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what are the requirements for the travelling compani0n . my daughter, 5 years 0ld h0lds the k2 visa ang my m0ther will be her traveling c0mpani0n.please help.thanx!

She will need a Travel Clearance. It is a document issued by the DSWD to a Filipino child (below 18 years of age) traveling abroad alone or with someone other than his/her parents.

You should be able to get the requirements and procedures to secure one from the DSWD website.

When you schedule your interview you will need to provide the UID number, which you are referring to as the invoice number so they are the same number.

Got it, thank you. Thank you for your k1 guide too. It helped me a great deal in understanding the process.

It's really not confusing. A K-1 visa is for a person that have met, and want to marry but the want to marry in the (in this case) USA. So in many cases it's a man who is a USC (United States Citizen) that wants to marry a Filipino woman and petition her (K-1) and her child (K2) to immigrate to the US with the intention of becoming a whole family.

So the K-1/K-2 is the visa type they have applied for.

Getting the case number which in the Philippines is referred to as the MNL#. The MNL signifies that it's the US Embassy Manila. To shave off about two months of waiting time, if they elect to wait for the NOA2 then it will be an additional two months average), then they call NVC and get the MNL# so they can get the process moving a little faster. In some cases they need to get a email notification for that would officially contain the MNL# hence the reason that they should email NVC and ask for the MNL# in a return email.

The MNL# (case number) will have include two extra digits on the end of the number to signify who the mother is and who is the child.

Many of the places that she will search for case updates will only ask for the MNL# with out the extra digits as it's not necessary to include them because the two cases, mother and child, are moving through the system together.

It's not really strange, it's just you are not familiar with the K-1 visa as I am not familiar with say F-1 or M-1 or any of the others. I am versed in the K-1/K-2 visa.

The numbers she needs from NVC is only the case number (MNL#) and they don't have anything to do with the invoice number (IN). IN comes after you pay your visa fee and it is what is referred to as the UID number, and is needed for the scheduling of the interview as it ties back to the visa payment made at the bank.

Very well explained. I couldn't have done it as well as you did, thank you. And that answered another question in mind, what point in the process would I make use of the Invoice Identification Number or IIN. Now, I'm all set. Thank you!

I sponsored a K-1 (my now wife) and her two children (K-2's) so you will use the MNL# with the two added digits when needed. And, yes 01 is yours and 02 will be the child's MNL#. There will be extra spaces on some documents that require it. If they ask for the full number then provide the MNL# with the added digits and if they don't ask, well don't provide. So when you do your payment you will make out two slips, one for you and one for the child. Take both of those to the bank to make a payment with those receipts. You can also pay online if you would like. Instructions are at my website. Link is in the next sentence.

More about the payment steps can be found here.[/quote

Thank you so much. Hearing the answer from someone who had a first hand knowledge and actual experience is such a great relief. I appreciate it, thank you.

Hello! Everything sounds confusing.

K1 and k2? What kind visa have u applied?

K1 VISA I assume. How did u get informed of ur case number? Did u call NVC for it?

Also are ur case numbers the same despite the extension 01 and 02?

Also I suggest you to use the same case number you use in ceac in everything u use it.

A very strange case.

Maybe NVC would have some answers about this and you might contact them.

The only numbers as for K1 visa needed from NVC are case number and invoice ID.

Good luck!

hi izabelajean. thank you for taking time out to read my post. Am in the process of applying for a K1 visa. K2 visa (for unmarried child/children of k1 below 21) is a derivative of K1. Yes, I got my NVC case number by calling the NVC. And yes again, both case numbers are the same except for the 2-digit extensions 01 and 02.

Thanks and good luck to you too.

Good day to all VJers. I would like to thank you in advance for taking time out to read my question and loads of thanks for your replies.

Apologies if my concern had appeared in previous forum topic before. I tried to search for it but could not find it in any of the forums. Anyway, my concern is something that hasn't happened yet and rather being anticipated. I have a K2 who is "accompanying". My case status has been READY on the CEAC website since July 23rd. There appear two case numbers, which unlike yours without K2, our case numbers have two more digits added to the usual number of digits after "2015" of a K1 case number without K2. So I presume mine as K1 is MNL2015XXXXXX 01 and my K2 is MNL2015XXXXXX 02.

