J.M.

Now that you have your case number, you can complete the DS-160: Nonimmigrant Visa - Instructions Page (state.gov) Also, create an account for scheduling the interview: portal.ustraveldocs.com/?language=English&country=Philippines Monitor your case status. It will change to "In Transit" and then "Ready" once it is delivered to Manila. As soon as it is "Ready," you can start looking for an interview appointment. As soon as you get an interview appointment, schedule the medical exam, approximately a week prior to the interview. Once your petition is delivered to Manila, you have to do everything. Do not expect anything from the embassy except probably an email saying they received your petition.

Yes, you can start it. Once you get your case number from NVC, be sure to do things correctly for your beneficiary's country. I have no specific advice for Ecuador.

Your next step after I-129f approval is to request the new case number from NVC using the public inquiry form: Public Inquiry Form (state.gov) Ask them about once a week until you get the new case number. It takes them a few days to respond, but they will respond.

RapidVisa mentions the I-864, which you don't even send. I-864 comes later, when you adjust status. You will send an I-134 for the interview. Manila almost never collects the I-134 at the interview. I would not be too concerned with sending that digitally. I understand the confusion. I can't count the number of times I have read that some particular document must be an "original copy" when researching visa information. The legal definition of "original copy" basically means it cannot be a copy of a copy, but the literal definition is THE original. Anyway, if you need to physically send her anything at all, you might as well include a wet signature I-134 along with the rest of it. Since your concern seems to be mailing tax documents, those can certainly be sent digitally. I'm not sure sending them digitally is any more secure than FedEx, but that's up to you. It only takes a few days for expedited delivery to the Philippines. The 30-90 days recommendation is probably for USPS and Philpost. As said above, LBC then DHL are first choice if near you. If not, FedEx and UPS are the other options. UPS was significantly cheaper than FedEx for me, but that is probably because I am a regular customer with an account. Since I had to send things anyway, I included wet-signature I-129f, I-134, and updated Letter of Intent, as well as a certified copy of divorce decree. Probably copies of all of those probably would have been fine, but sending originals instead of copies is just as easy if you are already sending things. The I-134 was not asked for at the interview, as expected.

In Texas at 25 years old, you can take the written test and driving test immediately. That is probably not practical if you have never had a license, so getting a permit/restricted license is probably the way to go. To get the permit, you have to pass the written exam. You can do that at the DPS office, or you can enroll in one of the many driver education courses and take the test online (for a fee of course). Here are the steps you will need to take to obtain a Texas learners permit if you are 25 years of age or older: Gather required documents: You will need to provide proof of identity, proof of residency and proof of insurance. Acceptable forms of identification include a passport, birth certificate, or permanent resident card. Study for the written test: You will need to pass a written driving test that covers Texas traffic laws and regulations, road signs, and safe driving practices. You can use free study materials and practice tests available right here at NextDoorDriving.com. Make your learner’s permit appointment with the DPS. Pass the vision test: You will need to pass a vision test to ensure that you have the minimum visual acuity required to drive safely. Pass the written test: Once you feel comfortable with the material, you can take the written test at your local Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office. Obtain a learners permit: After passing the written test and vision test, you will be issued a Texas learners permit.

Medical exam validity is 6 months from day 1 of medical. Your visa expiration date will be the same as the medical expiration date. The visa expiration date is the last day you can enter the US. The 90 day clock starts after entry, even if you show up in the US with 1 day remaining on your visa. You are partly correct. If you undergo sputum testing, you will be down to 3-4 months to arrive in the US, but you will still get the full 90 days to get married once you arrive.

I know there is a lot of advice for passing the sputum test given by Filipinos. The truth is, none of them matter, and none of them will have any effect on the result. You cannot eliminate the risk of being subjected to sputum testing. It is based on a chest x-ray, primarily looking for scarring. If you have ever had a scar on your body, I think you know that drinking honey and ginger tea did not eliminate the scar. It will also not eliminate scarring on your lungs. A week or two of "treatment" will not change that. The best approach for medical is to just be sure you are rested. That has nothing to do with your chest x-ray, but it will help with the rest of it. If you happen to be a smoker, stopping that might help a little by reducing inflammation. I realize the possibility of being subjected to sputum testing is real and dreadful, but it is out of your control. Honey and ginger tea won't hurt you, so by all means have all you want. My fiancée said fresh spinach and whole milk was the secret. Good luck to you.

Transit means you are passing through a country without going through immigration in that country. It appears Panama allows you to be in the airport up to 9 hours while waiting for a connecting flight without the need for a Panama visa. It has nothing to do with the K-1 visa, so don't get it confused. The answer to your question is no, it does not matter what route is taken to get here, as long as any stop along the way will not require a visa (for that particular country) to transit through the airport for the connecting flight. Research "transit" for any airport you are considering, and it will list the requirements for that particular airport.

