Sending NOA2

[notusinganymore 31]

I just want to get any updates or inputs on what should my fiance add to this list after receiving our NOA2. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package.

2. All originals of the documentary proof that has been submitted for the I-129F.

3. New letter of intent to marry. Signed and dated.

4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Signed.

Two to three of your most recent pay stubs

Signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time, part time, permanent, temporary) of your position

other evidence:

Banking information and other assets as required by the I-134

5. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.

6. Proof of ongoing relationship.

[redvelvet 12]

Recent 1040 and W2 are important supporting documents for the I-134. They will specifically ask for these during the interview.

Also, send certified copies of birth certificate and divorce decrees (if any).

Good luck!

[Hank_ 9,174]

I just want to get any updates or inputs on what should my fiance add to this list after receiving our NOA2. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package. Not needed at all - the embassy will have the original packet

2. All originals of the documentary proof that has been submitted for the I-129F. Not needed

3. New letter of intent to marry. Signed and dated. Yup

4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Signed. Yup

Two to three of your most recent pay stubs

Signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time, part time, permanent, temporary) of your position

other evidence:

Banking information and other assets as required by the I-134 Not needed if you income meets (or exceeds) the I-864P 125% guidelines. Just need most recent tax return and pay stubs, and the employment letter..

5. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail. Not needed at all.

6. Proof of ongoing relationship. For sure needed.

Here is a list of the process for the K-1, there is a link to the embassy requirements letter. There it lists ALL that is required.

For the NVC:

Check on your embassy case number:

Give them 7 - 10 days before calling. Call after 4:45 PM eastern time for shorter wait times K1's are not tracked through the AVR, ever. They are processed like an immigrant visa, but they are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own. Therefore you need an operator. To get there:

1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Press 1 for English

Press 5 for an operator

NVC CONTACT INFORMATION:

Website: www.immigrantvisas.state.govwww.immigrantvisas.state.gov

E-mail: NVCInquiry@state.gov (I found NVC to be very quick responding to emails)

REQUIRED SECURITY INFORMATION:

You are required to provide the following security information with each inquiry to receive a case specific response:

* NVC Case Number or USCIS Receipt Number (Place in the subject line of the e-mail).

* Petitioner's name and date of birth.

( NOTE: If the visa petition is employment-based, include the employer's company/organization name instead of the petitioner's name and date of birth. )

* Principal Applicant's name and date of birth.

Manila Embassy:

NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR MNL # (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy )

(NOTE: When getting NSO certified copies of your Birth Certificate get a few extra copies for bringing to the States with you. You will need them from time to time)

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html

Once you have your MNL # :

You can pay your nonimmigrant visa application fee with cash or debit card at any Bank of Philippine Islands. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee. If you print a deposit slip in advance of the day in which you plan to make your payment, please take note of the expiration date on the deposit slip. If the expiration date passes prior to using the slip to make your payment, simply return to this site and re-click the appropriate link below to generate a new deposit slip. Bank agents will NOT accept payments based on expired deposit slips. Upon receiving of your payment, bank will issue you a receipt. Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp

Select the deposit slip that matches your visa application fee from the list below. Values are shown in U.S. dollars and native currency. This page has more information about the different visa application fees.

http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-visafeeinfo.asp

For K-1 the fee is $240

After you have paid the visa application fee, keep the BANK receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

If you have an account with either Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) or BancNet you may choose to pay your visa application fee online using their online bill pay services. Click on either of the links below if you are a BPI or BancNet customer and wish to make an online payment.

If you are paying for more than one applicant, please DO NOT make a lump sum payment for all the applicants. A UID/receipt number is required for each visa application fee payment for EACH applicant for scheduling an appointment. After you have paid the visa application fee, please keep the fee receipt for your records.

Receipt Format

Note: If you have a Bank of Philippine Islands receipt, your fee receipt number should be your passport number. If something other than your passport number appears in the circled area on the graphic, use that information as your receipt number. This receipt number verifies your payment and allows you to schedule your visa interview

When scheduling online with the embassy you need to use the receipt number as shown on the payment receipt from BPI.

Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was received. You will not find the priority date entered on the NOA2, you will only find it on the email/letter from NVC when you get your MNL #.

Make sure to print three copies of the interview confirmation letter/page (if you scheduled online) as you will need two for St. Luke's and the other for the embassy.

(open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)

Embassy Letter:

(This is the Instruction Letter from the Embassy - you need to complete everything listed here)

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html

In English: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction_rtf2_002.pdf

In Tagalog: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_013.pdf

(The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Information for meeting the Poverty Guidelines and using additional assets (it may be referring to the I-864 but its valid for the I-134 also):

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html#22

Poverty Guidelines: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)

(632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 301-2000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

.

To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

IN A HURRY? Pick up your visa at MOA! -> -> http://blogs.usembassy.gov/philippines/?p=1533

************ INTERVIEW DAY: Remember no electronics are allowed in the embassy; no cell phones, no cameras, no memory stiks. And no food. **************

***

St. Luke's:

(GUYS if you are in the Phils with your Fiancee before the medical NO contact until AFTER St. Luke's is completed - as in KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS)

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that) (NVC Instructions Letter is for IR/CR-1 visa), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Information from the embassy about the medical: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3218.html

***

CFO:

ALL exiting required to attend. There have been changes regarding CFO so for sure read through their website.

Update: Please check the schedule of the counseling session before proceeding to CFO because it is country-specific and the slots are limited only to 15 per session (two sessions per day) for Manila and 12 per session (only one session a day) for Cebu. It is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

CFO Online Registration Form: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/registrationform.pdf Complete this and print a couple copies to bring to the CFO seminar, it will save you time.

http://www.philembassy.no/sites/default/files/downloads/new_gcp_flyer.pdf

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

Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: originals & copies of; CENOMAR (CEMAR and marriage certificate if married), certified birth certificate. Passport and copies of bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together. From USC (copies of) - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common requests. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent. (Some are posted on VJ that they were not asked for this, yet others have been asked, so be prepared)

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)

Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.

Examples (from Quezon City):

Advice of Parents: http://www.quezoncity.gov.ph/images/stories/downloadables/forms/parentadvice.pdf

Consent to Marry: http://www.quezoncity.gov.ph/images/stories/downloadables/forms/consenttomarriage.pdf

TRACK YOUR VISA/PASSPORT AT THE EMBASSY

State Dept. visa tracking: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx? (not updated or as accurate as the USEM website)

Here is a link for requirements for receiving your passport with the visa, there are also options for tracking the status of your visa/passport is currently. You can also change delivery options.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-passportretrieve.asp#trackingoptions

If your application was temporarily refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, you can now check the status of your application online.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/adminprocessing2.html

2GO CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR CHECKING DELIVERY

2Go customer service hotline (+632) 5287-136 is available Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

TRACK YOUR PASSPORT/VISA THROUGH 2GO

http://supplychain.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp Enter your MNL number or passport number or UID number off the embassy confirmation letter (online confirmation page by bar code).

**

Travel Fees:

Exit Fee for all those immigrating: 1620 Php (currently) Can be paid at the airport if its not included with the purchase of your airline ticket.

Airport Fee: 550 Php (currently)

[Tahoma 2,292]

I just want to get any updates or inputs on what should my fiance add to this list after receiving our NOA2. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package.

It's a good idea for the beneficiary to have a copy of the entire I-129F packet because the Embassy can ask for the originals of receipts, and also because sometimes the Embassy loses things. I would also take the entire I-129F packet to the CFO seminar.

2. All originals of the documentary proof that has been submitted for the I-129F.

Yes, you should have all of this in your possession. It's recommended in the VJ Guides, and I've seen it asked for by the Embassy.

3. New letter of intent to marry. Signed and dated.

Yes, bring this to your interview.

4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Signed.

