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Did they take your passport?
On the 221 g Form, does it state if you need to provide additional documentation?
If no, there maybe something they need to verify in the K-1 package.
If they have your passport it's a good thing!!
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Hi Tahoma
Thank you for adding the extra clarification.
:thumbs: May I copy those link and information? 
I would like to update my information for CFO. 
Wally
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You were approved Dec. 1st. That means they are preparing the visa and reviewing the paperwork submitted. If they did not request any additional documentation or told you that your case is in Administrative review. Then your good to go
.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).
She will need to register for her seminar.
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
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; 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.
SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers
Good Shepherd Convent
1043 Aurora Boulevard
Quezon City 1108
Philippines
Once CFO seminar is completed, you’re done. Now book her Ticket to the USA!!
She will need to pay a International departure: PHP 750 mandatory.
FYI
At time of booking your ticket make sure all airport fees are included or she will need to pay a Filipino departure fee Travel Tax Rates PHP 1,350.
Good Luck and Good Bless!!
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Question: Do you know how long is the psychological exam?
Answer:
If they order a psychological exam. They will give you a date on when you need to come back to SLEC. How long, is upon the first examiner discretion. It can be as quick as 3 day or 10 days from your first medical exam. That's business days. They will contact you once they conclude on there the results. Again its all on the examiner.
I think the best is convince examiner calmly and confident of what happen and truthfully. Its all on how you present your story . Calm and collective, Confident, Truthful and Prayers will help if they question you on the scar.
Don't get discourage and stressed if they do order a psychological exam. Roll with the process and complete it. We all have stories in this crazy Visa Journey for our loved ones. Always remember to believe in yourself, believe in GOD or whom ever is your higher power and believe in your goals. You will prevail!!
Good Luck and Good Bless!!
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If I am calculating correctly 2 business days after Nov. 17th. You submitted your NBI clearance and CENOMAR on November 21st. It take between 14 - 30 days to update paperwork (this going by an average only). 14 business days from Nov. 21 is Dec. 8th.
Now USEM will send your passport and visa to 2GO that will take between 5 - 10 business days. Depending on if you requested for it to be delivered or pick-up at a 2GO location.
CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Information.
CFO Seminar is a 1 day seminar and process. If all is good you should be done between the 15th - 20th.
Once you have received your passport with visa. Now its time for CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas).
She will need to register for her seminar.
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
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; 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.
SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers
Good Shepherd Convent
1043 Aurora Boulevard
Quezon City 1108
Philippines
Once CFO seminar is completed, you’re done.
You will need to pay a International departure: PHP 750 mandatory at NAIA.
This is best case scenario.
Good Luck and God bless!!!
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Hi Love83
When they ask you about the scar on your wrist. Just explain what happened and when it happened. If the scar does not look like a slash or was made by razor or knife type of cut. Then you shouldn't have anything to worry about but I a have read from others that SLEC examiners look for any excuse to do the psychological exam.
So pray for the best but plan for the worst just in case they do order the evaluation. ie cost, extra time and planning.
Don't book flights and schedule interview until your finished with SLEC and pass.
Good Luck and Good Bless!!
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At SLEC, petitioners are only allowed inside if they have children with the beneficiary or specials needs. Other than that petitioners are not allowed inside. He can drop a donation in a guards pocket to get a seat outside but it's hot and he will get harrassed by a few begging street kids
Lotus is in Ermita area. That is one of the tourist areas. So it pretty much safe. like any place keep your wits out you surroundings. Most likely you will be in SLEC for the better part of the day (6 hours or more). He can either go back to the hotel and relax and rest or walk around. He can go to Robinson Mall and walk around etc...
To get to Robinson Mall walk south on Jorge Bocobo. Jorge Bocobo end right at Robinson Mall. (10 min walk) 40-60 pesos taxi. Always make sure they turn on the meter and carry small bills 20, 50, 100 pesos because taxi drivers won't have change and you will have to give up the extra money or search for change.
If you want him closer to SLEC. He can book at Hotel Soriente http://hotelsoriente.com
Its right across the street from SLEC.
Good Luck and God Bless.
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Hi Love83
Before you can set any appointment, you will need have completed the following steps first.
Receive your MNL number from NVC. NVC is the agency that issues your case number. You will need to provide your Full Name and Birthday of yourself and your fiancé. You will need to provide your USCIS number also. I see from your time line that your received your NOA2 on 2011-11-30. You will need to wait 10 - 14 days for NVC to receive your 1-129f package and process into NVC system.
NVC Contact Information:
Customer service representatives are available to respond to more in-depth inquiries.
Tel: (603) 334-0700
Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)
After you have received your MNL number, 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
The medical is required for the Manila USEM interview. At the medical she will get her vaccinations, physical exam. This is always left out. MAKE SURE YOUR FIANCE DOES NOT HAVE ANY SCARS ON HER BODY IN SUICIDAL AREAS (WRIST, NECK, MULTIPLE CUTS ON ARMS LEGS ANY PART OF THE BODY). If she does you and your fiancé need to talk in depth about each scar and what happened. If she has in the pass attempted suicide or self inflected cuts. The examiner will order a psychological examination.
