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Howy reacted to a post in a topic:
How long is it taking to get NOA1?
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Philippines passport name change
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Philippines passport name change
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Thanks to @top_secret @RufusDawes for the tips above, we went to the Consular Outreach here in Atlanta to update my Filipina spouse's passport name change. We met many fine folks who drove in from all around the southeast just for this outreach. Here are some things that might interest others who may need to do the same. 1) In addition to organizing all the required documents for a passport renewal name change, https://philippineembassy-dc.org/e-passport-renewal/ registering and scheduling is highly recommended and the spots get filled up fast. https://www.passport.gov.ph/ Even though the outreach site says walk-ins for passport renewals are welcome, we met a couple from out-of-state without an appointment and they told them to wait till the end of the day to see if the spots become available. 2) For the "Original or notarized copy of proof that the applicant is still a Filipino and one (1) photocopy. Such proof may be, but not limited to, a green card, visa, notice of action, work permit, or dual IC.", we made 2 photocopies of the green card (front and back), and wrote on top "This is a copy of the actual I-551, Permanent Resident Card" and signed and notarized at a UPS office for $10. Also, took the actual green card for the passport officer to verify as well. 3) The consulate officer will try to push the Philippines voter registration as part of the passport renewal. Technically, that is separate and not required. But bureaucratically, just go along with it because the passport will already take 6-8 weeks. The last thing you want is to piss the officer off to where your passport application goes to the bottom of the pile or lost. The passport officer probably gets more credit for more voter sign-ups. This was what another Filipino told my spouse while waiting in line so she went ahead and registered to vote for the Philippines as well. Plus, the voter registration provides a 2nd valid Philippines ID name change along with the passport. For those who have ever tried to name change in the Philippines, having 2 IDs already makes the next ID change easier. Has anyone else ever experienced this? Or can verify? Or have other recommendations? Thanks.
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OldUser reacted to a post in a topic:
How to cope with adjusting status?
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FromTheHills reacted to a post in a topic:
How to cope with adjusting status?
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KMG reacted to a post in a topic:
How to cope with adjusting status?
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@Hughughug333 Absolutely ask your husband to use a computer to sign up and learn some online courses. If you don't have a driver's license, study for the written exam. Study Khan Academy's Personal Finance and Financial Literacy courses. You need to understand the US tipping culture, taxes, Social Security, etc. Take this time to learn a skill. Also, try some coupon or cash back, gift cards apps like Ibotta, Fetch, etc., but make sure you don't get more than 600, otherwise, you have to give your SSN and then it becomes work income, which you can not have while AOS. Think of this as a career hiatus that many would love to have. -
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Change Last Name after Married in Alabama
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I don't think @Gabriela Gaghana registered a name change on the Texas Marriage Certificate registering the married name same as the maiden name? If that is the case, they should fill out the I-485 with the same name as what is on the Texas Marriage Certificate to avoid any name confusion later? As @OldUser recommended, to use whatever name is on the Texas Marriage Certificate and do the name change at N-400 may be less confusing?
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EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic:
DS-3025: "Give Copy to Applicant", is this compulsory?
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RO_AH reacted to a post in a topic:
philippines CFO weird question
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hplusj reacted to a post in a topic:
DS-3025: "Give Copy to Applicant", is this compulsory?
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@hplusj Ask the physician for a copy of the DS-3025, even if you have to pay extra for a copy. When we did the I-693 medical, we provided the copy to the US Civil Surgeon, which she used to determine what else is needed. There is no rule that you have to have a copy of DS-3025, but it certainly doesn't hurt to have a copy included in the I-485 and in our case for the I-693 medical later on.
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Spouse filing for husband
EatBulaga replied to dime's topic in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America
If you know your case numbers, go to My Account->Add a case to your account. If you do not know your case numbers, you may have to wait for the NOA letters in the mail. -
SalishSea reacted to a post in a topic:
Previous detainments despite never committing a crime?
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angelic4444 reacted to a post in a topic:
Previous detainments despite never committing a crime?
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In one of the forms, we had to mark "Yes" to something similar to #25, and mentioned in the additional information about a dozen traffic and parking tickets over a period of 20+ years, many of which were cleared with defensive driving courses. We were never questioned about them. Sometimes just listing any citations however trivial give the reviewer some sense of truthfulness/credibility to the rest of your answers like from 25-86, of which we don't know what access they may have.
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OldUser reacted to a post in a topic:
Previous detainments despite never committing a crime?
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It's up to you how to organize your response and how much you need to explain to be truthful. You may be surprised at how much information the DHS/USCIS/CBP/etc. can access. The interviewer may ask you something they may already know just to see if you will answer correctly?
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I would not lie, especially to immigration agents. You never know if they can ask you something that they already know the answer to just to see if you are being truthful.
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EatBulaga reacted to a post in a topic:
No passport photos ???
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Spouse filing for husband
EatBulaga replied to dime's topic in Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America
Have you login to your USCIS account to see which Notice of Action's were sent? -
Answer 25 and 26 truthfully, and include explanations in Part 14, Additional Information.
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Hello all, I just want to verify for the I-751: https://www.visajourney.com/guides/removing-conditions-permanent-residency/ 1) No passport photos ? 2) No Biometric fee (just 750 total) ? https://www.uscis.gov/g-1055?form=i-751 Thanks much!
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Getting Primary Care
EatBulaga replied to OHeyItsRick's topic in Moving to the US and Your New Life In America
A Global Entry is a valid picture ID. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/eligibility UK nationals are eligible. -
Are you CR1/IR1? Is your question about whether you could have provided more info about your US citizen husband to the CFO interviewer? Sure. Why not? But you have to make sure that the information you provide will help your case. CFO is technically to vet or protect Filipino citizens from human trafficking or abusive relationships. However, I don't think the process is standardized and the experience can vary greatly depending on the specific interviewers, so there is no set rule on what information can help specific cases. The advice that was provided to us was to be firm, and consistent and to not be intimidated by the interviewer. Others are welcome to share their CFO experience?
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Is the appeal less than 100? At worst, you can file for a whole new Global Entry application for another 100 or 120 (after 10/24) and use that opportunity to add more information about the package or the delayed filing for the AOS?
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I-129f 16.b. - Dates of Employment
EatBulaga replied to Killowatts's topic in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
Yes. Maybe @Killowatts can also pen in the end date as "PRESENT"?