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When to call NVC for K3 ?

QUOTE (RooDee @ Mar 17 2009, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My wife and I have decided to go the K3 route and so we are looking towards the next step after approval. As I understand it the approved petition is forwarded to NVC who enters it into their system and issues a case number. The case is then forwarded to the embassy. How soon do I call NVC (got approved yesterday) and how would I identify my K3 petition (does NVC understand the USCIS case numbers ?).

Thanks,
Deepak

@@@ Roo

Once the K3 left the NVC after given a case number, it will go to the consulate. Once the case left the NVC, they have no control over it no more, you need to call the consulate from their on. Goodthing I went to CR1 and by pass my K3 because but the time I completed CR1 in 25 days, I just now get the notice from consulate to call them to set up an appointment for the interview for K3 without any other letters from consulate. NVC already have my appointment for CR1, 2 dAYS after my case was completed.... figure the math...

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-03-17 11:18:00

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QUOTE (Carlos and Jocel @ Feb 23 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

@@@ Anyone @@@

Okay I was able to call the NVC Live Operator in regards to my AVR message on 20th for my RFE. I found out that I need an original Birth Certificate of my wife. The NSO in the PHILIPPINES do not give it the original birth certificate instead they give us the copy versions of the ORIGINAL BC. I talked to nice lady there and she said she will put NOTE on my case. The BC was from the NVC and as far as the actual original of BC, they don't exist no more as NSO converted to their system. Anyone from the past have this problem...if your reading this.

I told the lady that NSO gave us the copy of the BC... not the actual original as they don't exist no more. They told me to call them in 10-14 days for further review of my case. I will keep sending them copy of the BC from NSO and a nice letter explaining to them my case.

I am really not familiar with NSO in the philippines, but i am sure someone here will be able answer your question more in detail. BUt one quick question to you, Is copy of BC true copy from NSO? If so, then NVC most probably will accept it.

@ WAIT....

I was able to get a true copy AGAIN from my files, still have the receipt stapled to the BC from NSO. I just realized that the true copy from NSO have that magic ink, when copying the true copy from NSO, the magic ink do not get copied- it disappeared, it look like a worms throughout the BC paper or like our paper money, it has that streak line... <My BIGGEST MISTAKE was I was so worried that it will delay and I rush it overnight. WELL I FORGOT TO INCLUDE THE COVER SHEET and the lady told me it will delay UP TO A WEEK. The reasons for the cover sheet so when they scan the paperwork, they can tell whos reviewing it or what table/desk it goes to. You know I waited 10 months, what's an extra week, tired of waiting but life goes on...! I was hoping for APRIL interview...will wait and see!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-24 15:14:00

@@@ Anyone @@@

Okay I was able to call the NVC Live Operator in regards to my AVR message on 20th for my RFE. I found out that I need an original Birth Certificate of my wife. The NSO in the PHILIPPINES do not give it the original birth certificate instead they give u the copy versions of the ORIGINAL BC. I talked to nice lady there and she said she will put NOTE on my case. The BC was from the NVC and as far as the actual original of BC, they don't exist no more as NSO converted to their system. Anyone from the past have this problem...if your reading this.

I told the lady that NSO gave us the copy of the BC... not the actual original as they don't exist no more. They told me to call them in 10-14 days for further review of my case. I will jkeep sending them copy of the BC from NSO and a nice letter explaining to them my case.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-23 10:46:00

QUOTE (queuedup @ Feb 20 2009, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Do I need to send my original birth certificate as part of the DS-230 package? I have my wife's original and a notorized copy already in the package.

@ Que

When you do your cover letter make sure you askd to have your original back during the interviews... they will send it back to you. You can have the certified copies too but just to be sure, send originals.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-20 14:31:00

QUOTE (waithatter @ Feb 20 2009, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Update:
Wife completed her medical today and received report same day. They gave her 4 vaccine, had blood test, and x-ray. Now waiting for to submit docs to VFS.

@ waithatter @

Well you almost see the light in the end of the long tunnel... almost there!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-20 08:53:00

QUOTE (queuedup @ Feb 19 2009, 06:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks guys!! I am going to wait until the operator can confirm that the bill has been generated before I pay it. I'm not in a rush just yet, since I don't have the PCCs I need for the DS-230 yet.

