US Immigration from Philippines

Hi Everyone.

Once again I turn to you all to help me out.

My wife just received her appointment for her citizenship interview. It will be on Sept. 2nd in Vermont office.

Here's the problem: We were told by a friend of my wife's that as soon as you have the interview, they pull your green card. Is this true?? It doesn't make any sense. But her friend said they did it to her. She couldn't even go to Canada (we all live about 10 miles from Canada and go often to Montreal). I think her friend is thinking of when she took the oath.

Anyway, has anyone gone through this recently and/or is there any legal lurkers out there that might know for sure? We had been making plans to go home to Bohol Philippines for 30 days to meet our 3rd grand daughter in Sept. I'd hate to cancel plans as I'm already 73 and don't know how many more trips I have in me, so I'd really like to go. Been 2 years for us.

Any insight you can give me is appreciated. This web site has never let me down, so I know I'll get the right answer.

Thanks so much to you all.

Doug Vensel

Malone NY

My fianc e went to her Interview Appointment at the Manila Embassy on 7/15. At the first stage, her documents were checked and two mistakes found.

1. Incorrect father's middle initial on CENOMAR & damaged birth certificate.

2. She was given a yellow slip with a checklist, instructed to acquire the updated documents, and reschedule the appointment.

Two questions:

Once she gets the updated documents:

1) Does she need to do VAC/Biometrics again first, and the Counselor Appointment second? Or straight to Counselor Appointment? The usvisascheduling website has not populated the appointment schedule, yet, when it does, maybe that will answer my question.

2) The yellow checklist has two QR codes, "Scanning and Uploading Instructions" and "Rescheduling and Register Delivery Address". We have never used the CEAC system to upload any docs. Our email from NVC in response to Inquiry Request back in May stated document submission was not required for this type of case. Since it was not required in the past, it is probably still not required, correct? She just needs to bring the physical documents?

Please help with what to do when the medical expires because the visa is still processing to be delivered. The interview was approved on 7/1/25. No visa yet 14 days later. Medical expires 7/22. What do we do after the medical expires. Are there visa application expenses along with updating medical. What do we need and steps to follow. Your information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hi all,

(Sorry if this isn't the right forum)

My wife entered the US on her IR-1 visa on June 15 from the Philippines, but as of yet I didn't pay the fee for her permanent resident card to be mailed to her due to financial reasons. This coming week I will pay, but I'm just wondering if there will be any issues due to the delay?

She has her social security card/number already. I pay on the USCIS website correct? Thanks!

My fianc e raised this question after I already sent her the paperwork, I had not thought of it.

"US Citizen" is the first box and obviously makes sense because I am a US Citizen. However, "US National" is maybe more applicable, as I never applied and received my citizenship, but was born in the US. Kind of a confusing question. Technically I am both, maybe it doesn't matter one way or the other.

Any thoughts?