Francel

Thanks Misa,

The Manila COnsulate indicated all other countries where beneficiary has stayed for 1 year and more.

But they're known to ask MORE than what's written on the USCIS/NVC websites.

Francel

But NVC instructed NOT to submity ANY POLICE CERTIFICATE from USA.

My checklist (Canada) says that US Police Certificates are not required. Which makes sense for the reasons that Yodrak pointed out.

What does the Manila checklist indicate in regards to U.S. Police Certificates? I would think there would be something in there that says it is not requried.

Thanks,

I'm aware of the numerous background checks------But sorry I'm just starting to read the posts-----I have time to read this week since its SPRING BREAK! yes!

I'm sorry if I seemed ignorant. I just can't keep up with you guys.......

backgound checks are repeated during the green-card application (for K-1 after adjustment of status and removal of "conditions", and during the naturalization process).

But let me tell this:

When I applied for green-card (2001) and for Citizenship-Naturalization (2006)------I had to submit a Police certificate in the county I'm residing. (San Diego County, CA at that time).

This was because they could not get any decent fingerprints from me (Scanned/electronic). --- (maybe because of my tiny fingers----and my profession)

I always had to repeat the fingerprinting process.

During my application for Citizenship-----they knew I would not pass again the fingerprints----------I just submitted the "INK" ---old stlye fingerprints to one of the INS service centers-----then they just told me to submit a Police clearance for background check-----this was all done in in Jacksonville, FL.

my point is--------Police certificates can be useful and handy. And its respected.

(If my dad was here in US of course---right now-----I would have asked him to get a Police clearance).

I'll try my best to keep up with all your posts......its just sometimes......its hard to keep up. Given the time issues.

Love,

Francel.

But NVC instructed NOT to submity ANY POLICE CERTIFICATE from USA.

My checklist (Canada) says that US Police Certificates are not required. Which makes sense for the reasons that Yodrak pointed out.

What does the Manila checklist indicate in regards to U.S. Police Certificates? I would think there would be something in there that says it is not requried.

BTW, I am not considering the inclusion of any asset.

If you all think, I need more financial evidence,,,,,,I would use a co-sponsor. (just my personal preference).

l

Let me know what you think about my financial situation.

Thank you. - Francel

Hello....

Has anyone ever heard of Consuls requiring more than 125% above the poverty line (ie, 150% or 200%) from petitioners sponsoring their AGED/Geriatric/Old parents? IR5.

I don't know if I should be worried.

My 2003-2005 annual income was fine/or really way above the poverty line. I submitted these 2003-2005 transcripts to NVC along with the I864 last Dec. 28, 2006.

But,,,.,,in the year of 2006,,,,,I RARELY worked. I worked as a PRN (as needed nurse) while doing full time in grad school. That's because I had clinical rotations everyday.

My income sharply declined in 2006. (same till now------coz I'm doing my thesis)

In my tax return: My gross is $800 just above the 125% of poverty line. You can say, I'm almost at the borderline. But yeah,,,,,it looks like I'll pass....wait........"only looks like"............

My W-2 (job salary ) is only at the 105% of the poverty line.

My additional income (that made my gross income just slightly above the 125% poverty line) came from school stipends/scholarship/traineeship funds.

In my situation: would I have a problem as a Sponsor?,,,,considering the applicants are Elderly people.....but healthy. Is this a red flag for consuls?

Do you think I should get a co-sponsor?

My parents' Interview is this April. I hope they don't ask for the 2006 Transcripts. And be satisfied with the 2003-2005. I'll keep them in handy just in case. But I'll tell my parents not to show the 2006 TRanscripts unless the consuls ask for it. Deadline for filing is April 15 anyway.

Help.....what advice can you give me.....

My mind is racing.....

Francel

MMmmmmm. that's interesting, Bernie.

I'll make sure to ask my parents what's on their NSO.

I NEVER checked when I submitted their originals to NVC last January 2007.

Thanks for the update..........

Thanks to both of you......

