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    Fiance coming to USA. Immigration question.

    in Philippines

    Posted

    She will be making a refueling stop in Chicago, probably not even leaving plane. Final destination is Boston. Seems I remember landing in L.A. once and everyone left plane, went through customs with baggage, then got back into plane with all their bags again. Everyone was so tired and dragging their heals.

    GCP/CFO ? Need certification

    in Philippines

    Posted

    every filipino that is bound for abroad needs to attend the CFO seminar, after she gets her visa she can just go and attend the Pre-Departure Seminar and the one on one counseling at CFO in Manila

    Thanks. Where/what is CFO in Manila? Thanks, again.

    GCP/CFO ? Need certification

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Been looking all over internet for accurate information onthe GCP class that is needed. To begin with, seems there is possibly a choice ot two classes. One for overseas workers(CFO),and one for K-1(GCP)recipients. I need the GCP certification for my fiance. She lives very far from Manila. She has already had her visa delivered to her home. At interview time they told her to look for details of the class she needs to take in her approved passport/visa packet. All she sees in the visa is a phone number in Manila that noone answers.

    I see nothing at the embassy website including no viable email addresses to address this concern to. Seems it should have been taken care of when she was already in Manila, but they sent her home. Now she just needs to come go to Manila and catch her flight.

    Wondering why this is such an ellusive topic and yet so necessary to complete all. Really need to get this clarified for my sweetie in Suriagao del Sur as it is time to get her ticket.

    Mark

    Manila hotel budget

    in Philippines

    Posted

    We've stayed at bay park view, lotus gardens and casa boco. Rovie really liked casa boco better than any of them. She stayed initially at lotus garden. Small, not a good breakfast. But casa was good food, good room. She liked it it better than bay park view, which is certainly not a budget place, but was convenient for the interview. But best value for money is casa boco.

    Enjoy

    Thank you. Several have suggested casa boco. Will try that.

    Manila hotel budget

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Any suggested clean pensions or hotels that can be recommended in Ermita near St. Lukes and embassy? We have been there around Ermita, but on vacation with vacation kind fo budget. Fiance needs to stay for two weeks and we need to be budget conscious this time. Don't need or want a dive. Just something that will do. She will be alone and wants everything close by.

    Teh links and suggestions online can be somewhat dated so looking for some fresh ideas!

    I-134 Form Signing

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    In the signature box at the bottom of the page is a highlighted box just before the signature box. What goes in there? I believe it should be my, the sponser's, name. However, when I hover my cursor over that area it says, "relationship". This is not in context with the preceding paragraph. I think it is a technical gliche with what was remembered by the computer from the previous entries above.

    Anyone see what i mean?

    I-134 Form Signing

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Just about to complete my I-134 online form to send on to Manila via Fedex. At the extreme bottom of the page where I am to sign it there is somethjing kind of unclear to me. Just before the signature box is a highlighted box to fill in. When I hover my cursor over it it says to insert, "relationship". I believe this should be where I would type in my full name, just before the signature box. Seems out-of-place if I would enter, "fiance", here. It does not fit in context with the rest of the paragraph.

    Anyone see what I mean?

    Affadavit of Support

    in Philippines

    Posted

    I plan on sending this form to my fiance as an email attachment, along with others like letter from my employer, tax forms, xoom and cel phone receipts. I believe this will do fine enough as it is not an official government document. Any input?

    NVC sends to Manila, then how long for package delivery?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    1st your profile says you are IR/CR-1 not K-1.... fixing it would be good.

    Yeah, my display reads wrong visa type. Tried to change it but looks permanently embedded that way. I have K-1 Visa.

    Next!

    Manila Embassy:

    NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR MNL # (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy - being they don't send it! )

    (NOTE: When getting NSO certified copies of your Birth Certificate get 4 - 6 extra copies for bringing to the States with you. You will need them from time to time)

    http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html

    Once you have your MNL # :

    You can pay your nonimmigrant visa application fee with cash or debit card at any Bank of Philippine Islands. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee. If you print a deposit slip in advance of the day in which you plan to make your payment, please take note of the expiration date on the deposit slip. If the expiration date passes prior to using the slip to make your payment, simply return to this site and re-click the appropriate link below to generate a new deposit slip. Bank agents will NOT accept payments based on expired deposit slips. Upon receiving of your payment, bank will issue you a receipt. Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

    http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp

    Select the deposit slip that matches your visa application fee from the list below. Values are shown in U.S. dollars and native currency. This page has more information about the different visa application fees.

    http://ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-visafeeinfo.asp

    For K-1 the fee is $240

    After you have paid the visa application fee, keep the BANK receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

    If you have an account with either Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) or BancNet you may choose to pay your visa application fee online using their online bill pay services. Click on either of the links below if you are a BPI or BancNet customer and wish to make an online payment.

    If you are paying for more than one applicant, please DO NOT make a lump sum payment for all the applicants. A UID/receipt number is required for each visa application fee payment for EACH applicant for scheduling an appointment. After you have paid the visa application fee, please keep the fee receipt for your records.

