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Visa

My wife has yet to naturalize so her entry isn't an issue since she enters on her Philippines passport. Having said that, when she naturalizes, my understanding is she can continue to maintain her Philippines citizenship hence lengthy stays for her won't be an issue. (But that's another topic)

1. You and your wife can use the balikbayan privilege regardless of whether she's traveling on a Philippines passport or on a U.S. passport.

2. When your wife becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen, she automatically gives up her Philippines citizenship.

3. Your wife can reacquire her Philippines citizenship.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2014-05-31 12:10:00

Visa

Hi Torete. Is your Filipina wife flying to Philippines with you? If so, you don't need to be concerned about this because both of you will have the Balikbayan stamp when you go through immigrations together, and you will automatically have 1 year visa-free stay.

http://www.living-in...ayan-visa.shtml

^^^ This.

I see from other posts that Torete is married and his wife is in the process of removing conditions on her green card. If Torene and his wife are traveling together to the Philippines, indeed they can get the one-year balikbayan stamp.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2014-05-31 11:24:00

Post DOT Medical Exam

What's DOT?

I think he's referring to "directly observed therapy." I'm thinking that his sweetheart must have had a positive TB culture at St. Lukes and had to undergo six months of daily medication. If so, she would have had to receive her daily medication at St. Lukes where the staff would have seen her actually take the medicine. Hence, DOT.

Now that her treatment is completed, it seems she's going back to St. Lukes for a follow up. I don't know whether St. Lukes is going to require another complete medical exam, or whether they are simply going to give her the immunizations and call it complete.

She should call St. Lukes and find out.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-10-22 14:07:00

We just completed ours at the D.C. Philippine consulate and they required an original OR certified copy plus 4 copies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract . They returned the original with the completed paperwork.

I quote: "One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract (original will be returned)"

http://www.philippin...aq-dc/#marriage

The issue is not the marriage certificate, it's the birth certificate.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2014-06-11 20:17:00

^^ Nice to see you posting. ^^

Hi Leatherneck...

Likewise, good to see you here. I didn't see you here for a while. Were you taking some R&R from VJ?

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2014-06-05 11:21:00

I talked to the LA Consulate's Registry Section to double check.

Don't talk to me about the site being outdated, that link is to the Philippines consulate website... have the discussion with them.

Correct number to bring? As many as a person chooses.

Either you misread my post or you refuse to accept reality. Which is it? I already talked to the LA Consulate's Registry Section. Why don't you do the same?

The correct number needed? One. :pop:

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2014-06-04 12:22:00

I know you enjoy telling folks how many copies of the BC to bring to the states, but........... ONE is a wrong answer, at least not true if you want to keep one for their own use. You need to stay a little more current on requirements of different entities, as an original BC is asked for when completing ROM. Best make notes

The information you copied and pasted from the LA Philippines Consulate is outdated. The LA Consulate returns original birth certificates to ROM applicants. How do I know? I talked to the LA Consulate's Registry Section to double check. Also, this same information is on their ROM phone instructions. Additionally, I have friends who went through the ROM process at the LA Consulate.

By the way, the websites of all the other Philippines Consulates in the U.S. and U.S. Territories don't even mention submitting an original birth certificate. They simply call for submitting four photocopies.

"One" is still the correct answer. :pop:

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2014-06-02 13:15:00

...you need to bring at least the NSO birth certificate as many copies as you want, as you might need it while here in US when applying, etc, etc..

You only need one original birth certificate. All you will ever need to do is to submit copies, not originals.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2014-05-31 12:00:00

Per VJs you have to carry more birth cert in USA because you are going to need them there.

You only need one birth certificate here in the U.S.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2014-05-31 11:52:00

need advise bout NBI with a.k.a

Why take a chance? Get an NBI report for both names. It's just easy.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-04-16 19:23:00

RNs on K-1 Visas: Fiancee is RN in PI does she still need to take TOEFL?

