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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHaving hard time filling out DS-260 form on present and previous address

Having trouble understanding what they want after it asks for current address. It then says the year I was 16 and right after that it for from date. Don't know what they want.

You must provide all addresses lived at since the age of 16, starting with the current and working back in time, including the 'to' and 'from' dates for each.

Good luck! 


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-01 09:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresForm i-864 (living abroad)

Hi everyone,

I am currently filling out the I-864 for my immigrant husband. We both live in Chile and I will move to the U.S. To live with my father in only a few weeks. I have two questions:

How should I include my father's income since mine will not meet requirements? should I include my father in our household in part 5 and complete the I-864a? or should I use my father as a joint sponsor?

In part 4, do I need to use the same address as my fathers if he is completing the I-864a? Or should I include my current address in chile?

Any advice on this would be extremely helpful, thanks!







Hello,

 

You as the sponsor need to fill out an I864 for sure.  Since you don't have any US income (it appears), you need a joint sponsor, whom you've identified will be your father.

 

Your father has to fill out an I-864 as well.  Question is, are you claimed on his taxes as a dependent?  If so, he also includes you as a household member as well as your husband and any other family members (his wife or other children).  If not, he doesn't have to include you in that total.

 

Your address should be your Chilean address if you're living there.


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-03 11:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease Help! Form g-325a question

I would suggest choosing the form is in connection with an application for #2. status as a PR.

 

And I think it would be just fine to have your parents bring the signed form to you when they return from Mexico, and you fill it in as previously suggested.

 

I don't know about the rest, but I bet English would be best.


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-04 20:12:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1 waiting to get to NOA2 - I'm just confirming these steps

I'm just confirming these steps to make sure I'm not missing anything, or that I should be calling someone to confirm things. 

This is the last correspondence we had 

"Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS Nebraska Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number ******** With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your case using My Case Status . . ."

That means we are in NOA1 waiting to get to NOA2, correct? 
Is there anything I should be doing in the mean time? Should I have called someone?? 






Hi fellow Canadian, there are many of us here on VJ.

 

my thoughts to you would be to log into the USCIS website and sign up for case updates on the left side of the screen of this link:

 

Then join the May 2014 I-130 filers thread found here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/493984-may-2014-i-130-filers/

 

Then read and reread the information you find here on VJ, especially the fabulous and informative wiki and thread on the NVC (stage 2) process, found here:

http://www.visajourn...ilers-may-2014/

The wiki is linked in the first post, along with other helpful information to guide you.

The thread itself is full of people going through the NVC stage.

 

You don't need to call for a case number until you're starting the NVC stage, and by then you'll likely have read up on things and know that it currently takes at least a few weeks after NOA2 before you bother calling for a case number :luv:


oh!  and be sure to change your timeline to say Montreal, not Armenia, hehe... it's a common error! :oops:  


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-04 20:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHelp please!

The IV package (immigrant visa) is an essential part of the application process.  You must obtain the required original documents and send them to the US NVC.  Please read this link:

http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process

 

Instructions on what to send and other helpful information is clearly outlined there.

 

Also consider following the NVC thread found here:

http://www.visajourn...ilers-may-2014/

Or at the very least, read through the wiki linked above/it's also in this NVC thread in the first post by Saylin.

 


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-04 20:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNeed of help!

Get this initial petition form in as soon as you can:

http://www.uscis.gov/i-130

 

Study the guides above, specifically:

http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

 

Hopefully the process will gain speed compared to last year's backlog of petitions and you'll get through it all in less than a year, but it's rather unpredictable.  Be prepared that you'll need to establish proof that you intend to resume living in the US - can search 'proof of domicile' in the search bar and read the threads and advice here on VJ, although you won't need that proof until you're at the NVC (National Visa Center) stage ie the 2nd stage.

 

First just worry about getting through USCIS with the I-130 petition.

 

Good luck!! 


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-02 22:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDS-260 question for Spouse who is a Doctor

Hi,

 

My wife overseas is the beneficiary of my IR1/CR1 petition.  She is a practicing doctor who has not cleared any of the neccessary certifications (USMLE etc.) to practice in the US.

