Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	What's going on? No NOA1	it was a month after mailing in my I-129f package that I got the NOA1.  Patience...	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-01-03 21:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	depressed for waiting noa2	Contact your local congressman or state senator.  17 months is just too long...  You are definitely going to have to get someone involved to find out what is going on. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-01-30 12:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Missed one item in the g325 form	You can mail a correct form to them. I had written the wrong last name for my spouse on the application.  Took me 4 months to notice..I mailed them...and they corrected it   A good idea!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-04-19 10:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Missed one item in the g325 form	I wouldn't worry about it.  As long as the names biometric info, and other stuff is ok, their birth year should not be an issue. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-04-19 00:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Question about sending AOS to spouse abroad.	You are going to need to send your gal some documents that have your original signature...  The safest way to do this is with FEDEX.  Using UPS or the USPS once the mail gets to the Phil. the mail is given/transferred to a local Phil. delivery service to deliver the mail to your gal.  If you use FEDEX, there is no worry because FEDEX will handle the your mail all the way to delivery to your gal.  The only bad part is it is very expensive.  But, the choice is always yours. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-04-27 15:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Approved!	Congratulations!  That hurdle is behind you now.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2014-05-05 03:24:00
Philippines	Renewing passport at San Fran Consulate	10 to 12 weeks. My wife just got her and she applied for it on March 28, 2011.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2011-06-23 21:36:00
Philippines	How long it takes to get receive visa on hand after interview approval?	Allow 2 weeks, 10 business days, from interview day.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2011-06-23 22:18:00
Philippines	Should I attend interview	I agree with this previous post: "Save up the vacation time to spend with her when she arrives in the US" Unless you have plenty of $money$ and time to just $burn$ there is absolutely no benefit for you to attend the interview process. There is and will be lots and lots of people around to offer help and advice to your gal.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2011-06-23 22:11:00
Philippines	NBI says For Immigration Purpose not For Travel Abroad?	As long as you have a valid certified NBI report for your gal everything will be ok.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2011-06-23 22:22:00
Philippines	Anyone here live in the Savannah GA area?	There is quite a large population of filipino/a's in the Savannah area. There is a very popular "oriental" food store at the intersection of Waters Avenue and Derenne Avenue. It is located in the strip shopping center behind the BP(?) gas station / convenience store where there is a Subway and a title/cash loan place. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like any additional information. My gal, a filipina, and I live in Statesboro. Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-07-20 13:14:00
Philippines	Phils.Passport about to expire Jan.2013, Im here in the US	In March of last year my gal renewed her passport and reported our marriage at an consular outreach location, I think that is what they call it. This is how we did it: I visited the USA Philippine embassy website and found out which consulate served my location, and it is the Washington, DC embassy. I then learned that when I joined the email list for the Washington, DC location, I started getting all of the press release emails. Well, during early March the embassy stated sending out email(s) giving date, time, and location(s) of upcoming consulate outreach location(s) and what could be done at the outreach location and what was needed to accomplish each task. FWIW, I live in southeast Georgia, and my gal and I went to an outreach event event just outside of Atlanta. A 200-mile drive versus a 900+ mile drive to Washington, DC. The problem, at that time, for me was learning of an outreach location after all of the appointment slots were already filled. Again, at that time, the consulate website would remove the outreach location "announcement" and email and from its website as soon as the appointment slots were filled. Joining the embassy website eliminated this problem and it was a very interesting event to attend and observe, the consulate outreach event. Yeah, you gotta make a person appearance for the passport renewal so the consulate people can take your photo. The biggest thing for the ROM is having 4 pictures of each spouse and, of course, the approximate size and the form. I saw some couples with pictures but without the form and was given a copy of the form, had to obtain and pay for 4 copies of the document, fill it out, and return the borrowed copy. Shoot, I even knew of less than 10 people who showed up without appointments get taken care of at the end of that day. But, I wouldn't count on it happening to you if you show up without an appointment, better to see it happen or not to someone else first... Regards, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-07-25 16:00:00
