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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 year personally met fiancee requirement?

tanx man for the advice.



:thumbs: tanx for the advice....



yap im still wating for my naturalization.as soon as i become a US citizen.ill file it.tanx


You bet! Good luck!

Edited by Leatherneck, 28 February 2012 - 02:37 AM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-28 02:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 year personally met fiancee requirement?
As long as you met her within 2 years of filing the petition.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-09 18:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures2 year personally met fiancee requirement?

i want to know if im elegible to file K1 for my fiancee.i met my fiancee since january 2010 meeting her online only.but we where just texting and talking to the phone then .i personally met her last june 2010..and have been seeing her multiple times a year in the philippines ,since then totall of 3 times i went there to be with her in the philippines.We talked already of getting married but i want to petetion her as a fiance and be married here in US.im just wondering if i already met the 2 year requirement or its better for me to just wait until june of 2012 ,2 years since i met her for the first time in person?please need advice with my situation :unsure:



Yes you are eligible to file a I-129F.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-09 18:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat do I need to do to get a visa error corrected?

I don't know what they based their expiration date on. Issuing a visa on 7 Feb 2012 and having it expire on 23 Feb 2012, is just wrong! Why would they issue a visa that can never be used given that she would have to go through a seminar in the Philippines and it takes a couple days before she actually has the visa in her hands due to delivery delays? Why don't they have some kind of checks in the software that prints the visa to prevent this kind of foolish error? If she would have used the visa before it expired, she would have been overstaying her visa before she could have even gotten a return plane ticket, let alone us getting married.

Certainly is a real mess you have here Jim. I'm not sure of the procedure how the staff at USEM checks visas before shipping them out the door, but we are the best checks to ensure accuracy and discover mistakes by USEM, long before the tickets are purchased. I know what I said is like putting on a rain coat after one is already wet.

The K-1 visa expires upon reporting to CBP at the POE, the K-1 is a single use, one time visa. Your 90 day count down to get married has nothing to do with the K-1 expiring, it expired at the POE, you have 90 days from the date of POE. Therefore, had Eve flown prior to Feb 23, she would have been fine.


The U.S. Embassy may not even allow her into the building to get this corrected, and I have sent them emails in the past, and even in this case, but they only respond with their canned reciept message saying they will get back to me in 7 days because they get too many emails.

Eve is so upset with the situation that she doesn't even want to go to the U.S. Embassy and try to get in to fix the problem. The last problem with them not being able to find a Cenomar that we had proof had been delivered to them took me having my U.S. Senator contacting them to get it resolved. I have sat on the phone listening to it ring for over an hour when trying to call the U.S. Embassy with no answer.

The 23 Feb 2012 date doesn't match up to any medical date or anything like that.

So short of me buying a plane ticket and going to the U.S. Embassy in Manila myself to get this resolved, what can I do to get this fixed?

I understand your sentiments considering the hassles you and Eve endured prior to the current fiasco. I know they can be rigid with regards to locals having an appointment before entering the embassy, however, this will take some time to straighten out. Getting on a plane will be a pain just to get this corrected.

You already have a link that was provided, here is additional info.

"Inquiries on a specific case may be directed to the Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit by e-mail at IVManilaReplies@state.gov or by fax at (632) 301-2591. Petitioners and applicants may also call the IV Inquiry line at (632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 during normal business hours."


LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-26 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnexpected NOA2 and flight ticket on hand
There is no time frame set I stone when one must schedule the interview, you have lots of flexibility with doing so. You can certainly set up the interview when you have your docs prepared and you're ready to move forward. Once you have your case #, the next move is yours and nothing happens until you make it happen. You're not under the gun to set up and proceed with the interview from NVC or the U.S. Interests Section.

You gotta figure the time to transfer the case from USCIS to NVC to assigning a case # will easily take a week or more, then the case is transfered to the U.S. Interests Section in Havana.

Now that you have a heads up, can get some of the documents ready before your trip?

I think you might have the 2nd fastest time to NOA2 recently here on VJ.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-24 02:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnexpected NOA2 and flight ticket on hand
That is pretty darn fast, 21 days to NOA2.
There is no mandated time one must schedule the interview. Some couples slow down the process after the the NOA2 based on their needs.

You have no worries with the petition expiring anytime soon., so you have time.

Congratulations!

