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Yet ANOTHER I-134 Question

Hi all,

I didn't make any money this year (well, maybe a total of $200, if that), so I don't qualify to file taxes. I had this job in Mexico, where I've been living/working for the last three years. I haven't qualified to file taxes for the prior 2 years either because I made insufficient income (way, way, way below the $8,000 or so required). I've been primarily supported by some very generous relatives back in the states, but that's another topic altogether. I DID list the jobs I had here in Mexico on the I-129 petition, but since I didn't file taxes on the [very little] money I made here, do I put "0" on the I-134? I'm currently unemployed, and my mom is going to be a co-sponsor. I know this sounds silly but what "evidence" do I need to attach, since I didn't file taxes and am currently unemployed
(actually, I'm a "domestic goddess", but I can't seem to get a job letter for that!).

Also, I read somewhere that if you are residing abroad you don't qualify to file an affidavit of support, that is, be a sponsor. That doesn't make much sense to me since I'm sure that plenty of people go through this process while living abroad. I'm currently in Mexico under a tourist visa, and have rented an apartment here, so do I put my address here in Mexico or my address in the U.S.? I still have my valid driver's license from home, I have an active bank account there, and I'm registered to vote there.

Suggestions?

limejello

Female

2009-03-01 20:43:00

Consular Report Of Birth Abroad????

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I was reading about this...if my fiance's mom (who is an American citizen) filed one at the embassy my fiance would be an American Citizen already and wouldn't have to prove her mom lived in the US for 5 years?

My fiance thinks that she may have been registered at the embassy. We will call Monday to find out. Is their a specific division we should call or just ask to speak to any Consulate?

Here is stuff I found about it

http://www.east-site...onsular_reports

http://canberra.usem...nship/crba.html

I don't quite understand what it means. I wish they were 100% clear

I hope she has it. She said believes her parents registered her at the embassy so this is what it would mean right?

If I am reading this right then this is pretty much all she would need to get a US passport right?

Anyone know any thing about these?

I am so excited but I don't know if I should be ...my fiance says she believes that she was "registered" at the embassy...does that mean they will have a Consular Report of Birth Abroad? Is that all we need basically for the passport. Anyone? Someone has to know?

Once I registered my son at the embassy here I was able to give them the form/documents for an American passport for him at the same time, and it arrived a week later. A CRBA is a document confirming that a child is an American citizen by virtue of having one or both parents that are American citizens. You'd have to check at the embassy to see if her mom did this (so "registered" may mean that she has a CRBA). As excited as you might be, you'll probably have to wait until monday to contact the embassy, so hang in there!

Awesome! Thank you, Could registering mean anything else or is this all it could be? Her mom abandoned her when she was young so she doesn't know for sure....she thought someone told her that her (grandma) on her mom's side (also a US citizen) was the one that registered her...Is that even possible?

"Registering" could also simply be an american citizen who is "checking in" with the local embassy or consulate where they are traveling and/or living. The consular officer that processed my son's birth abroad report highly encouraged me to "register" with the embassy so that they could get in contact with me should an emergency or other situation arise in which either they would need to contact me or my family. But in the case of your fiancee I don't think that would be applicable. I can't say to tell you whether her grandma could've done it, that depends on what the regulations were in that particular consulate around the time she was born (it's possible if the regulations for registering a birth abroad were more lax back then). Best of luck, and let us know what turns up!

limejello

Female

2009-03-01 01:20:00

Consular Report Of Birth Abroad????

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limejello

Female

2009-03-01 00:47:00

I-134 help

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Couple of questions:

1. I am the petitioner, currently residing in Mexico (but under a tourist visa). On the I-134 #1 ("residing at" part), do I put my address in the U.S. or my address in Mexico?

Do you have a permanent US address? If so, use that one.

