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Here's what I got from the CONSULAR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP U.S. Embassy in the Philippines as a response from an inquiry to this very topic last week. Dear Mr. XXXXX: We are writing in response to your July 31, 2024, inquiry to the Immigrant Visa Unit concerning the fiancée (K1) nonimmigrant visa case of Ms. XXXXXXXX. An approved K1 nonimmigrant visa petition (I-129F) is only valid for four months from the date of its approval. Consular officers may revalidate the petition during the applicant’s visa interview if eligibility requirements are met. Each revalidation is good for an additional four (4) months. However, if the officer determines that there is insufficient evidence of continued intent to marry, the petition may be returned to the approving U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office. If the petition is expired, the applicant is still able to proceed with an interview and the determination will be made at that time. The revalidation happens, when approved, at the time of interview and not in advance. Applicants should follow all interview preparation instructions located on the State Department’s website. The website identifies the required documents as well as procedures to follow prior to the interview date.  We encourage applicants to ensure their documentation, to include medical clearances, is current at the time of the interview to ensure efficient processing of the visa application.      If the applicant needs reasonable accommodation (PWDs) for the visa interview appointment, please follow the instructions on our website.   We hope this information is helpful.      Sincerely, CONSULAR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP Consular Section | U.S. Embassy in the Philippines 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines 1000 ☏ (+632) 8548-8223| (+632) 7792-8988

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My fiancée lived in India for 1 year and Indonesia for 4 years. We are using the below information obtained from Reciprocity Schedule on why we cannot obtain Police Certificates from neither. I hope that's enough to satisfy the Interviewer. India: Police Records Comments: Police certificates are only available for Indian nationals and non-Indian nationals currently living in India. Indian police certificates are not available for foreign (non-Indian) nationals applying outside India. Indonesia: Police Records Unavailable for applicants inside and outside Indonesia. Indonesian police certificates require initial processing at a local or village level, which is nonstandard in nature, can be subject to capricious decisions by officials and may require nonofficial payments to proceed further."

U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines - MNL (state.gov) You mentioned 6 months above. Police Clearance from other countries: Applicants who have stayed for one (1) year or more upon reaching the age of 16 years are required to obtain a police certificate. Country-specific information on how to secure foreign police certificates is available at travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html

This is what I found on China (state.gov) Police Records Available Fees: Varies. Normally RMB 200 - 300 (Notarization Fee: RMB 80 + Translation Fee: Non-standard) Document Name: Notarial certificate (Gong Zheng Shu) Issuing Authority: Local Notary Public Office (Gong Zheng Chu) Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: There are two types of notarial police certificates: notarial certificate of no criminal record and notarial certificate of criminal record. Notarial certificate of no criminal record: Certifies that the applicant has no criminal offense during his or her residence in China. It indicates the applicant’s name, gender, date of birth, ID number, and period of residence in China. NOTE: Notarial certificates of no criminal record issued prior to 2012 may not list the ID number. Notarial certificate of criminal record: Certifies the applicant’s criminal offense and sentencing during their residence in China. It indicates the applicant’s name, gender, date of birth, ID number, conviction information, nature and date of conviction, and date of release. Some certificates also attest that the applicant has no other criminal record beyond the convictions already described. NOTE: Notarial certificates of no criminal record issued prior to 2012 may not list the ID number. A notarial police certificate normally contains a watermark, seal, and red stamp. All notarial documents must have an English translation, and be attached to a certificate stating that the English translation is in conformity with the Chinese original. Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Notary Public (Gong Zheng Yuan) Registration Criteria: A National ID card and household registration (Hu Kou Bu). If the applicant lives abroad, a copy of his or her passport is also required. If the applicant is a foreign passport holder, the following documents are required: Valid passport, and all Chinese residence permits or visas. Registration form of temporary residence for foreigners. Chinese permanent resident card if applicable. Certificate of no criminal offense, or certificate of criminal offense, issued by the Public Security Bureau. Photographs - at least two. A signed affidavit or authorization certificate from the applicant if someone other than the applicant applies for the certificate on his or her behalf. The authorized person also needs to provide his/her national ID card. Other documents requested by the Notary Public (Gong Zheng Yuan). Procedure for Obtaining: Complete an application and submit all relevant documents to the Notary Public Office (Gong Zheng Chu). The Notary Public then examines the documents. If the application is accepted, the applicant pays all related notary fees. Once the review of the submitted documents is completed, the notarial police certificate is issued. Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available. Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents. Exceptions: Police records are not available for those who were in China in diplomatic status including those working for international organizations, such as the United Nations. Comments: While standardized procedures to apply for a notarized document exist in China, in practice, procedures vary depending on locale. Applicants should check the website or contact their local Notary Public Office to obtain specific information regarding required fees and supporting documents.

