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PhilippinesNSO Document Verification?

Good day to you all,

My Question is in regards to some threads I've come across now that I'm focusing on the interview at the Manila Embassy.

I have read here and there that the USE in Manila will require documents to undergo a document verification at the NSO and that it's wise to have this done or paid for prior to going to the interview? Can someone with recent experience involving a case from the Philippines enlighten me on this?

Thank you,

Sahs


USEM doesn't do that anymore.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-03-14 20:48:00
PhilippinesCFO Certificate and Stamp / Young Children
Its Travel Tax: 1,650 pesos/pax and Terminal Fee: 550 pesos/pax.

Some airlines include the travel tax on their air fares so check that too so won't have to pay twice.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-03-19 21:02:00
PhilippinesCERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE
You can get a certified true copy of your Marriage Certificate at the Local Civil Registry. That copy you can send in together with your i-130.

Did you apply for Advance Endorsement of your MC? If you did, you will get the NSO copy (printed in NSO Security Paper) within 1-3 months. I got ours in 2 months.

If you didn't apply for AE, you'll get the NSO MC after 6 months.

If wife is changing her last name on her passport, she needs to have the NSO MC because that's a requirement at the DFA.

Edited by apple21, 23 March 2013 - 09:05 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-03-23 21:01:00
PhilippinesSSN
They will process your SS number after you enter the US. It will be sent to your US address. Your Philippine address has nothing to do with it.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-03-26 20:49:00
PhilippinesTravel during K-1 Process
You might want to consider the terms of the employment contract that she'll sign for the overseas job.

You don't want her breaching that contract once the K1 pushes thru.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-03-27 22:38:00
PhilippinesK1 Interview and CRBA
Don't forget to apply for Advance Endorsement of your baby's BC at the Local Civil Registry. If you don't, you'll wait 6 months before you can get an NSO copy.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-02 00:46:00
PhilippinesHow to Prepare the Evidences
I paste my remittance slips on a short bond paper. 2 slips per bond paper. It depends on the size of the slips/receipts.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-02 22:17:00
PhilippinesWho certifies the marriage certificate copy?
Just get a copy of your NSO marriage certificate. That's the official document that will be accepted at the NVC stage up to the Embassy interview. No need to get it certified as it is already issued by NSO and printed in their security paper.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-03 20:12:00
PhilippinesAOS Question
The embassy has the final say. If the consul officer is not satisfied with your paperwork, he/she can issue a 221g request for additional documents.

How about looking for a joint sponsor?

Edited by apple21, 03 April 2013 - 11:29 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-03 23:28:00
PhilippinesNBI or Police clearance?? HELP

HI Hank. She has not lived outside of the Philippines. I ask because I've seen other VJ members have got RFE's because they didn't send in a police clearance along with their NBI. So you're saying she only needs the NBI to send in with the ds230?


She would only need to submit an NBI clearance (the GREEN one) with her DS-230 along with the other required civil documents.

Edited by apple21, 03 April 2013 - 10:13 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-03 22:12:00
PhilippinesNBI Clearance

I agree! It makes sense. Why get separate ones when all the names you have used previously are already indicated in the married status of NBI clearance? Just a waste of time and money when you get two. :-)


:thumbs:
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-01 21:18:00
PhilippinesNBI Clearance
I'll make an example.

Name on birth certificate (maiden name):

First Name: Maria Anna
Middle Name: Reyes
Last Name: Santos

Husband's First Name: John
Husband's Last Name: Smith

If you want to use your married name on the NBI clearance, your name on the NBI clearance will appear as:
SANTOS de SMITH, MARIA ANNA y REYES

Full maiden name + husband's last name will BOTH appear on the clearance.

AKA will be needed if there were corrections on your name (corrections were made on your BC) and if you used your ex-husband's surname (from previous marriages).
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-03-31 23:58:00
PhilippinesNBI Clearance
NBI with AKA is only needed if your name had corrections on your birth certificate.

