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We sent the counslor a statement I prepared about my divorce 8 years ago, along with some other documents and she agreed to have another call with my fiancee on Tuesday.
In the meantime, her 4yo daughter has secured her certificate. The only additional document they asked for was a copy of her birth certificate. Shortly after, they sent the link for registration and payment. As soon as payment was made they emailed her certificate.  

Oh yeah.. CFO is very intrusive and there's no barrier on what they think and what they ask to catch someone off guard.
 
They did the same thing to me in 2019. The councilor was asking about my now-husband's divorce and how cheating and separation are always two-way street and there's always more to the story. I give her the disapproving look and told her that cheating is not circumstantial, it is behavioral. People cheat because they do and not because someone is not being a good husband/wife. 
 
I would suggest telling your wife to get her fierce look on, be head strong and be on her game. CFOs are always concerned about Filipinas being meek and too submissive and how that behavior ends up in them being abused overseas by a foreign spouse or being taken advantage of by a different culture because of being passive--they even tell horror stories like these in the seminar. Just let her strong, decisive and smart self come out and address the concerns about the divorce and the kid situation. If CFO sense that she can handle herself in a foreign land, then they would approve the certificate.

Oh yeah.. CFO is very intrusive and there's no barrier on what they think and what they ask to catch someone off guard.
 
They did the same thing to me in 2019. The councilor was asking about my now-husband's divorce and how cheating and separation are always two-way street and there's always more to the story. I give her the disapproving look and told her that cheating is not circumstantial, it is behavioral. People cheat because they do and not because someone is not being a good husband/wife. 
 
I would suggest telling your wife to get her fierce look on, be head strong and be on her game. CFOs are always concerned about Filipinas being meek and too submissive and how that behavior ends up in them being abused overseas by a foreign spouse or being taken advantage of by a different culture because of being passive--they even tell horror stories like these in the seminar. Just let her strong, decisive and smart self come out and address the concerns about the divorce and the kid situation. If CFO sense that she can handle herself in a foreign land, then they would approve the certificate.

Oh yeah.. CFO is very intrusive and there's no barrier on what they think and what they ask to catch someone off guard.
 
They did the same thing to me in 2019. The councilor was asking about my now-husband's divorce and how cheating and separation are always two-way street and there's always more to the story. I give her the disapproving look and told her that cheating is not circumstantial, it is behavioral. People cheat because they do and not because someone is not being a good husband/wife. 
 
I would suggest telling your wife to get her fierce look on, be head strong and be on her game. CFOs are always concerned about Filipinas being meek and too submissive and how that behavior ends up in them being abused overseas by a foreign spouse or being taken advantage of by a different culture because of being passive--they even tell horror stories like these in the seminar. Just let her strong, decisive and smart self come out and address the concerns about the divorce and the kid situation. If CFO sense that she can handle herself in a foreign land, then they would approve the certificate.

Well in 2021 nothing has changed.😂🤣. The ustravelsocs website very clearly directs you to pick up the passports and visas at a 2GO office located in Balibago Shoppers Mart.  2GO's DAU office hasn't been there for at least 5 years or more.   It is indeed about a block past Jenra which is not at all the address ustravelsocs.com notifies you to pick it up.

Yeah, I had a little bit of trouble picking up from 2GO office in 2019. I went to the closest 2GO office in Balibago then they told me that the visa packets are in 2GO Dau. I went to 2GO Dau near Jenra and  knocked on the door because they were already closed but I can still see people inside. They were nice enough to let me pick up my visa packet.
 
Anyways, congrats! 

Nice story!  Seems likely that it is true!
 
 

No.  You made a mistake.  For the I-751, you apply 2 years after becoming a resident (minus 90 days).  For the N-400, you can apply 3 years after becoming a resident (minus 90 days).........At a minimum, normally you can submit the N-400 about a year after submitting the I-751.
 
The anniversary date on your N-400 calculator entry should be 2023.
 

I arrived with K1 and we only met once.
We were only together for one week. CO asked about it during the interview and told him that we can't get more time off from work and that's good.
No RFE, no issues. We have a 10-year age gap.
We filed in December 2008 and got my visa in May 2009.
 
If you guys have genuine relationship, it should not be a problem to do the K1. Just make sure you get quality evidences along the way. It's also good that there's a second meeting scheduled for you guys so hopefully, by the time of the interview, you have two meetings within 2 months.
 
Hope this helps

I have sent flowers to my mother and aunt by looking for a local florists in Facebook. I ended up ordering from Zahra Flower Shop in Pampanga Delivery Philippines and was satisfied albeit a delivery issue on my last order as my family lives in a remote part of Pampanga.
 
 

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention SSA. I first applied as first name + my mother's last name + my father's last name. After getting married, I returned with a marriage certificate and had it changed to first name + my father's last name + husband's last name. This is before I applied for AOS so the only supporting document that I brought to SSA is my marriage certificate. No issues encountered for me.

Hello,
 
I am using my first name + maiden last name (my father's last name) + husband's last name on all my documents (passport, credit cards, bank statements, EAD/AP combo card, greencard, driver's license) and no problem so far. I used the same format for my AOS as well. Just make sure to be consistent about your name use after getting married to avoid issues.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention SSA. I first applied as first name + my mother's last name + my father's last name. After getting married, I returned with a marriage certificate and had it changed to first name + my father's last name + husband's last name. This is before I applied for AOS so the only supporting document that I brought to SSA is my marriage certificate. No issues encountered for me.

