ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesWhat's the best way to send a laptop to the Phils?

Never use USPS when sending stuff to the Philippines.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-01-29 11:10:00
PhilippinesChanging Port of Entry (POE).....Is it an issue??

None.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-09 22:39:00
PhilippinesNSO Birth Certificate

And get an extra copy for your personal file to bring to the US.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-10 23:47:00
PhilippinesConfusing info from NVC

Actually, you can mail the IV package directly to NVC.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-11 12:57:00
PhilippinesNBI Clearance Purpose

There are times when the embassy wants an AKA for the married name, even if the wife never used her husband's surname.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-12 11:18:00
PhilippinesNBI Clearance Purpose

Just want to ask if anybody here got a checklist for having the wrong purpose on the NBI clearance?

 

When I applied for one I put VISA-USA / Immigration Purposes on the purpose and the clerk just put Immigration Purposes on the final clearance. Will this be a problem? Do I have to get another one?

 

That's acceptable as long as its the green one.

 

If your annotation says NO RECORD ON FILE or NO DEROGATORY RECORD, you're good to go.  Otherwise, you need a letter of explanation from NBI.


Edited by apple21, 11 February 2014 - 09:05 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-11 21:04:00
Philippineschange of name on visa

She might need to attend cfo too..

 

Yes, if spouse is USC (or Fil-Am) she needs to attend CFO first before going to DFA.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-13 11:56:00
Philippineschange of name on visa

She needs to have the NSO marriage certificate, the one printed on SECPA (security paper).  DFA will not accept certified true copy from the Local Civil Registry (LCR).

 

Check with the LCR if they still have your marriage certificate with them.  If yes, ask for an "advance endorsement".  If not, it may take up to 6 months before you can get an NSO copy.

 

I did advance endorsement with my MC before, so I can renew my passport into my married name.  I got our NSO MC in 2 months.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-12 11:47:00
PhilippinesGetting Birth Certificate

Maybe this could help:  http://www.visajourn...er-poe-seattle/


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-04 15:37:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Horror Story

Thanks again for all the advice. She got her certificate. She just was confident and gave straight, to the point answers.


Congrats.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-05-30 02:14:00
PhilippinesSaudi Arabia Police Clearance

Saudi does not issue police clearance for NON-residents.  Your fiancee will no longer be required to submit a PC as she left Saudi a long time ago.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-10-06 22:06:00
PhilippinesNeed Help

Here's a similar topic/thread about 221g for NBI with AKA:  http://www.visajourn...bi-with-aka-k1/


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-13 14:49:00
PhilippinesNeed Help

The 221g has specific instructions on how to mail the NBI clearance to the embassy.

 

It has to be sent via 2GO courier (I think).  Please read the letter.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-13 14:22:00
PhilippinesNeed Help

 

oh ok..So my mom needs to get an NBI that will show with that name Aka -----that embassy is asking for? So are they still going to get a police clearance then with that name?

 

thanks for your help.

 

Yes, that's what the embassy is asking for based on your first post.

 

No need to get a police clearance, just the green NBI.


Edited by apple21, 13 February 2014 - 12:02 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-13 12:00:00
PhilippinesNeed Help

 

it was on my mom bc however there is a correction on the side of the bc from the NSO...

 

That's why they want the AKA, regardless of the correction.

 

You have to comply with the 221g ASAP.  They will not issue the visa if your mom doesn't submit the new NBI.


Edited by apple21, 13 February 2014 - 11:45 AM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-13 11:43:00
PhilippinesNeed Help

Is "CHINCO" reflected on her birth certificate and/or marriage certificate? or on your birth certificate?


Edited by apple21, 12 February 2014 - 09:59 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-12 21:58:00
PhilippinesNSO can't send my CENOMAR thru FedEx... HELP...!

