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When to pay CR-1 $165 Immigrant fee and to whom

dythan2005, on 28 May 2014 - 10:50 AM, said:

Hello! Im not doubting you , but how certain are you that my family can enter the US without any issues by delaying this $165 fee? Im bringing 3 people here and Its getting kinda expensive specially me having to pay 3 times . Im not complaining because i love my family to death but you know what i mean...

I feel your pain. I just brought 3 over on K1/K2 and the expenses still have not stopped. But you know, every night that I put my head on my pillow, someone sweet whispers in my ear, "I love you sweetie, Good night". That never happened when I was widowed. Keep the faith. It will all work out.

BTW, yes you can wait on the fee as others have stated.

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2014-05-28 17:30:00

Packet sent to NVC on 8/16, is it too early to start collecting documents?

Hi everyone-

I apologize if this has already been answered a million times, there's a ton of info on this site and it's hard to sort through it all!

Our approved packet was transferred to NVC on 8/16, that's the last notification that I got. I am going to visit my fiancee next weekend and I was really hoping to get a lot of what we need taken care of while I'm there, like the police letter, the passport photos, and the fees that need to be paid at Banco Popular. This will be my last visit before the interview so I want to do what we can while we're together but I know some things can't be done too early or without him having received his packet.

I've already put together all the forms and have them in a binder that I'm bringing to him so he's ready to go. I will update the forms with the financial info and bring the updated copies with me for the interview since pay stubs and savings amounts will change before the interview.

Any info would be great! Thank you!

There is some great information located at this website. http://visaconnectio...ilippines.com/#

If you have the MNL # from NVC then you can get started NOW with getting your documents together and scheduling your appointment and doing your CFO and Medical. Just follow the steps contained in the link.

Good Luck

Edited by Greenbaum, 22 August 2013 - 09:03 PM.

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2013-08-22 21:02:00

Form I-134

I'm a little confused. Will you and your son have your interview together at USEM? If so you need only one copy of the I-134 with you listed in item 3 and your son's name listed in the child section of number 3. I just completed a K1/K3 visa for my fiance. I have two K3's and I listed them both as I have described for your son. As Hank stated, your relationship to sponsor should read "fiancee".

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2013-12-10 11:27:00

Cenomar? How do i get?

So my fiance and i have applied for the K-1 Fiance visa. I was reading online about what we should do after I get the NOA1 and one of the things it stated was to get a CENOMAR since neither my fiance nor me has ever been married. its a certificate showing youve never been married. Is this really required? If so, does only he need to get one or both of us? And how would he or me or us be able to obtain them? Btw he lives in England.

Is your fiancée an American and you want to immigrate to USA?

Your nationality is Filipino?

If you answer yes to both of the questions then you are in the right place and we can help. If he is British and your immigrating to England then I suggest you visit the UK blog and ask this question and any others you have about the process. UK blog is located here http://www.visajourn...united-kingdom/

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2013-12-22 12:21:00

How long can we expect to wait?

Hello Guys!

i know i am posting on this thread very late, but if u guys get a chance please reply ....My fiance lives in Dubai had his interview on Feb 5 2014 CO said everything is fine ur approved and given pink slip mean no necessary documentation needed we were totally fine and mentioned pick up passport/visa in 5 days but their was nothing said ur visa is not ready yet. Right after his interview he was placed on AP and on march 4,5,6 status was change and march 6 status was change to ready until march 11. On march 11 they placed us back on AP since then we r facing AP. I wanna know how long we have to wait after even though it was ready This is very frustrating situation. I hope we can get our visa soon IA. Any suggestions thanks

None of us can't say with any certainly what the hold up is. Each case is different. Cases like yours can be resolved very quickly or it may take some time. I would give it another week (keep checking CEAC).

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2014-03-25 11:37:00

After Case number assigned

One caveat to Hank's instructions some have been asked from the bank for their passport when making the payment. I suggest you bring it along in case it is needed. Otherwise, follow Hank's handy dandy guide and you will sail through the process with little or no problems.

