Wally G!

thank you so much!!! yah my husband filed 2 visas.. kinda freak me out cause the immigration person in USA asked him to do so.. that's kinda strange though..

He only can file for one visa petition. I-129F if you are not married and intent to marry here in USA or I-130 if you are already married and intent to bring you here to the USA.

Thank you so much! I will have to ask my hubby to let their congressman involved with our application and probably his medical reports too.. cuz he is undergoing into PTSD counseling.

As per this below: this is what my hubby filed for me.. and it stated 5 months.. hows that? =(

I-129F Petition for Alien Fiance(e) K-3/K-4 - Already married - spouse and/or dependent child 5 Months

Thank you so much for that Wally! I actually granted a US visa (C1) is it possible to change the status and be with my husband?

Are you the petitioner's wife, fiancee or child? Need to know if you filed the correct form..

Thank you so much! I feel the pain everytime my hubby cried over the phone.. seeing him sad breaks my heart and my world =( i dont want him to suffer much..

We will whatever it takes to speed up the applications.. if there's a fastest way.. please tell me.. thank you

Best is to keep in contact with him and reassure him everyday that you will be with him. There is no faster way to speed up the process at this point. Unless he was active duty and being deployed or severe medical issues. That is the only way to expedite a visa.

We understand you frustration and anxiety but all you can do is wait. You congressman can get involved but you most likely will still have to wait. As you have not exceed the normal wait time for you NOA2 approval. You VJ timeline gives you a estimated time for approval between February and April.

Hi ibsmith

I sympathize with you and your husband. As I have a brother that has PTSD from the Iraq War. As for hear anything, there is nothing that you can do at this point but wait until you get the letter or update from USCIS.

Hang in there...

God Bless and Good Luck!!

On the NBI clearance form she does not need to fill out the field husband surname for married women. As she is annulled from her previous marriage.

What is she using as her current last name on any ID's passport, postal ID etc..?

NBI Clearance form:

Last Name: (Father's surname)

Given Name: (First Name)

From your timeline you received your NOA2. Your approved package should already been sent to NVC. We went through the same long wait for our petition in the summer. We were approved July 7 2011 and did not receive our MNL number until August 25th 2011. Finally I had to call USCIS and NVC raising a stink finally it worked it way through the mistakes on USCIS part. Also the time of year plays a factor in the speed it is processed. July - August is vacation time and December and January is vacation time.

Average wait time for package to be sent to USCIS to NVC is 5 -14 business days . It could take up to 30 - 60 days . If it takes this long, you need to speak with tier 2 supervisor with NVC and USCIS.

NVC Contact Information

NVCINQUIRY@state.gov

Tel: (603) 334-0700

Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

National Customer Service Center (NCSC):

1-800-375-5283

From what I have read on some of the AOS applications that filed late. There is no penalty. Your wife and kids just can not leave the USA or cross any US borders. If you go past the 90 days. You begin overstay time until you file AOS papers.

Here are some VJ threads that I have read.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248765-late-filing-for-aos-ss-name-changing-etc/page__view__findpost__p__3825384

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/330475-late-aos-filing/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/49967-aos-filing-late/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/334617-late-file-aos/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/344267-aos-filing-time/

Hopefully this can help. God Bless and Good Luck!!

By the way,theres 3 forms that i need to fill out and submit on my interview,there's 1form with a BARCODE?

You will fill out these forms. fill out on computer then print out at com shop or if you have a printer.

DS-156 NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

DS-157 SUPPLEMENTAL NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

DS-156K NONIMMIGRANT FIANCE(E) VISA APPLICATION

***Your Fiance needs to fill this out I-134 form and provide the supporting documents.***

I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence.

He will need to provide the last three years tax returns with the filling documents (W-2 and 1040 forms filled)

He can request a tax transcript if he does not have the 1040 forms.

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=232168,00.html

You will both need to have another Letter of Intent to marry. Sign and dated

Fiance Letter of Intent (sign and dated)

Fiancee Letter of Intent (sign and dated)

He will need to mail you the original sign letter of intent to you.

Also Letter from Employer sign date. If he has a HR Dept they can provide this letter on a company letter head. (Years employed, salary, in good standing with company etc). he will also mail this to you. Must be signed and dated from HR or Manager (Boss) and he should also sign and date.

Proof of relationship. This proof is from receipt of NOA1 until Current. You can provide, Phone records, cards (If not date don't worry), travel documents, passport stamps, flight itineraries, flight ticket stubs, hotel receipts, photos, engagement ring receipt (not a big deal if you do not have engagement ring yet).