2. On question #7 "employed as or engaged in the business of", I'm unemployed, so do I put "none"?

What did you use to do? (engaged in the buisiness of..., but if your not working, N/A could be used)

3. As far as evidence is concerned (since I hardly made any money in the last 2 years), I know I need to attach a letter, but do I also need to attach any "evidence" that I didn't make enough money to file tax returns? I was working in Mexico and they don't do W-2's so I really don't know exactly how much I made (but I do know it wasn't enough).

Hmm - this is a tough one, If you made more than $400.00 (self-employed) or made any taxable income, you are still required to report the income, from what I understand of the tax code.

That would be your evidence.

I would recommend talking to a lawyer about that. (or even call the IRS helpline)

Plus, since you said you make less than the requirements for sponsorship, you will have to use assets or get a co-sponsor. (which means you wont have to show income, your sponsor would)

I made less than the $8,950 minimum requirement for filing taxes, and I was not self-employed. I do have a co-sponsor lined up, I just don't know if anything more than an explanation letter (for why I didn't file a return) is necessary.

limejello

Female

2009-03-09 11:57:00

I-134 help

Couple of questions:

1. I am the petitioner, currently residing in Mexico (but under a tourist visa). On the I-134 #1 ("residing at" part), do I put my address in the U.S. or my address in Mexico?

2. On question #7 "employed as or engaged in the business of", I'm unemployed, so do I put "none"?

3. As far as evidence is concerned (since I hardly made any money in the last 2 years), I know I need to attach a letter, but do I also need to attach any "evidence" that I didn't make enough money to file tax returns? I was working in Mexico and they don't do W-2's so I really don't know exactly how much I made (but I do know it wasn't enough).

limejello

Female

2009-03-09 09:41:00

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The I-864 states:

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Income from any relatives or dependents living in your household or dependents listed on your most recent Federal tax return who signed a Form I-864A;

this is under the section "What if I cannot meet the income requirements"

Can you please source where you saw

"I read that the primary sponsor and the co-sponsor can't live in the same house and fill out the same type of form (in the case of the I-864, anyway)"

I guess in my panicked state I misread/misinterpreted the instructions for this. It's not that the sponsor and co-sponsor can't *live* in the same house, but I know for the I-864 I read that if two people are under the same roof they can't be sponsor/co-sponsor per se, but the primary sponsor fills out the I-864 and others in the household who want their income considered would file an I-864A. But as far as being a separate sponsor/co-sponsor it can't be done, or am I still misinterpreting it? Pushbrk?

My reason for wondering if the same rules apply is that if I do an affidavit of support, I will list myself and my son. My mom would list herself and my brother. If we all have to be combined into one household because we all have the same address, that might be problematic.

limejello

Female

2009-03-12 19:41:00

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I've been reading more about the I-864 Affidavit of Support, and I know that in general for those of us filling out the I-134 for a fiancee visa, the same rules apply for both affidavits of support. Here's my problem: although I've been living in mexico, my principal residence is in the U.S., the same address that my mom has. I want to have my mom on as a co-sponsor (because I didn't make enough money), but I read that the primary sponsor and the co-sponsor can't live in the same house and fill out the same type of form (in the case of the I-864, anyway). Is this correct? This is really problematic for me if it's true!

You've misinterpreted the I-864 instructions but in any event, sponsor and co-sponsor each fill out an I-134 for a K visa case.

Awesome. Once again, thanks pushbrk.

limejello

Female

2009-03-12 19:30:00

anyone?

limejello

Female

2009-03-12 17:42:00

limejello

Female

2009-03-12 12:12:00

affidavit of support???

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IS THIS AN EPIDSODE OF THE TWILIGHT ZONE? i mean, how many questions & posts can a person/member do?

I believe as many as you anyone can answer them. In other words, NO LIMIT.

The new I-134 does not need to be notarized. As you'll see where the signature goes on the I-134 there is no space for a notary signature. You can see this article for more info: http://www.visajourn...ary-not-needed/

You can find the new I-134 form here: http://www.uscis.gov.../form/I-134.pdf

limejello

Female

2009-03-24 13:28:00

bank statements?

