biggish data

I would include details of her US Medical Insurance.

You might also want deal with why she can not move within PI.

Good point, Thank you

Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-20 13:24:00

I don't think it's ever a good idea to try the financial hardship angle with a visa category that will require a sufficient sponsor. You're pleading poverty in order to get them to hurry up, while simultaneously expecting them to accept that you've got enough income to support your new family in the US. On top of this, you're using a medical basis for a humanitarian request. Both USCIS and the consulate know darn well that medical care is far more expensive in America than it is in the Philippines. You're not going to save any money bringing her to the US sooner, and they know it.

Furthermore, consulates are often very reluctant to issue a visa to a woman who claims to be pregnant with a US citizen's child. They strongly prefer that child to be born abroad so that they can go through the CRBA process to determine if the child really has a valid claim to US citizenship. If they allow that woman to get a visa and come to the US before giving birth then they are granting citizenship to that child regardless of who the biological father is. They don't like to take that risk.

I don't think you'll get the expedite, but if you do then don't be surprised if the consulate refuses to issue a visa until after the child has been born and the CRBA process has been completed.

You make some good points, and observations. Thank you

Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-20 13:19:00

I agree, tyvm

Kelly

Here is a modified version, please comment on any changes to wording or structure. ty all vm
Request to Expedite

Kelly C

United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P. O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266

United States Department of State
United States Consulate
Manila, Philippines

01/20/2012

Dear Sir or Madam:

I Kelly C do hereby request USCIS expedite the I-129F Petition Receipt number WAC12901*****on behalf of Rosemarie M for the following Reasons as per USCIS Criteria.

- Humanitarian situation,

Rosemarie is pregnant with my Child a United States Citizen. She is having a very difficult time with the pregnancy. I can provide a safe home environment, transportation for Rosemarie and our child, and care for her needs. I believe her current living conditions in Imus Cavite; put her and our child at unnessarry risk. Rosemarie must either walk a significant distance to alert a tricycle, Jeepney, or wait a significant amount of time after calling a cab. Then it's a 2 hour bus ride each way to her Doctor, which is excruciating to her at times. I believe it is Paramount for Rosemarie to enter The United States as soon as possible to insure a safe pregnancy. Per USCIS criteria, I believe this mandates expedite status.

- Severe financial hardship

While I meet the Criteria for the 125% poverty guidelines, supporting 2 households is impossible, especially when I could be caring for their well-being here at my home in Idaho. I believe this also mandates expedite status.

- Extreme Emergent Situation

I believe each of these are arguments alone meet the criteria to expedite, and together would qualify as Extreme Emergent Situation. I ask for your mercy, and believe I have made a compelling argument to grant my request.

Please Refer to my I-129F Petition

Yours truly,

Kelly C

Edited by Kelly C, 20 January 2012 - 01:51 AM.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-20 01:49:00

Looking better.
UNDER "SEVERE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP" Leave the FIXED INCOME ####### OUT. Makes you look poor,. If you meet the Guildlines leave it alone.
They know what you make as far as Income

I agree, tyvm

Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-20 01:09:00

YES After the Appointment and clarify in writing to the Physician that you need a Statement on their Letterhead that she is in Dire need of your care. You need it in WRITING Signed and dated to submit with your request. I have NO experience on this but makes sense to me.

Makes really good sense to me!!! Thank you guys

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-20 00:55:00

Yes i see the confusion, maybe this would seem less confusing

- Severe financialhardship

While I meet the Criteria forthe 125% poverty guidelines, my fixed income makes it impossible to support 2households.

what do you think about that wording?

- Humanitariansituation,

Rosemarie is pregnant with my Child a United States Citizen, and having adifficult time with the pregnancy. I can provide a safe home environment withtransportation for Rosemarie and our child. I believe her current livingconditions put her and our child in danger. Rosemarie must either walk asignificant distance to alert a tricycle, Jeepney or a significant amount oftime to call a cab. Then it is a 2 hour bus ride each way to her Doctor, whichis excruciating to her at times. I believe it is Paramount for Rosemarie toenter The United States as soon as possible to insure a safe pregnancy. Per USCIS guidelines, I believe this mandates expedite status.

- Severe financialhardship

While I meet the Criteria for the 125% povertyguidelines, my fixed income makes it impossible to support 2 households. PerUSCIS guidelines, I believe this mandates expedite status.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-20 00:49:00

You may have confused some of us: I had to read your proposed document 3 times. (You could also confuse USCIS) What your trying to say in SEVERE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP should be RE-WORDED. (It appears you are saying at first you can't afford a Family of 3 but appears you are saying it's hard to be Financially Supportive Across Seas. ? Correct.