Edited by Leatherneck, 24 February 2012 - 02:18 AM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-24 02:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a and DS-230 for K1 interview

hello there! i guess ill be filling out DS-230 form just in case. Thanks for the quick reply and help, much appreciated. God's luck to our journey as well. :thumbs:


There is no need to fill out a DS-230 for a K-1 visa. Click here for the required forms the K-1 applicant will need for the interview.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-01 03:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarrying before the fiancee visa is approved

I'm sure that the US Govt would appreciate the $340 donation


Donations are always accepted. :yes:
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-02-29 08:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134

So I'm retrieving all of my information for the I-134 with my bank and work, I am traveling to be with my Fiancee in a few weeks, so I am just bringing the 1-129F packet with me and the I-134. I don't have to mail the I-134 form to anywhere do I? I'm looking over and over the information and be quite intimidating just because I want everything to be right. When does my Fiancee start setting up for medical and interview and all of that. In like a week or so I know I have to call the NVC, What happens after I talk to them? Do they send me something a packet or anything? I know people will say look at the guide and info, but sometimes it's better to have extra help and info. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You! When does my Fiancee set up for MBI Clearance and is that all she needs? Thanks!


Before or after the interview at USEM, your fiancee needs to must CFO counseling, after which a sticker will be placed in her passport. Your fiancee must attend that counseling and get that sticker before she can exit the country. Here the link to the CFO website.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-03 03:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew Video Chat/Webcam Application oovoo
That's a nice tool Rick.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-03 23:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHELP PLEASE ASAP!!!!
Even if she did get married to another man, she would never be able to adjust her status. Best for her not to over stay and risk a 3-10 bar.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-05 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate contact

Thanks so much....I would have just had her been waiting as well as myself....huge help


Your welcome!

Now you know there is no need to wait -- good luck!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-11 13:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate contact

I guess I will wait for her to get contacted by the consulate so she can pay and schedule? We already have all the paperwork ready and filled out. She just needs to know they have my petition to get scheduled and go.


You could be waiting forever to be contacted by USEM, it is up to you and your fiancee to make things happen now. I am not sure why that link is not working, Below is the info that is important in the link. If you follow Wally's guide, you'll be just fine., he did a great job and included everything you need.

Mr. Wally Greene lays it all out for you here in great detail.


At this point you should start preparing your fiancé’s Packet 3.
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

Download the K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions. Make sure to have all the requirements in the instructions. Review and go over it 3 or 4 times to make sure all is filled correct.

Now your fiancé will pay and schedule the USEM appointment.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Click on the apply button (Green Button " Apply Now ". Fill out the registration information. It is straight forward.

Click Schedule Appointment
Select Immigrant Visa
Click continue
Select K Visas ( Visa for Fiancée , Visa For Spouse )
Select K1 - Fiancé or Fiancée of U.S. Citizen
Click continue
Fill out all information
Click continue

You will receive a confirmation email of you appointment.

If your are not comfortable with the online appointment system. You can always call and set appointment via phone.

To schedule a visa appointment for IV or K petitions, please contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

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

You will now pay for you the fiancé I-129f petition there in Philippines. Fee is U.S. $350 / P15,218. Send a little extra as it is bases on current exchange rate. Cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) branch. Just go into the branch nearest to her and tell them you are paying for K-1 Visa application fee. They will know what to give her to fill out. If she is unsure on what to fill out ask the staff there to help her fill it out.

BPI Branch Locator:
http://info.bpiexpre.../BranchesSearch

Require documents at BPI:
Passport and MNL number

When filling out the online applicant or speaking to the USEM agent. You will need the receipt number on the receipt from BPI.

USEM will give her some dates to choose from. Once she selects a date. Appointment is set!! You can reschedule but they will push you further in the month or next month.

Your fiancé will need to prepare for her Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC)
Required Documents:
http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs

Pre-register online and have her print out this letter. This is the appointment letter she needs to present at SLMEC.
http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Medical fees are: 15 years and older USD 213.35 / PhP 9,387.50. This is paid at SLMEC.

ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER EXTENSION CLINIC
1177 J. Bocobo St. Ermita, Manila 1000 PHILIPPINES

If your fiancé passes her Medical They will give her a date to come back to SLEC and get her results and medical will CD of chest X-ray

On the interview date she will have a time most likely 6:00 - 6:30 AM to be at the Manila USEM. She needs to have all her required documents in hand, appointment letter, and passport. Again refer to K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions as for what is needed. Make sure she has all papers organized. It makes for a easier processing at the embassy and shows seriousness. Buy a organizer with tabs. Label the tabs for each requirement.

Once at the embassy, she will fall in line. They will take her appointment letter, check passport and assign her a number. At the embassy they don't allow any electronic devices.

