ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesMultiple Stop
My stopover was Narita, Japan too & I didn't have Japan Transit Visa.

Edited by let-it-be, 20 November 2012 - 04:00 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-11-20 16:00:00
PhilippinesWhat to bring???

hello again vj members,

can anyone give me a link, on what to documents to bring at the interview. I am looking for it but i cannot find it.
thanks a lot.

M


Is this a citizenship interview? I noticed that your timeline shows that your ROC was approved last 2010. I'm assuming that your asking about what documents to bring for your citizenship interview. If so, bring all the original documents (like BC, MC) and supporting documents that you submitted with your N-400 application.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-11-25 11:58:00
PhilippinesPastries inside the check in bags ok?

Hello vjyers,
my flight to the US is quite soon from today and im starting to prepare my bags...
i wanted to bring some breads and dried mangoes for my Ryan and im a little bit confused because when i booked my ticket from Davao to Manila the lady told me "PASALUBONG" are not allowed inside the hand carry and they will just ask me to leave it behind and others tell me its ok to bring..i really am confused i hope someone who had an experience would share and enlighten me.. thank you so much

God bless everyone :)


I brought Goldilocks pastries & packed them in my check in luggage. I had to bring hubby's favorite , the special mamon. Had no problems at all.. Go ahead bring all the goodies you can.Posted Image



let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-11-28 11:37:00
PhilippinesPassport

Hello guys,i need help about getting a passport about my daughter in the philippines,by the way im here in the US as k1 visa two months ago.Is any one in here experience like this.i wanted to bring my daughter here in the US and actually we already started it.Im just wondering if what kind of documentation she need to prepare to get passport since im not there to come along with her going to DFA aside from my mother.She was my daughter from my ex boyfriend and im married now.


LINK: http://passport.com.ph/requirements


For Minor Applicants (below 18 years old)

General Requirements:
  • Confirmed appointment (except for 1 year old and below)
  • Personal appearance of the minor applicant
  • Personal appearance of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
  • Original Birth Certificate of minor in Security Paper issued by NSO or Certified True Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar and duly authenticated by NSO. Transcribed Birth Certificate from the LCR is required when entries in NSO Birth Certificate are blurred or unreadable. Report of Birth duly authenticated by NSO is required if minor was born abroad.
  • Document of identity with photo, if minor is 8-17 years old (for first time and renewal applicant) such as School ID or Form 137 with readable dry seal
    • For minor applicants who never attended school, a Notarized Affidavit of Explanation executed by either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / by mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) detailing the reasons why the child is not in school, is required
  • Marriage Certificate of minor’s parents duly authenticated by NSO
  • Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent to travel from either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / from mother (if minor is an illegitimate child)
  • Original and photocopy of valid passport of the person traveling with the minor
  • Photocopy of valid passport of either parent (if minor is a legitimate child) / of mother (if minor is an illegitimate child) or identification documents (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)
Additional Requirements:

If minor is not traveling with either parent or alone
  • Personal appearance of the mother is required if minor applicant is an illegitimate child.
  • Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion and relationship to the minor. If minor will be traveling alone, ASC must be executed by either parent, stating that his/her child will be traveling alone. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.
  • Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance
  • There is no need to secure a DSWD Clearance if the minor traveling abroad has parents who are in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a dependent’s visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification card which serves as proof that he / she is living with parents abroad.
If both parents are abroad:
  • Affidavit of Support and Consent (ASC) executed by either parent indicating the name of the traveling companion (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General). If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the ASC.
  • Special Power of Attorney (SPA) with an attached photocopy of either parent’s valid passport (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate General) authorizing a representative in assisting the child to apply for a passport. If minor is illegitimate, mother should execute the SPA.
  • Original and photocopy of DSWD Clearance
    • There is no need to secure a DSWD Clearance if the minor traveling abroad has parents who are in the Foreign Service or living abroad or are immigrants, provided he / she is holding a valid pass such as a dependent’s visa / pass / identification card or permanent resident visa / pass / identification card which serves as proof that he / she is living with parents abroad.
  • Proper ID of the duly authorized representative (Please refer to List of Acceptable IDs)

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-12-05 17:14:00
PhilippinesCruch time

have you used this b4? Is it a trust worthy site?


