ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United Kingdomwhat do you do?
QUOTE (charles! @ Dec 13 2009, 08:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
one less than helpful post removed.



I read the post that you removed... I think that's the good idea.

She don't even have a k1 visa yet, her papers are still on process.
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-13 20:30:00
United Kingdomwhat do you do?
QUOTE (A and J @ Dec 13 2009, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
haven't got the visa yet let alone the EAD lol....at the moment i'm on a 2 month stay...will defo work on getting the driving sorted if things go as planned, but don't wanna judge fate yet.



Owhhh sorry, I thought the NOA1 is for AOS.... good luck to your visa journey.

Edited by Jobel, 13 December 2009 - 08:23 PM.

Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-13 20:19:00
United Kingdomwhat do you do?
QUOTE (A and J @ Dec 13 2009, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have been doing a lot of reading, walks and computer stuff while my other half is at work and I know that there is likely going to be more times like this when he has to work and I am at his all day...

So i wanted to know what does everyone else do all day long when they are in the USA and their other half has to work?????

Thanks
Jenine



I think even you want to work, you do not have EAD Card, right? Do you have license here in driving? You can study or review the manual and take a written test so when you have the EAD Card you can work.




Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-13 19:36:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Expedite NVC Process


Recenly, my I-130 Application for my mom was approved last Nov 21st. It was expedited and the senator's office will help me follow up and will expedite at NVC.

Question:

1. It will be same process to NVC and address need to send required documents if the expedite will be approved? I read that after they approval of expedite they transferred it to consulate?
2. I already have some of the civil documents of my mom and still waiting for some documents in the Phil. If NVC approve the expedite and directly transfer to consulate, where I will send the documents needed?
3. If NVC approve the expedite request? What will be the different process between expedited to the regular process?

Thanks for the help










Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-11-27 14:10:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP FOR MY INTERVIEW
QUOTE (LERBBY @ Dec 13 2009, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO VJ'S,

I AM NEWBIE HERE... I AM SO CONFUSED ABOUT MY COMING INTERVIEW DEC. 18, 2009, CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME TIPS OR TELL ME WHAT DOES THE CONSULATES QUESTION TO THE APPLICANTS? PLS HELP, THANKS! tongue_ss.gif



Hello, goodluck.

Here are my tips.

1. Be sure that you will bring all the required documents... try to organize it too.
2. You need to be at the embassy earlier to the set interview time
3. Do not bring any electronics
4. QUESTIONS: In my case, just simple question...
They asked me the questions that were written in the documents we submitted
a. Where did we meet?
b. How many times we meet?
c. What is the work of my fiance? Where he works? How long he has been working to his company?
d. Are you going to work in US?

Just simple questions...

Above all, I believe in the power of prayers.

Good luck.

Edited by Jobel, 13 December 2009 - 08:13 PM.

Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-13 20:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPASSPORT AT ST. LUKES PLS HELP!
QUOTE (LERBBY @ Dec 13 2009, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO EVERYONE, PPL IN RELEASING AREA IN ST. LUKES GOT MY PASSPORT WHEN THEY RELEASED MY MEDICAL RESULTS... WHERE AM I GONNA GET IT? ARE THEY GOING TO PASS IT THE EMBASSY? OR AM I GOING TO GO BACK TO GET IT??? PLS REPLY ASAP! TNX VJ-ERS! smile.gif



Hi, they forwarded it to the embassy. Don't worry about it.
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-13 22:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionother name used
QUOTE (doug+mymy @ Nov 25 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi vj people...need some enlightenment here...my interview is on dec.1...just got my fiance affidavit of support evidences and i found out that some of his important documents he used just doug instead of douglas ,infact in his tax papers he used doug...In his birth certificate his real name is douglas...will this be a problem during my interview ?will they question me about his identity or his name?do he need to get a sworn affidavit that affirm doug and douglas is the same person?
thank you



Hi, you know we Filipino we are so stict regarding names, but I think that documents will be ok.
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-25 15:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHaven't heard from the NVC
QUOTE (The_Sage1 @ Nov 27 2009, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I received my NOA2 dated on Nov 12 but neither my fiancé or I have received a letter or anything since. Is this a bad thing? How do I find out the status of our petition once the NVC gets it? How do I tell if the embassy received it? I don't really know what's going on so far.



