just filed dcf manila today (4-21-14)

[bendinlar 16]

Just filed dcf manila this morning, was painless, well, minus the not being able to accept cc... found out that when paying, its better to pay in usd. the conversion rate they are using for today is p46/$1, so we saved P777 by taking in usd.

Was simple, the lady started asking for papers, and rather than sort through all my copies, I just gave her the stack and let her pick out what she wanted, and she gave back the rest.

Got the standard 30-90 day speech, and if i want to contact them, to wait about 30 days, if approved they will send it downstairs to iv section.....yadda yadda.....they will send a letter...... yeah, sure.

heres wishing for quick approval, and best wishes to all of us on the dcf tack..

[bendinlar 16]

Emailed on Friday afternoon to check the status, got a reply this morning, approved on Friday.

Yeeehaa.

In on Monday, approved on Friday.

[bendinlar 16]

Just got an email with our case number. if i had known that they were going to send the case number to both adresses that we put on the form they gave us, i would not have burned about 350 in load calling them to hear the phone ring.

[gsmscorominas 0]

hello. what stage are you in? i applied last feb19,2014, we already sent the i-260 form online and have received email that we can schedule the interview appointment. but upon doing so online, it says NO AVAILABLE SCHEDULE.

[bendinlar 16]

Replied to your other post.

The appointment availability issue is a topic over on the Philippine sub forum. Just gotta keep checking.

As to where we are, were waiting on the wife's passport so we can do the ds-260, and pre register for the medical. Then we'll see if there's anything earlier than the June 5th appointment I was able to grab.

[gsmscorominas 0]

Replied to your other post.

The appointment availability issue is a topic over on the Philippine sub forum. Just gotta keep checking.

As to where we are, were waiting on the wife's passport so we can do the ds-260, and pre register for the medical. Then we'll see if there's anything earlier than the June 5th appointment I was able to grab.

Good for you! Im starting to check daily now as much as i can. Would really like to schedule the interview asap as well. Good luck to us

[Gergzzz 0]

Gents,

I've been reading up on the DCF process, and from what I gather I'm not eligible to apply that route given that I am here on a tourist visa (not permanent resident). I just wanted to confirm that that is in fact the case, and there isn't some exception for the Manila Embassy that would allow me to apply on a tourist visa.

I'm not married yet, but if the DCF was an option we would get married here in the Philippines, vice applying for a K-1 and getting married in the US.

I do meet the 6 month requirement; I've been in the Philippines since retiring from the Army last February. I went back to Hawaii last July to take care of some personal business, but I have been back in Manila since 1 AUG 13.

If in fact the DCF is not an option to me I will proceed with the K-1 as originally planned. Thanks and good luck!

Greg

[bendinlar 16]

Have you gotten your extensions? Got any bills in your name? Got your ACR I card?

Being here on just a visitors visa is ok. You just need to prove you've been residing here, Not just wondering around. Once your married, put her name on your account, or the other way around.

Lots of things to help your case, but yes. DCF is an option for you. If you look at the email the embassy sends to those asking about the process, in the attached letter it says this about residency:

Residency: Section 101(a)(33) of the Immigration and Nationality Act defines "residence" as the "place of general abode; the place of general abode of the person means his principal, actual dwelling place in fact, without regard to intent."

- Proof of residency: resident alien card, foreign tax returns, foreign property deeds, rentals and/or leases, foreign business ownership, utility bills, student permit with proof of enrollment, or other proof of permanent residency in the Philippines.

- Filing fee of $420.00 (US Dollars or its PESO equivalent on the day of filing) Only cash or U.S. Postal Money Order payable to Department of Homeland Security or major credit cards are acceptable.

- Proof of Citizenship: A copy of your valid U.S. Passport and/or Birth Certificate. Naturalization Certificate, if naturalized. Form FS-240 Report of Birth Abroad.

They have even taken a copy of one members shakeys card as proof of residence.

Go for it. Best wishes.

[bookworm123 7]

Hi there!Me and my US citizen hubby will file DCF end of this month.Have minor worries though just being paranoid I think.Our appointment is at 11 am.We are now worried since our flight from the province wont arrive til 9.55 am and God knows if it will be on time.We are supposed to take care of cfo during our first day but when we found out that I have to fall in line early am even for a pm sched,we decided to do the filing on our day 1 and cfo on day 2.Do you think the USCIS unit will allow us to file it even if we're late?Thanks a lot!

[Leatherneck 693]

Hi there!Me and my US citizen hubby will file DCF end of this month.Have minor worries though just being paranoid I think.Our appointment is at 11 am.We are now worried since our flight from the province wont arrive til 9.55 am and God knows if it will be on time.We are supposed to take care of cfo during our first day but when we found out that I have to fall in line early am even for a pm sched,we decided to do the filing on our day 1 and cfo on day 2.Do you think the USCIS unit will allow us to file it even if we're late?Thanks a lot!

This thread is almost a month old, you might want to start a new thread with your question.

You can now schedule an appointment online for the CFO counseling session -- not necessary to be in line in the early am anymore.

If you arrive after the scheduled appointment time by 15-20 minutes you should be okay. Have your husband call ahead (63 2 301-2000, ext 2224) if you know for sure you will arrive late. Keep in mind, USCIS is only open until 12:00 Noon.

[bookworm123 7]

This thread is almost a month old, you might want to start a new thread with your question.

You can now schedule an appointment online for the CFO counseling session -- not necessary to be in line in the early am anymore.

If you arrive after the scheduled appointment time by 15-20 minutes you should be okay. Have your husband call ahead (63 2 301-2000, ext 2224) if you know for sure you will arrive late. Keep in mind, USCIS is only open until 12:00 Noon.

Thank a lot for the info,I wouldnt have known about the CFO appointment system if it werent for you. I had it scheduled but unfortunately it gives me an am session which is impossible and I just remembered it's Saturday so I cant call them.So I guess have to wait until they reply to my email or call them Monday to resched it.Thanks a lot for your help!