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PhilippinesSeattle VJers

Dave...I sent you a PM.


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-08-27 10:39:00
PhilippinesMy baby have US passport & PH passport does he still need Exit Clearance?

 

FYI - if the child leaves the Philippines with the Philippine passport = travel tax.   

 

^^^  That's not true for children unless they are older than two years old.  Your own link points this out.

 

 

 

 

 

Well you answered your own question about USC paying the travel tax   - you even highlighted it.

 

So your answer must be YES a USC can be required to pay travel tax.  

 

 

 

I understand the child is leaving with both passports, OP stated that.

 

 

 

^^^  Let's keep this in context.  The question is whether Nell82's baby, who is a U.S./Philippines-citizen, is required to pay the travel tax.  The highlighted portion of my post clearly showed that a U.S. citizen baby is not subject to the travel tax.  

 

However, it's a moot point because Nell82's baby is also a Philippines citizen and, according to PD 1183, Philippines children under two years old are not subject to the travel tax.  http://www.lawphil.n..._1183_1977.html


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-10 12:06:00
PhilippinesMy baby have US passport & PH passport does he still need Exit Clearance?

"The travel tax is a levy imposed by the Philippine government on the following individuals who are leaving the country..."   (you can read the rest on the link)

 

You do not know what they mean by resident alien and non-resident alien (USC)  ?  Item "B" &  "C"  listed under the above heading   ???  

 

And in there it is also noted about the exemption I mentioned earlier.    If the exemption certificate is not secured... you pay the travel tax.

 

 

Apparently you didn't read it.     http://www.tieza.com...vel-tax-112.php

 

 

FYI - if the child leaves the Philippines with the Philippine passport = travel tax.   If the child travels using the U.S. passport without an entry stamp  .... they will be looking for the exemption certificate.     This has been brought up a few times here.

 

Hank, you need to read your link again:

 

C. Non-resident aliens who have stayed in the Philippines for more than one(1) year.

 

 

 

As for the exemption, the child is leaving the Philippines with both a U.S. passport and a Philippines passport.  It's not either/or as you characterize it.  Both passports will be stamped upon exit, and an exemption won't be needed.


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-09 15:38:00
PhilippinesMy baby have US passport & PH passport does he still need Exit Clearance?

Really?   Did you read the first link in my previous post?

 

http://www.tieza.com...vel-tax-112.php

 

Yes, I read it.  

 

Where does it say that U.S. citizens are required to pay the travel tax?


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-09 14:01:00
PhilippinesMy baby have US passport & PH passport does he still need Exit Clearance?

 
http://www.tieza.com...vel-tax-112.php
 
You can get an exemption, for a small fee.
 
http://www.tieza.com...vel-tax-110.php





U.S. citizens don't need an exemption because they are not required to pay the travel tax.

TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-09 11:08:00
PhilippinesMy baby have US passport & PH passport does he still need Exit Clearance?
Your son should travel on his U.S. passport.

U.S. citizens do not pay the travel tax and do not need anything from the CFO. There is no overstay because his passport was never stamped.


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-09 09:47:00
Philippinesdivorced to other country is that possible!!!
If you fulfill the residency requirements for the state in the U.S. where you live, you can file for divorce there even if your spouse lives in the Philippines.

I don't know how it works in countries other than the U.S., but I'm guessing that there are many countries that have a similar residency requirement.

What country are you talking about?




TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-10 12:20:00
PhilippinesI-134 does K1 check 'Intend' to support or leave blank and state N/A (K1 Visa process for permanent residence)
You can use "N/A" like they use on the I-134 sample form here on VJ, or you can do what I did: check the "intend" box and tell them you intend to marry your fiancée and you intend to provide for all of her needs. It worked fine for us.

I remember one poster here on VJ who said that during her K-1 interview at the U.S. Embassy Manila, the consular officer gave her the stink eye and asked her why her fiancé checked the "do no intend" box.

Either way, it'll be fine.




TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-11 18:12:00
PhilippinesVisa REFUSED...
Under the OP's financial circumstances, padding her bank account probably wouldn't help much because the consular officer will want to see bank statements which show the increased balance over time. However, if the OP could submit a padded bank statement along with a pile of other evidence, it might add value. In any case, I don't believe it's fraud.
TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-13 15:23:00
PhilippinesVisa REFUSED...

I don't know who that person is but what the flying rat's face?!? Are you serious?!? Now, I know I know nothing about them, but there are so many fraud people, why is it that we have to go thru this when we have a bonafide relationship and have a kid together and all? *sigh*

Oh well.


Over the years, I've noticed that the USEM many times gives a break to young, educated Pinoy couples who don't meet the poverty guidelines, and the USEM tends to be willing to accept their joint sponsor, especially when it's one of the petitioner's parents. Those consular officers know that a Pinoy's parents, without a doubt, will support the young couple. That's what surprises me about your case...you fit the mold, yet you were not approved (yet).

TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-11 22:30:00
PhilippinesVisa REFUSED...
The poverty guidelines for K-1ers are not written in stone at the U.S. Embassy Manila. There have been many cases here on VJ where the visa was approved despite the sponsor not meeting the guidelines (and not having a joint sponsor).

Chinook and I personally know a young, educated Pinoy K-1 couple who were approved at the USEM last year. The petitioner had zero annual income, zero current income, zero assets, and lived at home with her parents. The USEM wouldn't accept the joint sponsor (her father). The petitioner did not attend the interview. They were approved anyway.


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-11 21:55:00
PhilippinesVisa REFUSED...

Thanks, Tahoma.

My mom's documents are with my fiance. However my affidavits and my tax transcripts and all of that, was taken by the CO.

So should I just do my portion and they submit my mom's with it? My mom said she will write a letter to explain that she and her husband can provide for him if my income is not enough, so I will send that with the new paperwork.

Also, would his parents transferring money to his bank and get an affidavit from a lawyer will justify that?





In my opinion, your fiancé should submit everything on the list all at once, even those documents that have already been submitted. Everything. All at once.

Yes, include his parent's notarized letter and the bank account statement showing the balance. That's a good idea.

Your fiancé needs that visa. Don't rush. Slow down. Take a deep breath. Do it right. Be thorough. You can do this.




TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-11 19:43:00
PhilippinesVisa REFUSED...
12). A notarized letter from you detailing any jobs, higher education, training, or special skills you or your fiancé have which would make either of you more employable/upwardly mobile in the U.S.
TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-11 19:19:00
PhilippinesVisa REFUSED...
Here's my suggestion for what to submit in order to overcome the public charge issue:

1). Your I-134.

2). Your 2012 income tax return.

3). Your 2012 W-2s.

4). Three months of your current paycheck stubs.

5). Employment verification letters from both of your employers.

6). Your joint sponsor's I-864.

7). Your joint sponsor's 2012 income tax return.

8). Your joint sponsor's 2012 W-2s.

9). Three months of your joint sponsor's current paycheck stubs.

10). Employment verification letter from your joint sponsor's employer.

11). A notarized letter from your joint sponsor verifying that they support your marriage and that they fully intend to financially support both of you if needed.

Even if you have already submitted some of these documents, submit them again.
























TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-11 19:02:00
PhilippinesCFO Manila Review, September 2013

Thanks for sharing your CFO experience.  It was very informative and I enjoyed reading it.

 

Bookmarked!  star_smile.gif


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-03 09:50:00
Philippinespetitioner married in the phil, but got divorced in US.

:thumbs:

...and thanks for reading it. :thumbs:
TahomaMalePhilippines2012-05-02 22:47:00
Philippinespetitioner married in the phil, but got divorced in US.

In that case the beneficiary a Filipina was the one with the divorce issues, which is totally different than a USC. Sort of like apples and oranges sitting in the same bowl, still not the same. Aside from a divorce being part of the issue its totally different, sort of like you, a USC, being required to provide an Philippine annulment for your divorce in the USA (if you had been married before)

Yeah...it's not the same situation. I just thought I would add Pinay Wife's interpretation of the rules even though they didn't cover the issue in this thread.
TahomaMalePhilippines2012-05-02 22:08:00
Philippinespetitioner married in the phil, but got divorced in US.
For those who are still following this thread, you might find this other thread interesting.

