DCF Manila

[matteo66062 1]

Try to call them after 3 days or 5 days to inquire if they have uploaded your case in the system. I am suggesting you to sign up for scheduling online your interview date. It is much better because you can view all available slots and you can choose your desired interview date.

Have also the online registration to be brought at St. Lukes for the medical. The form is available at St. lukes' website.

The online registration is a big help! Thanks so much! I didn't know that.

Now this is where I get confused, I thought they notified me of the appointment for my wife. So I will make the appointment for the visa interview for my wife? Since I'm an American (also Phil Resident) living here in the Phil, I'm getting several different answers on the visa interview schedule process. Not really sure which is the correct answer. Any help on that would be appreciated.

[lovekoto 3]

Do you have your MNL case number already? Have your wife sign up to this link http://travel.state.gov/

On that link, you can set an interview date if you have MNL case number already.

Let me knoe if you still have questions.

The online registration is a big help! Thanks so much! I didn't know that.

Now this is where I get confused, I thought they notified me of the appointment for my wife. So I will make the appointment for the visa interview for my wife? Since I'm an American (also Phil Resident) living here in the Phil, I'm getting several different answers on the visa interview schedule process. Not really sure which is the correct answer. Any help on that would be appreciated.

[lovekoto 3]

I am sorry but this is the correct link for your wife to set her an interview date.

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

Do you have your MNL case number already? Have your wife sign up to this link http://travel.state.gov/

On that link, you can set an interview date if you have MNL case number already.

Let me knoe if you still have questions.

[matteo66062 1]

I am sorry but this is the correct link for your wife to set her an interview date.

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

Yes, I have the case number starting with MNL and already created a profile on that website for her. Yesterday I emailed DS230 and DS2001 to IVManilaAttachments@state.gov.I was going to send LBC but they said to email or fax it. Shortly after, I phoned the Immigrant Visa Section and the lady (Filipina) said even though I have my case # I can't make an appointment until they upload the two forms into their system that I emailed them. She said to check back Wednesday or Thursday. After it is in their system, and only then, that I could make an appointment for my wife. Let me know what you think. Really ready to take her for the medical, but I need the appointment letter to do that.

Edited October 6, 2012 by matteo66062

[lovekoto 3]

On my case, I only attached via email Ds230 and DS2001. Yes you are right, they have to upload the case in the system. Try to call them on Monday and if it is uploaded, you can now set an interview date. I did my medical one month before my interview. And for me, it was really good idea to have the medical 1 month or 3 or 2 weeks before the interview. It was less stress.

Prepare your AOS..

I was with my husband during my interview but he was only waiting for me. He did not got with me the Filipino Pre-Screener and American CO.

The interview will be very easy on your wife's part. Just complete all necessary docs and you will be easily approved.

Yes, I have the case number starting with MNL and already created a profile on that website for her. Yesterday I emailed DS230 and DS2001 to IVManilaAttachments@state.gov.I was going to send LBC but they said to email or fax it. Shortly after, I phoned the Immigrant Visa Section and the lady (Filipina) said even though I have my case # I can't make an appointment until they upload the two forms into their system that I emailed them. She said to check back Wednesday or Thursday. After it is in their system, and only then, that I could make an appointment for my wife. Let me know what you think. Really ready to take her for the medical, but I need the appointment letter to do that.

[matteo66062 1]

On my case, I only attached via email Ds230 and DS2001. Yes you are right, they have to upload the case in the system. Try to call them on Monday and if it is uploaded, you can now set an interview date. I did my medical one month before my interview. And for me, it was really good idea to have the medical 1 month or 3 or 2 weeks before the interview. It was less stress.

Prepare your AOS..

I was with my husband during my interview but he was only waiting for me. He did not got with me the Filipino Pre-Screener and American CO.

The interview will be very easy on your wife's part. Just complete all necessary docs and you will be easily approved.

What exactly does prepare AOS mean? We are on an expedited process so I'm having to learn this very quickly. I'm assuming we just turn all the original documents in at the interview but I have no idea what AOS is.

[matteo66062 1]

What exactly does prepare AOS mean? We are on an expedited process so I'm having to learn this very quickly. I'm assuming we just turn all the original documents in at the interview but I have no idea what AOS is.

Sorry, I thought you were saying AOS, Adjustment of Status, yes Affidavit of Support you were saying. Yes we have all that complete. 864 and 864a as my sister is helping since I am a missionary here in the Phil with no income last year. Maraming Salamat Po!

[lovekoto 3]

YEs AOS is the Affidavit of Support. Do you have zero income for the year 2011? if thats the case, I think 1-864 much better for your sister to fill out if she has met the poverty line alone herself.

