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First of all, sorry if I posted this in the wrong thread.

So my parents got here in May. My dad received his ssn a week after they got here and mom mother is still waiting for hers. Is there anything we can do about it? We are kind of rushing because she wants to work. And is there anything they need to do after they get here as for the Immigration papers goes? Are all they need to work is the ssn?

Thanks!

So my cousins are HK residents and applied for a tourist visa to the USA in HK but they are actually living in the Phils. These cousins are ages 20 and 9 yrs old and they are adopted by my aunt1 in 2010. My aunt2 who is the biological mother of my cousins and is a sister to aunt1 got a fiancee visa in the U.S. in 2011. Aunt2 claimed them as her children when she applied for her fiancee visa. It was an honest mistake. She didnt want to lie without realizing that they are no longer hers because the adoption took place before her fiancee visa application. Aunt1 said, the consulate was very strict and look at her right in the eye while she was being asked, who would u like to visit in the U.S? and she answered truthfully," my sister" so then the consulate told her that they need to apply in Manila and told her that the cousins has a visa pending whatever. Oh btw, aunt1 was with the cousins during the interview because she also renewed her visa and got approved and because of the minor kid I guess. Aunt1 also said, the consulate photocopied the cousins birth cert. We are sure that all of her assessment will be passed on to the consulate in Manila.

What can they do about this? is there a hope? or this would be a long process for them?

Thanks

My cousins wants to get a tourist visa here in the U.S. Their mom is a flight stewardess, financially capable but would the kids can apply on their on? Or does it have to be their mom to apply and they will be derivative? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

My parents are scheduled for an interview this coming May 2nd.

Q1. Would they received a packet from the Embassy before the interview?

Q2. Ive read that they have to go to the Embassy early as there will be a lot of people in queue to get in? Is it a first come, first serve basis? What happened to the scheduled time in the appointment letter from the NVC?

Q3. Are they required to bring photocopies of all the documents I submitted to the NVC?

If anybody could give me a link to read on what to expect during the interview at the Embassy in Manila I would highly appreciate.

Thanks!

Bumping this tread. My case got complete March 14th, Im still hoping to get an April interview.

Based on my research in VJ threads i takes 15-20 days to receive an email regarding the interview appointment for Parents at USEM Manila. Since you filed separately for your parents they will have the same interview date but will be interviewed one at a time. At least have them bring the copies of the civil docs you sent to NVC. I have question about the AOS, Did you file I864A? or Only I864 alone?

I fill out both forms. Are those docs that we have sent to NVC mandatory of is it just better just incase they would ask for it?

So I called NVC and both parents case are complete.

When do u think I will receive an email with the interview date? Normally, is it a week or 2?

I also notice, some cases will receive their interview letter 3 months prior to the inteview, some just a month. So for parents, what would it be?

Are they going to be interviewed at the same time? Like, they will be questioned together?

What docs should I have have them ready for the interview?

Many thanks!!!!

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SLEC doesn't accept electronic payments. They only accept cash payments in (peso equivalent) which should be paid during the medical.

U have been very helpful here. Thanks!

Can we pay for the medical fee online? Or the beneficiay has to pay it in St. Lukes personally?

Sweet

The OP is petitioning her/his parent (IR-5 Category). The petitioner for such category is required to submit original/certified copies of civil documents like birth certificates & marriage certificates.

See link: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

Petitioner Documents

Who needs to submit petitioner documents?

If you are applying for an IR5 (Parent of a U.S. Citizen) visa, you are required to provide:

• Original or certified copy of your Petitioner’s birth certificate
• Original or certified copy of your Petitioner’s marriage certificate from the Petitioner’s current and all previous marriages.

I actually learnt it from u that I need to submit those but just didnt think it has to be original.

How is ur case? do u have an interview date now? Im hoping to get this case done this month and get an interview date by April.

Yes, it wasnt certified copy, it was a copy of the certified docs. I have read it somewhere that petitioners need to submit bc and marriage cert so I did and thought that a copy would do. I know beneficiarys would be original but didnt thought petitioners would be original as well.

It says petitioners bc and marriage cert isnt original or not certified copy but I did send a certfied true copy. Im hoping not to send the original because I dont really have the original but the copy I sent was a certified copy of the original. Do we have to send original? I thought originals are just for beneficiary. Is there any option for me? Btw, this is for the ds-230 docs.

