F2A from Philippines

[apple21 953]

THANK you so much ljmp 10, Apple21 and Cardilene... The is nothing more important than having a peace of mind especially when it comes to family!!!

Thank you so much limp 10 I'll include you to my prayers on your upcoming interview GOD bless and Good luck.

Apple21 and Cardilene best regards :-)....

Will still keep an eye on all your posts here.

Tell your wife to get your boys their own passports para prepared na kayo for the NVC stage.

[ferdzpi 0]

Hello po, bago lang po ako dito.. Just want to ask what's the next step after your pd has become current. My pd is March 6 2011.. Thanks guys..

[ljmp_10 105]

If your case is already completed and you are current, the NVC will set an appointment for you by sending you P4 (Interview Appointment). It will be sent via email (if you have registered one) or snail mail. Instructions will be on that letter. Once an interview has been scheduled, you can then have your medical examinations at St. Luke's Medical Clinic extension. Before your interview date, make sure you have updated your nbi, ITR and W2 of your petitioner (latest). CEMAR is also being asked if your spouse is the petitioner. Goodluck, you are next in line.

[Kagebunshin 1]

Good day po, Emergency question po. Kasi po my mother has an insufficient income so we are asked by the embassy to have a joint-sponsor. Now we are having a problem as to what we are going to submit, I-864 or I-864A?

Nung mga October 2011 upto June2012 nung ipinaprocess palang yung petition, nakatira mama ko sa kaibigan niya na itong kaibigan naman niya ang tutulong sa amin para magfile ng joint sponsorship. So nung july 2012 lumipat na ng bahay si mama although malapit pa rin sa kaibigan niya mga ilang bloke lang pagitan.

As I recall, nung naginterview po kami kung may ifinifield up na mga papeles, yung bagong address ang sinusulat namin. Tapos nagkaroon kami diskusyon ng mama kung ano talaga ang ipapasa namin, I-864 or I-864A ba?

Kasi nung mga unang documents yung address ng kaibigan ng mama ko ang nakasulat so pwede I-864A. Pero ang mga bagong nakasulat na mga papeles during interview yung bagong bahay ng nanay ko so kung ganun I-864 ang ipapasa ko.

Ask ko lang po kung what is the best decision among here, I-864 or I864A ba ang ipapasa namin sa Embassy?

Maraming salamat po! Your answers would mean a lot us. God bless po.

[ljmp_10 105]

I-864A:

This contract is intended to benefit the sponsored immigrant(s) and any agency of the Federal Government, any agency of a State or local government, or any private entity to which the sponsor has an obligation under the affidavit of support to reimburse for benefits granted to the sponsored immigrant. This contract may be enforced in any court with appropriate jurisdiction. By signing this form, a household member who is not a sponsored immigrant, agrees to make his or her income and/or assets available to the sponsor to help support the immigrant for whom the sponsor has filed an affidavit of support.

So in your case, it should be I-864, since your mom lives in a different house and has different household size now. If her friend still want to help you, she/he will be a joint sponsor and file a separate I-864.

How to File an Affidavit of Support

You, the sponsor, should complete Form I-864 when your relative has been scheduled for an immigrant visa interview with a consular officer overseas or when your relative is about to submit an application for adjustment to permanent resident status with the USCIS or with an Immigration Court in the United States. If you have a joint sponsor, they must also complete Form I-864. If you are using the income of other household members to qualify, then each household member who is accepting legal responsibility for supporting your relative must complete a separate Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member.

[Kagebunshin 1]

I-864A:

This contract is intended to benefit the sponsored immigrant(s) and any agency of the Federal Government, any agency of a State or local government, or any private entity to which the sponsor has an obligation under the affidavit of support to reimburse for benefits granted to the sponsored immigrant. This contract may be enforced in any court with appropriate jurisdiction. By signing this form, a household member who is not a sponsored immigrant, agrees to make his or her income and/or assets available to the sponsor to help support the immigrant for whom the sponsor has filed an affidavit of support.

So in your case, it should be I-864, since your mom lives in a different house and has different household size now. If her friend still want to help you, she/he will be a joint sponsor and file a separate I-864.

