US embassy, Japan embassy, Police certificates

[Jl_n_JL 0]

Ok I've been waiting since Nov when I filed for I129f visa, to be able to get request letter from us embassy to give to the Japanese embassy to request police certificate.

I just called the US embassy to see if my case had arrived, they had the electronic info not documents yet. So I couldn't get interview yet, but I asked about getting request letter to give to the Japanese embassy. The lady who I spoke to said the US embassy does not give out request letters, and to download pdf (basically is packet info) from us embassy and take to JP embassy.

Has anyone else had this happen, is this true, because I had that pdf downloaded about 3 months ago . Someone please tell me this is not true, or if it is true, did it work. Thank you.

I also called Japan embassy and they said we would need the request letter. I'm confused.

Edited March 11, 2010 by Jl_n_JL

[Scott and Mhay 57]

Hmm dont know about the Japanese Police clearance, but for a korean one my wife just went to the korean embassy, filled out paperwork, gave a copy of her passport bio page and korean visa (bcoz it was still in there). Have you physically gone to the japanese embassy? I know you have read the reciprocity. It says nothing about needing a request letter.

Applicants Outside of Japan: Former legal residents, former illegal aliens, and Japanese citizens, should apply at the nearest Japanese Consulate. Processing time: Two to three months.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciproc...ocity_3591.html

Could the request letter be like the form my wife filled out for the korean clearance?

Edited March 11, 2010 by Scott and Mhay

[Jl_n_JL 0]

Hmm dont know about the Japanese Police clearance, but for a korean one my wife just went to the korean embassy, filled out paperwork, gave a copy of her passport bio page and korean visa (bcoz it was still in there). Have you physically gone to the japanese embassy? I know you have read the reciprocity. It says nothing about needing a request letter.

Applicants Outside of Japan: Former legal residents, former illegal aliens, and Japanese citizens, should apply at the nearest Japanese Consulate. Processing time: Two to three months.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciproc...ocity_3591.html

Could the request letter be like the form my wife filled out for the korean clearance?

No I haven't gone there physically, I'm in US, and my Fiancee is in province of Batangas and she could go, but advice we previously received is there was not other way but to wait on the request letter. Now we are able to request but maybe the women at US embassy was mistaken. I just hate I used one of two calls included in purchasing pin from US embassy. (on usem website says you can make 3 calls. I guess all information is subject to change.) Anyway. I'm going to send via DHL my noa2, and letter from NVC, and have her go to the US embassy and request it. If they tell her there , they dont provide, then I don't know what.

[Adam & May 4]

For what it's worth...

In April 2009, the Japanese Embassy in Manial stated they needed a letter from the US Embassy in Manila for the purpose of requesting a police clearence. When we went to the US Embassy in Manila they stated they only issue them one a Manila case # has been assigned. That only happens after they receive the packet.

Adam

[Jl_n_JL 0]

For what it's worth...

In April 2009, the Japanese Embassy in Manial stated they needed a letter from the US Embassy in Manila for the purpose of requesting a police clearence. When we went to the US Embassy in Manila they stated they only issue them one a Manila case # has been assigned. That only happens after they receive the packet.

Adam

Ok maybe was just a case of some lady at US embassy giving bad advice.

[Glynn & Jean 5]

Ok I've been waiting since Nov when I filed for I129f visa, to be able to get request letter from us embassy to give to the Japanese embassy to request police certificate.

I just called the US embassy to see if my case had arrived, they had the electronic info not documents yet. So I couldn't get interview yet, but I asked about getting request letter to give to the Japanese embassy. The lady who I spoke to said the US embassy does not give out request letters, and to download pdf (basically is packet info) from us embassy and take to JP embassy.

Has anyone else had this happen, is this true, because I had that pdf downloaded about 3 months ago . Someone please tell me this is not true, or if it is true, did it work. Thank you.

I also called Japan embassy and they said we would need the request letter. I'm confused.

Yes, The Japanese embassy does need a request letter for the U.S embassy. I was there with my Fiancee in Nov 09 when I received the NOA2. My sister scanned and emailed me a copy, I printed it out and we went to the Manila U.S embassy. I told the guard that I needed a request letter and we were allowed in. I went to the window (I did not ask) I told the person what I needed and why. Yes, they will and do give you the letter requesting the police clearance.. I presented the NOA2 and was told to wait. About 15 minutes later we were called and given the request letter. We then went to the Japanese embassy and she filled out the forms and gave them the request letter. We were told she needed to be finger printed at the police station and to bring that back to them before it could be processed. They will tell you where to go. Be prepared for this to take long time due to traffic and slow working ethics of the people in the police station. Of course there is a bank fee that will have to be paid at the bank, This bank you will have to go to is walking distance from the police station. They will direct you to where it is. Of course when we got to the bank the computers were down and we could not pay the fee. We went back to the police station and my fiancee pleaded with them that she was from another province and I was departing the next day and we really needed this done. They were understanding and allowed us to pay the fee there, I gave the lady a tip for helping us.

We started out at 9am and was finished at 3pm. This was from the time we went to U.S embassy and finished at the Japan embassy. It only took about 45 days to get the Japan Police clearance. No need to get it translated. It will be in English , My Fiancee ? this when applying for it.

They called her at the end of Dec 09 and told her it was ready for pickup on Jan 5th,2010.

Hope this helps you!

[Jl_n_JL 0]

Yes, The Japanese embassy does need a request letter for the U.S embassy. I was there with my Fiancee in Nov 09 when I received the NOA2. My sister scanned and emailed me a copy, I printed it out and we went to the Manila U.S embassy. I told the guard that I needed a request letter and we were allowed in. I went to the window (I did not ask) I told the person what I needed and why. Yes, they will and do give you the letter requesting the police clearance.. I presented the NOA2 and was told to wait. About 15 minutes later we were called and given the request letter. We then went to the Japanese embassy and she filled out the forms and gave them the request letter. We were told she needed to be finger printed at the police station and to bring that back to them before it could be processed. They will tell you where to go. Be prepared for this to take long time due to traffic and slow working ethics of the people in the police station. Of course there is a bank fee that will have to be paid at the bank, This bank you will have to go to is walking distance from the police station. They will direct you to where it is. Of course when we got to the bank the computers were down and we could not pay the fee. We went back to the police station and my fiancee pleaded with them that she was from another province and I was departing the next day and we really needed this done. They were understanding and allowed us to pay the fee there, I gave the lady a tip for helping us.

We started out at 9am and was finished at 3pm. This was from the time we went to U.S embassy and finished at the Japan embassy. It only took about 45 days to get the Japan Police clearance. No need to get it translated. It will be in English , My Fiancee ? this when applying for it.

They called her at the end of Dec 09 and told her it was ready for pickup on Jan 5th,2010.

Hope this helps you!

Thank you. So to clarify; you didn't wait for the interview letter to get your request letter. You used your NOA2? Thank you.

[Glynn & Jean 5]

Thank you. So to clarify; you didn't wait for the interview letter to get your request letter. You used your NOA2? Thank you.

Correct! All I had was the NOA2 receipt. We waited the 15 minutes for the request letter which I am sure was time needed for them to check and make sure we were in the system and eligible for visa interview. The letter basically was addressed to the Japanese embassy stating my Fiancee's name and that police clearance was needed. Show the NOA2 to the security guard at the U.S embassy, Tell him you are there to get a Police clearance request letter. He will then allow you into the embassy and tell you what window you must go to for it. If not, Just ask him where to go.

If you wait until the interview to request this then you will be delayed another 2 months for having to get the police clearance. Take care of it now!

Once I knew she was told the date to pick up the police clearance is when I called and made her interview appointment.