CENOMAR at US Embassy in Manila

[therobinsons 2]

This info has been very helpful. I will get this document for myself. But, do I need to get one for my husband (petitioner) too?

Whatever it is called here it is:
Again Thanks to MR. BLU,..!

[Hank_ 9,173]

This info has been very helpful. I will get this document for myself. But, do I need to get one for my husband (petitioner) too?

No.

Edited April 14, 2014 by Hank_

[Pb2835 0]

This is so, so unfortunate and inappropriate. My wife and I just got caught in the same trap. We slavishly prepared and brought to our USEM interview yesterday all the documents listed on the embassy Packet #3 checklist, which still uses the same language quoted earlier in this thread with respect to who has to bring a CENOMAR. Per that language, we didn't. But both the pre-screener and the CO interviewer asked for it, and our case is pending until we provide it (and yes, I understand that it will actually be an Advisory of Marriage, which is requested via a CENOMAR request form). Neither of us had been married before, and we got married to each other in September 2014. Our application was immaculate otherwise.

I hope I am posting this just in case it helps someone else not get caught in this trap.

[Hank_ 9,173]

I have stressed many times to IR/CR-1 to request a CENOMAR from NSO for the embassy interview (of course NSO will issue a CEMAR) as it IS required.

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

It isn't worded as clearly as it is for the K-1 visa but that is what they are asking for:

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (if applicable). For Philippine marriages, it must be issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on security paper (not from the Local Civil Registry Office). You may call the NSO Information Center at (632) 737-1111 to inquire about securing a marriage certificate or visit their web site at http://www.census.gov.ph.