You are not allowed to enter the U.S. Embassy/Consulate while carrying any of the following items:

battery-operated or electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital diaries, digital watches, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players
large shoulder bags/purses - only bags that can be carried by hand will be permitted
bags such as travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, suitcases, leather, cloth bags, and zip folders - you can only carry plastic bags containing application-related papers
food items (refreshments are available for purchase in the waiting area)
sealed envelopes or packages
cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, lighters
sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail files
weapons or explosive materials of any kind

If she needs her cell phone they will ask her to check it in at the security section. They will give her a card so she can retrieve at the end of interview.

They will give her a form to fill out on how to deliver the passport with visa. Either it's deliver to her home address or she can go pick it up at a 2GO location.

Once inside, she will need to look on the board for her number to be called. She will go to the window and ask for her paperwork. Then she will be finger printed. They will tell her to wait again. Once her number flashes again, she will have her first interview with Filipino consulate. They will ask her a few questions and check and process her documents. (MAKE SURE SHE HAS ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS). If all is in order she answered all questions to satisfaction. She will then wait again for her number to flash again on the board. Then she will have her final interviewer US consulate. Consulate will process her paperwork and ask a few questions. If all is in order she will be told to wait again for her number to flash. Then she will go to the 2GO window where they will take her passport. They will give her a receipt (make sure to ask if they do not give one).

That's it for the USEM interview. You can now breathe a little easier.

Now if there is a problem. They will give a 221g form and state what the issue is. Now you will need to get them whatever they want in order to proceed. Now this is pull a long process when your in Admin Review. Look on VJ for Admin Review stories.

It will take 5 - 10 days for 2GO to receive visa and passport from USEM.

2GO locator:
http://www.2go.com.p...ols/outlets.asp

2GO Tracking (enter MNL number):
http://www.2go.com.p...trace/index.asp

Once you have received your passport with visa. Now its time for CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas). Now CFO seminar can be done in the beginning before obtaining the visa and passport. You will need to return to get the CFO sticker and Stamp in the passport after receiving the visa passport upon approval and delivery.

St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation - Center for Overseas Workers.

CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Information.
CFO Seminar is a 1 day seminar and process.

She will need to register for her seminar.
http://www.cfo.gov.p...=140&Itemid=813

CFO is to inform fipinos about the country they are traveling to. The Good, Bad and Ugly. They will ask her some questions and issue her CFO sticker and seminar certificate.

Requirements for Registration:

Original and photocopy of Passport;
Original and photocopy of visa;
Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);
Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
Payment of the authorized registration fee.


Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program
http://www.cfo.gov.p...=140&Itemid=813

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; (Postal ID, NBI Clearance, Passport w/ Visa)
Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
http://www.cfo.gov.p...migrantform.pdf

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)
Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and

You will pay a fee totaling PhP 650.00. The PhP 250.00 is paid as counseling fee at SMEF-COW or PRISM while the PhP 400.00 is for registration at the CFO.


If you fiancee is under 25 yrs. She will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be there with her to give consent of there child's marriage.

> If you are between the ages of 21-24, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental advice to marry.

> If you are between the ages of 18-20, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental consent to marry.

Here's why you didn't see anything on the CFO website about those requirements:

The following is from the CFO website:

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors <-----------------------------

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

CFO link.

The following forms may come in handy:

Sworn statement that advice of parents or guardian has been asked. (for those who are 21-24 years old)

Consent to marriage of a person under age. (for those who are 18-20 years old)

Marriage applicants who are age 18 to 21 must have parental consent in writing, those age 21 to 25 must have written parental advice (a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry). The revised Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 4, 1988, prohibits marriage for individuals below the age of 18.

U.S. Department of State link.

The quote above is from the section where they are talking about getting married in the Philippines. However, the CFO has been known to require parental advice or parental consent from K-1ers.

It's all on the Consular's discretion whether they require consent from a parent or guardian.

SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers
Good Shepherd Convent
1043 Aurora Boulevard
Quezon City 1108
Philippines
http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/

Once CFO seminar, certificate, Sticker and stamp is completed, you’re done. Book the Flight!! :dance:

You will need to pay a NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 550 mandatory at NAIA.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-11 03:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresConsulate contact
There is no packet that will be sent to you -- you have to take the bull by the horns to get the process finished up. Now that you have the NOA2, you're ready.

Read this thread, (the link is below) specifically post #7 by Wally Greene to get the full details of what you need to do to move forward.

http://www.visajourn..._1#entry5212317
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-11 00:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 says fapp orwarded direct to consulate?

