shipping to Philippines

[payxibka 10,047]

Can't imagine what original documents you are sending.  A review of the required documents list from the embassy doesn't indicate anything original from the petitionner  

 

A $50 3 in 1 printer, 2php per page on the other side.

[ram1009 46]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Can't imagine what original documents you are sending.  A review of the required documents list from the embassy doesn't indicate anything original from the petitionner  

 

A $50 3 in 1 printer, 2php per page on the other side.

I didn't say there was a requirement for original documents.  I said I felt originals might be less likely to be rejected.  I have already invested in a 3 in one printer in the Philippines and it cost $200 not $50 but it was still worth the price.  BTW, using google drive is easier than e-mailing individual documents.  If you've never used it you should investigate.

[payxibka 10,047]

Since nothing original is required there is no chance of rejection. 

 

The delivery method is moot.  Email or Drive it's still FREE.

 

And I just bought one here for $49.99 plus tax

 

You can accept advice or ideas from people who have gone actually gone through the Manila consulate or not.  

[Hank_ 9,174]

20 minutes ago, ram1009 said:

I didn't say there was a requirement for original documents.  I said I felt originals might be less likely to be rejected.   I have already invested in a 3 in one printer in the Philippines and it cost $200 not $50 but it was still worth the price.  BTW, using google drive is easier than e-mailing individual documents.  If you've never used it you should investigate.

I use DROPBOX .. 

 

If you already spent the money on a printer in the Phils .. the rest is a walk in the park.

Edited May 20, 2019 by Hank_

[Carpe Vinum 2,330]

I just set up a gmail account that we shared. That way we both had access to all of the emails and docs...

[2018JNJ 141]

Have significant other take picture with cellphone.  

Have her send picture.

Convert to PDF.

 

Free...Free Free Free Free..Free

 

Edit: For passport photo, have them send .jpg of passport photo they take there.

Go to Walgreens to print out photo on 2x2.

 Lot cheaper than shipping.

 

jj

Edited May 20, 2019 by 2018JNJ

[ram1009 46]

35 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

I use DROPBOX .. 

 

If you already spent the money on a printer in the Phils .. the rest is a walk in the park.

I suppose you're right assuming you enjoy scanning & organizing for hours.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Just now, ram1009 said:

I suppose you're right assuming you enjoy scanning & organizing for hours.

 

Did someone pee in your coffee this morning?   Jeez.

 

[ram1009 46]

54 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Since nothing original is required there is no chance of rejection. You are obviously much more optimistic than I am.  Considering our current administration all things are possible including finding reasons to drag feet.

 

The delivery method is moot.  Email or Drive it's still FREE.  If all you're talking about is money I agree however e-mail takes considerably more time to organize than simply uploading a folder to the google drive.

 

And I just bought one here for $49.99 plus tax  I wish we had this conversation a few months ago.

 

You can accept advice or ideas from people who have gone actually gone through the Manila consulate or not.  I'm always happy to listen to advice and suggestions from anyone however I reserve the right to filter them through the details of my own situation.  Just because you've already done something doesn't mean you did it the best way.  I discovered years ago that other people often have better ideas than I do.  A life lesson for everybody.

 

[ram1009 46]

18 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

 

Did someone pee in your coffee this morning?   Jeez.

 

Sorry if you took offense but I thought it necessary to point out that a printer in the Phils is not a complete solution.  I'm sure I will have at least 100 docs to send & I'm not looking forward to scanning them all and organizing them properly.

[2018JNJ 141]

2 minutes ago, ram1009 said:

 

For K1, you are over thinking this.

You don't need originals.

They won't approve nor deny based on the quantity nor quality of documents really.

 

All they need is proof you visited within the past 2 years.

That's pretty much it.

 

Everything else is done behind the scenes.

As long as you not have any criminal issues that you haven't disclosed or any other disqualifiers, then you are good to go as far as USCIS is concerned.

The embassy will look at your finacee and you and make a determination.

If medical clears, then you are 90% there.

Obviously, the CO has the final say, but in most cases the decision was made many weeks prior.

 

So take heed to the people here trying to help you.

You are stressing way too much and paying way too much for things you  don't need.

 

Just answer the questions asked in the petition and no more.

Only submit what is requested and no more.

Be honest with your information.

 

K1 is very easy for PH.

Don't overthink this.

 

jj 

[payxibka 10,047]

A 100 original documents of what?

[ram1009 46]

9 minutes ago, 2018JNJ said:

For K1, you are over thinking this.

You don't need originals.

They won't approve nor deny based on the quantity nor quality of documents really.

 

All they need is proof you visited within the past 2 years.

That's pretty much it.

 

Everything else is done behind the scenes.

As long as you not have any criminal issues that you haven't disclosed or any other disqualifiers, then you are good to go as far as USCIS is concerned.

The embassy will look at your finacee and you and make a determination.

If medical clears, then you are 90% there.

Obviously, the CO has the final say, but in most cases the decision was made many weeks prior.

 

So take heed to the people here trying to help you.

You are stressing way too much and paying way too much for things you  don't need.

 

Just answer the questions asked in the petition and no more.

Only submit what is requested and no more.

Be honest with your information.

 

K1 is very easy for PH.

Don't overthink this.

 

jj 

Apparently you've never heard of Murphy's Law.  It's my nature to head off problems before they happen.

[ram1009 46]

14 minutes ago, payxibka said:

A 100 original documents of what?

My I-129 is at least 50 pages, I think.  I haven't counted yet.  And looking at the VJ guide for K1 it appears there are easily another 50 pages of documents.  The I-134 alone is over 10 pages.  It adds up quickly.

[payxibka 10,047]

Just now, ram1009 said:

My I-129 is at least 50 pages, I think.  I haven't counted yet.  And looking at the VJ guide for K1 it appears there are easily another 50 pages of documents.  The I-134 alone is over 10 pages.  It adds up quickly.

I134 is an 8 page form

2018 tax transcripts is 5 pages.  If you were planning to send your 1040 your original is on file with the IRS, so again all you have is a copy

 

I129f original was sent to the uscis, so all you have is a copy any way.  Your submitted i129f will already be in Manila.  You don't need to provide an additional copy.  People send the i129f for the beneficiary so she can review it before the interview 

 

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