Philippines	K-1 I129K visa Co-Sponsor / Manila	http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/159962-co-sponsor-question/ I will also agree with you that by "definition," discrimination, is not illegal. I am wondering if have you read all of the posts to the link you provided above? I did. I ask b/c I don't believe the original poster told us everything. For example, first its the co-sponsor, then its the new employer that doesn't exist yet, then talks about getting married first - this poster is all over the place. There is a lot of info. missing here. I also ask b/c poster #6 to that message replied as follows: "Wait, what? Everything I've read so far has indicated that Co-Sponsors *are* fine to use for the I-134 portion of the K-1 process. You're saying that they are not, or you were told they are not? Here is what the FAQ For the I-134 on this very site says: "Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor, according to experiences posted on the newsgroup, as long as the co-sponsor has adequate income/assets." Am I missing something, here?" Wow, is this true? I have not read it. I am a member of two yahoo groups about Fil-Am relationships since mid-2007. One of these groups, I won't promote it here but I discuss it on my time line page, deals specifically with Americans who wish to immigrate Filipino/a's either by the fiance visa or the spousal visa. While it is not an everyday occurrence many people have used co-sponsors and all of the successful journeys went through the manila embassy, the only US embassy in the Phil. I have read about an unemployed son using mom and dad as a co-sponsor, many disabled men using their kid or kids as co-sponsors, just to name a few and all were successful. I still believe that, at issue, is more than needing a co-sponsor, like job history, criminal history, providing the required information and documentation, IRS documentation required and not provided, or questionable evidence or documentation provided. Heck, it is the USCIS that provides the ability to use a co-sponsor. And, then the USCIS is going to tell me that a co-sponsor is not allowed... I don't think so. Probably just like you I have also read many, many tales of how the guy and his gal got screwed over by the USCIS. I quit. This horse has been beaten to death. May it rest in peace. As I read on your timeline page, you journey is just beginning... I wish you the best of luck with your journey. Regards, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-07-25 19:53:00
Philippines	K-1 I129K visa Co-Sponsor / Manila	The fact that you stated that a consular officer cannot discriminate and deny a visa due to needing a cosponser. The job of the consular officer is to discriminate!!! If they did not discriminate then each and every applicant with the proper documentation would be approved. Mr. Senior member, this is getting off-topic. I will agree that the consular officer can deny a visa application for just about any reason he wants to, and can justify. However, it has been my educated experience and observation that just needing a co-sponsor is not enough to deny a petition, there were [had to have been] additional concerns/problems that all put together got the visa application denied. And, not solely based on the need for a co-sponsor. Obviously, your [educated] experience and observation(s) have been different than mine. Last time I checked, some time ago, discrimination is against the law in the USA, or are you referring to some other country. Yes, discrimination does happen..., and it is against USA law and I don't think any government worker wants to lose their job because of a charge for it. You remind me of another person I encountered telling me that the USCIS can deny re-entry of a US citizen for any reason. Pretty vague, eh... I did my research and found that every case I examined there were additional concerns/problems with the [mostly naturalized] US citizen regarding his association, travel and/or dealings with his former home country or other countries not looked at favorably by the US government. References - internet searches and detailed analysis,or case study, of each case. Regards, Sid I sign my name to my posts.	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-07-25 17:01:00
Philippines	K-1 I129K visa Co-Sponsor / Manila	Ohhhhh yea of little knowledge. Many, many have been denied for that fact alone. Mr. Senior member, "denied for that fact," what fact? Ohhhh, yea of vague responses. Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-07-25 16:29:00
