ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPraise God I'm approved!

 

Salamat! Thank you very much. Now waitiing for the NOA 2 and will be starting to go through the NVC process. Do you know know how many days we will have to wait for NOA 2 - DHG?


 

Thank you! smile.png


walang anuman po. praise God, without Him I would have lost faith a long time ago. If you've already gotten NOA2 approval I believe it should only take 1-2 weeks receive hard copy in mail. i know it took longer for us but that was because we had an address error. Congrats again.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-03 22:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPraise God I'm approved!

Wow, so happy for you!!! Congratulations God bless.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-03 21:58:00
PhilippinesFedEx no longer allowed in Philippines

I just read "Pending the final decision of the Supreme Court, the CAB has confirmed that FedEx can continue to operate under the license" on this link: http://www.abs-cbnne...inue-operations

 

I know I'm going to look for other options now to be safe.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-07-22 15:10:00
PhilippinesTrusted Philippine Online Flower Merchant

I've used citifloraflowers numerous times in Quezon City and have always been very pleased. Decent prices and great customer service.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-08-22 10:40:00
Philippinesfather's consent for K2

You listed the child on the petition for the K2, but the child will need a passport for the visa process at the embassy.

Mother has sole custody of the child in the Philippines. Nothing is needed from the father.

 

Trying to get Fiancee's daughters passport for K-1/2. They'll bring Cenomar to DFA.

 

To confirm, even if daughter (illegitimate) has fathers surname on Birth Certificate nothing is needed from father? 

 

Thanks!!!


DHGMalePhilippines2013-09-28 10:55:00
PhilippinesI'm stoked!!

Stokes is a bad word around here. Nobody really wants to get stoked. 

I've still got a lot to learn and glad I read this as I use the word on a regular basis here in the states meaning super excited but after looking online I see what you mean. 


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-02 00:09:00
PhilippinesMy Fiancée is on her way!

Wow...congrats to both of you! I can't wait until this day for us!!!


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-05 08:27:00
Philippineslet us pray for upcoming terror typhoon

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the path of this massive storm. God is in control even when times are hard to understand.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-11-06 22:24:00
PhilippinesPassed Medical after slight scare with TB skin test!!!

My Fiance daughter was also positive for skin but Xray was inconclusive and she was still able to travel.  However 2 weeks after arriving here in the US we received a letter from our County health department requesting her to examined and tested again.  We went and thank god all the additional exam and test prove to be negative.  

 

So just keep in mind that there is a possibility that once she gets here she will undergo additional testing. 

Thank you for the heads up that we may receive notice once she arrives here, really appreciate it. Good to know so if it happens not to worry. 


DHGMalePhilippines2013-11-10 21:57:00
PhilippinesPassed Medical after slight scare with TB skin test!!!

My fiancee and her 4 yr old daughter both had their medical this week. We were nervous because her daughters TB skin test came back positive for exposure so she went back today to receive her x-ray results which were good! Her daughter had received BCG vaccine which I knew many times shows a false positive skin test but still was worried. Thank God they both passed and the weather was not too bad in Manila today for them to be able to safely travel there/home. Next step embassy interview!!!

 

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the Philippines as Typhoon Yolanda passes through, may God be with you all.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-11-08 08:08:00
PhilippinesSuper typhoon Haiyan-our payers are with you all

God bless and be with everyone affected by this horrific storm. Something I read today made me think of how strong Filipino's are:

 

"Time to get to know the Filipino people...unbelievably resilient, long suffering, good natured, urber friendly, loyal, ingenius, and a bunch of survivors. At the end of the day, the Filipinos will shake off the dirt from their clothes and go about their business...and SMILE. They do not complain much, they will bear as much as they can. The indomitable human spirit at its best."

 

By no means am I trying to downplay anything that happened but I've never met any people as strong, friendly and willing to stick together as the wonderful people for the Philippines. 

 

From the US our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless!!!


