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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPolice Certificate...
Hello everybody!...we are new in this site,hoping you guy's can help us in our query...
My petition just approved last Feb.23 "Thank God",I had worked in Kuwait 2003 and Singapore 2007.
and now I need the police clearance for both country,where i had stayed for years.
When and How we can get that request letter from US embassy?they said it's one of the requirements to get a
police clearance... Your reply is highly appreciated! thank you for giving time to read.
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-02-26 01:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help...

1st - Congrats on getting your Approval.

We did not have to deal with getting police reports from other countries but reading posts of others that have they went to the embassy for the respective country and requested the Police reports.


FYI - Texas is not a service center, you were either Vermont = EAC or California = WAC Please update your timeline and profile it helps - thanks.

To get your embassy case number:

For the NVC:

Give them 7 - 10 days before calling.

K1's are not tracked through the AVR, EVER. They are processed like an immigrant visa, but they are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own. Therefore you need an operator. To get there:

1-603-334-0700

Press 1 for English
Press 5 for an operator

Thank you so much Hank@Amy for the quick reply!...i will update my timeline :)
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-02-26 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help...

My fiance worked in Dubai and I emailed US embassy in Manila about getting police clearance/certificate. Here's what they reply to me:


Manila IV Correspondence Unit IVManilaReplies@state.gov


Because police certificates are unavailable to foreign nationals who no longer reside in the United Arab Emirates, applicants are not expected to produce them.

We hope this information is helpful to you.


Immigrant Visa Correspondence Unit
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy, Manila
1201 Roxas Boulevard
1000 Manila, Philippines

Telephone: (632) 301-2000
Fax: (632) 301-2037

Hope this helps. Good luck! :)

Thank you so much for the quick reply!...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-02-26 20:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help...
Hi everyone!
Please can anyone share your experience,especially for those OFW who work in other country,particularly in Singapore and Kuwait.How did you get your Police clearance? if Kuwait is unobtainable,Is there a way to prove it that i can show the US embassy?something that i can print,just so i can bring it with me to the interview day.. they said one of the requirements is the request letter from US embassy,
I just want to know,When and How can i get that request letter? do i need to wait
for the NVC to sent my case here in US embassy Manila?so,i can get that request letter?...
your reply is highly appreciated...
God Bless Us all in our journey!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-02-26 19:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresg-325A Date Signed....HELP

ok the Date where i have to sign is cut, it just shows 2/29/201...... is this a problem???

Hi there! I remember i had the same problem like your's,what i did i just leave it like that for some reason
that the 1 was'nt enough on the box.your fiancee's signature and date is very important on it.If not you can just let her write the date and then the signature on it...actually,we got approved last Feb.23 :) Goodluck!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-02-29 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a and DS-230 for K1 interview

hello there! i guess ill be filling out DS-230 form just in case. Thanks for the quick reply and help, much appreciated. God's luck to our journey as well. :thumbs:

You're Welcome! :) ... God Bless!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-03-01 02:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresG-325a and DS-230 for K1 interview

hi VJ friends, i just want to clarify... there's no need to fill out the forms G-325a and DS-230 right? only DS-156, 156k and 157 for the K1 interview? thanks for the help! :innocent:

Hi there! from what i know G-325a is only when you file your I129-f petition,The DS-230,DS-156 and 156k,DS-157
is the form you need to fill up for K1 interview...and you as a Petitioner you need to fill up the I-134 Affidavit of Support and get all the thing's you'll need for that like,W2,ITR,Pay Stub,Bank Statement,Letter from employer... i hope this helps... Goodluck! and God bless us all in our journey...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-02-29 23:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help please

thank you so much! I went over my papers, good thing I made copies of my applications from I-129F and AOS. I found DS-157 and unfortunately it hasn't been change yet. they are still asking about countries we've entered for last 10 yrs :( I thought my friend can get away with it lol. She went to japan on 2002. That means she needs to get the police clearance like what i did. That means the visa process will take longer. Getting police clearance in Japan takes too long, 6 wks urgh! But she needs to do it in the name of love :yes:

yes,you can't get away from it.lol...I did apply for my Police Clearance in Singapore too.
if the Japan required the Request letter from US embassy then i guess she had to wait til she had her Manila case number.if they don't require then better to ask for it now :)
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-03-24 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help please

