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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Certificates...which ones will I need?
May I respectfully inquire what your source of information is for the "1 year or more" information. The reason I ask is that according to the "Fiance(e) (K1) Visa Applicants Appointment Packet" for the Embassy of the United States of America, Consular Section - Immigrant Visa Unit, Manila, Philippines sample shown in the Philippines sub forum on this site, item "g" reads:

g. OTHER COUNTRY POLICE CERTIFICATES. Applicants aged 16 years and older must also
present police certificates from other countries where they have lived for six (6) months or more after
reaching the age of 16. Information on police certificate availability by country can be found on the
Embassy’s website or at http://intranet.ca.s...tyweb/index.htm

Is it possible that these timing requirements are different for different embassies? Or is it possible that there has been a recent change in the time requirement?

My appreciation to all for your input and assistance to clarify this seeming inconsitency.

-Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-13 20:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Certificates...which ones will I need?
I thought the requirement for Police Certificates from countries other than the USA are if the person was in that country for "6 Months or more". I often see this requirement misinterpreted and misstated as "More than 6 Months", which is not correct, to the best of my understanding. Certainly, I have never heard that the requirement is "More than 1 Year". Can anyone confirm or clarify please? Thank you! :)

-Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-13 19:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionG-325A 4 identical copies for my fiance, 4 for me too?, not sure

Hi. I'm not sure about this, please tell me.

I am the beneficiary. I download G-325A form from USCIS web site, and there are 4 identical pages. Does it mean 4 pages for my fiance and 4 pages for me too to fill out?

Is it ok if I fill out the form, sign it and scan it and send to my fiance through email, is that ok? Just in case we have a problem on that form so we don't need to send by post.

Thank you very much.


Fill in page 1 of the G-325a form on the computer and then print the entire document. The 4 copies of the form will print out with the information automatically filled in from the first page that you typed in. Sign and date each of those 4 pages and send via mail to your fiance for filing. He will do the same for his 4 signed copies. Original signatures are required.

Warm Regards,

-Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-21 03:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPolice Cert and the 6mo rule
Yeah, I want to know if I can count down to the HOUR of arrival and HOUR of departure! My gal had her internship in Singapore and wouldn't you know it her arrival and departure datess are EXACTLY 6 months, to the day....Ughhhhhh! I would give anything to not have to deal with 1 more thing - getting a foreign police certificate!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-03 04:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionW2 not possible to obtain.... what to do?
Not clear from your original post if your fiance did or did not file a Tax Return for last Year. If he didnt, he should asap, even if it will be a late return. Once it is filed, then he will have the ITR (or can get transcripts from the IRS) for the Affiv of Support. As Kez mentioned, if your fiance has made good faith efforts to get W2 with no success, there are alternatives acceptable to the IRS. The suggestion of a local H&R Block tax office is a good first, inexpensive step.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-02 21:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionit's over!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!! Congrats!! :dancing:

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-07-31 00:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBest way to send papers to Philippines?

Thank you for all the answers..

One more question.. How much is the cost for DHL or Fedex to Philippines for a packet of documents?


I found FedEx to be straightforward, reliable, trackable and cost effective. My gal sent me about 25 pages last month. They fit nicely in a FedEx Express Letter pack. Cost was 1200 pesos (about $25USD) - Pampanga to San Diego. 4 days to receive.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-08-07 07:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCFO Training????
There is no problem to take the CFO class after she already has her passport and /or visa.

There is no waiting period required before she can leave the country after she completes her CFO certification and gets the CFO stamp in in her passport.

Congrats on getting your visa!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2007-10-05 02:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBIG TIES (financial situation of the foreign fiancee)
That LONG Web Page you are reading appears to be a combined Answer Page for all FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) related to ALL types of visas. It is not meant as a page for you to read from top to bottom. Rather, it is a page that contains many paragraphs of differrnt infomation on different visa types , each paragraph being likied to from another specific web page that discusses a situation in the context of a specific visa type.

You should go to the FIANCE K1 Visa page and read the specific information that applies in your visa situtation. In addition, Read the VISA GUIDES here at VisaJourney.com for contextually relevant details regarding te SPECIFIC Visa Type that you are interested it.

Good Luck!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-20 07:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHPV Vaccination Dispute! WTF!!!
Slow down everyone...

The requirement (which I completely agree sucks!!!) is to have the vaccine if you are female under age 27.

It does not matter whether you are postive or negative, a carrier or not of any of the strains of HPV.

