I finally received my CR1 VISA, what now?

[MCGCB 3]

Hi kababayans!

I received my CR1 VISA last week. Thanks goodness! :-)

What do I do now? I have already paid the 165$ payment to UsCiS as they have instructed me to do before departure to the US.

When do I need to attend the CFO seminar? My flight to usa is in May 26. By the way, when my parents immigrated to USA they attended a predeparture seminar. Do I need to attend that too? Or is that the same as the CFO seminar?

Another question, when will I get my greencard if I arrive their in May26? My parents got theirs just 1 month after they arrived. They used F Visa (if i remember it right). they were petitioned by my fathers USC brother. I hope ill get mine as soon as possible so that I can start working soon.

Thanks in advance for the help!

[Leatherneck 693]

Attend the CFO counseling session whenever you're ready, anytime before the 26th.

Pre-departure = CFO counseling. GC should arrive a couple of weeks or more after your arrival.

[MCGCB 3]

Thank you!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi kababayans!

I received my CR1 VISA last week. Thanks goodness! :-)

What do I do now? I have already paid the 165$ payment to UsCiS as they have instructed me to do before departure to the US.

When do I need to attend the CFO seminar? My flight to usa is in May 26. By the way, when my parents immigrated to USA they attended a predeparture seminar. Do I need to attend that too? Or is that the same as the CFO seminar?

Another question, when will I get my greencard if I arrive their in May26? My parents got theirs just 1 month after they arrived. They used F Visa (if i remember it right). they were petitioned by my fathers USC brother. I hope ill get mine as soon as possible so that I can start working soon.

Thanks in advance for the help!

Yes you need to attend CFO, you need the CFO sticker in your passport to exit the country.

There is CFO info in my link (CFO is the same for all ) below, follow the flashing arroiw

[ELISHASAM 0]

guys after CFo sitcker,paying the 165 for GC ,what is the next stpe for pre departure preparation ?all ideas accepted..pls..my flight is sooon

Yes you need to attend CFO, you need the CFO sticker in your passport to exit the country.

There is CFO info in my link (CFO is the same for all ) below, follow the flashing arroiw

whats next after this before departure?pls help my flight is soon..what is possible philippines immigration will ask for us CR1?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Once you have your CFO sticker in your passport all that is left is to go to the airport and board your plane. If the Travel Tax was not included in the airfare you will have to pay that at the airport, 1,650Php

Keep the DO NOT OPEN envelope in your carry-on, and protect it so it does not get any tears in it! I suggest keeping it in the plastic bag it was delivered in by 2GO

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Hank's right. Do your CFO, go to the airport, pay any travel tax that is due, get on the plane and before landing put a smile on your face. Welcome to These United States. Congratulations.