Two to three of your most recent pay stubs

Signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time, part time, permanent, temporary) of your position

other evidence:

Banking information and other assets as required by the I-134

Bring a copy of the petitioner's 2012 federal income tax return and 2012 W-2 form. The Filipino pre-screener almost always asks for it. You also might want to include your petitioner's 2012 federal income tax transcript. Bring several recent pay stubs. Bring the employer's letter. Banking information and other assets aren't necessary unless your petitioner is flirting with the poverty guidelines.

5. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.

You probably won't need it, but bring it anyway.

6. Proof of ongoing relationship.

Yes, bring it.

[Hank_ 9,174]

The embassy ALREADY has the original I-129F packet, its forwarded from USCIS-NVC then to USEM.

I know that "someone" listed that in the guide, but show me a link from the embassy website where they want a copy of the I-129F and related documents. Heck post a link to where someone was asked for a copy of the I-129F package by the embassy from the K-1 applicant.

NOA2 - probably won't need it but bring it anyway? Really?

Ya I know, it won't hurt to have that stuff but get a grip. Might as bring the title to ones car also... as it won't hurt to have that either.

Serious. Bring what is listed in the embassy instructions letter.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction_rtf2_002.pdf

[notusinganymore 31]

Recent 1040 and W2 are important supporting documents for the I-134. They will specifically ask for these during the interview.

Also, send certified copies of birth certificate and divorce decrees (if any).

Good luck!

Will note that. Thanks

Here is a list of the process for the K-1, there is a link to the embassy requirements letter. There it lists ALL that is required.

For the NVC:

Check on your embassy case number:

Give them 7 - 10 days before calling. Call after 4:45 PM eastern time for shorter wait times K1's are not tracked through the AVR, ever. They are processed like an immigrant visa, but they are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own. Therefore you need an operator. To get there:

1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Press 1 for English

Press 5 for an operator

NVC CONTACT INFORMATION:

Website: www.immigrantvisas.state.govwww.immigrantvisas.state.gov

E-mail: NVCInquiry@state.gov (I found NVC to be very quick responding to emails)

REQUIRED SECURITY INFORMATION:

You are required to provide the following security information with each inquiry to receive a case specific response:

* NVC Case Number or USCIS Receipt Number (Place in the subject line of the e-mail).

* Petitioner's name and date of birth.

( NOTE: If the visa petition is employment-based, include the employer's company/organization name instead of the petitioner's name and date of birth. )

* Principal Applicant's name and date of birth.

Manila Embassy:

NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR MNL # (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy )

(NOTE: When getting NSO certified copies of your Birth Certificate get a few extra copies for bringing to the States with you. You will need them from time to time)

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html

Once you have your MNL # :

You can pay your nonimmigrant visa application fee with cash or debit card at any Bank of Philippine Islands. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee. If you print a deposit slip in advance of the day in which you plan to make your payment, please take note of the expiration date on the deposit slip. If the expiration date passes prior to using the slip to make your payment, simply return to this site and re-click the appropriate link below to generate a new deposit slip. Bank agents will NOT accept payments based on expired deposit slips. Upon receiving of your payment, bank will issue you a receipt. Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp

Select the deposit slip that matches your visa application fee from the list below. Values are shown in U.S. dollars and native currency. This page has more information about the different visa application fees.

http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-visafeeinfo.asp

For K-1 the fee is $240

After you have paid the visa application fee, keep the BANK receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

If you have an account with either Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) or BancNet you may choose to pay your visa application fee online using their online bill pay services. Click on either of the links below if you are a BPI or BancNet customer and wish to make an online payment.

If you are paying for more than one applicant, please DO NOT make a lump sum payment for all the applicants. A UID/receipt number is required for each visa application fee payment for EACH applicant for scheduling an appointment. After you have paid the visa application fee, please keep the fee receipt for your records.

