ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK-1 denied at Manila Embassy, no reason or direction given.
QUOTE (ManilaIdaho @ Jun 8 2008, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Jun 9 2008, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yay fraud! your fiancee has to file for annulment here in the Phils, even if her previos marriage was dissolve i n the states.
that is why the embassy needs document verification to make sure that everything is a OK.


This is so right!She needs to clear her previous marriage first and have all the necessary documents at hand before filing the K1 good.gif


The OP is aware of that wink.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-06-09 02:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK-1 denied at Manila Embassy, no reason or direction given.
I agree with the others that lying is wrong, and in this case had severe consequences. I hope we will not be too quick to pass judgement on Cranky's fiance. from what was posted, it sounds like a USC went to the Philippines, married her there, then returned to the US and divorced her. I'll refain from comment on that ###. I know some about saving face. I'm sure she was embarrassed and felt shame. perhaps she felt it was all behind her.
Cranky, I know you have alot of issues to deal with and decisions to make. I wish you the best good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-06-08 14:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFinalizing the DS forms for interview
QUOTE (alienlovechild @ Jun 13 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi VJ people!

I am finalizing the DS forms I need to submit for my interview on June 24. I have prepared the following DS forms:

1.) DS 156 Forms
2.) DS 156K forms
3.) DS 157 forms
4.) DS 230 forms (part I and part II)

I have doubt with DS 230 forms because not all websites give the same info regarding DS forms needed for K1 visa applicant. So what are the DS forms should I include here? Please helpsmilie.gif helpsmilie.gif I don't want to be at mess on my interview.


all you listed except for the DS-230. the DS 230 is not used for K Visas in Manila.
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf Fiance Visa instructions for Manila.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-06-15 14:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy and St. Lukes area Hotels
this thread was started before the Philippine Forum existed. maybe it should be moved there....
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-07-06 19:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-129f package 3 and 4 ?
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Sep 19 2008, 08:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How about filling in your profile?? Seeing at a glance what country you are immigrating from will help answer the question.

http://www.visajourn...h...rCP&CODE=01

Your time line indicates PI.

P3 for most consulates contains a document check-list, and DS-230 part 1 I beleive manilla combines everything into one packet.
http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Manila

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3217.html
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html


good.gif YuandDan is correct. Manila does not refer to it as packet 3 and 4. check out the link YuandDan provide with
3238.html and scroll to the bottom and ther will be a link to the Fiance Visa Applicant's Interview Preparation Instructions.
just so you do not get confused, K-1's in Manila do not use the DS-230.

also, check out the Philippine Forum. The Sheriff has a pinned guide about the process in Manila.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-09-19 13:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhelp pls!!!!!!!!
QUOTE (ladyinpink @ Nov 11 2008, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hello my vj family!!!!

My flight is from MNL to Nagoya , Japan and Nagoya, Japan to Detroit
the result of my medical exam is x-ray
My question is do i have to present my x-ray at POE in Nagoya
or only at the POE in Detroit ???????????????
Advice and Suggestion is very appreciated ...........


your POE is where you first land in the USA, which would be Detroit. the Xray is rarely asked for at the POE.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-11-11 18:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFILIPINA GOT BLUE SLIP IN HONGKONG US EMBASSY!!!!
QUOTE (RickMj @ Dec 14 2008, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She should have filed divorce there..I have had few friends that was married in the philippines and filed while they're residing there and was approved..In order for a divorce to take place in Hong Kong at least one of the two parties must be a resident in Hong Kong. Ordinarily residence of three months will meet this requirement.And in my own opinion this pinay really is in a deep creek of trouble...


not a paddle big enough to get her out of this mess. guess we'll have to wait for the OP to respond if she was free to marry or not at the time of her marriage in Hong Kong...

