Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I130 field 13 question	What does your BC say? Is it US or Phil? So, yes check "3" and include the copy of your BC.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-19 14:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	IV Package and Police Check Issue	I don't think that your change of address should be an issue. If there is a way, notify the USCIS of your "address change." The important thing is you do get your mail and that the USCIS has your current address for now and in the future. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-24 17:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	California tax return	In order for you to file any tax return that is going to include your wife as a filer, joint, you are going to need a tax ID number for her. So, you are going to need the ITIN for her.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-04 02:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Evidence of Relationship - How many affidavits needed?	Hi vjers! Just want to know how many sworn statements from friends and relatives should we submit together with our I-130 Petition as proof or evidence of our relationship? Thanks for the help guys! You can include as many as you want, but in the hierarchy [importance] of "proof of evidence of relationship" these letters or "sworn statements" carry little value to the USCIS. The USCIS is really only concerned with documentation/evidence you provide that is asked and/or required.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-04 02:36:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	NBI Clearance/ Police Certificates	A copy is not allowed. you must provide an original. Best of luck. Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-13 01:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I got this email USCIS Acceptance Confirmation	We are going to need more information. You need to start/fill out a timeline, that is, what type of visa, etc... What was your "Acceptance Confirmation" for? Fiance visa, spousal visa..., get the idea?, we need for information to provide you with you next..., step(s).	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-18 01:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Hong Kong or Mania Embassy Better	My gal immigrated to the US from H.K. where she was also an OFW. The process was much easier and less costs. In the Phil. the Phil. government and as many other agencies as possible try to make money off of filipino(a)s who wish to immigrate/work/or visit outside the Phil. Medical exam was much easier - the location was closer to where she worked, no waiting compared to St. Luke's, much faster results - so much freaking easier! The interview process will happen much faster also b/c there will not be as many people as compared to the USEM. For example, the day my gal had her interview there was 8 people applying, 4 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon. I will also point out that my gal had an interesting interview with a chinese woman - maybe it was a novelty for a filipina to be interviewing in H.K. for a USA visa. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-24 05:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Interview Documents	It would be a good idea to have a copy of all the documents you have already sent in to take with you for the interview.  My gal was asked to show her copies of a few documents that had already been sent in.  Just do you best to be prepared for the "unexpected."  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-07-30 15:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	how to schedule my medical before embassy interview	try to do your medical at least 1 week if not 2 weeks before you medical.  This will make sure that SLEC will have time to process your medical and send the results to the USEM.  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-01 03:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 listing HUD benefits	If the form don't riquest , you don't have to put nothing. When your case will go to the consular if he ask than you will tell the true.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-05 02:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864 on Disability	sorry, i chose not to read the long, sad story.  but, you stated that there will  be 4 in ur household, correct?  If this is correct, your income will definitely be borderline.  As a sidenote, I might also want to write a book.  Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-06 02:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Question about AOS	Nice story.  What is your question?  In other words, his documentation/evidence must meet the guidelines as stated...	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-06 02:31:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-94	The I-94 stamp is a part of your record of entering/departing the US.  There should be either a separate piece of paper provided by the airline you took to enter the US and stamped by the USCIS at the POE, or a stamp in your passport at the POE when you got to the US.  Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-11 14:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Long Time Between Wedding and I-130 Submisson	Just my opinion, as long as you guys meet the USCIS requirements there might be some questions but should not be a problem! Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-18 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	i need ur insights. will send this to hubby this week	In your package that you will be submitting, in the area where you have included the marriage certificate you might also include a note explaining what happened and what you guys did to get the MC updated by the NSO.  An explanation sure beats the opportunity for an RFE.  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-01-21 17:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What is this fee? (split topic)	Just go ahead and pay it.  Otherwise, you will probably encounter delays seeking an explanation.  You can always ask for an explanation for the cost at a later date.  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-01-21 17:48:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 approved question about the NVC stage	If you are unable to find a temporary job for now, try and borrow the money from a family member or friend.  I wouldn't worry about the AOS or joint sponsor for now.  Take it one step at a time.  My gal and I had a similar situation but got through it without any problems.  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-01-21 17:40:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Filling out i864( Affidavit of Support) (merged)	I chose not to leave any answers blank.  I either put in "none" or "N/A."  It is a personal choice. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-01-26 21:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	DS-230 Question 30 Places Lived	Just my opinion, but if you can approximate the date(s) down to a month and year, you should be ok.  What the USCIS is looking for is to see if they can find out if you were any trouble there, legal trouble that is. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-02-02 02:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	ds-261	Yes, you should put yourself down at the "principle contact person."  As far as any letter you get from the USCIS, if you feel the need to, you can just scan the letter and email a copy to your gal in the Phil.  Moreover, you should not need a lawyer for anything!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-02-03 17:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	What's the point of sending in previous tax transcripts?	Like the above poster stated, unless requested only the past or more recents years ITR should be sufficient.  Some people, depending on their personal situation(s), choose to send in more than one year.  I only sent in one year, the most recent year's ITR and that was sufficient.  Since, you are concerned with Brazil, you might want to research that country's specific requirement. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-02-13 01:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Police Clearance(NBI)	Provided your OP is correct and you mail "everything" by the end of February the NBI should still be valid.  However, keep in mind, that the USCIS can ask for a more current NBI - at their discretion.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-02-21 02:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-864EZ question # 18	Copies of 2010, 11, & 12 ITRs should be sufficient.  I only provided the most current years, 1,  ITR and it was sufficient.  