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reference: FAQ | St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic SLEC-Ermita is open from Mondays to Fridays from 7:00AM to 4:30PM except on Philippine holidays.

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Greetings! Last year, both my siblings had the same email, an expedited approval, but later on, we found out that it is just expedited approval to catch up interview delays. We were very happy. Just make sure to have all documents ready and please make sure to update documents that needed to be renewed ex. NBI clearance etc. prior to her interview. Also, if you add a new document, always download all new or updated or additional documents to CEAC to avoid the hassle during her interview. Goodluck! all documents must be ready by now. schedule all those finger printing, interview and her medical and vaccination appointment. ALL THE BEST! Stacey

is that the document form from LBC?

Greetings! Last year, we had the same thing for my two brothers (F2B), expedited, I think this is due to caught up with the backlog. We were so happy but then again worried about the appointments as most were fully booked, but anyways I helped them by scheduling their appointments. I made sure that everything was ready and the only thing I did was book for appointments. Every day, and every two hours, I waited for available schedules as some cancel etc. and I was able to do it on the third day, the embassy opened a lot more schedules esp. when someone cancel appointments. Just make sure to have their documents ready, and all nearly expired documents such NBI etc. are renewed. 2x2 photos etc. also if you have a new document, always download it on CEAC before their interview, otherwise it will be a hassle later as they will ask you to go our and download any new documents before the interview. so be wise and download it ahead. At this time, they had two appointments as finger printing is different from the interview at least that what I learned. 1. also I had appointment for medical.

reference: VSAJOURNEY'S site guide

REFERENCE: Chapter 3 - Spouses of U.S. Citizens Residing in the United States | USCIS Chapter 3 - Spouses of U.S. Citizens Residing in the United States Content navigation tabs Guidance Resources (13) Appendices (1) Updates (6) History (0) A. General Eligibility for Spouses Residing in the United States The spouse of a U.S. citizen who resides in the United States may be eligible for naturalization on the basis of his or her marriage.[1] The spouse must have continuously resided in the United States after becoming a lawful permanent resident (LPR) for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the naturalization application and must have lived in marital union with his or her citizen spouse for at least those 3 years. The spouse must establish that he or she meets the following criteria in order to qualify: Age 18 or older at the time of filing. LPR at the time of filing the naturalization application. Continue to be the spouse of the U.S. citizen up until the time the applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance. Living in marital union with the citizen spouse for at least 3 years preceding the time of filing the naturalization application (the citizen spouse must have been a U.S. citizen for those 3 years). Continuous residence in the United States as an LPR for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application and up to the time of naturalization. Physically present in the United States for at least 18 months (548 days) out of the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application. Living within the state or USCIS district with jurisdiction over the applicant’s place of residence for at least 3 months prior to the date of filing. Demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including an ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history and principles and form of government of the United States (civics). Demonstrate good moral character for at least 3 years prior to filing the application until the time of naturalization. Attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution and well-disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law. The spouse of a U.S. citizen residing in the United States may also naturalize under the general naturalization provisions for applicants who have been LPRs for at least 5 years.[2] In addition, in some instances the spouse of a member of the U.S. armed forces applying pursuant to INA 319(a) or INA 316(a) may be eligible for any naturalization proceeding abroad, to include interviews, filings, oaths, ceremonies, or other proceedings relating to naturalization.[3] B. Living in Marital Union for Spouses Residing in the United States The spouse of a U.S. citizen residing in the United States must have been living in marital union with his or her citizen spouse for at least 3 years immediately preceding the time of filing the naturalization application. This provision requires that the spouse live in marital union with the citizen spouse during the entire period of 3 years before filing.[4] However, the statute does not require living in marital union for the period between the date of filing the application and the date of naturalization (date applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance). The corresponding regulation conflicts with the statute in stating that the spouse must have been living in marital union with his or her citizen spouse for at least 3 years at the time of the examination on the application, and not at the time of filing. USCIS follows the language of the statute in requiring living in marital union only up until the time of filing.[5] Accordingly, only the existence of a legally valid marriage is required from the date of filing the application until the time of the applicant’s naturalization.[6] A person who was a spouse subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by their citizen spouse is exempt from the marital union requirement.[7] C. 3 Years of Continuous Residence The spouse of a U.S. citizen residing in the United States must have continuously resided in the United States as an LPR for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of the filing the application and up to the time of the Oath of Allegiance. Continuous residence involves the applicant maintaining a permanent dwelling place in the United States for the required period of time. The residence is the applicant’s actual dwelling place regardless of his or her intentions to claim it as his or her residence.[8] D. 18 Months of Physical Presence The spouse must have been physically present in the United States for at least 18 months (548 days) out of the 3 years immediately preceding the date of filing the application.[9] Physical presence refers to the number of days the applicant must physically be present in the United States during the statutory period up to the date of filing for naturalization.[10] E. 90-Day Early Filing Provision (INA 334) The spouse of a U.S. citizen filing for naturalization on the basis of his or her marriage may file the naturalization application up to 90 days before the date he or she would first meet the required 3-year period of continuous residence.[11] Although an applicant may file early and may be interviewed during that period, the applicant is not eligible for naturalization until he or she has satisfied the required 3-year period of residence. All other requirements for naturalization must be met at the time of filing. USCIS calculates the early filing period by counting back 90 days from the day before the applicant would have first satisfied the continuous residence requirement for naturalization. For example, if the day the applicant would satisfy the 3-year continuous residence requirement for the first time is on June 10, 2010, USCIS will begin to calculate the 90-day early filing period from June 9, 2010. In cases where an applicant has filed early and the required 3-month period of residence in a state or service district falls within the required 3-year period of continuous residence, jurisdiction is based on the 3-month period immediately preceding the examination on the application (interview).[12] F. Eligibility for Persons Subjected to Battery or Extreme Cruelty 1. General Eligibility for Persons Subjected to Battery or Extreme Cruelty On October 28, 2000, Congress expanded the provision regarding naturalization based on marriage to a U.S. citizen for persons who reside in the United States. The amendments added that any person who obtained LPR status as the spouse, former spouse, or intended spouse[13] of a U.S. citizen who subjected him or her to battery or extreme cruelty may naturalize under this provision.[14] Specifically, the person must have obtained LPR status based on: An approved Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360) as the self-petitioning spouse of an abusive U.S. citizen; An approved Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360) as the self-petitioning spouse of an abusive LPR, if the abusive spouse naturalizes after the petition has been approved;[15] or Special rule cancellation of removal for battered spouses and children in cases where the applicant was the spouse, or intended spouse of a U.S. citizen, who subjected him or her to battery or extreme cruelty.[16] A person is also eligible for naturalization under the spousal naturalization provisions if he or she had the conditions on his or her residence removed based on: An approved battery or extreme cruelty waiver of the joint filing requirement for Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (Form I-751), for a conditional permanent resident, if the marriage was entered into in good faith and the spouse was subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by the petitioning citizen or LPR spouse.[17] 2. Exception to Marital Union and U.S. Citizenship Requirements for Spouses A person subjected to battery or extreme cruelty by his or her U.S. citizen spouse is exempt from the following naturalization requirements:[18] Married to the U.S. citizen spouse at the time of filing the naturalization application; Living in marital union with the citizen spouse for at least 3 years at the time of filing the naturalization application; and Applicant’s spouse has U.S. citizenship from the time of filing until the time the applicant takes the Oath of Allegiance.[19] The spouse must meet all other eligibility requirements for naturalization.[20] G. Application and Evidence 1. Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) To apply for naturalization, the applicant must submit an Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) in accordance with the form instructions and with the required fee.[21] The applicant should check the appropriate eligibility option on the naturalization application to indicate that he or she is applying on the basis of marriage to a U.S. citizen. 2. Evidence of Spouse’s United States Citizenship Under this provision, the burden is on the applicant to establish that he or she is married and living in marital union with a U.S. citizen.[22] A spouse of a U.S. citizen must submit with the application evidence to establish the U.S. citizenship of his or her spouse.[23] Evidence of U.S. citizenship may include: Certificate of birth in the United States; Department of State Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240); Certificate of Citizenship; Certificate of Naturalization; and Valid and unexpired United States Passport. If an official civil record cannot be produced, secondary evidence may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. An officer has the right to request an original record if there is doubt as to the authenticity of the record.[24]