Bernie,,,and loveydovey,,,,,,,,,goodluck to both of you next Tuesday!!!

hi francel, i asked this question in the manila forum and the answer i got was that if it is late registered it will have a stamp saying so right on the bc. mike, i don't want to give you false hope, but is it possible your wife's bc was registered at birth and that she just never got a copy of it until now? the late registration, we were told, is determined by whether or not it was registered with the local civil registrar within 30 days of birth, not when it was received by NSO, nor when u got ur 1st copy of it. good luck!

Thank you, silly girl.....you are so right!

Anyway, just after you posted, my cousin emailed me saying that my parents finally got theirs at St. Luke's.

Whew!

That was a relief.

Yes, I wanted them to have the medical early..........you know......just in case......considering their ages.

( many years ago) My aunt was kept on hold for 3 mos because of an abnormal ECG report. Her interview sched was postponed until she was cleared by the Cardio doc.

And boy,,,,my parents are so confused right now on what to do first.

I call them 3x a day.

I want them to finish their Med. check-up asap. So they can concentrate on the Interview part.

Thanks so much for the response, silly girl. I'll send your detailed St. Luke's experience to them.

They did say, they already have the step by step flowchart (provided by St. Luke's).

I 've read yours and I liked it very much.

Francel

Thank you,,,,,Silly Girl......

Our problem is that-------mails from US and Manila Embassy are usually stolen in that area.

And I know that Packet 4 is just sent by ordinary mail.

My parents have no choice but to go to St. Luke's.

They need the Interview letter from Manila Embassy.

Packet 4 is delivered through courier also, not postal mail. Mine was delivered by DHL and the guy asked to see my id/passport before he released it to me.

The time to really rush to have the interview letter is when they have interview and medical dates already and are planning on having the medical earlier than scheduled.

Maybe give it a little more time so as not to tire out your parents. It is really hot in Manila right now. But again, that's just me.

Hello....

Has anyone ever heard of Consuls requiring more than 125% above the poverty line (ie, 150% or 200%) from petitioners sponsoring their AGED/Geriatric/Old parents? IR5.

I don't know if I should be worried.

My 2003-2005 annual income was fine/or really way above the poverty line. I submitted these 2003-2005 transcripts to NVC along with the I864 last Dec. 28, 2006.

But,,,.,,in the year of 2006,,,,,I RARELY worked. I worked as a PRN (as needed nurse) while doing full time in grad school. That's because I had clinical rotations everyday.

My income sharply declined in 2006. (same till now------coz I'm doing my thesis)

In my tax return: My gross is $800 just above the 125% of poverty line. You can say, I'm almost at the borderline. But yeah,,,,,it looks like I'll pass....wait........"only looks like"............

My W-2 (job salary ) is only at the 105% of the poverty line.

My additional income (that made my gross income just slightly above the 125% poverty line) came from school stipends/scholarship/traineeship funds.

In my situation: would I have a problem as a Sponsor?,,,,considering the applicants are Elderly people.....but healthy. Is this a red flag for consuls?

Do you think I should get a co-sponsor?

My parents' Interview is this April. I hope they don't ask for the 2006 Transcripts. And be satisfied with the 2003-2005. I'll keep them in handy just in case. But I'll tell my parents not to show the 2006 TRanscripts unless the consuls ask for it. Deadline for filing is April 15 anyway.

Help.....what advice can you give me.....

My mind is racing.....

Francel

Then I 'll remain calm.....

Thanks Yodrak.

Francel,

The consulate has a lot of reports on him - immigrant visa applicant is checked out numerous times, in numerous ways, by the USCIS and the DoS going through the petition and visa application processes.

Haven't you read any of the numerous posts about how some people are held up while these checks are being made?

Yodrak

I need some advice.

My parents' interview sched is this April. Category is IR5.

Dad was temporarily here in US for 11 mos (2004-2005). He has a 10-year multiple entry visa.

He was given 6 mos. at first for length of stay. He applied for a 5 month extension and was granted (I-94 with him).

He was on a legal status,,, all those 11 mos.

When the case was with NVC (nov 2006-Feb,2007)-------we did not submit a police clearance (Atlanta----is where he stayed).

In contrast to Manila Embassy's req'ts requiring police certificates in foreign countries stayed for more than 1 year, NVC wanted Police certificates if stayed in another country for at least 6 mos. (So Manila Embassy------PC if 1 year,,,,NVC------if 6 mos.)

