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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exams, with cough and colds

:huh:  :unsure: 


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-10 12:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exams, with cough and colds

- obviously the doctors recognized it as not being a suicide attempt.  :unsure:


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-10 08:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exams, with cough and colds

I guess I should have been more exacting.  It isn't scars in general on the arm, it is cutting scars.  My wife has a scar on her wrist from a surgery, the doctors do recognize the differences in scars.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-10 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exams, with cough and colds

Scars on the arms and many of the annulments get the "joy" of doing the psychological exam for sure.


Edited by Hank_, 10 October 2014 - 07:59 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-10 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exams, with cough and colds

Absolutely no benefit to starting the medical only to have to stop and come back after their period is finished.  The above is for sure bad advice.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-06 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical Exams, with cough and colds

Hi,

 

Do you have any experience in taking medical exams(St. Luke's in manila) with cough and colds? I am planning to have my medical exam done this week, as my interview is coming this Oct 29. I don't want to delay it since my period would be due next week. I am not sure how my dry cough and colds will impact my medical exam results.

 

Thanks

 

Nope having a cough and cold won't cause any issues.   TB is the most common issue and that is first scanned for with an x-ray, if there are concerns from with the x-ray then it is the sputum test (60 day process).  A cold with a cough will have not negative affect, if that is all it is. 


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-06 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresaproved today! but i have some questions

hello we were approved today for our k-1 visa, my fiancé is from Philippines. I received the notice via mail I-797 notice of action letter, it stats in the letter that "we have been approved and this notice will be forwarded to the listed consulate" So my question is, there is no consulate listed on the notice? Where do I find this information for the consulate? Also does anyone know what the next step is? 

 

 

Your case file will be sent to NVC from USCIS, once a MNL # has been assigned the case file will then be forwarded to USEM in Manila.

 

For the rest of your visa processing follow the flashing arrow below, click the link, bookmark the site, read.  

 

 

Your question has already been moved to the Philippines forum, so BOOKMARK this link for the rest of your processing.

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-07 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurestrying to call manila embassy but i cant connect

Does anyone know what are the other numbers to contact Manila Us embassy . I've tried this number 02 301 2000 many times.It was always busy.by the way im from Cebu city phils.

thanks

 

That is common for that number, I have two more listed in my link, along with a USA direct number if your fiance wants to call.

 

 

Embassy Contact Information

 http://manila.usemba...v/wwwhnv10.html

local number: 632-301-2000 extension 5184 or 5185  ( 011-632-301-2000  ext 5184  or ext 5185 )

The Embassy?s main trunk line 301-2000 is experiencing technical issues and  prone to congestion. If your call can?t get through please use these numbers: 301-2166 or 301-2177

For visa appointment related inquiries, please contact the Embassy?s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

**  (703) 520-2235 (this is a USA number)

For inquiries on a specific case, please call the Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit's during normal business hours, except between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. 

 

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address:IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues.  Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov
. 
To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.
The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant?s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.
 
Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less.  The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.
Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.
Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.







Edited by Hank_, 08 October 2014 - 09:19 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-08 09:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresplease help K-1 Visa for G-325-A

Hi guys. I need your help. This K-1 Visa for G-325-A I want to know if petitioner signs name of beneficiary using beneficiary's name?

 

 

Is it ok to whiteout a mistake on a form? 

 

 

Thank you.

 

The beneficiary must sign the G-325A and the Letter of Intent, both documents must have original signature when sent to USCIS.

 

Re do the forms, they are easy to complete online then print.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-08 09:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter recieved NOA2

Like said earlier, I really don't know, never came across this before.  For sure contact the embassy, give them a call.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-12 08:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter recieved NOA2

Sorry, I have another question. If my fiance had live here, in the United States for almost a year, will he needs a police clearance here too? Thank you. :)

 

Follow the Embassy instructions letter, in this case item "e"

 

http://photos.state....0 SEP 2014_.pdf

 

e. OTHER COUNTRY POLICE CERTIFICATES. Applicants aged 16 years and older must also present 
police certificates from other countries where they have lived for six (6) months or more after reaching the 
age of 16. As with NBI clearances, foreign police certificates should be obtained in any maiden names, 
aliases or nicknames used while in the country in question, including different spellings you have used of 
those names. Country-specific information on how to secure police certificates is available on the State 
 
 
I don't know of the United States being an exempted country, I would suggest contacting the embassy with this question as this is not a common situation for the Philippines.  (I just zinged the embassy an email... see how many weeks it take for me to hear back ;) )
 
If you do need to get a police clearance from the United States here is the info I found:

 

 

How and where do I obtain one?

