ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a bonafide marriage
Thanks for all they reply... i really appreciate it
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-14 13:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresEvidence of a bonafide marriage
Hi every one I looked at the guide line and a little confused about number 11 Evidence of a bonafide marriage. I made an NSO copy of my Marriage certificate. do you think sending a full CD full of pictures be enough evidence for that or is that overboard? Please Reply ASAP because i want to try to get this out first thing tomorrow.


Thanks.. blush.gif
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-13 23:17:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-129F
Do i have to fillout a I-129F or can i just fill out a I-130? i have already receive my receipt number for my I-130 i'm just wondering if i really need it?
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-07-06 11:44:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking May '08 filers
QUOTE (thirdsjen @ May 30 2008, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
have a safe trip, Chev! btw, i'm the JEN in the thirdsjen. hehehe..

you have a freakin long trip.. i just take PAL and get it over with in 14-16 hours.. then transfer planes.. total trip time of like 21 hours


i should of figure that out when the writing was in purple. hahaha okay Jen i will let you know..
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-30 09:48:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking May '08 filers
Alright Peeps I'm heading out to the PI i have a 7 hour layover at Detroit then a 11 hour flight to Japan then another 3 hour flight to PI then a 2 hour drive to my wife... kicking.gif woot woot!!! Nothing has came in the mail yet nada zipo as in WALA... Third I will let you know as soon as i get a chance to go to the US embassy... Alrighty peeps God Bless and thanks again... will write as soon as i get to the PI.
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-30 02:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking May '08 filers
QUOTE (thirdsjen @ May 29 2008, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
any NOA1's in the mail today, guys?


nope none yet this suck because i'm leaving to go to the philippines tomorrow. i won't be home until october because on school and its my senior year. but i did get my I-129F ready so when my receipt comes in my brother will mail it for me. i wrote an email to the us embassy if i qualified for a DCF. but have not heard from them i think i might go there personally so i'll let you guys know if its faster. but from what i heard its faster could take up to 3 to 6 months.
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-29 08:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking May '08 filers
Okay how long does it typically take to receive your NOA1 receipt from the looks of it takes 5 days right now it is the 9th day and still no receipt... I know that it arrived there and its taking so long... is there a number so i can check i tried call USCIS but it said it might take up to 6 weeks.. crying.gif

Edited by Chev&Danica, 28 May 2008 - 09:44 AM.

Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-28 09:40:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking May '08 filers
QUOTE (Longbranch @ May 27 2008, 05:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thirdsjen @ May 26 2008, 02:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi all! just wna post something i made.. hope i did it right.. please let me know if i made mistakes so that i can update it.. gotta run!

SPREADSHEET TRACKER for APRIL/MAY FILERS


Had a wild hair and checked the USCIS website just now and they actually touched our 130 today. Knew they were working flex schedules but this is getting better all the time.



Longbranch- how do you check on the USCIS if they got touched?
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-27 08:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking May '08 filers
How can you tell which service center you got cause I sent my to chicago. and even though vermont is only a 2 hours away from me the immigration center here in Maine told me to mail it to Chicago. so I am a little confused why chicago instead of Vermont.
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-27 07:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTracking May '08 filers
HI everyone Me too I have sent my I-130 May 13 2008 and someone received it on May 14 around 12:00 pm. just wanted to add my self to the list. as of now i have not received any type of receipt for my NOA1 nor have they cashed my check... Does any one know how long it takes for this thing to get approved i've heard so many stories. 6-10 month sometimes 10-15 months. I've been told i could be qualified for a DFC and hearing rumors that it can take up to 3 month for my wife to come straight over is that true? I am currently going to school in the Philippines and this is my last and final year i graduate in April so I don't know if that makes me qualified or not. i would appreciate the feedback.
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-25 23:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved but don't know what the next step.
QUOTE (YuAndDan @ Dec 18 2008, 12:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Chev&Danica @ Dec 17 2008, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the reply and i should doing the rest of my paper work... Thank thanks thanks Yipeee!!!i should update my time line hehehe it been a while..
And profile if doing IR-1/CR-1 http://www.visajourn...h...rCP&CODE=01

Still dont know if I-129F was sent in or not for the K-3, if not then it is too late to do K-3, you will be doing CR-1 which is the better and less expensive way to go.



