F2A from Philippines

[azcot777 0]

Kabayan,nakatanggap ng letter wife ko recently (dated feb. 2012) na it has been over a year since our last contact with NVC all documents and fees needs to be resubmitted... ibig sabihin ba nun ulit uli kami sa process? Hintay nanaman kami ng ilang years? kakabayad lang namin nung Nov. 2011 ng AOS and IV fees tapos yung docs kapapadala ko lang last week... nagemail naman ako sa NVC to check our case before ko pinadala yung docs. sabi pa nga ng NVC na they received payment and i need to download barcode for the AOS and IV submit together with the required docs.... pinanghihinaan na ako ng loob kabayan.

[Sirach123 2]

Kabayan,nakatanggap ng letter wife ko recently (dated feb. 2012) na it has been over a year since our last contact with NVC all documents and fees needs to be resubmitted... ibig sabihin ba nun ulit uli kami sa process? Hintay nanaman kami ng ilang years? kakabayad lang namin nung Nov. 2011 ng AOS and IV fees tapos yung docs kapapadala ko lang last week... nagemail naman ako sa NVC to check our case before ko pinadala yung docs. sabi pa nga ng NVC na they received payment and i need to download barcode for the AOS and IV submit together with the required docs.... pinanghihinaan na ako ng loob kabayan.

Ohh shoot! Ito ang kinakaba ako sa inyo. Napabayaan ng abogado ninyo. Uulit na naman kayo at Baka me anak ka pa na maoverage na. Balikan ninyo yung lawyer ninyo at iconfront. Malaki naibayad ninyo.

Ang advice ko, sulatan ninyo yung governor and senator ng asawa mo to ask intercession sa case ninyo. Me kilala ako na me caso rin at nakatulong yung senador yata. Ito maganda sa US sumasagot talaga sa mga mamamayan.

Secondly look forward Kung kelan mag citizen yung asawa mo Baka malapit na rin. Pero huwag bitawan yung petition ninyo hangang magcitizen ang asawa mo.

Huwag mawalan ng pagasa kabayan.

[Sirach123 2]

Kung yung PD mo 2006 ibig sabihin qualified na asawa mo for citizenship having resided in the US for more than 5 years. Ito na Lang remedy , mga 4 months approval and then yung processing ng new visa application won't take more than a year. Maging current or available kaagad visa ninyo.

[hunny28 0]

Kabayan, super saya ko Finally got my interview this morning..will be on April 16 to GOD be th glory...sa lahat salamat and super excited and kabado ako sana maging ok lahat sa medical at interview pls pray for me...

[Sirach123 2]

Kabayan, super saya ko Finally got my interview this morning..will be on April 16 to GOD be th glory...sa lahat salamat and super excited and kabado ako sana maging ok lahat sa medical at interview pls pray for me...

Congrats kabayan.

[cardilene 26]

For the benefit of other F2A here,

I am reposting our experience on the medical at SLEC...

Good luck to all..!

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We have just finished our medical, and here are some tips that would really help you when your time comes for your medical...

* Register online, it will save you a LOT of time, http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

instead of falling in line to get an application by the guard, you'll just have to show that you already have a printed copy of the application form.

* Be there early, we traveled from Nueva Ecija, we left Cabanatuan at 3am, and arrived at the clinic at 6am, it pays to be early, its a first come first serve policy.

* Be sure to make LOTS of copies of your appointment letter, your online registration form, your passport, 2x2 pictures (be sure that the ears are shown on the pictures)

* Medical for adults 15 years old and older is a 2 day affair, while the minor 14 years old and below is a 3 day affair (This will change or vary if something nasty would be seen on your xray, so it pays to have a clean bill of health, in my case, I don't smoke nor drink, did not encounter any hitch...)