Once u get the scan, have them scanned and e mail it to you and you can print it out to save some time. NVC told me thats no problem and also few people here have the same. Then when u get the original PCC, keep it unless they asked for it. goodluck

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-19 21:58:00

QUOTE (Mrs.Walker @ Feb 19 2009, 05:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (waithatter @ Jan 6 2009, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

For those of you who are approved in January, lets help each other out so we can fly through NVC process quicker.

Keep all approvals updated with your progress at NVC. I am planning to call NVC tomorrow to see if they received my files from VSC.

BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!!

How do you know when the end date isfor the next group of interviews?

You don't... every country have they own stats... someone at VJs completed everything and got March 5 as an interview so I would say depending on the country... of course perhaps Philippines next interview date will be APRIL due to the amount of petitioned that have been approved.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-19 18:06:00

QUOTE (queuedup @ Feb 19 2009, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Didn't pay the Visa Application bill. I got an email saying the DS-3032 was accepted today, and that NVC would be sending the Visa Application Fee, so I logged onto the Online Fee website, and saw that the bill was available to be paid. I wanted to make sure that I could pay it, before NVC even sends me the bill in the mail.

@@@ QUE @@@
Once it shows paid online and check your bank and it has been taken out go ahead starts sending your documents. If the NVC AVR stated your IV Bill is been generated, they will not send you package via mail instead follow the instruction online. Any Obills paid online NVC will not send you anything... you have to print out instruction from that links! Goodluck!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-19 16:04:00

QUOTE (mee mee D @ Feb 18 2009, 09:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (waithatter @ Jan 6 2009, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

For those of you who are approved in January, lets help each other out so we can fly through NVC process quicker.

Keep all approvals updated with your progress at NVC. I am planning to call NVC tomorrow to see if they received my files from VSC.

BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!!

yes nvc aproved our papers 1/15/09 completed an husband has inter view march 5th hope every one will have there date soon they do them the second week of every month good luck to every one...

@ MEE MEE

So did they tell you about the interview in the embassy right after they completed your AOS/IV Package reviewed or you have to call them back for it?

Goodluck!!! And congrats

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-18 21:26:00

QUOTE (Lonely heart @ Feb 18 2009, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Feb 18 2009, 02:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have everything for the DS 230 that is ready been ready for weeks now

the AOS is our problem
has been our problem
since my husband did not know he had to file 2005 & 2006
because he worked outside of the US for continuous years
he is still working on filling them
we don't want to wait any longer!

So what you recomend

Dont worry about previous years tax returns since new guidelines for 2009 it says clearly only last years tax returns .I only attached my last years which is 2008's tax returns . infact i filed my package today let c when my hubby will get his interview he is still waiting n gathering sum documents from his side like chrachter certificiate n all that

If you have last year and this year as long as he makes enough to cover you and if any dependants financially, you should be good, send it and if they want then they will request for the RFE, you can have that documents in their hand or ur hands, either way... I would just send it...

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-18 21:22:00

QUOTE (queuedup @ Feb 18 2009, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

*** EVERYONE READING THIS ***

I called the NVC AVR and told me that they sent me a RFE for missing or incomplete documents. So I called the NVC after 10 minutes online which is typical wait time and asked her what I am missing. The lady told me that I am missing a DS-230, Application for Visa, and I told her that I sent all package today using "CLIP" so there is no way it will get seperated and I spent time and time and time to make sure I got everyhting. So the lady asked me where I sent it and told her at the NVC. Now I even asked her if I should send her another DS230, she told me wait a couple of days and call back to see if the reviewer check my documents and see if I needed anything. I am crossing my finger that I hope there are no more hiccups here. These what I submitted as a cover letter... use your own headline

Re: Submitting Application for (CR-1) Immigration Visa DS-230 for NVC Case No: MNL2009529009

To whom it may concern:

My name is Carlos ______ and I am the Petitioner for NVC Case # MNL2009XXXXXX. My spouse, Maria_____, is the Beneficiary of this case. Our I-130 has been approved and is currently on file with the NVC.
Please find enclosed the following items comprising the DS-230 packet. I would kindly request that originals of pertinent documents be returned to me at the time of the interview in Manila, Philippines:

• Document Cover Sheet
• Two (2) Passport Size Photographs of Beneficiary
• DS-230 Part 1 completed and signed by beneficiary
• DS-230 Part 2 completed by beneficiary – unsigned, as of yet, per instructions
• Photocopy of the Biographic Data Page of Beneficiary’s Passport
• Certified Birth Certificate of beneficiary
• Certified Marriage Certificate
• Police Clearance Certificate for Beneficiary from Dubai, UAE
• Police Clearance Certificate from Cebu City, PHILIPPINES
• National Bureau Investigation (NBI) Clearance
• Photocopy of Form I-797, Notice of Action- Approval Notice of I-130

Supporting documents that were initially turned in JUNE 12, 2008.
• Court Copy of the Petitioner’s Final Divorce Decree with attached Waiver Citation from previous wife
• Joint Affidavit from friends
• G325, Biographic Information for Beneficiary
• G325, Biographic Information for Petitioner
• Photocopy of the Certificate Naturalization of the Petitioner
• Photocopy of the Biographic Data Page of Petitioner’s Passport
• Copy of Military ID card of the Petitioner

Please let me know if you need additional information. My contact information is available below.
Carlos ,,,,,,,,,,
Address:

Sincerely Yours,

*** Did I forget anything??? Anyone ***

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-18 09:05:00

QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Feb 17 2009, 03:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi all, my case not completed yet we still need to mail in AOS & IV
waiting on some paperwork

But I have a question, how does the interview schedule date work with nvc?
can someone please explain? thanks

If you filed the AOA package and the IV documents with the NVC, the NVC itself will set up an apointment as early as 1 week after your documents sent to the consulate providing you have no RFE. If you are going with the K-3, the respective consulate where the benificiary is will send you a letter stating that you need to have your Packet 3 and send them in and set up your appointment. The NVC can't cancel your K-3 interviews and the consulate can't cancel your CR1, they are 2 different agency. GOODLUCK!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-18 07:05:00

QUOTE (A & R @ Feb 10 2009, 07:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello all....I just joined VJ, however have been reading postings to help with my case....

have just gotten my K3 Interview date at bombay consulate for april 3....yay....

I wanted to know...

1. my I-130 case with NVC, seems to be stalled....I had hired an attorney, so they sent him the bills for the AOS....ofcourse now I cannot get the invoice number from him...since his speech to me is...just get ready for the K3 interview for now, and don't worry about NVC for now...

How can I get a hold of the invoice numbers so that I can pay them online??

2. Is it better for me to disregard the I-130 process for now and just go ahead with the K3 interview???

Please give me your thoughts....

thanks

ankur

I can't answer that foer you because it will be your personal choice. As far as IIN , you can try calling the NVC and get the IIN if you can, try to call them after the business hours just be nice to them, hehe. If you in a hurry and want ur spouse next to u go with the K3 but most of the time now, the CR1 visa almost caught up with the K3 visa. Its more of a personal preference.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-10 19:25:00

QUOTE (Lonely heart @ Feb 7 2009, 09:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Feb 7 2009, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

lonely heart

check this site

http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

Thank u so much for Quick reply its very helpful im reading it

@ TO EVERYONE....

I GOOF WHEN I TRIED TO PAY FOR MY IV BILL SINCE I HAVE SEEN IT ONLINE. NOW THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CASE IS ON HOLD UNTIL THEY GENERATE THE IV BILL. WHEN I PAID (CAUSE I SEE IT ONLINE SO I PAID IT) THE IV BILL ON 6 FEB 09, IT STATES IN PROGRESS, THEN NOW 10 FEB 09, WHEN I CHECK IT, IT STATES NOT PAY SO I CALLED THEM, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT NOW MY CASE IS ON HOLD POSSIBLY DELAYED DUE TO MY LACK OF PAYING ATTENTION TO DETAILS... I PAID THE IV BILL BEFORE IT GET GENERATED... ANYONE KNOWS OR BEEN THERE AND WHAT IS THE CONSEQUENCES BESIDES TIME OF WAITING ALL OVER AGAIN AND THIS DONT MAKE SENSE, MY BIRTHDATE FOR K3 DONT MATCH IN NVC SYSTEM, BUT MY CR1 MATCH IN THE SYSTEM BUT FOR SPOME REASONS I HAVE TO SEND THEM A COPY OF MY PASSPORT OR BC WHEN PERSONNEL LOOKING AT IT IN THE COMP...MORON... AWWWW! OOOOUCH!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-09 20:57:00