I haven't used this site yet. But I have read here in the forum that they have ordered NSO documents from this site.

It is a legit site. It's the National Statistics Office site.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-12-14 15:41:00
PhilippinesCruch time

Is there anyone who knows how to order a Infants NSO Birth Certificate online? Like what site and what to do when i get there. Thanks for any answers!


This is the link: https://www.ecensus....ph/Default.aspx
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-12-14 15:34:00
Philippinesafter passport

hello to all members...

my question is i have son 2years old and a daughter 1yr old..aside from their us passport what else they need to travel to us?


That's all they need, their US passports.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-12-16 11:51:00
Philippinesmom passed interview
Congrats! Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-12-21 13:14:00
Philippines21 days?

I believe I have also read that he should request a Balikabayan stamp passport with that



One could only avail of the Balikbayan stamp if the foreign spouse is travelling with the Filipino citizen or former Filipino citizen.




let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-12-24 11:05:00
PhilippinesI-130 vs. IR2

my friend daughter is 1 year and 1 month old. she enter her as K1, now she is married to USC. her daughter was not listed in the original K1 petition. I want to ask what kind of category she will go through if she wanted to get her daughter to join her here in the US.

thanks


Was she still pregnant when the I-129F petition was filed? That will explain why the daughter wasn't listed in the petition? Did your friend list her daughter in the DS forms?Posted Image Your friend's spouse (husband) can file I-130 petition for the step -child.

Refer to this links: http://www.uscis.gov.../i-130instr.pdf & http://www.visajourn...ontent/childpet


let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-03 18:12:00
PhilippinesWhat do you do for kareoke in the US?
Got a HD Wireless Microphone Magic Sing as a Christmas present. http://www.acekaraok...ml#.UOS-Om9fBzw . Your wife is going to be very happy to have one! Posted Image

Edited by let-it-be, 09 January 2013 - 10:26 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-09 22:23:00
PhilippinesGetting NBI Clearance while outside the Philippines

Ah, "DCF"... lol VJ's gobbledygook can be confounding. lol

I guess that might be different then. I forget that some people don't live with their spouses. And in in different countries than them. I don't see how that works...

I also see that her children are filing for her, not a spouse. My mistake.


I'm petitioning my parents.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-07 21:10:00
PhilippinesGetting NBI Clearance while outside the Philippines

That is not a link to the Manila site. It's at the end of the NVC stage. The last day you will ever deal with the Embassy.

You'll be doing this in NOX-2. But when you go to NOX-2, you basically turn in your few sheets of paper, sit, do biometrics, sit, swear-in, and go home! Then your passport with visa comes in a few days.

So yeah, you turn those forms in during the last couple hours of the process.



As far as I know, NVC will not schedule an interview unless those civil documents are sent to them. Case not complete, no interview schedule. The OP is not filing DCF.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-07 20:54:00
PhilippinesGetting NBI Clearance while outside the Philippines

http://travel.state....5.html?cid=9719

I guess I have to check with my nearest consulate if they do this. If not, I will have to wait til I go to Tokyo next month.

Can you please tell me how long an NBI clearance is valid? And also, if I get it this early (Feb/March), will that be too early for an intended Sept/Oct interview with the consulate in Japan? :)


Call the Philippine Consulate there in Japan. Ask them about how to go about getting your fingerprints taken there. They can answer all your questions. Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-04 00:27:00
PhilippinesGetting NBI Clearance while outside the Philippines

She still has to the last day of her visa issuance to submit it. At least, that's when they ask for it.


Per instructions for IV Packet during the NVC stage. Civil documents like police certificates/clearances.

Refer to this link: http://travel.state..../info_3195.html


let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-04 00:14:00
PhilippinesGetting NBI Clearance while outside the Philippines

Thanks. I'm emailing them now.




