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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresTattoo Evidence?

Well I think that would be proof because who in their right mind would get a tattoo of someones name if that person didnt mean alot to them. Im taking pictures of my tattoo and my husbands tattoo with our names. I think any type of evidence no matter what (except X rated material) couldnt hurt your case.

Tattoo with a name does not prove that she/he is the same person that you propose to , It can be a person with a similiar name that you had a previous relationship UNLESS the tattoo is dated :lol: Good luck with yr evidence .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-09 23:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresApproved
Congrats --the rest will be ''smooth sailing '' :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-10 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFlorida Senator

I just reached my 5 months and sent a request to the office of Senator Bill Nelson. The paperwork submitted was the Consent for Release form and the USCIS accepted I-129F form. Has anyone dealt with his office and the process they went through and with great results?

I will also keep everyone updated as to the process, which in turn would help anyone that wants to contact their congressman.

Any input you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

I submitted a requst to Senator Bill Nelson --his rep told me that I had to wait for about 30 days for a reply . Try contacting Congressman Jeff Miller office --they are very helpful . They had an answer for me in a week . Also Senator Marco Rubio --they had the same answer for me in a week --that my case was sent for expedite and awaiting adjucative processing . Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman Jeff Miller will have my vote any day :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-12 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresThe 5th Month...
VSC is backed up and the processing times are getting longer every day . I am at 6 mths and there are many more from since August /Sept . Hope for the best and expect the worst .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-12 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny VSC activity from 4/12,13,14?

Congrats Richie. At about 6 30 tonight I became one of the chosen ones. Here's hoping the next part goes a lot faster.

@ jaiYou --congrats to u also . I had just elected u as President of the 6 mths Club for senority :lol: .We both have graduated from that club .Now is the ''Embassy Club '' . :thumbs:

Edited by Richie Rich, 14 April 2011 - 09:22 PM.

Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-14 21:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny VSC activity from 4/12,13,14?

Greetings my fellow frustrated Visa Journey friends. I got kinda excited after last week,and Monday seemed to show good progress. It seems to have slowed to a crawl again. I was curious if anyone has gotten any activity the last couple of days. I had a 4 ibuprofen headache yesterday from the process and I am sure that I am not alone!

Today was a phenonomal day at VSC--there were 14 approvals (including mine )according to Ignors list .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-14 21:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny VSC activity from 4/12,13,14?

I know how you feel.

Contacted VSC again today and all off the sudden we not allowed til May 4th to inquire about anything again,..

The Congressman Office made me cry, by asking me if i understand the english language or if i am able to hear her, cuz she repeated for everything i said just : I said 4 to 6 weeks.

Gosh I hate that woman.

Hang in there --yankee Love --u will hear something soon . My Congressman and senators was able to get an expedite for me .I was approved today .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-14 20:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAny VSC activity from 4/12,13,14?
I was approved today and I think 3 others from VSC so far .I wish u all the best .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-14 20:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 --AT LAST

Luck You, I also mailed my I-130 around this time and I yet to get my NOA2, everyday I check Email/Text and Snail Mail and it makes me ever more madder everytime, Arrrr. But will continue to pray!

But Congrats Richie, good luck on NVC Trip!

DJosh --just hang in there . I filed for a K1 , and u filed for a IR/CR1. I heard that yours take a longer time to process .Best of luck .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-15 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 --AT LAST

congrats to you both! you are not too far from me, I am in ATL. :dance: :dance: :dance:

Thom --Thanks and congrats on yr visa approval .Yes --I live not to far (6 hrs driving /45 mins --plane ). Keep in touch .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-15 21:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 --AT LAST

Congrats Richie. I woke my fiance from a sound sleep at about 7am her time to tell her the good news tonight. Felt really good. After 8 months we really needed this.

I am sure it is a relief for u guys . I know the feeling . Congrats to u also .Best wishes in future . I am keeping it as a surprise for my Fiancee. I will call her after work . :dance:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-14 21:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 --AT LAST
Thanks guys --now to the next step --NVC -then Manila . I can now look ahead and start to get things together for the interview .I appreciate all the help from fellow V.J members in the past .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-14 21:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 --AT LAST
Hi Guys , I just recieved a text and email stating that my case is finally APPROVED. Oh Happy Day
Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On April 12, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

I finally have the elusive and mythical NOA2. It has just dawned on me --it all seems surreal My Fiancee will be one happy camper It came on the eve of our first year anniversary since we met --what good luck :thumbs: :dance: :dance: :dance:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-14 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAPPROVED!!!!! VSC APRIL 12
Congrats
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-14 20:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2 Finally! (NOA 1 Oct 1, 2010)
Congrats --it is smooth sailing from now on to interview .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-19 19:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresK-1 Visa APPROVED!!!!!
Congrats .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-20 21:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCancelling K1 after NOA 2
Sorry to hear YankeeLove --u waited long for yr approval . We have the same timeline . As many said just send a withdrawl request to USCIS . I wish you luck in future .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-26 18:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBypassing the NVC???

