Manila DCF I-130 Approved, Need Help Please

[power_factor 0]

Hello,

I was married to my Filipina wife in January, and have been living with her in the Philippines since.

In August, I submitted an I-130 for my wife and step daughter at the embassy in Manila (DCF). It was approved after a week, however I didn't receive anything in the mail. I found out it was approved when I called the embassy on September 15. I contacted the Visa section, and was told that Packet 3 had been sent to me. I still haven't received anything in the mail. I think the local post office here is very bad, and most letters never arrive.

I am just hoping that someone can give me some advice on what to do next. I was given my case numbers by the person I emailed at the visa center. They told me to fill out DS-260I and DS-2001. I have done this, but it says to make sure I have all the required documents before I send these forms back. I'm not sure what other documents are required as I never received the instructions from the embassy.

If anyone can please give me some advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much,

Brian

[power_factor 0]

Also,

Will I be required to provide more than my 2011 tax returns?

I have my 2011 and 2009 tax returns, all paid up no problem, but my 2010, i dont have, because i was not working in 2010.

Will this be a problem?

thanks,

Brian

Edited September 28, 2012 by power_factor

[MHikoPI 1]

Hi Brian, The docs for your interview are listed here: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3217.html

Your 2011 should be enough and the 2009 is good for added support docs. I think your burden will be proving that you will have income in the future. Meaning it might be good to have a statement from your employer (or other means of proof) that will indicate what your salary will be.

hope this helps.

Miko

[power_factor 0]

Hi Brian, The docs for your interview are listed here: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3217.html

Your 2011 should be enough and the 2009 is good for added support docs. I think your burden will be proving that you will have income in the future. Meaning it might be good to have a statement from your employer (or other means of proof) that will indicate what your salary will be.

hope this helps.

Miko

Thanks very much for your reply. very helpful.