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moving to:

US Embassy and Consulate General Discussion
You are almost there and now you have to deal with the embassy. This is the place to post your experiences or questions related to this last step before moving to the US. Topics relating to I-134's, packets sent from consulate and medical & police certificates should be posted here.

so do add the balance from each account and put the result on the form?

My co-sponsor has a checking and savings, she's going to add up the totals from the two accounts and put that on the form. I guess money in the bank is money in the bank, be it in checking or savings. The letters from the bank confirm the numbers if you add the two accounts together.

limejello

Female

2009-03-24 21:12:00

Almost done with co-sponsor's I-134

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1. Number 3: Name of spouse and children accompanying or following to join this person. My fiance and I have a child together, and this child is an American citizen (with a birth abroad report and U.S. passport), am I correct that our son DOES NOT need to be listed under "children" because a separate visa is not being done for him? He will be listed on my affidavit of support as a dependent, right? [I think I already know the answer to this, but just want to confirm].

This is not a request for the visa but just the affidavit for support, right? Well, the kid is also entering the US and is a dependent of both you and your fiance, therefore this kid should also be listed on the affidavit of support. It does not matter if the kid is getting a visa or not, just if it is a dependent of you and your fiance or not.

One of my main reasons for this is because under #4, it says that "This affidavit is made by me for the purpose of assuring the U.S. Government that the person(s) named in item (3) [my fiancee and children entering with him or following to join] will not become a public charge in the United States." This would make total sense if my fiance had a child with a former spouse or girlfriend and wanted to bring the child into the U.S., obviously the government wouldn't want them to be a burden, but since our son is American, this really doesn't apply. Numbers 5 and 6 (more stipulations/responsibilities that the sponsor has for the persons in #3) are also not applicable to U.S. citizens (e.g. making sure they leave before their visa expires, etc.).

Edited by limejello, 29 March 2009 - 06:54 PM.

limejello

Female

2009-03-29 18:53:00

Almost done with co-sponsor's I-134

I'm filling out the I-134 for my mom just to make her life easier, and I just want to clear up a couple of things before I send it to her to print out.

1. Number 3: Name of spouse and children accompanying or following to join this person. My fiance and I have a child together, and this child is an American citizen (with a birth abroad report and U.S. passport), am I correct that our son DOES NOT need to be listed under "children" because a separate visa is not being done for him? He will be listed on my affidavit of support as a dependent, right? [I think I already know the answer to this, but just want to confirm].

2. Number 7: The employer's address. My mom works out of her home, but she is NOT her own boss. The business letterhead has got a P.O. Box on it. Can I/should I put the P.O. Box here or the actual PHYSICAL address (which is the same as her home address). Can this be problematic if her boss writes an employment letter for her and it doesn't have the same address on it?

3. Number 9: She did an affidavit of support for my ex-husband, who is now a naturalized citizen. I'm thinking of putting "see attachment" in parentheses after his name, then including a letter saying that he's naturalized. The only problem is that I can't remember the exact date of the original affidavit of support (just the month and year), and will it be necessary to include in the letter the date that he was naturalized? How about proof of his naturalization (like a copy of his passport?).

Input is much appreciated!

limejello

Female

2009-03-29 17:02:00

help! ALL APRIL '09 INTERVIEW FOR K1 CMON IN!

Great idea starting a thread for this! I know I'm nervous about it although we should be just fine. It helps to have some support from people who are going through the exact same thing as you at the same time!

limejello

Female

2009-03-30 15:50:00

A Challenging Question

I'm not sure how it works in Peru but here in Mexico permission is not needed for a child to leave the country when they are with a parent (obviously every country is different). I have travelled twice with my son to the US (his father is here in Mexico) and I didn't have to show anything when leaving the country, nor when I left the US to return to Mexico. I have other friends who travel with their children without a permission letter as well. You might want to check what the airline regulations are regarding a parent who wants to leave the country with their child, they would know better. Try to explore other options before resigning yourself to go through this long, difficult and expensive process again. Good luck.

