ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC Processing Times
Yes, It sure is frustrating to see the lack of consistency in processing times. Our NOA1 is July 17 and still no NOA2 or RFE or anything. And I can't get anywhere with an inquiry until after the six months current processing timeline has passed, so that's another 2 weeks of waiting. Ugh!

-Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-01-02 06:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
Hi all, well, finally (!) we got notice of our NOA2. almost 200 days! ugh! no updates sincemid july's NOA1 until 16 Jan. One touch on 16 Jan and then approval on 17 Jan.

Now it's off to wait for the NVC.... (sigh....)

-Samby

PM sent to Deb for update of July Filers spreadsheet.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-01-19 05:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Oct 25 2007, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah I know what you mean - my family are paying to be there but we can't expect everyone to put up the money to do that then for everything to change... I am just so worried about it all...

Oh - and call me Aly!!! I get called Alyson in work and because the IT people screwed up and spelt it Alison I now feel like I lost my identity!!!


Dear Aly,

Tell those darn screwed up IT people to fix their mistake!

Sincerely,
A Darn Screwed up IT Person.
(Samby.... hehehehe laughing.gif )
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-25 23:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
Hi Jeraly & Weedebz,

This is Samby => now "TinTin & Samby" Just to confrm that my dates in the spreadsheet are correct. Thanks for all your work!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-06 14:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Sep 12 2007, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (chris4gretchen @ Sep 12 2007, 11:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
youre splitting the statement at the wrong place.

applications postmarked on or after july 30th OR otherwise filed on.

you also are taking the otherwise filed on to mean postal delivery. thats not what they mean either. they dont even mean when they sign for it. Otherwise filed on means filed into their system.

their statement clearly reads in legal terms if your post mark is on or after july 30th OR if USCIS files your petition ON or after july 30th then the new fee increase applys. Doesnt say anywhere if your postmark is before july 30th then its good.

Chris


Clearly reads in legal terms?

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Here is the original clause: Applications or petitions postmarked or otherwise filed on or after that date must include the new fee.

According to my dictionary otherwise when used as an adverb means 1. in another way; differently 2. under other circumstances 3. In other respects.

Now substitute any of those terms for otherwise:

a. Applications or petitions postmarked or in another way filed on or after that date must include the new fee.
b. Applications or petitions postmarked or differently filed on or after that date must include the new fee.
c. Applications or petitions postmarked or under other circumstances filed on or after that date must include the new fee.
d. Applications or petitions postmarked or in other respects filed on or after that date must include the new fee.

None of them is even close to your interpretation which if I understand it correctly is:

Applications or petitions postmarked or filed into the USCIS system on or after that date must include the new fee.

Sorry. I just can't agree with you. And evidence of some contract employees rejecting applications and petitions is not proof that they or USCIS is correct. I am not an attorney or an even an english major but I think I have a real good idea what the clause in question means. If USCIS wanted to say that all petitions and applications had to be received into their system before 7/30 than they should have said exactly that and never mentioned a postmark.

To anyone who knows: I had assumed there are also applications and petitions that were postmarked prior to 7/30 but received on 7/30 or after that were accepted with the old fees. Am I wrong?


Well, I have to say that my reading of USCIS's statement is exactly the same as Chris'. And with the utmost respect, I have to say, Bill, that, to me, your grammatical substitution exercise does the exact opposite as you suggest: It support's Chris' interrpretation.

For me, the key is "or" and where it is located in the sentence. The 'or' provides for 2 possible ways that USCIC can utilize to accept or reject. The dlemma is that it is at the USCIS's discretion about which of those 2 options it wants to utilize. To me, I don't see any implied equality between the 2 "or'd" options - something that those that are questioning why USCIS would use the word 'postmarked' are implying.

One other aspect that comes to my mind as well, is the earlier words in the sentence: "Applications or petitions..." it doesn't stretch my thinking to imagine that USCIS has some uncommunicated and undocumented intention that it will apply either of the 2 "or'd" options on a consistant, but differing basis depending on the type of "Application of Petition" being submitted. ie, certain petitions are accepted based on postmark while others are accepted based on entering them into the USCIS's system.