Hi, contact NVC and talk to the live operator... my husabnd kept on calling them, but they kept on saying that they do not received it until we found out that it was already sent to Manila US Embassy. whistling.gif .

3 days after the embassy received our packet my husband was able to set an interview appointment, He call 3 times tongue_ss.gif because the embassy operator didn't allow him (2 times same operator) she said we have to wait for the letter, but he tried to call again in a different time and he finally set it, print the confirmation and shown it to St. Lukes for medical.

I also have a friend, she thought that her paper was stuck at NVC, her fiance kept on calling them and they didn't tell any progress to their paper until they received the letter from the embassy.


In my experience and knowing the experience of my friend... sometimes even when we call NVC they do not give the accurate or update information. smile.gif
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-27 13:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 - Interview Schedule
QUOTE (Gee051373 @ Dec 12 2009, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If we will just rely on the email from USEM about the appointment letter, does it mean that instead of sending the packet, they will also email the forms to be filled up and we will email it back to them after answering it?

Bug thanks...Happy weekend whistling.gif kicking.gif



In my case, we just received an email notifications for the interview appointment with the link for the required documents you will bring in the interview and about the medical.

You can print out the email for your medical at St. Luke's and bring the required documents. You must know your MNL#. Thanks


Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-12 10:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNVC expedite request approved, what comes next at the Consulate?

wow-congrats

my expedite was Nov. 22 but all I get is wait until after New Years from NVC after 3 calls and two e-mails.

My wife is from Iloilo




NVC contacted last night but I didnt answer the phone so I tried to call them back and told me that my expedite request is approved, I didn't do the request it was the senator's immigration liason did the request. So I do not know what will happn next.

Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-20 21:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNVC expedite request approved, what comes next at the Consulate?

The beneficiary will do so during the embassy interview.
 
Beneficiary will pay $88 (AOS fee), $230 (Immigrant Visa fee) and submit AOS and IV docs.


Thanks for the information.

Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-20 00:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNVC expedite request approved, what comes next at the Consulate?
NVC tried to contact me tonight but failed to communicate, I called back the NVC and told me that my expedite request is approved and they will send it to the consulate. He told me that don't pay or submit at NVC.

Now my question when I will pay the AOS and submit the AOS and civil documents?

Thanks




Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-19 23:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionExpedited at NVC, Embassy before the interview (petition for my mom)
Thanks for the information,

Good that I was able to talk to the embassy call agent rep before they resume on Jan 2nd... Hopefully her info are correct. It's almost the same as the responds above.

She said that my mom will bring the affidavit of support documents during her interview and wait to consule's instruction about the fee, she probably not pay the AoS fee but to be sure just to bring money according to her.

She will also bring all the required civil documents during the interview.

She will pay $230 visa fee during her interview.

She also said to DISREGARD the intructions to bring the MRV fee receipt and DS-160










Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-27 13:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionExpedited at NVC, Embassy before the interview (petition for my mom)
Hi, my mom's petition was expedited at NVC and I didn't pay anything or submit documents either at NVC. Now I already set an interview for my mom for the end of January. I exactly know what to do at the NVC stage but since I skipped all payments and didn't submit documents at NVC I have confusion.

Do I need to pay the MVR now?
Are the same documents that I suppose to submit at NVC will be submitted by my mom during her interview?
When and where I will pay the AOS?

The instruction only stated this.

Bring appointment letter
Your original MVR fee receipt
Valid passport
Ds160 confirmnation page
2x2 color photo

Thank you














Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-26 22:53:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionCan I go to early biometric than my schedule appointment?
Yes, you can do it as said above it depends on ASC center. Mine was successful when I had my AOS biometrics but not in N-400 biometrics. Sometimes they ask for a reason why, and depending if there are lots of people in the line. Usually afternoon there are lot of people....
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-11-25 20:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWorkload transfers. NBC-> Service Centers
I found out about the USCIS workload, I filled my mom's petition on May 21st and it's been 5 months now.