Yes i see the confusion, maybe this would seem less confusing

- Severe financialhardship

While I meet the Criteria forthe 125% poverty guidelines, my fixed income makes it impossible to support 2households.

what do you think about that wording?

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-20 00:34:00

1 Step at a time. Question 1# Is the Doctor willing to provide supportive Documentation to send with your Request? Did you supply this with the Request? (If you did'nt it's just more Papers and Trash.)
Question 2# Do you meet Income requirements for a family of 3 (even though its not 3 yet)
Thats it for now. I believe you very well may have a ligitamate reason for your request.
So, answer and others can help with you question.

Thank you for your response.

1) She goes back to the Doctor on Jan.30. I hope her sister can go with her and help. I have not submitted this yet (I am having you all proof it first) Do you think I should wait until after her appointment to send it to USCIS?

2) Yes I meet the requirement for a family of 3. about 21,400 net. (grossed up is 26800)

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-20 00:21:00

This is our situation at the moment. Does anyone have experience with these Requests to Expedite. (personal information is deleted)
Please feel free to critique and make suggestions regarding wording etc.

United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P. O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 75266

United States Department of State
United States Consulate
Manila, Philippines

01/20/2012

Dear Sir or Madam,

I Kelly C do hereby request USCIS expedite the I-129F Petition Receipt number WAC129014..... on behalf of Rosemarie, for the following Reasons as per USCIS Criteria.

- Humanitarian situation,

Rosemarie is pregnant with my Child a United States Citizen, and having a difficult time with the pregnancy. I can provide a safe home environment with transportation for Rosemarie and our child. I believe her current living conditions put her and our child in danger. Rosemarie must either walk a significant distance to alert a tricycle, Jeepney or a significant amount of time to call a cab. Then it is a 2 hour bus ride each way to her Doctor, which is excruciating to her at times. I believe it is Paramount for Rosemarie to enter The United States as soon as possible. To insure a safe pregnancy

- Severe financial hardship

While I meet the Criteria for the 125% poverty guidelines, my fixed income makes it impossible to support myself here in Idaho, and my family (My future wife Rosemarie and our Baby) Overseas in The Philippines.

- Extreme Emergent Situation

I believe each of these are compelling arguments to expedite, and together would qualify as Extreme Emergent Situation. I ask for your mercy, and believe I have made strong arguments to grant my request.

Please Refer to my I-129F Petition

Yours truly,

Edited by Kelly C, 19 January 2012 - 11:37 PM.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-19 23:32:00

you've covered the bases in the letter - you've some typos, though.

Fire it off - see what happens.

Thanks D

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-27 14:45:00

the starting point to 'apply for a K-3' is to:
1. be married and then
2. file the I-130 and then
3. wait for the I-130 NOA-1 and then
4. File the I-129F

But read these bits, aye?
Comparison on K-3 vs CR-1 - http://www.visajourn...ost__p__3060767

K-3 administratively closed - http://www.visajourn...eived-together/

IMO (and others) yer in for a very long wait after submitting the I-130.

Suggest you follow up (instead) with the expedite request that you've been contemplating.

What do you think of this?

United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P. O. Box 660151
Dallas, TX 752
United StatesDepartment of State
United States Consulate, Manila, Philippines <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;">

Dear Sir orMadam,
I Kelly C do hereby request USCISexpedite the I-129F Petition Receipt number WAC1290147999 on behalf of Rosemarie M thefollowing Reasons as per USCIS Criteria.

Humanitarian
My Fiancée is pregnantwith my child and having a difficult time with the pregnancy. I can provide support, and care for her andthe baby’s needs here at my home in Idaho. I was present in Manila at the time of conception (please see the evidencesubmitted in the I-129F petition, EOS for having met in person) and will bethere with her on her interview date at the Embassy. Further evidence may be available after hernext Doctor appt. on Jan 30, 2012 that would support the need for her to havecontinued care that I can provide. Atthe time of my visit to Manila (Nov 29, 2011 to 12/11/2011) Rosemarie was caringfor her sisters children with whom she lived with North Fairview, Quezon CityPI, while the sister worked out of the Country. Since arriving back at my home in Idaho, we have learned of Rosemarie’spregnancy and her sister since relinquished her house to her X-husband andmoved to another house about a 3 hour drive away, leaving Rosemarie withoutpermanent housing. Her pregnancy issues prevent her from working, and medicalcare for her and our child is extremely difficult to get. It is a walk to hail a tricycle, 30 minutetricycle ride to the bus stop, then a 2 hour bus ride to the hospital. That along with the return trip can, and issometimes excruciating for her. Ibelieve the safety of my Fiancée Rose and our child should be of great concern.

