9A visa help

[Kby175 115]

15 hours ago, flicks1998 said:

These are good points.

 

@Kby175, you should check the particular requirements at the Consulate that has jurisdiction over your state.  If you dont know, the Philippine Embassy DC site has that.  I do remember when I went through this process, the requirements slightly differed between NYC and the LA consulates.  It wasnt a big difference, but there were some things that werent the same.  This could be the case for Honolulu as well.  I think its important you write to the Consulate youll apply at and reconfirm everything.  

Yes, I contacted them and they said the information on their site is current it was updated recent that reflects the current requirements. They said a letter from my wife, or barangay certificate or a notarized letter all 3 will work as proof she still lives in the Philippines.  

 

https://houstonpcg.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/consular-services/visa-services/visa-services-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

[Kby175 115]

17 hours ago, flicks1998 said:

Also, just to add, you will need to get an exemption first.   I did not have to do this in my process but @RO_AH is going through that process now.  He may have better insight on this concerning documents and timelines.  I have known a few people who applied for this exemption and most were successful, but it took about 3 months or so to get it.

 

You may want to write to the consulate to reconfirm the requirements.  I wrote to the NYC Consulate and said I read the website, see everything that is required, but is there anything else needed.  They wrote back with a few additional things I had to do.   So try and reconfirm everything before starting.

 

I am not sure what kind of exemption?  I got a good documents list now with help from here and the local embassy here in Houston.

 

Thx,

 

Ben 

[Kby175 115]

I found it so I will send them a copy of everything via email for pre-approval before I can go to the embassy with my paperwork.  

 

https://www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/consular/visa/request-for-entry-exemptions-familial-ties/