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    Any February 2012 filers?

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    When you first log into your account at USCIS, the first page is your "portfolio" with all of your active cases listed. In the listing for your I-129F, there is a date listed as "Last Updated." If this date is changed (without any change in your case status), that is a "touch." From what I can tell, a "touch" is indicative of exactly nothing as far as predicting approval, so it doesn't seem worthwhile to worry if you don't have one or never do. My "Last Updated" date is the day that they sent the NOA1 text/email.

    Thank you Joy & Aaron! I want to be with my Sweetie soon that's why I want to see some movement on our application, be it material or trivial update :)

    Airport and Travel tax at the Manila Airport? Help??

    in Philippines

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    I have read many differnt things about airport departure tax and travel tax for filipinos.

    If she is leaving manila Termial 1.

    What fees does she have to pay at the airport when leaving?

    Worried about not having enough or having to much money at the airport. Want to make sure there is enough to pay for everything but not get stuck with a lot of extra pesos that is not needed.

    With regards to travel tax, check your airline ticket if it is already included on your airfare. If it is already included, watch out for airport staff that will approach you and ask you to pay another travel tax. As for the terminal fee, it's 550Php.

    Requirements

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by dagnylet

    The Medical and Visa Application part can not be completed until you get your NOA2 Approval letter and MNL case number from NVC. Also no sense in going to CFO seminar if you haven't even received the NOA2 and case number.

    :star:You can start gathering all the documents needed from the Visa Application. :star:

    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.

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

    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!! :dance:

    You will need to pay a NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 550 mandatory at NAIA.

    Good Luck and God bless!!!

    Thank You Wally Greene for the information. These will keep us busy while waiting for our NOA2! :) Btw, I'm surprised the terminal fee at NAIA is cheaper now...it used to be 750Php :)

    Requirements

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Hi everyone! My sweetie and I have time at hand while waiting for NOA2 for our K1 application and we would like to start collating the necessary documents needed for the next step. Can anybody direct us where we can find the complete list of requirements for the US Embassy interview, medical exam and CFO interview? Thank you!

    APPROVED!! :-) What is seminar? Do you have to do it?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    It Is required for K-1 Applicants to go through CFO. it is the law of the philippines. the K-1 is an Non-immigrant Visa but some of the requirements/stipilations are of the Immigrant Visa category so therefore it is processed through IV Section of USEM. hope that helps clear it up a lil? :thumbs:

    Yes, it made sense to me now... thank you for explaining it to me. :)

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