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On 3/25/2018 at 9:22 PM, MsKayC said:

 

On 3/25/2018 at 9:22 PM, MsKayC said:

Update: Sent W7, original passport, taxes and W2 on feb 22, IRS received feb 23rd. Received ITIN letter on March 22nd (exactly 4 weeks from when it was mailed) and original passport in the mail on March 24th. As of yet, IRS website does not show any info that it has been received or processing. I wonder how long for that to show there and also for the actual refund. Anyone knows?? 

Our experience, it never showed status / refund date on the IRS website. 

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

No argument... just confusion.

Dito.  Can't get passport in married name without CFO certificate because she is married to foriegn national. CFO and DFA (passports) are two different offices. No certificate No new passport. Visa issued in name on existing passport. 

1 hour ago, The-Journey said:

 

I understand this part. But when I file the petition are used her married name. Doesn’t she need to go to the visa interview with the passport and her married name?I understand this part. But when I file the petition are used her married name. Doesn’t she need to go to the visa interview with the passport and her married name?

Did CFO give her certificate? If so then thats all thats needed to change name.  

On 3/7/2018 at 6:41 AM, Hank_ said:

Sounds like I need to put Rizal Park back on our list .. 

 

How long you visiting the Phils ?

Was only there a few weeks, went over to Bagac to a resort and visited Mt Samat (cross is still closed to maintenance). 

On 3/5/2018 at 9:42 AM, Hank_ said:

Yes, that was the other one I was trying to think of, been years since I was there also.   I was at Santiago this last trip over.

On 3/5/2018 at 7:43 AM, Greenbaum said:

Rizzel park near the Embassy is a beautiful park. When I was there 5 years ago they were doing a lot of repairs and enhancements. Also, not to far from there is the National History Museum which for me was a great adventure in learning the culture and the history of the PI. Then of course you have Sea World across from Rizzel Park. When you are in the park you got to use one of the Comfort Rooms. You have a stand up urinal and you are basically outdoors with Bamboo trees and vegetation just on the other side of the urinal. Do worry, it's still in an enclosure not to be seen from the outside. 

Was at Rizal Park (Luneta) last week. Enjoyed the lights and sound show - dancing fountains. 

Op original post if I read correct was denied K1 because of 212(a)(5)(A). This is inadmissibilty due to labor certification. Sounds like she said she was coming here to work. 

13 hours ago, pushbrk said:

That some get by with little or no evidence is not reason to advise others to try to do the same.  A US Citizen marrying in the Philippines is evidence of at least two weeks spent together in person.  (Unless the USC is also a Philippine Citizen)

Not advising anything of the kind. 4 of the 6 paragraphs adressing evidence: joint property,  joint lease agreements, joint financial accounts, and affidavits are all too often discounted from what I have seen on this site. IMHO 

Instructions say to send one or more....... providing clear and convincing evidence.  

The OP asking about joint llc (evidence) IMHO

1 hour ago, pushbrk said:

The question is not one of whether the US Citizen thinks they are in a bona fide relationship.  It's about the foreigner.  Evidence you are providing financial assistance can actually work against you.  Focus on evidence of time spent together in person and examples of how and how frequently you communicate.

Agree to disagree. We provided financials tho meager, photos, wedding invitation, and NO other evidence of time together or communication.

50 minutes ago, johnvisajourney said:

I left her my debit card and pin, so Im going to show the ATM withdrawals on my bank statement that she did in the Philippines while I was here in America. We also chatted about the debit card, so Im including those on the chat log Im submitting to the uscis.

4 hours ago, JFH said:

*~*~*moved from "bringing family members of USCs" to "IR-1/CR-1 soirée visa process and procedures"*~*~*

 

Don't muddy the waters. There are plenty of other simple things you can include as evidence (not proof - that's impossible) of a bona fide marriage. Time spent together is the best evidence of all. Focus on that. 

Can you update your timeline?

POD and TOD are options for bank account and vehicle titles. 

On 2/28/2018 at 6:34 AM, Hank_ said:

Adam Walsh is a different critter that running a business in the Philippines.   To get off the black list I think he would need to get off the Adam Walsh list.

International Megan's Law 2017.  RSO are now getting passports stamped when issued that they are an RSO.   Automatic blacklist to Philippines. 