    Receipt Format

    Note: If you have a Bank of Philippine Islands receipt, your fee receipt number should be your passport number. If something other than your passport number appears in the circled area on the graphic, use that information as your receipt number. This receipt number verifies your payment and allows you to schedule your visa interview

    When scheduling online with the embassy you need to use the receipt number as shown on the payment receipt from BPI.

    Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was accepted.

    Make sure to print two copies of the interview confirmation page as you will need one for St. Luke's and the other (maybe, they might mail the interview letter) for the embassy.

    (open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)

    Embassy Letter:

    http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_005.pdf

    (Tagalog) http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_007.pdfhttp://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_007.pdf

    (The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)

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

    Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)

    (632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 301-2000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

    ** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

    NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

    In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

    For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

    .

    To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

    The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

    Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

    Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

    Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

    ************ INTERVIEW DAY: Remember no electronics are allowed in the embassy; no cell phones, no cameras, no memory stiks. And no food. **************

    TRACK YOUR VISA/PASSPORT AT THE EMBASSY

    Here is a link for requirements for receiving your passport with the visa, there are also options for tracking the status of your visa/passport is currently. You can also change delivery options.

    http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-passportretrieve.asp#trackingoptions

    2GO CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR CHECKING DELIVERY

    2Go customer service hotline (+632) 5287-136 is available Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

    TRACK YOUR PASSPORT/VISA THROUGH 2GO

    http://supplychain.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp Enter your MNL number or passport number or UID number off the embassy letter.

    ***

    St. Luke's:

    (GUYS if you are in the Phils with your Fiancee before the medical NO contact until AFTER St. Luke's is completed - as in KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS)

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

    Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

    PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

    CFO:

    ALL exiting required to attend. There have been changes regarding CFO so for sure read through their website.

    Update: Please check the schedule of the counseling session before proceeding to CFO because it is country-specific and the slots are limited only to 15 per session (exception: Tuesday & Thursday mornings there are 30 slots). It is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

    CFO Online Registration Form: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/registrationform.pdf Complete this and print a couple copies to bring to the CFO seminar, it will save you time.

    http://www.philembassy.no/sites/default/files/downloads/new_gcp_flyer.pdf

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

    Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: copies of; CENOMAR, certified birth certificate, bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together, from USC - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

    ** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent. (Some are posted on VJ that they were not asked for this, yet others have been asked, so be prepared)

    Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)

    Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.

    ** Travel Fees:

    Exit Fee for all those immigrating: 1620 Php (currently) Can be paid at the airport if its not included with the purchase of your airline ticket.

    Airport Fee: 550 Php (currently)

    NVC sends to Manila, then how long for package delivery?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    I got my case number from NVC and they said the papers were sent to Manila. We are now to wait for Manila to send my fiance her package. She has been waiting over a month. I was told to look at the embassy specific information. Looks to me that I should book her visa interview appointment even though no package yet. Does that seem right?

    We filed for a K-1 visa

    Interview Fees

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    On the Manila Embassy site they are quite clear that only K and V visa applicants pay the $ 131 dollar fee - you are applying for a CR1 or IR1 visa, so this does not apply to you:

    All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, are required to pay the immigrant visa application fee of U.S. $355 plus a U.S. $45 visa security enhancement surcharge. Therefore the total immigrant visa application fee is U.S. $400 per applicant.

    For "K" and "V" nonimmigrant visas, the application fee is U.S. $131.

    Thanks for making this so clear to me. Seems I saw one place where they said Immigrant and Non-Immigrants pay the $131.00. Thanks again!

    Interview Fees

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    My wife has her interview at the US Embassy in Manila very shortly. I have paid the $400. documentation fee already. Not sure about this $131. fee for Non-Immigrant visas. Is it also for immigrant visas as in Spouse? Confused by who needs to pay this before interview. They say to pay it at BDO and get receipt. Again, not clear if spouse needs this as well as fiance. I can't find any concrete logic and many discrepencies on different info links.

    Grrr Just Frustrated

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    I worked all weekend long translating my fiance's divorce certificate and assembling the I-129f packet. I had high hopes of meeting my goal of sending it of March 1st. Well when I pulled out the passport pictures she sent me I literally groaned out loud. The pictures were great for passports--Mexico Passports! Apparently the size requirements are smaller than the U.S. Well now I have to wait for a proper picture as I look at this perfectly assembled packet. Oh well just thought Id share my misery with someone out there. Oh and photoshop did cross my mind but Id rather wait a few days than jeopordize everything with fraud.

    I had the same last minute problem with the difference in photo sizes. I used your idea, played with photoshop and got them to look like 2" x 2". I enclosed these in an envelope along with the small photos as well. They were accepted by NVC.

    Passport issuance problems in Philippines

    in K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    My wife has all her civil documents ready for me to send to the NVC here in the states. All I need to complete the documentyation package is the bigraphic page of her passport. We have given that office all the necessary paperwork. They accepted it and commenced to process her passport. By a slip of the tongue she said the wrong birthday for herself. They made her pay a lawyer to prepare a waiver for her to overcome that slight problem. Now it has been almost three months and still no visa sent to her home. It was supposed to be delivered to her home ages ago. They are very vague about what the problem might be. After submitting all the papers they said it was all in order. Any help with this situation?

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