hunny&me

Also, make sure you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF version.  Other PDF reader messes up the information.

Should be alright. (Hubby stayed at Bayview Park and walked to USEM).  Or use Grab app to get a ride.  I find Grab safer than Taxi.

When I dropped off my dual application at Houston PCG in January, I received their acknowledgement email after 3 weeks.  It may take longer when mailed as I saw on dropoff that they received tons of mail every day.  When we mailed our ROM to SF consulate, took 3 months for processing.  Hope this helps!

I was able to add my husband, without SS, prior to immigrating.  I placed SS as 000-00-0000 in our HR site and noted to follow.  We have BCBSTX global coverage. BCBS provided me with link to register/create login to their global network then.

Just now, Senescence said:

So I should pick Landed Resident despite that I haven't entered the US yet since receiving my visa? I have the reg. number on my visa ofc

Yes, coz your entry visa's intention is to be admitted as Resident and processed as Resident.  Just a side note, make sure after immigration, check your passport that you are admitted as IR-1 endorsement.  There are few that missed the endorsement or admitted via another way (visa free, another visa) - if this happens, you may need to go back to CBP.

Your IR1 visa contains your Alien#.   Landed Resident.  That will be your LPR/PRC# if what you see in your Registration Number is less than 9 chars, just add zeros.  example in image below 00000473 (8chars); in green card prints as 000-000-473

1 hour ago, Senescence said:

I just recently got my IR1 visa approved and I'll be entering the US for the first time after the approval very soon. I booked my flight with Aer Lingus, however the API is offering me three options regarding passport  or resident status, namely, "US Passport Holder", "Landed Resident" or "Non-Us Resident". Which one do I pick here from the latter of the two? If I choose landed resident, I'm offered to input either an Alien Registration Card Number or a Permanent Resident Card number. I do have a registration number on the visa I've received in my passport but I'm uncertain if it's the same number the API is asking me or no. I was under the impression that I don't become a LPR until I clear entry into the US anyway. I'll be going thru Dublin using the US Pre-clearance FWIW. Anyone knows the correct way to proceed?

You are good to enter US with your passport and visa (both unexpired of course).  It is electronic now for IR packet.   "IV DOCS IN CCD" .  Have a safe flight!

You can complete CFO remotely/online.  https://www.cfo.gov.ph/ or google CFO Philippines.  Once visa is on hand, access CFO website from 7am Monday - Thursday.  Note that the website closes when they are full for the day.  Once you place your application, upload your docs (the website will tell you what is required), then they will contact you for interview (my beneficiary done it via whatsapp that they provided).  Once completed, they email the CFO certificate.  Hope this helps!

United States. You can choose Other.  Cheaper if mailed to Philippine address than abroad.  I suggest request 1 copy initially - it takes a couple of months at least from filing til it reach psa.  Then first request takes a while as it is UNCONVERTED..  requires 15 days to convert.  I did a mistake to request 5 copies initially - came back 5 copies of not yet available - wasted money.

So, after some time, I requested 1 copy and got it.  Next, requested more copies. After sending application, scan and email a copy on the psaserbilis email referencing your new ref number - so that they can pull it faster otherwise, it may result to unconverted again.

You can use the PSA ROM for any Philippine transaction that requires showing marriage status.

Hope this helps!

3 minutes ago, Mccranny22 said:

When it comes to the report of marriage forms that I send to the Philippines consulate, should the ROM forms be notarized by a notary in my wife's country and by one in my country, so essentially to different notaries or just one is good enough?

Where ever your location is/are. If wife is in Philippines, she goes to Notary there to sign the ROM. While you, if here in US, visits notary.  If you are both here, you can use 1 notary.  Essentially, notary is to certify that document was signed in person by the person.

4 minutes ago, Public Charge 101 said:

Can my husband start working while waiting for his green card and if yes what needs to be filed...thank you

Did the SS Card arrived already?  If yes, then yes, he can start working.  endorsed visa I-551 (as replied in your other pose) is the temporary LPR/green card.
Once SS card arrives, you then get driver's license, accept legal work, etc.

4 minutes ago, Public Charge 101 said:

Hello everyone,

I have a quick question and I hope someone can help me.

My husband arrived in the USA on September 7 and we paid for his green card on the 11th. We were wondering how long it takes to receive the green card. Thank you in advance 

For my husband, we paid before the entry.  We got his card exactly 90th day of entry.  (Houston, TX).  It varies, we have chat group that they have received theirs quickly.  
If you guys have not received GC on by January 15, 2024 (90 days from application (sep 11) for you), then you can file inquiry online.

Regardless though, you can use the endorsed visa as your I-551 stamp as it is the temporary green card.

11 hours ago, Nj005 said:

 

Thank you for your reply.

 

don't need to do the sputum test in the US again ?

Some state/county does sputum test again.  But no worries, they will take care of you at no cost.

Yes. the accepting SC can be different from the processing SC. Especially when filed online.  When I filed, Nebraska was my letter.  I asked Emma after 2 weeks of filing, found out its in Vermont.  Got the approval from Vermont.