But NVC instructed NOT to submity ANY POLICE CERTIFICATE from USA.

Now that was NVC.

How about for Manila Embassy?

I know they require Police certificates if stayed in another country for 1 year.

But one never knows if a consul will be too stringent or unfair.

I've known Manila Embassy to be very strict.

Has anyone here ever required of providing a Police certificate from US?-------if stayed for more than 6 mos or 1 year?.

Forgive me,,,,,,I always anticipate for the worst.

Manila Embassy has traumatized some of my friends in the past. I almost have a phobia with them, because of the horror stories I've heard..

Thank you so much,,,,,,,,I love my parents so much and I don't want them to be broken-hearted. May God help them.

Why choose a Filipina?

http://www.filipinasdating.com/ladies.html

Need I say more?

Francel

APPROVED

she was out of the USE before 11:00am.. the consul just looked at all the supporting document and didn't ask her a lot of question.. wooohoooo.. thanks for all the support

wuhoooo! congratulations!

Thank you, Dims1.

I appreciate the response.....goodluck to your honey for her upcoming interview.....

Francel

Hi,

I just looked at my wifes BC. It doesn't say anywhere on the NSO cert. copy that its late reg. But it is. She only got her BC for the first time last year. She never had one.

It is my understanding that if the person was regristered any time AFTER 30 days of birth, it is considered late reg.

Lorna recently got an updated Cert. NSO copy and there is no date of issue on it. There is a receipt stapled to it for date of payment. It wouldn't hurt to get an updated copy but it may not help. It seems all late reg. BC are put on AR. I'm expecting it for my wife so I will wait on plane tickets.

Good luck and God bless,

Mike

Dear VJ members (Manila Embassy applicants),

Can someone elaborate on the meaning of the colored slips given after the Consular Interview.............

Green vs. pink, or other colors. Which one means AR, AP, or approved

What is a good sign?

Anyone here ever allowed to pick-up the visa the next day (At the Embassy) instead of paying and waiting for Delbros delivery?

Thank you,,,,

Francel

Thanks Ive and Damian for the input!!

Francel

i used transcripts when i applied for the visa in 2004 - no problem at all.

Dear VJ Members from the Philippines,

I am just waiting for my parents to be Interviewed by the Manila Consulate this April 2007.

I can't find the thread where someone has answered the question about:

How to know whether the Birth Certificate from NSO is a "Late Registration". ------which could lead to AR

I found the question from a member,,,,,but I could not find the answer from the beloved VJ members.

I would like to take a closer look at my parents' NSO Birth Certific & Marriage Certificate.

Thanks for your help.

Francel

P.S. is it true that Manila Embassy requires the NSO documents to be at least 6 mos new? (the signature of the NSO official-----not older than 6 mos-----).

What was your experience during the Interview about NSO papers-------marriage, birth, etc.

I need some advice.

My parents' interview sched is this April. Category is IR5.

Dad was temporarily here in US for 11 mos (2004-2005). He has a 10-year multiple entry visa.

He was given 6 mos. at first for length of stay. He applied for a 5 month extension and was granted (I-94 with him).

He was on a legal status,,, all those 11 mos.

When the case was with NVC (nov 2006-Feb,2007)-------we did not submit a police clearance (Atlanta----is where he stayed).

In contrast to Manila Embassy's req'ts requiring police certificates in foreign countries stayed for more than 1 year, NVC wanted Police certificates if stayed in another country for at least 6 mos. (So Manila Embassy------PC if 1 year,,,,NVC------if 6 mos.)

But NVC instructed NOT to submity ANY POLICE CERTIFICATE from USA.

Now that was NVC.

How about for Manila Embassy?

I know they require Police certificates if stayed in another country for 1 year.

But one never knows if a consul will be too stringent or unfair.

I've known Manila Embassy to be very strict.

Has anyone here ever required of providing a Police certificate from US?-------if stayed for more than 6 mos or 1 year?.

Forgive me,,,,,,I always anticipate for the worst.

Manila Embassy has traumatized some of my friends in the past. I almost have a phobia with them, because of the horror stories I've heard..

Thank you so much,,,,,,,,I love my parents so much and I don't want them to be broken-hearted. May God help them.

Thank you, flatfish!

