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Oh guyz! You rock! Thanks for the advice. It was indeed a great help. But I have one more question what is the difference between F2A and F2B?

its over 2 years. Here's a copy of the visa bulletin for February, check the date they are working on F2A category under the column for Philippines. they will be working on June 9th, 2009

the F2A category is for spouses and unmarried children under 21 of a LPR (Legal Permanent Resident)

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5640.html

your father would file for your mother, his wife as the main beneficiary, but your sister would be your mother's derivative on her petition. in that way he only has to pay one i130. it's not 2 years to get approved. the approval of the 130 only takes months, around 5 to 7 months, but then there is a waiting period until the interview, and more forms, payments and paperwork before that.

I see. So, if i petition my father and mother together and my sister left behind she will be consider f2B. That will take longer. This is a hard decision.

or you can file for your mother and once she gets here she can file for your father and sibling. either way your sibling is NOT left alone.

THANK YOU! How do you know its only take 2 years to get approved if my father petition my sister

you can file for her but it will take over 20 years, but if your parents once they come they can file for her. the problem is that she isn't a derivative of their petitions. she can't come at the same time if you file for each of them now.

for siblings from the Philippines the wait is over 20 years, they are currently working on petitions from 1988. each petition is filed separatly, one i130 for each of them. your parents could come in a year or less, so who will they leave your sister with?

if they file, the wait is over 2 years.

What do you mean derivative of their petition? Can you please elaborate more. How about I petition her and when my dad comes here, my dad will petiton my sister. It's like double petition. Is that possible. I do appreciate your reply. I dont want my sister left behind and no one can watch her.

I’ve been reading the threads about petitioning family member of US Citizen. What I see here parents are easy to petition but I have a younger sister (15years old) that I want to include. I just wonder if there is someone here has the same situation like me. Is it possible if I petition my sister and my parents together? How long it will takes? We are thinking if ever my dad comes here he will also petition my sister so we could know if which petition comes first. Is that possible? I need advice. Thank you. I hope I could from you guyz! Good luck to everyone.

hi. im new here. i just want to know how to apply oas in hawaii? can u tell me ur experiences. tanks. its a great help.

hi. im new here. i just want to know how to apply change of status in hawaii? tanks.

hi! May I know where are you here in Hawaii?

im from honolulu, hawaii. how about you? did you file already your change of status? how did you do? can u tell me ur experience? tanks.

hi. im new here. i just want to know how to apply change of status in hawaii? tanks.

tanks..

tanks for the information. i just wanna ask were did you get the Immigrant Data Summary for US bound? tanks

If you are under K1, K3, CR1, IR1 visa, you need to attend the CFO Guidance and Counselling pre-departure. For more info, you could visit their site at www.cfo.gov.ph but if you wanna get some idea of my personal CFO experience, then read on:

I'm near the Manila area than the QC area, so i went to:

CFO PRISM

2/F Equitable PCI Bldg,

2422 Taft Avenue, Manila (Infront of La Salle)

Requirements:

*Original Valid Passport (bring also a photocopy)

*Original & Photocopy of Visa

*1 Valid ID with Photo

*Immigrant Data Summary for US bound(Just a photocopy)

1. REGISTRATION - You will submit the above requirements to the receptionist. As much as possible, come early, as there will be a quota to the number of participants.

2. PICTURE TAKING - Be sure that you look your best when they take your picture, as they'll be using it for your certificate. That certificate has a lifetime validity.

3. FILLING-UP OF FORMS - You could download the forms from the internet so you'll have an idea of the information they'll be going to ask you.

4. PAYMENT - The fee is Php250.00

5. VIDEO WATCHING - During the seminar, there will be a video watching. It's an episode of Magandang Gabi Bayan about a Filipina who was abused by her Dutch Spouse abroad. It's only about 5 minutes. Be sure that you sit infront of the group so you won't have a hard time cranning your neck. The TV is just small.

6. GROUP DISCUSSION - After that, there will be a group discussion (You will be segregated according to the country of destination) with a Counselor about the different kinds of Visas, the allowed weight of your baggage and handcarry, Numbers to call in case of emergency abroad. They will also ask you to copy notes so bring with you a pen and a small notebook or a spare coupon bond, if you like.

7. ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING - After this, you will have a one-on-one with the counselor. Some of the questions she asked me:

*Who is your petitioner?

*What is your relationship with him?

*Where is his birthplace? (When i told the counsellor that he's a Filipino, she said, "Oh he's a Filipino too! That's good!")

*How did my petitioner go abroad?

*Do you plan to work abroad?

*What degree did you finish?

*How long have you known him before you got married?

8. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE - After the whole process, you will be given a yellow Certificate of Attendance. Photocopy that. Make sure that the Yellow certificate have the correct spelling of your name, your photo, signature of the counselor, and the Dry Seal.

9. REGISTRATION - Before you go out of the bldg, you have to go again to the Reception area and register your: Name, Address abroad, Telephone number, and signature.

10. After attending the Guidance and Counselling, i went straight to:

CFO Citigold Center

1345 Pres. Quirino Ave cor South Superhighway

Manila

This is where you'll get the sticker to be attached to your passport and the Green Certificate. You'll pay the Php400 here too.

If you wanna get all these things done, i suggest that you attend the Guidance & Counseling 10:00 or 1:30pm slots

Requirements for Registration

1. Original valid passport;

2. Original and photocopy of visa;

3. One (1) 2x2 or passport-size photograph;

4. One (1) valid identification card with photograph;

5. Original and photocopy of Confirmation of Permanent Residence (for CANADA-bound emigrant);

6. Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary (for USA bound emigrant);

7. Original and photocopy of the Embassy Certification of Eligibility (for Spain bound C visa holders);

8. Original and photocopy of letter of approval for Work to Residence visa (for New Zealand bound emigrants);

9. Photocopy of employment contract(for immigrant workers);

10. Duly completed registration form (downloadable at www.cfo.gov.ph);

11. Payment of P400.00 registration fee ; and

12. Attendance in the PDOS or peer counseling session;

For children 12 years old and below, the following additional documents are required if the proxy is not the legal/natural/adoptive parent of the registrant.

1. One(1) valid identification card with photograph of the proxy; and

2. Special Power of Attorney or notarized authorization letter from the parent/s/ or guardian/s authorizing the proxy to register the minor children.

Note: After satisfactory completion of the requirements, an emigrant registration sticker is affixed to the emigrant's passport

Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar Schedule for Emigrants

(CFO Manila)

Destination Country Day Time

United States of America and other countries Mondays to Fridays 10:00 am - 12:00 nn

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

CFO Manila

Tel. Nos.: (632) 562-3848,

(632) 561-8321

ext. 104, 105, 201- 203

Fax No.: (632) 561-8332

E-mail Add.: info@cfo.gov.ph;

mieo@cfo.gov.ph

CUBAO:

Saint Mary Euphrasia Foundation

center for overseas workers

good shepherd convent

1043 aurora blvd. qc

TAFT:

Citigold center 1345 president quirino

ave. cor south superhighway manila