Hi Everyone,
I received the hard copy of my NOA2 a few days ago. The first line said "The above petition has been approved, and forwarded to the listed consulate." There is no mention anywhere on my NOA2 about my petition being sent to NVC. This is my second approved I-129F for a Filpina. The rest of the wording on my NOA2 just explains that because this is my 2nd approved I-129F it has been added to a multiple visa petition database and says that when my fiancee enters the USA we have 90 days to marry. Has anyone else gotten a NOA2 like this?

Anthill --I am happy to hear that you are proceeding with your petition . I wish you best of luck on the remainder of yr journey .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-26 21:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMANILA IK1 NTERVIEW

just want to ask how long does the interview lasts? like for example her interview appointment is 6:00am should we expect it to be done before noon?

According to many previous posts -all appliciants are schedule for the same time . Once you get in the embassy , the documents are checked , then you go to a pre-screener , and you are given a No . When your no is called , you go for your interview .After the interview , you wait until your name is called again , and you then fill out some forms for the Visa delivery . The whole process depends on the no of applicants before you , and the time taken at the interview .It varies --can take between 4-6 hrs total time (I stand corrected ) . Good luck . My fiancee interview is next month .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-28 00:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresJust received NOA2

Hi All,

We just received our NOA 2 and need to know what to expect next? What documentation should I prepare to send to my fiancee (she's in the Philippines)? I guess I need to know also what the next step is? And one final question: does anyone know how much longer until she gets the interview in Manila?

Thanks in advance.

This post was helpful to me --so I am sharing their post :
Now, I’m assuming that everyone already has their NBI, Cenomar, Birth Certificate, passport, and other required documents, and there are several posts and links with the list of requirements, so I’ll save you the trouble and skip over that section. I do recommend getting all of that done ahead of time, except for the I-134 since you want your bank account to be up-to-date. Once I got my NOA2, I had to rush and get all of my evidence together to send to my fiancée, so it’s better if you already have this done. I also have another post http://www.visajourn...ines/explaining why I think Johnny Air is the best carrier for shipping your documents to your fiancée. So, here we go!

After receiving the NOA2 and sending all the necessary documents to your fiancée in the Philippines, the first thing to do is to find out your case number from the NVC. By the time I received my NOA2, my case had already left the NVC and was on its way to the embassy. I called the NVC at 603-334-0700 to find out if the NVC had received my case. Note: be patient because it’s busy half of the time; you just have to dial it over and over until you get through. When you get the automated recording, you can follow the instructions to enter your USCIS case number by using your phone keypad (this is your receipt number, which begins with something like EAC followed by numbers). Or, you can do like I did and talk to the operator, who can give you your embassy case number and tell you when your case left the NVC. When I used the automated system, no record was found on my case. It was at that point that I discovered that my NOA2 said my case had been forwarded to the consulate, not the NVC, so I decided to speak to an operator instead of using the automated system. The recording will tell you which number to press for the operator (I think it’s #5), and then you’ll give them your USCIS receipt number and answer a few general questions about you and your fiancé. I’m not sure how long it takes to get to the NVC, but the general estimate I’ve got from most people is a week (sometimes more, sometimes less) from the day you got your NOA2. In my case, since I was actually approved a week before I received my NOA2, my case was already on its way to the embassy, so when I asked the operator, he told me that my case had already left on Jan. 7 and gave me the number to call the embassy to see if it had been received. He also gave me my case number to reference when calling the embassy (Mine started with MNL plus 10 numbers). Make sure you get 1) your case number and 2) the day it left the NVC. At this point, you can track your case through DHL by following the instructions in this thread. When you read it, you will see why you need the day your case left the NVC.

http://www.visajourn...nvc-to-embassy/

Once you have your case number, you can go ahead and pay the visa fee at BPI since you know your case is on its way to the embassy. You’ll just need to bring your passport w/ you plus $350 (to be paid in PHP). After payment, make sure they give you your receipt because you will need to take this with you to your interview. Then comes the fun part--you get to be on the phone or online every afternoon trying to schedule your interview! Of course, you can wait for the embassy to send you further instructions, but as many VJ members warned me, some people wait a long time before they receive the letter from the embassy and others never receive it at all. That’s why I recommend calling the embassy to find out when they received your case. After I tracked my case on DHL, I saw that it left on January 10 and that the embassy received in on January 12. After they have your case, you’re ready to schedule the interview.

