Agentk700

@amaada a lot of people say it’s for assisting/seeing grand children. We were waiting and waiting during Covid and this worked. I joined a fb group that helped me a lot. I can’t find the exact fb group cuz I can’t remember but try something like this one https://www.facebook.com/share/gbi3TxjtexKoAD3B/?mibextid=K35XfP

Divorce process is just getting started. Papers have not been served or anything yet. I’m not sure how long it will take, but he needs to apply to remove the conditions very soon because September 1 is the expiration for his green card.

Not sure if this is the right forum for this question. Asking for my friend, he is within the 90 day window to apply to get the conditions removed from his green card. He came here on a spouse visa and got a conditional green card. They are in the process of getting a divorce, but the divorce papers won’t be finalized by the time he needs to submit his papers to uscis.
 

Does he have to apply jointly with his wife? Or can he still file separately even though he doesn’t have divorce proof yet? 

1 minute ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

If when attending the interview a required document is missing, the IO will issue an RFE for said document. 

 

What you could do is get your MIL print the information provided by the embassy and present it when the officer asks for it. 

If possible, start the process to obtain the police clearance and get her present proof of that. 

Thank you. If necessary I will do this. Just worried that she won’t be able to get the clearance because she has no documentation about it anymore.

2 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

It seems like there is no exception. Might have to redo the medical after you receive it. 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Lebanon.html

 

 

@Lemonslice thank you- if that is the case then it is what it is, but more than anything, concerned because she has no documentation about it anymore since it was so long ago. Don’t even know how she can get the police clearance. Hoping someone can tell me their experience.

Help! We finally got everything together, DQ'd, expedited, etc. It's been a long process - since 2019 with the Covid delays. Now my mother in law will have her interview in a few weeks. We were looking at the check list that we got once approved for an interview to find that she needs a Police Clearance from Lebanon because she worked there 27 years ago. I am so flustered with myself that I didn't know about this clearance until now. It was in a check list we got very recently. She has no documentation, employer there, etc. anymore or a passport from back then- it was 27 years ago. Has anyone had experience with this? What can we do? And is there a way to move this process faster? The consulate for Lebanon in the Philippines said that WITH all the documentation (that she doesn't have), it will take 5-6 months which means her medical will expire. Thank you in advance.

@teachermarites I know this was from years ago but did you ever get it figured out? My mother in law is having the same problem. 

My MIL's application went to the embassy almost two weeks ago. Status has been labeled as "ready" but I keep being told we need to receive a "congratulations" email before we could attempt to schedule. I am told that usually takes a couple of days, but it's almost two weeks now. Has anyone ever had this happen before? Any advice on how to get movement? I need to get my MIL here soon. We have been QD'd since 7/2021. TY. 

Not yet, just the status of

”ready”. Do you know how long the congratulations email typically takes?

On 11/25/2022 at 3:15 PM, Agentk700 said:

@Chancy Thank you, this gives me great hope. We truly did not think it would take this long. We hoped she'd be here LAST Christmas and it's been silent from them ever since. I have sent a request to expedite via email with hopes that we can get some assistance. I could not figure out how to schedule an interview through the link as it wouldn't accept her name or email to create a profile, but I'm assuming I cannot because the status is still "At NVC". I have been reading through the thread though and found the email address to email and request an expedite and I put in a FB request. Very helpful. Thank you.

On 11/23/2022 at 3:59 PM, Chancy said:

 

Request for expedite for your parent's case, based on the fact that they have been DQ for over a year already.  According to the US embassy in Manila website, they are already scheduling interviews for IR cases DQed Aug 2022, so your case is way overdue for an interview -- https://ph.usembassy.gov/contact-us-visas/

 

Here's the contact form for the IV unit at USEM -- https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visa-inquiry-form/

 

In addition to sending the expedite request, you may also try booking an interview schedule directly through the US TravelDocs portal.  Join the thread below (and their FB group) to help you monitor when interview slots become available --

 

 

@Chancy got approved today to expedite. So fast. Thank you thank you.

@Chancy Thank you, this gives me great hope. We truly did not think it would take this long. We hoped she'd be here LAST Christmas and it's been silent from them ever since. I have sent a request to expedite via email with hopes that we can get some assistance. I could not figure out how to schedule an interview through the link as it wouldn't accept her name or email to create a profile, but I'm assuming I cannot because the status is still "At NVC". I have been reading through the thread though and found the email address to email and request an expedite and I put in a FB request. Very helpful. Thank you.

@Chancy, Yes we received the "Documentarily Qualified" notification on July 7, 2021. Case status shows "At NVC". 

Working on the IR 5 visa for a parent from the Philippines. All of our documents were accepted by NVC in July, 2021. Visa center out of Nebraska. Is there anything else I can be doing? She will be spending time with her grand-daughter (our daughter) while we work and we need to figure out childcare until then. Is there any kind of letter I can submit to push it along or is the right timing? Thank you in advance.

