ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesHELP!! NEED YOUR FEEDBACK ASAP PLLLLSSS.
QUOTE (kits_24_faith @ Feb 10 2008, 07:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
On February 12, we will be departing to the US. What should we expect once we get to our POE in Detroit and what documents will they ask for?

Also, her parents and her brother will apply for a tourist visa after we leave and we know that they have a pretty good chance of getting it since their only reason to go is to witness their ONLY daughter's wedding. Besides the wedding invitation and a copy of Faith's visa, what else should we provide them for their interview? Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kits & Faith


They have to provide a lot of documentations and proves that they are coming back and are not going to stay with your fiance there in US. A good way for them to prove they are coming back is showing the following at the interview.

Bank letter with the a good amount of money in it. Better if it is an old account, not a new one because they are going to know it was open with the purpose of going to the Consulate.

Land or house titles if they have some property in their country

Car titles if they have

Employment Letter

Birth Certificate showing that they are the parents of her

Her documents that you mentioned.

The fact that she is going to get married doesn´t mean an approval for getting a visa.

Good luck good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-10 19:25:00
PhilippinesI was approved!!!!! Feb 6 interview, wohoooo!!!!
Congratulations
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-06 21:11:00
PhilippinesQuestion about NOA2
Check the guides they say very clear which are the next steps.

Good luck
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-03-01 12:17:00
Philippinesreceived my visa today!
QUOTE (nikmia @ Mar 18 2008, 03:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone,

I'm so happy today! I received my visa at exactly 2:49PM. Thanks God! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



Congratulations !!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Good Luck !!!
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-03-18 11:24:00
PhilippinesK - 1 Visa
QUOTE (Mountain Man @ Mar 18 2008, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone ! I am seeking information that will help me before I go to see my fiance . I will be filing for the K - 1 Fiance Visa . I will be meeting my future bride in May 2008 and filing paperwork as soon as I return . My question is this : What information should I take to her when I go to Cebu so I do not have to be mailing her anything . I would rather deliver her that in person so there is no mistakes .
Good Luck to everyone and thanks in advance for your help . Terry



Download the G-325 and I-129F forms and you will see what you need to bring from there.

Maybe she can requests the birth certificate and get the divorce decree if she had been married before. If she has kids to get the birth certificate too. Also, she can contact a translator for translating the documents mentioned before.

Be sure to take a pictures of you too together and keep all receipts of the places that you both visit. Good Luck.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-03-18 16:56:00
CanadaWhat are you watching?
I'm currently watching
CSI Las Vegas season 4,
True Blood season 2,
Naruto Shippuden,
Bleach,
El Cartel de los Sapos season 2..

Waiting for The vampire Diarie, spartacus season 2, smallville season 10, and others...
Aneudy MartinezMaleDominican Republic2010-08-07 21:16:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)221(G) Letter
amigaaaa be strong..you are strong woman..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-30 18:29:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)221(G) Letter
they are not requesting anything... it looks they use the same letter format for everything Hang on there buddy

your case is complete but we need to undertake some additional administrative processing. we will contact you as
soon as that is complete.
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-30 16:58:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)AP @ New Delhi 2010
you and muslinqueen are always in my prayers...love u girls..keep it strong..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-07-26 23:02:00
Mexico, Latin & South America2nd Interview Approval!!
congratssss
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-05-06 23:19:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS-230 form

IMO, if the Discharge Record is available, then he should by all means try to get it.

If the discharge record is not available, then YOU will need to address this 'lack' in a letter of attestation or affadavit stating WHY the document is not available for NVC processing. NVC will probably accept the letter, but it is up to a visa officer at HCMC, both PRIOR to and ON Interview Day, to 'make a determination' on the 'validity of the reason' for the 'abscence of discharge papers'.

OTOH - what the heck do I KNOW?

I'm just shooting in the dark here. with 'general' advice.

YOU will most likely get a BETTER answer in the VN Forum over at http://www.visajourn...p?showforum=136

Good Luck !!



