CFO Trouble

[The-Journey 21]

My wife’s cr1 has not been approved yet,  we are September 2017 filers, so hopefully an approval will come in soon. We wanted to be one step ahead so my wife went for the GCP program to get her passport in her married name and certificate.  They had her do a bunch of extra steps, I’m not sure it’s extra considering how it’s kind of hit or miss as what they might request. She had to get a postal ID, and some other type of ID. And they also wanted her to get a police certificate. She brings all the stuff back like a week and a half later , And now they tell her that on my divorce decree I had a child, which is not correct. In addition my ex-wife wrote down some bad things about me and tried to have it on the divorce to decree but the judge crossed it out because the claims were unfounded. Now they’re telling my wife that she should come back once she has her visa. She’s very upset about this, and I just wanna get some reassurance that there won’t be an issue. 

Edited March 9, 2018 by The-Journey

[cherryblossoms916 216]

23 minutes ago, The-Journey said:

My wife’s cr1 has not been approved yet,  we are September 2017 filers, so hopefully an approval will come in soon. We wanted to be one step ahead so my wife went for the GCP program to get her passport in her married name and certificate.  They had her do a bunch of extra steps, I’m not sure it’s extra considering how it’s kind of hit or miss as what they might request. She had to get a postal ID, and some other type of ID. And they also wanted her to get a police certificate. She brings all the stuff back like a week and a half later , And now they tell her that on my divorce decree I had a child, which is not correct. In addition my ex-wife wrote down some bad things about me and tried to have it on the divorce to decree but the judge crossed it out because the claims were unfounded. Now they’re telling my wife that she should come back once she has her visa. She’s very upset about this, and I just wanna get some reassurance that there won’t be an issue. 

She needs to go back for the cfo sticker that will be put in her passport when she has her visa already. Nothing to worry. It’s the normal process of cfo

Edited March 9, 2018 by cherryblossoms916

[The-Journey 21]

Just now, cherryblossoms916 said:

She needs to go back for the cfo sticker that will be put in her passport when she has her visa already. 

 

Just now, cherryblossoms916 said:

She needs to go back for the cfo sticker that will be put in her passport when she has her visa already. 

I understand this part. But when I file the petition are used her married name. Doesn’t she need to go to the visa interview with the passport and her married name?I understand this part. But when I file the petition are used her married name. Doesn’t she need to go to the visa interview with the passport and her married name?

[cherryblossoms916 216]

1 minute ago, The-Journey said:

 

I understand this part. But when I file the petition are used her married name. Doesn’t she need to go to the visa interview with the passport and her married name?I understand this part. But when I file the petition are used her married name. Doesn’t she need to go to the visa interview with the passport and her married name?

Attend the interview, once you’re approved and your passport and visa is on hand. Go back to cfo no meed to schedule for an appointment 

[Hank_ 9,174]

36 minutes ago, The-Journey said:

My wife’s cr1 has not been approved yet,  we are September 2017 filers, so hopefully an approval will come in soon. We wanted to be one step ahead so my wife went for the GCP program to get her passport in her married name and certificate.  They had her do a bunch of extra steps, I’m not sure it’s extra considering how it’s kind of hit or miss as what they might request. She had to get a postal ID, and some other type of ID. And they also wanted her to get a police certificate. She brings all the stuff back like a week and a half later , And now they tell her that on my divorce decree I had a child, which is not correct. In addition my ex-wife wrote down some bad things about me and tried to have it on the divorce to decree but the judge crossed it out because the claims were unfounded. Now they’re telling my wife that she should come back once she has her visa. She’s very upset about this, and I just wanna get some reassurance that there won’t be an issue. 

CFO is like a shark prowling for a minnow .. if it spots anything that sets their sensors to tingling they go for the kill.  Not right, but that is CFO.  Only thing that can be done is give them exactly what they ask for, and don't be surprised if they ask for something else .. sharks rarely swallow their kill in one bite.    When they are done playing your wife will get her certificate, she can then get her sticker.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/cfo-orientation-seminar.html

 

Did you file the I-130 in your wife's married name?

Edited March 9, 2018 by Hank_

[The-Journey 21]

2 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

CFO is like a shark prowling for a minnow .. if it spots anything that sets their sensors to tingling they go for the kill.  Not right, but that is CFO.  Only thing that can be done is give them exactly what they ask for, and don't be surprised if they ask for something else .. sharks rarely swallow their kill in one bite.    When they are done playing your wife will get her certificate, she can then get her sticker.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/cfo-orientation-seminar.html

 

Did you file the I-130 in your wife's married name?

Yes she filled in her married name, so she needs a new passport for her in verve right?

[Hank_ 9,174]

1 minute ago, The-Journey said:

Yes she filled in her married name, so she needs a new passport for her in verve right?

Yes the passport should be in her married name, to match the I-130 and eventually the visa.    

 

Hopefully CFO won't play games much longer

[Thozelle 16]

1 hour ago, The-Journey said:

 

I understand this part. But when I file the petition are used her married name. Doesn’t she need to go to the visa interview with the passport and her married name?I understand this part. But when I file the petition are used her married name. Doesn’t she need to go to the visa interview with the passport and her married name?

Did CFO give her certificate? If so then thats all thats needed to change name.  

[The-Journey 21]

6 minutes ago, Thozelle said:

Did CFO give her certificate? If so then thats all thats needed to change name.  

 

6 minutes ago, Thozelle said:

Did CFO give her certificate? If so then thats all thats needed to change name.  

They did not give her the certificate. All the paperwork was filed for her new passport in her married name. Just to confirm she does need her new passport (married name) to attend the interview correct??

[Hank_ 9,174]

2 hours ago, The-Journey said:

 

They did not give her the certificate. All the paperwork was filed for her new passport in her married name. Just to confirm she does need her new passport (married name) to attend the interview correct??

Do read Q18 :   http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-gen-faq.asp      (you already have the visa application in the correct name so you are good there)

 

Q.18 I changed my name. Is my US visa with my old name still valid?

If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport.  Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States.

Edited March 9, 2018 by Hank_

[The-Journey 21]

7 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Do read Q18 :   http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-gen-faq.asp

 

Q.18 I changed my name. Is my US visa with my old name still valid?

If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport.  Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States.

This tells me nothing, not applicable I’m asking about her interview. Not entering the United States

[Hank_ 9,174]

Just now, The-Journey said:

This tells me nothing, not applicable I’m asking about her interview. Not entering the United States

Ah you are asking if you need the new passport for CFO .... sorry.

 

No, you can use the one in her maiden name, but make sure to carry both when exiting the country after getting the visa

[The-Journey 21]

1 minute ago, Hank_ said:

Ah you are asking if you need the new passport for CFO .... sorry.

 

No, you can use the one in her maiden name, but make sure to carry both when exiting the country after getting the visa

OK, let me state the question again:::::

 

Does my wife need the passport in her married name to attend the visa interview?? I assume yes, being that they will take it to affix the visa..

[arken 4,197]

Yes, she will need the passport in her married name. The name on the visa (to be stamped) should match the name in the passport.

[Hank_ 9,174]

6 minutes ago, arken said:

Yes, she will need the passport in her married name. The name on the visa (to be stamped) should match the name in the passport.

The answer for that goes back to my previous post..     

 

This from the Dept. of State website>> If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport. 

 

  And as noted in my other post  - you already have the visa application in the correct name so you are good there