ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
United KingdomNVC to Consulate time frame
Yup. Makes total sense now thanks. It's hard to trust a form letter from the NVC. I would go with the similar timelines from folks on here. 8-12 weeks at NVC sounds about right. Once approved, they will schedule your interview. I know I could be completely off base, because I am in the same boat as you. Our paperwork is also at the NVC. Good luck, and I hope it goes quickly for you!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-10 12:51:00
United KingdomNVC to Consulate time frame

Hope someone can assist me on this here

My IV instruction packet arrived at the NVC in North Hampshire on the 4th of this month, when and how do I expect to receive some notification from the NVC about my interview? Looking around it seems to average 4 months yet they gave my wife and I a time frame of 2 to 4 weeks for the process.

We are married, petitioned with the I-130 & I-129 (IR-1/CR-1), we have no idea how we will be contacted about the interview and I'm damned if I can work out how long it may be before getting any news from them.

Please... any help would loved!



Can you post a timeline? When did you first file? When did NVC receive the 129F? 130? All of these are pertinent, because if you file both 129F, and 130, they both have to be processed. So it's kind of hard to tell without knowing all of the details.

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 10 October 2010 - 12:40 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-10-10 12:39:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaBig Mess a Couple I am helping needs help
One more quickie. I think for the OP to get the right answers, this thread should be moved to the Central America regional forum.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-20 13:04:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaBig Mess a Couple I am helping needs help
I won't continue to add posts. The Embassy has already told the OP that the 156 and 157 are no longer required as they have converted to the 160. Nuff said. I wish the OP luck.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-20 12:33:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaBig Mess a Couple I am helping needs help

NOT TRUE - you did not search far enough. According to this link: My link

K visa applicants are required to fill out the DS-156 EVAF



You have to read ALL the pages to grasp ALL the requirments (and even then its still very confusing - even more confusing as a matter of fact)!



The Embassy in Bogota has already told her differently, and they would be the ones who know whether it has been converted or not.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-20 12:27:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaBig Mess a Couple I am helping needs help
Embassies and consulates worldwide will transition one-by-one to the DS-160. Therefore, those Embassies which have not yet converted to the new DS-160 online form continue to require all application forms, as necessary.


Bogota only requires the DS-160 according to the website. If the Embassy said the 156 is no longer required, then the DS 160 is the new form, and all they need at interview is the barcoded confirmation page as I stated originally.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-20 12:07:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaBig Mess a Couple I am helping needs help

And if you read the actual memo that went out to the consulates you would see that it stated "Except for K Visas"


True. Just saw that. They will still be able to fill out the DS-156 online. Thanks for the insight!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-20 11:56:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaBig Mess a Couple I am helping needs help

Your cited link refers to the processing of nonimmigrant visa by the consulate. K visas are processed by the immigrant visa section as immigrant visas.



Beginning March 1, 2010, all nonimmigrant visa applicants must use the online application form DS-160

And there is a link at the bottom of the section on the Bogota Consulate for K-VISAS. SAME FORM SAME PROCEDURES.

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 20 May 2010 - 11:55 AM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-20 11:53:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaBig Mess a Couple I am helping needs help

That is not what I said. I hope you aren't charging for your services if you are not familiar with the requirements. They will need DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-157.

If the consulate there has a different requirment, check with the immigrant visa unit at the consulate to see what they require for K visas.


Again, see my post above.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-20 11:52:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaBig Mess a Couple I am helping needs help

The DS-160 has not replaced the DS-156 and DS-157 for K visas.



According to the Department of State website, the Consulate in Columbia requires all applicants to use DS 160, filled out online and sent to the Embassy in Bogota. The form will officially replace the DS 156, and 157 worldwide by the end of this year.

OP, See the info here: http://bogota.usemba...rant_visas.html

Fill out the form, pay the fee, print out the confirmation page w/ barcode, and take that sheet to the interview.

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 20 May 2010 - 11:49 AM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-20 11:47:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Police Certificate
The USEM in Manila requires a police cert for anyone who has left the PI for more than 6 MONTHS since the age of 16.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-12-17 10:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTime to get K3 VISA

1) Forever, because the K3 visa is no longer available. Follow the CR1 visa guide.
2) No, she doesn't qualify to file DCF because she doesn't reside in Italy. K3 was NEVER available DCF anyway.