I guess I was confused since you mentioned that your mother will have an interview on January 6, 2024, and you mentioned that she needed to schedule her IV appointment before her interview. "Does anyone have a problem setting up schedule for IV appointments in the Philippines? I am getting frustrated as my mother's interview in on January 6, 2025. She already has her physical yesterday at St. Lukes, and we only need to schedule her IV appointment before her interview." I was confused since IV appointment is the same as her interview appointment. But after reading the FAQ attached, I think you only needed the appointment for VAC (visa application center) to have her photo and fingerprints taken, and only that and you do not need to change her embassy or interview appointment. please read below. Please correct me if I am a wrong. Ty! reference: FAQs on the New Visa Appointment System and Process - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines I received an appointment date from the National Visa Center (NVC). Do I need to schedule an appointment at the Visa Application Center (VAC) to have my photo and fingerprints taken? Yes, please schedule an appointment at the VAC for fingerprints and photos at this website . You must choose the “Appointment scheduled by NVC” category. Only schedule a VAC appointment – you do not need to make any changes to your Embassy appointment. If you do not come to the NVC-scheduled visa appointment at the Embassy, you will have to reschedule for two appointments: one at the VAC for the fingerprints and photos, and another appointment for the visa interview at the Embassy through the online appointment system . Please note that demand for appointments is high, and you may have to wait months or longer before appointments become available. You may contact the Customer Service Center for assistance in making this appointment. English and Filipino-speaking customer service agents are also available via our hotline numbers (02) 7792-8988 or (02) 8548-8223. The service center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the United States should check the local time in the Philippines before they call (703) 520-2235.

Greetings! I think I answered my own questions after reading this.Ty! reference: FAQs on the New Visa Appointment System and Process - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

If NVC scheduled her appointment, then why do you have to have another one? I guess I am missing something. please elaborate. Ty!

I am a little confused.

Greetings! reference: NBI Will Start Issuing a Multi Purpose NBI Clearance : NBI Clearance Online Multi Purpose NBI Clearance is live now! Yes, you’ve heard it right. Starting October 2, 2017, National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine Government Agency in charge of NBI clearance Online are now issuing a Multi Purpose NBI Clearance. That means a multi purpose NBI Clearance can be used for any transactions that is required both local and also in abroad. Just like the old NBI Clearance, the multi purpose NBI Clearance is still valid for one (1) year with a fee of Php115 per copy.

Greetings! 1. Just simply reply asap of why needed, and while doing that. you need to gather all documents pertinent to your case as well as your partner, and if a document is needed to be updated then do that.

Greetings! No name changes and absolutely no new number, it just to let SSA know that your status changes to citizen instead of a green card holder. Nowadays, it is different, as it has a statement in the application form for citizenship to click if you want SSA to know or update your status, back in the days no online citizenship application. Besides, it was faster as long as you can show your citizenship certificate as a proof. P.S. Back in the days when you queue in the SSA office, there were two lines one for the US citizen and the other for the non- US citizen, but when I went there last year for my brother. there was only one line unlike before.

Hello, Please read. reference: Commission on Filipinos Overseas | Responding to the Challenges of Migration and Development