fiance visa

[free50401 0]

I-129f is approved, NVC is sending petition to manila embassy. They say 5 business days. So, what happens now? Should I send the affidavit of support to fiancée now ahead of time? We are new to this and doing it all ourselves. Any help would be much appreciated. thanks

[Q&R 1]

I-129f is approved, NVC is sending petition to manila embassy. They say 5 business days. So, what happens now? Should I send the affidavit of support to fiancée now ahead of time? We are new to this and doing it all ourselves. Any help would be much appreciated. thanks

Sorry, I am not responding because I can help, I am responding because I am in the EXACT same position with you with the same questions (though a different country). Haha, good timing

[kambingaso 9]

Congrats! Just got our NOA2 today! From what I've gathered send as much as possible to your fiance/e now, and then more as needed. I brought all my info to my fiancee in December, but I forgot it in a trike. I was so mad at myself. . . .couple months later, an honest trike driver brought it back to her address! Whodathunkit!?

I think you should get as much done as soon as possible, but there are more experienced VJ'rs here. Good luck!

[free50401 0]

Congrats! Just got our NOA2 today! From what I've gathered send as much as possible to your fiance/e now, and then more as needed. I brought all my info to my fiancee in December, but I forgot it in a trike. I was so mad at myself. . . .couple months later, an honest trike driver brought it back to her address! Whodathunkit!?

I think you should get as much done as soon as possible, but there are more experienced VJ'rs here. Good luck!

Thanks, good luck to you too

[notusinganymore 31]

CONGRATS! I am still to call NVC for my MNL Case number I'm posting several links below as what was given to me by other VJ members. Hope this helps

First get your MNL case number from NVC

Schedule your interview

Send all the documents like the I-134 Affidavit of support to your fiance/e and a copy of your I129F including the original receipts and documents. Don't forget the new letter of intent. Here is my checklist on what you can send to your fiance/e in PI granted you were not married before if so please refer to the VJ guides:

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package.

2. All originals of the documentary proof that has been submitted for the I-129F.

3. New letter of intent to marry. Signed and dated.

4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Signed.

Two to three of your most recent pay stubs

Signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time, part time, permanent, temporary) of your position

other evidence:

Banking information and other assets as required by the I-134

5. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.

6. Proof of ongoing relationship.

LONG but very comprehensive version of what you can do while waiting for your packet to arrive in USEM (Manila Embassy)

Manila Embassy:

NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR MNL # (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy )

(NOTE: When getting NSO certified copies of your Birth Certificate get a few extra copies for bringing to the States with you. You will need them from time to time)

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html

Once you have your MNL # :

You can pay your nonimmigrant visa application fee with cash or debit card at any Bank of Philippine Islands. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee. If you print a deposit slip in advance of the day in which you plan to make your payment, please take note of the expiration date on the deposit slip. If the expiration date passes prior to using the slip to make your payment, simply return to this site and re-click the appropriate link below to generate a new deposit slip. Bank agents will NOT accept payments based on expired deposit slips. Upon receiving of your payment, bank will issue you a receipt. Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

http://ustraveldocs....paymentinfo.asp

Select the deposit slip that matches your visa application fee from the list below. Values are shown in U.S. dollars and native currency. This page has more information about the different visa application fees.

http://ustraveldocs....visafeeinfo.asp

For K-1 the fee is $240

After you have paid the visa application fee, keep the BANK receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

If you have an account with either Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) or BancNet you may choose to pay your visa application fee online using their online bill pay services. Click on either of the links below if you are a BPI or BancNet customer and wish to make an online payment.

If you are paying for more than one applicant, please DO NOT make a lump sum payment for all the applicants. A UID/receipt number is required for each visa application fee payment for EACH applicant for scheduling an appointment. After you have paid the visa application fee, please keep the fee receipt for your records.

Receipt Format

Note: If you have a Bank of Philippine Islands receipt, your fee receipt number should be your passport number. If something other than your passport number appears in the circled area on the graphic, use that information as your receipt number. This receipt number verifies your payment and allows you to schedule your visa interview

When scheduling online with the embassy you need to use the receipt number as shown on the payment receipt from BPI.

Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was received. You will not find the priority date entered on the NOA2, you will only find it on the email/letter from NVC when you get your MNL #.

