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Philippinestime line on filing for CRBA

im confused.. i called the consular office in cebu (im filing it here coz its just near and we would not need to set an appointment) about when will i receive my son's CRBA and passport after filing.. and the assistant said about 4-6 weeks.. but then i was told by a friend that it would only be about 2 weeks.. i need help from people who already file for CRBA or who knows about it..

and another thing.. i am not married to my son's father yet and we filed for K1.. will they always ask for paternity test if the child was born out of wedlock??


Hi ranz.mae,make sure na pinorward ng consular office dyan sa cebu yung crba application ng anak mo sa US Embassy sa Manila kc yung sa Manila mismo ang nagpa-process.Anyways,marami dito sa VJ na nakasabay ko noon sa CRBA na taga Visaya pa at Mindanao..sinunod lng din nila kung pano yung step by step na yung Air21 ang magsend ng forms sa kanila then pick up ng Air21 yung CRBA application then mismong Air21 na yung magdeliver nun sa US Embassy..yup magastos sa pamasahe kc kinailangan pa nila magbiyahe at magstay sa Manila for the appointment pero alam ko ganun talaga yun eh.

Nag-CRBA din kc ang anak ko and that time di pa kmi kasal ng asawa ko nun,bale kaka-approved lng ng K1 ko nun pero di muna ako nagpa-sched ng interview at di pa ako nagpamedical nun kc gusto muna nmin matapos yung CRBA ng anak ko..at the same time naka-add din name ng anak ko sa K1 petition ko nun just in case na hndi ma-approve yung CRBA nya eh makakasama ko pa rin sya umalis as K2.But thanks to God smooth nman process ng CRBA ng anak ko at na-approved sya without DNA test and all in all process from submitting the application to receiving her US passport at CRBA certificate ay 1 month lng.

Syanga pala,wala din yung asawa ko nung time na nanganak ako,bale pinadala ko na lng sa knya dito sa US yung birthcertificate para pirmahan nya sa likod bago ko pina-register sa civil registrar samen sa Olongapo then sinend nya saken pabalik yung birthceritificate tpos pina-rehistro ko na.We filed for my daughter's CRBA nung 2yrs old na sya.Then after ko mareceived yung passport nya at CRBA cert. saka ako pina-sched ng asawa ko ng interview date then nagpamedical na ako.Tapos nung time ng interview ko,inask lng ng consul kung ok na ba CRBA anak ko..I said yes tpos hinanap lng yung passport at CRBA cert. ng anak ko so ayun pinakita ko lng then ok na..after 4days nun received ko na visa ko.

Good luck sayo and hopefully maayos na yung sa baby mo bago pa interview mo..kc di nila i-release visa mo hanggat di tapos ang CRBA ng baby mo.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2010-08-05 11:45:00
PhilippinesFiling Adjustment of Status, Need Help

Hi VJ Peeps!

We are planning to apply for AOS within the next couple of months, and I have been trying to search for an answer to my question about naming convention.

Say for example, my current married name is Jennifer Jane Mendoza Jones.

Where:
- Jennifer Jane is considered my first name (in the Philippines)
- Mendoza refers to my father's family name/ my maiden name
- Jones refers to my husband's family name

Note: I already have an approved EAD and a SSN in American format: Jennifer Jones On my EAD and SSN application, I filled up the forms using the following format: First Name: Jennifer, Middle Name: Jane, Family Name: Jones

But when we first applied for I-130 and I-129F (my daughter Pippo and I were K3/K4 applicants before the category was dissolved), on my forms we used the Philippine naming convention, First Name: Jennifer Jane, Middle Name: Mendoza, Family Name: Jones.

Which naming convention should we use on my I-485 and G-325A?
The American naming convention (First Name: Jennifer, Middle Name: Jane, Family Name: Jones), or
the Philippine naming convention (First Name: Jennifer Jane, Middle Name: Mendoza, Family Name: Jones)?

Your responses would be so helpful. Would hate to get any RFEs at this stage in the process...or worse any kind of hiccup when we eventually apply for naturalization.


Thanks!


Kaye and Rick


Mine I used and follow the Philippine Way.For example my maiden name before was Dawn D. Agustin.Now that I'm married: I'm using Dawn Agustin Smith.
My SSN,EAD,Greencard,bank account,driver license and etc., all of them appears Dawn Agustin Smith.

Hope it helps kahit late na response ko :)
bluemistFemalePhilippines2010-09-04 20:27:00
PhilippinesAny Filipina here from Florida?