You can provide a copy of your 2013 W-2 if you want.  FYI, there was only a I-864 when I did hte AOS.  So, things have changed - a bit.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-02-13 02:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Post Decision Activity? What to expect?	Post Decision Activity occurs when a decision has been reached/made by the USCIS, most of the time an approval.  I have heard that "Post Decision Activity" is where your file is placed in a deep dark hole never to be heard from again until another petition is made and could be regarding the petitioner or the beneficiary.  An example of another petition could be AOS, ROC, Citizenship and I am sure there are examples of others.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-02-26 00:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	NBC ??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????!!!!!! what is this	Your case is progressing through the visa process. The NVC, National Visa Center, is kinda like a pitstop, in the process. Mostly, the NVC just passes the case on to the applicable embassy or service center. However, the NVC may see an issue and hold it pending correspondence with the petitioner. For now, just try and be patient and wait 7-10 days and check the case status on the USCIS website. Best of luck! Your case is progressing through the visa process. The NVC, National Visa Center, is kinda like a pitstop, in the process. Mostly, the NVC just passes the case on to the applicable embassy or service center. However, the NVC may see an issue and hold it pending correspondence with the petitioner. For now, just try and be patient and wait 7-10 days and check the case status on the USCIS website. Best of luck! Sorry, NBC, National Benefits Center.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-10-17 16:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Can One Change Embassy for an Interview-K1	Maybe... The only person that can truly answer your question is the USCIS. You will either to make some phone calls or write some "excellent" letters. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-03-13 07:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Manila Embassy	I have learned over the last year of so that having a "sponsor and/or co-sponsor" can be looked at negatively by the USEM.  I would also add that as long as your paperwork meets the requirements, having a "sponsor and/or co-sponsor" should not be an issue based on my personal experience and knowledge.  Having a "sponsor and/or co-sponsor" is not a sole basis for denying a petition, there will be other concerns questioned by the CO.  Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-07-31 02:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Tracking Visa from Embessy	My feance has just been approved for travel to the USA from Manila. Is there a way to track your visa from the embnessy so that we will know where it is and when she will get it. An does she need to take the FSO class. If so does anyone know where she can take it .   your gal should have gotten info. from the USEM about how her visa/passport will be processed and that would/should have included the ability to track it... Excuse me, but!  what is an FSO class?	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-05 02:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	is police certificate necessary...	The USEM is going to require an NBI report - as you have already stated.  I forget whether you can carry that in for the interview or you may have to have it sent directly to the USEM.  As far as a police certicate being needed only if you have resided in another country for 6 months or more and it must be send directly to the USEM	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-07 03:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Employment Letter (Moscow)	If your employer is unwilling to offer this letter.  Write your own letter.  Your ITR is what is most important, in my opinion.  Your pay stubs, bank letter, etc... should be more than sufficient.  Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-06 06:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Visa Process at U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines	There is no way to get the visa in her passport immediately!  Remember, you are dealing with government workers.  If they did everything today what would they do tomorrow?  On average, provided your gal passes the interview, it can take up to 2 weeks to get the passport back with the visa in it - some people get their passport back faster and some take longer...  Best of luck! Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-08-12 01:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	passport waiting time and pick up in macau	This might be a subject to discuss with the Macau customs people.  Just my opinion, but these are the only people who can truly answer your question(s).  My gal was an OFW in HK and had to wait about 5 days, if my memory serves me correctly, to get her passport back with the Visa in it.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-12-15 14:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	VISA NOT DELIVERED	You might want to contact a congressman or senator's office to see if they can help.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-12-30 03:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	after 2 months got email from embassy	Just guessing based on other requests that the embassy/USCIS can make but, it can take as little as 30 days up to 90 days, and sometimes longer.  It just depends on what is being asked for and what the embassy/USCIS is looking for.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-01-27 21:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Anyone have an experience waiting for HK Police Clearance?	Hopefully, your NVC letter will work.  My gal was an OFW still working in HK and needed her US embassy interview letter/email to get the HK PC letter and it was processed within less than a week. Best of luck to you!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-04-04 02:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Wrong Applicant Birthdate	From my experience in another Yahoo group, it is not unusual for "minor" mistakes such as yours to be encountered and the USEM  is accustomed to this.  Just make sure you provide "good" documented evidence to prove the DOB.  This documented evidence can include, but not limited to, church records, baptismal records, school records, and so on.  Just be sure that all the documented evidence you provide says the same thing... Best of luck! In other words, getting if "fixed" can be very expensive and not necessary.  Maybe, and hopefully, others here can provide their experience...	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-05-07 02:27:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Naturalization Question	Alex, You, your gal, are going to have to wait for the 10-year green card to start the citizenship application and process. Unfortunately, you, your gal, are going to need a minimum of 2 years, 9 months continuous residence in the USA that the USCIS can document or have documentation of to validate your resident status to begin the citizenship process. For anyone else, I have no desire to beat the dead horse over temporary leaves/visits by the green card holder outside the USA, this issue is examined on a case-by-case basis by the USCIS. Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-07-20 13:21:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	N -400 Done and Got Approval	You have the letter of approval. So, you know you are in the system and your citizenship is in process. How long you have to wait really depends on the workload for the service center processing your citizenship. You are just going to have to be patient. And, if it make you feel better keep calling them... Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-10-18 20:06:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Upcoming Oath - please help	Like the above poster stated, you are fine and will not have any problem(s). It is my understanding that an individual stay outside the USA of 6 months or longer might arise questions... Also, multiple stays outside the US, depending on the length of stay, might arise questions... but, since you have not had any questions so far you should not expect to have any questions... Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-13 08:21:00
US Citizenship General Discussion	Ordering Philippine Birth Certificate Online	Yes, the will deliver it anywhere you want. That is, after you pay the fee.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2013-02-21 21:22:00