ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers
QUOTE (DavChels @ Mar 9 2009, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaye @ Mar 9 2009, 07:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DavChels @ Mar 9 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For 2 people $18,212 is 125% above poverty guidelines.

$4,675 for each additional person.


Thanks chelsea!!!


wish me luck my interview is a few days from now....march 11 at 7:00am

i hope i got everything ready for my interview and did not miss anything


Wow, definitely! I hope everything goes well and that you can be united with your man very soon!!!! Keep us posted!

Are you two getting married right away or waiting the full extent of the 90 days?


getting married on april 16th and maybe flying to Maryland on April 13th together with my mom and dad.
I was hoping to fly earlier but they want to spend the holy week here in Manila since we are catholics and we have this family tradition we do prayers during those days until easter sunday.



kayeFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers
QUOTE (DavChels @ Mar 9 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For 2 people $18,212 is 125% above poverty guidelines.

$4,675 for each additional person.


Thanks chelsea!!!


wish me luck my interview is a few days from now....march 11 at 7:00am

i hope i got everything ready for my interview and did not miss anything
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 06:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers
QUOTE (mr and mrs @ Mar 9 2009, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaye @ Mar 9 2009, 05:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Would anybody know the minimum annual income to be above poverty level?


2009 guidelines


i don't know a lot about computers but i just cant understand why i cant open that thing even if i already installed the adobe reader...maybe coz i am using mac and won't allow me to open the file headbonk.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 04:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers

Would anybody know the minimum annual income to be above poverty level?



kayeFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 00:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers
QUOTE (DavChels @ Mar 7 2009, 03:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaye @ Mar 6 2009, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just want to update my fellow october filers and as i just got busy the past few days i have not abandoned this thread yet ... i was on my 2nd day of medical this afternoon and was cleared on everything and now i will just be waiting for my interview day which is on march 18. I am also done with all my documents but might call USEM on monday to try to reschedule my interview for an earlier date...i hope it would still be available as i was hoping to move it either march 11, 12 or 13.

to my fellow october filers without NOA2 yet...i'm sure you guys will receive it soon just be patient cool.gif


Wow you got your interview date really quick! I thought mine was quick! Congrats! What state is your SO in here?



he is from maryland star_smile.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-03-06 20:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers

just want to update my fellow october filers and as i just got busy the past few days i have not abandoned this thread yet ... i was on my 2nd day of medical this afternoon and was cleared on everything and now i will just be waiting for my interview day which is on march 18. I am also done with all my documents but might call USEM on monday to try to reschedule my interview for an earlier date...i hope it would still be available as i was hoping to move it either march 11, 12 or 13.

to my fellow october filers without NOA2 yet...i'm sure you guys will receive it soon just be patient cool.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-03-06 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers


CONGRATULATIONS PETE!!!! CONGRATULATIONS CHELSEA!!! and for all the others who recently got approved here is another dance for you guys kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-02-27 22:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers

Chelsea don't worry i also found VJ after submitting all the docs and we also did not include a letter of intent to marry but we did not get any RFE not even touches just approved good.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-02-26 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers


again congratulations to everyone..i am so happy that most of the october filers are getting approvals.

don't worry Chelsea your approval will be arriving soon...hopefully tomorrow laughing.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-02-25 22:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers

Congratulations to all those who recently got their NOA2!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-02-24 22:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers

CONGRATULATIONS LAURA!!!! another dance kicking.gif for you and tom



QUOTE (Laura+Tom @ Feb 24 2009, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guess what!!!!

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On February 23, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


kayeFemalePhilippines2009-02-24 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers

NVC's phone is so busy i have been trying to call them up for hours already but its good i was able to get through already and was able to get my manila case #.

kayeFemalePhilippines2009-02-23 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOctober 08 K1 Filers

Congratulations!!!! kicking.gif

another dance for a new approval!
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-02-23 08:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpolice certificate

i was also a previous J1 visa holder stayed in maryland for 18 months. i called the uscis and spoke to somebody there...my concern was if i really need a police clearance and the person told me that i do need one. I was able to get a police clearance from maryland even if i am already back in the Philippines what i did was i sent my fingerprints which i got from the NBI and had it certified through the department of foreign affairs here in the philippines (phil. government agencies) i sent the certified fingerprints, copy of my maryland driver's license and an authorization letter to my fiance and he personally went to the CJIS Central Repositor to apply for my police clearance. After 2 weeks my fiance got a copy of my police clearance from the state of Maryland.