On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 6:30 AM, Sagot said:

I didn't get married in the Phils, but it is my understanding that the marriage certificate must be recorded at the local registrar for where you were married.  Getting married in the town where her relative is mayor could help get things done quicker.

We had the Mayor do our ceremony. 

On 2/1/2018 at 10:40 AM, jakejay001 said:

Hello All!

 

I understand the the Cr-1/Ir-1 Immigrant visa's are valid for 6 months. My question is it valid for 6 months after the interview, the date it is issued or after the medical exam?

 

I have read it say all 3 different things online.

 

Thank you

IV expires on date will be on visa. 6 months from start date of medical exam. 

On 1/30/2018 at 11:56 AM, hopelifebetter201 said:

that take for ITIN only or for getting  tax return done? 

In our case we filed w7 with ammended return. took about 4 weeks to get ITIN notice and 8 weeks more before we got the tax return. If you are getting a return it will be a paper check with both names on it. 

On 1/16/2018 at 2:32 PM, TNJ17 said:

I don’t think you can do that with any bank. They need to be there. 

My bank said must be present,  but when main branch was provided ITIN was allowed to add to account.   Credit Union added her to account with ITIN and sent her debit card before her arrival.  

2 hours ago, Isa&Sam said:

Good morning all! My husband will be having his interview on 1/29/2018. I marked off the option for him to be sent a SSN on his IV application so he can expect that in the mail some time in February. My question is, can we go ahead and file income taxes for 2017 using his new SSN or do we still need to use his ITIN? Any input is appreciated 

You can use the ITIN, then when he gets his SSN notify IRS. 

On 12/18/2017 at 5:14 PM, Hank_ said:

Photos are important, the CO may not keep them but the photos are looked at, and are listed in the embassy instructions letter.  Many times the Filipino pre-screener has looked at the photos and the CO has read his/her notes.

Interviewer did ask when my last visit was and asked for photos from that visit, which she had brought with her.  

Was in DEERS for two years before getting my SSN. 

10 hours ago, NeytiB said:

Hi. Does St.Lukes do flu vaccine during the medical procedure? I do not know if I had or not. I do not have my papers anymore to check it out.

 

Im going to do a flu shot here in US soon. But i need to make sure i didnt have any yet when I was in the Philippines. 

 

Thanks. 

Check your visa for Annotations: 212 (g) (2) (B) waiver for incomplete inoculation.  The only immunization I did not recieve was the flu shot and my visa was annotated with the waiver. 

On 8/29/2017 at 11:14 PM, The-Journey said:

Hi, just wondering if I should use wife's married name on i-130 (cr1) while she waits for the NSO marriage certificate.?The NSO copy is what's  needed to officially change her name on her passport. Will this cause any issues? They say she should have NSO by 9/14/17

Will also need CFO certificate to change to married name on passport. 

On Sun Apr 23 2017 at 7:58 AM, millefleur said:

Oh I'm blind, haha, didn't even see it!

 

Thanks. I wonder why they got rid of the signature?

Signature is already waived on some green cards.

on sign and submit page put your name as preparer of the DS-260 and your relationship as spouse.   then submit once your satisfied its complete and accurate. 

On Friday, January 27, 2017 at 10:05 PM, Sagot said:

 

Really?   Weird.    

 

We have never been asked.

 

Is the last name in both passports the same (married name)?

Yes,  same last name in passports.  

On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 3:46 AM, Sagot said:

No need for a copy of the marriage certificate,  never been asked for that.

Was asked for marriage cert in Nov. Same last name btw. 

2 hours ago, Brassballs said:

Not sure where you picked up that quote or where the OP's wife heard it was 5 months but 2 years ago the policy was that the immigrant had to transit a POE within 6 months of the medical completion date.  The visa limit is based on the medical date not interview date.

 

Re positive skin, negative chest.... Your county health dept. will be contacting you within a month of his arrival for follow-up.  They may take another x-ray which will probably be negative also.  They will also offer you a 4 or 12 month treatment program that must be completed at a medical facility before declaring him tb free.  Ask them to do blood workup first which should find him tb free without any additional treatment.  Exact same scenario for my step-daughter.  Make sure you get a certificate from them for his future proof.

6 months from start of medical.  The date SLEC stamps the passport.  

Did they write on it IR1 for class and your A#?