Even though the embassy physically has your case, it may take a week for them to enter it into their system. It is important to know this to save you some frustration when you try to schedule your interview online. The first thing I did after my fiancée paid her visa fee at the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) was try to schedule online. Go to this link:

http://www.ustraveld...ppointment.html

and click on “K-Visa Appointment Scheduling.” You will need the passport number of the applicant, the day your visa fee was paid (or validated), the applicant’s birthday, and you will have to create a password that you will need to log in. As I mentioned, it gave me all kinds of problems. First, it said that I should check the fee payment date. After trying several times and calling the call center to no avail, one call center agent realized that the fee payment date should be Jan. 18, even though my fiancée paid it on Jan. 17. So, if you’re receiving an error that tells you to check your fee payment date, try the day after. Once you have that date right and all of your info entered correctly, you’ll probably get an error that says “Case Number is not valid.” This is because, as I mentioned above, the embassy has either not put your case in their system or not sent the info to the call center so that you can schedule. I called the embassy after I finally received the error “Case Number is not valid,” and the operator told me that the instructions were mailed to my fiancée on Jan. 18 (6 days after the embassy received my case). She told me I was ready to schedule, but after trying again online and calling the call center without success, I realized that I needed to call the embassy again to get them to set me up in their system. You can reach the embassy at 632-301-2000. When the operator comes on, press 7 and enter the extension 5184# or 5185#. You may have to call back several times before you finally get someone on the line, but it’s worth the wait =). Anyway, I told the operator the problem, and she said she would enter my information so that I could be scheduled for the interview. The next day, I checked online, and I was able to schedule!!! After you enter the basic info on the first page, it will take you to another page where you can specify where the visa should be delivered. I entered my fiancée’s address, but I’ve been told by others that there is an option to select for a visa pickup at a 2GO branch. I didn’t see it, though, perhaps because I was in a rush. The system will automatically generate a UID number, which you need to PRINT. If you leave the page without writing down your UID number, I do not think you will be able to schedule since it will ask you for your UID and password. After printing the page with your UID number, you will be brought to a page with a calendar to select the interview date. Just a warning: when you schedule online, avoid the mistake I made. Before you ever log in, decide which date you want because you only have a short time. When I looked at the calendar to select the interview date, I had to think about it, and my session timed out after being idle for only about 30 seconds (I read of other VJ members that had the same experience). Once it times out, there’s nothing you can do to get back in and schedule it, so you’ll have to call the call center to get them to finish it for you. It’s not a big deal, but it was frustrating since I made the mistake in the day (U.S. time) and was unable to fix it until that night. The call center phone number is 214-571-1600 for U.S. callers.

Your interview is now scheduled, and you’re ready to go! You just need to fill out your DS-156, DS-156K, and DS157, print 2 copies of each, and bring them with you to your interview along with your other documents. For your info on what is needed for the medical, refer to this excellent post http://www.visajourn...m-walkthrough/. I’ve been told it’s not required, but the guard at St. Luke’s asked my fiancée for her official letter from the embassy (the one I mentioned that some never receive). Thankfully, she received it the day before she left for her medical, but I’m pretty sure you can bring any documentation that has your MNL case number on it. You might even be able to give it to them verbally, but you’d have to ask someone with that experience, since I’m not sure. One helpful tip I got from another VJ member was to email the embassy at IVManilaReplies@state.gov to find out if your case has been received. That way, if your letter does not arrive in time, you will have some documentation with your case number on it. To ensure a prompt response, include the applicant’s last, first & middle name, MNL case number, and visa class (K1 visa). I got a response in about 3 business days. Then, you can print the email showing your case number and take it with you to the medical and interview.
Well, once you’ve got all of that, you’re ready for the medical and the interview! I think 3 business days is plenty to allow for St. Luke’s to send your results to the embassy. My fiancée went to her medical on a Monday, completed it on Tuesday, and has her interview schedule for this Friday, and St. Luke’s indicated that it wouldn’t be a problem since they knew her interview date.

Anyway, I hope this helps, and thanks to VJ for all the help I’ve got during this long process =).

