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April 24, 2010

Ladies, I am back! You must be wondering where I am now or what keeps me busy? Well, a lot of things have been happening in my life. I have become a very involved mother to my 8 years old daughter’s activities. I work from 8:00-5:00PM, pick up our little mushroom in her extended day care, go to my Zumba class at 6:00PM, and cook dinner around 8:00PM. I only got an hour or two to spare every night for my relaxation. On top of that, I created a new blog, 2010 & Beyond. I must admit. I am very bad for not visiting you here. I apologize. It is just so hard to maintain two blogs with the kind of time that I have. With this, I am asking your cooperation to follow me in my other blog. I transferred the Q&A section there too. Rest assured, all your questions will be answered in a timely manner.

Let us start a fresh page, so I am closing the comment capability here. I am having problem loading this page in my system. I got so many comments that I have to sort.

Thank you for keeping this blog alive and see you there!

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on July 3, 2009 at 7:49 pm Tingting Rimart

Hello Ladies,

Sory for the long absense. As you know, this blog was suspended for 2 months. Now, it’s back. YOu can shoot your queries now.

Take care all!
- on September 9, 2009 at 1:40 am mj
  
  hi ting;
  
  i just read your page and i think i have lots of idea thru to it. i would aslk cos my petition is approved already in US but then if id apply for Visa (k3) do i need to stay in Manila? can u advice me how long should a stay there so i would complete all before going back home to Cagayan De Oro? mejo malayo kasi, i want it sulit sana.
  please give me an idea..
  thanks
- on September 26, 2009 at 6:31 am carol
  
  hi how r u?meron akong problema about sa papers ko.meron kc email skin ang nvc na incomplete yung mga requirements na hnihinge nila hinde ko kc maintindindihan ytung police clearnce na sinasabi nila.and kailangan ba na pag subbmit ko ng ds-form nka attached yung firsst patge na may varcode?pls i need ur ans asap and ur help plssss…..
- on October 31, 2009 at 1:57 am maimai
  
  hi ting, ask lang ako bout sa AOS kung ano ung mga requirements. tnx
- on November 22, 2009 at 2:36 am SALLY
  
  hi ting, i just read some of the questions here and asnswer, anyway ako c Sally of cebu, nag apply me ug fiancee visa dayun after 15 months of waiting finally narecev na nya my bf, ang i797 action of notice, aDTO NOV.10 .STATED NGA APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CONSULATE DAW. MY QUESTION IS IS IT ON THE WAY NA SA MANILA EMBASSY KAHA? NYA MAG WAIT NALANG KO DRI UG APPOINTMENT LETTER? PLS GUIDE ME HERE..U SEEMS LIKE AN EXPERT
- on November 22, 2009 at 2:44 am SALLY
  
  TING IN ADDITION TO MY QUIRIES, HOW TRUE NGA AFTER KUHA KO UG BC FROM NSO KINAHANGLAN PA DAW NKO I PA RED RIBBON KAY IM NOW USING TRAVEL AGENCY BA AND DIN MAO NI ILA ASK NKO……..BUT MOSTLY HERE SA AKO NABASA WAMAN GIMENSTION NILA ANG RED RIBBON LAGI , OK RABA NA NGA DILI IPARED RIBBON? KAY ANG INGON NYA IPA RED RIBBON DAW ANG AKO BC UG SA KO ANAK ,MAO SAD ANG NBI UG CENOMAR AKO UG PKUHAAN PA POD DAW UG CENOMAR AKO BF DRI TO MAKE SURE NGA DILI MARRIED SYA ANYWHERE IN Pi. b4……….. ug dili nko ipared ribbon is it possible i get disapproved , what do u think ?
on July 4, 2009 at 12:23 am Grace

Hello Ting,

Just wanna ask… what was the next step after you had your K-3 visa? How did you process your status adjustment? Hope you can help me.

Thank you:)

Grace
on July 4, 2009 at 12:36 am Tingting Rimart

Hi Grace,

Once you are in the US, you can file form I-485 (AOS), along with I-765 (EAD) and I-131 (Advance Parole) if you want. Here is a GUIDE.

By the way, I will soon put up a page about K-3 Adjustment of Status.

Regards,
Tingting
- on April 1, 2010 at 11:01 am jorey
  
  hi rimart!!
  
  ask ko lng poh kasi poh nagfile yung husban ko ng form I-130 nung november 2009 and nagfile din kami ng petition for k3 visa nung february 2010 then on march 26 napproved na yung dalawang petition..makakatangap po ba ko ng notice from nvc??gano po katagal yung process??naguguluhan po kasi ako…
  plss need some help
  thanks!!
on July 4, 2009 at 12:43 am diane

Hi Ting,glad your back…
on July 4, 2009 at 1:15 am Tingting Rimart

Thank you, Diane. I am happy to be back.
on July 6, 2009 at 1:36 am missy22

Hello..I’m happy u’r back po..

Jut wanna ask..since I’m pregnant, my husband and our immigration lawyer asked help from a senator and they submitted my medical certificate to expedite my visa processing..U think they would take my UTI, occasional uterine contractions and emotional stress – medical certificate from my OB, as a valid reason?

I-130 NOA1: 04/08/09
I-129F NOA1: 05/19/09

The senator’s office forwarded our request to USCIS. My husband wants me to give birth in US..but my OB would only allow me to travel until end of August coz my due date is on 1st week of October.

In your opinion, you think we’ll have a chance to be approved? We are waiting for the notice from USCIS until now.

Thanks..
on July 6, 2009 at 9:06 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi missy22,

In my OWN opinion, if your husband is a member of the military forces, yes, it is possible. But if not, there is a slim chance. As you said, you asked the help of your senator to expedite the process, who knows this will be a way to expedite it. This office is also of great help to other applicants.

Tingting
on July 6, 2009 at 11:13 pm estef

hello, just want to inquire regarding my documents in National Visa Center,supposedly, I should be receiving my schedule for my interview in the us embassy in manila but the NVC told my hubby that the NSO Birth Certificate we submitted should have “NOTARY SEAL” , I’m wondering, how and where am I gonna get that? the NSO officer told me that I should get Form 1 A from my municipal and then bring it to the NSO Office so it can be authenticated. My question is, is this a right procedure? And do I need to go to Manila to get that “Red Ribbon”? I’m so confused..Pls do help me.
on July 6, 2009 at 11:32 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi estef,

There is no such thing as NOTARY SEAL for documents issued by NSO. The paper they use is in itself the security measure. That’s why it’s called NSO SECPA (security paper) document. YOu need to get the CERTIFIED COPY from NSO. I agree. Go to the nearest NSO Office in your locality, and request for the CERTIFIED COPY. This should suffice for ALL immigration requirement. If the document is not available with the central NSO Office, you will know. They will inform you right then and there. Then, this is where the electronic endorsement comes in. Meaning, you go to the municipal/city registrar to where you were born and file for the endorsement. In my case, it took 15 working days from request date to availability date.

Also, if you have the orginal document with you, you can have it authenticated at the NSO Office. But really, I strongly suggest to use the CERTIFIED COPY.

Tingting
on July 6, 2009 at 11:41 pm missy22

Tingting,

Thanks for ‘d reply..

My husband worked in Iraq (as Military contractor in US Air Force) until Dec. of 2008 and after we got married last January 2009, he decided to stay there until I can finally move over to the US. The lawyer and my husband submitted an affidavit stating that he also serve for the US working in Iraq under Air Force Base. Well I hope we could really be granted of an expedited process.

We are still waiting for the USCIS’ decision.

Thanks!

-MISSY22
on July 7, 2009 at 4:13 am Tingting Rimart

missy22,
Looks like the sun is shining for you, girl. Good luck.
on July 7, 2009 at 9:23 am jelyn

hi ting,

got here in u.s last may 13,just wanna ask if need pa ba ko mgmedical again for AOS? thanks

WELCOME BACK ,I’m glad your blog is back
on July 7, 2009 at 7:08 pm estef

Hello again Ms. Ting,
I got that Certified Copy already.
Thanks a lot for the info. You’re such a big help.
Hay naku, just don’t know what to do without you and your blog.
I’m just so glad and thankful that you’re back here… Maraming salamat talaga and Mabuhay ka…
on July 7, 2009 at 7:09 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi jelyn,

You need to go the nearest USCIS designated civil surgeon in your place. The doctor will then determine if you need more vaccinations or not. If you are here on a K-1 or K-3 visa, you do not need the whole medical exam if you will do your AOS in less than a year from the date you have the medical exam at SLEC.

Tingting
on July 8, 2009 at 9:45 am jelyn

ok ting,thanks ha di ko kc alam kung anong unang gawin…

salamat
on July 8, 2009 at 9:48 am jelyn

PWEDE bang pumunta muna ako sa civil surgeon to get medical before filing aos? para submit ko na lang lahat pagkatapos…?
on July 8, 2009 at 1:58 pm gie

hi miss ting…im glad you’re back…ask ko lang kc i got married the same day i arrived in the us then after 2 weeks nagfiled kami ng adjustment of status nd ng EAD 2geder with thr required docs including the immunization record given by st luke’s…kaya lang si pa ako nagpapavaccine ng 1 shot ng td…kc iniisip namin 2 file my aos para wala ng problem…ok lang ba yun…btw i already have my biometrics…
on July 8, 2009 at 9:06 pm Tingting Rimart

jelyn,
You’re welcome.

Actually, the first step in filing for AOS is to go to the designated civil surgeon and bring USCIS form I-693. You need to submit the completed and signed (by the doctor) I-693 along with your AOS packet.

gie,
Ideally, you need to submit the signed I-693 (vaccination record part) with your AOS packet. You do not have to worry. USCIS will inform you (through an RFE notice) if they need any lacking documents. I suggest that you complete now (2nd shoot or booster) your lacking vaccinations with your local health clinic. Do not wait for the RFE notice.

Tingting
on July 9, 2009 at 12:11 pm jelyn

thanks ting, next week i am going to civil surgeon i Got my schedule already salamat…
on July 11, 2009 at 1:45 am gie

ok thanks pero fiance visa ako kala ko di na kelangan…miss ting ilang months before ko makuha yung green card ko…thanks
on July 11, 2009 at 11:23 am Tingting Rimart

jelyn, you’re welcome.

gei, when you arrive here in the US, you need to file for AOS. This means, you can not work unless you will have your EAD and/or greencard. It usually takes 6-8 months from filing to AOS interview date. If approve, it is another 2-3 weeks when the GC will arrive in your mail.
on July 12, 2009 at 8:09 pm gie

actually may reply yung uscis na they already ordered the production of my ead card but the gc wla pa sila update about my application
on July 13, 2009 at 5:47 pm Tingting Rimart

gie,

In my case, my AOS interview date is about 6 mos. from filing.

