ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippineschildren following 6months after, should we send in all our visa applications to the manila embassy together?
if you decide for the children to apply for their visas at a later date. the k-2 visa must be issued within one year from the date the K- was issued. make sure to allow enough time to schedule an appointment
I know everyone's situation is different, but it's much easier when the kids come at the same time. We were also considering follow to join, but decided to have our daughter come at the same time as my wife. the time that would have been lost being apart is time we could have never replaced.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 20 January 2008 - 07:26 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-20 19:25:00
Philippineschildren following 6months after, should we send in all our visa applications to the manila embassy together?
QUOTE (rick&gaye @ Jan 20 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fiance is planning to send in petition application on the last week of January or 1st week of February the least.

I know embassy interview appointment is still very far down the road but I just want to be sure that there will never be problem with my daughter (10 years old) and my son (8 years old) deriving K2 visa from me and following me later. They are listed on fiance's I-129F which we believe, is a requirement for them to be able to have derivative visa.

Our plan is for me to go there first, get married in a civil wedding and then adjust status, then I will go back after 6 months or when I get temporary permanent resident status to get the kids... and then have a Christian wedding with the kids in attendance after we bring the kids there.

My question is: 1. Should I file for visa application for the 3 of us straight away. (provided my fiance's petition application for me gets approved)
2. Are there specific tips to follow in cases like this?

Any input will be greatly appreciated. thank you very much.


if the kids apply for a K-2 Visa at the same time as your K-1, then they would have to enter the USA within six months. a K-2 can not be extended. your AOS could take longer than six months from the time you enter the USA, in which case you will need AP to be able to go back for your kids.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-20 19:13:00
PhilippinesDo we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?
QUOTE (LadyNoles @ Jan 27 2008, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
THANKS ALOT Derrel & Lai smile.gif

WELL IN FACT I WONT EVEN WORRY ABOUT IT BECAUSE I CAN SUBMIT 2004-2005-2006 AND MY FIANCE INCOME IS WAY HIGHER THAN THE POVERTY LINE IN FACT WAY OVER 55,000/ YEAR.

SO NO! MY PLAN ISNT TO MARRY A POOR GUY laughing.gif AND AS A CANADIAN I WOULNT NEED ANY PURPOSE BUT LOVE TO MARRY AN AMERICAN yes.gif luv.gif luv.gif heart.gif
(JUST KIDDING !!...I LOVE MY MAN DEEPLY)

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF YOU AND THANKS AGAIN Derrel & Lai FOR YOUR ANSWER.


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Canadian? your lucky with one aspect of your visa journey, will not take a 14 hour plane flight to get here. tongue.gif whistling.gif laughing.gif

best of luck the rest of the way good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-27 13:37:00
PhilippinesDo we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?
QUOTE (jgreenie @ Jan 26 2008, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm wondering about something......everyone is so worried about the tax forms and W2s. I'm sending them but the I-134 actually only asks for letters from your employer and possibly banks; they only ask for the last income tax return if you are self employed.

Does anyone actually know about someone being turned down for only having what they ask for?


check the Evidence of Support in the Fiance Visa Appointment Packet. http://usembassy.sta...la/wwwfivk1.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-27 12:47:00
PhilippinesDo we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?
QUOTE (shallan @ Jan 26 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Jan 27 2008, 06:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shallan @ Jan 26 2008, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Jan 26 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
guys, there's a note in your Form 1040 that it can be used until Spring of 2008. pls check it out.

Oh thanks Sis Beng, now i have to hurry and tell my fiance about it! He will be the one to fill up this form and get notarized? blink.gif


the 1040 is his Federal Income Tax return. it is not required to have it notarized. only the Affidavit of Support I-134 form itself is required to be notarized.

my fiance told me he only have 2005 and 2006 ITR.. but we will bring his 2007 pay stubs and Letter from company stating his current earnings. Will this be enough Roy?


along with I-134, and if meets minimum income requirements, you should be fine. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-26 17:31:00
PhilippinesDo we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?
QUOTE (shallan @ Jan 26 2008, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (beng_and_carl @ Jan 26 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
guys, there's a note in your Form 1040 that it can be used until Spring of 2008. pls check it out.

