Fastest Way to Send Documents to the Philippines

[neodragon0l 6]

I am in Southern California. I am trying to send several documents to my fiancee for her interview on 10/25/12 including but not limited to signed I-134 and supporting documents. What is the fastest and most reliable way to get it to her? She lives in San Jose City Nueva Ecija. LBC apparently will take 10 business days. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[Dolly&Dan 11]

I just sent the documents for my fiances interview. I used Fedex and sent them Friday morning from Vacaville California. The package arrived in Quezon City Monday before noon. It was very fast and relaible. I used the small rectangle box and it weighed 4 lbs. It cost $163.56. Expensive but it was worth it to me . Make sure to mark it as documents to avoid problems in customs.I sent it fedex express priority.

[iluvmy_hubbybunny 9]

FEDEX maybe?? tho fiance always use USPS express mail takes 5 working days. cool to see that she is from san jose im from cabanatuan one hour away from san jose.

Edited October 10, 2012 by iluvmy_hubbybunny

[neodragon0l 6]

Thanks Dan! LBC has Air Cargo shipping for $5.50 (5 lbs.) but won't arrive until Monday 10/22. What is everybody's experience with LBC?

[neodragon0l 6]

hunny Bunny. She actually just passed by Cabanatuan right now. . Did your fiance send the package as a box or envelope?

[iluvmy_hubbybunny 9]

envelop he just sent his affidavit of support and other supporting docs..

[ca_babe 129]

I used UPS. Took two days. Definitely more expensive than USPS.

[sjr09 155]

. weighed 4 lbs..

For a K-1

[neodragon0l 6]

lolz mine is about the same. 4 lbs. lolz

[Tahoma 2,291]

FedEx three-day express. It's never failed me.

Don't send it through the USPS. You've been warned.

[CatSam 0]

anyone tried EMS? Fiancé lives next to EMS office and he will be sending me docs tomorrow, I told him to use dhl or FedEx.

[Dolly&Dan 11]

For a K-1

I found a really cool collapsible file holder with removable color coded poly folders that was probably a good portion of the weight. I did also however enclose over kill on the documents as well. It gives my fiance confidence having everything and confidence goes a long way during the interview.

My fiance has met several girls during cfo and medical who have aleady now had there interview . The general consenus was:

Be confident and know all the info you can about your fiance. If you can answer the questions easily the rest will be very easy.All the girls were also above the 125% poverty guidelines.

1. Appointment Letter

2. 2 DS 156 Forms

3. 2 DS 157 Forms

4. 1 Ds 156K Form

5. NSO Birth Cert

6. Cenomar

7. NBI Clearance

8. I-134 and supporting docs

A. 2011 Tax return or Tax transcipts

B. 2011 W2

C. Employment letter

D. A few recent paycheck stubs

9. Pictures together

10. 3 Visa Photos ( This Im not sure about. Some are telling us to bring and pre attach to DS Forms? Can anyone answer this ?)

Other than that they are reporting that very little secondary evidence is being looked at. They are asked if they have it and most of the time just being told to put it away. If looked at its just glanced through.

It appears if you can answer all questions about your relationship ,your relationship is sincere,your I-134 and supporting docs prove you are above the the 125 % poverty guide line and wont become a public charge that it will be a easy interview .

I think the reason everyone is advised to bring overkill on secondary evidence is in the rare occasion you get red flagged and pulled in the dreaded room. You will want every doc you have to back up your relationship.

I figured this woukd be useful to the OP as he also has his interview coming up. This is the experiences that are being shared with my fiance and I.

Is this similar to what you all are experiencing ?

[Dolly&Dan 11]

FedEx three-day express. It's never failed me.

Don't send it through the USPS. You've been warned.

I agree with this.

[iluvmy_hubbybunny 9]

I found a really cool collapsible file holder with removable color coded poly folders that was probably a good portion of the weight. I did also however enclose over kill on the documents as well. It gives my fiance confidence having everything and confidence goes a long way during the interview.

My fiance has met several girls during cfo and medical who have aleady now had there interview . The general consenus was:

Be confident and know all the info you can about your fiance. If you can answer the questions easily the rest will be very easy.All the girls were also above the 125% poverty guidelines.

1. Appointment Letter

2. 2 DS 156 Forms

3. 2 DS 157 Forms

4. 1 Ds 156K Form

5. NSO Birth Cert

6. Cenomar

7. NBI Clearance

8. I-134 and supporting docs

A. 2011 Tax return or Tax transcipts

B. 2011 W2

C. Employment letter

D. A few recent paycheck stubs

9. Pictures together

10. 3 Visa Photos ( This Im not sure about. Some are telling us to bring and pre attach to DS Forms? Can anyone answer this ?)

Other than that they are reporting that very little secondary evidence is being looked at. They are asked if they have it and most of the time just being told to put it away. If looked at its just glanced through.

It appears if you can answer all questions about your relationship ,your relationship is sincere,your I-134 and supporting docs prove you are above the the 125 % poverty guide line and wont become a public charge that it will be a easy interview .

I think the reason everyone is advised to bring overkill on secondary evidence is in the rare occasion you get red flagged and pulled in the dreaded room. You will want every doc you have to back up your relationship.

I figured this woukd be useful to the OP as he also has his interview coming up. This is the experiences that are being shared with my fiance and I.

Is this similar to what you all are experiencing ?

for no. 10 ... if ever your fiancee attached her photo to her ds-form .. filipino pre-screener will give it back to her saying they don't need that.. and about being over prepared i think i did that but seriously if u (petitioner) reached the poverty line .. and no red flag you don't really need lots of secondary evidence haha it's useless hahah .. 'coz consul wont even look at it but filipino pre-screener did.

Edited October 10, 2012 by iluvmy_hubbybunny

[iluvmy_hubbybunny 9]

FedEx three-day express. It's never failed me.

Don't send it through the USPS. You've been warned.

there are different mail offer ( if i said it right) regular mail.., first class mail, priority mail, express mail and global express .., regular mail one sucks ('coz philpost don't care about it and it will take months to have it) express mail always works .. tho pricey .. 38 to 63 dollars .. global express... cost you more than express mail .. so i guess it depends on what mail offer you avail.. since it always works for us if u dont mind paying more.. and about the tracking ..(it's always an issue when the package is here in phils) you can track it thru usps.com but once its here in phils www.usps.com don't update.. anymore but u can track it (in different website) thru www.phlpost.gov.ph and it will be delivered by EMS.

-cath

Edited October 10, 2012 by iluvmy_hubbybunny