I was planning to expedite the petition due of my daughter's autism diagnosis. I left my job to stay home for my daughter's in-home ABA therapy. We are having tight budget but not extreme finacial lost so I decided to wait.

I checked the status online but still not even touch, do you think that it's advisable to seek for our congressman or senator's help while it's not yet touch or transfer? Or it's better to wait until they transfer my case?

Thanks for the help.






Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-10-22 10:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite request?
Thanks for information, I appreciate it. The senator staff told me last Nov 13th that she will contact me as soon as she hears back. As of now, I didnt hear from her.

Yes, She probably put financial hardship. Because I clearly stated in my email to her that loss of job but more medical expenses. My husband has 3 jobs so he is earning good money but loosing my job and more medical expenses (for my daughter, husband who has medical procedure for 3 months and my dad who is recently diagnose that has tuberculosis so I have to help financially) make a difference since our expenses are already set. So I do not know if it's qualified for extreme financial hardship.

So as others we waited for our turn, but then decided to submit expedite request because it was over 5 months and not even touched.




Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-11-18 12:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite request?
I asked the senator's help for expedite process for my mom, I have an autistic child and having in home ABA therapy. I left my job to be with her during therapy and more medical expenses for my daughter, husband and father who has tuberculosis in the Philippines

My petition was submitted last May 20th and never been touched since then. It's almost 6 months now.

The senator's office submitted the documents last Oct 28th and submitted additional document last Nov 13th. The senator's immigration liason told me that they still reviewing my expedite request.

Take note, my petition is almost 6 months now since NOA1






Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-11-18 12:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013

 
Once the embassy receives your case, contact them and they'll tell you what to do next. You'll likely have to bring the packages with you to the interview.


Thanks for being so nice :-)

Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-21 21:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013
Saylin,

2 nights ago NVC tried to contact me but I missed the call, I tried to call them back and told me that my expedite request is approved and not to pay and submit any documents at NVC because they will forward it within 24 hrs at the embassy.

Question, since I never paid and submit anything at NVC when and where I will pay and submit it? I have all the civil documents here with me, should I sent it back to my mother so she can bring it to the interview or submit it there?

Thanks, so confuse about th diffrent process.






Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-21 19:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013
Thanks Saylin for the help
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-04 13:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013
Thanks Saylin,

So I will put my current individual income (my approximate income that I will earn in a year?) in I-864 part 6

In 6.a my husband current income (approximate income in a year?)

Then I will just add it and write the total in Part 6 number 10 is this right? My reference here is the employment verification and paystubs?

Second I am petitioning my mom, I will fill out I-184 and my husband will fill out the I-184a

Question in Part 2 number 13 ( sponsor promise) in I-864A my name will be written and I will sign in number 14? Or it is my husband's name and signature?

Then in Part 3, Household member will be my husband's name and he will sign it, right?

Thanks for the help














Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-03 14:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013
[quote name="Saylin" post="6680921" timestamp="1386021071"]

 
I'd suggest you fill out an I-864 and your husband fills out an I-864A since you're married and (presumably) living in the same household.

 
Hi Saylin, so I have to fill out I-864 and my husband will fill out the I-864A. Since we filed jointly in all taxes, so both forms I-864 for me and I-864A for my husband will have same Adjusted Gross Income NOT our each income?

Thanks








Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-02 19:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013
Saylin, thanks for the help.
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-02 17:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - December 2013
Saylin,

Hi I am doing draft of my affidavit of support for my mom. I am confused and need some help.

I have income 2011 and 2012 not enough to petition my mom but my husband has enough income in the household 2010-2012. We are married filled joint.

So do I need to fill up Form I-864 and my husband I-864A? Then separate our income in each form?

Or I will fill up I-864 and check 1.a and my husband will also fill up I-864 and check 1.d and put our income in both forms? Will only answer 10 and will leave 11 and 12 blank? Is this the joint sponsor? Sorry if I am so dull about this Affidavit of Support.