How to File an Affidavit of Support

You, the sponsor, should complete Form I-864 when your relative has been scheduled for an immigrant visa interview with a consular officer overseas or when your relative is about to submit an application for adjustment to permanent resident status with the USCIS or with an Immigration Court in the United States. If you have a joint sponsor, they must also complete Form I-864. If you are using the income of other household members to qualify, then each household member who is accepting legal responsibility for supporting your relative must complete a separate Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member.

I see. So that's what were going to send. Thank you so much! And thanks for the great read now I understand better.

I have a little question, is it ok if my mom will send these files to the US embassy manila? Or does she need to send it to me and then I'll send it through 2go? Thanks.

[ljmp_10 105]

Is it the only thing US embassy asking for? If yes, i dont see any problem if your mom will be the one sending it directly to them. But if there are more documents you need to submit and you have them, better send the I-864 to u first so you can compile all documents and send them altogether.

[Kagebunshin 1]

Is it the only thing US embassy asking for? If yes, i dont see any problem if your mom will be the one sending it directly to them. But if there are more documents you need to submit and you have them, better send the I-864 to u first so you can compile all documents and send them altogether.

yeah, there's no more documents that US embassy needs from us puro lang sa nanay ko. So I guess it will be better.

But 2go is the recognized courier of the USEM. Will it affect anything kung ipapasa namin directly sa USEM, baka kasi magkaebrya or anything. Thanks.

[ljmp_10 105]

As long na tama ung address at nkalagay ang case number nyo and impt info as instructed, i dont think it will cause u any problem. Goodluck!

[apple21 953]

yeah, there's no more documents that US embassy needs from us puro lang sa nanay ko. So I guess it will be better.

But 2go is the recognized courier of the USEM. Will it affect anything kung ipapasa namin directly sa USEM, baka kasi magkaebrya or anything. Thanks.

Mom should send it to you, then you mail it to USEM via 2GO as instructed on your 221g form.

[Kagebunshin 1]

As long na tama ung address at nkalagay ang case number nyo and impt info as instructed, i dont think it will cause u any problem. Goodluck!

Mom should send it to you, then you mail it to USEM via 2GO as instructed on your 221g form.

Ako na lang ang magsesend sa 2go para wala nang aberya, within a week makukuha naman nila yun ok lang maghintay ilang araw bastat maayos lang.

Maraming salamat po sa inyo.

[jcdg21 6]

Mom should send it to you, then you mail it to USEM via 2GO as instructed on your 221g form.

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[Kagebunshin 1]

Hello, Good day po. Magtatanong lang po ako tungkol sa case namin kasi we're still stuck at AP and ur feedback is greatly appreciated!

We've been sending files back and forth to the Manila Embassy and still where in AP. This is our timeline after the interview just to give you the background of our case.

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* March 21 - We had our interview and we received a 221g letter. after a few days we send it to the embassy.

* April 03 - Finally, we saw an update of our status. They probably received our documents.

* April 17 - We received this letter. And we complied them.

April 17, 2013

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXX

PHILIPPINES

Dear XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXX:

We have reviewed your file and determined that you must do the following to continue and conclude the processing of your visa application. After completing the requested action, you may view the status of your application at https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/. Please disregard the unmarked paragraphs.

_x__1. You need to submit the document(s) marked below. The required 221(g) documents may be submitted at any 2GO drop-off branch with a copy of this letter and the 2GO Courier Submission Letter. This service is free of charge. Logon to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/, and click on the “Submitting 221(g) Documents” link to print your 2GO Courier Submission Letter.

___ 2. You need to schedule an appointment for another interview, and bring with you the document(s) marked below. Present this letter at the Consular Ticket Booth on the day of your scheduled appointment.