We live down here in Tallahassee, FL. :-)



Same here....from Tallahassee,FL :)
bluemistFemalePhilippines2010-09-04 19:47:00
PhilippinesBalikbayan Box in the plane
QUOTE (xylide @ Jun 14 2009, 01:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow thanks nabawasan ang kaba ko..Ü so talagang chinecheck nila edi talagang adviceable yung bb cover?


Yup,mas maganda kung mag-balikbayan cover ka.Hassle free,pwede mo nman lagyan ng small na kandado.Ganon gnawa ko..tpos pina-open na lng sken.Kc pag wla balikbayan cover,pwede masira box mo tsaka papatanggal sayo tape,kaya mapapagod ka lng at siempre need mo pa i-catch next nyo connecting flight.

Tpos kagandahan pa dun sa balikbayan cover,hinila ko na lng sya carousel d2 sa airport d2 smen.

Pink is right,pounds/lbs. dito,hndi kilo..kaya mamahalan ka tlga kc konti lng kumpara dyan sa atin na kilogram.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-06-14 17:22:00
PhilippinesBalikbayan Box in the plane
QUOTE (xylide @ Jun 13 2009, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my husband brought longganisa and tuyo back to US the last time.. and i want to bring Pampanga's Best tocino also when i leave.. do they really open ur boxes?


Hi xylide,yup pwede ka dala,bsta ipailalim mo lng mabuti at balutin maiigi.Di nman kakalkalin ng customs laman ng bagahe mo,ibabaw lng check nila.Kc ako dami ko din dala nun,may mga foods din,binalot ko lng mabuti tpos dinoble ko pa then pinagitna ko,ok nman,wla nman naging problema.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-06-13 23:02:00
PhilippinesBalikbayan Box in the plane
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Jun 13 2009, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I used 1 balikbayan box and I have 1 luggage and as of my hand carry, I have 1 big purse. The size of my balikbayan box is the same as yours but I bought this balikbayan box cover from balikbayan gear.



I think I paid Php700 for that cover pero it is sulit naman kasi i don't need to put packaging tape around the box to protect it saka incase na may question sayo ang custom kung ano laman ng box mo eh you can easily open it. It is hassle free as you can just unzip the cover and open the box unlike if you are just using the box eh you need to put packaging tape again after the custom's inspection but i hope na syempre na wala kang maencounter na custom prob star_smile.gif

There is a cover that has 4 wheels at the bottom so you can easily just pull your box and that is more convenient. It cost Php1500 so it is double the price. But what I did to save is that I bought that Php700 cover and my dad just bought 4 wheels in the hardware and he installed it at the bottom part biggrin.gif I think I paid Php100 for those 4 wheels. O di ba nakasave? tongue.gif I saw kasi kung ano yung itsura ng wheels so I know what kind of wheels to buy. Yung wheels nya eh yung prang sa cabinet or drawer na wheels. Maybe you'll think na it is kinda pricey pero the quality of it is sturdy naman at talgang pangmahabang byahe at pwede po pa naman cya gamitin ng maraming beses and I find it very convenient in traveling.

Oh btw, here is their website. I bought mine in SM. Their product was also featured on tv.



Anyways, i think i should stop na as I look like one of their endorser na laughing.gif I am just one of their satisfied customer lang po tongue.gif biggrin.gif


good.gif I had this too for my 2 balikbayan boxes.Pink is right,hassle free lalo na sa U.S.Custom clearance kc they will let you open your baggage,so mag-box kna lng and bilhan mo ng balikbayan gear pra zipper mo na lng sya.

By the way ,nag-exceed din ako before,bale $25 ang fee and Continental airlines told me that I can exceed upto 32kg with that fee.I exceeded 1 luggage and 1 balikbayan box so I paid $50.Better call your airlines,kc minsan iba din ang nsa website nila.

Happy Trip.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-06-13 22:59:00
PhilippinesWhich city and state are you?
QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ May 30 2008, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi everyone! biggrin.gif

I thought of making a record of the US whereabouts of each VJ member from the Philippines. This will give us a idea which member is living close to the city/state we are in and maybe we would want to meet each other in the future. After I gather the information of all members, I will make a table by city and state for everyone's reference. Are you game? wink.gif

I'm starting with mine:

City: Mesa
State: Arizona


Hi Ate...I guess i will call u Ate coz they call u Ate here.Count me in....Tallahassee,Florida po tongue.gif
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-05-30 14:46:00
PhilippinesWhich city and state are you?
QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ May 30 2008, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
UPDATED LIST ending on filiricans

