US Immigration from Philippines

Good day!

I hope someone can help me for our future trip.

next year Feb our first Carribean cruise (me and 3 (K2) with my extended family, as 4 Phil passport & GC holders do we need to get visas to Bahamas? even if were just in the ship? or not going in or out of ports? I have a different last name (married name) and I don't know if that would be an issue also if we board to prove that these (3) kids are mine. I don't want to overthink, any info is great and thank you!

p.s I don't know where to post this. Thank you again!

My fianc e passed her interview on 7/1/25. How long is it taking to get the Visa? Will it be quicker to pick up or delivered. Delivery to Lubao, Pampanga. We elected delivery but will pick up if it will save time if it can be changed. She has her ticket booked to leave on 7/19, also medical expiring 7/22. We are waiting for the visa to complete the CFO class she has to attend. We are in a very close deadline and just wondering if we are going to meet her date of departure. We contacted NVC through inquiry form to get an up and informed them of the medical expiring and travel date. I pray for good news as we await. Please share your experience.

Beneficiary is bringing a police clearance (NBI police clearance) to the interview.

The Petitioner does not also need to provide one, does he?

Thank you.

So, after my wife was naturalized, she sent in her papers to get her passport. That was received. (She's so excited). However, when the passport agency sent back her naturalization document, it was practically destroyed by rain. (Water damage). She devastated. I know you can get a replacement for a few hundred dollars ($600 or $700 I think). Has this happened to anyone else?

Do I have any other options?

Thank you.

Hello all,

My wife is awaiting her visa interview in Manila and since today I was under the impression that only an NBI clearance was needed for the beneficiary.

She just told me that she saw other petitioners posting that some CFO counselors are asking for FBI clearance from the petitioner. Is this a new process they are implanting that I m unaware of. I can t find much I formation online about it but from what I can tell this is coming not from the US side, but the Filipino government. Should I go ahead and obtain this clearance just in case? The application is only $18 but the fingerprint fee is $50 so I d rather not waste the money if it s not even an issue. Any information would be appreciated.