The one thing we can all agree on is our desire and the need for USCIS, et al, to be much more precise in their instructions and documenation at each step in this journey. And to have a specific mechanism to be able to get a 'confirmation of understanding' or 'ruling' that customers can rely on USCIS to stand behind.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-09-13 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!

JULY K1 FILERS TIMELINE


ScreenName-------received**---NOA1***----NOA2***-----NVC-------Embassy-----Medical------Interview----Visa
CSC *
Weedebz-----------07/06/07----07/11/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
Samby--------------07/12/07----07/17/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
niceguy26----------07/18/07----07/21/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
chris4gretchen-----07/18/07----07/23/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
Jeraly---------------07/20/07----07/25/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
Rick and Dixie-----07/27/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
VSC *
Babybluesusie-----07/03/07----07/10/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
English Muffin-------07/05/07----07/10/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
Jason-Sasha--------07/16/07----07/20/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
Mel and Rene -----07/17/07----07/20/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
thejoz---------------07/18/07----07/27/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
StillThePrettiest----07/19/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
julezabelle----------07/23/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
Bill y Bella ----------07/27/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
Please Move To Correct Service Center
tess590-------------07/16/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**

* If your application was transferred, please enter your data in the section for the 2nd service center.
* * Received date should be the date the application arrived at the service center where it will be adjudicated.
* * * A NOA1 & NOA2 date should be the date it was issued, not the date that you received a hard copy.

To add or update your data, simply reply to the latest post that contains the timelines and then edit the quote.
Data should be sorted by service center, then by date received.

TO KEEP DATA CURRENT, ONLY REPLY TO THE MOST RECENT POST OF THE TIMELINE!

s--Updated my entry to correct 'received date'. -Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-29 18:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS!
EnglishMuffin-------07/05/07----07/10/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
Samby--------------07/06/07----07/17/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
Weedebz-----------07/06/07----07/11/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
tess590-------------07/16/07---**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
niceguy26----------07/18/07----07/21/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
chris4gretchen-----07/18/07----07/23/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
thejoz---------------07/18/07----07/27/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**
StillThePrettiest----07/19/07----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**----**/**/**


I added TinTin and me on the list. Thanks!

Warm Regards,
Samby

Edited by Samby, 29 July 2007 - 12:09 AM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-29 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAffidavit of Support Question
Yes. It should be notorized.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-11 01:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Certificate for the U.S.
Ay Naku! I must be getting old! After I posted the above, I thought I remembered this conversation before so a quick search of my post posts revealed this:

http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1047944

You may want to take a look at it becuase I beleive it answers your original question. Take care and Good Luck!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-14 09:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Certificate for the U.S.
Hi Gomdori,

May I ask you where you got that quoted item? The reason I ask is that I know in the Philippines, other country police clearances are required if the applicant was in that country for 6 months or more since age 16. The 6 month timeframe applies to K1 visas (which it looks like you are applying for). The 12 month timeframe is for other visa types.

Maybe this is a embassy specific timeframe, but I thought it was uniform. Anyway, just wanted to point it out.

sorry I cant answer your original question.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-14 08:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPassed Manila USE Interview!!!
Congrats!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-11 22:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfiance passport photo on visa interview
Well, not to put too fine a point on it...the APPLICANT of the VISA *IS* the BENFICIARY of the VISA. So, Applicant, Beneficiary, in this case, either wording is correct. smile.gif

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-27 13:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYOU PICK
Well, I think we would buck the trend of the other responders above and would trade our K1 ticket in for a IR1/CR1. but, our situation is probably unique as I have been spending most of my time here in the Phiippines with TinTin during the K1 journey. With any luck, we will be finally heading off to the USA this month (fingers crossed for our Embassy Interview this week on 4 April). If all goes well, our RFE-less journey will have taken 10 months. We definately had a bit of bad luck hitting the worst part of the "bubble" last summer when filing the application.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-01 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS Allegedly Speeding Up Processing
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Apr 5 2008, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Samby, you were lost in the black hole of the influx from last year. You filed at the same time as the rate hike as SOOOO many others did. That's why it took you so long to be adjuticated. It was happening at VSC and CSC. It was taking 6-8 months for everyone then. Sure there are execptions, but even CSC is moving much faster now than they were last year.