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The embassy never asked her anything about the child's father when they went in for the interview. However, we anticipate that they would not be able to get out of the country without signed permission of the father. We are still working on that.

Any other advice you can offer about reapplying for a K-1 visa?

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My fiancée (and her daughter) have received their K-1 and K-2 Visas from the Peruvian Embassy, but we are having considerable trouble getting the biological father to permit the child to travel.

At this point we have to explore various other potential options:

1) If she lets her current K-1 Visa expire without coming to the US, can I petition again in the future for another K-1 Visa?

Or,

2) If my foreign fiancée uses her K-1 Visa to come to the US, but does we do not get married and she returns to her native country (before the 90 days is up), can I petition again in the future for her to get another K-1 Visa?

Yes and yes. With some explanations and clarifications, no doubt.

Question? How did you get the K-2 without permission of the father? Curious as it is required BEFORE issuance of the visa in most cases.

Just a suggestion, maybe you already tried. We had a similar situation and he agreed to give permission in exchange for lifting his child support obligation, basically a financial agreement. Maybe some form of financial incentive would help

limejello

Female

2009-04-10 23:07:00

Interview paperwork

As far as I'm aware, documents in either Spanish or English are acceptable at the consulate in Juarez. Only if the document is in a language other than Spanish or English does it need translation.

limejello

Female

2009-04-14 08:27:00

Interview paperwork

Please let me know if I'm leaving something out, or if I SHOULD leave something out...

Here goes:

Fiance's Mexican Passport
Fiance's Mexican Birth Certificate (original + 1 copy)
Petitioner's original divorce decree (apostilled, +1 copy)
Petitioner and beneficiary's child's Mexican birth certificate (original + 1 copy)
Petitioner and beneficiary's child's Consular Birth Abroad Report (copy only)
Petitioner and beneficiary's child's original American passport
Petitioner's original passport and current Mexican tourist visa

Forms required by consulate (still being filled out) and passport size photos (to be taken once in Juarez), also still working on affidavits of support, and need to re-type and print my letter of intent

Evidence

3 different signed rental contracts in both petitioner and beneficiary's names (contract periods 05/07-12/07, 05/08-08/08, and 10/08-Present, this contract also with rental receipts)

Christmas card from petitioner's aunt with stamped envelope received in December 08 at our apartment in Merida

2 different itineraries (e-tickets) with corresponding boarding passes and receipts for gate checked stroller (with name, date, flight number) from petitioner's home city to Mexico (these are from my 2 most recent trips home)

Email confirmation of paid reservation at a resort in Mexico with petitioner/beneficiary/their son/petitioner's mother's names listed

6 original bank statements from different months (non-consecutive) showing transactions made in Mexico, beginning the month that the petitioner met the beneficiary in Mexico in 2007 until present

Bus tickets from 2 different trips (without names) showing travel from Cancun to Merida and from fiance's home town to Merida

Over 50 photos taken over the course of the 2 years since petitioner and beneficiary met (including from pregnancy, shows definite change over time)

Paid eticket receipt for flights from Merida to Ciudad Juarez (with petitioner, beneficiary and petitioner's mother's names)

Other papers

These will only be given at the direct request of the CO (not to be included in evidence)

Language school exam result (from Cancun) proving petitioner's fluency in Spanish (because beneficiary speaks little English)

Letter from Registro Civil from beneficiary's home town (where their son is registered) stating that there is no record of marriage (Constancia de negatividad)

Police certificates from Merida and Cancun

Original Consular birth abroad report (I'm very hesitant to hand over the original)

Petitioner's court order to resume prior surname after divorce (apostilled, +1 copy)

Petitioner's American birth certificate (apostilled, +1 copy)

limejello

Female

2009-04-12 15:00:00

K-1 interview TODAY!

Thanks everyone! We were APPROVED!!!

limejello

Female

2009-04-21 11:20:00

K-1 interview TODAY!