There is no testing for HPV during an medical exam or other process during the immigration journey.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-28 02:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHPV testing
QUOTE (TinTin and Samby @ Mar 27 2008, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nutty @ Mar 27 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HPV is not part of the medical test.

I think syphillis, gonorrhea, HIV, Hepatitis and TB are the biggies they worry about.

Since HPV is already common in the US and considered a widespread problem, I doubt this is something the government is trying to prevent from getting a foothold in the USA.



HPV is not part of the medical testing.
HPV is a required vaccine (newly added to the list this year - ugh!) for woman under the age of 27. THe vaccine is given in a series of 3 seperate shots spaced out ove time.

Warm Regards,
Samby



As the OP asked, and I stated already above.. HPV IS NOT PART OF THE MEDICAL TESTING.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-29 03:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHPV testing
QUOTE (Nutty @ Mar 27 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HPV is not part of the medical test.

I think syphillis, gonorrhea, HIV, Hepatitis and TB are the biggies they worry about.

Since HPV is already common in the US and considered a widespread problem, I doubt this is something the government is trying to prevent from getting a foothold in the USA.



HPV is not part of the medical testing.

HPV is a required vaccine (newly added to the list this year - ugh!) for woman under the age of 27. THe vaccine is given in a series of 3 seperate shots spaced out ove time.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-28 02:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLetter of employment
Roy99, Congrats for standing your ground and getting that letter! Good Job!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-28 04:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLetter of employment
QUOTE (PeterFB @ Mar 25 2008, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (svache @ Mar 25 2008, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe this is aint the place for me to reply but as I got kinda curious about few of the answers in here, I might as well ask it in here instead of starting a new topic.

Anyways, my fiance has filed the petition for me, I am the beneficiary, and this topic made me wonder since some were saying that an official company letterhead should be used but what if they are not available? I mean, my fiance is selfemployed, she is in home rentals, but she doesnt have a letterhead or anything... only way for us to really prove that she has sufficient funding (and same goes for the cosponsor who runs a carehome, and again there is no official company letterhead (my fiance could do it on her own easily but we want to be sure there are enough fundings)) is to do this through tax returns..

Would this get us into trouble? I mean, I am kinda surprised if this will need to be written on an official letterhead which doesn't exist and I am wondering what to do if we really need this..


The I-134 and I-864 both state if you are self employed you need to submit your business license or business rating (ie Dun and Bradstreet). The HCMC Consulate requires the original for the interview, the I-864 for AOS, The USCIS will accept a photo copy. You can also include a letter on offical letterhead that states you are self employed with the salary, position, permanent or temporary status. Being self employed means you can write it for yourself and if using a computer make "offical letterhead" letter. I did that for Thi's interview and HCMC Consualte didn't complain or say anything about me writing my own letter.

The salary can be written in annual or hourly wages if you are employed. The Consulate just wants additional proof beside your W2s (if you submit your tax return) or tax transcript. I think it's redundant but you give the government what they want and they're happy. Getting your fiance(e) with you is most important not what paperwork they want. (The same goes for companies like Walmart)

Peter and Thi


Just to clarify, the "Business License or Business Rating by 3rd parties (ie D&B) is for Self Owned businesses that do not disclose their financial records (ie Corporations). For people that are self employed as a sole proprietor (and similar situations), those would not apply. The proof required is ITRs and 1099/other income/receipts documments filed with the ITR.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-26 10:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLetter of employment
QUOTE (Roy99 @ Mar 24 2008, 12:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am not ashamed of it at all! I am only saying they tell me they do not write ANY leter of employment for anyone for any reason! I was told I can fill out form or they can give me an enployment record. I would never be ashamed of my fiance I do not care if I work cleaning up sh#t I am only saying that, I worry if they know what is for they are more likely not to help me. They are saying it is not in their policy to write those letter anymore. I pissed at them because I am not asking for them to go out of their way to do something for me just a simple favor, I am not telling a lie I have been working over a year and gotten good evaluations but they just give me a bunch of cr#p and not tell me anything they can assist me with.


To the OP: Have you looked at this "Employment Record" that Walmart has offered you? Maybe it has the information you need. That might be your solution for an official acknowledgement of Employment.???

Good Luck!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-25 02:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestions about benef.'s parents
QUOTE (funkyab @ Mar 29 2008, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you dont know where someone is, you dont know where they are!!

Really.... i know these people can be a pain but sometimes in situations like this, i think it is ok to say "F**K if i know"

Think u have nothing to worry about.
Good Luck!!



