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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPHilippines Consulate
I don't know if this is the law that's being referred to. RA 9225 amended the Family Code in March 2004 to allow an illegitimate child to have the surname of the father. the situation I refer to is when no father is listed on the BC, has the surname of the mother and the father has not been an participatant in this child's life, in many instances not knowing where he can be found.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-12-26 15:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPHilippines Consulate

Well, finally logged in and created an account. I have found a great deal of the information useful here but I have just learned something that may jeopardize my entire case: Apparently the new legislation in the Philippines requires that the father's consent to get the K2 visa for my fiancee's' child. Now, here's the catch: the father's consent is required even though they were never married. I may have to move to the Philippines.......serioulsly. And to get this news at christmas. Thanks to the politicians.


can you provide a link, this is what I found. http://www.pcgny.net...lclearance.html
same as before, no change I can see.

Edited by roymcn3rd, 23 December 2006 - 08:34 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-12-23 20:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI 134 Question
gross income for 2006. it can be backed up by a copy of your w-2. a letter from employer is also a good idea.

Edited by roymcn3rd, 27 December 2006 - 11:16 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-12-27 23:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmanila interview?


Documents from Petitioner
1. Employment Letter
2. FORM I-134- Affidavit of Support (can be download from USCIS Site)
3. ITR latest
4. Bank Statement
5. Divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse for both the applicant and the petitioner



Do you reccomend for the bank letter to be notarized?

Thanks


only the form I-134 needs to be notarized. no need to notarize anything else.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-12-29 21:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionaffidavit of support
I just went to a notary public in my county, had no problem. they just checked what was filled on the form. witnessed my signature, checking it against my ID. then notary stamped and signed it.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-12-30 18:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK2 interview questions for to accompany or follow!

If at all possible, I would suggest bringing the child at the same time. the process will be much simpler. If the child will not accompany your fiancee, the only thing you would do is check yes to follow to join on the DS-156k. If you decide to have the child come at the same time, you will need to submit a separate set of visa applications for the child. If you decide on follow to join, a k-2 visa must be ISSUED within one year from the date the k-1 was issued. Ater one year, you would have to file a I-130 for the child. One thing to consider, is your fiancee willing to be separated from her child for up to two years. IF a k-2 visa is not issued, that could happen. That was a risk my fiancee and I were not willing to take. I know everyone's circumstances are different and will have to decide what they feel is best for them. I decided some possible hardship in the beginning, was better than my fiancee being separated from her daughter.


I agree that it there will be some adjustment time with possible hardship too all of us. I love the boy like my own son and know her family will miss the boy a lot, but i agree that time flies by fast and it would be hard too get her son here before the year is over. She would also have too travel clearance if she is the one who will return for her son if she is under AOS at that time.

I don't know how this would apply to a 2 year old!! What kind of interview do they give to a 2 year old anyway?

You might want to contact the embassy and see how they handle those situations.

Also remember that it may be some time after your fiancee arrives before she can leave the country to get her son. She won't be able to leave without AP. I would suggest bringing him over with her initially.


The bottom line is if we let him stay there, i would need too ask embassy for the details and a possible 2nd interview .

You can have the K-2 issued at the same time as K-1 and have the child follow to join. the k-2 will expire 6 months after being isued and can not be renewed. I checked that with the Manila Embassy. you or your fiancee would have to return for the child within the six months and with the time frame involved, might prove to be difficult.


So a 2nd interview then is required? I agree that ever working hard doing all that again with a new interview would not be easy or cost effective.

Thanks for your commits! I need to explain too her and her family what would be in the best interest of the boy in the long run. Too remain in the Philippines for months and even years more or bring him here too stick it out with us.

