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    visa fee for fiance and child

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by Tommy&Riza

    Can Ivys daughter do her medical at the same time as Ivy she is only 8 years old? Does daughter have to go to interview? sorry i changed the topic but im about to get the interview!

    She can get her medical scheduled at the same time but the embassy will probably schedule thier interviews seperate as far as i know maybe someone with more K2 experience shoud answer this -

    visa fee for fiance and child

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by Tommy&Riza

    you will need an additional $335.00 USD for the child ...

    Thanks thats what i thought just making sure!

    your most welcome, hate being the bearer of bad news and also I quoted wrong, should be $35o.00 for K visa's for each applicant. The only break you will get is in the medical, your fiance' will be 213.85 but the child will be 185.00

    Applicants for K visas on the other hand, pay a U.S. $350 nonimmigrant visa application fee. These fees are not refundable. The fees for immigrant visas may be paid either in cash, travelers check or U.S. Postal Money Order at the Embassys Consular Cashier if these have not been paid to the National Visa Center. The application fee for nonimmigrant visa must be paid in advance at any Banco De Oro and Citibank branch. K visa applicants need to present their Appointment Confirmation Receipt to the bank teller upon payment of the application fee. All fees may be in Philippine pesos equivalent to the prevailing exchange rate determined by the Embassy.

    source : http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3220.html

    Husband is now complaining to ombudsman

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    Is this still happening to other May filers?

    My husband is now complaining to the ombudsman. We were fobbed off and fobbed off, told it would take up to 30 days when many people who applied since had an instantaneous online status. Our online status is still that we are enquiring about a case that "does not exist." Since the 30 days are up, they are now telling up instead of it taking up to 30 days, that "it takes time."

    Asd I said in my other thread I noticed that everyone who complained about lack of their file on the online system had got NOA1 on May 19th-21st. I'm very worried that a huge error has occurred with those dates.

    Is this common? Will the ombudsman do anything?

    I have to wonder what you are thinking an Ombudsman can do ? you are dealing with the USA not your home country... PLEASE fill in your timeline ... :hehe:

    question about philippine visa

    in Philippines

    Posted

    thanks that was some helpful info me and my pinay are not married yet im gonna apply for k1 visa for her using my mother as a joint sponser considering i live in the same house as my mother and her working that shouldnt be a problem but i wanted to check to on philippine visas to have a backup plan incase needed we are in the process of getting my girl a passport as soon as she gets that i will file the I-129F with proof of a ongoing relationship and proof of metting etc thanks for the replies godbless

    OK a couple of things Stoney, first, SSI is not a pension, it is a means tested public support, I hope you are on maybe SSDI or regular social security (and with those later incomes you can recieve anywhere in the world except cuba or vietnam) or you just may have issues with being able to prove you will be able to support your wife, two you are also going to need to show you have phisically met your fiance' in person within the last two years ie. plane tickets, photos, etc. along with proof of a bonified relationship I think IMO the consul will definetly question a two month relationship and marriage proposal just my honest opinion ...

    (F) Sponsor Use of Benefits. Question 4B of the September 26, 2000 version of the Form I-864 asks if the sponsor or any member of his or her household has used means-tested benefits during the past 3 years. Do not disqualify a sponsor based on a positive response to this question. The reason for this question is to ensure that the value of any such means-tested public benefits is not considered as income on the Affidavit of Support. Federal means-tested benefits currently include SSI (Supplemental Security income), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), food stamps, Medicaid, and State Child Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP). State and local means-tested benefits vary by jurisdiction. Earned benefits such as Social Security retirement, Unemployment Compensation, and Workman’s Compensation may be included as income

    source: HQRPM 70/21.1 Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM)

    question about philippine visa

    in Philippines

    Posted

    You cannot enter and stay in the Philippines under a Balikbayan visa if you are not Filipino. There are several ways you could stay in the Phils. Are you considering retiring there permanently? Check out the BIA web site for your options. DO NOT OVERSTAY YOUR VISA! It can become expensive if you know what I mean, also you can be blacklisted for entry into the PI for this.

    http://www.immigration.gov.ph/

    Simply not true, you can stay for one year if you are married to a filipino and enter the country with her. I flew into Hong Kong a year ago met my wife there then flew to Manila and recieved a balikbayan visa, the laws say the filipino has to be out of the country for an amount of time but the customs people just don't care even if its one day, have done it myself and know many others that have too, alot of expats do the annual visa run to Macau do a little gambling then return the next day with thier spouse and recieve another balikbayan visa good for a year

    I-864 and form W-2

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted

    I know but the missing slips? Will they be a problem? A user said so

    Short answer is NO

    but the reality is you really should read the AFM for yourself, trailmix was kind enough to give you a link to it ;)

    Note: USCIS may also decide that a request for evidence is not necessary in a case in which the sponsor filed a photocopy, of a return instead of a transcript, but forgot to submit the Forms W-2 or 1099. A decision not to request additional evidence will be proper if USCIS concludes that the evidence of record, taken as a whole, makes it reasonable to infer that the information on the tax return is true.

