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HELP PLZ FOR DEL TO MINDANAO,PI

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QUOTE (thomson405 @ Aug 18 2009, 01:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I will need to send documents soon to my fiance in the Philippines. It is more difficult because she is
on the southernmost island. To be exact she lives in Butuan City, Mindanao.
Anyone know who will deliver there from the U.S.? Thanks

Take care if/when you go there. Butuan is a hotspot for both MILF and the NPA.

Thanks for the heads up. I have already been and it was great!

Bob and Liezl

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2009-08-19 17:58:00

HELP PLZ FOR DEL TO MINDANAO,PI

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QUOTE (thomson405 @ Aug 18 2009, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We been using Fedex ever and no problem at all. She lives in oneo f the city in Mindanao so i guess not a problem at all.

OK-I appreciate the quick response..sounds good! Thanks

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2009-08-18 20:22:00

HELP PLZ FOR DEL TO MINDANAO,PI

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2009-08-18 18:35:00

How to send documents to Philippine fiance

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QUOTE (thomson405 @ Aug 17 2009, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Little help please? It should be time soon for me to send I-129f and I-134 documents to my fiance and
I was wondering what would be the best and fastest way to do this? I don't think DHL goes there anymore
and am pretty sure neither does Fed-Ex or UPS. So...just use the post office?

DO NOT use the post office. Fed-Ex does deliver there and I am pretty sure UPS does also. I used Fed-Ex.

I appreciate the response..but I am having trouble because they don't seem to deliver to this particular
area..Butuan City, Mindanao.

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2009-08-18 18:25:00

How to send documents to Philippine fiance

QUOTE (CTRL+ALT+DEL @ Aug 18 2009, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

try finding a non ups/fedex service. ups/fedex are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too expensive.

for india, i use Bombino Express - $10 door-to-door in 3-4 days for 1 LB. 2nd LB is $5. Google bombino express and see if they can recomend a service for your country.

Thanks for the response...when I contacted DHL and I asked them about delivery to Butuan City PI
they said the zip code was not valid..I assume meaning they dont deliver there..it is in Mindinao.

Bob and Liezl

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2009-08-18 18:17:00

How to send documents to Philippine fiance

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2009-08-17 16:03:00

Medical Exam question...

QUOTE (Shiela-Todd @ Oct 12 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Bob and Liezl @ Oct 12 2009, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello everyone. My fiance has asked me to check and see if anyone has an idea about whether or not it
would help to bring her film from a chest x-ray that she had taken last year when she was an applicant
for a U.K. student visa.
Anyone have an idea about a situation like this?
Thanks

Bob

Yes she can bring her previous x-ray result for the comparison no problem :-)
it would help to bring here x-ray :-)

good luck

Sounds good. Thanks and good luck!

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2009-10-13 17:21:00

Medical Exam question...

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2009-10-12 17:18:00

Sending documents neede by fiance

Thanks guys for the info. You are a big help!

Bob and Liezl

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2009-10-13 19:35:00

Sending documents neede by fiance

Hi guys. I am using Fedex to send documents needed by my fiance. Fedex Rep mentioned the
possibilty there might be duty or fees or something.
Anyone have experience with this?
Thank you.

Bob and Liezl

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2009-10-13 17:18:00

interview documents question

You all are great. I really appreciate all the help!

Bob and Liezl

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2009-10-16 17:27:00

interview documents question

Hi guys-I am wondering how recent the cenomar has to be. Can it be any time within the current year or
does it have to be nearly new. I didn't see guidlines or a time frame for this in the interview instructions.
Thanks for the help!

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2009-10-15 21:12:00

seminar after interiew?

OK-thanks very much!

Bob

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2009-11-01 07:25:00

seminar after interiew?

Hi guys,
After the interview is there a seminar to attend before leaving the Philippines?
If so, can anyone give us details on this?
Thanks so much!

