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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Approval

This is sick! :wacko:

Correct but it's not their fault the system is whack. In this case, hate the game, not the player! ;)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-08-30 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Approval
Congrats! :D

Wow, less than a month for NOA2. Very nice. Wish the CSC was as fast. Heck, I wish they were 1/2 as fast! ;)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-08-30 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary visiting the US during the process?
I don't think there would be a problem but there's a lot about US immigration that I don't know and a lot I know that doesn't make sense to me. In this case I just want to be sure so if it would be an issue I could tell her in advance. Maybe she could request a contract without US ports. I wouldn't like it because it would mean we wouldn't be able to use our cell-to-cell to communicate while she's in the US port. That would mean long distance charges out the ying-yang! ;) At the same time I wouldn't want her to get her next contract with US ports and be stuck on the ship during them during the process.

She does have an excellent work history too. She's been working in the industry for 7 years with ports in the US included and no overstays or even requests to stay longer. I would think the immigration agents would view that in a very positive light. And she will have to return to the Philippines after her contract ends (the cruise company provides the flight home). She will have to return there for the interview and medical exam as well so she's got 2 more reasons to return to the Philippines. :)

Thanks for the replies! :D
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-08-30 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary visiting the US during the process?

Usualy dosnt happen unless they can show a strong tie to their home country.

Is less a problem when US has a looser policy with the country, like Canada.

Go visit them, unfortunatly it is a 1 way street.

Oh, it's not to visit me - it is for her job. I live in Florida and my fiancee is currently on a Canada/Alaska cruise contract so she couldn't visit me if she wanted to. Right now she's in US ports 3 of the 7 cruise days and is permitted to go into port if she desires (I think they give her an I-95?). My question is, will they still allow her to go into port for shore leave? It would suck if they confine her to the ship because of the petition - talk about going stir crazy! ;)

Also, I will be seeing her off at the airport after her contract ends this October then visiting her in the Philippines this coming November. :dance:
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-08-30 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBeneficiary visiting the US during the process?
Another thread about the petitioner visiting the beneficiary during the process caused me to ask myself a question. What about the opposite in our case? As some of you may know, my fiancee works in the cruise industry and we are planning a K-1 or K-3 visa petition soon. She is planning to continue working on the ship during the process then return to the Philippines for the interview.

Right now when the ship is in port the crew is allowed to get off the ship for a specified time. Usually they can exit after the passengers and return ~30 minutes before departure. It is likely (but not a given) that her next contract would put her in US ports. Once we start the K-visa process would she still be allowed the regular 'shore leave' she currently gets during time off in US ports?

Edited by Robor007, 30 August 2006 - 02:47 PM.

Robor007MalePhilippines2006-08-30 14:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa Approved!!!
Congrats to you both. :dance: :thumbs:

I wish I lived in a state going through the VSC instead of CSC.
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-07-14 14:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresEnd of the road
Very sorry to hear your story. When I read the title I thought it was good news - as in the coming to the end of the process. Sorry to hear I was wrong. Maybe it will work out after some time and separation? Either way, I wish the best for you. Stay strong!
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-08-23 08:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust sent in my I-129F!!
Congrats to you both and best of luck on a smooth and quick process! :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-07-12 16:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo we need to provide the Annulment decree?
That's what I was thinking zyggy.
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-08-03 14:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDo we need to provide the Annulment decree?
I'm not sure if 'single' is correct. I would think 'divorced' would be correct but I'm not sure. I believe that if you were legally married you'll have to provide evidence that you're no longer legally married.
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-08-03 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresfree to marry

You know what, am sure am correct on this matter, let everyone choose and pick what to do. This Desert fellow has really changed the whole matter into a series of issues.

This issue is easy and common sense:Once I have a divorce decree, I can file an I-129F immediately, barring anything on the decree to the contrary, because a divorce decree will always say that the marriage is HEREBY DISSOLVED.

What is so hard to understand there? Desertfox and his cheerleaders want us to believe that even if one has a divorce decree that has no restrictions, that they cant marry. What is the reason for the divorce decree then?