If you want your NBI with married name: your full maiden name + husband's last name will appear on your NBI clearance so no need to get a separate one with AKA. You will see a "DE" and "Y" on the clearance.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-03-31 20:49:00
PhilippinesPhilippines NBI Clearance Seperate or combined names??
Don't worry, she has the correct info on her NBI clearance. :yes:

Full maiden name + husband's last name :thumbs:

I changed my passport too right after I got our NSO marriage certificate. Before I went to DFA, I also got a new NBI clearance with my married name and it looks just like yours, with the "DE" and "Y".
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-05 20:55:00
PhilippinesBureau of Immigration Fee for CRBA USC baby
The 550 pesos is TERMINAL FEE. It's paid per person.

TRAVEL TAX is 1,650 pesos per person too. Some airlines include the travel tax to their air fares so check with them so you don't have to pay twice.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-03-19 21:33:00
PhilippinesSt Luke's to interview in two days
congrats :thumbs:
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-07 22:37:00
PhilippinesYoung filipino children adjusting to American Lifestyle
Our children were 5, 6, and 7 when they immigrated last 2011. No major issues whatsoever. Of course their first 2 weeks in school were the adjustment period, they were a little bit shy and apprehensive but after that everything went smoothly.

Just after a couple of months they were already speaking "slang" English. :rofl: I can't keep up myself.

Don't worry, children adapt faster than (us) adults just as long as you encourage and understand them. They'll adjust in their own pace. :thumbs:

A little background though. Our children went to private schools here in the Philippines so they have above-average English language skills but at home (and everywhere else) we speak fully in Tagalog. I never encouraged them to be "English speaking" because I know they will immigrate at a very young age so they'll adapt English easily and most specially I don't want them to "forget" our native language.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-03-25 21:30:00
PhilippinesPolice Clearance
NBI clearance is enough for all Philippine addresses they have lived on.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-10 21:17:00
PhilippinesUpcoming Embassy Interview

A recent letter of intent from the petitioner..


Isn't that for K1 filers? OP is already married to the petitioner. They are under IR/CR category.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-10 23:19:00
PhilippinesUpcoming Embassy Interview
Email, chat/sms print outs, Skype video call screenshots and logs. Wouldn't hurt to add those.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-10 22:39:00
Philippines6 month wait for marriage certificate?
Normal processing for newly married couples to get their NSO marriage certificate is 6 MONTHS. That's how long it will take NSO head office to put your marriage in their archives. Same with newly filed birth certificates.

The copy from the Local Civil Registry is different because that is not printed on NSO security paper. The MC printed on NSO security paper (SECPA) is the official marriage certificate and the one used in the NVC stage, embassy interview and even at the DFA (for married women wanting to use their married name).

I was able to get our NSO MC fast because I applied for ADVANCE ENDORSEMENT at the Local Civil Registry (LCR) when we submitted our marriage certificate immediately after getting married. Instead of waiting 6 MONTHS, we got the NSO MC in 2 MONTHS. Refer to my signature.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-10 21:25:00
PhilippinesInterview coming up

Does anyone one what exactly to bring for medical exam?


It's all mentioned here: http://www.slec.ph/u...pplicants.shtml
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-11 22:44:00
PhilippinesProof of divorce? Bad legal advice?
I don't see an issue. She already completed the seminar. Once lady receives her visa (it is attached inside her passport), she can go back to CFO and get the sticker.

She will need to bring in the following marked in red:

Requirements for Registration:

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


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

Edited by apple21, 12 April 2013 - 09:02 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-12 20:58:00
Philippinesmedical abstract (ceasarian section)

good day, i would just like to ask is it true that if you undergo any operation in the past you have to submit a medical abstract during your medical examination? Does that include ceasarian section? TIA


What's a medical abstract? :blush:

Anyway, requirements for medical exam are here: http://www.slec.ph/u...pplicants.shtml
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-13 21:19:00
PhilippinesWould my fiancee's work status matter?

I see no value in bringing receipts to the interview... doesn't prove a genuine relationship. Scammers collect money from "suckers" all the time.

Pictures together, chat log, emails, call logs that is better. And of course, his fiancée knowing him well.


