LoveLife2

I found the rates at SM mall fair and not much of a hassle when I was there.

If you had a laptop I would suggest getting a smart stik

Hank is right, I was at the Cebu SM Mall last week and on the second level is a booth that sells loads for a fair price. Enter by the Radisson hotel side and walk up stairs then the first main mall connection area has this . Not sure about traveler checks but I think that may be even more difficult. My best practice when traveling to other countries is to bring FRESH bills from my bank in sequential numbers if possible. All foreign countries look down on older USA bills.

Hope this helps.

Brad

The fact that the children are illegitimate makes mom the sole custodian. So even if the name change is successful, mom can still bring them to the US.

Mother should immediately go to the LCR, track and verify the documents. The LCR keeps a copy of the Affidavit that dad executed, if he really executed such. She can stop the process by saying that dad falsified her signature and she did not consent the name change. If the documents were already forwarded to NSO, then she can directly go there.

Thank you for the advice!

I keep asking how this can happen without her signature but she states in local Zamboanga office they WILL accept the name change request from a Father that is noted on the Birth certificate even though he is not the custodial parent. So different than in the USA.. So Different!!

After I spoke with USCIS It seems this will not be an issue but I still wonder how this is possible in Phil? I will tell her your advice now.

Thanks so much!

Brad

also, the bank gave me a stamped version of my last statement and some other account statement on the company letter head when i went today.

Very strange as the BANK works for YOU. It's YOUR money. Do you have online access? If so you can print out current activity and submit with the earlier revision. Hope this helps.

Brad

noa-1 august 31 no approval yet

So sorry to hear of no approval yet

I will say an extra prayer for you tonight

Take care.

Brad

My fiance lives in an area that does not receive mail and does not have a street address. I have visited her house and there are no street signs, it just a designated area, but oddly enough there are like really expensive houses and brand new schools in the same vicinity as were she lives. Is this an issue I need to resolve or will a PO Box be sufficient for my Ghanian Fiance? Also while I have you attention, she needs to sign the G-325a, a written declaration of marrying me in 90 days and submit me passport size photos. Is there anything I am missing before I pay fed ex $100 dollars to mail me this envelope? Thank you in advance for all of your much needed support.

Sounds like you have everything you need for the filing.

(she needs to sign the G-325a, a written declaration of marrying me in 90 days and submit me passport size photos)

Not sure on the address of your Fiance but don't think that would be an issue.

So happy for you!!!

I just filed yesterday and am so nervous but I know I need to relax and let God control the results.

Take care.

Brad

My understanding is that if my Fiance was to get pregnant before I-129F approval 'She is from Philippines' was that a DNA may be requested to show I am the Father and not another man. We chose to be safe and not have to prove I am the Father.

Good luck.

I too used the example. I think that my full page letter of how we met and within 2 years fully explained our comitment to marriage plus all the many pages of examples I provided.

Take care.

Brad

Congrats!!!

God is in charge and never a politician. Please go out and vote for someone who will actually represent you in the next elections.

Happy for you!!!

HI VJers. my fiance just called me up whilst at work saying that she got an email from USCIS about an address change, the exact words are:

On April 18, 2013, your address was changed relating to the I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)that you filed. Please check the website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case.

Is this anything to worry about or is this a good thing?

Sry if this has been asked before.

any help would be great.

Clive

Hello Clive,

Well it is possible to change your address after filing for the I-129F and can even do so on line at USCIS site. If you the petitioner did in fact request a change of address than no worry. If you did not request a change of address in regards to your I-129F application then I would be calling USCIS Customer Service for clarification regarding the email from USCIS. Call USCIS Customer Srvice at 1-800-375-5283. I had to call USCIS this morning and got through very fast and had a friendly representative to help with my questions.

Good luck!

If "they" just did the change at the local registry it could take months before the updated name change would show at NSO so rushing out and getting a new NSO BC may not have the new name. Be watchful but be patient as well, if the name change does not show up at NSO or if NSO does not accept the name change because it was not done by the custodial parent .... just thinking out loud here.

Good advise!