QUOTE (Lonely heart @ Feb 8 2009, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Carlos and Jocel @ Feb 7 2009, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Lonely heart @ Feb 7 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Okaay can anyone tell me what u need to send like i know sum of the stuff but if i get whole list .
1-Employement letter
2-Affadavit of support
3-Bank statement
4-All the papers i sent b4 im sending one copy just incase its good if i do
5-Nika nama both english n urdu.
6-Pay stubs
7-Tax return of last year which im trying my best to send of 2008 insshalaah ill get it done by tuesday

What else i need am i missing any other important document

Your Missing the Coversheet with the barcodes from the NVC
Your own coversheet for what documents you have and in order.
Make 2 copies, 1 for you , 1 for the NVC just in case for some reasons they got misplaced
Right ur case No. on the right top corner of every pages of documents you are sending.

Other than that it seems that you got everything... goodluck!

Thank u Carlos, cover sheet u mean have em written that what documenst i have in package ? and i'm confused they say write case # on right hand side of every pages so that means on my employement letter , my tax returns , affadavit and my marriage certificate or what? i'm confused here .Need reply again plz.Thank u in advance

YES so in case for some reasons window is opened and winds blew your paperwork, they need to know whom those paperworks belong. Then staple it together too... you have read the James or Leng shortcut, it helps...

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-08 17:23:00

QUOTE (Joe&Noi @ Feb 8 2009, 06:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I have fallen behind my peers here. I took a couple weeks vacation and so I have gotten behind. Can someone explain how the NVC assigns interview dates? They only do it once a month? So now that I don't have everything in by the second week of February I have to wait until the second week of March for them to schedule my interview? Is that correct? THen when they schedule it they will schedule it for April? Should I try to get everything in the mail monday or take my time because it doesn't matter until March?

Also how does it work if I send all my originals to NVC, what if I decide to have go ahead with my K-3 interview how do I show the embassy the originals if the NVC has them?

Anyone have any idea about whether you would get an RFE or denial if they find your income insufficient on the I-864. I am confused about how they count household numbers and we only have enough income the last of the three years, not the previous two.

Thanks everyone for your help.

Noi

@ NOI
The INTERVIEW is assigned by the NVC or CONSULATE in the embassy once the documents are received and reviewed by the embassy. The interviews are only scheduled by the 2nd week of each month, you will get a letter from them. Get them ASAP as possible in the mail so you will have a comfort zone as you may have forgotten something and have to rush to get it. The ORIGINALS and photocopy will be in route with the rest of your paperwork. It is always better to get an extra copy or certificate copies of your documents. Counting household is 1 and 1= 2. One for your yourself and one for the person your filing for. If you have other dependant that you are supporting add 1 for each additonal person. For two people, yourself and the person you are petitioning with the poverty level as follows; for
2= $17,500; for 3-= 22,000; for 4= 26,500. If you can't meet those Poverty Line, you will be denied or put you case on hold until ypu can prove that ypu can support the 2 of you. Also if you can't, then you will have to ask for a co-petitioned for the income purpose. Goodluck... I may off a few line here but thats what I know.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-08 08:31:00

QUOTE (Lonely heart @ Feb 7 2009, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-07 22:24:00

@ ALL

Since my AOS stated "PAID" online I can send my AOS package right but wait till I get MY IV Bill for the IV Package. Still waiting for them to accept my DS3230. I e-mailed them and also sent a hardcopy of DS3230, should I go ahead and send the AOS package? Or wait till they accept my COICE OF AGENT?

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-06 18:03:00

QUOTE (Pandit @ Feb 2 2009, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I just called NVC and operator told me that I should wait 2 to 4 weeks before I get my case number. I have seen from others post that the people are getting there NVC case number after 2 to 3 days...

Is it true or I should call them every 2 hours until I got the case number....?

Any advise?

TO PANDIT...

Wait at least 2 days after you get your NOA2 hardcopy.... then call them. I got mine to AVR... Automated Voice Record. If not , call them when its not so busy... like early morning or in the evening. You got to realize there is only one NVC for the rest of us and I am pretty sure that sometimes they are getting tired of asking the same question eventhough its their job. Be patience... REMEMBER the USCIS...can be worst! GOODLUCK!

Edited by Carlos and Jocel, 02 February 2009 - 08:41 AM.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-02 08:37:00

anyway, i will try in surat with e-mail notification tomorrow..
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What I mean by "PCC with interview date" is My wife will try to get PCC from passport office with Interview letter because for some reason ahmedabad passport office asks for interview letter to issue pcc. But I know surat is different so you can try getting pcc with approbal e-mail.