Receipt Format

Note: If you have a Bank of Philippine Islands receipt, your fee receipt number should be your passport number. If something other than your passport number appears in the circled area on the graphic, use that information as your receipt number. This receipt number verifies your payment and allows you to schedule your visa interview

When scheduling online with the embassy you need to use the receipt number as shown on the payment receipt from BPI.

Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was received. You will not find the priority date entered on the NOA2, you will only find it on the email/letter from NVC when you get your MNL #.

Make sure to print three copies of the interview confirmation letter/page (if you scheduled online) as you will need two for St. Luke's and the other for the embassy.

(open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)

Embassy Letter:

(This is the Instruction Letter from the Embassy - you need to complete everything listed here)

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html

In English: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction_rtf2_002.pdf

In Tagalog: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_013.pdf

(The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Information for meeting the Poverty Guidelines and using additional assets (it may be referring to the I-864 but its valid for the I-134 also):

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3183.html#22

Poverty Guidelines: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf

Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)

(632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 301-2000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

.

To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

IN A HURRY? Pick up your visa at MOA! -> -> http://blogs.usembassy.gov/philippines/?p=1533

************ INTERVIEW DAY: Remember no electronics are allowed in the embassy; no cell phones, no cameras, no memory stiks. And no food. **************

***

St. Luke's:

(GUYS if you are in the Phils with your Fiancee before the medical NO contact until AFTER St. Luke's is completed - as in KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS)

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that) (NVC Instructions Letter is for IR/CR-1 visa), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Information from the embassy about the medical: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3218.html

***

CFO:

ALL exiting required to attend. There have been changes regarding CFO so for sure read through their website.

Update: Please check the schedule of the counseling session before proceeding to CFO because it is country-specific and the slots are limited only to 15 per session (two sessions per day) for Manila and 12 per session (only one session a day) for Cebu. It is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

CFO Online Registration Form: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/registrationform.pdf Complete this and print a couple copies to bring to the CFO seminar, it will save you time.

http://www.philembassy.no/sites/default/files/downloads/new_gcp_flyer.pdf

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

Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: originals & copies of; CENOMAR (CEMAR and marriage certificate if married), certified birth certificate. Passport and copies of bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together. From USC (copies of) - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common requests. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent. (Some are posted on VJ that they were not asked for this, yet others have been asked, so be prepared)

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)

Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.

Examples (from Quezon City):

Advice of Parents: http://www.quezoncity.gov.ph/images/stories/downloadables/forms/parentadvice.pdf

Consent to Marry: http://www.quezoncity.gov.ph/images/stories/downloadables/forms/consenttomarriage.pdf

TRACK YOUR VISA/PASSPORT AT THE EMBASSY

State Dept. visa tracking: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx? (not updated or as accurate as the USEM website)

Here is a link for requirements for receiving your passport with the visa, there are also options for tracking the status of your visa/passport is currently. You can also change delivery options.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-passportretrieve.asp#trackingoptions

If your application was temporarily refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, you can now check the status of your application online.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/adminprocessing2.html

2GO CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR CHECKING DELIVERY

2Go customer service hotline (+632) 5287-136 is available Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

TRACK YOUR PASSPORT/VISA THROUGH 2GO

http://supplychain.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp Enter your MNL number or passport number or UID number off the embassy confirmation letter (online confirmation page by bar code).

**

Travel Fees:

Exit Fee for all those immigrating: 1620 Php (currently) Can be paid at the airport if its not included with the purchase of your airline ticket.

Airport Fee: 550 Php (currently)

Thank you for all the links

[notusinganymore 31]

Thanks for the specific answers Tahoma

[Tahoma 2,292]

The embassy ALREADY has the original I-129F packet, its forwarded from USCIS-NVC then to USEM.

I know that "someone" listed that in the guide, but show me a link from the embassy website where they want a copy of the I-129F and related documents. Heck post a link to where someone was asked for a copy of the I-129F package by the embassy from the K-1 applicant.

NOA2 - probably won't need it but bring it anyway? Really?

Ya I know, it won't hurt to have that stuff but get a grip. Might as bring the title to ones car also... as it won't hurt to have that either.

