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Luyen got a reaction from Allien Rose in ETA on 2GO Sending Docs to Embassy
Hank, thank you so much for that link. I swear you're like a Visa Journey life saver I could not find any tracking information on 2GO website using the MNL number nor passport number for neither air/land or sea methods of tracking (I can't believe they would have separate links for those two), but I did notice that the case was updated on December 15th according to the CEAC website. I am hoping that the date is indicative of when they have (hopefully) received my fiancee's documents.
Thank you both for responding as it lifts a worry off our shoulders a bit She did pass her interview and this is the only thing that's left
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Luyen got a reaction from AL-MJD in Interview but no passport
Passport came in literally less than 24 hours before our interview Interviewer said we are approved and are now waiting for our green card
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Luyen got a reaction from Sunnyland in Interview but no passport
Passport came in literally less than 24 hours before our interview Interviewer said we are approved and are now waiting for our green card
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Luyen reacted to Ebunoluwa in Immunizations. DS-3025 or I-693?
Questions are asked almost daily about this, is it pinned somewhere ? If not mods please pin it !
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Luyen reacted to Nich-Nick in Immunizations. DS-3025 or I-693?
More Information to read.
My RFE says no medical results found. The USCIS is supposed to have your K1 medical files, but sometimes lose them or fail to match them up with your AOS. Do not get another exam unless you get an RFE that says they do not have results of your medical. It means they lost them, but you are probably stuck with paying for a new exam. Those kinds of RFE's are not about the immunizations or the form I-693; they are because USCIS failed to match up your other medical exam results with your AOS application.
What if I only had one dose of MMR and it's marked "insufficient time interval"? Do I need to another dose and must I see a civil surgeon before AOS?
NO you do not need to see a civil surgeon unless USCIS loses the whole medical file you turned in at POE. If you were up to date the day that DS-3025 was signed, then you're okay without getting 2nd or 3rd doses. You can get them for your health, or you can not get them ever. It was not medically appropriate for you to get dose 2 on top of dose 1. There's a time interval for doses. So you get a waiver for "insufficient time interval" if that is marked on your DS-3025.
If you are one of the unlucky ones with a lost medical, then you will have to get a full medical again. By then, enough time would have passed for dose 2 so expect the CS to say you need it. Hopefully it won't come to that.
If you just chose not to get a second dose that was due (because it was more than 4 weeks since dose 1) then you wouldn't have that "insufficient time interval" waiver marked on your DS-3025. It was medically fine to have the second dose and you didn't. You aren't complete and have no waiver excuse.
What if I don't have a DS-3025?
If you are positive that you got the needed shots, then actually mailing in a DS-3025 photocopy is not necessary. The original form is with your other medical results and was turned over to USCIS at POE. That's actually the one that counts because it remained in the "chain of custody" so you didn't have an opportunity to alter it. The photocopy isn't really an official copy and is more for a reminder that you got complete at your visa exam. Of course without having a copy, you don't have the opportunity to see if the rest of the form was completed correctly.
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Luyen reacted to Nich-Nick in Immunizations. DS-3025 or I-693?
This is a revision of my post that is often quoted as good information on the I-693 and DS-3025 question. The DS-3025 form has changed, so this update matches the new form that looks like this http://photos.state.gov/libraries/thailand/591452/iv/ds3025.pdf
If your DS-3025 from your visa medical is sufficient to prove you have completed all required immunizations, then use it instead of seeing a Civil Surgeon. Read all this for information I have compiled.
Do I need a medical exam?
What if I am a K nonimmigrant visa holder and already had a medical exam overseas?
Source: I-693 instructions page 6 &7, Part 3 FAQ, #3
If you were admitted as a:
A. K-1 fiancé(e) or a K-2 child of a K-1 fiancé(e); or
B. K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen or a K-4 child of a K-3 spouse of a U.S. citizen; and
C. You received a medical examination prior to admission, then:
1) You are not required to have another medical examination as long as you file your Form I-485 within one year of an overseas medical examination, and:
(a) The panel physician did not find a class A medical condition during your overseas examination; or
(b) The panel physician did find a class A medical condition, you received a waiver of inadmissibility, and you have complied with the terms and conditions of the waiver.
(2) Even if a new medical examination is not required, you must still show proof that you complied with the vaccination requirements. If the vaccination record (DS 3025) was not properly completed and included as part of the original overseas medical examination report, you will have to have the Part 7. Vaccination Record completed by a designated civil surgeon. In this case, you must submit Parts 1., 2., 4., and 7. of Form I-693.
Do you need an I-693 immunization sheet? Is my DS-3025 filled out properly?
Look at your DS-3025. If it has the ALL of the following items, you don't need an I-693 (Adults 19-49 yrs old).
