Help Please..... I need you guys

[Teague 6]

Hi VJ peeps would you be so kind to to forward me the requirements need to pass to the consular here in Manila Philippines for applying DCF?

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

You (the USC) need to be legally resident in the country for at least 6 months.

[Teague 6]

You (the USC) need to be legally resident in the country for at least 6 months.

we know that but what papers will my hubby bring at the embassy?

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Proof of being a resident for the last 6 months. A legal resident card etc

good luck

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Your husband is the USC, right? if so, he needs to bring nothing, he won;t be interviewed.

[Darnell 8,478]

no no .. she's asking about the SUBMITTAL of the I-130 into the USCIS office in Manila.

It's a walk-in, the USCitizen Spouse does this, not the foreign Spouse.

Edited November 25, 2012 by Darnell

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Ahhh... yes, Darnell is probably right.

OP: have a look through the last few pages of this forum, you will find plenty of Manila DCF filers experiences.

[Teague 6]

Ahhh... yes, Darnell is probably right.

OP: have a look through the last few pages of this forum, you will find plenty of Manila DCF filers experiences.

thanks Darnel.. thanks to ol of you

[jameugiekaxavilon 25]

I have here some info for DCF in the Philippines!! GOD bless you and more power!! :)

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United States IR-1 Immigrant Visa with Direct Consular Filing (DCF)

Direct Consular Filing (DCF) is the unofficial term for filing an I-130 petition via a Consulate overseas rather than through the U.S. Service Center. This process can expedite the speed in which a beneficiary can enter the United States and become a “Green Card” holder (Legal Permanent Resident).

The U.S. Embassy requires DCF sponsors to have permanent residency in the Philippines. The easiest way to show proof of permanent residency is by way of a 13a Visa. If you do not have a 13a visa to prove residency, the U.S. Embassy may still allow for U.S. citizens to file DCF if they can prove they have established a residence in the Philippines and are living in the Philippines on a permanent bases.

When filing a DCF, the sponsor must have the intent to return to the states to permanently live. However, “permanent” does not mean forever.

The petitioner has to fill out Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) as part of the DCF process, and one of the questions asked on the form is the address in the US that the petitioner will be domiciled. Some may question how the petitioner can be a permanent resident in the Philippines and still be domiciled in the states at the same time. Answer � Have a stateside address. Many will use a relatives address in the U.S.

Another option is to get a rental contract prior to the interview. And you really don't ever need to travel to the U.S. to rent an apartment either. You can do that by internet, phone, and fax. Any real estate agent can rent an apartment for you. It doesn't have to be more than a cheap 1BR apartment. Just have the agent go by once every couple weeks to pick up mail. It doesn't have to have a phone or utilities hooked up either. Just show the rental contract to the Embassy at the interview. In my case, I drew up a rental contract between myself and my daughter in the US. This contract shows myself and my wife renting space in my daughter’s house upon our arrival. The “contract” is signed by myself, my wife and my daughter. You can find sample rental contracts on the internet.

Again, if you do not have a current stateside address, as long as the sponsor can show an intent to return to the states to live upon approval, and if they have the means to support there immigrant spouse, there should be no problems with approval.

If the sponsor has been married to the applicant for at least 2 years upon entering the U.S. for the first time, the applicants Immigration status will be IR-1 when they arrive, and they will receive a Ten Year Green Card within weeks of arrival. Then there is no need to go through the 1 year “Adjustment of Status”.

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A. Initially Filing For This Visa:

To initially file for this visa, bring the below listed documents to the U.S. Embassy in Manila on Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 12:00pm to window 35. No appointment is necessary. Total time I spent at the Embassy was approx 1.5 hours.

If you have any questions, call the Dept. of Homeland Security at 02-301-2000 Ext: 2224 or 2379

Documents Required for Initial Filing:

1. I-130 application

2. G-325A application (myself) with 2 passport photos (2 ”x 2” glossy color with white background)

3. G-325A application (wife) with 2 passport photos (2” x 2” glossy color with white background)

4. Photocopy and original U.S. passport (Front page and page with 13a visa stamp)

5. Photocopy and original Philippines passport (Front page)

6. Photocopy and original NSO birth certificate

7. Photocopy and original U.S. birth certificate

8. Photocopy and original NSO marriage contract

9. Photocopy and original ACR-I card

10. Photocopy and original retired military ID cards (if applicable)

11. Photocopy of all previous divorce papers

12. Documentation (such as a title) showing joint ownership or property (house, lot or vehicle), or a rental lease contract showing joint occupancy of an apartment or house in both husband’s and wife’s name.

13. Photos of your wedding 14. $355 in cash or credit card

Once these documents are submitted to the Embassy, you will receive by mail a “Notice of Approval of Relative Immigrant Visa Petition” letter about 1-2 weeks later.

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B. Packet 3:

About 3-4 weeks after receiving the “Notice of Approval of Relative Immigrant Visa Petition” letter, you will receive by mail “Packet 3”.

Complete Part 1 of form DS-230 and the DS-2001 form and mail them back to the Embassy. The completed form DS-2001 tells the Embassy that you are now ready for an interview.

Mail these documents to: United States Embassy Chief, Immigrant Visa Branch 1201 Roxas Blvd, Ermita, Metro Manila 1000

Once the Embassy recieves the completed Part 1 of form DS-230 and the DS-2001 form from Packet 3, they may send you an “Appointment Letter”. This letter may show your interview appointment date.