6 months validity from Day 1 medical to use it as a requirement for Point of Entry.  So if you have your medical April 1 and 2 - and you are cleared, then your interview with USEM is April 30, or May 30, or June 30... If approved for Visa, your visa will have expiry of around November 1.  which means you have to enter US before that date.  
Scenario - your medical is April 1 - you are sent for sputum collection scheduled April 17,18,19.. your will be given a schedule to return to SLEC for vaccine around June 14 (it takes 8 weeks for s sputum culture)..  If you are called earlier than June 14, it is possible your sputum test return anomalies.  Otherwise, you get your vaccines/medical completion on your Return Day.   If you see you are closing to your return day and no calls received, go book/watch your interview slot probably a week after return day (my hubby had his interview the day after Return day - we advised SLEC of interview schedule so they can send the file to USEM on return day to be ready for an early morning interview).  Once you got issued a visa, USEM can only issue you visa with expiry around November 1, which is your 6 months from Day 1.  You then need to plan for CFO next then fly out and enter before your visa expiry.

Hope this helps!

7 hours ago, Jake77 said:

Somewhat good now. Scheduling's fine - the only thing I'm having trouble with is updating documents that could expire.

I don't know whether to submit new documents before scheduling (might affect my DQ status).
Or, to schedule first then submit my docs.

You upload this with your CEAC/NVC login.  Otherwise, USEM may send you out (if still early) and you will have to do the same.. scan and upload.  So might as well, refresh your expiring docs.  i suggest that you upload/submit at least a week before your interview day.  USEM checks these documents days before your interview (you will sometimes see in tracker that the date is changing before even interviewed).

1.) No, you do not need to get vaccines elsewhere.  SLEC will administer appropriate vaccine for your age meaning... if required Vaccine A is for 10-16 years old, and you are 40, vaccine A will not be administered to you.  Vaccines are included in the fixed fee of SLEC.  

2.)  That is correct.  SLEC medical is valid for 6 months.  If you have no issue on your medical day (Day 1), you get vaccines next working day (Day 2)... then it is valid for 6 months.  Now if on your Day 1, you are sent for sputum TB test, the culture result takes 2 months.  Your schedule for sputum may be a week or 2 from your Day 1 medical.  All in all consuming about 3 months of of the validity (from Day 1).    Now if positive for TB, then it will be longer.  

Hope this helps!

51 minutes ago, Sabela said:

@pushbrk thank you so much for your quick response! I also refer them to the USCIS website on this, so fingers crossed. Thanks again!

@hunny&me Did that as well in my email. Thank you!

Also, seems you are referring to the I-9 verification documents.  You can just show your driver's license + unrestricted SS Card for verification of employment:

maybe point them to this wording with the stamp  

Within 90 days of arrival.  Husband's got printed on 89th day.  If no case change after 90 days of arrival, you can send inquiry at USCIS site.   (I was ready to send inquiry on 91st day  )

Make sure your PDF are unsecured.  Re-print your PDF or save as new PDF.  Watch the size as well. Also, open it via Adobe Reader - other PDF readers have issues with reading immigration forms and vice versa.   Hope this helps!

4 minutes ago, Domicile-1996 said:

Oh I see. So it's actually alright to open the plastic/envelope just to get the passport as long as you leave the yellow packet intact, seeing on the internet they cut a small hole for the passport to go through then tape the plastic afterwards. Okay I'll open it the next week if there's still no reply, since they don't have work tomorrow. I'm IR2, but I think almost all related to US Immigration has yellow packet but I'm not sure. Yes hopefully my agent is like that as well. Thanks!

Hmm.. my previous group, none of our beneficiaries for IR1 / IR2 have yellow packets.   It is all electronic, you will see something like "IV Docs in CCD" on visa page.  

1 hour ago, Domicile-1996 said:

Both the Yellow Packet and my passport is enclosed in a plastic envelope. The passport is already opened, showing my Passport Bio Detail Page. But not the Visa Page. The Passport is not specifically inside the Yellow Packet, it's just that they're both together inside the Plastic Envelope, not sure if I could open that one.

The shipping plastic/envelope you have to open to get your passport.   Scan your bio page and visa page to upload to CFO.   Seems you are K1 and has yellow packet - that you do not open.  Also, CFO regular process time is M-Th 7-4pm.  Some agents do work as they please (like the one we had, she has been communicating via message on a saturday/sunday).  If your docs are complete, you should be able to get your CFO certificate next week. Blessings and happy travel to you.

23 hours ago, Butziee said:

Hello, I have a question regarding length of stay as US citizen married to a former Filipino citizen  now turned US citizen. We are planning to go back Home to Philippines and stay more than 30 days. if within those 30 days we travel to  japan and come back to Philippines, does that reset the 30 days allowed to stay in the Philippines? 

 

Thank you! 

Yes it resets.

30 minutes ago, minions2 said:

hello, 

i just want to know documents / requirements i need to bring to the PHIL if i want to bring my USC child there. Child was born in the US.  I'm married to the father but i still use my maiden name in my US passport. if my husband is not coming with us do i need like an authorization letter from him? does it need to be notarized? also, if i stay longer than 1 month there do we need to pay penalty? i do not hold dual citizenship. 

 

thank you 

Are you USC? I am USC, divorced from the father of my daughter (no communication even), been traveling back/forth  (me and daughter) since  she was a baby - and never was I asked info from the father.  And do have different last name from my daughter.   I am a former Filipino, so I claim Balikbayan privileges at immigration to be given 1 year rather than 30 days.  But if I do get 30 days, extension can be applied for through Bureau of Immigration, i believe.