Summary:
1) Send documents to applicant in Philippines
2) Obtain case number from NVC
3) Track through DHL
4) Pay visa fee at BPI
5) Schedule Interview
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Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-04-28 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresImmigration service recommendation please

Hello, I live north of Boston and would like a recommendation of an immigration service. I see many offering this service (especially on this site). I am on a tight budget, so cost is also a factor. I am not sure how important having a local service is. Perhaps it is not. My fiance lives in the Philippines. thanks!

If you are filing for a k1 VISA --I can do it for u for a 12 pk of Corona :thumbs: :lol: :rofl:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-05 20:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresGot NOA2!! Finally!!!
You can change the beneficiary address when you call the NVC for the case no . I successfully changed my fiancee address after calling them . Good luck .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-09 21:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresVSC Visa Approved

On May 16, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE



:dance: :rofl: :lol: WAHOOOOOOOOO!!! :yes: :D :P


And the beat goes on... :luv: (L)

Congrats but a correction --Your PETITION was approved NOT Your VISA . You have some more stages before you are finally approved for your VISA. :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-16 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresvery strange call to uscis

so we got our noa 2 approved 11 days ago "may 6th" and nvc did not receive our petition yet, so i decided to call uscis on 1800-375-5283

i got to speak with a nice lady, she told me that k1 visas does not go through nvc but that it goes straight to the embassy is this true ? i could have sworn that i read somewhere that it does ?

Once approved it is out of the USCIS hands .Your case is forwarded to NVC --Call them at 603-334-0700.
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-16 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe did not take photos

I hate photos. They're a hassle. Especially when you have to ask a stranger to take a photo of you in front of a fountain or something.

Also, I have a memory.

As the saying goes ''dont trust yr memory '' . How would you show 'yr memory '' or prove to the consular officer . Maybe you would describe to the officer what your other half looked like --lol .That is what storage drives (memory sticks , hard drives ) are for .Try to bring back a memory 10 or 20 years down the line --lol .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-17 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe did not take photos

Actually, here is the thing. There are 2 scenario that you can follow and will be fine:
1) Have only primary prove during I129F stage. Everything being fine and in order you will not receive an RFE. However, you will need much more prove including pictures at the embassy stage. This is given as they do send a note together with your package.
2) Front-load your petition with picture evidence, etc. (this is what I did). In this case they will not ask for any prove at the embassy.

In this particular case I would recommend going with first scenario and get more prove while waiting.

Sandeigo --stop giving out false information .Dont give the OP false hopes . Jim responded well .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-16 21:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWe did not take photos

My fiance and I met the last week of my visit to Manila and we did not take photos because no camera. What do you suggest we do? Are photo necessary?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I find it strange that you meet the ''lady of yr dreams '' and you did not take pics . Photos with a camera phone would have done the job . Or go in a photo studio and take some pics for about 200 --300 pesos . As Jim and others said --it is a secondary evidence that supports the primary evidence . Boarding passes /hotel receipts only prove that you were in the PI. Good luck .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-16 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresCurrent fee for k1 visa 129 form

The I-129F petition filing fee is currently $340, since 11/23/2010.

The visa application fee for the K1 visa is $350, usually payable in the local currency based on current exchange rate. The visa application fee is paid abroad, not at the time the petition is filed.

Perhaps the medical exam in Manila is $213 but not the visa application fee. It's the same US Dollar amount everywhere.

:thumbs: :thumbs:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-16 10:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresi-134
I submitted 3 prior tax transcrips (2007-2009) and since last year was submitted in Feb --I submitted the 1040 along with the W2 for 2010 . As many said also --I submitted the last 2 mths paystubs . They accepted it . Just make sure you have other supporting Fiancial documents as required .good luck .

Edited by Richie Rich, 22 May 2011 - 09:23 PM.

Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-22 21:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresLength of time dating before marriage proposal
Started dating in April , and was engaged in Sept --6 mths for me :lol:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-22 00:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Proceduresdocumentary proof
I included about 20 pics . One for every day I spend with my Fiancee ( 15 days )and 5 for my engagement .All were dated .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-25 20:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures; 7 months waiting for NOA2
I had my Congressman and both my Senators involved .As soon as I hit the 5 mth mark -they were looking into my case for me .At the 6 mth mark --they had my case expedited based on ONPT. I was approved 1 wk after the 6 mth mark . If after friday --i suggest you contact an immigration laywer . You and Monefyr may be the only ones left for Oct filers . I am rooting for u .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-25 20:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresBorrowing Money for Affidavit of Support

I personally "think" all the responses after mine are incorrect. You do not have to have a job, nor do you have to have filed a 2010 tax return. If you have assets in the bank to meet the 3 times requirement nothing else is needed as I have read it. THe question becomes, do the assets need to be seasoned. I too would assume you cannot just simply put the cash in the bank, get a bank statement the next day and you are good to go, but my question was... has anyone ever had this situation? I would be more than willing to bet that 3 months of seasoned money in an account is more than sufficient. But I wouldn't be shocked if you don't even have to show it has been in the account for 3 months... thus the reason I asked if anyone has ever experienced this.