I think I would like to see the current NSO BC even if we find it hasn't changed but at least we will know the current status. After more thought, I think the local office in Zamboanga did indeed state the name change but maybe that was just noting the request and maybe it will not be approved as it wasn't applied for by the custodial parent. Life can be crazy but patience is a must.

Thanks again Hank!

Brad

some changes are possible at the Local Civil Registry Office, but doudt procedures were followed to change the last name.

http://nso.citizenservices.com.ph/nso-certificate-ra9048

Thanks for the link :-)

It is vague as to who can change the child's name as it only says 'Parent' but doesn't specify if the Parent is the legal guardian. I'm just glad this can be changed at USCIS as they stated to me on the phone. I already asked my Fiance to get a new NSO copy of birth certificate for the child ASAP even if the office had confirmed the change I would like to see it in writing.

PS. I believe the Ex boyfriends Mom is trying what she can to derail my Fiance's wishes of moving here to the USA with her kids. One month ago the ex Mom showed up and asked my Fiance to sign a form so kids could visit their Dad in Canada if he gets a work visa. The document was legally giving up ALL RIGHTS to both of her children ages 6 and 8. Of course she didn't sign but after that I trust nothing this Woman says or does.

Thanks again!

Brad

I just spoke with USCIS and this isn't as big an issue as I thought it too be but MUST be resolved now. The customer support person stated that when I have my receipt# to call back and speak with an Immigration Agent who can change the name on the application but most likely will request a new NSO Birth certificate to show the changed name. I have a copy of the original so I will also send that to show the name I applied for before the change. So now I will need my Fiance' to get a new NSO copy and send it to me. Wonder if a fax would do? I'm just relieved that I don't have to resubmit the entire application :-)

I'm surprised by the way things work in the Philippines at times as I would never have thought this name change to be possible without custodial Moms approval.

Thanks all for your input!!!

Brad

Hello Hank,

She already had a NSO copy of his birth certificate with the original last name but was at the local office with the ex boyfriends Mother yesterday and it was confirmed the he did change the last name to his. I was told that the ex boyfriend/Father is able to do this without the Mother consent. Issue is I just sent our I-129F in with the original last name. I wonder if this is an issue with the I-129F or if this matters more at the Visa application process she will do after the I-129F approval. Seems I might have to call USCIS on this one.

Thanks for your input.

Brad

Please help with this unusual situation,

I just filed for our I-129F Yesterday and found out today that my Fiances' Ex Boyfriend had his oldest sons name changed to add his last name. Apparently this can be done in the Philippines without a Mothers approval. Not sure if he's just screwing with us but it changes everything on my Visa application if the boys last name is now different than who I listed and identified on our photos and he still needs a passport. I asked my Fiance is she could still get a passport in his original name as she has a Birth certificate still showing his original name but I fear that somewhere down the process someone will pull up the childs last name as different on his newly changed birth certificate.

Questions:

Can I change the childs name after I submitted it to USCIS?

If so would I need some sort of affidavit to show the change and when it happened?

Would it be possible for my Fiance to get a paasport with his original name on his birth certificate or is this a questionable way and he may be denied?

It's so strange that the ex's manuvers coincide with our engagement. He is still the playboy and partying but yet found this so important enough to do now. I have a strong feeling this is the work of his Mother....

Thank you for any help or advice.

Brad

Thanks to all!!!

Tintin & Mike, liddy, Mr Smiley, and Mrs Carrot. Dale and I love to have this positive help and love bringing us to a good result.

PS. My Girl is Lovedada on VJ. Any other Filipinoes in Zamboanga area please show her some love and guidance.

God bless you all.

