ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesEmbassy requesting old passport

Didn't she submit a Japan police clearance?


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-10-15 09:40:00
PhilippinesDo you need to visit CFO desk at NAIA on departure day?

As long as the CFO sticker is in her passport, she's good to go.  No need to drop by anywhere. wink.png


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-05 22:50:00
PhilippinesMedical nextweek help.

That's right,just make sure you have 2 IDs and birth certificate and NBI/police clearance.


Those are NOT needed for the medical at SLEC.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 02:21:00
PhilippinesFrauder married twice in Philippines, once in US. Who is she married to? Can she get jailed for Bigamy?

 

I agree with you that the third marriage SHOULD NOT be valid, but unfortunately, it is under US Law.  Ive talked to at least 10 lawyers and unless that 11th one knew something or was willing to put up a different fight than the first 10, they all said the same thing.  She met the residency requirements (albeit illegally) and obtained US divorces prior to the third marriage.  But know, since she will be going back to the Philippines, what will the US do about the marriage?  She cannot be both married under Philippine Law and divorced under US Law.  Or can she?  Because that is how it looks.....
 

 

Filipina's status in the US is "divorced", but in the Philippines she is still married (to guy #1).


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 08:03:00
PhilippinesFrauder married twice in Philippines, once in US. Who is she married to? Can she get jailed for Bigamy?

The first husband (the guy pertained in #1.)  She was married to him all along.  The only way to dissolve that marriage is for her or him to file an annulment in the Philippines.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-05 22:54:00
PhilippinesFiance just said that SLEC found her kids failed TB skin

Congrats!


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-07 09:08:00
PhilippinesFiance just said that SLEC found her kids failed TB skin

Kids are asked to come back for an xray. I guess we will see what comes of that. Please note, These boys are very healthy and no lung or TB issues ever. I'm just afraid of the process and hope the kids aren't scared and think bad because of this. Most important is that they dont think any delay is their fault as they are our kids, I love them so much.

 

 

 

I see.  The results will be given (if for sputum or vaccine) AFTER the xray.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 21:39:00
PhilippinesFiance just said that SLEC found her kids failed TB skin

SLEC said go back at 1 PM today for kids results.  God please be with us and pray they are ok..

 

 

 

The kids were already xray-ed?


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 21:23:00
PhilippinesFiance just said that SLEC found her kids failed TB skin

 

I'm so scared as my Fiance as she passed all tests and now her 7 & 9 Year old are on hold for an xray. Will a simple x ray pass them? 

 

If they find something "suspicious" in the xray (like spots) or the xray is hazy, they might be subjected to undergo the sputum culture.

 

If the xray is "clear", then they're good to go.  Vaccines will be given.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 21:15:00
PhilippinesFiance just said that SLEC found her kids failed TB skin

They will be subjected for xray first.


Edited by apple21, 06 November 2013 - 09:12 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-06 21:06:00
PhilippinesCan I schedule my medical before I pay and schedule my interview? (from Philippines)

so it means if i am totally paid at nvc with AOS and the DS260

no more fees for interview? sorry im so stupid for this lol cuz u know we need to save some penny so i want to make sure thank you

 

Fees to be paid at the NVC stage are: Affidavit of Support fee ($88) and Immigrant Visa Fee ($230 per applicant).

 

Medical fee at St Luke's ($223): http://www.slec.ph/u...ml#medical-fees

 

No fees to be paid at USEM.

 

After you receive your visa, your petitioner will pay the Immigrant Fee of $165 for your green card: http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

 

NEXT TIME please create your OWN topic/thread, okay?  rolleyes.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-10-12 02:48:00
PhilippinesCan I schedule my medical before I pay and schedule my interview? (from Philippines)

isn't CR-1 need to pay the fee before interview? or only K-1?

 

 

 

 

 

Both pay the fee before the interview.

 

Difference are:

 

IR/CR applicants pay the immigrant visa fee to NVC.

 

K1 applicants pay the visa fee at BPI.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-10-12 01:33:00
PhilippinesCan I schedule my medical before I pay and schedule my interview? (from Philippines)

Yeah, as long as you have an MNL case number.  You have to present a letter or email from NVC that shows your case#.

 

I did advance medical too and that's what I showed them because I don't have an interview schedule yet.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-10-11 21:59:00
Philippinessharing

Yes. Money and the right connections can move mountains in Pinas. devil.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-08 20:57:00
PhilippinesWhat is the status of NBI CFO SLCS etc in Manila from Typhoon Yolanda?

Manila was not damaged by Yolanda.  Business as usual.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-09 23:35:00
PhilippinesB1/B2 or H1B visa holder get married in US

can I get married if I use B1/B2 or H1B visa to travel to the US? or is K1 or a similar visa the requirement?  I met a girl a couple of years back during my previous visits and we are thinking of getting married. I'm a B1/B2 visa holder and might have H1B by the time we will get married.  Happy to hear your opions smile.png

 

If girl is a US citizen, she can file K1 so you can legally enter the US with intent of marriage AND adjusting status.

 

Entering the US on a B1/B2 visa with the intent of using it for things other than its purpose, is visa fraud.


Edited by apple21, 09 November 2013 - 11:34 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-09 23:31:00
PhilippinesVISA issued finally after 2 weeks! Now, the wedding gown question ...

IMO, that gown is not appropriate for city hall.