I also wasn't sure if it was really necessary to get this police clearance from the state of Maryland but since there was a possible way to get it i didn't want any problems during my interview.

i used this sites to get my police clearance maybe you can just search for the state where your SO stayed during their training.

http://www.fbi.gov/h...d/fprequest.htm

http://www.dpscs.sta.../bgchecks.shtml



kayeFemalePhilippines2009-02-08 09:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs it true that U need a police clearance from japan on ur interview in US embassy manila???


Yup i think you need to apply for your police clearance for japan and korea
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 10:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs it true that U need a police clearance from japan on ur interview in US embassy manila???
QUOTE (sayitonce @ Mar 9 2009, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi...i just wanna know if i still need to get a police clearance in japan cuz i work there 6-5 yrs ago...how true it is that usem looking for the police clearance from japan on ur interview date???I am worried now to schedule an interview in US embassy manila cuz ive heard that they r looking for a police clearance from japan..i work there long time ago..like 6-5 yrs ago...Do i really need to get a police clearance to all the country that ive entered before???i hope someone can answer my question cuz i am really confuse now....and starting to get really worried....any response will much appreciated...thank U

sorry if i post in the wrong forum...



the answer is yes...if you lived/worked in another country for more than 6 months you need to apply for the police clearance. I lived in Maryland, USA for 19 months and i did apply for a police clearance from the state of maryland.
kayeFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 10:16:00
Philippineswhat is the cheapest airlines from Manila to Los Angeles month of October?
QUOTE (RonnieKris @ Oct 9 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, first time immigrant gets a 20% discount from PAL, but I can't find on the website how to apply. If you go with PAL, and buy ticket online with credit card, they require the passenger to have the card at check-in. Also, some of the online discount sites will not allow one way ticket sales... not sure why.

Another note: I just checked again on Kayak.com for Manila to Atlanta, end of November and fare with tax and junk fees is <800.00 one way. Also, some carriers give better rates if you fly on Wednesday or Thursday.


when you get tickets thru a travel agent they would ask you what visa you are using and it is given that k1 should only purchase 1 way ticket to usa. try checking prices directly at some airlines coz october is off peak to travel usa-manila vice versa and october is cheaper compared to other months but promos usually for roundtrip airfare.

anyone knows airlines that still fly from manila to usa with 2pcs 70 lbs. check-in luggage without additional cost? i know almost all airlines changed their luggage allowance to 50 lbs.. too bad filipinos travel with too much pasalubongs and filipino food and add it up for a girl who brings her whole closet with all her shoes and bags also. laughing.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-10 03:24:00
Philippinesburn cd and coconut delight candies
QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Oct 9 2008, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tzeksman @ Oct 10 2008, 03:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well the bagoong i brought back was home-made packed in a tupperware type container. I dont think that it would have been allowed in if it had been discovered. And for sure that calamansi was way off limits. You cant find it here though, does anyone know if real calamansi can be purchased at any markets in Los Angeles? I still have some seeds maybe ill try growing a tree.


My wife resides in LA. She can't find calamansi anywhere. She just relies on friends who have grown calamansi trees. smile.gif



i remember some of my relatives during the (1990's) would bring in homemade stuff by my grandparents like bagoong, atsara, burong isda, other smelly stuff they put it in big powder milk cans and seal it with a soldering gun.

My aunt has a calamansi plant that grows real calamansi in rockaway,NJ i asked her where she got it and said she bought it years back at NYC chinatown. When i was there i saw a guy selling calamansi plants, sampaguita and rosal at chinatown. i bought the plants (sampaguita and rosal only) and brought it with me to baltimore. i transfered it to a bigger pot and left it outside the house coz it was summer then but now my fiance told me that the plants are again inside the house coz its getting cold already and they are bigger also and still with flowers. yes those plants like calamansi would grow there and the vendor told me it came from florida. The calamansi was really cute and the fruit itself is a little bigger compared to the ones i see in manila. good.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-09 23:35:00
Philippinesburn cd and coconut delight candies
QUOTE (tzeksman @ Oct 8 2008, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I probably shouldnt say this because i dont want to give anyone ideas but last february I brought a zip lock bag of calamansi and some of my mother in laws ohhhh sooo good bagoong in my carry on, i dont endorse doing so though every ten feet after de-planing there were signs that said DECLARE IT DUMP IT OR GO TO JAIL. my spinchter muscles were puckering a lil. I doubt ill ever do that again! but dang that bagoong was tasty!


