NVC - Obtaining Police Clearance Abroad

[GLJ1322 5]

Vj'ers:

Hello, just wanna seek some advice or any info. about police clearance, we're already waiting for NOA2, hope to get ours soon enough. I was reading up on here about CR1 visa to clear our papers for the NVC stage and I've come across this one: Police Certificate is required for any places which beneficiary has lived longer than twelve (12) months in any other country other than country of citizenship, after age of 16.

Is it true? well, I was abroad for more than 2 years for a job that's why I'm really ken to know about it. Is it needed for me to obtain one?

Thank you all and God bless. pls...

Edited April 21, 2011 by GLJ1322

[Zharren Young 32]

Vj'ers:

Hello, just wanna seek some advice or any info. about police clearance, we're already waiting for NOA2, hope to get ours soon enough. I was reading up on here about CR1 visa to clear our papers for the NVC stage and I've come across this one: Police Certificate is required for any places which beneficiary has lived longer than twelve (12) months in any other country other than country of citizenship, after age of 16.

Is it true? well, I was abroad for more than 2 years for a job that's why I'm really ken to know about it. Is it needed for me to obtain one?

Thank you all and God bless. pls...

yes you do need to get one.

[XoxoHannah 1]

This is the link in the USEM Manila website for the list of documents you have to bring for an immigrant visa interview: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Packet%204%20_appointment%20packet_%20English%20rtf%20_revised%20GSS_%20_2__002.pdf. May I ask which country did you use to work?

Edited April 21, 2011 by XoxoHannah

[JoBri 548]

Vj'ers:

Hello, just wanna seek some advice or any info. about police clearance, we're already waiting for NOA2, hope to get ours soon enough. I was reading up on here about CR1 visa to clear our papers for the NVC stage and I've come across this one: Police Certificate is required for any places which beneficiary has lived longer than twelve (12) months in any other country other than country of citizenship, after age of 16.

Is it true? well, I was abroad for more than 2 years for a job that's why I'm really ken to know about it. Is it needed for me to obtain one?

Thank you all and God bless. pls...

My wife worked in Indonesia for one year. I called the American Embassy in Manila, because Indonesia requires you to appear in person, in Indonesia, to get a police clearance. The immigration officer at the embassy was of no help to me. She said that either we get the police clearance or my wife would likely be denied a visa. She said it was up to us to determine how we get that.

As a last resort, I thought to contact the Indonesian Consulate in Manila. I was lucky and was transferred to the "International Police Officer" for the Indonesian Consulate. He in turn had my wife come in personally, and through a contact of his in Indonesia he made the arrangements for her to get her police clearance without actually having to appear personally in Indonesia as they require.

All went well with that arrangement.

[GLJ1322 5]

This is the link in the USEM Manila website for the list of documents you have to bring for an immigrant visa interview: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Packet%204%20_appointment%20packet_%20English%20rtf%20_revised%20GSS_%20_2__002.pdf. May I ask which country did you use to work?

Oh no, I don't know how to get one from Saudi, I worked there for two years as a nurse and I hope that place is not included to get a police clearance from.

[GLJ1322 5]

Thanks everyone I hope I'll get more replies so I'll have more ideas and know at least what to do about it.

[Zharren Young 32]

Oh no, I don't know how to get one from Saudi, I worked there for two years as a nurse and I hope that place is not included to get a police clearance from.

i was in saudi for a year and kuwait for 3 years before bahrain...i only had to get bahrain CID clearance which i acquired before going to PI to wait for interview and i did fine. they understand that you cannot obtain a police clearance in saudi so dont worry about it

[XoxoHannah 1]

Oh no, I don't know how to get one from Saudi, I worked there for two years as a nurse and I hope that place is not included to get a police clearance from.

Hi, you can check this link - http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_3272.html .. I have worked in Dubai for 2 years and this guide says it's only available if I am physically present in the UAE and post recommend that the CO waives this requirement. So I did not bother to get one, my interview is on May 6th.

[GLJ1322 5]

xoxohannah, ery, brijo:

Thanks guys VJ'ers are all such an (angel) to me. I really do hope I won't be asked for that police clearance from Saudi nor need it. I'll just ready every thing so that's it, I'll be posting here again if ever I need help so I'll be counting on you guys. God bless and good luck to all.

[bowgirl 8]

Hi, you can check this link - http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_3272.html .. I have worked in Dubai for 2 years and this guide says it's only available if I am physically present in the UAE and post recommend that the CO waives this requirement. So I did not bother to get one, my interview is on May 6th.

You can obtain a Police Clearance from Dubai with the help of a proxy, that's what I did when I applied for mine. I read that link also and thought I wasn't gonna need it but since I had a friend there, I applied for it just to be safe and thank God I did. CO looked for it and asked what I did in Dubai.

[GLJ1322 5]

You can obtain a Police Clearance from Dubai with the help of a proxy, that's what I did when I applied for mine. I read that link also and thought I wasn't gonna need it but since I had a friend there, I applied for it just to be safe and thank God I did. CO looked for it and asked what I did in Dubai.

Thanks to you bowgirl, I really appreciate your time reading my concerns. God bless and I'm keeping all my hopes and prayers by heart.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

This is the link in the USEM Manila website for the list of documents you have to bring for an immigrant visa interview: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Packet%204%20_appointment%20packet_%20English%20rtf%20_revised%20GSS_%20_2__002.pdf. May I ask which country did you use to work?

I think you meant to post this link: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_001.pdf

Yours had a mistake in it.

GLJ1322, you have to get a police clearance for any time spent outside the PI of SIX months or longer, not 12 months.

Good luck!

[GLJ1322 5]

I think you meant to post this link: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_001.pdf

Yours had a mistake in it.

GLJ1322, you have to get a police clearance for any time spent outside the PI of SIX months or longer, not 12 months.

Good luck!

Thanks DavenRoxy, I was already out of Saudi for more than 6 months now and I know how is it there and it's really impossible for me to get any clearances if I'm not a Saudi citizen, I've already done my research and read loads of stuff and I guess I won't need it, and if they'll ask me about it well I'll just cross my fingers and hope not lol. God is good all the time. Thanks

[southcalhog 43]

Hi, you can check this link - http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_3272.html .. I have worked in Dubai for 2 years and this guide says it's only available if I am physically present in the UAE and post recommend that the CO waives this requirement. So I did not bother to get one, my interview is on May 6th.

Hello if u was in dubai you do not need a police Clearance for that Country.the only way U would get one if U Physically present there.I emailed the US Embassy in manila and they responded that Dubai was exempt from you having police certificate from that Country.So you ok dont worry about it.I know of others also that worked in Dubai and didnt need one. BUT....Most countrys you do, but not UAE!

[M and C 32]

Thanks for this thread. My situation is kinda similar. My fiance and I are waiting for our NOA2. I'm Filipino citizen but now based in the Bahamas. I do need to get an NBI and a police clearance. Since I was a resident of Quezon City before I moved to the Bahamas. I already contacted NBI and they gave me instructions on how to get a clearance from them while I'm abroad? Any of you guys know of the procedure on how to get a police clearance from QC while abroad? Thanks.