ARIZONA
RyaNRiza

CALIFORNIA
sushijin
naqz_mrn
timcass_12

CHICAGO
envy_me

FLORIDA
marjorie
lady23
filiricans

HAWAII
jego_ryu

IDAHO
ManilaIdaho

INDIANA
o0pink0o

MICHIGAN
KandI_usa

NEW YORK
accidentaly_in_LOVE

OKLAHOMA
Mike_Zandy

OREGON
stevent
Donnie'sPrincess

PENNSYLVANIA
brianmarie

WASHINGTON
patrick & relyn


Count me in...Tallahassee,Florida smile.gif
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-05-30 14:35:00
Philippinesaffordable hotel,hostel,etc near embassy
QUOTE (jetty @ Sep 1 2008, 06:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
im planning to stay 10-14 days in manila, what hotel/hostel etc is really affordable near us embassy n st lukes extension.. thanks



Hi there,here is the website of Stone House located at A.Mabini Street...walking distance to St.Lukes and USEM.They are giving discounts for 1 week stay.Walk-in only.If u would like to call..here is the number 02-524 0302

Stone House Ermita Branch

Stone House Pics
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-09-01 02:27:00
Philippinesaffordable hotel,hostel,etc near embassy
Cherry Blossom Hotel..very near at St.Lukes..walking distance only Cherry blossom
Also City State Tower Hotel..walking distance.Here's the website City State
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-09-01 01:16:00
PhilippinesAFTER THE LONG WAIT FOR US..
Congratulaions sis!!!!
bluemistFemalePhilippines2011-04-04 19:54:00
PhilippinesUSCitizen baby to stay here in Philippines
Why dont u get her a Philippine passport so she have 2 passports and dual citizen already so no need to pay 1k plus or get ACR.Once she's dual citizen ( 2 passports ) she can stay longer anytime she want without paying fees.

bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-01-20 22:57:00
PhilippinesUSCitizen baby to stay here in Philippines
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Jan 20 2009, 11:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you for your post bluemist. Good info you gave there.


Walang anuman po smile.gif
bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-01-20 20:26:00
PhilippinesUSCitizen baby to stay here in Philippines
Pahabol:

sabi nga pala ng BI... once the child is native born and got his/her USC from the father,the only way she/he will get dual citizenship is get a Philippine passport.

The dual citizenship application are for people who naturalized not for natural born Filipino-American.

Native born or natural born just need 2 passports,one US Passport and one Phil.passport..no dual citizenship application and fees needed.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-01-19 19:36:00
PhilippinesUSCitizen baby to stay here in Philippines
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Jan 20 2009, 04:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Jan 20 2009, 03:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They just probably want to see if he looks "half-half".


Ayy mali, akala ko sa US Embassy kayo pinapapunta sa BID pala. Tama si happywifey, baka pa-applyin ka ng exit clearance and ask you to pay the fees. Tell them your son will be exiting with his Philippine passport para hindi ka magbayad.

Make sure you bring your son's two passports. Let us know what happens.


Hi there All,

Me and my USC daughter just got here in the US Jan.18th.The BI told me if I apply a PI passport for my daughter I wouldn't pay the fee (ECC) bcoz once the baby has 2 passports..she/he is dual citizen already bcoz the filipina mom is the petitioner of our child to have their filipino citizen as well.
The BI Olongapo Branch told me that when I went there to get my daughter's exit permit and It was my fault bcoz I depend on their website that dual citizenship is more than 2 months processing and almost 14,000php fee thats why I didn't do it.
So when they told me that all I need to do is get her a Philippine passport and she's dual citizen already and no need to pay fee..just go to BI and show child 2 passports.But it's too late for me to get her a Phil.passport because our flight was Jan.17th and I got her exit permit Jan.5,2009.
If I just knew it earlier..I would get one.Anyways,they told me to bring her NSO BC and just go to nearest Phil.Consulate here in Florida to get her a Phil.passport so when we get back in PI..she can stay longer without paying fees.

P.S.
Immigration at NAIA also asked me why I didn't get her a Phil.Passport and they also told me to get one here at the Phil.Consulate in Florida so she have 2 passports,so she's dual citizen already.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-01-19 19:25:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
QUOTE (Hunnybaby @ Jul 23 2009, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi!

I'd like to ask, when you applied for WIC, did they require that both of you and your husband to appear and apply for it?

What are the documents they required from you?

Thanks....


No,they didn't require that both of us ( me and husband ) need to appear but we went together since we applied WIC for our daughter.

First tumawag muna kmi sa kanila to ask the requirements.Then nagpa-appointment na din.
They told us to bring my husband's latest pay stub,utility bill as proof of residency and our daughter.

Then at the appointment day,they just gave us a forms and told to fill up while asking us some questions.Check my daughter's height,weight,teeth and blood test.Then told us some health information about nutrition and that's it.Gave us a WIC card and checks and told us to come back on the date written on the card to pick up checks for the next month.