You should:

  • get a cover letter and fingerprint card from the FBI. You can download these from the FBI website or write to the address below and have them mailed to you.
  • have fingerprints taken. You can have this done by:
    • a local police department or
    • a private fingerprinting business.

(When you have your fingerprints taken, you will need photo identification.)

  • include a Certified check or money order for the fees, payable to the U.S. Treasury
  • mail the letter, fingerprints and fee payment to:

FBI, Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Attention: SCU, Mod D-2
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, West Virginia 26306
U.S.A.



Processing times are normally between 16 and 18 weeks. The FBI will send you a letter with the results of their record check. That letter will be your police certificate.  All police certificates must be originals. Photocopies will not be accepted.


Edited by Hank_, 08 October 2014 - 12:12 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-08 12:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter recieved NOA2

Hello, please correct me if I'm wrong or if there are more information I should know about it. Thanks in advance.

 

If I understand correctly, after a week of receiving my approval NOA2, I should contact the National Visa Center to confirm if they recieve my packet and then ask for my MNL case number? Should I wait for the NVC to contact me of what is needed before gathering all of the future requirement documents? I know that I need to get my I-134 form, another letter of intent marry, more evidence of on going relationships ready. However, I have no idea what need to be prepare next beside those that I listed. Should I get other stuffs ready before I recieve any letter from the NVC or the embassy? Also, will the interview has to be before the validation date? Please enlighten me. Thank you :)

 

It usually takes a couple weeks just for USCIS to get your case file to NVC, then maybe another 7-10 days for NVC to get the MNL#.   No harm in giving them a call, after all once you have the MNL # it is.....ROCK n ROLL time!!

 

Everything you need to do to complete the visa process is listed below in my signature, follow the flashing arrow, then click the link.

 

For sure get the I-134 w/tax return and W-2 plus the Letter of Intent & other evidence on its way to the Phils.   

 

As for the validity of the petition, do worry on that, the embassy will automatically extend that up to a year.

 

 

Pop over to the Philippines forum for the rest of your process, you'll get better answers relating to USEM in Manila.

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-07 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPlease help me for sending back RFE.

Hello, I need all your advices.
Last sep/20 my finance got rfe by email. Sep/26 he got hard copy of rfe. Then sep/30 he signed and kept in mail box. The mail man came and got it. But we did not have tracking number..Until now we did not hear any update infos from uscis...
So now do you think he should ask post office to check where was doc or we will call uscis to request other rfe.
Thanks for any advices...


 

USCIS does not send RFE by email, they may send a notice but the actual RFE letter will arrive by mail.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-08 09:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFiance Visa

i want to ask if do i need a lawyer for filing? i read some forums that. if you dont have any issues about filling you can do it by yourself.

me and my fiance is both legally married. we never get married and we never have a child. and for the affidavit of support. when do you need to show that to them?

 

You mean you are both - legally FREE to marry-  ... ;)

 

No you do not need a lawyer, the process is simply completing a few forms and gathering a few documents (even if you paid a lawyer you would do this)

 

The process for doing the I-129F Petition is in the GUIDE here on VJ;  http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

 

Follow the guide, submit everything listed and all will be good.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-09-11 07:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill confused about the affidavit of support

 

Yes, that was cleared up through the rest of the thread.

 

 

 

 

Ya it has been beat to death in other topics  ;)  Some people feel the need to ask the same question over and over, not sure if they are expecting different results or what.  But she made it very clear she didn't want me answering her.. :lol:


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-09 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresStill confused about the affidavit of support

When you use assets, you need at least 3 times the income amount. So, you would need to show at the bare minimum, around $60,000, not only $19,662. The CO will have sole discretion on whether or not to accept it.

 

Not using assets themselves, his "income" is interest received from these assets.

 

And with the Philippines they want 5 times, IF they will accept assets at all... which normally USEM does not.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-09 06:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIgnored RFE and still got approved??

Thanks for the replies.

 

Long story short...

