what reasons are there for not needing Doc Verification?

[tzeksman 0]

I read several times in different post that not ALL cases require Doc Verification, what cases fall under this criteria? We've already paid ours and according to Delbros its with the NSO so i would assume we werent one of them, so in our case its a moot point but just out of curiosity, which cases dont require it? I know our sons CRBA didnt. But thats a whole different deal. As far as Immigrant and non-immigrant visa's why would they not be needed in some cases?

[tallcoolone 102]

DV - Is a fairly new thing. It started in early 2008 (I think).

[Abby-Ron 8]

USEM wants to make sure all the documents (birth certificates, CENOMAR, etc) issued from NSO are legit documents so its a necessary step for them to check. Its needed in ALL Cases if petioner was previously married and now is "single" or was born in the Pinas. These docs are checked and verified according to NSO docs.

[belay 0]

USEM wants to make sure all the documents (birth certificates, CENOMAR, etc) issued from NSO are legit documents so its a necessary step for them to check. Its needed in ALL Cases if petioner was previously married and now is "single" or was born in the Pinas. These docs are checked and verified according to NSO docs.

:thumbs: here is your answer

[tzeksman 0]

hmm ok so i guess it all then huh.... like i said i had just read from other posters that it wasnt always required, everyone ive spoke to has had to have it done so when i read that it just piqued my curiosity.

[Dakine 26]

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3220.html

Document Verification Fee:

Applicants whose visa eligibility is dependent upon their marital status (i.e. K-1, K-3, CR-1, IR-1, F-1 and F2-B categories) will normally need to have their documents verified through the National Statistics Office (NSO) before the U.S. Embassy in Manila can issue the visa. Those with a delayed birth or death certificate or only local civil registrar copies of such documents may need to have their documents verified.

In order to avoid unnecessary delay in the visa issuance process, the U.S. Embassy in Manila strongly encourages applicants in the categories mentioned above to pay the document verification fee prior to their immigrant visa interview. Payment can be made through any Metrobank location. The cost of the document verification is PhP 650 per applicant. For specific instructions on how to pay the document verification fee, please click here. If you are unable to pay for the document verification before your immigrant visa interview, you may be asked to pay the fee on the day of your interview. Please note that if you pay on the day of your interview, there will be a delay of one to two weeks in the processing of your application.

Edited September 15, 2008 by Haole

[vbtbmrt 2]

oh i see they changed the web site now it use to say in there not all would need to have the DV

lets just hope they got it down now so there isnt any more long delays for everyone now