Agree with the others, what they tell you at the USCIS is only to protect themselves. Your approval 'should' come much sooner than the date you receive.

good luck



Hi, KimandRuss, I'm well aware of that. That's not my point nor the point of the OP. The point is that the VJ timeline is the best place to get a reasonably decent estimate of the current (recent) timelines for the entire process. Not from USCIS.

Thanks,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-06 03:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS Allegedly Speeding Up Processing
You also have to be careful interpreting those numbers. USCISlike to quote processing time from 129 submission through THEIR DOCUMENT APPROVAL (NOA2). This is only 1 milestone along the timeline to get your fiance to the usa. After NOA2, you have the NVC processing time, then the local embassy processing time, then the medical interview and then the embassy interview and then the visa issuance. Ge the picture??? VJ Timeline is a good way to get an OVERALL TIME ESTIMATE. - the one that matters to most real customers.....how long from time of filing the 129 will it take for my fiance to be here in the usa with me.

For us, we filed July 5, 2007 - TinTIn will arrive in USA late April, 2007. So our "real processing time" => 9 months. We had no RFEs and no "non standard" delays. Just the time that the Government's process took to run in our situation. (which was rediculously too long....<sigh>)

Warm Regads,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-05 05:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
Congrats DDKM!!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-11-11 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (YanJeff @ Oct 18 2007, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


Receipt Number: *************

Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On October 17, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.


Congratulations!!!!!! Keep those approvals coming, USCIS!!!!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-19 00:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsATTENTION JULY FILERS! (2)
Well, Here's One more! smile.gif

Hi All,

TinTin had her interview today at the US Embassy in Manila. We are happy to report that 1) document verification was complete at the time fo the interview, 2) Her K1 Visa was Approved and 3) the embassy approved our request for a visa pickup at the embassy, thereby bypassing the use of delbros's delivery services. kicking.gif

Warm Regards,
Samby & TinTin
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-04 16:18:00
Middle East and North Africai feel awful
So sorry to hear about your little bichon. My bichon, Sam, was with me for 14 years until he passed awaya 4 years ago. I too was devistated initially with the loss. My constant companion was suddenly gone. All I can offer is the certainty that over time, the pain will subside and you will be filled with all of the wonderful memories of the love and companionship that you two shared together. My heartfelt sympathies to you during these tough days.

Warm Regards,
Samby

(P.S.....yes...."Samby" is a remembrance and tribute to my beloved bichon, Sam, who was such a central part of my life for 14 years.)
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-27 23:26:00
Middle East and North AfricaNOA2
Yeah!!!! Congrats!!!!! Keep the faith as the Journey continues.. :)
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-04 15:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaTo send or not to send?
QUOTE (a1angied @ Oct 22 2007, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To be honest I changed jobs and when he interviewed I was laid off. No I didn't rock the boat I figured it they wanted anything after I send in the orignials that they would ask. They never did Thank God and everything was fine. That is jsut what I experienced.


good.gif Good Advise!!!!!!! Respond succinctly and truthfully - don't offer more than asked for.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-22 15:04:00
Middle East and North Africaprinting chat logs
QUOTE (belinda63 @ Mar 30 2008, 04:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i printed out a random selection of my chat logs, about one conversation every two weeks and it did not always include the entire conversation. I then went through and blacked out some parts (intimate or very political) but not much. I included a cover sheet that stated this was a small sample of our conversations and that we talked on average three times a week for several hours each time.
It was simply proof that over a period of more than one year we had regular lengthy conversations which is "proof of an ongoing relationship". Neither of us can afford to make phone calls that often or for that long.

Only problem is if you do a lot of voice chat, then there is no log to print


good.gif We did exactly the same thing.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-31 01:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaGood suggestions needed for buying
How about a large coffee table - color picture book of the USA? I gave one to my future inlaws in the Philippines so they could see pictures and read a small excerpt on the different places that their daughter and I will be traveling to/living in.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-27 12:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions about sponsor's responsibility
Hi to all.