My ex fiance and I sent out the I129F package back in early February this year. About 8-10 days later, we received the NOA1. 

In March, he told me he received a letter in the mail.. an RFE, requesting for additional evidence of ongoing relationship. This is when he said we should quit, and broke up with me. 

Although being devastated, I had no choice but to agree with his decision. And we did not submit anything in response to the RFE. I thought our petition was deemed denied (of course).

I never doubted the existence of the RFE.. until I received the NOA2 in email in early August, and then the package from the US Consulate General stating how to follow through the process... 

 

Hence, I'd like to ask for those who are more experienced than me in this regard... has anyone experienced anything like this? 

Is there any way you could just receive and ignore an RFE, but still get a K1 approval? (what are the odds? ha...)

 

I understand either way, he must not have loved me enough and I do not intend to "save" this relationship anymore. Yet, it's a terrible feeling to not know the "truth". 

 

Someone handed you a bunch of BS about an RFE for evidence of an ongoing relationship - USCIS does not ask for ongoing relationship evidence, the requirement is having met in person within 2 years.  Ongoing relationship evidence is at the embassy phase of the visa process.

 

There never was an RFE is my gut feeling.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-09 06:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCan an RFE be a good indication on progress?

We filed an 129-f back in July. The VJ estimate was that we should anticipate our NOA-2 in mid-November or early December. However, this week I received an RFE and responded with the correct information within 24 hours.

My questions are:

1. Can this be seen as an indication that our petition has floated to the top and is now being processed?
2. Can this be seen as an indication that our other material has been deemed acceptable?

I know we are playing both a waiting and a guessing game. I'm just trying to gather your opinions to see if this RFE indicates we might get our NOA-2 soon, even though the VJ estimate added 30 days to our schedule due to the RFE.

Yours in anticipation....








 

Yup that means your case file is on someone's desk!   :thumbs:

 

 

 

 

Philippines forum =   http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Edited by Hank_, 10 October 2014 - 06:41 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-10 06:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresabout annulment

thanks again my fiance told me that some got approved without cemar and mc annotated but they provide it on their interviews but some are unlucky got rfe im a little bit confused on what to do coz i want my fiance to be with me asap thank u for answering :)

 

1st:  you both must be legally free to marry at the time of your filing the I-129F petition.  Being your fiancee was married before annulment documents are required by USCIS.

 

http://www.uscis.gov...i-129finstr.pdf

 

2nd:  the embassy instructions letter.

 

j. CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE RECORD (CENOMAR). If you have never contracted marriage, 
a CENOMAR (Singleness) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO)and printed on NSO security 
paper should be submitted. You may call the NSO Information Center at 02-737-1111 to inquire on 
securing a CENOMAR or visit their website at http://www.census.gov.ph. 

 

http://photos.state....0 SEP 2014_.pdf


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-10 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill Joint-Sponsorship or Loan from parents work as financial proof for Fiance Visa?

 

Many people will disagree with me; however, I think visa journey should also be a place for advice that goes beyond the logistics of obtaining the visa and its procedures. The #1 cause of divorce is money. The situation with which you are presenting is a very difficult one. Borrowing a loan, of $75,000, is an enormous sum that should not be taken lightly, especially at your age. You are underestimating the financial burden it would cause on you, your family, and your spouse in the future. In a sense, maybe the marriage visa is your best option. For starters, the fees are cheaper than a fiance visa. From my estimation, the total cost not including transportation to and from the embassy on interview and lodging expenses, easily exceed $2,000 once the AOS status is complete -- meaning the receipt of the first green card. You need to take this into account as well. You could also use time. By going the marriage route, I believe you have about a year to find a job considering the length of the process, meaning earning income for yourself and your spouse. It doesn't have to be a lot, just something to help with the added costs. How far away are you from graduating? If you haven't lived with your spouse before, those will be added challenges as well. I suggest think things through and don't rush. If you are a couple years away from graduating maybe your parents money could be used to visit your fiance during the summer off periods and or Christamss. Once you graduate you can get a decent paying job and support a family without assistance.

 

If you possibly could not live without her, well go ahead and get her to the US as fast as you can and figure everything out later. Just be open about the challenges and don't put yourself in debt. Embrace that things will be difficult, and you will probably win half the battle. Let her know that it won't be easy so she is ready for the challenge as well.