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2014-10-16 21:21:00

The RFE Master List

Can anyone provide a proper list as of today what needs to be included in the packet when the k1 visa is sent out as i seen a lot of stuff here and there and i will be looking to do mine after my second visit to armenia in april. Or any links and im from ny so which lockbox do i send it to as i see vt chicago dallas .

Try the K1 guide because it gives good guidance and if you don't understand something, then seek out the K1 forum and many in there will help you out. On the dark blue menu stripe at the top of this page you will see Home, Forums, Portals and Guides etc. Choose "Guides" and look for K1 Guide.

Good luck

Greenbaum

Edited by Greenbaum, 13 March 2013 - 09:20 PM.

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2013-03-13 21:19:00

Packet submission to NVC (split topic)

hi. do i have to send these in two packets, that is, one packet for me and one for my son?

The ones on the list on the NVC guide,

under the heading IV Packet:

http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

Barcoded cover sheet (1 page)

Two signed passport sized photographs of the beneficiary (1 page)

Certified birth certificate of the beneficiary (1 page)

Certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and petitioner (1 page)

Original divorce decree of the beneficiary (1 page)

Original police certificate of the beneficiary (1 page)

Copy of the biographic data page of the beneficiary?s passport (1 page)

Copy of certified birth certificate of the beneficiary (1 page)

Copy of certified marriage certificate of the beneficiary and petitioner (1page)

Copy of original divorce decree of the beneficiary (1 page)

Copy of original police certificate (1 page)

pdnov142012

Not Telling

Kenya

2013-11-13 12:06:00

ds 156

like Mufmer said, better safe than sorry! download, and print it out nicely.

pdnov142012

Not Telling

Kenya

2013-08-21 05:32:00

St Lukes Medical

I was reading somewhere that bad teeth and bad eyesight was a reason for not passing the medical exam.
Actually this would be stupid since this is not something like a disease.

diath

Female

United Kingdom

2011-10-15 02:27:00

Difference of Age

Well, I hope for you that she is serious about loving you and not just wanting Sugar Daddy.
Best of luck!

diath

Female

United Kingdom

2011-10-24 07:21:00

did i make a big mistake by filing the I-129f

The K-3 will not largely delay your case, but it will certainly not speed it up. It will probably be decided for you when NVC closes the I129F but in case they don't, I'd stick with the superior (and cheaper) Cr-1 visa path

good luck

how do i get the Cr1 path

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2012-11-25 22:36:00

did i make a big mistake by filing the I-129f

Moved from Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America to IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures, OP is petitioning spouse.

**Organizer hat off**

To keep a long explanation short, both petitions that you filed will be tied together and adjudicated at the same time. If both are approved, they will likely be sent to the NVC at the same time and in turn, will arrive at the NVC at the same time. If both petitions are received by the NVC at the same time (or if the I-130 arrives first), the K3 process will be administratively closed by the NVC and the CR-1 process will remain active.

Your wife can continue to use her UK passport to visit the US while this process is pending, and she can also visit during this time. However, there is no guarantee that she will actually be admitted to the US by CBP. She should bring proof of strong ties to the UK in case CBP asks to see such ties.

she was born in & live in the British virgin islands that how see got the u.k passport & the virgin islands have usvi/bvi visa initiative that how she got her visitor visa in her British virgin islands passport.,that why i was wondering if its best for her to use her British virgin islands passport knowing that it has a visa in it but she never using to use it that the thing...