Thanks for the help










Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-02 15:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013
Hi Saylin,

My mom is from the Philippines is she eligible to use the electronic forms- DS 260 and DS 261?

Thanks




Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-12-01 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC Filers - November 2013


Hi, thank you for this. This is so informative.

Recenly, my I-130 Application for my mom was approved last Nov 21st. It was expedited and the senator's office will help me follow up and will expedite at NVC.

Question:

1. It will be same process to NVC and address need to send required documents if the expedite will be approved? I read that after they approval of expedite they transferred it to consulate?
2. I already have some of the civil documents of my mom and still waiting for some documents in the Phil. If NVC approve the expedite and directly transfer to consulate, where I will send the documents needed?
3. If NVC approve the expedite request? What will be the different process between expedited to the regular process, if there is?

Thanks for the help

Edited by Jo-bel, 27 November 2013 - 12:14 PM.













Jo-belFemalePhilippines2013-11-27 12:13:00
Philippineshow to put in order in files
QUOTE (Steve and Nor @ Nov 26 2009, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charlie&pam @ Nov 25 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello to all here in vj,can u help me again how to put all this in order in files po?

Passport
DS-156 2 copies
DS-157 2 copies
DS-156K 1 copy
Bc NSO,my fiance bc
NBI Clearance
Evidence of meeting
Evidence of ongoing relationship
Cenomar
Copy of I-129F
I-134 and supporting documents ie, Bank letter, work pay stubs, disability income info, letter from employer



THANK U SO MUCH GUYS..GODBLESS ALL smile.gif



Hi there,


I brought two albums of pictures for my interview last November 19. I also had 2 clearbooks for the documents:

1 album for wedding pics
1 album for our vacations together ( contains pics of my parents, my in-laws, friends and relatives- with a caption for most important pics

1 clearbook- containing important documents-in order :

marriage cert
birth cert
nbi clearance
police clearances
Hubby's passport biographic page
my previous ID's bearing my maiden name
Hubby's itineraries/ boarding passes
receipts of his gifts to me
receipts of hotels
other receipts pertaining to the visa processing
money remittances
my in laws' notes and emails to me

1 clearbook- containing our emails and chat logs


By the way, let me just share my experience on my interview:

The pre- screener only asked for 5 pics! OH My! I brought 2 albums- heavy!!
asked for recent emails and chat logs
asked for money remittances

Had I known that the embassy will only ask those from me, I would not have brought 2 heavy albums with me. hahaha
I only even gave our wedding pics!

I was never asked for the affidavit of support since I am a CR1 visa applicant ( Hubby submitted already). The K1 applicants were all asked for the AOS.

The pre-screener asked more questions than the consul did.

It went good by God's grace.

Goodluck on your interview date.




I and my fiance also brought too much stuff...

200+ snail mails
300 pages of emails, chat and e-cards
an album of pictures

It was too heavy....

Then the pre-screener told me just few pictures and recent emails. The pre-screener interviewed my fiance and was not me biggrin.gif , even my fiance answered all the questions for me. It happened that the pre-screener lived in MN for few months and he was asking a lot of stuff about our state. The consul just asked me few questions and I don't think he was listening eventually he congratulated me...


Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-26 08:50:00
Philippineshow can we know if we pass for the medical examination???
QUOTE (Muns3n @ Nov 30 2009, 11:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (robbie jeannet @ Nov 30 2009, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just done medical at st lukes a week ago....i have a question on how can we able to know if we pass for the medical!!! i only did it for two days... in first day, i did all, physical assestment and others, on second day o got a 4 shots and the chest x ray result...do i pass???? or not???



You passed, they probably sent your passport already at the US Embassy. Bring the vaccination supplements in US because you need it for AOS (Adjustment of Status).



St. Luke's probably sent your passport already at the US Embassy for interview (In my knowledge you already passed). After visa approval bring the vaccination supplements in US because you need it for AOS (Adjustment of Status).

Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-30 23:45:00
Philippineshow can we know if we pass for the medical examination???
QUOTE (robbie jeannet @ Nov 30 2009, 11:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just done medical at st lukes a week ago....i have a question on how can we able to know if we pass for the medical!!! i only did it for two days... in first day, i did all, physical assestment and others, on second day o got a 4 shots and the chest x ray result...do i pass???? or not???



You passed, they probably sent your passport already at the US Embassy. Bring the vaccination supplements in US because you need it for AOS (Adjustment of Status).
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-30 23:33:00
PhilippinesWhat is next to do when already in the US?
QUOTE (Steve and Nor @ Nov 26 2009, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Vj members,

I will be flying to the USA soon and will be with my loving husband at last.
I still need to do a lot of readings on what to do next when I am already in the US.
But I would appreciate if you would post the things that a newly-arrived migrant must do right away once she arrives at the US. Kindly post also when to get those things done.
I think I have read some before but I already forgot about them as I have been busy with the matter at hand- that is getting the medical done, having the interview, packing and everything! laughing.gif

Thank you all for the help. Now, I will be with my husband at last! It is such a great feeling! I also thanked God for giving us all these favors.

I really do appreciate your help.

Norvelyn



Have a safe travel. I replied here and made it for 1 hr, but when I read your profile your visa is CR1, I thought yours is K1. So I edited it. Take care

Edited by Muns3n, 26 November 2009 - 08:33 AM.

Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-26 08:28:00
PhilippinesHey, Philippine VJers!
QUOTE (dan.and.audrey @ Nov 30 2009, 04:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for the greetings, guys! biggrin.gif By the way, belated Happy Thanksgiving!!! kicking.gif


My next question now is: What's the next step? unsure.gif According to the K1 Process Flowchart, I should apply for a SSN. Is that correct? I hope you can help me.

Thanks in advance! smile.gif



QUOTE (Muns3n @ Nov 26 2009, 05:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It depends upon the State, in California that's the ruling. I think she is from California... I am from Minnesota they didn't allow me to have the ssn# a day after I arrived, I tried it, they said I have to wait until 2 weeks, because they said it's not yet in the system I know there are different rulings from different state.
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In Modesto California or maybe in all city in CA, 60 days before the I-94 expire they allow an individual to have the state ID, my friend in Modesto, CA need to have her EAD card before she have the permanent in driving (She was not allow to have the state ID because it was over 60 days before her I-94 expires, I applied for my State ID 2 times (Single and then with married name) just to fulfill the 60 days requirements and I have my permanent now) and not eventually the driver's license and need to wait until 90 days after I took my permanent ,I do not have a license in the PH even I know how to drive now. In DMV California Handbook the list of require documents are stated there.

Thanks


FYI, we're living in Austin, TX. happy.gif


Sorry, I misunderstood it. I apologize.

In my case, a day after I arrived I applied for SSN# waited for almost 1 hr but asked me to go back after 2 weeks.

I also applied for state ID for identification purpose (it took 2 weeks after my application) , opening a joint account after marriage, beneficiary enrollment, credit card transaction. I also used it for AOS filling.

I read in this forum that in TX you are not allow to have a state ID or to have written test for driving if you do not have the EAD Card or GC? I am not sure of it because I am not from TX. I advise you to call your local DMV Office or licensing center if you want to have the state ID, it's your choice or it's optional if your allow to have it.

In my case, I also used my state ID in my written test for driving because in our place we need to know how to drive. I also shown my passport and unexpired I-94, DMV officer also asked for the AOS receipt but on that time I just filled it and I do not yet receive my NOA1 but I was able to take my permanent.

You need the marriage license... after your wedding you can apply for AOS for $1,010+ I-693 expenses. Be sure about the documents you will send because I and my husband checked the documents required many times but still we have the RFE.

I hope it helps. Thanks



Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-30 23:13:00
PhilippinesHey, Philippine VJers!
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Nov 30 2009, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Nov 24 2009, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You can file for you SSN the day you arrive, No need to wait a certain time.

