after the interview is over....what is

[bgamb 3]

the point of going to the window? What is "supposed" to happen there? isn't this where they guy is supposed

to just confirm the address where u are having the visa mailed to?

My fiancée went there...and she asked if she can have her original birth cert returned to her...he said they keep it

I thought u could ask for any papers to be returned to you

He was pretty nasty too...a Filipino she said....warning her that if she were lying about something that she would be deported after arriving in the US

[apple21 953]

She can get another NSO BC to bring to the US.

[Hank_ 9,174]

the point of going to the window? What is "supposed" to happen there? isn't this where they guy is supposed

to just confirm the address where u are having the visa mailed to?

My fiancée went there...and she asked if she can have her original birth cert returned to her...he said they keep it

I thought u could ask for any papers to be returned to you

He was pretty nasty too...a Filipino she said....warning her that if she were lying about something that she would be deported after arriving in the US

No she can not ask for her BC back. The embassy requires an original NSO BC in the file. Not complicated.

Go to NSO and get a few more... no big deal.

[sweet cakes 326]

the point of going to the window? What is "supposed" to happen there? isn't this where they guy is supposed

to just confirm the address where u are having the visa mailed to?

My fiancée went there...and she asked if she can have her original birth cert returned to her...he said they keep it

I thought u could ask for any papers to be returned to you

He was pretty nasty too...a Filipino she said....warning her that if she were lying about something that she would be deported after arriving in the US

NSO releases Birth certificates the same day one requests for it. No issues. and it's only PhP 140 ~ USD 3.50 per piece. I requested for 5 copies. Will be useful in the future as well.

[Tahoma 2,298]

NSO releases Birth certificates the same day one requests for it. No issues. and it's only PhP 140 ~ USD 3.50 per piece. I requested for 5 copies. Will be useful in the future as well.

Five birth certificates?!? At most, you'll need only one birth certificate here in the U.S. if anyone requires a birth certificate here, they will make a copy of it and return the original to you.

[sweet cakes 326]

Five birth certificates?!? At most, you'll need only one birth certificate here in the U.S. if anyone requires a birth certificate here, they will make a copy of it and return the original to you.

Yes, 5, Tahoma. 1 for the USEM interview and another one for the state marriage, then it will only leave me 3. Ok, now 4 since you said the state will return a copy of it. For us here, when we are asked to submit our NSO BC as a requirement to anything, they never give it back. I understand it may sound unusual for you guys over there in US, but being a Filipino, we've always been asked for original BCs when applying for tourist / business visas almost always wherever we go. Example: for the past 4 years, I used up 5 of my BCs which I requested in 2009.

Though with that, it will be really great if I won't be using up the remaining BCs in the future. It's never easy to process papers in Philippines, if you want to know.

[Tahoma 2,298]

Yes, 5, Tahoma. 1 for the USEM interview and another one for the state marriage, then it will only leave me 3. Ok, now 4 since you said the state will return a copy of it. For us here, when we are asked to submit our NSO BC as a requirement to anything, they never give it back. I understand it may sound unusual for you guys over there in US, but being a Filipino, we've always been asked for original BCs when applying for tourist / business visas almost always wherever we go. Example: for the past 4 years, I used up 5 of my BCs which I requested in 2009.

Though with that, it will be really great if I won't be using up the remaining BCs in the future. It's never easy to process papers in Philippines, if you want to know.

Yes, 'pinas is very different than the U.S. in that regard. When Chinook lived in in 'pinas, she needed to submit an original NSO birth certificate whenever she applied for job.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Never hurts to bring a few extra BCs to the States; don't cost much (140 P each), don't take up much room in the luggage (and won't tip the scale at check-in either ) and are there at hand whenever you should want it. Nice peace of mind.

No sure about the reason for griping every time someone wants to bring a few extra BCs to the States.

Edited September 20, 2013 by Hank_

[Tahoma 2,298]

Never hurts to bring a few extra BCs to the States; don't cost much (140 P each), don't take up much room in the luggage (and won't tip the scale at check-in either ) and are there at hand whenever you should want it. Nice peace of mind.

No sure about the reason for griping every time someone wants to bring a few extra BCs to the States.

At least now you are acknowledging that they aren't required for anything. That's progress!

