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My wife and I have prepared almost all of the papers for her AOS and have looked at guides to help but we are still a bit nervous on a few things. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

1. Cashier's check pay to the order of

Our cashier's check for the payment of the fee is titled exactly the way the USCIS stated it be except without the periods between US (U.S.) is this a problem?

2. Address I 864

My old address is on some of my documents what does the USCIS look at to determine your residence. I might have one of my family members do a i864a so I know the address needs to be the same.

4. I 864 income requirements

My income for 2018 is about $500 short of the 125% but that is due to me not working the whole year. My yearly income is around $24000 and with bonus $30000. What evidence can I show that will show that I meet the requirement or is a cosponsor preferred.

5. Cosponsor vs joint sponsor is one preferable or better?

9 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Why?  CBP doesn't care where she goes once admitted, as long as she abides by the rules of the K-1 visa.  She is free to travel anywhere within the US as long as you two marry within the first 90 days.

I just dont know how they operate is all but I feel much better about it now. Is it even worth mentioning to them or only tell them if asked?

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Not a problem,  

I'm actually a bit surprised because they seem so strict about everything 

My fiance from the Philippines will be arriving here on April 20th in San Francisco. She will be on a K1 Visa and she wants to stay for 7 days in California with family (San Francisco and Sacramento) she has there before flying to Indiana. I will not be there in California when she arrives or at any point. So on April 27th she will fly to Cincinnati, Ohio arriving early morning on April 28th where I will pick her up and drive her here to Indianapolis a 1 hour and 30 minutes drive.

I myself feel like this could give problems but I'm not sure and I am fine with her staying 7 days as long as there is zero risk involved.

My fear is that visiting family is not the intent of her K1 Visa and that it will throw red flags to the CBP officer. If anyone has knowledge or experience with this please let me know if there is any issue or risk involved. Thank you!

4 hours ago, Jay Jones said:

My fiancé just got finished with the CFO here at Clark.  She said only 9 girls (not including her) was there so I would assume they might have taken 2 walk-ins.  If I remember correctly there are 12 slots at Clark.

 

She also said the one on one interview with one of the girls took about 40 minutes and the girl started crying and had to leave so I guess they would not allow her to complete the CFO

My Fiance was there too sadly they said you cant get in without appointment.

23 hours ago, BenRowen said:

My fiancé and I were able to get our case number from NVC on February 18. From what I’ve read they send those petitions to the embassy  every two weeks. Realistically how long should it take to send it to Manila?

Ours took from January 18 to February 19 for the official email from the NVC but I got the case number from them by calling on like February 15

1 hour ago, clw654321 said:

My fiancée got a text from 2go today saying, US visa del today.if not around, Authority w/ valid ID, etc...

(can’t upload the screenshot) 

Does this mean the Visa will be delivered today necessarily? She did choose home delivery...

It might not arrive but it could. We got that text and it did not arrive that day but thankfully it arrived the next day.

9 hours ago, AFTex70 said:

We got appointment to April.. 

On a Monday? Because all Monday slots are filled

11 hours ago, AFTex70 said:

Only Mondays have GCP for those going to America. The boxes that are gray have no session. The slots available are white.

10 hours ago, rupok93 said:

I just have some last minute questions to absolutely make sure our K1 won't get rejected.

 

1. For evidence I submitted a written statement from my fiancee on how we met both signed by us, some 4X6 photos of us together and copies of my airline reservation/passport stamps. Is this ok?

2. It says to fill out the form with black ink, does that mean I have to write it all in or can I partially type it in acrobat and write in some stuff with black ink?

3. For the daytime phone for my fiancee, do I write in the country code?

4.  I have a UPS mailing address and I wanna put in STE 104 #183 (the box), how exactly do I do that in the address? I don't want them to think its STE 104-183. Do I put #183 in box 8b (street address and name) or 8c (STE/APT,ETC)?

5. If I wanna list extra employers on extra page what is the page #, part # and item #? Is it 2, 1, 13? Because the page gets extended out.

6. We both have nicknames? Since this is not a legal name change I assume no extra paperwork should be submitted? I listed both of our nicknames.

7. Do I put N/A for every box not filled out? Including physical address since mailing address is the same for my fiancee? (so I didn't have to fill out physical address)?

8. My fiancees parents have no last names due to a cultural thing. Is this ok?

9. Lastly is it better to send it by certified mail to the following address? I wanna send by UPS since USCIS hours are bad for me after work.

 

USCIS
Attn: I-129F
2501 South State Highway 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067

 

Thank you to whoever answers these questions for me. I really appreciate you!

 

 

2. It can be typed my I129F was all typed out except signatures. Same with letter of intent it was typed and I signed. She did the same, signed it, and emailed it to me. So her letter of intent was not an orginal with a wet signature.

So as far as I know there are no issues with typing it as long as you use ink for the important parts like signatures. I had no hold ups during the entire process so it should be fine.

17 hours ago, AFTex70 said:

Thanks for the advise!!! She is very smart, Im sure dont going to have any problems, also she is in Davao, and there have appointments early.. Thanks again

Earliest time in Davao is May 13 I would probably book it now or pretty soon. The dates fill up fast.

33 minutes ago, AFTex70 said:

 

Thanks.. We have almost everything, the CPO is not need it for the embassy, I going to be in Manila from May 10 to 25, I want to be with her at the interview.. If I can, if not, well have the medical done.. I'm crossing my fingers.. 

I only suggest doing the CFO early because you dont want to get the visa but be waiting on your GCP. We are currently waiting until April 16 which when we scheduled it that was the earliest date out of all 4 CFO locations except Cebu which had April 15. At least 1-2 weeks before the interview schedule it so you dont wait too long.

