US Immigration from Philippines

Hi guys,

I'm the US Citizen spouse. I was stupid and haven't yet filed my 2017 tax return. I believe my only income that year was a withdrawal from a retirement account that I would have owed tax on.

Anyways, I'm now in the NVC stage of petitioning my wife in the Philippines. I'm worried of what will happen once I file it late. I know it's required to file.

Will this potentially disqualify me from petitioning my wife? Anything else I should be concerned about? Thanks as always!

So, I am at about the 2 1/2 month mark of NVC having my documents and now all approved/accepted.

Are they still processing at NVC and are Embassies (Manila especially) still processing interviews?

Interviewed in Manila on 18 February 2020, problems began during initial document screening at window 37 . They lost all paperwork from St. Lukes. After a 2 and 1/2 hour search was called back to window and told all paperwork was complete and go to fingerprinting. After fingerprinting

went in for interview took oath and he asked just two questions. During this time he seemed upset and fumbling through the paperwork. I gave him my 2019 tax return and he said we were approved. I gave him my thanks and asked if it would be possible to have visa issued by February 27th. He responded he would try his best. On February 27 Visa was issued and mailed to wrong location. Finally recovered package only to find no Visa. Denied until additional information was provided. Tried to call Embassy, could not get past call center firewall. Issue seemed to be with NBI documentation. They wanted NBI from previous marriage 20 years ago. Went to get NBI and they would not issue because she just had an updated NBI issued in January 2020. Showed them letter from Embassy and they issued NBI information as requested by Embassy and I forwarded information and passport back to Embassy through 2GO at Mall of Asia. All attempts to talk to anyone was just a mess. Finally got a working Email address after being sent to Mumbai India by call center. Embassy responded to Email by sending a computer generated Visa application form. Total communication break-down. I was to the Philippines to assist my Fiancee who has an orthopedic disability and glad that I was there but it did not help with this paperwork mess. Made it out of Manila on the last flight from the airport and now we are stuck in this Corona mess. This should have never happened. Seems as if the ball was dropped at every procedure of paper processing. I have contacted Senator Cruz, of Texas and he has requested information from me to help with this mess but the damage has been done.

Hello.

What if I'm unable to leave before my Visa expires due to possible NCoV 19 travel restrictions?"

I've already emailed the USCIS about my concern and they replied that they cannot extend the visa validity but they can renew it. All i have to do is to file a request letter and surrender my expired visa. And by renewing, I have to pay the Consular Fees again and might require to undergo medical, and resubmit expired documents.

my questions are,
1. Does it mean i have to go through the whole process again? (but i doubt it)
2. How long does it takes for this kind of procedure? Another 12 years? or just months?

My petitioner is panicking about the situation actually.

I am a F11 Visa Holder with an expiry date of July 3, 2020.

Thank you for your help!

Just got this in email:

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Dear Visa Applicant,
As of Monday, March 16, the United States Embassy in Manila is canceling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. At this time your visa appointment is cancelled. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. The MRV (application) fee is valid and may be used for a visa application in the country where it was purchased within one year of the date of payment. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance and information provided at http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com.ph/, or contact the call center at +63 2 7792-8998 or 8548-8223 to request an emergency appointment.