Well, maybe not exactly, "F**K if i know", but i think we get the point! innocent.gif
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-30 02:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionds156 online form
QUOTE (sanfranguy @ Mar 29 2008, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I got the packet from the consulate in juarez mexico and it states for each umarried child to have 2 copies completed in full for each child. since a barcode is generated does this mean i just make copies of the original one with the barcode or do I have to fill out another form with a new set of barcode. my 2nd question is for the copies of the child, do we fill in the ds156 with the mothers info or the childs info? this has me a bit confused since they werent clear on the instructions. im thinking the copies of the childs ds156 should be duplicates of the mothers original form with her information. am i right?



Hola! For mulitple copies or the ds forms, you can fill out the form on the computer once and when it comes to the screen for to print it, just select 2 copies to be printed, that way you will ensure that the 2 copies are both "identical" and "original".

Buenas Suerte!

Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-30 02:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Visa on hold as Texas does not allow first cousin marriage. What to do?
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QUOTE (Taylorlove @ Mar 30 2008, 03:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Feb 28 2008, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't you think there is something wrong with marrying your cousin? That is like marrying your mom/dad or brother/sister. Very strange if you ask me but each to their own.
shocked.gif



Shame on you for your inappropriate post. The OP was not asking your opinion of whether certain marriages should be legal, ethical or not. mad.gif

Samby

I think everyone on this site is entitled to their opinions unless you're paying their mortgage and they do not have a right to speak or vote?! Personally I do not agree with incest but hence it is their choice, I agree with the fact if they decide to get married in Connecticut then that is the place they will have to reside as it is unlawful in the state of Texas. Then again, if they are already married then it wouldn't make a difference as the paper suggests yadda yadda. How will the state of Texas know?..


Opinions are fine...in the right place! This was not a post asking people their thoughts on what constitures incest - therefore, this is not the right place. If someone wants to espouse their opinion, then they can start their own topic.

If we have learned nothing else from our collective cross-cultural journeys, it is that 1 person's "defintion" is not the same as another's. Even your coment, TaylorforLove, that "Personally I do not agree with incest but hence it is their choice..." misses the mark that not everyone defines the marriage of first cousins as incest. the reality of your comment is "I beleive that marriage between first cousins is incest and I do not beleive in incest, but the OP has their right to beleive as they do...".

Warm Regards,
Samby

Are you trying to rearrange my knowledge of words/sentences samby? Besides me, I think I missed the point that your post has given any hint of support to the topic poster? Yes that is correct, cousins IS incest. Incest is marrying any family member including that of a first cousin dear. Yes that is correct, 'I do not personally agree with incest but hence that is their choice'. Listen and learn kid.


headbonk.gif Ay Naku! Some people's kids.....really Taylorlove...try readying the posts again and see if you can comprehend. T hat is YOUR defintion of incest. Not everyone's.

As for the "kid" comment...I'm not sure if I should thank you or rofl.gif

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-31 06:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Visa on hold as Texas does not allow first cousin marriage. What to do?
QUOTE (Taylorlove @ Mar 30 2008, 03:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TinTin and Samby @ Mar 30 2008, 03:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Feb 28 2008, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't you think there is something wrong with marrying your cousin? That is like marrying your mom/dad or brother/sister. Very strange if you ask me but each to their own.
shocked.gif



Shame on you for your inappropriate post. The OP was not asking your opinion of whether certain marriages should be legal, ethical or not. mad.gif

Samby

I think everyone on this site is entitled to their opinions unless you're paying their mortgage and they do not have a right to speak or vote?! Personally I do not agree with incest but hence it is their choice, I agree with the fact if they decide to get married in Connecticut then that is the place they will have to reside as it is unlawful in the state of Texas. Then again, if they are already married then it wouldn't make a difference as the paper suggests yadda yadda. How will the state of Texas know?..


Opinions are fine...in the right place! This was not a post asking people their thoughts on what constitures incest - therefore, this is not the right place. If someone wants to espouse their opinion, then they can start their own topic.

If we have learned nothing else from our collective cross-cultural journeys, it is that 1 person's "defintion" is not the same as another's. Even your coment, TaylorforLove, that "Personally I do not agree with incest but hence it is their choice..." misses the mark that not everyone defines the marriage of first cousins as incest. the reality of your comment is "I beleive that marriage between first cousins is incest and I do not beleive in incest, but the OP has their right to beleive as they do...".

