Jump to content
JenniferNN

DCF Manila -- NBI Clearance AND Police Certificate?

By JenniferNN in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

 Share

6 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

JenniferNN Contributor

JenniferNN   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

I know that my Filipino husband will need to provide an NBI clearance. But I'm not sure if he needs to provide a police certificate as well... here is what the US Embassy Manila site says about the Police certificate (the 5th on the list of documentation requirements for IV)

5. POLICE CERTIFICATES: A police certificate is required from a country in which the applicant lived for more than one year (six months if you are applying for a K visa) after turning 16 years of age. As with NBI clearances, foreign police certificates should be obtained in any maiden names, married names, aliases or nicknames ever used while in the country in question, including different spellings of all names ever used.

My husband has never left the Philippines, so the only country he's lived in for more than one year after the age of 16 is the Philippines. So am I to interpret this as he needs to get BOTH an NBI clearance AND a Police Certificate from the Philippines???? What's the difference between the two (if any)? Why does the Embassy mention "foreign"... Does that mean outside the Philippines or any country outside the US including the Philippines?

Thanks so much.

Edited by JenniferNN
Link to comment
Share on other sites
TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,304

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted

*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the Direct Consular Filing forum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Link to comment
Share on other sites
dave01 Enthusiast

dave01   16

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa (DCF) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

I know that my Filipino husband will need to provide an NBI clearance. But I'm not sure if he needs to provide a police certificate as well... here is what the US Embassy Manila site says about the Police certificate (the 5th on the list of documentation requirements for IV)

5. POLICE CERTIFICATES: A police certificate is required from a country in which the applicant lived for more than one year (six months if you are applying for a K visa) after turning 16 years of age. As with NBI clearances, foreign police certificates should be obtained in any maiden names, married names, aliases or nicknames ever used while in the country in question, including different spellings of all names ever used.

My husband has never left the Philippines, so the only country he's lived in for more than one year after the age of 16 is the Philippines. So am I to interpret this as he needs to get BOTH an NBI clearance AND a Police Certificate from the Philippines???? What's the difference between the two (if any)? Why does the Embassy mention "foreign"... Does that mean outside the Philippines or any country outside the US including the Philippines?

Thanks so much.

Jennifer, he only needs the NBI clearance.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
jasmine427 Apprentice

jasmine427   0

Posted
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

Jennifer, he only needs the NBI clearance.

I know that my Filipino husband will need to provide an NBI clearance. But I'm not sure if he needs to provide a police certificate as well... here is what the US Embassy Manila site says about the Police certificate (the 5th on the list of documentation requirements for IV)

5. POLICE CERTIFICATES: A police certificate is required from a country in which the applicant lived for more than one year (six months if you are applying for a K visa) after turning 16 years of age. As with NBI clearances, foreign police certificates should be obtained in any maiden names, married names, aliases or nicknames ever used while in the country in question, including different spellings of all names ever used.

My husband has never left the Philippines, so the only country he's lived in for more than one year after the age of 16 is the Philippines. So am I to interpret this as he needs to get BOTH an NBI clearance AND a Police Certificate from the Philippines???? What's the difference between the two (if any)? Why does the Embassy mention "foreign"... Does that mean outside the Philippines or any country outside the US including the Philippines?

Thanks so much.

police clearance is only needed if he does work abroad or lived abroad for more than 6 months. and since he didnt work abroad before.. NBI is all he need..no need for police clearance (from abroad)

Edited by jasmine427
Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...