I know NVC process takes longer when lawyer is involved, so if you didnt pay your lawyer any fee I would suggest you remove him from your case and assigend the petitioner as agent to make process faster. You can call NVC to find out how you can remove lawyer from your case and assigned petioner as your agent.

I am sorry to hear about your case and situation but I am in same situtaion. It's been 10 month for marriage and 9 months since we've filed. I know its hard to live without your spouse but Dont loose hope you are almost done, be positive and be strong.

Good luck!
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thx,
if it ws in my hand i would never give my case to lawyer.. but my in-laws has assigned ths lawyer so i m helpless.
still my husband has mailed to lawyer to speed up processing n he will call him again on monday. it ws okey with him till now but as he is saying still it will take 4 months, i m really furious upon him.. lets see what he does now...
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K.D,
Dont worry, your lawyer said 4 months but it really doesnt take 4 months. Just relaxed and keep on top with your lawyer to make sure he send you the stuff he gets from NVC. You'll be done soon.
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thx waithatter
i hv got hard cop of approval letter today and i've downloaded DS-230 part-1 and filled up today.. now i can move forward to get PCC...and my husband has called and mailed to lawyer yesterday.. i think it has shown its impect .

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Great!
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What happens if I do not got co sponsor and I need one?
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Most likely your case will be put on hold till you meet the minimum requerements finacially for your spouse. Or you get a sponsor to help you out. Bottom line is that you need to meet the financial requirements set by USCIS and the govt.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-01 18:53:00

QUOTE (ArubaDolphin @ Jan 30 2009, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

How soon can you start calling NVC????

WAIT at least 5 days once u get ur NOA2, Approved Notice, then they will give u a case number...

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-01-30 20:23:00

Okay I am on board, who check my ticket...hehe

My I-130 and I-129F was approved, e mailed messages as of 1/22/2009 from personal e mail account from CRIS but the USCIS.gov stated only "TOUCHED". I am just waiting for the hard copy and will decides which one is better, I heard I-130 is better in the long run even with an extra weeks to wait. Anyone experienced with this, both approved, and decided to go with I-130... pros and cons, anyone?

Edited by Carlos and Jocel, 22 January 2009 - 09:38 PM.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-01-22 21:36:00

MY INTERVIEW DETAILS!

Congrats....

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-04-14 22:46:00

MARCH APPROVAL's, Let's do NVC together

QUOTE (esposadetucho @ Mar 7 2009, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I only got an e-mail stating it was sent to NVC because I sent a fed ex package that Thrusday afternnon pretty much whinning about how my petitions weren't approved... The typical whinning ... and That night I felt like an idiot because they sent me the approval notices at 8:01pm. So I spent $22.00 on an overnight express letter for nothing. But I guess it did make them e-mail me to tell me it was sent to NVC.... Maybe that was worth $22.00 LOL I will be calling everyday to get my case number.

@@@ I called the NVC and AVR stated that they sent my documents to the embassy but no e mail from them. I will get their e-mail maybe Monday. I sent the BC from NSO because I got an RFE from them and telling me the same day that they got it in the package I sent previously, yes I did wasted $ 17.50 but at least I know they got copies of them...LOL!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-03-07 20:34:00

USCIS Service Centers

Please help? How we get back our Original documents from USCIS

QUOTE (Kez/JWolf @ Mar 14 2009, 08:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You will be given the originals at the time of your interview. You can not get them back before then.

@@@ I gave them my certified copy and they never said anything...yes ORIGINAL will be returned to you during your interview but before you send them the ORIGINAL, get a certified copy for your record.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-03-14 08:32:00

Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)

Police Clearance in Singapore

QUOTE (lovelyn @ Mar 9 2009, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello visa journey people, I need some help, My fiancé Don is now in the Philippines. And we are ready to schedule my interview at the US embassy since I got my packet 3 two weeks ago. But I found out that I need a police clearance from Singapore because I worked there for almost 2 years.

We are now in Cebu and went to every bank in Cebu to try to find a way to buy a bank draft denominated in Singapore dollars, And I called also to the DBS bank (The Development Bank of Singapore) in Manila branch if I can buy a bank draft from them and they said they don’t have a bank draft operation in the Philippines. I also called the Singapore Embassy in Manila and she don’t have any idea also where can I buy the bank check denominated in Singapore.

