ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionDS 160 photo upload broken??

We had the same issue. We don't see a way to bypass the photo section to complete the application.

 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-01-12 10:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-130 got approved on 27DEC!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulation... Hope all is processed quickly. 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2013-12-28 18:46:00
PhilippinesHOTELS NEAR ST. LUKES EXTENSION CLINIC?

Be careful not to book at Hotel Soriente. While the hotel is fairly nice, the staff have been rude to my fiancee and her mother as well as other people getting the medical exam at St. Luke's that my fiancee has befriended. 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-01-13 21:16:00
PhilippinesCFO Commission of Filipinos over seas

Hi The Supporting the documents are: photos of you and your fiance/fiancee together,  correspondence between you and your fiancee; passport stamps, flight itinerary and all other documents that the US embassy required such as Tax/income, divorce documents, two valid IDs, two passport photos, 22 years of age, it would help if you wear formal attire and below bring your parents,  etc.  This is all we can think of off the cuff.  Best wishes and good luck.


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-04-10 19:35:00
PhilippinesCFO Commission of Filipinos over seas

Just wanted everyone to know what to expect with the CFO (Philippines).  Several people were turned away because they did not have supporting documents (this is not spoken of on the website).  When you go for the CFO have all documents that were needed for the US embassy interview as well as photos of you and your fiancee/fiance together.  I looked at two different sites regarding CFO requirements and the supporting evidence was not mentioned.  This is a full day process.  I was not allowed in the room or waiting room with my fiancee. She told me the interviewing officer was tougher than the US embassy interview and the interviewer at the CFO tried to talk her out of marrying several times; they also asked her many questions regarding my history and our relationship.  We are now in the US and married :).  Anyway be sure to bring all documents that were required for the US embassy interview. 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-04-06 09:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 petition sent express To USCIS 11/19/2013, questions

Thank you Dave&Roza , We really do appreciate you responding to our question.  smile.png

yes, I earn well above the poverty level, thank you for your guidance. 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2013-11-24 15:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 petition sent express To USCIS 11/19/2013, questions

 

It has been received as you got back the return receipt.  Next watch for the check to be cashed--assuming you used a personal check.  Then you will get the NOA1.  Just remember that Thanksgiving is coming up and next week has 3 work days and most people take vacation to get a week for the price of 3 vacation days.  So I would not count next week at all in any work getting done.  You should receive something within 30 days.  Also remember that the week between Christmas and New Years is a throw away too and since both are on Wednesday it is not quite as bad as next year when they will be on Thursday.  With al that said, I would not really expect anything until about the 6th of January.  It may come faster.  As for the approval of the petition, the NOA2, you are looking at right now about 6-9 months.  So find a hobby and begin the waiting. 

 

I wonder given all the waiting time why we waste our money to send the applications in via express mail.devil.gif  I did the same thing, but I did waive the signature requirement as it is going to a PO Box and I had tracking so I knew when it was delivered.  Since the beneficiary is from the PI, you do make above the poverty guidelines now or will by the time the petition is approved and you go for the actual visa.  If not, you might want to begin the process of looking for a co-sponsor and hope the PI accepts one for your case--they have been known to not accept a co-sponsor for the K-1 visa.

 

Good luck,

Dave

Thank you Dave&Roza , We really do appreciate you responding to our question.  :)


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2013-11-24 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 petition sent express To USCIS 11/19/2013, questions

Liza and I sent our K1 Petition to USCIS via express and was received and signed by K Cotton 11/20/2013. No word yet from USCIS. How long is it usually before one receives notice it has been recieved, what is Noa1 and Noa2? smile.png

 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2013-11-23 11:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDepartment of State

Thank you for your help. It seems this is a common question.

 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2013-12-28 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDepartment of State

I was wondering if anyone could help me understand:  I received I-797 from USCIS Texas that said our petition was approved and forwarded to the listed consulate on December 18th 2013. I thought it had to go to NVC first. Does anyone know what the next step would be? 

