What does this mean?

[jui_uy 1]

Hello!

My fiance just called the US hotline number this afternoon to ask for the status of my k1 visa. He was told that "the embassy is still processing it." What does this mean? How long does the "processing" take?

Thanks! We're aiming to book a cheaper ticket for the dec. 28 flight from Manila to LAX so we could spend the New Year together, but it seems that it's not safe to do this yet. :-(

[Wally G! 58]

You were approved Dec. 1st. That means they are preparing the visa and reviewing the paperwork submitted. If they did not request any additional documentation or told you that your case is in Administrative review. Then your good to go .

It will take 5 - 10 days for 2GO to receive visa and passport from USEM.

2GO locator:

http://www.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/tools/outlets.asp

2GO Tracking (enter MNL number):

http://www.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp

Once you have received your passport with visa. Now its time for CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas).

She will need to register for her seminar.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

CFO is to inform fipinos about the country they are traveling to. The Good, Bad and Ugly. They will ask her some questions and issue her CFO sticker and seminar certificate.

Requirements for Registration:

Original and photocopy of Passport;

Original and photocopy of visa;

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);

Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

Payment of the authorized registration fee.

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

If you fiancee is under 25 yrs. She will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be there with her to give consent of there child's marriage.

SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers

Good Shepherd Convent

1043 Aurora Boulevard

Quezon City 1108

Philippines

Once CFO seminar is completed, you’re done. Now book her Ticket to the USA!!

She will need to pay a International departure: PHP 750 mandatory.

FYI

At time of booking your ticket make sure all airport fees are included or she will need to pay a Filipino departure fee Travel Tax Rates PHP 1,350.

Good Luck and Good Bless!!