Make sure to print three copies of the interview confirmation letter/page (if you scheduled online) as you will need two for St. Luke's and the other for the embassy.

(open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)

Embassy Letter:

(This is the Instruction Letter from the Embassy - you need to complete everything listed here)

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

In English: http://photos.state....on_rtf2_002.pdf

In Tagalog: http://photos.state....2__rtf2_013.pdf

(The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Information for meeting the Poverty Guidelines and using additional assets (it may be referring to the I-864 but its valid for the I-134 also):

http://travel.state....fo_3183.html#22

Poverty Guidelines: http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)

(632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 301-2000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

.

To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

IN A HURRY? Pick up your visa at MOA! -> -> http://blogs.usembas...ippines/?p=1533

************ INTERVIEW DAY: Remember no electronics are allowed in the embassy; no cell phones, no cameras, no memory stiks. And no food. **************

***

St. Luke's:

(GUYS if you are in the Phils with your Fiancee before the medical NO contact until AFTER St. Luke's is completed - as in KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS)

http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs

Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that) (NVC Instructions Letter is for IR/CR-1 visa), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Information from the embassy about the medical: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3218.html

***

CFO:

ALL exiting required to attend. There have been changes regarding CFO so for sure read through their website.

Update: Please check the schedule of the counseling session before proceeding to CFO because it is country-specific and the slots are limited only to 15 per session (two sessions per day) for Manila and 12 per session (only one session a day) for Cebu. It is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

CFO Online Registration Form: http://www.cfo.gov.p...trationform.pdf Complete this and print a couple copies to bring to the CFO seminar, it will save you time.

http://www.philembas...w_gcp_flyer.pdf

http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&catid=140

Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: originals & copies of; CENOMAR (CEMAR and marriage certificate if married), certified birth certificate. Passport and copies of bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together. From USC (copies of) - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common requests. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent. (Some are posted on VJ that they were not asked for this, yet others have been asked, so be prepared)

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)

Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.

Examples (from Quezon City):

Advice of Parents: http://www.quezoncit...arentadvice.pdf

Consent to Marry: http://www.quezoncit...ttomarriage.pdf

TRACK YOUR VISA/PASSPORT AT THE EMBASSY

State Dept. visa tracking: https://ceac.state.g...ker/Status.aspx? (not updated or as accurate as the USEM website)

Here is a link for requirements for receiving your passport with the visa, there are also options for tracking the status of your visa/passport is currently. You can also change delivery options.

http://www.ustraveld...trackingoptions

If your application was temporarily refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, you can now check the status of your application online.

http://manila.usemba...rocessing2.html

2GO CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR CHECKING DELIVERY

2Go customer service hotline (+632) 5287-136 is available Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

TRACK YOUR PASSPORT/VISA THROUGH 2GO

http://supplychain.2...trace/index.asp Enter your MNL number or passport number or UID number off the embassy confirmation letter (online confirmation page by bar code).

**

Travel Fees:

Exit Fee for all those immigrating: 1620 Php (currently) Can be paid at the airport if its not included with the purchase of your airline ticket.

Airport Fee: 550 Php (currently)

Edited April 24, 2013 by emmandenn

[Tintin and Mike 127]

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[Mar_Wil 12]

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[JimmyFromSac 0]

CONGRATS! I am still to call NVC for my MNL Case number I'm posting several links below as what was given to me by other VJ members. Hope this helps

First get your MNL case number from NVC

Schedule your interview

Send all the documents like the I-134 Affidavit of support to your fiance/e and a copy of your I129F including the original receipts and documents. Don't forget the new letter of intent. Here is my checklist on what you can send to your fiance/e in PI granted you were not married before if so please refer to the VJ guides:

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package.

2. All originals of the documentary proof that has been submitted for the I-129F.

3. New letter of intent to marry. Signed and dated.

4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Signed.

Two to three of your most recent pay stubs

Signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time, part time, permanent, temporary) of your position

other evidence:

Banking information and other assets as required by the I-134

5. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.

