Grantman1987

There's been some talk about the current administration's plans to add foodstamps to the public charge list for immigrants coming on a visa, and denying immigrants of permanent resident status if they recieve them. My fiance will be here in October. I currently don't recieve any food stamps but I definitely gave it some thought as it would be a big help. Think its worth a shot? Or is it too risky right now?

22 minutes ago, payxibka said:

The visa expiration is the Visa expiration,  meaning you have to present yourself at the border before that exact day.  

Yeah that's what I'm telling her. She's just so excited she's trying to rush things lol 

32 minutes ago, bakphx1 said:

Visitors traveling to the U.S. are required to be in possession of passports that are valid for six months beyond the period of their intended stay in the U.S.  

 

She should be renewing it now.

It's a Fiance K1 Visa

1 minute ago, USS_Voyager said:

As long as she enters the US before Nov 16th, there will be no problem. I would book it so that the entry date is 2-3 days before the expiration, in case flights get delayed or something

2 minutes ago, USS_Voyager said:

As long as she enters the US before Nov 16th, there will be no problem. I would book it so that the entry date is 2-3 days before the expiration, in case flights get delayed or something

Thank you. Sounds good. The plan will be November 5th. Thanks alot

My fiance's visa expires December 16th. I want to get her ticket for November but we both want to be sure there will be no problem if the travel date is so close to visa expiration. Has there been any problems with this? (From Philippines to U.S)

1 minute ago, Georgia16 said:

I applied for SSN 2 days after I got here and it was in the mail within a week. 

Is that for K1 visa or Spousal?

9 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

You probably have to apply for a state ID first which will require a social security number depending on the state.  My wife had a Filipino and Mexican drivers license and everyone seemed to accept those in the meantime.   Once she has a state ID and EAD I think she can also get a TWIC.

Oh ok. Then the social security number can only come after the AOS right. Shucks. That means i have to wait before getting back on the road. Thanks alot though

I will be truck driving when my fiance arrives from Philippines. My plan is to bring her on the truck with me. But first she must have her ID. Can we apply for her ID as soon as she arrives or do we have to have the wedding first? Thanks.

6 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Don't follow any NVC instructions.   Follow the 5 steps on the Manila website 

Thanks, I will just have to call the NVC on Monday to figure out what the hell is going on. 

My K1 Fiance case has been at NVC for the past two weeks. Now I just noticed this new update. But it appears to have instructions to pay fees for a spousal immigrant visa. We are applying for the K1 Non Immigrant Fiance visa from Manila Philippines. Why am i getting instructions to proceed for a spousal visa?

If you see the screenshot, it says to fill out a DS-260, but as a K1 filer we're supposed to do a DS-160, not 260. And I-864 is not for us also. We are supposed to do the I-134.

Did our case get mixed up somehow and is being processed as a spousal visa? God I hope not.

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2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Yes, bpi will allow.   Don't follow nvc instructions,  follow the 5 steps on the Manila website .  Fyi,  You fill out the ds160

Whew, thanks!

We have a case and invoice number from approved petition. When i check the status of the case on the website, under Immigrant Visa, it shows our case is at NVC. It also shows a link to step by step instructions on how to schedule the interview. The first step is to choose an agent which is a DS-261 form. When i try to fill out the form, the site says "case number does not match our records". Right now my fiance's sister is heading to Bank of Philippines to pay the fee. So we're just hoping they'll let us. Any advice appreciated

On 3/21/2019 at 4:39 PM, Ate said:

 

Your fiancee is not required to pay the fee in person.  Her sister can pay on her behalf.  Note that a deposit slip printed from the ustraveldocs site is required for paying in cash at the bank.  Passport details may also be required, so ask your fiancee to send a picture of her passport bio page to her sister.

 

Thank you!

29 minutes ago, GreenGem said:

Your fiance's sister can definitely ask BPI if she can do that on behalf of her sister. 

