ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesWhen is my 90 day window starts?
QUOTE (payxibka @ May 16 2009, 01:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (happywifeymom @ May 16 2009, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello vj members,

Just wanna ask your opinion on when is the best time for me to send my I-751 when my green card will expire in
September of this year?

Also i read about these;;

Choice of agent to be emailed.

1- When should i do this?Where to email this?We are still waiting for our I-130 NOA 2?

2- Who should be the best choice of agent, the petitioner or the legal guardian of the benefeciaries (minor kids)?

3-Who signs the DS 230 for my 2 minor kids?My USC husband is the petitioner?My mom is the legal guardian?

thank you very much for your reply.


Take the expire date and subtract 90 days...

You have a greencard, what are you doing with an I-130?


looks like petitioning her two children.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-16 15:30:00
PhilippinesVisa denied
QUOTE (spartan @ May 15 2009, 10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ May 15 2009, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jsnearline @ May 14 2009, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does Manila allow co-sponsors for K visas? For some reason I'm under the impression they only allow them for immigrant visas.

They (USEM/Manila) do accept co-sponsors, happens every day.


So they do allow co-sponsors? May I know how my friend will file for it? Does he needs to start all over again after his wife has been denied? I've tried to search about the co-sponsor procedure for K3 but I couldn't find it. If you know about some links please share with me. And yes that is the whole story....she has lots of evidence with their relationship, she had complete requirements. She was only denied because of husband's insufficient income. By the way, her husband is a Filipino, who is a USC. Her husband stayed in the Philippines for 5 years with her and he went back here in US just last year. It's been 9 months now since he returned that's why he doesn't have enough income within 9 months in his new job. That is why, I would like to know if he can get a co-sponsor and how to do this process? Thank you.


is his income on an annual basis sufficient? I would suggest the USC contact the Embassy.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-16 14:13:00
Philippinesits hard in the philippines
forget about Viagra, Cialis seems to be much more effective...


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-19 18:39:00
Philippinesits hard in the philippines
QUOTE (Eros_the_Plumber @ May 19 2009, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 19 2009, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
Many Americans married to Filipinas want to retire in the Philippines. Makes you wonder no?


Its probably because they want to save money; and they want to flirt other women there too besides the wifey. rofl.gif

No wonder there was a bunch of old American men hanging especially in SM MALL.


Here in the US, most people here are ELDERS..YOU SEE THEM EVERYWHERE YOU GO...AMERICANS ARE NOT BEING PRODUCTIVE ANYMORE.



I respectful disagree....some of us are still RE-productive..... devil.gif


looks like this thread is going in a circle... laughing.gif
http://www.visajourn...h...96109&st=10
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-19 18:24:00
PhilippinesPhilippine senator angered by Alec Baldwin's joke
while his comment is not in good taste, there does not seem to be a backlash over Letterman's comeback... " get one.. get one for me.. for later.."
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-18 19:14:00
Philippinesgettin crazy over it. pleaseeee... Help
sorry, I don't know the timeline with this situation. perhaps you could post in the IR/CR Spouse Visa Process Forum. maybe someone has had a similar situation.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-24 13:42:00
PhilippinesEating crackers in bed
QUOTE (charles! @ May 27 2009, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ May 27 2009, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ May 27 2009, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (uscandual @ May 27 2009, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mister_Bill @ May 27 2009, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ May 27 2009, 05:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
people sure do take this thread seriously. blink.gif

No ######! unsure.gif


This thread would attract a different kind of crowd if it were moved from PI regional to OT. It's a bit off-radar for the usual OT crowd. And many PI folks don't get the tongue-in-cheek humor whistling.gif But it's been a fun thread!!

Maybe u guys should do jello wrestling in bed?

if the op asked, it could be done innocent.gif

No! You cannot! mad.gif

actually, i can......i gots the power! kicking.gif



sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-27 14:55:00
PhilippinesEating crackers in bed
speaking of Jello. Jello pudding can have some interesting uses, especially when topped with whipped cream....
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-27 13:48:00
PhilippinesEating crackers in bed
Mister Bill, you've kissed and make up, now how bout singing her this song...


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-25 18:41:00
PhilippinesEating crackers in bed
QUOTE (jom @ May 25 2009, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Eat more cookies in bed smile.gif




but smoking not a good idea....
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-25 15:32:00
Philippinesfree training ,should she take it??
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QUOTE (YMR @ May 27 2009, 06:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (payxibka @ May 27 2009, 07:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
this has nothing to do with a K-1 .... moving


I am agree unless she has to work specific amount of time, when she takes a training. The company that I work for once you receive a training you have to stay one year or to pay back the amount spent in the employee training. There is an agreement that you have to sign before attending to the training. Maybe she has to check if they have something like this.



this pertains to the fact that the family friend says that the government might give us a RFE. due to the fact ,he tells me they want you to keep the original job that you put down on the K-1!! is this true!!


not true. I don't know if this is the same friend as in a previous thread you posted. If so, looks like your being given inaccurate information. I do not recall employment even being asked for on the I-129f.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-27 15:14:00
PhilippinesCFO Cebu
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ May 31 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (itzallgood @ May 25 2009, 01:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarPhee @ May 24 2009, 11:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi VJers,

I want to know if my fiance is allowed to enter to CFO building in Cebu or if He is allowed to attend the seminar?coz as he said he wanna attend the seminar coz it sounds interesting to him esp counselling. i just dont like it when we got there he will just wait for me outside the room. just curious... thanks for the reply smile.gif


The mean nuns will crack his hand with a ruler if he tries to go to CFO with you. smile.gif


Question:

Do the Catholic Nuns and Catholic Preist sexually abuse children like they do in the USA?

