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FIANCEE VISA - HOW MUCH INCOME NEEDED??

Make sure you factor in the number of people in your household. If you have children they count as well, even if they reside with you or not.

Good luck!

hi i have a question what if i have one son and me so there'stwo am i supposed to add my fiance in it? coz in the poverty guidelines list there's for two people in the household or 3 or 4 i'm so confused :help:

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-05 22:35:00

FIANCEE VISA - HOW MUCH INCOME NEEDED??

You'll need at least 125% of the poverty guidelines by the time of the interview

http://housing.utah....elinesChart.pdf

Good luck!

hi i the link below says k1 needs 100% poverty.. thanks for ur reply i really appreciate it
http://www.visajourn...only-needs-100/

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-05 22:31:00

FIANCEE VISA - HOW MUCH INCOME NEEDED??

I'm planning to petition my fiancee from the Philippines. I currently have a full time job but only pays me a minimum wage which is $9/hr. Will I be qualified to petition my fiancee? Is there like a requirement on how much income you should be making in order to petition your fiancee?

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-05 21:38:00

Saint Luke's medical examination(01-14-2013)

Hello there, do you mean the VACCINATION DOCUMENTATION SHEET? But for a copy of PDS given by the guard when we enter,no. Though in our VDS it has our PDS number. Then the nurse gave me a CD chest x-ray and the official receipt for medical fee. And returned the passport. Instructed to bring the VDS and CD chest x-ray result to USA then the O.R. during interview. That's how i remember but i will just bring them all on my interview this 29th.

goodluck on your interview.. :thumbs:

thanks for the reply i mean pds given by the guard??

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-19 03:21:00

Saint Luke's medical examination(01-14-2013)

I did my first day of medical examination today. I went to Saint Luke's Medical Extension Clinic after taking my breakfast. I eat rice with pork tocino and hotdog. Then have coffee, water and juice. And oh i eat watermelon also since my fiancee told me i am ruining my system to what i eat. Then i arrive there by 8:43 am. I lined up there and prepare the required documents needed.

PROCEDURES:

ENTRANCE:
1. Line up to get priority number.I got # 98. The guard will check your passport, photocopied biographic page of passport, appointment letter/ NVC instructional letter. Then the 2 print outs if registered online. Then gonna give applicant PDS for to fill up inside. Online applicants gonna have red colored number tag the others got blue.

GROUND FLOOR:8:46 am

2. Fill up the PDS and wait for number to be called.
3. Once called, submit your PDS form and they will get one of your 2x2 visa photo. Then gonna finger scanning,digital picture taking and finger scanning. Then give you a sheet to bring to USA cashier for payment.

FIFTH FLOOR:9:22 am

4. Paid the amount of Php 9,366.00.Pedia applicants will pay 7,770.00. Then told me to got to vital signs. Others were told to go to chest X-ray and to other test.

4a.US Counter 10:22 am, for eye test then the height and weight determination.

THIRD FLOOR: 10:52 am

5. Chest x-ray....remove all your jewelries and top clothing.. tie hair.

FOURTH FLOOR: 11:11 am

6. Blood extraction and Urine Test..

FIFTH FLOOR: 11:28 am

7. US Counter for Physical Examination. They were going to give you a another number this time. I got # 21, waiting at RM 10.. The doctor is going you medical history and such things. Gonna told you to get naked, look at your back then asked you to lay on bed. Just follow instructions..Just quicky!

SECOND FLOOR:

8.Immunization Interview and beign told what vaccines needed and how many.

It all ended by 12:19 nn. Still gonna wait for my tomorrow's immunization but of course depending also to what my medical result gonna be.

I hope this helps. Thank you and hope i have a good day tomorrow on my second day..God Blesses Us All.. Before i left for my exam today, i prayed and asked the Holy Bible to guide and protect me on my way. It is my first time in Manila and I am from Cebu.

HI do u have a copy of that PDS form from st. lukes??

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-16 14:26:00

Hi there, I think we do have the same situation i am also still starting with the k1 process we havent submitted our I-129f package yet We do also have a son who is 2 y.o my girlfriend was born in the U.S but live and study in the philippines we are also not yet married and she left for guam last October 2012. she is 20 y.o and i am 22. hope we can share with our k1 experience.

when are u starting on filing i'll probably start on february? i dont meet the 125% poverty guidelines because we already have a son so that will be 3 person in the household thats my big problem

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-20 02:11:00

Sorry...Based on your other post, I thought you were a male USC petitioner whose female Filipina fiancée beneficiary gave birth to a child in the Philippines.