It might not matter on K1 but it has bearing on spousal petitions like IR/CR and F2A.

It is evidence used for showing "co-mingling of financial resources" provided that the names of the petitioner (sender) and beneficiary (receiver) are both reflected on the remittance slips/receipts.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-12 21:48:00
PhilippinesWould my fiancee's work status matter?

Hi everyone,

Joan and I were talking about her leaving her full time job. Her English is good and she speaks a little Japanese. We will live in Waikiki, Hawaii so there is a good opportunity for her to get a better job if she knew more of these languages in addition to her native Tagalog. We were thinking that it would be beneficial if she picked up a part time job (or even no job) and spent her time studying the languages. I mentioned this to a co-worker who wondered if there would be a concern or problem at the interview if Joan was not employed or employed full time. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?


Beneficiary's (Joan) work status or employment history doesn't matter to the consul. If she never worked in her life, it's okay too.

What matters is the petitioner's (you) current employment status because you're the one who's going to financially support Joan.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-11 22:48:00
PhilippinesEvidence of a Bonifide Marriage

Yea as far as i know i got none of that. I do send her money via moneygram. She has a bank account that she put the money i send. So i have to buy a land? Tell her to put the land in my name and hers? I don't know what else to think as evidence.

Thank you in advance.


You don't have to buy land for her.

For evidence of bonafide marriage, you can present these:

- NSO marriage certificate
- Wedding photos
- Pictures of the petitioner and beneficiary together: on different places/occasions, with family and friends
- Remittance slips/receipts showing the petitioner's (sender) and beneficiary's (receiver) names
- Birth certificates of children of the petitioner AND the beneficiary (if applicable)
- Email, Skype, Facebook, Viber, WhatsApp, BBM, iMessage, SMS printouts
- Skype video call screenshots are also useful
- Skype video call logs
- Letters, greeting cards
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-17 20:14:00
PhilippinesVisa COST

I'am applyng for a Spouse Visa.


The new Immigrant fee of $165 (to be paid online BEFORE flying to the US, instructions included in your visa packet).

PDOS fee of 400 pesos (to be paid at CFO).

Terminal fee of 550 pesos.

Travel tax of 1,620 pesos (payable at the airport if not yet included in your air fare).

Edited by apple21, 17 April 2013 - 09:11 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-17 21:10:00
Philippinesbring parents
Postal ID is no longer accepted at DFA. They removed it from the list of acceptable IDs.

LIST OF ACCEPTABLE IDS (At least 1 of the following):

Government-issued picture IDs such as the following:
Digitized SSS ID
Driver?s License
GSIS E-card
PRC ID
IBP ID
OWWA ID
Digitized BIR ID
Senior Citizen?s ID

Other acceptable picture IDs such as the following:
Old College ID
Alumni ID
Old Employment IDs

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (At least 3 of the following):

Voter?s ID
NSO Marriage Contract
Land Title
Seaman?s Book
Elementary or High School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with readable dry seal
Government Service Record
NBI Clearance
Police Clearance
Barangay Clearance

Old documents issued at least one year prior to date of application that show correct name, date and place of birth, picture and signature of applicant such as the following:
NSO Birth Certificate of child / children
SSS-E1 Form or Microfilmed Copy of SSS-E1 Form
Income Tax Return
Voter?s Certification, List of Voters and Voter?s Registration Record (for newly issued VRR, please attach receipt)
School Yearbook
Community Tax Certificate


Mom can get the RED highlighted documents plus her NSO Birth Certificate.

Edited by apple21, 18 April 2013 - 11:35 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-18 23:26:00
Philippinesbring parents
DFA Passport Appointment System: http://passport.com.ph

Click Documentary Requirements also.

Edited by apple21, 18 April 2013 - 10:24 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-18 22:23:00
PhilippinesALERT!!! If you are going to Manila for an interview!!!
ooppss deleted. :blush:

Edited by apple21, 19 April 2013 - 12:09 AM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-19 00:09:00
PhilippinesUnexpected Name change of child listed on K1

Just spoke with my girl,

She is at the records office getting latest NSO Birth Certs, and applying for the kids passports with these new docs. Then she will send me the oldest boys new NOS BC with the name change. I can then change this with USCIS according to my call this morning to USCIS.