Wow. An online NBI clearance that actually requires you to still be in the country. That is just so inconvenient. I wish the Philippine government dealt with paperwork online :(





When is it exactly needed? Sorry, I'm such a newbie. :( before NOA2?



After NOA2. The approved petition will be forwarded to National Visa Center.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-03 18:00:00
PhilippinesGetting NBI Clearance while outside the Philippines

No online for NBI. They need to take a photo of you. What you can do is get an NBI clearance when you arrive in August. You might get lucky if the Embassy will not ask for a newer one. But if you have time a few days before the interview, get a new NBI clearance.

Go to Robinsons Otis in UN Ave. (near Unilever). There's not a lot of people there.


For spousal visa application her NBI clearance is needed during the NVC stage. Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-03 11:45:00
PhilippinesPlanning to send a BALIKBAYAN BOX,..? Read on,...

Thanks.. I can recommend LBC. Never had an issue. Big company in the PI.


I personally have not used any other shipping company except LBC & they have been a reliable one. Unfortunately, they don't have branches in all the states. I have heard that there are independent agents that have a flexible pick up option for those customers who will pool together their lbc boxes upto 8 or more if they were from a neighboring state that doesn't have a branch.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-10-17 18:48:00
PhilippinesHow to get NSO Birth Cert. when you are in the US ?
I agree with them that you can have your mom or dad get it from the NSO & mail (LBC/DHL/FED-EX) it to you. It's a better idea to have them send you 2 or 3 copies. A lot cheaper compared to ordering online. Your family can mail it within a week. Posted Image

Edited by let-it-be, 23 January 2013 - 02:21 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-23 14:21:00
PhilippinesCFO sticker at NAIA terminal 3?
Save yourself the headache, once your girl receives her visa have her go to CFO Cebu where she got her seminar certificate. This simplifies everything. Posted Image

Edited by let-it-be, 13 September 2012 - 10:08 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-09-13 10:06:00
Philippineskindly check my requirements it's complete

it's my interview on monday at USEM at 7:30AM. I will be there arounf 5:30AM - 6AM (with my fiancee)


I have with me:

Appointment letter
DS forms 2 copies each (156, 156K, 157, 230)
Passposrt (I had it photocopied too)
NBI clearance (dated oct. 25, 2012) I did get a new one but it will be released on january 28 too (interview date), so i'd probably just send it thru 2go if the consul wanted a new one.
CENOMAR
NSO birth cert (with baaptismal cer, original live birth,local registrar)
Proof of relationship (pics, stamped passport, chatlogs, phone calls etc)
Affidavit of Support (1040 and w2 of 2009 - 2011, employer letter, pay stubs)

I also have :

copy of 1-129F
letter of intent (dated on the day of interview)
BPI receipt
St. Lukes vaccination record
school records (TOR, diploma, etc)


SO THATS IT.. did i forgot something?

Your responses are highly appreciated :yes:


Don't forget your two (2) Visa photographs Posted Image
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-25 22:52:00
PhilippinesDS-230 packet

are the people who are worried about getting the passport before their interview date just more confused than I am about the process?


You will have to wait till your wife is issued a Philippine passport before you can mail your DS-230 packet. This may delay the submission but at least you will have all the required documents submitted to NVC.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-26 00:37:00
PhilippinesMailing to the Philippines

What the best way to mail to the Philippines ? Fedex costs a lot and I want to send an entire I129F copy to my girlfriend . I have shipped with UMAC , but that was a box and was over 2 months . My girlfriend sent me forms with LBC and it was delivered by DHL to me witin 3 days ! Would DHL be a good way back to the Philippines ? I heard USPS takes quite a while also and is not so reliable . Any help would be great thanks..


How about you send documents that needs original signatures ( like affidavit of support,employment letter etc) by FedEx & just send by email scanned copies of ( passport stamps, etc)?
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-28 21:58:00
PhilippinesCRBA

i did not have a spare original birth certificate to send so i copied the front side of it and had a notary notarize that it was true copy of my birth certificate
also i had the notary stamps/seal/notarize a colored copy of every page of my US passport, dosent my wife having a CR1 Spousal visa to me, proove that im a US citizen?