If the embassy asks you to schedule your own interview appointment, or you do not hear back from them in about a month, use this website to make the scheduling online and download and print your Appointment Letter http://www.ustraveld...ph/index.html��

Click: Applying For An Immigrant Visa Appointment Click: Schedule An Appointment Click: I Agree and Continue

Note: All questions concerning this visa should now be addressed at phone: 02-982-5555

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C. Medical Exam:

Your wife needs to have a medical exam completed approx 1-2 weeks prior to her visa interview at the embassy. Make sure your wife is not on her period when she goes in for the medical exam.

No appointment is needed at the St Lukes Extension Clinic.

Take her original “Appointment Letter” that shows her Interview Date and her Case Number along with her Philippines passport plus a photocopy of the first (bio) page of her passport and 3 colored photos (2” x 2” glossy with white background) to St Lukes. Be at St. Lukes between 6:00am - 7:00am ... First come, first served.

Your wife will be asked what your address and phone number will be in the US where you will be living once you arrive, so make sure she has that info available when she fills out the application form at St Lukes.

The physical exam will take 2 days to complete, so plan on staying in a hotel at least that long. The fee is $213 (in equivalent pesos) that will need to be paid at the time of the medical exam. They only take cash.

Medical Exam Info: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3218.html

St. Lukes Extension Clinic1177 J. Bocobo Street , Ermita, Manila Tele: 02-521-0020 or 02-521-8647

[jameugiekaxavilon 25]

Here's other DCF info based on experience on one of my friend in other group..

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DCF Route Based on My Experience

Important Note: The USC has to reside Philippines for more than 6 months as complying the fundamental qualification for DCF course. Importantly speaking, the USC must have evidences of Philippine residency to be submitted when he/she files petition at USEM. The USC must see to it that he/she keeps bills or receipts under his/her name as confirmation of residency in the Philippines. The payment is $ 420.00 upon filing the petition.

We have assembled the packet together with necessary documents systematically. This one served as our Cover Letter when the petition was filed.

*Our COVER LETTER*

NATURE OF THE SUBMISSION: I-130 ORIGINAL SUBMISSION

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Dear USCIS,

Enclosed please find form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and the supporting documents. The petition is filed by a United States Citizen (USC) on behalf of my spouse a citizen of the Philippines.

PETITIONER:

Name of Petitioner

Address

BENEFICIARY:

Name of Beneficiary

Address

Contents of I-130 package:

• Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

• $ 420.00 in Cash

• I-130 petition filed by USC, petitioner on behalf of ALIEN, beneficiary

• G-325A application (USC)

• 2 passport photos

• G-325A application (ALIEN)

• 2 passport photos

• Copy of U.S. passport (Front page and page with 13a visa stamp)

• Copy of Philippines passport (Front page)

• Copy of Birth Certificate of USC

• Copy of Birth Certificate of ALIEN (NSO)

• Copy of Marriage Certificate (NSO)

• Copy of Marriage Certificate (copy of the registered marriage license from the local register)

• Copy of ACR Card

• Copy of SSN Card

• Copy of Death Certificate

• Proof of Bona Fide Marriage

- Copy of E-tickets (2 trips)

- Selection of Pictures that document relationship, wedding and marriage.

- Affidavit of Marriage

• Proof of Residencies

- Dental Certification

- Cable Bills with receipts

- Barangay Certification

- ACR Card (see copy at the prior pages)

Thank you,

Name of Petitioner

Signature

REMINDERS:

Try to email or call USCIS Office in Manila after a month or two months after filing the petition for notice of approval.

Email: MPHInquiry.CIS@dhs.gov

Telephone Number: +632-301-2000 (ext. 2224)

2. Once you have the approval, make follow up calls or emails in obtaining Manila Case Number. I got mine after 3 weeks.

Email: IVManilaReplies@state.gov

Telephone Number: +632-301-2000 (ext. 5184 or 5185)

3. After having MNL Case Number, you will be asked to submit DS-2001 and DS-230I. You could send those forms via fax or email.

TIP: Just simply attach the forms in the email. I have faxed those forms but unfortunately Manila IV Correspondence Unit did not be able to receive those.

Fax Numbers: +632 -301-2037 or +632-301-2591

Email: IVManilaAttachments@state.gov

4. Once the information has uploaded in the system (based on DS forms you submitted), you can now set for an interview date via phone or online.

5. Get ready yourself for Medical Examinations at SLEC

6. Be well-prepared for the interview.

OUR CR1 VISA TIMELINE:

March 29,2012 - I-130 filed at USEM

June 02,2012 - Received approval

July 19,2012 - First interview appointment (cancelled)

July 16,2012 - Medical Exams

August 15, 2012 - Second interview appointment (PASSED)

[Teague 6]

Thank you to all who gave their infos you guys are the best!!!!!!!1 God bless

[matteo66062 1]

Thank you to all who gave their infos you guys are the best!!!!!!!1 God bless

I am an American Citizen living in the Philippines for almost two years.

If you haven't filed already, here is some info from my recent experience. Manila is VERY STRICT when it comes to DCF. I called them on the phone and sent emails before I drove from Tanay, Rizal to USEM for the walk in, to find out what I needed. I had everything they asked and then some and they still asked for more. The US Citizen spouse needs the ACR I-card showing residency status. BRING ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING with the USC's Filipino address......bills, letters, LTO License,letters from abroad addressed to the USC here in the Philippines. The decision to accept I-130 is at the sole discretion of the embassy. I did get it filed that day and 2 months 14 days later my wife got her CR-1 visa, so it can be VERY VERY fast. PM me if you have any questions as there are many shortcuts I learned in the DCF Manila process.