Hello! I booked a flight home to the Philippines in 3 weeks. This would be my first trip home since I received my green card. I m supposed to land in Cebu from LAX but last time I checked, they are still rerouting my destination to MNL for a mandatory 10- day quarantine, even if I ve been fully vaccinated since April. Other than the exorbitant expenses for the quarantine facility (which I need to book asap) and swabs, is there anything else I need to prepare for? My PH passport is still valid.

So 2Go sent a text to my wife that they will deliver her passport this afternoon. They told her she needs to have 400 pesos ready to pay the delivery person. Is that correct? I have never heard of anyone needing to pay for their delivery. Don't get me wrong, I would pay anything that they ask at this point just to get her visa with passport, but I want to make sure this ia legit and we are not being scammed by the delivery person.

Hello everyone! I have filed for a Petition for An Alien Relative in this case for my mother. My Dad died last year and can not wait for his ultimate journey back home in heaven . He died not from covid but from a heart attack but knowing how corrupt the Philippines is they have indicated in death cert that he was a probable covid, anyways that is for another story. For those people who are applying or thinking of applying for their parents this is my story. Hope it helps.

PETITION TIMELINE

July 9, 2021 I am still waiting for my copy thru email from my niece the NBI clearance and PSA.

July 8, I submitted the documents pending NBI and PSA copy of my mom's BC

July 7, 2021 site indicated it was paid so I can now submit the Civil documents needed and photographs they needed.

July 6. 2021 I paid the Visa IV fee money from God in process.

June 27, 2021 Travel state request to add Joint sponsor message from travel state from their site added and approve the same day.

June 23-July 6, 2021 I prayed and waited for money to fall from heaven in the amount of $325 for Visa IV Fee which "literally" happen on July 6, 2021. I received a check 5 times the amount I needed from my bank for some insurance money I have made for my car which I have fully paid for that they have not return to me because I did not use it which baffles me up to this day. Glory to God when you ask him with all your heart He will give it to you no questions ask.

June 23, 2021 I Paid $120 for the AOS fee, Then submitted the docs required.

June 19, 2021 Received email from National_visa_center@state.gov indicating that they have received the Notice from USCIS of the visa case indicating the Visa the all important numbers NVC Case number and the Invoice ID number for which I am using at the https://ceac.state.gov/IV in submitting documents.

end of my dealings with USCIS

June 19, 2021 Case Was Sent To The Department of State

June 16, 2021 Your case for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative was approved.

June 15, 2021 We are actively reviewing your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time.

June 13, 2021 We received your response for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.

June 12, 2021 I received email from my niece a scan of my Birth Certificate PSA version because what I have on hand and took with me when I left the Philippines 10 years ago

was my NSO BC so they have to apply for PSABC for me thru mail arrived a week later to my mom's address in Cavite. Submitted RFE PSA BC to USCIS online portal.

May 27- June 12, 2021 waiting for my niece to apply for a copy for my PSA BC

May 27,2021 I received the official RFE from mail.

May 24, 2021 We sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.

June 15, 2021 We are actively reviewing your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time.

April 5, 2021 We received your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and sent you a receipt notice

April 5, 2021 I paid $535 for I-130

Hi, I was wondering if my issue falls in this category. Anyway, I have a long explanation about my SSN. I entered the US under CR1 (2019) and I have my SS card under my maiden name. I waited to change into my married name when I filed my ROC. And so, by March 2021 I got my extension letter under my married name now. Then I submitted the documents needed for the name change to the Social Security Administration office (via mail). It took a month to wait for the process to be done and I got my new SS card under my married name BUT they misspelled the first letter of my surname (married name). I called the SS office and told me to submit again the documents, so I did what they said. Knowing that my extension letter is a valid document, I submitted it with my expired green card and marriage certificate. (NOTE* the first time I submitted docs to them, my green card was not expired yet.) After about more than 2 weeks, I received a letter from them saying they cannot change my name because they need an unexpired green card. They do not accept extension letters. So I called them and explained everything. The first time I called, they told me that they do not accept extension letter but I said what will I do with the card then? He transferred me to the person who originally processed my name change, because he said he might be able to help me and give me a new card. I was transferred to a voice mail and was not able to talk to the person. So the next day I called again, a different person answered and again, I explained everything to them. I was getting frustrated because this new person who answered the phone is kinda blaming me for submitting an expired green card with an extension letter. It wasn't my fault though. Who misspelled my name in the first place? So, to end the conversation, I said I will just submit my new green card then. (I was frustrated and don't want to explain over and over). My ROC process will take at least a year since it's in MSC. Now, how will I apply for a job when my name is misspelled on my SS card? I only wanted to talk to that person who processed my card and I can't even get to that person. Hoping for any advice on how to deal with this. SS offices are still closed as far as I know. I am still using my maiden name right now since all my Identification cards are in my maiden name still. (Driver's license). I am just worried about on applying for a job with a misspelled surname.