Brad

So I've been trying to add TickerFactory.com to my profile. Tried looking up help but can't find. Help me please :-)

Thanks

I sent our I-129F package today USPS Express next day to the the Dallas Lockbox after looking over our entire package too many times to count. So glad I have my girl to help me on making sure all is correct. I mistakingly wrote her cousins name wrong on one of our pics together at a celebration dinner we had in Cebu and she quickly corrected me as it was his Facebook name not real name so I corrected on new pics. I also added cover sheets for our proof of an ongoing meeting to better identify the articles I was submitting and clarified my I-129F cover sheet too. Yes I signed and dated EVERY paper I created including our txt and phone logs but not sure if that was needed. I just wanted to be certain it was approved. LOL... Maybe not an issue but we want to be precise on all of our papers and documents. Now the waiting begins. Even after reviewing so many times. I now think it is very acceptible and probably has more proof than needed but still after sending I wonder what could I have possibly missed? I pray nothing :-)

Hey Filipino VJ members, if you have time please say a pray for me, Dale and her kids to have a speedy approval.

God bless.

Brad

I'm still new to this and expecting the questions of giving some support to her loved ones. I'm not against that but it must have constrainst and rules. First, I have family here in the USA that are my closest blood and also have very little and need housing and food so should we give the same to them? I guess I need to discuss this with her cause I really want to know why ones family needs more than the other. If we agree both are in need than it should be equal no matter what.

Anyone have thoughts on this?

Hank, and The Nature Boy,

I didn't realize I was posting against such an old post. I'm very confident in my choices and know I live me life knowing it's a good choice. I was curious as to why US folks family seems to be left out of this conversation of needing support too.

I'm still new to this and expecting the questions of giving some support to her loved ones. I'm not against that but it must have constrainst and rules. First, I have family here in the USA that are my closest blood and also have very little and need housing and food so should we give the same to them? I guess I need to discuss this with her cause I really want to know why ones family needs more than the other. If we agree both are in need than it should be equal no matter what.

Anyone have thoughts on this?

Thank you for your help.

Just seemed strange to submit a USCIS Doc with an expiration date past due. Crazy isn't it:-)

I want to be certain I'm submitting the latest USCIS G-325a form but get concerned as the form G-325a from the USCIS site states at the top: OMB No. 1615-0008; Expires 08/31/2012

The USCIS site later states:

Edition Date :08/08/11.

A new edition of this form is coming soon. In the meantime, customers may file using the 08/08/11 edition.

I'm just nervous as the document states Expired even though USCIS seems to accept this. Why would an official USCIS Doc have an expiration date when they are not abbidding by the expiration date?

Am I ok with this edition of the form?

Thanks.

I needed the correct USCIS address to put on the Fiance letters of intent which will be sent as part of the I-129f package, Not being sent alone.

Thanks all for your help.

Quick question,

What USCIS address to use for Fiance Letter of Intent?

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

[ADDRESS OF FILING LOCATION]

Do I use the Dallas Lockbox I initialy send the I-129f to or other? I'm filling From St. Paul, Minnesota

Thanks!

I find this legal description of how a Woman can loose custody fitting for why the (ex-boyfriend) should not have custody.

Is this rule absolute?

This rule is not absolute. Even a mother may be deprived of the custody of her child who is below seven years of age for “compelling reasons.” Instances of unsuitability are neglect, abandonment, unemployment and immorality, habitual drunkenness, drug addiction, maltreatment of the child, insanity, and affliction with a communicable illness. Negligent and careless failure to perform the duties of parenthood is a significant element of abandonment, regardless of actual intention. A strong basis for a finding of the parent’s abandonment of his or her child is found in the case where the parent has left the child permanently or indefinitely in the care of others, given it to another, or surrendered it entirely.

He abonded his children, he is unemployed, he is imoral for sleeping with her little Sister while she gave birth, he is a drunk and there are pics showing, and the unstability of no payments from him but a few bucks from the Mom are not enough to satisfy this clause. If Moma wants to bring this on cause she now has money, then I will defend with all my might. And the daughter the Mayor? I think it's time to hire a good private detective and dig ALL THE DIRT on this family and make it known in a court of law all the things this family never wanted to be known. Nothing to hide right?

My girls best defense is what what said earlier, Stop letting the kids be with this family and if they persist let them know they will not win. Ultimately I think a court would like to hear about the life I have and what I am planning and willing to give these kids and their Mom. I'm not a Mayor but pretty sure I have a more stable life and income than her.