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julitathomas0810   30

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I wish to visit my fiancee in the Philippines to be with her during the medical and interview process . I wish to stay past the 21 days and extend to as much as I need . A Non Immigrant Visa is what I need correct ? Is it better to use the 21 and then apply to extend or just apply for the 59 days first ? I already have the the site for the forms .

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I wish to visit my fiancee in the Philippines to be with her during the medical and interview process . I wish to stay past the 21 days and extend to as much as I need . A Non Immigrant Visa is what I need correct ? Is it better to use the 21 and then apply to extend or just apply for the 59 days first ? I already have the the site for the forms .

No visa needed..Before the 21days is over or on that day, just go to the Bureau of Immigration closer to you and have it extended and pay for the amount which i don't remember how much

I-130 Submitted ---- 09/16/2011

NOA 1 ---- 09/21/2011

I-130 Approved ------ 04/30/2013

NVC Case Number -- 05/14/2013

Medical Exam ------ 05/28/2013

Case Complete ------- 08/06/2013

Interview -------- 09/09/2013

Visa Arrived ---------- 10/17/2013

POE SFO ------------- 10/21/2013

Delays maybe inevitable, but misery is optional!

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You can also do Visa upon arrival. I did this in January because my return flight would have been on the 22nd day of my stay. Just tell the person at the immigration booth that you want to apply for it, and they will take you to the office at the other end of the terminal. Then you will have to go upstairs to the express lane to pay the stated fees, and back to the immigration booth to get your arrival stamp. At least this was my experience...

02-27-2013 I-129F Packet Sent
03-03-2013 I-129F Packet Delivery
03-04-2013 NOA1 (text/email)
03-08-2013 A Number Changed
03-09-2013 Received NOA1 hardcopy
06-13-2013 Approved in 99 Days!
06-15-2013 Received NOA2 hardcopy
06-28-2013 Received MNL Case Number
07-08-2013 Manila Embassy Interview scheduled
07-22-2013 SLMEC Medical Exam Day 1
07-23-2013 SLMEC Medical Exam Day 2 - Passed!
08-31-2013 Arrived in Manila
09-02-2013 CFO - PASSED
09-03-2013 Manila Embassy Interview - APPROVED
09-05-2013 Visa Issued
09-09-2013 Visa ready for pick up at SM MOA
09-18-2013 Picked up passport and got CFO sticker

09-22-2013 Departed from Manila
10-04-2013 Fiancee departs for U.S.

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biaobiao   40

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where are you from and where is your fiancee's place? it actually depends on the location if there is a bureau of immigration office that can extend your visa in your fiancee's area.

americans can stay 21 days without visa. however since you plan staying more than 21 days, i strongly suggest you go to the a Philippine Consulate/embassy and obtain a visa.. OR IF THERE IS A TRAVEL AGENCY NEAR YOU YOU CAN HAVE THEM ARRANGE YOUR VISA...

what happened to my husband was that he obtained a visa since i am staying here in mindanao.. not all bureau of immigration can extend your visa.. to save you the headache of extending your visa.. obtain a visa before going to PI.. atleast you will be worry free and just be in full attention to your fiancee :D:P

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Hi...

or you can go in any asian country near the philippines, then back again... it will restart your 21 days stay without a visa. Enter and Exit for a day or less.

huh! Its a lot easier to get the extended visa at the airport when you arrive, the agent can do it right there. Or a cab ride later (if in the Manila area)

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If you have at least 2 weeks before departure, it can be done here. Details in post #5 of this topic: Extend stay in PI

It saves waiting in line & is likely cheaper, as long as you have the requirements. I've done it twice & it's far less time & hassle than taking precious time away from your visit. Good luck!

05/17/08 Sent I130 to Chicago Lockbox, 05/23/08 NOA1 VSC

11/06/08 Transferred to CSC, 12/10/08 NOA2 CSC

12/16/08 NVC sends AOS fee letter & DS3032

12/20/08 Get in mail with IIN/Send DS3032(wife emails)

12/22/08 Pay AOS bill online Processed 12/23/08

12/23/08 Pay IV bill online Processed 12/26/08

12/29/08 Sent I864 & DS230 to NVC, In system 1/2/09

01/12/09 NVC Case Complete, 02/13/09 Case leaves NVC, arrives in Manila 02/17/09

03/04/09 Packet 3 is received by Anabelle at new home

03/06/09 St. Luke's medical 03/28/09 Pregnancy test positive

03/12/09 First interview at 7AM US Embassy

03/30/09 Air21 telegram dated 03/24/09 Interview #2 appointment letter arrives

05/05/09 Second interview at 8AM US Embassy lasts until 3PM: visa DENIED

06/??/09 Vaccinations at SLEC

10/27/09 Case sent to USCIS California for review

04/02/10 NOA3 Intent to Revoke RFE dated 3/25/10 received in mail with 4/24/10 deadline

04/21/10 Priority mailed 21oz package to USCIS California

04/23/10 Package received, RFE online update seen 4/29/10, touched 4/26/10 after call

07/27/10 USCIS California reaffirms approval, sends letter & file to DOS/NVC. Email update received 7/28/10

08/02/10 received USCIS NOA4 dated 7/27 reaffirming previous decision

8/21/10 got NVC notice dated 8/19/10 that reaffirmed petition forwarded to Manila with old case number.

8/23/10 case delivered to Manila Embassy 11:54AM by DHL

9/1/10 Embassy sent letter to old address for 10/12/10 interview #3 10AM

10/12/10 Interview rescheduled to 12/3 10AM, waiting for children's NVC CC

10/25/10 Sent I-130 for children to Chicago lockbox, NOA2 1/25/11 online

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