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    DCF I-130 PACKET

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by sts

    I filed My I-130 in manila last oct. had my interview April 4th was approved.

    Initially Filing I-130 For This Visa:

    To initially file for this visa, bring the below listed documents to the U.S. Embassy in Manila on Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 12:00pm to window 35. No appointment is necessary. Total time I spent at the Embassy was approx 1.5 hours.

    If you have any questions, call the Dept. of Homeland Security at 02-301-2000 Ext: 2224 or 2379

    Documents Required for Initial Filing:

    1. I-130 application

    2. G-325A application (myself) with 2 passport photos (2 ”x 2” glossy color with white background)

    3. G-325A application (wife) with 2 passport photos (2” x 2” glossy color with white background)

    4. Photocopy and original U.S. passport (Front page and page with 13a visa stamp)

    5. Photocopy and original Philippines passport (Front page)

    6. Photocopy and original NSO birth certificate

    7. Photocopy and original U.S. birth certificate

    8. Photocopy and original NSO marriage contract

    9. Photocopy and original ACR-I card

    10. Photocopy and original retired military ID cards (if applicable)

    11. Photocopy of all previous divorce papers

    12. Documentation (such as a title) showing joint ownership or property (house, lot or vehicle), or a rental lease contract showing joint occupancy of an apartment or house in both husband’s and wife’s name.

    13. Photos of your wedding

    14.$420 in cash or credit card

    Once these documents are submitted to the Embassy, you will receive by mail a “Notice of Approval of Relative Immigrant Visa Petition” letter about 1-2 weeks later.

    The CEMAR you dont need intel the interview.

    Interview in 2 days!!!!

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by sts

    also If you do not meet the income guidelines or have enough assets, a co-sponsor will be required. to claim assets you will need 3x the amount needed let's say if you have 100/3=33.33 every $100 is only worth $33.33. you will have to prove you have the assets needed with 12 month statements.

    The I-864 asks for copies of last 3 years tax returns. they only needed the most resent year.

    Interview in 2 days!!!!

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

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    Congratulations!!! Please share what you learn with the rest of us.

    I did not meet the income guidelines, however I was able to to show assets that satisfied them.

    I made two trips to manila from Bacolod City, one for filing the petition, and one for the medical and interview. Just make sure you have all the requirements to show the consul general at the embassy.if you don't have the income requirements you will need a co sponsor.

    St Luke's to interview in two days

    in Philippines

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    We just got done with our visa interview and passed...... We did St Luke's Monday and Tuesday visa interview on Thursday for those on a budget all St Luke's needs is a day to get your info. to the embassy. if you don't pass your medical you can cancel your visa interview. :)

    Balikbayan Visa

    in Philippines

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    when you go through immigration at the airport with you wife. have her go through first and tell the immigration officer you would like a BALIKBAYAN visa thats it. thats what I did they gave it to me with no problem. we were out of philippines for only 4 days to hong kong and back....

    getting the MNL case number

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

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    About a month after I filed my I-130. this is the email I send to Iv.

    1. I filed I-130 petitions for my wife Ma.Theresa swain. would like to inquire on the status of my DCF I-130 filing?

    2. If it has been approved could you send me my case number?

    3. Can i email my DS-230 and Ds-2001 if i can what email address do i use?

    THANK YOU

    this was there response:

    We received the I-130 visa petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office at Embassy Manila on November 27, 2012, and sent the applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants Formerly Packet 3).

    The Packet 3 includes a Biographic Data Form (DS-230I), which the applicant should complete and return to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the Embassy immediately. When the applicant has all the required documents, she should complete the information on the Notification of Applicant Readiness Form (DS-2001), sign it, and return it to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Unit immediately. This notifies the Embassy that the applicant is prepared for the immigrant visa interview.

    The applicant may also download the Biographic Data Form or Application For

    Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Form DS-230I) from our website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html.

    Attached is a scanned copy of Form DS-2001.

    The documentation may be sent to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Branch (Attn: Operations Unit) by fax at (632)301-2037 or 301-2591, or as a scanned email attachment at IVManilaAttachments@state.gov with the applicant’s complete name, case number, and current contact information clearly indicated.

    Embassy Manila no longer sends Appointment Letters (Packet 4). Once we receive the DS-230I and DS-2001, we will send the applicant instructions on how to schedule a visa interview at the Embassy.