Edited by sunandmoon, 14 December 2008 - 10:35 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-12-14 22:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionFILIPINA GOT BLUE SLIP IN HONGKONG US EMBASSY!!!!
If I'm reading this correctly, there is no mention of her obtaining an anullment or divorce of her marriage in the Philippines. that would be her biggest problem.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-12-14 22:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-160 - Online Form

Hello John,
You will need to file the DS-156 and DS-156K, not the DS 157.


at the present time, the DS-157 is a required form in Manila.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-06-11 01:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionusing a co-sponsor on k1 visa in philippines

i have read on lots of sites and also some forums,i just don't remember, think repression is setting in lol, anyway im happy to hear your story and be re assured by your friends who have passed this, also knowing that im just not the only one going thru this situation, as for me im still waiting for the consulate to reply on our petition its been 3mos since we mailed the application but there is no single mail yet, :( i can't wait to be with my fiance i miss her already, 4 yrs of my life(college) we've been together this is the only time were been separated for tooo long! but were here and all we have to do is wait and pray ofcourse, thanks and godbless! :D


you haven't yet received NOA1 from USCIS?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-11-27 18:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionU.S Embassy - Philippines (Packet 3/4 Question)
there is no packet 3/4 for Manila. the K-1 interview preparation intructions are online at the Embassy website. http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfk1en.pdf

according to the insructions, the DS-156, 156k and 157 are still being used for K-1 Visa. even though the K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa, it is proceesed by the Immigrant Visa Unit of the Embassy.

check out the Philippine Forum here on VJ. I'm sure you'll find lots of useful information.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2010-06-10 12:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-156 Question 37

Regarding the question below; it leaves an empty field. Do i put the names in there? Also; it asks for father mother... is that my parents or my fiance's... the one im bringing over.. Thanks again

37. Are Any of The Following Persons in The U.S., or Do They Have U.S. Legal Permanent Residence or U.S. Citizenship?
Mark YES or NO and indicate that person's status in the U.S. (i.e., U.S. legal permanent resident, U.S. citizen, visiting, studying, working, etc.).
Yes No Husband/Wife
SelectHusbandWife Yes No Fiance/Fiancee
SelectFianceFiancee Yes No
Yes No Father/Mother
SelectFatherMotherBoth Yes No Son/Daughter
SelectSonDaughterBoth Brother/Sister
SelectBrotherSisterBoth


the Visa Appplicant, your fiance's relatives. for each mark yes or no. if yes, put person's status in the blank field. for fiance mark yes, US Citizen,
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-02-17 16:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPaying Visa Fee in Philippines
you can pay the visa application fee without the letter. it takes 3 to 4 days for the petition to be sent from NVC to the Embassy. once at the Embassy it take take up to a week to be entered into their system. after that, you can schedule the interview.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-03-18 00:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhich DS Form For A K1

Can someone explain the DS-2100 where can I find it I have searched high and low and I'm coming up with nothing


I think that is in the instruction packet. scroll down to page 4...

from the Embassy website. http://bogota.usemba...ionsfeb2010.pdf


webpage http://bogota.usemba...pt-package.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-04-14 00:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionProof of Ongoing Relationship - K-1, US Embassy Manila

Thanks for your answer. can't help with your question. I don;t think that is something they state on the letter the fiaqncee/fiance gets in the Philippines. Not sure what "VFS" is. In the Philippines the beneficiary has to take everything to the interview with him/her exept the DS-156 I believe.


bring the DS-156 ( 2 copies ) to the interview.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-04-19 15:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy - Packet 4 ONLY
a :thumbs: to Uling and PatientlyWaiting. when people have been receiving the courtesy letter from the Embassy that the physical petition has arrived, they assumed that was package 3. they probably got confused since some Embassys have a package 3 and 4. whatever Embassy you are going thru, you should always go to that Embassy's website to see what's required. it can vary from Embassy to Embassy.
we are fortunate you can download the fiance visa appointment package on the Manila Embassy website. not all Embassy websites have it available.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-10-18 13:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionnew rules to us embassy manila

Guys,

That's what my reaction too I'm like what r u serious?then I check the website I don't see any "new news"I will get back to her coz she hire a visa service and that's what she told me....I was in shock when I heard these.she said instead of setting an appointment online the embassy will call her instead to bring documents that need to submit,we will see what's next on the news if its true it should be on embassy website.


if she was told that by the visa service, I hope she didn't pay too much. time to dump the visa service. I wonder what other wrong information she has been given by the visa service.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-11 21:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussioncheck payable to whom?
you pay the visa application fee at a BPI branch. the application fee is payable only in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate for 350 USD.
the medical is paid at St Lukes. The medical examination fee is US$213.35 for adults (15 years of age or older) and US$185.35 for children (14 years of age or younger). Repeat X-rays will cost US$7 each. Fees must be paid only in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate.

http://photos.state....3__rtf2_003.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-12-19 19:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSample Employment Letter for I-134?
mine was pretty simple. on company letterhead. it included job title, location, salary, how long worked for, job status ( permanent, full time ).
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-24 00:54:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionTime to Citizenship K1

the I-864 is binding for 10 years, even if your fiancee becomes a citizen. the might be something you don't want your sisiter to read. ;)


Absolutely false.