Tingting
on July 14, 2009 at 12:16 am gie

thanks…im just waiting for my employment authorization card then apply for my sss…hay hopefully mkahanap me ng work agad kc miss ting naiinip na ako…neways thanks for ol the help
on July 14, 2009 at 2:03 am lexa

hello po miss ting

a friend of mine gave me your website po, and told me so many things about you po.madami na po daw kayo natulungan.god bless po sa inyo. sana po kung puedi po ako rin me ask?andito na po kami sa US ng anak ko. us citizen po asawa ko. nung sa port of entry po namin binigay po sa amin yung medical exam namin na galing sa st lukes nung immigration officer. ngayon po di namin alam kung san po namin isusubmit yun o itatago po ba namin yun? at one thing din po gusto ko din itanong mam, me kamaganak po ako dito, gusto daw po ng anak ko na dun sa lugar nila siya magaaral, yung plca po nila ay 5 hours away sa amin ng asawa ko. puedi po ba yun na dun ko siya papagaralin?? di po ba kami makukuwestiyun ng immigration??
salamat po sana po matunlungan nyo din ako

god bless po sa inyong pagtulong sa mga pilipina

mabuhay po kayo

lexa
on July 14, 2009 at 5:46 pm Tingting Rimart

gie, you are welcome.

Hi Lexa,

Flaterred naman ako nyan. It is nice to know that I somewhat help other immigrants.

By “medical exam” result, do you mean the X-Ray films? If it is, yes, you are right. It should be given to you at the POE. Just keep it and bring it to your AOS medical exam, if they need it. The real medical exam results, which was included in the packet that you received along with the approved visa, should be not in your possession. It should be with the immigration officer that attended you at the POE. Please re-check, and get back to me soon.

If you do not have your greencard yet, I suggest not to let your child stay away from you. During your AOS interview, you need to present valid proofs that she/he is your child. Being away from you is not a good sign.

Regards,
Tingting
- on October 10, 2009 at 5:23 am jingky
  
  hello ting musta ,im jingky ask unta ko ting about ako passport kay gikan man gud ko singapore last year pero nadeport ko deli ko sure pud kay wala may deport nga nakita nako sa passport basta ako deli na makabalik sa singapore pwede pa ba nako magamit ako passport para us kay nag fiance visa man gud ko so okey raba japon ako passport mabisahan kaha ko
on July 14, 2009 at 7:44 pm lexa

hello po

thanks mam for replying. we already have our green card po and our socila security number cards too. we went here on a CR1 and CR2 visa mam. yes mam at the POE they gave me our Xray on cd that was in the packet and an envelope that the papers on it is my medical records that St. lukes gave us. where will i submit them mam? and when can i apply for that AOS?

so mam my son cannot go to school in the place where my auntie lives?

you are really what my friend told me mam.thanks so much for all the help you are giving to all filipinas who are in need.god bless you and your journey mam

thanks LEXA
on July 14, 2009 at 8:05 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Lexa,

Since you already have your GC, then there should be no problem of your child going to your aunt for schooling. D not bother with the medical result that you have. You are basically done with the critical part of the process. Do you have the 2-yr GC or 10-yy?

Congrats!

Tingting
on July 14, 2009 at 10:32 pm lexa

we have the 2 yr GC mam the seminar they gave us in the philiipines before we got here they say we need to apply for that conditional status of our GC 90 days before our second yr anniversary from the day we got here?

thanks mam
god bless po

lexa
on July 14, 2009 at 10:35 pm aydsss

hi ting

magtatanong lang po ako..kasi ang sabi ng lawyer namin e naipadala na daw niya yong application namin last march 11,din july 10 na kami naka reciv ng reciept from USCIS..

e ngaun ito pa lang ba ang simula ng pag process sa case namin…

saan kaya ng punta application namin bakit ang tagal bago kami naka recieve recpt……..

thanks ting..maliwanagan ako

lahat kc ng mga kakilala ko tanggap nila a weeks lang after naipadala……
on July 15, 2009 at 11:51 am Maria

Hi Ms. Ting,,,,,thanks naman your back lagi akong nagbasa sa site mo nong nasa pinas pa ako karating ko lng dito last July 5 ask ko lng pag nafil up na namin yong 1-485 san namin ipadala para maka register kami…..i wait your reply…thanks Ting
on July 15, 2009 at 6:37 pm shiela

hello tin tanong ko lang about adjust of status,ano yong requirments for my daughter?
on July 15, 2009 at 6:45 pm shiela

hi its me again…kailangan ba talaga yong medical from civil surgeon dito sa Us?kasi yong pumunta kami ng immigration sa lousiana yong binigay lang is I-485 I-131 at authorization for employment…wala yong form for midical…
on July 15, 2009 at 9:08 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Lexa,
To be safe, your kid should be with you while in the US, especially you do not have the 10-yr GC yet. He/she has a derivative status with your application. Meaning, your tie as mother-and-child is very strong if she/he stays with you. This is only if your child is not a biological child of your US petitioner. If he/she is, I assume, she/he is a US citizen already, and so there should be no problem.

Hi aydsss,
Do yo mean the date of your notice of receipt (NOA1) is July 10? Check mo nga? Baka July 10 is just the mailing date. Kung oo, yeah, yan ang date na start yung processing mo.

Hi Maria,
Congrats and welcome to the US! The address on where you will file your I-485 depends on your home addres, spefically on what state you live. Actually, you can read the list in the instructions part of the form, whcih you can download in the USCIS website. Remember to read the instructions, detail per detail. Good luck.

Hi Sheila,
First, I need ot know on what type of visa you have. If you are on K-1 or K-3, you do not need the whole medical exam as long as you file your AOS within 1 year from your medical exam date in St. Lukes. YOu only need the vaccination supplement which will be signed by the USCIS designated civil surgeon at a minimal cost — less than 100dollars. You and your kid need to complete your vaccination here in the US if you still have lacking shots. YOu will know this from the DS-3025 that SLEC gave you after the med exam.
on July 15, 2009 at 10:34 pm aydsss

HI TING

july 10..padaw nila na recieve ang I-130 namin,,nakatatak sa reciept doon……..

ang sabi kasi sa lawyear na kinuha ng husband ko pinadala daw niya last march 9..kung pinadala niya nung march but ang tagal nila na recieve ng uscis..

e baka nakarating na doon sa uscis keso natagalan bago sinimulan ng uscis..pwede kaya

nag sinungaling nalang cguro yon

naiinis na kac ako sa lawyer na kinuha nya.but ganun
on July 15, 2009 at 10:36 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi aydsss,
Ask the lawyer for the tracking reference of the document. Just tell him, for your records. Para ma-clear.
on July 15, 2009 at 10:37 pm Tingting Rimart

Kelan nag-clear yung check na binayad mo for USCIS. The receipt date is usually near that date.
on July 15, 2009 at 10:43 pm aydsss

ting

im here again…ang ibig sabihin pala yun hindi March 9 niya pinadala ang application namin…kundi july pa or june ganun cgoro ting noh..

frustrate na ako kc ang tagal na.
on July 16, 2009 at 6:08 am missy22

hello..

thanks sa pagreply..

hay naku..sna nga po ma-aprub, lapit na kc due date ko (less than 3 mos.)

til 1st week of Sept. lang ako i-allow ng OB ko to travel..

thanks again..Godbless!!!

-missy22
on July 17, 2009 at 11:39 am shiela

hi ting thank you so much for the information and reply…i’m k3/k4..my daughter is already give a vaccin last june before sya naka inroled sa school dito kasi required talag yon…naku mahal pala talaga yong vaccine dito…
on July 17, 2009 at 7:37 pm gie

miss ting kelangan po ba talaga authorized surgeon or doctor ng uscis ang magbibigay ng booster shot ko for td??? or pwede na sa local health center…anu ang kelangan ko ipresent sa uscis…miss ting kc sa aug 21 na ang interview ko…another thing isa sa requiremnt ko for interview is a complete medical exam…valid pa naman yung medical exam na inundergo ko sa st lukes d ba??? hope u can help me regarding my query about where to get my 2nd shot ???
on July 18, 2009 at 12:08 am Tingting Rimart

aydsss,
just keep your fingers crossed. you will never know…your case will be approved earlier than expected.

missy22,
good luck and congrast sa baby.

shiela,
you are right. the vaccines are very expensive. if you have insurance, you can ask them if they covered it…but anyway, looks like you are done na. congrats!

gie,
no need to go to the uscis designated civil surgeon for the vaccines. you can go to your local health clinic. it’s cheaper, and even in some places, it’s free. about naman sa requiremnt for your interview, it should be stated in the letter that you got from uscis. also, make sure to bring thr original or certified copy of the documents that you submitted with your packet. kelan ka ba nag-medical exam sa SLEC? kung within year pa from august 21, pwede pa yun…
on July 18, 2009 at 1:45 am gie

miss ting kc binasa ko sa uscis dapat designated civil surgeon…tapos isa ko pang problem kc last mar i was given a tdAp na vaccine ang need ko na booster is td…which is a 10 year booster…need ko pa ba yun. saka nalagay dun sa uscis i need 2 fill up the 1st part nung form I-163 WHICH is info about me nd part 5 na ipapacertify sa civil surgeon…miss ting paki help naman ako magresearch thanks…actually naipass ko na lahat ng requirement… i enclosed it when i applied for my aos
on July 18, 2009 at 1:49 am gie

e2 po yung part sa uscis…correct me if im wrong do i need to have my booster or i jus need to give them the vaccination documentation worksheet given by SLEc. btw i had my med exam last mar 2009
on July 18, 2009 at 2:11 am gie

miss ting anu po ba saan ko po pwede kunin yung td shot ko?last mar i was given d tdap vaccine? kelangan po ba talaga sa civil surgeon designated by the uscis????
on July 18, 2009 at 3:26 am aydsss

thanks Ting

goodluck sau at sa family mo

dami ka talagang natutulungan….

aydsss

cdo
on July 18, 2009 at 10:48 am Tingting Rimart

HI gie,

That is why it is very important that your first step in filing for AOS is to go to the USCIS civil surgeon and then he/she will determine what vaccines you need to complete. This is what I did.