Maybe get/ order a Certified True copy of your birth certificate in Archive/Vital Records in the state you were born?

Edited by let-it-be, 29 January 2013 - 07:48 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-29 19:46:00
PhilippinesWHY IS IT ALL SO VAGUE???
Although their case is not about CRBA. Check out the thread about DNA Testing: http://www.visajourn...up-the-process/

Edited by let-it-be, 01 February 2013 - 04:13 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-02-01 16:06:00
Philippinespetitioning usc parents

Hi! i would just like to know if K1 petition affects the petition of my parents in the philippines. i was born in saipan so i was a US citizen my parents are both filipino and only used to work there. we went back to the philippines when i was 3 y.o and stayed until i was 20 to study due to cheaper tuition fee. now i went back to guam and live with my aunt since october 2012. i heard that i can petition my parents when i turn 21 so i need to wait. now i want to have a k1 petition for my boyfriend in the philippines. will k1 petition or change of my surname when we get married affects the petition of my parents when the time i will file petition for them?


To petition your parents, you'll include your marriage certificate for proof of your legal name change with your (IR-5) I-130 packets. Posted Image

Edited by let-it-be, 23 January 2013 - 06:44 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2013-01-23 06:43:00
PhilippinesMiddle name
Hubby & I discussed this when I was pregnant with our first child. I also wanted to go for the Filipino tradition in naming our baby. Hubby's reasoning in not going for it was that, since the baby will be born here in the US, might as will go for the American tradition. So, with our second baby, there was no question which tradition to follow.

Although, my boys Philippine passports shows my middle name as their middle name. This was clearly explained to us by the consulate that they are following the Filipino tradition.

Within this year, we are planning to get them US passports. Obviously, the names my boys are going to use is the same as what is on their US birth certificates.
So, in the end, hubby & I got what we both wanted.:dance:

Edited by let-it-be, 12 June 2012 - 01:56 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-12 01:47:00
PhilippinesUNUSUAL PROBLEM - HELP
I copied & posted the information below from the NSO site. This is the same link that I posted in my previous post to the OP.

http://nso.citizense...cate-correction






NSO Certificate Correction Of Entry

TEN steps to be undertaken in the correction o an entry in a civil registry document

  • Contact a lawyer who will prepare the Petition for Correction of Entry.
  • Lawyers shall file the Petition in the Regional Trial Court. The fee for filing the Petition in the Regional Trial Court is Php 160.00.
  • The Petition will be raffled and assigned to a branch of the Regional Trial Court.
  • The assigned Regional Trial Court shall issue an Order for the publication of its Order in a newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks. Fee for publication varies.
  • The Order contains the date of the first hearing.
  • During the first hearing, the lawyer will present compliance of the jurisdictional requirements like publication of the Order in a newspaper of general circulation.
  • After establishing compliance with jurisdictional requirements, the petitioner will be presented in Court to testify. The Court may assign the Clerk of Court to receive evidence.
  • During the hearing, i is possible that an oppositor may appear contesting the Petition. If no oppositor appears, the Clerk of Court will receive the petitioner's evidence.
  • After presentation of evidence, the Court will rule on the Petition.
  • If the decision is favorable, the Court will order the Office of Civil Registrar to correct the entry in the civil registry document (birth/marriage/death certificate of the petitioner).
Source: http://www.census.go.../ten_steps.html

View the pages below for other NSO Certificate problems.


let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-14 15:22:00
PhilippinesUNUSUAL PROBLEM - HELP
I wanna clarify something. :)
I did not tell her to go to DIRECTLY GO to NSO and talk to someone from there. I just shared the LINK to NSO site. That seeking a Lawyer's service is their FIRST recommendation in cases like hers. Whatever you guys want to call it... it still going to be Petition for Change Name/or Correction of Entry in the Civil Registrar.