It's 5:30 AM Juarez time and I'm wide awake, Marcos is going in for his interview today. Good or bad, I very much appreciate everyone's help, I learned so much here and wouldn't have been able to get this far without it. Please keep us in your thoughts, and I'll update later when we find out how it went.

limejello

Female

2009-04-21 06:30:00

Impending interview - need so much advice!

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The 'worrisome' backstory is only that he has a prior arrest for marijuana possession. No conviction. My lawyer tells me that won't be held against him unless he admits to having used. Since there was no conviction only an arrest, he should be ok. We are worried about exactly how to word such a response tho. I've asked my lawyer but not received a response yet.

And, is there a specific place to create a timeline? Ours is really long :s We suffer from depression and we both have the 'hard to get things done' symptom....

Basic Timeline: met online playing video games in August 2004.
June 2006: attempted to visit him in UK, was turned away at the gate by immigrations, was not able to see him.
December 2006: Holiday together for 2 weeks, in Amsterdam.
March 2007: I get job and work towards promotions and raises and eventually earn enough (I thought) to qualify for sponsorship.
December 2007: I buy a lawyer and begin gathering everything for the petition. (Took a very long time, had to work for a year to generate an W2 with enough to qualify.)
April 2008: I129F Submitted.
September 2008: Petition Approved
December 2008: Lawyer informs me I don't qualify for sponsorship. I finally, after 2 years, talk my father into co-sponsoring.
January 2009: Effective Petition end date, we thankfully got an extension.
May 18 2009: Consulate Interview.

We ran into another couple who were interviewing (at the Juarez consulate in Mexico) and the foreign fiance's fingerprints came up during the fingerprint scan for a crime that (like your fiance) he was arrested for but never convicted (they just let him go), and those fingerprints were originally taken 15 years ago when he was 14 years old. He had to get something from the police/judge saying that he was not convicted. You might have to do something similar.

They have this in London already - they ask for a police certificate, which should show any convictions if they are there.

Ok, that's taken care of then. Sometimes they ask for them in Juarez, but most of the time not. I wonder, though, if "posession", even without a conviction, might connote "use". That opens a whole new can of worms, which, hopefully the medical exam will clear up all doubts (if in fact he hasn't used).

limejello

Female

2009-05-06 10:50:00

Impending interview - need so much advice!

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limejello

Female

2009-05-06 09:06:00

My interview experience and observations

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Expect and prepare for the VERY worst; be pleased when the worst doesn't happen.

100% agreed. Our interview was super easy (even for Juarez) and completely painless but I don't regret for one second being "too prepared" (if there is such a thing).

limejello

Female

2009-06-07 21:51:00

I-134: Who counts in the "household"?

pushbrk I wanted to thank you (somewhat belatedly, I'll admit) for responding to my question, it was really helpful!

limejello

Female

2009-02-23 23:52:00

I-134: Who counts in the "household"?

Hi everyone!

I just got my NOA2 approval email this morning for the I-129F! Now I'm getting everything together for the interview, and I have one question:

Without a doubt I will need a co-sponsor for the I-134 Affidavit of Support, but I'm not sure if my mom would qualify as a co-sponsor. On her last tax return, she listed herself and my brother as a dependent (household of 2). For the poverty guidelines, she would need to consider my fiancee as well (household of 3), I'm assuming. But my fiancee and I have a baby together, so I'm not sure if that bumps it up to a household of 4. The baby is an American citizen.
If it's a household of 4, then she doesn't meet the 125% guideline. If it's a household of 3, she does.

Also, I was at one time married to a guy from the UK who has now been in the U.S. for quite some time, and now he's an American citizen. From everything I've read, once he's a citizen the sponsor no longer has an obligation to him. My mom and I did a joint sponsorship for him when we were doing his I-130 papers way back when. On the affidavit of support, it has a line about "previously submitted affidavits of support" and "previously submitted petitions". I know I'd have to list him because it's true that we filed these affidavits, but should I attach an addendum that says that he is now an American citizen? Would I somehow have to prove this? I'd rather know if I have to get some kind of document from him that says he's now a citizen.

