Looking for Filipinas ( fiancee) Noa2 approved!

[GodgavemeU 1]

hi! we don't have the same timeline but my visa just recently got approved. i just want to share to you my post, so you have an idea on what to expect during the interview process at the US Embassy. hope this helps. good luck on your medical and interview!

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/384961-usem-manila-visa-interview/

Thank you you! And congrats! I'll definitely review your post..Best wishes to both of you!

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Philippines regional forum.

Thanks!

Conrats!!!! :thumbs: :dance:

Thank you!

United States Citizen

Oh ok.. thanks!

congrats!! :dance:

For the NVC:

Check on your embassy case number:

Give them 7 - 10 days before calling. Call after 4:45 PM eastern time for shorter wait times K1's are not tracked through the AVR, ever. They are processed like an immigrant visa, but they are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own. Therefore you need an operator. To get there:

1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Press 1 for English

Press 5 for an operator

NVC CONTACT INFORMATION:

Website: www.immigrantvisas.state.govwww.immigrantvisas.state.gov

E-mail: NVCInquiry@state.gov (I found NVC to be very quick responding to emails)

REQUIRED SECURITY INFORMATION:

You are required to provide the following security information with each inquiry to receive a case specific response:

* NVC Case Number or USCIS Receipt Number (Place in the subject line of the e-mail).

* Petitioner's name and date of birth.

( NOTE: If the visa petition is employment-based, include the employer's company/organization name instead of the petitioner's name and date of birth. )

* Principal Applicant's name and date of birth.

Manila Embassy:

After NOA2 AND YOU HAVE YOUR MNL # (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy )

Once you have your MNL # you can take your passport and required visa fee (in Php) to BPI and pay your visa fee. The embassy website states that within 4 hours of paying at BPI you can schedule your interview appointment but most times it seems to take about 24 hours.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp

When scheduling online with the embassy you need to include the "XX" at the beginning of the passport number, your passport number IS your receipt number (normally).

Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was accepted.

Make sure to print two copies of the interview confirmation page as you will need one for St. Luke's and the other (maybe, they might mail the interview letter) for the embassy.

(open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)

Embassy Letter:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_005.pdf

(Tagalog) http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_007.pdfhttp://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_007.pdf

(The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)

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

Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)

(632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 3012000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

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To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

INTERVIEW DAY: Remember no electronics are allowed in the embassy; no cell phones, no cameras, no memory stiks. And no food.

***

St. Luke's:

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

CFO:

ALL exiting required to attend. There are been changed with CFO so for sure read through their website.

http://www.philembassy.no/sites/default/files/downloads/new_gcp_flyer.pdf

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

Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: copies of; CENOMAR, certified birth certificate, bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together, from USC - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent.

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)

Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.

Thankyou for the info. We really appreciate it Godbless!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Were you able to get the NBI, Birth Certificate and CENOMAR back from the USEM? We're a bit worried about not getting those back for eventually we will need the same documents to go to CFO Counseling session right? Wondering if we need to get another copy?

Just make copies B/4 giving the CENOMAR and NBI to the embassy, CFO only asks for copies. As for the Birth Certicate you should have 4 or 5 from NBI so you have extras to bring to the states, CFO only has for a copy of that also. But for sure get extras from NBI to bring along to the States.

[caradavie 11]

Were you able to get the NBI, Birth Certificate and CENOMAR back from the USEM? We're a bit worried about not getting those back for eventually we will need the same documents to go to CFO Counseling session right? Wondering if we need to get another copy?

no they kept it. that's why it is advisable to makea copy of every document you submit to them as they will not give you back the original documents you submitted to the,

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Hello there! Looking for Filipinas (fiancee) with similar timeline to maybe help each other out. Here's where I am on my journey. NOA2 was approved on 24AUG12....... I think it will be beneficial to all of us if help each other out. Hoping to here from my lovely fellow-Filipinas! Thanks.

There are several groups on Facebook that have many many Pinay that are in the process or newly here in the states. My wife who has been here about 8 months got a lot of good info in those groups and made several close friends.

[GodgavemeU 1]

There are several groups on Facebook that have many many Pinay that are in the process or newly here in the states. My wife who has been here about 8 months got a lot of good info in those groups and made several close friends.

Thankyou for the info. Godbless!

[X Factor 1,111]

Got my MNL # today - yipee

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Got my MNL # today - yipee

Alright, finally a move from VSC!

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Got my MNL # today - yipee

Happy Happy day .. Congrats. it all moves fast now

[MyBeloved 0]

Hello there! Looking for Filipinas (fiancee) with similar timeline to maybe help each other out. Here's where I am on my journey. NOA2 was approved on 24AUG12....... I think it will be beneficial to all of us if help each other out. Hoping to here from my lovely fellow-Filipinas! Thanks.

Aim High PINAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be prepared of the stressful world of K-1 LOL!!!! I've been there before but it's all worth the wait to be with your fiance, VJ is a big help for every questions in our minds, and learned from others experiences...just don't forget that everytime you felt CONFUSED and WORRIED....search,search and search!!!! for answers!!! God Bless for your processing!!! :)

[GodgavemeU 1]

Aim High PINAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be prepared of the stressful world of K-1 LOL!!!! I've been there before but it's all worth the wait to be with your fiance, VJ is a big help for every questions in our minds, and learned from others experiences...just don't forget that everytime you felt CONFUSED and WORRIED....search,search and search!!!! for answers!!! God Bless for your processing!!! :)

Oh yes! Thank you for the advice.. I do search everytime i feel stressed and confused.. Thank you VJ friennds! MY medical and interview is on process now. .GODBLESS!!