We all agree that she needs a LAWYER. That's all :thumbs:
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-14 14:05:00
PhilippinesUNUSUAL PROBLEM - HELP

edit:

you child = your child

He/She - lawyer


let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-14 02:42:00
PhilippinesUNUSUAL PROBLEM - HELP
edit:

you child = your child
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-14 01:44:00
PhilippinesUNUSUAL PROBLEM - HELP
Caley,

I wanna share this link for you to read. http://www.manilatim...-childs-surname

In the NSO site, changing the surname of you child falls under the Correction of Entry. It is clearly written there that the 1st step is to hire a lawyer. He will represent you in filing for this Petition for Change of Name.

It is up to you if you are going to go through this or not. We can only share advice & links so that you can make a decision that is right/best for your family.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-14 01:20:00
PhilippinesUNUSUAL PROBLEM - HELP
Your welcome. :)

Thank you very much.


let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-13 10:32:00
PhilippinesUNUSUAL PROBLEM - HELP

so the things that i have to do is change my son's surname and remove my fiance's name as the father right. :unsure:



Here is the link for the NSO Certificate Correction of Entry: http://nso.citizense...cate-correction

Good luck.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-13 01:00:00
PhilippinesIs it really need to attend CFO seminars?

Someone answer me this one..... WHo is to say you couldn't take a quick shopping trip to Hong Kong for 5 days before leaving for the U.S... No CFO sticker required!!!!! The PI immigration can't stop you from going to Hong Kong of Bangkok... Then leave on your U.S. Journey...


You're right, one won't need the CFO sticker to go to Hongkong. But won't PI immigration asks for R/T tickets?
They will see the US visa & will assume that the person is going to USA eventually after the supposedly shopping spree in HK.:unsure:

Edited by let-it-be, 16 June 2012 - 10:05 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-16 10:05:00
PhilippinesIs it really need to attend CFO seminars?

Ok. To make the long story short, here's my question: Is it really need to attend the CFO seminar? When is the best date to go, after the visa interview or before the interview? I am planning to go medical this last week of the month (what would be the best day for this?)Just curious, that is why I am asking this kind of query. I already read some thread regarding this matter, I already have birth cert, marriage cert, ID's, passport, and what else do I need to bring aside from that? Payment maybe. How about pictures? PLease share :)

Thanks in advance.




I agree with plus 0212 about attending the seminar after you already have your visa. But during my time, I attended it the day before my embassy interview since I didn't have anything to do that day & I was too hyped up (for my interview the next day) to just sit around in my hotel room. I brought all my documents, evidence, and pictures. Make sure you have multiple photocopies of your pertinent papers like Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, NBI, divorce papers (if any), and ID's. I went back to get the CFO sticker after I got my visa.


The schedule of Guidance & Counselling Sessions in Metro Manila

Destination Country

United States of America Monday to Friday 10:00 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30pm



If you plan on attending the morning session/seminar, be sure to arrive before 10 am. I was there 7:30 am and was the 2nd person in line already.

This is the link to CFO website:
http://www.cfo.gov.p...1348&Itemid=918


"Fiancee, Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals
What you need to know...


As Filipinos going abroad as fiancé(e)s, spouses or other partners of foreign nationals, you are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling session in order to secure the Guidance and Counseling Certificate (GCC) and the CFO sticker. You need this certificate to renew or apply for a new passport at the Department of Foreign Affairs (per Department of Foreign Affairs Order Nos. 11-97 Implementing Rules and Regulations for Republic Act 8239, "Philippine Passport Act" and 28-94). You will also need to present this certificate together with your spouse/partner visa, at the Immigration office at the international airport on your day of departure.

To attend the seminar, you may proceed to either two of CFO's service providers: the St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation-Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW) or the People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization, Inc. (PRISM).

You will have to bring with you the required documents to be accommodated in the counseling seminar. The counseling session runs for a minimum of two hours and is meant to provide you with adequate information regarding inter-marriage and migration, the cultural and social realities abroad as well as available support networks for women in distress, among others.