Click on the word Guides at the top of any page here. The process starts with the US Citizen, so best if she carefully studies the guides and form instructions before doing anything.



Beat me to the draw.....at least my answers were right! :blush:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-26 13:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTime to get K3 VISA
#1. K-3 Visas no longer exist. Your wife needs to file I-130 petition for a CR-1 visa for you. processing time varies depending on circumstances, but the average is right around 5 months for a CR-1 Visa.

#2. Since she is the petitioner, she has to file with USCIS, after which the case will go to NVC, then to the Embassy in Italy. The only way to file DCF is if she is living in Italy with you.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-26 13:38:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswe dont have pictures and we haven't been to each other's country

we have filed a i-130, as well as i-129f... both were accepted and RFE is gone from our case status. i am just concerned we may need to show more at interview level...

back to topic, any suggestions on what additional things we can show other than wedding pictures? and what other items (other than massive amounts of call logs) to show ongoing relationship?

thanks :)



NOA1 is just a statement from the USCIS that they have RECEIVED your petition. As stated MANY times above, your concern is in the wrong part of the process. Several fine folks have told you what you need to be concerned with. They are correct, and you telling them that they are giving incorrect info is futile. You need proof that the proxy marriage was consummated. Plain and simple. Without it, you are wasting your time as well as a lot of hard earned money. Not everyone on this site are legal professionals, but 99% of the more experienced posters, are correct 99% of the time. Take their advice!

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 06 August 2010 - 10:17 AM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-08-06 10:16:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F Also transferred to Texas from CSC

It probably does mean that but what was transferred was an I-129F petition for spouse, not a K3 application. They I-129F will be approved the same day as the I-130 and then "killed" by NVC as soon as they receive it.



You beat me to the punch Push. I was going to say the same thing.


To the OP Congrats. You are now on IR-1/CR-1 Path. :thumbs:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-11-04 13:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurescanadian freaking out
Also know that if you have to use the Montreal Consulate, the wait times are for-friggin-ever. I've seen folks on here that have had to wait almoist 4 months just for the interview. Good luck!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-12-09 13:13:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNSO Paper
Almost sounds like changing wristband colors at nightclubs..... :dance: :dance: :dance:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-12-20 07:03:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNSO Paper

Hi!
I would like to ask if anybody has gotten the pink paper of their NSO marriage certificate.
I thought the color of the paper is only yellow.
The problem is I got mine in pink paper. Would this be alright?
I hope somebody can help me ease my mind. Thank you!



I'm not completely sure, but I think that the NSO certified marriage licenses are either blue or green. Ours is blue....
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-12-20 06:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAffidavit of support question. Help!

Hello everyone. I have a question about the affidavit of support. I have been told that I do not meet the income requirements to get my fiance and her daughter here from China and there is my self and my daughter age 8 that will be living with me. I have been told that I need to find a co sponsor. Is this true. I am sure it is, but I also need to know if I find a co sponsor, do they combine my income and theirs to make me reach this income level that I need to meet. I had talked to a visa preparation service and was told that they do add the two incomes of mine and his. I thought surely someone here would know the facts on this about China. If anyone has any answers, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks



Your ?? is not applicable to just China. It applies across the boards. Use the poverty guidelines found here: http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

If you do not meet the 125% poverty level for household size, you must use a co-sponsor. They will combine your income with the co-sponsors, and as long as both incomes combined meet the guidelines, you are gtg. Note that when household size is figured for the co-sponsor, they must meet your household size:4 plus their own. Inclusion of assets is also recommended.

Hope this helps!

