Recieved NOA2, couple questions

[Peaky_blinderz 3]

I have scoured the internet for hours trying to answer all my questions and am still confused about some things. I appreciate any advice from those of you who have been through this.

My annual income on my 2014 w2 is $19,940. This is just over the 125% poverty guideline for household of 2. So would it be sufficient to just send my 1040 and w2? I read somewhere That we only need to provide letters from our banks/employers if we don't meet it. I'm asking because I really don't feel like messing with those if I don't have to. And do they care if my bank account balance on my statements is only a between $500-$1,000 at any given time?

Our NOA2 has an expiration date of January 2016, does that mean we have until then to prepare everything for the I-134 and get her into the Embassy for the interview?

Thanks.

[TJM1994 8]

W2 and 1040 will suffice as you meet the requirements. It doesn't matter if you are $1 or $100,000 over.

It doesn't hurt to provide additional documents however. A letter from your employer stating your position and annual remuneration is good.

[Tahoma 2,291]

Don't worry about your petition expiring. The U.S. Embassy Manila will automatically extend it for up to one year.

If you want your fiancée to be fully prepared at her interview in regard to your current sustained income, you should send her your 2014 income tax return/tax transcript, 2014 W-2's/1099's, a few recent pay stubs, and an employer's letter. There's no need to send your bank statement.

[Peaky_blinderz 3]

Thanks a lot guys.

[Peaky_blinderz 3]

Hi all, I have one more question. When we filed the I129-F my fiance was living in Manila. She recently went back to her hometown in Kalinga province. Is there anyway to get her address changed so she gets the notice from the embassy in Kalinga? It will be hard for her to get the mail at her old Manila address. I found out how to change my address online but I can't find anything regarding an address change for the beneficiary. Thanks.

[Pitaya 2,576]

Hi all, I have one more question. When we filed the I129-F my fiance was living in Manila. She recently went back to her hometown in Kalinga province. Is there anyway to get her address changed so she gets the notice from the embassy in Kalinga? It will be hard for her to get the mail at her old Manila address. I found out how to change my address online but I can't find anything regarding an address change for the beneficiary. Thanks.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

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Edited October 9, 2015 by Pitaya

[Peaky_blinderz 3]

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/IV%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

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Ahh, thanks. I think this is what we needed: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-deliveryaddressmodify.asp

[Tahoma 2,291]

The only thing the Embassy is going to send your fiancée is her visa packet (a week or two after she passes her interview).

When you schedule the interview, I believe it asks for the visa applicant's delivery address. If so, then you can change it at that time.

Also, I believe she can change her delivery address at the releasing window after the interview.

[Peaky_blinderz 3]

The only thing the Embassy is going to send your fiancée is her visa packet (a week or two after she passes her interview).

When you schedule the interview, I believe it asks for the visa applicant's delivery address. If so, then you can change it at that time.

Also, I believe she can change her delivery address at the releasing window after the interview.

I'm so confused, because if you look at the flowchart on VJ step 7 says they will prepare letter to be sent to my fiance. And Step 8 says forms and a checklist will be sent to her. Can you elaborate on this? If they aren't sending her anything until after the interview then that will be ok because we can change her address online. But I'm worried about what this flowchart says about sending her a packet once the embassy receves the petition. Flowchart below:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

[Tahoma 2,291]

I'm so confused, because if you look at the flowchart on VJ step 7 says they will prepare letter to be sent to my fiance. And Step 8 says forms and a checklist will be sent to her. Can you elaborate on this? If they aren't sending her anything until after the interview then that will be ok because we can change her address online. But I'm worried about what this flowchart says about sending her a packet once the embassy receves the petition. Flowchart below:

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

Yes, it's confusing. So, let me explain.

The U.S. Embassy Manila used to send a K-1 interview preparation instructions letter to K-1 visa applicants. Most people called this letter "packet 3." However, many times, applicants would never receive the letter, or the letter would arrive weeks after the interview. I'm not sure the Embassy bothers to send it out anymore.

The letter is on the Embassy's web site here: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/K1-K2%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

You don't need to receive this letter from the Embassy in order to schedule an interview and complete the medical. All you need is your MNL case number, which you get from the National Visa Center (NVC).

I don't know how other U.S. Embassies do it, but this is how the U.S. Embassy Manila rolls.

[Peaky_blinderz 3]

Yes, it's confusing. So, let me explain.

The U.S. Embassy Manila used to send a K-1 interview preparation instructions letter to K-1 visa applicants. Most people called this letter "packet 3." However, many times, applicants would never receive the letter, or the letter would arrive weeks after the interview. I'm not sure the Embassy bothers to send it out anymore.

The letter is on the Embassy's web site here: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/feb2015/K1-K2%20Applicant%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_February%202015_.pdf

You don't need to receive this letter from the Embassy in order to schedule an interview and complete the medical. All you need is your MNL case number, which you get from the National Visa Center (NVC).

I don't know how other U.S. Embassies do it, but this is how the U.S. Embassy Manila rolls.

Ahhhh, thank you so much! It all makes sense now. You're a lifesaver man.

[Tahoma 2,291]

Best wishes to you both for a smooth and speedy visa journey...

[Peaky_blinderz 3]

Best wishes to you both for a smooth and speedy visa journey...

Hey Tahoma, may I ask you another question since you seem to be really knowledgable with all of this? I just go the NVC notification of petition receipt. It says they will be sending it to Manila now. I noticed they spelled part of my fiance's first name wrong. She has two first names and they spelled the second wrong. Do I need to try and get this fixed? I know 100% it is a clerical error, no way her or I made this mistake.

[Tahoma 2,291]

Next week, when they receive your petition, you might try emailing the U.S. Embassy with the correction. Also, call the NVC and find out what they can do about it.

In the meantime, you now have your MNL case number, so you can go ahead and pay the visa application fee and schedule an interview.

[Peaky_blinderz 3]

Next week, when they receive your petition, you might try emailing the U.S. Embassy with the correction. Also, call the NVC and find out what they can do about it.

In the meantime, you now have your MNL case number, so you can go ahead and pay the visa application fee and schedule an interview.

Cool, thanks again bud.