Or is it kept Hush Hush in PI and never discussed?


QUOTE
Suggestion:

Next time search the web and find your answer on your own

It took me less than 30 seconds to find information that you needed.
.


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sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-31 19:32:00
PhilippinesTourist Visa - Ties - Show Money
QUOTE (Art1 @ May 29 2009, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (T_and_A @ May 29 2009, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It's all a matter of convincing consul that she will come back to the Philippines for a tourist visa. My mother was able to get three international tourist visas (1 in US and 2 in Australia) without showing as many financial proofs before. She was never even asked for any. Either she's really lucky but doing it three times and all approved I can say that it's really a tough good luck that is hard to find. Of course, she never ever abused it and never overstayed while on tourist visa and ever will. I am hoping she could get approved again so she can come visit us, my husband and her future grandson (one coming very soon!)... I really hope she gets approved again and my papa too.

Good luck on us!!!


Well, what she will tell them is that she as an opportunity to visit the US but can only stay for 4 weeks, then must return to tend to her children.
The 4 year old is started pre-school, her sister will be taking care of the kids but can only do so for 4 weeks.

Her husband is listed on the DS-156 and the kids on both DS-157 and DS-158.

She has lots of pay stubs, last 3 months of course, to prove that she is working, a marriage certificate to prove that she is married and
the birth certificates for both kids, all on the NSO paper.

The thing that is missing is a bank statement for show money to say how the trip will be paid for. Is that a requirement for her to visit.



The following documents are not considered helpful:

In general, affidavits of any sort will be of little value to an applicant (exception: student visa applications). The affidavit of support is a requirement only for immigrant visas. We encourage the interested third parties to save their time and money and not to prepare such. The interviewing officer is less concerned about how the applicant will be supported during his/her stay in the United States than in whether s/he has reasons to return home.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwhniv7.html

the point being made is family ties and employment alone may not be enough to convince a CO she will return to the Philippines.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-29 16:06:00
PhilippinesBringing Parents to America
QUOTE (claudrie @ May 26 2009, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Has anyone brought their parents or one parent to America to live? If so did you have to have citizenship?

Thank you


yes, you have to be a US Citizen to petition your parents to immigrant to the USA.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-26 16:04:00
PhilippinesGot my mind set on you
money, time and patience. just about sums up the visa process...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-31 20:30:00
PhilippinesPictures
QUOTE (MikeA @ Jun 6 2009, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a question. I have put into a 1 1/2" ring binder all forms, documents and pictures so everything will stay together. Will not the Consulate Officer already have this binder with everything when my fiancee goes to her interview?



probably will not be in the binder. if it's still being done the same way. everything will be two hole punched at the top of the page and attached with fastener.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-06 18:27:00
PhilippinesFilipina Fiancee Visa Service
how would you rate the service compared to VJ ? the same, more or less informative?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-07 19:35:00
PhilippinesAnullment and minor child
I can understand the reactions to a comment made in this thread, but I've learned not to let such comments bother me, even though I could be included in the generalized comment. if someone I knew made such a comment and meant the words, I'd take it personally.
if the OP doesn't get it, I really don't care...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-09 15:41:00
PhilippinesAnullment and minor child
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Jun 8 2009, 05:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Why do people marry woman with kids from PI?

There are so so so many educated, never been married woman from PI.

I just don't get it.

Is this the typical type of gurl that is on a dating website from PI?


simple...


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-08 15:37:00
PhilippinesTragic Story of Thomas Hunt and Filipina Wife
QUOTE (Eros_the_Plumber @ May 19 2009, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 19 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ May 19 2009, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 19 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tsup2 @ May 19 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Link shows pictures of Janaleze and her lover Albert Dermott of Virginia. He was very hostile to expatriates in the Philippines who were trying to assist Mr. Hunt with medicines. This expatriate group even offered a roundtrip ticket to Janaleze and she refused it.

http://www.livinginc...e...ost&id=2310

http://www.livinginc...e...ost&id=2300



Is that the man who she hugging is her new lover? what about that Filipino guy is he also her BF? I am confused about these thing.........anyway if she only working as a care giver probably the salary is not enough for the 3 of them for her son, and for her old sick hubby. thats probably why she refused to get back her old hubby to the US. she cannot able to take care of him full time because shes busy to earn for a living.... I know that as a wife. she have responsibilities to her husband. she could have try her best to see her hubby atleast even at his last breath. also I am wondering what happened to the other Family of this old man? are they aware of what happened to him in the Philippines. if so, why they never request to bring his dead body to the US. are they heartless too!?


personally,,, I don't want to judge this woman that she is really a good or a bad person because we never heard yet her side. and remember sometimes the news is NOT 100% accurate.



Also, I dont think that its ALL her faults why her husband died. her husband died because of the acute disease; and besides he's too old and its natural people die.

It maybe its her fault because she's not sending some money to buy his medicine and other expenses in the hospital but even then you cannot garantee that the old man can survive.


huh.gif a little reading info for you. Elder Abuse... http://en.wikipedia....iki/Elder_abuse


Are you kidding me!! Where did you get that the old man was abuse?? STOP PUTTING THE WORDS IN MY MOUTH BECAUSE I NEVER IMPLYING THE OLD MAN SHOULD BE ABUSE....NO NEED TO GIVE ME INFORMATION ABOUT IT because I already know about it long time ago before you know it. devil.gif

EDIT: YOU MUST BE OLD THEN AND THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. IS JUST STOP PROJECTING MY POST INTO YOURSELF....



WOW....