Oh thanks Sis Beng, now i have to hurry and tell my fiance about it! He will be the one to fill up this form and get notarized? blink.gif


the 1040 is his Federal Income Tax return. it is not required to have it notarized. only the Affidavit of Support I-134 form itself is required to be notarized.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 26 January 2008 - 05:20 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-26 17:20:00
PhilippinesDo we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?
QUOTE (Roserick @ Jan 24 2008, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Jan 24 2008, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ohh sorry!!! nah youll be fine!!!!!! in my case his 2006 below P-line thats why ill show his 2007 ITR!!!!! dnt show ur ITR 2007!!! only your 2006! okay????


Yupzz good.gif

Plus I'm preparing a co-sponsor.. Just to be prepared..


in the past, I don't recall anyone who had a March interview posting they were asked for previous year tax return. in addition to co sponsor, if your present income situation has improved, you can have ready evidence such as recent pay check stubs, letter from employer, etc...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-26 13:01:00
PhilippinesDo we need to present the 2007 ITR during the interview?
QUOTE (edp333 @ Jan 26 2008, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Jan 24 2008, 07:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mel_keikilani @ Jan 24 2008, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If he has filed his 2007 already, make a copy and have it notarized and sent to you along with the W-2 for 2007. Better safe than sorry, just my opinion.



what u mean notarized 2007 ITR wacko.gif ??? i think only affidavot of support need to notarized blush.gif




If you are using tax transcripts then the notarization is not neccessary. When using 1040s it is a good idea to have them notarized because the consular can request the originals.


also, make sure to include a copy of the W-2, since that backs up the income declared on the 1040.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-26 12:53:00
PhilippinesNo identification - philippines - taken by agency
here's a link to passport replacement http://www.dfa.gov.p...ar/lost-ppt.htm

NSO for birth certificate http://www.census.gov.ph/

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 29 January 2008 - 04:54 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-29 16:51:00
Philippinesappointment rescheduling
QUOTE (jom @ Jan 30 2008, 11:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I suggest you go to the interview, make it your priority. You have a schedule, take that opportunity or you might wait a long time for another one.


agree good.gif would probably be looking at a couple of months, not a couple of weeks.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-30 14:14:00
PhilippinesWINDOW 14 IN US EMBASSY MANILA
have a safe flight and a happy life together with your soon to be hubby. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-20 13:54:00
PhilippinesNeed Help on filling out I-864 for my Co-Sponsor..
requirements are the same for all sponsors. additional two years ITR and W-2's, employment letter and pay checks stubs are not required, but good idea to if you feel it can help your case.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-30 19:23:00
PhilippinesYour Favorite Mode of Transportation in The Philippines
QUOTE (Frank+Jocelyn @ Jan 11 2008, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
haha...Not much of a poll if I included the Aircon Taxi because everybody would pick that! Where is your courage!


another vote for taxi, but we roughed it, usually no air con tongue.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-12 16:36:00
PhilippinesDS156K or DS230??
QUOTE (lady_anne @ Jan 31 2008, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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wacko.gif wacko.gif wacko.gif wacko.gif wacko.gif


go by the instructions in the appointment packet. i think your lawyer is misinformed.

http://usembassy.sta...la/wwwfivk1.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-31 19:59:00
PhilippinesDS156K or DS230??
QUOTE (lady_anne @ Jan 31 2008, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Ms Amy. biggrin.gif

I asked our lawyer about the DS 230 form and here is what she replied...

Hello. The DS156 has been E Filed and is included in the financial packet. The others (DS156K, DS157, DS230) are attached below in an editable format so you can complete them. The DS230, part one, absolutely needs to be completed. The forms attached do not need to be E Filed as far as I know.