Make sure photos are print at a Kodak, or Photo printing store. **Do not print on home print**

what is the bar code? i also asked wally if do i need to fill out first then print or print out and fill out with a pen? i read other members in vj they are also confuse.

The BARCODE will appear when you print the form. Nothing you need to fill out on BARCODE.

Fill out online then print. It makes it easier for them to process in plain text versus someones hand writing. Not saying you have bad penmanship but makes it easier on the Embassy when processing.

Just found the Cebu DFA Location. There is two locations. Call to verify which one is correct.

DFA CEBU

Causing Lozada Building, Osmena Blvd. cor Lapu-lapu Street, Cebu City

Tels. (032) 256-3193, 253-6798

Fax (032) 256-0624

Regional Consular Office, Cebu

4th Level, Pacific Mall-Metro Mandaue U.N. Avenue corner M.C. Briones St., Brgy Estancia, Mandaue City, Cebu City

Phone: (032) 520-5898; 520-6193; 520-6550

Fax: (032) 520-6551

E-mail: dfacebu@yahoo.com

CR1/IR1

Marriage-based petitions for spouses of United States Citizens fall under the immigrant visa categories of IR1 (for couples married for more than two years) and CR1 (for couples married for less than two years).

K-3 Spouse Visa

The K-3 and K-4 Visas allow the Spouse and Spouse’s children (unmarried children under 21) enter the United States to await the approval of the I-130 petition by USCIS or the availability of an immigrant visa.

The K-3 Visa allows the spouse of a U.S. citizen, who is waiting abroad for an immigrant visa, and the (K-4 Visa) spouse’s children to enter the United States as nonimmigrants, re-unite with their family here, and then apply for immigrant status while in the country. It is one of several immigration benefit provisions created by the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act (LIFE Act).

Under this new nonimmigrant visa classification, spouses of U.S. citizens may be granted K-3 nonimmigrant status, and the spouse’s unmarried children (under 21 years of age) may be granted K-4 nonimmigrant status. Obtaining a K-3/4 visa is not required, however. Spouses of U.S. citizens and their children may skip applying for a K visa and directly obtain their immigrant visa abroad from the Department of State.

K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions (English).

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html

Download the K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions. Make sure to have all the requirements in the instructions. Review and go over it 3 or 4 times to make sure all is filled correct.

Your fiancé will need to prepare for her Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC)

Required Documents:

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

Pre-register online and have her print out this letter. This is the appointment letter she needs to present at SLEC.

http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Medical fees are: 15 years and older USD 213.35 / PhP 9,387.50. This is paid at SLEC.

ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER EXTENSION CLINIC

1177 J. Bocobo St. Ermita, Manila 1000 PHILIPPINES

Now your fiancé will pay and schedule the USEM appointment.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Click on the apply button (Green Button " Apply Now ". Fill out the registration information. It is straight forward.

Click Schedule Appointment

Select Immigrant Visa

Click continue

Select K Visas ( Visa for Fiancée , Visa For Spouse )

Select K1 - Fiancé or Fiancée of U.S. Citizen

Click continue

Fill out all information

Click continue

You will receive a confirmation email of you appointment.

If your are not comfortable with the online appointment system. You can always call and set appointment via phone.

To schedule a visa appointment for IV or K petitions, please contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html

You will now pay for you the fiancé I-129f petition there in Philippines. Fee is U.S. $350 / P15,218. Send a little extra as it is bases on current exchange rate. Cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) branch. Just go into the branch nearest to her and tell them you are paying for K-1 Visa application fee. They will know what to give her to fill out. If she is unsure on what to fill out ask the staff there to help her fill it out.

BPI Branch Locator:

http://info.bpiexpressonline.com/bpiprod/prodserv.nsf/Pop-Ups/BranchesSearch

Require documents at BPI:

Passport and MNL number

When filling out the online applicant or speaking to the USEM agent. You will need the receipt number on the receipt from BPI.

USEM will give her some dates to choose from. Once she selects a date. Appointment is set!! You can reschedule but they will push you further in the month or next month.

The reason people may not be keen on being a co-sponsor is the Legally bind contract:

This form is a contract between a sponsor and the U.S. Government. Completing and signing this form makes you the sponsor. You must show on this form that you have enough income and/or assets to maintain the intending immigrant(s) and the rest of your household at 125 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. By signing Form I-864, you are agreeing to use your resources to support the intending immigrant(s) named in this form, if it becomes necessary.

