MRS.FAITH

I just reviewed my DS-230 for my fiancee (now WIFE!!!) and that was left BLANK. We used a slightly older version of the DS 230 (5-31-2011). I believe the space is for anyone else (like a child etc.) who will be going with you. Your hubby doesn't count in this case.

Thanks for the respond...i am really confused what to put ..i ready 3 extra pages for this with answer Travelling with my husband (USC name), None and my USC husband name only.. really dont know bcoz the word they used is Accompanying not immigrating ...hmmmmm which is which now? My husband will fly with me not immigrate with me

How many visa style photos should I attach along DS-230 part 1 and do I have to stick it on the form like resume?

These are the DS-230 list we prepared for tomorrow:

- Cover letter for DS-230 part 1

- DS 230 part 1 completed and signed

- color visa photos, but how many?

-DS-2001

Thanks and help for number of photos to submit...We are DCF'ers

No.

Hi thnx for the respond...So it's eventhough we are DCF filers not CR-2/IR-1 and my husband is here with me and will accompany me in the states?

My husband will wait till i get my visa and we will fly together. So in DS-230, question 31a asks for the 'Person(s) named in 14 and 29 who will accompany you to the United States now, Do I have to put my husband's name since we will fly together? We don't have children and I'm using DS-230 of 02-29-2012 version of the form..Pls help we have to submit this asap..thanks a lot

You dont need the bar coded cover sheet. As long as you have the case number, just send the DS230(wih unsigned part 2) and DS 2001 to this address:

Consular Section

Immigrant VISA Unit

American Embassy Manila

1201 Roxas Boulevard

0930 Ermita, Manila

Hope this helps.

Thanks Danilou. Ok so for DS230:

-Personal cover sheet for DS230 from me or my husband the petitioner stating that is for his wife?

-DS 230 part 1 signed and aprt 2 unsign

- 3 Visa photographs

- DS 2001 signed

Do I missed something? thanks

Hi got the form DS2001 now and compared it from my friend whose DCF filer also. But i have a question, What is a DS-230 Bar coded cover sheet? Is that included in the packet 3 they send you by mail? If so then we really have to wait again for their packet 3 to come and cant just download and submit it??

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html

Thanks Tommy and Rizza! We already checked that website and on USCIS forms also but it wasn't there...We tried to search also on google but it seems like it was all different versions and year based on which country...It is much better on their trusted website like what you and trailmix suggested but we did not found it there DS-2001 formerly OF-169 or DS-169....

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3217.html

Referenced in this thread:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/48043-of-169-what-is-it/

Thanks trailmix!

DS-2001is formerly OF-169. I found 1 but it was old version like 1998. Can't find on US forms..Anybody know where?Thnx

We were advised that we may download the forms for packet 3. Pls help we need to pass this on monday. Got frustrated because if we did not push them and follow up where does my packet 3 goes, they will not send another. They said they mail another set today. But we just decided to just download or else will wait again for nothing. Did not know if the PI mail lost it or they really forgot to send a set of packet 3 for me. Been 20 days since we got the NOA2 it was stamped Apr 16 as it showned on the envelope and got it Apr 22 (the NOA2). They were telling that packet 3 was send Apr 13! How was that happened, they send the packet 3 first and then NOA2. It seems they didn know what they are talkin about. We know it was a filipino clerks who are answering inquiries. Imagine my husband filed it Jan 2010 and its already 4 months now.

We already found the DS-230 part 1 and 2. How about for DS-2001 which is Notification of Applicant Readiness, where can we download it? Can't find it on USE Manila website. Anybody knows the exact website? Pls help ..thanks a lot..

Thanks Mrs. Faith. So if they receive packet 4 a week after, when is the scheduled interview? How many days from the time they send packet 4?

Packet 4 is the medical and interview sched....that will be sent to you by the USE Manila once they received your packet 3 which is DS-230 and DS2001

Right now, 07, 08 and 09 - 2010 returns don't have to be filed until 2011.

Ok thanks a lot trailmix...

It's on the green card.

Ok thanks a lot....one last, when they say 3 recent year of ITR for 1-864, does it means year 2007,2008,2009 or 2008,2009 ,2010?