Bob

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2009-10-31 21:06:00

CFO question

QUOTE (edp333 @ Nov 13 2009, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Bob and Liezl @ Nov 13 2009, 04:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi guys, we are a little confused. After we go to St Marys for the seminar,do we then go to the CFO to
register? Or is it all done at one location. We have the K-1 visa.
Thanks so much!

You are correct. Post 2 of this topic explains the process well: http://www.visajourn...howtopic=202435

Ahhh..that helps.
Thank you!

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2009-11-13 20:31:00

CFO question

Hi guys, we are a little confused. After we go to St Marys for the seminar,do we then go to the CFO to
register? Or is it all done at one location. We have the K-1 visa.
Thanks so much!

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2009-11-13 17:51:00

visa delivery

QUOTE (ronalyn @ Nov 11 2009, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hi! I had my interview in Nov 06 at 830am. I was finished after 2 and a half hours that Shiela was done. I received my visa yesterday round 1pm while Shiela is still waiting till now. I received mine exactly 5days after my interview. My Location: BAUANG, LA UNION which is 5-6hours drive from Manila. I hope you will receive your not too soon. Stay cool!

QUOTE (Bob and Liezl @ Nov 11 2009, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Does anyone know about how long it takes for the visa to be delivered in the province?
Thanks

Thank you all for responding. the interview was Nov.5 and we received the visa Nov.13.
Yeeesss! Finally!

Bob and Liezl

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2009-11-13 17:43:00

visa delivery

Does anyone know about how long it takes for the visa to be delivered in the province?
Thanks

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2009-11-11 20:16:00

MNL airport departure tax?

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As previously mentioned, the terminal fee is 750 that everyone pays, but check your receipt because Philippine Travel Tax is sometimes already included like it was on my fiancee's when flying continental and purchasing the ticket online.

Ok..thank you all for the info!

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2009-11-14 20:22:00

MNL airport departure tax?

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QUOTE (Bob and Liezl @ Nov 14 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

When I visited the Ph I paid airport fee 7 or 8 hundred pesos at my departure. It seems that there is a higher
fee for Ph nationals leaving the country. A web search told me that this higher fee is "usually" included in the
air fare. Anyone around that has recently departed the Philippines who has experience with this?
Just trying to figure out what she will have to pay.
Thanks in advance for any heip!

travel tax is 1,650 something pesos terminal fee is 750

Thanks..nice feet!

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2009-11-14 12:47:00

MNL airport departure tax?

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2009-11-14 10:49:00

St. Luke’s Medical Exam Walkthrough

Thanks so much for the info. You put alot of effort into that!
Congratulations!
Did you pay the fee in US dollars?

Bob and Liezl

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2009-10-05 18:41:00

IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

after NO2 what is next

QUOTE (selma&elvir @ Sep 12 2009, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have a question , after we recived NO2 what can I do next , or i cannt do nothing till NVC asign a case number ?

A few weeks after you have sent your petition to the USCIS you will receive a Notice of Action (aka NOA) letter indicating that they have begun processing your I-130 application. You can check the status of your application as well as other processing time information here.

When your I-130 petition is finally approved, the service center that processed your petition, will send you another Notice of Action letter indicating your approval, and the forwarding of your approved petition to the National Visa Processing Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, along with a phone number to contact the NVC with. Your case will now only be dealt with by the NVC. The service center that you filed with, will have no more knowledge on the status of your petition or case.

A few weeks after you have received your last Notice of Action indicating the approval and forwarding of your I-130 application to the NVC, the NVC will send your relative a packet of forms that you and your relative must fill out before your relative can be given an interview date with a consulate abroad. The packet will likely contain an Of-169 form, and an Of-230 part one and two forms that must be filled out by the intending immigrant. An I-864 form is also included that must be filled out by the petitioner (living in the US). The I-864 is the Affidavit of Support form that requires copies of the petitioners past 3 U.S tax returns (or tax transcripts which are free from the IRS) as well as any bank or financial records available (see the I-864 for exact requirements based on your case). The petitioner must make at least 125% above the U.S federal poverty to indicate to the U.S government that the intending immigrant will not become a federal charge to the government when he/she arrives in the U.S.. If the petitioner cannot meet these requirements, then he/she must still file an I-864, and find a joint sponsor who can meet the requirements on his/her own. When a joint sponsor is needed ,proof of their U.S citizenship or permanent residency is required. (i.e. copy of birth certificate, immigration status etc). The joint sponsor must be residing in the U.S, and he/she must also submit his/her past 3 years U.S tax returns along with bank or any other financial records available. The joint sponsor must submit his/her own I-864 form to accompany the petitioner's I-864 form.

