January 2017 I-129F Filers

[PR&PR 325]

24 minutes ago, Emmz said:

they will gonna ask how much dollars u bring? what if u dont bring dollars?

That is a common question for any visitors entering a country. They want to know how much currency you are bringing in. You are not allowed more than 10 000$, something like that.

[dystopia 112]

42 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

Thank you! Do you think we need to create a new channel for AOS for us January filers, or can we just continue all here. As it is the continuity of the K1.

You're welcome.  Not sure if moderators will allow a separate AOS forum just for us Jan filers. AOS forums are eventually being created. Whoever files in during the start of the month normally creates it..and global mods merge if there were several forums created for a particular month and year. The latest is: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/639759-july-2017-aos-fillers/ I might file mine around September, and will join in the Sept AOS filers later. 

 

[Emmz 154]

5 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

That is a common question for any visitors entering a country. They want to know how much currency you are bringing in. You are not allowed more than 10 000$, something like that.

thanks but is it fine if i dont bring dollars with me? 

[PR&PR 325]

Just now, Emmz said:

thanks but is it fine if i dont bring dollars with me? 

Yes, there is a limit to what you can bring, not a minimum.

[Emmz 154]

Just now, PR&PR said:

Yes, there is a limit to what you can bring, not a minimum.

super thanks coz its my first time to travel internationally 

[Emmz 154]

18 minutes ago, dystopia said:

Then say you don't have any dollars in you. Heads up, fyi just in case, you have to fill up the 6059B Customs Declaration Form. You write down items needed to be declared, things of value, not necessarily an inventory of all your items. Flight attendants hand this form to passengers, and you can fill up the form in the plane or at the airport before you go through customs. Look it up. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/566276-customs-declaration-form/

 

thanks can i ask how

much money did u bring pocket money for manila airport coz they said i need to pay taxes n terminal

fee is it true?

[PR&PR 325]

52 minutes ago, dystopia said:

You're welcome.  Not sure if moderators will allow a separate AOS forum just for us Jan filers. AOS forums are eventually being created. Whoever files in during the start of the month normally creates it..and global mods merge if there were several forums created for a particular month and year. The latest is: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/639759-july-2017-aos-fillers/ I might file mine around September, and will join in the Sept AOS filers later. 

 

ooh cool! Yeah if my interview goes well on Wednesday, I am getting married on September 8th and sending my paper on the 9th  

[dystopia 112]

13 minutes ago, Emmz said:

thanks can i ask how

much money did u bring pocket money for manila airport coz they said i need to pay taxes n terminal

fee is it true?

Basically, I did not pay for anything at the airport aside from my third baggage (excess). Travel tax was already included in my ticket. And they're no longer asking for terminal fee at the airport. I know you're not an OFW, but this pretty much applies to a K1 Visa holder. Read up: http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/03/15/airport-terminal-fee-waive-OFW.html 

 

It doesn't hurt to bring a few pesos if you'd like to buy food at the Ph Airport. I converted all my paper money to dollars, and have transferred my finances from local account to my fiance's so I could avoid bank charges going international. I'd recommend bringing at least 10 dollars if you have a long overlay at a different airport prior to final destination only if you'd like to buy/eat something and don't own a credit card. Also, any purchases at the plane can only be made through credit card..but then again you wouldn't need it as most long flights come with meals.  

1 minute ago, PR&PR said:

ooh cool! Yeah if my interview goes well on Wednesday, I am getting married on September 8th and sending my paper on the 9th  

Yay, gooooodluck!!! We'll definitely talk again at the AOS forums. Best wishes!  

[lara u. 66]

4 hours ago, Joana/Daniel said:

Thanks Ms. Lara. Today is my 4th day under non immigrant AP. And honestly, I'm getting more anxious and stress everytime I check the status and no update. I just hope I'll not get stuck in AP as other experienced. I called the embassy today but as usual the agent cannot tell further information about my status he only said that my case is under review by consular.  Praying hard that visa will issued soon.