While you have a point you are wrong. See here: LINK It clearly states this: "You and your fiancé(e) must be free to marry." He is not legally free to marry so he can't legally file the I-129F.

I think it's BS that he's gotta wait 6 months when he's legally divorced but that's the law. It, like much in the immigration process, totally sucks!
Robor007MalePhilippines2006-08-07 14:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNEW FORM INFO for I-129F

Premature publishing.

And these are the people we're trusting with our immigration journies... :blink:

One word: IMBRA :whistle: :hehe:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-23 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNew Petitioner Rules for
I still say a more simple solution is to just execute the pedophile. I'm not talking about a 20 year old that sleeps with a 16 year old. That might be considered a 'sex crime' but it's not pedophilia. I'm talking about an older person (usually male) taking advantage of a much younger minor. Those people should be killed. Period.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-02-02 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures46% of November cases have NOA2

Excuse me but your being a tad rude, did you not just join? Again we are all waiting for the same thing, some of us closer than others and it is a little nerve racking and tense times, calm down or your not going to make it, all this ranting proves nothing. Differences of opinions and ways of calculating and seeing things will differ, in the end same results. :thumbs:


Umm, there is no difference of opinion. Please learn to discriminate.

And this has nothing to do with me waiting or 'making it'.

When I joined is also irrelevant. What an arrogant comment to make.


None of this changes the information originally posted. And THAT is the point of the thread. At least two of you require excessive hand-holding, and I will leave you to your own devices.

Don't mean to intrude into a K-1 thread but I saw this thread title in the main window and clicked on it. I'm a December (18th) K-3 filer going through CSC and we got our NOA2 Email notice today. Hopefully they'll start kicking out more Nov/Dec filers soon. :)

FWIW, you really shouldn't argue like that in this forum. That's what the Off Topic forum is for. :P ;)
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-02-07 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC - how do we know?

You have to call or email the NVC after a week or 2. But if you do call, you have to talk with a real person, k-1s arent entered into the automated system.

It kicks to the automated system after 3 minutes and asks if you want automated or to be transferred to a representative. I tried automated and none of the automated options begin with MSC so I had to wait for an operator. Apparently K-3's can't be checked in automated either.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-02-13 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal copy to be certified, can it be?

I have nothing to add for the topic, but I saw all of the philippine fiancees/wives and wanted to say hello. Isn't it a fascinating country? I didn't get to tour that much, only manila and general santos. I wish I could go back before the interview date but, of course, my finances prohibits it. Anyway, good luck to all!!!! :thumbs:

I visited Cebu in Nov '03 for a week and didn't see much. I visited Manila at the end of May '06 and again stayed for only a week. With the long flight back and forth a week just isn't enough time. When we got married I visited again in Nov of '06 and stayed for 20 days. We went to her hometown (Isabela province) in the north eastern part of the Philippines, then went to Palawan (Puerto Princesa), then Cebu City, and then back to Manila. We took city tours of Cebu City and Puerto Princessa, saw 100 Islands, the Underground River, and a bunch of other activities.

I want to go back as well but lack of $$$ and vacation time prevent it right now. I'm torn between going back at the end of May or holding off until the interview (whenever that is). I miss my wife and really want to see her ASAP but I'd also like to be there for the interview and help her with packing and the trip back. I'm still undecided on what I'm going to do.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-31 09:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal copy to be certified, can it be?
To the OP: I just read your other thread about your fiancee having a fear of flying. You're putting the cart before the horse here. You need to meet in person to satisfy that requirement before you worry about your annulment paperwork. It's also a good idea to meet in person so you can get to know them a little better.

Edited by Robor007, 30 January 2007 - 05:31 PM.

Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-30 17:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresoriginal copy to be certified, can it be?
You should post this question in the K-1 section as it's a better fit there. :) (never mind that part - apparently it got moved as I was replying) :P

I'm divorced and I didn't need a certified/notarized copy of my divorce decree. My decree did have the court clerk's stamp on it though. I don't know if that's the same thing or not. I was told that for the interview everything should be originals. Mine are but they aren't certified/notarized so I might have to go down to the courthouse and have it done.