DHGMalePhilippines2013-11-10 22:10:00
PhilippinesAnyone have issues getting into US Embassy Manila today 12/4

hi, my friend honey Grace , got same problem as yours .. hmm are u my friend's fiancee? hehe

 

wow, yes that would be me smile.png


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-04 11:13:00
PhilippinesAnyone have issues getting into US Embassy Manila today 12/4

Thank you everyone. I was very confused because I called and spoke to them as well. I just talked to my fiancee and she ended up going back to the embassy and after talking with another guard who agreed to let her in, got her daughters finger prints and now their visa status online has been updated. He explained to her limited access that day. Thank you again.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-04 08:46:00
PhilippinesAnyone have issues getting into US Embassy Manila today 12/4

just wanted to know if anyone had interview or had to go to US Embassy Manila today. My fiancee had to go back to get her daughters finger prints again and was told could not enter as closed. I know not a holiday so very confused. Thanks and God bless.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-03 21:57:00
PhilippinesManila US Embassy Interview Dates Available as of October 25

thanks for this...did you also take note for december calendar?

which dates are available?

sorry but i did not. i had meant to take screen shots but was so excited and hit confirm. I remember there being a lot of availability in December though


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-25 09:29:00
PhilippinesManila US Embassy Interview Dates Available as of October 25

I just schedule my fiancee and her daughter's embassy interview in Manila as was surprised how quickly we got their appointments. I forgot to take a screen shot of the calendar but here are the dates that were available for the month of November as of today October 25: Nov 4,6,8 / Nov 11,13,14,15 / Nov 18,19,20,21,22,25,26,27,28,29. I hope this helps and good luck to everyone about to schedule their interview. God bless!


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-25 00:54:00
PhilippinesChange 2go to pickup after 24hr deadline post interview?

 

You can try to contact 2GO (once they have the visa) and ask them to hold it for pickup, but odds are you will have to contact the embassy to change delivery instructions

Thanks Hank. I spoke to 2GO and although the have not received visa yet they said the could not change either way. When I spoke to the embassy after they said could only be changed up to 11:59pm day of interview like their website said. It was worth a try though and thank u for the advice. Now hopefully soon 2GO will pick up visas.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-12 11:57:00
PhilippinesChange 2go to pickup after 24hr deadline post interview?

Does anyone know if it is possible to change visa from 2go delivery to pickup? I know it says you can within 24 hours of interview but it has been 2 weeks since interview for us and status just changed to ISSUED yesterday. Due to recent events fiancee or relative won't be at address for about week and would love to change to pickup so don't have delay after failed attempted delivery than moved to SM. Sorry if duplicate post, searched everywhere and only saw within 24 hours. Thank you, God bless.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-10 20:27:00
PhilippinesCEAC STATUS STUCK ON READY SINCE NOVEMBER 22!!HELP!!!

No update on CEAC today. Tried to call USEM 3012000 can't get a hold of anyone. Sigh!

Are you calling for the US? If so try 703-520-2235, US number to the embassy. I tried the number you listed yesterday and gave up but got through fine on the 703. 

 

Hopefully soon it will change, we've been waiting for awhile to go thru the system but it's been steadily moving.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-12 12:12:00
PhilippinesCFO couple questions

its better to call them directly so you will have accurate instruction. thats what i did before i went there. i asked them what requirements should i bring. smile.png

Agreed, thank you again :)


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-14 02:05:00
PhilippinesCFO couple questions

 

if you are still confuse ask you fiancee to give them a call for further clarification.. here is there digits 

CFO Manila Location Tel. (+632) 552-4700

 

Thank u, I will ask her to call. I've gone thru the website many times and just don't understand where it says registration fee at bottom but no amount so I'll have her call. Thanks.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-13 21:25:00
PhilippinesCFO couple questions

I thought we had everything figured out for fiancee's CFO on Monday but now not sure. Her 4 yr old daughter will attend with her (know she's not required). Fiancee has all necessary documents but we're concerned what documents she needs for her daughter?

 

Also, I know the counseling fee is 400 php so will they have to each pay since daughter going with her? Finally, I can't seem to find anywhere what the registration fee is for the actual sticker for each of them?

 

Thank you so much, God bless.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-13 21:17:00
PhilippinesAnyone flying from Manila Wed Dec 18th???

Safe flight and welcome to US soon!

Thank you so much, so excited!!!