Here is my progress on the I-129F petition

01/07/2012 Mailed I-129F to Dallas Lock Box
01/10/2012 Accepted, Sent to CSC for Processing
01/12/2012 Touched
01/14/2012 NOA1 Hard Copy Received

With an acceptance to Expedite it will allow thefollowing

- Allowme to care for and provide a safe environment for Rosemarie and our child.

- Allowthe baby to be born in The United States

- Reducethe Burdon on Myself, Rosemarie, Child, The USCIS, DOS, and US Embassy Manila.

By wasting time, money and Government resources, filing for Passports, US Visa, CRBA, ExitClearances and other time consuming, unnecessary hardships if the child were born abroad.

I believe this shouldbe CompellingInterest to USCIS

Enthusiastically,

Kelly C

:bonk:

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-25 00:24:00

the starting point to 'apply for a K-3' is to:
1. be married and then
2. file the I-130 and then
3. wait for the I-130 NOA-1 and then
4. File the I-129F

But read these bits, aye?
Comparison on K-3 vs CR-1 - http://www.visajourn...ost__p__3060767

K-3 administratively closed - http://www.visajourn...eived-together/

IMO (and others) yer in for a very long wait after submitting the I-130.

Suggest you follow up (instead) with the expedite request that you've been contemplating.

D, any suggesstions on the formatting the contents of the letter that will best express my situation? I also havin trouble navigating to the other search engine on here to tracky ya,all. Thanks

Does my timeline look accurate to yo all?

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-24 12:46:00

You can't change the visa type, you can only cancel the K-1 and file for the CR-1 which means paying the fees again and starting over in line waiting for approval again.

Do you know what the thinking behind that reasoning is? Just Curious...

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-22 23:12:00

I filed I-129F already (K-1).
Now I am wondering if: after the NOA-2 and before the Interview, at anypoint can we request a K-3 Visa instead of the K-1. We would like to Marry before our child is born. I see a lot of information including answers from VJ'ers on the difference of the 2 Visa's, but I am still confused about my specific situation. Provided the I-129F petition is approved, will it delay the Visa process if we prefer to marry before the K-1 Visa is issued and instead request K-3.
NOA-1 on 01/12/2012 (I-129F). That puts the estimated NOA-2 somewhere in May. another 6-8 weeks for Interview, puts us right about July.
My fiance is 8 weeks preg. that puts the approx. due day early August (I think)
We would like to be married before the baby is born, but I am concerned about the potential delays of requesting K-3 , when we have requested K-1.

If we get our I-129F approved sooner, I will go-fast and avoid AOS Request. This would also benefit in the fact We wouldnt have to get Passports and Visa for the baby.
Thanks as always

Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-22 22:55:00

Got our MNL Case Number!!!

This is what we did a little over 3 months ago and is solely based on our experience.

Your fiance should already be gathering her Birth Certificate, NBI Clearance, CENOMAR, Police Clearance if she worked overseas for more than 6 months from the country where she worked, Annulment (if applicable).

You as the petitioner should prepare I-134, employee letter, pay stubs, and tax transcripts for 3 years (you can order tax transcripts from IRS website for free), evidence of ongoing bonafide relationship, money remittance, and anything else that proves a genuine relationship, and then send it all to your fiance as she will need these things for the interview @ USEM.

You can pay the visa fee through BPI it is $350.00 but will pay in peso based on the exchange rate that day. Be sure to have your passport when paying for the visa fee and keep the receipt. Wait til the next day and schedule your interview online. You do not have to wait for the eligibility letter from the USEM. Otherwise, you will be waiting for awhile. When you are scheduling online, you'll need manila case #, passport info, and the receipt # from BPI. Give enough time in between interview date and when she plans on getting her medical done when scheduling. There is no need to schedule an appointment for medical since it is walk in. You can register through the SLMEC and fill up the registration online and this will save you an hour and a half. if you don't fill it up, they will make you fill it up on the spot @ the clinic.