* Medical costs: adults 9387.5 / minor 8155.5 (they do not accept dollar payments, only in Philippine Peso)

* Medical for adults consists of:

1. Laboratory

2. Xray

3. Physical Examination (Be alert and attentive to the attending doctor, he or she would be asking ALL KINDS of questions, so be wary, plenty have encountered problems here esp. anything that involves LYING and DRUGS)

4. Immunization Evaluation

The first 3 would be done by the first day, we started by 7am, and we finished it by 11am...

The Immunization Evaluation is done on the second day, in which it will rely mainly on the result of your chest xray, if you are an adult, it really doesn't matter that much if you have or have no copy of your immunization records, they would just suggest what to do or what would be give to you. Also, it pays to have SCARS of your previous vaccines when you were still a child, and you must also have SCARS to prove that you already have chicken pox (have plenty on my face and shoulders)

Also, if you are a female applicant, it is highly advisable to go there a WEEK after your last period,

and DO NOT forget to remember your FIRST and LAST day, its gonna asked of you in every procedure (my daughter is 15, luckily I kept on reading in some of the forums, picked up a few tips along the way, that is why she already know what to answer..)

* Medical for minors consists of:

1. Physical Evaluation

2. Immunization Evaluation (to have a copy of your child's medical records, esp. the vaccines, would definitely help you alot...)

3. TST: Tuberculin Skin Test: (all minors would undergo this skin test, and almost ALL fail, now, don't be alarmed if your child fails this test, if you would be able to recall if your child was given a BCG vaccine when they were still babies, most often than not, the TST would give off a FALSE POSITIVE result. If that happens, the pediatrician would just recommend that your child would undergo number 4.)

4. Xray (if your child is cleared here, then they're off to the immunization shots...)

5. Immunization

The first 3 would be done on the first day, and the result of the TST would be on the second day, if your child is positive on the TST, he would undergo the Xray on the second day as well, if your child is negative, then you go directly for immunizations, If not, then off to the third day for the result of the xray and then immunizations.

* Things to watch out for on the second day is that when the guard takes your receipt, if the guard would put a stamp on your receipt IMMUNIZATION AREA 2nd floor then REJOICE, you are cleared, if the guard would stamp SPUTUM (I think, did not see the stamp itself) then you'd have to undergo further examinations before you are cleared.

* Listen intently on the loudspeaker, their sound system sucks big time, so you really have to listen intently for your name to be called out.

* Be courteous to everyone, receptionists, doctors, guards. It pays to be nice.

* Bring a jacket, its a bit cold inside the clinic.

* Bring a book, an iPod, iPad or any gadget that would keep you busy, some procedures are a bit time consuming, esp the Physical Examination, also, you would have to be there with your minor, in every procedure, you will be the one signing for him/her.

* Be honest with your health.

* Have fun, its the final stretch of your journey to a different and new life,..!

(ohh and it seems F2A cases need not to leave the passport, the releasing officer would tell you to bring the passport with you, as well as the data sheet in which it shows the vaccines that was administered, and a CD copy of your Xray, she will inform you that you will NEED to present these documents/items as soon as you enter the US, she will also tell you that most of the administered vaccines would again be given as soon as you enter the US,...)

Well, that's about it...

I wish everyone good luck, onwards to our interview...

Cheers everyone,..!

[azcot777 0]

Ohh shoot! Ito ang kinakaba ako sa inyo. Napabayaan ng abogado ninyo. Uulit na naman kayo at Baka me anak ka pa na maoverage na. Balikan ninyo yung lawyer ninyo at iconfront. Malaki naibayad ninyo.

Ang advice ko, sulatan ninyo yung governor and senator ng asawa mo to ask intercession sa case ninyo. Me kilala ako na me caso rin at nakatulong yung senador yata. Ito maganda sa US sumasagot talaga sa mga mamamayan.

Secondly look forward Kung kelan mag citizen yung asawa mo Baka malapit na rin. Pero huwag bitawan yung petition ninyo hangang magcitizen ang asawa mo.

Huwag mawalan ng pagasa kabayan.

