CENOMAR

[mikelor 0]

Hello, i just received my packet 4 and interview schedule will be on August 21. In the packet 3 it was clearly stated that they will not accept Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from individual applicants but it should be sent directly from the National Statistics Office of the Philippines direct to the US Embassy. Does anyone have idea how long does it take to request a CENOMAR online? I'm scared it wouldn't arrived on time though i will have it sent through FEDEX,there is no information how long..help help i'm getting nervous! I have my copy here which i took personally when i went home last January but it was clearly stated that it's not acceptable. Can anyone share there experience? Thanks in advance! Any advise please?

[X Factor 1,111]

Might be better to post this in the Philippine forum. You can ask a mod to move it.

[emrys 0]

Hello, i just received my packet 4 and interview schedule will be on August 21. In the packet 3 it was clearly stated that they will not accept Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from individual applicants but it should be sent directly from the National Statistics Office of the Philippines direct to the US Embassy. Does anyone have idea how long does it take to request a CENOMAR online? I'm scared it wouldn't arrived on time though i will have it sent through FEDEX,there is no information how long..help help i'm getting nervous! I have my copy here which i took personally when i went home last January but it was clearly stated that it's not acceptable. Can anyone share there experience? Thanks in advance! Any advise please?

4 to 5 days.

[caelo 3]

Hi! This must be a new instruction then. I had my interview on July 9 and there was nothing said about the CENOMAR being sent directly by the NSO. Can you quote exactly where and how it was stated? I checked the Revised K1 Instruction Packet 3 at the USEM website (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_005.pdf) and here is what it said:

"l. CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE RECORD (CENOMAR). If you have never contracted marriage, a CENOMAR (Singleness) issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) and printed on NSO security paper should be submitted. You may call the NSO Information Center at 02-737-1111 to inquire on securing a CENOMAR or visit their website at http://www.census.gov.ph."

This meant that applicants are still allowed to secure a CENOMAR from NSO and bring it to the interview with them.

[mikelor 0]

It said in bold font, "For Filipino applicants, who claim no prior marriage(s), please obtain a 'Certificate of No Marriage' from the National Statistics Office and this must be sent directly from NSO to the Immigrant Visa Unit, Consular Section, American Embassy Singapore, 27 Napier Road, Singapore 258508. this Office will not accept the certificate submitted by individual applicant."

They give a a site where to request a cenomar and the site said 6-8 weeks delivery for Philpost but we can email them to have it delivered through fedex but it didn't say how long then.

Any Filipinos who are processing their application outside Philippines (doesn't mean in sinagapore only)who could share their experience is greatly appreciated...