She can apply through CA BON. They don't require TOEFL, or CGFNS. She does not need to be residing in CA to apply. Once she passes the NCLEX, she can apply for endorsement to whatever state she is in. This is the route I took. I graduated from Manila. I took the NCLEX with CA BON approval May 2011. Applied for endorsement in PA in June. In August 2011 I was already working as a RN.

That would be a good idea, but it appears that the OP's state requires the TOEFL even when licensing by endorsement. The OP needs to clarify the issue with the Board of Nursing in his state.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2011-11-28 21:02:00

RNs on K-1 Visas: Fiancee is RN in PI does she still need to take TOEFL?

I don't think your fiancee needs to take TOEFL unless if through working visa but she is on K1 visa so doesn't need to take TOEFL. I have a friend who is a RN in the Philippines and arrived here through K1 Visa. She did not take TOEFL before going here,she is now preparing for NCLEX. I have another USC filipina nurse (NCLEX passer) friend from the Philippines,she did not take TOEFL. She said TOEFL is only for RN who is applying to take NCLEX for working visa purposes. Since she is already a USC she doesn't need to take TOEFL.

It's my understanding that visa status and U.S. citizenship are not factors in determining whether TOEFL is required. When it comes to the TOEFL requirement, the deciding factor in most states is whether the applicant's nursing education was in a country whose primary language is English, such as the UK, Australia, or New Zealand. The other deciding factor is whether the nursing course work was taught in English, such as in the Philippines.

I'm guessing that your friends applied to sit for the NCLEX through states which did not require the TOEFL because their nursing courses were taught in English in the Philippines. Or, possibly the state accepted their IELTS.

Your K-1 friend:
1. Which state did she apply through to sit for the NCLEX?
2. Has she received the ATT from that state?
3. Did she take the IELTS?

Your NCLEX-passer friend:
1. Which state did she apply through to sit for the NCLEX?
2. What year did she receive the ATT for the NCLEX?
3. Did she take the IELTS?

@Manny...You really need to email the BON again, or call them and find out the requirement for your state.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2011-11-23 11:59:00

RNs on K-1 Visas: Fiancee is RN in PI does she still need to take TOEFL?

You will probably have to wait for the South Carolina Board of Nursing to answer your email. I scanned over South Carolina's requirements, and it appears at first glance that TOEFL is required for Filipino-educated nurses regardless of whether their coursework was in English.

One thing you might want to do is to check into South Carolina's requirements for licensure by endorsement. You may be able to obtain your licensure by examination in a non-TOEFL state, and then endorse your license to South Carolina if South Carolina has no TOEFL requirement for those who license by endorsement.

Or, you could simply take the TOEFL.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2011-11-13 23:14:00

From one of the consulate web pages FAQ:

PASSPORTS

Q: I recently got married, do I need to change my surname and adopt the surname of my husband?
Married women have the option to retain their maiden name or adopt the surname of her husband or her maiden surname with the surname of her husband added. However, once she adopts her husband?s surname, she cannot revert to her maiden name unless her husband dies or the marriage is annulled or she is divorced by a foreign spouse. An authenticated death certificate, court decree or marriage certificate with the corresponding annotation are required for reverting to the maiden name.

http://www.philconge...n.net/faqs.html

^^^ I agree with this...even though it doesn't answer the OP's question.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-05-02 13:14:00

The name-change question that usually comes up is whether a Filipina, upon getting married, can use her maiden surname as her new middle name. In the U.S., I believe that issue is governed by the individual states. In the State of Washington, where Chinook and I got married, Chinook changed her middle name to her maiden surname upon marriage. She followed Filipino tradition. In other states, I believe it takes a court order to make that kind of change.

The name-change question that arises is- upon reporting a marriage and then renewing or amending a passport- will the Philippines Consulate permit a Filipina to use a married name on her passport which does not have her maiden surname as her new middle name.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-05-02 13:10:00

Article 370 of the New Civil Code controls what names a Filipina can have after marriage.