 

How would I go about answering the following questions on the DS260:

 

Are you a graduate of a foreign medical school seeking to perform medical services in the United States but have not yet passed the National Board of Medical Examiners examination or its equivalent? Yes No

 

Are you a health care worker seeking to perform such work in the United States but have not yet received certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Yes No

 

 

I am a little confused here since she would want to perform medical services here after a while and after she clears her exams when she is living with me.

 

Input would be appreciated.

I would say it's one or the other.

 

are you a graduate.. medical school...: yes

are you a hlth care worker...: no


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-07 18:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 864 same corrections emailed by NVC

 

 

 

yes we are using the form 1040. However our lawyer insisted that we still use the adjusted gross income on all three years... there is a 1000 US dollar difference between the two. Still we have a debate on this, since NVC still insists we make adjustments on this part.... :(

 

And you should ask your lawyer to read the instructions on the form... :yes:  :lol:


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-11 23:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI 864 same corrections emailed by NVC

we received an email from nvc for I864 AFFIDAVIT OF support part 13.a.1 is incorrect  We had it corrected with the help ofan accountant and received another letter saying the same single error.  but was adviced to bring the corrected form during interview.  What do you think NVC is asking since its the same correction being asked for that was already corrected

 

On years you filed taxes using the 1040, use the amount of total income.

On years you filed the 1040EZ, use the adjusted gross income.  

 

Perhaps one year you filed with a different 1040 but the accountant didn't think to place the corresponding income.

 

http://www.uscis.gov/i-864


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-11 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864A question about sponsor

Does the household member filling out I-864a need to provide proof of citizenship? 

 

Also her husband doing the I-864 has his IRS Return Transcripts that shows they file Married Joint Filing and her Name is on there, would that be enough to prove relationship?

 

So you're talking about whether your uncle's wife would need to provide proof of citizenship if she files the I864a.... I know this as I've just answered another question for you in the other thread:) 

 

I don't actually see on the instructions or I864a form where it states clearly about citizenship, but obviously the 'sponsor' using that form has to have filed US taxes... and I do know that on the instructions for the I864 it clearly states proof is required for joint and substitute sponsors... on page 4, number 5 of the instructions.

http://www.uscis.gov.../i-864instr.pdf

 

As for the 2nd question, the husband and wife wouldn't have to prove relationship, as it shows via their tax forms.  As I understand it, that evidence is only required when a petitioner/ original sponsor is using a household/ family member's income via an I864a, so they must prove relationship ties.  They just both need proof of US status as per the instructions.


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-11 13:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864A question about sponsor

So my uncle is going to be a joint sponsor, He makes all the money in the house hold so hes the primary sponsor filing I-864.  He files married joint filing on his taxes. I was thinking his wife has to provide a I-864a to prove how much she makes since its Married Joint Filing.  He doesn't want to involve his wife so hes telling me he can provide W2's for his tax returns. Would that be sufficient to leave his wife out of the whole picture even though he files joint taxes.

 

First of all, the primary sponsor is always the petitioner.  They must fill out an I864.

 

The joint sponsor, your uncle fills out an I864, and you're essentially correct that he can provide the transcripts (or complete tax return) and must include W2's if his wife is not filling out an I864a.


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-11 13:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864A question about sponsor

Well these documents were already sent and she already had an Interview, they asked her for a second joint sponsor and a written letter from me saying I don't make money. They never asked her for me to fill out a I-864. So i guess I will. My dad had made enough but because we had a baby and I was out of a job he considered us 3 instead of just my wife even though I gave citizenship to my daughter.  

 

As for my uncle, like I said on the fiiling joint tax return it shows him as the primary Social Security and the tax return for him and his wife is 400,000.  Even if it says 400,000 does his wife still need to file a I-864A even if the money is enough and she doesn't work but they just file jointly?

 

As already mentioned above, your joint sponsor's wife doesn't HAVE to fill out the 864a, but it is ideal.  If she doesn't, then the joint sponsor must at least include the W2 along with the transcripts.