Hi everyone, I would like know if anyone has gone through what I'm going through now....my petition has been approved since January 25th 2013 and since then I haven't received a case number not them receiving my case..I called some minutes ago and a lady picked...she told me to scan my approval and email it to them....

The issue is has this response yield something positive or its just a message to shut one up for the moment...I'm just not happy with all this....

Response needed

I kept on calling 3-4th week until the lady told me the same thing and it took another 11 days before I finally got a case number. Once u get ur case number, everything moves faster.

Hello!

Im getting my parents to the USA. Filled out I- 130, what kind of visa they would get and how long is it good for? BTW, Im from the Phils. TY!

I have received IV bill but only for my mother. I really wish they would have the same interview date. Im not sending the DS-230 documents for my mom until my dad's will be ready. What a bummer, Im in a big rush to get all these things done.

Has anybody had a case here that petitions were filed together but interview date were different?

Ty!

Thanks!!!

if you are the agent, sure, why not ?

Ohh this email sent to my mom. No email sent for the agent yet. But is the email just a confirmation that they have received the DS3032?

Im bothered with this

In order to better process future inquiries, please be sure to identify yourself in each piece of correspondence sent to the NVC. If you are writing on behalf of a law office please include the law office name as well as the attorney of record's name.

So this is the reply I got from sending the DS-3032. Did I send it right? Do I need to send it back? Can I pay the visa fee now?

Dear Sir/Madam:

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: xxxx

filed by xxxx on behalf of xxxxx.

In order to better process future inquiries, please be sure to identify yourself in each piece of correspondence sent to the NVC. If you are writing on behalf of a law office please include the law office name as well as the attorney of record's name.

We received the principal applicant's DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent) form designating an address and agent. Instructions for paying the immigrant visa application processing fee and all future correspondence will be sent to the agent at the address selected on the DS-3032.

For more information regarding the immigrant visa application fee or for answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the following website:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3904.html

We received the Affidavit of Support Processing Fee payment(s) for this case. You must now download and complete the Affidavit of Support form(s). Please visit the following website to download the appropriate Affidavit of Support form(s) and instructions:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3197.html

Case Number: xxx

Petitioner's Name: xxx

Principal Applicant's Name: xxx

Preference Category: IR5

Your Priority Date: 13Nov2012

Foreign State Chargeability: PHILIPPINES

U.S. EMBASSY

1201 ROXAS BOULEVARD

MANILA

PHILIPPINES

Sincerely,

Rowan

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc, Support Contractor

NVCInquiry@state.gov

This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions provided in 12 FAM 540.

Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential under Section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such information must be solely for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States under INA 222(f) and as specified in FAM guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review, retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

Ladies, when do we have to pay for the new Immigration fee? Im not sure what it was but Ive read about it somewhere. Im petitioning my parents. Thanks!

When your spousal or fiance petition is sitting in the NVC.

But Im petitioning my parents. Will definitely call them :-). Thanks for the info, guys

Because DOS often has more detailed information and is more willing to give you information on your case.

202-663-1225

Really? When can we call them?

No need for two separate checks. Make it out to the Department of Homeland Security.

Send AOS documents to the Chicago lockbox.

Your friend REALLY needs to read the instructions, since these answers are there and you don't want her missing out on any other information.

If he's a US citizen, you don't need his passport. You need the beneficiary (your friend's) passport with her stamps, bio page, visa and I-94 in it.

Not for the US citizen, it doesn't.

Thank you ladies

Got few questions...Im preparing my Aos packet for NVC.

1. Does the petitioner needs to send original birth cert?

2. Im a US CItizen thru NAturalization, do I need to send my NAturalization cert?

3. Can I send both pack for my parents in 1 envelope?

Got to fill up I-864A

4. Does hubby needs to send birth cert, pay stubs, employment verification as well?

5. Do I have to send a different copy of Income tax returns along with his I-864a? Or just a copy for both os us. We file joint.

Thanks!

We dont really know what it is for but we have read on checklist and thats one of the requirements. Yes, he is a US citizen. So, 2 separate checks but both for USCIS? And we are confused where to send the docs as well, she lives in Florida. Thanks!!!,