After you comply with all the requirements and finish the counseling session, you will be given the Certificate of Attendance by SMEF-COW or PRISM which you will have to bring along with other pertinent documents, to the CFO, for registration. Once you already have your valid passport and spouse/partner visa, then you have to register with the CFO. You will then be issued the GCC as well as the CFO Sticker.

Important Notes:


  • The CFO and SMEF-COW have offices in Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. PRISM is in Metro Manila only. Visit the offices where it is most convenient.
  • Please check the schedule of the counseling session before proceeding to SMEF-COW or PRISM because it is country-specific and the slots are only limited. It is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
  • You may avail of the Guidance and Counseling Session even while you are still processing or waiting for your visa. If such is the case, you will only be issued the GCC. Once your visa is released, you will return to CFO to continue with your registration. The CFO sticker will then be affixed on your passport.
You will pay a fee totaling PhP 650.00. The PhP 250.00 is paid as counseling fee at SMEF-COW or PRISM while the PhP 400.00 is for registration at the CFO."







"Requirements for Registration

  • Original and photocopy of Passport;
  • Original and photocopy of visa;
  • Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);
  • Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
  • Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
  • Payment of the authorized registration fee."
Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

  • Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
  • Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
  • If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)
  • Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
  • Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

Edited by let-it-be, 15 June 2012 - 03:44 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-15 15:40:00
PhilippinesI super need help
I can answer only few of your questions.

I dont even know where to start, i just got my noa2 via email today, it was approved! But i have many questions and my situation is very unique.
I am a american citizen, im now 19 but when i was 18 i met a girl online and dated her for 10 months b4 flying to the Philippines to marry her, which i did. While i was there i got her pregnant. A month later i flew back to the states to start filing my petition, which i have already done. here is all my questions, please please answer them if you can.


5.My wife dosent have her passport yet, she has everythign ready but she must attend a seminar in manila b4 they will give her one, will this be a problem at the interview?

Yes, she will have to attend the CFO Guidance & Counseling Seminar. DFA won't issue her a Phil passport unless she can present the G & C certificate (GCC) from CFO.
The fee is only PHP 250.00

She needs the following for her CFO seminar:
1. Two (2) valid ID's
2. Certified true copy of your marriage certificate from NSO & a photocopy of it
3. As for "Other documents as may be required by the counselors" : Base from my experience, they wanted to see my NBI & birth certificate.

Have your wife photocopy all of these documents before she heads to SMEF-COW or PRISM for she will be required to submit these copies.

CFO link: http://www.cfo.gov.p...=140&Itemid=918


8.Where will this interview be takign place?

U.S. Embassy
1201 Roxas Boulevard
Manila, Philippines 1000



12.What do i need to do to get my child legally over here to the U.S.?

You will need to file for Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) for your child. This is the link to learn more about CRBA http://manila.usemba...th-abroad7.html


17.How much do passports cost?

PHP 1,200 for express processing
PHP 950.00 for normal processing

Visit the DFA website for more information (for first time applicants) : http://www.dfa.gov.p...ssport/passport


Edited by let-it-be, 24 June 2012 - 12:23 AM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-24 00:21:00
PhilippinesMedical companionship

I have looked over all of the medical info and haven't really found a clear answer if someone can accompany the fiancee for the medical. I have seen where its not recommended, but no definite answer. My future mother-in-law(wow it just hit me im going to have another again) is going to manila with my fiancee and my fiancee wants her with for the medical. Is this possible?


Your fiancee's mother won't be allowed to go in SLEC. Pretty crowded in there as it is, with all the applicants.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-26 11:08:00
PhilippinesPassport via outreach program

When I tried to buy a pre-paid envelope from the USPS, they needed a FROM zip code to know how much to charge so the postage was right. But I couldn't get that until I went to the outreach folks.



We printed out the San Francisco Consulate address & showed that to the post office guy. He looked it up on his computer, grab the stamps and put it on the envelopes.




Edited by let-it-be, 14 July 2012 - 09:15 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-07-14 21:14:00
PhilippinesPassport via outreach program
I meant necessarily

Edited by let-it-be, 14 July 2012 - 06:02 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2012-07-14 18:01:00