QUOTE (j_e_w_e_l_l_y_n @ Jul 23 2009, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ayos lang kung may health insurance ka, makakapasa ka pa rin as long as mas mababa income nyo sa guideline nila. Ex. for household of 3, gross annual income should be less than $33,874 (ikaw, asawa mo, baby kahit nasa tyan palang). Tinatanong lang nila kung meron kang Medicaid kasi kung meron ka nun, automatic pasado na.

Nag apply kami 3 weeks ago, laking tulong talaga ang WIC. Hindi lang nagbibigay sila ng check para makabili ng mga pagkain, meron din silang seminar na pupuntahan para matutunan ang tamang nutrisyon para sa buntis at sa anak hanggang mag 5 yrs old.

Mga dinala namin:
- last paycheck/paystub ng asawa ko
- utility bill (electric) na nakapangalan sakin at sa asawa ko patunay na resident kami ng state na tinitirhan namin
- dinala ko ung baby namin (i check lang timbang at haba)
- nagdala ako ng ID at SSN pero d na tinanong sakin- dala pa rin kayo in case

Kung buntis palang:
- dala ng papeles na proof na positive pregnant ka
- pwede din siguro magdala ng kahit anong bill na nakapangalan sayo para alam nila na resident ka

Para makapag-apply:
- tumawag sa WIC office sa lugar nyo at mag pa set ng appointment date and time
(((magtatanong lang ng basic info like name, address, birthdate)))

Pagpunta sa WIC office:
- hindi naman necessary na kasama asawa nyo kasi ikaw (buntis/nanay) ang mag apply. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
- punta agad sa front desk, hingi ng application form (sa buntis/nanay- kulay green ang application form) (sa baby- kulay yellow application form)
- saguatan lahat ng tanong tapos ibigay sa front desk staff tapos tatawagin ka ng nutrition specialist
- punta lang sa opisina nila, i type necessary information sa computer system nila, tapos hingi ung mga document patunay na eligible ka, tapos papipirmahin ka, then bibigyan ka ng tseke at WIC folder.
- may mga seminar na dapat puntahan so kelangan umattend ka para d ka matanggalan ng benefit.

ang interview magtatagal lang ng 10-20 minutes. :-D


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bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-07-24 23:12:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
QUOTE (carefree @ Jul 23 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks for clarifying.

i have another question for those who applied for WIC and got approved. do you have any health insurance when you applied and still got approve? thanks


Yes we do have insurance.They just asked if we have health insurance and we said yes and we told them it's a private health insurance.They just ask the insurance company name.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-07-23 18:51:00
PhilippinesAll pregnant Mommies
QUOTE (carefree @ Jul 14 2009, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello...i also have a question regarding about that WIC...i keep on asking my husband to apply WIC (just to save a little) but he doesnt want because he worries about my 'immigration' status...he dont want to apply any government programs like medicare, WIC and others because remember that our spouses signed an affidavit of support and that we will not be a burden of the state when we applied K1 (or K3) and also AOS.

and my husband keep on telling me to give it to other women of families who are really needing it and not because its free i have to take advantage of it....

but i still want to apply...hehehehe devil.gif

so is there anyone here had a problem with immigration papers when they applied for WIC?

thanks


Hi,Me and my husband applied for WIC before I file my AOS.I didnt encounter problem about my immigration status.I was worried about it before that maybe USCIS will deny my application so i researched a lot of times about WIC and I found out that it is not one of the means-tested public benefits written on I-864P ( means-tested benefits are SCHIP,SSI and TANF ).

Health Department asked my husband's recent pay stub and proof of residency.They approved us even his income is above poverty guidelines.They checked my daughter's eyes,teeth,height and weight and she had her blood test too.They found out that my daughter is very healthy.The person there explained us about WIC and gave us nutritional information on how she (our daughter) will maintain healthy.After that,they gaved us WIC card and 3 checks every month for cheese,peanut butter,milk in gallon,cereal,juice and now they gave us coupons which cost $4 each coupons to shop at farmer's market.It's really good because thay way we can save a little.

WIC is not only for people who have nothing or who really needs public assistance.It is about nutrition for pregnant women,infants and children 1yr old to 5yrs old.


QUOTE (frostysoftyeaton @ Jul 14 2009, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ala namang masama sa WIC kasi hindi naman ibig sabihin na kung nakapasa ka eh walang wla kana talaga. May poverty guideline din kasi sila tsaka nasa kanila na rin yun kung ipapasa ka o hindi.


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bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-07-23 00:49:00
Philippinescrba 2011
I don't think they will request for DNA test for your second baby since you didn't had a problem with your first baby's CRBA.I think it will be more easier...just submit all the required documents written in the checklist and after all,your kids have the same father so no worries.