6. Proof of ongoing relationship.

LONG but very comprehensive version of what you can do while waiting for your packet to arrive in USEM (Manila Embassy)

Manila Embassy:

NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR MNL # (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy )

(NOTE: When getting NSO certified copies of your Birth Certificate get a few extra copies for bringing to the States with you. You will need them from time to time)

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html

Once you have your MNL # :

You can pay your nonimmigrant visa application fee with cash or debit card at any Bank of Philippine Islands. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee. If you print a deposit slip in advance of the day in which you plan to make your payment, please take note of the expiration date on the deposit slip. If the expiration date passes prior to using the slip to make your payment, simply return to this site and re-click the appropriate link below to generate a new deposit slip. Bank agents will NOT accept payments based on expired deposit slips. Upon receiving of your payment, bank will issue you a receipt. Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

http://ustraveldocs....paymentinfo.asp

Select the deposit slip that matches your visa application fee from the list below. Values are shown in U.S. dollars and native currency. This page has more information about the different visa application fees.

http://ustraveldocs....visafeeinfo.asp

For K-1 the fee is $240

After you have paid the visa application fee, keep the BANK receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

If you have an account with either Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) or BancNet you may choose to pay your visa application fee online using their online bill pay services. Click on either of the links below if you are a BPI or BancNet customer and wish to make an online payment.

If you are paying for more than one applicant, please DO NOT make a lump sum payment for all the applicants. A UID/receipt number is required for each visa application fee payment for EACH applicant for scheduling an appointment. After you have paid the visa application fee, please keep the fee receipt for your records.

Receipt Format

Note: If you have a Bank of Philippine Islands receipt, your fee receipt number should be your passport number. If something other than your passport number appears in the circled area on the graphic, use that information as your receipt number. This receipt number verifies your payment and allows you to schedule your visa interview

When scheduling online with the embassy you need to use the receipt number as shown on the payment receipt from BPI.

Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was received. You will not find the priority date entered on the NOA2, you will only find it on the email/letter from NVC when you get your MNL #.

Make sure to print three copies of the interview confirmation letter/page (if you scheduled online) as you will need two for St. Luke's and the other for the embassy.

(open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)

Embassy Letter:

(This is the Instruction Letter from the Embassy - you need to complete everything listed here)

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

In English: http://photos.state....on_rtf2_002.pdf

In Tagalog: http://photos.state....2__rtf2_013.pdf

(The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Information for meeting the Poverty Guidelines and using additional assets (it may be referring to the I-864 but its valid for the I-134 also):

http://travel.state....fo_3183.html#22

Poverty Guidelines: http://www.uscis.gov...form/i-864p.pdf

Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)

(632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 301-2000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

.

To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

IN A HURRY? Pick up your visa at MOA! -> -> http://blogs.usembas...ippines/?p=1533

************ INTERVIEW DAY: Remember no electronics are allowed in the embassy; no cell phones, no cameras, no memory stiks. And no food. **************

***

St. Luke's:

(GUYS if you are in the Phils with your Fiancee before the medical NO contact until AFTER St. Luke's is completed - as in KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS)

http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs

Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that) (NVC Instructions Letter is for IR/CR-1 visa), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

Information from the embassy about the medical: http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3218.html

***

CFO:

ALL exiting required to attend. There have been changes regarding CFO so for sure read through their website.

Update: Please check the schedule of the counseling session before proceeding to CFO because it is country-specific and the slots are limited only to 15 per session (two sessions per day) for Manila and 12 per session (only one session a day) for Cebu. It is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

CFO Online Registration Form: http://www.cfo.gov.p...trationform.pdf Complete this and print a couple copies to bring to the CFO seminar, it will save you time.

http://www.philembas...w_gcp_flyer.pdf

http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&catid=140

Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: originals & copies of; CENOMAR (CEMAR and marriage certificate if married), certified birth certificate. Passport and copies of bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together. From USC (copies of) - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common requests. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent. (Some are posted on VJ that they were not asked for this, yet others have been asked, so be prepared)

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)

Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.

Examples (from Quezon City):

Advice of Parents: http://www.quezoncit...arentadvice.pdf

Consent to Marry: http://www.quezoncit...ttomarriage.pdf

TRACK YOUR VISA/PASSPORT AT THE EMBASSY

State Dept. visa tracking: https://ceac.state.g...ker/Status.aspx? (not updated or as accurate as the USEM website)

Here is a link for requirements for receiving your passport with the visa, there are also options for tracking the status of your visa/passport is currently. You can also change delivery options.

http://www.ustraveld...trackingoptions

If your application was temporarily refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, you can now check the status of your application online.

http://manila.usemba...rocessing2.html

2GO CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR CHECKING DELIVERY

2Go customer service hotline (+632) 5287-136 is available Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

TRACK YOUR PASSPORT/VISA THROUGH 2GO

http://supplychain.2...trace/index.asp Enter your MNL number or passport number or UID number off the embassy confirmation letter (online confirmation page by bar code).