Now I realize that you are a female USC petitioner who gave birth to your child in the U.S. I assume that your child is in the U.S. with you. If so, then your you and your fiancé don't have to do anything in regard to DNA or proving the child is his. Also, you don't need to mention the child on the I-129F, question 18. Your child has nothing to do with your fiancé's visa.

By the way, my wife, Chinook, is from the Visayas. She's an Ilongga from Bacolod City.

thank u for the replies i'm from dumaguete..

I agree with that, they didn't ask to see any chat logs or emails when we were there.

hi thank u for ur reply can i ask if what evidence did they ask from u?? thank u

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-04 11:53:00

If the U.S. Embassy Manila requires a DNA test, you won't have to go to Manila to do it. Here's the information you need to get your son's U.S. citizenship: U.S. Embassy Manila link.

It's OK to mention your son in question 18. Also, don't forget to list your son in question 13.

hi i'm kind of confused i'm the mother a US citizen i gave birth to my son here in california but the nurse told me i can't put the father's name bcoz his not present to sign the paternity papers so me and my son are US citizen does he need to bring our son's birth certificate and what else does he need? to prove that his the father? thank u so much for ur reply

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-03 14:37:00

[quote name='Hank_' timestamp='1356964850' post='5895947']
To the left in any of your postings you will see "timeline", click on it, then near the top of the page near your profile picture you will see where your can edit/add an entry for your timeline.

Also for a lot of your questions on the I-129F process read the GUIDES, the link is at the top of every page. The K-1 process is listed on that page.
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thank u for ur help i really appreciate it

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2012-12-31 09:46:00

Good Luck, with your immigration actions.

tnx..

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2012-12-31 09:36:00

Are you just starting the I-129F petition process? Your timeline is not completed so not sure of where you are at in the process as emails and chats are not needed, nor requested, for the petition process with USCIS. Emails and chats will only be useful when at the embassy for the K-1 & K-2 visa application where you will want to show evidence of an ongoing relationship. As for translating, only official documents are required to be in English... so no you do not need to translate the emails and chats.

Oh i thot u need it when u send ur F-129 thank u for the info oh and i dont know how to do the timeline i'm a newbie still practicing how to use this site lol

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2012-12-31 09:34:00

hI everyone...

happy new year
i'm so confused ryt now i'm a newbie to this site
well anyways i wanted to ask if do u have to translate emails and chats?
bcoz i know how to speak bisaya so we talk using bisaya
please help and if someone reply i really appreciate it
thank u
and one last question we already have a son but we were never married can i mention it at the story for i-129f question 18?
will they ask for dna sample?? if yes i cant do dna sample coz i can't visit the philippines bcoz of work

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2012-12-31 06:57:00

hI everyone...

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2012-12-31 06:33:00

I was way below for my last years return and few months before my fiance's interview I worked 40 hours to be a little over the poverty limit for a family of 3 and it was no problem! He passed the interview!

hi so u just show them ur pay stub that u worked 40hours total an u passed? ?

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-21 00:38:00

One sure way to have the embassy accept a co-sponsor is to go the married route IR/CR-1 visa. But if you are going the K-1 visa route no matter, you can improve your odds of having a co-sponsor accepted by using the I-864 (you and your co-sponsor each complete one) along with the requested I-134c.

If you want to do this without a co-sponsor and your income is short of the 125% requirement http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf the you need to have assets to cover the shortage, not sure where someone ( ) came up with the ~~$60,000~~ number without knowing your income shortage - ignore that number.

Here is what is stated on the U.S. government website: ( http://travel.state....fo_3183.html#22 )

What Cash Value of Assets is Needed?

The total net value of assets, less liens and liabilities against them, must equal five times the difference between the sponsor's income and 125% of the poverty level for the household size

hi hank tnx for your reply i really appreciate it.. i'm below 2,863 the poverty guidelines is there any advice u cud give me? i have a stable job i work on the weekdays should i work part time on the weekends?? if i work now my pay wouldn't be counted in the tax return because this month is we start filing for our tax returns can they look at pay stubs even if its not in the tax return??