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-11 09:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease HELP!

Hi!

 

I met the love of my life who is a Canadian.  I am an American citizen.  I have been back and forth residing in Canada and the Unites States since 2008.  We married in 2012.  My husband has been the soul provider for us.  We now want to move to the US where my family is.  I have been doing some research about the process and I do not meet the requirements to sponsor him since I have not been working and do not have income.  Is there any way around this?  My father is willing to joint sponsor him but he is retired.  He get paid double what the requirement is for sponsoring someone but he does not file taxes and I read that they need a W2 to prove income.  Are there any other documents that they will accept as proof of income?  We have our own money and have enough saved up to support ourselves for 3 months once we are able to live in the US.  

 

Also, we were married in Canada and we will be filing from Canada.  How do I start the process?  

 

 

Thank you!!! :)

 

Yes, read the guides found up at the top of the page, and be sure to peek at links like:

 

http://www.visajourn...igration-guide/

http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

 

http://www.uscis.gov...tive-us-citizen

 

Good luck!


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-14 07:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresdo I need to send W-2's if a send IRS transcripts with AOs package to NVC?

Hello: I'm ready to send my AOS application for my husband and need to know if I need to send W-2's if I'm sending IRS transcripts instead of my tax returns? thanks!

 

If you have filed 'Married Filing Jointly' and are not using your spouse's information, then it's still wise to include a W2 so they can see what portion of the total is your own.


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-14 07:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSending in AOS and IV packets, Do I need some kind of cover letter other then the bar coded one?

I have both packets ready and I have both fees paid, I am wondering if I need to write any letter to go with these forms? I know I have to send the payment coded cover letter. I just want to be prepared  :idea:  Thanks

 

As per

the NVC thread --  http://www.visajourn...95#entry7007442  --

and Saylin's wiki--http://www.visajourn...php/NVC_Process

 

It's certainly helpful and an example of her EP (electronic processing) cover letter is included on the wiki.  Just change the words a bit to indicate they are original documents rather than copies of :)

 

Come on over to the NVC thread to hang out with others at this stage :yes:  :P  


Edited by Lakehouse, 14 May 2014 - 06:58 AM.

LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-14 06:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help

Hi  our co-sponsor is my brother in-law  and they filled jointly with my sister

 my question is in their I864 for my brother in-law and i864a for my  sister is their current  individual income  are same to indicate in their  I864 and i864a?

 

Let me understand you clearly here.. in their forms, is their current individual income the same as... 

 

This is where you lose me.  Perhaps it's better for me to just say their current individual income is whatever they will make in 2014, his amount in his form, and her amount in her form.

 

Does that answer you? :)


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-17 19:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 - joint tax return

This point is stated within the above statements, but I'd like to draw attention back to one thing, as it's my understanding that the tax transcripts don't show what the W2 does, ie who made what amount, they just show the total.

 

So, if you only use 'her' as the joint sponsor, and do not file an I864a for her husband, make certain that the W2 is included to differentiate what is made by whom, as I'm sure I've heard here of people getting a checklist for leaving out the W2 in this scenario.

 

We had our joint sponsor AND her husband fill in the 864 and 864a respectively.  (Even though she makes more than enough money, but it was suggested as the ideal situation here on VJ when I was preparing/learning, so we just went with that :) )

 

Good luck!


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-17 19:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 - Money Matters

My wife is immigrating from Thailand, but we need advice for the affidavit of support.

 

Questions:

  • Can my wife be sponsored by my brother-in-law instead of me since I have been out of the country for 4 years and I am currently unemployed? Even if I get a job soon, it probably won't pay enough to met the mark since I am just starting out again.
  • If only my brother-in-law sponsors her, do I have to fill out an I-864 also?
  •  

 

Hi deusbelli,

 

as far as i know, the sponsor of an alien relative must be a US citizen, but doesnt have to be related to the petitioner. 

 

I hope everything works out just fine for yall, and they at least could expedite your case.  :thumbs:

 

The spouse who is the petitioner must ALWAYS fill out the I-864.  

 

The person you are referring to will be called the joint sponsor.