    For reference, the applicant’s immigrant visa case number is MNL************

    getting the MNL case number

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

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    hi there sts,

    i went to that website you gave it to me i set up an account the i tried to apply for appointment but so sad it won't let me.. so i guess i have no choice but to wait.

    thank you very much and good luck to your interview.

    the embassy must not updated your files yet! as soon as they do you will be able to apply for your appointment. try every day to schedule your appointment.

    getting the MNL case number

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

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    hi sts good morning

    how are you.?? by the way i have some questions regarding for the appointment our i 130 was approved that's for me and for my son they sent me the noa2 with my MNL case number and some forms that need to fill out which is i did already and then i sent it back to them via courier. so my questions is how long you have to wait for the appointment letter? or awe can register online?? but how about for my son? do i have to set up his own email so that he will be able to get appointment online??

    thank you.

    We are do just fine thank you. we had to reschedule our appointment until April 4th.

    after you submit the forms it takes the embassy about two weeks to update your records. go to https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/ create your profile, answer all the questions and

    schedule your appointment. you can add your son on your appointment. you will see were to add him its almost the last thing you do before you make your appointment.

    Fed ex fees

    in Philippines

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    I have received lot of things from the us. i have learned if you send a idem and put on the package what it is worth the receiver will have to pay a Customs Fee. but if you declare the cast 0,00 dollars the receiver will pay nothing.

    DS-2001 and DS-230

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by sts

    Hi Roberah!

    We submitted my wife's I-130 on January 22, 2013.

    After more than a month of no information about the petition, I decided to call the Manila Consulate to inquire. Apparently, the NOA1 was sent since February 13, 2013 (3 weeks from filing the I-130).

    During the call, we were advised to email the DS-230 and DS-2001 forms at IVmanilaattachments@state.gov ; We were also given our case number (if we're not mistaken, this is a 10-digit number? Ours look like this: 2013 _ _ _ _ _ _ .

    I am also trying to find the DS-2001 form. I already accomplished the DS-230, which is easily found online.

    Further research suggests this website as reference for requirements of DCF Manila: h t t p:// manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3217.html

    In the webpage, DS-2001 cannot be found.

    So far, the only documents (aside from the DS-230 and 2001) that we have not submitted or was not asked of us during the I-130 filing are the following:

    1. NBI Clearance

    2. Police Certificates

    3. Evidence of Financial Support ( I-864 / AOS / I-864EZ )

    Finally, I though that I can check our case status in this webpage: h t t p s:// egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do

    because we were already provided our "case number" but, this site asks for a receipt number?

    Sorry, didn't mean to hijack your post. Hope we can settle our first problem of locating the DS-2001!

    Regards!

    You can get the DS 2001 here ...http://photos.state.gov/libraries/saudi-arabia/287373/kuos/Document2.pdf

    As for the . NBI Clearance. Police Certificates Evidence of Financial Support ( I-864 / AOS / I-864EZ ) you turn in at the interview....

    You can get your case no. by email the embassy and asking for it there email address is .

    Manila IV Correspondence Unit <IVManilaReplies@state.gov

    Online Appointment

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted

    every time i have a question i email Manila IV Correspondence Unit <IVManilaReplies@state.gov

    This is a question I had for them this is there response this might help with you're question.

    We understand that you will have been married for two (2) years by the time you are interviewed. We suggest that you present a clear copy of your marriage certificate and inform the adjudicating consular officer during the visa interview so that your records could be updated.

    IR1/CR1 time to schedule interview after case complete

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Did you do a DCF in manila? if you did i just got my interview date. i am sending you what the embassy sent me.

    there email address is: Manila IV Correspondence Unit <IVManilaReplies@state.gov You need to ask for your case number. i did not receive my packet 3 intel after i already made my appoint.

    We received the I-130 visa petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office at Embassy Manila on November 27, 2012, and sent the applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants Formerly Packet 3).

    The Packet 3 includes a Biographic Data Form (DS-230I), which the applicant should complete and return to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the Embassy immediately. When the applicant has all the required documents, she should complete the information on the Notification of Applicant Readiness Form (DS-2001), sign it, and return it to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Unit immediately. This notifies the Embassy that the applicant is prepared for the immigrant visa interview.

    The applicant may also download the Biographic Data Form or Application For

    Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Form DS-230I) from our website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html.

    Attached is a scanned copy of Form DS-2001.

    The documentation may be sent to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Branch (Attn: Operations Unit) by fax at (632)301-2037 or 301-2591, or as a scanned email attachment at IVManilaAttachments@state.gov with the applicant’s complete name, case number, and current contact information clearly indicated. thy also sent me this.