The submission of this form may make the sponsored immigrant ineligible for certain Federal, State, or local meanstested public benefits, because an agency that provides meanstested public benefits will consider your resources and assets as available to the sponsored immigrant in determining his or her eligibility for the program.

If the immigrant sponsored in this affidavit does receive one of the designated Federal, State or local means-tested public benefits, the agency providing the benefit may request that you repay the cost of those benefits. That agency can sue you if the cost of the benefits provided is not repaid.

Example of Means tested public benefits

Means tested public benefits" are welfare payments paid to people because they have no money of their own.

So if the person uses the fire department that's a public benefit - but it's not a means tested one, so you wouldn't have to pay them. If the person ever gets food stamps, however, or gets free medical care from a county hospital, you will have to.

How Long Does My Obligation as a Sponsor Continue?

Your obligation to support the immigrant(s) you are sponsoring in this affidavit of support will continue until the sponsored immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen, or can be credited with 40 qualifying quarters of work in the United States.

Although 40 qualifying quarters of work (credits) generally equate to ten years of work, in certain cases the work of a spouse or parent adds qualifying quarters. The Social Security Administration can provide information on how to count qualifying quarters (credits) of work.

The obligation also ends if you or the sponsored immigrant dies or if the sponsored immigrant ceases to be a lawful

permanent resident and departs the United States. Divorce does not end the sponsorship obligation.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864instr.pdf

I wish you the best and your prayers maybe answered!!

Good Bless and Good Luck

Hi Wally:) thank you so much for the reply,im really touched.i will call on wednesday for the result,i just hope everything will be fine and proceed to my interview.i havent reschedule my interview yet,the lady from st.luke told me that they will rechedule my interview after the medical.i just hope there still slots.because my notice of approval is valid only until feb.26,2012.

Everything will be fine

St. Luke's will reschedule your appointment with USEM. I am not sure how they re-schedule USEM appointments...??? I believe USEM is aware of the expire date. Hopefully they will fit you in before it expire. They can extend your NOA2 expire date but I am not 100% sure on that. Maybe Tahoma or another high level VJ'er can shed more knowledge on the expire date of NOA2...??

im touched when i read"time to get married" i cant wait.we've been waited for years and i hope the consul will understand our situation.sometimes i always ask myself,why is it i needed to undergo this kind of hardship just to be with your love? i pray everyday,thanks for encluding me in your prayers,i really appreciate it:)

God puts us through trials and tribulations . He will not give us more than we can take. Remember prayer, focus, determination and will power will keep you strong. Your fiancee is your rock, your goal, your love. True love and prayer will drive you to the mountain top. Just when you think your done , God reaches down and gives you more to keep going .

When you are finally complete with the process there and on the flight. Reflect back on the journey you went through and thank GOD for making you strong and giving your strength when it seem dark. Hug you husband to be and hold and tell him your my love. This process can only make you two even stronger. You have a story tell of how you over came this process and was triumphant!!! ^_^

i have a question with my form 156? i have 2 annuled marriage and how can i write them on the form which theres only one box availabale? do i need to fill up then print? or can i print the form out then fill it up?

Either or, you can fill out online then print or print and fill out will a pen. Fill it out online save paper and if you make a mistake. You can correct before printing.

On section 4. Martial Status. You would place your last spouse annulment and answer the remaining questions. Me being the make sure absolutely positive guy. I would call USEM and ask if you need to put both annulments on section 4. Again if any other VJ'ers can shine some light on this question. That would be awesome.

by the way,my fiance bought a house here in the philippines its under my name but i use his last name.do i need to show the title to the embassy just to prove that he's paying the monthly payment monthy? i dont know what else proof i need to show them.thanks wally:)

USEM is not concerned with properties in there. They will be concerned with the Affidavit of Support. They want to make sure he earns enough in USA to support you and himself. The property is your under Philippines Law. No foreigner can own land in the Philippines. He can own the house but not the land. No sure if that can be added as an asset on the form. If he earn above the USA poverty line. Then no need to include the property in the philippines.

Proof of relationship consist of:

Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now).

Examples: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

Keep us posted. God bless you and your fiancee!! :star:

My fiancee and I are in discussions about time required for all of her items needed in Philippines as she would like to keep working. How this came about her former boss is courting her to join her in Cebu back in my fiancees' field of Education. I am advising against this due to her being in a contract etc if she goes. Her current employer she can leave when she is ready. My questions are for those that have been going through this:

1) SHe lives in Bohol. Will she have to go to Cebu for her passport?