1. I went to the USCIS designated civil surgeon, and brought the USCIS form. He will dtermine is you need the booster or not. The imporant thing is, he signs the form.
2. He gave me the list of the vaccines that I need, and told that I will have the vaccines in another clinic. This should not be a problem.
3. I went to our local health clinic to have the vaccines.
4. I went back to the civil surgeon and showed him a proof that I did my vaccines needed in the local health center.
5. e signed my I-693 form.
6. I included the signed form in my AOS application.

Since you had your medical exam at SLEC just this March 2009, then you only need the vaccination suplement form for your AOS, if you are on K-1 or K-3 and will apply your AOS before Jan 2010, preferably.

aydsss,
salamat din.
on July 18, 2009 at 4:00 pm jelyn

ting,

i am done with my appointment with civil surgeon,and now im getting ready to send the aos packet ,my question is do we need to pay tha aos application first? and where?how?
thanks and God bless u
on July 18, 2009 at 6:39 pm gie

thanks ms ting…so need ko to go a civil surgeon…2 determine what vaccines i need but necessesary na sya ang mg bibigay ng vaccines…may fee po ba ang magpa assess sa civil surgeon??? actually miss ting nafile ko na po yung aos ko…. interview ko na po dis coming aug 21…pero nung nagfile ako ng aos ko i already submitted yung mga docs na kelangan including yung vaccination supplement given by SLEC…

happy ako miss ting kc dumating na 2day yung emplyment authorization card ko…question miss ting yung validity ng ead card ko is july 2010 …pero di ba once na mareciv ko yung green card ko di ko na kekelanganin ng ead???
on July 18, 2009 at 8:16 pm Tingting Rimart

HI jelyn,

You need to enclose the payment check inside the AOS packet. Make sure you write the correct amount.

Hi gie,
Yes, merong fee pero minimal lang naman. It should not be more than 100dollars per applicant. since you already submitted your vaccination, you are good to go.

YOu are right again. Once GC is available, the EAD is not necessary anymore. The EAD is just a permit to get a work even before the GC inssuance.

Congrats!
on July 18, 2009 at 9:22 pm gie

pero miss ting kelangan ko pa din kunin yung 2nd shot nung 1 vaccine ko or the vaccination record given by slec will do?
on July 18, 2009 at 9:59 pm Tingting Rimart

yes. you need to finish it. yung din ginawa ko sa akin para sure. my interview is also in august. panigurado na rin…
on July 19, 2009 at 1:45 am gie

thanks miss ting for all the info…
on July 19, 2009 at 3:49 pm jelyn

ting,

nalilito ako,money order or check iwan ko kc i thought we will pay through money order then we will wait for the reciept and enclose the reciept on the aos packet….pls enlighten me.
thanks
on July 19, 2009 at 6:20 pm gie

hi jelyn you cud issue the check tapos enclose mo sa aos application mo…kc ganun yung ginawa ko wala naman naging problem…suggestion ko gawa ka ng checklist ng mga documents na ipapass mo gawin mo cover letter….after 1 week dumating na yung receipt of notice ko

miss ting sensya na yung sinagot ko yung query ni jelyn…im just sharing what i have done with my application…
on July 20, 2009 at 2:05 am ashley

ashley
hi ting!!
this is ashley, im done with the interview last friday july17 and i got the visa approved, im k3. im just curious about something,
pgkatapos ko kc s interview s CO sabi nya approved n daw aq at ala nman daw kc problem s mga papers ko, then sabi ng CO s labas lang muna aq then wait for my name to be called, so they called my name to window 37 and the guy gave me some of my papers back tapos binigyan nya aq ng pink slip with 2 sheet of form para daw un s babayaran ko s air21 for delivery of the visa, one is for me and one is for my daughter, then i filled up the form then straight to the air21 booth to pay for the delivery…ang tanong ko lang pg nakapag bayad nb aq means ok n ang lahat at hihintayin ko nalang ang visa to deliver? or the embassy have to do some verification documents? cuz based in my xperienced everything come out good, ala nman cnabi ang CO about s papers ko, if i need to pay for the verification or if i am under review or i need to bring some docu again, ala nmang ganun basta sabi nalang nya OK NA AND UR APPROVED.
on July 20, 2009 at 2:07 am ashley

ashley
ting
im happy kc i found ur site again…
do u think how long it takes to get and deliver the visa? im from manila, i really need to go as soon as possible kc my hubby is going to deploy to iraq by september, sad to say pero sana nman ndi matuloy kc we’ve been waiting for this moment to come tapos iiwanan n nman pala nya aq…heheh…lol..then i got one more question, do i need to get a clearance for my daughter from DSWD just to bring her with me? she is under k4 ting and ok nman n ang interview nmin…
thanks alot ting for all the idea and advice u’ve been given to me…godbless!! im so happy to found ur site again…
on July 20, 2009 at 2:08 am ashley

ashley
ting
do u have an idea of what is the possible time to receive the visa? im living in manila. just curious kc baka they have to verify or do something to my papers kya baka matagalan ang delivery…i just can’t wait to get the visa in hand…
on July 20, 2009 at 10:42 am jelyn

thanks gie,salamat sa info
on July 20, 2009 at 8:09 pm cristine

hi gie
pwede magtanong ano yong mga papers na pinasa mo sa adjust of status?…
on July 20, 2009 at 8:10 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Jelyn,

You can pay either personal check, cashier’s check or money order. You will enlose the check or money order document in the AOS packet, and not the receipt. Please note that, a money order is just like a check. However, it is issued by a a third party company.

Gie,
No problem.

Hi Ashley,
It will take about 3 days from visa printing. Even when you are approved, it does not mean that the visa will be printed on the same day. Just like mine… my interview was August 3, and was approved. However, my visa was printed on August 6. I suggest, you call the embassy hotline and ask about your visa, whether it is PRINTED OR ISSUED already or not. Make sure to ask the ISSUANCE, not just the approval. Two different things…
on July 20, 2009 at 8:42 pm ashley

ting
im so glad ur back and thanks for the info….
so do u think i should’nt worry about my visa right as long as it was approved? im just gonna wait for the air21 to deliver the visa here but i hope its not gonna take long like 1 month or something,,
one more question ting, do i need to get a travel clearance permit to my daughter (K4) from the DSWD?
thank u so much for helping us out ting…ur such a big help..godbless
on July 20, 2009 at 8:46 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Ashley,

Paying Air21 is a very good sign. Do not worry anymore,

No need to get the DSWD travel clearance for your kid, since you are the biological mother already.
on July 20, 2009 at 8:50 pm Tingting Rimart

The DSWD travel clearance is applicable only if the child travels ALONE or is accompanied by a person OTHER THAN his or her parents.
on July 21, 2009 at 4:39 am ashley

hi ting!!
just letting u know that the air21 text me already just now to inform me that they got my docs from the usem, and they’re coming here to the house anytime soon….so excited to have my visa in hand ting…
on July 21, 2009 at 5:11 am mel

Hi mS. Ting & To all,

I learn a lot from this site… By the way how long it will takes to process Immigrant Visa? My Husband Received the NOA1(receipt notice) last June 18,2009..I miss my husband very much..Its really hard not to be with him.. Can You please give me also the process details of this kind of Visa.. Thank You in Advance…Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee thank you…
on July 21, 2009 at 6:25 pm gie

miss ting question po need ko po bang isucmit yung cd ng chest xray ko sa local health dep or i need to submit it sa uscis during my interview????
on July 21, 2009 at 6:31 pm gie

2 cristine…i really forgot yung list eh..ang suggest ion ko visit mo yung website ng uscis sa services and benefits andun yung permanent green card tapos click mo yung application process….binasa ko yung mga instruction per form kc yun yung guide mo how to answer the form and what are the docs needed to submit along your application…pero as far as i know madali lang yung mga docs???
on July 21, 2009 at 8:18 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Ashley,
Congrats! Welcome!

Hi Mel,
What type of visa — CR-1 or IR-1?

Hi Gie,
You do not need to submit it. How it when they ask for it.
on July 21, 2009 at 9:22 pm ashley

hi ting!!
just wanna ask something cuz it really bothered me..
1–do i need to file a seperate AOS for me and for my daughter (K4) as soon as i get there?
2–but how? my hubby did’nt file a seperate petition (I-130) on behalf of my daughters name when he filed mine…
3–should i need to file an I-130 for her first before i can file her AOS? and wait for her approval? (she is only 5 yrs.old ting), and how about if i file our AOS at the same time?
4–or maybe i have to wait til my daughter get her I-130 file or approval then we can file our AOS?
5–and ano n nga pala gagawin ko dun s approved n I-130 ko ting? wala nb pakinabang un?
ting hope u can explain it to me of what am i suppose to do, if i can file my AOS first then my daughter is to follow nalang later pgkatapos nmin mg-file ng I-130 nya, pwede kaya ung ganun ting bale male-late ang AOS ng daughter ko at unahin ko ung sakin? ting hope maturuan mo aq ng dapat ko gawin about filling the AOS kc naguguluhan talaga aq dahil samin ng daughter ko…d ko alam kung dapat b aq mauna s kanya or sabay nlang kmi, nghihinayang din kc aq s medical n ginawa nmin dto baka mg-expiren pg d aq ng file nun kagad
thank u so much ting and godbless u always!!!
on July 21, 2009 at 10:04 pm mel

Ms. ting,

IR-1 hope u can help me.. Thank you so much..
on July 21, 2009 at 11:19 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Ashley,

1. Yes, separate AOS for you and your child. Although it is advisable to file for AOS as soon as you arrive here, if it is beyond your means, you can wait. K-3 and K-4 visa are good for 2 years. The only thing of having not to fiile for AOS is you can not apply for SSN or work. However, you have the option to file for work permit at a cost of $340.00 dollars.

2. Same as mine. We did not send my daughter’s I-130 when we filed for the K-3 and K-3 petition. However, during AOS, we submitted it along with the AOS packet. Hence, we paid I-130 fee + AOS fee for my daughter. No problem at all.