Art. 370. A married woman may use:

(1) Her maiden first name and surname and add her husband?s surname, or

(2) Her maiden first name and her husband?s surname, or

(3) Her husband?s full name, but prefixing a word indicating that she is his wife, such as ?Mrs.?

The Philippines is not supposed to issue a passport in a name that does not follow Philippine law. I have heard of occasional cases where a name other than specified by the law have slipped through, but also cases where its been rejected. Like many Philippine laws, sometimes its followed and sometimes its not.

You can say a woman has only one legal name, but she can end up with one legal name under USA law, and another legal name under Philippine law. My wife went through the process of registering our marriage a year ago, then renewing her passport under her married name. But we made sure we followed the Philippine naming convention and laws so there would be no conflicting issues.

Republic Act (RA) No. 8239 controls more of what can be the name on the passport. But basically it comes down to the full legal name, under Philippines laws.

http://ebookbrowse.c...-pdf-d229798381

Article 370 does not control what name a Filipina can have after marriage. It's only advisory. If you'll notice, Article 370 states: "A married woman may use:" For example, upon marriage, a woman may use her maiden name. Case law has settled this issue.

Also, RA 8239 does not address the issue.

Do you know of anyone who has one legal name in the U.S. and a different legal name in the Philippines?

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-05-02 12:40:00

I think the correct answer is that you get to choose which one you use. On the Bureau of Immigration Philippines web page there is a section on dual citizenship. One of the notes under procedures and document says "(Note: applicants who are married and who wish to use their married names must submit a copy of their marriage certificate).

http://immigration.g...d=163&Itemid=83

I interpret the note differently: Filipinas who married a foreigner and who took their husband's name are allowed to use their married name on their Filipino passport (which would be the same name they would have on their U.S. passport).

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-05-01 23:34:00

Okay I think your getting confused as what to what MIDDLE NAME you will use.

In the US the middle name is the second name

In the Philippines the middle name is your mother's maiden name.

I have no second name so that will never be an issue but my husband does.

In his Filipino Passport he still uses: First Name, second name, mother's maiden name, last name

In his US passport he uses: First name, middle name is his second name, last name (he basically dropped his mothers maiden name).

Is your husband a naturalized U.S. citizen? If so, in my opinion, your husband needs to get his Filipino passport amended to his one and only legal name, which is the name on his U.S. passport.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-05-01 09:59:00

You only have one legal name. Your legal name is the name on your U.S. passport. That's the name you will use when you apply for dual citizenship.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-04-27 11:47:00

Worried about CFO

I agree with your lawyer: you won't be able to get a judicial recognition of your foreign divorce. Instead, you may need to get an annulment.

In my opinion, you won't have a problem with your visa approval at the U.S. Embassy Manila. However, you may have a problem with the CFO. If the CFO requires you to submit a CENOMAR, you won't be able to provide one. I have not seen a case exactly like yours here on VJ. I don't know if your CEMAR and your divorce decree together would be enough for the CFO to allow you to complete the CFO seminar and to grant you a CFO attendance certificate.

I'm thinking that you may want to attend the CFO seminar right away in order to find out if they will allow you to complete the CFO seminar and grant you a certificate of attendance. If they allow you to complete the CFO seminar and grant you a certificate of attendance, then you have no problem. You can go to your Embassy interview, get your visa approved, and return to the CFO for your CFO sticker.

On the other hand, if you go to the CFO seminar right away and they deny you, in my opinion, you may still have an option. Since you are on a spousal petition, I believe you can delay your Embassy interview for up to one year. If so, you can use that year to complete your annulment process. The Embassy routinely revalidates approved I-129F petitions for up to one year and I believe they will do so for your spousal petition too. I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong about the spousal petition extension.

I realize that annulments take a long time. However, if it looks like you won't complete your annulment in the one-year period, toward the end of the one-year period you could go ahead and attend your Embassy interview. Then, after your visa is approved, you would still have six months from the date of your medical in which to use your visa. This process would potentially give you one-and-a-half years to get your annulment completed and filed with the NSO. Then you could get your CFO sticker.