Forms that may be either sent back (or requested to be gathered and kept for the interview) to the NVC or the consulate abroad (depending upon which consulate you are going through) before an interview date with a consulate abroad can be scheduled are as follows:

Pre-Interview Forms / Items: 1. Completed and signed OF-169.
2. Completed and signed Of-230 Part 1 and 2 forms.
3. I-864 Affidavit of Support Form along with past 3 year U.S tax returns (or transcripts) and any other financial documents required.
4. A copy of intending immigrants biographic page of passport(s) including expiration date.
5. Original or certified "long" birth certificate. *
6. Original adoption decree. (if applicable)
7. Marriage certificate. (if applicable)
8. Divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) (if applicable)
9. Police certificate(s) **
10. Court and prison records.(if applicable)
11. Custody records. (if applicable)
12. Military records (if applicable)
* Per the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), they may also be unavailable. Or certain countries don't have individual birth certificates as understood in the US, but the FAM will describe the suitable document. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.
** On police clearances, as per the FAM, they may be unavailable. Or with some countries [Korea comes to mind], they will be sent directly to the consulate from the involved government. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.

After the NVC or Consulate Abroad receives the above forms and supporting documents (which may not all be required to mail back at that time), an interview date will be scheduled for the intending immigrant at a consulate abroad. The NVC or the consulate abroad will send your relative a letter indicating at what time and day the interview is scheduled for, and of required forms that must be brought to the interview. Make two copies of each original document or piece of evidence below and bring them with you. Documents needed are:

Interview Forms / Items: 1. Valid Passport.
2. Original or certified "long" birth certificate. *
3. Original adoption decree. (if applicable)
4. Original or certified copy of the marriage certificate. (if applicable)
5. Original death certificate. (if applicable)
6. Original divorce decree. (if applicable)
7. Police certificate. **
8. Court record(s) (if applicable).
9. I-864 Affidavit of Support Form along with past 3 year U.S tax returns (or transcripts) and any other financial documents required. (see poverty limits here)
10. Court and prison records.(if applicable)
11. Medical examination information
12. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the spouse or benefitiary
* You should have the originals on hand at this point for the Final Interview. Per the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), they may also be unavailable. Or certain countries don't have individual birth certificates as understood in the US, but the FAM will describe the suitable document. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.
** On police clearances, as per the FAM, they may be unavailable. Or with some countries [Korea comes to mind], they will be sent directly to the consulate from the involved government. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.

On The day of your relatives (or spouses) interview, he/she must bring EVERY document listed above that applies to your case, and should be prepared for a long wait. There may be additional forms required. The interview appointment sheet will contain a list of everything you must bring. It will also tell you the payment amount due and the forms of payment accepted.

The interview can last for as littles as 10 minutes or up to an hour depending upon your specific case. You relative will take an oath under US law to tell the truth, and it is very important that your relative answer every question as truthfully as possible. In general, it is a good idea that your relative bring documentation to prove strong ties and a relationship with you, the petitioner. (i.e. phone bills, letters etc.) If the consulate officer approves your relative's immigrant visa application, your relative will be issued an immigrant visa that allows your relative to become a US permanent resident. Your relative will become a U.S permanent resident only when he/she enters the U.S at a port of entry, until this time, he/she only has an immigrant visa that is valid up to 6 months from the interview date. If your relative cannot immigrate to the U.S within the 6 month allotted time, then his/her immigrant visa will expire, and the I-130 process must start all over again. Also, if your relative is your wife or husband and you have been married for less then 2 years at the time of his/her arrival at a port of entry, then he/she will receive a temporary I-551 Stamp and then later a Green Card by mail good for only 2 years. Ninety days before the green card expires you will have to file an I-751 form to remove it's conditional status.