3. No need to file her I-130 ahead or separately. Submit it together with her AOS.

4. The approved I-130 is your ticket to filing for AOS. DO NOT ever lose it. YOu need to include a copy of your approved I-130 in your AOS packet. When you get the K-3 visa, it’s the I-129F that has no more use.

Hey, girl. Check your email….your case is the same as mine. I will tell you what I did.
on July 21, 2009 at 11:19 pm ashley

hi ting!!
just got the visa now…finally!!!!! yipeeeeehhh!!!! goin to states on august.04,2009 at 8am via phil. airlines…
ting, pano b to kc i need the passport for the stamp and sticker from the CFO dba, but nasa loob xa ng plastic ng visa packet ung mga passport nmin ng daughter ko, what should i do? there is a reminder there that TO BE OPENED ONLY BY UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION etc..etc… so pano ko makukuha ang passport s loob ng plastic? is it ok to get it or touch the plastic? natatakot tuloy aq baka mgka-problema s POE ko ei…need help pls……what should i do now?
on July 21, 2009 at 11:22 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi mel,

It depends on your service center. Average days from NOA1 to NOA2 is 140 days.

You can check the complete statistics in this link…http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/irstats.php?cfl=
on July 21, 2009 at 11:37 pm mel

ms. ting,

California Service Center po… Ma’m mahirap po ba ang process?
on July 21, 2009 at 11:41 pm ashley

ting
add me again s ym mo, dami ko kc nawalang email add dun
eto ym ko ting..
marj_cruz8287@yahoo.com
ting,,thanks you so very much for helping me,,,ur such a big help for us..godbless ting..
on July 21, 2009 at 11:44 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi mel,
You are in luck…California is among the faster service centers.

Hi Ashley,
I sent you an email. Please check.
on July 21, 2009 at 11:46 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Ahsley,
About pala sa visa package mo, you can get your passport naman. Just make sure that you will not open the BROWN ENVELOP. Yan yung pinaka-important. Use a cutter or scissor to make a slit sa plastic, tapos i-slide mo palabas ang passport mo.
on July 22, 2009 at 12:02 am ashley

hi ting!!
i got ur email heheh,, thanks!!
i e-mailed u back also ting…salamat ng marami s lahat!!
on July 22, 2009 at 12:07 am ashley

ting
s ilalim b ng plastic ko bubutasan? bale dalawa ung plastic nya ei, isa s air21 pos ung isang plastic nandun nman ung passport saka visa package ko,,transparrent cla parehas ting…i think bubutasan ko nalang ung dalawang plastic to get the passport but maliit lang n butas dba and be carefull nga sabi mo,,,thank you…
on July 22, 2009 at 12:10 am Tingting Rimart

Okay lang yan butasan, basta yung brown envelop hindi siya ma-open.
on July 22, 2009 at 2:17 am mel

Ms. ting

any idea how long para po mareceive namin yun NOA2…??? Thank you po… pwede rin po ba namin i try yun Cr-1 visa?
on July 22, 2009 at 4:48 am mel

ms. ting,

sorry po CR -1 visa po pala ako ngkamali po ako..Ask ko po sana ano po ba difference ng K3 visa sa CR-1 visa? Thankyou po
on July 22, 2009 at 6:27 am mel

Ms Ting,

Pasensya napo, One more thing ma’m i plan po na lumipat ng apartment na tinitirhan kasi yun hauz namin nasa probinsya thats why i need to rent here in manila coz i’m working here.. Ma’m yun address po n nasa 130 e dito po sa apartment ko, kaya lang lilipat napo ako next month.. Ma’m makakaapekto po ba ito sa process? and ano po gagawin ko after ko makalipat ng address… Ty po
on July 22, 2009 at 11:24 am shiela

hi tin,
tanong ko lang kailangan ba talaga na seperate yong pag file ng daughter ko for adjust of status? kasama sya sa I-130 ko ng mag file yong husband ko for me…please help me tin…
on July 22, 2009 at 11:24 pm Tingting Rimart

mel,
Average from NOA1 to NOA2 –140 days. Pero every case is unique naman….some are approved faster thatn this, some longer…

CR-1 is an immigrant visa, while K-3 is non-immigrant. Meaning, there is no need to apply for AOS for CR-1 visa holder. They will receive their greencard in the mail a few weeks after they arrive in the US. As for K-3 visa holders, they need to apply for AOS once they arrive in the US. So they have to wait for another 8-12 mos. for their greencard.

YOu need to call the embassy and USCIS for the change of your address. They may send your visa and other document in the old address.

Hi Shiela,
Yes. You need to file separately. Meaning, her AOS fee is different from yours. Also, you need to file her I-130 (in addition to her AOS) if your husband did not file her I-130 during the K-3 and K-4 process. You do not have to do it at the same time naman. Pero if you file her AOS together sa inyo, then you will save $330.00. You will only pay $600, instead of the $930.00 amount for filing separately. Do not forget the payment of her I-130 too — $355.00.
on July 22, 2009 at 11:27 pm Tingting Rimart

Sheila,

Do note that I-130 should be filed for EACH beneficiary.
on July 22, 2009 at 11:57 pm mel

Ms. Tin,,

Kahit wala parin po ba yun NOA2 ttawag na po ako sa embassy & USCIS? Ma’m pwede po ba ito maging dahilan ng delay ng application namin TY po?
on July 23, 2009 at 12:07 am lexa

hello po ms ting,

god bless po at maraming salamat sa lahat ng inyong advice.sana po wag kayong magsasawa sa mga tanong namin. you are really helping so many people.

god bless you always and your whole family mam thank you so much.

respectfully
lexa
on July 23, 2009 at 1:07 am charmie

hi ms. ting,
good day ting may ask lang ako, i had my interview last july 22,2009 and the consul said, seems my papers are all ok, tell ur husband that he dont need to worry everything is ok, but we need something from u to submit just 2 things, get another NBI using ur husbands surname, and ur daugthers b.c so at window 37 gave me white paper with check on submission of nbi and my childs b.c, and there is 3 categories below the white paper, with a checked on the word- SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS-SUBMIT AT WINDOW 17 TO 20 MONDAY TO THURSDAY ….so what do u think ting, am i approved? i just want to have a peaceful mind and si hubby medyo worried coz he is expecting me to get approved… i need ur help ting to ease my mind … pls reply.. thank you soo much
on July 23, 2009 at 5:21 am ashley

hi ting,,
do u know some cheap travel agency so i can by my ticket? im supposed to leave on august,04 cuz i thought my hubby bought me a ticket but its only reservation and he didnt pay it yet, now he wants to pay but its too late,,i’ve been tryna look at the internet but its kinda expensive just for one way…
maybe u know something about this…please help and share with me…thank you and godbless ting..
on July 23, 2009 at 11:34 am shiela

thank you so much tin…
on July 23, 2009 at 3:47 pm gie

miss ting question po kc may appointment ako 2morow for my vaccination kelangan ko po bang magdala ng envelope or the doctor ang magproprovide di ba dapat nakaseal????
on July 23, 2009 at 10:53 pm Tingting Rimart

Mel,
Wala ka palang NOA2 no? You call USCIS lang, huwag na sa embassy kasi wala pa naman silang copy sa case mo.

Lexa,
You’re welcome!

Charmie,
Looks like you are on your way to the US. Huwag mo lang tagalan i-submit ang papers na ni-required nila. Congrats!

Ashley,
Actually, I got my ticket online, directly from Continental Airlin website. Mas mura compare sa ibang airlines. Pero taga-saan ka ba? Baka meron tayong mahanap na travel agency…

Shiela,
You’re welcome.

Gie,
They have the blank forms and the envelop needed. They usually enclose the signed form in an envelop with their letterhead/logo. Do not forget to bring your vaccination records, yung binigay sa yo sa SLEC.
on July 23, 2009 at 11:24 pm mel

Ms tin,

Thank you very much, pero di nman po ba magiging dahilan ito para tumagal yun pagreciv ko ng NOA2? thankyou po ng marami.. God Bless po sa inyo at family nyo..
on July 23, 2009 at 11:49 pm Tingting Rimart

Oh no, not a reason at all. Besides, it’s not you who will receive the NOA2. It’s your USC petitioner. He will get it in his mail.
on July 24, 2009 at 2:31 am charmie

hi ms. ting
thank you now i feel more better, but the thing is yung anak ko di naka register b.c soo i file for a late registration before i had my interview, i was praying na waga sana hanapin sa kin but unfortunately hinanap pa din, but this monday ang release ng b.c nya sa local, do u think ting ok na yon kasi sinabi ko naman sa consul na di sya nakaregister, he said just submit those 2 docs when its ready,or maybe ting once na release na ung b.c nya maybe i can ask help from nso to issue me an nso copy coz i really need it badly!!!by the way cr1 visa ko and my daugther susunod nalang sa akin coz we need to fild for a separate petition , b4 we filed I129F soo i can fly togetehr with my daugther, but we did not persue the I129 coz the cr1 is almost done,i want to get a copy of nso b.c since that she is late registered, what u think ting? uubra ba local sa us embassy di pa naman sya sasama sakin the porpuse why they asked me is maybe they just want to see her b.c…… thank you ting hope u reply soon god bless you ur really an angel from heaven who helps us here with some stressful situation…. salamat
on July 24, 2009 at 3:59 am mel

Ms tin,,

Thank you very much, Your a big help to us po… Take care..
on July 24, 2009 at 5:34 am ashley

hi ting,,,
taga manila aq, caloocan city. bale c hubby kc sana ang bibili ng ticket ko tru online kaso nahirapan xa mghanap ng mas cheaper price kaya urong sulong tuloy alis nmin, and aside from that ang mahal pala talaga ng oneway ticket..hay,,,gusto ko n talaga makaalis tagal n nming d ngkikita..
on July 24, 2009 at 9:18 am ashley

hi ting!!
thanks for the effort but i just got received my itinerary ticket now…im leaving on july.28,2009 via philippine airline (pero gagamit din kmi ng continental airline, maganda b un?) and that is confirmed n ting….so happy now talaga i could’nt sleep..hehehe..lol..!! totohanan n ito!!
thanks for all the advice ting ur such a big help for us…sana wag u mgbago and more blessings to come ur way!!
on July 24, 2009 at 11:04 am ashley

ting…
i need ur help,,,kc ganito un..nakabili n c hubby ng ticket para samin ng daughter ko n 5 years old but the problem is pano ung baby nmin which is 7 months old? she is holding a US PASSPORT ting..ang flight connection nmin ay from manila via philippine airline to china then from china via continental airline to new jersey then from new jersey via continental airline again to washington DC, ang problema ang baby nmin d kasama s itinerary ticket nmin so ung hubby q tumawag s continental airlines then ang sabi s kanya pay for her tax lang kc nga d nman xa uupo ei, ok he paid for it already but one thing confusing us, how about the phil.airline? ting klangan b seperate ang bayad ng tax s phil.airline and continental airline? im getting in trouble thinking about this cuz what if hindi nila kmi paalisin dahil lang s alang bayad n tax ang baby nmin? at kung my bayad man ei ung s continental airline lang? ting ano b pwede ko gawin? stuesday n ang flight nmin at my itinerary n kmi..included n ba ang tax ng baby s phil.airline at s continental? ting ano gagawin ko now naguguluhan n talaga aq…please help……
on July 25, 2009 at 1:20 am Tingting Rimart

Hi Charmaine,
It’s fine for her to just follow you in the US. Don’t sweat it. The BC that you will get from the local registrar should suffice. Good luck!