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2012-11-25 22:29:00

did i make a big mistake by filing the I-129f

i am so piss i never found this site earlier, me & wife (we are married now over 2 months) and we file the i-130 then last week we mail the i-129f... now i am so piss :angry:

we file & mail the i-129f for the spouses K3 visa intend of a IR-1 / CR-1 FORM which i never knew bout til i came on this site :wacko:

and from reading a few post its looks like we will put at the back of the line and might be 10-12months before anything gets approved wow wow

my wife do have a u.k passport with a visa waiver & also a visitor visa in her native island passport (which she only use when going to the near by islands ) and i would like her come to the united states for the Christmas/new years but i not sure if they let her come now that we file both forms ,she always use the u.k passport to come back & forth but that was before we got married i want to know if its better for her keep using the u.k passport til your file get approved ,which will cost us some money with flights but if she travel on the visitor visa she can stay a little longer then head back home which would be better for us on money and saying good bye

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2012-11-25 16:45:00

i-130 approved & i going the CR1 path

If your wife isn't here illegally, then you can't file an i-601a waiver.
If you have all of the necessary original paperwork and police certs to file at NVC, then go ahead.

my wife is here legal, so you saying we don't i-106a waiver ? & we should just stick with the Cr1 path

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-10 11:15:00

i-130 approved & i going the CR1 path

Good morning all & thank you all again for the advice , i have a few more questions :you all know my i-130 was approved before the i-129f yesterday.,so i am going do the Cr1 path when the papers comes in the mail, my wife is still with me on vacation til April we change your ticket because she had vacation time we never knew that the i-130 was going come thru this fast,
MY QUESTION IS

1- should i do all the paper work still even if she is the state? {for the Cr1 & what ever paperwork that coming to us}

2- OR should 1 wait til the i-601a form goes into effect & then follow that path..

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-10 09:24:00

my I-797 over a week now

I have my I-797 over a week now & i still a little lost to what i should do becuz my wife is still here on vaction,i want to continue with path for her visa(CR1 IF I CAN ) i seen the shortcut that i can take thx to my VJ family but i am sure if i should wait til she goes back or just file while she is here? or will it be a problem to file

2- On the I-797 notice of action there is the RECEIPT NUMBER (MSC) THEN THE CASE TYPE -I-130 THEN THERE IS THE PETITIONER with my name & then i see my wife name , above is my name is there is a number & it start with A(with number ) then Beneficiary on top so what the number for ?

It's a lie, really.

Or a very long wait.

NVC takes about 3 months to contact people.

Many people here at VJ, want speed instead, at NVC,
so they read LingChe's NVC Shortcuts in the wiki, and GET Speed when following the shortcuts.

Suggest you study the links that Caly posted, as they are the exact same links I would have posted. (Yay Caly! You Rock ! )

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-14 11:44:00

Yet to hear from NVC, is this normal?

Hey everyone

I received my I-797 NOA December 17, 2012 stating formally that our I-130 was approved and had been sent off to the NVC. I have been waiting to hear/receive anything from the NVC since then but haven't. On the NOA it says to wait a month before contacting them but I waited a little longer given the Christmas/New Year holiday must have stopped some correspondence from happening.

I mailed NVCinquiry today asking them when we would hear from them and if they needed any additional documents. In the meantime I have tried to get everything ready for them (AOS, etc.) I'm just wondering is this a normal waiting period? Is there anything else I can do in the meantime other than be anxious ?

I received my I-797 NOA in January, but I was told its best you call them ,so i did & a lady told me that i should call back in 15days because they don't have my case number /file yet

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-24 10:43:00

Who is excited for the new waiver

You can't just stop reading

ooooo so make no sense for ppl that are legal to fill out the i-601a ? yes or no :blink:

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-10 19:45:00

Who is excited for the new waiver

It only makes a difference if your partner is staying in the country illegally and is it really going to take any less time to get the green card? I think it sucks for us who have started the process already because our cases are just going to take that much longer with the influx of these waivers. yipee.

ARE YOU SURE ITS JUST FOR SPOUSE OR PERSON'S THAT IS IILEGALLY .......On January 2nd, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens present in the United States, who are in the process of seeking immigrant visas with the Department of State to become lawful U.S. permanent residents, may apply and be approved for provisional unlawful presence waivers before departing the United States to attend their immigrant visa interviews. USCIS will begin accepting provisional unlawful presence waivers on March 4th, 2013. :pop:

Edited by keyser, 10 January 2013 - 01:45 PM.

