Packet 3

[Hi Im GOIY 0]

Our NOA2 came on October 16th, our interview is already scheduled for the 23rd of January, but my fiancee JUST got his packet 3... This is now an issue because he doesn't live in an area where he has any sort of access to a computer capable of downloading the forms he needs... Aside from the fact that I think it's ludicrous for them to expect a person living in an underdeveloped country to have ready internet access and give them a website instead of the actual forms, which ones are the ones he brings to the interview, and which ones are the ones he sends off and have processing fees? And when do I get a letter from the Embassy telling me I owe them these processing fees? This part of the immigration nonsense has me confused... The beginning was easy where you just submitted a couple forms and hurried up and waited... This section of things is so rushed though that it has me pulling out my hair

If anyone who knows what they're doing feels like giving me detailed instructions starting from the point we're at and continuing up to when he'll get his visa, I would GREATLY appreciate it....... Thank you SO much...

[payxibka 10,045]

Internet Cafe's?

Once it gets to the consulate it is an applicant driven process... As the USC you are NOT the applicant... The applicant will pay the fee, not the USC

Edited November 23, 2008 by payxibka

[rocks 494]

i'm not sure of the procedures for the philippines, every embassy is different.

you have internet access, is it possible for you to look at the forms on his behalf to see which ones are required?

[Hi Im GOIY 0]

So he'll be receiving the letter telling him what everything costs then..? I'm still the one paying for it haha. And he has internet cafe's, but they don't have Acrobat Reader, believe it or not, so he's incapable of downloading the forms. We spent hours trying =[

[Hi Im GOIY 0]

Oh and I do plan on faxing him the forms he needs in light that he apparently can't acquire them himself. My only real question is which ones are sent where and what everything ends up costing. I've found lots of websites with lots of different answers to this question, so that's why I've decided to just go ahead and ask people that have already done it =]

[payxibka 10,045]

Oh and I do plan on faxing him the forms he needs in light that he apparently can't acquire them himself. My only real question is which ones are sent where and what everything ends up costing. I've found lots of websites with lots of different answers to this question, so that's why I've decided to just go ahead and ask people that have already done it =]

there is only one website that you need to look at for the definitive answer... USE Manila!!!

[rocks 494]

Oh and I do plan on faxing him the forms he needs in light that he apparently can't acquire them himself. My only real question is which ones are sent where and what everything ends up costing. I've found lots of websites with lots of different answers to this question, so that's why I've decided to just go ahead and ask people that have already done it =]

there is only one website that you need to look at for the definitive answer... USE Manila!!!

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

i found information about fees here. i hope this helps.

[When2RNLove 6]

Our NOA2 came on October 16th, our interview is already scheduled for the 23rd of January, but my fiancee JUST got his packet 3... This is now an issue because he doesn't live in an area where he has any sort of access to a computer capable of downloading the forms he needs... Aside from the fact that I think it's ludicrous for them to expect a person living in an underdeveloped country to have ready internet access and give them a website instead of the actual forms, which ones are the ones he brings to the interview, and which ones are the ones he sends off and have processing fees? And when do I get a letter from the Embassy telling me I owe them these processing fees? This part of the immigration nonsense has me confused... The beginning was easy where you just submitted a couple forms and hurried up and waited... This section of things is so rushed though that it has me pulling out my hair

If anyone who knows what they're doing feels like giving me detailed instructions starting from the point we're at and continuing up to when he'll get his visa, I would GREATLY appreciate it....... Thank you SO much...

I understand your frustration. Not everyone has internet access. Here's what I'm doing for my Fiancee in the Philippines. I have filled out all the Forms for her even though the Embassy in Manila is SUPPOSED to be sending here these forms from what I understand. You will need Forms DS-156K, DS-230, DS-157 and DS-156. Please be aware that you CANNOT hand write nor type Form DS-156. It MUST be done via online from the Embassy's website and once filled in there is an option to generate the taking you to another page wherein it places a Barcode within the application. Also keep in mind make sure this Form DS-156 has all correct information because once you are taken to the second screen print it you cannot go back and make changes nor can you save this form to any PC.

Also, If you are living in the Philippines don't forget to get yourself a form CENOMAR, Certification of No Record of Marriage aka Singleness to prove that you have never been married just in case. Better to have it than not.

Hope this helps.

[KimandRuss 0]

This will probably help....