Wrong answer --First you have to have a job --u have to show a letter from your employer stating date of employment , yrs on the job , position, annual salary etc . Secondly --U do have to file and submit yr last 3 yrs of Income tax (to support yr Affadavit of Support)
Thirdly --What assets are you referring to ?? They look at yr bank deposits over a period of time , and any large deposit just before the statement is obtained will be scrutinized .
If you ''think ''that all the responses after yours are incorrect --then get ''Ready to do it '' and see what happens . :bonk: :bonk:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-26 20:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUrgent reply... Sputum test @ st. lukes

I will try again the entire week, Did you use St. Luke's online pre-registration? Do you think it will really save time when my fiance gets over there at St. Lukes. The form basically need some info about passport and petitioner. I will give it a shot too!

There is no need to complete the registration online .My fiancee just walked in and did it in about 4 hrs the first day and about 1 hr the next day .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-22 20:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long before Visa is delivered .

hello I got mine for 6 days only. I was approved on May 18 and I picked it up on May 24. I'm from Davao City

Thanks --I will ask my fiancee to check at the 2Go Office on Monday .She is from Gensan .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-28 11:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long before Visa is delivered .

I got mine this morning after the stressful wait! I tracked the visa yesterday and it says out for delivery around 9am and I didn't get it yet until around 11am today. They are way too slow and their shipment detail is wrong! (well that's for my case) :bonk: I felt it's really slow because I really cant wait and too excited to see and get my visa which my fiance and I worked so hard for. I waited for 8 days in total.

Don't worry and you'll get your visa soon :yes:

What a coincidence --my fiancee and you both had interviews on May 20 and was approved and will be leaving on the same day (June 24) :dance: :dance: . Good luck to you .
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-28 11:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long before Visa is delivered .
Thanks Guys --I appreciate the replies . My fiancee will be happy .She is from Gensan . I will tell her to check at the 2GO office on monday . I am happy since I can now book her ticket . :lol:
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-28 11:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long before Visa is delivered .
My Fiancee had her interview and was approved on May 20 , 2011. She elected to pick up the visa at the 2GO office in her city . How long do you have to wait before the Visa is printed and send out ?? I know it is only a week now . I appreciate persons who were approved and collected their visas to reply . I am ready to book a ticket for my Fiancee , but I am waiting for her to collect the visa first . How long is the wait ?

Edited by Richie Rich, 28 May 2011 - 01:09 AM.

Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-28 01:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresIs DS-160 Online Now required in the Philippines??

i am not so sure about other country. But here in philippines, DS-160 is now a requirement to schedule interview. It was not requirement in 2009 when my cousin went to USA. She was able to call the Embassy and schedule interview with just payment receit confirmation. Now in philippines, payment receit confirmation along with DS-160 confirmation barcode is required. I try to do the same as Ate MJ, but they tell me to fill out DS-160 because it was requirement now. But like i say, thats only here in philippines, not sure of other country.

When did this new change took effect ?? My fiancee had an interview on May 20 and I did not submit a DS-160 before I schedule her interview .She was approved without it . Where did you get this ''information ''. What do you mean by 'NOW ''? Sounds bogus to me :thumbs:

Edited by Richie Rich, 28 May 2011 - 11:05 PM.

Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-28 23:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresNOA2

Just got the txt from USCIS that our account status had changed along with an email with our NOA2 :))

I know this has been asked MANY times but what is the next step? I already have got birth certificates, vaccination records and just applied for my police records. Do I need to wait to get the actual hard copy of my NOA2 then call NVC??

Any info would be great.

You can wait about 1-2 wks then call the NVC for yr case No. The hardcopy normally arrives in 1-2 wks .Just get yr documents ready .Let yr Fiancee send you : Affadavit of support , Income tax statements , Some current pay stubs , Letter of employment ,Letter of Intent , Pics , Copies of emails , letters , phone records , copies of the petition and supporting documents that he filed . Then you can schedule an interview and Medical .Good luck '
Richie RichMalePhilippines2011-05-31 22:50:00