You are right!

I was able to request the 2006 Transcripts via automated machine.

It wouldn't allow me last week because I just filed 2 weeks ago.

Thanks Roy/Yazi.

Apparently the 2006 IRS return transcripts would not be available till June 2007 (according to the operator).

So I guess, I have to bring certified copies of the 1040/W-2.

Thanks again for the advice. I very much appreciate!

My fiance submitted tax transscript and copies of my W-2's at Manila. the tax transcript was accepted with no problem.

Correction: I meant HERPES Zoster Virus for "SHINGLES"..........not "Varicella zoster".----------for the latent infection for Chickenpox (when the dormant chickenpox virus in the system is reactivated).

Sorry,,,,,I was typing very fast!

Just additional info:

Her vaccination history will be the basis for the physician's decision.

She may have gotten some vaccines already, but she needs proof that she has completed the series.

For those of you who believe that you had chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles), already........

.........but has NO proof............and of course you do not want to be given LIVE or attenuated vaccines that may be of no use to you (and sometimes harmful but only in about 0.3% in cases

This is what you need to do to satisfy any doctor or qualified physician: (Only if you hate vaccines)

To prove that you had these diseases------you need to provide an evidence of Immunity /"Protection".

GO to any Internal medicince or General practice doctor:

Ask them to order these lab tests (blood work):

1)Varicella (chickenpox) antibody titer

2)Tetanus antibody titer

3) Measles Mumps Rubella (or MMR) antibody titer

Your blood test results will show to which diseases you are protected already. =======Evidence of Immunity

It will show LOW level, high level or Inadequate level......they will be in "numbers".

If its in the Low level---------you would need the vaccine.

For those who can't afford the test: I do not know how much it is in the Phils.------unless you have medical insurance that will pay for it.

Its okay to get the vaccines.....even if you believe you've had THAT DISEASE (equals PROTECTIO/IMMUNITY FROM THAT DISEASE). MMR is proven to be safe here in U.S.....even if given in extra.

When a patient is unsure about her history-----vaccines and diseases (here in US)......we give the vaccines anyway. Its 3 vaccines in 1. That's why its called MMR.

Giving it is better than skipping it.

--------Except maybe for Chickenpox/Varicella vaccine.

From my studies........pathophysio---------if you had chickenpox already-----especially the FULL-BLOWN type-------and then you are given a Varicella/chickenpox vaccine----------in a small percentage-------it could activate another Varicella type ----1 mo. to 5 years later------the Varicella Zoster virus(VZV)----(or what they call in layterm "Shingles"-----its within the same family of virus----

The VJ members are right.....better start looking for those pox scars.

Or have a test.

Or just get the vaccine and pray for that Varicella(chickenpox) vaccine.

FYI----------for anyone who is Immunocompromised-------getting Radiation Therapy, Chemo, has Leukemia, Cancer, or you believe that your Immune system is not functioning well-----don't get that Varicella vaccine, if you believe you already had chickenpox. Its a Live virus I believe.......Those who are physicians/advanced nurses here......correct the info if wrong.

But if you really want to be in U.S.........then consider the St. Luke's physicians as kings.......since you have no choice.

Or get that blood work/test I've listed above.

Oh and the X-ray/radiation will be okay every other year...........more than that will be of concern.

Another reminder:

For those of you who are already here in US (new) and applying for jobs,

If they want you to be tested for TB (which is standard in ALL work places): PPD (purified protein derivative) is what they call it, but the test is actually called: "MANTOUX TEST"........People here in US just keep on saying PPD test.....PPD test.......PPD is actually the one that's placed in the small tuberculin syringe and injected to your skin (intradermal-------shallow-------about 15 degrees only)

If you were in the Philippines all your life: I would suggest showing your X-RAY report from St. Luke's........and DO NOT do that PPD SKIN test anymore.

Its useless for 98% of Filipinos. SHow that X-ray...

I've tested many Filipinos and they've tested positive-------not that they have Active TB........but they just had some exposure in Philippines.

6 years ago.......when I was new in US (I'm now a USC----with God's help)..............I didn't know anything about these even if I was an RN.

