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    How to know if MRV receipt is activated

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    Just now, Terry and Kim said:

    oh wow. okay I'll try it now. Thanks a lot for the help!

    No problem. Just keep trying, we panicked when it didn't work right away thinking something was wrong. It'll eventually work. Do note that the scheduling website will lock you out if you keep changing your interview appointment. We got locked out just because we kept clicking on different dates (according to some, your supposed to only get locked out if you confirm appointment and change it but we didn't even do that. And we weren't given a warning message either, like others have received.) Good luck!

    Please recommend a good SSA office in Northern KY/Southern OH.

    in Social Security Numbers

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    19 hours ago, alun said:

    The printout of their own regulations will educate any  SS employee that a K1 visa holder can have a SS number .Some of the offices are not familiar with their own rules ,but having the printout with you will convince them 

    Okay we'll try that. Thanks. And if it doesn't work, and the i94 has expired, we wait for the EAD? Or are there complications there too and we're better off waiting for the GC? Thanks

    Please recommend a good SSA office in Northern KY/Southern OH.

    in Social Security Numbers

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    4 minutes ago, alun said:

    There is a step by step guide for getting a SS number in the Immigration Guide of the VJ home page . Print the regulations and take them when you apply . 

    Thanks but it's not so much that we don't know what to do more of we want to go to a SSA that knows how to do it. 

     

    I've read on here that some SSAs are better than others, hence why some are advised to go to a different SSA office 

     

    Just wondering if someone in the area have had experience.

     

    Thanks tho 

    RFE Personal Letter Requirements

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

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    19 minutes ago, praisejourney said:

    If you are requested to write personal letters relating to an RFE item, does everything in the personal letter have to be verified with supporting documents? For example, if you say "my friends say I am a terrific guy", do you have to supply proof of that? If not, is there a preferred declaration that should be made on it like, "I certify that the personal letter is true to the best of my knowledge?"  Or is a personal letter just that, an informal letter where truth is implied?  Thank you so much!

     

     

    It'd be helpful if you post the rfe letter itself. Personal statements/affidavits are not the best evidence. We'd be able to advise you better if we know what USCIS is asking for exactly.

    Phillipine petitions

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    32 minutes ago, ishatu said:

    Do anybody know why Phillipine petitions get approved so much faster than any other country? My receipt date is the 27th of Aug and i see approvals (noa2) for Phillipines who filled on the 29th of Aug? ..Help me understand. I thought petitions are done in the order they are received.

    Not true for the i129f phase. For k1 phase, yes bec Manila embassy usually has very short ap, if any.

     

    It may just seem the PH is getting noa2s faster since there are a lot more people with Filipino fiances hence it pops up on the list more frequently

    Estimated Timing of US Embassy interview to visa in hand

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by billding

    Sorry to piggyback.

     

    We're filling out the profile on ustraveldocs and it's asking for a delivery address with choices of pick up and delivery. But It says on the P3 (from Greenbaum) that we need to designate a delivery address. We want to do a pick up at 2go MOA, is that an acceptable designation? Or do we have to fill in an address for delivery?

     

    @Hank_ @Sarge2155 thanks 

    How to choose session CFO?

    in Philippines

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    5 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

    ^^ This IS the Philippines ya know!!  :lol:     

     

    I don't know how fast CFO responds with the confirmation email.   Appreciate if you update us on that.  ;)   (then we will know)

     

    There are 4 locations, not sure where your fiancee lives.

    Will update, thanks.

     

    She lives in Batangas so traveling to Manila is around 3 hours, with the traffic maybe 5

     Which is why we wanted an afternoon session. 

    How to choose session CFO?

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by billding

    7 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

    CFO assigns the time.

     

    1. Answer preliminary questions to verify if you need to attend the Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP).
    2. If eligible for the GCP
      • Indicate your e-mail address
      • Click on the link sent to your e-mail
      • Choose your preferred date of appointment   <<<  only get to select the date.
      • Provide personal information of yourself and of your fiancé(e)/spouse/partner
    3. Print barcoded confirmation form or save a digital copy (PDF format) in your mobile phone or tablet.
    4. Take note of your date of appointment. Go to CFO-Manila or CFO-Cebu on the confirmed date at least an hour and a half before appointment and bring the complete set of required documents.

     

     

    https://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/cfo.html

    Thanks, when do they assign the time? In the confirmation email? On the day itself?

     

    We're hoping to do an afternoon session.