Serious. Bring what is listed in the embassy instructions letter.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction_rtf2_002.pdf

I've never seen Manila ask for an entire I-129F packet, but that isn't the point. There have been several cases over the years where the Embassy has either lost a document from the I-129F packet or they have asked the beneficiary to submit original receipts. Among other things, I've seen the Embassy ask for original remittance receipts and original flight and hotel receipts. I've also seen the Embassy lose photos from the I-129F packet and ask the beneficiary for those. The same with divorce papers. That's why following the VJ Guides is a good idea.

Chinook and I have personal experience in regard to this issue. During Chinook's interview, the consular officer asked her to submit another I-129F form because there was a box on the original form which wasn't checked. She was issued a 221g because of it. A few days later, after Chinook submitted the new I-129F, she got a call from our Filipino caseworker who said he had "misplaced" my I-134 and all of the documents related to it. He asked Chinook to submit copies of everything, which she did. Fortunately, she had made copies of all of those documents.

As for the NOA2, I've never seen it asked for by the Embassy. However, there is another reason for some beneficiaries to have it. There have been reports by K-1ers here on VJ where the beneficiary was admitted into St. Lukes using only their NOA2. Many others have reported being admitted into St. Lukes using their NOA2 and their MNL case number. Is the NOA2 necessary? Of course not. However, it did come in handy for people who had yet to schedule their interview but wanted to complete their medical.

Then there's the CFO. If a beneficiary doesn't know their mother-in law's maiden name, they can find it on the petitioner's G-325A, can't they? There's also been beneficiaries who were questioned by the CFO about whether their petitioner was single. In those cases, showing the CFO the petitioner's income tax return where he filed as "single" did the trick.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I've never seen Manila ask for an entire I-129F packet, but that isn't the point. There have been several cases over the years where the Embassy has either lost a document from the I-129F packet or they have asked the beneficiary to submit original receipts. Among other things, I've seen the Embassy ask for original remittance receipts and original flight and hotel receipts. I've also seen the Embassy lose photos from the I-129F packet and ask the beneficiary for those. The same with divorce papers. That's why following the VJ Guides is a good idea.

Chinook and I have personal experience in regard to this issue. During Chinook's interview, the consular officer asked her to submit another I-129F form because there was a box on the original form which wasn't checked. She was issued a 221g because of it. A few days later, after Chinook submitted the new I-129F, she got a call from our Filipino caseworker who said he had "misplaced" my I-134 and all of the documents related to it. He asked Chinook to submit copies of everything, which she did. Fortunately, she had made copies of all of those documents.

As for the NOA2, I've never seen it asked for by the Embassy. However, there is another reason for some beneficiaries to have it. There have been reports by K-1ers here on VJ where the beneficiary was admitted into St. Lukes using only their NOA2. Many others have reported being admitted into St. Lukes using their NOA2 and their MNL case number. Is the NOA2 necessary? Of course not. However, it did come in handy for people who had yet to schedule their interview but wanted to complete their medical.

Then there's the CFO. If a beneficiary doesn't know their mother-in law's maiden name, they can find it on the petitioner's G-325A, can't they? There's also been beneficiaries who were questioned by the CFO about whether their petitioner was single. In those cases, showing the CFO the petitioner's income tax return where he filed as "single" did the trick.

The embassy get the complete I-129F package electronically also, so they have a copy as back up. In your case where a box wasn't checked that required a new form anyway. And I would strongly bet the reason the embassy asks for originals of stuff from some applicants is because they are suspecting fraud (like a few that posted lately), not something they do on a general basis.

Copies of the I-134 is good, even we did that along with copies of all the DS forms.

I have heard a few talk about SLEC and the NOA2 but have yet to actually read of someone that did it, always "I read or heard of it being done". I think there is a mixing of information between the K-1 & IR/CR-1 also, with the IR/CR-1 they get an NVC instructions letter (which is what is actually asked for, not just an NVC letter) whereas K-1 does not get an instructions letter from NVC they are to be receiving that instructions letter from the embassy (which we know many never receive). Without the MNL# I doubt SLEC will alway anyone to get their medical.