They have their own parking garage on site. I remember it well because it was nearly impossible to maneuver my truck around in it. There is a sign at the street entrance to lead you to it.

I was referring to RFE for the I-693 (which they almost certainly will not get since it should still be valid), not the DS-3025. I said they should send the DS-3025.

Previously, the I-693 was only valid for something like 60 days after it was signed. That is no longer the case. USCIS already has your I-693. K-1 does not submit I-693 unless specifically asked for it via RFE from USCIS. You can send your DS-3025 though.

They were only asking which middle name you wanted on the card since both would not fit. They did not legally change your name (except possibly to your married name). By SSA definition, only the first and last names are "legal" names. Middle name(s) or suffixes are just for differentiation among similar names, but they are not considered part of the legal name by the SSA. First, middle, middle, would all have to fit on line 1. Line 2 is reserved for last and suffix.

She will be fine. It's a 15 minute walk from Casa Bocobo to the Embassy. It will take away some of her nervous energy too. Mine also walked. She was a bit closer to the embassy (actually right across the street), but that made her walk to SLEC longer. Her walking pace is like a sprint, though, so nobody would be able to catch her anyway.

Mine was the other way around. First, the seminar, then individual counseling. It was quite relaxed. Nothing to get worked up over anymore. Bring the same documents you took to the embassy. One of the questions they like to ask is beneficiary's mother's maiden name. Mine was swift enough to realize she had a copy of my birth cert and glanced at it. Make sure she knows your address, state, phone number, and anything about kids or previous marriages. Tell her to be confident. Mine took place in Cebu. Others may be different. I feel like they are running it like it was intended now, to prepare them for moving to another country, instead of looking for any reason they can to delay you.

CFO is all in-person now. They prefer that you already have the visa prior to CFO. It's not difficult to get an appointment, so there is no rush. You should be able to complete CFO within a few days of her getting her passport back after the interview. Getting in before you have the visa is difficult and not really worth the effort.

Ours changed to "issued" and was picked up by LBC the day after the interview.

You are somewhat at the mercy of NVC. "Sent to NVC" only means they strapped it to a turtle's back and hope the turtle will eventually wander to NVC. Seriously, though, it takes 2-4 weeks for NVC to receive your petition and another 2-3 weeks for them to assign the MNL case number. Both of those are estimates. It can take longer, or it can be quicker. Start requesting the status from NVC in a couple of weeks using the public inquiry form online. Once you get the MNL case number, things are somewhat in your control. With the case number, you can complete the DS-160, pay for it, and then schedule your interview. I read that SLEC is backed up right now. Hopefully that will clear up before time for your medical exam. A fairly reasonable estimate to POE would be 3 months if you push once you get your case number. 1.5 months until Manila receives your petition, then another 1.5 months for interview, medical, and CFO. There are always variables, so be patient. For example, my petition took 2.5 months just to GET to NVC, while some others with the same NOA2 took only 2 weeks. I think it was that turtle's first trip. You're almost there...

A certified copy usually would come from the court where the divorce took place. How you obtain it would depend on the local policies for that particular court. For me (in Texas), it was just a matter of going to the court records department, asking for a certified copy and paying a small fee. Here, a certified copy just has something like "certified true and correct copy" printed on every page and has a seal on the final page. I cannot advise if the UK consulate will want a certified copy or just a copy.

Petitioner is you, the US citizen. Beneficiary is your foreign fiancé I-134 is completed by the you, the petitioner. Tax returns will be yours.

No need to notarize letters of intent. Witness statements are not required but it's up to you to send or not.

I gave up on finding a pillow that suits me and made my own by cutting/folding/rolling up a memory foam mattress pad and stuffing it inside a zippered pillowcase. It's definitely a lot firmer than "firm" pillows, and you can make it whatever size and firmness you want. I don't mean cut it up into blocks. Cut it the width you want it and then fold/roll it into shape. The zippered case will hold the shape, then you can put it inside a regular pillowcase.

If you want to nit-pick, the seal is not 100% visible, specifically "Guyana" is not legible. I see a "G" but can only assume it says Guyana. The detailed description of the seal provided above also does not say "Guyana" is part of the text, only "General Register Office."

Just choose one and enter it. Whatever you choose is fine. Focus on the important entries.

OP's original I-693 likely expired and had to get one in the US. About a year ago, USCIS released a statement encouraging including I-693 with I-485 rather than waiting for an RFE in these situations.

I didn't answer that part because I don't know the answer. It appears (from reading the same website you pulled your screenshot from) that most immigrants have a 5 year waiting period before being eligible. K-1 is included in the group that must wait 5 years. That is 5 years from green card issue date, not 5 years from entry date.