**

Travel Fees:

Exit Fee for all those immigrating: 1620 Php (currently) Can be paid at the airport if its not included with the purchase of your airline ticket.

Airport Fee: 550 Php (currently)

Thanks for this information you have posted here, it's really helpful.

I have a question though, let's say you got the MNL# from NVC. Do we have to wait for the NVC forwarded our case to US Embassy in Manila before we can pay for the Visa Application, schedule for interview and take the medical exam.

[notusinganymore 31]

Thanks for this information you have posted here, it's really helpful.

I have a question though, let's say you got the MNL# from NVC. Do we have to wait for the NVC forwarded our case to US Embassy in Manila before we can pay for the Visa Application, schedule for interview and take the medical exam.

Nope! That's the beauty in it. You don't have to wait. You can schedule the interview and take the medical preferably a week or 10 days before your scheduled interview

Since you already have the MNL case number it means that they have forwarded your case to the Manila embassy. They will just be waiting for your interview scheduling You have to schedule the interview and pay before you can go to medical ok? Medical does not need scheduling and is a first come first serve basis. However, you can fill out the info sheet found on the SLEC site before going to the medical to facilitate your medical. I have a link posted above.

[JimmyFromSac 0]

Nope! That's the beauty in it. You don't have to wait. You can schedule the interview and take the medical preferably a week or 10 days before your scheduled interview

Since you already have the MNL case number it means that they have forwarded your case to the Manila embassy. They will just be waiting for your interview scheduling You have to schedule the interview and pay before you can go to medical ok? Medical does not need scheduling and is a first come first serve basis. However, you can fill out the info sheet found on the SLEC site before going to the medical to facilitate your medical. I have a link posted above.

Then how come when I called NVC and asked them if they have forwarded my case to manila embassy they told me that it still in administrative processing (don't know what that mean). I just hope that they have a centralized system.

[JimmyFromSac 0]

Nope! That's the beauty in it. You don't have to wait. You can schedule the interview and take the medical preferably a week or 10 days before your scheduled interview

Since you already have the MNL case number it means that they have forwarded your case to the Manila embassy. They will just be waiting for your interview scheduling You have to schedule the interview and pay before you can go to medical ok? Medical does not need scheduling and is a first come first serve basis. However, you can fill out the info sheet found on the SLEC site before going to the medical to facilitate your medical. I have a link posted above.

Ok...I just called NVC and asked them since I have a Manila Case Number, is it okay for my Fiancee to pay for the Visa Application Fee in Manila and she said that she cannot because the case still with them and it still need some additional processing.

[notusinganymore 31]

That's kind of weird because if you think about it like anyone with proper logic can figure out that the reason why they can assign a Manila case number is because the case is ready to be forwarded to Manila. They should have not released the case number to you until the process over. However, given the current situation that she is telling you not to pay then don't pay but do call them again the chance you get and ask them if you can pay and schedule the interview. Hope things go well

[AprilArvin 1]

Hi guys how long should i wait after the approval before calling the nvc for my mnl case number i got approved on the 26th thanks guys

*april 26,2013

[JimmyFromSac 0]

That's kind of weird because if you think about it like anyone with proper logic can figure out that the reason why they can assign a Manila case number is because the case is ready to be forwarded to Manila. They should have not released the case number to you until the process over. However, given the current situation that she is telling you not to pay then don't pay but do call them again the chance you get and ask them if you can pay and schedule the interview. Hope things go well

I called the US emabassy in manila and they told me that it's okay to make the payment but they don't advice it until they received the physical document from NVC.

[notusinganymore 31]

I called the US emabassy in manila and they told me that it's okay to make the payment but they don't advice it until they received the physical document from NVC.

You can wait for that but most people here in VJ don't wait for the document because that usually comes in a month or so and scheduling your interview would also come around a month after you apply so that's 2 months total. It is your choice though as it is advised only by the USEM and because as you said it is still on the process. The wait isn't that difficult. Let's just hope medical and other things go smoothly and without delays after this