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No need for the 1040 since you already have the transcripts. I think she is good to go! Blessings to you both!

Last 3 years of transcript (21,22,23) and the last W2 (2023) to be uploaded in CEAC and have on hand (just email and print). This has been the normal ask of since we processed in 2022. A lot of people were sent out to upload those 4 docs (expensive printing/internet outside embassy, plus immigrant may not have their phone), then if still early to come back. Some people were asked only the latest. It is still best to provide the last 3 years and last W2, to show continuous income to support our beneficiary. Just sharing our experience (we had a group chat then).

Hello @Jon and Krissy, replied your direct message. Got the way using posts in 2022, to email the Americas desk - oca.crd-us@dfa.gov.ph requesting transmittal details. Two days after, they replied to us that our ROM will be transmitted next month as they send them monthly, and to follow up next month if report have arrived. So we followed up the next month, still not available (requested from PSA and none found). So we used both the DFA/OCA email and PSA status(not found) for my husband's CFO. It took the entire week (CFO interview was on a Monday), as the interviewer does not have power to approve. Come Friday, we got the email for the CFO certificate.

The PDF online is same as what you will receive in mail but with the official logo/paper. Read it, if it is approved, it is approved. Probably, once they completed the mailing, your status will change, something like forwarded to State (NVC). Congrats! For your peace of mind, I look at my history: I-130 Approval. pdf Nov 9, 2021 Case History: We are actively reviewing your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Our records showed nothing is outstanding at this time. (Nov 9) Your case for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative was approved. (Nov 10) Case Was Sent To The Department of State (Nov 13).

I think I followed the site. Essentially, I made 4 sets. 1st set contains the original form/docs (like affidavits) that that will be left to them - like the ROM itself. 1st set is notarized originally - the rest of the sets are copies. (this is also noted on site - #2 last bullet). I separated all the originals (MC,BC,DD), that will be returned to me (bind clip).

Even before (2022), not needed. Since you are filing at SF, that is your guideline. No need to refer to other consulate. PCGSF checklist is as of May 22, 2024, so it is recent. My experience with them has been good. They answer my emails, they sent email confirming receiving our application.

It seems this is no longer a requirement. This has been replaced by " For Online, Proxy, and Self-Solemnized Marriages - One (1) original and three (3) photocopies of Apostilled Marriage Certificate"

@Nathan Alden, Sr., Compiled all your Qs in 1: Did the Filipino spouse fill it out first and then mail it to the US for completion and further mailing to the San Francisco consulate? In other words, is my logistics assumption in the OP correct? For anyone else looking at that cover letter, note that current DFA requirements indicate that five copies must be provided, not four. How did you calculate the return postage on the self-addressed stamped return envelope? Can you post your Affidavit of Explanation, too? We're in the same situation because we performed a Utah County's Zoom wedding from the Philippines. Who did you make the cashier's check out to? Do you know if the fee is still $25? - Well, I (the wifey :)) filled out all the information. I gave hubby instruction to sign in front of Notary.. to have it notarized. (My side on form was not yet notarized at that time) - Still 4 copies, refer to https://pcgsanfrancisco.org/civil-registry/ >> Under Report of Marriage - SEEMS the Requirement has changed, requiring the marriage license/cert from Utah be now Apostilled. Refer to website, it will answer all your Qs. - USPS Priority Mail. Fixed Price. As per site section 😧 4. Processing fee of $25. Fees should be made payable to the “Philippine Consulate General” in Money Order or Bank Draft. Cash, personal checks and credit/debit cards are not accepted. All Fees are non-refundable. https://pcgsanfrancisco.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ROM-CHECKLIST-AS-OF-2024.05.22-PDF.pdf

Just addition.... Then months later, we ordered Marriage Certificate in Philippines (PSA). For the I-130 processing - CFO process - we do not have the filed ROM copy yet - it was still in process from SF to DFA to PSA. All we have is an email from DFA that it transmitted to Philippines. They accepted that to give my husband the CFO certificate.

Hello. @Nathan Alden, Sr., we filed ROM last 2022. sharing with you our cover letter to SF, that may answer some of your questions. I removed our names, the one in green may not apply to you. Cover letter is POV of Filipino spouse. Our ROM is notarized both in Philippines for Filipino spouse side, and in Texas, American spouse side. None of our documents are apostilled.

Also, make sure you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF version. Other PDF reader messes up the information.