 

I found this. It can also be done online. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/PayMyVisaFee.html

Yeah it looks like that's what we'll have to do, contact the bank. The online payment option is only for those who have a BPI account. Thanks You 👍

We have the approved I-129F but the fiance is stuck in Saudi Arabia until the end of May. We have to pay the visa application fee in cash at Bank Of Philippines Islands to proceed with the DS-160. Is it possible to have my fiance's sister make the payment at the bank on her behalf? Or will the bank require my fiance to pay in person?  

 Got my approval guys! NOA1 Date was October 30th 2018. Manila Philippines, California Service Center (I129F). Took 141 days and the email notification came to me at 4am this Saturday morning. However the approval did not appear on the case status app nor the online case status tracker. I had to create an account with USCIS website to view the approval

Just now, brandonflude1 said:

6-8 months is normal processing. Some are just getting it approved earlier.

 

itll come  

Lol thanks 👍

How many days does it usually take for results? I'm seeing people having their I-129Fs approved in 120 days and 130 days. Our cases is now at 140 days from (October 30. 2018) I'm seeing even November filers saying they got approved from the same embassy (Manila Philippines). Its so annoying lol 

22 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

When I first submitted a petition I sent the I-134 in with everything else.  That's as early as you can submit it.

 

When it was interview time the consulate wanted current paystubs.  LOL

 

So my advice is save it for the interview.  By April or May they will probably want to eyeball your 2018 tax return.

Lol damn. Ok that's very helpful thanks

10 minutes ago, DaveAndAnastasia said:

I'd hold off; by April or May you'll be required to have 2018 tax year documents, which you don't have now. Also, the long-pending new edition of the form may happen by then.

Thanks alot, yeah thats what i figured. I was contemplating quitting my job and becoming self employed, and just using the documents from my old employer for the I-134. But since that would be too difficult if manila asks for the documents, I might as well just hold off. 

15 minutes ago, mc962 said:

I'd probably wait, for the pay stubs and employment letters at least.

That stuff probably shouldn't take too long to gather if your employer keeps good records/can use a computer, for the pay stubs you might even be able to print it.


The only things I might consider are things that aren't likely to change in 4-6 months anyway. 
Past years' tax returns are one good example, you can gather those/request a tax transcript from the IRS.
Other assets that you might decide to list like house, car, etc. are other options. You could probably due your bank balance now if you wanted, but since that's likely to change anyway, it's probably not as helpful.

Got it thanks. Yeah looks like thats the best option for now.

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

If your NOA 2 in April or May, Interview won't be until June, July or August.

 

You do realize that the Embassy in Manila does not even ask for the I-134 and has not for years.  You will want to have the supporting evidence available (proof of current income), if requested 

 

Arm you fiancee with the 2018 tax return and a recent check stub close to the interview date

 

 

Thank youguys so much for the advice

I recieved my N.O.A.1 on October 30, 2018. Most likely the N.O.A.2 won't be until April or May of 2019.

I would really like to prepare my documents early for the I-134 as far as check stubs, employment letters and proof of income. I can get it all now. 

Is that allowed, or will the consular say the documents aren't recent enough? Thanks

11 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Then stop reading there.   For most,  the tax return is the basis of the initial evidence.   Secondly,  it's all about current income.   So if you are gainfully employed and can show it via pay stubs that will be primary evidence.   Thirdly,  you are dealing with Manila which doesn't often ask for financial records,  though you need to be prepared in the off chance they do 

 

Visit the Philippines regional forum for all things Manila because they have a few things that are only specific to that embassy 

Nice. Understood, thanks alot.

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Driving for Lyft is NOT unemployment but self employment 

Correct, but I read its difficult to provide proof of income as self-employed since it only shows on tax returns. 

Received my NOA1 on October 30th 2018. I currently work a full time and a part time job. I'm thinking of quitting the full time job, to start driving for lyft. I will do lyft for only 2 months so that i have time to train for a commercial truck driving license. During the 2 months of lyft driving, I will be considered unemployed since it's an independent contractor thing. I will most likely become truck driver for a trucking company in February or March of 2019. My fiance's interview will be early to mid June at the embassy in Manila Philippines.

So that only gives me about 2 months to come up with paystubs from the new trucking company, and send the I-134 packet. 

Will that still be enough to get approved?

Will the lyft driving or multiple employers hurt the application?

Thanks for the help