Something got lost in TRANSLATION again..... devil.gif


yes.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-19 16:35:00
PhilippinesTragic Story of Thomas Hunt and Filipina Wife
QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 19 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ May 19 2009, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 19 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 19 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tsup2 @ May 19 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Link shows pictures of Janaleze and her lover Albert Dermott of Virginia. He was very hostile to expatriates in the Philippines who were trying to assist Mr. Hunt with medicines. This expatriate group even offered a roundtrip ticket to Janaleze and she refused it.

http://www.livinginc...e...ost&id=2310

http://www.livinginc...e...ost&id=2300



Is that the man who she hugging is her new lover? what about that Filipino guy is he also her BF? I am confused about these thing.........anyway if she only working as a care giver probably the salary is not enough for the 3 of them for her son, and for her old sick hubby. thats probably why she refused to get back her old hubby to the US. she cannot able to take care of him full time because shes busy to earn for a living.... I know that as a wife. she have responsibilities to her husband. she could have try her best to see her hubby atleast even at his last breath. also I am wondering what happened to the other Family of this old man? are they aware of what happened to him in the Philippines. if so, why they never request to bring his dead body to the US. are they heartless too!?


personally,,, I don't want to judge this woman that she is really a good or a bad person because we never heard yet her side. and remember sometimes the news is NOT 100% accurate.



Also, I dont think that its ALL her faults why her husband died. her husband died because of the acute disease; and besides he's too old and its natural people die.

It maybe its her fault because she's not sending some money to buy his medicine and other expenses in the hospital but even then you cannot garantee that the old man can survive.


huh.gif a little reading info for you. Elder Abuse... http://en.wikipedia....iki/Elder_abuse


Are you kidding me!! Where did you get that the old man was abuse?? STOP PUTTING THE WORDS IN MY MOUTH BECAUSE I NEVER IMPLYING THE OLD MAN SHOULD BE ABUSE....NO NEED TO GIVE ME INFORMATION ABOUT IT because I already know about it long time ago before you know it. devil.gif

EDIT: YOU MUST BE OLD THEN AND THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. IS JUST STOP PROJECTING MY POST INTO YOURSELF....


geez, relax. I was not saying you implied the old man should be abused. there are many forms of Elder Abuse. he was penniless in the Philippines. he receives an SS Check that is deposited in a joint account. I didn't see anywhere that said she forwarded any money to him in the Philippines.

no need to respond to your other comments....
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-19 16:33:00
PhilippinesTragic Story of Thomas Hunt and Filipina Wife
QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 19 2009, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 19 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tsup2 @ May 19 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Link shows pictures of Janaleze and her lover Albert Dermott of Virginia. He was very hostile to expatriates in the Philippines who were trying to assist Mr. Hunt with medicines. This expatriate group even offered a roundtrip ticket to Janaleze and she refused it.

http://www.livinginc...e...ost&id=2310

http://www.livinginc...e...ost&id=2300



Is that the man who she hugging is her new lover? what about that Filipino guy is he also her BF? I am confused about these thing.........anyway if she only working as a care giver probably the salary is not enough for the 3 of them for her son, and for her old sick hubby. thats probably why she refused to get back her old hubby to the US. she cannot able to take care of him full time because shes busy to earn for a living.... I know that as a wife. she have responsibilities to her husband. she could have try her best to see her hubby atleast even at his last breath. also I am wondering what happened to the other Family of this old man? are they aware of what happened to him in the Philippines. if so, why they never request to bring his dead body to the US. are they heartless too!?


personally,,, I don't want to judge this woman that she is really a good or a bad person because we never heard yet her side. and remember sometimes the news is NOT 100% accurate.



Also, I dont think that its ALL her faults why her husband died. her husband died because of the acute disease; and besides he's too old and its natural people die.

It maybe its her fault because she's not sending some money to buy his medicine and other expenses in the hospital but even then you cannot garantee that the old man can survive.


huh.gif a little reading info for you. Elder Abuse... http://en.wikipedia....iki/Elder_abuse
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-19 14:52:00
PhilippinesTragic Story of Thomas Hunt and Filipina Wife
QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 18 2009, 10:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ May 18 2009, 03:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lotus101 @ May 18 2009, 12:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Lesson to learn...men should not marry a young woman...don't buy the words "age doesn't matter" or " its happened we love each other".....it is purely scam

really? perhaps you have some research to back up that claim?




So what is this thread then and there are other links other posters gave us. so stop sounding like a noob devil.gif




sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-05-18 14:25:00
PhilippinesAttitude Change to Live In The philippines
QUOTE (norie @ Jun 16 2009, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Jun 16 2009, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It doesn't necessarily mean she wasn't being truthful. you say she is dropping hints, so she must want to talk about it. communication is important to any relationship. discuss the issue with your wife...

exactlly... i dnt even understand why did he post that here..why not discuss with his wife?it's same thing like talkin behind the wife huh



I also wouldn't say that. it's an issue they have not discussed. there will be adjustments made as their relationship grows...

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-16 19:24:00
PhilippinesAttitude Change to Live In The philippines
It doesn't necessarily mean she wasn't being truthful. you say she is dropping hints, so she must want to talk about it. communication is important to any relationship. discuss the issue with your wife...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-16 18:43:00
PhilippinesIf there was no USA ... or no Philippines ...
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jun 17 2009, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Jun 17 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ErosandSally @ Jun 16 2009, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Jun 16 2009, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if there is no USA or no Philippines, would any of us even exist? unsure.gif



Oh please....

now you making this very complicated....now get are getting into the PARADOX theories..... unsure.gif


I've just been watching too much " Life after People"... tongue.gif laughing.gif


Don't make me come in there Roy!!!! laughing.gif How are you doing?


doing fine. hope same with you. when I see this thread. my mind just starts wandering into different What if... scenarios... laughing.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-17 18:37:00
PhilippinesIf there was no USA ... or no Philippines ...
QUOTE (ErosandSally @ Jun 16 2009, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Jun 16 2009, 07:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if there is no USA or no Philippines, would any of us even exist? unsure.gif



Oh please....

now you making this very complicated....now get are getting into the PARADOX theories..... unsure.gif


I've just been watching too much " Life after People"... tongue.gif laughing.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-17 13:54:00
PhilippinesIf there was no USA ... or no Philippines ...
if there is no USA or no Philippines, would any of us even exist? unsure.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-16 19:58:00
PhilippinesWow, the Philippines!
these are the best husbands...