WARNING ONLY THE COVER SHEET LETTER RECEIPT IS THE ONE THAT MUST BE SENT WITH THE FORMS... NOT THE PAID RECEIPT
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-13 18:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)How Long more?

i am still GREEN CARD holder but in process to be citizen.i got married in 2006 so i filled 1-130 with uscis in aug 2006 approved nov 2009 yaay after all that time they transfered it to NVC everything is completed at Nvc 1/15/2010 on AVR fee bils packet with ds 230 case is completed now im just waiting for my wifes interview letter but visa bulleten it shows they still on workin on march 2006 cases so does that mean even though my case is been completed i still have to wait for them dates to be current with my priority date?i was thinking maybe these dates are computrized genrated? because uscis processing dates are not accurate too and they dont often change emm that thing drove me nuts. please if some one went thru same situation or know please reply to this post thanks


what I read after a case is completed for a LPR the interview is 6-9 months later... when are you going to have your citizen interview?? perhaps it is soon and you can upgrade the status and they can move the interview of you wife up..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-14 20:19:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)EVERYONE receives a letter from NVC ?
if you dont want to wait..call tomorrow or everyday this week to NVC to check the AVR system you can check it with your USCIS number..if you hear that a Case number has been assigned to you call again to speak to an operator and give your email of both of you so they can send you the aos fee and choice of agent..dont wait for the mail..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-08 00:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Important Information about LingChe NVC Guide
We paid it as soon it was available to be paid without receiving the email with the bill..it was cleared in 12 hours..next day we receive the instruction package so everything went well..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-26 13:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)checklist

AVR saying check list was received. but we didn't send anything what is this mean?



Did you send the Ds 230 package??? it looks they inputted so you should be calling to confirm that everthing is OK
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-03-08 10:07:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Helpful NVC Operators
Roberto he speak english and spanish...amazing guy.
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-08 19:33:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)interview date

thks for the reply..
My category is F2A and PD is current.. just wondering wht happened??


yes normally is around 4-6 month after the case is complete..also will depend on how crowded is your embassy per example , people with you category in Santo Domingo Embassy I see that they have their interview 6 month later after the case is complete..but you need to check with an Operator in Nvc they can give you more information...hang on there!!!
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-23 23:36:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)interview date

Did u get ur interview date??

I'm really depressed..My case was completed on 01/21/2010.i didnt get my interview date yet>>My consulate is in chennai,india.



what is your category??? if you are not under the in-mediative category normally it takes around six months after your case complete to get a interview date..
estrellademielFemaleDominican Republic2010-02-23 21:53:00
Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)Case transfred to FPU(fraud prevention unit)
QUOTE (ken86 @ Apr 7 2009, 07:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My case transfered to FPU(fraud prevention unit)... I got an email from NDFPU@state.gov saying we are reviewing your documents and we will contact u asap...
Well wat the heck is FPU .. Does it takes longer then normal AP ??
Anybody went under this?? Well now i can see no hopes now.. Seems like its finished now...
Help me lord


This team is in charge of doing the field investigations. Good luck!!!
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-07 10:43:00
United KingdomNew & waiting
QUOTE (Roberts @ Mar 11 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all! I am so glad I found this site... I'm a little shaken & nervous after reading the beginning guides...There is so much involved and I am amazed at what people have to do in order to be with their foriegn loved one home.

I found this site while I was trying to find info on bringing my man here. Well, I found that I can't file until we actually meet. We had initially planned on meeting the first part of April, but they are making him get a visa due to a traffic violation 20 some yrs ago. This is requiring a police report. I noticed he will need a police report also when we file either K-1 or K-3, should he get more than 1 copy of that report? how many?

Also We thought it would be faster for a Spouse visa, but it looks like the Fiance visa is faster... I will be looking at timelines here as time permits but I'm not sure what all this terminology means yet, so I'd also like to hear from you directly with your thoughts on this. I welcome any friends who would take me under their wings to help us, we appreciate anything you give us.

