April 2015 Filers

[RUSH HOUR 47]

DAY 93 - Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known

[mark-n-daisy 9]

Has anyone run into the logistical nightmare of getting the birth certificate from the NSO in the Philippines on a k-1 visa? You have to go to the Local Civil Registry Office first and show 3 forms of ID and then take that form to the NSO to get your birth certificate on security paper. My fiances drivers licence expires this month so they wouldn't process her request even though it's still current. Now it's going to cost a hundred dollars to get the 3rd ID. Just a simple requirement of showing your birth certificate will cost you hundreds of dollars when you also add a k-2 visa. Looks like that government has figured out a way to take advantage of the visa requirements and milk as much money from applicant as possible.

[CopseyHalili 0]

Hi mark nd eileen i never had a problem getting my NSO birth certificate nd i never went to local civil registry. All u have to do is to go directly in the NSO office nd show her passport as proof of identification. Nbi clearance is also valid id. Or if she's having a problem go to sm service center or just apply online pay online nd they will deliver to your doorstep:-)

[RUSH HOUR 47]

Has anyone run into the logistical nightmare of getting the birth certificate from the NSO in the Philippines on a k-1 visa? You have to go to the Local Civil Registry Office first and show 3 forms of ID and then take that form to the NSO to get your birth certificate on security paper. My fiances drivers licence expires this month so they wouldn't process her request even though it's still current. Now it's going to cost a hundred dollars to get the 3rd ID. Just a simple requirement of showing your birth certificate will cost you hundreds of dollars when you also add a k-2 visa. Looks like that government has figured out a way to take advantage of the visa requirements and milk as much money from applicant as possible.

look how much it is going to cost you for the green card

[CopseyHalili 0]

Has anyone run into the logistical nightmare of getting the birth certificate from the NSO in the Philippines on a k-1 visa? You have to go to the Local Civil Registry Office first and show 3 forms of ID and then take that form to the NSO to get your birth certificate on security paper. My fiances drivers licence expires this month so they wouldn't process her request even though it's still current. Now it's going to cost a hundred dollars to get the 3rd ID. Just a simple requirement of showing your birth certificate will cost you hundreds of dollars when you also add a k-2 visa. Looks like that government has figured out a way to take advantage of the visa requirements and milk as much money from applicant as possible.

https://www.ecensus.com.ph/Secure/OnlineApplication.aspx

[Afterdark_ 1]

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive packet 3? We got approved june 9. I tried calling NVC, but it's so busy that i couldnt get a call from them. Starting to worry

[shellymarie 24]

just clarifying: you got "approved" on June 9th as in...your NOA2? your next step is to get through to NVC (no matter how long the wait time is) and see if you've been given a case number. if so then you can find out if your package was sent to your embassy. the packet 3 doesn't come until the embassy receives your case etc. if June 9th is the date of your NOA2, i wouldn't worry at all yet. just try to get through to NVC and take it from there

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive packet 3? We got approved june 9. I tried calling NVC, but it's so busy that i couldnt get a call from them. Starting to worry

Edited July 3, 2015 by shellymarie

[Afterdark_ 1]

So packet 3 won't be sent until i call NVC for the tracking or can it still arrive even if I didn't get the tracking? It always go to voicemail saying they are busy and I can't do anything because I'm at work too.

Edited July 3, 2015 by Afterdark_

[shellymarie 24]

no. once your case gets to the NVC its there for 2-3 weeks. NVC sends your case to the embassy. the embassy sends packet 3. by calling NVC you can see if your case number has been assigned and if your case has been sent to the embassy. NVC is open at 7am until midnight. you just have to keep redialing until you get through.

So packet 3 won't be sent until i call NVC for the tracking? It always say they are busy and I can't do anything because I'm at work

[shellymarie 24]

in response to your edit: yes it will still be sent to the embassy even if you don't call for your case number. but you won't know when that happens unless you call.

So packet 3 won't be sent until i call NVC for the tracking or can it still arrive even if I didn't get the tracking? It always go to voicemail saying they are busy and I can't do anything because I'm at work too.

Edited July 3, 2015 by shellymarie

[Afterdark_ 1]

Thanks. I'm freaking out, so it should be there in her country. I'll try to call them, but I have to wait next week cause the holidays...

[shellymarie 24]

lol i feel your pain. I've been freaking out pretty much this entire process haha. good luck!!

Thanks. I'm freaking out, so it should be there in her country. I'll try to call them, but I have to wait next week cause the holidays...

[NataliaLin 18]

I have a question... After having your case number, when can you sent your packet 3 to the embassy? You need to wait until the embassy get your case, or until they sent you the mail with the instructions you can't do anything? Because I already have almost all the papers for the packet 3 to be sent, but I wasn't sure when I can send it out once I get my case #! Any answer will be very appreciated!!

[shellymarie 24]

same for me. i have everything ready, but unfortunately you can't do anything until you get notification from the embassy. and every country is different. some countries want you to send them the documents before the interview, others just want you to bring all the required documents to the interview.

I have a question... After having your case number, when can you sent your packet 3 to the embassy? You need to wait until the embassy get your case, or until they sent you the mail with the instructions you can't do anything? Because I already have almost all the papers for the packet 3 to be sent, but I wasn't sure when I can send it out once I get my case #! Any answer will be very appreciated!!

[NataliaLin 18]

same for me. i have everything ready, but unfortunately you can't do anything until you get notification from the embassy. and every country is different. some countries want you to send them the documents before the interview, others just want you to bring all the required documents to the interview.

Here I know that I have to send the papers in first and then they will schedule me a date for interview.. but idk if I can send it before they send me the instructions though...