Another thing, you could move back to Bermuda and interview at the U.S. Embassy which has jurisdiction over Bermuda. Once you had your visa, you could travel to the U.S. from Bermuda without needing the CFO seminar or the CFO sticker.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-03-18 12:48:00

Two Magic Words..... Visa Approved!

Congratz Mike and Rossel...!!!

I'm glad it went smoothly for you.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-09-19 10:06:00

You need a marriage license in order to get married. There's a ten day wait for a marriage license.

Don't worry about a marriage certificate. That's something you'll get after you are married.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-09-19 21:47:00

i wonder if it could be scanned and then sent in an email or as a word doc in messenger or something like that.i didnt think of that.

I believe it has to be the original document. However, your fiancée could get it to you in three or four days.

Have you ever been divorced? I believe you would need to get your divorce papers authenticated by the Philippines consulate which has jurisdiction over the state you live in.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-09-19 21:18:00

im told another thing is apply for the license but just have it mailed to me then i sign it.something like that

^^^. Exactly...except there are a few more steps involved.

I can't remember the process, but I'll try to find a thread about that here on VJ and post the link.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-09-19 21:06:00

One thing is He still needs to go to The Embassy for the Affidavit. I still believe he will need to sign the documents such as the Application for the Lic and also just remembered he and his Fiancee need to take the class about marriage given in City Hall.

Yes, he definitely needs the affidavit, but that takes very little time. The embassy now requires an appointment to get the affidavit. He could have the affidavit in his hand a few hours after he arrived in Manila if he wanted to. The real time hog is the waiting period for the marriage license.

Agreed, he also needs to sign the application for his marriage license. However, if he does so while in the Philippines, he's going to face a 10 day waiting period before the license is issued. If he takes care of it before he goes to the Philippines, he won't have any waiting period.

Or, if his fiance's family knows someone...problem solved.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-09-19 20:57:00

From what I understand, one way you can get married in the Philippines in that short amount of time is if your fiancee's family "knows" someone.

The other way which will allow you to get married in the Philippines in that amount of time is if you complete the paperwork before you go to the Philippines. That will allow you to satisfy the required 10+ day waiting period for your marriage license.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-09-19 20:43:00

Recognition of foreign divorce after the death of ex-husband

That sounds like the advice her lawyer gave her. Just use the death certificate when she goes to get her status adjusted with NSO. I don't see why the CFO people would dig too deep if she has the K-1 visa in her passport and the appropriate documents from NSO based off of the death certificate. How would they even know to ask?

I don't know how deep the CFO will dig. However, they'll know she's divorced simply looking at her CFO registration form.

Once again, I think the death certificate (and/or the divorce papers) have to be authenticated by the Philippines Embassy in Japan. I believe the Embassy will be the one who passes on the authenticated documents to the NSO. I don't think you or your wife can be a part of that process. Once the NSO receives the authenticated documents from the Embassy, they will annotate the marriage certificate and you will be able to get a copy of it from them and submit it to the CFO.

I spoke with an acquaintance today who worked in two different Philippines Consulates in the U.S., although not in a department that dealt with authentication of documents. He said that you may be able to have the Philippines Embassy Japan expedite the authentication of your documents.

I hope you are not required to get the death certificate or the divorce papers judicially recognized by a Filipino court because that would add extra time and expense to your journey.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-04-26 01:01:00

Recognition of foreign divorce after the death of ex-husband

You may have to get the divorce papers and/or the death certificate authenticated by the Philippines Consulate in Japan. I believe this is true even if she has to get a judicial recognition.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-04-25 12:37:00

Recognition of foreign divorce after the death of ex-husband

From your first post, because you talked about going to Davao city hall, I thought you were planning on marrying in the Philippines. However, now I see that you filed a I-129F petition with the USCIS.