A CFO sticker is needed to be affixed to your fiance's passport. If you do not have this, they will not let her board the plane. This can be done in advance and once you have the visa in hand, you can go back to the CFO office in Quirino Avenue and obtain it. Or, you can wait until visa in hand and then attend the CFO seminar and get the certificate the same day.

Below are very useful links that we used:

Link of what essentially what the packet 3 is: http://photos.state...._3__rtf2_001.pd

Here is the website to schedule online for interview: http://cgifederal.force.com

Link to SLEC: http://www.slec.ph/u...ml#clinic-hours

CFO website: http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&catid=140

Website to Download DS 156, 156K, & 157: http://travel.state....forms_1342.html

Good luck!

thanks for writing this up! Great links and explanation.

Kelly C

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-29 13:07:00

I screwed up my I-129F. Please HELP!

There is no need to withdraw the petition or do anything drastic. Just have complete G325a forms ready for any RFE. No need to even have the foreigner's signed. I doubt there will be an RFE. If there is, it only delays things a couple weeks if you're ready with what you already know they would need.

Really, folks. When you don't know, it's better to read than post.

I agree with you. Seems to be a-lot of misinformation being handed out lately. Step 2 number 6 on the I-129F Instructions specifically addresses the OP concerns. (IMO he's ok).

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 21:24:00

I screwed up my I-129F. Please HELP!

I agree with Push! Better to recieve sound advice, rather than wrong opinions. Please look at Step 2 number 6 on the I-129F Instructions.
Kelly
http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf

Edited by Kelly C, 02 February 2012 - 09:18 PM.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-02 21:15:00

Family name in ALL caps on I-129F

Does it matter that family name not in all caps on form? could one get an RFE for that?

They like all caps coz its easier to read hand-written words. Nothing to be worried about. Good luck to you. You will make yourself crazy worried about dotting your I's and crossing your T's. I can tell you from experience. lol! I have never heard of anybody at all where that was an issue.
I still go through my paperwork occasionally to see if I possibly could of missed something :bonk:

Good luck to you.

Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-07 10:19:00

Travelling to see Fiance during K1 VISA PROCESS!

as in banned from coming back to the USA? so say if i said i was coming to see friends, got pulled for secondary screening, they asked about the visa and i told the truth about filing. would i then be banned because i didn't mention the visa? because haven't people been denied entering before for not telling the truth but weren't banned? i would not be happy if i got turned away, but i don't think i would even risk it if it's possible i could be banned...

Tell the truth! Its that simple. You will not get any reputable answer on VJ, that says different.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-05 13:50:00

Opinions are guesses are not the same animal but wrong advice helps nobody. When you don't really know for sure, it's best to wait and read the correct answer instead of rushing to give the wrong one.

I agree with that as well.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 23:39:00

Right, OK.

So when I proposed to my now wife I had no idea there even was a K-1 but figured there had to be something. I googled something about wife visas and came up with this site and started asking questions. Pushbrk answered most of them and seemed pretty straight forward and plain speaking which I admire.

Now I have been through the whole process and Alla is now a citizen and we never had an RFE or a question asked at an interview until the citizenship and even that was no problem and I thank Pushbrk for that over anyone else (not to belittle the others here and there are plenty) but Pushbrk was always eager to answer, always correct (being correct makes it more than an opinion)

Pushbrk will also pay you the compliment of being direct. I have no use for polite idiots who make up answers that are not correct

My thanks toPushbrk for all his help in achieving my wife's citizenship

I agree, I am glad you articulated that. I just think if a person is expressing an Opinion, they should state that (myself included).

Edited by Kelly C, 12 February 2012 - 09:49 PM.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 21:46:00

Although it sounds to me like you know what you are talking about and I DEFINITELY appreciate accurate and thorough responses I feel like there are several times I post things I think to be fact, that turn out to be opinion.

Everyone has been SO nice and helpful for me on here and I think my favorite part of this site is the nice people willing to help out.

If you disagree with another persons post I think there is a nice and more appropriate way to respond.

No drama from me, just thought I was a bit rude!

Pushbrk is knowledgeable, and to his credit states facts not guesses. When I first started researching on VJ everyone had opinions and I found out the information was not accurate on some and simply an assumption on the posters part. IMO Pushbrk not only has a right, but a duty to discourage false information being provided.

Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 12:10:00

OP I believe Pushbrk is correct. USCIS asks for copies. If you already have a correct copy, Keep it and be well-prepared to send the correct copy back to USCIS (next-day air) as Gary&Alla and Hank&Amy sugggested. If you look at the I129F instructions Section B, Question 5(d) there is no mention certifying the "copies" or that a Decree is mandated, only proof of the divorce. The Decree is typically the easiest to produce for evedince.
Good Luck to you guys.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 11:55:00

I-134 Question

Congrats on the fast NOA2

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 12:53:00

Question...

either know what you're talking about or don't post. the op doesn't need misdirection and the thread hijacked.

charles
vj moderation

Thank you!!!

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-17 17:10:00

Question...

See Petitioners (OP's) comment, then review Timeline. Just seems odd.
NOA1 takes only few weeks to get. The Deportation occured months ago.
On the Forms somewhere it asks. (129-F or 325) has the beneficiary ever been to the States. I'm ALMOST Sure of that. I'm not looking at the Forms.

The OP say Oct. 07 that would be more than 4 years, if I understand correctly.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-17 17:04:00

Computer Help, PLEASE!!!

I had a similiar situation although not the DS156. I ended up uninstalling my printer driver/software. After re-installing the driver/software (installed the latest version), it worked fine.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-13 23:31:00

waiting 3 months after filing I-129

1) Update your time-line precisely.
2) Compare the Immigration Timelines at the top

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-02-12 20:03:00

So our petition got denied, what's next?...SAD

Wow. This is a horribly rude thing to say to someone. Do you know why OP's petition was denied? You must, if you know they didn't "do it right"...

OP, without knowing why you were denied, it's hard to determine what the next step should be. What was the reason for denial?

Yes NoneYa talks without supporting evidence, or factual basis. If you give as much info. as you can on this formum, There alot of knowlegable people that will respond. Good luck to you guys. Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-01-09 12:22:00

Replacement Visa

Good Luck to you guys. Your post has given me more insight on what to look for as far as mistakes etc. Thanks for sharing, it must be very difficult. Hang in there 1 hour at a time.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-03-02 13:26:00

new here.. :)

Welcome aboard, Good Luck with your Journey.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-03-28 21:00:00

Where to mail I-129f package?

Britan, Welcome to this fantastic site. VJ Members use alot abbreviations, which will become familiar to you as you navigate the site. My suggestion would be to spend some time on this site for a few days, get an Idea of where the guides, example forms, USCIS instructions, etc are. You will definatley be better prepared. It can be costly in both time and money to send off an unprepared Petition.

Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-03-28 20:55:00

Affidavit of Support

Hi guys! Does the consulate in the Philippines require the original copies of completely filled out I-134 and other related/suplementary documents? Or scanned copies will do? The documents sent by my fiance through USPS are still in transit and I'm afraid I won't be able to receive it until my scheduled interview which is on April 10 especially with all the holidays coming up. In case he mails another set of documents, do we still have enough time for me to receive it by April 4? Which courier in the US can you suggest that delivers on time to any province in the Philippines? Your thoughts will be highly appreciated. Thanks! :-)

I sent a copy of my petition via USPS in early feb. it arrived at a sort facility in Manila on feb. 9 and still hasent been delivered. FedX took about 5-7 days.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-03-29 17:12:00

I-129F thru NVC

No, the steps are very much different for I-129F petition. The NVC will forward your petition to the consulate in Manila and your fiancee will be required to provide all the documentation there at her interview.

Thank you very much.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-04-17 18:21:00

I-129F thru NVC

Are the steps and paperwork required at the NVC stage the same for the I-129F (K-1) and I-130? LingChe shortcut guide only mentions the I-130 and I can't find a step by step process to "go fast" at NVC.

Thanks,

Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-04-17 17:52:00

A few fiance K1 visa questions that're bugging me

Here is a link to the poverty guidelines. Good luck in your Journey.
http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

Also if you update your timeline and display the country flag, this allows fellow VJers to give appropriate advise etc.

Edited by Kelly C, 02 July 2012 - 08:34 PM.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-07-02 20:31:00

Visa Fee

Thank you guys!

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-07-17 08:54:00

Visa Fee

I called NVC tonight and was excited to get our MNL case number. My question is, can we pay the 240 Visa fee now or do we need to wait till it gets to USEM?

Thanks,

Kelly

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-07-16 21:29:00

Letter of Intent

We used the VJ template and all was fine.

Kelly C

Male

Philippines

2012-07-23 22:37:00