It is possible to get a bank draft denominated in Singapore dollars here in the Philippines?
How many days they will process the police clearance If I’m going to Singapore to get it? It seems that were going to spend a lot of money for a special trip in Singapore just only to get that paper?

I’m very worried how to get my police clearance in Singapore. Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Love

SOME COUNTRIES YOU HAVE TO BE PRESENCE TO GET YOUR PCC. AFTER WE GOT MARRIED IN CEBU, I WENT BACK TO THE USA TO FILE HER 130. ONE OF THE REQ IS THE PCC. SINCE MY WIFE WAS IN DUBAI FOR 3 YRS AND DUBAI NEEDED HER PRESENCE FOR PCC I TOLD HER TO GO BACK TO DUBAI AND GET THE PCC HERSELF WHICH TOOK ABOUT A WEEK TO CLEARED HER. FORTUNETLY, HER BROTHER IN LAW STILL THERE AND HER SISTER SO SHE HAVE PLACED TO STAY. THANKS OTHERWISE I WILL BE SENDING ANOTHER 700 DLRS FOR HOTEL PLUS FOOD. TICKET COST ME 841 DLRS FOR HER RT. BUT SHE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY OF IT CAUSE I KNOW I HAVE MY LIFETIME PARTNER!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-03-09 10:37:00

Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

Requesting Advice for Purchasing Flight

QUOTE (dogspot @ Feb 1 2009, 12:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This question is for all of you out there who have already had their second half arrive to them from Russia. My fiancee's interview is on 3/24 and she has told me that she would like to leave to come here as soon as 3/29. Of course, I would like to spend as little $ as possible, while still making it comfortable for her. I know if I buy her ticket now, I will likely save a lot of $. So my question is, should I buy her ticket now or wait until after her interview? How many days after the interview did it take for your fiancee to receive her visa? Did anyone request for DHL to hold the visa for their fiancee to pick it up in person? OK, that was more than one question. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

(BTW, if I purchase her ticket today, one way from Moscow to Los Angeles, it will cost me as little as $680 after taxes. That's tough to beat.)

WORD OF ADVICE WHAT YOU THINK YOU MAY SAVE NOW MAY CAUSE YOU MORE LATER! IF YOUR GOING TO BUY AN ADVANCE TICKET HAVE A FEW WEEKS AS CUSHION IF YOU KNOW WHEN IS YOUR APPOINTMENT. SOME INTERVIEWS GOES SMOOTH AND SOME HAVE HICCUPS, WORST HAVE A SPEED BUMP AS NOT GETTING APPROVE OR ASK TO FOR THE 2ND INTERVIEWS. WAIT TILL THE INTERVIEWED IS OVER AND EVERYTHING WENT SMOOTH... THEN TALK TO A TRAVEL AGENT TO GET THE CHEAPEST TICKET WITHIN THAT TIME FRAME. ALSO YOU CAN SEARCH ONLINE. GOODLUCK!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-14 11:41:00

Asia: South

Visa approved!!!!

QUOTE (Yoris @ Mar 28 2009, 08:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello every body over here,

I so so sorry that i didn't took time before to share my experience at embassy, i was very busy...

my appointment it was on March 18-2009 at 6:00 am, to early!!, i got over there with my sweet heart, we were at line for 2 hour more or less, once inside, i got called to the window 25 to give my documents( certificate of birth, certificate of police, photos, etc...) the i got back to my seat for like one more hour, i got called again for my fingerprint, then i did saty in my seat loooooong time still i got called to my interview.

She where a very niv=ce and young girl, looking her face i felt relax, the question it where so so easy, the interview had a duration of 5 minutes, past those minute she told us OK GUYS THE VISA HAD BEEN APPROVED, when i hear that i felt so excited and i thought finally i will be with my love forever.

really i have already my bags ready, hehehehehe, i'll flight to USA on Abril 10 at morning.

I AM SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO HAPPYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

It was nice knowing another one have a succesful interview and on the way to the US. Wait and I and MMW and Happy are getting there soon!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

3/28/2009 21:14

Asia: South

Fiancée is coming on the 28th what should he bring

QUOTE (dagnytaggart @ Apr 11 2009, 08:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi all. My fiancée is going to be coming here from India on the 28th. We have been trying to figure out what he should bring with him that he can't get here in the states. The only thing we can really think of is a pressure cooker. Can anyone give me any ideas on what else he should bring?

