Report of Marriage, is it necessary?

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

5 minutes ago, babe2012 said:

 

In Ventura.   Are they open 7 days a week? (The Consulate)

 

It looks like only Monday-Friday only.

 

Consular Service Hours (Monday – Friday Only)

Passport/Travel Document
9:00am -5:00pm Release Date of Passport:  6 to 8 Weeks from Encoding
Dual Citizenship (Window 9)
Processing Time (Window 9)	Oath-taking for qualified applicants:
9:00 am to 10:30 am	Approximately 12:00 pm same working day
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm	Approximately 4:00 pm same working day
Visa (Window 10):
9:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Notarials (“Consularization” or “Red-Ribbon” )
Processing Time  (Window 14) (Based on time of payment)	Releasing Time (Window 12)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm	3:00 – 5:00 pm (same working day)
12:01 pm – 3:00 pm	3:00 – 5:00 pm (next working day)
Civil Registry (Window 11) (Report of Birth Marriage, or Death of Filipinos)
Processing Time (Based on time of payment)	Releasing Time
9:00 am – 12:00 pm	3:00 – 5:00 pm (same working day)
12:01 pm – 3:00 pm	3:00 – 5:00 pm (next working day)

Edited September 27, 2017 by cyberfx1024

[Since2012 28]

Just now, cyberfx1024 said:

Consular Service Hours (Monday – Friday Only)

Passport/Travel Document
9:00am -5:00pm Release Date of Passport:  6 to 8 Weeks from Encoding
Dual Citizenship (Window 9)
Processing Time (Window 9)	Oath-taking for qualified applicants:
9:00 am to 10:30 am	Approximately 12:00 pm same working day
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm	Approximately 4:00 pm same working day
Visa (Window 10):
9:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Notarials (“Consularization” or “Red-Ribbon” )
Processing Time  (Window 14) (Based on time of payment)	Releasing Time (Window 12)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm	3:00 – 5:00 pm (same working day)
12:01 pm – 3:00 pm	3:00 – 5:00 pm (next working day)
Civil Registry (Window 11) (Report of Birth Marriage, or Death of Filipinos)
Processing Time (Based on time of payment)	Releasing Time
9:00 am – 12:00 pm	3:00 – 5:00 pm (same working day)
12:01 pm – 3:00 pm	3:00 – 5:00 pm (next working day)

 

 

 

Thank you very much for this information.  I really appreciate it!

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

8 minutes ago, babe2012 said:

 

 

Hi Hank! It's nice chatting with you again.   You always answer my questions back in the days when I am still doing my K1 Journey.  My greencard is expiring this month but I have the extension letter. In which I'm in doubt to visit my family in the Philippines since I'm scared traveling with an expired greencard. And I know the ROC processing timeframe is between 12-18 months  

My asawa and I flew back on here expired greencard WITH the extension letter without a problem, and came back without me without a problem. Just make sure you carry your expired greencard and your extension letter. Are you going to the Philippines before or after your new passport?  

 

If you travel on your maiden name passport then carry your marriage license as well. You shouldn't have to do that if you go on your married passport.

Edited September 27, 2017 by cyberfx1024

[Hank_ 9,173]

38 minutes ago, babe2012 said:

 

 

Hi Hank! It's nice chatting with you again.   You always answer my questions back in the days when I am still doing my K1 Journey.  My greencard is expiring this month but I have the extension letter. In which I'm in doubt to visit my family in the Philippines since I'm scared traveling with an expired greencard. And I know the ROC processing timeframe is between 12-18 months  

Yes I remembered y'all immediately.  Glad to see all is moving along smoothly.

 

ROC was taking about 4-7 months "before", now it can be closer to a year.   Hopefully they will get a handle on things and get the timeline down again.

 

Ya I heard ya about traveling outside the USA with the expired green card and just the NOA showing a one year extension ... CBP & USCIS may know you are still good to go, but not so sure about checking through other countries.. many are not up to speed if you know what I mean     But as Cyberfox stated, his asawa had no issues.

Edited September 27, 2017 by Hank_

[Since2012 28]

1 hour ago, cyberfx1024 said:

My asawa and I flew back on here expired greencard WITH the extension letter without a problem, and came back without me without a problem. Just make sure you carry your expired greencard and your extension letter. Are you going to the Philippines before or after your new passport?  

 

If you travel on your maiden name passport then carry your marriage license as well. You shouldn't have to do that if you go on your married passport.

 

I’m planning to travel before my new passport.  I’m really thinking when is the right time to visit. Should I just wait for my greencard? 

[Since2012 28]

1 hour ago, Hank_ said:

Yes I remembered y'all immediately.  Glad to see all is moving along smoothly.

 

ROC was taking about 4-7 months "before", now it can be closer to a year.   Hopefully they will get a handle on things and get the timeline down again.

 

Ya I heard ya about traveling outside the USA with the expired green card and just the NOA showing a one year extension ... CBP & USCIS may know you are still good to go, but not so sure about checking through other countries.. many are not up to speed if you know what I mean     But as Cyberfox stated, his asawa had no issues.

 

 

I’m still on the waiting period for ROC. With my AOS, I waited 9 months for my Conditional Greencard with no interview. Like what I said with Cyberfox, I’m thinking when’s the best time to visit Philippines? Should I just wait for my Greencard for a year or so? I’m just missing my family. 

[Hank_ 9,173]

14 minutes ago, babe2012 said:

 

 

I’m still on the waiting period for ROC. With my AOS, I waited 9 months for my Conditional Greencard with no interview. Like what I said with Cyberfox, I’m thinking when’s the best time to visit Philippines? Should I just wait for my Greencard for a year or so? I’m just missing my family. 

Understand missing family.. that is the truly negative part to all of this.

 

We waited until my asawa had her 10 year green card before traveling back, then when we returned to the states she filed her N-400 for citizenship.

[Since2012 28]

1 hour ago, Hank_ said:

Understand missing family.. that is the truly negative part to all of this.

 

We waited until my asawa had her 10 year green card before traveling back, then when we returned to the states she filed her N-400 for citizenship.

 

Thank you Hank. And also, is the extension letter an acceptable document if I renew my passport?

[Hank_ 9,173]

Just now, babe2012 said:

 

Thank you Hank. And also, is the extension letter an acceptable document if I renew my passport?

Not sure, there is a list on the consulate website

[Greenbaum 12,258]

We just completed ROC 4 months ago and it took 1 year and 4 months. 

[Hank_ 9,173]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

We just completed ROC 4 months ago and it took 1 year and 4 months. 

And YOU hold the record so far for ROC taking the longest to complete.