All I say about this is TELL THE TRUTH. You will need to convince the examiner that you are over this in the past and happy with you life. Do not waiver from your story or you will cause doubt in the examiners mine. This could lead to further evaluation or denial. Be confident and strong on your story and all will be OK.
Psychological examination will cost you P1000. This in addition to the medical fee (THIS IS ONLY IF SHE HAS SUICIDAL SCARS, TATTOOS, OR ANNULMENT (PREVIOUSLY MARRIED THEN DIVORCED).
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 220g 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).
She will need to register for her seminar.
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
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; 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.
SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers
Good Shepherd Convent
1043 Aurora Boulevard
Quezon City 1108
Philippines
Once CFO seminar is completed, you’re done. Now book her Ticket to the USA!!
She will need to pay a International departure: PHP 750 mandatory.
FYI
At time of booking you ticket make sure all airport fees are included or she will need to pay a Filipino departure fee Travel Tax Rates PHP 1,350.
Now this post took it out of me 
LOL!! 
Good Luck and Good Bless!!
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This is for when your wife has arrived here in the US. You will need to go to your Social Security Administration main office. There you will need to apply for her SSN/Card.
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Jim
I suggest not to even try to book tickets this late in the holiday month (December). Airlines rake in the dough during this time. From thanksgiving thru New Years is the Highest travel time of the year and most expensive. Alternatively If traveling to Philippines is a must. Travel there by yourself as you will save half on the expense from including your son.
Also the expense will tally up once she arrives there in Ohio. You will need to get her all new warm clothing. I have family in Columbus Ohio and I know how cold it gets there. Your in Cincinnati near the lakes where you get cold frigid air and snow falls. Remember she will be coming from a average of 85 degree weather to winter here in the states of 10 - 35 degrees.
Socks, leggings, sweaters, gloves. Also get her measurements (Bust, waist, hips, shoe size) so you can convert to american sizes. This will save you from trial and error and wasting money. Shoes, just like women here. She will need to try them on as shoes for women have many different cuts and may need to adjust to a bigger size depend on type of shoe.
Also foods will be another adjustment for her.. Take it from me and other VJ'ers on this make sure to have some Filipino ingredients available to ease the transition. Website I have been ordering from is http://www.philamfood.com/.
Price are 6 to 7 times what a Filipino pays in Philippines but we are not in the Philippines LOL!. Prices are comparable to what you would pay for USA food.
Let me know if you have any questions
Good Luck and God bless
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Hi Jim
Here is a person that had the same delay see her story and what she did to obtain the Japan Police Clearance.
http://lucytodl.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-i-filed-my-japanese-police.html
Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, 1300
Tel no. 63-2-551-5710
www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp
http://japan.usembassy.gov/e/visa/tvisa-ivpolice.html#japan
In regards to your son's passport it can be expedited and one visit to the post office. Just make sure all is completed and correct or it will lead to delays..!!!
http://travel.state.gov/passport/hurry/hurry_831.html
Good Luck and God Bless
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Have you tried calling Manila USEM?
For inquiries on a specific case, please call the Immigrant Visa (IV) inquiry line at (632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 during normal business hours.
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Print out the last 3 months to current date of YM, Email, Gift receipts, Money sent receipts (Western Union, Money Gram, LBC ETC. If you have a encyclopedia of YM chat logs and emails. Then choose a few days for every week. They only need to see that there is still a ongoing relationship.
Good Luck and GOD Bless
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Try this website. http://www.philamfood.com/
The price are 4 times of what it cost in philippines but average cost for the same here in USA.
I ordered my wife's facial and hair care products from this site. Also seasonings and other goods from the Philippines.
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Contact NVC office. They are the only one's who issue the case numbers. Call to see if they have received you 1-129f package. From you timeline you have your NOA2 approval. Give it 10 - 14 days before call NVC. You can always call at anytime but they will tell you they don't have it. Once they have your package they will ask you a you Name and DOB and your fiance's Name and DOB. Then they will release the mnl# to you.
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Yes i know that it can be a shell shocker to find this out now. But there is hope! Its call being honest!! She needs to be honest completely with you first. This will help you to figure out how to guide you asawa in this process. Don't get mad at her and understand that she may have gone through a time in her life that was not stable or she was not able to deal with the problem.
As evidence she is still alive and you are in her life. Like I said complete honesty and love will help you and her through anything.
Ok now to the medical because my fiance had the same thing and it was stressful. After talking it over and researching and read other stories. Seeing how other got through this and those who fail and why, helped us on the pyschological exam.
She will need to explain to the doctor when it happen, why it happen and if she still feels that way now. Now the doctor will question her and make her feels as if she is lying or not telling the truth. This is done to test her will and esteem.
She needs to be strong and stick to her story. Assure the doctor that it was the past and she is over that stage in her life. They will make it seem as if they will make her wait. This will drive both of you crazy a little because you want to know if she passed or failed.
8 out 10 pass if they explain truthfully with confidence and do not waiver from the explanation.
After the doctor's evaluation they will contact her to either return for further evaluation or she will be asked to return to finish vaccinations and get the medical completed.