By the way, my wife told me you'll also need a recent (within 6 months) CENOMAR. That doesn't make sense to me as a CERNOMAR is a certificate of no marriage and we're married but lots of this process don't make sense to me. :blink:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-30 17:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved!
Congrats on the approval. We're way behind ya but we'll get there eventually. :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-02-06 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSurprise! Surprise! Surprise!!!!!

What some of you do not understand is MY TRIP is already booked as of 1/19/2007. It is a non refundable thru cheapoair and asiaroooms. Total cost to go see her this time $1100 air $500 USD hotel suite. I am not just pissing that off. I will go and have already talked to two ladies who said they will show me around the sites. I particularly want to see the American vets cemetary there and the old 1500's churches, Rizal Park and the Philippine Cultural Center. The ladies I have talked to said they know where all these things are and would like to show me the area. Last time I was in manila I barely got out of hotel as it was connected to amall and plus we went to Bohol for three days to see her family.
So if you agree or disagree it is ur choice. But I am starting anew and will look for adventure as it presents itself.
K

I think what some people are trying to tell you is it seems very strange that you would end a 4 year relationship that is so close to finally finishing the visa process so nonchalantly. Maybe you left some important parts out but your OP sounds as though you didn't even discuss the how's and why's with your fiancee. You just turned the page and (curiously quickly) moved on to these other women you only know from online chat. Maybe your fiancee was dishonest and this was a convenient excuse to back out without further explanation. If so, I'm very sorry for you because that's a terrible thing to do. However, maybe there's a valid reason and things could have been worked out. Seems like you'll never know now.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-02-22 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIn Philippines now and want to file
High school records aren't part of the requirements so don't worry about that. The birth certificate is though - I've also read of people using a baptismal certificate as proof but I don't know if that's actually possible. Look at the 'Guides' tab above and see what you do need for the K-1 process. Do everything you can while you're there as it will save time and money sending things back and forth. One definite is the passport photos and her signature on all 4 copies of the G-325A's. Also get plenty of photos together - preferably of you, her, and her family. Keep your boarding passes as well as they are good 'proof'.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-02-27 18:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMarine in Japan

I have a gf in the Philippines and i am thinking how should we go on with the process, I really need your help since we are new in thie site.

Here is the story, I am currently working as a marine and my contract will end on the year 2009 but right now I am based in Okinawa Japan, I am staying here until July. Please enlighten me on this, I need to know the step to take. I really wanna be with her, where should I file the visa and what shall we do to do it? ... Your reply is much appreciated. Thanks in advance

Welcome to VisaJourney! :thumbs:

As you've probably already found out this is the wrong forum for visa specific questions/help. You and your fiancee need to decide if you're going to use the fiancee visa process (K-1) or spousal visa process (K-3 or CR-1). There are guides at the top of the page that outline the differences and there's dedicated forums for each path. This site is *great* for learning about the process but it does take some reading to absorb and understand it. My wife is from the Philppines and we're currently in the middle of the K-3 spousal visa process. Have a look at the Guides and if you get stumped feel free to PM or Email me.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-03-05 16:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures1st post former NSC adjudicator now petitioner
Hello and welcome to VisaJourney, HuskerKiev! :D

It's both helpful and refreshing to have you here. I bet you've become the most popular VisaJourney member in the shortest time! :P Seriously though, it's great to read your posts. Thanks so much for being helpful to the waiting masses. It's great to have a former USCIS employee among us now! :thumbs:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-02-22 09:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionlawyer at interview for k/3

hello people.does any one know or have heard of taking a lawyer to the interview in bogota.that would be my wife,me and the lawyer.this would only be to have proof of a fair and reasonable interview.


Maybe it's just me but I would take wanting a lawyer present as you have something to hide probably leading to a more thorough interview. What would they do if they were there anyway - advise you when/how to answer? Just be honest.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-01-15 19:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNVC to Consulate located on the same continent
Can't you call the NVC and get your case number then call the consulate in Canada and inquire if it's been received? I don't know if it's different for a K-1 or CR-1/IR-1 but for a K-3 the NVC doesn't wait for an interview to be scheduled. That's much later in the process. If you look at our timeline (below in my sig) you'll see the NVC didn't hold our case very long. I was told they sent it on electronically and in postal mail on 2/20 and my wife was sent packet 3 on 2/26. What I don't understand is why it's 7 business days later and she still hasn't received it. She is only a 30 minute cab ride away from the US Embassy. I think I'm going to call today. I'd suggest you call the NVC and get your case number then call Canada and ask if they've received it yet. Good luck! :) :thumbs:

Edited by Robor007, 07 March 2007 - 07:28 AM.