you can bring bagoong like the canned barrio fiesta, meat products like argentina or pure foods corned beef as long as it is canned. my fiance just went back sept 8,2008 with those stuff and they just asked him and he declared it and was okay. He also brought with him Tanduay rum. i forgot about the meat products and my fiance brought with him 10 dozens of goldilocks ensaymada 2 doz of those were the hamonado (with ham) luckily he was able to bring it in (i totally forgot about that hamonado) he was happy i should have sent him those floss from bread talk coz he was addicted. my fiance is filipino and he loves those stuff. when i was also in usa (april 2008) my mom visited me and brought smoked fish coz i was craving for those tinapang salinas but it was vacuumed sealed it was also okay as long as it is not smelly. Freeze it and wrap it in newspaper then pack it in your check in luggage before you leave for the airport.

i also know someone who brought in pirated cds..everything was confiscated and she was asked to pay $300.
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-09 14:03:00
Philippinespolice clearance Philippines
QUOTE (nbfsb @ Oct 12 2008, 01:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if yu have not been out of the country for more than 6 months then you dont need to submit police cert.

nbi is nationwide, so whether youre in visayas or anywhere in the phils, that will do.



i am currently in the philippines already but previously i lived in maryland for 19 months as a j1 visa holder....then i am required to get a police clearance from maryland, police clearance from philippines also and, NBI clearance? is that right?

it also says on the maryland website thing that i need to personally get my police clearance from them how is that i'm already in the philippines? i haven't called them up yet but i just read in the website. would anyone know if it is possible that my fiance can just process it for me in my behalf so that i don't have to travel back to maryland to just get a police clearance...even if i want to go back there coz i will get a chance to see my fiance but hahaha i don't want to spend money for my airfare.
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-12 11:32:00
PhilippinesPolice Certificate
now i'm confused...in the other forums somebody told me since i lived in america i don't need to get anymore a police clearance from the state of Maryland coz it is part of USA unless i lived in another country. i am getting my nbi clearance and police clearance in the philippines, how about state of maryland? i also thought that the us embassy in manila is tapped in the data base in USA...any other help pls?

QUOTE (kaye @ Oct 10 2008, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chox @ Oct 7 2008, 02:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaye @ Oct 6 2008, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
do i still need police clearance from the places i stayed while i was in america? i previously had a J1 visa and lived in maryland for almost 2 years (oct 29, 2006-may 31, 2008)...
i was hoping it would only be an NBI clearance from the Phil. coz i don't know how to get a police clearance and i am already back in the phil. i dont have any criminal records in america and never had any speeding ticket or whatever.
thanks! star_smile.gif

Yes Kaye.. you need to request a police certificate from the U.S.A because you live more than 6 months on the states. I think you can request police certificate online or via mail. You just need to check what are the requirements and the payment that your goin to pay. Search for the website of Foreign affairs divison of marylands. And as for here in the Philippines you've been staying more than 6 months. You are also required to have a police certificate and NBI clearance. hope this info could help you. If you have some question feel free to ask me...Good luck....


thanks for the info i will try to research on that star_smile.gif and still police clearance here in quezon city phil? NBI clearance wont just work alone for my philippine address?? i just find it so devastating getting stuff from government offices in the philippines.

kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-15 02:51:00
PhilippinesPolice Certificate
QUOTE (chox @ Oct 7 2008, 02:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaye @ Oct 6 2008, 06:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
do i still need police clearance from the places i stayed while i was in america? i previously had a J1 visa and lived in maryland for almost 2 years (oct 29, 2006-may 31, 2008)...
i was hoping it would only be an NBI clearance from the Phil. coz i don't know how to get a police clearance and i am already back in the phil. i dont have any criminal records in america and never had any speeding ticket or whatever.
thanks! star_smile.gif

Yes Kaye.. you need to request a police certificate from the U.S.A because you live more than 6 months on the states. I think you can request police certificate online or via mail. You just need to check what are the requirements and the payment that your goin to pay. Search for the website of Foreign affairs divison of marylands. And as for here in the Philippines you've been staying more than 6 months. You are also required to have a police certificate and NBI clearance. hope this info could help you. If you have some question feel free to ask me...Good luck....


