october 2017 filer DCF/Manila

[Ladygaga24 3]

Anyone here who recently filed their DCF last october? Did u get your approval already? Ours keep saying that they are reviewing it. Filed last oct13 2017 @usem manila and til now we haven’t received our approval. Is that normal? I just want to hear from others experience. Happy holidays! 

[Haltom Family 40]

On 12/30/2017 at 4:32 AM, Ladygaga24 said:

Anyone here who recently filed their DCF last october? Did u get your approval already? Ours keep saying that they are reviewing it. Filed last oct13 2017 @usem manila and til now we haven’t received our approval. Is that normal? I just want to hear from others experience. Happy holidays! 

Hi Ladygaga24,

 

Good day,  the long processing of your papers might be because of the previous holidays.   We suggest keep on getting in touch with them and follow up. 

 

 

[Ladygaga24 3]

Thanks i just emailed them to follow up waiting for a resp

[Haltom Family 40]

6 hours ago, Ladygaga24 said:

Thanks i just emailed them to follow up waiting for a resp

Hoping for the best

[joanamber 16]

What docs did you pass? Have you been married for a long time?

[Haltom Family 40]

12 hours ago, joanamber said:

What docs did you pass? Have you been married for a long time?

Hi joanamber,  

 

A joyful 2018.   Are you specifically asking for us?  If yes, we are glad to generously share our experience.  First about our marriage tenure, its not much of a big weight if married for short or long time as long as the petitioner and applicant established and provided a black and white lawful proof of their marriage.  

 

If you are seeking to know the requirements in petitioning a spouse using the I-130 Form and file it through Direct Consular Filing (DCF) in USCIS, US EMBASSY MANILA, PHILIPPINES.    

 

Of course completely signed I-130 Form

PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP OF THE PETITIONER TO THE APPLICANTS OR FOR SPOUSE:

1. Marriage Certificate (NSO/PSA Validated copy or if marriage takes place abroad original copy of your MC)

2. Birth Certificate of Spouse/ Applicant

3. Birth Certificate of Children (if any)

4. Photos together/ family

5. Travel Tickets together

6. Joint Accounts or Proof of Joint Finances or Business together (if any)

but the proof are not limited to what mentioned above

 

PROOF OF PETITIONER'S CONTINUOUS 6 MONTHS STAY OR MORE IN THE PHILIPPINES

1. I-CARD from the Philippine Immigration (at the back of it, the petitioner's address /residency are printed)

2. Lease of Contract/Tenancy

3. Valid Philippines Utilities/ Bills named after the Petitioner such as Phone, Electricity and even Credit Card or insurances

4. Drivers License in the Philippines (if any)

5. Certificate from Local Government or mayor's Certification that the Petitioner are residing in the Philippines for a valid period of time and pinted the address  

We only used 1, 2 and 5  but the proof are not limited to what mentioned above

 

PROOF OF US CITIZENSHIP OF THE PETITIONER

1. US valid Passport

2. SSI ID/ Card or US Social Security Number

3. Bank Statement of Accounts (copy and active bank account)

4. US Drivers License (if any)

5. USA Insurance Statement (if any)   

6. Business License in the USA (if any)

7.  US Birth Certificate 

8. Proof of College/University Online Student Record (for the current School Year)  

 

We only used 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 

but the proof are not limited to what mentioned above

 

We attached here the specific list of documents (MPH - I-130 Petitions filing in Manila.pdf  ) needed in Filing the I-130 through DCF as provided by USCIS, US EMBASSY MANILA, PHILIPPINES.  Let us know if this helps.  God bless.

 

MPH - I-130 Petitions filing in Manila.pdf  

 

Edited January 9, 2018 by Haltom Family

[joanamber 16]

On 1/10/2018 at 4:35 AM, Haltom Family said:

Hi joanamber,  

 

A joyful 2018.   Are you specifically asking for us?  If yes, we are glad to generously share our experience.  First about our marriage tenure, its not much of a big weight if married for short or long time as long as the petitioner and applicant established and provided a black and white lawful proof of their marriage.  

 

If you are seeking to know the requirements in petitioning a spouse using the I-130 Form and file it through Direct Consular Filing (DCF) in USCIS, US EMBASSY MANILA, PHILIPPINES.    

 

Of course completely signed I-130 Form

PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP OF THE PETITIONER TO THE APPLICANTS OR FOR SPOUSE:

1. Marriage Certificate (NSO/PSA Validated copy or if marriage takes place abroad original copy of your MC)

2. Birth Certificate of Spouse/ Applicant

3. Birth Certificate of Children (if any)

4. Photos together/ family

5. Travel Tickets together

6. Joint Accounts or Proof of Joint Finances or Business together (if any)

but the proof are not limited to what mentioned above

 

PROOF OF PETITIONER'S CONTINUOUS 6 MONTHS STAY OR MORE IN THE PHILIPPINES

1. I-CARD from the Philippine Immigration (at the back of it, the petitioner's address /residency are printed)

2. Lease of Contract/Tenancy

3. Valid Philippines Utilities/ Bills named after the Petitioner such as Phone, Electricity and even Credit Card or insurances