Also it's not a guarantee that they pass her day 1 of interview from my understanding certain factors and if she is shy or timid can make getting the sticker hard. Only repeating this info but others here can tell you more about the CFO "sharks" lol

22 hours ago, AFTex70 said:

I received the NOA2 this monday, I'm going to be in Manila by may 13 for almost 2 weeks, Do any one of you know if I have any chance to setup an interview for those dates and have everything ready?  almost 8 weeks from today...

Here is my timeline for reference.

Our NOA2 was dated Jan 18 and I received it Jan 26 or 27. My trip to PH was Jan 27- Feb 13. After getting back I waited 1-2 days and called the NVC and got our case number. The official NVC email arrived Feb 19.

By Feb 28 we received a email stating we could schedule an appointment. March 5 we scheduled an appointment for March 14. Visa was stamped on March 21 and it left the embassy on March 27 and on March 29 the visa arrived at her house in Olongapo.

The upcoming parts after the NOA 2 for me felt the busiest and you will both certainly have much to do. Schedule your CFO GCP if you have not already, earliest time is April 22 in Cebu I believe and April 24 in Manila.

11 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

GCP isn't so much a "fail" thing ..   

 

Best way to handle CFO is to be self-assured and confident during the one on one interview, look 'em in the eyes .. and lay it on thick!    

 

Ya I like that motto    Plan for the worst ~ Hope for the best

She did very well in her Embassy interview from what she said. I think like 5 questions they practically asked and her interview was far shorter than the others around her. So I guess that should be a good indication.

I'm still contemplating the Clark Walk-in maybe an extra $50 just to see if money can talk. I cant really see the issue since your just paying a premium for essentially expedited service but the CFO seems to be more like a toll road... stopping you and taking a small fee. I guess they probably get off knowing they are a roadblock lol.

7 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

 

So maybe Clark will accept an "extra seat"? 

I have read the guide a little bit. I will have her look at it soon as she needs to read it.

The only reason I think of it is I plan for the worst hope for the best. If she somehow fails her first GCP then we have one available much sooner than if we did not. I dont like the idea much though as I said before it kinda gets in others way.

15 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Guard will not let anyone but the attendees to enter the building.

Ahh so it's just more of moral support but that should help.

I have some more questions

1. How strict are they about the maximum number of attendees? Is it possible to pay for an extra slot? I know you can pay to get things done there faster for many things so it seems this shouldn't be different.

2. If they ask for "additional documents" would that mean she would need another appointment?

3. Is it possible to book 2 appointments basically a spare appointment. I'm not really fond of the idea because it gets in others way of getting their's done. I would probably book it at Clark so at the very least someone could be a walk-in and of course cancel the appointment as soon as we dont need it.

25 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

 

Mom being there is like money in the bank      Mom won't be allowed in but .. it isn't too bad sitting outside (yup did that 

How far in are they allowed to go?

4 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

To "Be Prepared"  ... I would  (ya I was a Boy Scout once).   

 

There is a good chance they won't ... CFO only goes for the "other documents" when they smell blood in the water.   Like said if your fiancee isn't timid or meek .. more of the self-assured and confident type

I would imagine her mom will go with her so hopefully her being relatively nearby will also help although she has no problem going to Manila alone.

Her Dad works overseas so we cant get written consent from him or at least very easy.

I would imagine everything goes fine but I like to over prepare because I hate delays.

4 hours ago, Talako said:

If you went to through the old threads on CFO, you will find that there is generally not an issue if she is confident and prepared.  However if she is shy, timid, and won't make eye contact, they become circling "sharks" causing all kinds if problems. 

She can be shy in certain situations like talking to my family she hasn't met yet but mostly she is pretty outgoing. She has a Bachelor's in Finance so she is intelligent, hopefully she will pick up on anything like that.

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

If your fiancee is a confident, self-assured person no issue.   CFO goes after the meek and timid .. that is when they start asking for "other documents" and such.

 

Read through the guide I linked to you earlier .. be prepared.

 

How old is your fiancee, have you been married before?    Those draw attention also.

She is 22 and I am 27. Should she bring a written consent from her mother too since she is close to 21?

What is worse is one of her Aunts is going there April 21 and she wants to wait to fly back with her on May 9. So I guess the wait could be longer. I hate to stop her from flying with someone as I know I prefer to be with someone.

Is the CFO of any concern? Should I wait for her sticker to book or is there a 99% chance she gets her sticker? I was planning April 20 which is more than enough time after her GCP.

25 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Yes it is we use to stress to get it done early .. but I guess we got lax.

 

I will add some "warning" to the website . too late to help you but may help others.

 

Did you check Davao or Cebu CFO for schedules?

Yeah April 16 was the earliest which we have booked. Now earliest date is April 23. I checked all 4 CFO locations. Only Cebu was earlier when I checked it was April 15 but one day earlier would of not been worth the trip as she lives in Olongapo.

2 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

 

That would be my thinking as well .. no shows .. and you get lucky

This GCP is such a hassle wish I had her do it while we were waiting for the interview. I would be willing to pay for someone's spot at this point lol.

6 hours ago, Hank_ said:

You could try walk-in at Clark, but if when scheduling they are showing their earliest opening in May I have my doubts.   

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/cfo-orientation-seminar.html

I'm confused on the First Come, First Served and the appointments. It can only be one of the 2 but not both in my opinion. As first come first served means those who get there earliest whilst with an appointment you dont need to arrive before anyone else just on time.

So I guess its if there is open availability or a no show?

9 hours ago, millefleur said:

**Moved from K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports to Philippines regional subforum; question is country specific**

Thank you for moving my post here. For future reference how can I post in country specific section? I could not figure it out.