Kabayan, ang gulo talaga... tumawag wife ko sa NVC sabi nung unang operator na nakausap nya na di pa daw nareceive payment pero na print out na namin yung receipt/cover page for the AOS and IV... after 20 mins tumawag cya ulit ang sabi naman nung operatordisregard daw yung letter... di ko na alam ano ba talaga nangyayari. kaya lang naman di kami directly tumatawag sa NVC kse nag hire na kami ng lawyer para yuung lawyer na lang mag asikaso ng lahat...

A couple of weeks ago nag email ako sa NVC just to update ng email address and check the status of the case... sumagot naman ang NVC eto yung reply

QUOTED: We received the Immigrant Visa Processing Fee Payment(s) for this case. You must now download and complete the Immigrant Visa Application for the principal applicant and each derivative applicant that will accompany him/her to the United States. Please visit the following website for instructions on how to obtain and submit the Immigrant Visa Application:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

We received the Affidavit of Support Processing Fee payment(s) for this case. You must now download and complete the Affidavit of Support form(s). Please visit the following website to download the appropriate Affidavit of Support form(s) and instructions:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3197.html

If over a year na, di ba nila inform sayo yun through email pag nag inquire ka about sa status? Pasensiya na Kabayan if ang dami-daming kong tanong... hindi ko na talaga alam kung ano ang gagawin namin...

[azcot777 0]

Naging current na yung PD mo Nung May 2010. Mabuti nahabol mo pa visa mo. 1 year Lang kasi ang visa availability meaning Kung Hindi mo naprocess o Hindi ka nagfollow up sa NVC ng 1 yr o hangang April 2011, uulit ka na naman ng processo. Ito siguro ginawa ng abogado ninyo.

Anyway Kung completo na papers mo tantiya ko 6 weeks lang hintayen mo. Para makasigurado ka na documentary qualified ka na magemail ka sa NVC Inquiry. Sasagot sila in 3 days. And then Kung confirmed na magfollow up ka na every week for your interview schedule. Iprioritize yung case mo kasi matagal na.

Kabayan, pano na checheck kung kelan naging current ang PD?

[Sirach123 2]

Kabayan, pano na checheck kung kelan naging current ang PD?

Punta ka sa website ng US Dept of State , tapos visa bulletin. Meron yata file na archives. Si Ecto kabisado niya Ito. Tama ba bro?

[Sirach123 2]

Kabayan, ang gulo talaga... tumawag wife ko sa NVC sabi nung unang operator na nakausap nya na di pa daw nareceive payment pero na print out na namin yung receipt/cover page for the AOS and IV... after 20 mins tumawag cya ulit ang sabi naman nung operatordisregard daw yung letter... di ko na alam ano ba talaga nangyayari. kaya lang naman di kami directly tumatawag sa NVC kse nag hire na kami ng lawyer para yuung lawyer na lang mag asikaso ng lahat...

A couple of weeks ago nag email ako sa NVC just to update ng email address and check the status of the case... sumagot naman ang NVC eto yung reply

QUOTED: We received the Immigrant Visa Processing Fee Payment(s) for this case. You must now download and complete the Immigrant Visa Application for the principal applicant and each derivative applicant that will accompany him/her to the United States. Please visit the following website for instructions on how to obtain and submit the Immigrant Visa Application:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

We received the Affidavit of Support Processing Fee payment(s) for this case. You must now download and complete the Affidavit of Support form(s). Please visit the following website to download the appropriate Affidavit of Support form(s) and instructions:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3197.html

If over a year na, di ba nila inform sayo yun through email pag nag inquire ka about sa status? Pasensiya na Kabayan if ang dami-daming kong tanong... hindi ko na talaga alam kung ano ang gagawin namin...

Ok Lang yun tulong tulong tayo. Naawa Lang ako sa inyo dahil nagbayad kayo ng Tao na di naman ginawa mga kailangan ninyo at napasama pa.