My daughter's CRBA was approved without DNA and me and my husband wasn't married that time yet and I didn't encounter any problem.

Some people even they have complete documents were requested for DNA because they want to make sure that the US citizen parent is the biological dad/mom of the applicant.
So you have to satisfy them with your proof of relationship,especially during the time of your conception of your baby..not only the complete documents for U.S. Physical presence of the father.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2011-06-23 19:45:00
PhilippinesCan we go to ST. Luke before getting appointment letter?
QUOTE (Curt and Leah @ Oct 4 2008, 02:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
friendly advised... as soon as u get ur MNL# pay your docs verification and send thru txt to delbros the receipt # of payment to avoid delay of visa delivery. Usually caused for the delay of visa delivery is the late payment of the docs ver.... it will take 4 to 8wks to verify...



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bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-10-03 14:17:00
PhilippinesFILING OF CRBA FOR A CHILD BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK W/ A U.S. CITIZEN FATHER
Btw,about the DNA test.The Consul will only request for that if he/she is not satisfy on the documents u will submit.Most likely,they want more proof of relationship of parents prior to the conception of the baby.So much better,send all the proofs u have.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-07-14 12:02:00
PhilippinesFILING OF CRBA FOR A CHILD BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK W/ A U.S. CITIZEN FATHER
QUOTE (rowee @ Jul 13 2008, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello to all, i'm rowena and im still here in the philippines, im married since march 2006, my husband is an american and he's living in usa..we have a son who will be two years old by the end of the month and we are planning on filing for his crba..im just wondering what is the percentage of him undergoing a dna test..and how much is the test?i got pregnant on his first visit here in the philippines and he came back three months after his first vacation and when we get married on his second visit i am already 3months pregnant..that means i got pregnant out of pregnancy..what is the percentage that my son will take a dna test cuz his concieved out of marriage..and what if my husband will be present on the day of crba interview does my son still need to take dna test?help please..im getting confuse on the requirements and rules of getting my son his citizenship
thanks to everyone


Hi there rowee,

Me and my fiancee has a 2 years old daughter and we are on CRBA for our daughter.My daughter's appointment at the Embassy is on July 24th.Is ur hubby is with u???My fiancee is not here and I will be the one to be with my daughter at the embassy.You just need to order the forms at ACS-FedEx number is 02-879-4747
Then if ur hubby is in the U.S. you have to send all the forms to him and he will fill it up and sign and complete the other requirements..its in the requirements list,once he read it,he knows what to to and prepare then he have to send it all to you.Keep ur pregnancy records,pictures,proof of ur relationship coz u will need to send it along the completed forms and supporting documents for ur son.Once you have prepared it already..call the number I gave above and tell them that you are ready for pick up the documents and the FedEx courier will come in ur house to get it and they will be the one to deliver it at the U.S. Embassy.Then ACS will call you when they receive it or after they review ur son's application for the appointment date.

Good luck!!!
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-07-14 11:55:00
PhilippinesCFO Philippines
QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ May 29 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AJ Litt @ May 29 2008, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tbouch @ Apr 28 2008, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am so confused at this point. I have been told, my fiance has to attend the CFO seminar before she can get her passport in the Philippines. They are also asking for a lot of information from me, including an FBI criminal record check. Can someone tell me where I can find the requirements for the CFO seminar in the Philippines?



Sheriff Uling is right, use travel agency to get your fiancee's passport. I used one last year (travel agency in the Mall) I paid twice but it was alot faster. My appearance in DFA only took 15 minutes or less... I put tourist/travel (I think) for my passport purpose. They didn't ask any background check, CFO whatsoever. Just find travel agency and tell them that you need a passport, provide all the documents that they need (BC, NBI, photocopy of 2 valid ID etc) and P1,500. You will gonna have it in less than a month.


Still, she will still need to attend the CFO seminar before she leaves the country if she didn't attend the seminar before she gets the passport.



just want to ask where to get this for CFO...Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary (for USA bound emigrant),it says on the website,its one of the requirements.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-05-30 14:54:00
PhilippinesCFO Philippines
QUOTE (tbouch @ Apr 28 2008, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am so confused at this point. I have been told, my fiance has to attend the CFO seminar before she can get her passport in the Philippines. They are also asking for a lot of information from me, including an FBI criminal record check. Can someone tell me where I can find the requirements for the CFO seminar in the Philippines?