 

The joint sponsor also fills out the I-864 in your case.  Be sure to read the instructions carefully:

http://www.uscis.gov/i-864

 

Good luck :)


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-25 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHELP ON REF RECEIVED FROM USCIS

I'm not sure whether you need to fill out the form again including the word 'none' as mentioned above, or what the process is.  Hopefully someone here knows, but you'll need to make them aware that neither of you were previously married.

 

If no one here knows the answer then consider calling the USCIS number and asking what the process is to clarify this omission.


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-23 23:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDon't understand the part of NVC

Ok I understand the Ir1 process up until it gets to the NVC. Who submits the documents to them?  The petitioner or benificiary?  Because it seems like everything needed for the IV package has to do with the benificiary, but if they're outside of the states how can they send it to them? And should the original documents be with the petitioner or benificiary? I'm the petitioner and so confused at this point.

 

 

And please do join this thread!  It's available for all of us going through the NVC stage and is a very active thread in which to gain and ask advice:

 

http://www.visajourn...y-2014/page-381

 

 

(in a few days it will move into a new month's thread, but start there and do some reading.  The Wiki link that abby&mario gave is very helpful, and is also found in the very first post of that NVC thread I just linked, along with other helpful information by Saylin)

 

The confusion will clear, but just take it one baby step at a time and read the information in the Wiki a few times... or many times :P  


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-28 10:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStill no Notice of Action number 1, 7 weeks after filling I-130... I am freaking out!

You may already understand this point too, but just to be clear, when folks were saying you're pursuing a CR-1, that was a small error in terms, as you are pursuing the IR-1 (because you've been married for over 2 years).  

 

There is no difference in the process for you to worry about at all.  Simply stated, those who are married less than 2 years will have more paperwork to do in the future ;)

 

Good luck!!!


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-05-28 17:56:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow long after submission of AOS and IV POCKET

We're about to submit the aos and IV pocket maybe this week or this coming Monday,, how long will it take to be receive by the NVC and for me to finish everything interview and be in USA?, can we expedite it when sending to NVC?anyone pls?tia :)

 

I'm not familiar with expediting, but I understand it can be done at the NVC stage. 

 

Why not join the NVC stage thread and ask that question there, as I'm sure someone will have advice :idea:

 

http://www.visajourn...ne-2014/page-68

 

good luck!


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-06-04 09:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhere to file? I'm confused

Sorry if this is a stupid question. 

 

My Canadian husband and I are living IN Canada. We're going to be moving to Utah once his visa is issued,  My most recent place of residence in the USA was Virginia. But that was a year ago. 

 

Where are we supposed to send our application?  (DCF isnt' available for us) 

 

__

 

Also,  On the USCIS website. . . it gives 2 different ways to apply for a green card for your spouse. 

 

Inside the US or Outside obviously. . . .but for "outside" it says Direct Consular filing. . . and obviously we can't do that. So what do I do? 

 

Thanks! 

 

 

Have you figured it all out yet?  Just do what the USCIS site states for the I 130 instructions.  

Unfortunately we don't get the DCF option in Canada anymore, so we file to the US like most others.

As you get closer to the NVC stage, you'll have gathered up the proof required for re-establishing domicile.  Search this site for information on that.

 

Also, pls change your timeline to indicate Montreal rather than Armenia :luv:


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-07-07 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurestransferred to California from nebraska

Good morning my priority date was March 3 2014 - on july 9 Th I received notice that my case was transferred to california from nebaraska  is this a good thing or a bad thing? do i have to re wait 5 months now? this whole process is nerve wracking - also noone may know the question to this but my husband got into a minor car accident on august 17th of 2013 and he said that the police said he wont have an approval from the day he went to court which was april of 2014 so will we now be denied?

 

has anyone else from nebraska have been transferred

 

Could you please change your timeline as it states Armenia... and are you a CR1/IR1 applicant? or a K1? etc.  Our advice can be improved by understanding these details:)  

Generally California processes much more quickly than Nebraska, so that could be a good thing!