If you need a "peace of mind" comfort blankie, you can order NSO birth certificates online and have them delivered to the U.S. in five to eight business days.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Never did state they were required.... it has been and still is just a suggestion. Which still does not explain you jumping in with every person that says they want to bring extra copies of their BC to the States.... they aren't sending you the bill.

5 - 8 business days when you want it NOW is not peace of mind.

Some think 911 is peace of mind also, but what good is a cop that is 30 minutes or less away when the threat is only minutes away....

Some things are only an illusion.

Edited September 20, 2013 by Hank_

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

At least now you are acknowledging that they aren't required for anything. That's progress!

If you need a "peace of mind" comfort blankie, you can order NSO birth certificates online and have them delivered to the U.S. in five to eight business days.

They are required though. DMV & courthouse needed them here. And everyone needs a BC at some point as proof of ID. Especially kids.

[Tahoma 2,298]

Never did state they were required.... it has been and still is just a suggestion. Which still does not explain you jumping in with every person that says they want to bring extra copies of their BC to the States.... they aren't sending you the bill.

5 - 8 business days when you want it NOW is not peace of mind.

Some think 911 is peace of mind also, but what good is a cop that is 30 minutes or less away when the threat is only minutes away....

Some things are only an illusion.

Just a suggestion? Really? Here are your exact words:

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

Link: http://visaconnection-philippines.com/#

By the way, your analogy of birth certificates to 911 calls is what's known as a false analogy, a form of logical fallacy. Let's not devolve into the absurd.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Just a suggestion? Really? Here are your exact words:

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

Link: http://visaconnection-philippines.com/#

By the way, your analogy of birth certificates to 911 calls is what's known as a false analogy, a form of logical fallacy. Let's not devolve into the absurd.

And where is this REQUIRED word you are making all the fuss about? That is my suggestion... on my website.

Will the BC be needed in the USA? Damn skippy it will be.... so stop being childish, nit-picking and trying to play word games.... jeeeeez!

Or is your suggestion to people coming to the USA to not bring any NSO birth certificates?

Edited September 21, 2013 by Hank_

[Tahoma 2,298]

They are required though. DMV & courthouse needed them here. And everyone needs a BC at some point as proof of ID. Especially kids.

Dave, if I remember correctly, you and Roxy were married in Alaska. If that's the case, would you provide a link to the Alaska DMV and also to the Alaska county where you were married that says a birth certificate is required?

A friend of mine in Alaska married a K-1er. He told me that she didn't need to produce her birth certificate for either the marriage license nor her driver permit nor her driver license. Because it's been a few years since they were married and she got her license, I checked out the Alaska DMV website (for driver licensing requirements), and an Alaska county website (for marriage licensing requirements), in case the requirements have changed since my friend went through it. However, it appears that there is no new requirement to produce a birth certificate. A passport works fine.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Dave, if I remember correctly, you and Roxy were married in Alaska. If that's the case, would you provide a link to the Alaska DMV and also to the Alaska county where you were married that says a birth certificate is required?

A friend of mine in Alaska married a K-1er. He told me that she didn't need to produce her birth certificate for either the marriage license nor her driver permit nor her driver license. Because it's been a few years since they were married and she got her license, I checked out the Alaska DMV website (for driver licensing requirements), and an Alaska county website (for marriage licensing requirements), in case the requirements have changed since my friend went through it. However, it appears that there is no new requirement to produce a birth certificate. A passport works fine.

Like a dog with a bone... only not knowing when end to chew on.... seriously, you are babbling more than be helpful.

Here from the state of Alaska:

http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/marriagel/default.aspx

Marriage Licenses

• Marriage License Application

Requirements

• Tests

  No blood test or physical exam is required.

• Residency

  Residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply for a marriage license.

• Age

  Both parties must be 18 years of age or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be required to show proof of age. EXCEPTION: Persons who are less than 18 years of age and who are members of the armed forces of the United States while on active duty will not be required to provide parental consent. Military papers will be required to show proof of active duty status.

  Persons ages 16 and 17 must submit a parental consent form signed by both parents with their application. If one parent is sole custodian of the minor, a divorce decree stating custody rights or a death certificate must be presented as well. Alaska law does not permit those under the age of 16 to marry without a court order.

  If either party is under eighteen, contact the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics at (907) 465-3391 for additional instructions before completing the application.

• Location

  An Alaskan marriage license is valid only for marriages performed in Alaska or in Alaska State waters.