Hi Mel,
You’re welcome.

Hi Ashley,
I suggest to contact Philippine Airline for this issue. Every airline has a different policy.

Here is what i got from the PAL website…

Infants
Passengers under the age of two and at least 16 days old. Infant not occupying a seat gets 90% discount based on the accompanying adult’s fare. Infant discount applies to EconoLight fares is 50%. Birth certificate is required when buying the ticket.

Based on this, looks like you need to pay a fare, not just the tax. Don’t worry even if you will buy the ticket just now, your child can still seat with you. The seat assignement is done at the airport on the day of your departure. Book now the ticket for your child.

Make sure to ask the airlines if what you paid is the TRAVEL TAX or just a sales tax. It’s 2 different things.

Regards,
Tingting
on July 25, 2009 at 4:05 am Mish

hi ms ting! i find your site very helpful especially for us who are clueless about going to the US. I have recently finished my medical exam last july 8 and will be interviewed on july 28 for an IR 1 visa. I just would like to ask since st lukes did not give the passport and my medical result, will I not be asked of it when I will be interviewed? I understand that it will be forwarded to the embassy already however I could not help but feel a little anxious about it….Another thing, how long will I be getting the visa? I haven’t booked any ticket yet however my husband wants me there on the first week of August. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post…More power.
on July 25, 2009 at 4:13 am Tingting Rimart

Hi Mish,

That’s right. SLEC will forward your passport to the embassy themselves. It’s a good sign. That means your med exam result is good. Keep cool.

It usually takes 3-5 days from date of visa issuance, if you are outright approved.

Good luck!

Tingting
on July 25, 2009 at 5:04 am Mish

thanks for the very fast reply ms, ting! Just want you to know that your site is truly helpful…All the best for you….
on July 25, 2009 at 5:17 am ashley

ting
pano ako mgpa-book ng ticket s infant ko? d pb kasama ung binayaran ni hubby s continental airlies para dun?
naguguluhan talaga aq ting..pano ko gagawin to, kung sakali bang ala binayarang ticket ng infant pos flight n nmin that day, d b kami makakaalis nun dahil lang dun or pwede ko kaya d airport ko nalang babayaran ang ticket and tax ng infant bale punta nalang me ng maaga dun para maayos ko pa…pwed kaya un ting? do u thnik theres another way to pay her ticket even in the airport the day i leave? please ting help me…
on July 25, 2009 at 5:56 am charmie

Hi ting,
thank you soo much,soo maybe next week i can submmit the docs, that they need from me, my childs b.c even just from local registrars office,coz i know it will take time bago mag release ng copy and nso, ill just explain to them if ever they ask me why its not nso security paper,it will shows that its late register sya, maraming salamat ting, once im done submitting the 2 docs, balitaan kita…and pray for me also ting kasi ung asawa ko napaparanoid na thinking na madedelay ako eh naghahanda na sya ng apartment namin lam mo na… worried lang… thank you again….bye
on July 25, 2009 at 3:53 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Mish,
You’re welcome. Nice to know that I also help others.

Hi Ashley,
You need to check with the airline. You can also check your bookings online, and see if your daughter’s name apears on the ticket. It’s better that you pay it now…at least, you do not have to worry about anything at the airport.

Hi Charmaine,
You can have the orginal BC autheticated by NSO at a minimal cost. When I did it in 2007, it was around Php.125.00. All you need to do is present it, and NSO will stamp something at the back of the document as authentication. Just be optimistic about the whole and you will be good. Good luck!
on July 25, 2009 at 8:02 pm kayene

hello ms ting..i had my interview last july 6, 2009. unfortunately, they were not able to approve the petition because of wrong affidavit of support. Tomorrow, july 27, i’ll be submitting my correct support. i would just like to ask if i can rush the visa? because im attending the wedding of my nephew on august 8…is there a faster way of getting my visa aside from mailing it to our house? my sister in law said that i can rush my visa by paying some amount and the visa/passport can be picked up in the embassy. is that possible? thank you
on July 25, 2009 at 10:26 pm charmie

Hi ting!
wow ting i feel so so better now! pwede pala yon? so once i get her local copy of her b.c i can present it to NSO and they will stamp it for authentication… wow ting ang galing mo naman buti nandyan ka kasi worry ako eh… now i feel more fine.. well tomorrow ill go to local registrar office and get her b.c then go to NSO…. THANK YOU ULIT TING ….UR SOO GOOD AND GOD BLESS YOU AND UR FAMILY…
on July 25, 2009 at 10:40 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Kayenne,
There is no such thing as paying “extra” to rush the visa issuance. All you can do is request from the embassy to personally get your visa there, so they do not have to mail it to you. However, you still have to wait for a few days. This will depend on when they will print the visa.

Hi Charmie,
Do not forget to electronically endorsement the BC with the civil registrar when you got there.
on July 26, 2009 at 5:28 am kayene

helo again..thanks for fast response. ill just update you tomorrow…
on July 26, 2009 at 7:38 am charmie

Hi ting.
yeah i will do that ting thanks for replying us here asap… balitaan kita kung ano mangyayari bukas ok see yah! thank you soo much……
on July 26, 2009 at 8:40 am kayene

hi..have one more question, im going to take 2 shots of vaccine this aug. one for hpv and varicella. just want to know if i can buy the remaining shots in the phil.? and just bring it to u.s bec as u have said it’s expensive there.
on July 26, 2009 at 7:48 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Kayenne,
You can complete whatever you can complete in the Philippines, but you can not buy it and bring it here. You need to go to a doctor and clinic for it.Do note, vaccines normally has a month gap from 1 shot to the next.

Balitaan mo ako ha…

Hi Charmie,
Welcome. Keep me posted.
on July 26, 2009 at 8:50 pm gie

miss ting di naman po me binigyan ng shot ng vaccine kc yung 1st shot ko good for 10 years…so i jas paid 35 dollars for the documentation…they just copied yung history ko from the vaccination report n binigay ng SLEC…neways ok lang kahit napagastos pa kami. btw ask ko lang kung nakapg interview ka na po…kinakabahan kc ako anu kaya yung mga question na itatanon???
on July 26, 2009 at 9:42 pm Tingting Rimart

Sa Aug 19 pa ang interview ko.
on July 27, 2009 at 3:48 am tina

him miss ting c tina po uli again, ask ko lng po kung deny pba application for k1 visa eh pnapaalam poba nla agad nla un or same tumatagal din mga 6 to 7 months? hoping for your reply. tina
on July 27, 2009 at 8:36 am charmie

Hi ting
good day! ting nakuha ko na ung b.c nya from registrars but tomorow and realease ng secpa,ung security paper tapos ung advance endorsement monday pa lalabas, kaya tomorow punta na ko us embassy to submit docs.. im soo glad ting na medyo magaan na pakiramdam ko im almost done with this.. ok update nalang kita reagarding sa lakad ko tomorow sa embassy… thanks you
on July 27, 2009 at 9:00 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Tina,
Yes, pinapaalam nila kung denied ang application for visa. Don’t lose hope.

Hi Charmie,
Good luck! Balitaan mo ako..
on July 28, 2009 at 12:24 am tina

miss ting tnx for the reply and for that words, yes im not loosing my hope, im still hanging on that. i know its comming, just thinking positive. in the near future i may be ask again, tnx again and god bless!
on July 28, 2009 at 4:19 am charmie

Hi ting,
hay naku ting na release ur secpa, b.c ng 1 30 pm kasi inantay pa ung pipirma sa likod, ehh nga try naman ako at hinabol ko ung time di na ko umabot sa us embassy to submit kasi nga naman, 1 pm to 2 pm lang monday to thursday eh nakarating ako embassy 2 20 pm balik nalang daw me bukas.. well i know im very late nag try lang ako baka makalusot.. he he he but ting sa tingin mo kailan nila papadala ung visa ko after submitting the docs lets say bukas sbumit ko then how long in ur estimate na makukuha ko ung visa ko? napaparanoid na naman ako lol…. thanks
- on July 28, 2009 at 5:28 am Mish
  
  Hi charmie! I think we have the same case except for the difference in the needed document….Nkaka paranoid tlga…Ask ko lang pala did you pay anything to AIR 21? They just got kasi the delivery form na binigay sa akin and also what I have with me which they gave was my passport, the paper with the needed documents checked and the stapled white paper (with the instructions in english and tagalog) and blue paper (which i have to fill out once nasa akin na ung needed document) Un lang ba? Ay naku I hope to get the document this week….and sana bukas na din..Keep me updated ha if you don’t mind…we’re on the same boat kasi e..Thanks to you and ting!
on July 28, 2009 at 5:23 am Mish

Hi Ms ting! i had my interview today for the IR 1 visa….the consul told me “your visa application has been approved because all the paper are good. There’s just one more thing that I need and that is an NBI clearance of your other name. Once we get that, we would mail you the visa in 7 days” You see ting, i had a correction of my NSO birth certificate. My name was erroneously typed from MITCHEL and I had it changed it to MICHELLE. I could get the NBI clearance but I’m kind of worried with regards to as to when they would mail the visa. I hold on to the consul’s words that I was already approved and they’re just waiting for that. My question is, I didn’t pay air 21 for the shipment, I just returned the delivery sheet that I filled up to them. How am I going to pay for the courier fee? Is there any way I could track the visa and my passport if they’ve already sent it or not? I think I have the same case as Ms charmie except for the difference in the needed documents…
thank you so much again for ur help.
on July 28, 2009 at 8:05 am charmie