 

The instruction from the US Embassy says, "For Filipino applicants, who claim no prior marriage(s), please obtain a 'Certificate of No Marriage' from the National Statistics Office and this must be sent directly from NSO to the Immigrant Visa Unit, Consular Section, American Embassy Singapore, 27 Napier Road, Singapore 258508. This office will not accept the certificate submitted by individual applicant".

 

I'm worried if they will allow it if I have to ask someone to send it to the US Embassy here.

 

It will take 6-8weeks for PhilPost to send it sad.png(

 

If NSO only uses PhilPost, I guess you have no choice.  Don't worry, it might be quicker than 6 weeks.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-01 00:26:00
PhilippinesBirthplace discrepancy on birth certificate

Irrelevant coz you're chasing a spouse visa.  What matters are your husband's details.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-12 15:19:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

I was able to get an infopass schedule today, for March 7th.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-21 11:00:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

Ate apple21 did you return it? What evidences did you submit?

 

Not yet.  I want to make an infopass to talk to an actual immigration officer but there's no available date yet at our local USCIS office.  Will keep trying this week, pag wala pa rin baka i-mail ko na lang.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-19 16:25:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

is easier to take the infopass route,

show the bad card,

ask for I-551 stamp in passport.

 

having that stamp gives you a visible legal presence that all CBP goons understand.

 

 

 

Agree.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-18 10:48:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

I'm trying to make an Infopass appointment but schedules are not available for our local USCIS office.  Will try again on Monday.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-15 18:26:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

Got the 10yr GC today rofl.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-15 17:50:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

Kaya siguro ang daming may error na F2A sa GC nowadays kasi biglang bumilis ang process natin from 2.5-3 years waiting period tapos naging less than 2 years na lang.

 

Haayy nako feeling ko 10yr din makukuha ko wacko.png .  Siguro mag-InfoPass na lang agad ako para maayos agad.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-15 12:31:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

Ladies, ano pong IV category ang nakalagay sa visa niyo? At dun sa stamp na nilagay upon POE?

 

Sa akin kasi FX1.


Edited by apple21, 14 February 2014 - 12:07 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-14 12:06:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

Yung expiration date naman nung sa asawa ko is 2023 @Kai. Kelangan ba talagang papalitan. But anyway hindi din sinali yung second name niya at middle name. "John Francis" and 1st name niya pero "John F" lang nakalagay pero sa likod nmn nung card is complete yung name niya.

 

Yes you have to return it kung 10yr ang nakuha mo pero less than 2yrs married pa lang kayo upon POE.

 

Ako kasi less than 2yrs married upon POE so I'm supposed to get a 2yr conditional GC then do Removal of Conditions (ROC) in 2015.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-13 11:51:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

Ate apple21 i still have my greencard here because i might be needing it for work daw. But as soon as i have work i might go to local uscis office to ask about it. Did you received your greencard?

 

Ah ganun ba.  Oo need ang GC para sa work.  Mas preferred kasi nila yung parehong may SS and GC.  

 

Anyway, I'm still waiting for my GC.  Hopefully next week dumating na.  Good luck sa job hunting. luv.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-12 10:56:00
PhilippinesGreencard error

Hi Kai26!  Any update?  What steps did you take?


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-09 14:05:00
PhilippinesNBI clearance for name with a 'hit'

I applied 20 December, name has a hit yet was told to pick up the clearance on 27 December. I applied at a Metro Manila NBI clearance satellite office.

 

 

I'll be picking up my NBI clearance end of this week and my interview is still in Feb 2014. I think I'll make it!

The reason it's being 'expedited' is because NBI will be doing computer system maintenance and they need to release by 27 December all clearance applications submitted by 20 December. That's what the guy doing the biometric fingerprint scan told me anyway.

 

What specific NBI satellite office did you apply in? 