Hi there.When I applied for a passport last February,they didnt ask for CFO.I didnt go to CFO.I just showed them my ID's,NBI,NSO BC,passport pics and thats all.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-05-30 14:51:00
PhilippinesCFO Philippines
QUOTE (lostGurl18 @ Apr 29 2008, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (leejoy_and_ron @ Apr 28 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here is the official site

www.cfo.gov.ph

Good luck and God speed

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The Commission of Filipinos Overseas (CFO) announces that effective 1 June 2007, attendance to the CFO Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) and Peer Counseling in Manila will be done by appointment. Clients may reserve a schedule through telephone numbers (63-2) 563-1965 and (63-2) 561-8321 local 103, or through website www.cfo.gov.ph

I went to CFO-PRISM this morning to attend the seminar. Jane was there too.

The guard didn't even asked for my ID.

At the second floor. I gave them photocopies of my NBI, BC, MC and passport and they didn't even asked for my ID and the original documents.

S2 - picture taking and filled-up the forms.

S3 - film showing about a lady on fiance visa who went abroad (married a Dutch) after only a month of exchanging correspondence. She was subjected to abuses- making her pose nude at different locations (mountains with snow). Well, she ended up going back here.

USA Room - group discussions. She discussed about what to bring (hand carry), the do's and don'ts of what to bring, differences of visa category and what to do when we get to the US with those visas. How much buggage/luggage allowed. She did not tackle the types of Abuses. Then she gave us a copy of what was discussed (2 pages).

One-on-One Discussion: She just asked about my profession? If I will be working in the US? How I met my husband? Where and when we got married? Citizenship of my husband's ex-wife? That's it!!!! She didn't asks for more documents/info not even my husband's divorce decree. She's nice and chubby and always smiling.

Went back to the viewing room to wait. After about 10 minutes... I have my YELLOW Certificate!!!

Will just go back to CFO for the green certificate and sticker when I get my visa.
I went to CFO-PRISM this morning to attend the seminar. Jane was there too.

The guard didn't even asked for my ID.

At the second floor. I gave them photocopies of my NBI, BC, MC and passport and they didn't even asked for my ID and the original documents.

S2 - picture taking and filled-up the forms.

S3 - film showing about a lady on fiance visa who went abroad (married a Dutch) after only a month of exchanging correspondence. She was subjected to abuses- making her pose nude at different locations (mountains with snow). Well, she ended up going back here.

USA Room - group discussions. She discussed about what to bring (hand carry), the do's and don'ts of what to bring, differences of visa category and what to do when we get to the US with those visas. How much buggage/luggage allowed. She did not tackle the types of Abuses. Then she gave us a copy of what was discussed (2 pages).

One-on-One Discussion: She just asked about my profession? If I will be working in the US? How I met my husband? Where and when we got married? Citizenship of my husband's ex-wife? That's it!!!! She didn't asks for more documents/info not even my husband's divorce decree. She's nice and chubby and always smiling.

Went back to the viewing room to wait. After about 10 minutes... I have my YELLOW Certificate!!!

Will just go back to CFO for the green certificate and sticker when I get my visa.

Requirements for Registration

Original valid passport;
Original and photocopy of visa;
One (1) 2x2 or passport-size photograph;
One (1) valid identification card with photograph;
Original and photocopy of Confirmation of Permanent Residence (for CANADA-bound emigrant);
Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary (for USA bound emigrant);
Original and photocopy of the Embassy Certification of Eligibility (for Spain bound C visa holders);
Original and photocopy of letter of approval for Work to Residence visa (for New Zealand bound emigrants);
Photocopy of employment contract(for immigrant workers);
Duly completed registration form (downloadable at www.cfo.gov.ph);
Payment of P400.00 registration fee ; and
Attendance in the PDOS or peer counseling session;
For children 12 years old and below, the following additional documents are required if the proxy is not the legal/natural/adoptive parent of the registrant.

One(1) valid identification card with photograph of the proxy; and
Special Power of Attorney or notarized authorization letter from the parent/s/ or guardian/s authorizing the proxy to register the minor children.
Note: After satisfactory completion of the requirements, an emigrant registration sticker is affixed to the emigrant's passport


Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar Schedule for Emigrants
(CFO Manila)
Destination Country Day Time
United States of America and other countries Mondays to Fridays 10:00 am - 12:00 nn
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

CFO Manila
Tel. Nos.: (632) 562-3848,
(632) 561-8321
ext. 104, 105, 201- 203

Fax No.: (632) 561-8332
E-mail Add.: info@cfo.gov.ph;
mieo@cfo.gov.ph

CUBAO:
Saint Mary Euphrasia Foundation
center for overseas workers
good shepherd convent
1043 aurora blvd. qc

TAFT:
Citigold center 1345 president quirino
ave. cor south superhighway manila



just want to ask where to get this for CFO...Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary (for USA bound emigrant);
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-05-28 13:23:00
Philippines~Say Anything Thread~
Not a beer drinker...but I like Frozen Margarita,Baileys,Jose Cuervo Tequila and B-52 and Gin Juice.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-09-03 02:17:00
PhilippinesDual Citizenship and Passport Renewal

The question was if she bacame a naturalized U.S. citizen could she renew her Philippines passport ...