The I-864 has no fixed expiration date. It is binding until one of four things happens:

* The immigrant dies

* The immigrant becomes a US Citizen

* The immigrant leaves the US and abandons permanent resident status

* The immigrant accumulates 40 quarters of work for social security purposes

The last one of these is the one that sometimes makes people say it's a 10 year obligation, but that's not true. If the immigrant stays married, then he/she is credited with quarters for both spouses, so it would only take five years to accumulate 40 quarters, if you assume continuous marriage and continuous employment. On the other hand, if the immigrant doesn't work and either the marriage ends or the spouse doesn't work, the immigrant may stop accumulating work quarters indefinitely.

The sponsor probably isn't worried about the case where the immigrant keeps working and earning quarters of employment. The sponsor is more likely to be concerned about the possibility of the immigrant becoming unemployed for a long term.

The only one of the four terminating things that is absolutely guaranteed to happen is the eventual death of the immigrant, so the I-864 could become a lifetime obligation.

Back to the original question, in a best case situation, assuming continuous marriage, a person is eligible for citizenship 3 years after gaining (conditional) LPR status. With paperwork delays, citizenship might happen around five or so years after applying for AOS. But again, the sponsor is unlikely to be too worried about that case. If things go badly, the alien is under no obligation to ever become a citizen.


sorry, my mistake.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-24 13:10:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionTime to Citizenship K1

warm thoughts doesn't seem to spend a lot of time reading the endless and supremely helpful information supplied on this site, does he.

Warm - I suggest you start with the K1 guide and the FAQ and THEN figure out your questions. And earlier you said you met with a lawyer who didn't know anything? GO GET A NEW LAWYER! Or save the money you don't have and get as much information here (by reading first! and then posting questions second!).

Good luck.


good suggestion. :thumbs:

the I-864 is binding for 10 years, even if your fiancee becomes a citizen. the might be something you don't want your sisiter to read. ;)
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-24 01:56:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionDS-11 and DS-3053
try this link for the DS-11
http://travel.state....1/ds11_842.html


are you sure the DS-3053 has to be done electronically, I didn't see that in the instructions.


http://manila.usemba...th-abroad7.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2011-03-21 12:06:00
US Citizenship General Discussioni failed the us citizenship interview today
Just to note. this thread is two years old. the OP hasn't logged on to VJ in over a year and a half.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2012-01-12 19:38:00
CanadaCan a child enter the US after the Canadian citizen parent?
a K-2 can be issued up to one year after the K-1 was issued. once a K-1/K-2 has been issued, you have up to six months to enter the USA.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-06-10 20:32:00
Canadalanded immigrant wants to visit the states
to visit USA, he would need to apply for a visitor's/tourist visa
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-09-23 15:12:00
CanadaBAR CODE IN DS I56 FORMS
you will fill out the DS-156 online. when you print it out, there will be a third page printed which has the barcode. important to save that third page.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-12-22 23:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCan't afford the filing fee for I-751
there doesn't appear to be a form, it's an affidavit you include with your application. you risk the application being returned if the fee waiver is denied.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-08-28 18:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionK-2 Daughter's I-751 mailed today
hope she gets a speedy approval good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-12-04 18:40:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionI-751 Bio fee for child
there would be an additional biometric fee of $80 for a K-2 filing with you. whether to send separate check for it, not sure. I think you can include all the fees together in one check. hopefully someone who has done it already will say if better to have separate bio fee check for the child.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-12-02 16:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionTo file removal of conditions on May 2008, why am i 'touched'?
someone in the Manila Embassy Thread in the Philippine Forum posted something similar to this today.

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 27 January 2008 - 07:13 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-01-27 19:13:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionto file or not to file I-751
QUOTE
International Travel
A Permanent Resident of the United States can travel freely outside of the US. A passport from the country of citizenship is normally all that is needed. To reenter the US a Permanent Resident normally needs to present the green card (Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551) for readmission. A reentry permit is needed for reentry for trips greater than one year but less than two years in duration.