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-12-24 04:44:00
PhilippinesNBI clearance for name with a 'hit'

oo nga sis e..bisitahin ko nga after xmas baka ok na..pray for me sis..tnx:)

 

Yes sis.  Better visit them, who knows, yours may be for release too.  idea9dv.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-12-24 03:52:00
PhilippinesNBI clearance for name with a 'hit'

The problem with NBI, they're NEVER consistent with their procedures.  "Swertihan" or "para-paraan" lang talaga. wink.png


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-12-24 02:59:00
PhilippinesNBI clearance for name with a 'hit'

I think it varies, depending on where you apply.  

 

I applied for NBI clearance last June 2013 at Las Pinas City Hall and it took 15 business days to get it.  I also have a name hit because I have a very common name.  I'm just glad that I applied in advance so by the time NVC was requiring the IV package, I already have my NBI on-hand.


Edited by apple21, 19 December 2013 - 07:35 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-12-19 19:34:00
PhilippinesQuality Control on NBI

You have to proceed to NBI main ASAP.  Good luck. :)


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-13 11:17:00
PhilippinesPositive TB test

 

I'm aware, now. Just wanted to prevent others from making the same mistake my friend made.  I think the testing by SLEC can be easily manipulated too.

 

Your friend didn't make a mistake.  She/He just spent unnecessarily on that 3rd party check-up/xray.  If SLEC scams people, then majority of all visa chasers from the Philippines should have been subjected for sputum.


Edited by apple21, 12 February 2014 - 01:10 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-12 13:02:00
PhilippinesPositive TB test

My husband just started his DOT last Feb 4. He supposed to have his interview this coming Monday, Feb 10. When I heard the news from him that he'll have to undergo this treatment, it broke my heart into pieces as it's gonna a long delay. But on the brighter side atleast he'll be cured and that's more important. Anyway, my question is, do I have to contact USEmbassy in Manila or the NVC from time to time just to "keep the communication" with them. Cause what I know if a certain time had passed and they haven't heard anything from anyone about case chances are they'll cancel the case. Your reply is greatly appreciated.

 

They will not cancel your case just because the beneficiary had to do TB treatment.  SLEC will inform USEM about it.


apple21FemalePhilippines2014-02-10 01:38:00
PhilippinesPositive TB test

How soon after you did the medical were you informed that you need to do a sputum test? I finished my medical Oct. 30 but I have no clue if this means I'm in the clear.

 

If you're already finished and received vaccines, then you're cleared.

 

Normally, they give the results on the 2nd day, so you'll know then if you're for sputum or immunization.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-01 07:36:00
PhilippinesPositive TB test

My opinion this is a scam that St. Lukes uses to extract more money. A friend of mine has a filipa fiance. She was positive, then had x-ray to prove she didn't have TB. They went to another hospital and she took another PPD and sputum test; both were negitive. St. Lukes would not even consider the other results.

 

Second X-ray for independent conformation was...negative.  St. Lukes refused any secondary proof of no TB; My friend spent a lot of money to have proof she didn't have TB. She is now finishing up her six months of  TB 'treatment'.

 

Sorry to say, but you might be delayed six months.

 

SLEC doesn't care about 3rd party hospital results because it can easily be manipulated.  What they care about is their own findings because they are the only accredited medical facility in the Philippines by the Department of State.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-10-31 20:16:00
PhilippinesK1: 3 Weeks on READY status and found out we are on Administrative Review

thanks babeej
my visa status turned issued today. wohoo


Congrats! :)

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-12-04 20:12:00
PhilippinesK1: 3 Weeks on READY status and found out we are on Administrative Review

Ceac status: ISSUED! Yey

 

O diba?! Congrats! kicking.gif


Edited by apple21, 03 December 2013 - 01:09 AM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-12-03 01:09:00
PhilippinesK1: 3 Weeks on READY status and found out we are on Administrative Review

What number should I call regarding my visa? My interview went well last nov. 27 but I wonder why my ceac status is still ready for interview. (Case updated dec. 02) im getting worried sad.png

 

The case updated date changing is a GOOD sign.  It should be issued soon. idea9dv.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-12-02 22:54:00