Philippines	K-1 I129K visa Co-Sponsor / Manila	I can only speak from my personal knowledge and observed experience. Since you have stated that you own your home, free and clear of debt, and have the necessary assets to meet the USCIS "requirements," you should be able to satisfy the K1 visa requirements. Anyone, and I repeat anyone, who is a USA citizen can be a co-sponsor for your petition. Now, I don't know that a business can be a co-sponsor for the type of visa you are applying for. I have never, ever, read in any official documentation or have heard that a petitioner can not have more than 1 co-sponsor. Visa petitioners can not be discriminated on the basis of needing a co-sponsor. So, Manila can not deny your visa application, solely, based on the fact that you need a co-sponsor. Regards, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-07-25 15:31:00
Philippines	dual citizenship	Yes, you can apply for dual citizenship. As the previous posted stated, you will need to contact the Phil. consulate that serves your area to learn the process. In addition, your US passport should indicate that you a filipino/a and this will allow you extended stays in the Phil. just using your US passport. sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-06 16:46:00
Philippines	CFO seminar	Hi! I am just wondering if my fiance still needs to attend the CFO seminar if he aready attended this a few years back when he went to Dubai as an OFW. Is the seminar different if he's going here in US on K1 visa? The CFO seminar is only required for filipino(a)s immigrating to a foreign country as a fiance'/spouse. The only seminar my gal, also a OFW was required to attend was the PDOS - my gal immigrated to the USA from HK. If your gal/guy has already attended the CFO, s/he should have a stamp in their passport indicating so attendance and is not required to attend again. This is based on my personal education and experience with my gal, also a filipina. Best of wishes, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-10 00:36:00
Philippines	Contact USCIS for live operator	Dont know what the problem was, but i called the hotline at what would have been 8am est and tried many times to get a live operator. I kept getting the message to call back between 8am and 8pm to get a live operator? Anybody have info on this or help to get a live person on the phone? Thanks 5+months still waiting Welcome to the US and a 3rd world country. Are you calling today? Do you have an Info pass? Just try and remember that the time difference between the US and the Phil... FWIW, I have never heard of a 'hotline"... Regards, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-10 01:15:00
Philippines	nbi clearance validity at the time of interview	Hi, As per the USCIS website and regulations, your NBI is good for 1 (one) year. Regardless of anything anyone has to say. I offer this opinion based on personal knowledge and experience in the Phil. process. Best wishes, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-10 01:53:00
Philippines	NVC to USEM	Hi! I can track my package coming from nvc to usem. usually how many days does it take from them to get your case and put it in their system? Based on my personal experience you can not track your package. If you can track your package please let me know as my gal could not. On average, it should take about 2 weeks for your case to be put in the system and get an embassy case number. Regards, sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-30 06:09:00
Philippines	seeing a civil surgeon	[quote name='qtie.kikay' timestamp='1346306186' post='5649419'] Hi! is it required for me to go to CS before i file my AOS?im just confused, what i read from the guidelines here in VJ and here it is in bold letters " Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status.I-693, Medical Examination of Aliens Seeking Adjustment of Status. If you are a K-1, K-2, K-3 or K-4 visa holder the I-693 instructions state that you are not required to have another medical examination as long as your Form I-485 is filed within one year of your overseas medical examination. If you are missing any shots from your overseas medical a I-693 vaccination transcription is required to be completed by seeing a Civil Surgeon to have certain portions of the I-693 completed and have the Civil Surgeon certify the form (sealing the original in an envelope and giving you a copy)." or i misunderstood it...thanks What more shots do i need? [/quote Yes, you are required to go to a CS before and in order to file your AOS. If you file you AOS within 1 year of your home country medical you are not required to have another complete medical performed. However, it would be in your best interest to have copies of your home country medical to show the USA CS all of the shots you have already had. It would also be in your best interest to visit your local health department and have any vaccinations and updates as needed based on your age. The USCIS is going to require you to have an I-693 signed by a USCIS CS. Best wishes, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-08-30 06:43:00
Philippines	NBI, no record on file	You have gotten the best response possible... In other words, "No File On Record" is the responding party, police agency, saying they have no idea who you are! You have gotten the best response possible... I only wish that I was able to have provided the USCIS with such a response when I was doing the K1 visa process... Best wishes, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-04 03:29:00
