US Embassy/Consulate in Bahrain // K1 Requirements and estimated processing time

[justinemaaaae 1]

Hi, everyone. As mentioned in my past post, I am new here so I don't how how to post in the Bahrain portal... 

 

I'm the foreign fiancé (Filipina) currently living in Bahrain. So, anybody here knows how to get the police clearance/ Good Conduct Certificate? Please advise. Thank you.

 

And question for the general public:

1. I have lived here since 2018 (was 23y/o), do I still have to get Police clearance from the Philippines? I have read that I need that from the places I have lived in since 2016. 

2. (For Filipino members) I have already my Certificate of NO Marriage, but I think its only valid for 6months (?). So, if it expires before we got the interview schedule, which when I would need it, Do i have to get a new valid copy? Or I can use the one I have now even if its already expired by then?

 

Just researching on how to get all the possible requirements I might need for the interview. Cant say that I have OCD but I just want to prepare/know everything before we get the list of requirements even if it is still far. Given also that I am away from my home country and acquiring some of the documents might take time to get here in Bahrain. 

 

I have so many question but everyone has been helpful so far. Thank you so much.

Edited November 21, 2023 by justinemaaaae

[D-R-J 158]

This link has information on how to obtain the proper police certificate: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Bahrain.html

 

You will need a police certificate for the Philippines too. You can see how to get that from the same site, just go to top and change the country to the Philippines.

[justinemaaaae 1]

18 hours ago, D-R-J said:

This link has information on how to obtain the proper police certificate: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Bahrain.html

 

You will need a police certificate for the Philippines too. You can see how to get that from the same site, just go to top and change the country to the Philippines.

Thank you so much! Appreciate this

[Chancy 6,233]

*** Moved from K1 Progress Reports to K1 Process & Procedures ***

 

On 11/21/2023 at 6:07 AM, justinemaaaae said:

1. I have lived here since 2018 (was 23y/o), do I still have to get Police clearance from the Philippines? I have read that I need that from the places I have lived in since 2016. 

2. (For Filipino members) I have already my Certificate of NO Marriage, but I think its only valid for 6months (?). So, if it expires before we got the interview schedule, which when I would need it, Do i have to get a new valid copy? Or I can use the one I have now even if its already expired by then?

 

1.  You need to get NBI Clearance.  Visit the Philippine embassy closest to you.

2.  Technically, CENOMAR is valid for 1 year from issue date.  But to minimize risk of getting 221g and delaying your process, I recommend getting a new CENOMAR within 6 months of your interview date.

 

[IWander 584]

4 hours ago, Chancy said:

*** Moved from K1 Progress Reports to K1 Process & Procedures ***

 

 

1.  You need to get NBI Clearance.  Visit the Philippine embassy closest to you.

2.  Technically, CENOMAR is valid for 1 year from issue date.  But to minimize risk of getting 221g and delaying your process, I recommend getting a new CENOMAR within 6 months of your interview date.

 

 

CENOMAR will not be required for an interview in Bahrain.

[J2020 81]

Do you have any info about the wait to receive the interview letter after DQ in Bahrain? 

[justinemaaaae 1]

4 hours ago, J2020 said:

Do you have any info about the wait to receive the interview letter after DQ in Bahrain? 

No, sorry. don't have any idea about that. maybe some members will be able to help.