Does anyone have any direct knowledge of the government ever actually coming after a immigrant sponsor to try and collect on means tested funds received by the immigrant? Even though it could happen, I have heard (anecdotes only - no direct knowledge) that that rarely , if ever, comes to pass.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-01 20:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMY HUSBAND IS HERE
Congratulations!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-23 17:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTHANK YOU MY FELLOW VJ'rs!!!
Congratulations!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-11-21 02:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWill this hurt my chances of being allowed to immigrate?
QUOTE (Tussie @ Nov 24 2007, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I read about a post sometime back where a US citizen who was trying to bring there fiancee from the philipines, was put on administrative hold I guess cause when it came time to the medical exam, they saw that the fiancee in the philipines had suicidal scars on her wrists. Im not sure if they were approved yet or what happend, but as long as you dont have scars you should be good to go I think.

But I agree with the comment before, dont mention about the drugs. But I would figure even if you were honest and did mention to them that you did use drugs when you were young, that they would not judge based on that, since if they were to do a drug test on you, you would not test positive. I wouldnt mention it, but I would be honest about how you and your hubby met. There is nothing to be ashamed about meeting through a chat room community. I have read other posts where couples met online and they were approved and able to come to the US. Im sure that they would not question your relationship as much do that your husband has served in the military and would understand how stressful military life is. But one thing that you might want to ask your hubby and think about, is he claiming through the Veterans Affairs for medical benefits for his PSTD or does he have some type of disability claim for it? They might look into that when they are looking into your hubbys income and stuff. Not that I know, but from what I have researched is that they want to make sure that you will not be a public charge.

I wouldnt worry to much about or stress over it. I feel depressed too since it is the holiday season and it sucks not to have my hubby. But we are getting close to finally living a life together. Hopefully. I wish you luck and hope that all goes well for your family. blush.gif



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QUOTE (Marlita @ Nov 25 2007, 12:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would not disclose the info about you being on drugs when you were younger. It most likely will get you a ban for at least 3 years. I have met many VJ'ers who found this out the hard way! It doesnt matter how long you have been off the drugs, once on them that all they are looking for...past drug use....no matter how far into your past in may have been. I don't think the Chat room info is a cause for a ban but the drug use is definitely!

I know people may say not to lie, but hey if you know in your heart that you are past that drug stage of your life then sometimes you gotta lie so that others can stop judging you.


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TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-11-25 10:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcripts Show 0.00
QUOTE (Nutty @ Nov 21 2007, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am unsure of what the 2555 form is. However, if you filed as "exempt" for the years in question, simply submit a letter for each year in question stating:

Dear IRS:

For year XXXX I filed as tax exempt because I was working and living overseas and exempt (Form 2555). Attach one for each year transcript you have to submit.

As for being a current financial sponsor. You only need to show you are currently employed in a permanent (not contracted or temporary assignment) job, making the minimum poverty requirement (gross, not net) for the number of people in your household (you, your spouse and any dependents you may have).


This is not accurate. There is no requirement to be 'currently employed in a permanant job'. The requirement is to have more than the stated minimum income levels for your family size and residence location. Any income is acceptable: retirment, annuity, interest, self employment, etc. Not just wage income.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-11-22 12:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax Transcripts Show 0.00
QUOTE (Nutty @ Nov 21 2007, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am unsure of what the 2555 form is. However, if you filed as "exempt" for the years in question, simply submit a letter for each year in question stating:

Dear IRS:

For year XXXX I filed as tax exempt because I was working and living overseas and exempt (Form 2555). Attach one for each year transcript you have to submit.

As for being a current financial sponsor. You only need to show you are currently employed in a permanent (not contracted or temporary assignment) job, making the minimum poverty requirement (gross, not net) for the number of people in your household (you, your spouse and any dependents you may have).


