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It's so easy to misinterpret texts here. But I guess OP is enlightened as she did already reply saying she understands.

She said so herself... every person has a different situation. So go for it and I hope your sis gets that visa. ^__^ And I just want to emphasize that documents speak louder in these cases.

Happy new year, by the way!

What concerns me is that she will be applying right before she's due to graduate so school won't really be a reason for her to return. It's too bad she didn't try earlier when she still would have had to return to class. Does she have post graduation plans?

My sister is still going to return to class. Her senior year will start June 2012, and she is to graduate March 2013. I am hoping to have her visit me either April or May 2012 during her school break, before she starts her school in June.

She wanted to apply for internship in ABS-CBN and GMA (television networks in the Philippines) as soon as she graduates since she is studying Broadcast Journalism. I honestly don't see her as someone who will settle down here

if she can get a letter from her school saying they expect her to return for her senior year and the date that her classes will start and that they are classes she has to complete in person (no online option) that might be helpful. Also if she can have her school fees paid for her senior year and show proof of that I think that will help.

Letters from anyone are ..... letters....they prove nothing and are not enforceable....sadly, far too many young and single Filipinas have 'forgotten' to return to whatever situation they had in the PI....and the VOs know this. School fees are a pittance compared to a new life in the US. Your parents' situation is relatively meaningless for her.

And how did you acquire a GC?

Hi I'd like to give my input too. These that I quoted so far are what I find important. You see, no matter how many times you try to explain that your sister wouldn't want to go TNT, the COs won't ask you about it. All they'll look at is financial situation and how much can she prove that she'll come back to the Phils. Her being a fresh grad soon is a point against you, really. (I can feel you saying "she wouldn't want to live in the US!!!"... the COs won't assume that)

The reason I quoted "before graduating", is because despite her still 1 year of college, it's already a good enough situation for her not to return to the Philippines. I myself will graduate by 2013 and have several friends who have applied for a tourist visa this year. Those who have never had a history of travel were denied and yet they showed proofs of ties (parents' bank certs, cert of enrollment, residential proof, the likes). I agree with the bold text in the 3rd quote that it may be good if she can 'show' that her fees for the next sem are paid for. But I know that's quite odd and difficult to do but maybe her administration can do something about it.

I dunno, I guess when one is no longer a minor, it's more difficult to prove you're coming back to the Philippines if you don't have strong evidence to show for it [good travel history, employed, have filed ITR]... As the last quote said, parents' situation is relatively meaningless at this point.

I'd say, think of all possible ways for her to prove that this is only for a tour. Evidences in documents and not by essay. The CO normally doesn't ask lots of questions in interviews anymore -- they only look at what you submit and ask follow-up questions. Kudos though for being a great sibling! We don't have similar situations but I have a Kuya who cares for me as much as you do your sister. Best of luck to all of you and I do hope she can get that tourist visa!

P.S. btw, i did my first international flight alone at 19 years old. Like her, I never commuted in the Philippines ever (at that time). And for some reason, i find that traveling this way is still much safer than local commute. )

Hey! I'd like to share that I received my visa today.

Looks like I didn't even have to worry at all. For now, I'd say that if the CO clearly says it's APPROVED, then it really is.

Did he notice the issue with the name before he approved you or after?

He noticed it before he approved me. Actually, the Filipino pre-screener saw it first and had more questions about it than the CO. =/ That's why i'm this confused about it... haha

The Embassy sometimes reviews cases. They sometimes order documents from the NSO or the NBI. The review causes a delay in issuing the visa.

Oh, so this happens despite not receiving a 221(g) form. Thanks!

You did not get the dreaded 221(g) then you are ok, especially considering the CO told you that you're approved.

It's good to hear that. I feel like all that questioning was just some ploy to confuse me. Thanks so much!

Actually, this is my only question: Is it possible that a visa issuance is delayed because they need to review a case although I didn't receive a form?

Just that. Have you ever heard of a situation where things looked fine and no 221(g) was given BUT the visa didn't arrive within the expected date and when the applicant inquired about it apparently the case is still under review...

Or actually, never mind. I'm just gonna wait until January 2012.

The CO told you that you're approved and you still have worries about an issue the CO never brought up?

Not sure why you would be worried about a non-issue the CO never mentioned.

Relax, the CO gave you the magic words, "approved."