 

Good luck!!

 

I am guessing you meant to post this to the OP...


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-10 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill Joint-Sponsorship or Loan from parents work as financial proof for Fiance Visa?

thank you hank, very helpful.

 

for fiance visa, 1 year of tax return, could i use a previous tax return in which i was a waiter but no longer work there for several months? if i have get a job now and have income do i need to wait for tax return of next year or could i still just use previous job?

 

the money is from my parents so maybe i could just keep the amount and if they need anything i would help pay? im not intentionally trying to commit fraud thank you for bringing that up though. 

 

if i pursue the marriage route, what else is there to know that i need to provide proof of beside joint-sponsor? also if i go that route how long would it take? and are estimates of processes pretty consistent? i read in most places that fiance visas are 4-6 months, then i had one guy saying it could take 7 years? 

 

Most RECENT tax return is required, which doesn't mean pick a year, currently 2013 is the most recent tax return, in a few months 2014 will be the most recent tax return.  

 

If you have a new job with adequate income and no tax return you will need a letter from your employer for sure, along with copies of pay stubs.  I would suggest a letter from you as well explaining your situation.

 

The money as an asset, even if it were your's would not be accepted by USEM, the interest on the money would be accepted as income.

 

I am not a pro on the spousal visa, but once married and in possession of the marriage certificate the CR-1 process is not much longer than the K-1 process (6 - 9 months most times).   For use NOT 7 years.... :lol:      


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-10 06:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWill Joint-Sponsorship or Loan from parents work as financial proof for Fiance Visa?

 

Hello all. My question is about visas. I'm not sure whether to go along a with fiance visa or get married first ( last resort ) and then continue with marriage visa in order to bring my fiance from Philippines to US. I've gone to visit her this summer already and proposed to her so I know I'm eligible for fiance visa, but I'm not sure about the success rate if I continue with it. I'm currently unemployed but I plan on finding a part-time job while I'm taking courses at a community college. 
 
If I continue with fiance visa, I don't wish to go the tax return route to prove my financial abilities because I would need to work a year or so and receive [ multiple? ] tax returns as proof and that would take too long. I wish to ask for a joint-sponsorship from my older sister who is financially stable with a good job as a loan officer or ask parents for a loan to my account in order to meet what I believe is [ 75,000? ( I currently have 1/3 of this amount ) ] to be in my account currently in order to be considered financially stable if I don't have proof of an on going stable job? 
 
So my question is, is what I'm planning correct? Would I be allowed and be successful in applying and having financial proof by joint-sponsorship from older sis or have a current bank balance of 75,000 by asking a loan from parents? I'm ready to process fiance visa but i just need these answers first. Thank you for your time. 
 
Extra info, I am currently receiving medical health insurance and financial aid. How does that affect me if I am able to get enough assets? Do I need to stop receiving them by the time I need to proof my financial stability ( I probably will )?

 

 

#1 - USEM in Manila is difficult (as in next to impossible) regarding co-sponsors with the K-1 fiancee visa, whereas with the CR-1 spousal visa they have to accept a qualified co-sponsor.   Smartest way to proceed if using a co-sponsor is getting married and pursuing the CR-1 spousal visa.

 

USEM requires the most recent tax return and W-2 (NOT multiple years, just one year).

 

USEM does not readily accept assets, in fact I know of a number of situations where they refused to accept assets.   But if they were to accept assets they would want to see 5 times the shortage.  So DON'T count on using assets.

 

Borrowed money is NOT assets and to try to "pretend" a loan is assets is fraud.

 

You receiving financial aid and medical is not an issue...  You not having income is.

 

 

 

 

Philippines forum =    http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Edited by Hank_, 10 October 2014 - 06:40 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-10 06:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it okay to leave the US before getting my green card?

We may stay there for 3 to 5 years. Is it necessary to apply spousal visa?

 

Yes it will be necessary to file for an IR/CR-1 spousal visa.   

 

Couple things you NEED to do before leaving the USA is do the Report Of Marriage with the consulate that represents the state you are living in.  Second thing that you need to do is Report of Birth for you son at the consulate (you will be glad you did this LATER)


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-12 08:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresis it okay to leave the US before getting my green card?