Philippines	Parent consent affidavit? im 23 years old. can i notarize it to any law firm?	In the Philippines there are requirements when a female under the age of 24 wishes to immigrate outside the Philippines to have documentation from both her parents that they are aware of their daughter's intent. This is mainly for the CFO, if my memory serves me correctly. If my memory serves me correctly, a female that is at least 18 years of age and less than 21 years of age needs explicit, notarized documentation from both parents indicating that they are aware of their daughter's intent to immigrate and marry outside the Philippines. Also, both parents may need to attend the CFO seminar with their daughter for this requirement to be met. If the female is over the age of 21 and less than the age of 24, the female is required to provide documentation, maybe notarized, that both parents are aware of their daughter's intent to immigrate and marry outside the Philippines. Again, this is only required for the CFO seminar. Best wishes, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-04 08:32:00
Philippines	can i use jeans and shirt for the medical and CFO?	yes, jeans and/or shorts are fine for the medical and cfo. It might be in your best interest to dress more formally for the interview. Just my thoughts, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-04 07:31:00
Philippines	K1 interview (Philippines)	My opinion, most get denied at the interview stage for not being able to satisfy the IO's questions regarding a bonafide relationship and provide sufficient evidence/proof of the relationship. For example, the interviewer didn't believe my gal really knew me, luckily, she asked the IO, woman, to ask her whatever she wanted to know and was prepared to answer every question satisfactorily. You just need to make sure you are prepared for the interview with documentation, evidence, and proof of your relationship. Regards, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-12 10:12:00
Philippines	Question about medical exam	Personally, I don't see a problem with going ahead and getting the medical as planned. Maybe, take a antihistamine before hand. A cold is very common. However, there could be questions about any congestion. Take it now or wait, it is a personal choice. Best of luck, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-15 12:14:00
Philippines	CFO Registration	the visa is not needed to take the class, just a valid Phil. passport. However, getting the sticker you will need the visa in the passport. Regards, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-15 11:55:00
Philippines	1040 and w2.. Please help!	My gal had copies of my income tax returns and W2 and it was not a problem. However, some people have had IRS transcript copies. Best of luck, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-15 11:49:00
Philippines	US Citizen Parents To The US	What you have for the medical is good. As far as what to take to the interview - I had sent my gal my entire I-129 petition file and it contained all original documents and artwork (photos, documents, etc...). I think the idea is to make sure you have any and all documents that are either needed or have been sent to the USCIS just in case they need to see one for verification or if they have lost one. Best of luck, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-15 12:37:00
Philippines	Help	Just my opinion, in english, but I don't think that there are many people in this forum that knows tagalog... If you are still in need of help regarding a question try to have it translated in english. This should help you in getting some answers. Regards, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-15 12:28:00
Philippines	does she need NOA2 on medical interview at ST LUKES PHILIPPINES?	the interview letter is all you/she will need. Best of luck, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-15 11:52:00
Philippines	How's the security process PAL -> USA?	You gal, her dress, and rhinestones will be find. Depending on her originating airline and connecting airline her luggage may have to be rechecked and possibly reinspected. Unless she is carrying anything illegal, don't worry about it. Best to you and yours, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-21 01:07:00
Philippines	RFE Response Review CSC CR1	It can also depend on the type of RFE. Typically, less than 30 days, but depending on the center's workload can take as long as 3-4 months. Hang in there... Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-10-09 15:42:00
Philippines	civil surgeon in san diego	https://egov.uscis.g...office_type=CIV	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-10-11 16:47:00