 

You can wear it for the pre-nup photos though.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-03 19:49:00
PhilippinesCFO for my Mother in Law

Yes.  Just bring the CFO requirements.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-07 21:35:00
PhilippinesEarly medical slec

Medical is good for 1 year. However, the visa is good for 6 months, which is from the date of the medical. You don't want it too close to the interview, meaning less than a week, as they advise you they need time for the embassy to receive the results.

 

For Philippines, the medical is only valid within 6 months.  The visa expiry is tied up with the medical's expiry date as well.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-13 20:58:00
Philippineshttps://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

Congrats!  They are probably printing and affixing it on the passport now. dancin5hr.gif   You'll get it soon.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-13 22:03:00
PhilippinesF2A Philippines requirement of CEMAR

I ordered my CENOMAR (Advisory on Marriages) via phone last Nov 4 (Mon) and paid 450 pesos same day at Metrobank.

 

It was delivered on Nov 6 (Wed morning).  I live in Metro Manila.


Edited by apple21, 17 November 2013 - 07:45 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-17 19:43:00
Philippinesaddress of slec.

SLEC:  http://www.slec.ph/u...pplicants.shtml


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-17 23:53:00
PhilippinesAnyone Denied CFO and Had to Go Back?

After waiting for 19 days, my fiancé went back for her appointment.  Her mother had to come from Mindanao to Manila even though we had a notarized letter of Parents' Consent to Marry signed by her father and mother.

 

The counselor grilled and hammered them individually and together for 2 hours about our age difference and my previous marriages.  The counselor was extra hard on the mother and kept asking questions about being with an old man who had been married several times before.  The counselor also kept telling stories about how bad foreigners were.

 

My fiancé said that her mother almost cried during this, but both my fiancé and her mother were firm on us being together.  So, after 2 hours, my fiancé got her certificate and sticker.

 

We just want to wish those going to the CFO good luck.  Like most things in the Philippines, what is the most important is who will be the counselor.  This counselor my fiancé had was very hard on age difference, past marriages, and foreigners in general.

 

Congrats! dancin5hr.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-19 01:35:00
PhilippinesQuestion about CFO and renewal of the passport

If in doubt, then just bring the old passport with the CFO sticker.  Beats having to argue with airport officials. smile.png


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-21 20:42:00
PhilippinesVISA STATUS: READY

updated now but no change on status.


updated from Oct 17 to Oct 21..then called them Nov 19 and was updated then same date .updated again Nov 21...


 

It's good that your case is being updated.  Hope you get "issued" soon.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-21 23:11:00
PhilippinesDisaster avoided

Glad she's safe. good.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-22 22:06:00
PhilippinesNBI Clearance Renewal

There's no "renewal" anymore.  Everyone who wants an NBI clearance are treated as new applicants.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-25 22:37:00
PhilippinesIs Shipping USPS to Phils Safe via Registered Mail?

Go with UPS, FedEx or DHL.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-22 00:43:00
PhilippinesThe plastic bag....................
Its okay to open the plastic bag. Just make sure that the yellow packet/envelope does not get damaged.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-26 03:58:00
PhilippinesRetrieving the passport from the packet received from USEM

Yes its okay to open the plastic.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-26 23:41:00
PhilippinesCFO for Minors

School ID is fine.

 

The 12yo is exempted from the seminar.  No need to bring him/her to CFO.  You just need to have him/her registered and get the sticker.


Edited by apple21, 27 November 2013 - 11:55 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-27 23:52:00
PhilippinesReschedule interview

I guess its a case to case basis now..

One person from our f2a group got approve awhile ago. smile.png

 

That's great news. dancin5hr.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-26 00:03:00
PhilippinesReschedule interview

Update: Yes she get entertained :) waiting for the visa :)

Thank u all guys..

Original interview dec 9 scheduled by nvc .. Then i rescheduled it online nov18 ;)




Congrats!

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-18 01:48:00
PhilippinesInterview result: " i don't know yet"

Really ate? Im very worried i didn't hear the magic words "visa approved" kainis. Lol. Thank you so much!

 

Meron talagang mga consul na hindi nagsasabi ng "you're approved".  Hahahaha.  Don't worry.  laughing.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-28 01:14:00
PhilippinesInterview result: " i don't know yet"

Sounds good to me.  Congrats!  dancin5hr.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-28 00:54:00
PhilippinesK129f package

Check Hank_'s link.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-25 21:42:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar in Manila (November 27, 2013) What's the next step?

 

 

Will that be necessary for children who will become citizen instantly at the POE? 

My minor children will be under the 

 

"The Child Citizenship Act of 2000 allows certain foreign-born, biological and adopted children of American citizens to acquire American citizenship automatically. These children did not acquire American citizenship at birth, but they are granted citizenship when they enter the United States as lawful permanent residents (LPRs)."

 

Yes, you still need to pay the $165 for them.


This fee is it for K1/K2's or just CR1 or both?

 

Thanks

 

K1 and K2 are NOT required to pay the $165 because they are non-immigrant visas.

 

The $165 is for immigrant visa holders only.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-28 21:30:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar in Manila (November 27, 2013) What's the next step?

Hi rinoa.

 

Can I pay the USCIS Elis fee? or My wife need to pay the fee??

 

 

You can pay the fee.  Most of the times, it is the petitioners who pay the $165.


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-28 00:57:00
PhilippinesFinally ceac says ISSUED

Congrats! good.gif   That's the longest AP I've encountered for Philippines.  Glad it's over.  kicking.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-28 19:37:00
PhilippinesOn Her Way

Congrats and safe trip! dancin5hr.gif


apple21FemalePhilippines2013-11-25 22:51:00