Not advisable according to VJ's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting SSN
http://www.visajourn...h...om&page=ssn

As a K-1 Visa Holder you are eligible to receive a SSN upon producing a valid I-94 (unexpired). Do not wait until you only have a few weeks left until your I-94 expires to file for a SSN. Many SSA offices will not allow you to file for a SSN if your I-94 is about to expire (generally 14 days prior to the expiration on your I-94).

On the other hand, you should also not file for a SSN too soon either. You should wait 2 weeks after you arrived in the US before applying for a SSN. If you go too soon your record of arrival will not be in the SAVE-ASVI system yet, and it will require manual verification from the USCIS. As this will add weeks to the period it takes to process the SSN, it is advisable to attempt to wait the two weeks to be safe. If you have waited the 2 weeks and they tell you they can not verify you arrival record via the SAVE database, you may allow them to to process it (but remember the potential delay for manual verifications). You can ask if they will check the computer again for you in a few days or return personally to have them look again -- thus eliminating the manual verification. The manual verification will require the SSA office to file a G-845 with the USCIS.



Yes, this was the answered of the lady at the SSA Office because after I arrived I applied for SSN# but asked me to come back after 2 weeks because my records is not yet on database on that time. good.gif

Edited by Muns3n, 30 November 2009 - 10:24 PM.

Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-30 22:22:00
PhilippinesHey, Philippine VJers!
QUOTE (Muns3n @ Nov 25 2009, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Nov 24 2009, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Muns3n @ Nov 24 2009, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome to US. Well as soon as possible you will start some documents filling. But enjoy being together first.

SSN# -2 weeks after you arrived you can able to apply for ssn#

State ID- It's optional to apply for State ID but it serves as your Identification. NOTE: In California 60 days before I-94 expires you can apply for State ID


You can file for you SSN the day you arrive, No need to wait a certain time.

State ID - Not gonna happen in Texas until you recieve your EAD or GC, No Driver Licences either until you get either EAD or GC.



It depends upon the State, in California that's the ruling. I think she is from California... I am from Minnesota they didn't allow me to have the ssn# a day after I arrived, I tried it, they said I have to wait until 2 weeks, because they said it's not yet in the system I know there are differnt rulings from different state.

In Modesto California or maybe in all city in CA, 60 days before the I-94 expire they allow an individual to have the state ID, my friend in Modesto, CA need to have her EAD card before she have the permanent in driving (She was not allow to have the state ID because it was over 60 days before her I-94 expires, I applied for my State ID 2 times (Single and then with married name) just to fulfill the 60 days requirements and I have my permanent now) and not eventually the driver's license and need to wait until 90 days after I took my permanent ,I do not have a license in the PH even I know how to drive now. In DMV California Handbook the list of require documents are stated there.

Thanks


Well I thought she is from California. I misunderstood she just flew in California...sorry, but I hope my response will help others esp those who are in California, Minnesota and other state with the same rulings.
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-25 16:23:00
PhilippinesHey, Philippine VJers!
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Nov 24 2009, 11:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Muns3n @ Nov 24 2009, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome to US. Well as soon as possible you will start some documents filling. But enjoy being together first.

SSN# -2 weeks after you arrived you can able to apply for ssn#

State ID- It's optional to apply for State ID but it serves as your Identification. NOTE: In California 60 days before I-94 expires you can apply for State ID


You can file for you SSN the day you arrive, No need to wait a certain time.

State ID - Not gonna happen in Texas until you recieve your EAD or GC, No Driver Licences either until you get either EAD or GC.



It depends upon the State, in California that's the ruling. I think she is from California... I am from Minnesota they didn't allow me to have the ssn# a day after I arrived, I tried it, they said I have to wait until 2 weeks, because they said it's not yet in the system I know there are differnt rulings from different state.