While the other thread isn't entirely relevant to this thread, it is related to this discussion. Take note of the posts by VJ member Pinay Wife. I respect her opinions.
TahomaMalePhilippines2012-04-30 01:21:00
Philippinespetitioner married in the phil, but got divorced in US.
^^^ Are Filipinos asians or are they pacific islanders? :P
TahomaMalePhilippines2012-04-29 15:50:00
Philippinespetitioner married in the phil, but got divorced in US.

Serious doubt CFO will ask for a CENOMAR for a USC.

I would have to agree with you, Hank. I doubt the CFO would ask for a CENOMAR. However, I believe it's not out of the realm of possibility, especially since he's a former Filipino citizen who was married in the Philippines and was divorced in the U.S. while he was still a Filipino national. You never know what's going to catch the CFO's eye.

It's certainly an interesting case.
TahomaMalePhilippines2012-04-28 11:02:00
Philippinespetitioner married in the phil, but got divorced in US.

...will his past marriage w/his ex wife be a problem to us?

He's now divorced, but Im worrying that the US embassy in MANILA, Philippines will give us a hard time with this matter.

Please tell us your stories and/or opinions. Thanks!

I don't think you will have a problem getting approved for a K-1 visa.

However, you could have a problem with the CFO. The CFO can require you to submit a CENOMAR or some other proof of your fiancé's singleness.

The proof-of-singleness issue has come up several times in this forum. I can't remember any cases where a CENOMAR was required for the U.S. citizen, but it's a possibility since the CFO can require it. The few proof-of-singleness cases that come to mind were resolved by submitting the U.S. citizen's income tax return which showed that he had filed as single.

After all the stress of going through the K-1 visa process, especially if you end up with a visa and with no CFO sticker, you might want to take a short vacation to Hong Kong. ;)

On the other side of the same coin, have you thought about processing your K-1 visa through the U.S. Embassy in another country? :whistle:
TahomaMalePhilippines2012-04-28 02:47:00
PhilippinesCase Status says Issued

My case changed to issued

2GO should be texting you within a few days.


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-13 09:38:00
PhilippinesCase Status says Issued
"Issued" means it's still at the Embassy. "In transit" means that 2GO picked it up.

2GO will text/call you when it's time for you to pick it up.


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-12 10:25:00
PhilippinesNOA1 and NOA2?
Sometimes the approval NOA takes time. When did the USCIS approve your petition?
TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-15 09:40:00
PhilippinesNEW JERSEY RESIDENTS WHO DID COURT MARRIAGE
The info you want will be on your county website.
TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-17 17:08:00
PhilippinesWhere to buy one way ticket Manila to Seattle
Chinook and I live in Seattle and we fly Delta when we go to the Philippines. Delta is quicker than ANA. We buy our tickets on Delta's website.
TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-17 22:54:00
PhilippinesSS & EAD

Thats what I thought. She told me she didnt get her SS til she got her green card because you cannot apply for SS until you have the green card. We are planning to get married Oct 18 then apply for AOS at the end of Oct. No need for us to pay any fee for EAD if we apply it with the AOS? How long after does he receive the EAD? What is the fee for filing EAD if we file before AOS?


The EAD is free if you apply for it along with the AOS. Otherwise, I think it will run you over three hundred bucks. It took Chinook about two months to receive her EAD.

TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-17 23:50:00
PhilippinesSS & EAD

thanks! can he still work though even if he doesnt have the EAD and only SS? someone told me that you cannot apply for SS until you get the green card.


He should apply for a SS number ten days to two weeks after he enters the U.S. He'll receive his SS card a couple of weeks after he applies for it. He does not have to wait for his EAD or his green card in order to get a SS number.

He can't legally work until he has his EAD.



TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-17 23:01:00
PhilippinesHELP!! - Manila, Philippines DS-230 or DS-260????
You won't need the DS-260.

However, fill out part one of the DS-230 and take it to the interview. Even if they don't ask for it on interview day, it's still listed on the USEM's interview instructions letter for K-1ers.