I been in the states for 10months now waiting for my 2 years green card.We married here in California and our 5 month old son is born here. We plan to go back to Philippines within 3 weeks. If we decide to stay in the Philippines for couple years, would there be any problem with my coming back to the states since I don't have my green card.

 

10 Months in the States and you don't have your green card???   Have you started AOS?  On average it takes 4-6 months after filing AOS to receive the green card, if you filed you after getting married should have it by now.

 

If you do not have an AP or green card and EXIT the USA, you are not coming back without completing the visa process once more. 

 

If you have an AP card or green card and gone a year or more USCIS will consider them abandoned... and you will not come back in to the USA without completing the visa process.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-12 08:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSSN Name Change

Hello, we applied and received our SSN and got married and now need to change her name on the SSN

Can we go into the office with just the top half of our license or do we need a certified copy?

 

We live in Arizona if that makes any difference.

 

Thank you

 

Certified copy.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-12 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresDid anyone have such a problem???

I check my ds-160 statuse on CEAC websire everyday and it says "No status". Am I allowed to go to the interview cause i already booked it for October.

 

What country?


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-12 08:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAre my evidence of ongoing relationship good enough?

Hi guys. I recently submitted a i-129f petition for a K-1 . i just want to know your opinion on the evidence of ongoing relationship that i submitted with the petition... good enough?

 

- Greeting cards she sent me (none from me :no: ) x4

- Pictures together x4

- Remittance receipt (past 2 years)

- Engagement ring receipt

 

 

Thanks!!

 

Ongoing relationship evidence is NOT requested with the I-129F, what USCIS wants is evidence of having met in person within the past two years.   Passport stamps showing entering the Philippines, airfare ticket stubs, photos together, receipts from purchases while in the Phils.... those are needed.

 

Ongoing relationship evidence is later at the visa application in Manila.

 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-11 06:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresProof of ongoing relationship.. Living together...

Hey there... My fiance and I have been living together ever since we mailed our I-129F, we got approved with all that we submitted no RFE :joy: . My question is.. other than pictures together what else can we use because there is no communication through social medial or any applications, we are almost with each other 24/7... Any advice? Thank u...

 

 

YOU!!   You are going to the interview also, aren't you?


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-12 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCould be difficult K-1 visa (I129), need your advice!

Why isn't that great visa service handling this question?    :idea:


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-05-30 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNVC - Case number

Anyone who receive their NOA 2 on Oct or earlier date that got their case number or called the NVC and confirmed that the center received their case from USCIS yet? Thanks

 

 

Got your NOA2?  Follow the flashing arrow for details regarding the process for the Philippines (info on NVC also ;) )

 

 

Then pop over to the Philippines forum 

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-15 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAnnotation MED: Class B

That is true for the most part, as long as you pass your medical you are good to go for flying to the USA.   


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-15 11:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved k-1 visa yesterday, but message to re-do oath at Embassy

Hi Everyone, 

 

I'm hoping that someone can give me some advice.  Yesterday my fiance had his interview at the U.S. interest section in Cuba.  Today, he received a voicemail message that he needs to go back to the Embassy on a specific date and time to make again the oath in front of the officer.  Any ideas as to why this maybe?  Will he have to undergo another interview? 

 

Any help would be appreciated!!! 

 

No he won't do another interview.  The CO forgot to take his oath during the interview.  CO did that with my wife but caught his oops and called her back up to his window before we had left the embassy.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-16 07:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNoa1 notification

Hi guys, I've read lots of threads here and seen couple of timelines as well I noticed that noa1 is usually sent a week after sending the packet, ours was sent oct 7th and we still haven't received any notif if the packet was received but according to my fiancées tracking number it was delivered to Dallas lockbox 1 day after sending it. Is this normal? I'm already freaking out

 

 

Patience is a virtue... ;)

 

 

 

 

To help kill the time, pop over to the Philippines forum and say HI

 

http://www.visajourn...29-philippines/


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-16 07:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLeaving US temporarily

Hi everyone! Im new here. :)  Hope you guys can help me with my concern. Just filed our papers today and keeping my fingerscrossed to hear good news soon. Anyways, Me and my fiance lived in Philippines and we filed k-1 visa to get married in the US, after we get married can we comeback to the Philippines or we need to stay in US until I'll be approved for permanent residency? Thank you . 

