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Hi everyone! Just got my visa packet and my flight is already booked next week. I'm 17 yo from the Philippines and I'll be travelling alone, do I still need a travel clearance from DSWD? My mom's in US and I don't have any connection with my dad so yeah hahaha

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kdeleon, on 25 Nov 2015 - 01:49 AM, said:

Hi everyone! Just got my visa packet and my flight is already booked next week. I'm 17 yo from the Philippines and I'll be travelling alone, do I still need a travel clearance from DSWD? My mom's in US and I don't have any connection with my dad so yeah hahaha

Yes you will need a travel clearance from DSWD. Here is the information.

A DSWD Travel Clearance is a document issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to a Filipino child age below 18 years of age, regardless of civil status, leaving the Philippines alone or with someone other than his or her parents. Philippine law requires minor children who are traveling abroad without their parents to obtain a DSWD Travel Clearance, which is a safeguard against the trafficking of Filipino children.

The unabridged information on applying for a DSWD Travel Clearance is found at the website of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at www.dswd.gov.ph.

There was a discussion about this not to long ago. Here is the link. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/551636-k2traveling-alone-or-with-a-companion-other-than-her-parent/page-2

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Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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Yes you will need a travel clearance from DSWD. Here is the information.

A DSWD Travel Clearance is a document issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to a Filipino child age below 18 years of age, regardless of civil status, leaving the Philippines alone or with someone other than his or her parents. Philippine law requires minor children who are traveling abroad without their parents to obtain a DSWD Travel Clearance, which is a safeguard against the trafficking of Filipino children.

The unabridged information on applying for a DSWD Travel Clearance is found at the website of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at www.dswd.gov.ph.

There was a discussion about this not to long ago. Here is the link. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/551636-k2traveling-alone-or-with-a-companion-other-than-her-parent/page-2

thank you so much for the response! :D
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kdeleon, on 25 Nov 2015 - 10:26 AM, said:kdeleon, on 25 Nov 2015 - 10:26 AM, said:kdeleon, on 25 Nov 2015 - 10:26 AM, said:

Uhm I don't know what's a dependent visa is :((( I'm sorry. I'm an IR2 visa holder. Does that make any difference?

If you go by the official terminology that posted in my first reply you will need a release form from DSWD. But "based on my experience and from the people I spoke to ( immigration officer in Manila, DSWD and Korean air) no need for DSWD clearance for a minor holding a dependent visa ( sponsored by parents or immigrating to USA )" from this mother from the link I posted, then no because you are an IR-2. Your sponsored by your parents with a dependent visa.

I'd recommend calling DSWD and ask them directly. Just to be sure.

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Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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If you go by the official terminology that posted in my first reply you will need a release form from DSWD. But "based on my experience and from the people I spoke to ( immigration officer in Manila, DSWD and Korean air) no need for DSWD clearance for a minor holding a dependent visa ( sponsored by parents or immigrating to USA )" from this mother from the link I posted, then no because you are an IR-2. Your sponsored by your parents with a dependent visa.

I'd recommend calling DSWD and ask them directly. Just to be sure.

Thank you again! I'll do that to make sure :)
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@Greenbaum After I had my PDOS, I went to the nearest DSWD to ask about it. At first, I was just planning to ask if there's need, if yes, what will I need to submit. But when I asked the woman who's assisting us, she immediately asked me who petitioned me and I answered that it was my Mom and she borrowed my passport to see my visa, then she gave me a stapled papers listing all the DSWD's requirements or it also tells the DSWD's rules (if I'm not mistaken, but something like that) and then she told me to photocopy them along with my visa plus she gave me something to fill up (DSWD form). I went outside to find a photocopying machine then went back. When we went back, I just handed it back and she signed it, highlighted some paragraph (it was regarding to all immigrant children or foreign something bla bla sorry hehehe), lastly, she put a stamp and the DSWD dry seal. I didn't pay for anything.

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kdeleon, on 26 Nov 2015 - 07:26 AM, said:

@Greenbaum After I had my PDOS, I went to the nearest DSWD to ask about it. At first, I was just planning to ask if there's need, if yes, what will I need to submit. But when I asked the woman who's assisting us, she immediately asked me who petitioned me and I answered that it was my Mom and she borrowed my passport to see my visa, then she gave me a stapled papers listing all the DSWD's requirements or it also tells the DSWD's rules (if I'm not mistaken, but something like that) and then she told me to photocopy them along with my visa plus she gave me something to fill up (DSWD form). I went outside to find a photocopying machine then went back. When we went back, I just handed it back and she signed it, highlighted some paragraph (it was regarding to all immigrant children or foreign something bla bla sorry hehehe), lastly, she put a stamp and the DSWD dry seal. I didn't pay for anything.

:wow: That's awesome! :joy::joy::joy: You are now good to go. You have everything you need.

How about you, do you feel your ready for your trip to America? Do you have any other questions?

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Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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Congratulations. I'm sure you'll love it here, after the culture shock.

K-1 Application sent 2-16-16

Received at Dallas lockbox 2-18-16

NOA1, sent to California 2-23-16

NOA2 4-21-16

NVC shipped to Manila 5-12-16

Consulate received 5-16-16

US Embassy Interview -- APPROVED!!! 8-24-16 :dancing: :joy: :dancing:

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