The USEM may or may not send your fiancée the letter which tells her that she is eligible to schedule an interview and that gives her instructions on how to prepare for the interview. Chinook and I are still holding our breath waiting for it. Check out Tintin's link and read it for yourself.




TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-15 10:47:00
Philippinesmedical passed!
Congratz!!! That's a big step in the process!
TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-20 10:02:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

Believe it or not.... MY WHOLE GUIDE IS JUST SUGGESTIONS....    idea9dv.gif
 
...not a single soul on the entire planet HAS to do anything listed there.... just my SUGGESTIONS for expediting the K-1 process.
 
 
And yes... dragging you around the block... you are extremely predictable... Pavlov's dog syndrome for sure.   I can pretty much do a "wait for it .... ClockWatch2.gif " when anyone posts about bringing multiple copies of their NSO birth certificate to the States with them..... sure as the sun rises in the morning you are off and ranting about it.  Why?  Don't know... that is why is lean towards the Pavlov's dog thing... not a personal attack BTW... just an observation for the way you ALWAYS respond.
 
 
Get over it.  Don't ... doesn't matter.
 








Telling people that they "will need" multiple copies of their birth certificate is clearly not a "suggestion." Of course, you realize this, yet have chosen to ignore any rational discussion of it and, instead, your argument has spiraled all the way down to the absurd claim that everything you say is a "suggestion." That ridiculous claim, together with your continuing personal attacks, amounts to no more than an epic fail. Obviously, in your Orwellian world, correcting misinformation is called "ranting."
TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-21 18:29:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

Clearly you don't get it.  There is NO discussion... just you ranting about the number of copies of the NSO birth certificate that someone is bringing to the USA with her.

 

Me?  I am just dragging you around the block... as you keep up your ranting.   smile.png

 

 

 

I get it...When you say that you are "dragging someone around the block," it's your way of pretending that there's no issue, and pretending that you haven't been talking about it, and pretending that you're not the one who jumped into the conversation to stubbornly defend the misinformation you post, and then turning to a personal attack when your argument fails.  Of course, you wouldn't consider that to be ranting now would you.

 

"When getting NSO certified copies of your Birth Certificate get a few extra copies to bring with you to the United States.  (You will need them from time to time)"


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-21 12:47:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

 

There is no issue.  There is just you ranting and carrying on.

 

 - the way you rant and carry on makes one question what your thinking is regarding the birth certificate.

 

This time a person posted about how she is bringing multiple copies... and you were off and ranting...

 

 

 

... why don't you get a grip and get over it.  She can bring all the copies she wants.... no one cares about your opinion.

 

... good grief!

 

You're attempting to deflect the discussion and turn it into personal attack.  That's the first sign of a failed argument.  It's obvious that you prefer to ignore the evidence, not admit your mistake, and pretend there's no issue.  If there's no issue, do your continuing posts on the subject give you peace of mind?  wink.png


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-21 12:09:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

Ok, I may have mis-spoken about the marriage license.  Gotta be a gumbint-issued pic ID showing DOB. (The application specifies this)  Clearly, a birth cert would not do, no pic.  Perhaps we just had it with us, cuz at that time, we were carrying around all docs that seemed pertinent.  But I do know we had to use it at the DMV.  I remember those jerks and the games we played very well.  Still gets my BP up today...  ranting33va.gif

 

I hope you guys aren't getting tired of the paperwork games yet.  You still have ROC to look forward to, and then maybe citizenship, and then maybe a U.S. passport, and then maybe dual citizenship!   whistling.gif

 

Chinook just got hired by the Feds.  The process was horrendous.  About the only thing they didn't ask for was an original birth certificate.


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-21 11:46:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

 

 

So an NSO birth certificate is not needed in the USA at all?    The way your carry on and rant about this each time someone brings it up I have to gather that is your thinking....

 

Is the NSO birth certificate needed once in the USA?    YES or NO.   (it's that simple- the rest is just ranting and babbling on your part)

 

I can understand why you are stubbornly trying to change the subject. The issue is whether multiple original NSO birth certificates are needed.  If an original NSO birth certificate is needed, they'll make a photocopy of it and give you back the original.  Nice try though.