I had that X-ray in my hand.......then I had myself tested for that PPD/Mantoux.........its positive, of course.....and it almost created a scar on my beautiful, flawless forearm (joke about the beaut/flawless).

I was very submissive to everything. Now that I've learned the "ins" and "outs", I'm more tough and fights for what I learned in Grad school

I believe in Filipinos! Filipinos are very very smart!

FRANCEL

Family Nurse Practitioner & Advanced Practice RN

Thank you,,,,,Silly Girl......

Our problem is that-------mails from US and Manila Embassy are usually stolen in that area.

And I know that Packet 4 is just sent by ordinary mail.

My parents have no choice but to go to St. Luke's.

They need the Interview letter from Manila Embassy.

hello Sheriff Uling, and other VJ members,

I need your advice /help.

I called Manila Embassy and Lorraine agreed to send Packet 4 to St. Luke's for pick-up.

My parents were there (St. Luke's) on the day and time Lorraine specified (Window ____ ).

But the employees there asked my mom/dad to come back again. The clinic was overwhelmingly flooded with packet 4 from Manila Embassy. THEY CHOSE NOT TO LOOK FOR IT,,,,because of the many people inside.

Any suggestions on how to convince any St. Luke's employee to swim thru those enormous number of packets, and look for my parents'?

May I hear from the others who sent their Darlings to St. Luke's for pick-up of the packet?

I felt bad for sending my aging parents there.........it is HOT and HUMID in the Philippines right now.

And I did not want to make them tired. They were disappointed yesterday.

I would suggest calling St. Luke's beforehand just to be sure that they have the packet already. I went there when Lorraine told me to and they don't have the packet yet. I had to go back another day. But then again, calling St. Luke's and getting through are two different things . I got the feeling that they don't really like to answer the phone. It was after the nth redial that someone answered.

Or, if possible, they can go early in the morning or right at noon. It gets a little slow at noon.

Another option is to just wait for the packet so as not to send them back there. All the forms in the packet are in the embassy's webpage and can be downloaded. The packet usually arrives a month after the emabssy sends it out (that was last year, i'm not sure if it takes longer now) so the wait for the appointment letter isn't that long.

Hope that helps somewhat.

Thanks Kitkat!

That was helpful.......

Francel

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/ineligib...Ineligibilities

1) Health-related grounds.-

(A) In general.-Any alien-

(i) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to have a communicable disease of public health significance, which shall include infection with the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome,

(ii) except as provided in subparagraph © who seeks admission as an immigrant, or who seeks adjustment of status to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and who has failed to present documentation of having received vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases, which shall include at least the following diseases: mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis, influenza type B and hepatitis B, and any other vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices,

(iii) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Attorney General)-

(I) to have a physical or mental disorder and behavior associated with the disorder that may pose, or has posed, a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others, or

(II) to have had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder, which behavior has posed a threat to the property, safety, or welfare of the alien or others and which behavior is likely to recur or to lead to other harmful behavior, or

(iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible.

In fairness to Canada, according to my friends (nurses) who has lived and work there, they offer the BEST HEALTH INSURANCE and BENEFITS for Families.

--------compared to USA........where Health benefits/insurance of Americans are at stake............scares me sometimes......

I feel guilty for limiting the lab tests/diagnostic tests for those who can't pay.

These giant insurance companies........they dictate which......should we order for a patient (basis is capacity to pay)-------very wrong!!!.

They dictate which treatments can we only give for a particular patient. I hate it......I hate what's going on.

If we don't follow--------we pay the big expense out of pocket.

I'm worried about plain Medicaid/Medicare patients......to be honest.

To have the best kind of care: its better to be enrolled in one of those PPOs------like Blue-Cross Blue Shield rather than relying on Medicare/medicaid.

By having the best health insurance: we can give you--------all the best kind of care

francel, along with those exams in the USyou mentioned, she also has to take the state board exam, too, correct? Does se have to take both a state and a national? Or just a state?

Hello VJ members:

I have friend who needs help.

Can someone pls post the link again (Dept of State website) where it says which diseases are inadmissible to US, steps to take if you have any........and the topic on "Waivers".

I've seen that link posted twice, but did not save it.

Now I need it for someone.

Thanks and God bless.

hello Sheriff Uling, and other VJ members,

I need your advice /help.