 

I agree with the above poster, a minor car accident isn't likely a criminal act, but if there are court documents/ proceedings you can obtain from his court attendance, that would likely be good to have available.


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-07-13 08:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures#Curious to know this Process#

Thank you Boggy do we have to make the payment right before Interview or we can do that when I get there?

 

 

The GC payment happens after the interview.  I received the information on how to proceed someone at the interview.

The paperwork I received stated to pay the visa fee prior to entry to the US, but I've heard of some people here paying it afterwards.  The sooner you pay, the sooner the GC will arrive though:) 


LakehouseFemaleCanada2014-07-15 16:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsThere is no status update for the passport number submitted?
Mine as well..but sometime 'passport still with post'...on my case i called and email them ..
wheng_04FemalePhilippines2013-09-30 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAustralian Police Check- so frustrated!
http://canberra.usem...olice_cert.html

They say pay 52$ fee, that means name check only, that's the cost for it

Edited by isabooo, 08 October 2013 - 03:44 PM.



isaboooFemaleAustralia2013-10-08 15:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy Sydney K1 Visa Interview Experience

My interviewer was very friendly, even went off subject a few times (talking about how cold is Alaska and effect of DOMA going down). But the first lady I saw to give my passport to, she wasn't the most friendly, wasn't patient if I didn't hear her well. I was really hoping she would not be the one interviewing me, thankfully she didn't. Maybe that is who who ended up with


isaboooFemaleAustralia2014-02-20 00:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa help. Original Intent to Marry Missing

Not quite the same, but for me I had to wait for the medical results to be sent to the consulate since it was done the day before the interview, and about 3 business days after the medical results were received by them via courier, I got the final approval(email that stated the visa had been issued and being mailed). Similar to you on interview day, they had said all was fine pending them receiving that. 


isaboooFemaleAustralia2014-05-07 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Rejection....

You're just starting out the process, you might want to relax a bit, or you'll have a heart attack before it's over


isaboooFemaleAustralia2014-05-19 12:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshey got my k1 visaaaaa after 7 days on AP

Congrats :)


isaboooFemaleAustralia2014-07-20 20:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 BABY!!!!

congrats :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


Thank u and Good luck! :))

Congratulations! Now its time to prepare for the interview :)


Thank u! Yes, We'll really prepare for this. :) Good luck!

Glad you took action and received favorable results. If only these people realize that they are literally holding peoples love-lives in their hands, they wont be so lax about updating us.

Anywho, congrats again.


Yeah, I decided to call and after a few hours, it has been approved! It's really been a hard time to be living here without my girl! Now, it's finally something to expect! Thank u and Good luck to the rest of your journey:)

yayyyy Congratulations !!!


Thanks! Good luck to us!:)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-18 15:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 BABY!!!!

congrats!!


Thanks! You'll get yours soon!:)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-18 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 BABY!!!!

Congratulations!


Thank u and Good luck!:)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-18 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 BABY!!!!

Congrats!!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :dance: :dance:


Thanks! Good luck! :))
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-18 14:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 BABY!!!!
Finally! I thought this day won't come!!! I called USCIS this morning to ask for an update on our case since it's more than a month since our RFE was received. Thank u soo much VJ if it weren't for u guys! I know we still have a long way to go, but hearing the news that our petition was approved was a BIG relief! Thank u, Lord! :dance: :dance: :dance:
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-18 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYEA!!! K-1 Visa Petition mailed!

Finally got all our documents together and mailed off our K-1 Petition today!

I have been reading post that people are saying that it is costing them $30-40 to send certified & registered mail. I just got back from the post office and it was $10.45. Am hoping I did things right. Only thing I can see that would be a possibility for the difference in price is that my petition would not fit in a regular manila envelope, so I sent it in a Priority mail one. Priority mail being a flat rate instead of being weigh could do that I am thinking. I hope so... If that is the case, it is awesome! Another $20-30 saved just on how it is mailed.

Now the waiting starts. :)


Good luck guys! :)
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-22 00:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnoa2 forwarded to nvc

Call NVC to receive your MNL case number. Once you get the MNL#. Your approved I-129f petition will be sent to US Embassy Manila. Start preparing the Visa Application.