Hi Guys, this question is for my friend who's filing a fiancee visa. I forgot which form that asks "if we stayed for more than 6 months outside our country/abroad" we need to write it down. G-325A on asks about the employer for the last 5 years. I think there was another form that asks about staying more than 6 months abroad and we need to get the police clearance from that country. It's been more than 3 yrs now since I did the papers that is why I forgot which form was it. Thanks


DS-157 on number 9 "List all countries you have entered in the Last ten years(give year of each visit) i hope i got it right this time... :yes: ???
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-03-24 11:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNeed help please

Hi Guys, this question is for my friend who's filing a fiancee visa. I forgot which form that asks "if we stayed for more than 6 months outside our country/abroad" we need to write it down. G-325A on asks about the employer for the last 5 years. I think there was another form that asks about staying more than 6 months abroad and we need to get the police clearance from that country. It's been more than 3 yrs now since I did the papers that is why I forgot which form was it. Thanks

there's only 1 form G-325A,Biographic Info.after the biographic info. is the Applicants Residence last 5yrs.List present address first,then Applicants last address outside U.S of
more than 1 year,then Applicants employment last five years(If none,so state).List Present
employment first.the last part of that form is Applicant:Print your name and alien registration number in the box outlined by heavy border below.This is all info on G-325A.
i still have my extra copy of my G-325A,so i know what's on it.
If you work or had stayed in other country for more than 6 months then you'll need to get
the Police clearance,check on travel.state.gov. some countries are unobtainable for non resident.i hope this give you a little bit info... God bless!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-03-24 09:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHave the appointment schedule but don't have PACKET 3? (letter from embassy)

hello! just want to ask about your interview in embassy! i'm already in manila..did they ask you if you have receive the letter from them? cause i already have a scheduled embassy interview his coming April 12. and i still don't have the letter of instructions packet from them. i made my appointments using only my MNL case #! do i still need it to come? please i need your suggestions

Hi!...Print the appointment letter they email to you.and bring it to your interview day.US embassy won't send us Packet 3,perhaps Letter.I receipt my Letter from US embassy last March 19,some members didn't received it.Goodluck to your interview!!! God Bless ...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-03-25 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresnew here.. :)

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: We are in the home stretch of the AOS process. Biometric on April 9th. Then waiting for the approval. Fingers crossed!!! Hopefully no issues.

Goodluck Wally green!!! i Hope and Pray,everything goes well!...God Bless us in our Journey!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-03-28 07:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCFO places to saty

suggestions of place to stay while having CFO in manila?

Hi there! check Kabayan Hotel http://www.kabayanho...om.ph/pasay.php
one girl i met from seminar in PRISM stayed there,she said it's pretty near
in PRISM and CFO,the other girl i met is from davao she stayed in Gran prix
http://www.granprixhotels.com/Manila/ If you are alone and on budget they
have Easy bed for only 799/night...hope this helps... God Bless!!!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-04-25 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are the DS forms needed to filled out in K1 visa?

What are the DS forms needed to filled out in K1 visa?

I was kinda confused if DS-230 and DS-160 included?
Did I get it correctly that only forms DS-156,Ds-156K and Ds-157 are to be filled out?

Hope to get an answer for this..

For K1:DS156 2 copy(this is the form with Barcode),2 copy DS 157,1 copy DS156k
:PLS fill up ur timeline:
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-10 03:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvaccination

i would like to ask about the vaccination...i dont know what to bring or do...somebody tell to give them the record of it...how would i some of my vaccine given when i was baby...it was at health center nearby but i doubt if they still have record of it cause it was a long long time ago...about my hepa vaccine it was given when i was college...i dont know where are those record now....what am i goin to do
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i had mine when i was a baby or maybe when i was already 7 yrs old i can't even remember
it, :lol: you'll be fine,but if you have resent chest x'ray bring it with you...they might
want to see it... good luck!!!...God bless...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-10 03:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisit my fiancee
I guess that is enough,but just try to print some chat log's like skype or YM, what i did
is i go to skype messages you can see there yesterday,7days,30 days,3 months,6 months.
click from what date you want to print then highlight it then right click and copy message
or if you want select all.then go to your desktop right click then chose New and look for
text document then click on it then you will see new text document notepad then right click
and click paste there you can see the duration of her call,then you can save it in USB then,
print it.for YM chat's i go to Preferences,i set my Archive to Yes save my all messages,click
on view archive then click on her name it will show all your chats then highlight all messages
then right click hit Copy then go to your microsoft office click ctrl V,then save it then print it...that's easy!..but just have patient to save messages mine,really i take time coz we
talk everyday YM and skype so much chats :) just chose some of it to print,from my experienced
the filipino consul ask for our chat log's...he never ask about the money remittances receipt.
never even bother to see our engagement receipt.so it's better to be well prepared... :thumbs:
good luck to you guys! God bless you...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-10 01:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisit my fiancee

Notice on almost all the interviews they ask how many times your fiance/fiancee come to visit you? well i only go one time for 10 days because i only get one vacation a year and it cost a lot to fly there to the Philippines. I also filed as soon as i get back within a few days....Does it make a real big difference i only went once? I'm sure it best to go a lot but i think most can only go once if in the same boat i'm in. what your though was 10 days enough? Thanks

it is not really a big deal how many times you visited your fiance(e) in Philippines,in our
case my fiance visited me just once last year in May and he filed the I129f around October
as long as you have all the proof of on going relationship such as YM chat's,Skype chat log's.
the filipino consul ask for our chats,so i show him like my 100 pages of YM chat,few emails,
40 pages of skype chat logs,that was one thing make's my organizer heavy,but it's better to be
over prepared than not...Good Luck and God bless!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-09 17:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOrganization of Evidence

I know this is a random question but what kinds of photos would suffice as evidence? Ones where we're together? Ones showing our engagement?

and also print some chat log's...YM,Skype,anything that show's you have on going relationship.
good luck! and God bless!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-14 07:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOrganization of Evidence

I know this is a random question but what kinds of photos would suffice as evidence? Ones where we're together? Ones showing our engagement?

:thumbs:
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-14 07:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresOrganization of Evidence

Hello everyone,

Great site with wonderful resources and information. I have spent weeks pouring through all the info here. I'm in the final stages of assembling my K1 packet for submission, and I have a question about organizing the evidence.

Several of you have advocated assembling the evidence so that like items are grouped together. For example, all boarding passes from all trips are grouped together in their own section. And then, the hotel bills would also similarly be grouped together, and so on.

I have visited my fiancee 5 times in the Philippines. From my own perspective, it would seem easier to understand the evidence if it were grouped together by the trip. In other words, group together all boarding passes, hotel bill, etc. for Trip # 1 in their own section, and so on.

Has anyone else tried this? What do you think? Is there any reason not to do it that way?

Thanks for your help.

hello...i did organized my document like what you did but actually they didn't bother to
look at it,if they ask something i had to pull it out from the folder...the only thing
they look is our picture together.keep it simple,easy to locate and label it.good luck!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-13 23:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresnVc reciv...nvc left...

You must be the exception to the rule; because we as beneficiaries, are not allowed to receive information.. only the petitioner.

Remember, just because they do something with 1 person, it doesn't mean that it'll always be like that.

By all means, feel free to try.. who knows? Maybe more people will get lucky

I read post about calling NVC before,i just try it too...No harm in trying :)
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-21 10:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresnVc reciv...nvc left...

You would have to call the NVC and see if:

a) they've received your file from USCIS (NVC received)
b) if they have forwarded it to the appropriate Embassy (NVC left)

Only the USC can call.


Their number is (603) 334-0700 Posted Image

I'am the Beneficiary,I called the NVC on behalf of my Fiance,i called using Hello IDD card
2.50/min.and they give me my Manila Case number and told me when they send it here in US embassy Manila...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-21 10:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding Preparation

It is generally not a tradition here to give a souvenir gift to all the guests, generally its just the wedding party. If its just sand, it shouldn't be an issue. But I hope by hand carrying, you mean they're going in your baggage. Carrying breakables or heavy objects that can easily be used as weapons is generally not allowed through security.

