Missing document in packet Consular Selection Immigrant Visa Unit American Embassy Manila

[Mark24 0]

My fiance is missing the Certified duplicate of the I-129F form. How do we request a copy, and how long does it take to send it?

Can they send it via email? 

[Mark24 0]

Just now, Mark24 said:

My fiance is missing the Certified duplicate of the I-129F form. How do we request a copy, and how long does it take to send it?

Can they send it via email? 

The plane tickets were purchased after her approval from the consulate. 

[RO_AH 1,683]

I'm not sure why you need it. I did spouse so forgive my ignorance.

[Edward and Jaycel 1,878]

We never got ours from the embassy in Manila and never needed it

[Boiler 47,431]

Presumably there is some back story

[Edward and Jaycel 1,878]

If I remember correctly, the Manila embassy has a reputation for not providing the copy to the beneficiary. Like I said, we never got it and never needed it for anything. As long as she has the visa in her passport and the sealed yellow packet, she's good to enter the US.

[Mark24 0]

2 hours ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

If I remember correctly, the Manila embassy has a reputation for not providing the copy to the beneficiary. Like I said, we never got it and never needed it for anything. As long as she has the visa in her passport and the sealed yellow packet, she's good to enter the US.

Apparently, she needs to attend a CFO seminar and undergo an interview, and the person conducting the interview has requested the certified duplicate, even though, logically, it makes no sense. 

 

Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)

[Edward and Jaycel 1,878]

3 minutes ago, Mark24 said:

Apparently, she needs to attend a CFO seminar and undergo an interview, and the person conducting the interview has requested the certified duplicate, even though, logically, it makes no sense. 

 

Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)

 

Oh Lord.... #######? This was never on the documents list for the CFO.

[J.M. 313]

35 minutes ago, Mark24 said:

Apparently, she needs to attend a CFO seminar and undergo an interview, and the person conducting the interview has requested the certified duplicate, even though, logically, it makes no sense. 

Just for clarity, your fiancée was personally asked for the certified copy at CFO?  Or did she just "hear" that it is required?  I've never heard of that being asked for or even being given a copy of it.  Which CFO location?

[RO_AH 1,683]

2 hours ago, Mark24 said:

Apparently, she needs to attend a CFO seminar and undergo an interview, and the person conducting the interview has requested the certified duplicate, even though, logically, it makes no sense. 

 

Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)

They can be crazy in their requests at times, but I have not heard of this one. Why would you need a copy of an application for a visa that you already have?

 

2 hours ago, J.M. said:

Just for clarity, your fiancée was personally asked for the certified copy at CFO?  Or did she just "hear" that it is required?

Yes be sure on this. "they said" is taken as fact by most Filipinos. 

[Mark24 0]

9 hours ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

If I remember correctly, the Manila embassy has a reputation for not providing the copy to the beneficiary. Like I said, we never got it and never needed it for anything. As long as she has the visa in her passport and the sealed yellow packet, she's good to enter the US.

So, a CFO approval is not required?

[Edward and Jaycel 1,878]

38 minutes ago, Mark24 said:

So, a CFO approval is not required?

 

CFO counseling session and approval is required but they did not require Jaycel to bring the embassy copy of the I-129F. Who told you that this is a requirement to do the CFO?

[Mark24 0]

35 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

CFO counseling session and approval is required but they did not require Jaycel to bring the embassy copy of the I-129F. Who told you that this is a requirement to do the CFO?

The person who is interviewing her placed her "certificate" on hold until she receives this document. I'm not sure if she should try to schedule another interview in hopes of getting a more reasonable person.  

[Edward and Jaycel 1,878]

6 minutes ago, Mark24 said:

The person who is interviewing her placed her "certificate" on hold until she receives this document. I'm not sure if she should try to schedule another interview in hopes of getting a more reasonable person.  

 

Oh my Lord.... CFO has just come up with a new requirement out of thin air again.  🤦🏻‍♂️ Manila embassy does not issue the "Certified Duplicate" that I have ever seen. I honestly don't know what to tell you. Maybe try reaching out to the embassy at the Immigrant Visa Inquiry page and explain what is happening and ask if they can email it to you? You can contact them here:

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visa-inquiry-form/

[Edward and Jaycel 1,878]

There is nothing in the primary document requirements OR the "Possible Additional Documents" that says you need the Certified Duplicate of the I-129F:

 

A. What are the requirements?

The following are the GCP primary requirements:

1. Barcoded Confirmation form of GCP Appointment
2. Original valid passport and additional two (2) valid IDs;
3. Original valid visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence (for Canada-bound only);
4. Petitioner’s passport copy or one (1) valid ID; and
5. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Marriage certificate in security paper (if married in the Philippines);
6. Report of Marriage in Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) security paper (if married overseas)

Additional documents may be required in the event that the counselor / facilitator determines it to be essential to complete the guidance and counseling process. It is advised for all the GCP applicants to prepare the following documents in advance (if applicable to them):

● Divorce decree/certificate of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse (if previously married)
● Annulment papers of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse (if previously married)
● Proof of residency/Alien Registration Card-ARC of foreign spouse
● Proof of relationship (pictures together, e-mails, among others)
● Death certificate of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse (if widowed)
● Certificate of family relations / registration of foreign spouse
● Proof of Civil status or Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR)
● Valid no criminal records certification/clearance or any equivalent document to indicate lack of criminal/derogatory record
●Documents in foreign language must be officially translated to English