Gwapo1ako

Ok, how about this situation....

What if the initial address you and your fiance live in is your (USC) parents' house.

Then after a month you get married and then send in your paperwork.

Then about a month later, you move out of your parents' house to an apartment and think you might only live there for a year till your now spouse gets settled with a job, but the apartment is only 10 minutes away and you parents' are still going to reside in their house and you still visit often.

At that point, do you still need to send in a change of address?

What's still confusing?

She doesn't need a transit visa.

Just make sure she has a boarding pass for the onward flight and she follows the signs/shuttle for international connections.

She will transit security where they will check her bags, her passport and boarding pass, and she'll go through a scanner … but this is not immigration/customs.

Will she be traveling with you?

From manila to narita, we will be on separate flights.

She will be in Narita about 3 hours ahead of me and we will meet at the gate for the United flight from Narita to the US and take that flight together.

In manila, i will check in her luggage with me so she does not have to pick up her luggage at Narita because her flight to Marita technically ends there

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I agree. I had the initial impression that they would need to exit hence the transit visa. But if it is just NRT 1 and 2 then no need for one.

so she is good to go from one terminal to another on the shuttle without the need for a transfer visa correct?

If you pull that kind of move couldn't you cancel the appointment you have then try to schedule the earlier appointment, that one gets taken and then you have no appointment! I know that didn't happen to you but it would seem quite possible. I don't know how the system is set up so I could be wrong.

Yes, when doing any type of rescheduling, you have to cancel your current appointment first before getting the new appointment and there definitely is that chance that someone can take the appointment you want and at the same time, someone can take the appointment you just cancelled as well, therefore you have no more interview date at all.

There in lies the risk of trying to reschedule to a closer date

my interview was in Feb-6 and it was approved but till now im still under AP ,,,,, no one can tell how long it can take ,, good luck for u and be patient...

Did they tell you it was under AP?

If not, how did you find out?

Seven calendar days or seven business days?

It definitely can be a pain in the butt to try to schedule an interview.

This following process is for K-1 visas as for spouse visas, I believe the NVC will schedule your appointment....

First, did you get your visa # from the NVC and then use the visa # you are assigned to pay the visa fee in the Philippines?

If so, then go to: https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/

On that site, if you haven't scheduled an initial interview yet, then you should be able to a calendar with available dates. There may not be dates available for some time, but dates do pop up every once in a while.

I would get the first date you see so that at least you have a date.

Then, just keep looking for any dates that pop up so you can schedule for an earlier date (if you want one). You have to be quick about rescheduling for a closer date bec you have to cancel your initial date and then schedule the new date, but since other people are also looking for earlier dates, you might cancel your date, but then someone gets the new date you want.

For us, we got an initial date or May 5, then about 3 days later, while I was looking, a random date of March 12th showed up. Thankfully, it was 1:30 AM eastern US time so maybe not too many people were checking. So I was able to cancel our original date and grab the new date before anyone else got it.

Also, if you grab a much closer date, you have to have all your paperwork set before the interview... tax info, signed affidavit of support, cenomar, nbi, medical, etc.

Nice! Congrats.

You can also reschedule up to two times, to get a closer date (if you want)

However, if you plan to schedule to a closer date, def take care of everything else ahead of time... NBI, CENOMAR, medical exam at St. Lukes, and forwarding the affidavit of support (signed by petitioner) along with petitioner's tax info to the fiance in the Philippines.

All necessary for the interview.

Sounds like the US immigration system and maybe the USC (unless the USC was in on it) got used

I agree. I had the initial impression that they would need to exit hence the transit visa. But if it is just NRT 1 and 2 then no need for one.

Whew.... OK!!

YAY!!

I do not understand-- if you are traveling together using the same travel itinerary (from Manila) you will have to both exit through immigration and transfer terminals together which means your bags will both have to be picked up and re-checked. You won't have problems going through Japan with a US pass but she will have some issues without a transit visa.

Ok, here is the situation....

I had booked tickets a while ago to visit my fiance in PI April 11-22.