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-19 12:20:00

I'll be the one to ask, and I really don't mean any offense, but if you can't afford the poverty guidelines, is it really wise to be bringing someone into the country, someone who for months and maybe years to come, is going to be solely dependent on you? You will still expenses in the thousands of dollars as well for all of the fees for application, medical, another thousand dollars for adjusting status, flying her over to the united states, health care, food, everything. Not to mention a $300 magic sing karaoke machine (sorry joke from another thread)

But to answer your question, I would be surprised if having assets is even enough. I mean, it would be a pretty easy loophole wouldn't it. Just borrow money from parents or a friend, get through the interview and pay it back. While I have no evidence to back it up, I would highly suspect having assets is no guarantee of acceptance. I would think they could still deny you if they really feel you won't be able to support her when she arrives. Income is what they want to see. Maybe assets is enough.

The I-864 co-sponsor is probably a better idea. But even then, does anyone here actually know if it has ever worked in the Philippines? I've only heard that they almost never accept co-sponsors, I have no data on percentages. But I wonder if the I-864 really ups the odds 'that much'.

Also, I would think even if your last years return was below poverty guidelines, and you were currently employed for a while at a rate that above, that would also help your odds a lot too. You can show current paycheck stubs for a period of time, letter from your employer, etc.

THE 125% say i need 23,800 something but in my tax return its only 21,000 so i'm short i have a stable job is just that my tax return for this year doesnt meet the poverty guidelines i'm short for 3,000$

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-19 12:04:00

before filing i just want to make sure there's a solution for my problem.. i don't think i can meet the poverty guidelines with my tax return this year can anyone give me some advice if what i can do?? your advice will greatly be appreciated.. thank u.. us embassy manila doesn't realy accept co sponsor so i need other solution.. sjud i open a bANK account AND put savings in it ANd let my brother help me put more money in the account or something?

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-01-19 03:34:00

Question about "Ñ / ñ" in my family name

thank u hank for the reply..

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-04-08 13:15:00

Question about "Ñ / ñ" in my family name

Got an answer for my own question. Just read this from the Evisa Application Forms <img src="http://www.visajourn...#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />

"Instructions for completing an electronic visa application form:

1. Enter the information requested into the appropriate spaces on the form. Please answer all questions. <b>Your answers must be in English and must use English characters. Letters like ñ, é, ü, ç are not recognized by the system. Please enter names like Muñoz and Sémonin as Munoz and Semonin. </b>"

Anyway, for those who will ask the same question in the future, this thread will be a reference. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />

-Riza

hi riza when i sent my I-129f i type ñ for my fiance last name put when i got my noA1 it was only n should i be worried? in his nbi and bc to get a passport its ñ will we be in trouble???

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-04-08 01:46:00

do i have everything??

The proof of meeting must be within the last 2 years, not 2 years ago. I am going to assume you have 2 passports style photos of you and the fiance. Other than than, everything looks good to me.
Best of luck!

yes i have 2 passport style photos one is mine (petitioner) and the other is my fiance...

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-02-25 08:20:00

do i have everything??

Everything looks good, but it says to copy ALL pages of the passport, from the front to the back, including ALL blank pages. Good luck

THANKS I COPIED ALL the passport pages including the blank pages thank u

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-02-25 08:18:00

do i have everything??

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1.) G-1145
2.) cover letter dated and signed
3.) money order $340 payable to US department of homeland security
4.) I-129f completed, dated and signed
5.) I-129f supplement signed and dated
6.) I-129f suplement Part B Question #18 (3pages dated and signed)
petitioner
a.) passport style photo labeled on the back of the photo
b.) Birth certificate
c.) G-325A completed, dated and signed
d.) letter of intent dated and signed
beneficiary
a.) passport style photo labeled on the back of the photo
b.) G-325A completed, dated and signed
c.) letter of intent dated and signed
PROOF MET 2 YEARS AGO
a.) passport stamp with sticky notes labeling the dates when I traveled when we first met, my first visit to see him and second visit
b.)15 photos together with friends and his families labels are on the back of the photos
PROOF ON GOING (Just in case they'll want it)
a.) snapshots of skype videochats
b.) Facebook messages

so what do u think am I complete to start my I-129f journey?
it will greatly be appreciated for your suggestions what should i add in with my I-129f petition?