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-10 13:40:00

Green Card Arrived.

The only thing that was written on my passport at POE was CRI and Admitted. Nothing again was written like expiration or whatever. I guess its Gods doing. I have a friend was issued 10 instead of 2yr and he has been in US for almost 2 yrs plus and hasn't changed anything.

Lets watch and see.

you dont want to gave up that 10 yrs

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-08-03 17:55:00

form I-797

What is the form I-797 meant for when ones receives the NOA1??? After receiving the NOA1, what is one supposed to??? Just wait for the NOA2???
Thank you.

i got the same thing today :mellow:

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-10 16:04:00

Why not stop or go into PR? It is a US territory just like the USVI and has the same risk IMHO.

OP: Given all the time and expense of getting the visa, I would not risk it. Vegas is nice in March as the "oven" has not been turned on just yet. The Grand Canyon is also nice and not too many people this time of year, but it might be a bit cool for you. As others have said there are plenty of places to go on a honeymoon that are in the US. Hawaii is another nice place, but pricey.

Dave

(i lived in both places before i came to the states )and visit a lot that how i know
Portue Rico(P.R) & u.s.v.i is not the same yes there bout u.s territory but usvi immigration & customs much more friendly ,i been there a few times if you can't Spanish in that country you get a very hard time, even if you are a green card holder i would advice you to go thought P.R Immigration like to red flag folks ,well i was trying gave advice on u.s.v.i becuz my wife & family is from down there so i know the system

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-17 17:49:00

This is irresponsible advice to offer. The OP needs to read the myriad other threads on this exact subject.

i would not say so , my wife is from that area so i will know, they don't gave you problems once your visa is valid & you have your paper work together she be fine,

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-17 08:43:00

There are dozens of threads on this very topic. The consensus seems to be that there is too much risk. There are uncounted numbers of places in the 50 U.S. states in which to honeymoon. Save the Virgin Islands trip for when the green card has been issued.

the usvi is safe once you have a visa you be fine , get a non-stop flight from M.I.A TO USVI, DON'T STOP IN /GO to Puerto Rico

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-14 21:05:00

i don't think you have no problem in the u.s.v.i u.s.v.i is part of the united states been there many time my wife is from the BRITISH SIDE , THE C.B.P at the airport is very nice.... my wife been travel in & out of the u.s.v.i to the states & she from the B.v.i , the only problems i ever saw is at the POE AT THE FERRY STATION..

Edited by keyser, 09 January 2013 - 06:39 PM.

keyser

Male

British Virgin Islands

2013-01-09 18:37:00

AOS with co-sponsor for petitioner with no tax history

OK, that was my assumption, thank you!

NCChina

Not Telling

China

2013-03-12 00:11:00

AOS with co-sponsor for petitioner with no tax history

Hello everyone,

I am a student and I have never paid taxes, because I have yet to work a job with a high enough income to require me to do so. My parents have agreed to co-sponsor the application for my wife and I, and their income alone is sufficient for the 125% threshold. From what I see, the petitioner is required to send these tax documents even if there is a co-sponsor. What should we do in this situation?

Thank you all!

NCChina

Not Telling

China

2013-03-11 22:20:00

We're both in tears over this. Please help. I can't be without her.

My soon-to-be-wife and I are sitting here on the couch both in tears over this moving thing. We've found so many answers to questions that are just a wee bit different than our situation and neither of us know really where to turn. I was suggested to check out the forum after visiting Metafilter in search of this problem's solution.

Long story short:
I moved up to Toronto working for a company in Canada that I've been working for since 2009; I took a bigger gig up here, more money. I've been offered something back in my home land of Dallas, TX that I really want, and the lovely lady of my life and I are going to drive to Buffalo next week to get married to each other. I quit the job in Toronto, and my love and I have been living together in the same apartment with me as the bread winner for 8 months. In our heads, this would be a nothing process, and it's been one on a list of thousands of things to do in order to move.

