K1 Visa application process after the letter of eligibility (merged)

[Tiger01974 0]

Hello all!

This question pertains to the Philippines process for a K1Visa.  Filed i129f, approved by USCIS, approved by NVC, and just received the letter of eligibility.  The letter itself states applying for a non immigrant visa, the us embassy states on its site that K visas are a non immigrant, all forums I have read and countless YouTube videos watched say non immigrant as well.  Today we created an account/profile at the ustraveldocs.com/ph site to begin the application.  We arrive at the visa type page and I select non immigrant (as everything has indicated we should) and a pop up window states if applying for a K visa close the window and then select immigrant visa.  Following through with this does in fact have the K visa as a class of immigrant visas during this process but contradicts everything I’ve read, even on their own site and letter of eligibility.  Sorry to be long-winded (worded) but is this correct?  Anyone else run into this and have things go through properly?  I suspect it’s because the immigrant visa services at the embassy are responsible for approving the K visa, but I just want to be sure.

 

Secondary, after following the process through the immigrant visa options, I get held up at the point where it’s asking to enter the visa fees ($265 per applicant) receipt number I will get after paying the MRV fee at the Bank of Philippine Islands.  Again, all my research contradicts this by saying pay the fee after submitting the application but I can not advance until entering in a valid receipt.  Does this sound correct as well?  My fiancé is very worried for not making mistakes.  

 

I feel if the embassy’s own site is directing us in this manner then it’s the right process but I promised her to really research more before continuing.  I will be calling the embassy on the next day they are open, but thought I’d see if I could get some earlier answers through here in the meantime.

 

Thanks in advance ❤️

Edited April 27, 2019 by Tiger01974

[geowrian 22,337]

A K-1 is unique in that it is a non-immigant visa but it is handled by the immigrant visa unit at the consulate. You will be dealing with the IV unit moving forward, except for a final check before they actually issue the visa.

[Lil bear 4,133]

2 minutes ago, Tiger01974 said:

Hello all!

This question pertains to the Philippines process for a K1Visa.  Filed i129f, approved by USCIS, approved by NVC, and just received the letter of eligibility.  The letter itself states applying for a non immigrant visa, the us embassy states on its site that K visas are a non immigrant, all forums I have read and countless YouTube videos watched say non immigrant as well.  Today we created an account/profile at the ustraveldocs.com/ph site to begin the application.  We arrive at the visa type page and I select non immigrant (as everything has indicated we should) and a pop up window states if applying for a K visa close the window and then select immigrant visa.  Following through with this does in fact have the K visa as a class of immigrant visas during this process but contradicts everything I’ve read, even on their own site and letter of eligibility.  Sorry to be long-winded (worded) but is this correct?  Anyone else run into this and have things go through properly?  I suspect it’s because the immigrant visa services at the embassy are responsible for approving the K visa, but I just want to be sure.

 

Secondary, after following the process through the immigrant visa options, I get held up at the point where it’s asking to enter the visa fees ($265 per applicant) receipt number I will get after paying the MRV fee at the Bank of Philippine Islands.  Again, all my research contradicts this by saying pay the fee after submitting the application but I can not advance until entering in a valid receipt.  Does this sound correct as well?  My fiancé is very worried for not making mistakes.  

 

I feel if the embassy’s own site is directing us in this manner then it’s the right process but I promised her to really research more before continuing.  I will be calling the embassy on the next day they are open, but thought I’d see if I could get some earlier answers through here in the meantime.

 

Thanks in advance ❤️

K1 is a dual intent visa .. sometimes referenced as an immigrant visa , and an as a non immigrant visa at others.  Why ? Who knows !! 

[geowrian 22,337]

2 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

K1 is a dual intent visa .. sometimes referenced as an immigrant visa , and an as a non immigrant visa at others.  Why ? Who knows !! 

I always presumed it was because the COs in the NIV section are not trained/experienced/whatever in the complexities of a K-1 visa. Other than not being legally married, the requirements are nearly identical to that of a spousal visa.

[payxibka 10,045]

8 minutes ago, Tiger01974 said:

 

 

I feel if the embassy’s own site is directing us in this manner then it’s the right process but I promised her to really research more before continuing.  I will be calling the embassy on the next day they are open, but thought I’d see if I could get some earlier answers through here in the meantime.

 

Thanks in advance ❤️

Pay the fee at BPI 

 

The system is directing you.  Follow the system

[payxibka 10,045]

18 minutes ago, Tiger01974 said:

Hello all!

This question pertains to the Philippines process for a K1Visa.  Filed i129f, approved by USCIS, approved by NVC, and just received the letter of eligibility.  The letter itself states applying for a non immigrant visa, the us embassy states on its site that K visas are a non immigrant, all forums I have read and countless YouTube videos watched say non immigrant as well.  Today we created an account/profile at the ustraveldocs.com/ph site to begin the application.  We arrive at the visa type page and I select non immigrant (as everything has indicated we should) and a pop up window states if applying for a K visa close the window and then select immigrant visa.  Following through with this does in fact have the K visa as a class of immigrant visas during this process but contradicts everything I’ve read, even on their own site and letter of eligibility.  Sorry to be long-winded (worded) but is this correct?  Anyone else run into this and have things go through properly?  I suspect it’s because the immigrant visa services at the embassy are responsible for approving the K visa, but I just want to be sure.

 

Secondary, after following the process through the immigrant visa options, I get held up at the point where it’s asking to enter the visa fees ($265 per applicant) receipt number I will get after paying the MRV fee at the Bank of Philippine Islands.  Again, all my research contradicts this by saying pay the fee after submitting the application but I can not advance until entering in a valid receipt.  Does this sound correct as well?  My fiancé is very worried for not making mistakes.  

