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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hi VJers, just want to share my good CFO GCP experience seminar.

My schedule this morning was 9am-12nn. I arrived there 6:30 am and there's a long line on the right side. I fall in line then the guard start call around 7:30 am. I left my philhealth id and he gave me pink F id. He instructed me to go to 3rd floor.

On the 3rd floor, there's a 3 girl and i approach them. They asked me if i have visa and i said yes. They gave me 2 cfo forms and i give it back to them after. Then i sat down then an old lady called me and asked for my fiancé birthday and she took me picture and she show me my picture and asked if it's okay to me. I said its fine. She instructed me to proceed to Room 3 for counseling and i can come back by 9am. I didn't go out of the building, i just sat down there talking to my classmates. Haha

We start 9am and finish 11am. Our counselor called us one by one for one on one interview. He called me first and asked about my fiancé, his divorce and his sons. It's just a 5 minute short interview. Then he said to me to proceed to Ground floor for payment and wait for my certificate and sticker.

I waited not too long at the ground floor and a lot of people there. The cashier called me and i paid Php 400.00 then I surrender to him my passport. After 10 mins, the lady called me and gave to me my passport with cfo sticker and certificate. I received it on short bond paper and then i go home.

The counseling/seminar is super good and i learned a lot from it. Now i know more about k1 process and what to expect in the USA. And now I'm ready to fly this weekend. Can't wait to see my future husband/lifetime partner soon..

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
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great! Have a safe trip..

AOS/ AED/ AP:

(California Service Center, Chula Vista, San Diego, CA)

Filed: Aug 29

Receipt Date: Sept 2

NOA 1 Date: Sept 12 (received text/email)

NOA 1 copy rcvd: Sept 16

Biometrics Notice Date: Sept 17, received Sept 24

Biometrics Sched: Oct 5

Successful walk-in: Sept 26

Oct 13- Case ready to be scheduled for interview

EAD/AP approved - Nov. 1/2 / Received EAD/ AP Combo Card- Nov. 15

50days from NOA1/ 64 days from receipt date.

January 30-  USCIS Ap update, Interview sched on March 3, 2017

Jan 31 - received USCIS letter/ Notice for interview 

March 3- Interview, approved on the Spot

March 8 - received GC

Dec 2018 - To file ROC

 

My Blogs:

I-129F Petition Process

Medical Requirements

Medical Exam Experience

US Embassy Manila K1/K2 Interview Preparation Requirements and Instructions

Interview (K1 with 2 K2s)

CFO Guidance and Counseling (applicable to applicant from Philippines only)

My K1 Visa Journey

8 August 2015 - Sent I-129F Packet thru USPS

17 August 2015 - I -797C Notice date

20 August 2015 - Received printed copy of NOA1 dated Aug 17.

2 September 2015 - APPROVED! (14 working days from receipt date)

Dec. 21-22 - Medical DONE!

Jan 11, 2016 - Interview- APPROVED!

Jan 15 - Visa ISSUED!

Jan 21 - VISA ON HAND! (8 working days from interview)

March 21 - CFO / PDOS for K2s

June 1, 2016 - POE

July 18, 2016 - Married

I am his and he is mine from this day until the end of my days..

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FloridaHenry, on 13 Apr 2016 - 05:37 AM, said:

Hi VJers, just want to share my good CFO GCP experience seminar.

My schedule this morning was 9am-12nn. I arrived there 6:30 am and there's a long line on the right side. I fall in line then the guard start call around 7:30 am. I left my philhealth id and he gave me pink F id. He instructed me to go to 3rd floor.

On the 3rd floor, there's a 3 girl and i approach them. They asked me if i have visa and i said yes. They gave me 2 cfo forms and i give it back to them after. Then i sat down then an old lady called me and asked for my fiancé birthday and she took me picture and she show me my picture and asked if it's okay to me. I said its fine. She instructed me to proceed to Room 3 for counseling and i can come back by 9am. I didn't go out of the building, i just sat down there talking to my classmates. Haha

We start 9am and finish 11am. Our counselor called us one by one for one on one interview. He called me first and asked about my fiancé, his divorce and his sons. It's just a 5 minute short interview. Then he said to me to proceed to Ground floor for payment and wait for my certificate and sticker.

I waited not too long at the ground floor and a lot of people there. The cashier called me and i paid Php 400.00 then I surrender to him my passport. After 10 mins, the lady called me and gave to me my passport with cfo sticker and certificate. I received it on short bond paper and then i go home.

The counseling/seminar is super good and i learned a lot from it. Now i know more about k1 process and what to expect in the USA. And now I'm ready to fly this weekend. Can't wait to see my future husband/lifetime partner soon..

Thanks for sharing your CFO experience. I am glad that it went well and that you learned some things along the way. Safe travels and good luck for your future.

Spoiler

Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

Filed: Other Country: Philippines
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Thank You for sharing your experience.

My fiance is scheduled for the GCP on April 21st. What documents did they ask to see from you?

What CFO asks for beyond the required documents listed on the CFO website vary.

Here is a link to help you: http://visaconnection-philippines.com/index.php/2-visa-process/5-cfo-gcp-seminar

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

Picture

 

“LET’S GO BRANDON!”

Filed: Other Timeline
Posted

Thanks for sharing your story.

Welcome (in advance) to the U.S....!