I make the money, I take care of us financially. She takes care of me with love and her sweetness. I don't know what to do here to start, it seems like our situation bends just slightly differently than all of the others. I don't know what to do, and I don't even really know where to start. We are going to planning on moving at the end of this month, maybe beginning of next, in Buffalo, NY. Just us and her mom and dad.

Should I file the I-130 directly after? Do you think that they'll tell her she can't move with me and our truck full of stuff? What will she do then, she'll have nothing and nowhere.

Please help, we're both really stressing over this. I thank you immensely for your help.

I would love to know what exactly it is that makes your case "slightly different than all of the others." Pretty sure 99% of us here love our spouses and most of us have had to spend significant time away from them. That's just the way the system works, and it's that way for everyone. It sounds to me like you have done very little to prepare for this process. Immigration is a major step, it's not as simple as crossing the border and being in a new country. You did not make the effort to research in advance what would have to be done and now you are planning to move here with her, even though she does not legally have the right to live here on a permanent basis.

Being away from a spouse sucks, but like it or not, you're not any more "special" than the rest of us. The same rules apply to us all and they are long established and actually pretty easy to understand at a basic level, especially if you have done any research on this site. If you really "can't be without her," then your best bet is probably to keep working in Canada until you properly apply for her visa. Sorry if I come off as being blunt (which I am sure I do), but this is a MAJOR life decision and not one you begin to plan for merely a month in advance. I do sincerely wish you all the best and hope everything works out well for you two.

NCChina

Not Telling

China

2013-03-12 18:59:00

CR1 payment issue

You should see it cashed soon.

Thank you! We got receipt no. from USCIS on 28Mar13 at 1:05am(China time)!!!!!!haha

goose&bear227

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China

2013-03-29 00:33:00

CR1 payment issue

[quote name='Penguin_ie' timestamp='1364389971' post='6085244']
Shouldn;t be a problem.
They received it on Friday, it's only Wednesday early morning, they probably cash them in bulk. No need to worry until this time next week.
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Thanks you, Penguin^^

goose&bear227

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China

2013-03-27 08:29:00

CR1 payment issue

Hi all of friends here,

My husband have submitted application documents to USCIS on 20March2013. USCIS received it on 22March2013, but USCIS haven't cash the check yet. My friends told me it usually takes 2-3 working days for USCIS to cash it. I'm worried if there's a problem with the check. As my husband doesn't have check, he paid for it with their parents' check. I wonder if USCIS would accept it or not. Can you give me some comments on this? I really need your help with it. Thanks!

goose&bear227

Not Telling

China

2013-03-27 07:33:00

Transfer to local USCIS office

Thank you, further, could you please tell me how long do they take after approval to transfer the case to NVC? Also, I have heard that NOA2 has an expiration date. Is that true? Does it mean that there is a deadline by which the case should be closed at NVC? Please suggest. Thanks!

I don't think NOA2 has an expiration date. We have been waiting for NOA2 for almost 9months, but still no news. Our case has been transferred to Texas Service Center for 36 days until now. All we have to do is waiting and waiting! I'm really depressed. I feel hopeless and helpless:(

goose&bear227

Not Telling

China

2013-12-13 02:37:00

Frined Sponsor i-864 question

If you can't type something in, hand written is fine. Just make sure to use BLACK pen.

Part 2 deals with principal immigrant to the mailing address is asking for the mailing address of the immigrant.

This is still part of the principal immigrant. If they do not have an alien number (which they likely will not) leave it blank

JOINT SPONSOR:

Yes she needs to put 1 in the spouse box

Her household size would include her father as a dependant. What was done in 2012 is what the USCIS is looking for.

Your joint sponsor will have a household size of 4 total. (The immigrant, herself, her spouse, and her father who she claims on her taxes.)