I thought just sent in a I-130 form and nothing else and people were telling me to send a I-129F but I was too lazy. I didn't know that there was a difference within price because when reading here i didn't need to pay for the additional I-129F. But just out of curiosity what is the price difference between K-3 and Cr-1

Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-12-17 19:42:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved but don't know what the next step.
QUOTE (antiwaiting @ Dec 18 2008, 01:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratz!

Narina, he might be one of those sent to CSC. most of may filers for stand alone CR1 from VSC had been sent to CSC, as far as I've noticed


yeah for some strange reason I did get transferred to CSC and i wrote my Senator a letter during the elections and i knew that she was going to win + she was part of homeland security so that was a + so she sent me a letter to have permission to gather my petition paper and then not even a week i got approved i should. what timing...

Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-12-17 19:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved but don't know what the next step.
Thanks for the reply and i should doing the rest of my paper work... Thank thanks thanks Yipeee!!!i should update my time line hehehe it been a while..
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-12-17 11:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresApproved but don't know what the next step.
Okay I just received an e-mail saying:

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On December 16, 2008, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

I don't know what this really means... I don't know what to do next. or whats going to happen next.... I think my I130 was approved but i'm not sure what is going on very confuse...
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-12-17 11:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCR-1 Interview preperation
Hi guys I just wanted to know what to bring on my interview tomorrow I'm a little confuse on what i should bring...

  • Original/NSO copy/ Photocopy of NSO - Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate
  • Original/ Photo copy - US Passport
  • Photos of Honeymoon Wedding and Random shots together
  • Copies of ITR *Income Tax Return


I was wondering we don't have anything shared like a bank account or anything because i just graduated college here in the Philippines but i return home every sem-brake, Vacation and Christmas and we got married here in the philippines so just wanted to know what else to bring.
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-20 19:59:00
PhilippinesInterview on Monday @ US Embassy Philippines
Hey everyone I just wanted to check Who here is going to be at the Philippine Embassy on June 22, 2009. also I have a CR-1 I just wanted to ask what should i bring I been looking online for my wife on what we need to bring for her interview... a nice little guideline would help.... wacko.gif wink.gif
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-20 00:31:00
PhilippinesJune 22, 2009 Interview Experiance...
Thanks Every one... Visa Journey saved me a lot of money instead of hiring a lawyer.... they say that lawyers can bring spouse here faster did any one hire a lawyer and how long did it take for them to get them over here?

Thanks Every one... Visa Journey saved me a lot of money instead of hiring a lawyer.... they say that lawyers can bring spouse here faster did any one hire a lawyer and how long did it take for them to get them over here?
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-23 07:33:00
PhilippinesJune 22, 2009 Interview Experiance...
QUOTE (pinoy&pinay @ Jun 22 2009, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow.. halos kasabay lang kita... sino ka dun.. ako ung naka pink pants n lobg sleeves.... approve tyo..wow.. goodluck good.gif


ung asawa q ay nka upsholder na black at me naka blue t-shirt my hat with B sign... window 17 kmi at pumasok kmi sa room 28 basta ung ticket number namin 6055.
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-22 06:38:00
PhilippinesJune 22, 2009 Interview Experiance...
Hey Guys I just got back from the US Embassy Manila...

4:00am - We left Laguna to go to the US Embassy..
6:30am - Arrived and sat down inside the US Embassy..
6:55am - Received a ticket stub and waited until our time we sat at the 8:30 section
9:15am - We Got called to the first window for first interview the man was very polite asked my wife to sign the DS-230 part 2 showed our evidence. success!!!
9:45am - We got Called to the Final interview got asked 1 question when did you get married i replied he asked again the same question my wife replied then he said exact
word for word "Sorry Long pause maybe 10 seconds for the hassle and sorry for the long wait but your VISA is APPROVED! " i was like HU? huh.gif yes. inside my head
why was he saying sorry?? ...
9:48am - waited for the release and got our pink slip
10:00am - headed home..