 

I feel if the embassy’s own site is directing us in this manner then it’s the right process but I promised her to really research more before continuing.  I will be calling the embassy on the next day they are open, but thought I’d see if I could get some earlier answers through here in the meantime.

 

Thanks in advance ❤️

Visit the Philippines regional forum on VJ.  Many members who have transited Manila hang out their and will answer every question about the process 

[Tiger01974 0]

Hello all, it was suggested I move my topic here as it's specific to the Philippines.  Hope to gain some insight as well as joining the approved status with you all.  

Everything prior to our case moving to the embassy has gone smooth.  So if anyone would like advice/experiences shared on steps prior to the embassy just send me a message!

 

This question pertains to the Philippines process for a K1Visa.  Filed i129f, approved by USCIS, approved by NVC, and just received the letter of eligibility.  The letter itself states applying for a non immigrant visa, the us embassy states on its site that K visas are a non immigrant, all forums I have read and countless YouTube videos watched say non immigrant as well.  Today we created an account/profile at the ustraveldocs.com/ph site to begin the application.  We arrive at the visa type page and I select non immigrant (as everything has indicated we should) and a pop up window states if applying for a K visa close the window and then select immigrant visa.  Following through with this does in fact have the K visa as a class of immigrant visas during this process but contradicts everything I’ve read, even on their own site and letter of eligibility.  Sorry to be long-winded (worded) but is this correct?  Anyone else run into this and have things go through properly?  I suspect it’s because the immigrant visa services at the embassy are responsible for approving the K visa, but I just want to be sure.

 

Secondary, after following the process through the immigrant visa options, I get held up at the point where it’s asking to enter the visa fees ($265 per applicant) receipt number I will get after paying the MRV fee at the Bank of Philippine Islands.  Again, all my research contradicts this by saying pay the fee after submitting the application but I can not advance until entering in a valid receipt.  Does this sound correct as well?  My fiancé is very worried for not making mistakes.  

 

I feel if the embassy’s own site is directing us in this manner then it’s the right process but I promised her to really research more before continuing.  I will be calling the embassy on the next day they are open, but thought I’d see if I could get some earlier answers through here in the meantime.

 

Thanks in advance ❤️

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Recommend you follow Hank's website instructions link below.

 

Link to the Embassy Letter/P3/Checklist
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gN0SjyLEdkLj1WR7QuBDDJumcvByyGX/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yt5aVD7vlHG-dgnzzKW_5ijRYpkrV5km/view?usp=sharing

Embassy letter for a non-immigrant K=1
https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

Hank's website
http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

Additional information can be found here:
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=No

Also, there is a sub-forum for the Philippines here on VJ that you should be a part of. It's a good place to read what others are experiencing which will only prepare you for your interview. 
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Manila US Embassy states that a scanned copy of the signed I-134 is fine, if you don't have the original. 

[Hank_ 9,174]

21 minutes ago, Tiger01974 said:

Hello all, it was suggested I move my topic here as it's specific to the Philippines.  Hope to gain some insight as well as joining the approved status with you all.  

Everything prior to our case moving to the embassy has gone smooth.  So if anyone would like advice/experiences shared on steps prior to the embassy just send me a message!

 

This question pertains to the Philippines process for a K1Visa.  Filed i129f, approved by USCIS, approved by NVC, and just received the letter of eligibility.  The letter itself states applying for a non immigrant visa, the us embassy states on its site that K visas are a non immigrant, all forums I have read and countless YouTube videos watched say non immigrant as well.  Today we created an account/profile at the ustraveldocs.com/ph site to begin the application.  We arrive at the visa type page and I select non immigrant (as everything has indicated we should) and a pop up window states if applying for a K visa close the window and then select immigrant visa.  Following through with this does in fact have the K visa as a class of immigrant visas during this process but contradicts everything I’ve read, even on their own site and letter of eligibility.  Sorry to be long-winded (worded) but is this correct?  Anyone else run into this and have things go through properly?  I suspect it’s because the immigrant visa services at the embassy are responsible for approving the K visa, but I just want to be sure.

 

Secondary, after following the process through the immigrant visa options, I get held up at the point where it’s asking to enter the visa fees ($265 per applicant) receipt number I will get after paying the MRV fee at the Bank of Philippine Islands.  Again, all my research contradicts this by saying pay the fee after submitting the application but I can not advance until entering in a valid receipt.  Does this sound correct as well?  My fiancé is very worried for not making mistakes.  

 

I feel if the embassy’s own site is directing us in this manner then it’s the right process but I promised her to really research more before continuing.  I will be calling the embassy on the next day they are open, but thought I’d see if I could get some earlier answers through here in the meantime.

 

Thanks in advance ❤️

 

Lots of confusion there for sure.  Crazy how that happens.

 

K-1 is for sure processed as an immigrant visa.   Visa fee is paid at BPI, you will bring a deposit slip you print out from the below linked website, you will get a receipt from  BPI for the payYou DO NOT need the DS-160 completed to pay the visa fee or schedule the interview.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/visa-payment.html

 

Being you already have the letter from the embassy that is evidence of your case file being at READY status.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/scheduling-interview.html

You will complete a medical at St. Luke's  (SLEC), this is a two day process.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/medical---slec.html

 

The complete process is listed here, follow the process and you will be done in short order:

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

You will also need to complete CFO - GCP seminar (Philippine requirement)  ... I suggest getting this does ASAP as the available appt are about 1 month out.

 

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

Edited April 27, 2019 by Hank_

[millefleur 5,045]

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