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Just wanted to let everyone know what happened. We did what was suggested by SB5130.  We went first to her church and had her name changed there on her birth papers.  We then went to the schools that she attended and changed her name there.  Unfortunately, most of her school records were destroyed by typhoon Yolanda.  We sent this in and then got a THIRD 221. This time they wanted a new CENOMAR and a new NBI clearance for her original name  on her school and church records.  We mailed these as soon as we got them both and within two business days her visa was issued two days ago.

Thank you so much for your help and info!  I hope this helps others in the future.  There must be a solution for every problem you come up against in this process, and VisaJourney is a great place to find it.  

God Bless!

I tried just now but no go.....

Me either......

Nowhere on our DS-160 for Philippines were we asked for our case number.  Also, we filled out over 4 different DS-160's before finally getting everything correct.  So, at least in the Philippines, it doesn't matter if you submit a new one.

Thank you to all for the suggestions.  I will let you all know how it turns out. Thanks!!!

The embassy wants records of her birth certificate name from BEFORE she registered her birth at age of 24.  The only two places she would have any documents with a name would be church and school...both using the church mandated father's surname.  Before she registered her birth and received her birth certificate, she never went to a doctor or hospital.  The family lives in the hills and lived a very basic existence. Her mother's name IS on the paperwork for church and school and my gf has a very unique given name so those may be documents they will accept but I don't know.  If we don't hear from the embassy, that is the only way we can go at this point.   Filing a new k-1 petition is next i think if they reject the current one. Thanks!

We had the same problem with Ma. An AKA on NBI worked with no problems from Embassy about it.

Talako..thank you, I will.

We received 221(g) regarding late registration of birth...not registered until she was 24...now she is 31.  Birth mother left when my gf was an infant and grandmother raised her.  Before mother left, she gave baby name with mother's surname, but she didn't register birth.  Church refused to use mother's surname and they used father's surname, even though they never married and he left when gf was infant.  When gf decided to get a job in Manila, she had to go get her birth registered and she used the name that her birth mother gave her, not the name the church decided upon.  No problem so far....UNTIL she went to her interview.  They gave her the 221(g) asking for proof that she used her birth certificate name all of her life.  Unfortunately, the only two places that documented her name were the church and the school, and they both used the father's surname.  

So.....we are stuck wondering what step to take next.  I have searched and searched but I can't find this situation. I have emailed the US Embassy in Manila for advice but so far no answer in  a week.  They are asking for proof that doesn't exist.  When/if they deny her for good, do I go back to Philippines and marry her there?  Will that make it easier to get visa?  I have contacted two immigration lawyers and neither had run into this exact situation and couldn't promise me anything.  Any advice would be  greatly appreciated.  Thank you!

When scheduling an interview in Manila, they DO NOT ask for DS-160 number.  Also, I created account a few years ago for another fiance...didn't work out....and I used the same account to schedule for current fiance.  Unfortunately, the confirmation page had a line:  Appointment made by....then it had my old girlfriend's name.  I contacted them though the 'feedback' button on left and they told me, the next day, that it doesn't matter who's name is in the 'appointment made by' line, and that my current fiance can take that confirmation page to interview.

@payxibka  Thank you!  So we are all set!

I can't find this answer anywhere.  Every site says that we need to enter the DS-160 number when scheduling k-1 interview.  I just scheduled it but it never asked for DS-160. It only asked for our case number.  Am I losing my mind or does the Philippines only ask for case number when scheduling?

Thanks!

They are only inquiring about the initial online meetup. I believe their main concern is whether it was through an international marriage broker or not. And we did not use that.

Oh I see....yes just be specific about where online.

Good luck!

I've applied successfully for 2 fiance visas and 2GO didn't notify me at all for either one. They just had it sitting in their office.  Call them!

No. I simply copied the papers and mailed in the plain copies, and they accepted that.

I sent it Priority Express mail from New York...it arrived on Feb. 3 and NOA2 notification was in my email on Feb. 16.

Our application was in Texas for only two weeks. We typed everything....nothing handwritten. We front loaded the application.