I called Manila Embassy and Lorraine agreed to send Packet 4 to St. Luke's for pick-up.

My parents were there (St. Luke's) on the day and time Lorraine specified (Window ____ ).

But the employees there asked my mom/dad to come back again. The clinic was overwhelmingly flooded with packet 4 from Manila Embassy. THEY CHOSE NOT TO LOOK FOR IT,,,,because of the many people inside.

Any suggestions on how to convince any St. Luke's employee to swim thru those enormous number of packets, and look for my parents'?

May I hear from the others who sent their Darlings to St. Luke's for pick-up of the packet?

I felt bad for sending my aging parents there.........it is HOT and HUMID in the Philippines right now.

And I did not want to make them tired. They were disappointed yesterday.

I can tell you about my Fiancee's experience. She also was looking for her pink slip after her interview. Not seeing one, she just asked if we were approved, and was told yes. But, she knew (or just met) the person interviewing right after her. And a pink slip was seen on our application.

So, get to know your fellow applicants. We're not competing against one another.

I herd that pnk has APPROVED on it..is that correct?

then there's a green and someone just mention to me who just completed her interview asking about a blue slip???

Any help would be appreciated and thanks,

Mike

oops, I mean.........NCLEX-RN at SAIPAN

Chris,

NCLEX-RN = National council for licensure exam of reg. nurses. Just 1.

During our time------we (those who have no US visas like me) had to take it SAIPAN. No Other option.

My rich classmates who had US Visitor's (multiple entry) visa (usually the wealthy ones)--------took NCLEX-RN in US,,,,,,,,while visiting Disneyland and Universal studios.

I think now, she can take it in some other Asian countries.........your sweetie would know better.

Before (from my AUnts' stories-------the oldies----the veteran nurses) : many years ago-------each state has its own exam--------that's why called "State boards".

But thousands of nurses complained especially the wives of the military-----who move almost every 2 years from state to state-------and had to take a different Board exam everytime (costly and a pain on the A- - )! And it was unfair!!!

Now, the exam standardized in all 50 + states,,,,,just like the Medical boards---and like the P.T., O.T Boards etc.

This was after the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) was formed.

Link:

https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm

francel, along with those exams in the USyou mentioned, she also has to take the state board exam, too, correct? Does se have to take both a state and a national? Or just a state?

I believe you.

I believe in both of you.

Here's my my .02 cents:

We were 200+ in our BSN class of 99

I know some classmates who went to Ireland, some who went to Australia, some to Canada. Actually, a lot went to Sydney, Australia and Calagary, Toronto, Canada

60% went to US,,,,,,,,20% went to United Kingdom/London. Those who went to London were not able to save much-------very expensive cost of living.

For LOndon, there was no requirement except to pass the Philippine boards and 1 year experience

One of the countries (Nethelands) required my classmates to learn "Dutch" for 6 mos.

These are very good developed countries, of course.........beautiful! .

But many of my classmates changed their minds and applied to USA later.

Actually, 80% of those who went to other countries firs are now here. (Some stayed in those OTHER countries, mostly because found LOVE in that country------he he!

According to most of them their end goal is USA----------higher pay-----higher respect---equal rights etc, more options, etc,

London/UK, Australia, Canada, were just stepping stones for them.

I work in a place with 1 Canadian (M.D.), 1 Australian (RN), and 1 Hungarian (MD). Their husbands are Canadians and Australians too. I never asked them why they chose to leave their countries for US. I respect them. These are very rich countries (unlike the Third World countries)

Just my .02 cents........

(from my class' experience)

If you've known each other for at least 2 years: K1 visa is safe if you have documents to prove.

You can marry her in a Church (w/o a document) :-)

BUT: if you've known each other for less than a year......a civil wedding would satisfy the consuls more------- CR1 is probably better.

Anyway: this is my 0.2 cents:

Once your sweetie passes all her exams:

Philippine Boards for Nurses,

CGFNS (required in some states for foreign nurses)

IELTS exam (spoken, written english-----essay), reading test......used to be called TOEFL/TSE

NCLEX-RN (US Licensure for nurses - RN):

Always include the proof of PASSING with your papers: Copies only.