You can find more information about travel documents from "How Do I Get a Travel Document?"



Maintaining Permanent Residence

You may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:

Move to another country intending to live there permanently.
Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.
Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns.

I'm not really up to speed on this. your wife coming back to USA would depend on the time frame she is attempting reentry
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-06-29 14:42:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCheck for I-751
QUOTE (Immigrant2009 @ Jul 7 2009, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Jul 7 2009, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'll soon be submitting the removing conditions package for my wife and daughter.
I know our daughter will require a Biometrics fee of $80. Should I submit one check with both Biometrics fees $465 + $80 + $80= $625 or two checks, $465 + $80 = $ 545 for my wife and separate check of $80 Biometrics fee for my daughter?

thanks for any replies.



I would say use a separate check $ 545 for your wife and a separte $80 for her daughter. to make it more clear. Put her A# on the check. In memo below. Biometric fee for (her name) etc.

Good Luck.


Thanks! good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-07-07 22:41:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionCheck for I-751
I'll soon be submitting the removing conditions package for my wife and daughter.
I know our daughter will require a Biometrics fee of $80. Should I submit one check with both Biometrics fees $465 + $80 + $80= $625 or two checks, $465 + $80 = $ 545 for my wife and separate check of $80 Biometrics fee for my daughter?

thanks for any replies.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-07-07 16:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLifting of Conditions for K-2
found this on the USCIS website:

§ Sec. 216.4 Joint petition to remove conditional basis of lawful permanent resident status for alien spouse.


(2) Dependent children . Dependent children of a conditional permanent resident who acquired conditional permanent resident status concurrently with the parent may be included in the joint petition filed by the parent and the parent's petitioning spouse. A child shall be deemed to have acquired conditional residence status concurrently with the parent if the child's residence was acquired on the same date or within 90 days thereafter. Children who cannot be included in a joint petition filed by the parent and parent's petitioning spouse due to the child's not having acquired conditional resident status concurrently with the parent, the death of the parent, or other reasons may file a separate Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence (Form I-751). (Amended 5/23/94; 59 FR 26587 )


perhaps this wording could be included in the VJ guide. then again, maybe I'm the only one confused as to the date could file when child has different green card issue date. blush.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-03 14:20:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLifting of Conditions for K-2
Thanks YuandDan

from VJ:7.4) ..How to we file for lifting of conditions for my K2 child?
A..If your K2 achieved permanent resident status at the same time as the K1, or within 90 days afterwards, then include them on the joint petition. If the K2 achieved permanent resident status more than 90 days after the K1, or if the parents are NOT filing a joint petition (due to termination of the marriage), the K2 will file their own I-751.


since our daughter's GC was issued within 90 days of my wife, I knew she could be included in the joint petition. I just wasn't sure if we could do it in June or had to wait till the 90 days before daughter's GC expired.

thanks again.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-02 15:27:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLifting of Conditions for K-2
my wife received her green card in Sept 07, so will be able to file to lift conditions in June. Our daughter was not issued her green card till 7 weeks after my wife. My question is can we file a joint petition with our daughter in June or would we have to wait till the 90 days before the expiration of our daughters green card to file a joint petition? anyone who has had a similar situation?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-06-02 14:07:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionYahoo!! Finally Approved.. Thank God......
Congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-07-21 17:48:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionLifting of Conditions - APPROVED
Congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-07-29 01:23:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionAnother Update on my I-751
Congrats good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-08-16 19:04:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionDMW requesting extention letter for ID card
QUOTE (Mr and Mrs Bird @ Aug 17 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all.

I recieved a letter from DMV last week that they need to see an extention letter in order to keep my ID card. I guess this is my driverslicense. My green card expires oct 23 2009 and they need it 61 days before it expires. Has anyone had the same letter?

I was wondering if I need to go to the SS office too. Or is my SSN card good forever?

Any experience about this guys?

Anette





not positive, but if I recall correctly, what the letter says is the document your sending has to be valid for more than 60 days from the expiration date of your driver's license or ID Card. as others have said, just send the I-797 extension letter from your I-751 and you'll be set to go... good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2009-08-17 18:41:00