@@@ You can almost get everything here in the US, you just have to gogles them or ask around. Unless its special recipe but we have all type of ethincs store here in the US. You will be suprise what you can find online, Goodluck!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

4/11/2009 22:48

Asia: East and Pacific

sending money back to vietnam

Listen, you are not obligated to send money to them. You have your own family to worry about. As long as you two agreed on sending money to them, thats fine but you are not oligated to send and don;'t feel guilty about it.

QUOTE (What @ Oct 16 2008, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is not about which is the best service to use to send money back to vietnam.

For those who have rec'd their visas and are both living here, how much and how often do you send back to her family.

Do you ever feel you are now responsible to support her family? Do you feel part of her reason of wanting to come to the US was to get a job, make some money and send it back to support her family?

For those of you who are still in the visa process, is this an issue that you guys have discussed?

As for me, my wife and i have agreed to send money back twice a year, for Tet and her mom's memorial. Depending on when Tet is that particular year, it works out to be about 6 or seven months apart. We agreed to send 500 each time. This is never the case. it's always close to 800-1000. This was an issue for me at first, because 500 means 500, but i have learned to give in.

On a side note, when you visited your spouse in VN, did she hold on to your cash?

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2008-10-25 22:36:00

Asia: East and Pacific

ROBOT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Once again as I do every week, I will call the USCIS about the status of my wife and they will ask me all the stuff, File Number, where I filed and who's the benificiary... if something consistent about the USCIS is the ROBOT customer service they have there. Same information they gave is the same one you read online, why even have them working? Why even pay these people working as they claim to be customer service when they can't even give you any information? Why waste taxpayers money, i figure that's what they get their paycheck from, if they don't know anything. How about use them to help out going through our documetns in the USCIS office and use their time and money wisely. They get PAID, why not earn that money...?

Ummmmn, I am getting disappointed but I just need to be strong for me and for my wife for us to be together. I am seeing alot of story here about other people misuse the system and being fraud. That's making it harder for everyone else that's genuine. On top of that we are seeing people getting approve before us after they filed 2-3 months ago...!

Sorry to vent, I just have to let it air out... cool!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-01-05 16:29:00

Asia: East and Pacific

Request for Expedite Approved!

QUOTE (Dai_VN @ Apr 21 2009, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Has anyone ever requested for early expedite approval for family medical emergency or anything else? I just called NVC and they informed me that HCMC approved my request for early expedite service. I asked the NVC operator if they have my interview date yet she said no. She informed me that what they will do is forward my case to HCMC and they will contact us whenever they receive the case (she said 2-3 days I guess electronically) and we will have an interview date set by the consulate as soon as possible. My case was complete at NVC already anyways but they haven't set an interview date yet and they told me if my request for expedite wasn't approved that I would have to wait the second week of may for them to schedule my interview and it seem from what I see from this board it would probably be in June. But now since they approved my Early Expedite request do you guys think I'll get it early May? I had a medical emergency in my family so I expressed to them how I needed my wife and I to come home as soon as possible and I am glad they approved. I am so glad to am about to come back home to US with my wife and see my sick family member. Anyone been though this before?

You must as well get your medical exam out of the way and get your fee paid if ur K1 so it will be less hassle. The way it works is for you once someone cancel their appointment for an interview and there is no one else in front of you in the same case ( med ) they they will let you slide in to that appointment.

Get your MED EXAM DONE, PAY YOUR FEE so when they give you interview your not walking around like a headless chicken!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-04-21 19:01:00

DS230

QUOTE (roj30 @ Jan 10 2009, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello There,
I have received the DS320, it mention, so they need original birth certificate or certified. can someone please answer

Certified will work for now and have the original ready for the intervies...

Anyone reading this....

I place for the pg 2 of DS230, question was what occupation you intednt to work in the usa.... we just wrote down HOUSEWIFE for now, that should be good for now due to unknown job available when she get here. For now I just wanted her to be with me... with or without job>

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-01-27 07:11:00

DS 3032 how long?

QUOTE (~dana~ @ Feb 1 2009, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Also if I email it , can I scan the actual signed DS 3032??

KAMUSTA KABABAYAN...