When an Consul sees that a K1 applicant is actually very qualifed to be a green-card holder (EB3 Employment-based visa for nurses): the consult will never never doubt the relationship.

This is because she won't need you to qualify for a green-card, actually since she has passed all the exams to work in US as an RN.

If the consul sees that she's in K1 visa in spite of her qualifications......they would think that SHE'S MADLY IN LOVE WITH YOU.

EB3 takes only about 15 -24 mos.-----Immigrant visa----shortcut-----no conditions-------she'll still be single.....and free to date anyone in US........

K1 visa is 5 - 12 mos---------conditional--------and needs to marry soon

If she would be still in a K1 visa,,,,,it means....she does not want to be apart from you.

'COz...... if she was in the EB3-----of course she goes to the state where the sponsoring Hospital (for Immigrant visa) is located.........away from COLORADO:-) and finish the 1 year contract.

I already believe that you're both very much in love!

And ......beautiful couple!!!!!

But if you love her very very much......don't let her get away from your sight......don't allow her to apply for EB3.

Or she'll meet someone in U.S.......one never knows.......only God can tell.

Francel

Salamat. She passed the Philippines Board, the tests in the US will take some time, but she's not worried about that right away. She is willing to work at any job that will hire her.

The fact that comforts me is she doesn't need me to be a successful nurse or come to the US. She has a cousin in Ireland that offered to take her in and get her a nursing JOb, a job offer in Australia, and a cousin in Texas thats a nurse that was willing to take her in. Fortunately, she is in love with me. But I am going to do everything in my power to get her on the right track to success, because I love her.

For Chris and for everyone who's interested on what vaccines we give in US (by age and co-morbidities):

See this link: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/adult-schedule.pdf (cut and paste)

All clinics/hospitals in US use the above CDC guidelines (by heart).

If you need the ones for "Babies" and "Children/Adolescients", email me and I'll send it to you.

Or just go to the CDC website.

If you've known each other for at least 2 years: K1 visa is safe if you have documents to prove.

You can marry her in a Church (w/o a document) :-)

BUT: if you've known each other for less than a year......a civil wedding would satisfy the consuls more------- CR1 is probably better.

Anyway: this is my 0.2 cents:

Once your sweetie passes all her exams:

Philippine Boards for Nurses,

CGFNS (given by Philadelphia, USA) in the Phils (required in some states for foreign nurses). example: Texas, Georgia etc.

IELTS exam (spoken, written english-----essay), reading test......used to be called TOEFL/TSE (test of English as a foreign language)

NCLEX-RN (US Licensure/Boards for nurses - RN): -----not the LVN/LPN

Always include the proof of PASSING with your papers: Copies only.

When an Consul sees that a K1 applicant is actually very qualifed to be a green-card holder (EB3 Employment-based visa for nurses) ie.....passed ALL the exams: the consul will never never doubt the relationship.

And as a bonus: if the petitioner is NEAR (slightly above ) the 125 % povery line (borderline);;;;;;the consulls will ignore it because most RNs make $70,000 a year. They would automatically assume. (of course not in 100% of cases)-------considering the health, debts...criminal records of the applicant too.

Also, when she becomes an Advanced practice nurse (diagnoses and prescribes meds/narcotics)----the salary would be higher too.......(just 6 semesters in Grad school)

All of the above means she won't need you to qualify for a green-card, actually, since she has passed all the exams to work in US as an RN.

If the consul sees that she's in K1 visa in spite of her qualifications......they would think that SHE'S MADLY IN LOVE WITH YOU.

EB3 takes only about 15 -24 mos.-----Immigrant visa----shortcut-----no conditions-------she'll still be single.....and free to date anyone in US........

K1 visa is 5 - 12 mos---------conditional--------and needs to marry soon

If she would be still in a K1 visa,,,,,it means....she does not want to be apart from you.

'COz...... if she was in the EB3-----of course she goes to the state where the sponsoring Hospital (for Immigrant visa) is located.........away from COLORADO:-) and finish the 1 year contract.

I already believe that you're both very much in love!

And ......beautiful couple!!!!!

But if you love her very very much......don't let her get away from your sight......don't allow her to apply for EB3.

Or she'll meet someone in U.S.......one never knows.......only God can tell.

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