You can look at my K-1 Visa Application process for Manila as a guide or reference.

At this point you should start preparing your fiancé’s Packet 3.
http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

Download the K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions. Make sure to have all the requirements in the instructions. Review and go over it 3 or 4 times to make sure all is filled correct.

Now your fiancé will pay and schedule the USEM appointment.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Click on the apply button (Green Button " Apply Now ". Fill out the registration information. It is straight forward.

Click Schedule Appointment
Select Immigrant Visa
Click continue
Select K Visas ( Visa for Fiancée , Visa For Spouse )
Select K1 - Fiancé or Fiancée of U.S. Citizen
Click continue
Fill out all information
Click continue

You will receive a confirmation email of you appointment.

If your are not comfortable with the online appointment system. You can always call and set appointment via phone.

To schedule a visa appointment for IV or K petitions, please contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html

You will now pay for you the fiancé visa application fee there in Philippines. Fee is U.S. $240 / P10,243. Send a little extra as it is bases on current exchange rate. Cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) branch. Just go into the branch nearest to her and tell them you are paying for K-1 Visa application fee. They will know what to give her to fill out. If she is unsure on what to fill out ask the staff there to help her fill it out.

BPI Branch Locator:
http://info.bpiexpre.../BranchesSearch

Require documents at BPI:
Passport and MNL number

When filling out the online applicant or speaking to the USEM agent. You will need the receipt number on the receipt from BPI.

USEM will give her some dates to choose from. Once she selects a date. Appointment is set!! You can reschedule but they will push you further in the month or next month.

Your fiancé will need to prepare for her Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC)
Required Documents:
http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs

Pre-register online and have her print out this letter. This is the appointment letter she needs to present at SLMEC.
http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Medical fees are: 15 years and older USD 213.35 / PhP 9,387.50. This is paid at SLMEC.

ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER EXTENSION CLINIC
1177 J. Bocobo St. Ermita, Manila 1000 PHILIPPINES

If your fiancé passes her Medical They will give her a date to come back to SLEC and get her results and medical will CD of chest X-ray

On the interview date she will have a time most likely 6:00 - 6:30 AM to be at the Manila USEM. She needs to have all her required documents in hand, appointment letter, and passport. Again refer to K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions as for what is needed. Make sure she has all papers organized. It makes for a easier processing at the embassy and shows seriousness. Buy a organizer with tabs. Label the tabs for each requirement.

Once at the embassy, she will fall in line. They will take her appointment letter, check passport and assign her a number. At the embassy they don't allow any electronic devices.

You are not allowed to enter the U.S. Embassy/Consulate while carrying any of the following items:

battery-operated or electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital diaries, digital watches, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players
large shoulder bags/purses - only bags that can be carried by hand will be permitted
bags such as travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, suitcases, leather, cloth bags, and zip folders - you can only carry plastic bags containing application-related papers
food items (refreshments are available for purchase in the waiting area)
sealed envelopes or packages
cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, lighters
sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail files
weapons or explosive materials of any kind

If she needs her cell phone they will ask her to check it in at the security section. They will give her a card so she can retrieve at the end of interview.

They will give her a form to fill out on how to deliver the passport with visa. Either it's deliver to her home address or she can go pick it up at a 2GO location.

Once inside, she will need to look on the board for her number to be called. She will go to the window and ask for her paperwork. Then she will be finger printed. They will tell her to wait again. Once her number flashes again, she will have her first interview with Filipino consulate. They will ask her a few questions and check and process her documents. (MAKE SURE SHE HAS ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS). If all is in order she answered all questions to satisfaction. She will then wait again for her number to flash again on the board. Then she will have her final interviewer US consulate. Consulate will process her paperwork and ask a few questions. If all is in order she will be told to wait again for her number to flash. Then she will go to the 2GO window where they will take her passport. They will give her a receipt (make sure to ask if they do not give one).

That's it for the USEM interview. You can now breathe a little easier.