___ 3. Please come to the Embassy and pay the IV fee of _____ at the Embassy Consular Cashier and submit the receipt to the Immigrant Visa Section's Window 38

Documents:

___ Completed new DS-230 application forms (may be downloaded online)

___ _____ Visa Application Fee (or its peso equivalent) per applicant

___ New NBI Clearance for ______________

___ New Medical Report from St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic for ___

_x __ Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) from a qualified Joint Sponsor with original signature

_x__ Affidavit of Support (Form I-864A) from Joint Sponsor and spouse/co-resident with original signatures

_x__ 2012 Income Tax Returns (Form 1040), Wage Statements (Form W-2), and Proof of Current Employment

from your joint sponsors

___ Others:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT:

You may schedule an appointment online through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. or call the Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 and (632) 902-8930 (from the Philippines), or (214) 571-1600 (from the United States). The call center is open Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on U.S. and Philippine holidays.

Sincerely,

Consular Officer

Immigrant Visa Branch

Case Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Name (P) : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Preference Category: F2A - PHIL

NOTE: YOUR FAILURE TO APPLY FOR IMMIGRANT VISA WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE ABOVE DATE MAY RESULT IN THE POSSIBLE TERMINATION OF YOUR APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 203(g) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.

Revised December 2012

Please be advised that this account is unable to receive messages. Do not respond to this email.For inquiries you may send an email to IVManilaReplies@state.gov or call the IV Inquiry line at (632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 during normal business hours

* April 22 - We sent the documents to the embassy through Fedex.

* May 03 - We received a letter from the embassy that they received the documents.

* May 06 - We received a letter which is similar on April 17.

May 06, 2013

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXX

XXXX

PHILIPPINES

Dear XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX:

We have reviewed your file and determined that you must do the following to continue and conclude the processing of your visa application. After completing the requested action, you may view the status of your application at https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/. Please disregard the unmarked paragraphs.

_x__1. You need to submit the document(s) marked below. The required 221(g) documents may be submitted at any 2GO drop-off branch with a copy of this letter and the 2GO Courier Submission Letter. This service is free of charge. Logon to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/, and click on the “Submitting 221(g) Documents” link to print your 2GO Courier Submission Letter.

___ 2. You need to schedule an appointment for another interview, and bring with you the document(s) marked below. Present this letter at the Consular Ticket Booth on the day of your scheduled appointment.

___ 3. Please come to the Embassy and pay the IV fee of _____ at the Embassy Consular Cashier and submit the receipt to the Immigrant Visa Section's Window 38

Documents:

___ Completed new DS-230 application forms (may be downloaded online)

___ _____ Visa Application Fee (or its peso equivalent) per applicant

___ New NBI Clearance for ______________

___ New Medical Report from St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic for ___

_x __ Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) from a qualified Joint Sponsor with original signature

_x__ Affidavit of Support (Form I-864A) from Joint Sponsor and spouse/co-resident with original signatures

_x__ 2012 Income Tax Returns (Form 1040), Wage Statements (Form W-2), and Proof of Current Employment

from your joint sponsors

___ Others:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT:

You may schedule an appointment online through http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph. or call the Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 and (632) 902-8930 (from the Philippines), or (214) 571-1600 (from the United States). The call center is open Mondays through Fridays, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on U.S. and Philippine holidays.

Sincerely,

Consular Officer

Immigrant Visa Branch

Case Number: XXXXXXXXXXXX

Name (P) : XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Preference Category: F2A - PHIL

NOTE: YOUR FAILURE TO APPLY FOR IMMIGRANT VISA WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE ABOVE DATE MAY RESULT IN THE POSSIBLE TERMINATION OF YOUR APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 203(g) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.

Revised December 2012

Please be advised that this account is unable to receive messages. Do not respond to this email.For inquiries you may send an email to IVManilaReplies@state.gov or call the IV Inquiry line at (632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 during normal business hours.

[Kagebunshin 1]

My question is, who should send these files? Is it supposed to be my mother, the joint-sponsor or us(individually, my borther and I)? They've been asking the same things and we complied them.

Thank you once again. God bless.

[ljmp_10 105]

My question is, who should send these files? Is it supposed to be my mother, the joint-sponsor or us(individually, my borther and I)? They've been asking the same things and we complied them.

Thank you once again. God bless.

As of my reading on your letter, it should be YOU. Did you send all documents being asked?