1. Shots marked with a date (at least one of a series)
MMR (two are required but if you have "insufficient time interval" Code B in the last column, then you get a waiver) Td or Tdap or DT or DTP or DtaP (One date must be no longer than 10 years ago) Varicella (Either a check by "Vaccine" with a date, OR a check by "Varicella History" if you had chickenpox. History gets you a waiver) Influenza (during flu season)** see note below because you may be okay without it. If it is not flu season, the waiver in the last column is Code F. Everything else marked "not age appropriate" Code A, insufficient time interval B, not flu season F, contraindicated C...things that allow a waiver. NOTE: If you have shots missing and no waiver for them, stop here and see a Civil Surgeon. "Most of the shots" isn't complete. A note from your home country doctor won't count. All shots must be recorded on the DS-3025 or waived. You will have to take your doctor note to a Civil Surgeon and get him to record it on an official form.
2. The new form has a summary section. It may be marked:
"US vaccination requirements COMPLETE (Requesting a Blanket Waiver)"
But instructions I have seen says it is only marked for immigrant visas. I know In London they leave section 2 unmarked at K1 medicals.
3. Signed and dated by the doctor
The unknown with this new form is--will every adjudicator across the US know how to interpret the summary section? Their policy manual says:
"The officer should be aware that civil surgeons may improperly mark the boxes because they may misunderstand the meaning of these boxes. Therefore, the officer should determine, from the vaccination assessment completed by the civil surgeon, whether the applicant received all vaccines, which blanket waivers should be granted, and whether the applicant requires any other waivers. The officer should exercise discretion in reviewing the vaccination chart and when evaluating the results boxes at the bottom of the vaccination assessment chart. If the civil surgeon did not check any result boxes, the officer should only return the form for corrective action if he or she is unable to ascertain whether the applicant is admissible. "
While this is not directly addressing the new form that has a "Summary" instead of a "Results" section, I believe the intent is that the adjudicator should look and see if the four required shots (or waivers) are present and accept the form even if the doctor doesn't do the summary to their liking. No guarantees, but I would certainly use the DS-3025 if I knew I had all the required shots.
**Note on flu shot: Flu shots are required for adults of all ages if your visa exam was between (Oct 1 and March 31). But if the AOS adjudicator picks up your case when it is not flu season, you will be excused. And the reverse is true. The adjudicator picks up your case during flu season, but sees it was NOT flu season when you had your medical exam, you are also excused because the date they go by is the date of your visa exam to determine if you were current on that date. Keep in mind that if you go to a civil surgeon for an I-693, then you are resetting the medical exam date for immunizations and you may have to get second doses of shots or a flu shot to become current on your new immunization date of record.
See next post for more information.
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Luyen reacted to Hank_ in Incorrect Receipt Number - Online Interview Registration
If you paid on a Friday (or afternoon Thursday) don't expect the payment to show up until Monday. If that isn't the issue... Some times BPI prints a different receipt number on the deposit receipt, look for that.
The deposit slip validity only relates to making the payment to BPI, the visa payment is valid for one year. Relax on this.
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Luyen reacted to Hank_ in K-1 priority date?
you are correct it doesn't apply with the K-1... just as an FYI the Priority Date is the received date on the NOA1
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Luyen reacted to tonylovesam in Priority Date for K1 Visa?
It is your NOA1 date. The date written on the NOA1 hard copy.
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Luyen reacted to Wally G! in Priority date for interview appointment online. Please help!!!
Hi Love83
Before you can set any appointment, you will need have completed the following steps first.
Receive your MNL number from NVC. NVC is the agency that issues your case number. You will need to provide your Full Name and Birthday of yourself and your fiancé. You will need to provide your USCIS number also. I see from your time line that your received your NOA2 on 2011-11-30. You will need to wait 10 - 14 days for NVC to receive your 1-129f package and process into NVC system.
NVC Contact Information:
Customer service representatives are available to respond to more in-depth inquiries.
Tel: (603) 334-0700
Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)
After you have received your MNL number, NVC will mail your case/I-129f package to Manila USEM. This can take between 5 - 14 days depending. Average 5 days.
At this point you should start preparing your fiancé’s Packet 3.
http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html
Download the K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions. Make sure to have all the requirements in the instructions. Review and go over it 3 or 4 times to make sure all is filled correct.
Your fiancé will need to prepare for her Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC)
Required Documents:
http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs
Pre-register online and have her print out this letter. This is the appointment letter she needs to present at SLEC.
http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/
Medical fees are: 15 years and older USD 213.35 / PhP 9,387.50. This is paid at SLEC.
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER EXTENSION CLINIC
1177 J. Bocobo St. Ermita, Manila 1000 PHILIPPINES
The medical is required for the Manila USEM interview. At the medical she will get her vaccinations, physical exam. This is always left out. MAKE SURE YOUR FIANCE DOES NOT HAVE ANY SCARS ON HER BODY IN SUICIDAL AREAS (WRIST, NECK, MULTIPLE CUTS ON ARMS LEGS ANY PART OF THE BODY). If she does you and your fiancé need to talk in depth about each scar and what happened. If she has in the pass attempted suicide or self inflected cuts. The examiner will order a psychological examination.
All I say about this is TELL THE TRUTH. You will need to convince the examiner that you are over this in the past and happy with you life. Do not waiver from your story or you will cause doubt in the examiners mine. This could lead to further evaluation or denial. Be confident and strong on your story and all will be OK.