4. Drivers License in the Philippines (if any)

5. Certificate from Local Government or mayor's Certification that the Petitioner are residing in the Philippines for a valid period of time and pinted the address  

We only used 1, 2 and 5  but the proof are not limited to what mentioned above

 

PROOF OF US CITIZENSHIP OF THE PETITIONER

1. US valid Passport

2. SSI ID/ Card or US Social Security Number

3. Bank Statement of Accounts (copy and active bank account)

4. US Drivers License (if any)

5. USA Insurance Statement (if any)   

6. Business License in the USA (if any)

7.  US Birth Certificate 

8. Proof of College/University Online Student Record (for the current School Year)  

 

We only used 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 

but the proof are not limited to what mentioned above

 

We attached here the specific list of documents (MPH - I-130 Petitions filing in Manila.pdf  ) needed in Filing the I-130 through DCF as provided by USCIS, US EMBASSY MANILA, PHILIPPINES.  Let us know if this helps.  God bless.

 

MPH - I-130 Petitions filing in Manila.pdf  

 

Thank you so much! I have watched your video and it's a big help for all of us looking for some advice. Once the I-130 got approved, what documents should I prepare for the interview? Again, thanks!

[Haltom Family 40]

On 1/16/2018 at 8:20 PM, joanamber said:

Thank you so much! I have watched your video and it's a big help for all of us looking for some advice. Once the I-130 got approved, what documents should I prepare for the interview? Again, thanks!

Hi Joanamber,

 

Thank you so much!! The video is specially created to share our experience as a family and give encouragement.   About your question regarding the documents for interview:

 

We attached here the Immigrant Visa Applicant Interview Preparation Instructions in English as provided by US EMBASSY PHILIPPINES / VISAS in their website.  Please see the attached PDF file.   Or for printable and downloadable instructions (Tagalog and English) you can also visit their website here at: https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/family-based-immigration/the-interview/ and scroll down and you will see the two links for Immigrant Visa Applicant Appointment Package/Instructions. 

 

Please take note that the Affidavit of Support Form with original signature are needed during the interview appointment.  God bless and hope this helps on your journey  

IV-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-365KB.pdf

Edited January 18, 2018 by Haltom Family

[PaoSelle 35]

6 hours ago, Haltom Family said:

Hi Joanamber,

 

Thank you so much!! The video is specially created to share our experience as a family and give encouragement.   About your question regarding the documents for interview:

 

We attached here the Immigrant Visa Applicant Interview Preparation Instructions in English as provided by US EMBASSY PHILIPPINES / VISAS in their website.  Please see the attached PDF file.   Or for printable and downloadable instructions (Tagalog and English) you can also visit their website here at: https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/family-based-immigration/the-interview/ and scroll down and you will see the two links for Immigrant Visa Applicant Appointment Package/Instructions. 

 

Please take note that the Affidavit of Support Form with original signature are needed during the interview appointment.  God bless and hope this helps on your journey  

IV-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-365KB.pdf

here's an email i received from the embassy IV Unit in manila regarding the affidavit of support

Applicants may provide photocopies/scanned of the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support, rather than the original. However, please note that the form must still be signed; typed names and electronic signatures will not be accepted.

For detailed information about the Affidavit of Support requirement and financial sponsorship guidelines, you may visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website at http://www.uscis.gov. 

CONSULAR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (CCG)
Embassy of the United States of America  | Manila, Philippines
Find us online| Website |            


/rsn

[Haltom Family 40]

18 hours ago, PaoSelle said:

here's an email i received from the embassy IV Unit in manila regarding the affidavit of support

Applicants may provide photocopies/scanned of the Form I-864 Affidavit of Support, rather than the original. However, please note that the form must still be signed; typed names and electronic signatures will not be accepted.

For detailed information about the Affidavit of Support requirement and financial sponsorship guidelines, you may visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website at http://www.uscis.gov. 

CONSULAR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP (CCG)
Embassy of the United States of America  | Manila, Philippines
Find us online| Website |            


/rsn

That's good to know.  Good luck to your journey

[Haltom Family 40]

On 1/5/2018 at 8:45 AM, Ladygaga24 said:

Thanks i just emailed them to follow up waiting for a resp

Hi Ladygaga24, 

 

Have you received your approval notice?  Hope everything is well.  

[Ladygaga24 3]

i just got my approval email and can finally start my ds 260, medical and interview. thank God long wait is over. we sent our application last oct 13 2017 got approval notice today jan 30 2018. 

[Haltom Family 40]

12 hours ago, Ladygaga24 said:

i just got my approval email and can finally start my ds 260, medical and interview. thank God long wait is over. we sent our application last oct 13 2017 got approval notice today jan 30 2018. 

Wow!!! It was a loong wait but finally its moving forward.  God bless your 2nd stage of processing.  To the interview   Keep us updated.  CONGRATULATIONS. 

 

Do you received your case number already?