I read your story, Tahoma. Welcome to the US; I hope that eventually I can have a story where my love is enjoying her new home too.

Click the "Spoiler" button to see our full timeline.

I-129F Sent : 2016-02-13

I-129F NOA1 : 2016-02-19

I-129F NOA2 : 2016-04-18

I-129F NOA2 (printed) : 2016-04-22

NBI, CENOMAR, Birth Certificates, Passport Complete: 2016-05-02

NVC Acknowledged Case: 2016-05-06

NVC Assigned Case Number: 2016-05-09

CFO Certificate: 2016-05-12

Medical Complete: 2016-05-17

Interview Passed: 2016-05-23

CEAC Status "Administrative Processing": 2016-05-23

CEAC Status "Issued": 2016-05-24

2GO in transit: 2016-05-26

Visa in hand: 2016-05-27 (Manila)

POE: 2016-05-29

Married: 2016-07-16

AOS Sent: 2016-08-24

NOA Email: 2016-08-31
Biometrics: 2016-09-29
EAD Status "New Card is being produced" : 2016-11-02
AP Status "Case was approved" : 2016-11-02
EAD Status "Card is has been delivered to me by USPS" : 2016-11-18 (Status never said "mailed")
I-485 Status "New Card is being produced":2016-11-22

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

Thank You for sharing your experience.

My fiance is scheduled for the GCP on April 21st. What documents did they ask to see from you?

They just asked our pictures together but he didn't get it from me. And then he asked few questions on some photos. For me, it's super easy. As long as your partner know you very well, she can do it.

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

merely shared my experiences on the process - not at all an expect on this..

I am very glad to help in any way.

AOS/ AED/ AP:

(California Service Center, Chula Vista, San Diego, CA)

Filed: Aug 29

Receipt Date: Sept 2

NOA 1 Date: Sept 12 (received text/email)

NOA 1 copy rcvd: Sept 16

Biometrics Notice Date: Sept 17, received Sept 24

Biometrics Sched: Oct 5

Successful walk-in: Sept 26

Oct 13- Case ready to be scheduled for interview

EAD/AP approved - Nov. 1/2 / Received EAD/ AP Combo Card- Nov. 15

50days from NOA1/ 64 days from receipt date.

January 30-  USCIS Ap update, Interview sched on March 3, 2017

Jan 31 - received USCIS letter/ Notice for interview 

March 3- Interview, approved on the Spot

March 8 - received GC

Dec 2018 - To file ROC

 

My Blogs:

I-129F Petition Process

Medical Requirements

Medical Exam Experience

US Embassy Manila K1/K2 Interview Preparation Requirements and Instructions

Interview (K1 with 2 K2s)

CFO Guidance and Counseling (applicable to applicant from Philippines only)

My K1 Visa Journey

8 August 2015 - Sent I-129F Packet thru USPS

17 August 2015 - I -797C Notice date

20 August 2015 - Received printed copy of NOA1 dated Aug 17.

2 September 2015 - APPROVED! (14 working days from receipt date)

Dec. 21-22 - Medical DONE!

Jan 11, 2016 - Interview- APPROVED!

Jan 15 - Visa ISSUED!

Jan 21 - VISA ON HAND! (8 working days from interview)

March 21 - CFO / PDOS for K2s

June 1, 2016 - POE

July 18, 2016 - Married

I am his and he is mine from this day until the end of my days..

Filed: Other Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

I can not find a place to register my fiance's child. He is 8, I know he does not have to attend the GCP, but according to information I see, he needs to be registered.

Any input on this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Registration is done in person once the visa is in the passport, then at that time the CFO sticker is affixed in the passport.

Hank

"Chance Favors The Prepared Mind"

 

Picture

 

“LET’S GO BRANDON!”

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
Timeline
Posted

Hi VJers, just want to share my good CFO GCP experience seminar.

My schedule this morning was 9am-12nn. I arrived there 6:30 am and there's a long line on the right side. I fall in line then the guard start call around 7:30 am. I left my philhealth id and he gave me pink F id. He instructed me to go to 3rd floor.

On the 3rd floor, there's a 3 girl and i approach them. They asked me if i have visa and i said yes. They gave me 2 cfo forms and i give it back to them after. Then i sat down then an old lady called me and asked for my fiancé birthday and she took me picture and she show me my picture and asked if it's okay to me. I said its fine. She instructed me to proceed to Room 3 for counseling and i can come back by 9am. I didn't go out of the building, i just sat down there talking to my classmates. Haha

We start 9am and finish 11am. Our counselor called us one by one for one on one interview. He called me first and asked about my fiancé, his divorce and his sons. It's just a 5 minute short interview. Then he said to me to proceed to Ground floor for payment and wait for my certificate and sticker.

I waited not too long at the ground floor and a lot of people there. The cashier called me and i paid Php 400.00 then I surrender to him my passport. After 10 mins, the lady called me and gave to me my passport with cfo sticker and certificate. I received it on short bond paper and then i go home.

The counseling/seminar is super good and i learned a lot from it. Now i know more about k1 process and what to expect in the USA. And now I'm ready to fly this weekend. Can't wait to see my future husband/lifetime partner soon..

Hi there. Did they take a photo of you at the cfo office for the certificate? Or they used the photo you uploaded in the online appointment form? The photo I uploaded was too blurry. I couldn't even tell it's me :(

Thanks

 
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