Under the circumstances, there should be no problem with the USCIS approving your petition and there should be no problem with the U.S. Embassy approving her visa. This is because the U.S. recognizes divorce, even divorces from Japan.

The only question I have is whether the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) will accept her divorce papers and/or death certificate. I say this because she will be required to attend the CFO seminar and will be required to have a CFO sticker affixed to her passport in order to be allowed to board a flight to the U.S.

For the CFO, I'm guessing it would help if she registered the death certificate with the NSO and then got an annotated copy of her marriage certificate showing that her ex-husband is deceased.

I hope someone who has been in the same situation will chime in.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-04-25 10:15:00

Recognition of foreign divorce after the death of ex-husband

Did Veverly get married in the Philippines?

Does she have a fairly recent copy of her CENOMAR? If so, does it show her marriage to the Japanese guy?

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2013-04-23 20:46:00

That has been my whole rub all along. Posters who don't understand the process keep telling novice members they did not get their visa that day, for having a transcript instead of a 1040. That is just blatant false mis leading info.

scruffydog...meet Stangman... :whistle:

They didn't even look at the income, I stated that is my concern yes, but they didn't even look at it - the particular CO we had DID NOT ACCEPT THE TAX TRANSCRIPT OR MY W2. I provided 2007 to 2010 W2s and Tax Transcripts.

IF they denied based on income, then my 221g WOULD HAVE SAID SO. PERIOD. But it doesn't, it says 2010 W2 (which she had with her) and 2010 Income Tax Return needed. Why would they ask for the stuff if they know it wasn't sufficient?

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-02-04 01:31:00

Good lord guys. Really.. I mean really...just as i thought and have been saying all along. The issue was not that he had used a Tax transcript, the issue was that he did not meet the eligibility guidelines on those tax transcripts, so they asked for more information.Which is exactly what I said the case was probably about. Once again it was not the Transcript that triggered the 221g, but the info on it.

If any of you had bothered to read and understand the post you would have read his further explanation that said..

"Yes I gave my fiance the IRS Tax Transcript (which was mailed to me from the IRS) and my W2. And they still request the W2 and now Tax Return.

Im concerned because I did not make enough in 2010, but I did in 2011. I just submitted my 2011 taxes and gave her both 2010 and 2011 Tax Return and W2s. Praying they will accept this now... "

Exactly? Probably?

Now you're inventing things. Maybe you have the ability to read the consular officer's mind. If tax transcripts were, as you said, "perfectly fine" and "preferable," why would anyone be required to submit tax returns? If someone didn't meet the income eligibility requirements based upon their tax transcripts, how would a tax return change that? The gap in your logic is big enough to drive a Mack truck through.

Your right, I did miss post 6, and if I had not, I could have saved you page after page of mindless Google cut and pastes and embarrassingly painfully wrong assertions about a subject that you could not grasp. It took about 2 minutes to read the poster who said he was turned down for a tax transcript to easily determine, he was turned down because he did not meet basic elegblity requirments for income in 2010, so was asked to submit proof of his 2011 income. If he had time to file it and get transcripts for the IRS for 2011 that would have been fine for evidence.

As I said earlier. I don't have any axe to grind with you expect that you regularly post misleading information, that I don't think serves to help make the process easier for people.

First of all, the poster did not say that he was asked for proof of his 2011 income. Secondly, you're simply guessing that the poster would have been "fine" if only he had submitted his 2011 transcript. If, indeed, the poster was required to submit a tax return because of insufficient income, then you would be the one who is spreading misinformation since it was you who said transcripts are "acceptable" and "preferable" while they clearly aren't in cases like the poster's case, of which there are many.

As for my "mindless Google cut and pastes and embarrassingly painfully wrong assertions about a subject I could not grasp," you do realize that I simply posted what the USEM website, the USEM interview preparation instructions, and the DOS says about the tax return issue? According to you, they are all wrong about what they require. How do you explain that?

On the other hand, I'm still waiting for you to provide the link to the USCIS which you claim supports your continued assertions about transcripts for K-1ers. Where's the link?