Thanks for the quick reply,i guess i just had to put it on my check in baggage then...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-25 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWedding Preparation
hello VJ friends!...I just had a question,i hope you guys can help me...
I will be leaving first week of June to US,and we are getting married in June 16.
my fiance's family are helping us for the preparation of the wedding.
i bought my wedding gown here,he's barong,etc.
now,for the cake.it is common here in Philippines to have souviner to give for
the guess.and i was at Divisoria i bought this native souviner,from Pampanga
they said it's made of sand from the eruption of Mount Pinatubo...when i got
home,i keep thinking if this is ok to bring to US,i'm going to hand carry it.
i know it's too much stuff to bring,i was so excited that i didn't even realized
if this would be ok to bring.i hope you guys can give me some advice...Thanks!
God bless!!!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-25 08:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS 156 signed during interview or before?

Thanks Azteca143.. All forms you signed during your interview? Does USEM need the DS 230?

yes,all forms i sign on the day of my interview at US embassy.no need DS230 for K1 maybe
other country they do.and also print some chat log's...Good luck to your interview.
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-28 17:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDS 156 signed during interview or before?

I am aware that the DS 156K needs to be signed during the interview. How about the DS 156? is it before or during the interview? your replies are much appreciated. thank you! :)

hello!!!...i got mine,sign on the day of my interview infront of the filipino consul. Good luck! and God bless!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-28 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMoney Remittances

Are money remittances a good idea to take to the interview? I send her a certain amount every month for cell phone bill, etc.. or would it raise a red flag?

Thanks.

hello there!i had my money remittances receipts i include it on my file but they never really look for it,
they look for our photos,chat log's,etc...but bring some they might ask,who knows...God Bless!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-05-28 09:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPassport size

I took my passport pictures at office depot which is within specs 2x2. But my fiancé sent me her passport pictures from the Philippines and they are a bit smaller than mine, maybe a half an inch difference. I told her to get US spec style passport and the size was different, but other than that it has white background and glossy. Do you think I should be worried about getting a rfe? Because my friend was i129f was approved and he had the same thing, but he said not to worry about it. I already sent in my i129f so I'm a little worried now.

hello there!.when my fiance,now husband filed the I129f,i send him my passport pics i took from Philippines,it was fine
we got approved after 4 months...i think you have nothing to worry.good luck! and God bless you in your journey...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-06-18 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do next after getting K1 visa?

Visajourney has been a lot helpful in our "visa journey" with K1. I had my interview last tuesday (July 17) and received the pink form and I believe it is Approved :-). Now I wonder what to do next as soon as I arrived in US Port-of-Entry? The Visajourney guide says:

1. APPLY FOR SSN
2. APPLY FOR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
3. GET MARRIED
4. CHANGE NAME ON SSN
.
.
.

CAN I APPLY FOR SSN AFTER THE WEDDING INSTEAD OF GOING BACK TO SSA OFFICE AND CHANGE MY LASTNAME????

In our case,we waited like 2 weeks after my arrival here in US.we got married and went
to Social Security Office for SSN,the one in Toledo,OH wasn't able to give us,the lady said that they can't find my name on DHS(Dept.Homeland Security).so we went to Fremont and they did it for us but they used my maiden name on it,they said that i can only change after i had my GC (Green Card).my SSN come on mail after 1 week. I guess it depends on State where you are applying.some they will put your married name
on your SSN.some used your maiden name and do the name change after you have your GC.
goodluck guys! God Bless...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-07-19 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvaccination

helloo....VJ members
Im a new here in VJ waiting for our approval...


i just want to know if i can go for vaccination even not yet get our NOA2 ? and how and where to get an Appointment letter....


elyuz MY TRUE LOVE

Hello there!I guess it's better for you to wait for your NOA2,and do your vaccination
in St.Lukes,as this are included in what you pay for your medical..after you pay your Visa fee in BPI then schedule your appointment in US embassy either by phone or online then,they will email you the Appointment Letter...hope this help! God Bless...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-07-19 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvisa approval til delivery
I call US embassy that time,i got my packet with my passport after 6 working days...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-07-23 05:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisiting fiancee more than once

How important is it to the governing bodies (immigration, consular, etc.) that the sponsor visits his/her fiancee in their country more than once. Is one visit sufficient, or will the consular or whom ever, see this as a issue?..... I've been told by others (not here in VJ) that it could be a problem proving a genuine relationship.