It will be issued soon  it actuallybdepends on the country. Some countries process faster.. it stays in non immigrant. So thats still normal

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 hours ago, dystopia said:

Basically, I did not pay for anything at the airport aside from my third baggage (excess). Travel tax was already included in my ticket. And they're no longer asking for terminal fee at the airport. I know you're not an OFW, but this pretty much applies to a K1 Visa holder. Read up: http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/03/15/airport-terminal-fee-waive-OFW.html 

 

It doesn't hurt to bring a few pesos if you'd like to buy food at the Ph Airport. I converted all my paper money to dollars, and have transferred my finances from local account to my fiance's so I could avoid bank charges going international. I'd recommend bringing at least 10 dollars if you have a long overlay at a different airport prior to final destination only if you'd like to buy/eat something and don't own a credit card. Also, any purchases at the plane can only be made through credit card..but then again you wouldn't need it as most long flights come with meals.  

Yay, gooooodluck!!! We'll definitely talk again at the AOS forums. Best wishes!  

I was under the understanding that K1 and other fliers must pay the terminal fee at NAIA upon departure. I used your link to the article but it speaks of OFW's not "others" like K1 visa holders that need no pay. But, you say you didn't pay the terminal fee when you departed on your K1 visa. By chance were you once a OFW and for some reason there is residual from your travels that indicate that the terminal fee wasn't required from you. I'm a little suspicious only because this is the first I heard of this and I would like to be straight with the current process. I help many over in the Filipino sub-forum and would not like to give out inaccurate information.

 

I appreciate your answer.

[Hank_ 9,174]

6 hours ago, dystopia said:

Basically, I did not pay for anything at the airport aside from my third baggage (excess). Travel tax was already included in my ticket. And they're no longer asking for terminal fee at the airport. I know you're not an OFW, but this pretty much applies to a K1 Visa holder. Read up: http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/03/15/airport-terminal-fee-waive-OFW.html 

 

It doesn't hurt to bring a few pesos if you'd like to buy food at the Ph Airport. I converted all my paper money to dollars, and have transferred my finances from local account to my fiance's so I could avoid bank charges going international. I'd recommend bringing at least 10 dollars if you have a long overlay at a different airport prior to final destination only if you'd like to buy/eat something and don't own a credit card. Also, any purchases at the plane can only be made through credit card..but then again you wouldn't need it as most long flights come with meals.  

Yay, gooooodluck!!! We'll definitely talk again at the AOS forums. Best wishes!  

The terminal fee has been included in the airfare for years now at NAIA and applies to ALL travelers (except OFW), I can't speak for other airports.   It is good to see that the government has corrected the issue for OFWs regarding the terminal fee so they don't have to fight to get their money back.   Plus the older issue of the travel tax >

 

.. OFWs raised cane a year or two ago regarding the travel/exit tax being in the airfare as they are exempted from paying that as well, so the travel tax is optional to pay with the airfare (when purchased in the Philippines) and can still be paid at the airport.

26 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

I was under the understanding that K1 and other fliers must pay the terminal fee at NAIA upon departure. I used your link to the article but it speaks of OFW's not "others" like K1 visa holders that need no pay. But, you say you didn't pay the terminal fee when you departed on your K1 visa. By chance were you once a OFW and for some reason there is residual from your travels that indicate that the terminal fee wasn't required from you. I'm a little suspicious only because this is the first I heard of this and I would like to be straight with the current process. I help many over in the Filipino sub-forum and would not like to give out inaccurate information.

 

I appreciate your answer.

Like Preggo spaghetti sauce... its in the airfare

[TriloByte 1,818]

Our visa was approved 15 minutes ago.  

 

This is the happiest moment I have ever experienced in my entire life.

 

For those that still are waiting, stay strong. There is no greater thing in life than to share each moment with the one you love.

[mbassett 288]

8 minutes ago, TriloByte said:

Our visa was approved 15 minutes ago.  

 

This is the happiest moment I have ever experienced in my entire life.

 

For those that still are waiting, stay strong. There is no greater thing in life than to share each moment with the one you love.

Congrats 

[Jeffreyyu 303]

59 minutes ago, TriloByte said:

Our visa was approved 15 minutes ago.  

 

This is the happiest moment I have ever experienced in my entire life.

 

For those that still are waiting, stay strong. There is no greater thing in life than to share each moment with the one you love.

Congrats.....  Can't wait to experience that feeling my self lol

[Nathan&Amy 204]

For Packet 3 - "color-scanned copy of the biographic data page of the applicant's passport" - this is the passport of the beneficiary, correct? Not the petitioner?