Thanks

limejello

Female

2009-02-20 17:30:00

Police certificate Mexico

Hey Cici, I think the pgr and the ssp letters are the same thing, it just depends on where you live as to where you need to go. In merida it's the PGR. I know in cancun they take fingerprints, but I don't think they've standardized things all across the country so every letter from every place costs the same and requires the same documents and/or fingerprints. As long as the carta de antecedentes no penales is from where you've lived (I think it's everywhere you've lived for more than 6 months since 16 years old. someone correct me if I'm wrong), I think that's the best you can get as far as a police certificate/letter goes.

Even if they don't even look at it, it's better to have it just for your own peace of mind *just in case*.

limejello

Female

2009-02-24 22:37:00

Police certificate Mexico

Cici, if you go to the pgr in whatever city you're living in you can get a letter of "no antecedentes", I know Merida and Cancun both do this. A good place to start is at the police station, sometimes they do it there, sometimes they'll send you to a different office to do it. My friends who work in Cancun had to get letters, they took fingerprints and had to present their passports and FM3's. I imagine you'd have to take your credencial and acta de nacimiento in the case of mexicans. The letters took a couple of days to get. These letters are becoming more and more commonplace as jobs are beginning to ask for them (my fiancee had to get one for his job).

limejello

Female

2009-02-24 21:46:00

Juarez Consulate

Great news! Congratulations!!!

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My fiance is in the consulate right now, and has been there for 5 hours. The police out front say its a long process which takes about 6-8 hours because there are several interviews that must take place. Does this sound right?

AVER, My fiancee and her daughter has been there since a little before 8 AM this morning. The guard outside said 3 to 5 hours. It has been 5-1/2 hours for her so far. I dont know if the 3 to 5 hours is from the time they are allowed inside or for the interview process. All we can do is wait. Yes I am a little worried.

She went in around 8 also. I'm hoping the long wait is some kind of good sign. I'm worried in Iraq, her friend waiting outside is worried, and her friend in cuernavaca is worried. She had to do extra medical tests, adding 2 days. So she can't wait to get out of Juarez. Good luck on your case.

She got it!! Either today or Monday she can pick up the visa.

limejello

Female

2009-06-07 07:47:00

Juarez Consulate

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I just wanted to make sure that I can get the letter at the consolate!! did anyone else do that? Yes, quite a few have, including me. Just make sure you have the Juarez case number (you'll have to call the NVC to get it).

And If i dont have the Funds for the public charge can use a form-184 Affiddalt of Support? is that the right form? If you are doing the K-1 it's the I-134 not I-864, and yes, you are allowed a co-sponsor. For spouses I think it's the I-864.

COngrats on all those who got thier visa!! I will be going to Juarez very soon, I am really nervous about everything, thanks for all the advice everyone! Everything will be great

limejello

Female

2009-06-02 07:06:00

Juarez Consulate

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This is where you get a paper hospital gown that you change into.

What? This must be new. Unlike the thoroughly humiliating experience my fiance had to go through (along with everyone else) being completely naked and in front of a female nurse.

limejello

Female

2009-06-02 07:01:00

My K1 Visa was approved today!

YAY!

Special thanks to Elan & Amir, for their reassurances and friendship <3

I'm off to bed, lack of sleep for 27 hours.

yamashitariki

Male

Japan

2011-05-12 05:37:00

Yay! My interview date is in 3 weeks' time. :-)

My medical exam was rather quick and easy. Results will be out next week, Weds.

Going to work on my AOS now.

Hello's to Elan!

yamashitariki

Male

Japan

2011-04-23 13:04:00

Coincidentally, I have been having Nasi Lemaks almost 3 times a week now. Preparing for the inevitable lack of nasi lemak in my future diet. There is just something about the knotted pandan-leaf soaked in rich coconut milk rice, and a sambal that stirs up fond memories from childhood or early morning warmth in the tummy before office hours begin. Oh, Nasi Lemak - an ode to thee.

