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    December Immigrant Visa Filers (IR-1/CR-1)

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

    Posted

    At the Immigrant Visa Invoice Payment Center (https://ceac.state.gov/CTRAC/Invoice/signon.aspx) I am now getting "Sign In Failed - Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time..." - I take this to be the first indication that our NVC phase is about to end and that our visa interview appointment will soon be assigned :dance:

    yay!! Congrats!! :dance: :dance: :dance: When we got the SIF, we called NVC right away and they confirmed that the case has been completed. Some took 2 days after, some a day after before NVC confirmed CC. It won't hurt to try :)

    AFTER INTERVIEW

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    I read your timeline and status , its help me alot coz my bf and i are thinking wht were gonna apply CR-1 or k1 cox were planning to get married but the problem we have only 21 days in the philippines coz we need to go back to our work , im working outside country also.

    I hope that u can help me and update me. coz when i read in this vj site the cr will take 5 yrs before i enter there in US . is that true? but since i read your timeline i got idea that it will not take 5 yrs from the day of application.

    GOD BLESS !GOODLUCK!

    Average USCIS processing is only 5 months. Sometimes you can get it before your 5th-mont mark. Sometime a little longer. NVC process is something you can control. 5 years? That's ridiculous.. Our process only took 7 months from filing to interview day.

    And oh, for everyone out here. I got my visa today. I picked it up at 2go Caloocan. Good thing I decided to just pick it up coz it will probably take 2-3 more days before it will our province (Pampanga) if I didn't! :angry:

    NBI Clearance: Manila?

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Hi! We're currently waiting for our NoA2 to arrive. While waiting, I, the beneficiary, decided to compile all our needed documents for the interview (CENOMAR, Police Clearance, etc.).

    The only document I haven't applied for yet is the NBI Clearance (I have a previous certificate but it is expired.).

    I watched the news from ABS CBN's TV Patrol 2 nights ago (July 17, 2011) regarding NBI's "problems" relating to its technology/processing (dispute with previous IT contractor and new one). Also, I read this article today (July 19,2011):

    http://www.gmanews.tv/story/226666/nation/long-lines-for-nbi-clearance-give-vendors-heyday

    I would like to ask if it's true that satellite offices of NBI no longer exist? Should we all go to Manila to acquire a clearance certification? I also heard they transferred offices. Where? How long does it take to get a certification? It used to be fast but according to the recent news, it isn't.

    I am from Pampanga.

    Thank you very much for all your suggestions.

    I don't know if it will hep but have you tried checking the NBI office that we have near the Capitol Building? I am from Pampanga too.

    affidavit in lieu of legal capacity to marry

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

    Posted

    What do you meant by affidavit? the I-134 affidavit of support? if yes, your petitioner need to provide it and you need to bring it with you during your interview. you can download the form here http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134.pdf

    The legal capacity to get married (or also known as the Certificate of Eligibility) is being issued to Americans who want to get married to a Filipina in the Philippines. It is a requirement to get a marriage license.

    Hubby scheduled an appointment online through US embassy in Manila website. Booked a flight and went here to get it from the embassy. The consul will provide the affidavit.

    Airport taxes and fees

    in Philippines

    Posted

    Hello! I just want to ask fellow Filipinos who already traveled outside the country to be with their loved ones in the US. I know that I should pay the 750 pesos but I have read that I am also required to pay 2,200 (not the exact figure but I think it's close to that) aside from the 750. Is that true?

    Another thing, I had my interview last July 14. I am trying to track my visa using the NVC case number and it is still showing invalid. I chose 2go Caloocan (pick up) thinking that it'll be quicker since I live 2 provinces away from Manila. I can pick up the visa then go straight to St Mary's and my CFO sticker. Does it really take 7-10 business days even for visa pick up??

    Thanks!