Having a copy of the I-129F from the original filing is very good, I did that, but needing to bring it to the interview... really? Are there exceptions to every rule? Sure. Does it hurt to have it? No. Will it be needed? Odds on favorite.... NO. Sh!t happens... that's part of life. Some guys where a belt and suspenders ... I am not sure which they are in fear of failing...

Paranoia left on checked is not a good thing...

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The embassy get the complete I-129F package electronically also, so they have a copy as back up. In your case where a box wasn't checked that required a new form anyway. And I would strongly bet the reason the embassy asks for originals of stuff from some applicants is because they are suspecting fraud (like a few that posted lately), not something they do on a general basis.

Copies of the I-134 is good, even we did that along with copies of all the DS forms.

I have heard a few talk about SLEC and the NOA2 but have yet to actually read of someone that did it, always "I read or heard of it being done". I think there is a mixing of information between the K-1 & IR/CR-1 also, with the IR/CR-1 they get an NVC instructions letter (which is what is actually asked for, not just an NVC letter) whereas K-1 does not get an instructions letter from NVC they are to be receiving that instructions letter from the embassy (which we know many never receive). Without the MNL# I doubt SLEC will alway anyone to get their medical.

Having a copy of the I-129F from the original filing is very good, I did that, but needing to bring it to the interview... really? Are there exceptions to every rule? Sure. Does it hurt to have it? No. Will it be needed? Odds on favorite.... NO. Sh!t happens... that's part of life. Some guys where a belt and suspenders ... I am not sure which they are in fear of failing...

Paranoia left on checked is not a good thing...

I'm not convinced that the Embassy gets the complete I-129F package electronically. I have never seen any evidence to support that contention. Are you suggesting that the USCIS scans every single page of every single packet? It's more likely that they enter into their system the info from the I-129F, the G-325A, and some of their own fields.

I agree with you that one of the reasons the Embassy asks for originals is because they suspect fraud. However, that's not a very good argument for why the beneficiary doesn't need the originals. On the contrary, that's the time when the beneficiary will need them the most. If you give advice that serves people on a "general basis," you ignore the people who, for any reason, slip through the cracks. In that case, how does chance favor the prepared mind?

As for the NOA2 and St. Lukes, K-1ers from time to time have posted first-hand reports here on VJ of being admitted into St. Lukes using only their NOA2. Sorry you missed them. When Chinook went to St. Lukes, a friend of hers who was a K-1er went along with her and was admitted even though she only had her NOA2 and did not yet have her MNL number. More recently, there was a K-1er who was admitted into St. Lukes with only her NOA2. However, St. Lukes asked her to fill out a form because she didn't have her MNL case number yet. She was still admitted. Off the top of my head, I also remember VJ members rebelheart and jer were admitted using only a NOA2.

It's very telling when you start wandering off and waxing philosophical about things like "exceptions to every rule," "odds on favorite," "sh!t happens," "suspenders," and "paranoia left on checked (sic)."

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I was told by a VJ'r who when he called NVC to get his MNL # and was asking questions, the person at NVC told him that his packet is sent to the embassy electronically then the physical package is sent I still email with him from time to time but don't know that he has been on here much lately.

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I was told by a VJ'r who when he called NVC to get his MNL # and was asking questions, the person at NVC told him that his packet is sent to the embassy electronically then the physical package is sent I still email with him from time to time but don't know that he has been on here much lately.

Hmmm, a tier-one script-reader at the NVC is the source of that information. I don't suppose they listed what was included in the "electronic file."

Maybe I'll ask Visa Voyager that question over on the U.S. Embassy Manila's blog. However, usually it's difficult to impossible to get a straight answer out of Visa Voyager unless it's a by-the-book question.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Nope wasn't a tier one as there were some issues so he was "pushed" up the ladder before things got settled.