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-22 15:05:00
PhilippinesWow, the Philippines!
Love knows no Boundaries...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-21 12:23:00
PhilippinesWow, the Philippines!
QUOTE (booger @ Jun 21 2009, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I too am late to this party...lol but here is my 2 cents worth... i have read lots of posts but, when it comes to bashing other countries , well ,that's just wrong... We are intitled to our own opinion but, when it comes to "putting another country down" that kind of thoughts should be kept quiet or not posted.. Because NO country is BETTER than another one.......... here's my outtake on life... first of all we all are childern of God... I don't think it was God's plan for someone to say " hey my country is better than yours for this reason.............. no matter where you go you will find good people and bad. .... so it doesn't matter where you find your true love ,as long as he or she IS your true love... isn't that all that matters ????? doesn't matter to me if she is black or white, red,yellow...etc ...as long as that person holds the key to my heart , that's fine for me ..i have been in love with the "asian eye look" all my life , now i have a beautiful filipina of 2 years already and i am the happiest person in the world... so to make a long story short ... love can come from anywhere . even in my case 10,000 miles away...lol...

so ,,,can't we all just get along??? we're not here to fight .... we're here trying to get our loved ones home ... Wayne(booger)



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sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-21 11:46:00
PhilippinesWow, the Philippines!
and I thought this thread was about... blush.gif


sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-20 14:52:00
PhilippinesConcern Filipina
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Jun 23 2009, 03:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
nothing better to do? whistling.gif



QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 23 2009, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Posts removed for baiting.


thanks Krikit good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-23 18:53:00
PhilippinesConcern Filipina
nothing better to do? whistling.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-23 17:55:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy K1 Visa Guide
I have noticed some posting in the forum there is outdated information in the Guide. I'm not up to date on the process in Manila. perhaps someone could make the appropriate changes. then we could bring it to the attention of Capt Ewok to see if the changes can be made to the Guide.

Manila Embassy K1 Visa Guide… (Please read thoroughly)

TABLE OF SECTIONS

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SECTION 1
Overview
Section 1.1 Five Stages of the K1 Visa Immigration Process

SECTION 2
Introduction
Section 2.1 K1 Visa Introduction
Section 2.2 K2 Visa Derivative Status for Children of K1 Visa Applicants
SECTION 3
Post NOA1 (Receipt Notice) Information
Section 3.1 Petition Case Status
SECTION 4
Post NOA2 (Approval Notice) Information
Section 4.1 NOA2 Expiration Date
Section 4.2 The National Visa Center (NVC)
Section 4.3 The Manila Embassy (USE)
Section 4.4 The Department of State (DOS)
Section 4.5 Document Verification
Section 4.6 Visa Interview Appointments website
Section 4.7 St. Luke's Medical Extension Clinic (SLMEC)
SECTION 5
Post Visa Approval Information
Section 5.1 DELBROS
SECTION 6
Post Visa Delivery Information
Section 6.1 Visa and Port of Entry (POE) Package
Section 6.2 CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar
Section 6.3 The I-94 Arrival / Departure Record
SECTION 7

Final Notes and Closing
Section 7.1 Closing Remarks
===================================================================

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

SA1: Per the Manila Embassy website [CLICK HERE], starting February 1, 2008, the Manila Embassy has imposed a document verification fee. According to their staff, the fee should be paid at least a month before the visa interview. Please review section 4.5 for more details.

SA2: Per the Manila Embassy website, as of March 2008, there is an updated Packet 4 [ENGLISH / TAGALOG] for K1/K2 visas (see Section 4.3 for more details).

SA3: Per the Manila Embassy website [CLICK HERE], "...starting March 10, 2008, there will be an increase in the delivery fee from PhP 135 to PhP 250 per visa packet for Metro Manila and other key cities..."

SA4: Per the Manila Embassy website (closer to the bottom) [CLICK HERE], starting March 14, 2008, those applying for K1, K2, K3 and K4 visas who have been notified by the Embassy to prepare for their interview can call a Visa Information Service operator to schedule an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy.

===================================================================

SECTION 1 - Overview

1.1 K1 VISA IMMIGRATION STAGES - A simplified and theoretical overview of the Five Stages of the K1 Visa process, according to Sheriff Uling [CLICK HERE].

===================================================================

SECTION 2 - Introduction/Starting Line

2.1 K1 Visa INTRODUCTION - Just starting out, then please review the information within post #1 of VJ's General K1 Guides and Info thread [CLICK HERE].