Hi mish,
were kinda the same yes ganon din ung sakin kasi di din ako nagbayad ng air21 instead they just give me a paper and give it to air21 and air21 told me CDO means i will pay it cash on delivery once the visa is ready, soo same di ba? and the documents NBI din sakin using my husband surname, which is TAYLOR. then my childs b.c don ako medyo natagalan kasi walang record ung anak ko soo i filed late registration and thank god im done with that nakiusap ako sa civil registrar na badly need ko yon.. then sa monday and kuha ng advanced endorsement.. soo i have my daugthers secpa b.c and submit it tomorow, ready na i hope it will go smoothly dont worry same tayo mish, by the way ill go there tomorow how about u? sana kita tayo don at 1 pm to 2 pm…ung tungkol naman sa interview ko sa tingin ko approved naman ako kasi.. sabi ng consul is like this…. seems ur papers are all ok, tell ur husband that he dont need to worry everything is fine, we just need 2 things from u just 2 things .. ur nbi using this name taylor and ur childs b.c then i gone to window 37 and give me a white paper and white with blue paper stapled together and the air21 paper and give it there to booth then advise me to pay it on delivery day… thats all mish kita tayo bukas get ur NBI in morning heres my number..09202622239 see u there….
- on July 28, 2009 at 9:02 am Mish
  
  oh by the way, thanks for the info.=) ill text u tomorrow if ever punta ako…=)
on July 28, 2009 at 8:09 am charmie

Mish, by the way ung air 21 text me after my interview they gave me a tracking number, soo once nasubmit ung docs . i can track my case number maybe u got the same.. nag text ba sayo ung air21 and gave u a tracking number? kasi sakin mayron ako tracking number once ur docs is there u will know when their going to deliver the visa by tracking…
- on July 28, 2009 at 9:01 am Mish
  
  hi charmie…yup once i get the nbi sa morning i’ll submit it immediately…with regards to the tracking number wala silang binigay sa akin…ayan napraning na naman ako…hahahah will talk to them nalang tomorrow if ever
on July 29, 2009 at 3:03 am charmie

hi mish,
ung tracking number air21 will text u and give u the tracking number u mean walang nag text sayong air 21? kasi as far as i know mag ttext sila sa applicant if there are soe docs needed pa unlike ng on the spot approved their just pay at the air21 both
- on July 29, 2009 at 4:44 am Mish
  
  hi charmie, they didn’t text me however when I submitted my nbi kanina i approached the booth and asked if I have one..they gave it to me naman…which is a relief on my part =) anyways, i was supposed to text u kanina kaso dumating ako just in a nick of time magcclose na sila mga 1:55 cguro…kya nagmamadali ako…was supposed to text u after i submitted my NBI clearance and passport kaso mali ung nakopya kong cp number na sinabi mo…kulang ng 1 number…..Sad to hear na hindi mo na naman naabutan ung embassy. Cheer up! at least kinuha na passport and to follow nalang ung NBI…thanks so much ha for the info about the air 21 tracking. and by the way magkasunod lang pala tau dumating kanina…ako kasi ung last tlga na na-entertain kanina sa mga nagsubmit e….bukas ok ka na lahat nyan…God bless!
on July 29, 2009 at 3:09 am charmie

Hi TING
hay naku ting nakakainis talaga lm mo ba di ko napansin ung nbi ko na name is like this… CHARME ehh kulang ng i san name ko which is CHARMIE soo sabi nila get another one with i sus hinabol ko na naman ung oras takbo me nbi sandali ko lang nakuha then assual late na din para sa embassy almost 2 pm na din so tomrowo nalang ulit kakayamot!!! soo tomorow wala ng lusot to… well ting they took my passport and my dauther b.c then just to follow the nbi tomorow i hope matapos na din to hirap talaga mag ayos ng papers …..sa tingin mo ting ok na ba yon? kasi they took my passport ehh?…thank you
- on August 20, 2009 at 9:40 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Charmie,
  
  You will be fine. Congrats!
on July 29, 2009 at 7:42 am kayene

hi ms ting.. we went last monday sa embassy too bad wala cla pasok,,kainis so i went back the ff day. i have submitted my additional requirement and have asked if there’s a fastest way i can get my visa and she asked me y and i told her that im attending sana on my nephew’s wedding. i told her if i can just pick up my visa instead of mailing but they only allow pick ups on emergency basis. she even asked me whats my participation in the wedding and i told her that im just a guest. i can make a letter daw that states my reason y i wanted to pick up my visa and that it is still subject for approval. so i did not insisted at all and accepted the fact that i cant attend to the wedding,,hahha
on July 29, 2009 at 9:10 am charmie

Hi mish nandon na ko ng 12 45 but really tomakbo ako sa nbi soo by tomorow ma submit ko na ano naman sabi sayo ng taga embassy after u submit ur nbi?
- on July 29, 2009 at 12:14 pm Mish
  
  hi charmie, mejo nangulit ako dun sa kumuha ng nbi ko…i asked since they didn’t give me anyting after that kung ok na ba..sabi oo. 2nd question, how long will i get the visa. Ans: after daw mapakita and ok na daw they’ll mail it na…3rd question: pwede bang umabot ng 1 month? Ans: hindi naman daw….I was hoping sana agad ko makuha ung visa kasi anniv namin ng hubby ko on Aug 20 so I really hope to get it way before that date =)
on July 29, 2009 at 7:05 pm ashley

hi ting,
na-cancel ang flight ko last july.28 kc ngkaproblema kmi s itinerary ng baby nmin ala xa kc name dun so my new flight schedule will be on august.13 at 9am via japan airlines then straight to washington n un ting, i just have one question and it really confusing me right now and its about the baggage, they said one person allowed to bring 2 piece of 23 kgs or 50 lbs of baggage ( means 46 kgs or 100 lbs each passenger) going to states but my problem is ung suitcase ko aabot xa ng 35 kgs pero isa lang ang dala ko pgalis which is un lang ang para sakin, then s daughter ko isang suitcase lang din at 25 kgs nman ung s kanya, do u think it is ok with the airlines kung ganun ung baggage nmin? i mean instead of bringing 2 suitcase 23 kgs each im just gonna bring 1 but 35 kgs nman xa, ok kya ung ganun? baka kc mg-excess baggage aq kung sakaling d ko sundin ang rules nila n dapat 23 kgs each baggage ei, i can’t just bring 2 suitcase just for me cuz i have a little baby 7 months old then ung suitcase p ng 5 years old ko n daughter..somebody advice me pwede daw ung company baggage pero d ko p kc nasubukan ung ganun ei…
ting can u share with me what u did during ur flight? esp. about the baggage thing… i really need to know this so i dont have to pay extra money at the airport kc dba my babayaran p din aq s airport so its wasting alot of money p rin…
ting hope i can hear from u soon…goodluck and godbless!!
on July 29, 2009 at 7:07 pm cherry

hi! im cherry K1 Visa holder from philippines and already married ,can i start to apply AOS without my Social Security Number? its still processing pa kase eh! pls help me.. .
on July 30, 2009 at 7:56 am rudylyn

Hello Ma’am Ting i just wanna ask you something bcoz it’s always bothered me.i have scheduled 4 interview this coming august 11 2009.My husband told me i don’t have to worry about my documents bcoz it is already there nvc and they are approved thats why i have schedule.He said i will only bring
my copies.these 1st things in my mind is it this only copy i need bring no need original?.if i need bring orginal i dont have now.all my original documents is there in nvc.then second bothered me i have ds-157 form i already paid at bdo.do i need also ds-156 form?my husband told me i don’t need that only ds-157.what is ds-156 form.pls..ms. ting give me a peace of mind.i want have complete when i am there my medecal and interview.may i have ur email ma’am ting.
on July 30, 2009 at 8:06 am rudylyn

God bless u moreeeeeeeee ting.marami kang naitulong dito sa site mo.
on July 30, 2009 at 8:17 am rudylyn

by the way ma’am ting. k3 po ang inaaply namin sa husband ko for immigrant visa.
on July 30, 2009 at 5:40 pm ashley

rudylyn,,
hi!! i think miss ting is busy right now doing her paperworks too so im just gonna answer some of ur question to help u out atleast a lil bit, if ur also a k3 like me, u should bring all original copies of ur documents during ur interview cuz they’re not gonna accept only a copy, i went through the interview last july17 and it was good and i got approved…make sure u have everything what u need specially the proof of relationship and ur affidavit of support…girl, just bring original if u dont wanna waste ur time of waiting for ur visa to process….goodluck!!
on July 30, 2009 at 5:42 pm ashley

hi ting!!!
sorry ha sinagot ko ung question nya, i just want to help her out lang kc her interview is coming soon….and im also a k3..
ting, hope u can answer my question too regarding s baggage,…please….lol..!! godbless ting and more power to ur site!!
on July 30, 2009 at 7:12 pm charmie

