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J.M.

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    Dallas TX
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    Philippines

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  1.    Edward and Jaycel reacted to a post in a topic: Closes and affordable hotel close to st Luke and Manila embassy
  2. J.M.
    There are plenty of places on Airbnb. That's the easiest way. Choose your own comfort level and price range.
  3.    EKT reacted to a post in a topic: What's happening with individuals on authorized stay getting detained/arrested at USCIS during their AOS interview? [merged threads]
  4. J.M.
    Are you using your new case number (from NVC) on CEAC? You should have been able to track it as soon as NVC assigned your new case number. The case number should have been included in the NVC email. If your case is in transit or already at the embassy, filling out the DS-160 is fine. It is valid for a year after submission.
  5.    edavis12 reacted to a post in a topic: fiance is from phillipines but lives in malta
  6. J.M.
    Naples (if still residing in Malta) or the Philippines if she goes back home.
  7.    Neonred reacted to a post in a topic: What's happening with individuals on authorized stay getting detained/arrested at USCIS during their AOS interview? [merged threads]
  8.    PGA reacted to a post in a topic: What's happening with individuals on authorized stay getting detained/arrested at USCIS during their AOS interview? [merged threads]
  9.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: What's happening with individuals on authorized stay getting detained/arrested at USCIS during their AOS interview? [merged threads]
  10. J.M.
    For at least the next several years, immigration will be by the book. No more "looking the other way" for people who try to circumvent the proper legal way to do things. It's always hard to digest news stories like this, because they are always (understandably) written as if the subjects are "victims." Truthfully, they are not victims. They created their own issues and now are suffering the consequences of poor decisions. I feel sorry for them, but then again, I felt sorry for my wife having to wait a long time to legally come here using the proper methods.
  11.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Petitioner moving during K-1 visa processing
  12.    Pennant24 reacted to a post in a topic: Petitioner moving during K-1 visa processing
  13. J.M.
    Look at the top menu bar on the main screen, choose FORUMS, then scroll down to General Discussion Area, then Regional Discussion, and finally Philippines.
  14.    TBoneTX reacted to a post in a topic: Petitioner moving during K-1 visa processing
  15. J.M.
    If your question is related to your address on the DS-160, just use your current address. If your question is related to the logistics of everything, it would be nice not to be looking for a place and moving when your fiancée arrives. There will be enough to do in a short period of time without adding house-hunting and moving to the list. If you intend to move between visa issuance and arrival, that is no problem. People are allowed to move. Just update your address with USCIS.
  16.    OldUser reacted to a post in a topic: Need help with what to do next on visa application process [merged threads]
  17. J.M.
    The BOLD headings in your post answer your question. Using USPS? Top address. Using any of the 3 listed above the 2nd address? Bottom address.
  18. J.M.
    NVC processing times vary widely even for people with the same NOA2. About 2 weeks after your NOA2, start inquiring using the Public Inquiry Form to see if they have received your case. When you inquire for the first time, send them your current email address and phone number to be sure they have it. It can take anywhere from a week to 3 months for NVC to receive your case. I think the delivery is made by unescorted mules or unmanned hot air balloons. Inquire weekly. It takes several days, but they will reply. Once they confirm receipt, take a week or two off from inquiring, then start asking if they have assigned a case number.
  19. J.M.
    Exemplified certificate is one step above a certified certificate, typically for use in foreign countries when required. Many people send a photocopy of the certified certificate. Others (me included) sent the actual certified certificate and obtained an extra to keep. Certified is as high as you needed to go but exemplified will work just as good.
  20. J.M.
    The phone numbers are legit. Just have it sent to the closest 2GO branch to you and pick it up.
  21. J.M.
    No need to prove apostilled FBI background checks are a thing in the Philippines. They definitely are. They love things with stamps, stickers, and ribbons. It's just not needed for CFO.
  22. J.M.
    This is exactly what others have used. I understand this is the 3rd attempt at CFO, but the first and 2nd denials were both for lack of the FBI background report. The 3rd time is a charm. CFO can be the most annoying part of the process, but at least it's the last hurdle. Good luck!
  23. J.M.
    I agree that this part is not accurate. Nobody has reported any DOS authentication of FBI Background checks. I'm not sure what you mean by the "Philippine Embassy" since no Philippine Embassy plays any part in this at all.
  24. J.M.
    It looks like CR-1 is currently nearly twice as long as K-1 for Brazil, which is the country involved in this post. For a brief period, a couple of years ago, CR-1 got close to the processing time of K-1, but that time has passed. There are other factors to consider besides just processing time. Every situation is different.
  25. J.M.
    Perhaps some do. Not all. K-1 is viable for many situations.
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