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I sent everything but my paycheck stubs because I thought I saw somewhere that it wasn't needed. I have read the I134 instructions, checked the USEM, and the packet 4 instructions and no where does it say that paycheck stubs are required. Then I read the updated K1 Visa Guide for Manila and it says to provide 6 months of paycheck stubs. I don't think that was there before.

So has anyone have a recent interview where you didn't have these and everything was ok?

Thanks,

Charlie

I am self employed and just got 3 years of the tax whatevers from the IRS. Cant remember the name. I really dont have stubs.

EPIPHANY

i read that your self employed, is it really needed the 3yrs tax? or i can just show them the latest ITR? 2006 ITR?? coz m having a co-sponsor and he is self employed. by the way for having co-sponsor, he need to fill up I-134 right? 1 for the petitioner and 1 for the co-sponsor.... now i have the sample form for the petitioner on how to fill up the form, do you have sample form for the co-sponsor? coz i want to be sure if he filled up the form correctly... thanks

Do you think the fact that the beneficiary was on the dole would affect the approval of their visa?

Dole meaning welfare? For the beneficiary it doesn't matter, financial support will come from the petitioner (or co-sponsor).

hi! m going to have co-sponsor, my co-sponsor will have to fill up I-134? and my petitioner right? 1 for each. i saw the sample form for the petitioner but what about the my co-sponsor. im not sure if they fill up the form correctly. do u have sample form for the co-sponsor? and is ITR good enough for the supporting document? because he is self emplyed.

thank you!

TIMELINE.........

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

JULY 13, 2007 NOA2 Hardcopy...mail

anyone?

hi! can anyone give me an advice about affidavit of support. is there going to have a problem if i dont have an ITR and W2 yet for the interview of my fiance? but i have pay stubs, bank statements, employment letter and a permanent job. i just started to work early this year thats why i dont have ITR yet though i make above the poverty guidelines but not that much. thanks!!

well guys im back lol! anyway i have a few question for the CENOMAR. its like this, im annuled from my 1st marriage.

i went to the NSO to get a copy of my birth certificate and a copy of cetificate of marriage with the remarks that im annuled and also a copy of CENOMAR, but im wondering why in my cenomar it says m still married. so is this normal? i asked them they said i just have to show them the annonated certificate of marriage. is this true? or i should indorse the whole thing to them again? coz i indorsed my annulment papers in manila and m trying to get CENOMAR here in the province. any advice? thanks!!

hi guys. anyway i just want to know if where and when ill know my POE? coz as far as i know, you will write your point of exit in filling up forms on medical exam?? what if you dont know where your POE? or they will give you whether where is my POE? and one more thing, after the med exam, they will forward it to the USE right? how will i know the results?? thanks in advnace...

Hi! You don't have to call SLEC for an early medical, you can go directly to SLEC and just bring your Appointment letter (and a photocopy), $95 (in peso equivalent depending on the current exchange rate) and ID pictures.

For the Appointment schedule: http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp

If you still don't have the appointment packet, you can call SLEC for a packet pick-up or just bring the NOA2 or a print copy of the appointment sched from the USEM site. Good Luck!

where will i get the appointment letter? we just got approved last july 9. what number for the SLEC? thank you!

hi, do you mean approved from USCIS? then you will have to wait for them to send the application to NVC and NVC will provide you with case number, it can be for 3 weeks more or less and then NVC will forward the case to US Embassy Manila and they will provide you with interview/medical appointment date and will send you your appointment letter too.

yap i just got approved from USCIS. hehe cant wait to have my med/Interview. thanks for the info. ill tyr to call NVC. should i call NVC or DOS? for the update of my papers?

you can call NVC, they will provide you with your case number once they have rec. it and worked on it (providing case number)... once you rec. case number you can check out http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp for interview dates or you can call DOS but give them a week or two coz they will still need to forward the case to US embassy manila that will provide you with your appointment dates

hi! tom ill call the NVC for update on my papers. but i want to have my medical as early as possible. is that possible? even if i dont have the appointment letter yet? do u have a number for SLEC? for information? and the USEM site? so i can check their website. thanks!

what should i do if i want an early medical? ill bring the NOA2? original NOA2? or they will accept photocopy of the NOA2?

Do you have to have an appointment to get it done? Can you just show up with the money and get the packet and get things out of the way?