THE BEST WAY IS TO LOOK IN THE JAMES SHORCUT HERE IN THE VJ. SEND EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED FOR PACKET 3 AND PACKET 4 TO YOUR RELATIVES IN THE STATESIDE, ( THE PETITIONER ) SO IT WILL SAVE YOU SOME TIME WHEN YOUR DOCUMENTS STARTED PROCESSING...

LIKE 2X2 -2 PICTURES, PCC, BC, ETC ETC.... GET AHEAD OF THE GAME....

YOU CAN E-MAIL THEM USING THE JAMES SHORTCUT ON HOW TO...

THEN THEY, NVC, WILL ACTUALLY NEED THE ORIGINAL DS-3230 HARDCOPY (NOT THE SCANNED ONE THAT GOT PRINTED OUT OF THE E -MAIL) FOR THEIR RECORD AND PART OF YOUR FILE.

ONCE YOUR DS- 3230 GET GENERATED, E-MAIL THEM WITH YOUR ATTACHEMENT OF SCANNED DS-3230 BUT ALSO SEND ALSO THE ORIGINAL HARDCOPY OF DS 3230 TO THE NVC.

GET ALL YOUR PAPERWORKS TOGETHER AND SEND THEM ALL AT ONCE TO YOUR PETITIONER SO ALL HE/SHE HAVE TO DO IS THAT CHECK EVERYTHING, PLACE IT IN THE ENVELOPE AND MAIL IT TO THE NVC. I HOPE THIS HELP...

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-02 10:31:00

ANYONE

CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THE IIN FOR THE AOS FEE BILL AND THE IIN FOR THE IV BILL ARE THE SAME. I ACTUALLY PAID THEM BOTH ONLINE BUT I DIDN'T CHECK IF THIS IIN ARE FOR BOTH ONLINE PAYMENTS- AOS AND IV.

I PAID BOTH AND HAVE A COPY OF RECEIPTS... I GOT EXCITED GETTING ALL MY STUFF TOGETHER AND DID NOT WAIT FOR THE IV BILL FROM THE MAIL...

THE AOS BILL WAS ACCEPTED USING THE IIN I GOT FROM THE NVC, AS FOR THE IIN ON THE IV BILL... I USED THE PREVIOUS ONE FROM THE AOS BILL

NOW I WAS THINKING IF I JUST PAID THE $ 400.00 AND IT WENT ON SOMEONE'S IIN?

CAPT E WORK... U THERE?

BUZZ ME ANYONE....

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-07 08:55:00

NVC package questions...

QUOTE (A & M @ Feb 7 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (ao_cons @ Feb 7 2009, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

After we pay AOS fee bill and IV fee bill each, can we fill out PDF files online, print them out and send them to NVC before the actual forms arrive in the mail? Are the downloadable forms here in VJ and the USCIS website accepted by them?

When you call NVC and are told they have been generated - you can go ahead and send them. Just don;t send htings off before they have been generated at NVC. This saves so much time rather than waiting for them in the mail. Check out the LingChe Shortcut if you haven't already. They help make it all clear.

QUOTE (ao_cons @ Feb 7 2009, 12:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Also, if you're a US military veteran with pension (not paying taxes), please reply. I'm told we only need to show a VA letter stating why my husband doesn't need to pay taxes. So no IRS docs. He is unemployable due to military injuries. I want to go ahead and do this. But he wants to get his medical board, DD-2214, etc. that prove he is receiving a pension. He doesn't have them with him right now. Is this necessary? Or would bank statements do?

Sorry, this one I know nothing about!

The SSI or the VA Benefits should shown proof of income base on his diability.

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-02-07 22:42:00

NVS Case complete on March 5, 2009

QUOTE (Lisa Momeny @ Mar 6 2009, 05:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello VJer. I think I have called the NVS automated system every day waiting to hear case complete. I called this morning and learned our case is complete and fell out of my chair. FINALLY.

I guess CR-1 visa's don't give us the luxury to schedule with NVS an interview date with Abu Dhabi? Atleast this is what NVC told me. Anyway, NVC told me to call back March 16 and if they were successful with an April interview date, they will tell me then. Any other VJer out there at this same point and especially waiting to be scheduled in Abu Dhabi?

CONGRATS... a day closer to be your love one!

Carlos and Jocel

Male

Philippines

2009-03-06 20:57:00