thanks for the info i will try to research on that star_smile.gif and still police clearance here in quezon city phil? NBI clearance wont just work alone for my philippine address?? i just find it so devastating getting stuff from government offices in the philippines.
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-10 03:46:00
PhilippinesPolice Certificate
do i still need police clearance from the places i stayed while i was in america? i previously had a J1 visa and lived in maryland for almost 2 years (oct 29, 2006-may 31, 2008)...
i was hoping it would only be an NBI clearance from the Phil. coz i don't know how to get a police clearance and i am already back in the phil. i dont have any criminal records in america and never had any speeding ticket or whatever.
thanks! star_smile.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-06 05:21:00
PhilippinesPhoto Evidence
i guess its fine...thats what i did sent them 10 pages of bond paper size photo paper printed a total of 120 pics hahaha i didn't know that i gave them a lot of pics. i love taking pictures and we travelled around america and philippines. was with him in usa for 16 months. laughing.gif
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-19 08:55:00
PhilippinesUSEM telephone number
thanks guys i already tried calling those numbers and told me to call the call center i guess i would just ask my fiancee to call them up so that he will be entertained by the police clearance question....but really thanks for the help! huh.gif i hate the embassy huhuhuhu
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-21 01:32:00
PhilippinesUSEM telephone number
does anyone of you guys have a number of the us embassy in manila wherein i can call for free??? i just need to clarify with them if i really need a police clearance from the USA coz i previously lived there for 19 months. i already spoke to somebody at uscis and they told me that i need one but i was not convinced at all coz she sounded unsure.
i wanted to send USEM an email also but it requires a case number and i am only on my noa1 waiting for noa2.

another problem of mine is that to be able to get a police clearance from usa i need to personally get it from the state of maryland and i am currently in the philippines already and that is a very big problem. thanks!
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-20 23:40:00
PhilippinesVermont Filers for K1..dont hold your breath...
QUOTE (Eros_the_Plumber @ Oct 25 2008, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaye @ Oct 25 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i need a police clearance from maryland coz i previously lived there for 19 months as a j1 trainee and i am now back in the philippines and waiting impatiently for this K1 process.


Kaye,
I took my previous post from a Canadian embassy but i also suggest that you contact the US embassy in Manila since they may be able to help you regarding the Maryland police clearance.
I think they may have FBI office there too.You may want to ask how or if the fingerprint need to be certified.....



thanks eros! i was able to talk to the maryland police thing and they said i need to give them my fingerprints taken from the police station here in the philippines. or maybe she did not understood that i was in another country or something and was telling me to get it from a barack or fingerprinting somewhere in the usa. last friday i already went to NBI head office in manila and i had my fingerprint and they said i can get it after a week in DFA i just hope what i'm doing is right coz i don't want to waste all the money (shipping fee of PHP1400+gas i use to go to places plus i don't now how much DFA would ask from me for those certified fingerprints i did thru NBI ofc) and the hassle and then maryland police wont accept my fingerprinting thing.

i also tried calling up the USEM and ask about the police clearance from usa for my k1 requirement the girl i spoke with said to call the all center...i dont want to call them up and ask about the police clearance and pay $.98/min but i guess i should call them up to clarify things unsure.gif

i just hope somebody would have the same experience with me (lived in the USA for more than 6 months) and would be needing a police clearance from there...anybody out there??? hahaha

but really thanks for that info it made me realize that i should really call USEM before doing the next step hehehehe
kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-26 00:33:00
PhilippinesVermont Filers for K1..dont hold your breath...
sorry for confusing you guys i am the beneficiary and everyday i ask my fiance if he did get the hardcopy already but he always says no letter yet from uscis. i always keep track of our paper works since i'm usually online and not working while he is bz with his work.

i need a police clearance from maryland coz i previously lived there for 19 months as a j1 trainee and i am now back in the philippines and waiting impatiently for this K1 process.

i just wish he proposed to me while i was there hahaha and that i wont need to undergo and wait this long for the petition but then he realized that he wanted me back and gave me a visit here months ago and proposed and now im stuck here waiting and waiting and waiting......


QUOTE (eros222 @ Oct 21 2008, 08:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kaye @ Oct 21 2008, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
can you guys send some positive vibes for me too ahahaha lol!

we are still waiting for the hardcopy of NOA1 does it really take this long? they received the petition oct 3 as what the online thing said but til now no hardcopy yet. last touch was oct 8 and not moving anymore....

too much pressure on getting all the requirements and as early as now i'm collecting those documents specially that police clearance from USA that i don't know how i could get one coz im back in the philippines already and they need physical appearance to be able to get one.



Kaye,
you are the beneficiary.....you will not get NOA1, Your Petitioner will get a copy unless he changed address, did not forward mail from his old address to new address or put the incorrect address in the form. I will ask him to double check the copies he sent in...regarding the address.You should got something by now.....

....unless you are the Petitioner....and you are confusing us all....by using the beneficiary visajorney account....while visiting the Philippines..LOL

kayeFemalePhilippines2008-10-25 15:20:00