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It is not mandatory to use her married name when renewing. She can keep her maiden name in her Philippine passport and just renew it. If she wants to use her married name, then the above ROM and PSA certificate are required for the name change. Since it has already expired, it might be smart to get it in maiden name, then file ROM, and update it after PSA returns the paperwork so she won't be without a passport for half a year.

It depends on the context. Casual speech: I am an American. I don't say I am from America- there is more than one country in North America, as well as South America. I live in the US. Written: USA or United States. If formal, then the full United States of America. I don't write "US" because that can be confused with the word "us." Merica or Murica is disrespectful and lazy to me. There is nothing "cool" about it.

They require you to provide your SSN if you have one. They cannot legally exclude a person from having insurance just because they have no SSN. That's the law. Now, how you get past that I have no idea. I think you will have to talk to a live person to cross that hurdle. Reporting the SSN doesn't have anything to do with the insurance coverage itself. It is an IRS requirement so that the IRS can make sure you are not getting subsidies you don't qualify for. The IRS wording is "to make sure you have the best plan you are entitled to", but I think I interpreted it correctly.

There are plenty of places on Airbnb. That's the easiest way. Choose your own comfort level and price range.

Are you using your new case number (from NVC) on CEAC? You should have been able to track it as soon as NVC assigned your new case number. The case number should have been included in the NVC email. If your case is in transit or already at the embassy, filling out the DS-160 is fine. It is valid for a year after submission.

Naples (if still residing in Malta) or the Philippines if she goes back home.

For at least the next several years, immigration will be by the book. No more "looking the other way" for people who try to circumvent the proper legal way to do things. It's always hard to digest news stories like this, because they are always (understandably) written as if the subjects are "victims." Truthfully, they are not victims. They created their own issues and now are suffering the consequences of poor decisions. I feel sorry for them, but then again, I felt sorry for my wife having to wait a long time to legally come here using the proper methods.

Look at the top menu bar on the main screen, choose FORUMS, then scroll down to General Discussion Area, then Regional Discussion, and finally Philippines.

If your question is related to your address on the DS-160, just use your current address. If your question is related to the logistics of everything, it would be nice not to be looking for a place and moving when your fiancée arrives. There will be enough to do in a short period of time without adding house-hunting and moving to the list. If you intend to move between visa issuance and arrival, that is no problem. People are allowed to move. Just update your address with USCIS.

The BOLD headings in your post answer your question. Using USPS? Top address. Using any of the 3 listed above the 2nd address? Bottom address.

NVC processing times vary widely even for people with the same NOA2. About 2 weeks after your NOA2, start inquiring using the Public Inquiry Form to see if they have received your case. When you inquire for the first time, send them your current email address and phone number to be sure they have it. It can take anywhere from a week to 3 months for NVC to receive your case. I think the delivery is made by unescorted mules or unmanned hot air balloons. Inquire weekly. It takes several days, but they will reply. Once they confirm receipt, take a week or two off from inquiring, then start asking if they have assigned a case number.

Exemplified certificate is one step above a certified certificate, typically for use in foreign countries when required. Many people send a photocopy of the certified certificate. Others (me included) sent the actual certified certificate and obtained an extra to keep. Certified is as high as you needed to go but exemplified will work just as good.

The phone numbers are legit. Just have it sent to the closest 2GO branch to you and pick it up.

No need to prove apostilled FBI background checks are a thing in the Philippines. They definitely are. They love things with stamps, stickers, and ribbons. It's just not needed for CFO.

This is exactly what others have used. I understand this is the 3rd attempt at CFO, but the first and 2nd denials were both for lack of the FBI background report. The 3rd time is a charm. CFO can be the most annoying part of the process, but at least it's the last hurdle. Good luck!

I agree that this part is not accurate. Nobody has reported any DOS authentication of FBI Background checks. I'm not sure what you mean by the "Philippine Embassy" since no Philippine Embassy plays any part in this at all.

It looks like CR-1 is currently nearly twice as long as K-1 for Brazil, which is the country involved in this post. For a brief period, a couple of years ago, CR-1 got close to the processing time of K-1, but that time has passed. There are other factors to consider besides just processing time. Every situation is different.

Perhaps some do. Not all. K-1 is viable for many situations.

I have only seen police reports requested for K-1, but that doesn't mean they won't ask for one. The FBI report is what everyone I know of has used. The statement you quoted does not mean it is only good for one day. It means the background check only covers the period before the date it was processed. Since they only take about a day to get, I would wait until close to CFO time to be sure it is current enough for them. No need for local police report No need to be apostilled. It can be emailed and printed.

Complete, submit, and pay for the DS-160. It is valid for 1 year after submission. Next, schedule biometrics and interview appointments. Schedule BOTH appointments during the same web session. If you only schedule biometrics without scheduling the interview, the biometrics appointment will automatically be cancelled. After securing interview appointment, schedule medical a week or so in advance of interview date. This is for K-1 Manila only. Other visa types/other countries have different procedures.

Very simple not to "accidentally" register to vote in Texas. From the DL/ID application: 1. Are you a citizen of the United States? If no, go to question 3. 2. If you are a U.S. citizen, would you like to register to vote? If registered, would you like to update your voter information? I understand that giving false information to procure a voter registration is perjury, and a crime under state and federal law. Conviction of this crime may result in imprisonment up to one year in jail, a fine up to $4,000, or both. PLEASE READ ALL THREE STATEMENTS TO AFFIRM BEFORE SIGNING. I am a resident of the county provided above, and a U.S. citizen; I have not been finally convicted of a felony, or if a felon, I have completed all of my punishment including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation, or I have been pardoned; And I have not been determined by a final judgment of a court exercising probate jurisdiction to be totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote. By providing my electronic signature, I understand the personal information on my application form and my electronic signature will be used for submitting my voter’s registration application to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. Wanting to register to vote, I authorize the Department of Public Safety to transfer this information to the Texas Secretary of State.

Nothing, except for long-existing laws being enforced. People freak out when they realize their actions have consequences.

Use current legal name. No supporting evidence is needed.

I meant the last group of the three I mentioned- the group that needs to wait for an email from the embassy before scheduling. Research the process for embassy you will be using. The answer is there. What you read on VJ is often talking about other embassies. I see the Latvia flag on your profile, but I think you actually interview in Sweden. I do not have first-hand experience with the embassy in Sweden. From limited research, I think they email you instructions, which will tell you everything you need to know.

This is entirely dependent on which embassy. Many allow the beneficiary to make the appointment. Others set the appointment and let you know when it is. Still others send you an email with specific instructions, and you cannot schedule the interview until you receive that email. I think you are in the last group, but I am not positive.