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-01-26 11:35:00

1. Like I said I know many people who used the Tax Transcripts which is even the USICS websit states is clearly acceptable.

2. You still have not produced the poster that said they were denied. You gonna produce a source that backs up your story. ? BTW arguing the term "denied" is symantics. As far as I am concerned if you did not leave there that day with a Visa Approval you were denied.

3. 100's if not 1000's of Manila filers know or have known that as soon as NVC issues your MNL case number you can schedule your appointment. You appear to be the only person that ever married a pinay that does not know that.

4. The only beef I have with you is that you post things that are not true, that I am afraid will cause delays or added stress to an already stressful process. I don't post anything unless I know it for a fact. Stop guessing about things. People here reley on this site for help and guidance.

1) You have not provided a USCIS link which says transcripts are acceptable for a USEM K-1 interview. You also have not provided a link which backs up your claim that "transcripts are preferable." I-864's are irrelevant to this discussion.

Also, you are still not acknowledging the instructions on the USEM website (link) and the USEM interview preparation instructions (link).. Why not?

Additionally, here's what the Department of State says about the subject:

9 FAM 40.41 N4.6-3 Use of Form I-134, Affidavit of Support
...
~snip
...
e. To substantiate the information regarding income and resources, the sponsor should attach to the affidavit a copy of the latest Federal income tax return filed prior to the signing of the Form I-134, including all supporting schedules.

Department of State link.

2) By now, it's painfully obvious that you didn't bother to read the link in post #6. That link leads you to the latest poster who was required to submit a tax return. He is by no means the only VJer who has been required by the USEM to submit a tax return.

Being denied a visa by the Embassy is not a matter of semantics. It has a very definite meaning, and it's one you should learn. Playing fast and loose with words can get you into trouble. The consequences of a denial are very different than being issued an MNL-IV-22.

3) There you go again, asserting your opinion and ignoring the facts. I gave you a response to your assertion about the interview scheduling issue and you simply ignored it. Your "proof" is based upon what an NVC tier-one script-reader told you, isn't that correct? By the way, where are those 100's and 1000's of people who agree with you?

When Chinook and I went through the process, I spoke with an employee in the USEM IV Unit who told me that a K-1 packet had to physically be in the USEM and had to be entered into their system before scheduling an interview was possible.

4) I'm satisfied with letting people decide for themselves who is posting nonsense and who is not. I've backed up my case with relevant links. You haven't.

@None Ya...Based upon my three years of experience here on VJ, I believe the safest and surest route to a successful interview is to follow the USEM instructions. Because the USEM wants a tax return, it's wise to submit one. A vast majority of people do just that. Does anyone get away with submitting only transcripts? Of course. However, as I will say again, why would anyone ignore USEM instructions and risk a delay in their visa journey over such a simple matter.

If I were in your shoes, I would not reschedule the interview. Go ahead with the interview, and if the CO requires a tax return, he/she will issue your fiancée an MNL-IV-22. Then you simply submit the document through 2GO. It would be a minimal delay in issuing the visa. Best wishes! :star:

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-01-25 14:26:00

So you quote the USICS website in one place then say the USICS has nothing to do with VISA requirements in another. So can you offer any evidence that someone was denied. My lawyer said Tax Transcript was fine, I jsut happned to have the 1040.. I know lots of people that used them. Your wrong a lot dude you need to stop telling people needing help stuff if you don't actually know the right answer. Remember when you argued for three days that you could not schedule an interview unless your packet was actually in Manilla. ?

Wrong: Nowhere did I quote the USCIS. I quoted the U.S. Embassy Manila.

Wrong again: Where did I say "the USCIS has nothing to do with visa requirements?"

Wrong yet again: I never said anyone was denied a visa. Do you even know the difference between a denial and an MNL-IV-22?