Also Is there anything else we should be doing as we await our first meeting?
What can we do to prepare?

oh and I saw something about me needing to meet poverty level guidelines (or something of that nature) where can I find out if I meet that requirement? I need to make enough money!!!!!!!?????!!!!!! Is there anything else that important that we should know about? What are some of your shoockers?

thanks you all, I am thankful to know there are others here, what a blessing!!!!


Welcome you found the best website over the net.

Your answer are in the guides, they are your best friend.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-03-11 21:19:00
United KingdomAll married up to my Englishman
QUOTE (sunnybear @ Nov 25 2008, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No pro wedding pics are in yet but I will share this one of us...we had changed out of wedding garb back into civvies to head out on the town of our honeymoon for our first meal as husband and wife...


We still have to get SSN cards for each of us and print forms for the great greencard process! Trying to take it day by day but throw Thanksgiving and Christmas into the mix and makes for hectic days blink.gif

Everything has gone just perfect for us though thus far! Today is our one week anniversary...awww bless I know hahahaa

Hope all are well here!
Steph n' Gareth


Congratulations. good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-11-25 13:30:00
United KingdomCountdown
I told my supervisor in a verbal way but I haven't resigned yet with a formal letter. My idea is not to leave pending matters here at work. He knows I will leave.

My interview is on March. I started selling unwanted stuffs and cleaning my son and myself closets. good.gif

Edited by YMR, 07 January 2009 - 10:06 AM.

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-01-07 10:05:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusVISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-04-01 20:34:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusMy fiance Veronika got approval
Congratulations.

Good Luck good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-06-19 15:12:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusHow hard was it for your spouse to learn English? How did you help?
QUOTE (PJB @ Feb 6 2009, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hubby is now attending free ESL classes at the local community adult school. Today he said his major problem is he can't figure out what his fellow classmates are saying in English because they all have such heavy accents. He's affraid he'll end up speaking English with a Chinese accent laughing.gif .

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R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-02-24 11:39:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaA little help from the Jamaican K-1ers
Yes, true we have our own Embassy here in Santo Domingo with a very long waiting list.
crying.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-01-24 21:07:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americadominicanos/dominicans
My last name: Mateo-Villanueva
His last name: Gil de la Cruz

Your name + Mateo + his first last name = (de Gil) (you use the first last name of your husband like your second last name)

This is optional, it is not required/mandatory in this country.

To change that name into your documents like collegue degree means a lot of money and if you get divorce means a lot of money again to put it back as a single woman smile.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-02-05 10:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaCuanto es que cuesta la visa ?
QUOTE (panamania79 @ Mar 16 2008, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kid brooklyn @ Mar 16 2008, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Una visa cuesta $131 o el equivalente en su moneda local. En Costa Rica, mi prometida puede pagar en colones o dólares.


En Costa Rica,pero en Panama ? No veo el precio por ninguna parte.



Aqui en Republica Dominicana la visa de paseo cuesta US$131.00
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-03-16 13:02:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaVisa aprobada!! que hay en el sobre??
QUOTE (almeja @ Oct 26 2008, 02:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hola a todos, pedi a mi marido, todo fue rapidisimo, DCF , ahora le dieron un sobre, que hay ahi adentro?? y a quien hay que darselo ??
despues que venga como podemos hacer para cambiar la direccion, porque nos vamos a mudar de la direccion que dimos . Gracias.


SIIIIIIII eso fue rapidisimo revise el timeline. Felicidades.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2008-10-26 14:22:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americahelp me to understand
QUOTE (sweetypie29307 @ Feb 16 2009, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Feb 16 2009, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe the NVC finished with it two weeks ago. It may not yet have arrived in Bogota, as it can take a month sometimes because they wait for a batch of completed cases before sending a packet. In Bogata, it can take another 2-3 weeks to process into their system.


Where is Bogata? My lawyer that I retained there said something about me receiving a packet, can you tell me what she is talking about?