Hi ting
im sorry kung sinagot ko din ung question sakin ni mish, kasi nagtanong lang sya censya ka na ha..thank you for this wonderful blog of you kung di dahil sayo, hindi di namin alam gagawin namin coz u had the experience, thank you and again im sorry…..hope u responce soon we miss you…
on July 30, 2009 at 8:57 pm rudylyn

thanks ashley but its late if i will process my orginal here it take long time is my fault na i was late asking here.my husband told me the nvc sent my original papers there manila embassy is already there.then i just bring my copy.did u sent ur origanal ashly to the nvc?then ur papers was aproved then u got schedule 4 interview.bcoz some are defernt way how to process our papers some they hired agency only agency told them they have interview.then we only hired lawyer but he only doing endorse papares to the uscis after the uscis they approve my case then my husband only follow up to the nvc.the nvc asking him that i will send my original documnets when i sent all, the nvc sent email to my husband my papers is aproved then they give me schedule for interview.thank u much ashley.i need also advise from ma’am ting.God bless u ashley.
on July 30, 2009 at 9:07 pm rudylyn

ashley and ting ano bayong ds-156.ashley did u have also that kind of form?Thanks God ashley u got aproved for ur interview.may i have to ask u ashley what some of question they asking you.hehehe if its ok for you.
on July 30, 2009 at 9:23 pm rudylyn

ok lang sa aking kug sino ang sumagot sa request ko.basta my experince kayo.
on July 30, 2009 at 9:26 pm rudylyn

thanks ashley u helping me.but i need more some answer my reaquest.sa lunes na kami punta sa manila.i live here in cebu.
on July 30, 2009 at 9:30 pm rudylyn

ting and ashley ok lang ba yun nbi lang ang kunin ko hindi lang ako kokuha nang police clearance?kasi nagbigay din ako sa nvc nang police clearnce at nbi.
on July 30, 2009 at 10:00 pm ashley

rudylyn,
based in my experienced as a k3 also, i submitt all original copy not just only a copy cuz even in the checklist for the k3 visa that u need to bring for the interview, they said that they need an original..its better for u if u submitt the original cuz thats what i did and i just follow what they want me to bring so no hassle at all during my interview and aside from that u must bring everything what u can bring, if the checklist said that u need a police clearance, u should bring some..during my interview i brought all evidence and all documents that they might suppose to ask me thats why on that day of my interview they did’nt ask me too much documents or evidence cuz i had everything in my hand,…but u know what it is depend to the pre-screener and CO what documents they want from u to submitt so just make sure u have everything..about s NVC my husband sent all my original paperworks too…

ting..
hope u can answer my question whenever u have time…..pls….miss talking to u ting…
on July 30, 2009 at 10:03 pm kayene

hi again.. i went to the hospital awhile ago and magpapashot sana ko ng 2nd vaccine ko for hpv pero sabi nila 2 kinds daw ung hpv..how will i know what type ung ininject sa kin?help please…and one more thing, varicella ba 2 shots lang? thanks
on July 30, 2009 at 10:46 pm liz

ate ting ano ba ang kaibahan sa 1-130 and 1-129f at ano then ung k3 at k4 and k1.pls tell me ate ting.
on July 30, 2009 at 10:47 pm liz

nagugulhuhan ako habang nagbabasa ako dito.hindi masyad naintindihan.
on August 1, 2009 at 1:05 am charmie

Hi ting,
ms ting bakit di ka na sumasagot? miss ka na namin sa lahat ng mga answers mo, i hope u reply soon, are u busy this past few days i was always here to wait for ur responce hope to hear u soon ting… miss u sorry kung may nagawa akong foul dito sa blogs mo.. di na mauulit thank you
on August 1, 2009 at 11:27 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi All,

Sorry nawala ako. Sige. I’ll reply na.

Liz,
If you go for K-1 or fiancee visa, you file I-129F only with US$455.00 fee.
If you are married and want to file for K-3, then you file I-130 first (US$355.00 fee) , then I-129F (no fee) as soon as you receive the Notice Of Action of your I-130 petition. The I-130 petition will be a requirement when you adjust your status to legal permanent resident once you arrive in the US.

K-4 is a derivative visa for K-3, In short, if you have a child, he/she is automatically eligible to apply for K-4 visa.

K-2 is a derivative visa for K-1, In short, if you have a child he/she is automatically eligible to apply for K-2 visa.

Charmie,
No problem. Anybody can reply to somebody’s query.
Is it not a guarantee that they will issue your visa the same or next business day that you submitted the lacking document. The embassy has to thouroughly assessed all of your document in order to adjudicate your case. For some, it usually takes 2 weeks from submision. If you are lucky, it could take lesser than that.

Taking your passport is a good thing. Looks like, America is smiling upon you.

Mish,
Do not worry if you did not pay Air21. You call pay collect when they deliver the visa in your house. Just make sure to have cash (around 300 pesos) in your wallet all the time.

Ashley,
It is really best to call or surf each airline company in your itinerary. These arlines could differ from each other. Honestly, don’t bring too much stuff here in the US, especially that you are travelling with a kid. Besides, youcan buy cheap stuffs here in the US..I mean, clothing.
- on April 6, 2010 at 12:10 am jm
  
  hi
  im jm from pampanga,,just want to know what next we have to do?my finacee recieve the letter that our petition was approved,,what next we have to do?u.s. embassy here will sent me a letter for appointment or we have to call them?pls. help us and guide us thanks a lot .
  
  jm
on August 1, 2009 at 11:38 pm Tingting Rimart

Rudylyn,

If you have an NBI Clearance, there is NO NEED to get Police Clearance. You will only get police clearance if you lived and worked outside the country. And you need to get it to the foreign country were you lived or worked.

Ashley is correct. You need to bring the original or the certified copy of the documents that you submitted along with your I-130 and I-129F petitions. This is one of the reasons on why the interview is held…to validate the authenticity of the documents submitted.

K-3 visa ka no…same as mine. Here are the documents that you need to bring during the interview.

-Proof of payment (visa applcation fee of U$$131.00)
-2 copies of DS-156, originally signed and dated by beneficiary. Here is the link to the form DS-156.
-2 copies of DS-157, originally signed and dated by beneficiary. Here is the link to the form DS-157.
-certified copy of BC, issued by NSO
-certified copy of CENOMAR (even if married) issued by NSO
-certified copy of Marriage Certificate issued by NSO
-divorce decree of US petitioner if previously married
-NBI clearance of beneficiary
-I-134 affidavit of support, originally signed by US petitioner. Your husband has to FedEx this to you ASAP.
- US petitioner’s pay stubs, tax return for 2-3 years, employment leterr, etc.
-2 x visa photos
-proof of relation (photos, cards, money transfer receipts, emails, chat logs, etc).
-police clearance issued by foreign country where beneficary lived or worked for more than 6 mos.

By the way, do you have a kid (K-4) going with you?

For the detailed list, check this embassy link.
- on April 6, 2010 at 12:24 am jm
  
  tanung kulang po kapag na rarecieved na ng fiance ko ang letter of aprroved sa u.s.my padadala din pu ba sila ng latter saken dito sa pinas?dokopo kasi alam kung yun na ang letter na inihintay namen o meron pang darating para saken?
on August 1, 2009 at 11:46 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Kayenne,

Did you bring your immunization record (the one given by SLEC at the end of the med exam) to the hospital? If not, you should. From that document, they should know what kind of HPV you need.

Take note — Human papillomavirus vaccine should be given to females 11 through 26 years of age.

Yes, varicella is only 2 shots.
on August 2, 2009 at 5:18 am charmie

hi ting
thank you sumagot ka na…. now im just waiting for my visa to come along.. and i have the tracking number that air21 gave me …im hoping and praying na sana dumating na acctually nung last thursday ko lang napasa ung docs na kulang soo maybe it will take more days.. and hope wont get long.. thank you ting for ur reply..
on August 2, 2009 at 5:42 am kayene

hello ting, yes i brought the form though its not indicated what type of hpv vaccine. anyway i have called the slec and have said that it is CERVARIX..I have also asked the doctor if i can buy my third shot but she said that its not advisable to travel the vaccine bec there’s a certain temp. needs to be maintained.
one more question, in my vaccination documentation sheet, it says that i need one more vaccine “TD” but i need to get in the US na,,did you have that in US?
on August 2, 2009 at 7:22 am ashley

hi ting,
ask ko lang sana cuz im just curious about something,..ung tungkol s vaccination s slec, ang naka-circle dun s form n binigay nila sakin after the medical ei ung TD lang din n makukuha ko lang daw jan s states pg ng file n aq ng AOS, but at that time during the medical ang natandaan ko lang n binigay nila sakin is ung para s cervical cancer then meron pang dalawa pero nakalimutan ko n kung ano klase un…bale 3 vaccination un binigay nila sakin, so pano ung pg ng file n kmi ng AOS at pinakita ko n ang form n binigay sakin ng slec s civil surgeon, malalaman b ng surgeon kung ano p ang kulang ko n vaccination or sasabihin b nya sakin kung my kulang p aq o wala n? dba i have to get my TD shot first khit cguro s base nalang kc army nman c hubby, but after that i need to go to the surgeon to show them the form and the proof that im done with the TD shot, so pano un ting after b n maipakita ko un s surgeon xa n din b ang bahalang mgsabi sakin kung my kulang p b aq n vaccination khit nakuha ko n ang TD shot n un? and kung my kulang p nga aq sakali man, do i need to do another whole medical examination? or just the vaccination only?…ting hope u can teach me how u made it para my idea n aq bago kmi lumipad s 13 kc mg file n kmi kagad as soon as my hubby get a chance, kung pano gagawin nmin……cuz medyo naguguluhan n nman aq grabe kala ko kc tapos n ang pgiisip…hehehe..lol..!! thanks in advance and godbless!!!
on August 2, 2009 at 2:42 pm Tingting Rimart

Charmie,
You’re welcome. I hope, you will have your visa soon.

Kayenne,
That’s good news. Yes, you will have your TD here in the US. It usually cost at about US$35.00-40.00/shot. Get it in your local health clinic so it will be cheaper. If you go to the doctor, it is very expensive….usually about 30-40 bucks more. Just do not forget to acquire the document that will prove that you had it in the clinic. Then you go back to the civil surgeon’s clinic, and present the document. Then, the surgeon will sign your I-693 or vaccination supplement form and enclosed it in a SEALED envelop. Do not open this enevelop. You submit it to USCIS as is.