Maybe having her work part time to start, find a sitter she will like, then kick it into full time and life happily ever after! hehehe :thumbs:


a separate interview would be required if the k-2 is not applied for at the same time as the k-1.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-01 22:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK2 interview questions for to accompany or follow!
You can have the K-2 issued at the same time as K-1 and have the child follow to join. the k-2 will expire 6 months after being isued and can not be renewed. I checked that with the Manila Embassy. you or your fiancee would have to return for the child within the six months and with the time frame involved, might prove to be difficult.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-01 15:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK2 interview questions for to accompany or follow!
If at all possible, I would suggest bringing the child at the same time. the process will be much simpler. If the child will not accompany your fiancee, the only thing you would do is check yes to follow to join on the DS-156k. If you decide to have the child come at the same time, you will need to submit a separate set of visa applications for the child. If you decide on follow to join, a k-2 visa must be ISSUED within one year from the date the k-1 was issued. Ater one year, you would have to file a I-130 for the child. One thing to consider, is your fiancee willing to be separated from her child for up to two years. IF a k-2 visa is not issued, that could happen. That was a risk my fiancee and I were not willing to take. I know everyone's circumstances are different and will have to decide what they feel is best for them. I decided some possible hardship in the beginning, was better than my fiancee being separated from her daughter.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-01 14:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhat exactly is Packet 3 and Packet 4?

I can tell you for a k-1 there is no packet 3 or packet 4. Just one packet sent to my fiancee. That does not mean in different types of visa there are packet 3 or packet 4. This idea came from somewhere and sure confused me for awhile.

that is for K-1 in Manila. Different Embassy's could have different procedures. here is a link to immigrant visa page, Bogota Embassy
http://bogota.usemba.../wwwsiven.shtml
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-02 18:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket from Manila Embassy
it took 7 days for my physical petition to reach Manila. it will take approx 120 days for the interview. you will not receive anything from the Embassy till interview has been scheduled. after interview has been scheduled, you may receive a pre-interview letter. you receive the Fiance Visa Appiontment Packet approx 6 to 8 weeks before the interview date.
check out the Manila Embassy Interview thread. it has a timeline and lots of helpful info.

Edited by roymcn3rd, 04 January 2007 - 09:50 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-04 21:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 documents shipped today
best of luck with the upcoming interview. :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-04 21:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Feb 22nd. A couple proof of support questions though
Employment letter- should be on company letterhead. include job title, length of employment, salary and if job permament.
bank letter- date account opened, total deposited for the year and present balance.
you can use checking account statements instead of a bank letter.
I'd also send some of your pay check stubs.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-06 21:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1/Fiance visa question
here's a link to the US Embassy in New Delhi wih the K-1 requirements. http://newdelhi.usem...ov/k_visas.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-06 17:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 4 oh wherefor art thou?
here's a link to the Fiancee Visa Appointment Package.

http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfivk1.pdf
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-09 23:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPacket 4 oh wherefor art thou?
yes, you can call the Embassy and request to pick up the package at St Lukes. The Fiancee Visa Appointment Packet and the DS forms can be downloaded. The Appointment letter is what you'll need for the interview.

Edited by roymcn3rd, 09 January 2007 - 11:31 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-09 23:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Website
http://203.177.135.1...tment/login.asp
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-06 20:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionchecking up on petition at the embassy
If your petition has left NVC, the embassy will have an electronic file of your petition. you can call the Embassy. they'll ask you for the case number. try calling 011-63-2-528-6300 ext 5184. best time to try is 7:30 to 8am manila time.
what YuandDan suggests will be how you will be able to check for the interview date.

