Foreign state chargeability. Philippines to Japan

[sheenita 17]

Hello All i got my NVC case no. For NOA2 sept 15

I got a question but im not sure if this is the right thread.

If not, please tell me where to post.

I received an NVC email, responding to my inquiry and it says below

Foreign State Chargeability: PHILIPPINES

U.S. EMBASSY

1-10-5 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU

TOKYO 107-8420

JAPAN

What does Foreign State Chargeability means? I dont understand why it is "Philippines" when i am a Japanese Citizen but born in Philippines.

Can i change it to Japanese?

[Sagot 1,548]

It states Philippines because that is the country you were born in, this is not a determination of citizenship. This only has bearing with quota visas. This has zero bearing with the K-1 visa.

The foreign state of chargeability is a United States immigration concept – it is the country determined to be the applicant's origin. In general, the applicant's country of birth will determine their country of chargeability.

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-and-priority-dates

Being born in the Philippines does not give you citizenship from that country.

[sheenita 17]

It states Philippines because that is the country you were born in, this is not a determination of citizenship. This only has bearing with quota visas. This has zero bearing with the K-1 visa.

The foreign state of chargeability is a United States immigration concept it is the country determined to be the applicant's origin. In general, the applicant's country of birth will determine their country of chargeability.

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-and-priority-dates

Being born in the Philippines does not give you citizenship from that country.

Thank you very much!

So it wont affect my K1 application.

Have a good day ahead