Thank you for your prompt attention with the DS156 supplement.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-31 19:38:00
PhilippinesFeb. 25 Medical & March 3 Interview?
DFA passports http://www.dfa.gov.p...assport-eng.htm
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-20 15:18:00
PhilippinesFeb. 25 Medical & March 3 Interview?
as I recall, it took about 2 weeks for my wife to get her passport.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-20 15:10:00
PhilippinesFeb. 25 Medical & March 3 Interview?
QUOTE (Seattle2Cebu @ Jan 20 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
has your fiance gotten her packet yet? Mine hasnt gotten it yet.

Looks like there is some kind of document verification fee they have to pay at the bank. It is 650 pesos.
Do you know what the visa application fee is there? and how they pay it? The medical is going to be 145.00 dollars.They need the nso, the nbi, and a passport. My fiance doesnt have her passport yet. She is just now getting the nso, I didnt expect our interview to be so soon. I hope it doesnt take long to get a passport there. My fiance will be flying to Manila in Febuary from Cebu. Im going to fed ex my stuff to her then.






QUOTE (EddieandChe @ Jan 20 2008, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
same as my schedule...i hope everything's fine about our appointment in manila..Gud luck for both of us!!!! kicking.gif

feb. 25 medical
march 3 interview



visa fee is $131 USD payable at BPI. there a list of branches you can pay it at in the packet. here's a link...
http://usembassy.sta...la/wwwfivk1.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-20 14:57:00
PhilippinesQuestion on DS-156
all acceptable answers good.gif

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 02 February 2008 - 01:06 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-02 13:05:00
PhilippinesDelbros Delivers
Congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-02 16:15:00
PhilippinesX-RAY FILM NO NEED FOR PORT OF ENTRY
QUOTE (ronmay @ Feb 4 2008, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jom @ Feb 4 2008, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Its good that they did not ask for your xray film from your checked in luggages but I have read a thread here before with the lady who did the same thing and it took her hours in the POE because her xray film was inside her checked in luggage and the immigration officer wanted to see it. So you are one lucky girl smile.gif

The immigration officer in San Francisco asked for my xray film. What I did was placed it inside the box where my wedding dress was which I hand carried so it didnt bother me at all during the flight.

To those who are getting ready for their flight here , my advice would be to always hand carry your xray film because you never know what an immigration officer will ask. Better to be safe than sorry.

Welcome to the USA kicking.gif


well last yr my POE was san fran and they didnt asked for my x-ray film so i guess it varies. i took a shot and got lucky or i may have end up waiting for hrs and miss my connecting flight lol...


same here at SFO. what I would do is put it where it is easily accessable in your checked in luggage, just in case it is asked for by the IO.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-04 14:42:00
Philippinesplease help..DS157 question: Father's name
QUOTE (mikeandlani @ Feb 4 2008, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (frank-lyn @ Feb 4 2008, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello my fellow Vj'ers..
I'm here again asking for help but this time i am doing this for a friend of mine who has a K1 application and K2 for her son.She's an unwed mom so she was confused what she's going to put under her son's ds 157 regarding the father's name.Does she has to put the name of the father even if they are not married or she will just put it N/A or None?
Please, any advice and response to this will be highly appreciated..
Thanks and Good Luck to everyone!


write down whatever is reflected on the child's birth certificate as they would always cross reference the ds157 with the BC--the information should always be consistent.


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QUOTE (john_and_marlene @ Feb 4 2008, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
N/A is not appropriate -- the question is applicable.
None is not appropriate except in the case of immaculate conception.

I can only see 2 possible answers.