Robor007MalePhilippines2007-03-07 07:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical exam result last April 18, 2006
I would get another medical exam done just to eliminate the possibility of it being an issue.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-03-26 18:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi PatientlyWaiting. I just realized we haven't updated our status. Sorry for the delay. Please update our...

MNL Received - 02/26/07 (CORRECTION - DoS said 2/20/07 but US Embassy said 02/26/07)
Packet Received - 03/30/07
Interview Scheduled - 05/16/07
Case Number - MNL 2007-546XXX

Thanks very much! :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-04-03 09:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
That is not what was told to EmilyRugBurn by the Montreal CO. Please see THIS post. Also, I have someone assisting me with the process. I asked them and was told answering 'Yes' with a reference to the I-130 petition filed by me is the accepted procedure. I'm going to answer 'Yes' and include an addendum explaining the I-130 filed by me now sitting in the CSC is the only petition filed for my wife.

Hi,

The answer is "NO" if this is the first petition filed for the benificiary. This is true for K-1, K-3 and CR-1. The current filing does NOT count. If you had a previous K-1 filing then the answer is "yes". However it does NOT matter what type of visa is being applied for.

Jazzy

Hi,

The answer is "NO". They are asking if anyone has previously filed a petition for you...other than the current petition.

Jazzy

i have question on DS 156 number 36. Has Anyone Ever Filed an Immigrant Visa Petition on Your Behalf?
I am the beneficiary ...should i say Yes to that question?
thank you very much.

I asked the same question and was told that the answer to question 36 should be 'yes' because of the current petition in progress.

I am back to little confusion now :(
If Someone has filed that visa petition on my behalf...that's my fiance/petitioner right? so i'll put it yes then. i hope i still get more enlightenment. thank you Robor

[url=http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=59019]
Seems if you're a K-1 the answer is :no: and if you're a K-3 or CR-1/IR-1 it is :yes:
So in our case it's a Yes but in imaskin's case it's a No. :)


Robor007MalePhilippines2007-04-03 09:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

I just got off work. I work half a day tomorrow then I fly out wednesday morning to see Lira :dance: :dance: :dance:

Sorry, I can't contain the excitement :blush:

Excellent! :thumbs:

Enjoy that Philippines heat! :P My wife who is very tolerant of the hot weather is complaining about how warm it is. I'm going in less than 6 weeks. Please :help:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-04-02 18:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

Hi,

The answer is "NO". They are asking if anyone has previously filed a petition for you...other than the current petition.

Jazzy

i have question on DS 156 number 36. Has Anyone Ever Filed an Immigrant Visa Petition on Your Behalf?
I am the beneficiary ...should i say Yes to that question?
thank you very much.

I asked the same question and was told that the answer to question 36 should be 'yes' because of the current petition in progress.

I am back to little confusion now :(
If Someone has filed that visa petition on my behalf...that's my fiance/petitioner right? so i'll put it yes then. i hope i still get more enlightenment. thank you Robor


There's another thread on this subject

Seems if you're a K-1 the answer is :no: and if you're a K-3 or CR-1/IR-1 it is :yes:

So in our case it's a Yes but in imaskin's case it's a No. :)
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-04-02 18:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

i have question on DS 156 number 36. Has Anyone Ever Filed an Immigrant Visa Petition on Your Behalf?
I am the beneficiary ...should i say Yes to that question?
thank you very much.