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-14 13:04:00
PhilippinesAnyone flying from Manila Wed Dec 18th???

Finally the day has come for my fiancee and daughter to fly to the US. Just wanted to check and see if there was anyone else flying out on next Wednesday Dec 18th? They're flying delta out of MNL that morning. Thanks and God bless :)


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-14 02:08:00
PhilippinesEmbassy requires fiancee daughter K-2 go back after interview finger prints ??

 

Good news!!  good.gif

 

 

That's great. Congratulations!

 

Thank you both!!! It has been a long process but Monday she'll attend CFO and Wednesday her and daughter fly to US :) Thanks for all the support!


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-14 17:22:00
PhilippinesEmbassy requires fiancee daughter K-2 go back after interview finger prints ??

Thanks Hank! After a couple attempts they finally got her finger prints this morning and told her they should have visas delivered Friday or Monday. That sounds a bit quick to me but hopefully they'll have sometime next week.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-04 08:49:00
PhilippinesEmbassy requires fiancee daughter K-2 go back after interview finger prints ??

I just wanted to see if anyone has had any experience having to go back to the US Embassy Manila after their interview to have finger prints done and more specifically how long after complete their visa status was updated? My fiancee and her 4 yr old daughter had their interview on Nov 13 but we forgot her daughters (K-2) NSO birth certificate. They also only took my fiancees finger prints during the interview and not daughters (maybe bc didn't have NOS bc)? Fiancee submitted NSO B.C. same day to Embassy. 

 

Friday Embassy called fiancee informing her that they need her to bring daughter back for finger printing and that they do not need appointment so they will go Wednesday once back in Manila. Since they only called her is their any paperwork she should bring to Embassy? I know anytime the Embassy requires additional documents after interview it takes about 2-3 weeks, just like the NSO we submitted. Does anyone have any experience with how long it took their visa status to be updated after having to go back for finger prints? 

 

We had both got excited b/c one of visa status changed to "ready" from "AP" Nov 27 but realize not very accurate. Thank you everyone for your help and support, without it we could not have come this far. God bless.


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DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-01 09:22:00
PhilippinesCFO Passed - Review of day

Hi! Thanks for sharing this information. I am going to do my CFO on Thursday and I only got one shot to finish everything since I have already booked my ticket flying back to my hometown the day after. There's no more available flights since it's peak season.

I just have some questions and I want to make sure I got everything prepared. Where did you get the counseling and registration forms. Are those downloadable on the CFO website? Are NBI Clearance and PhilHealth ID's accepted?

Thanks:)

As Hank said just use his link and everything there.

 

 

CFO info is in my link.

 

Only form online is for registration to receive the sticker, the form for the actual seminar you have to complete there at CFO.

 

As for ID = passport and NBI will get it done.

Thanks for all the help Hank, used your site probably daily and greatly appreciate it. 


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-16 21:20:00
PhilippinesCFO Passed - Review of day

Praise God, my fiancee received her and daughters CFO stickers this afternoon after a long day and are ready to fly to the US Wednesday morning!

 

Here's a quick summary of her day:

  • Arrived at 4:30am Monday morning. She was very nervous at first because she was # 19 in line already then but then she realized not everyone was there for fiancee and she was below the 15 (not sure how many)
  • We were both very surprised the only documents they asked her for besides the counseling form and registration form were a valid photo ID and their visa photocopy, that's all......
  • She had pretty much anything and everything to be safe but wasn't asked for any of it....PLEASE, I'm not advising anyone not bring all documents others have previously suggested as I think we just got really lucky.
  • Got both stickers attached and she was on the way home at 3pm

The only odd thing the interviewer told her was to get an affidavit of consent from her 4 year old daughters father by attorney/official to be used at the airport. Her daughter was born out of marriage (never married, illegitimate), been raised by fiancee all her life but has the fathers last name. I have researched this extensively and always found that the mother, my fiancee, has all legal rights and does not need consent. If anyone has any experience or been told this at CFO please let me know, the last thing I want is them to show up at the airport early Wed. and not be allowed to fly.

 

Thank you all for the support!!!  