Yes, and it then authenticates you and brings you to the main page where you can hit continue (upper left-hand corner of main page).

I did. "I tried calling and they said keep trying for an available date and not to bother to call again about it, because there's nothing they can do." I guess you could keep calling but they discouraged me not too when I called. Plus, it takes a lot more time and effort to keep calling (wait time and a new conversation each time). They told me they couldn't see anything but one date (if that date is available,) at a time and online you can see an actual Calander month or months.

I left the page with "No appointments available at this time" (not sure if that's the exact quote) and hit refresh after 2 hours. Then clicked on continue. I tried different intervals and 2 hours seem the sweet spot. The exact time might be closer to 1.5 hours IDK for sure, but 2 hours worked for me.

I was fortunate enough a couple of days ago to get the only one available for August and September (that's the period that was shown). It probably was a cancelation. I tried calling and they said keep trying for an available date and not to bother to call again about it, because there's nothing they can do. They said they had one that was just filled. I tried every 2 hours during the day, every day since the beginning of July. It's like a pull of a slot machine at the casino to win the jackpot. Really frustrating but I'm glad persistence paid off. Good Luck!

Thanks J.M. Yes, it would only let me create an account in my name and email, not hers. I did just use her information and Marjorie (my fiancé) will be paying the fee today (or the next business day the bank is open). I completed all the information and just need the receipt number to finish and schedule. I really appreciate the good information. If we just waited for the welcome letter and kept trying to login using her email/name we'd probably be stuck in limbo for quite some time. I'm an engineer and this whole process makes me feel ignorant and dumb. I'm used to using clear and precise information to create solutions. I looked through a lot of out of date/inaccurate information on the internet. There needs to be a complete overhaul of the immigration process in my opinion. Thought about using the Mexico route? 😂 The only thing left prior to the interview is the Medical Exam. Will schedule that with St. Luke and trying to figure out how or if Marjorie can obtain a police certificate from Indonesia and India. From my research according to travel.state.gov it looks like they are not available from Indonesia and for India "Comments: Police certificates are only available for Indian nationals and non-Indian nationals currently living in India. Indian police certificates are not available for foreign (non-Indian) nationals applying outside India. Thanks, again for all your help.

Thanks J.M. I went to that link and tried to create an account under my fiancés email and name. but got the above error message. I then tried to create an account under my name/email, and it worked. Shouldn't the account be in my fiancé's name and address since she's the one filing for the visa? Its asking about me and not my beneficiary?

Thanks J. M. for your reply! We've completed the DS160 a couple of weeks ago. I tried to create an account on portal.ustraveldocs.com/SiteRegister?refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fportal.ustraveldocs.com%2FSiteRegister and this is the message I get. New User Registration - Philippines Errors Your request cannot be processed at this time. The site administrator has been alerted. User could not be created. Please ensure First Name and Last Name are entered as they are in your passport.

Hi, We have received our K1-FTP on 16-Apr-2024. It did not contain an invoice ID, so I sent an email and the NVC provided both the invoice ID and a beneficiary ID number. I checked the status, and it is in the ready state since 18-Apr-2024. On that status page it says to call the number provided and schedule interview. Below is what I get when checking status: "Please follow the appointment schedule provided to you by NVC. If you do not have a schedule from NVC, please wait for scheduling instructions or a notification from the U.S. Embassy Manila. For inquiries, please proceed to http://www.ustraveldocs.com, or call the Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632)792-8988 or (632)548-8223 in the Philippines between 8:00 AM-8:00 PM. If you are calling from the United States, please call (703)520-2235 between 7:00 PM-7:00 AM EST / 6:00 PM-6:00 AM CST / 5:00 PM-5:00 AM MST / 4:00 PM-4:00 AM PST. The call center is open Monday through Friday, except on U.S. and Philippine holidays. Callers must have the case number, passport number, and passport expiry date for each applicant (principal applicant and derivative family members) ready when requesting a visa appointment. For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV." I followed the instructions above and the agents keep telling me to wait for instructions on a welcome letter. I asked them if the K1-FTP is the welcome letter, and they say no its not. They tell me we have to wait for the Embassy to contact us before we can schedule an appointment. I've been calling for a month now and they keep telling us we have to wait. I'm getting conflicting information from various sources on what to do next. The agents escalated our issue and gave me a case number, but we have still not heard anything. I get the feeling they don't know what they are doing. I've talk to three different agents and questioned them about the K1 visa process and all the info they can give is wait for welcome letter and they keep saying they can't guarantee how long it takes even though I didn't question the time frame. I honestly have spent hours/days trying to research and educate myself on the process. Guess my education skills are lacking? Can anyone who has been though the process recently give me some Insite/information on how to proceed? Like scheduling and what/where we have to do to schedule interview. Very frustrating and confusing that the information is so different depending on who you talk to. Thanks, and any information/help would be very much appreciated.