Philippines	Do I make enough?	"Historically" it has been case by case, it's the totality of circumstances in assessing the credibility of joint sponsorships for K-1 co-sponsor @USEM. Petitioners in fiancé(e) (K1) nonimmigrant visa cases,"USEM" are generally expected to provide the adequacy of their own financial resources to ensure that an alien, after admission into the United States, will not become primarily dependent on the US Government for subsistence. The mere submission of an I-134 Affidavit of Support from joint sponsors is not sufficient to establish that the alien is not likely to become a public charge. Unlike the I-864 filed by joint sponsors in immigrant visa cases, the I-134 is not legally binding and imposes no legal obligation on the joint sponsor to make good on his or her promises. Thank you also for your reply. "Historically," all visa petitions are reviewed on a "case-by-case" basis. Yes, all petitions are approved or denied based on the "totality of circumstances" regarding each petition. Please correct me if I am incorrect, but all "Petitioners in fiancé(e) (K1) nonimmigrant visa cases,"USEM" (regardless of USE location) are "generally" (good word), expected to provide the adequacy of their own financial resources to ensure that an alien, after admission into the United States, will not become "primarily dependent," (more good words(, on the US Government for subsistence." Finally, again please correct me if I am not correct, but every legal document signed by the US citizen does become a "legally binding" document and does impose "legal obligations" on the co-sponsor / joint sponsor to make good his or her promises. If this is not true, according to your original statements, all of the documents I signed in order for my gal to get her gree-card are not "legally binding" on me, correct? Again, thank you for your timely response. Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-04 04:36:00
Philippines	Do I make enough?	Thank you for your quick reply. I clicked on all the links you provided and I also read all of the information provided in each link. Maybe my "understanding" is different, but I see no valid citation or reference regarding co-sponsors not being accept by the USEM for the I-134, only "this is what I have read or heard. Personally, I have seen examples where a child has used mom and dad as a co-sponsor and elderly men use their kids a I-134 co-sponsor(s) and all were accepted and later approved by the USEM. The problem has always been with the petitioner as mentioned on the VJ FAQ page that I cited . In the future, I will make a copy of the next instance and with the permission of the poster provide that information regarding I-134 and co-sponsors. I also peruse the Philippine portal weekly. Again, thank you for your quick response. Regards, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-03 23:43:00
Philippines	Do I make enough?	The 125% above Poverty guidelines (see here) states for a household of 2 is $18,912 This is cutting it very close. Maybe by the time you have to file I-134, you will be making a little more. If you file I-129F in Jan 2013, your interview should be between 6-9 months later. Depends on how fast or slow Service Centers are processing. As far as your W-2 is concerned, USCIS looks closely at current income when you go for interview. Manila has historically not accepted co-sponsor for I-134 My experience about using a co-sponsor at the embassy differs from yours. I am also a member of a Yahoo group that specializes in offering free assistance to Americans immigrating Filipino/a's to the USA and using a co-sponsor has never been a problem. The problem has always existed with the petitioner. I also offer this link to the VJ FAQ page that discusses using a co-sponsor for the I-134, http://www.visajourn...content/support, and it reads as follows: Not having adequate income will not usually be a problem if you have a co-sponsor, according to experiences posted on the newsgroup, as long as the co-sponsor has adequate income/assets. Be aware that the co-sponsor must have enough income/assets for both your fiance, any fiance children that will be immigrating, and his/her own household. However, that IF the US fiance has been on welfare or other government benefits for a lifetime or has no plans to work actively, the consulate can still deny the visa based on the likelihood that the foreign fiance will become a public charge. Just having a co-sponsor may not be sufficient. An actual case has been documented wherein a fiance visa was denied because the petitioning fiance was on government benefits and would not be working, even though the US fiance had two co-sponsors. Do you have personal experience or knowledge that the Manila embassy does not "historically" accept co-sponsors for the I-134? If so, could you and would you post that information so that I can update my information and the Yahoo groups position. Regards, Sid	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-09-03 22:45:00
Philippines	Cheap ticket	Using a travel agent can be good. But, I would also advise you to call any and all airlines that serve Manila and get their prices, including any and all taxes, fees, baggage fees (if any), etc... Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-10-16 11:11:00
Philippines	st luke's	I have known some people get their complete medical done in one day. But, 2 days is the norm. provided no other issues. Best of luck!	carton025	Male	Philippines	2012-10-16 11:14:00