All Philippines passport must be obtain from DFA office in Manila. You can set your appointment on-line.

http://www.passport.com.ph/

Passport Fees

Regular Processing: Php 950.00 (15 working days)

Rush Processing: Php 1,200.00 (7 working days)

An additional fee of Php 200.00 will be charged for processing of Lost Passports if it is still valid.

Documentary Requirements

http://www.passport.com.ph/info/requirements/for/new

2) How about her NBI CLearance?

Robinson’s Mall, Cebu City

Travel Abroad, Immigration Req., Visa Seaman, Marriage Requirement – P115.00

What are the NBI CLearance requirements?

2 Valid ID’s

What are considered valid I.D.’s?

Voter’s I.D., Postal I.D., SSS I.D., GSIS I.D., PRC License , Driver’s License, Company I.D, Valid Passport, ACR (for aliens), Senior Citizen I.D., Philhealth I.D., Student ID

3) From what I understand she will need to attend a SFO or CFO Seminar??? Are these in Bohol as well or does she have to journey to Cebu for this?

CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas).

CFO Cebu Desk

Causing-Lozada Building, Osmeña Boulevard corner

MJ Cuenco Street, Cebu City, Philippines

Telefax: (032) 255-5253

Email: cfocebu@cfo.gov.ph

Website: www.cfo.gov.ph

Requirements for Registration:

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=843

I know once she gets to having to go to Medical she will need to quit her job due to it being close to her interview (God Willing) as well. Our thoughts in reading all of the timelines and delays that we both want her to work as long as she can so her mind is occupied and not staring at computer and waiting... I know the hell that everyone is going thru waiting. Carmela has access to our log in here so please speak freely as she will be reading this as well.

Thank you all in advance.

Shawn

Yes I know how employers are in the Philippines with giving days off for these types of circumstances. She will need to travel to manila for her medical and it could be a 2 - 3 day process for the medical. If there is no issues!!!

You can read my post on St. Luke's Medical, CFO and Preparing beneficiaries I-129F package.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/347964-after-noa2-what-would-be-the-next-step/page__view__findpost__p__5111543

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

God Bless and Good Luck!!

Hi Tahoma,Wally and Paul+Leticia,

I just read your reply,thank you so much I had my psych.evaluation exam last week(PEPS),the phychiatrist lady is very nice,i started the evaluation 10am and finished at almost 7pm,i got headache answering those hundreds of questions,drawing,puzzles,etc. but what made me very emotional was the part of questioning me about my annulment cases,i did explained to her that i never had a psychological test during my annulment,and my atty,did all the work to get my case done.she understood but still i was very emotional when she asked questions about my fiance,i cried after i told her that my fiance is doing everything just to be with him,that we have beed together since 2003 and still proving to them our gunuine relationship.and i can prove to them that i am not psychological incapacitated.after the interview,the lady said o call her on wednesday to know when she forward the result in st.lukes.right now,im still nervous and worried thinking about the result,and worried of my interview.i dont know whats going to happen.i pray everyday to give me hope.thank you guys for helping me....i had my urine,xray and blood test last jan9.and no idea if i pass the test,they never told me.im worried:(

Hi caduceus37

We are glad to see your update . Congratulations on completing PEPS exam. Now you will need to call on Wednesday to see if they have forwarded your results and passed.

I believe you will pass your medical. St. Luke's did there job by raising the red flag when the saw two annulments and the manner in which the annulments were filed. You have passed through the gauntlet of exams and proven your of sound mind and happy in your relationship. As proof of relationship, 9 years is a long enough time for proof of relationship . Time to get married after that . No doubt you two love each other (L) .

It's ok you were emotional in your feelings to the examiner. As long as you explained everything.

The examiner will not give you your results after the examination. They need to process and review. Then forward to St. luke's if all is passed.

Once you go to St. Luke's, I believe last thing you will need is vaccinations shots if needed.

God is good. We are praying with you. So you join the rest of the VJ'ers on the Journey to there loved ones.

In the meantime start double and triple checking your I-129f package and make sure all documents, forms and ID's are together in order.

God Bless you !!! Your strong and won't give up!!

Congradulation!!! Don't for get about CFO after you get your passport back with visa. Then your good to go to book your flight.

Good bless you two!!!

Awesome!! Congratulations!!