SLEC prefers that the applicant have been approved (NOA2) with their petition and already have a scheduled appointment. The Appointment Letter is included in the Packet 4-> the one with the "schedule" of medical and interview.

where will i get the appointment letter? we just got approved last july 9. what number for the SLEC? thank you!

You just got approved July 9 by USCIS or NVC? I mean have you completed NVC processing? If not, then you still don't have an appointment letter/schedule. After completion at NVC, your papers will be forwarded to USEM for the schedule, then you or your petitioner will receive the Packet 4 (with the Appointment letter). But if you mean approved at USCIS and you have the NOA2, you can use that (NOA2) to get an early medical... but it is preferable that you already have your schedule because medical exam is good only for 1-year and there's a lot of things that can happen between those days/months.

okthank you for the information! so i guess i still have to wait for the letter. by the way when will i recieve my packet 3?

Hi! You don't have to call SLEC for an early medical, you can go directly to SLEC and just bring your Appointment letter (and a photocopy), $95 (in peso equivalent depending on the current exchange rate) and ID pictures.

For the Appointment schedule: http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp

If you still don't have the appointment packet, you can call SLEC for a packet pick-up or just bring the NOA2 or a print copy of the appointment sched from the USEM site. Good Luck!

where will i get the appointment letter? we just got approved last july 9. what number for the SLEC? thank you!

hi, do you mean approved from USCIS? then you will have to wait for them to send the application to NVC and NVC will provide you with case number, it can be for 3 weeks more or less and then NVC will forward the case to US Embassy Manila and they will provide you with interview/medical appointment date and will send you your appointment letter too.

yap i just got approved from USCIS. hehe cant wait to have my med/Interview. thanks for the info. ill tyr to call NVC. should i call NVC or DOS? for the update of my papers?

Hi! You don't have to call SLEC for an early medical, you can go directly to SLEC and just bring your Appointment letter (and a photocopy), $95 (in peso equivalent depending on the current exchange rate) and ID pictures.

For the Appointment schedule: http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp

If you still don't have the appointment packet, you can call SLEC for a packet pick-up or just bring the NOA2 or a print copy of the appointment sched from the USEM site. Good Luck!

where will i get the appointment letter? we just got approved last july 9. what number for the SLEC? thank you!

hi! how can i have an early medical exam? what number should i call? and whats USE website for me to check on my appointment date.

hi VJ'ers, just want to thank this site and for your very informative replies and posts that helped me and my fiance get through the interview we had last July 5th, yes we got approved!! We picked up our visa last July 9th..I just never had the time to update you guys, since me and Dave got busy with planning things, for the flight and things to do while im still here in Philippines, I wont be leaving until November anyway, he still have some work to finish, same thing here with me..

for those who will be having their interviews soon,goodluck and dont forget to pray, having your petitioner with you at your interview is really a big help. Dave was asked a lot of questions, not me! hehe, that made it easier for me.

DAVE&EVAN

how was your interview? is it hard? what did they asked you?? hehe

TIMELINE...

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

JULY 13, 2007 NOA2 Hardcopy...mail

And 36 days later, the US Embassy releases the Visa.....

SHIPMENT TRACKING SYSTEM Query Results...

MNL2007XXXXXXXXINFO DATE INFO DESCRIPTION

7/13/2007 6:05:39 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER

7/13/2007 3:33:07 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS

7/13/2007 10:47:07 AM SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY

6/7/2007 3:52:35 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY

rea,

im just wondering, how did u contact the NVC? whats their email add? cant wait to have my interview to be scheduled lol!! thanks

TIMELINE...

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

JULY 13, 2007 NOA2 Hardcopy...mail

TIMELINE

I called USCIS and then checked the status on-line and it shows the case has been touched. Does it mean someone worked on my case or because of the phone call to USCIS? Any ideas? Thanks!

someone worked or moved your case.

i dont want to start a new thread so ill just ask it here, im having a co-sponsor and he's self employed. my question is what are the supporting documents for the co-sponsor? tax return is good enough?

TIMELINE....

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

JULY 13, 2007 NOA2 Hardcopy...mail

hello! i dont want to start a new thread so ill just ask it here, im also having a co-sponsor and he's self employed. my question is what are the supporting documents for the co-sponsor? tax return is good enough? or he have to get a letter also from the bank? thank you guys!!