On my case, I had only scanned copies of AOS. I was so nervous but that time that they wont accept scanned copies. But I was still approved.

If you still have questions, I am willing to help you out.

Sorry, I thought you were saying AOS, Adjustment of Status, yes Affidavit of Support you were saying. Yes we have all that complete. 864 and 864a as my sister is helping since I am a missionary here in the Phil with no income last year. Maraming Salamat Po!

Edited October 7, 2012 by ilovedo

[ca_babe 129]

ilovedo,

Why was your first scheduled interview cancelled because of missing docs? What documents were you missing? I thought they would go through with the interview and ask you to submit the missing ones if any.

[lovekoto 3]

I cancelled my interview because my co sponsor's 1-864 is not yet ready on that time. So I was forced to cancel it. Of course, we have to get ready before we go to our interview.

ilovedo,

Why was your first scheduled interview cancelled because of missing docs? What documents were you missing? I thought they would go through with the interview and ask you to submit the missing ones if any.

[matteo66062 1]

YEs AOS is the Affidavit of Support. Do you have zero income for the year 2011? if thats the case, I think 1-864 much better for your sister to fill out if she has met the poverty line alone herself.

On my case, I had only scanned copies of AOS. I was so nervous but that time that they wont accept scanned copies. But I was still approved.

If you still have questions, I am willing to help you out.

I had worked for a couple weeks in the USA before I left, under 1000 usd income for 2001. I was thinking my sister could use 864 also, but others I talked to said I must use 864a as we will be living with her when we first arrive for a while and she is classified household member. I am wondering does it really matter if you use 864 or 864a? Both prove the same thing diba? Her income is way more than enough to qualify. Just in case though, I had her do an 864 and an 864a, so I have originals of both

My church pastor from USA is flying in Saturday to Manila and bringing all the original docs from the USA side.

Monday is an American holiday, so no Embassy!

[GlobeHopperMama 95]

I-864a is for current household members. People sharing the same residence address. Residence address is not the same as domicile. Domicile is where you intend to live ultimately. Residence is where you live presently. So unless she lives in the same home with you at the time of filing, I-864 is the correct one to submit.

[MHikoPI 1]

Hi,

The way GlobeHopperMama explained it was the way I started out, but I was then told differently. I planned on having both prepared just in case. After looking at the forms closely, the way GlobeHopper said seems correct. Same household address = i-864A for co-sponsor.

But my household member will not sign the AOS, so i'm left with the i-864 option regardless. Even if i'm able to show that the co-sponsor would not be liable for medical bills to the immigrant, but im not giving up yet. I want to travel with my wife, not go to US and then send for her later.

Im glad to hear about ilovedo's response about having a scanned copy instead of a fresh ink copy. I'm willing to try that.

Thanks Kindly for everyone in VJ,

MHiko

[matteo66062 1]

I-864a is for current household members. People sharing the same residence address. Residence address is not the same as domicile. Domicile is where you intend to live ultimately. Residence is where you live presently. So unless she lives in the same home with you at the time of filing, I-864 is the correct one to submit.

AHHHHHHHHH! Perfectly clear now!Thanks so much for that! If I were in the USA already living with my sis, I would use 864a. But since I am currently a resident of the Phil (American Citizen) I would use 864 as a joint sponsor.

[matteo66062 1]

Hi,

The way GlobeHopperMama explained it was the way I started out, but I was then told differently. I planned on having both prepared just in case. After looking at the forms closely, the way GlobeHopper said seems correct. Same household address = i-864A for co-sponsor.

But my household member will not sign the AOS, so i'm left with the i-864 option regardless. Even if i'm able to show that the co-sponsor would not be liable for medical bills to the immigrant, but im not giving up yet. I want to travel with my wife, not go to US and then send for her later.

Im glad to hear about ilovedo's response about having a scanned copy instead of a fresh ink copy. I'm willing to try that.

Thanks Kindly for everyone in VJ,

MHiko

Yes I was told many different things as well, but GlobeHopperMama's explanation was great! I too have both filled out (864, 864a just in case) but I will will present 864 in the interview and plan on going with that in light of GHM's clear answer. My sister signed both 864 and 864a, as well as an additional blank copy for each as I understand it MUST be original signature. My church pastor is delivering everything when he arrives for a visit here in the Phil on Saturday.

Yeah that's good news that ilovedo was able to do that with a scanned copy. Wonder if that's a new rule or the Embassy was in a good mood that day.

I agree on the travel with your wife part. It would be difficult to try and explain the final process if she were here alone. Hope your case is going good! PM me to share any further info! I Am here in Tanay, Rizal with the Salvation Army Christian Church.