Wow Wally Greene, sucha big help for preparation. Thanks so much for that. Long process as I read those, hope it won't take long and we did not file an I-129f, they didn't ask to submit this form. Does my K3 turn to IR?

Just noticed the K-3. Oooppsss sorry wrong post info. Sorry about that. :oops:

you're sure it's $350, not $340?

The application fee for a K1 or K2 nonimmigrant visa is US$350, payable only in Philippine pesos at the

prevailing exchange rate. There are three ways to pay the K visa application fee: cash payment at any Bank of the

Philippine Islands (BPI) branch; online payment bill option provided by BPI to their clients; or online payment

through Bancnet. For additional information, please visit http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. This visa fee is

non-transferrable and is valid for one year.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_003.pdf

:dance: :dance: :dance:

:D :D

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! :dancing:

FEELS GOOD DOESN'T IT

Good Bless you two!! You are now half way done!!

Just a quick questions regarding all kinds of fees:

1. Visa Fee (payable to the bank)

2. Prism Seminar Fee

3. Visa Delivery Fee

4. Hotel Prices near US Embassy Manila

Thanks for your help...

1. Visa Fee (payable to the bank)

You will now pay for you the fiancé I-129f petition there in Philippines. Fee is U.S. $350 / P15,218

2. Prism Seminar Fee

You will pay a fee totaling PhP 650.00. The PhP 250.00 is paid as counseling fee at SMEF-COW or PRISM while the PhP 400.00 is for registration at the CFO.

3. Visa Delivery Fee

Included in Visa fee. Visa is delivered by 2GO services in Philippines.

4. Hotel Prices near US Embassy Manila

Paragon Tower Hotel $ 39

Lotus Garden Hotel $ 48

Best Western Hotel La Corona $ 58

City Garden Suites Hotel $55

Manila Pavilion Hotel $ 68

You can search on Agoda website. Choose Ermita area, as it is closest to US Embassy.

http://www.agoda.com/asia/philippines/manila.html

Hi january7th

USCIS will now send the petitioner's approved I-129F to NVC National Visa Center.

Petitioner will need to wait on average 5 - 14 business days for NVC to receive the package. (It could take longer)

NVC will then issue the MNL case number.

Contact NVC to obtain your Case number:

Tel: (603) 334-0700

Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3177.html

NVC will mail your case/I-129f package to Manila USEM. This can take between 5 - 14 days depending. Average 5 days.

At this point you should start preparing your fiancé’s Packet 3.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html

Download the K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions. Make sure to have all the requirements in the instructions. Review and go over it 3 or 4 times to make sure all is filled correct.

Your fiancé will need to prepare for her Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC)

Required Documents:

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

Pre-register online and have her print out this letter. This is the appointment letter she needs to present at SLEC.

http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Medical fees are: 15 years and older USD 213.35 / PhP 9,387.50. This is paid at SLEC.

ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER EXTENSION CLINIC

1177 J. Bocobo St. Ermita, Manila 1000 PHILIPPINES

If your fiancé passes her Medical They will give her a date to come back to SLEC and get her results and medical will CD of chest X-ray

Now your fiancé will pay and schedule the USEM appointment.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Click on the apply button (Green Button " Apply Now ". Fill out the registration information. It is straight forward.

Click Schedule Appointment

Select Immigrant Visa

Click continue

Select K Visas ( Visa for Fiancée , Visa For Spouse )

Select K1 - Fiancé or Fiancée of U.S. Citizen

Click continue

Fill out all information

Click continue

You will receive a confirmation email of you appointment.

If your are not comfortable with the online appointment system. You can always call and set appointment via phone.

To schedule a visa appointment for IV or K petitions, please contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html

You will now pay for you the fiancé I-129f petition there in Philippines. Fee is U.S. $350 / P15,218. Send a little extra as it is bases on current exchange rate. Cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) branch. Just go into the branch nearest to her and tell them you are paying for K-1 Visa application fee. They will know what to give her to fill out. If she is unsure on what to fill out ask the staff there to help her fill it out.

BPI Branch Locator:

http://info.bpiexpressonline.com/bpiprod/prodserv.nsf/Pop-Ups/BranchesSearch

Require documents at BPI:

Passport and MNL number

When filling out the online applicant or speaking to the USEM agent. You will need the receipt number on the receipt from BPI.

USEM will give her some dates to choose from. Once she selects a date. Appointment is set!! You can reschedule but they will push you further in the month or next month.