By the way, does he also need to xerox a copy of his Alien Registration number? It is required on the 1-864 for them to provide it or write it down...

ditto,

the proof of LPR is a copy of the GC.

Ok thanks a lot to you all ... I will tell him to make a xerox copy of his GC as a proof of LPR

Yes you should be fine

Ok thanks for that respond....Wondering what are those proof for them to show they are Lawful permanent resident. I didnt ask what passport they have, if US passport or still philippine passport..

For those who filed DCF thru Manila Embassy, how soon after the the form DS 230 and DS2001 is received by the embassy do they schedule the interview? Does it take longer than a month?

Hi Danilou. I have a couple friends who also file DCF , i think it took only like 1 week for them after she passed the packet and received the packet 4. I read from here that it also depends on the consul if not loaded

My brother was working there in states when he was 18 yrs old and met a filipina and they got married there in the states. What are the differences between US Naturalized, US Immigrant and US National?

Hi. Got the answer now. He said he is Lawful permanent resident in CA. Both of them husband and wife. So my brother is qualified to co-sponsor me right?

yup - it may be he 'naturalized' , becoming a citizen, and just didn't want to tell you anything about it

My brother was working there in states when he was 18 yrs old and met a filipina and they got married there in the states. What are the differences between US Naturalized, US Immigrant and US National?

what is your brother's 'status' in the usa ?

did he become a naturalized citizen,

or

does he hold valid green card, as a permanent resident ?

Thanks for your respond Darnell. That I have to know from him. All I know is he is working as a supervisor in a good company in Ca and file his joint taxes with his wife who is i think already US citizen because all I know is that his wife was there since 8 yrs old. I will clarify if he has a GC and get back to you thanks...

We are now in the middle of processing my 1-130 (DCF)in USE Manila so we need to know and clarify about this things. I have a co-sponsor and that is my brother who lives and works in CA. His status in states is Immigrant for like 20 years. He just visits here in the Philippines every once a year and come back to the states. My question is:

1. Can he be my co-sponsor for 1-864 because we did not reach the required poverty guideline.

2.If yes, then his status that he has to check on 1-864 is A lawful permanent resident or US National? Pls help we need to clarify this as early as we can..

Thanks a lot....

Ok, we got an email respond today with my case number. They said that the packet 3 was mailed to the record which we have on 1-130. My husband send another email this time asking when did they send the packet 3 because after Apr 22 of NOA2 letter we haven't received anything yet from them USE Manila and it is already May 6 today.....

YAY next your going to get in the mail your NO2 you can call for your case number and assemble your own packet 3 we are going to call monday !!

Haven't got the packet 3 yet since we last received the NOA2 It's been 13 days after that.....

We tried to call the USE Manila and all they said was call the Immigrant IV unit...my husband just asked if he can get the case number but was endorsed to an automatic machine on how to call via pldt or call center. And then we found where can send an email to the Immigrant section on their website and we will wait and see what will be their respond to that. Case number was required there and we just put haven't got yet case number and was able to send after that...hmmmmmmmm Oh Lord God Jesus guide those packet 3 on way here to us

I am the USC sponsoring my wife and will have my mother be the joint sponsor. Do we both fill out the I-864a if we are living in the same residence or does she fill out the 864a and we both fill out the 864?

Also, I am in the US but not living in the same residence as my mother. So if we were to have our residence at her house when we both come to the US would I need to have some proof of my living there besides her saying that we will be living there i.e. bank account statements, license etc? I am wondering if we should just do the I-864 and have it so that we are not in the same household since all of my stuff has a different address at this point.

Hi you will have to fill out 1-864 and then your mom will fill up 1-864A because she is your household member...My brother lives in CA and not my husband's household thats why he will fill up 1-864 and his wife 1-864A .You can also ask and confirm VJ members if you want lots of ideas..Hope that helps!

The I-864A is a contract b/w the household member and the sponsor (whether joint or primary).

Part 2 will be signed by your brother who is the joint sponsor.

And part 3 will be signed by his wife, HIS household member.

This form is basically a promise/contract between the two of them and they both sign saying that they understand the responsibilities/liabilities involved in it.

Hope this helps!

Ok, thanks a lot! That really helps...