Thanks . One more small question . My Joint sponsor previously sponsored somebody else. They are still in process ( I mean she sponsored her family member who lives in back home and that will take a while ).but not a permanent resident. So in the household size number 6 there is a ques. if you have sponsored any other person i-864 who are now lawfully permanent residents enter the number here. So should I put any number or keep it blank, because the person she sponsored before is not lawfully permanent resident yet. Thanks

Naheed2013

Male

India

2013-08-25 10:38:00

Frined Sponsor i-864 question

Your wife is the Petitioner. She is also your Sponsor.

Your friend's wife is the only Joint Sponsor. The rule is that a beneficiary can only have one Joint Sponsor.

You are the principal immigrant since your wife filed for you. So, the answer is yes - she is sponsoring the principal immigrant.

To calculate her income, you go by her W-2 and any income you can prove is hers. Her husband's income will not count.

If you want to use your friend's husband's income, he chooses to be a Household Member for his wife. She would be the Joint Sponsor filing an I-864 , and he would be her Household Member filing an I-864a.

Thanks aaron.

I really appreciate your effort.

I have few more question if its okay for you to answer because the new i-864 is kinda complicated.

I cannot put any dash on the form ... So lets say a address is 24-22 ...so if i put 24 22 is it fine ?
On the new form first page right side .Mailing address 2.a to 2h..whose mailing address should I put .
Other information (on first page ) Country of citizenship DOB and alien Number..whose info should I provide here..

Sponsors Household size.

The person who is joint sponsoring me she is married.

Question 3: if you are currently married enter 1 for spouse ( My joint sponsor she is married so should see put 1 there?).
Question 5> if you have anyother dependent enter the number here. ( in 2012 latest tax form which she filled separately from her husband she showed her father as a dependent . But in 2010 & 2011 she filled joint tax return with her husband they showed 4 other dependent ). So should I put 1 or 4.

Naheed2013

Male

India

2013-08-24 00:31:00

Frined Sponsor i-864 question

Hi :

I have a situation right now and would like some advise.

My wife is a US citizen and she applied for me .

She was working full time and initially she filled up i-864 form for me for the affidavite of sponsor.

But recently she lost her job and I also think to bring a co sponsor is the best option for me .

So My wife friend is willing to sign the affidavit of support form and we are kind of stuck in few things.

In the i-864 form She will fill up

1d- I am the only joint sponsor

1e- I am the first or sencond joint sponsor.

Can she be the only joint sponsor now ( Our interview is very soon and my wife already filled a form before as i-864 form )

i-864 part 3 : I am sponsoring the principal imigrant

yes or no?

And the most important thing.My wife's friend in last 3 years tax return one of the year she filled jointly with her husband ( 2010) how to calculate that year ( From w2 form ?)

Thanks

Edited by Naheed2013, 23 August 2013 - 04:36 PM.

Naheed2013

Male

India

2013-08-23 16:31:00

Dual citizenship

_{DUAL CITIZENSHIP}

_{Republic Act 9225 otherwise known as the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 (more popularly known as the Dual Citizenship Law) enables former natural-born Filipinos who have become naturalized citizens of another country to reacquire/retain their Philippine citizenship by taking an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before a Philippine Consular Officer. Upon reacquiring their Philippine citizenship, they shall enjoy full civil, economic and political rights as Filipinos.}

_{Under the principle of derivative citizenship, unmarried children below eighteen (18) years of age, whether legitimate, illegitimate, or adopted, of former Filipino parents who reacquired their Philippine citizenship under this law, may also be deemed Filipino citizens, if they are included in the parent?s application for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship.}

_{However, there is another kind of dual citizenship, which is not covered by the law. This pertains to a dual citizen by birth: A child born in the United States when either parent was still a Filipino citizen is considered to be a dual citizen from birth (if born on or after January 17, 1973).}

_{From <http://www.philippin...ices-sf/faq-sf/>}

_{Application for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship}

_{REQUIREMENTS:}

_{Submit the original and one duplicate copy of the following required documents to apply for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship:}

