I-129f June 2017 filers (merged)

[Anthony Elam 12]

Thank you! That was a big help!

[John & Rose 7,239]

10 minutes ago, Anthony Elam said:

Thank you! That was a big help!

Check out Hank's guidelines.  It is very easy to schedule for the K-1 recipient.  The K-2 recipients have to wait until they have their visa stamp in the passport.  

 

The CFO program is called PDOS (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar). The GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for 20 to 59 year olds.  PCP (Peer Counseling Program) is for younger kids (13 to 19).

 

Register at www.cfo.gov.ph

 

I registered for my future asawa last night.  It was quick and easy.

 

 

...and thanks to Hank and Greenbaum, it actually sounds like I know what I'm talking about!!!!  I had the same questions as you do a couple weeks ago!

Edited August 23, 2017 by jwlussow

[useful89 692]

13 hours ago, George & Roth said:

Now gaining days, I hope it's time for them to keep gaining traction.

As in the processing is speeding up a bit or going backwards as usual?

[John & Rose 7,239]

Just now, useful89 said:

As in the processing is speeding up a bit or going backwards as usual?

I dont want to jinx it but for the first time in a couple months the days actually moved 3 days sooner!

 

[useful89 692]

13 minutes ago, jwlussow said:

I dont want to jinx it but for the first time in a couple months the days actually moved 3 days sooner!

 

Hopefully it continues!

[Hadassah123 523]

Whoo! Our estimated date indeed also moved by 3 days. From Oct. 17 to now Oct. 14. I know not to put too much faith in the thing, but hey - it'll keep us positive!

 

Travel day for me! A 2.5 week visit to my fiance, so excited!

[Britanee7 49]

1 hour ago, Hadassah123 said:

Whoo! Our estimated date indeed also moved by 3 days. From Oct. 17 to now Oct. 14. I know not to put too much faith in the thing, but hey - it'll keep us positive!

 

Travel day for me! A 2.5 week visit to my fiance, so excited!

Where do you check the estimated date?

[June2017UK 430]

1 hour ago, Britanee7 said:

Where do you check the estimated date?

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=271177

 

At the bottom of the blue box @Britanee7

[Kibadiva 1]

 

@ThisGirlsCurls

Nice, my fiancé and I have been together for almost 7 years too.

 

I totally agree with you and @jwlussow said - A lot of people seem to be looking at the idea of moving to the states through rose-colored glasses. I'm pretty career oriented and have a very realistic mind with what I want in life (and don't want) so I was determined that going to the states on a fiancé visa without an established career or savings wasn't my option.

 

but as you two mentioned, every beneficiary's age, economic background, where they are in life are completely different, on top of that, each of our priorities in life are different so I understand. 

 

I hope everyone's visa process goes smoothly ;)xx

[Allthephils 536]

16 hours ago, jwlussow said:

Check out Hank's guidelines.  It is very easy to schedule for the K-1 recipient.  The K-2 recipients have to wait until they have their visa stamp in the passport.  

 

The CFO program is called PDOS (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar). The GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for 20 to 59 year olds.  PCP (Peer Counseling Program) is for younger kids (13 to 19).

 

Register at www.cfo.gov.ph

 

I registered for my future asawa last night.  It was quick and easy.

 

 

...and thanks to Hank and Greenbaum, it actually sounds like I know what I'm talking about!!!!  I had the same questions as you do a couple weeks ago!

I haven't heard anything about the GCP program. Is this required for all Filipino spouses/fiancés? 

[John & Rose 7,239]

6 minutes ago, Allthephils said:

I haven't heard anything about the GCP program. Is this required for all Filipino spouses/fiancés? 

YES!!!  They will not be allowed onto the airplane without the CFO sticker in their passport.

 

It is documented all over the place but not always front and center.  Check out Hank's info

 

You have your passport with visa?  For PDOS you must have your passport with visa before scheduling.

 

If you have everything as required and having issued scheduling you should contact the CFO office.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION                                          

CFO-MANILA
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Ave. 
corner Osmena Highway (South Superhighway)
Manila, Philippines 1007 

Telephone: (+632) 552-4700

Email: info@cfo.gov.ph
 
CFO-CEBU
4th Floor, K&J Building
#4 Don Julio Llorente St., 
Capitol Site, Cebu City 6000

Telephone: (032) 255-5253

Email: cfocebu@cfo.gov.ph

 

 

check out this page...

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/index.html

 

 

Edited August 24, 2017 by jwlussow

[Allthephils 536]

1 minute ago, jwlussow said:

YES!!!  They will not be allowed onto the airplane without the CFO sticker in their passport.

Oh goodness! I'm glad I asked. There are so many details that go into the process. It seems a bit overwhelming 😩. I'm just ready for it to be completed. 

[John & Rose 7,239]

2 minutes ago, Allthephils said:

Oh goodness! I'm glad I asked. There are so many details that go into the process. It seems a bit overwhelming 😩. I'm just ready for it to be completed. 

I hear you!!!!  I added more info to my last post.  Go back and check it out.  I am learning so much here.  I hope to help others with the same questions that I had.

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

On ‎8‎/‎22‎/‎2017 at 8:51 PM, Allthephils said:

Hello all! I'm a little late at posting to this thread. My fiancé and I began the process at the beginning of June. I went to visit him in July and waiting has been so much harder since I have returned home. Support, prayers (if you pray), and encouragement is needed! We were hoping to wed by the end of the year, but I'm not sure if that will happen. Im so ready to have him here. I'm just excited to know I'm not alone in this waiting game. 

Same boat! My fiancé and I filed first of June and had hopes of possibly being able to get married by the end of this year, but the further along we've gotten, the more that doesn't seem likely.  We haven't seen one another since he left from his last visit back in April, and due to finances and work, the next visit will be whenever I am able to visit him in Sweden. The waiting is THE. WORST. I'm not a totally patient person to begin with, and I also prefer resolving issues as soon as possible - this is the exact opposite of BOTH of those! So it's tough. I have to say, coming across this page and the forums helped. Seeing and talking to people who are going through the exact same thing that we are is cathartic. Neither of us know anyone in real life who has ever gone through this, and it feels so much like walking in a pitch dark room where all you can do is feel your way through it. Finding like minded (or like-situations) folks has helped.

 

Good luck to you and yours!! We are all in this together! XO

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

Hi all - haven't been able to scour around on here in a while, and have been poking around today to catch up on everyone. I've noticed a few people mentioning an expectation date, or time frame...? Anyone know where those can be found, if there's an update on the site somewhere with As Of dates, etc.?

 

I honestly have been trying to make myself stop looking at the USCIS site for updates because I learned very quickly that it isn't the most reliable, but haven't come across anything about updated expectations. Of course, if it's somewhere obvious and in my face, I will look right past it.

 

I hope everyone is doing well with The Great Waiting Game!