And yes, of course I remember the discussion about whether an I-129F packet had to physically be at the U.S. Embassy Manila and entered into their system before an interview can be scheduled. Apparently, your memory is very selective, because it was never determined whether your result was due to misinformation from a tier one NVC script-reader. Can you show me where you disagreed with this?

If you want to argue with the Embassy, feel free to do so. Here is another place on the Embassy's website that discusses tax returns. It was linked in the original post: My link.

9. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
...
~snip~
...
Form I-134 Affidavit of Support: The I-134 Affidavit of Support is required for returning residents (SB-1), fiancé(e)s or spouses of U.S. citizens (K1, K3), children of K1 and K3 applicants, and applicants with special immigrant status. A copy of the sponsor's most recent Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040) should accompany the I-134. Faxed copies of the ITR are acceptable.

Now it's your turn. Show me where the USEM website discusses tax transcripts for K-1ers.

Edited by Tahoma, 23 January 2012 - 12:16 PM.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-01-23 12:07:00

Transcripts are preferred. One guy somewhere, who probably got misquoted said they did not accept them and all of a sudden it's fact. There is just so much mis-information out there. It just kind of seems wrong to lead people down a path, that are new to this, by making them think you need tax transcripts and your 1040, which both contain the exact same info.

P.S. you also don't need 400 pages of chat transcripts 50 pictures etc etc.

Really it's no skin of my back if the OP delays their interview on this absurd advice, Just trying to help.

The USCIS does not issue K-1 visas...the Embassy does. When you read post #11, you will discover that the Embassy requires tax returns, and they mention nothing about transcripts. It would be absurd to ignore the Embassy requirements and risk a delayed visa.

Who is this mystical VJ member and where is the post. ??

I'll let you do your own homework because I have no problem following the Embassy's directions.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-01-19 02:47:00

That is just flat misinformation. Tax transcripts are perfectly fine.

"""Tax transcripts are acceptable as long as you submit the income tax return with it."""
Why in the world would you possibly want to submit a tax transcript if you have the return

^^^ A VJ K-1er reported that they submitted only tax transcripts and the consular officer then required them to submit their income tax return. Where is the misinformation in that? That was their experience. Are you saying the consular officer was mistaken?

I submitted tax returns and transcripts because I wanted to build the best case possible...and it worked for us. I advocate building the best case possible, and I can't understand why anyone would recommend doing anything less when it comes to assuring that their fiancée is successful with her Embassy interview.

The K-1 I-134 does not specifically require even a 1040 or transcript according to the USICS web site. If you dig a little further you will see that the I-864, very specifically states that a transcipt is fine and reconized by the USICS for immigration purposes. I have not been on VJ in a while, and we are pending AOS, but it amazes me people still sit here and guess what they think the requirements are and pass bad information. As somewhat of a vetran at this, a lot the of repsonses I see, espically in the K-1 forum are poor guesses.

http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

^^^ The only bad information here is your assumption that the consular officers at the Embassy are bound by what the USCIS says. They work for the Department of State, and they are given wide discretion in determining the public charge issue. The bottom line is...if the consular officer wants to see a tax return, you're not going to get a visa until they see that tax return.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-01-18 11:40:00

It doesn't say anything about copies.

It doesn't say anything about copies because a copy is the only thing anyone can submit to the Embassy. If you complete your 1040 by hand, you send the original to the IRS, and the only thing you can possibly submit to the Embassy is a copy.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-01-17 13:10:00

However, what does an E-filer do?

Print out a copy and send it in?

Also, from the U.S. Embassy Manila:

You must bring the following documentation when you come to the Embassy for your interview:
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m. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov...tal/site/uscis.

My link.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-01-17 12:37:00

At their interview, a K-1er at the U.S. Embassy Manila recently submitted a tax transcript. The consular officer required the K-1er to submit an income tax return.

Tax transcripts are acceptable as long as you submit the income tax return with it.

Edited by Tahoma, 16 January 2012 - 05:33 PM.

Tahoma

Male

Philippines

2012-01-16 17:31:00