    Question about CENOMAR

    in Philippines

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    45 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

     

    Your fiancee should be just fine with the November dated CENOMAR..   Most times the embassy likes the CENOMAR to not be over 6 months old, so you should be just fine.   Doesn't really matter as to the purpose for the CENOMAR  .. the forms are all the same, so it is silly to have a "purpose"  .. but then it is the Philippines.  :lol:  

    Good to know, thanks

     

    Yea, my fiance thought she had to get a new one again, with one purpose as CFO and one as USEM. Apparently the nbi clearance used to ask for purpose as well and it used to depend on it what you pay. Smh

    45 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

    You received your MNL # ?      What is your CEAC status?  If it shows READY you could easily be done with the interview before the end of December.

    Status is at nvc. We just got it yesterday, I don't know if we'll make the shipment next week ?

     

    We'd love to interview next month but with all the Filipino festivities  I don't know if we'll be able too

    45 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

    Here is a guide for the visa process in the Philippines.    https://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/us-embassy-usem.html

    Yup that's been bookmarked from the get go. Thanks for all you do!

    Question about CENOMAR

    in Philippines

    Posted

    My fiance ordered her cenomar, when she got it, it said when it was issued (Nov 2019) and that there's no record of her getting married at that time. We just got our case # and are most likely going to interview in January 2020, does she have to get a new cenomar then? With a January 2020 issue date?

     

    Also, for the purpose of getting a cenomar she checked the box Passport/Travel and that's what it says on the cenomar.

     

    Is that okay? Or should she check Others and then put USEM K-1 Visa?

    November 2019 K-1 NOA2 to NVC to EMBASSY

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    44 minutes ago, Amanda880 said:

    Called this morning they told me would be 6 weeks. They said I should call back then ...needless to say was bummed but not defeated.... so I called back tonight.... Our case was recieved today!  She also said shouldn't be long to get a case number because k1's are being expedited :)

    NOA 2: 11-7

    NVC recieved: 11-20

    Congratulations!

     

    6 weeks for it to be received? Or the case number?

     

    Anyone know why k1s are being expedited? How long it's been going and until when? @Greenbaum

    Affidavit of support

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Mrs.Okoro said:

    What is the real meaning of joint sponsor for 

    I-134 if both sponsor has to meet a required income and it cant be combined 

     

    31 minutes ago, Mrs.Okoro said:

    What is the real meaning of joint sponsor for 

    I-134 if both sponsor has to meet a required income and it cant be combined. My fiancee had his interview and it went great they just need a joint sponsor which I'm having trouble to get.

    You don't have to ask over and over agian. Did you even look up the definition of a joint sponsor?

     

    "A joint sponsor is someone who is willing to accept legal responsibility for supporting your family member with you. A joint sponsor must meet all the same requirements as you, except the joint sponsor does not need to be related to the immigrant. The joint sponsor (or the joint sponsor and his or her household) must reach the 125% income requirement alone. You cannot combine your income with that of a joint sponsor to meet the income requirement."

     

    Now, if you have a problem with that go take it up with USCIS. They made the rules which are pretty clear, imo. 

    CFO, what to bring for relationship evidence?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    28 minutes ago, Fogi said:

    My fiance was able to complete the medical before we received the email with the MNL# from NVC. She used a screen shot of the CEAC website with the case number at SLEC. Not sure if it'll work for everyone. Worked for us. 

     

    Called for case # week of 10/21 - can't remember exact date

    Medical 10/28-29 PH Time 

    NVC Email 10/30 PH Time

     

     

    What was the status then? At NVC?

    CFO, what to bring for relationship evidence?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    25 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

     

    There is no benefit in calling NVC for the MNL# as SLEC asks for a copy of the NVC letter/email to complete the medical.    

    Thought so. I was just confused on why everyone's calling even when an email will be sent

    25 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

    NVC will not respond to the email request until your case file is shipped .. so be patient.

    Is the NVC pretty reliable when it comes to sending email? Or should I follow up after x amount of time?

    CFO, what to bring for relationship evidence?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    17 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

     

    Ah .. too late they added it already (at least it is in the "optional area")...  I keep thinking CFO copies the embassy  and they are to be a seminar, not an interrogation.   :lol:  

    I wonder what they'll do next! 

    17 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

    There is a list of known documents CFO asks of the petitioner that I have added on the guide website.

     

    Yea, I've seen those! Thanks for putting it together, it makes this process so much easier

     

    17 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

    CFO can be a breeze.  It depends a lot on your fiancee, CFO will focus on the timid, meek and shy ... if your fiancee is self-assured and confident CFO normally doesn't give them grief.

     

    Fingers crossed she'll be fine.

     

    By the way, Hank. Just wondering, I followed your format for the nvc email and I sent them a message through Greenbaums link as well. Is it necessary to call for the mnl number or can I just wait for their email? I work all day and don't really have the time to call and be put on hold.

     

    Isn't the mnl number needed for tracking and the ds-160 only? Is it fine to wait for their email? Or is there a possibility i won't receive mail from them? Thanks

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