deposit slip in advance of the day in which you plan to make your payment, please take note of the expiration date on the deposit slip. If the expiration date passes prior to using the slip to make your payment, simply return to this site and re-click the appropriate link below to generate a new deposit slip. Bank agents will NOT accept payments based on expired deposit slips. Upon receiving of your payment, bank will issue you a receipt. Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number. http://ustraveldocs....paymentinfo.asp Select the deposit slip that matches your visa application fee from the list below. Values are shown in U.S. dollars and native currency. This page has more information about the different visa application fees. http://ustraveldocs....visafeeinfo.asp For K-1 the fee is $240 After you have paid the visa application fee, keep the BANK receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number. If you have an account with either Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) or BancNet you may choose to pay your visa application fee online using their online bill pay services. Click on either of the links below if you are a BPI or BancNet customer and wish to make an online payment. If you are paying for more than one applicant, please DO NOT make a lump sum payment for all the applicants. A UID/receipt number is required for each visa application fee payment for EACH applicant for scheduling an appointment. After you have paid the visa application fee, please keep the fee receipt for your records. Receipt Format Note: If you have a Bank of Philippine Islands receipt, your fee receipt number should be your passport number. If something other than your passport number appears in the circled area on the graphic, use that information as your receipt number. This receipt number verifies your payment and allows you to schedule your visa interview When scheduling online with the embassy you need to include the "XX" at the beginning. Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was accepted. Make sure to print two copies of the interview confirmation page as you will need one for St. Luke's and the other (maybe, they might mail the interview letter) for the embassy. (open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access) Embassy Letter: http://photos.state....3__rtf2_005.pdf (Tagalog) http://photos.state....2__rtf2_007.pdf (The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.) http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email) (632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 3012000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm) ** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers) NEW EMAIL ADDRESS In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available. For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov . To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below. The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date. Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB. Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments. Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time. ************ INTERVIEW DAY: Remember no electronics are allowed in the embassy; no cell phones, no cameras, no memory stiks. And no food. ************** *** St. Luke's: http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times) PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/ CFO: ALL exiting required to attend. There have been changes regarding CFO so for sure read through their website. http://www.philembas...w_gcp_flyer.pdf http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&catid=140 Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: copies of; CENOMAR, certified birth certificate, bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together, from USC - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO. ** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent. Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a) Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.	kittymic	Female	Philippines	2012-09-07 23:22:00