Thank you @Crazy Cat. I guess there is just a lot of fear that he’d be deported because the marriage failed. And I’m just trying to get him the help he needs because he is under a lot of pressure. Appreciate it!

Thank you all for your conversation regarding this. The reason I selected “fraud” is that her parents were heavily involved with pushing the wedding quickly. He thought he was in love but as someone posted above, did not have the ability and in-depth time to find out and understand the illness. He had no truth given to him of the actual situation from his wife or the family. So I guess that’s why I call it fraud. They pushed the marriage for him to become her caregiver, rather than husband. Now he’s in the USA, with pressure to be very successful in life (which is difficult starting out in a foreign country), pay for everything as she can’t keep a job and has been fired numerous times, and tend to her illness concerns. 
 

Perhaps fraud was the wrong selection. He had very high hopes of an actual marriage. The concern is that the USCIS will identify the marriage as fraudulent too, though he married her with great intentions of an actual marriage, not to be her caregiver. Since he’s on a conditional green card, can he get out of the marriage or will he be deported at this point? He’s just already been here for a year and has a job, etc.  

About a year ago. So I believe he has one more year left.

A family member came to the US with pure intentions of being married to a woman. But no one told him his wife has schizophrenia and it is a mess that he didn’t see the few times they were together and chatting online.  Truly sad. He’s on a conditional green card now. If he ends the marriage, will he be deported or do you think it’s possible he could argue to stay here? He has a job and a support system. 

I believe your wife has already been here asking the same questions. The answers are the same. You need to show evidence that the Philippines is your home and the tourist visa is not an attempt to circumvent immigration laws.

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Here is some advice from the US Embassy in Manila on overcoming the presumption of immigrant intent; http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhnv03.html

Overcoming Presumption of Immigrant Intent Under U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act Section 214(b)

All B-1, B-2, F-1, F-2, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, J-1, J-2, M-1, M-2, O-2, P-1, P-2, P-3, and Q-1, applicants must qualify under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The Act which states:

"Every alien shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the officer, at the time of the application for a visa... that he is entitled to nonimmigrant status..."

Essentially, the visa officer needs to see that the applicant has compelling reasons to return to the Philippines. By law, the burden of proof is on the applicant to show that he or she qualifies for the visa. This proof may come in many forms, but when considered together, it must be strong enough for the interviewing officer to conclude that the applicant’s ties to the Philippines will compel him or her to return at the end of a temporary stay in the United States.

Evidence of Ties

Ties are the aspects of one’s life that bind him or her to his or her place of residence, including family relationships, employment and possessions. In the case of younger applicants, who may not have had an opportunity to establish such ties, interviewing officers may look at educational status, grades, the situation of their parents, and the applicant's long-range plans and prospects in the Philippines. As each person's situation is different, there is no set answer as to what constitutes adequate ties.

The following supporting documents may or may not be requested from the applicant and are only required at the discretion of the consular officer:

1. Bank statements for the last three (3) months and both current and former bank account passbooks
   
2. Employment certification including salary, tenure and position
   
3. Form W-2
   
4. Income tax return with Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) or bank stamp
   
5. Audited financial statement with BIR or bank stamp
   
6. Pay slips for the last three (3) months
   
7. Credit card statements for the prior three months
   
8. Vehicle registration with official receipt
   
9. Land titles (no certified copies please)
   
10. Pictures of family, home or business
    
11. Wedding photos
    
12. Marriage certificate printed on the Philippine National Statistics Office security paper, if applicable
    
13. Birth certificate printed on the Philippine National Statistics Office security paper
    
14. For students, certificate of school registration
    
15. Certification of membership to legitimate organization(s)
    

Due to the large volume of applications processed each day, consular officers may not always look at supporting documents, unless there are points in the application forms or in the interview that need clarification.

Notes:

• In certain cases, additional documents may be requested.
  
• All documents must be originals. Photocopies will not be accepted, unless specified. The applicant must submit these documents to the interviewing consular officer during the interview. The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit does not accept documents before the interview. Any documents received will not be returned and will be destroyed. Please note, however, that presentation of the documents will not guarantee visa issuance. Applicants must still qualify under INA Section 214(b).
  

Affidavit of Support

In general, affidavits of support of any sort from relatives or sponsors will be of little value to an applicant (except to student visa applicants). The Affidavit of Support is a requirement only for immigrant visas. The interviewing officer is less concerned about how the applicant will be supported during his or her stay in the United States than whether the applicant has compelling reasons to return home. We encourage the interested third parties to save their time and money and not prepare affidavits of support.

Posting of Bonds

There is no provision in the law that allows for the posting of bonds as a guarantee of return. Moreover, this is not considered as familial, social, economic or professional ties that can affect the applicant’s eligibility for a visa.

Can anyone give me some advice on what additional documents I need to secure a B1/B2 Visa or Tourist Visa? I'm a Filipino and I'm married to a US Citizen who lives in the Philippines. Our purpose of visit is to see her family. Do I need to ask her parents to secure an invitation for me? I am a missionary and married to her for 6mos. now. Any advice is welcome, thanks...