Magulo na nga situation mo. Yung kasing sumasagot sa email ang tinitignan yung record mo Lang sa computer kung baga parang mga clerk na wala Alam sa immigration process. Pero ituloy Lang ninyo yung mga papeles na kailangan Baka sakali. O kaya magemail ka to ask for clarification.

Ang problema mo kabayan ay Kung ituloy mo pa rin yung F2A visa mo ay Hindi pa makapagapply ang asawa mo ng citizenship. So better email Nvc for clarification asap.

ISA pa tanong mo sa asawa mo Kung ano petsa pinadala sa NVC yung choice of agent or form DS 3032 ba yun. Ito yung basihan ng 1 year until nung nagbayad kayo.

[ekto 4]

Kabayan, super saya ko Finally got my interview this morning..will be on April 16 to GOD be th glory...sa lahat salamat and super excited and kabado ako sana maging ok lahat sa medical at interview pls pray for me...

Congrats kabayan.

Share mo din experiences mo sa medical at interview.

Malaking tulong yan para sa mga kabayan natin na susunod na ma interview.

[ekto 4]

Punta ka sa website ng US Dept of State , tapos visa bulletin. Meron yata file na archives. Si Ecto kabisado niya Ito. Tama ba bro?

May bayad na kabayan ang bawat tanong, hehehe.

joke lang po.

tama si sir sirach.

kung di mo pa sya mahanap, sundin mo ito.

buksan mo google.

search mo visa bulletin.

click mo yung "visa bulletin - Bureau of Consular Affairs - US Department of State

Tapos click mo yung latest na month.

hanapin mo na lang don yung table na may nakalagay na philippines at category mo which is F2A.

let me know kung nakita mo o hindi.

[ekto 4]

Kabayan, ang gulo talaga... tumawag wife ko sa NVC sabi nung unang operator na nakausap nya na di pa daw nareceive payment pero na print out na namin yung receipt/cover page for the AOS and IV... after 20 mins tumawag cya ulit ang sabi naman nung operatordisregard daw yung letter... di ko na alam ano ba talaga nangyayari. kaya lang naman di kami directly tumatawag sa NVC kse nag hire na kami ng lawyer para yuung lawyer na lang mag asikaso ng lahat...

A couple of weeks ago nag email ako sa NVC just to update ng email address and check the status of the case... sumagot naman ang NVC eto yung reply

QUOTED: We received the Immigrant Visa Processing Fee Payment(s) for this case. You must now download and complete the Immigrant Visa Application for the principal applicant and each derivative applicant that will accompany him/her to the United States. Please visit the following website for instructions on how to obtain and submit the Immigrant Visa Application:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3190.html

We received the Affidavit of Support Processing Fee payment(s) for this case. You must now download and complete the Affidavit of Support form(s). Please visit the following website to download the appropriate Affidavit of Support form(s) and instructions:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3197.html

If over a year na, di ba nila inform sayo yun through email pag nag inquire ka about sa status? Pasensiya na Kabayan if ang dami-daming kong tanong... hindi ko na talaga alam kung ano ang gagawin namin...

Azcot, wag ka ma stress o kabahan.

Cool lang kabayan.

Pag dating mo dito, inom tayo nila sir sirach.

Sagot mo pulutan, sagot ni sir sirach beer, sagot ko kwento, hehehe.

Ok, going back to your problem.

wag mo na pansinin lahat ng sinabi ng NVC.

Malilito ka lang.

Instead, mag stick ka sa information sayo by email which is sinabi nila na bayad ka na sa AOS Fee at IV fee.

Ito yung paniwalaan mo. Why? Kasi ito yung direct evidence mo na sinabi nila na bayad ka na sa lahat.

Minsan kasi nagkakaron talaga ng conflict sa pagbibigay ng information ang NVC, so ibig sabihin, di lang sayo nangyayari yan.

Sa ngayon, gawin mo na kung ano yung sinabi sayo sa email.

Submit mo na kagad and basahin mo maigi yung instructions at mga docs na kailangan i submit.

Yung abogado mo ba, talagang abogado o immigration consultant lang?