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-30 06:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 Visa on hold as Texas does not allow first cousin marriage. What to do?
QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Feb 28 2008, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't you think there is something wrong with marrying your cousin? That is like marrying your mom/dad or brother/sister. Very strange if you ask me but each to their own.
shocked.gif



Shame on you for your inappropriate post. The OP was not asking your opinion of whether certain marriages should be legal, ethical or not. mad.gif

Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-30 03:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionAccepted! Visa will be in hands next week!!!!
Congratulations!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-04 09:32:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGood Old SSA
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QUOTE (TinTin and Samby @ Apr 22 2009, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Apr 21 2009, 03:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Honey attracts bees better than vinegar. It pays to be nice. That's my only observation. Overall the SSA employees are accustomed to handling the routine situations and when something unusual comes along, like this case, they tend to freeze up.


How is this not routine??



Maybe they didn't read the SS5 instructions on page 3 of their own instruction form at www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf.

Maybe they can't even read. Maybe you have to print out a copy of their instructions and read and explain it to them. You may have to hire an interpreter if they can't speak English.


wacko.gif Ahhh...foolish me......I forgot about needing to help those poor SSA employees to do their own jobs! Hay Carumba!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2009-04-25 12:06:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionGood Old SSA
QUOTE (Old Dominion @ Apr 21 2009, 03:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Honey attracts bees better than vinegar. It pays to be nice. That's my only observation. Overall the SSA employees are accustomed to handling the routine situations and when something unusual comes along, like this case, they tend to freeze up.


How is this not routine??

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2009-04-22 08:17:00
US Citizenship General Discussioninterview for citizenship
QUOTE (Ant+D+A @ Oct 24 2009, 12:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Bislig2alabama,

Congratulations on your wife passing your citizenship interview and same day oath and thanks for sharing about your experience here on VJ. star_smile.gif

Good luck with the rest of her immigration journey too as a US Citizen and in getting your passport.

Ant

P.S. As for the name issue....Sorry to hear about the mistake with that. Not yours or your wife's fault here. Don't be surprised if you run into further problems with that, as all your documents have to match name-wise. You can either do the following, for that:
1) Apply for a new citizenship certificate with the correct "old/maiden last name" name (only problem..It will cost another $400+ and take months)
2) Apply for a legal name change back to your "old/maiden last name" name with your local city hall/town clerk that has the authority to do name changes (not sure how much that costs and how long that would take, but it would require extra effort and expenses)
3) Leave your certificate as it is, and change all your other documents to the "new/birth middle name" middle name that corresponds with that certificate
Personally, I would opt for option 3, as here in America, it is more acceptable for women to use a middle name aquired from birth, than it is to use a former maiden last name as a middle name and/or to use their former maiden last name at all. It's less confusing this way when others refer to your wife, reflects more on the marriage, and is less of an expense and effort to do such. Lol..Immigration had it right that way, I think...
Hope this helps too.

QUOTE (bislig2alabama @ Oct 23 2009, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Atlanta office. Oct. 22nd 2009. Arrived about 9:05. Letter said to report to the 2nd floor, we did Then we were told to go to the third floor. we did. The third floor window read, "Adjustment of Status" ! The clerk took our papers and said to wait, we did. about 40 minutes later they call for Rosemina. About 25 minutes later Rosemina returned, PASSED oath would be that day at 2 P.M.
Normal interview; files was checked, English test simple question to read then simple answer to write. Six questions were selected form the 100 and Rose answered them. Rose then sign a paper to return to security at the oath ceremony.
Only problem was with her name!!! They would not allow Rose to use her
Filipino family name as her middle American name. BUT this was the name that was on her marriage certificate, driver's license, tax returns, property deeds, Filipino passport, Green Card, EVERYTHING since her marriage!!!! They put on her citizenship document her middle name from her Filipina birth certificate. Then after the ceremony they told her she was now American and she could change her name to anything she wanted. Guess the first thing we will do now is change the name they put on the oath paper to the one we have used and then apply for passport, etc.
Dumb , Dumb, Dumb! Good Bye immigration!!!!
We should have put on the N-440 in the box were it ask 'if you want a new name the name' the name she was using. !!! live and learn!
God is good
and visa journey is great!



I would't do option #3. In my experience with people I know, it is quite common in the USA for a woman to drop her given middle name and replace it with her maiden last name and then take her husband's last name as her new married last name. I am aware that in the OP's case that the woman's orginal middle name was not a "given" name, but rather her Mother's maiden name, as is the norm in the Philippines (and many other countires). This doesnt change the situation, IMHO. I would insist that they correct their mistake and reissue a corrected naturalization certificate, at no additional charge.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2009-10-27 18:07:00