On the interview date she will have a time most likely 6;00 - 6:30 AM to be at the Manila USEM. She needs to have all her required documents in hand, appointment letter, and passport. Again refer to K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions as for what is needed. Make sure she has all papers organized. It makes for a easier processing at the embassy and shows seriousness. Buy a organizer with tabs. Label the tabs for each requirement.

Once at the embassy, she will fall in line. They will take her appointment letter, check passport and assign her a number. At the embassy they don't allow any electronic devices.

You are not allowed to enter the U.S. Embassy/Consulate while carrying any of the following items:

battery-operated or electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital diaries, digital watches, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players

large shoulder bags/purses - only bags that can be carried by hand will be permitted

bags such as travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, suitcases, leather, cloth bags, and zip folders - you can only carry plastic bags containing application-related papers

food items (refreshments are available for purchase in the waiting area)

sealed envelopes or packages

cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, lighters

sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail files

weapons or explosive materials of any kind

If she needs her cell phone they will ask her to check it in at the security section. They will give her a card so she can retrieve at the end of interview.

They will give her a form to fill out on how to deliver the passport with visa. Either it's deliver to her home address or she can go pick it up at a 2GO location.

Once inside, she will need to look on the board for her number to be called. She will go to the window and ask for her paperwork. Then she will be finger printed. They will tell her to wait again. Once her number flashes again, she will have her first interview with Filipino consulate. They will ask her a few questions and check and process her documents. (MAKE SURE SHE HAS ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS). If all is in order she answered all questions to satisfaction. She will then wait again for her number to flash again on the board. Then she will have her final interviewer US consulate. Consulate will process her paperwork and ask a few questions. If all is in order she will be told to wait again for her number to flash. Then she will go to the 2GO window where they will take her passport. They will give her a receipt (make sure to ask if they do not give one).

That's it for the USEM interview. You can now breathe a little easier.

Now if there is a problem. They will give a 221g form and state what the issue is. Now you will need to get them whatever they want in order to proceed. Now this is pull a long process when your in Admin Review. Look on VJ for Admin Review stories.

It will take 5 - 10 days for 2GO to receive visa and passport from USEM.

2GO locator:

http://www.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/tools/outlets.asp

2GO Tracking (enter MNL number):

http://www.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp

Once you have received your passport with visa. Now its time for CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas).

St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation - Center for Overseas Workers.

CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Information.

CFO Seminar is a 1 day seminar and process.

She will need to register for her seminar.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

CFO is to inform fipinos about the country they are traveling to. The Good, Bad and Ugly. They will ask her some questions and issue her CFO sticker and seminar certificate.

Requirements for Registration:

Original and photocopy of Passport;

Original and photocopy of visa;

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);

Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

Payment of the authorized registration fee.

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; (Postal ID, NBI Clearance, Passport w/ Visa)

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/overseasbasedemigrantform.pdf

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

If you fiancee is under 25 yrs. She will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be there with her to give consent of there child's marriage.

> If you are between the ages of 21-24, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental advice to marry.

> If you are between the ages of 18-20, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental consent to marry.

Here's why you didn't see anything on the CFO website about those requirements:

The following is from the CFO website:

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors <-----------------------------

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

CFO link.

The following forms may come in handy:

Sworn statement that advice of parents or guardian has been asked. (for those who are 21-24 years old)

Consent to marriage of a person under age. (for those who are 18-20 years old)

Marriage applicants who are age 18 to 21 must have parental consent in writing, those age 21 to 25 must have written parental advice (a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry). The revised Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 4, 1988, prohibits marriage for individuals below the age of 18.

U.S. Department of State link.

The quote above is from the section where they are talking about getting married in the Philippines. However, the CFO has been known to require parental advice or parental consent from K-1ers.

It's all on the Consular's discretion whether they require consent from a parent or guardian.

SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers

Good Shepherd Convent

1043 Aurora Boulevard

Quezon City 1108

Philippines

http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/

Once CFO seminar is completed, you’re done. Book the Flight!!

You will need to pay a NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 750 mandatory at NAIA.

Update this fee will change as of February 2012. Departure fee will be PHP 550.

Good Luck and God bless!!!

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

K1 Process Flowchart Point of Arriving in USA

Point of Entry (POE) in U.S.

Apply for Social Security Number

Apply for marriage certificate

Get married

Change name on SSN

Complete I-693

Apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS), EAD, AP

Receive EAD / AP

Interview for AOS (I-485 approval)