With this said: The OP needs to just call and get the MNL#.


Exactly. :thumbs:
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-13 04:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes ITR has baring?
You bet!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-14 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDoes ITR has baring?
No he does not have to wait until (next year 2013) he files a tax return denoting 'single' as his filing status. Based on the date on divorce decree, it'll be obvious the divorce was finalized after the tax return was filed. The date on the divorce decree is more important, not the filing status on the tax return.

For purposes of the K-1 petition, the divorce decree has no impact ("no baring") on the previously filed tax return. At the consulate level, the tax return is to show proof of income and that tax returns were filed. Whereas the divorce decree proves he is legally free to marry.

Edited by Leatherneck, 13 March 2012 - 01:59 PM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-13 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on VAWA affecting new K1 Petition

Thanks Leatherneck. I was a victim of her betrayal once. I did not want her to file anything bogus and interfere with my current K1. I am so much happier now. I fly out to see my Sweetheart Jovi tomorrow for about 3 weeks. It is my hope that by the end of April, that our petition will be approved. Take care.


Hey Rick, have a cold, actually, make that a very cold San Miguel Lite on my behalf. Enjoy the trip and forget about whats going-on here.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-14 18:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on VAWA affecting new K1 Petition
Rick, she doesn't have a leg to stand on with a VAMA petition at this point. She would look rather silly and I doubt taken seriously if she tried to use VAMA this late and without any hard evidence.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-14 01:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiling of K1 visa
Yes you can mail the I-129F from the Philippines.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-16 01:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresForm I-134 Affidavit of support
Are you talking pre interview or post interview? Post interview is the only time I know of when a consulate will accept documents by mail with regards to a K-1 petition, unless the Embassy where you (the beneficiary) will interview has a very different protocol. The I-134 should be in the beneficiaries possession at the time of her/his interview. Usually copies are fine, however, they can and do ask for an original I-134.

Edited by Leatherneck, 16 March 2012 - 04:40 AM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-16 04:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNow 5 months waiting for NOA 2

Were now over 5 months waiting for the approval from the Vermont Service Center. Is anyone else having the same experience or have heard any reason for the slow service???


Yes that is rather normal. Hang in there, you'll get that NOA2.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-16 00:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Question

Thank you for replying Leatherneck. So my reason for not filing taxes was because I was a student. Is that a valid reason?


You're welcome.

Not really, being a student does not exempt you from filing an income tax return. There are other factors that determine whether you are required to file an income tax return. Here -- http://www.irs.gov/f...=199594,00.html and here -- http://www.irs.gov/p...blink1000170407

Edited by Leatherneck, 19 March 2012 - 03:38 AM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-19 03:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI-134 Question

Hello to everyone,

A little background on my situation first: I meet my Russian girlfriend in July of 2011 on the internet. I visited her for a month in December 2011 and January 2012. Everything went great, now I want to bring her here (California) with K-1 visa.

My question is regarding the I-134 affidavit of support form. I make a little over $30,000 per year, however 2012 is my first year working (I was formerly a student and did not work), therefor I am unable to show a tax return for 2011 or any tax return for that matter. Now, I understand I can get a co-sponsor for this (I can get multiple co-sponsors if necessary). However, I read that for some countries where the fiance(e) lives (Russia in my case), I must prove to them that I can financially take care of them. I tried to go on the Russian Consulate's website to find out more information on this, but I was unsuccessful in doing so.

So my question is, does anybody know what the Russian requirements on this is? (I cannot show the Russian consulate a tax return, but I can provide them with co-sponsors, check stubs, and bank statements showing I currently have over $35,000)

Any help is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!


Regardless of the consulate, petitioners must demonstrate an income at least 125% of the Poverty guidelines. As part of your I-864 package, you'll explain why you were not required to file tax returns.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-18 03:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFinally NOA2 Approved
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-18 00:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresconfused and worried.. need your help pls
If your fiance properly filed a K-1 petition -- they cash the check/money order, NO refund.

A K-1 can not be filed via the internet. You need more details from your fiance or you misunderstood what happened.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-21 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs 130 pages of Sype to many to send in I-129 Packet???
Yes that is too much -- the adjudicator will not read all of that. You can send one conversation per week/month, beginning with the start of your relationship to the most recent. A sampling of the emails is fine. They have no time to read all of that.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-23 00:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE
I agree, you have no obligation to travel directly to Denver first. Should anyone (immigration) ask you, just tell them what you're doing - no problem.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-24 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE
You will have no problems -- once you clear customs & immigration at your POE, you will not have to deal with immigration again or explain anything to anyone about your travel plans. Once you enter the US, in your case -- you're free to move about the country.