The answer is NO ... she is no longer a Philippines citizen ... she is a U.S. citizen and as such is not eligible to hold a Philippines passport ...

However ... if or when she reacquires her Philippines citizenship and becomes a dual citizen ... she can then hold a Philippines passport again ...

-- George



:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Once ur friend become naturalize,she is no longer a filipino citizen and she can't renew her PI passport,unless she will apply for re-acquisition to become dual-citizen.Please check the link below.


Philippine Dual Citizenship FAQS
bluemistFemalePhilippines2010-01-02 23:04:00
PhilippinesCRBA Question
It is not illegal to have 2 passports if you are dual citizen.A child who have the CRBA is automatic dual citizen because they are native born of the Philippine to a filipino mother/father and american father/mother.

Those who have to apply for dual citizenhip in order for them to have Phil.passport or acquire Philippine citizenship are for filipinos who have been naturalized here in the US.

So if your son went through the process of CRBA..he is automatically dual citizen..all you need to do is get him a Philippine passport in able for him to hold US and Philippine passport and no need for him to pay for exit clearance at Bureau of Immigration.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2010-07-12 22:23:00
Philippinesexit permit of my son
QUOTE (brianmarie @ Nov 8 2008, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ Nov 7 2008, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (brianmarie @ Nov 7 2008, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
anybody can give me information regarding exit permit of my son? Do I need to pay to get exit permit of my 1 year old son? He got his CRBA and american passport last january. My husband want to knwo if they will consider him as overstaying here in philippines. Any help?


Yup u need to go to the Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros Manila

I got my son's exit permit last september,

Fees:
Certificate - 720 pesos
express lane fee - 500 pesos

Requirements:
1 photocopy NSO BirthCertificate of the child
1 photocopy US Passport of the child
Bring the original for checking
4 2x2 ID pics
Bring your child for fingerprinting

If your son got his Citizenship last january, they will count how many months he got his citizenship and multiple it to a certain amount per month..
It's not that big..maybe less than a thousand per month, If you like you can email BI help desk: xinfo@immigration.gov.ph to inquire about it son's case.

HOpe it helps..goodluck ..

PS..you will get your son's exit permit the same day.



Thanks for the reply it really helpful. I have follow us question if I will get baby's exit permit during my interview how many months it will be valid?




Hi there...Exit permit (ECC) is valid for 1 month only.If I were you..get exit permit for your son,2 weeks before your departure.I'm going to get exit permit for my daughter also at BI here in Olongapo City Branch.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-11-09 09:57:00
PhilippinesWhere's your hometown?
I am from Olongapo City,Subic Bay..born and raised there.
Currently living in Tallahassee,FL with my hubby and our daughter.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2009-02-27 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase approved April 11,2008!!!
QUOTE (marash @ Apr 13 2008, 02:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congratulations!!! that's great!!


Thank u all for the replies and for congratulating me.Like I said here that we got our approval on April 11,I checked USCIS again and our case is updated April 14..whats that means????Is that mean they forwarded it to NVC????
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-04-15 13:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase approved April 11,2008!!!
Hello guys,
Finally we been approved on April 11,2008 after 3months from the date of our NOA1.I hope December filers got their approval too.
So its time to wait again for my medical and interview schedule.Does anyone knows how long it will take before i will have my medical and interview schedule????
At the same time,me and my fiancee are starting to gather the documents for our daughter's CRBA and US passport.I hope we will get Aeisha's CRBA done before i have my interview schedule.

Thanks for all the replies and for more informations.
God Bless us ALL!!!!
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-04-12 01:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportstouched after NOA2...what's that means????
Thank you all for the information.Good luck to all of us.....
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-04-18 11:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportstouched after NOA2...what's that means????
Thank u all for the replies and for congratulating me.Like I said that we got our approval on April 11,I checked USCIS again and our case is updated April 14..whats that means????Is that mean they forwarded it to NVC????
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-04-15 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow long were you together?
Me and my fiancee been together 4years when we filed the I-129f and got approve.Now we are going 5years.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-07-06 13:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi am happy to announce that we finally have our we have NOA2 now! Were Approved!!!
QUOTE (lady23 @ Aug 16 2008, 10:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bluemist @ Aug 15 2008, 07:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oi Te Congrats!!!! Na-late na ako...now ko lng nabasa ito.Saya-saya...sana magkasabay tau medical or interview.Hope i-4ward na ng USCIS papers nyo sa NVC para bigyan na kau ng case number then 4ward na ng NVC papers nyo sa USEM.Makakahabol ka pa nyan for September..Haaaayys,marami ako makakasabay.Good luck sa atin.