1) The name of the father -- if known.
2) "Unknown" -- if she doesn't know who the father is.


sorry, but I have to disagree based on my own experience. I agree with mikeandlani to list the father's name if it is on the birth certificate. If there is no father listed on the birth cetificate, it is not necessary to put it on the DS-157. there is a third option, leave it blank. that's what we did. not one question was asked about the biological father by the CO.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 04 February 2008 - 02:35 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-04 14:34:00
PhilippinesWHAT IS THE BEST ANSWER?
QUOTE (jom @ Feb 5 2008, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
PERMANENTLY good.gif


good.gif another vote for permanently. indefinately also an acceptable answer.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-05 13:17:00
PhilippinesAlready Married, but filed as Unmarried Child
here's a similar story http://globalnation....ticle_id=105526
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-03 16:10:00
PhilippinesWe just received the denial notice.....
I know it must be frustrating since there's nothing you can do. hopefully everything will work out. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-06 20:50:00
PhilippinesWe just received the denial notice.....
an RFE would not be issued if there never was an NOA1. from what has been discribed, a document was missing from the I-129f petition. once the petition is returned, it's likely the situation can be resolved. the fiance can try calling, but I've never heard of anyone being able to go to the Service Center to resolve the problem.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-06 20:36:00
PhilippinesWe just received the denial notice.....
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 6 2008, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry to hear. The embassy doesn't send RFEs, that would be the service centers. If the embassy doesn't believe your relationship is a valid one they can return the petition to the NVC for further processind including denying the petition. What kind of evidence did you submit to prove you have a valid, ongoing relationship?


she said the NOID was from USCIS.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-06 20:29:00
PhilippinesWe just received the denial notice.....
just curoius, did your fiance say if he received NOA1?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-06 20:21:00
PhilippinesWe just received the denial notice.....
calling USCIS might not get any additional information. your fiance may have to wait until the packet is returned to see a detailed description of what is missing. without knowing exactly what the Notice of Intent to Deny says, would only be speculating as to the reason. hopefully it's something that can be easily resolved.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-06 19:23:00
PhilippinesFederal Poverty Income Levels 2008
last year, USCIS updated poverty guidelines on April 1st. perhaps it will be the same this year.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-26 16:58:00
PhilippinesDS 156 Form question
the barcode contains info you entered on the form. it helps speed up processing when you go for your interview.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-06 18:43:00
PhilippinesAPPROVED!!!!
Congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-07 16:05:00
PhilippinesFeb 7th... He passed!
congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-07 16:06:00
Philippinesgot my visa today!!!
Congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-02 16:14:00
PhilippinesMY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
Congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-07 16:07:00
PhilippinesK-2 interview approval Feb 6th!
Congrats. good.gif ahve a happy reunion and happy life together as a family.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-07 16:03:00
PhilippinesDenied today, worst day of my life
this is one of those decisions in your life that only you can make...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-09-05 10:38:00
PhilippinesDenied today, worst day of my life
This is such a sad story. she felt she was doing the right thing by being honest about drug use in the past. now the consequences of her admission is having a devastating effect on their lifes. not to be lost in all of this is she has a 3 year old son.
I wish you well in the decisions you will need to make in this most difficult of times.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-09-04 17:45:00
PhilippinesFRIENDSTER
IMBRA is not an issue since you have filed for CR-1 Visa. It applies to K Visas, in particular K-1's.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-09 15:55:00
PhilippinesI94 concern
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Feb 9 2008, 06:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mamalovesdada @ Feb 9 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone!

I'm planning to fly back to cebu by April for my brother's wedding. I've read somewhere that the immigration officer will unstaple the I-94(departure). What happens when i come back? I haven't sent my AOS yet. I hope someone can help me clear up my mind. I've been looking for some answers and i had no luck. blink.gif

Thanks!!! Salamat Po! good.gif


Did you apply for Advance Parole? If you did, that's your ticket to go out of the country and come back. You will also need a copy of your marriage certificate to go along with your travel documents. If you don't have AP and your AOS is not approved yet, don't leave the country because K1 visa is one-time entry.

--Mae


a K-3 Visa is a multiple entry Visa. you'll be ok. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-02-09 16:02:00