Better to have this cleared up now.


Yes, the quicker you get the boys' annotated NSO BC, the better. Send it ASAP to USCIS.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-18 22:40:00
PhilippinesUnexpected Name change of child listed on K1

Thank you for the advice!

I keep asking how this can happen without her signature but she states in local Zamboanga office they WILL accept the name change request from a Father that is noted on the Birth certificate even though he is not the custodial parent. So different than in the USA.. So Different!!

After I spoke with USCIS It seems this will not be an issue but I still wonder how this is possible in Phil? I will tell her your advice now.

Thanks so much!

Brad


Looking deep into RA 9255, it seems the FATHER can execute the name change, even without mom's consent.

Rule 3. Who may file

Under these rules, the father, mother, child if of age, or the guardian, may file the public document or Affidavit to Use the Surname of the Father (AUSF) in order for the child to use the surname of the father.


Source: http://www.census.go...public-act-9255

Once she gets a hold of that new annotated BC, tell her to apply for her kids' passport ASAP.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-18 22:19:00
PhilippinesUnexpected Name change of child listed on K1
The fact that the children are illegitimate makes mom the sole custodian. So even if the name change is successful, mom can still bring them to the US.

Mother should immediately go to the LCR, track and verify the documents. The LCR keeps a copy of the Affidavit that dad executed, if he really executed such. She can stop the process by saying that dad falsified her signature and she did not consent the name change. If the documents were already forwarded to NSO, then she can directly go there.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-18 20:10:00
PhilippinesPI Marriage License
No to red tape.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-14 20:57:00
PhilippinesNBI clearance for My Mom...
She should have stamped her thumb mark on the clearance before sending it to you. My hubby's NBI didn't have the scanned thumb mark too, he just bought a stamp pad and did it. No problems with NVC and the embassy.
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-19 20:33:00
Philippinesanyone else here has already taken your medical and interview?

how about the ds forms? Do I need that?


Yes, on the NVC stage. Read the Guides on top of this site. Look into IR/CR guide.

Edited by apple21, 19 April 2013 - 11:24 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-19 23:23:00
Philippinesanyone else here has already taken your medical and interview?

thank you.. how many days for medical exam? Normally, it will take 2 days to complete the medical exam.



do they will give me all the documents i needed when they give my interview date?

- NSO marriage certificate
- beneficiary's NSO birth certificate
- NSO CEMAR (Advisory on Marriages)
- NBI Clearance
- Foreign Police Clearance (if beneficiary lived or worked in a foreign country for 12 months or more, you need police clearance from that country)
- valid Philippine passport
- petitioner's latest ITR and W2
- joint sponsor's latest ITR and W2 (if applicable)
- wedding photos
- pictures of the petitioner and beneficiary together on different places/occasions with family/friends
- proof of petitioner's visits to the Philippines (boarding passes, passport stamps)
- Letters, greeting cards
- Skype video screenshots, video logs
- Email, SMS, Facebook chat, YM, BBM, iMessage, Viber, WhatsApp printouts


Edited by apple21, 19 April 2013 - 11:12 PM.

apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-19 23:10:00
Philippinesanyone else here has already taken your medical and interview?
For medical exam: http://www.slec.ph/u...pplicants.shtml
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-19 21:29:00
PhilippinesVisa Approved

Hi Vjers! My husband got approved last April 18 on his interview. We are still waiting for the visa to arrive at home. My question is, when is the right time to pay the $165 fee? :) Thank you and God Bless!


Pay it as soon as he receives the visa and visa packet. You, the petitioner will pay for it online. Instructions are included in the packet. It must be settled BEFORE hubby flies to the US.

He will also have to attend the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) at CFO. http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&catid=140

International terminal fee at NAIA is 550 pesos. Travel tax is 1,620 pesos (check if travel tax is already included in his air fare, if not it should be paid at the airport).
apple21FemalePhilippines2013-04-19 21:21:00