    (1) Federal Tax Returns. Each sponsor must submit either a transcript or a copy of his or her most recent US. Federal individual income tax return (Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ), including all Schedules filed with the IRS. If the sponsor submits a copy of the tax return, he or she must also include copies of any and all IRS Forms W-2 and 1099 that reflect income used to qualify. The second note under paragraph 20.5(e)(2) provides guidance regarding what to do if a W-2 or 1099 is missing. Note, however, that it is not necessary to submit the Forms W-2 or 1099 if a transcript, rather than a copy, of the tax return is submitted. State or foreign income tax returns are not acceptable; if submitted, they must be returned to the intending immigrant.

    source: HQRPM 70/21.1.13 Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM)

    5 Hours Before May's K1 Interview

    in Philippines

    Posted · Edited by Tommy&Riza

    Concentration on work is at an all time low due to the fact that May's interview begins in a few hours.

    I am jazzed beyond belief! :dance::dance:

    Adam & May

    Know that feeling Adam it will be a relief in a few hours good luck, if it's any consulation my wife said that the whole staff there was very nice and accomodating (and to be honest to be the interview is only a formality, they have already decided if you are approved or denied) :thumbs:

    I-864 and form W-2

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted

    But the I-864 doesn't say I can provide tax transcripts... I cannot find it! And, also, if I don't have some slips but the slips I have are enough to prove my joint sponsor has enough money (more than 125% of poverty line), wouldn't that be ok?

    Rob are you not getting this information or not understanding what has been already presented to you ? I already posted a copied directly from Chapter 20.5 of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM)

    Note that, by signing the Form I-864 or Form I-864EZ under penalty of perjury, a sponsor certifies that the transcript or photocopy is true and correct.

    I-864 and form W-2

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted

    This is the DCF forum - the OP will be taking the information with him TO the consulate, not sending it.

    Did the red wording in that sentence help you at all? lol

    LOL it did help me but was meant to help you... I am aware this is DCF the same process i just went through and being retired also I questioned the very same things as the Op - it is not the job of the consul to determine if tax reports were submitted correctly or not, they are accepting the return as true under the penalty of perjury, the 1099,s and other proofs of income are suplimentary to bolster the return, dividends almost never have a 1099 because they are not earned income ;)

    I-864 and form W-2

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted

    One more thing: so far I checked the forms 1099 attached to the tax return. The forms show an income of x dollars (well above the 125% poverty line for a family size we consider) but the tax return is filed for y dollars, about 10.000 usd more than what the 1099 forms I have here account for. Will this be a problem? The missing forms are about dividends from I believe shares and a trust in my joint sponsor's deceased husband. Since the forms attached show that we have more than the 125% of the poverty line anyways, will that suffice?

    thanks!!

    Some of that income may not be taxable thats why it won't show on a return, your OK just explain if there's an issue the consul are pretty profcient in tax issues

    So Finished with this process

    in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    OK I just can't help but to shout it out loud and tell the world .... My wife was finally........ APPROVED for her IR1 visa with many many thanks for all the help and constructive critisism I have recieved from this community

    Our journey started about three years ago with a K1 visa when we decided to be married in the Philippines we stopped that process and opted for a K3 then some obstacles prevented us from continueing that process so I moved to the Philippines for a year and we did a IR1 visa and finally I am proud to say my beautiful wife did it and passed all the hard fought tests and hoops and we just want to say, Thanks VJ for making us professionals in the visa processes and vow to help others in the future who have uncertainties about going through this hell they call a visa application :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::):):):)

    Assist Filipina Mother Flying to USA

    in Philippines

    Posted

    The POE has not been determined as an airline ticket has not been purchased yet. The POE will most likely be wherever the POE is is of whoever assists her.

    The final destination will be Denver is that is what you are asking.

    watching this thread, my wife is interviewing today so its possible she can assist when we determine her dates of travel :thumbs:

    I-864 and form W-2

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted

    help please!!

    Here Rob maybe this can explain it better -

    © Determining the Sponsor’s Ability to Provide Sufficient Support. If the sponsor is using Form I-864EZ, he or she must only use his or her salary or pension as shown on his or her most recent Federal income tax return. If the sponsor provides a photocopy of the return, the sponsor must include a copy of any Form(s) W-2 provided by the sponsor’s employer(s) to prove income from employment and/or Form(s) 1099 to show pension income; if a W-2 or 1099 is missing, follow the guidance in the second note under paragraph 20.5(e)(2). As with other sponsors, these copies are not needed if the sponsor provides an IRS transcript of the return. (See Part 1(a) of Form I-864EZ.) If sponsor relies on other types of income, the sponsor must use Form I-864. The sponsor must also use Form I-864, rather than Form I-864EZ, if the sponsor will be submitting any Forms I-864A.

    Regardless of the form the sponsor uses, he or she must provide evidence of any income (and/or assets in the case of Form I-864) used to demonstrate the means to maintain the sponsored immigrant.

    source: HQRPM 70/21.1 Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM)

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