Bogota is located in Colombia, don't worry it will take a while until you get the package.

It is called instruction packet, it is just the forms you have to fill out to bring them to the interview, the letter for going for the medical examination at Clinica Abreu and the same letter is for paying the visa fees at Banco Popular.


R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-02-17 11:47:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americahow many days it will take to get the packet from the embassy
QUOTE (sweetypie29307 @ Feb 16 2009, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Feb 16 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sweetypie29307 @ Feb 16 2009, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello again,
I just want to know how much longer it will take for my fiance to get the packet from the Embassy since they got it 2 weeks ago from the NVC. Please help me. Thanks again

If you take a look at the Processing Times (here on VJ) - it takes a LONG time to get an interview from the Embassy/Consulate in DR. (180-230 Days on average).

http://www.visajourn.../stats.php?cfl= (scroll down to see DR)

http://www.visajourn.....Santo Domingo (DR Embassy Section here on VJ).




Why does it takes so long?


It is a busy embassy with the lot of fakes marriages and so on, they take their time. The package takes around 2 month to arrive to the person that is going for the interview. They use the DR post office services. It is some kind of slow.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-02-17 11:50:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americahelp me please
QUOTE (sweetypie29307 @ Feb 19 2009, 08:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The NVC has already sent the packet to the Embassy and NOW my lawyer in the Dominican Republic is saying I will get a packet . Is this true and what is in this packet ? She said it is on its way and I should be receiving it any day now. Why am I getting a packet ?


You will receive a packet with the letter and instructions for going to Clinica Abreu for medical examination for the visa. You will get the letter for paying visa fees at Banco Popular and the forms that you have to fill out for the consular interview.

The package will arrive to your thru the dominican post office. Don't worry it won't get lost, the Embassay has a contract with them for delivering the packages on time. If you need more info send me a private message.

Good luck
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-02-20 08:25:00
Mexico, Latin & South Americaanyone has a fiance from santo domingo?
QUOTE (naima&negrito @ May 28 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my fiance is Dominican but he has been living in Italy since 17. Does anyone know if it's possible for him to have his aunt, who is in Santo Domingo, get the Certificado de No Antecedentes Judiciales, or does he really have to go in person to get that certificate?


He needs a cedula (RD ID) in order to get it. Yes, she can do it, but she needs the cedula.

R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-05-29 11:17:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaImportara la Diferencia de Edad
QUOTE (rajojo321 @ Aug 7 2009, 01:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yo le llevo 14 años a mi novio.....tengo 35 y el tiene 21...yo soy americana de padres dominicanos y el es dominicano....vamos a comensar el proceso para la visa k1....creen que la diferencia de edad sea un problema?????


No importa la diferencia de edad, lo que importa es que hayan documentado todo el proceso de que estan juntos, con los boarding pass, e-tickets, fotos de todos tus viajes y cada papelito que se te pueda ocurrir.

Tengo una K1 aprobada y no la voy a usar, me voy a casar y aplicar por una CR-1 por cuestiones de trabajo.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-08-07 07:32:00
Asia: SouthK1 VISA Approved Jan 23rd
Congratulations, i hope you both have a happy life together. good.gif
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2/10/2008 11:14
Asia: SouthTake wedding album to interview
QUOTE (siyaram @ Jan 5 2009, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,

Someone suggested us that we should plan on taking our wedding album to the interview. I was thinking that having enough wedding pictures (including ceremony) would be enough than carrying the bulky wedding albums.