Edited by Leatherneck, 24 March 2012 - 04:57 AM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-24 04:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresmeeting within two years prior to applying for K!
Time to book a trip and pack a bag.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-22 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresI129f
I agree, I have not seen a case take that long for approval. Get on the phone to USCIS -- somehow fell through the crack. If you are not happy with the response from USCIS, call your congressman.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-25 04:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHave the appointment schedule but don't have PACKET 3? (letter from embassy)

hello! just want to ask about your interview in embassy! i'm already in manila..did they ask you if you have receive the letter from them? cause i already have a scheduled embassy interview his coming April 12. and i still don't have the letter of instructions packet from them. i made my appointments using only my MNL case #! do i still need it to come? please i need your suggestions


This is the link to the K1/K2 page, note the required documents for the interview. DS-230 is not required of you. Don't wait for any letter or package from USEM, how fast you get through the final steps and land in the arms of your honey is mostly up to you now -- provided you pass the medical and interview.

Register online for the medical at St. Luke's, registering online will save time on the day of the actual medical. This is the link to St. Luke's, note the required documents for the medical.

Before or after your interview at USEM, you'll need to attend a CFO counseling session. If you have the visa -- you get a CFO sticker placed in your passport after the counseling session. If you attend the CFO counseling before you have the visa -- you return to CFO with your certificate to get the sticker. That sticker is required before you can exit the country. Here is the link to the CFO website, note the documents required to attend the counseling.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2012-03-25 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDivorce Decree Question

I think the guys is from County courthouse. He lives in Bay Village.



Yes he did. All pages. I just don't understand this additional mystery paper that may result a RFE. When you received your cert true copy, were you provided with all 20pages? He said they charge you per page.



I think you might be hung up on the total number of pages of the decree. What is important is the divorce decree be a certified copy from the county, with the embossed county seal, signed by the judge and dated. With the date that shows both parities to the dissolved marriage are restored to "status" of a single person, that is the important page. The government does not care about all of the attachments that deal with how any personal and real property was handled.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-10-11 17:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFeeling nervous
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-10-14 12:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOSTAL SERVICE UNRELIABLE

Hi. I sent a letter to my fiance in the philippines via postal service and she never recieved it. After waiting for over a month she went to the p.o. and tried to collect it herself. However it is long gone and no where to be found. It made me think. If I have to send important papers/documents how should I do it? Use an American company like Fed-ex or hire a courrier? I know there is scan and then email option but there are so many papers. She would be charged for each page she has to print. I have never sent a PDF file before. Not sure I know how. My next concern was when time for her to get her packet from the Embassy how will she get it if its mailed? She'll need that to follow the directions and schedule her medical and interview. Then, the visa; it gets delivered. I heard they use some courrier service called 2go or something. So hope no problem there. Just want to know what others have done in this matter. thanks VJ MEMBERS. DAN



Op, use Fed Ex or DHL. You can not count on your important documents reaching your fiancee in a timely manner (if at all) through the regular mail in the Philippines.
Sure it is not cheap, but the documents are more important than the cost to send them. Also, as mentioned, look into scanning the documents that can be scanned. Good luck.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-10-12 15:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresthe wait is already killing me
Hey Bret, I agree with one of the other posters, you just started journey. Let your fiancee know this is not a speedy process, it is way too early for her to get upset. Once she starts to share the account she can make some VJ friends (Pinay and non-Pinay) and get more familiar with the process.

Best wishes.

Edited by Leatherneck, 15 October 2011 - 03:54 AM.

LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-10-15 03:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNewb, needs reassurance

Thanks guys, for the reassuance and well wishes. I honestly didnt know what a relief this would be whew :) ...holy cow whats the rest of the wait going to be like :)



Oh, like a few months. The journey is just beginning...good luck.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-10-15 04:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK1 Visa Birth Certificate Problem

But isn't that going to be a problem People, coz in my BC, they declared they were married when in fact they never were?? All this time though, I've been using my father's last name, and my mom, uses her last name of course, not my father's? In other words, my parents lied by saying they were married just so I can have my father's last name..Wont it be a problem?



I have never known or heard of the parents martial status being a problem for a beneficiary. As long as there are no misspelling issues with the name on your Bc, your parents status will not be an issue.
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-10-15 04:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-10-15 04:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow to know if it is an Adam Walsh case?
Congratulations!
LeatherneckMalePhilippines2011-10-15 01:41:00