 

By the way, you conveniently ignored my question: Where did I say that people shouldn't bring a birth certificate?


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-21 11:28:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

The good thing about the US is that no one ever keeps your original as they do in the PI.  

 

 

^^^  Bingo !!!

 

Of course, Hank predictably will ignore this too.  


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-21 11:04:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

 

 

And where is this REQUIRED word you are making all the fuss about?   That is my suggestion... on my website.   

 

Will the BC be needed in the USA?  Damn skippy it will be....  so stop being childish, nit-picking and trying to play word games.... jeeeeez!

 

Or is your suggestion to people coming to the USA to not bring any NSO birth certificates?

 

Who's the one playing word games?  You're the one stubbornly insisting that people will "need them from time to time."  Would you mind explaining how that's merely "a suggestion."

 

By the way, where did I say that people shouldn't bring a birth certificate with them?  And why are you trying to change the subject?  As previously mentioned, even if they didn't bring a birth certificate with them, this is the 21st Century and they can order one online.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Like a dog with a bone... only not knowing when end to chew on....  seriously, you are babbling more than be helpful.

 

Here from the state of Alaska:

 

http://dhss.alaska.g...el/default.aspx

 

Requirements
  • Age
    Both parties must be 18 years of age or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be required to show proof of age.

 

 

That dog won't hunt.

 

I'm pretty sure Dave's bride was not under 18 years old when they applied for a marriage license.  Even if she were under 18 years old, and even if she were required to show her birth certificate to prove her age, they would simply make a copy of it and hand it back to her.  

 

 

Read on: 

 

4. Identification. 

 

Before the license is issued, each party may be required to present official picture identification showing name and birth date. A birth certificate is not sufficient. 

 

Link:  http://courts.alaska...orms/vs-361.pdf


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-21 10:59:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

They are required though. DMV & courthouse needed them here. And everyone needs a BC at some point as proof of ID. Especially kids.

 

Dave, if I remember correctly, you and Roxy were married in Alaska.  If that's the case, would you provide a link to the Alaska DMV and also to the Alaska county where you were married that says a birth certificate is required?

 

A friend of mine in Alaska married a K-1er.  He told me that she didn't need to produce her birth certificate for either the marriage license nor her driver permit nor her driver license.  Because it's been a few years since they were married and she got her license, I checked out the Alaska DMV website (for driver licensing requirements), and an Alaska county website (for marriage licensing requirements), in case the requirements have changed since my friend went through it.  However, it appears that there is no new requirement to produce a birth certificate.  A passport works fine.


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-21 09:44:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

Never did state they were required....     it has been and still is just a suggestion.    Which still does not explain you jumping in with every person that says they want to bring extra copies of their BC to the States.... they aren't sending you the bill.

 

5 - 8 business days when you want it NOW is not peace of mind.  

 

Some think 911 is peace of mind also, but what good is a cop that is 30 minutes or less away when the threat is only minutes away.... 

 

Some things are only an illusion.

 

Just a suggestion?  Really?  Here are your exact words:

 

(NOTE:  When getting NSO certified copies of your Birth Certificate get a few extra copies to bring with you to the United States.  (You will need them from time to time)   

 

Link:  http://visaconnectio...ilippines.com/#

 

By the way, your analogy of birth certificates to 911 calls is what's known as a false analogy, a form of logical fallacy.  Let's not devolve into the absurd.


TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-21 09:20:00
Philippinesafter the interview is over....what is

Never hurts to bring a few extra BCs to the States; don't cost much (140 P each), don't take up much room in the luggage (and won't tip the scale at check-in either wink.png  )  and are there at hand whenever you should want it.   Nice peace of mind.
 
No sure about the reason for griping every time someone wants to bring a few extra BCs to the States.   huh.png


At least now you are acknowledging that they aren't required for anything. That's progress!

If you need a "peace of mind" comfort blankie, you can order NSO birth certificates online and have them delivered to the U.S. in five to eight business days.



TahomaMalePhilippines2013-09-20 10:56:00