Still no visa since nov 17

[Tahoma 2,292]

Also...from the U.S. Department of State website:

Marriage applicants who are age 18 to 21 must have parental consent in writing, those age 21 to 25 must have written parental advice (a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry). The revised Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 4, 1988, prohibits marriage for individuals below the age of 18.

U.S. Department of State link.

The quote above is from the section where they are talking about getting married in the Philippines. However, the CFO has been known to require parental advice or parental consent from K-1ers.

Edited December 7, 2011 by Tahoma

[cheerstoamerica 21]

> If you are between the ages of 21-24, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental advice to marry.

> If you are between the ages of 18-20, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental consent to marry.

Here's why you didn't see anything on the CFO website about those requirements:

The following is from the CFO website:

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors <-----------------------------

Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.

CFO link.

The following forms may come in handy:

Sworn statement that advice of parents or guardian has been asked. (for those who are 21-24 years old)

Consent to marriage of a person under age. (for those who are 18-20 years old)

Best wishes for a smooth and speedy visa journey!

This is just for the CFO, right? Not the interview? I'm only 24, petitioner is 23. Do we both need letters of consent?

[Wally G! 58]

Hi Tahoma

Thank you for adding the extra clarification. :thumbs: May I copy those link and information? I would like to update my information for CFO.

Wally

[jade99 0]

i'm gettins so nervous and anxious! when they asked for additional documents from me, they did not give me any 221 or any colored form! they just told me to subtmit it asap and that i should just wait for my passport. it's been 3 weeks today and still no word from them! can someone tell me what the best way to follow up is? any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Tahoma 2,292]

This is just for the CFO, right? Not the interview? I'm only 24, petitioner is 23. Do we both need letters of consent?

I think the letters are only for the CFO. I don't think the Embassy will ask for them because it's a Filipino requirement rather than an American requirement. Sometimes the CFO will ask the K-1ers for a letter, but I think the letters are mainly for those who marry in 'Pinas.

You only need one of the letters. Since you are 24, you will need the letter of parental advice. The petitioner won't need a letter.

Hi Tahoma

Thank you for adding the extra clarification. :thumbs: May I copy those link and information? I would like to update my information for CFO.

Wally

Walang anuman po, Wally. Feel free to copy away.

i'm gettins so nervous and anxious! when they asked for additional documents from me, they did not give me any 221 or any colored form! they just told me to subtmit it asap and that i should just wait for my passport. it's been 3 weeks today and still no word from them! can someone tell me what the best way to follow up is? any help would be greatly appreciated!

I know the waiting is hell, but remember that the Embassy can get busy, so don't worry too much. I can tell you that visa delivery day is a sweet relief. Chinook and I were happy, but we were more relieved than anything else. It relieved a lot of stress. Your visa will be in your hand malapit na.

In the meantime, you can call the Embassy or email them to see if there has been any movement on your case.

[jade99 0]

I think the letters are only for the CFO. I don't think the Embassy will ask for them because it's a Filipino requirement rather than an American requirement. Sometimes the CFO will ask the K-1ers for a letter, but I think the letters are mainly for those who marry in 'Pinas.

You only need one of the letters. Since you are 24, you will need the letter of parental advice. The petitioner won't need a letter.

Walang anuman po, Wally. Feel free to copy away.

I know the waiting is hell, but remember that the Embassy can get busy, so don't worry too much. I can tell you that visa delivery day is a sweet relief. Chinook and I were happy, but we were more relieved than anything else. It relieved a lot of stress. Your visa will be in your hand malapit na.

In the meantime, you can call the Embassy or email them to see if there has been any movement on your case.

thank you for this. i just called the us embassy call center and they said my passport is still with them. this is so disheartening! i thought i would havr my passport by this week thanks for the encouragement! means a lot

[Tahoma 2,292]

thank you for this. i just called the us embassy call center and they said my passport is still with them. this is so disheartening! i thought i would havr my passport by this week thanks for the encouragement! means a lot

I remember how excited and relieved Chinook was when she finally received her visa. In the morning, she received a text from Air21 (the previous courier) that her visa was going to be delivered. Since they don't deliver to her barangay until late in the afternoon, she immediately called their local office and asked them to hold her visa at their office. Then she jumped in a taxi and went there to pick it up. When she picked up her visa, the workers at the office serenaded her with the song about Filipinos going abroad and returning home some day..."babalik ka rin."

jade99...your serenade will happen malapit na!

[jade99 0]

My fiancé followed up on my visa with the USEM and was told the visa wa issued Monday, dec 12! I'm so happy but I still can't relax until I get it! When will this waiting game end??? Any day now!

[juliodahlia 1]

My fiancé followed up on my visa with the USEM and was told the visa wa issued Monday, dec 12! I'm so happy but I still can't relax until I get it! When will this waiting game end??? Any day now!

wait 3-10 working days..and you will be happy visa on hand :-)

[jade99 0]

wait 3-10 working days..and you will be happy visa on hand :-)

I do hope I get it tomorrow! The lady from 2GO mentioned that the USEM forwards the passports to them everyday at 4pm. I hope tomorrow is my lucky day! I'm planning to leave for CA on the 24th. This will be the best Christmas ever

[Darnell 8,479]

maybe best to call into DoS Hotline (USCitizen do this, aye?) and ask for casefile status, nowish.

Just to be certain of the date the visa packet left the US Embassy IV Unit.

[Tahoma 2,292]

I hear the Tagalog song for those who have their visa...it's getting louder...babalik ka rin...

Malapit na!!!

[jade99 0]

I got my visa and my flight is booked! thank you everyone who took time to reply! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

[Wally G! 58]

Congratulations!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[jade99 0]

Congratulations!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

A very heartfelt thank you