Now if there is a problem. They will give a 221g form and state what the issue is. Now you will need to get them whatever they want in order to proceed. Now this is pull a long process when your in Admin Review. Look on VJ for Admin Review stories.

It will take 5 - 10 days for 2GO to receive visa and passport from USEM.

2GO locator:
http://www.2go.com.p...ols/outlets.asp

2GO Tracking (enter MNL number):
http://www.2go.com.p...trace/index.asp

Once you have received your passport with visa. Now its time for CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas). Now CFO seminar can be done in the beginning before obtaining the visa and passport. You will need to return to get the CFO sticker and Stamp in the passport after receiving the visa passport upon approval and delivery.

St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation - Center for Overseas Workers.

CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Information.
CFO Seminar is a 1 day seminar and process.

She will need to register for her seminar.
http://www.cfo.gov.p...=140&Itemid=813

CFO is to inform fipinos about the country they are traveling to. The Good, Bad and Ugly. They will ask her some questions and issue her CFO sticker and seminar certificate.

Requirements for Registration:

Original and photocopy of Passport;
Original and photocopy of visa;
Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);
Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
Payment of the authorized registration fee.


Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program
http://www.cfo.gov.p...=140&Itemid=813

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; (Postal ID, NBI Clearance, Passport w/ Visa)
Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/overseasbasedemigrantform.pdf

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)
Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and

You will pay a fee totaling PhP 650.00. The PhP 250.00 is paid as counseling fee at SMEF-COW or PRISM while the PhP 400.00 is for registration at the CFO.


If you fiancee is under 25 yrs. She will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be there with her to give consent of there child's marriage.

> If you are between the ages of 21-24, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental advice to marry.

> If you are between the ages of 18-20, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental consent to marry.

Here's why you didn't see anything on the CFO website about those requirements:

The following is from the CFO website:

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors <-----------------------------

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

CFO link.

The following forms may come in handy:

Sworn statement that advice of parents or guardian has been asked. (for those who are 21-24 years old)

Consent to marriage of a person under age. (for those who are 18-20 years old)

Marriage applicants who are age 18 to 21 must have parental consent in writing, those age 21 to 25 must have written parental advice (a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry). The revised Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 4, 1988, prohibits marriage for individuals below the age of 18.

U.S. Department of State link.

The quote above is from the section where they are talking about getting married in the Philippines. However, the CFO has been known to require parental advice or parental consent from K-1ers.

It's all on the Consular's discretion whether they require consent from a parent or guardian.

SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers
Good Shepherd Convent
1043 Aurora Boulevard
Quezon City 1108
Philippines
http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/

Once CFO seminar, certificate, Sticker and stamp is completed, you’re done. Book the Flight!! :dance:

You will need to pay a NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 550 mandatory at NAIA.

Also when you book your flight. Check to see if all airport taxes are include in the price of the ticket. If not, your fiancee will need to pay the " Filipino Travel Tax " of P1,620.

Good Luck and God bless!!!


WOW such an effort..all the answers to my questions are here. This is such a big help for Filipinos who are on the process after NOA2.. Thanks for all these info! :D
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-22 14:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI'm sooo happy :D

Hi friends : D I just wanted to tell you that I received my NOA2! the wait is so long, but in the end to be a big relief :)
I know that the procedure did not finish, but I wanted to know what to do now?

Thank you :) love is great <3 = P :dance:


Congrats! we have the same date that our NOA2 was also received:) Good luck!
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-19 06:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat u been doing since you have to wait??????/

Hey guys!

I have been paranoid with all this visa stuff, tell me what you doing to kill your time, do you all work or just waiting for visa? What is your planning to do after you move to USA???????

Good Luck to all!!


took up a short course in Interior Design. And time flies fast if I'm keeping myself busy w/doing something I love. :D and if time comes I move to US.. I plan to look for a job that is in the field of Design, if its destined to be:D anyhow, just keep yourself busy w/sumthin'.. So u wont be able to think much of the long petition wait.. patience is a virtue.. You'll then realize that time really is fast :D
steffbryMalePhilippines2012-04-24 06:50:00