In Modesto California or maybe in all city in CA, 60 days before the I-94 expire they allow an individual to have the state ID, my friend in Modesto, CA need to have her EAD card before she have the permanent in driving (She was not allow to have the state ID because it was over 60 days before her I-94 expires, I applied for my State ID 2 times (Single and then with married name) just to fulfill the 60 days requirements and I have my permanent now) and not eventually the driver's license and need to wait until 90 days after I took my permanent ,I do not have a license in the PH even I know how to drive now. In DMV California Handbook the list of require documents are stated there.

Thanks
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-25 16:07:00
PhilippinesHey, Philippine VJers!
QUOTE (dan.and.audrey @ Nov 24 2009, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I arrived in the US last Friday. Had a smooth flight to LA. good.gif My fiance and I did a tour of the city for 2 1/2 days and then we were off to Texas. We're now staying here at his parents' house and then later we'll go to our new apartment. kicking.gif

Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of you for making my journey to the US a very good one! star_smile.gif

God bless all of you! smile.gif



Welcome to US. Well as soon as possible you will start some documents filling. But enjoy being together first.

SSN# -2 weeks after you arrived you can able to apply for ssn#

State ID- It's optional to apply for State ID but it serves as your Identification. NOTE: In California 60 days before I-94 expires you can apply for State ID

Marriage License, Marriage, Marriage Certificate, AOS... this site can really helps.


Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-11-24 22:48:00
PhilippinesI-485 Card Production Ordered! yehey!!!!
QUOTE (loving_gabriela @ Dec 2 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just last night i was feeling weird, hopeless until this morning when i received an email from USCIS about my case status. Thank God! Never lose hope, that is one thing that we should bear in mind and PATIENCE....Though mine was kinda running thin last night about job hunting.smile.gif



Congratulations... kicking.gif

I got my RFE today crying.gif
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-02 22:44:00
PhilippinesWhat happens after your packet leaves NVC?
QUOTE (rogue320 @ Dec 9 2009, 01:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone. Our packet left NVC on 12-2 and we were assigned a NVC case #. I have not yet recieved a letter from the NVC. Is there any way to check and see if the Embassy in Manila has recieved it? At what point will they allow us to set a interview date?

Thanks in advance for any information anyone can provide.


Hi, I will share my case and the case of my friend.

Two weeks after we received the email notification my husband tried to call the NVC, I think it's better to talk to the live operator because sometimes if you will check it by the case # it is not updated. My husband kept on calling but the costumer representative told him that they do not yet receive our papers only to find out that it was sent to the US Embassy.

So they gave us the date when they sent it, then 3 days after the embassy received it we set an interview date, we didn't wait for the US Embassy letter. But my husband tried to call 3 times because the operator didn't allow him to set an appointment until my husband tried to call again in different time and he was able to set the date.

In the case of my friend, her fiance kept on calling the NVC but they also said that they do not yet process their papers until she received a letter from the US Embassy.

I just shown my email notifications for the interview at St. Lukes to have my medical.

I hope it helps.


Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-09 11:06:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Poll
According to my friend having the CFO sticker is the hardest part for her... even she cried, her tears were useless. No one can ever think that they need a letter from her fiance stating that he will marry her.


She cried to them saying her fiance worked hard for her ticket, and rescheduling the flight will cost more than $200... their answered was, "Don't worry about it, he will be the one who will pay for it."

The seminar can be a help..., but I hope they should be fair about the required documents. And second, maybe there are petitioner who are bad... but I think it's not good to have a seminar feeding us only negative information about living in a foreign land, it's unfair to some Americans or other nationality that are really true in loving the Filipina.
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-13 23:42:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Poll
My friend was able to reschedule her flight because of the seminar.

She was petitioned by an American before but they didn't get married and then she fell in love to another American and petitioned her. A day before her flight to US she flew to Manila from the province to have seminar. They didn't give her the certificate because they were asking for a formal letter coming from the petitioner that he will marry her. At the end, her flight was rescheduled... because no certificate, no CFO sticker.

But I know someone, without CFO sticker she was able to have her flight in US.... no certificate and no CFO sticker in her passport.

I hope they will be consistent about their rulings, be sure about the requirements....
Jo-belFemalePhilippines2009-12-13 22:48:00