Package not accepted

[imdustin 0]

So my fiance doesn't have a physical address and so for things to come, they are recieved at a local store. The problem is that the only stuff she would have sent there is immigration related. Well on Saturday, something did arrive with her first name and middle name but not her last name. The clerk did not know her by her middle name and thought it was for someone else and declined recieving said package. The clerk thinks it was 2go, so my fiance went to the main distribution place and they have no record of pending packages under her name. Who do we need to contact? The consulate? I'm assuming its package 3 (K-1 visa process) We have already paid for the visa and scheduled an appointment for the 10th. Is it important to have the package? She is really stressed about it and can't get a hold of anyone to talk to at the consulate and no answers from 2go....Any help would be fantastic in the matter

[Inky 1,110]

Philippines has their package 3 online and its accessed online and printed out - they don't send it.

[Hank_ 9,174]

It was probably just the letter from the embassy telling you they have received the file from the petition, like said everything is done online.

If I was home I could post you links to everything. You go to BPI with the passport and MNL # to pay the visa fee then wait half a day (we waited a day) then go online to schedule your interview. Then there is the medical at St. Lukes which can be registered for online to save a little time. I will see if I can find some info for you.

Found this... hope it helps.

NVC will mail your case/I-129f package to Manila USEM. This can take between 5 - 14 days depending. Average 5 days.

At this point you should start preparing your fiancé’s Packet 3.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

Download the K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions. Make sure to have all the requirements in the instructions. Review and go over it 3 or 4 times to make sure all is filled correct.

Your fiancé will need to prepare for her Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC)

Required Documents:

http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs

Pre-register online and have her print out this letter. This is the appointment letter she needs to present at SLEC.

http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Medical fees are: 15 years and older USD 213.35 / PhP 9,387.50. This is paid at SLEC.

ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER EXTENSION CLINIC

1177 J. Bocobo St. Ermita, Manila 1000 PHILIPPINES

If your fiancé passes her Medical They will give her a date to come back to SLEC and get her results and medical will CD of chest X-ray

Now your fiancé will pay and schedule the USEM appointment.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Click on the apply button (Green Button " Apply Now ". Fill out the registration information. It is straight forward.

Click Schedule Appointment

Select Immigrant Visa

Click continue

Select K Visas ( Visa for Fiancée , Visa For Spouse )

Select K1 - Fiancé or Fiancée of U.S. Citizen

Click continue

Fill out all information

Click continue

You will receive a confirmation email of you appointment.

If your are not comfortable with the online appointment system. You can always call and set appointment via phone.

To schedule a visa appointment for IV or K petitions, please contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html

You will now pay for you the fiancé I-129f petition there in Philippines. Fee is U.S. $350 / P15,218. Send a little extra as it is bases on current exchange rate. Cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) branch. Just go into the branch nearest to her and tell them you are paying for K-1 Visa application fee. They will know what to give her to fill out. If she is unsure on what to fill out ask the staff there to help her fill it out.

BPI Branch Locator:

http://info.bpiexpre.../BranchesSearch

Require documents at BPI:

Passport and MNL number

[Wally G! 58]

Also here is the information for CFO.

CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Information.

CFO Seminar is a 1 day seminar and process.

She will need to register for her seminar.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

CFO is to inform fipinos about the country they are traveling to. The Good, Bad and Ugly. They will ask her some questions and issue her CFO sticker and seminar certificate.

Requirements for Registration:

Original and photocopy of Passport;

Original and photocopy of visa;

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);

Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

Payment of the authorized registration fee.

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; (Postal ID, NBI Clearance, Passport w/ Visa)

Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/overseasbasedemigrantform.pdf

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; and

You will pay a fee totaling PhP 650.00. The PhP 250.00 is paid as counseling fee at SMEF-COW or PRISM while the PhP 400.00 is for registration at the CFO.

If you fiancee is under 25 yrs. She will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be there with her to give consent of there child's marriage.

> 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)

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.

It's all on the Consular's discretion whether they require consent from a parent or guardian.

SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers

Good Shepherd Convent

1043 Aurora Boulevard

Quezon City 1108

Philippines

http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/

Once CFO seminar, certificate, Sticker and stamp is completed, you’re done. Book the Flight!!

You will need to pay a NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 550 mandatory at NAIA.

Good Luck and God bless!!!

[Philwithlove 17]

So my fiance doesn't have a physical address and so for things to come, they are recieved at a local store. The problem is that the only stuff she would have sent there is immigration related. Well on Saturday, something did arrive with her first name and middle name but not her last name. The clerk did not know her by her middle name and thought it was for someone else and declined recieving said package. The clerk thinks it was 2go, so my fiance went to the main distribution place and they have no record of pending packages under her name. Who do we need to contact? The consulate? I'm assuming its package 3 (K-1 visa process) We have already paid for the visa and scheduled an appointment for the 10th. Is it important to have the package? She is really stressed about it and can't get a hold of anyone to talk to at the consulate and no answers from 2go....Any help would be fantastic in the matter

how your fiance able to know she got a package when the clerk at the store didnt even know her? if she already contacted 2go and no package under her name then theres no package sent to her. packet 3 doesnt really come specially when u already book your appointment and paid the visa. its not important to have the packet 3 as long as you two knows the documents to bring in her interview. packet 3 is also available at the usem manila website, she or you can print it. tell her not to stress herself with that, instead continue her things to do, cfo and medical if she hasnt done that. Goodluck!

[imdustin 0]

how your fiance able to know she got a package when the clerk at the store didnt even know her? if she already contacted 2go and no package under her name then theres no package sent to her. packet 3 doesnt really come specially when u already book your appointment and paid the visa. its not important to have the packet 3 as long as you two knows the documents to bring in her interview. packet 3 is also available at the usem manila website, she or you can print it. tell her not to stress herself with that, instead continue her things to do, cfo and medical if she hasnt done that. Goodluck!

Tell me about it....apparently the package was just her first name and middle name and no last name and the clerk only knows her last name so was confused...but we called the U.S. consulate number so I am assuming it was a phone call here but I don't know. Anyways, figured out the only thing that it could have been was the letter saying they recieved the petition and that we can file for the visa. The funny thing is the 2go place we chose for them to send us documents back after the interview....doesn't exist anymore but they have that an option...crazy

So thanks for all the help in trying to figure this. This goes for everyone else that replied. Our hope is that she can be in America at the end of April....keeping our fingers crossed and our prayers constant