Madami kasi dito na manloloko din.

Kung abogado kasi , di dapat mangyayari yan sa case nyo.

goodluck.

[azcot777 0]

Ok Lang yun tulong tulong tayo. Naawa Lang ako sa inyo dahil nagbayad kayo ng Tao na di naman ginawa mga kailangan ninyo at napasama pa.

Magulo na nga situation mo. Yung kasing sumasagot sa email ang tinitignan yung record mo Lang sa computer kung baga parang mga clerk na wala Alam sa immigration process. Pero ituloy Lang ninyo yung mga papeles na kailangan Baka sakali. O kaya magemail ka to ask for clarification.

Ang problema mo kabayan ay Kung ituloy mo pa rin yung F2A visa mo ay Hindi pa makapagapply ang asawa mo ng citizenship. So better email Nvc for clarification asap.

ISA pa tanong mo sa asawa mo Kung ano petsa pinadala sa NVC yung choice of agent or form DS 3032 ba yun. Ito yung basihan ng 1 year until nung nagbayad kayo.

Yun nga din kinasasama ng loob namin... kaya nga nag hire ng lawyer para siya na contact sa NVC tapos malalaman lang nmin na di pala inaasikaso case namin. Kung hindi pa nga nag follow up misis ko di namin malalaman na nagpadala na pala ng letter ang NVC na may available visa number na pala kami. tapos ngayon naman makakatanggap kami ng letter na its been over a year etc. lahat ng original copies sa lawyer pinapadala. courtesy copy lang yung samin kaya responsibility nya na i-upddate kami diba? Kabayan sirach and kabayan ekto, ano ang magandang gawin namin? yung letter pala na pinadala ay nakapangalan sa anak namin na minor... Nagbayad kami ng fees nung Nov 2011 tapos nag email ako sa NVC about 3 weeks ago then sabi nga nila natanggap na nila payment... last week lang namin pinadala yung mga documents... pero bakit nakatanggap pa kami ng sulat na it has been over a year tapos all documents and fees needs to be resubmitted? tulong naman kabayan.. pasencya na talaga. wala akong ibang matanungan na magbibigay ng kahit konting clarification and hope. kayo lang dito sa VJ.

[azcot777 0]

Azcot, wag ka ma stress o kabahan.

Cool lang kabayan.

Pag dating mo dito, inom tayo nila sir sirach.

Sagot mo pulutan, sagot ni sir sirach beer, sagot ko kwento, hehehe.

Ok, going back to your problem.

wag mo na pansinin lahat ng sinabi ng NVC.

Malilito ka lang.

Instead, mag stick ka sa information sayo by email which is sinabi nila na bayad ka na sa AOS Fee at IV fee.

Ito yung paniwalaan mo. Why? Kasi ito yung direct evidence mo na sinabi nila na bayad ka na sa lahat.

Minsan kasi nagkakaron talaga ng conflict sa pagbibigay ng information ang NVC, so ibig sabihin, di lang sayo nangyayari yan.

Sa ngayon, gawin mo na kung ano yung sinabi sayo sa email.

Submit mo na kagad and basahin mo maigi yung instructions at mga docs na kailangan i submit.

Yung abogado mo ba, talagang abogado o immigration consultant lang?

Madami kasi dito na manloloko din.

Kung abogado kasi , di dapat mangyayari yan sa case nyo.

goodluck.

Naway makarating na nga kami dyan kabayan ekto.

naguluhan lang tlaga kami sa situation ngayon. akala namin okay na since nung nag email ako sa NVC wala naman silang sinabi na it has been over a year na etc... abogado talaga kabayan... iniisip nga namin kaya di tinututukan case namin kasi di pa fully paid pero ang usapan naman mag downpayment muna tapos pag nakarating na kami dyan or pag may interview date na kami tsaka babayaran yung balance. pero kabayan, ano ba meaning ng "1 year since last contact" kelan mag start yung 1 year? after matanggap yung letter na may available visa na?