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$265 for K visa -- https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp

Once CEAC status shows "Ready", go ahead and submit the DS-160, pay the MRV fee, and book the interview. No need to wait for instructions from USEM. Once you have the interview schedule, book the medical at SLEC.

Maybe they meant that the visa case (not the visa) was sent from NVC to Manila. "Ready" on CEAC does mean that the visa case has been digitally transferred from NVC and is ready for processing by the consulate in Manila. Also, there's no sending the visa to Manila, as it's the consulate in Manila that actually processes the case and generates the visa. Note also that the verbal approval given by the CO just means that your wife passed the interview, not that she is granted the visa. The actual indication of visa approval is when CEAC case status turns to "Issued". That's why the Department of State advises applicants not to make non-refundable flight bookings until after getting the issued visa on hand. Until CEAC shows "Issued", keep following up with USEM via their website's public inquiry form for IV cases. No need for a lawyer at this point for email follow-ups. They can't rush USEM any more than you can. Your US congressperson or senator may be able to get more information out of USEM, so you could try reaching out to one of them to assist you. If the wait for the visa stretches to around 6 months after interview, consider hiring a lawyer to sue with Writ of Mandamus (WOM). The lawyer must be an immigration lawyer based in the US, as the WOM filing must be in a federal court in the US. Not sure why you think you need a lawyer in Manila. A Philippine lawyer would be of no help to you for US immigration matters.

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No, your brother cannot immigrate at the same time as your mom. You may file an I-130 petition for your brother, separate from the I-130 for your mom. It will take around 1 to 2 years for your mom to get an IR5 (parent of USC) visa interview. For your brother, it will take maybe 16 to 20 years to get an F4 (sibling of USC) visa interview. Another path for your brother starts with your mom filing the I-130 petition for him after she enters the US with her IR5 visa. After your mom submits the I-130, it will take maybe 6 years or so, to get an F2A (minor child of LPR) visa interview.

I think USCIS wants notarized or certified arrest/court records from the law enforcement agencies. I doubt your personal statement not being notarized will be a big deal.

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If you got married with a Philippine marriage license, then yes, you need to wait for the PSA marriage certificate before filing the I-130. The LCR copy is not enough for US immigration purposes. You did not get married through Utah zoom wedding, did you? If you actually married via Utah county, then you will NOT get a PSA marriage certificate. Instead, you could get a PSA ROM. As mentioned in your other thread, PSA ROM is not required for the I-130, but may be required later for CFO and PH passport renewal.

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F2B (Philippines) wait time from PD is currently 12 years, and getting longer every year.