Hi Bluemist,

Thank you!

kya nga eh.. sana nga sept. pero parng di yata makahabol. ok lang oct. din eh tsaka medical ko sept. nlang smile.gif pra incase may probs medyo layo pa interview ko... sana magkita tayo.. hehehe

Goodluck!

thanks greenedgirlfl and Amanda+stephen dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif


Makakahabol ka pa nyan Te.Pa-follow up mo lng kay fafa mo yung case number nyo sa NVC...para pwede ka na pay DV fee.
Pray ko na makahabol ka para magkasabay tayo.Good luck sa atin.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-08-16 12:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsi am happy to announce that we finally have our we have NOA2 now! Were Approved!!!
Oi Te Congrats!!!! Na-late na ako...now ko lng nabasa ito.Saya-saya...sana magkasabay tau medical or interview.Hope i-4ward na ng USCIS papers nyo sa NVC para bigyan na kau ng case number then 4ward na ng NVC papers nyo sa USEM.Makakahabol ka pa nyan for September..Haaaayys,marami ako makakasabay.Good luck sa atin.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-08-15 06:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWE GOT APPROVED!!! YAY!!!!
Oi Congrats!!!! Na-late na ako...now ko lng nabasa ito.Saya-saya...sana magkasabay tau medical or interview.Hope i-4ward na ng USCIS papers nyo sa NVC para bigyan na kau ng case number then 4ward na ng NVC papers nyo sa USEM.Makakahabol ka pa nyan for September..Haaaayys,marami ako makakasabay.Good luck sa atin.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-08-15 06:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports5 days to go..Lord pls Guide me
Hi my Fellow VJ...My Interview will be on Sept.29 7:00 AM.
Need ur help...pls kindly check my interview requirements.Let me know If Im missing something or Im good to go.

Prayers will be a big help.Thank you All!

Red Folder

Appointment Email/Letter,USEM Letter
ID's,NBI,CENOMAR,Baptismal Certificate,US Visa 2x2 pics
2 copies DS 156,
2 copies DS 157,1 copy DS 157 bank validated
1 copy DS 156k
copy of NOA1,NOA2 and NVC Letter
Letter of Intent = 1 notarize from my fiancee,1 from me
Metro bank validated deposit slip (payment of DV)


Blue Folder

Notarized copy of passport showing Entry/Exit stamps on visa pages
( proof of meeting in person)
Boarding passes,Ticket Itineraries
Flight booking,Hotel Reservation,receipts/bills
Pictures together,family pics

Yellow Folder

Emails and chatlogs Dec. 2003 to Sept. 2008
Chikka texts print out
Emails received from my in-laws
Phone bills,PhoneShark cards orders of fiancee
Rebtel call history of fiancee
Yahoo call logs history
Screen shots
Money receipts 2004 to 2008


Pink Folder

1 original Notarize I-134
W2 2007
ITR 2005,2006,2007
Tax Transcripts 2005,2006,2007
Notarize COE
Pay stubs Jan.2008 to Sept.2008
Bank Statements Oct.2007 to Sept.2008

Additional: (Just in case)

Copy of Filed I-129F
Original US Passport of my fiancee and daughter
CRBA of daughter
Military Records of fiancee and his history of assignments
Copy of SSN card,copy of Florida State ID


That's all folks.Sorry..its kinda long wink.gif God Bless Us here.

Many thanks for speedy reply. Sorry pinost ko uli..kc nka-moved.Ewan ko ba kung bakit.
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-09-24 07:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWish me luck...Interview on Sept.29,2008
QUOTE (bevs @ Sep 24 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes dawn your 100 percent ready to go. in addtional bring candy to ease ur heart attack while waiting for your finaly CO. lol just kidding, but realy candies will help. and dont forget your powerful prayer. good luck dawn. i wish u all the luck, ill pray for u. u will get pink slip dawn. GOD bless u!



Thank u Bevs.Sana magdilang-anghel ka.Kabado na ako.


QUOTE (chadherm @ Sep 24 2008, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Goodluck sis! kaya mo yan.Balitaan mo kami ha. Pasado ka na!

Goodluck sis! kaya mo yan.Balitaan mo kami ha. Pasado ka na!




Salamat chadherm.


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Thanks Alexandra_v.God Bless!
bluemistFemalePhilippines2008-09-24 07:54:00