To include Maiden name on NBI or No (My answer based on experience)

[APJ<3 13]

Well from my experience from my interview, it depens on the Consul! I met another lady there for CR-1 and using her maiden name on the passport (exact same situation as mine) we started and finish the whole procedure the same time. The filipino consul did asked for my NBI with maiden name in the AKA she didn't like the one I sent NVC, thankfully I was prepared and I had a back up NBI clearance with my maiden name written on AKA part, and took ny CEMAR she asked for my old passport too, meanwhile the other lady with same exact scenario got a different filipino consul and didn't ask anything from her she wasnt ask for an nbi with her maiden name, they didn't take her old passport and not even ask for Cemar..So the answer it all depends on the CO. There are strict and more linient ones. This is just base on my experience. Hope its helpful for those who are confused about it

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[Hank_ 9,174]

Well from my experience from my interview, it depens on the Consul! I met another lady there for CR-1 and using her maiden name on the passport (exact same situation as mine) we started and finish the whole procedure the same time. The filipino consul did asked for my NBI with maiden name in the AKA she didn't like the one I sent NVC, thankfully I was prepared and I had a back up NBI clearance with my maiden name written on AKA part, and took ny CEMAR she asked for my old passport too, meanwhile the other lady with same exact scenario got a different filipino consul and didn't ask anything from her she wasnt ask for an nbi with her maiden name, they didn't take her old passport and not even ask for Cemar..So the answer it all depends on the CO. There are strict and more linient ones. This is just base on my experience. Hope its helpful for those who are confused about it

Answer based on the embassy instructions letter (ALWAYS follow the embassy instructions letter) :

6. NBI CLEARANCE. Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance for

Travel Abroad Purposes from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should be in

the applicant’s current name, birth certificate name, maiden name and any aliases or nicknames used,

including different spellings you have used of those names. An official letter of explanation from

the NBI is required for any notation of “No criminal record” or "No pending case”. For

immigration purposes, an NBI clearance is valid for one (1) year from the date it was issued. The

NBI web site is

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/865058/instructionpackets/IV%20Applicants_%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20_as%20of%2017%20September%202013_%20without%20footer.pdf''>http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/865058/instructionpackets/IV%20Applicants_%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20_as%20of%2017%20September%202013_%20without%20footer.pdf'>http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/865058/instructionpackets/IV%20Applicants_%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20_as%20of%2017%20September%202013_%20without%20footer.pdf

[APJ<3 13]

I definitely agree to follow the official instruction. I just wanted to share what I've experience as I have seeing some posts here on vj saying they weren't ask for an NBI without maiden name as AKA and its true that they might not ask for it but its better to be prepared and go by the rules to

avoid delays.

Answer based on the embassy instructions letter (ALWAYS follow the embassy instructions letter) :

6. NBI CLEARANCE. Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance for

Travel Abroad Purposes from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should be in

the applicants current name, birth certificate name, maiden name and any aliases or nicknames used,

including different spellings you have used of those names. An official letter of explanation from

the NBI is required for any notation of No criminal record or "No pending case. For

immigration purposes, an NBI clearance is valid for one (1) year from the date it was issued. The

NBI web site is

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/865058/instructionpackets/IV%20Applicants_%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20_as%20of%2017%20September%202013_%20without%20footer.pdf

[Hank_ 9,174]

Some may have different experiences, but the best way is to always follow the embassy instructions letter.