2.2 Children Have DERIVATIVE STATUS - The unmarried minor child of a fiancé(e) may receive a derivative K-2 Visa from his/her parent’s fiancé(e) approved I-129F petition. The USC / petitioner must make sure the beneficiary’s child(ren) name(s) is/are on the I-129F petition. The child(ren) may travel with (accompany) the K-1 parent/fiancé(e) or travel later (follow-to-join) within one year from the date of issuance of the K-1 visa to his/her parent. A separate petition is not required if the child(ren) accompany or follow the alien fiancé(e) within one year from the date of issuance of the K-1 visa. If it is longer than one year from the date of visa issuance, a separate immigrant visa petition is required. Remember that in immigration law a child(ren) must be unmarried. A separate visa fee and medical exam is required for each visa applicant. The stepparent/stepchild(ren) relationship must be created before the child(ren) reaches the age of 18. After the marriage of the child(ren)’s parent (beneficiary) and the USC, the child(ren) will need a separate form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence in order to Adjust Status from nonimmigrant to permanant resident.

Following-to-join applicants may derive immigration benefits only if:

1) The spouse or children were acquired before the principal applicant’s admission into the United States; and

2) The principal applicant gained lawful permanent resident (LPR) status or was issued an immigrant visa under the family-preference or employment-based visa categories or was issued a non-immigrant K or V visa. Foreign nationals who immigrated to the U.S. under an immediate relative (IR) visa category need to file a separate Form I-130 visa petition on behalf of their spouses and children.

3) The principal applicant has not naturalized. Once the principal applicant becomes a U.S. citizen, a separate visa petition needs to be filed on behalf of the spouse and/or children to qualify for immigration benefits again.

Following-to-join derivative beneficiaries must present documentation establishing the principal applicant’s immigration status in the United States and their relationship to their principal. These include:

1) A copy of the child’s birth certificate issued by the National Statistics Office

2) A copy of the marriage certificate issued by the National Statistics Office

3) A copy of the principal alien’s registration receipt card or I-551 or a copy of the principal alien’s passport pages indicating admission to the U.S. as an immigrant

4) If applicable, Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition

DS Note: Once the Embassy ascertains the eligibility for following-to-join derivative status, it will provide instructions on how to apply for the visas. To learn more about travel clearance for minors [CLICK HERE] (Thx Roy and Yazi). Please also review the follow-to-join information provided by the Manila Embassy (USE) website [CLICK HERE]. The derivative status information is a compilation of information extracted from the Deparment of State website (Section 2.1), the Packet 4 supplied by the Manila Embassy (Section 4.3), and information provided on the Manila Embassy website.

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SECTION 3 - Post NOA1 (Receipt Notice) Information

3.1 PETITION CASE STATUS - Once the US Citizen (USC) / "petitioner" has filed the petition (I-129F) and received a "receipt number" (listed on the NOA1), please register on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website using the Case Status Online Tool [CLICK HERE] to receive emailed updates concerning the status of the petition. NOTE: If you want emailed updates to multiple addresses then you must create multiple customer portfolio accounts. When the petition is approved (NOA2), the USCIS forwards the case files to the NVC normally within 14 - 30 days. The Case Status Online Tool is of no further use to you until after the beneficiary arrives in the United States, get's married, applies for the Adjustment of Status (AOS), Employment Authorization Document (EAD), and/or Advance Parole (AP) because this tool does not track the activity being performed at the NVC or the Manila Embassy (USE).

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SECTION 4 - Post NOA2 (Approval Notice) Information

4.1 NOA2 EXPIRATION DATE - Don't be alarmed if the visa interview is scheduled after the NOA2 expiration date because the Consular Officer (CO) at the Manila Embassy will automatically revalidate the petition by extend the expiration date in four months increments until all actions are finalized . No actions by the USC and/or beneficiary are required.

4.2 The NATIONAL VISA CENTER (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns a case number after a preliminary backgroud/name check has cleared, then forwards your case files electronic and via snail mail to the Manila Embassy. This normally takes approximately 14 - 30 days to complete. Have the USC (petitioner) call (the number is within my signature) or email your inquiry to NVCINQUIRY@state.gov (be sure to include the beneficiary's name, date of birth, place of birth, and receipt number). A NVC Processing Letter [SAMPLE HERE] (a.k.a. Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA) letter) may or may not be sent to the USC (petitioner), which indicates the case number and approximate time when the case files will be sent to the Manila Embassy. This complimentary NVC Processing Letter (a.k.a. Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA) letter) is not required for any stage in the immigration process.

4.3 The MANILA EMBASSY (USE) number is within my signature. Family and/or friends are prohibited from entering the facility, unless otherwise required. Once the USE has received the hard copy case file from the NVC, the K1 Visa Applicant/beneficiary's case will begin processing. The USE will subsequently send the beneficiary a Confirmation Letter [SAMPLE HERE] (Thx dbears) indicating that the hard copy case file has been received and that the visa interview may be scheduled. The USE Confirmation Letter is not Packet 3. THE USE ONLY ISSUES PACKET 4 WHICH IS NOW ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE. Please review this instructional visa interview/USE layout information/testimonial [CLICK HERE] (Thx Sillygirl).

K1/K2 Visa Application Fee: The K1/K2 visa application fee may be paid at anytime and the beneficiary has upto a year to attend a visa interview before the receipt becomes invalid. Packet 4 indicates that BPI and Citibank will validate the DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application) form or the DS-157 (Supplemental Nonimmigrant Application) form. FYI - In the past, only the DS-157 (Supplemental Nonimmigrant Application) form was validated for K1/K2 visas.

Packet 4 (Visa Preparation Instructions and Forms): The Packet 4 (Fiance(e) (K1/K2) Visa Applicants’ Interview Preparation Instructions) released in March 2008 is ONLY available via the Manial Embassy website in [ENGLISH] / [TAGALOG], which means that Packet 4 will NOT be mailed to the beneficiary. As indicated by the USE Confirmation Letter, K1 visa applicants are now responsible for scheduling their own visa interview. In addition, the beneficaries are responsible for obtaining Packet 4 and the visa applications online.