My question is, when I make the deposit with BPI for the Visa Fee, how do I provide the case number to the teller? Should it be with the extra two-digit extension or just the number without extension? I understand that K1 and K2 are to be treated as distinct from each other in certain ways, like I am to print a deposit slip, pay accordingly, fill out DS-160, pay and schedule for SLEC for each of us. How do I go about these processes as far as providing our case number(s) is concerned?

Your inputs are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for the fast reply.. One more thing did you use the ceac screenshot case number in st Luke's for the medical Because I don't have letter from nvc.. Doesnt bring any problem??

Thank you for the fast reply.. One more thing did you use the ceac screenshot case number in st Luke's for the medical Because I don't have letter from nvc.. Doesnt bring any problem??

I haven't gone to that process yet, though I could have done it this week. Had a furlough of one week, will start with that step next week. I believe there were several members who only presented the printed screen shot of the CEAC ready status, and it was accepted by SLEC. You know, rather than wait for what they call the letter-that-never-arrives.

Hi from Philippine's.. I know its been answered so many time.. Can anyone help I just wanna ask for the exact docs needed to send by my petitioner on my interview like financial support docs.. Thanks in advance..

Here's the checklist I created for my USC fiance to send to me prior to my interview:

Proof of Dissolution of Previous Marriage (if any)

Affidavit of Support with Original Signature (Form I-134)

Latest Income Tax Return (Form 1040)

Latest Withholding Tax Statement (W2)

Certification of Employment

3 months worth of pay stubs/slips

As advised by some senior members, It will be a good idea to have these on the day of your interview:

129-F Paperwork and Evidences (Duplicate of the packet sent by USC to USCIS)

Updated Letter of Intent to Marry

Good luck!

Good morning, from the Philippines.

After six days of getting "search did not return any data" status every time I checked with the CEAC website, I finally got a status at around 9 last night...that of READY.

So for those who have been experiencing the same, don't fret, give it a day or two. Prayers are sent your way. [-O<

Hi, my sister's flight to US will be this coming Friday. We bought her tickets online CHEAPOAIR.COM. She is under F2A Category and her first time to travel outside Phils. My question is, is the terminal fee still 550php plus travel tax of 1650php? Will she pay all those fees before departure right? I have read in some that there are travelers that don't have to pay travel tax. Pls enlighten me. Thanks so much

All tickets for flights departing from Manila’s NAIA and sold after February 1, 2015 do have the terminal fee included. During some months there will still be a terminal fee counter for those passengers who bought their ticket before this date. There will also be a control booth where your payment will be verified.

THE FOLLOWING ARE SUBJECT TO THE PHILIPPINE TRAVEL TAX:

I'm sure this feels overwhelming but there are a lot of good people here to help answer your questions. Hank has a guide and I also have a guide that you can use to get your visa, CFO and Medical completed without any hiccups.

Return here to VJ and ask any questions if you don't understand the steps.

Hi. We already obtained our MNL # as well as the IIN. My question is, at what stage of the process do we get to use the IIN? This afternoon, I did further research and I learned that the IIN is required in securing an Affidavit of Support from NVC. Is this applicable to the I-134 requirement of K-1 applicants? Does the petitioner use this IIN to request for the affidavit online via NVC's site? Thank you for your assistance.

Yes, Immigrant visa. It says invalid if I put non-immigrant.

Thank you. Figures...when K-1 applicants reach that stage of filling out the DS-160, "IMMIGRANT" is to be chosen also as K-1 is listed under that section. Probably because for all intents and purposes, K-1 is going down that route.

Anyways, the site said my search did not return any data, short of saying I'm jumping the gun. lol.

Good luck to all of us, May filers.

Hola,

So I am becoming obsessed checking the CEAC site, lol. I can't help it. I am really hoping for my fiancee to be here by the time my maternity leave is up in late August. My case still says "at NVC". Maybe they don't update it in real time. See... I am going crazy. lol. I also saw another package left the NVC to South Africa on Thursday. The one that left on Wednesday is already there.

It sucks about the wait for your birth certificate. We are waiting on his Mauritian police report, it should be any day now since he asked for it a month ago and that is how long it is supposed to take. My fiancee has a cousin who lives in Cape Town with his wife, they may be able to visit my fiancee when he is in Johannesburg so that is good news. At least he will see someone he knows.

