MsCompE
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Seems odd....
Agree. Considering consumer habits in US, most use debit/credit cards on transactions. A small portion of the population does use cash on typical day to day transactions.
Withdrawing all funds sounds ridiculous to me note that the highest bill in circulation is 100-USD Bill and the highest bill I've seen dispensed in ATMS is 20-USD Bill.
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Yes they did. They gave me back my copy and took the other half.
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I dont remember mine having AKAs and yes I just checked my NBI Clearance now. It doesnt have AKAs in it.
My interview was approved with no additional paper works.
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We had our mnl# and the file still "at nvc" when i checked at ceac website. Questions are:
1. Can we submit the ds-160 by now?
2. Can we pay for visa at bpi?
3. Can we schedule for interview?
We read somewhere that we need to wait until it said "ready" before we can do all that. Thank you for your time.
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No. Not yet.
I paid mine through BPI Online because I have an exisiting account. I didnt even had to note/provide the MNL. I printed the online confirmation and that is what I submitted during the interview.
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I wonder why the content is more on Adjustment of Status and the Subject is B2 Visa. I'd like to clarify, did you adjust status from B2 visa?
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Was on the same boat. I had a 10year multiple entry visa for USA. 2days before I left US, my fiance proposed and I could no longer extend my trip as I am expected in Cebu Facility by the next day. We discussed over it on how to carried out. Below are the points we considered:
- when we get married, where do we intend to settle down? in PH? or in US?
- what are the documentation needed?
In our case, we wanted to settle down in US as my fiance cant give up his work there. We knew that entering on B2 (tourist visa) with the intent to get married and adjust status is a form of visa fraud. Since I am already in the Philippines, we came down into either marrying in PH or obtaining a fiance visa. I wasnt into the idea of him coming down to Philippines and marrying here.
- First, he had to do additional paper works for leaves
- He has to apply for Passport Book. He doesnt have one.
- It is an additional cost for him to come down for marriage and eventually bring me with him to US.
- Additional cost while staying PH eg accommodation (he needs AC and my place in PH doesnt have a/c...lol)
- Marriage in PH needs more required documents (pre-cana seminar, cenomar, birth certificate, certificate of eligibility, parents advice/consent for below 25, etc) whereas in US depends per state though, you just need an ID and after 2-3 days you can get your marriage license.
We decided to apply for fiance visa although the downside is that, we need to adjust status in US after our marriage.
How to get married in Philippines:
http://www.filipiknow.net/how-to-get-married-in-the-philippines/
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we just paid friday it was 12,720 p
12,720 is the visa fee paid via BPI no? can you confirm?
I paid 11,300php at SLEC 08/18
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Yes since she stayed in Thailand for more than 6months, see needs Thai Police Clearance.
Obtaining Thai Police Clearance:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/370340-obtaining-royal-thai-police-clearance/
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In response to the question about what will happen with the petition:
"Spouses of U.S. citizen members of the U.S. armed forces who are (or will be) deployed may be eligible for expedited naturalization or for overseas processing.
Children of U.S. citizen military members deployed abroad may be eligible for overseas processing."
https://www.uscis.gov/military/citizenship-military-personnel-family-members
About entering Korea, your husband has SOFA status due to active duty/deploy orders to Korea. I believe the military can sponsor for dependents of a personnel with SOFA status(eg your husband).
My friend recently got married while deployed abroad and brought his gf, a Turkish national to Naha. He was able to get her and her kid sponsorship. Not too sure about this case. The army, marines, air force, navy have different processes.
As for my friend, he is in the US AirForce currently deployed in Japan.
Ask your husband to talk to his commanding officer.
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Engagement parties are something cultural I guess. If there is a separate engagement party apart from the date they first discussed marriage, then they themselves have to agree when/which do they consider as official engagement date.
As for our case, I was in Georgia and my fiance was in Texas when he proposed to me. He sent me off couple of days back to Georgia and begun that he wanted something long term with me. We were discussing about it in the past midnight and I passed out in the middle of the convo. He called the next day and we discussed some more. He asked if he needs to come to Philippines. I told him, he dont need to.
Although we agreed to start a life together, prior to going much into details I asked him to discuss this first with his parents and ask for their blessings. The discussion go on for a couple more days until I have to go back to Philippines. We didnt have an official engagement date until couple of days before my Interview. I asked him "It's my interview day in a couple of days and for sure the engagement date will be asked. We discussed our marriage plans for a number of days, which should be our official engagement date?"
Not all engagement have movie like themes. We had a simple one but that is what we both want it.
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Q. I received an appointment notice for my Adjustment of Status interview, but my military spouse (the petitioner) is currently deployed. Will the USCIS office conduct the interview without my spouse being present?
A. Yes. USCIS will conduct your Adjustment of Status interview without the presence of your military spouse (the petitioner) if he or she is currently deployed. At your interview, you should bring evidence of your spouse’s military assignment abroad, such as a photocopy of the official orders or a letter from your spouse’s commanding officer. You should also bring any other evidence requested on your interview notice.
https://www.uscis.gov/archive/archive-news/questions-and-answers-members-military
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My dad's adobo! and my mom's baked chicken! That until now I cant replicate
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If she is from davao, she can do a walk in application on a regional dfa office. Dfa has online appointment system for passport renewals and applications on selected offices. Davao is not part of it.