_{One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of the duly-accomplished Dual Citizenship application form, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink}
_{Copy of Philippine Birth Certificate (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)}
_{Copies of Philippine and U.S. Passports (originals to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)}
_{Copy of Marriage Certificate/Contract, for married women (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)}
_{Copy of U.S. Naturalization Certificate (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)}
_{Six (6) colored photos, 2? x 2?, taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of applicant?s face, with a white background. No sleeveless attire. Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted.}
_{Processing fee of $50.00 (non-refundable), payable in money order, bank draft, certified check or cashier?s check, and cash when personally applying. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.}

_{Note: The Philippine Embassy/Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss in the mail, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service. The applicant should note the tracking numbers of all envelopes used and submitted.}

_{ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS for Derivative Citizenship}

_{Ensure that the appropriate portions on page 2 of the Dual Citizenship application form are filled up}
_{Duplicate original or certified photocopy of the birth certificate of the children and their non-Philippine passport}
_{Three (3) identical colored photos, 2? x 2?, taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of applicant?s face, with a white background. No sleeveless attire. Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted.}
_{Processing fee of $25.00 (non-refundable), per derivative child, payable in money order, bank draft, certified check or cashier?s check, and cash when personally applying. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.}

_{The applicant will be informed of the date for the oath taking before a Consular Officer at the Embassy/Consulate General. Prior to taking his/her oath, the applicant will be required to sign the Oath of Allegiance prepared by the Embassy/Consulate General. The applicant will receive his/her original copy of the notarized oath of allegiance, together with the Order of Approval, Petition for Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship and Identification Certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate General, after the oath has been administered.}

_{If the applicant is a Bureau of Immigration registered alien, he shall surrender the original ACR and ICR/CRTV, or in its absence, an affidavit explaining the loss of said documents for transmittal to the BI.}

_{From <http://www.philippin...ices-sf/faq-sf/>}

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2014-09-18 20:56:00

DCF Manila approved!

Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing your journey. Lots of information there. Good luck and Gods speed.

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2014-09-19 07:48:00

In love with a girl in the Philippines.

Thank you all for your replies

This is very advanced planning on both of our parts, as we still won't have the finances to travel anywhere for at least 6 months. We are both currently unemployed, and I feel the urge to want to pay for everything entirely...but that still leaves me trying to find work in Az. without references...so that's a small issue...or large ^^

If she wanted to visit here though, and see the place that she would be coming to live in, is there any other types of visas that will allow her into the usa for even a couple weeks?

I apprecitate your concern but I do trust her, she's never given me a reason not to.

She doesn't have a husband or suitor, the guy she had in her life with whom she had a child, wished to have nothing to do with her after finding out that she was pregnant, and stole her dog after he came back angry that she was pregnant to begin with and wouldn't abort the child. Her religion is catholic/roman catholic now, though I'm not sure if it was always.

In this long distance relationship, I will keep a strong trust for her, or we may crumble over suspicious minds.

I've been down the road of LDR 8 times before (only in north america until the one I'm in now) but I really feel different about this one

On related note and a shot in the dark, would any of you know where it would be easiest to get work within close vicinity to mesa Az?

Thanks again :^)

Just a word of advice. Most Phil-Am relationships are wonderful. I couldn't be happier with my wife. To get to where we are today took about four years. We spoke everyday on the phone for 2-3 hours. My Dad once told me "son.... if you go on a day trip that you are in a car more than 2 hours and all along the way you are communicating back and forth, then you have a very good chance at a happy marriage". I've taken that to heart in finding my bride.

To add... Most bad relationships begin when the Pinay begins to ask for money. That's when you run. The majority of good Pinay's will not ask because that is part of their culture. It's their self respect that they wish to keep intact so the good ones do not ask for money. If you want to extend some financial aid at some point, that's ok. Just keep an eye out as there are many scammers from the Phil.

I think it is well worth your time to pursue the interest of this young lady. "Nothing ventured nothing gained" Good luck.

Greenbaum

Male

Philippines

2014-09-19 07:44:00