Edited by roymcn3rd, 17 January 2007 - 10:59 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-17 22:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHow to know Consulate has received
If you know your case number, MNL2007XXXXXXX, you can try calling the Embassy at 011-63-2-528-6300 ext 5184 or O and ask for Lorraine Gonzales. best time to call seems to be 7:30 to 8am Manila time.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-20 15:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionasking to open email accounts
I never heard of opening your email account. they may ask if have any emails to submit. sounds like a story that became exaggerated when told from one person to another.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-21 14:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK-1 Interview in Manila...APPROVED!!!
Congrats! have a happy life together.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-21 00:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNeed Advice - Med Exam in Manila
my fiancee went to the medical at 5:30/6 am. no need to camp overnight or arrive at 2am. don't beleive Embassy will allow vehicles inside gronds for security reasons.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-14 13:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPost K1 NOA2 Information
:thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-11-05 23:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPost K1 NOA2 Information
bumping
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-11-04 23:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPost K1 NOA2 Information
back where it belongs! :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-11-02 00:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPost K1 NOA2 Information
Why moved from Embassy forum?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-10-31 18:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPost K1 NOA2 Information


Fellow Phil-Am Family...

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Cheers!

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sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-09-30 18:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPost K1 NOA2 Information



Fellow Phil-Am Family...

I have put together some information that may help you. Please CLICK HERE and/or check my signature block.

Cheers!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: I will occasionally *BUMP* this to the top.

THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED... CLICK HERE OR USE MY SIGNATURE.

Thx roymcn3rd for keeping this alive... check out the updated version!


If I do this will it go to the bottom?

PMUB!


no reserve installed on this thread. only forward and up!
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-09-27 20:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPost K1 NOA2 Information
I'll give it another nudge...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-09-27 19:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPost K1 NOA2 Information
helpful to have the info in one place :thumbs:
let me hip check it back to page one.
BUMP
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2006-09-25 23:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-157 Question 18 "Travel Arrangements"

this is one of those questions not that important for K-1 visa. we checked no. if you are requesting visa pickup at the Embassy, then maybe can see checking yes and filling in departure date, etc...


Hmmm, yes we are requesting VISA pickup. I suppose I should do a new form, maybe it will help our chances of getting our pick-up request approved, if they even look at that.


True, who knows if they even look at that question on the DS-157 for a k-1. it may not help, but worth a try.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-23 18:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-157 Question 18 "Travel Arrangements"
this is one of those questions not that important for K-1 visa. we checked no. if you are requesting visa pickup at the Embassy, then maybe can see checking yes and filling in departure date, etc...
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-23 17:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCo-sponsor question

Well Warmthoughts,

It seems that no one here is having warm thoughts about you. Suggest you play nice before you get bounced.

Post your question once in the appropriate forum.



oh cmon Will, dont discourage the lad, lets let him post it another 12 times.


yeah, cut him some slack. at least he's given up asking if it's ok for his fiancee to come here on Tourist visa to get married, then overstay the visa. :whistle: :lol:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-23 23:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionArrangement of Documents for Interview
looks like you have it covered. :thumbs: looks like you did what we did, except for prove of ongoing relationship. we didin't have any chat logs, emails or snail mails. to make up for it, we socked it to them of plenty of phone records of my daily calls. best of luck with the interview. :thumbs:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-27 15:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionX-rays
I hope you can ease her concern. Like you , I haven't read or heard that they are needed again. they're not much than souvenirs of the process. never heard of them being needed at POE, which is why almost all posts I've seen about it says no need to hand carry them.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-27 14:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion on the I-134
on Question #11 on the I-134, there really isn't a right or wrong answer for a K-1 visa. that question pertains more to other forms of non-immigrant visas. I checked do intend and wrote all expenses as needed.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-28 01:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion156K QUESTION
:oops: sorry, dumb me. confused with another neonxxxx who I thought already had interview. :blush:
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-28 15:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion156K QUESTION
I notice you're interview date was Feb 22nd. were you put on AR?

Edited by roymcn3rd, 28 January 2007 - 03:07 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-28 15:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion156K QUESTION
on the DS-156k, it asks for the Marital Status of the person applying for the visa.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-28 14:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDoes a job matter?
don't worry. it doesn't matter if the beneficiary of the K-1 visa does not have a job.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-28 23:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionb1/b2 visa sample form?
for tourist visa, believe you would use the DS-156 and DS-157. here's a link to visitor visas.
http://travel.state....types_1262.html
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-01-29 17:01:00