Should be alright. (Hubby stayed at Bayview Park and walked to USEM). Or use Grab app to get a ride. I find Grab safer than Taxi.

When I dropped off my dual application at Houston PCG in January, I received their acknowledgement email after 3 weeks. It may take longer when mailed as I saw on dropoff that they received tons of mail every day. When we mailed our ROM to SF consulate, took 3 months for processing. Hope this helps!

I was able to add my husband, without SS, prior to immigrating. I placed SS as 000-00-0000 in our HR site and noted to follow. We have BCBSTX global coverage. BCBS provided me with link to register/create login to their global network then.

Yes, coz your entry visa's intention is to be admitted as Resident and processed as Resident. Just a side note, make sure after immigration, check your passport that you are admitted as IR-1 endorsement. There are few that missed the endorsement or admitted via another way (visa free, another visa) - if this happens, you may need to go back to CBP.

Your IR1 visa contains your Alien#. Landed Resident. That will be your LPR/PRC# if what you see in your Registration Number is less than 9 chars, just add zeros. example in image below 00000473 (8chars); in green card prints as 000-000-473

You are good to enter US with your passport and visa (both unexpired of course). It is electronic now for IR packet. "IV DOCS IN CCD" . Have a safe flight!

You can complete CFO remotely/online. https://www.cfo.gov.ph/ or google CFO Philippines. Once visa is on hand, access CFO website from 7am Monday - Thursday. Note that the website closes when they are full for the day. Once you place your application, upload your docs (the website will tell you what is required), then they will contact you for interview (my beneficiary done it via whatsapp that they provided). Once completed, they email the CFO certificate. Hope this helps!

United States. You can choose Other. Cheaper if mailed to Philippine address than abroad. I suggest request 1 copy initially - it takes a couple of months at least from filing til it reach psa. Then first request takes a while as it is UNCONVERTED.. requires 15 days to convert. I did a mistake to request 5 copies initially - came back 5 copies of not yet available - wasted money. So, after some time, I requested 1 copy and got it. Next, requested more copies. After sending application, scan and email a copy on the psaserbilis email referencing your new ref number - so that they can pull it faster otherwise, it may result to unconverted again. You can use the PSA ROM for any Philippine transaction that requires showing marriage status. Hope this helps!

Where ever your location is/are. If wife is in Philippines, she goes to Notary there to sign the ROM. While you, if here in US, visits notary. If you are both here, you can use 1 notary. Essentially, notary is to certify that document was signed in person by the person.

Did the SS Card arrived already? If yes, then yes, he can start working. endorsed visa I-551 (as replied in your other pose) is the temporary LPR/green card. Once SS card arrives, you then get driver's license, accept legal work, etc.

For my husband, we paid before the entry. We got his card exactly 90th day of entry. (Houston, TX). It varies, we have chat group that they have received theirs quickly. If you guys have not received GC on by January 15, 2024 (90 days from application (sep 11) for you), then you can file inquiry online. Regardless though, you can use the endorsed visa as your I-551 stamp as it is the temporary green card.

Some state/county does sputum test again. But no worries, they will take care of you at no cost.

Yes. the accepting SC can be different from the processing SC. Especially when filed online. When I filed, Nebraska was my letter. I asked Emma after 2 weeks of filing, found out its in Vermont. Got the approval from Vermont.

6 months validity from Day 1 medical to use it as a requirement for Point of Entry. So if you have your medical April 1 and 2 - and you are cleared, then your interview with USEM is April 30, or May 30, or June 30... If approved for Visa, your visa will have expiry of around November 1. which means you have to enter US before that date. Scenario - your medical is April 1 - you are sent for sputum collection scheduled April 17,18,19.. your will be given a schedule to return to SLEC for vaccine around June 14 (it takes 8 weeks for s sputum culture).. If you are called earlier than June 14, it is possible your sputum test return anomalies. Otherwise, you get your vaccines/medical completion on your Return Day. If you see you are closing to your return day and no calls received, go book/watch your interview slot probably a week after return day (my hubby had his interview the day after Return day - we advised SLEC of interview schedule so they can send the file to USEM on return day to be ready for an early morning interview). Once you got issued a visa, USEM can only issue you visa with expiry around November 1, which is your 6 months from Day 1. You then need to plan for CFO next then fly out and enter before your visa expiry. Hope this helps!