Edited by YepTinJayden, 24 February 2013 - 09:49 PM.

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-02-24 21:46:00

Similar-themed thread from yesterday:

http://www.visajourn...ile-form-i-29f/

THANKS FOR THis link..

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-02-25 08:34:00

No, USPS Priority Tyvek Envelope gets a tracking number. No need for anything else.

thanks for the reply.. :star:

No.

US postal service 1st class mail with delivery confirmation. I think now you have to use "Priority mail" or whatever they call it. No signature required. This process takes many months, paying a lot of money to get the papers there 2 or 3 days sooner makes no sense at all. Requiring a signature means nothing.

thanks for your reply :star:

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-02-24 21:56:00

Its going to a PO Box so I didn't have anyone sign it. I sent it USPS next day air for about $20 with tracking and it arrived the next day at 1pm.

Good luck

thanks for the reply.. :star:

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-02-24 21:53:00

hi vjers.. about to send my I-129f tomorrow did u request for a signature when packet was received??

and what courier did u use and whats the best and safest so that packet wont get lost or stolen :help:

fedex, usps or ups?

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-02-24 21:24:00

QUESTIONS ABOUT bank statements

hi i know we're far from the interview because i just filed the i-129f but i just wanted to know ahead of time i have a joint bank account with my sister but she's the primary owner or whatever u call it do embassy accept it as supporting evidence that i can sponsor my fiance or i need to open another account on my own and transfer all savings?? i'm 23 and i used to lived with my older sister so before when i was still in school she was the one supporting me thats why we have joint account and when i started working i never bothered opening another account..

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-03-03 02:42:00

noa1

hi vjers.. i received my noa1.. my fiance last name has ñ but when i checked the noa1 my fiance last name instead of ñ it was n? should i be worried??? and u know how most people here count the days they waited until they're noa2 where do u start counting the date they received the i-129f date or from the notice date?? thank u in advance for your replies

YepTinJayden

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Philippines

2013-03-18 03:23:00

I-134 Form Field Questions

So, about the affidavit of support that i (the US Citizen) fill out...

Question 3 asks for address... I assume they want the address of my fiancee in Thailand... but it only have room for a USA style address... including 2 letters for "state" which I guess would be "Bangkok" (province). Is our State Department clearly that inebt that they don't know that the rest of the world isn't just like the US? I really don't know how I would squeeze Province names in there via computer... short of printing and hand writing it.

Question 11 asks if you "intend or not intentd" to make specific contributions to the support of person in Question 3. I have no idea how to answer that.... We're going to be married... this is a fiance visa. Of course I intend to support her, we will be sharing everthing... but I don't plan on making "specific contributions" of X dollars a month or something. Seems like a bogus question that should be visa type specific. But I am afraid to leave it blank, or choose the wrong one in case it makes a difference to the Governement. The follow up question is to enumerate what i would be contributing to her. Again, no idea what to say.

And then at the bottom in the signature area it states:

"I acknowledge that i have read "sponser and alien liabity" ..... as amended, and the Food Stamp Act, as amended. "

followed by a blank field to put something in....

but then you sign and date it half an inch below... so I don't know what the blank field is for? Print your name? Sign your name a stupid second time? Initial it?

And of course their "instructions" for filling out the form, contain no help at all about what they are asking for in any of this.

Any advice?

erniek

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Thailand

2013-06-22 14:19:00

DS-156 Error

concur... someone gave the computer a swift kick in the CPU butt.... ;-)

erniek

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Thailand

2013-06-22 20:02:00

DS-156 Error

i eliminated all the commas from my submission, and it still errors out, so that is not the problem.

If this is indeed an error 500 ... that implies that their back-end server that processes the data is down. Which means, at best, it probably will be down until monday since if they don't even bother to monitor their own systems, they probably don't have anybody working over the weekends to restart the service. But it sounds like it's been down at least this past Friday, if not part of thursday, so they are really out of touch with their systems... probably nobody has been able to communicated directly with the system administrators of the box to let them know it's even having problems. Argh... You're in the Army now... Hurry up and Wait....

erniek

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Thailand

2013-06-22 14:04:00