Hmm... in the 3rd sentence of the 3rd paragraph of my post, i did say that the CO and pre-screener kept asking me about it. You're right, why would I be worried about a non-issue if it was never mentioned. However, that issue was half of what they kept questioning me about. Thus, my worries. I'm just being cautious-- i know my visa will come. But I'm trying to find out if I may have to wait longer for it. I still have 1 more year of college to finish and I'm planning out which months I should be in the US to avoid being out of there for more than 6 months.

As long as you know and listed the AKA, I am not sure of the legal ramifications. I think it would cause a delay at the bare minimum.

It's not exactly her AKA. It's not also declared in her NBI (police) clearance that it's an AKA of hers. I'm just hoping that since I didn't receive anything at the end of the interview, that everything really is in order. I haven't read posts in VJ stating that their visas were delayed despite not receiving a form.

Thanks for the quick reply though

Here's a link of different options on how/where we can help or donate: http://everythinginbudget.blogspot.com/2011/12/donation-for-typhoon-sendong-victims.html

thanks!

Hello, everyone! I tried searching posts from the recent ones until early 2010 and couldn't really find an answer... (Yeah, i have time to spare as it's christmas vacation).

I'm on F2A (unmarried minor daughter of LPR mother). I had my interview last dec. 14th and the CO did say the words, "Your visa is approved". I didn't receive any form (i.e. 221(g)).. But I just want to know if there is that tiny bit of possibility that they may have to delay my visa because they need to review some things (like an AR)?

The reason for my (probably unnecessary) worry is that my mom's name on her birth certificate is different from what she actually uses. In fact, the name on her birth cert is the only inconsistent one among all the other legal documents she has. The pre-screener and CO asked me several times why this was so and I didn't have data that my mom took steps in changing her name. Because, like I said, it's only her birth cert that had a different name.

Insights, anyone? Thank you so much!

Hi! You may want to email NVCInquiry@state.gov and type your case number at the subject line, then begin your email with the name of visa applicant, your date of birth, petitioner's name and his/her date of birth. Then ask what is happening with your case. I sent emails often because we never hired a lawyer so we only waited for letters.

We may have the same situation. I'm on F2A too and turned 21 last June 2011. Try to compute if you're still protected by CSPA here: http://engnishimura.com/immigrant-visas/cspa-child-status-protection-act

My age was protected by CSPA and already had my visa approved just this Dec 14.

Good luck to you!

Hi! I'm not so sure if we have the same requirements given the situation. But my situation is that it is my mom who is an LPR who filed for an F2A for me. She started working last Jan of 2009 then filed for my petition March of 2009. AOS was requested by August (maybe) of 2010. By then, she only had 1 year to show for income tax. She filed it anyway and things were okay. I'll have my interview next week. If by then your question doesn't have a definite answer yet, I'll let you know what happens to me.

I just completed my medical on the 22nd and 23rd. That's a tuesday and wednesday, and I was there 1:30-5:30pm on the first day, and 2:45-6:30pm for the 2nd day. Tuesday afternoons are quite busy but still that was just 4 hours . Some of the people I talked to began their medical at 10am and they just finished an hour before me.

I asked the guards of the best time where there are really few people having their medical exams, and he said afternoons of wednesday to friday are good.

God bless!

Mga kabayan, approved na rin visa ng anak ko sa wakas. Thanks to the Lord. 3 weeks din ako naghintay at matamlay. Tapos na rin paghihirap ng kalooban.

Congratulations! Happy for you po.

How old are you?

You have to consider turning 21 years old may delay the process of becoming a permanent resident or obtaining an immigrant visa. You will no longer qualify as an “Unmarried Child of a Lawful Permanent Resident” (F2A) and will convert to the category of an “Unmarried Son or Daughter of a Lawful Permanent Resident (F2B).” This change in categories may result in a major delay in your immigrant visa becoming available.

I already checked several CSPA calculators for my case and results show that I will be covered by it. That was the first thing I researched on (among many things). Thanks

Hey, everyone! I'm on F2A and my interview is this December already. Honestly, I didn't expect the processing of my case to be this quick so I'm left with this problem...

I still have 1 year (2 semesters) to complete before graduating, not to mention a licensure exam to pass to be a Registered Pharmacist.

Let's say, hypothetically I do get approved for migration and consequently get a visa valid for 6 months... Among my many options for my education, I'd like to know if it's advisable to ask for an extension (or moratorium) for me to graduate here in the Philippines first before flying to the US?

While I know it's best to plan after the interview is done, I just want to try if hinting at this would be ok or not.

Anyone who knows of or has the same situation? Thank you!