Hello,
 
I am using my first name + maiden last name (my father's last name) + husband's last name on all my documents (passport, credit cards, bank statements, EAD/AP combo card, greencard, driver's license) and no problem so far. I used the same format for my AOS as well. Just make sure to be consistent about your name use after getting married to avoid issues.

Hello,
 
I am using my first name + maiden last name (my father's last name) + husband's last name on all my documents (passport, credit cards, bank statements, EAD/AP combo card, greencard, driver's license) and no problem so far. I used the same format for my AOS as well. Just make sure to be consistent about your name use after getting married to avoid issues.

I was on the same boat. I was working for a Canadian company from home while in the Philippines and had to resign when I immigrated. I have considered doing what you were thinking--U.S. wouldn't know as my pay would be sent to the Philippines. But I didn't. It's just too risky to do it without the actual physical card on hand and given my status, I wouldn't want to risk it.
 
Also, I don't think my employer would want to deal with me if my integrity questionable (not being truthful about my location) or would I want to work with an employer that would tolerate lying to the government.
 
Anyways, I waited for my EAD to arrive before I reapplied to the same company. Benefits surpass the temporary inconvenience-- I got a new salary package in line with my new location and I have no reason to cover my tracks because of a little gap on employment and EAD.
 
Hope this helps!
 

I was on the same boat. I was working for a Canadian company from home while in the Philippines and had to resign when I immigrated. I have considered doing what you were thinking--U.S. wouldn't know as my pay would be sent to the Philippines. But I didn't. It's just too risky to do it without the actual physical card on hand and given my status, I wouldn't want to risk it.
 
Also, I don't think my employer would want to deal with me if my integrity questionable (not being truthful about my location) or would I want to work with an employer that would tolerate lying to the government.
 
Anyways, I waited for my EAD to arrive before I reapplied to the same company. Benefits surpass the temporary inconvenience-- I got a new salary package in line with my new location and I have no reason to cover my tracks because of a little gap on employment and EAD.
 
Hope this helps!
 

I was on the same boat. I was working for a Canadian company from home while in the Philippines and had to resign when I immigrated. I have considered doing what you were thinking--U.S. wouldn't know as my pay would be sent to the Philippines. But I didn't. It's just too risky to do it without the actual physical card on hand and given my status, I wouldn't want to risk it.
 
Also, I don't think my employer would want to deal with me if my integrity questionable (not being truthful about my location) or would I want to work with an employer that would tolerate lying to the government.
 
Anyways, I waited for my EAD to arrive before I reapplied to the same company. Benefits surpass the temporary inconvenience-- I got a new salary package in line with my new location and I have no reason to cover my tracks because of a little gap on employment and EAD.
 
Hope this helps!
 

I was physically separated from my then-fiancé for 13 months. We chatted everyday before work, texted each other a lot, called each other during our lunch break and catch up at night. It's a plus, that despite the time zone, we have the same work schedule.
Time flew faster as we were busy with other things but when I only have 2 weeks left before leaving for the U.S., it seems like I didn't have enough time to do everything that I needed to do in my home country.
So use your downtimes to settle things that you want taken care of; get bus with projects; come up with a list of to-do's. Before you know it, you're back in each other's arms again
 

I was physically separated from my then-fiancé for 13 months. We chatted everyday before work, texted each other a lot, called each other during our lunch break and catch up at night. It's a plus, that despite the time zone, we have the same work schedule.
Time flew faster as we were busy with other things but when I only have 2 weeks left before leaving for the U.S., it seems like I didn't have enough time to do everything that I needed to do in my home country.
So use your downtimes to settle things that you want taken care of; get bus with projects; come up with a list of to-do's. Before you know it, you're back in each other's arms again
 

I work for a Canadian company while in the Philippines. When my K1 visa was approved, I left my job.
I could have continued working for them since my pay is sent to the Philippines anyway but I didn't. It's too risky. It's a kind of "lie" that can haunt you later as it is hard to keep up with covering up a "lie".
 
If I continued working while waiting for EAD, I will also have to not report my earnings for tax purposes.
In addition, I don't think my Canadian company will let me continue working without a permit. If I have to lie to them too about my location, that's another integrity issue that I have to face.
 
I am now back with the same company and working from home.
 
Hope this helps!

This brings back memories!
 
My husband has been renovating the bedroom and the bathroom for my arrival. He bought new bed, got me a dresser, repainted the wall, fixed the floor, among others. He worked really hard on it and I was very impressed and flattered with the effort.
 
He picked me up from the airport, stopped by Whattaburger and came home to a living room with banners, "best day ever' decorations, flowers on the table. It was so adorable.
 
He also put pictures of me in the bedroom and it made me feel welcome and at home 🥰

This brings back memories!
 
My husband has been renovating the bedroom and the bathroom for my arrival. He bought new bed, got me a dresser, repainted the wall, fixed the floor, among others. He worked really hard on it and I was very impressed and flattered with the effort.
 
He picked me up from the airport, stopped by Whattaburger and came home to a living room with banners, "best day ever' decorations, flowers on the table. It was so adorable.
 
He also put pictures of me in the bedroom and it made me feel welcome and at home 🥰

This brings back memories!
 
My husband has been renovating the bedroom and the bathroom for my arrival. He bought new bed, got me a dresser, repainted the wall, fixed the floor, among others. He worked really hard on it and I was very impressed and flattered with the effort.
 
He picked me up from the airport, stopped by Whattaburger and came home to a living room with banners, "best day ever' decorations, flowers on the table. It was so adorable.
 
He also put pictures of me in the bedroom and it made me feel welcome and at home 🥰