I asked the same question and was told that the answer to question 36 should be 'yes' because of the current petition in progress.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-04-02 06:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

hello fellow philippine vj'ers! well, i am here in manila with sherwin, it is our last day here as we will be flying out this evening heading for tampa, fl. a very emotional and happy day! thank you all for the help and support along the way. good luck to all those with upcoming interviews and those waiting to be scheduled. having been through it now we can certainly empathize with all the emotions you experience during this visa journey. i would say that we were pleasantly surprised by how fast it went. we were prepared to go over 12 months in this process, but in the end it was all done in just about 9 months from time of 1st filing to delivery of the visa! it is so wonderful knowing this red tape is all behind us and we are free to pursue our lives together as husband and wife! tc all, God Bless! we are not disappearing, but we will be very busy when we arrive in the states, so we may not be able to check in here as often as we would like, so wanted to get this post in before we left manila. Regards, bernie and sherwin

Congrats to you. :dancing: We're a fellow Tampa, FL to Philippines connection here. :thumbs: Hopefully we'll be on the same path in about 2 months. :dance:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-03-27 18:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Please update us. The NVC sent our case (Email & postal mail) to Manila on 02/20/07 and packet 3 was sent to my wife on 02/26/07. She has yet to receive it despite living nn Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. The embassy is only a 30 minute taxi ride from her apartment. The paperwork could've walked there and back several times by now. :blink:

Edited by Robor007, 06 March 2007 - 06:54 PM.

Robor007MalePhilippines2007-03-06 18:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
I was told that only the issuing agency can certify/notarize a document like a passport so in this case it would be the DFA. Looking at the instructions on the W-7 it says that if the original or a certified/notarized copy is submitted that is all that's necessary. Otherwise there's a list of optional proof of identification. The way it reads to me is you need either the original passport or a certified/notarized copy or 2 of the optional ID methods - the passport isn't mentioned as one of them though. It's very confusing.
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-02-09 23:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionINTERVIEW SUCCESSUFUL
Congrats to you! :thumbs: :D
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-03-30 09:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionInterview Questions and Advice
Thanks for that great comprehensive list. Skimming it I think we've talked about 90% of the stuff there but I'll definitely be printing that so we are prepared.

16 days and counting... :clock:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-04-30 20:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMANILA INTERVIEW TODAY!!! LIZ N MARIA
Good luck to ya Liz & Marie! :thumbs:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-05-21 05:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionANY ADVICE FROM VJER'S WHO TOOK INTERVIEW IN MANILA
One snag in our interview was at the pre-screener window. She asked for all of the expected documents and we were able to provide them quickly. Then she asked for proof of relationship like pictures, email, chat, sms, letters, cards, etc. We had all of that and we had *a lot* of it. The problem is we had so much we had separate folders for each. When she asked for it she didn't want to see a mountain of evidence - just select pictures and samples of other proof. We had to scramble to pick a few out to submit.

I would recommend setting aside some important pics like those of the engagement and/or wedding, ones with family, some together, and then select samples of hand written letters, chat, email, sms, etc. You can always have the bulk of your evidence as backup if you're asked for it. We were not. I hate to think about all the time that went into organizing our proof when it wasn't asked but in the end we got the approval we were looking for so it's all worth it. Good luck! :thumbs:

Edited by Robor007, 24 May 2007 - 05:00 AM.

Robor007MalePhilippines2007-05-24 04:58:00
Philippinesspiderman

Spiderman 3 have good special effects but did not really enjoyed the whole story that much because of the melo-dramatic focus on their characters. I was expecting more actions in the movie, so I was quite disappointed... but special effects and computer animations was really awesome!

I wasn't all that impressed either. First MJ blows off Peter over a staged kiss then Peter blows off MJ out of spite. Ho-hum. Such a poor 'love story' plot. The action was pretty good though. Especially that 'sand man' beast. Overall it was definitely worth seeing - especially at the Philippines movie prices. ;)
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-05-22 20:11:00
PhilippinesManila Embassy contact info

Not sure why YuandDan are replying here. I was thinking his wife immigrated from China. Anyway call 632-528-6300 X5184. Call early in the morning 7:30 to 8:00 AM Manila time. Keep trying if you don't get through. Any later in day Manila time you may not have much luck getting through. Good luck.

IIRC the recording says they don't open until 8am. Lina kept trying over and over right after 8am and got through pretty quickly. Machine-gun speed dial works. :thumbs:
Robor007MalePhilippines2007-05-29 17:24:00