SteveandAilyn

My Wife is the only one for me and I would not want to hurt her by making her think someone else could hold my affections. Same for her, I would not want her to do it to me. We are for each other and no other.

It is a common attitude in the Philippines. My wife who is dark skinned deals with it all the time. Our son is white skinned and many times people have said to her, oh are you the Nanny, to which she replied, no I am his mother. Some even argue with her, are you really his mother. Automatically they relegate her to some lower social standing though she holds 2 Bachelor degrees, and they know nothing about her. It is purely skin color. They do it amongst themselves to themselves and it really stems back to the occupation by the Spanish. If you look at the people they call the real Filipino you will find they are very dark. Filipino's who are white just have more of their oppressors blood in them. It's sad they dont see where the root of their attitude comes from, but it is so widespread and darker skinned Filipina's often think of themselves as ugly because of it. Its funny to me, because I am white, and as you know in America all the girls who are fair complected spend all their time in the sun trying to get darker. I always tell my wife how I love her brown skin, and I wouldn't have her change. But still, she cant accept it. Her neighbor actually said to her, oh your son is so handsome like his father, because he's white. I think it will be good for her to leave the Philippines. Good for her self-esteem. So I wouldn't let the comments bother you too much, they are just still living with the legacy of their repressive history.

The only thing I find regarding passport requirements for Immigrant Visa is that it must be good for at least 6 months past the interview date. Perhaps that is what you are remembering. I am using as a reference the instructions on the Manila Embassy website for interview preparation.

Hello everyone, we got our NOA2 email on 1 April 2011, yeah I thought maybe it was a joke. Anyway its real. I work for the USAF as a civilian, I will move to Korea in June. My wife will come with me. I called USCIS about our situation and they said no problem, just call and tell them that your wife is now in Korea. I am not sure this is correct. I have been calling the Embassy in Korea, but havent been able to get through. I know I could get through NVC fairly quickly, but I am not sure I want to. Timing is a factor. If I get through to quickly my case will definitely be sent to Manila before my wife joins me and she will have to go through the process there before she can join me. That would be fine but I think it will be more difficult in Manila than Korea, just the reports I have heard. I know I can slow roll the process so the timing works, but I am not really sure I would get the intended outcome, interview in Korea. Is it possible to get the interview in Korea, even though my wife is a Philippine citizen?

I will be there a minimum of 2 years

We filed our I-130 in November, its still at USCIS, last touch 18 February. I a civilian and work for the Department of Defense and am being moved to Korea on military orders the first week of June. At the pace they are moving on I-130's I highly doubt we will have our interview by then. My wife can accompany me to Korea with or without a US Visa, just needs a Korean Visa. I am hearing nearly fantastical stories of the speed of approval for DCF filings in Korea. So my question is do I withdraw my petition and refile DCF when I get to Korea? Or can it be transferred. I kinda doubt it because I think the process is different. Anyone been through this before?

Hello All, We just got married, I am the USC and am preparing to file the I-130 to bring my wife and her son to the US. Her son is 8 months old, does he require a separate I-130? Also does he require a G325A, seems senseless for an 8 month old, but I work for the government so Im used to senseless.

Thanks for your help.