TIMELINE....

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

JULY 13, 2007 NOA2 Hardcopy...mail

hello! i dont want to start a new thread so ill just ask it here, im also having a co-sponsor and he's self employed. my question is what are the supporting documents for the co-sponsor? tax return is good enough? or he have to get a letter also from the bank? thank you guys!!

TIMELINE....

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

JULY 13, 2007 NOA2 Hardcopy...mail

Thanks! No, I think you can call the DOS for any applications that are sent. I waited about 2 weeks after I received our case number from the NVC before calling the DOS every day. We did not have to send in anything to them. The US embassy in Manila received our case and on July 6th the DOS told me that our case was qualified for an interview date. Hopefully you will get some news on your case soon. Good luck to the both of you.

hi! i see you called DOS to ask for the interview date? may i know the number of DOS? and where and when did you found out your case number from NVC? thanks and god bless!!

TIMELINE....

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

JULY 13, 2007 NOA2 Hardcopy...mail

Hi

Im sure im not the only one on here that uses skype to call their SO, I was wondering if anyone knew how to get a copy of your skype calls as proof of ongoing relationship. I nearly always call her cell from my skype account as its so cheap, especially compared to calling from my cell, but i dont know of any way that i can get a copy of the calls to use as proof of ongoing relationship for when we get to the consulate stage.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Log into skype and click on "VIEW ACCOUNT" link located to the right of your credit left. A pop up box will appear. Click on the tab for "Calls and SMS". You can scroll to find each months call list. There is a link at the bottom of the list that says "Export to File" . Save this to your desktop and u can print your phone records from there. If you use Skype computer to computer on skype box there is a HISTORY list. I'd do a print screen of that....I had trouble getting my yahoo messenger chat log to print so I used my digital camera and took pictures of the listings. You can do that with this as well. Upload them to yahoo photos, enlarge to be sure you can read them then have prints made. I'd use a digital camera that u can put the date on the photos as well. Just an idea. Good luck.

speaking of SKYPE and YAHOO!, where can i see my chat log, email log in YAHOO!?

guys??

is the 17K poverty guidelines, gross income or net income? just want to be sure... and i still have a few more questions... you see i just started to work early this year, so i still dont have income tax return. is it going to be ok? or i should have a co-sponsor? and i dont make much but it is above the poverty guidelines if it is on a gross income basis. thank you guys!!

TIMELINE

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

hello!

is the 17K poverty guidelines, gross income or net income? just want to be sure... and i still have a few more questions... you see i just started to work early this year, so i still dont have income tax return. is it going to be ok? or i should have a co-sponsor? and i dont make much but it is above the poverty guidelines if it is on a gross income basis. thank you guys!!

TIMELINE

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

hi guys! i dont wana start a new thread...im just wondering about the co-sponsor thing. if ever someone needs a co-sponsor,... what would be the format? i mean what form should the co-sponsor fill up? and what form for the sponsor? is it the same I-134? so you have to submit 2 I-134? im confused! thanks!

TIMELINE......

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

Yep, one I-134 for the petitioner and one for the co-sponsor.

Congratulations on getting approved

thank you! and thanks for the info

TIMELINE......

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

hi guys! i dont wana start a new thread...im just wondering about the co-sponsor thing. if ever someone needs a co-sponsor,... what would be the format? i mean what form should the co-sponsor fill up? and what form for the sponsor? is it the same I-134? so you have to submit 2 I-134? im confused! thanks!

TIMELINE......

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

hi guys! im just wondering about the co-sponsor thing. if ever someone needs a co-sponsor,... what would be the format? i mean what form should the co-sponsor fill up? and what form for the sponsor? is it the same I-134? so you have to submit 2 I-134? im confused! thanks!

TIMELINE......

FEB. 23, 2007 sent I-129F

MAR 02, 2007 CSS

MAR 09, 2007 checked cashed

MAR 12, 2007 touched

MAY 17, 2007 touched

MAY 20, 2007 RFE

JUN 23, 2007 sent RFE

JULY 09, 2007 Approval Notice from CRIS

great feeling isn't it

yap! it feels great to receive an approval notice. now we're getting ready for the next step.

god bless all of us keep me posted.