TerrySF

Hello! My wife's interview on 12/23 went well, however, we (stupidly) placed my original divorve decree in another folder that stayed home and she was given a 221g letter and she was told her visa would be approved once they receive the original missing document. The instructions are very straight forward and we're not really worried about anything, however we are having trouble finding this "Document Submission Form" they request. The link in the letter doesn't go anywhere that has that option. We did several searches and find other versions if this document from international US embassies, just not the one for Manila. Would someone here have a copy of it or a working link to it? Also, we read on the Embassy website that instead of sending it via courier, we could submit it in person a the VAC at Parqal. We will be staying in the area next week and plan on stopping by but don't know if we need to make an appointment for this. Has anyone submitted docs directly this way? Thanks and happy new year everyone! *This is the text of our letter: "Dear xxxxx: Your visa application is refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It is possible that this denial may be overcome,if you provide everything requested in this letter. Embassy of the United States of America Manila, Philippines Date: 23 DEC 2024 Case Number: xxxxx UPLOAD, THEN SEND ORIGINALS: Please scan all the documents and upload them at CEAC.state.gov in the appropriate category. Once uploaded, send the original documents with your passport through LBC. MPORTANT: All required documents marked below must be submitted together, all at the same time with a copy of this letter and document submission form- https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-iv-221ginfo.asp. We will not review what you send if documents are missing. We can only review your application once complete. Marriage Termination: Divorce Decree(s) for petitioner You have one year following this denial to provide the information requested. After one year, your petition will be permanently terminated ander INA Section 203(g). You may view the status of your application at https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/If you have any questions, you may contact us through https://ph.usembassy.gov/contact-us-visas/: Case Number: xxxxxx Name (P) : xxxxxxx Sincerely, Immigrant Visa Unit"

Hello! My wife's interview on 12/23 went well, however, we (stupidly) placed my original divorve decree in another folder that stayed home and she was given a 221g letter and she was told her visa would be approved once they receive the original missing document. The instructions are very straight forward and we're not really worried about anything, however we are having trouble finding this "Document Submission Form" they request. The link in the letter doesn't go anywhere that has that option. We did several searches and find other versions if this document from international US embassies, just not the one for Manila. Would someone here have a copy of it or a working link to it? Also, we read on the Embassy website that instead of sending it via courier, we could submit it in person a the VAC at Parqal. We will be staying in the area next week and plan on stopping by but don't know if we need to make an appointment for this. Has anyone submitted docs directly this way? Thanks and happy new year everyone! *This is the text of our letter: "Dear xxxxx: Your visa application is refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It is possible that this denial may be overcome,if you provide everything requested in this letter. Embassy of the United States of America Manila, Philippines Date: 23 DEC 2024 Case Number: xxxxxx UPLOAD, THEN SEND ORIGINALS: Please scan all the documents and upload them at CEAC.state.gov in the appropriate category. Once uploaded, send the original documents with your passport through LBC. MPORTANT: All required documents marked below must be submitted together, all at the same time with a copy of this letter and document submission form- https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-iv-221ginfo.asp. We will not review what you send if documents are missing. We can only review your application once complete: Marriage Termination: Divorce Decree(s) for petitioner You have one year following this denial to provide the information requested. After one year, your petition will be permanently terminated ander INA Section 203(g). You may view the status of your application at https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/If you have any questions, you may contact us through https://ph.usembassy.gov/contact-us-visas/: Case Number: xxxxxx Name (P) : xxxxxxx Sincerely, Immigrant Visa Unit"

Wonderful, thank you one more time!

That's wonderful news!! We are in the process of getting all the docs to file ROM in SF (where I happen to live). Since you appear to know a lot about this whole process, would you know what to do for section 20 of the ROM form where it requires a notarized signature of the husband and wife? There's space for one notary's signature and stamp. Should it be notarized and stamped by a notary in the Philippines and another one here in the US? (since we're not in the same location). Cheers!

We're getting so close to the end of this thing and thought we were done with any questions. Unfortunately, there's a new one (We looked online and cannot find an answer). We have the medical, biometrics and interview set up for December, which is awesome. However, we totally missed doing the ROM after we got married (Utah online during the pandemic). It looks like it's not a huge issue but, we also found out my wife will need a CFO sticker/certificate once she has a visa in order to be able to leave the country. When we went to the website for this service (https://cfo.gov.ph/), we see on the list of requested documents that they need a "Report of Marriage in Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) security paper (if married overseas)". I see that if I file for the ROM in San Francisco now it might take between 6 months and a year to get the certificate. Does anyone know if we'd be able to get a CFO counseling appointment and sticker if we don't have filed ROM or if it's being processed? Thanks for any assistance with this!! The following are the GCP primary requirements: 1. Barcoded Confirmation form of GCP Appointment 2. Original valid passport and additional two (2) valid IDs; 3. Original valid visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence (for Canada-bound only); 4. Petitioner’s passport copy or one (1) valid ID; and 5. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Marriage certificate in security paper (if married in the Philippines); 6. Report of Marriage in Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) security paper (if married overseas)

Makes sense and it also helps clarifying some reports I read in the past about the US spouse being there physically during the interview

Thanks! We definitely have everything on CEAC and now we'll just update some of the docs from 2022/23. And thanks for clarifying I (US spouse) won't be able to be there with her!

Oh yes, we didn't think about that one. Just checked and it expired on 7/24. We'll get a new one!

We are reaching the end of this long journey! Medical at St. Luke's is scheduled for 12/5, followed by biometrics appointment near MOA on 12/20 and the interview on 12/23 (3 days after I land in Manila for Xmas). I'm double checking we have everything set up and ready and I noticed on the CEAC site that the financial documents uploaded are from 2023 (Federal Income Tax Statements, W2 and tax statements, and her police/NBI clearance certificate). Should we update these docs with the most recent ones we have? There's no mention of this anywhere on the USCIS emails or websites. Also, we read that for the interview, no cellphones are allowed into the embassy. We definitely need to have our cells before and after the interview to order a Grab back to the hotel. Is there a place where we can safely store our cells at the embassy or nearby? Thanks!

Thank you!

Hello, I have another quick questions regarding our pre-interview checklist. We are reviewing her DS-260 and noticed her parent's details should be updated but we're unable to do so. There's no edit option for any of the sections. Does anyone know what we should do. Her parents are no longer alive but they were at the time of filing the form a few years ago. Thanks!

Thank you so much for your clarifications. They have been very helpful!

We just looked up CFO and see it's another requirement we weren't aware of Apparently she would not be able to leave the Philippines without it and in order to to get it: A. What are the requirements? The following are the GCP primary requirements: 1. Barcoded Confirmation form of GCP Appointment 2. Original valid passport and additional two (2) valid IDs; 3. Original valid visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence (for Canada-bound only); 4. Petitioner’s passport copy or one (1) valid ID; and 5. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Marriage certificate in security paper (if married in the Philippines); 6. Report of Marriage in Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) security paper (if married overseas)

Oh wow, so this whole thing is only needed if she wants to change her name? We're ready to make her appointment just found out about this extra step. Looks like we can schedule the appointment and file for ROM too. Hopefully, she'll be able to come here (US) while the ROM is still processing (we read it takes about 6 months/1 year)!

Thank you! So, she can make the appointment with all the other required docs +CENOMAR? Do you we ever need any docs from PSA/ROM? What would be the purpose of these?