    We received the Forms DS-230 and DS-2001, and updated our records of the case.

    The applicant should visit this website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph or contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930 to schedule a visa interview date. The Visa Information and Appointment Service is open Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time) except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the U.S. should call (214) 571-1600 between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

    Callers should have the applicant’s case number, passport number, and passport expiry date ready when requesting a visa appointment.

    The applicant should follow all interview preparation instructions for immigrant visa applicants located on the Embassy’s website at http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html. The instructions contained at the website will provide the applicant the required documentation and procedures to follow prior to the interview date.

    Applicants are advised to have their medical examinations done at St. Luke’s Extension Clinic in Manila at least one week before their visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Applicants are encouraged to register online at the St. Luke’s website: www.slec.ph prior to their medical exam.

    The applicant should compile all the required documents and complete the medical examination before the visa interview (when scheduled). Please note that the medical examination may take more than one day to complete

    if you have any more questions I will be glad to help ..

    DS-230 & DS2001

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    Posted · Edited by sts

    schedule a visa interview date online or by phone. this is the email i received from them. takes them along time to get back to you so you have to email them to keep the ball rolling. you have to make the appointment you're self.....

    We received the Forms DS-230 and DS-2001, and updated our records of the case.

    The applicant should visit this website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph or contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930 to schedule a visa interview date. The Visa Information and Appointment Service is open Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time) except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the U.S. should call (214) 571-1600 between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

    Callers should have the applicant’s case number, passport number, and passport expiry date ready when requesting a visa appointment.

    The applicant should follow all interview preparation instructions for immigrant visa applicants located on the Embassy’s website at http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html. The instructions contained at the website will provide the applicant the required documentation and procedures to follow prior to the interview date.

    Applicants are advised to have their medical examinations done at St. Luke’s Extension Clinic in Manila at least one week before their visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Applicants are encouraged to register online at the St. Luke’s website: www.slec.ph prior to their medical exam.

    The applicant should compile all the required documents and complete the medical examination before the visa interview (when scheduled). Please note that the medical examination may take more than one day to complete.

    Is this normal?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Did you do a dcf in manila? if you did , you need to schedule you're interview by internet or by phone. this is what i was email from

    "Manila IV Correspondence Unit" IVManilaReplies@state.gov

    The applicant should visit this website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph or contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930 to schedule a visa interview date. The Visa Information and Appointment Service is open Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time) except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the U.S. should call (214) 571-1600 between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

    Callers should have the applicant’s case number, passport number, and passport expiry date ready when requesting a visa appointment.

    The applicant should follow all interview preparation instructions for immigrant visa applicants located on the Embassy’s website at http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html. The instructions contained at the website will provide the applicant the required documentation and procedures to follow prior to the interview date.

    Applicants are advised to have their medical examinations done at St. Luke’s Extension Clinic in Manila at least one week before their visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Applicants are encouraged to register online at the St. Luke’s website: www.slec.ph prior to their medical exam.

    The applicant should compile all the required documents and complete the medical examination before the visa interview (when scheduled). Please note that the medical examination may take more than one day to complete.

    getting the MNL case number

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted

    Did you do a DCF in Manila? if you need any more help just ask I will be help you as much as I can.

    I filed my I-130 last Oct in manila,received my notice of approval Nov.sent emailed forms DS2001 & DS 230 December, schedule interview online for March. I am sending the email i received from Manila.

    Manila IV Correspondence Unit

    Jan 3

    We received the Forms DS-230 and DS-2001, and updated our records of the case.

    The applicant should visit this website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph or contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930 to schedule a visa interview date. The Visa Information and Appointment Service is open Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time) except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the U.S. should call (214) 571-1600 between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

    Callers should have the applicant’s case number, passport number, and passport expiry date ready when requesting a visa appointment.

    The applicant should follow all interview preparation instructions for immigrant visa applicants located on the Embassy’s website at http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html. The instructions contained at the website will provide the applicant the required documentation and procedures to follow prior to the interview date.

    Applicants are advised to have their medical examinations done at St. Luke’s Extension Clinic in Manila at least one week before their visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Applicants are encouraged to register online at the St. Luke’s website: www.slec.ph prior to their medical exam.

    The applicant should compile all the required documents and complete the medical examination before the visa interview (when scheduled). Please note that the medical examination may take more than one day to complete.

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