Filing Out the Forms: None of the official K1/K2 visa application forms will not be mailed to the beneficiary, as of March 2008, but may be downloaded from the Department of State (DOS) website [CLICK HERE] which is indicated in the USE Confirmation Letter mailed to the beneficary once the hard copy case files has been received by the USE from the NVC. As of 01 November 2006, the DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application) MUST be completed online via the Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF) http://evisaforms.state.gov, which is sited on the DOS website. Completion of the DS-156K (Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application), the DS-157 (Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application) and the I-134 (Affidavit of Support) can be done via computer (recommended), type-writer (just as good), or handwritten (last resort). To review the K1 Visa Forms (DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, & I-134) most Frequently Asked Questions [CLICK HERE]. To review the Manila Embassy Thread's recommendations on what to bring (which directly corresponds with Packet 4) and sample questions asked by the Consular Officer during the visa interview [CLICK HERE]. All applications and/or back-up documentation referenced in Packet 4 should be presented during the visa interview and should NOT be mailed or faxed to the USE unless explicitly instructed to do so by the USE.

Scheduling the Visa Inerview and Medical Exam: The visa interview may be scheduled by calling 1-909-101-7878 (from the Philippines at a rate of US$0.98 per minute) or 1-888-877-9888 (from the United States for a toll of $18 for three calls - pin code access provided upon payment). Once the visa interview is scheduled, an official Confirmation Email will be sent [SAMPLE HERE] (Thx dbears). Check out Section 4.7, St. Luke's Medical Extension Clinic (SLMEC), on planning/scheduling the medical exam.

Petitioner/Beneficiary Change of Address: If the petitioner and/or beneficiary has a change of address after the petiton package is sent by the NVC to the USE and before the visa interview, please call the Manila Embassy in order for the new address to be annotated within the case file, and complete the application forms with the new address(es).

Petitioners Attendance at the Visa Interview: The petitioner is NOT required to attend the visa interview with the beneficiary, and will NOT be asked any questions during the visa interview. In fact, some COs request for the petitioner to continue waiting in the lobby. Approximated 90% of the visa interviews are held WITHOUT the attendance of the petitioner, according to VJ member(s).

K1 Visa Pick-up Request: In order for the beneficiary to pick up the visa versus having it delivered by DELBROS (Section 5.1), make a verbal request to the Consular Officer (CO) at the conclusion of the visa interview. No written request is required. Honestly, the beneficiary has a 50/50 chance of picking up the visa. It also depends on the consular office that handles the case.

K1/K2 Visa Expiration: The K1/K2 Visa is valid for six months, which is good for a one-time entry into the United States. If the beneficiary is unable to depart for the United States immediately and the visa expires, a new one-time entry visa may be issued upon written request to the USE, which also requires the payment of another application and processing fee.

Calling the USE: The best time to call is between 7:30am – 8:30am Manila time. If the phone rings 4 times, the recording will start indicating that "the person on that extension is on the phone" simply hit the number 0 and it will re-dial the same extension (continue to do this until the phone is answered) (Thx CB). The Immigrant Visa Unit will handle the call even though the K1 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa because of the beneficiary's intent to migrate and live permanantly in the United States.

USE Note: Effective 01 March 2007, cellphones and other electronic devices will NOT be permitted into the US Embassy and applicants who bring such devices will be DENIED entry, per the Manila Embassy. Be advised that on the visa interview date, the pre-screeners, at times, are very direct, rude, and mean. So do not be discouraged by them.

4.4 The DEPARTMENT OF STATE (DOS) number is within my signature. After the petition is approved (NOA2), the USC and/or beneficiary have the option of calling the DOS instead of the Manila Embassy to inquire when the electronic and/or hard copy case files have been sent out and received by the USE that we sent by the NVC. In addition the USC and/or beneficiary may call the DOS instead of the Manila Embassy to inquire when and if the medical exam and visa appointment dates are scheduled, which is very helpful when the Visa Interview Appointments website (Section 4.5) is down.

DOS Note: The DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process (only access to the computer system to view the status of cases).

4.5 DOCUMENT VERIFICATION: For a step-by-step guide to the document verification process, [CLICK HERE] (Thx EricC). Per the USE website [CLICK HERE], "Applicants whose visa eligibility is dependent upon their marital status (i.e. K-1, K-3, CR-1, IR-1, F-1 and F2-B categories) will normally need to have their documents verified through the National Statistics Office (NSO) before the U.S. Embassy in Manila can issue the visa. Those with a delayed birth or death certificate or only local civil registrar copies of such documents may need to have their documents verified. In order to avoid unnecessary delay in the visa issuance process, the U.S. Embassy in Manila strongly encourages applicants in the categories mentioned above to pay the document verification fee prior to their immigrant visa interview. Payment can be made through any Metrobank location. The cost of the document verification is P650 per applicant (with an additional P50 processing fee) [a/o Feb 2008]. For specific instructions on how to pay the document verification fee, please [CLICK HERE]. If you are unable to pay for the document verification before your immigrant visa interview, you may be asked to pay the fee on the day of your interview. Please note that if you pay on the day of your interview, there will be a delay of one to two weeks in the processing of your application." In order to locate a Metrobank near you [CLICK HERE]. After the document verification fee is paid, please text Delbos at (0917) 5555­-313 and key-in as follows [IN ALL CAPS]: USE/CASE NO./LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME MIDDLENAME/BRANCH NAME/DATE OF DEPOSIT/TIME OF DEPOSIT/AMOUNT DEPOSIT


For example - USE/MNL123456789/DELA CRUZ, JUAN PABLO SANTOS/MANDAUE CITY/11NOV2007/11:45AM/PHP1300

The beneficiary will receive a confirmation text from Delbros stating, "This is to acknowledge the deposit you made. We confirm your payment to the document verification as required by the US Embassy. Thank you. Delbros delivers!" If the beneficiary texted the format incorrectly, Delbros will send a text message stating, "Incomplete information or Invalid format" in which case the beneficiary is required to re-text Delbros using the correct format. It is further recommended that the beneficiary call Delbros directly at 2-339-2761 to ensure the results of the document verification are sent to the USE prior to the visa interview. In preparation for the visa interview, please bring the original receipt (from Metrobank as back-up) and a copy to give the USE in order to validate the payment of the document verification fee was paid as part of the required documents.