Psychological examination will cost you P1000. This in addition to the medical fee (THIS IS ONLY IF SHE HAS SUICIDAL SCARS, TATTOOS, OR ANNULMENT (PREVIOUSLY MARRIED THEN DIVORCED).
If your fiancé passes her Medical They will give her a date to come back to SLEC and get her results and medical will CD of chest X-ray
Now your fiancé will pay and schedule the USEM appointment.
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/
Click on the apply button (Green Button " Apply Now ". Fill out the registration information. It is straight forward.
Click Schedule Appointment
Select Immigrant Visa
Click continue
Select K Visas ( Visa for Fiancée , Visa For Spouse )
Select K1 - Fiancé or Fiancée of U.S. Citizen
Click continue
Fill out all information
Click continue
You will receive a confirmation email of you appointment.
If your are not comfortable with the online appointment system. You can always call and set appointment via phone.
To schedule a visa appointment for IV or K petitions, please contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.
http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html
You will now pay for you the fiancé I-129f petition there in Philippines. Fee is U.S. $350 / P15,218. Send a little extra as it is bases on current exchange rate. Cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) branch. Just go into the branch nearest to her and tell them you are paying for K-1 Visa application fee. They will know what to give her to fill out. If she is unsure on what to fill out ask the staff there to help her fill it out.
BPI Branch Locator:
http://info.bpiexpressonline.com/bpiprod/prodserv.nsf/Pop-Ups/BranchesSearch
Require documents at BPI:
Passport and MNL number
When filling out the online applicant or speaking to the USEM agent. You will need the receipt number on the receipt from BPI.
USEM will give her some dates to choose from. Once she selects a date. Appointment is set!! You can reschedule but they will push you further in the month or next month.
On the interview date she will have a time most likely 6;00 - 6:30 AM to be at the Manila USEM. She needs to have all her required documents in hand, appointment letter, and passport. Again refer to K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions as for what is needed. Make sure she has all papers organized. It makes for a easier processing at the embassy and shows seriousness. Buy a organizer with tabs. Label the tabs for each requirement.
Once at the embassy, she will fall in line. They will take her appointment letter, check passport and assign her a number. At the embassy they don't allow any electronic devices.
You are not allowed to enter the U.S. Embassy/Consulate while carrying any of the following items:
battery-operated or electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital diaries, digital watches, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players
large shoulder bags/purses - only bags that can be carried by hand will be permitted
bags such as travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, suitcases, leather, cloth bags, and zip folders - you can only carry plastic bags containing application-related papers
food items (refreshments are available for purchase in the waiting area)
sealed envelopes or packages
cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, lighters
sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail files
weapons or explosive materials of any kind
If she needs her cell phone they will ask her to check it in at the security section. They will give her a card so she can retrieve at the end of interview.
They will give her a form to fill out on how to deliver the passport with visa. Either it's deliver to her home address or she can go pick it up at a 2GO location.
Once inside, she will need to look on the board for her number to be called. She will go to the window and ask for her paperwork. Then she will be finger printed. They will tell her to wait again. Once her number flashes again, she will have her first interview with Filipino consulate. They will ask her a few questions and check and process her documents. (MAKE SURE SHE HAS ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS). If all is in order she answered all questions to satisfaction. She will then wait again for her number to flash again on the board. Then she will have her final interviewer US consulate. Consulate will process her paperwork and ask a few questions. If all is in order she will be told to wait again for her number to flash. Then she will go to the 2GO window where they will take her passport. They will give her a receipt (make sure to ask if they do not give one).
That's it for the USEM interview. You can now breathe a little easier.
Now if there is a problem. They will give a 220g form and state what the issue is. Now you will need to get them whatever they want in order to proceed. Now this is pull a long process when your in Admin Review. Look on VJ for Admin Review stories.
It will take 5 - 10 days for 2GO to receive visa and passport from USEM.
2GO locator:
http://www.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/tools/outlets.asp
2GO Tracking (enter MNL number):
http://www.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp
Once you have received your passport with visa. Now its time for CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas).
She will need to register for her seminar.
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813
CFO is to inform fipinos about the country they are traveling to. The Good, Bad and Ugly. They will ask her some questions and issue her CFO sticker and seminar certificate.
Requirements for Registration:
Original and photocopy of Passport;
Original and photocopy of visa;
Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);
Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
Payment of the authorized registration fee.
Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program
Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)
Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.
If you fiancee is under 25 yrs. She will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be there with her to give consent of there child's marriage.
SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers
Good Shepherd Convent
1043 Aurora Boulevard
Quezon City 1108
Philippines
Once CFO seminar is completed, you’re done. Now book her Ticket to the USA!!
She will need to pay a International departure: PHP 750 mandatory.
FYI
At time of booking you ticket make sure all airport fees are included or she will need to pay a Filipino departure fee Travel Tax Rates PHP 1,350.
Now this post took it out of me LOL!!
Good Luck and Good Bless!!