Might want to check this:
http://philpad.com/how-to-renew-passport-in-the-philippines-requirements-and-procedures/
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Which Duluth Farmers market are you referring? I've taken my husband to a couple in the area and he doesn't seem to be impressed but then again....he shows little expression towards anything.
Duluth farmer's market is right at i-85 exit 103. Across marriott residence inn beside home depot?
I think it is smaller as compared to the one in buford. I dont see much in duluth's farmer's market apart from typical sections + korean section + hispanic section.
I used to lived in pineland road right across duluth's farmer's market 2014 to 2015 before i moved to norcross then flowery branch. Used to shop there a lot as it is closest, then publix in pleasant hill.
...and thanks all for the warm welcome
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I dont think that's right. BPI accepts only PHP for US Visa payments.
If she trades her USD to BPI, the rate isnt 48php per dollar. Dollar value had crashed and as per September 8, 2016, BPI buys 1 usd for 46.41Php.
Reference Link of BPI Forex Rates:
https://www.bpiexpressonline.com/p/1/872/forex-rates
"Although fees are listed in U.S. dollars, payment must be made using local currency. You can pay your fee at Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) or, if you are an account holder at Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) or BancNet, you can pay online. ."
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It's always a two-day process given she wont need to undergo the sputum test. That's base on experience.
On my medical exam last Aug. 18, 2016 (Thursday), I queued up before 4am. I was among the earliest. I got the Red Queue #5 with Online tag and finished the entire thing around 8:40am.
Although it was still early, I was asked to come back 9am the next day for the results.
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SB-1 visa might be applicable if you can justify that "unable to return to the United States for reasons beyond their control"
"Permanent resident aliens, who were unable to return to the United States for reasons beyond their control within the travel validity period of the Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), or the Reentry Permit, may apply for a special immigrant Returning Resident (SB1) visa."
https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/maintaining-permanent-residence
Additional Links:
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/returning-residents.html
http://www.***removed***/greencard/returning-resident-visa.html
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Invitation letters can do more harm than good, and since they rarely seem to do any good whatsoever... you're better off not using one.
Was advised to get one during my tourist visa application by the agency here in PH especially if the applicant is not paying for the trip/invitee is being hosted by someone.
Unless otherwise the applicant can prove that she solely can afford the trip.
More likely under "Evidence of funds to cover your expenses while in the United States" as per Qualifications in link below
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Hello Everyone!
Been trying to search online but couldn't find the information that I need. I'd like my mother-in-law from the Philippines to come visit and was told that it's best to send her an "invitation letter". Has anyone gone through this process?
1.) After sending her the invitation letter, is there anything I can do to initiate the process from the US and set up an appointment for her at the embassy/consulate in the Philippines?
2.) What documents/forms does she need?
3.) How long does this process take?
4.) Once approved for her tourist visa to come visit, what is her maximum stay in the US?
Your responses will be very helpful, Thank You!
1. You dont need to initiate the process from U.S. But you can send her an optional invitation letter/guarantee letter addressed to the CO stating that you are officially inviting her and that you vouch she wont try to break immigration laws.
Again, this is not required but normally does help someone getting a tourist visa.
2. Fill up DS-160 form, interview appointment, proofs of ties to country
(home/car ownership documents, proof of ownership of other assets, marriage contract, proof that spouse is alive and is coming back for him if applicable, pictures of family in PH, bank account, birth certificate of children/immediate family living in PH, basically just anything that she can justify that she isnt over stayng)
3. Set an interview appointment. Soonest you are done with the interview you are good. Passport is delivered maximum of 2 weeks after
4. Maximum of 6months but can be extended up to 1year.
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Poverty Guidelines for 2016:
https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines
Your petitioner should have 125% above poverty line otherwise a co-sponsor is required. The co-sponsor should reach 125% above poverty line alone.
"A joint sponsor is someone who is willing to accept legal responsibility for supporting your family member with you. A joint sponsor must meet all the same requirements as you, except the joint sponsor does not need to be related to the immigrant. The joint sponsor (or the joint sponsor and his or her household) must reach the 125% income requirement alone. You cannot combine your income with that of a joint sponsor to meet the income requirement."
Reference:
https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/affidavit-support"
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Don't worry! When I filed for K1 I didn't even send those things. I sent 5/6 pictures with both our names on the back, the date and the location of the picture. I then sent all our passport stamps and flight tickets and my I-94 to prove how many times I came to the states. Me and my now husband had seen each other like every 3 months for 2 years so there were plenty of evidence there. If you've not really visited each other much then that's okay. Like everyone said, send what you have. So any chat logs/letters with a postage stamp that states the date etc will help.
Don't worry, you'll be fine. Good luck!
I agree. I-129f petition most likely needs to include proofs of meeting within 2years as noted on the I-129f instruction. But during the interview, you will need the proofs of ongoing relationship (chats).
Please refer to 7.a, 7.b, 7.b of i-129f instructions.
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf
My fiance didnt submitted any chats too. Just pictures of us, travel tickets/itineraries, passport stamps and my i-94.
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For the initial i-129f packet, my fiance didnt include any of our chatlogs. It was mainly proof that we met within 2years (travel itineraries, pictures, visa stamps).
I brought a couple of chatlogs during the interview but the CO didnt asked for it.