What helped us was praying preparing and planning. Staying confident and loving each other.
Here is a website with stories of medical and other visa experiences:
http://ducecoop.com/interview/
Remember these are their experiences not yours. So read them as guides and advise!!
As always let me know if you have any questions
God Bless and Good Luck!! It will work out
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It could be an annulment. If not an annulment it could be that she has scars on her body (wraist, neck, arms etc..). Any scars that they deem as suspiciously like suicide attempts. They will order a psychological evaluation. They will charge her for the evaluation also.
She will need to be truthful and honest on all questions.
Good luck and God Bless
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It will take 9 - 10 days to receive your passport with visa inside. Please please remember if you have not taken your CFO seminar you will not be permitted to leave the country.
CFO is a one day process.
As the state Do Not book any flights in advance because there is maybe delays in processing your Visa, delivery, and CFO. I know the feeling of excitement and after the long wait for your loved one to be there with you but it is still a process and a missed up one at that!! You may end up paying more now for rescheduling the flight. Call the airline asap to see what there policy is on flight changes and fees.
FYI
Also check with your airline to see if the filipino depart fee is included as you may end up double paying that fee airport. Most major airlines include that in price.
Good luck and God Bless!!
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Hi Denver422
SSS ID
http://sss-philippinesonline.blogspot.com/2009/06/sss-member-id-application.html
www.sss.gov.ph/
Postal ID
You can get it at the Post Office of your town or city
Requirements:
1. Residence Certificate (Cedula)
2. Brgy. Clearance
3. 2pcs 2x2 ID pictures
4. P300.oo
Your postal ID will be released in a few minutes or a couple of hours
ACR Identity Card is for foreigners how are going to live in Philippines.
http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=107&Itemid=61
PRC ID
http://www.prc.gov.ph/registration/?id=28
http://www.theresidentarchitect.com/2010/01/how-to-renew-your-prc-id.html#axzz1ez3lu031
The best bet is to have your fiancee go back to her province and obtain her Postal ID there. As her latest address is there. Gauge from when the interview is on USEM. She can schedule her CFO anytime before or after the USEM interview. CFO is not required for the interview but is required prior or in order to leave Philippines.
Note: If you fiance is under the age of 25 yrs she will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be present at the CFO seminar. Then parent will need a ID also in order to enter CFO seminar.
Hope I was helpful to your question. If you have any question please feel free to ask
Good luck and God Bless
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Start preparing your fiance's USEM package. Did you receive your MNL number? If so, start preparing for her medical.
St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic
Preparing fiance's package.
http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide
http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html
Make sure for the affidavit of Support you include your last 3yr tax returns and filings for each year. W-2 and 1040 EZ forms. Read the package K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions on the USEM website (Download the PDF file).
Make sure she has all the required documents and your required documents. After you take you medical you can set your appointment date for USEM interview. You will need to pay the The application fee for a K1 or K2 nonimmigrant visa is US$350.
Payable at Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch. Make sure she has that receipt for payment.
Triple check everything everything!! After interview and if approved. She will need to take the CFO course.
Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Let us know if you have additional questions
Also it will take 3 - 5 days for USEM to receive your electronic copy of I-129f package and 5 days for the hard copy to arrive at the embassy. They will need to enter that they received the hard copy into the system and then you can set your appointment date.
God Bless and Good Luck.
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Start preparing your fiance's USEM package. Did you receive your MNL number? If so, start preparing for her medical.
St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic
Preparing fiance's package.
http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide
http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html
Make sure for the affidavit of Support you include your last 3yr tax returns and filings for each year. W-2 and 1040 EZ forms. Read the package K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions on the USEM website (Download the PDF file).
Make sure she has all the required documents and your required documents. After you take you medical you can set your appointment date for USEM interview. You will need to pay the The application fee for a K1 or K2 nonimmigrant visa is US$350.
Payable at Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) branch. Make sure she has that receipt for payment.
Triple check everything everything!! After interview and if approved. She will need to take the CFO course.
Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Let us know if you have additional questions
God Bless and Good Luck.
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Each time I went to Phils. We booked at Baywatch Condotel Tower in Makati.
See Link for apartments. Kitchen/Air-con/Cable TV/WIFI Internet all included in prices.
Price from 65 US - 109 US per night. House cleaning, great view of manila bay. Awesome sunsets!!
Cab from NAIA to Makati is P250 - P350 depending on traffic. Always take meter taxi. Avoid those private taxi at all cost!!
US Embassy is a 5 mins taxi P100 from Baywatch to US Embassy.
Restaurants around the corner, fast food around the corner. Roxas blvd around the corner. Baywalk around the corner.
Aristocrat, MAX, Jollibee, Luneta Park, Aquarium.
If you need additional info. Just send me a message.
God Bless and Good luck!!
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P2300 ($53 US) not bad for a laptop, toys and candy. I thought the gangsters
at philpost office would rake you in!!Glad to hear that all worked out.
K1 Visa on AR 221(g)
in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
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US Embassy Manila
Immigrant Visas
Contact Us:
http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023/contact-us.html