I haven't tried any Malaysian restaurants in the States yet, though I've come across one or two in Boston. I am pessimistic that it won't be the same.

At least I have an agenda to fill up my time and tummy while I wait out my current delay; courtesy of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

What other Malaysian food do you miss? I think I might miss the Ramlee Burger and Satay. Oh, the other time when I was in Pittsburgh, I came across this Indian grocers that had Malaysian Roti Canai (Prata) brand. It amused me a lot as I often see it in the freezer sections in Tesco's or Giant.

yamashitariki

Male

Japan

2011-03-07 01:56:00

I submitted my documents on Friday morning at Wisma Putra. Here's some information to help others when undergoing this process. If the moderator or main OP can include this info at the first post, it would be helpful for future references.

TIP
Begin applying for the Certificate of Good Conduct before or immediately after submitting the K1 visa package. The process takes 1-2 months.

NOTICE
"Pleased be informed that applications for Certificate of Good Conduct should be made by online only, starting from 1st January 2011. Applications can be made via Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Website www.kln.gov.my under e-Consular

IMPORTANT!

You can no longer submit the printed forms. They will immediately return/reject your application.
You must submit an online application via their website.
Create an account using your passport (Foreigners / P.R.) / NRIC (Malaysians).
Make a note that purpose of the application is for 'U.S. Immigration Visa'
There is a high chance your e-application form will not be able to be printed (their system is faulty).
It is ideal if you submitted your forms in person at Putrajaya.
If you decide to post, ensure that you include a cover letter explaining what the documents are for : submission & the online transaction code).
There is just one computer there for public use at Wisma Putra. You can do last minute application or check your status. The queue is long due to lengthly application process and users who are unfamiliar with computers.
Go early. Bring your PASSPORT and NRIC. No passport, no application.

PROCESS

Line-up outside guardhouse to obtain security passes and a Green Exit Form (to be submitted after). Guards will take your NRIC.
Go into the main building and line up outside the front desk. Here at 8.30, staff will check your forms and give you a number.
Go into the seated waiting room.
Submit documents at Counter 3.
Wait 15-30 minutes.
Counter 4 will call you and provide you with a receipt A4 size.
Ensure you check your status online that it is currently "In Progress"
Wait 1-2 months.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kementerian Luar Negari
Bahagain Konsular
Wisma Putra, No. 1
Jalan Wisma Putra, Presint 2
62602 Putrajaya
Operation Hours : Mon - Fri (0830 - 1230 / 1330 - 1600)

Notes: Must stand in queue outside building to obtain security passes before entering. They will start handing out passes at 8.20-ish. So it is best to be early.

Contact Personnel
+6 03 8887 4126 - En. Rosfaizi
+6 03 8887 4264 - Pn. Umi (Please avoid this person. Very rude.)
+6 03 8887 4100 - Pn. Maria
+6 03 8887 4159 - Pn. Aniza
+6 03 8887 4275 - Pn. Rostilah
+6 03 8887 4367 - Lobby Counter

Pn. Farrah Ahmad Katran
Assistant Secretary Consular
Mobile : +6 017 349 4644
Tel : +6 03 8887 4270

Edited by yamashitariki, 27 February 2011 - 07:04 AM.

yamashitariki

Male

Japan

2011-02-27 07:02:00

Hi NadianaPaul

Thanks for your reply. It is comforting that I am not alone in this whole ordeal. By the way, how did the embassy schedule the interview?

Do they send the package to you and is the interview date pre-determined then? Or do you submit the package 3 and they will inform you later? I am mostly worried because at this rate I am unsure if I can get the certificate on time.

Also, how long was the interview schedule from the day you've received the package? Thanks!

Good luck with the interview! Please let me know how it went.

yamashitariki

Male

Japan

2011-02-24 07:04:00

I am having the most frustrating experience with regards to obtaining the Police Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct / Sijil Kelakuan Baik) here in Malaysia!