DV Note: Beneficiaries are NOT required to bring NSO certified documents to Metrobank or Delbros prior to or subsequent payment of the documentation verification fee. Delbros will be checking with the government agencies to make sure what you are submitting is real on the USE's behalf. The USE recommends that beneficiaries pay the document verification fee and text Delbros at least a month in advance of the the visa interview, in order to provide enough time for the document verification process (however, document verification may be requested anytime after the NVC assigns a case number).The USE further requests that the beneficiary faxes the document verification receipt received from Metrobank to the USE's Immigrant Visa Unit at (632) 301-2591. When faxing the USE, please be sure to include the beneficiary's full name, mailing address, telephone number, case number, and visa category. If you elected to pay the document verification fee, please, please, please periodically follow-up with the USE and Delbros to ensure the document verication process has been completed before the visa interview.

4.6 The VISA INTERVIEW APPOINTMENT WEBSITE link is within my signature. While checking the visa appointment date and time via the website, please do NOT press enter after the case number is entered because that will not yield a result. Please click on the "Check Appointment" tab. If the appointments have been scheduled, the following will be available: Case Number, Visa Classification, St. Luke's appointment Date, and Embassy Appointment Date, but if the appointments are NOT scheduled yet, the result will be "Case Number Not Found on Appointment List."

VIAW Note: If the Visa Interview Appointments website is down (sometimes the site is down for a few days at a time every month normally for maintenance), the USC and/or beneficiary may call the USE (Section 4.3) or the DOS (Section 4.4) to inquire about the status of the visa appointment. It's very rare, however, there are occassions when the beneficiary's visa appointment is not registered or is incorrect in the database. If so, please follow-up with the USE immediately.

4.7 ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL EXTENSION CLINIC (SLMEC) information is within my signature. The beneficiary and derivative(s) are required to have medical exam(s) and vaccination shots before a visa can be issued (per the US Immigration Laws) and should be taken before the visa interview. Family and/or friends are prohibited from entering the facility, unless otherwise required.

The medical exam, adminstered by SLMEC, is a two days process:

Day 1 is the medical exam whereas the beneficiary's passport will be taken and sent to the USE along with the medical exam results and;
Day 2 is the vaccination whereas the beneficiary will be given the x-ray film and the DS-3025 Vaccination Worksheet/Record at the conclusion.

Planning/Scheduling the Medical Exam: Plan on a three night hotel stay in Manila to accomplish this part of the visa stage. Please review this instructional and layout information [CLICK HERE] (Thx Sillygirl), SLEC's Flowcharts for Day 1 and Day 2 of the Medical Exam [CLICK HERE] (Thx Rea).

Be advised, SLMEC works on a first come first served basis. Therefore, the beneficary may go at anytime to be administered the medical exam. Per the Manila Embassy Thread, we recommend that the beneficiary take the medical exam anywhere from 2 weeks to a month before the interview to ensure the results are available for the Consular Officer and to prepare in the unfortunate event of unfavorable medical results. If the medical exam is taken anytime too far beyond a month before the visa interview, there is a risk that the results could be invalid, which means the beneficiary will have to take another medical exam before the visa can be approved.

What does the beneficiary need to take to the medical exam? Check out the Manila Embassy Thread's recommendations on what to bring and sample questions asked [CLICK HERE]. Here are the basic required items that the beneficary needs to bring to the medical exam: (1) medical exam fee (payment accepted in pesos only), (2) passport (SLMEC will keep the passport and delivery it to the USE along with the medical exam results, so make a copy of the passport for your records), and (3) three 2x2 passport photos as stated on the DOS website [CLICK HERE] (referenced on page 3 of Packet 4). The beneficiary also needs to have the sponsors contact information (address, phone number, and ssn #) for the SLMEC forms. Please be sure to bring, at the least, the basic required items to the medical exam, but a more complete list is within the link for the Manila Embassy Threads recommendations listed above.

SLMEC Note: St. Luke's will forward the medical exam results along with the passport to the Manila Embassy in preparation for the visa interview.

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SECTION 5 - Post Visa Approval Information

5.1 The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary's Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary's visa interview at the Manila Embassy. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy can take as much as three (3) business days to release the visa and POE package, which is NOT included in the deliver times above. You may also call the Manila Embassy, dial 0 for the operator, and ask for Delbros, after the visa is approve, to acquire about the status of your visa delivery.

Online Visa Tracking Option: The DELBROS website (cited within my signature below) offers a shipment tracking option. However, some VJ members attempts did not yeild any results.

K1 Visa Pick-up: The only way to pick up the approved K1/K2 Visa is by permission of the CO through a verbal request at the conclusion of the visa interview (no written request is required). If the beneficiary has paid the visa delivery fee before leaving the USE, then they must wait for the visa to be delivered.

