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You have to provide the proof of meeting in the last two years. I don’t think it matters at all if you flood them with ‘proof’. Of course with a handful off meetings, a few proofs from each.

‘Time will be short’? Is that to connect from international to your domestic flight to CLT? The normal procedure when coming in internationally is to go though immigration, collect any checked bags, then a potential Customs check. There are lines for everything, depending on other flights. After that it’s back in line and security again for the domestic flight to CLT. It varies, often a minimum of a 2 hours planned timeframe. I’d be so relieved to get through it all, I’d almost get a hotel room in Atlanta(that takes pets) and rest up some.

Yes, I looked a little more. I see it will take longer at the USCIS.

Yeah, that was a question, when does it move from the USCIS to the NVC? Like on average how long at each to the next step? For some reason I thought the longest sit was at the NVC, maybe not? I’ll look for a guide.

Thanks, if that is fairly accurate mine should move to the NVC rather soon? I haven’t been notified of any issues, problems, or RFE’s. How long does it stay at the NVC before getting shipped to the embassy, Philippines? What are the differences on what’s being done, USCIS to NVC? I’m just trying to be ready for future steps, thanks.

My timeline keeps inching up/sooner, from Nov now into September. Of course I like that, I understand it’s just an estimate. I’m waiting for the package to go to the NVC, 1st received by USCIS late Jan. Isn’t the move to the NVC usually after 45 days or so?

Thanks, helpful to me.

Can you try to get ahead of it? Once you get a receipt number, and it’s in CA(likely location), copy that page with the correct answer, including supporting documentation, send it. I’d try to do something like that if it’s a potential biggie, put the receipt number on everything. It’s not like you’re just off a few months with time at a residence. It seems to me that is likely to cause an issue down the road. Even as a simple RFE, may as well try to get ahead of it. JMHO.

If doing copies can you do electronic, have her make copies? Even if she has to go to a business office of sorts to complete on her end. There are a few helpful Utube videos on the interview in Manila. I realize it can vary, seems any divorce decree can be a biggie. I’m flying over in a few days, months away from any interview. I have a folder I will bring, hopefully most that may be needed in the future.

The main thing is the ‘divorce decree’, all the pages of it. Mine is only 3 pages, kinda simple. For just about everything I did copies.

I’d check airline sites for pet regulations, after that maybe Customs. It should be doable, usually easier if the pet fits in a pet carrier of sorts. The super long flights could be a little to deal with. I do understand the furniture attachment, I’d have to suggest paring it down to the minimum. As we know, moving it will be in the negative economically. It’s just a matter of spending the $$, a local shipping company would have leads to who to talk with. One would like to dismantle if possible, then pack securely, legs off tables, so forth.

Thanks, I put ‘Grab’ on my phone, I’ll try it.

Last time I was over it was just at the airport, then flew to a smaller town down South. This time she will meet me in Manila, one less flight for me.😊 We plan to stay not to far from the Embassy, walk by, St Lukes also. I had heard something about taking a cab. I’ve traveled a fair bit & usually get a handle on things if getting sketchy. Just throwing the question out if anything of note to be aware of. Thanks

Kinda a bummer, hopefully things get going in a more timely fashion. Has it ever been known to happen in spurts? Sadly, seems the delay trend has already been set.

Welcome to the ‘journey’, it’s a slog, things don’t seem to happen fast. I’m going to visit next weekend, looking forward to it. I suggest poking around here some to get a feel for future steps. That’s what I do anyway.

I cross borders a lot with my job. One 1st question, how does the Customs person know if your ring cost $500 or $6000? Do you need to tell everyone you paid the $6k? Just make sure everything is set to get through Customs. I personally wouldn’t worry any about the ring, don’t lose it. I’m sure you can look at the Customs website to find limits on goods & cash. I’ve taken/wore Rolex watches through Customs, no biggie. Now if one is trying to take 10 fakes to resell, that could be a problem. I’m taking a ring international next weekend, not as high $$ as yours, but I have zero concerns. YMMV, shouldn’t though.

Good luck with everything.

I’m not a seasoned expert, but here’s what I would do. First print off the 14 or so pages of instructions for the 129f form, look them over closely. I’d start the form, use the information you have, ask her if you need more. Check it over several times, if you hunt around here you can find reasons where forms hit a snag. It’s often simple things, no signature, wrong payment amount, no proof of meeting, etc.. Again, I’m not saying frivolous, complete it carefully. As you know it takes a while. Her address can be updated later, get all the proper documentation. You want to get the clock ticking. I took nearly 2 weeks to complete my 129f, much was waiting on a corrected passport. There is room, or added pages, to add additional information, addresses, whatever.

Thanks above, I’m behind you a few months. Some of the acronyms, form reference & abbreviations have me searching to be ready for the next steps. My initial file was Jan 19th. I just want to be ready when the next steps come up. I plan a trip to Manila in early March, she will fly in from an outlying city. I plan to bring some things, copies to help, then a list of things to have on hand for later. Here’s a question, if one gets a ‘RFI’(info) is it usually at the USCIS stage, NVC or either??

Early on I’d say yes, don’t know what once you get an embassy appointment. What about mail forwarded? Possible in Canada easily??

Seems kinda minor to me, especially with together type pictures included. They should be able to figure it out.

I’m a little new here, but I learned to print out the 129F instructions and read them CAREFULLY. One needs to also check pertinent info on the USCIS site, it’s all there. Go slow & triple check everything.

If that’s true, how do we get to the nearly one year for the embassy interview? Is the package at the NVC for months? Yes, I peeked at timelines. I also looked at the times before Covid, MUCH quicker. Just asking, yes I’m going with the flow.

My question was, from the USCIS receipt/arrival notice to NVC takes over, averages how much time? It seems like about 5-6 months? Is that close for an average?

So once accepted at the USCIS it moves through over near 6 months before the NVC? After at the NVC things move a little faster? Once at the USCIS(my/our phase), but before the NVC, anything one should be doing? We plan to meet again in March. I will write a list of things needed for form 160, medical, and interview, I realize some may require a recent time stamp. Yes, I’ll look at a ‘timeline’ again, just asking.