This lady named "Umi" who is the main person in charge of that department in Wisma Putra is terribly rude.

I got a shock when I realised in January 2011 that the process would take 1-2 months. I am currently the beneficiary for the K1 visa (I-129F). So hurriedly, I gathered all the documents required.

I applied online (kln.gov.my) but towards the end the system could not generate or print the receipt. So, I found a printed form on their website and filled that up. Attached my photos and accompanied that package as per their instructions. Certified copies of my passport, MyPR ID, Letter from the Employer, money order for RM20 and a self-addressed envelope. I posted this immediately via PostLaju.

I called the following week on 27 Jan, 3.45pm to inquire about the status. The lady asked for my ID number. So I gave it to her. She then said that it did not exist in their system and my documents have not been received. She asked me to re-submit it in person instead. Their office is very far away in Putrajaya. I called back again and said perhaps they needed my passport number.

She then told me off, "Jangan berlagak jadi orang Malaysia!" (Don't pretend to be Malaysian) in a harsh tone. I explained calmly that I am a Permanent Resident here, and she changed the subject. She then said they have received my documents and will process it the following day and to call back a month later.

Today, being nearly a month to date. I called and she told me that she need not my information to check the status as she goes by the date of submission. And said that period was not due. I then found in my mail later, that the Department of Foreign Affairs (Consular Division) had returned EVERY SINGLE DOCUMENT I submitted last month! A letter attached said that they no longer accept printed forms beginning mid-Jan. And this however, was NOT stated on their website.

I called that lady back to seek further clarification. She just responded (in Malay), "How would I know? I am not the one who opens the mail. Those people (her staff) aren't trained or anything". Wow. I asked her what should I do next. She said I have to go personally and submit the documents again at Counter 3 in Wisma Putra. I asked again how long would this take (since this screw-up was their fault). And she yelled at me saying "You orang Foreigner sepatutnya baca!" (You foreigners should READ). Double WOW. I couldn't take it anymore so I told her off, "Jangan memperli aku" (Don't be condescending!). I was seeking clarification. She said it will still take 1-2 months from that date of submission.

Basically, I have wasted a month waiting for nothing because the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs royally screwed-up my application. I would forgive their lack of accountability and responsibility in their roles, but being rude as well as somewhat racist; I think this is terribly in bad taste. Tomorrow, I would have to apply for leave and go all the way there just to do the whole thing again.

At the back of my mind, I am worried because I am due to receive the package from the US Malaysian Embassy. I am concerned that I might not have the Police Clearance documents in time for the interview. Would the Embassy re-schedule the interview at a later date?

Sigh. I feel absolutely terrible.

yamashitariki

Male

Japan

2011-02-24 01:15:00

Yay! Count me in the Malaysian VJ thread! :thumbs:

Will update my experiences when I get my interview at US Embassy in KL. Still waiting for July VSC approvals this month :innocent:

It is really nice to meet you.

yamashitariki

Male

Japan

2010-11-08 07:36:00

Police Certificate Delay (Certificate of Good Conduct)

Follow up experience regarding the topic in this thread.

yamashitariki

Male

Japan

2011-02-24 02:20:00

Police Certificate Delay (Certificate of Good Conduct)

I am a July 2010 filer still waiting for my NOA2.

I just realised that the country (Malaysia) where I will be having the K1 interview requires a police certificate called a "Certificate of Good Conduct".

My question that concerns me is :
The certification requires 2 months to process! What if it does not arrive before the interview date? Is it possible to reschedule the interview or submit the certification at a later date?

Thanks.

yamashitariki

Male

Japan

2011-01-16 07:39:00

Lagos Consulate Round 3!!! Fight!!!

You guys are tough, and I'm sure you will prevail

And victory will be sweet because of how hard you had to fight to earn it.

PS-- Many, MANY couples refer to each other as "hubby" and "wifey" regardless of marital status. What a ridiculous objection that woman had.

Ricardo_C

Male

Venezuela

2010-01-15 08:01:00