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 13 May 2010 - 08:43 AM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-13 08:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS-230 Part II Social Security Number
DS-230 is not required for a K-1 Visa. It is not required for Adjustment of Status either. Are you filing the petition, or filling out forms for the Visa application?
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-06-02 12:16:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGod

What? Non-USCs are not allowed to speak badly about the president or U.S. policy? :wacko:



True.....I agree with you there, but that's not the "meat and potatoes" of my post. I just want to know why they want to be US citizens if they are so ready to renounce said citizenship. Tens of thousands take the same oath every year, and are willing to lay down their lives to defend that oath, and what it signifies. The religious aspect is a seperate issue, and I totally understand the question there, so don't think I question of the validity of those concerns. Plain and simple, if they have to lie to themselves to take the oath, they shouldn't be taking it.

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 13 May 2010 - 02:07 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-13 14:02:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGod
I'm just curious. If you are so intent on keeping or protecting your British citizenship, why are you seeking naturalization in the US? I for one find some, if not most of your witless banter offensive as an American citizen. Yes we talk smack about our president, and about idotic American policies, but we have the right to do so under the First Ammendment because we are US citizens, you haven't even been ALLOWED the privelege to obtain that right yet. Being a US citizen is not a right, it's a privelege, and I think using a public forum, which is hosted, and whose membership consists of 90% US Citizens as a way to mock our procedures and policies is testament to the type of "Americans" you will be.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-13 13:47:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionseparated but not divorced yet
You may want to check on this a little more...I just read this in the FAQ section.

If the marriage is terminated by divorce before the couple apply to adjust to permanent resident status, the beneficiary and any derivative beneficiary (K-2) will not be eligible for permanent resident status through the former marital relationship. The USCIS requirement for an alien that entered on a K-1 visa is that marriage be concluded to the original petitioner within 90 days and that adjustment of status is possible only through the initial petitioner.


The way I read it is that if the marriage ends within the conditional status period, on a K-visa, that the alien is ineleigible to adjust status......or remove the conditions of the visa.....
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-01 10:58:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General DiscussionWhy only US Citizen signature on Cover letter?
Depends on what the cover letter is for. Is it for ROC? Adjustment of Status? Visa petition?
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-21 12:03:00
PhilippinesCFO seminar

im from Cebu. my mom will soon join me here in the US. for CFO seminar in Cebu, is she going to call for an appointment? or first come first serve basis? and where?


Causing-Lozada Bldg., Osmena Blvd., corner M.J. Cuenco Ave. Cebu City. First come-first served basis, 9am-5pm. If she's coming to the states, they have 3 classes per day. 9am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm.

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 15 April 2010 - 12:11 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-15 12:10:00
PhilippinesPoverty Guidelines
You're actually supposed to include the immigrant. The table is designed to show what the guideline is for when she is here, and that you make over that amount once she gets here. Make sense?
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-14 14:01:00
PhilippinesMasbate People..
My wife is Masbatena. How can we help?
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-20 09:23:00
PhilippinesMhay is at the Embassy
Thanks. She has the certified xeroxes of the original stamped by the NSO, which I am told will work for the I-130. And they told her 3 weeks. She sends everything to me thru DHL, so that's covered too. Expensive but better than snail mail.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-20 15:50:00
PhilippinesMhay is at the Embassy
Congrats from a fellow AF lifer. I am preparing to file my wife's paperwork. just waiting on her g-325, and copy of the marriage certificate. Glad everything works out for you and yours!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-20 13:06:00
PhilippinesHOW TO GET TO CFO FOR SEMINAR

Are there set hours at the CFO main office to get a sticker ? or is this a anytime deal ?



They are open from 9-5 daily, and have 3 classes per day. First come-first served. The intending Filipina MUST have the sticker, and stamp on her visa to leave the country.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-26 13:11:00
Philippinesmy last question before im all set

:lol: She is actually very humble about it. I'm the one who always mentions it to her...and I'm proud of her. (L)



I know the feeling. My Asawa reads and writes very well too. I'm glad I found a keeper!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-26 17:47:00
Philippinesmy last question before im all set

:lol: :thumbs:

My malambing Pinay asawa reads and writes English 100 times better than this guy, and probably speaks better English too.