*note I saw a bunch of people that day got approved the 6:30, 7:00 and 7:30 group mostly got approved i guess that the Embassy was having a good Monday usually Everyone hates Monday's over all the interview didn't take long for me 5 mins from window 1 and final interview. wait wasn't that bad because the Final interviews were really fast avg time from what i saw 10 to 20 mins me and my wife got really lucky... any ways we should be expecting our visa 10 days or less.. Woo Woo wow.gif
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-22 03:57:00
PhilippinesInterview Passed!!
I forgot Congratulation!!!!!
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-24 20:35:00
PhilippinesInterview Passed!!
Yeah good point Matt & Bing because i had my interview the day before and i went with my wife they didn't ask for any proof of relationship because i was there. So if there is any chance that the petitioner or Fiancee can come to the philippines it would be a higher Approval rate.. ohh just to let you guys know it took 2 days for me to get all my packet and visa in hand Air21 is doing a good job in deliveries this week... be heading out maybe on 4th of july and catch the fire works hehehehe
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-24 20:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMay I-130 Filers Transferred to CSC
I was approved on the 16th by E-mail but i don't have the Hard copy yet... I think i in the right one because the last 4 months i thought i was part of the K3. then someone told me that i should be in CR-1/IR-1... hehehe silly me.. how long do you guys think I should get my packet from NVC?
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-12-17 23:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Packet
QUOTE (Jonah VD @ Jan 10 2009, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi! Are you the petitioner or the beneficiary?

The choice of agent should be emailed or mailed to NVC. This is to notify NVC to whom should they send all notifications/letters regarding your case. The beneficiary should sign it.

It is recommended for the beneficiary to choose the petitioner as the agent so that all correspondence will be sent to the petitioner. It is quicker because the petitioner has a US address.


I'm the petitioner. I'm currently going to school here in the Philippines here with my wife. I go home after very sem break and vacation. so what happen if i become the agent do i represent her in the state again i am in the Philippines finishing up school.. thanks for the reply...
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-01-10 02:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNVC Packet
I just received a packet from NVC... it is just saying please pay AOS Fee. then has something about choice of address and agent... So my question is what do i need to do I already paid the fee so have to wait 2-3 days before it clears and check on the status. what is the purpose the Choice of Address and Agent form for? i am a little confused and how much longer do i have to wait at this point... sorry just a little anxious so close but so far... hehehehe blink.gif
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-01-09 23:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHello everyone
Hey Everyone I'm New to the forum. I'm studying right now in the philippines i'm almost done with my 3rd year and graduating next year and met my girlfriend now my fiance in school. me and my fiance are getting married this thursday just a simple civil wedding with family only and i was wondering if i were to fill out the I-130 application in April would i have a good chance of bring home my future wife with me when we graduate Next March? i always go home back to the states when school is over but i always comeback when school starts again. helpsmilie.gif
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-02-26 01:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresNOA1
yeah for me it is the 10th day today and i have not received any receipt or anything.. going to check tomorrow if they have cashed the check...
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2008-05-23 01:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJune Interviewees
June 22 here!!! good luck to all!!
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-05-28 03:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview
Just wanted everyone to know that my wife's interview is on June 22, 2009 were pretty excited and a bit nervous. I was also wondering who here from the Philippines has the same interview date as we do.
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-05-28 02:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDeath
i found this on the internet

"In March, 2002, President Bush signed the Family Sponsor Immigration Act. This law specifically addresses the
problem caused by the death of the petitioner. It permits another close relative such as a parent, spouse, brother or sister, to sign the requisite affidavit
of support in the place of the deceased petitioner, freeing up the USCIS to reinstate petitions voided by the death of the petitioner. The USCIS can now reinstate a
petition when the petitioner has died if there is a close relative to sign the affidavit of support.. Of course, this reinstatement is discretionary, but the USCIS has granted
a number of these requests and this recent law makes the process much easier."

correct me if i'm wrong so this means that my Mom can petition my aunt which is her sister. because i believe she is also a sponsor who also applied and sign the I-186a
my aunt was only waiting for the interview date.
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-17 07:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDeath
QUOTE (L179 @ Jun 17 2009, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
is her son the one who petitioned?


yeah her son was the one who was petitioning them to come to the USA
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-17 04:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDeath
I have a question my Aunt's son die last week and waiting to send there DS-230 so they can get there interview date. does this cancel my aunts application she is so close to finishing. please help
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-16 23:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHumanitarian Reinstatement question what are the odds?
I was wondering what i need to do for a Humanitarian reinstatement my aunts son die of liver cancer 2 weeks ago. All she was waiting for was her interview date so she could take her medical exam. I know that they say once the petitioner dies so does the petition that is why i was wondering about the Humanitarian reinstatement because my aunt's sister said that she would submit a I-186 affidavit of support so they can come to the States. What are the Odds of her coming to the states?
Chev&DanicaMalePhilippines2009-06-23 07:44:00