 

Best regards,

Joe and Liza


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2013-12-28 17:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa after the interview

 

If she was told got approved, there is nothing you should worried about. Age gap is not the problem specifically in the Philippines. There was a couple got approved with 36 years age gap. You would be just fine. She's probably under administrative processing which takes days to get her visa is issued.

Thank you, it is good to hear a couple with a much greater gap was approved. :)  Congratulations on your wedding in the very near future. :)


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-02-22 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa after the interview

When the DS160 was filled out did she say pick up at a 2Go locaton or delivery? Our interview was 4 Feb and we picked up at SM mall on 14 FEB. Another lady with us approved was delivered yesterday. When she left the last window at the Embassy they would have given her a form that says pick up or delivery and have the location annoted on that form. Everyone denied or needing futher processing left the Embassy with passport in hand..So the good news sounds like you are approved now to just get the VISA in hand. Check the State Depart website with her passport number. Right before delivery it will say something like received from Consulate awaiting delivery...something like that. Good luck and congratulations sounds like your approved!!

Hello,   yes, we choose the 2go in Toledo City, though when my fiancee went there a week ago they stated they were only a ticket station. So she called 2go and was told to get the tracking number and they will help her get the visa when sent. She was not given a form for pick up, but they did take her passport and told her to wait in the mail for her visa and passport.  I check the CEAC site for status everyday, lol.  I pretty sure we are approved, it is just taking longer than I thought, and I am traveling back in three weeks so we can fly home together. :)


If they get your passport does that mean you are approved? Coz the co Didnt say anything to me after the interview. Anyway im applying for f2b visa and my petitioner is my mom. Pls reply, tia.

Hi, Yes, from what I've read in VJ in several places, if the embassy takes your passport you are approved. :)


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-02-22 09:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa after the interview

You know, this process is so stressful, lol.  I mean we are very emotionally attached to the person we wish to spend the rest of our life with and it feels we are at the mercy/whims of government procedures, goodness.  Liza had her interview Feb 3 2014 and was told she was approved, they took her passport and told her to wait to receive her visa.  My concern is,  that I read in many places that the visa will usually be mailed out the following week after the interview.  Here it is 02/21/2014  18 days later.  Does anyone know if this is unusual.  I have called the Manila Embassy a few times but do not get any information, just to wait and check the web site.  My mind goes to worry mode and I think what is wrong, I know I am older (40's) than Liza could that be a factor, did we miss something, etc, etc.?  Could someone give me some advice on how to resolve? 

 

Best regards,

 

JoeNLiza


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-02-21 20:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Receive what next??

Yes, you need to have the physical before the interview, the embassy wants to see the results of the medical exam.  On St. Luke's web site they request a NVC instruction letter or letter from the embassy before to have the physical. I do know of someone that had her medical exam with only her MNL number, but we waited on the instruction letter from the Embassy just to play it safe. 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-02-24 17:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Receive what next??

hi i want to ask, my friend told me i need to do first is medical before interview, now im confuse again, how can i schedule my medical? what document  i need prepare to schedule my medical in St. Luke?    

St. Luke's wants to see the NVC instruction letter or the letter from the embassy.  I do know a person that had her MNL number only and St Luke's accepted just the mnl number and she was able to have her physical.  But we waited on the letter from the embassy stating we should go ahead with the physical because we did not want to risk being turned away. 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-02-24 17:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Receive what next??

 


How do you get an electronic passport photo?


You can get the electronic passport photo at a photo center.  We got ours in the mall in Cebu City.  Make sure you tell them you need at least 600 pixels. 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-02-23 13:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Receive what next??

in that photo need the formal photo like example in resume photo or anything and anywhere taken?

Hi, yes it has to be an electronic passport photo.  We did not wait on the packet from the Embassy.  When we were told that NVC transferred our approved case to the Embassy went filed the DS 160.  I felt it best to get it out of the way and it worked out good for us. :)


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-02-22 21:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Receive what next??

You will need an electronic photo with at least 600 pixels to upload with your DS160 application. We had one made that had 300 pixels and had to get another one. Don't forget to print off the confirmation page of the DS 160. The DS 160 took us about an hour to complete. 


JoeandLizaMalePhilippines2014-02-21 20:56:00