As a general note, please see the I-130 FAQs here.
Good luck!

Bob and Liezl

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2009-09-12 18:19:00

NVC received but no NOA-2 ???

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QUOTE (Bob and Liezl @ Sep 12 2009, 08:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have a letter from the NVC that they have our "approved petition"and will be sending it to the foreign embassy. I have NOT received a NOA-2 from the USCIS. I did create an account/w them to receive
email notification but have not received any email from them. I will call them on Monday for sure.
Anyone have this happen to them? Do I have to have an NOA-2 since the NVC has our petition now?
I wondered if it might "lost"in the mail but every time I check the USCIS website and enter our case number
it always says NOA-1 sent and case pending. This is bugging me.

Congratulations! Your case is approved. You will not "need" the NOA2 until the interview when you "should" have a COPY of it to present, but the consulate never asked us for one. Manilla may. You will deifinitely need a COPY of the NOA2 for the AOS phase.

It sometimes happens that the NOA2 comes after the NVC notice, that in itself is not strange.

Callling Monday will be a waste of time. They will tell you the notice has been sent and to call back if you do not receive it in 30 days. You will not listen to me and call anyway, but I claim first dibs on telling you what they will say (I have considered opening my OWN call center and charging $1 for CORRECT answers...funny looks are FREE)

If it doesn't arrive in 30 days it is lost or sent to the wrong address. As with anything in this process, anything that goes wrong is YOUR problem and they will want you to PAY $90 for a "duplicate" NOA2 (by the way, they do not call it an NOA2, it is an "I-797C Notice of Action, Approval") You will need to get your case kicked up to an immigration offier or supervisor that can waive charging the fee. The call center operator CANNOT help you (or anyone else for that matter) When that time comes, IF that time comes, just ask for an immigration supervisor. Be prepared to be on hold for a long time, but hey, it saves $90 and paying $90 probably wouldn't get it done anyway. Make SURE they have your correct address. If you changed your address during the process and didn't notify them in time (address changes take 45 days in the system)

so, to re-cap

1. Take a chill pill and celebrate your approval.
2. Wait two weeks, if no notice in the mail, call the USCIS and ask for a supervisor

Congratulations and good luck

PS...whatever the online system says about your case does not matter. It is wrong 65% of the time (seriously)

Thanks for the info and advice. It helps alot! Also the free funny look.

Bob and Liezl

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2009-09-12 16:55:00

NVC received but no NOA-2 ???

Wow! You guys are very helpful and seem like you know what you are talking about. I have checked the
case status page. Many times. The only email I received from them was when they had me change my
password. I always check my spam folder just in case.
Thanks guys[and gals]

Bob and Liezl

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2009-09-12 16:52:00

NVC received but no NOA-2 ???

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2009-09-12 07:24:00

almost 30 days since approval-no NOA2

Hi guys-our K1 petition is at the NVC and we haven't received our NOA2. I was wondering if someone
could tell me, do I just call the USCIS 800 number or is there a number for the Vermont Svc Center?
And if I call USCIS number is there a good way to get through to an actual person so I can request to
speak to a supervisor?
Thanks in advance for any help on this!

Bob and Liezl

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2009-10-02 16:33:00

EMERGENCY!!!!

QUOTE (rwenstrom @ Sep 15 2009, 10:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I'm at the Fedex Store right now & I've tried all day to send my first packet. Fedex nor UPS sends to a PO box, so what the heck am I supposed to do?

Does anyone have a quick address for the California Service Center that is a street address?

I seriously want to cry right now. I drove around for 30 minutes looking for this store & now I can't even send it :-(

HELP

Post Office! Send it signature required and return receipt!

Bob and Liezl

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2009-09-16 17:39:00