Is there anyone out there that has visited their fiancee only once and still received the VISA, and what problems arose from only one visit?...if any

We do have all receipts, itinerary, etc. over 1000 pics of ourselves and with family and friends during my 2 week stay, records of all our twice daily communications from Skype, Yahoo and cell phones.

This is the only issue of concern, we are great on everything else..... is it imperative to make more than 1 visit?

Also, I do have good reasons for only 1 trip, but will they listen and consider my reasons?

Thanks,
Mick n Leila

My fiance now husband visited me just once in Philippines,In my interview at US embassy they do ask how
many times he visited me,i told them just one time due to he's job,but i showed them almost 100 pages of
YM chats and Skype chat logs proof that we been talking for more than 2 years.and a bunch of
pictures of us together during he's visit and some skype screen shot.i was approved,visa delivered after
6 working days...goodluck!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-07-25 13:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBiometrics Appoinment schedule...

Thank you!!! Hopefully this week so I can get this interview over with.... I'm so frustrated and overwhelm over this process, can wait till is over even dou I know this is the beginning but it be easier while he is here

It won't be long,this must be your 4th month of waiting.. Our's approved after 4 months...time flies,have faith and keep on praying.God bless us in our journey!!!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-07-31 22:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBiometrics Appoinment schedule...

My timeline is updated... I'm still waiting on my NOA2 so I don't understand what r u telling me..?

My timeline is updated... I'm still waiting on my NOA2 so I don't understand what r u telling me..?

I was looking at your timeline this morning your currently on the process of K1 visa
and waiting for the NOA2...
I thought your are also in the process of Adjustment of Status here in US.
i'm praying for your NOA2 soon,God bless!...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-07-31 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBiometrics Appoinment schedule...

nice to know they do things that fast in detroit since i will have to go thru detroit as well

:Pls.update ur timeline: it will help others...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-07-31 11:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBiometrics Appoinment schedule...
Hello everyone!.i just want to update you guys specially those who are in process of AOS
(Adjustment of Status).we send our application for AOS last July 18,through USPS.
July 26 we received email and txt Acceptance Confirmation,and they cash out our checks.
yesterday came on mail the Biometrics Appointment schedule on August 20 in Detroit.
I'm praying that everything goes smooth in this AOS process.Good luck to all of us guys!!!..
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-07-31 07:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhat to do

I have a problem and i cant answer by my own . Please help. Last 30 of july we got a mail from the NVC that our case will be forwarded to the embassy. NOw, because we have already the MNL case number what we did is i pay the visa fee today. When we try to set an appointment it cannot process. Do you think we have to wait the package or the instructions arrive? Please enlighten me. THank you all.

It happen to me too,i pay my visa fee friday afternoon so the money didn't went through till monday.then i able to schedule my appointment in monday afternoon...just keep on trying.
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-08-01 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresds 230 question! help!
You don't need the DS230 for k1 only DS 156,DS156k, and DS157...good luck!!!
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-08-01 09:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot my Case number!!!
Congratulations!... If you have your case number,then you can go pay the visa fee at BPI bank,you can't schedule your appoinment if you haven't pay the visa...then you can go online to schedule it but wait like 4hrs.in our case i pay my visa friday afternoon and i wasn't able to schedule my appointment til monday b'coz the money i pay didn't went through,so try to pay in morning.and also if you call US embassy to schedule your appointment they might ask you to wait for the letter,which is rarely come some never received those letter but i did.hope this help.goodluck on your journey guys!...
Azteca143FemalePhilippines2012-08-01 09:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresA Few i-134 Questions
@ Anh map: Darn, I was hoping I wouldn't need the letter and pay stubs for myself since it's my mom who is the main money-maker they'll be looking at. Ah well, at least I can get a correct answer for #7 then, like you said. I'd rather my manager attempt to calculate it than myself anyway. ^^; As for Aussie info, I have talked to a few people on here who went through there. From what I can tell they're not too picky. But better safe than sorry. I'll keep checking out the forum.

@ Jay-Kay: Right. Thank you. =)

Edited by Mitexi, 03 May 2012 - 03:46 AM.

MitexiFemaleAustralia2012-05-03 03:44:00