US Immigration from Philippines

Hi All,

First time poster, I would first like to say thank you to this this community. It has been extremely helpful in navigating our K1 process and it helps to know that other people out there are in the same situation and just want to be with their loved ones.

I am planning on meeting my fianc in Brazil over Christmas. I am looking for anyone here that has had similar recent experiences. There are many hoops to jump through, and things are changing daily!

Here is what we have so far for requirements and procedures. I've also noted my questions. Any help or feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Davao--Manila--Istanbul--Sao Paulo

To leave Davao:

Barangay Clearance - What is the difference between LGU and Barangay clearance?

LGU Clearance - Davao is currently under GCQ, does that mean that an LGU clearance may not be issued?

Police Clearance

Medical Clearance - There will be no COVID swab test required? IATF Resolution 80 lifted the COVID testing requirement for outbound non-essential travel.

Transit In MNL Terminal 1 - Terminal 3

?- Is there anything required for this terminal transfer because technically they are leaving the airport via cab or grab and need to be screened again through security.

Istanbul Transfer

None

Arrival in Sao Paulo

None

Return to PH

Will we need to show accommodations at a quarantine hotel upon arrival back in Manila?

Hi, did anyone get an RFE from NBC for a JForm with the AOS for approved I140.

My PD is July 28, 3018.

I have had interview march 2020 and since my PD was not current during that time my case was sent to NBC.

It took a while until they work on my case and sent an RFE, to send a jform.

My job completed it with the lawyers office and I got a response from NBC that they approved the JForm?

What's next?

Thanks so much.

Cherry

Does anybody know how long does it take to get to your visa after the interview? My wife went this past Monday (7 Dec ) for her CR1 interview at the U.S. Embassy in Manila and the CO recommended approval (she got the 2 white papers! Hahahaha).

On 10/12/2018 at 9:22 AM, CadeMcNown said:

Thank you for the replies! We should be good then.

My wife just received her visa and there was no envelope inside either. The visas are inside the passport. Did your wife travel fine into the states without an envelope?

Has anyone been to Detroit for their biometrics? Is there a parking outside the building? Since I can't bring my phone with me inside, there's no way for me to contact my husband when I'm done with it. Can he just join me inside the building?