Apologies if this question had been asked in this forum before, do you choose Immigrant Visa (IV) under Visa Application Type when you check your visa status at the CEAC website?

Thank you.

What is Visa Hour?

Direct link?

I'm sure many will want to see it and I've never seen it mentioned here before.

This is the direct link to the video of that particular episode of the visa hour. The episode focused on spouse and fiance visas and was streamed live on May 7, 2015.

http://youtu.be/KJXbTc5Z7is

Good day!

Thanks Greenbaum for answering that for me. Good day! ?

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Hello guys, Our medical exam result will expire on July 22,2015. Our status is already ISSUED but we don't have the visa yet. We're planning to book already a plane ticket because the price is still affordable. Can we book a flight on July 21,2015(PH time) and arrive in the US on the same date(July 21,2015)?

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I happened to watch Visa Hour from the USEM's website and it was one of the questions answered by the COs in the program. Accordingly, they give priority to cases like yours and you may send them an email citing your concern. This might help:

G-325 right?

USC Petitioner: n/a or last address outside US whichever is applicable

Alien fiance/fiancee (beneficiary): last or current address in the Philippines

I will ask also. I had my CFO seminar 2010 when I renew my passport, what do I need to bring to CFO aside from certificate, do I need to bring my cemar and annulment papers. any advice highly appreciated.

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Don't know if the same applies for your type of visa. This. Is for K1 as I researched:

2 valid IDs

Photocopy's of your 2 picture ID's as outlined in the CFO instructions. One will be identified with a letter "F" (fiancé). Don't forget when the session is over you get your ID back before leaving CFO.

He will also check the following documents:

Passport and Photocopy of the bio page (the page with your picture on it)

Photocopy of the US Visa page affixed to your passport

Registration form (downloaded and printed from their website)

Does anyone here has attended the seminar lately? Is it really by appoinment so we could attend? Or we could just walk in? thank you!?

STEP 1: Get in line at the RAMP. It is on your left side if you're facing the building. IMPORTANT NOTE: the CFO is first-come-first-served basis with limited slots available, so better line up in the proper line. Some will be turned away because all the day's slots are full (15 morning and 15 afternoon). Sometimes by 5 am there are already 30 standing in line.

6:00 am CFO opens

My fiance is the K1 Visa applicant and she has already received her NBI Clearance (Green Form). She had informed me that her NBI Clearance has a notation that says "No Derogatory Record". My fiancé absolutely does NOT have a criminal record therefore, I am presuming that the notation of No Derogatory Record on her NBI clearance is the appropriate and correct notation on her NBI clearance and is what the U.S. consular must see on her NBI Clearance in order to issue the K1 Visa to her. Am I correct on this or does anyone accurately know otherwise?

Once you receive your copy of the NBI report look it over for spelling and miss information. You'll want to inquire right away, what the NBI procedures are to correct. If your document states NO CRIMINAL RECORD and NO CASE PENDING means you're in the NBI's database for a possible past offense or it's common for someone else who has a similar name that can be mixed with your NBI report.

Typically if the NBI report says either of those two phrases, you need to return to the NBI and request a letter of explanation as to WHAT is in the database for your record. If you can't get a letter then you will need an explanation (verbal will do) so you can make any corrective action prior to the interview. Sometimes some you're in the database because someone has a similar name or has a name like yours and what they did, created the "hit" for you. Don't panic, but get to the bottom of the problem and resolve the issue(s) prior to the interview if possible. Be stern in your request as sometimes you will be sent away with nothing. Not resolving the problem will create a delay for the visa issuance.

If your form says something like NO RECORD ON FILE or NO DEROGATORY RECORD then you have nothing to worry about as you have a clean record and should not be an issue at your interview.

Hi. I am sorry to hear about what happened. I am a Filipina too. Like herself, I will have my K1 Visa too, in the very near future I hope. And soon I will be leaving my comfort zone, dear friends and loving family to be with my future husband. If Maria and I knew each other and have a close relationship, I would have convinced her not to leave. Explain to her that it's what marriage is all about. You leave your father and mother, be with your spouse and you become one. But of course it is not my place to do any of that. I could only wish she would change her mind. I wish the both of you well.