 


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-16 06:11:00
PhilippinesMY US EMBASSY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE: OCT. 23, 2013 (K1 FIANCEE VISA)

Congratulations. Just scheduled my fiancee/daugther's interview today. Thanks for sharing all the info!!


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-25 01:07:00
PhilippinesDFA required documents to get passport for K2 son

They don't need that because the mother is present with her child during the passport application. The only time you will need that is if the child is applying without the mother (since the child is illegitimate).



The red ones are enough requirements for the son.



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For Minors (below 18 years old)

General Requirements:

Confirmed appointment (except for 1 year old and below)
Personal appearance of the minor applicant

Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
Original Birth Certificate of minor in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO is required if minor was born abroad.
Document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time and
renewal applicant) such as School ID or Form 137 with readable dry seal

For minor applicants who never attended school, a Notarized Affidavit of Explanation executed by either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / by mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) detailing the reasons why the child is not in school, is required
Marriage Certificate of minor's parents duly authenticated by NSO
Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent to travel from either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / from mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor
Photocopy of valid passport of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) or identification documents (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)











The red ones are enough requirements for the son. 

 

Fiancee is taking her 4 yr old daughter to get passport next week. Since child is only 4 does that mean we need everything listed in red EXCEPT "document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17...?" Or do we still need something here?

 

Thank you!!


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-05 09:00:00
PhilippinesHow long to get passport back w/visa after the interview for K1 MANILA-PHILIPINES

ISSUED....finally after about one month (but had to submit additional documents). Not too much longer!!


DHGMalePhilippines2013-12-10 08:53:00
PhilippinesHow long to get passport back w/visa after the interview for K1 MANILA-PHILIPINES

Fiancee passed her interview on Nov 13 but she forgot daughters NSO birth certificate which she had to the Embassy that day, confirmed they received Nov 15.

 

Been in AP since then.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-11-25 09:00:00
PhilippinesWhere's your hometown?

My fiancee lives in Quezon City and should be joining me here in New Smyrna Beach, Florida hopefully before Christmas God willing. NSB is a small beach town on the east coast of central Florida about 20 miles south of Daytona Beach (most people recognize Daytona Beach but not NSB). Anyone else in the Central FL area? God bless.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-02 00:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 K-1 Petition Approval today VSC !!!

What a great surprise this morning when I received a text from USCIS about case update. Logged on and saw that our K-1 Fiancee petition NOA2 approval 117 days after NOA1 on May 8th from VSC!!!

 

Thank you everyone for the tremendous support over the last few months. I could not have completed everything properly nor done this alone without the great information on the site. Again I can't thank everyone enough!!! God bless. kicking.gif

 

Post Decision Activity

On September 2, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).


DHGMalePhilippines2013-09-03 10:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase number received after 44 days

I don't think priority date really effects anything....just NOA1 date.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-05 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOne K1 visa case number, TWO statuses. What's up with that???

Well, it looks like we figured out why we both have two statuses! Now I can stop worrying about that second status hindering the first one from going "Issued" in a couple of days. Regarding her son, I seriously doubt he will change his mind and say he wants to come to America before he reaches 21. Yes, then it will be too late for him to come. Good luck with your "visa journey"! Keep reading posts on VJ. Most of the good info I get is from here. I plan to post a lot of details soon that will help everyone who are about to go to their interview. smile.png

 

Glad to hear as I was just trying to figure out the same question why we had two but see it's for fiancee and her daughter :)


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-05 09:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGOVERMENT SHUTDOWN BUT MY CASE WAS SENT TO NVC

Congratulations!!! Good to hear still processing with shutdown :)


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-05 09:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi need some advice

Be patient, pray and wait, took us 117 days until NOA2. You'll probably get an update at some point saying "your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)" which is just part of the process. Doesn't mean much but at least you know your petitions been touched and again be patient and wait for NOA2.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-10-05 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Fiancee Visa finally approved - K-1/K-2 interview passed

My fiancee and her daughter had their embassy interview in Manila today 11/13 and everything went great and they were approved!!! We could not have gotten to this point without everyone's support here so thank you. It won't be long now, what a great Christmas this will be.


DHGMalePhilippines2013-11-13 19:35:00