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SECTION 6 - Post Visa Delivery Information

6.1 K1 VISA AND PORT OF ENTRY (POE) PACKAGE - The package delivered by DELBROS to the beneficiary is enclosed in clear plastic, for which the visa, CFO instructions (see Section 6.2), and POE package (Brown Envelope) can be seen. The beneficiary may OPEN THE CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY. The brown envelope, which has the top left corner cut off, is the POE package that clearly has printed in big bold letters, "DO NOT OPEN" in Tagalog and English. And for some strange and peculiar reason, folks open the brown envelope despite the warning stating not to do so. So please do not open the brown envelope or the beneficiary WILL BE denied entry upon arriving into the US after the 13 - 18 hour flight. If for some reason the brown envelope is "inadvertantly" opened, please return to the USE ASAP and have them re-package the POE package. FYI - The visa is posted within one of the pages of the beneficiary’s passport.

6.2 The COMMISSION OF FILIPINOS OVERSEAS (CFO) - Beneficiaries are required to attend a GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SEMINAR that are held in Manila and Cebu, whichever is more convenient, before traveling abroad (the corresponding links within my signature). Please check out this instructional information on the PRISM Guidance and Counceling Seminar experience [CLICK HERE] (Thx Sillygirl). Family and/or friends are prohibited from entering the facility, unless otherwise required.

The CFO requirement consists of two parts:

Part 1, Guidance and Counseling Seminar (a certificate of completion is given at the conclusion); and
Part 2, a CFO Sticker placed inside of the passport/visa (requires the Guidance and Counseling Certificate).

The beneficiary is NOT required to have the visa in-hand in order to attend the Guidance and Counceling Seminar. However, the Guidance and Counseling Certificate along with the visa are required in order to have the CFO Sticker placed inside the K1 Visa for both the Cebu and Manila CFO locations. If the beneficiary is going to take the Guidance and Counceling Seminar before the visa is in-hand, consider calling the CFO beforehand to avoid any potential problems. In Cebu, the Guidance and Counseling Seminar is adminstered by St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) located at 3F Aya-ay Arcade, 60 Mango Avenue, Cebu City (near San Carlos Boys High). Conversely, in Manila, the Guidance and Counseling Seminar is administered at People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization Inc. (PRISM). For both the CFO in Cebu located at Causing-Lozada Bldg., Osmeña Blvd. corner M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City (near DFA Cebu) and the CFO in Manila location, the CFO Sticker will be applied to the visa despite the location where the Guidance and Counseling Certificate was issued.

Planning/Scheduling for the Guidance and Counseling Seminar and CFO Visa Stamp: These services are based upon a first come first served basis. However, there is a schedule for the Guidance and Counseling Seminar (the link is provided within my signature block). There is no schedule for the CFO stamp beyond normal business hours.

CFO NOTE: The CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar is not stated as a requirement within the Packet 4 instructions. However, after the visa is approved, instructions on attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling seminar are included in the visa and Port of Entry (POE) package delivered by DELBROS to the beneficiary. Travel abroad is prohibited without the CFO sticker within the beneficiary's visa (the visa is within the passport, as stated in Section 6.1). Attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar is a Philippine government requirement which states, "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info [CLICK HERE].

6.3 The I-94 ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE RECORD form is within my signature and for more information please visit the Customs and Border Patrol website [CLICK HERE]. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant's visa as well as the arrival / departure portions of the I-94 at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the United States. The CBP Officer will keep the arrival portion and staple the departure portion of the I-94 to beneficiary's visa where they stamped the arrival date. The beneficiary will need this for the Adjustment of Status stage.

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sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-03-15 17:39:00
PhilippinesAttention Wh*re: Got my visa
Congrats good.gif
when it comes time to leave the Philippines, have a safe flight to the USA and a happy reunion with your soon to be hubby.

Edited by sunandmoon, 15 March 2009 - 11:36 AM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-03-15 11:34:00
PhilippinesMedical CD and POE
QUOTE (ManilaIdaho @ Mar 17 2009, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The CD contains only your xray result.like what they've mentioned,it's included in the visa packet that'll be delivered to you.after entering your POE,the department of health will send you the cd for u to keep it for future references.that's what they did to my son's cd,they sent it to us after 2 days of arriving here.

congratulations on your approval and have a nice and safe trip good.gif


that's what I thought. back in 2006, they gave you the actual X-Ray. it wasn't part of the brown envelope. I think we still have the X- Ray somewhere in the closet.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-03-17 18:58:00
PhilippinesMedical CD and POE
QUOTE (HappyDancer @ Mar 17 2009, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They don't send it to the POE I don't think. Where did you get that info? The medical results are all saved on the CD. It's for the records of the health and immigration bureau. They need it to assess what kind of vaccination you need to have, if you need medical attention when you enter the US and why.


your right Happy dancer. the contents of the brown envelope are sent to USCIS from your POE. the next time your might see it would be if you have an AOS interview. the contents of your brown envelope will be in the File on the desk of the IO.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-03-17 18:13:00
PhilippinesK-2 Adjusment of Satus
It's basically the same as a K-1.

Fee $600 if filing with a parent.
$ 930 if filing separately.

http://www.uscis.gov.../i-485instr.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-03-15 11:14:00
Philippinesmy fiancees kids..
as has been mentioned, you do not want to cancel the petition. the petition is for your fiance. the children have derivative status. I was in the same situation as you not to long ago. weighing the pros and cons of having my daughter come at the same time as her mom or a later date.
as far as expenses for the process, in the long run it will be more expensive to have the children come at a later date, than at the same time as their mom.
you still have time to consider all of your options.
I'm not trying to be judgemental. I know everyone tries to do what they feel is best for their stuation. I know everyone's goal is to be together as a family. this is something I just want you to consider. The time that your fiance will be apart from her children. That is something that can never be replaced.
best of luck with whatever decisions you make good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-03-18 17:49:00