    Visa Approved - Manila, Philippines

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

    Posted

    My interview was scheduled at 8:30am of July 14, 2011. I went to bed at 9pm and set my alarm at 4am but can't sleep. hehe. Woke up at 2am, went online to see if hubby was already at home. Chatted with hubby for awhile and went to shower at almost 4am. Had my breakfast at the hotel at 6am and went to the embassy at 6:30am. There were hundreds of people already waiting and I thought I have to wait til they call those people who have appointment at 8:30. I was wrong. As soon as I got there, all I did was to fall in line under immigrant visa and they let me enter the premises ahead of my scheduled time. That being said, I guess it's best to go there as early as you can if you want to be done early too. Before entering the embassy, I was asked to show them my appointment letter and my passport. Went through the first security check and after that, I was asked to fall in line to get my number (I got 6074). They asked for my interview letter, handed me the 2go form and my number, and instructed me to drop my interview letter with a stapled number on window 39. Went through second security check, dropped by appointment letter at window 39 and went to look for a vacant seat. There are tons of people waiting inside already. After an hour, my number flashed on the screen, instructed me to go to window 40 and so I did. It was for finger scanning. They asked for my name and birth day and took my scanned my fingers. Waited for another 30 minutes and my number flashed again and instructed me to proceed to window 48. It was for my pre-interview with a filipina officer. It only lasted 5 minutes. She asked me the following questions:

    1. What is your name? stated my name

    2. Who is your petitioner? my husband

    3. When did you get married? Oct 23, 2010

    4. Where did you get married? The Lakeshore, Mexico, Pampanga

    5. How many times has he been in he Philippines? 6 times

    6. Do you have kids? no

    7. Is this your first marriage? yes

    8. Is this your husband's first marriage? no

    9. How did you meet? we work together and we met each other during one of our company's meeting.

    10 When did you meet? September 2008

    11. What is a Coach?(not the brand name, haha, I was a coach/team manager before and I met my husband at work, he's a Policy Operations Manager)

    She said NVC did not include my husband's divorce decree in the packet they sent to the embassy. (Interesting huh? What's new with NVC anyway :P )She asked for my copy and I gave it to her. She then instructed me to wait for my number to flash on the board for my final interview.

    I waited 2 freaking hours for my final interview! haha! I was dizzy already looking at each numbers that were flashing randomly on the board. Finally, after 2 hrs my number flashed and I was instructed to proceed on window 64. A blond curly woman was my CO and she was nice. As I was approaching her, she said (while her mic was on, haha) "This is a wife!" I laughed and said, "how did you know?" She smiled back and said I look professional. I don't know what that means but I've seen people wearing clothes showing their boobies. LOL. So I guess my denim skinny jeans and long sleeves did the work for me. haha. I greeted her good morning and she smiled back and said good morning. She asked me to raise my right hand and swear that I will only say the truth. I said yes. My final interview only took 5 minutes. Then she proceeded with the questions:

    1. Who is your petitioner? My husband.

    2. What is his name? Stated my husband's name

    3. Was he married before? yes

    4. How many kids he have? he have an adopted daughter

    5. When did you get married? October 23, 2010

    6. When was the last time you saw him? March 28, 2011

    7. When did you meet? September 2008

    8. Where did you meet? at work, inside the meeting/conference room.

    9. How many times has he visited you? he's been here 6 times. 2 for business trip and 4 for personal vacation. She then said, "Wow! That's a lot of miles!" I laughed and said, yes! :P

    10. She asked if I have pictures with me, I said we have more than 5000 photos and I only printed 50. haha. She laughed and said, "Just pick one - your favorite". I gave her one of our wedding photos which is my favorite and she said, "You guys look so happy. Happiness radiates." I said, thank you.

    She continued typing and after a few seconds she said, "It's a long wait til the interview day and it's just quick huh? (I smiled and she said) I'll approve your visa and good luck in America!" Sweet!!! I gave her my biggest smile and said thank you. She instructed me to wait for my name to be called for the delivery instructions. I waited for a minute and my name was called, gave them (2go) my 2go form and left the building. Was so hungry and sleepy after but I'm very happy. Took a cab and went back to the hotel and told my husband about the good news!!

    Thank you all for the help you gave us and all the prayers too! Good Luck to everyone!

    WHAT IF questions...

    in Philippines

    Posted

    As far as I know, if you have to do sputum or anything that has something to do with your medical (providing that you won't be cleared before your interview), SLEC will rescheduled your interview. USEM won't let you have your interview without passing the medical.

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