Brian-n-Jinkie

It may be possible to amend the taxes, but keep in mind that you may have to pay back money that he received on his return, if any. Make sure you speak to an actual CPA when amending a return. You will also have fees from the CPA. 

Ours was in the California Service Center. They were working on May. 

So we filed my wife's papers for lifting conditions back on February 4, 2016. It will be a year come Saturday and we have not received a NOA. Anyone know what may happen?  I have called twice to put in a request for an explanation and have only gotten "we're working on it". 

We moved and I have successfully changed our address so that shouldn't play a role, but want to give you all the info. May have to drive 36 hours round trip to the nearest field office for an appointment without even knowing what they will say. 

We stayed at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel. Wouldn't stay anywhere else!

Has anyone filed this recently. All of the information on the website says you have to be there in person to get a passport. That's a VERY long way for me to go to Chicago from Louisiana.

I don't know if anyone is still reading this, but I film weddings for a living. I film some the biggest, most expensive ones there are even that include celebrities. By far! my favorite ones are the ones that are unique to the couple. They have their own style, surround themselves with people who love them, and they throw a very personal party with decor that is unique to only them. I remember one had a "Biscuit Bar" with different kinds of jelly and preserves. As for the song, it needs to be something that means something to the two of you. Don't randomly pick something. PLEASE do not walk down the isle to NSYNC or Dave Matthews! UGH! You are beautiful and elegant and you need music that suggests that. Check out "River Flows In You" by Yiruma. Something like that would be nice.

Just my 2 cents!

LOL.... Ok ladies, I see your point! Thanks for the help. AOS packet going out today!

Well, the reason I ask is all of her other information prior to now has her maiden name so I didn't want any complications.

Should we use my wife's maiden name or her married name on the AOS paperwork??

Here's the link to St. Lukes.

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

Only trust the official sources. i.e.- USICS, Emabassy, St Luke, ect. Don't trust what you see on a no name website.

How did you do Brian? Our noa2 came in 66 days so now it's my turn to panic About this certificate!

We did fine. It took a little less than 3 months to get the certificate. We were told once she turned it in they would go ahead and mail out her visa. That was over 3 weeks ago. I'm really getting tired of dealing with this Embassy. I'm sending her down there to speak with them face to face and see if we can light a fire under their #### and get this done! There's nothing else to do but add the one letter to the file and review it, then send it out! I just don't get it!

because bahrain is in the middle east

Really? Bahrain is in the middle east??? You're a smart one! The reason it was posted in the Philippines forum is for advice from others who had worked abroad there FROM PI and get there experiences with it. Obviously if she were still in Bahrain she would have walked in there personally and gotten it herself. Thanks for your unnecessary comment though.

How long did it take you to to have your visa in your hand from the time of your approval at the interview?

They will take into consideration the gross income of a self-employed person... That's before deductions and such.

Anyone know how long it takes to get a police certificate from Bahrain?? It's the last thing we need and it's not moving too quickly.

DUDE!! Insanity is SICK!!! Well worth the money!! You may can find it cheaper on ebay.

WOO HOO!!! Congrats!! I hear ya on the cleaning the man cave! I actually have a roommate that is waiting to get the boot at any moment!

Congrats again man! We go on July 2!

Hey, she say how long she was there and what they asked her?

anyone have an idea how quickly you can go to the seminar? In other words, say she goes to her interview and they say approved... how quickly can she take the seminar?

My fiancé just had her medical at St. Luke's and did it in one day, however it would be a risk to go to close to your appointment. For that fact, if you call the embassy to schedule your interview they won't even schedule it less than 2 weeks to allow for the medical to go through. The clinic sends your information directly to the consulate and you need to allow time for that. This whole visa process is about being thorough and on the safe side. Is being turned away at the interview worth saving a trip? If they turn you away cuz you don't have your medical done you're gonna have to make another trip anyway.

...... in short, don't chance it!

I have a work related trip coming up in October. How long after my fiancé arrives in the US can she travel abroad again (to Jamaica for example). Are there any restrictions on that? I didn't know if she has to have adjustment of status or what.

Good point!!

anyone know how long it will take to get a letter back from Bahrain such as a "certificate of good conduct"

I know this is an old topic, but I wanted to add my 2 cents.

I am self-employed. What I did was made copies of the Articles of Organization showing my company as an LLC (or entity). I sent this along with my last 3 years tax returns showing the business as stable and successful.

That being said.... I'll have to come back and say wether she gets approved with that cuz she hasn't been to her interview yet.

Yeah, the problem is we just got our NOA2!! It sucks to have to wait so long to get it just to find out you have to wait again. I've heard different things from different people about how long it takes, but you're right..... none of them move fast enough for me. Luckily I'm the impatient type and will probably bug them daily until they do something about it. lol However, someone told her yesterday that she had to wait till she had her packet! I don't know what that's about, but it shouldn't be necessary. They should still do it. It drives me nuts that I can't be there and help her. Thanks for your reply and sharing your experience.

I am search up and down for similiar situation. This is harder to find than my left sock.

Here is what I found for manila philippines so far:

Honorary Consulate in Manila Philippines

http://www.bahrainconsulate.com.ph/default.asp

http://www.bahrainconsulate.com.ph/consular_servicesGCC.asp

Visa Journey Experiences Bahrain "GOOD CONDUCT CERTIFICATE "

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/185097-please-tell-me-if-assumption-is-correctnbi-vs-police-certificate/page__view__findpost__p__2740150

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/203635-police-certificate/page__view__findpost__p__3048156

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/193794-thank-god-my-k1-visa-was-approved/page__view__findpost__p__2877129

Left sock.....

Awesome! Thanks

Yes I'm familiar with the "process". I'm just asking if anyone has had experience with it. I called the Philippine embassy in Bahrain and they said it takes 3-6 months! That's longer than the petition!