 

Once in the USA and married, you file AOS to get the conditional green card (good for 2 years), can travel outside the U.S. but can't be gone forever or USCIS will consider it to be abandoned and you will have to start over with the IR/CRI-1 visa.  There are limitations on how long you can be outside the U.S. for ROC which will get you the 10 year green card.  With the 10 year green card can still travel outside the U.S., (of course) and there are still restrictions on how long you can be gone before USCIS considers the green card abandoned ... again.  But there is a rainbow after 3 years of being an LPR, you can apply for citizenship, once that is completed you can stay outside the U.S. as long as you like and still be able to enter the U.S. at your whim.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-16 07:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedurescrminal record

So your fiance is a convicted felon and never told you about this before now?


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-16 07:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter Case number assigned

One caveat to Hank's instructions some have been asked from the bank for their passport when making the payment. I suggest you bring it along in case it is needed. Otherwise, follow Hank's handy dandy guide and you will sail through the process with little or no problems. 

 

No caveat... no fish eggs either!   ;)

 

Passport is listed as an item to bring in my guide... excerpt just for you. :)

 

Manila Embassy:


NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR MNL #    (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy )

(NOTE:  When getting NSO certified copies of your Birth Certificate get a few extra copies to bring with you to the United States (no less than two).  (You will need a birth certificate from time to time) 

http://manila.usemba...gov/kvisas.html

Once you have your MNL # :

You can pay your K visa application fee with cash or debit card at any Bank of Philippine Islands. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. 

For K-1 the visa fee is $265

            

http://manila.usemba...grant-visa.html

Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee and PASSPORT to BPI.      (wording sucked, so I just "adjusted" it, but it has always said to bring the passport.)


Edited by Hank_, Yesterday, 06:34 AM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-17 06:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter Case number assigned

 

The embassy will send out a letter? to the beneficial?

 

The embassy will not send anything out that is needed.  Most never receive the letter

 

There is a link to the embassy instructions letter in the guide I link to below.  Follow the flashing arrow, everything is there.


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-16 20:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAfter Case number assigned

I have read many posts and it seems that the fiance in the Philippines are less likely to receive packet 3/4....I have also read Hank's guideline, but I just wanna make sure I understand correctly...Please correct me if I understand it wrong..

 

After I get my case number...

1. fill out form DS-160 - need a passport photo to upload....and print out receipt...this is the only form tat we have to fill

2. Pay visa fee of $265 at the Bank, but print a deposit slip before going there....i should save the bank receipt..need it for the interview.. - deposit slip can be obtained at http://ustraveldocs....paymentinfo.asp

3. after paying the fee...i can schedule an interview online at this website... https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/ - i should choose Immigrat visa instead of nonimmigrat visa - save 3 copies of confirmation

4. then on interview date...i just need to bring all of these?

 

  a. (DS-160) confirmation page

  b. passport

  c. birth certificate  NSO birth certificate

  d. NBI clearance

  e. evidence of engagement

  f.  certificate of no marriage record NSO CENOMAR

  g. evidence of support

  h. 3 visa photographs

  i.  medical examination SLEC delivers this

  f.  RECEIPT FROM PAYING THE VISA FEE AT BPI; ORIGINAL AND COPY. 

 

Am I on the right track? Please correct me or guide me if Im wrong. Thank you.

 

 

1) Yes the DS-160 is the only form needed for the interview.

 

2) Yes pay the visa fee at BPI, and yes you need a deposit slip, and yes keep the receipt safe, I suggest scanning and making copies also.

 

3)  Yes choose immigrant when scheduling.  Print 4 copies of the interview confirmation, SLEC increased their requirement (I just updated the guide to reflect same... sorry)

 

For the interview follow the EMBASSY INSTRUCTIONS LETTER, use it for your checklist.  


Edited by Hank_, 16 October 2014 - 06:25 PM.

Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-16 18:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1/k-2 visa

Totally slid over that one  :oops:... YES must have a passport BEFORE you can do ANYTHING!!!


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-18 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresk-1/k-2 visa

yes, my son was listed on i-29f. can i call the USEM and set an appoint for my son? what  number to call if i base in US?

 

You can do schedule the interview online, after the visa fee is paid.    Follow the flashing arrow below, then click the link for details

 

How long has it been since your visa was issued?


Hank_MalePhilippines2014-10-18 06:09:00