Since then, our K-1 visa process has moved quickly and she had been approved at the US Embassy. She has been waiting for her visa and passport.

We were looking at trying to fly back together to the US.

My itinerary is Manila to Narita on 22nd, then leave Narita on 22nd at 5:00 pm for the US. Looking at flights, if I booked her on my same itinerary, that one-way trip would cost $2000

So an alternative was this....

Use my airline miles on United to book from Narita to US on 22nd.

Now the problem was Manila to Narita. I saw a flight on PAL for less than $300 for Manila to Narita on 22nd.

She would get into Narita at 12:00 pm and our flight would be 5:00 pm

I can take her bags since I only will have 1 carry on. She would just have her carry-on, K-1 visa documents, passport w/K-1 visa stamp. I would pay the extra baggage fees if we need it

Also, I called United to see if at Manila Airport, she would be able to print out her boarding pass for the Narita to US leg and they said yes bec it was within 24 hrs (not allowed to print international flight boarding passes from home) (plus I would be with her to check in and check my CC bec I paid for her ticket with my CC)

So....

She has no bags she needs to check in (already checked in through my itinerary) and if she has her boarding pass for her next flight in her hands,

1- Would she need to go through immigration in Japan?

2- Would she still need a transit visa to go from one terminal to another through the bus shuttle?

Sweetheart, Holly, & Novedsac....

Thanks for all your replies!!!

Yes she will need to secure a transit visa to move from one terminal to another. This will have to be secured prior to departure as no transit visas are issued at the airport or upon arrival. Here is the link to the Info at the Japanese Embassy ph:

http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting/new%20visa/transit.htm

I've travelled a few times through Japan/Narita but I've always used Delta. It is cheap and convenient and without the hassle of applying for a separate transit visa because you would not need to exit the airport through immigration. I've also entered Japan before on a separate trip using my Philippine pass and the visa process can be equally daunting as applying for a US B2, not to mention you've to pay fees.

United Airlines stated that she can print out her boarding pass for her Narita to US leg at the Manila Airport.

Also, since she will only have carry on with her (I will take her bags/luggage), does this mean that she can use that boarding pass to show that she has a connecting flight and therefore go to the next terminal and not have to go through Japan immigration and need a transit visa?

Yes she will need to secure a transit visa to move from one terminal to another. This will have to be secured prior to departure as no transit visas are issued at the airport or upon arrival. Here is the link to the Info at the Japanese Embassy ph:

http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting/new%20visa/transit.htm

I've travelled a few times through Japan/Narita but I've always used Delta. It is cheap and convenient and without the hassle of applying for a separate transit visa because you would not need to exit the airport through immigration. I've also entered Japan before on a separate trip using my Philippine pass and the visa process can be equally daunting as applying for a US B2, not to mention you've to pay fees.

I suggest you find another flight for your fiancé. The combo you're suggesting may seem cheap at first but the hassle will not be worth it.

As for your second question-- yes, she will have to exit though immigration and collect her bags unless the flight is booked using an airline Alliance (e.x. star alliance) and paid as a group with one leg being booked through another air carrier. In some cases, if you book them as the same trip the first carrier will tag the bags so that it gets transferred to arrive at your destination. See if you can get this option by calling the airlines and maybe they can arrange something for you.

In terms with her bags, since I am only bringing one carry on, I will take her bags and also pay any fees for any extra bags so she does not have to exit through immigration to get any bags.

One thing is that it is 2 one-way flights on separate airlines.

Manila to Narita on Philippine Airlines

then 5 hrs later

Narita to the US.

Another thing I thought about is what if she prints out her United Airlines boarding pass from Narita to US while checking in at Manila so that she is already checked in, has her boarding pass, and has proof of a connecting flight (although it is not the same airline as going into Narita and on a different ticket)

Hi everyone,

Quick question.

Looking at flights for my Philippine citizen fiance (K-1 visa) from manila to the US.

The most economical way would be one way from Manila to Narita airport on Philippine Airlines (paid by CC) with an arrival of 12:00 pm in terminal 2. Then a one way flight from Narita to the US on United Airlines (using airline miles) at 5:00 PM in terminal 1.