This is not accurate. There is no requirement to be 'currently employed in a permanant job'. The requirement is to have more than the stated minimum income levels for your family size and residence location. Any income is acceptable: retirment, annuity, interest, self employment, etc. Not just wage income.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-11-22 12:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswill a spouse low income of tax hinder the process
We hope all goes well with your surgery and you are recovered soon!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-11 01:24:00
Philippinescorrection of entry
QUOTE (foxyroxy @ Feb 12 2008, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (vsmtghdy @ Feb 12 2008, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For cases with problem documents (I also have undergone court procedures 1994 for my BC and everytime I request a copy from NSO, they still have my old BC), the NSO will not have copy of the annotated documents. For this cases, the applicant should go to the LCR and request for an endorsement letter with the new BC and the court's decision. LCR will forward these documents to NSO and will also send a copy to the applicant. When the applicant received the endorsement letter, he/she need to go to NSO (Vibal bldg, cor. EDSA not the MAin NSO in QC) to apply for the annotated document. He/she will be asked to go to the 2nd floor (or the area which her LCR is assigned), if they already have received the copy from LCR, he/she will be asked to go to the 1st floor and wait for her "unconverted copy" of the annotated document. At this point, request for more than 1 copy since their data base will not have the annotated forms. Ms. Hufana (I think she's the Asst. Director for region 3) told me annotated/problem documents usually gets into their system after 5 years or so. So this will cause problems when the applicant will try to get a copy, since they will still be getting the old documents without the annotation.

LCR don't forward documents (annotated) unless the applicant requests one, especially for those with correction of entry. Hope this info helps.

You may not have time, but it will be better to have it done while you're still in the Philippines and have your documents properly corrected and annotated, since you maybe needing it for future use. When I was at NSO, I requested for 3 copies.

Good Luck!


oh dear! i have exactly the same problem on my BC. i already filed a petition for the correction of entry on my name in the BC in the LCRO in Cebu City. The registrar said it will take max 3 months to have the NSO file updated. Based on your experience, seems like the NSO file doesn't really get corrected until after 5 years! Gosh the system here in the Philippines really sucks!! To think that this error was also made by the clerk in the city hall and now we, the victims, have to correct the error they made and we have to suffer all the consequences!!! It really sucks!!!

I guess the only thing we have on our side now is prayers. Let us just pray for a miracle that the USE will approve our fiance visa application despite these discrepancies. Anyway we have done our part in correcting the name on the BC, so maybe they might consider that? I still prayers can move mountains......so let's jsut pray.


Yes the Philippine systems suck, but you dont have to wait 5 years. After the LCR sends corrected docs to NSO main, you can go there in person and get copies of the new annotated BC. The issue is if you want to get your BC copies from one of the regional nso offices, many times, they will not have the annotated version available. So you should take Helen's good advise and get many copies when you go to NSO manila.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-02-13 02:56:00
Philippinescontacting USEM in Manila thru Globelines phone
QUOTE (Jim and Heidi @ Feb 12 2008, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yes pldt and smart landline only smile.gif



Why would/should they care what telcom provider the call is coming in on??

-Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-02-13 03:01:00
PhilippinesAPPROVED!
Congrats Congrats!!!!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-26 19:23:00
PhilippinesWe're getting so close!

Hey Everybody!

Marilou got her packet last week. Her interview is scheduled for Sept. 4. wooohooo!!!!


Great News! Congrats and Good Luck on the Interview!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-05 21:48:00
PhilippinesWIFE FLYING OUT TODAY
Congrats!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-02-26 23:45:00
PhilippinesScheduled Interviews for April 2008
TinTin and Samby - MNL Embassy interview date: 4 April 2008
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-02 10:28:00
PhilippinesEAD at JFK.. Work permission.. Please Advise
It seems to me the real benefit of the EAD stamp at POE is for aiding in getting State Drivers Licenses and SSN cards.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-03 09:56:00
PhilippinesOne year ago today, Jinky and Job arrived here in the states
Glad to hear things are going well for you guys!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-02 22:15:00
PhilippinesA quick poll on time since you saw your mahal
Well, Umm...5 minutes ago! biggrin.gif We are staying here together until after the interview on April 4th wen we then fly to the US.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-06 01:03:00
PhilippinesMy Interview and Medical
Hi Wlisa_rbert! Yes we are also interviewing on April 4. We will go next week, however, for an early medical rather than wait for the scheduled one which is only 1 week before the embassy interview.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-07 03:03:00