US Immigration from Philippines

Last year when we uploaded to the NVC, I uploaded the tax transcripts for the previous years and then my 2022 Tax 1040 Return and W2 (I had just filed). We are getting ready for our interview, and I have now since uploaded my 2022 and 2023 tax transcripts to the CEAC. Because of the numerous lists going around that state you have to have your returns, W2's and transcripts my wife wants me to upload our 2023 taxes and my W2's which I don't believe are necessary because all of the info from the 1040 and W2 is in the transcript, and they are not going to ask for them. To make matters worse I don't have a copy of the signed tax return just the filled out one without our signatures on them. We have time and I can resign them and scan them but... do I really need to? My understanding is they may ask to see a copy of any uploaded document. If I have my transcript uploaded, then I have the required document and that would be the only thing they would ask for... they wouldn't ask for the 1040 or the W2 since they have all that info in the transcript, and it isn't uploaded. I also understand that they would rather have the transcript and not the 1040/W2.

Make it make sense for me. Sorry for the ramble.

My wife had her interview today. Her Qatar PCC was applied for last June 2023. It was received in August 2023, and it was received expired. (They are good for 90 days from date of issue, evidently.) No worries, right? Because the immigration process is ridiculously long, they are by the Department of State's own rules valid indefinitely, e.g. "Police certificates expire after two years, unless the certificate was issued from your country of previous residence and you have not returned there since the police certificate was issued."

The consul who interviewed her today said it was expired. Gave her a 221g. She's smart, and she requested to speak to a supervisor. She was told there is nothing they can do and escorted out of the embassy.

By the time she receives her next Qatar PCC, her medical will likely also be expired. They really make this as impossible as they can. Best of luck to everyone, and congratulations to those who manage to make it.

Does the CO expect to see proof of return flight such as reservations or flight itinerary? If so, what is the accepted way of obtaining that without purchasing tickets? I have seen multiple companies offering dummy tickets but they seem sketchy and from reviews not always reliable.

Hi Team,

I am traveling to Mexico in a week.

I am using a Philippine passport with my maiden name.

I have a U.S. green card (as spouse) with my married last name + maiden middle name (PH name format).

Do I need to apply for a Mexico visa or bring any additional documents?

Thank you!

I don't believe we will have any issues with our interview or the CFO as we are all prepared with paperwork and the knowledge needed... Here is my thinking...

My wife has her interview in Oct 21st. She lives in the province so we figure she will have the passport back within 10 days (Oct 31st). She can schedule her CFO for Nov 4-8 (sooner the better) in Cebu and be able to fly right after.

I realize the later the CFO appointment is the more jeopardy this timeline is in... Do we think scheduling a flight to the USA on Nov 10th is pushing it too much? I could push it back a week to the 17th but of course we have been apart for far too long and want to be together as soon as possible.

People have told me not to book before she finished with the CFO but we know airlines are going to charge an arm and leg if I book only a few days in advance. I checked with the airline I am going with and it would be a $300 change fee which I am ok with since my brain says the ticket would be twice the amount buying it in a rush.

Thoughts?