Couple questions:

1- Since she is going from one terminal to another and she is a Philippine citizen, will she need a transit visa to go from one terminal to another?

2- Since she is on 2 one-way flights, does she still have to go through immigration at Narita to get her bags?

Are you going to meet her and spend time getting to know her one-on-one in person BEFORE getting married?

Congratulations. I am sure you will get the visa soon. You waited this long what a few more day's

Def! Thanks!

I would get the first date you see so that at least you have a date.

Then, just keep looking for any dates that pop up. You have to be quick about rescheduling for a closer date bec you have to cancel your initial date and then schedule the new date, but since other people are also looking for earlier dates, you might cancel your date, but then someone gets the new date you want.

For us, we got an initial date or May 5, then about 3 days later, while I was looking, a random date of March 12th showed up. Thankfully, it was 1:30 AM eastern US time so maybe not too many people were checking. So I was able to cancel our original date and grab the new date before anyone else got it.

Also, if you grab a much closer date, you have to have all your paperwork set before the interview... tax info, signed affidavit of support, cenomar, nbi, medical, etc.

Exactly. They were given something that few have been able to obtain, yet they promptly demonstrated why that was a mistake. She was given a visa, basothers doubt on all sorts of promises and assurances given by both her and her ethically challenged American fiancée; she was admitted to the US, for six months, long enough to wait out the process in the US and then having to return to her country for 2-4 weeks to finish the paperwork, etc, and then return. But no, that was not enough. They wanted even more, and apparently don't seem to care about the traill they have left behind for others to follow with far less success.

That's why (as many of you know) I have no tolerance for these 'mind changes', and I don't buy anyone's story about how they 'really had no intention of marrying, doing the AOS, etc....'....it's just too convenient.

I find this particular case, as well as the one of my former employee, to be even more despicable. Imagine how these two stood in front of the VO, wringing their hands, giving out all sorts of empty promises and assurances, somehow managing to convince the VO of their alleged intentions....guess what will happen to the next 50 or so young women from that country who try the same thing.

The AOS papers will be hung on the wall inside the consular section, as a blunt reminder why one should not fall prey to phony promises. Let them do the K1 and however long it takes, that's just the way it is.

Fiance is blessed to have six months to spend time with fiance IN THE US, which is more than a lot of people on this site can ever get.... and they want more and take advantage of the system thus putting others after them under more scrutiny about their immigration intentions.

My fiance was approved for 6 months on her Tourist Visa to visit me in the U.S. while our I-129f petition processes. I've been reading up on waiting times after petitions are approved and the rest of the processing is done and quite frankly I'm afraid of having to wait again for an extended period of time for everything else to process (medical, interview, passport with visa in hand again, etc). I am asking around on this site for any suggestions and worst case scenarios if we were to just skip the formalities of the Fiance visa (although check cashed & processing), get married and then I believe the next step would be an adjustment of status??

I'd appreciate any helpful input.

Did you think about adjusting status before she came to the US?

One of my friends got denied, they're just waiting for the copy or notice of denial.

So sad.

Whoa, why did they get denied?

Hi! Did you get your visa yet?

Nope, not yet

Yes. It is odd that you expect already to move away from your spouse. The whole point of these visas is to come live with your spouse, not come to the US for work.

In rare cases a couple has to make sacrifices and live apart for the short term, but you are expecting it to go on years.

You will get a chance to tell your story, and if it makes sense, then it is okay. If your story doesn't make sense, or if it seems you are circumventing immigration law, then you will not be approved for AOS or ROC or naturalization.

I don't want to live away but my fiance wants to try to get US experience in her field of work and her current job (in her country) has its main headquarters in US very far from where I am living and working.

I hope to avoid this situation entirely

In terms of the interview, I think the medical is good for a couple of months.

On another note....

Once the Visa is issued (after approval at interview and wait time for processing after that), it is only good for 6 months from when you had your medical exam done.

So that means you have to ENTER the US within six months of completing the medical exam, otherwise, you would have to do another medical exam to extend the validity of the visa.