DCF Manila -- confused about how to proceed

[lierre 224]

Wow! Happy for you, JenniferNN. If only we lived in the Philippines. Le sigh

[dave01 16]

I'm in the same boat.. I filed Dec 21,2012, got notice of approval today. Should I go to window 38 to get my case number? Or just wait for the mail?

Also, how can I schedule medical checkup for my wife? Is there any info about that? thanks

Hi Scottie, My petition was filed Dec. 14th and approved on Jan31st. I just got my MNL case number yesterday Feb. 5th. Start calling the IV unit 02-301-2000 extension 5185 every day, they gave me my case number over the phone and the email address to send the 2 DS forms to. I will be making my interview appointment by the end of the week. Hope this helps

[Scottie Pippen 0]

Wow that's great.. thanks for the info.. i will call tomorrow

[Scottie Pippen 0]

Hi Scottie, My petition was filed Dec. 14th and approved on Jan31st. I just got my MNL case number yesterday Feb. 5th. Start calling the IV unit 02-301-2000 extension 5185 every day, they gave me my case number over the phone and the email address to send the 2 DS forms to. I will be making my interview appointment by the end of the week. Hope this helps

Hey dave i have a question.. If we have an interview and get a visa.. are we allowed to visit other countries before entering the US? i know we have a 6 month window to enter, but can we go to another country before the US? thanks

Jonathan

[dave01 16]

Hey dave i have a question.. If we have an interview and get a visa.. are we allowed to visit other countries before entering the US? i know we have a 6 month window to enter, but can we go to another country before the US? thanks

Jonathan

Hi, yes you can go to another country or 2 on the way if you want to but you have to be able to get visas to that country or countries also, so do your homework in that regard.

[maidtotravel 1]

My husband is dual citizen (born in America to Filipino citizens). He has no ACR card because he holds a Philippine passport as well as an American passport. Can he file for IR1/CR1 for me at the USEM? He's been living in Manila since 2009 and just flies to California, twice a year to visit his family. We've been married for 6 months now. Thanks

[JenniferNN 0]

My husband is dual citizen (born in America to Filipino citizens). He has no ACR card because he holds a Philippine passport as well as an American passport. Can he file for IR1/CR1 for me at the USEM? He's been living in Manila since 2009 and just flies to California, twice a year to visit his family. We've been married for 6 months now. Thanks

As far as I know... if he has American citizenship w/ a US passport and has been living in the philippines for an extended amount of time then he can file DCF at the USEmbassyManila. Just to be sure I would try to call the USEmbassy USCIS office. The contact number can be found on their website. Good luck to you.

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Hi Guys,

Quick question. I lived in the Philippines for about 8 years, left for the US to work ( stayed for 4 months), returned to the Philippines to marry my long time GF, then returned to the US to work. Since I am a permanent resident in the Philippines, could I still take the DCF route? In what specific procedures do I actually have to be in the embassy?

[JenniferNN 0]

Hi Guys,

Quick question. I lived in the Philippines for about 8 years, left for the US to work ( stayed for 4 months), returned to the Philippines to marry my long time GF, then returned to the US to work. Since I am a permanent resident in the Philippines, could I still take the DCF route? In what specific procedures do I actually have to be in the embassy?

Hi. Do you have an unexpired permanent resident I-card? Are you in the US now? If so, are you planning to return to the Philippines to begin the DCF procedure???

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Hi. Do you have an unexpired permanent resident I-card? Are you in the US now? If so, are you planning to return to the Philippines to begin the DCF procedure???

Yes, I do have an I card. Infact, before I left the philippines, I paid my annual report fee, and the entry exit fee that i always pay when i leave the philippines. I am in the US now, because I started work here about 4 months ago, but actually, I had a small vacation which lasted around 2 weeks (married my gf), just came back today. Being apart from my wife for more than 7 mos frightens me, so if DCF is considered to be faster, I will definitly consider going back to process it

[JenniferNN 0]

Yes, I do have an I card. Infact, before I left the philippines, I paid my annual report fee, and the entry exit fee that i always pay when i leave the philippines. I am in the US now, because I started work here about 4 months ago, but actually, I had a small vacation which lasted around 2 weeks (married my gf), just came back today. Being apart from my wife for more than 7 mos frightens me, so if DCF is considered to be faster, I will definitly consider going back to process it

The whole point of DCF is for US citizens who are living out of the US..and it's MUCH faster than the normal route. I understand it's hard being away from your spouse is hard, so if it's possible for you to arrange with your job to come back and forth during the process (expensive airfare though) then i would highly recommend it.

You should plan to be here (I'm currently in the PH) when she files her I-130. Then it's a bit of a waiting period to get the I-130 approved. I personally waited for about 2 months for our approval. You could go back to the US to work during that time if you needed. After approval you'll get the case number and will then be able to register her Medical Exam (which you do not have to be present for) and then the Interview (which is the BIGGIE, so plan to be there for that). The scheduling of the interview is up to you... the faster you are able to get all the requirements together, the sooner you will be able to schedule the interview (online). I filed my I-130 on November 29, 2012 and have my interview scheduled for March 19. I could have scheduled the interview for February 4, but am awaiting some info for my paperwork.

HOpe that helps.

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The whole point of DCF is for US citizens who are living out of the US..and it's MUCH faster than the normal route. I understand it's hard being away from your spouse is hard, so if it's possible for you to arrange with your job to come back and forth during the process (expensive airfare though) then i would highly recommend it.

You should plan to be here (I'm currently in the PH) when she files her I-130. Then it's a bit of a waiting period to get the I-130 approved. I personally waited for about 2 months for our approval. You could go back to the US to work during that time if you needed. After approval you'll get the case number and will then be able to register her Medical Exam (which you do not have to be present for) and then the Interview (which is the BIGGIE, so plan to be there for that). The scheduling of the interview is up to you... the faster you are able to get all the requirements together, the sooner you will be able to schedule the interview (online). I filed my I-130 on November 29, 2012 and have my interview scheduled for March 19. I could have scheduled the interview for February 4, but am awaiting some info for my paperwork.

HOpe that helps.

Will there be a guarantee that I can file it this way, since I have been out of the country for 4 months, I think maybe that it could be sketchy. I talked to a representive from USCIS in Manila, and they want me to bring all the documents to prove that i maintain residency in the Philippines, and they will have a field officer determine wether if i am eligible or not. They also said, that I can have my attorney represent me, but would you guys know if my attorney could be filipino? My mother in law is a lawyer, and I know that she can represent, hope there isnt a conflict in interest issue.

[seventeen hearts 0]

hello everyone.

last February 5 we file the i-130 petition in manila then after 29 days i got a notice of approval with my case number in it so now we are waiting for our appointment letter for our interview and medical. i wonder how long they are going to send the appointment letter for us.

by the way i am from Cebu. thank you guys to VJ members

[Jzelle0313 0]

I was wondering if someone could answer my question.Dcf for IR1 and IR2.. and I alredi scheduled my husbands interview and kids. Now for medical.now for the payments ..what other fees are needed to pay when my husband and kids go for interviews. Is it juss the visa fee? $220 ...