Come to think of it, my wife reads English twice as fast as me, and spells better than I do! :yes:



And she'll be the first one to let you know too! :bonk: :rofl:
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-26 14:12:00
Philippinesmy last question before im all set
I feel for this poor guy's fiance. It's hard enough for a Filipino to speak good English as it is...but when the intending hubby speaks broken English...God help them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :help: Unless...of course he sees that this is the Philippines forum, thinks we are all IN the Philippines and feels the need to speak broken English so we can all understand him..... :whistle:

Edited by Filipinawife0210, 26 April 2010 - 01:30 PM.

Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-26 13:30:00
PhilippinesUSD-PHP Exchange Rate blues
I too always send USD. When I first started sending my wife money the rate was 56php = $1USD those were the good ol' days!
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-04-20 09:02:00
PhilippinesCFO before interview

Do you know if they will need to bring any Passport photos ? Also if she brings her Birth Cert and Cenomar will they be keeping it ?



I don't know as they will ask, but I told my wife to have extras because every time she turns around, she will be asked for more, ie at St Luke's, and the Embassy...so she is going to get a crapload made, and carry em in her purse in case she is asked.

They shouldn't keep the paperwork. I think they just want to verify everything is legal, and correct.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-05 14:52:00
PhilippinesCFO before interview

She had all the information with her that she'll be taking to the interview teamster. I didn't get to find out a lot from her, been long days there, but I don't think she was even asked for much. Also, when she got to the medical yesterday, all of the passport photos we had taken there for this process, were unacceptable to St. Lukes. They wanted 2x2 passport style photos - wait, wut?? THAT'S WHAT SHE HAD :rofl: We had photos done at a professional place that does photos for immigration, white background, hair off the ears, black suit jacket, etc. Luckily there's a place right there close where she could go get "the right one" done quickly. Oh, and yes it's the same photo that's on her NBI, PCC and Passport :blink:



FYI on requirements for US passport style photos...I think it's in the guides too.

2x2 in size

Make sure photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1 inch to 13?8 inch (25 mm to 35 mm)

Center head within frame

Make sure eye level is between 11?8 inch and 13?8 inch (28 mm and 35 mm) from bottom of photo
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-05 13:43:00
PhilippinesCFO before interview

Isn't this a bunch of #######, doing the medical and CFO but yet a person applying for a US TOURIST VISA does not have to do any of this. My bro had his GF apply for a US TOURIST VISA then married her here and applied for a AOS. I should of taken that route.



Only thing wrong is that you face a big chance of getting the adjustment denied... cuz you have to rope the USCIS into believing that she didn't come here with the intent to marry on a tourist Visa.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-05 13:13:00
PhilippinesCFO before interview

Thanks Pinay wife for defending our country. I didn't know I was replying to an a#######. My bad, I didn't see his previous posts insulting our motherland.



If you would have read my later post, it wasn't meant as an insult. If I thought so, I wouldn't have married a Filipina, nor would I plan on living there after my retirement. As I stated, I meant no offense, and I hope that your compatriots choose a wise selection for the next President.

She had all the information with her that she'll be taking to the interview teamster. I didn't get to find out a lot from her, been long days there, but I don't think she was even asked for much. Also, when she got to the medical yesterday, all of the passport photos we had taken there for this process, were unacceptable to St. Lukes. They wanted 2x2 passport style photos - wait, wut?? THAT'S WHAT SHE HAD :rofl: We had photos done at a professional place that does photos for immigration, white background, hair off the ears, black suit jacket, etc. Luckily there's a place right there close where she could go get "the right one" done quickly. Oh, and yes it's the same photo that's on her NBI, PCC and Passport :blink:



St Luke's, and the Embassy require US style passport photos. Similar, but different....I'm glad that I have used this website, so that I can inform my wife to do it right the first time.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-05 12:49:00
PhilippinesCFO before interview
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.


This is all that the CFO website says to bring, but the "other documents as may be required is where they get you...
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-05 12:45:00
PhilippinesCFO before interview




Not a nice thing to say about my country but the same can be said about America, too.


You have me there. I hope that the elections next week straighten things out in the Philippines. It's very similar to the States. It will take decades of recovery to repair the undoings of the past 8-10 years...No offense intended, as I plan on retiring to the Philippines in the not so near future.
Filipinawife0210MalePhilippines2010-05-05 12:00:00