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I keep reading that the 13A visa is permanent if applying outside of Philippines but it is probationary for 1 year if applied inside the Philippines. I cannot however find anything that backs this up from any authoritative source such as the Bureau of Immigration or the actual law of 1940. I'm inquiring because the my local Philippine Consulate in the US says it is probationary even though the application will be filled in the US. They have been constantly wrong on many accounts and I have had to correct them in the past. Can anyone help?

I'm Filipino in the US on a gren card. My husband is a US citizen. We are trying to get him a 13a permanent visa but the consulate general in SFC keeps denying it (and they dojt answer the phone). A lady there told me they cant process the visa because I was not a dual citizen. This makes no sense to me and based on my research  there is nothing saying that. Does anyone have any knowledge or advice on this situation? The visa section at the consulate is totally unresponsive. 

4 minutes ago, ddtenor2 said:

You'll have to wait.  We went to the Social Security office one week after he arrived to ask if he was in their system.  We were told it was too soon to know.  They said wait another week and then come back if he didn't have his Social Security card by then.

Thanks for the info.

6 hours ago, ddtenor2 said:

My husband (K-1 Visa) checked the box requesting a social security number on his DS-230, but it never arrived.  Wait for 2 weeks after your arrival.  If your card hasn't arrived by then, go to your local Social Security office.  They will be able to tell you whether your request is in the system and being processed.  If it's not, you can apply for a number right there at the office.

Yes that's I will do too have to wait.. I'm just only confused if I need to apply or wait.

7 hours ago, Italian_in_NYC said:

You're not a CR1 anymore, you are Lawful Permanent Resident, aka a green card holder (even if you are not physically holding it yet - it takes a few weeks for it to come in the mail).

So no need to apply for a green card.

SSN: it depends on whether you checked the box in your DS-260. If you did, a social security card will be mailed soon. If not, you need to go to a SSA office and apply.

Yeah I agree 

6 hours ago, Tracy-->NY said:

Did you pay the green card fee?

Yes my husband did during my flight to go here in US

I arrived here in US last week .. I just want to ask if I need to apply for SSN and green card? And how I can get them.

I'm a Cr1 visa

16 hours ago, bakphx1@aol.com said:

My spouse made no mention of difficulty, though you may be referring to a clear packet that contains everything, vs. opening the brown envelope.  The clear packet from the video below can be opened to retrieve the passport, without opening the brown envelope.   

 

This may be handy:

 

 

Oh thanks I already retrieve my passport inside of the packet.. that video is a big help.

20 hours ago, TamaraN said:

Are you sure the passport is in there? My fiancé’s passport was not inside of the package, it was separated.

 

Oh sorry I mean how to get my passport inside of the packet. But anyway thanks cuz I already retrieve it inside 

How to get my passport inside of my visa? It says do not open

16 minutes ago, geowrian said:

No appointment is needed to just get the sticker. My wife did the same earlier this year.

Thanks 

Hi I just want to ask about CFO passport sticker.. I already attended CFO seminar before the time I'm processing my passport cuz I need the certificate of it. So my question is do I need to get an appointment to CFO to get a passport sticker.?cuz I already have a visa now .

I checked my passport/visa in 2go.. what my status does it mean? Is it ready to pick up?

Omg thank God my status change""

7 minutes ago, nightingalejules said:

I did a google search about this and only one thread came up with that notice. It did delay the arrival of the passport, but eventually the person did get it! Something about the consulate asking for it back for some reason... (totally guessing) maybe they found a typo in your visa or something!

Omg 

I checked my passport/Visa in ustraveldocs and it's says ''

7 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

Hopefully within 2 weeks at most depending how far you live from a 2go office.

 

Have you already done CFO yet?

I live close in 2go here in tacloban I'm hoping to get my visa sooner in that 2weeks.

I'm planning to do the CFO after I get my visa. 

I'm done my interview last Friday then I check CEAC in that day it says ISSUED. I just want to know what approximate day to others to get there  visa via pick up in province Leyte?

26 minutes ago, CaliRose said:

May I ask what visa category you are on? marriage or engagement?? how long did it take from submitting your I 130?

Yeah sure CR1 Visa category it's a spousal visa it take us 10 months

10 minutes ago, CaliRose said:

congrats   maybe they haven't update it yet.

Yeah I think too .. thanks😃

10 minutes ago, LabOz said:

it will likely change by tomorrow then. They need chance to update their system.

Congrats.

What country?

You have no timeline

 

Steven

Philippines.. 

6 minutes ago, LabOz said:

Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have received interview scheduling instructions.

 

Does it say "READY" with the statement above?

Can you copy and paste what it says underneath READY

It should change to Admin eventually and "issued" 

I just done my interview this morning and I'm  approved so when I checked nvc case status it still say same thing when nvc gave me a interview scheduled. "'Ready" 

Hi I just done my interview this morning and when I checked my case it still say "Ready" what it means? 

59 minutes ago, Babydestiny said:

Hi how long did u process your application 

9months

28 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Embassy only wants the sealed medical file.    

 

Keep the DS-3025 vaccination record.  CD, no one wants it

Thanks for the information 😃 it helps me a lot 🙂

19 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Nope.  You have your medical file from SLEC ?  That is all that is required.

 

Follow the embassy instructions letter for what is required.

https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/IV-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-365KB.pdf

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/immigrant-visa-application.html

Thanks yes I had the medical file in slec they gave me a vaccine sheet , brown envelope and Cd.