Has anyone carried wedding albums to interview? Are they really required or just the marriage photos will do?


the interview window hole is too small, the wedding album won´t fit there. Carry some of them by hand together with other documentation.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic1/5/2009 19:16
Asia: SouthNeed help ppl! Calling all of you from "T" countries
QUOTE (ABENITEZ @ Mar 3 2009, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok, long story short. Been with my guy for 4 years, hes from pak, met him online when he lived in England to study. Went 3 times to England to meet him, went to Pak in November for wedding. His mom knows, his one brother knows. His other brother, sister, father and family n friends are NOT AWARE of this relationship. I know it sounds bad, but because of his conservative family, we decided not to tell them until he got his visa, so maybe they would understand better. This is NOT a fraud marriage, but after reading EVERYTHING on VJ, I realized how bad this looks. Wedding pics only have us n his mom, brother and couple friends, they look so bad now that I think abt it. My question is, what is the chances they will ask about the pics? Will they ask abt his family knowing abt the relationship? How do we answer? It is pretty much out of the question, but do I try to persuade him to have another wedding, with everyone aware, let the cat out of the bag? Im trying to decide whats more important now, chances of getting refused or upsetting his family? How do I prepare for all this? Please don't ask why we didn't tell his family, his dad had a stroke, and hes sick, and his family wouldn't understand. I know alotz of u have experience with all this so I'm begging for ideas. If we decide we cant tell his family, what do we say in the interview? I've heard horror stories of FIELD INVESTIGATIONS and such. With the grace of ALLAH you will all pitch in and advise me, I'm alone, helpless, confused and lost. Thank you....


yes, they go thru FIELD INVESTIGATION and they don't say that they work for the Consulate or anything related to the Embassy they say that they are doing the investigation for a job that the person applied for. Yes, it was a bad decision to keep that in secret.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic3/3/2009 10:47
Asia: East and PacificArguing with my fiancee...need help quick!
QUOTE (Haole @ Feb 14 2009, 02:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JonasMichaels @ Feb 13 2009, 07:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are filling out the DS-230 now which asks for place of birth city or town, and province. The province on her birth certificate is what she wants to write. But that name isn't used anymore and has changed and everything else on her ID card, household book, and the G-325 I wrote earlier says the new province name. Which one do I use on the DS-230... the one from her birth certificate, or the name as it is now?

Thanks...this is so exhausting!
Jonas

Please put visa type.
If you are K1 they normally don't fill out DS 230. Maybe your consulate is different as some are. K1s normally fill out DS 156, DS 156K and DS 157.


I received the DS230 in my package which I filled out for my interview next week.

QUOTE (JonasMichaels @ Feb 14 2009, 01:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are filling out the DS-230 now which asks for place of birth city or town, and province. The province on her birth certificate is what she wants to write. But that name isn't used anymore and has changed and everything else on her ID card, household book, and the G-325 I wrote earlier says the new province name. Which one do I use on the DS-230... the one from her birth certificate, or the name as it is now?

Thanks...this is so exhausting!
Jonas


From her birth certificate. yes, it is exhausting, I did that yesterday for myself and my son. Very boring.

QUOTE (Dai_VN @ Feb 14 2009, 01:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
why not put both the old name and new name, but my wife said go ahead and put the new name. They will know either way.


There isn't space for both names.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-03-03 14:41:00
Asia: East and PacificWho controls the US consulate?
QUOTE (JonasMichaels @ Apr 14 2009, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What I mean is, who is their boss? USCIS? Who do they have to answer to? Is there a chain of hierarchy? Like if your best friend was the head of USCIS, could they influence the consulate in VN? Would love to know who they have to answer to...there has to be SOMEONE above them.
Jonas


USCIS is not the boss of the Consulate. Embassies, Consulates, USCIS, and other US gov are under the same level.

There are administratives offices in Washington where the bosses are. US Congress is in charge of providing the funds for the work they have to do day by day.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-04-14 14:22:00
Asia: East and Pacificvisa stamped on passport?
QUOTE (sojen @ Jul 28 2009, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (calilove @ Jul 28 2009, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee just got her visa yesterday and said they stamped the visa onto her passport. I always thought that a visa is a seperate piece of paper. Everyone else got theirs stamped onto the passport also?






it's like a sticker they placed on the passport.


Yes it is printed in one page of the passport.
R de la RFemaleDominican Republic2009-07-28 20:50:00