Ashley,
Here is my suggestion…
Before you submit your AOS packet, you go to the USCIS designated civil surgeon so he can make an assessment of what vacccines that you are still lacking. When you have the list, tell him that you will have the lacking vaccines administer in the local health center –bring the form SLEC gave you. Once you have done it, go back to the designated civil suregin and present the document that will show that you indeed have it at the health clinic. From this, he will then sign the I-693 form which should be included in your AOS packet. Take note, if you are on a K-1 or K-3 visa and has done your full medical center in SLEC in less than a year from your AOS filing, you DO NOT need the full medical exam, but ONLY the VACCINATION SUPPLEMENT form, signed by the the surgeon.
on August 2, 2009 at 9:57 pm gie

miss ting share ko lang regarding the vaccine td…coz it is the vaccine i needed ( actually the doctor in slec advised me to get it here) for my requirement for my AOS interview…i went to a designated/authorized doctor of the uscis…nd i told the receptionist that i needed the td vaccine….i also showed them the vaccine worksheet given by the slec…the receptionist told me that i dont need the td since i was given tdap which is a combination of td and another 1….td will be given after 10 years as a booster…so ganun yung nangyari …i paid 35 dollars just for the documentation (form163 signed by the doctor in a sealed envelope)
on August 2, 2009 at 10:00 pm gie

but its ok…at least minus one requirement na
on August 3, 2009 at 12:31 am Tingting Rimart

Hi Gie,

This is a new info for me. Thanks for sharing.
- on October 31, 2009 at 2:19 am maimai
  
  hi ting ask lang ako bout sa AOS kung online mo ba pinadala or through mail? and wehn mo ba e popost ung AOS experienced mo? tanx
on August 3, 2009 at 12:37 am ashley

hi ting,
so meaning to say i need to go to the designated uscis civil surgeon first to find out if im missing or lacking shot/vaccination including the td shot and i need to bring the form that slec gave it to me after the medical and show to the civil surgeon, then after that i can get my vaccination to the local health center or maybe in the health center onpost (army-base), then after i finish my vaccination with the health center, i need to go back to civil surgeon again to show them the proof that i got my vaccination complete and then they gonna sign the form for me and put it to the envelop then seal it? and thats the time i can file my AOS together with the medical form?
on August 3, 2009 at 12:47 am Tingting Rimart

Yes, Ashley.
on August 3, 2009 at 1:49 am gie

miss ting actually i was really dissappointed kc they just copied the result from the vaccination worksheet….they jas transfer the result, signed and put it in a sealed envelope…feeling ko the vaccination worksheet given by slec will suffice na but to make sure ginawa ko na lang para walang hassle…

ashley ako when i filed my aos i have a checklist ng mga hinihingi na documents and 1 of them is the vaccination since im a k-1 so pinass ko lang yung binigay ng slec…tapos after 2 weeks i received my notice of action for my scheduled interview and binigay nila yung mga requirements na dapat dalhin sa interview…kasama dun yun medical exam in a sealed envelope but since k1 ako vaccination na lang ang dillema ko kc is yung binigay na vaccination worksheet ng slec hindi nakaseal sa envelope kya nagpunta pa rin me sa civil surgeon for the documentation…
- on August 14, 2009 at 10:18 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Gie,
  That’s right. The vaccination record that you will enclose in the AOS packet is different from the document SLEC gace you. It is just a matter of transfering the data from SLEC doc to USCIS doc, which is signed by the civil surgeon.
on August 3, 2009 at 6:47 am ashley

hi gie,
so meaning to say d u pinasa along with ur AOS nung ng file k ang medical result/ vaccination record mo from the civil surgeon? i mean ung transfer form mo ng vaccination n naka sealed from a civil surgeon? kaya b dadalahin u nalang xa s interview mo? cge salamat din s info ha and goodluck s interview mo…
- on August 14, 2009 at 10:25 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Gie,
  
  Do not worry to much if you have not sumitted the right vaccination form with your AOS. If USCIS will need it, they will issue an RFE. Or if they will not send you an RFE, make sure to have it DURING your interview. No worries.
on August 3, 2009 at 6:53 am ashley

hi ting,,
salamat s suggestion and advice ha,,,basta cge i keep u posted nalang din as soon as i file my AOS kc baka meron p din aq itanong sau sakali ei or maybe i can send u an email….and one thing before i forgot sana u can also put the outcome of ur interview for the AOS too para makakuha din aq ng idea sau…
thanks alot ting and more power to ur site, godbless!!
- on August 14, 2009 at 10:19 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Ash,
  
  My interview is already next week. Kaya medro missing in action ako dito sa blog for the past days or weeks kaya. LOL!
- on August 14, 2009 at 10:25 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Ash,
  
  I will. Thank you.
on August 3, 2009 at 10:24 am Mish

ms ting, will they inform you if something is wrong with the document you submitted? or if they need other documents? in my case, all they asked from me is the nbi clearance and they took my passport when i submitted the document…if something is amiss they wouldn’t have taken the passport right? =) i was reading the previous comments and some applicants for CR1 visa needed cenomar…btw i applied for IR1 kaya lang medyo concerned din ako hehehhe..the waiting time is killing me…
- on August 14, 2009 at 10:21 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi MIsh,
  Yes, they will inform you the lacking necessary docs. If your passport is not returned (to you) , that’s a very good sign. Also, IR-1 needs the CENOMAR. CR-1 and IR-1 are basically the same kind of visa. The only thing is CR-1 is for couple who are married less than 2 years, and the IR-1 is for couples who are married 2+ years.
on August 3, 2009 at 8:50 pm mary jan mitchell

hi ms ting..good day!!!just wanna ask regarding this seminar cause im just applying for a passport and one of the requirements is the CFO seminar so im planning to go to cebu next week but im still confused with the requirements for the divorce papers of my husband does it need to be original or a photocopy can be cause he just scan it and ill just have it printed…but i dont have my passport as well..can you give me info regarding other requirements cause im from bacolod ..thank you hoping to hear from you as soon as possible…
on August 3, 2009 at 11:17 pm tina

hi miss ting, i just wanna ask something, kc po my fiancee got mail yesturday and it say’s that our application was approved my name and his name is in there, but ung baby ko wla ung name nia dun pero ngpasa kmi ng birth certificate nia at cnama ng fiacee me cia s petition, ussually pba ung name ng baby hindi nkalagay sa approval notice of action or automatic npo ba un ksama cia sa petition? kc ngpasa kmi ng birth cert nia nun ksama nung skin, under k1 po ako miss ting, in the near future ask po uli ako sayo, hoping for your reply, tnx po.
on August 4, 2009 at 7:12 am scotlyn

hello ms ting,
welcome back ulit may tanog lang po ako regarding ng baptismal kailangan ba yan sa isa sa mga requirements ? we just started lang ng mga papers wala pa naman kami natanggap.. gusto lko lang po malaman if necessary kasi yung baptismal ko ayaw ibigay ng certain religion na member ako dati kasi daw wala na ako sa list nila bilang isang member… kasi yung isa kung friend she already pass the interview visa nalang ang hinihintay niya d daw ng ask nag baptismal certificate. do u have any idea ba? please share to me kung ano ang dapat .. thank you in advance sa tulong mo
on August 4, 2009 at 11:07 am jean

hi,

FYI, Philippine passport is no longer “green”, they’re issuing “maroon” passport and your name and picture are computerized not handwritten, if you have green passport,it’s the old one.
on August 4, 2009 at 12:25 pm John1911

Very nice site!
on August 5, 2009 at 2:31 am missy22

Greetings!!!

How are you po? Finally our expedition request was approved yesterday!!! My husband is waiting for the Approval Notice of I-130 today.

I just wanna ask what should we do next and how long will it take? coz I really have to travel at least 1st week of September coz my due date is on 1st week of Oct.

The lawyer, senate office and my OB here helped us a lot to get approved this soon..

Please give me idea on what’s next after receiving the I-130 approval notice and how long before u think the US EMbassy will inform me for the interview?

THANK U SO MUCH!!!

Godbless!
on August 5, 2009 at 8:35 am tina

hi miss ting, tina po uli, ask po again, kc my fiancee nreceived npo ung noa 2 ung original copy, then ngask cia sa agency sa texas na ngayos din nung application nmin sbi kailangan dw me email me agad ASAP ung educational ataiment ko from elementary to college and birth cert. of mine and my baby, kc confuse lng po ako kailangan pba tlaga ung background about sa school? and sabi ng fiancee ko agency dw again tutulong smin hanggang mtapos, posible pba un? and afte noa 2 wats next? hoping for your reply po. under k1 visa p me, tnx po.
on August 5, 2009 at 9:00 am tina

hi miss ting cencia npo marmi me questions, after noa2 po nareceived, then they will send po sa nvc po un dba from the nvc till i get pocket 3 how many months po uli ang waiting para mgstart medical and inteview? tina
on August 5, 2009 at 6:30 pm charmie

Hi ting,
ting sa tingin mo how long wil it take to recived my visa nakaka loka ang waiting time, its a week now when i submit the lacking documents, NBI and my daugthers b.c..sana makuha ko na ting thank you.. for all ur answers here on ur wonderful blog,looking forward on ur reply.. god bless you and ur family
on August 7, 2009 at 3:45 am laiza

Hello, this site site is really truly helpful. I would like to thank you for making this for us your kabayans. I would like to inquire about the requirements to have the seminar. One of those that you posted is the legal capacity to marry. Where will I get this? Is this the one that is required by the civil registrar to in filing for application for marriage. If this is it i have already submitted this form when we applied for the marriage license. Does my husband need to get one again when this is only given to those who are getting married here and we are already married or is this a requiremnt for those who are getting the seminar that is about to get married yet. Hope you can help in this. Many thanks

laiza
on August 7, 2009 at 7:28 am carl

cnu ba nag sputum test d2………kung nareschedule kayo ilang days usually ung tinagal bago yung new appointment date nyu pag katapos makuha result ng sputum???plsssss help me guys
on August 7, 2009 at 12:18 pm missy22

Hello again..

We received thru e-mail that our I-130 was approved AUG.3 and says they already mailed the “instructions” on what to do next. Then..

My husband received the notice (Aug.7) from NVC that they will contact me(beneficiary). They didnt ask for anything, maybe our lawyer sent everything they need from us..I hope! They just said they wil be the one to contact me.

I’m just wondering how long will it take for them to contact me, if they didnt ask for anything ( I think our lawyer and my husband sent the affidavit of support already, I just don’t know about the DS230)..

SO u think the NVC will contact me or the US Embassy already in MAnila? WIll they contact me for interview appointment already? Please let me know what you think is happening in my case..THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Godbless!!!
on August 10, 2009 at 2:44 am myles

Hello!! Good Day!

Ms.Ting your blog was very informative that made me so happy.I have few questions myself if you could be so kind.My visa type is CR-1,more likely of K-3.
My worry is that upon going to the interview,I have read that the guards or other embassy attendants check the APPOINTMENT LETTEr,Photo ID,and ITR,Affidavit of support and all.My case was handled by a lawyer,so in short I only have with me my appointment letter,my own documents;NSO copy of MC,BC.I also have NBI,CENOMAR,and copies of ID’s.

So, here it is.Should I still bring with me a copy of my husband’s ITR and AFFIDAVit of support to my interview when it was stated in my appointment letter’s check list that every documents was passed on to NVC already. that i only need to bring my passport and photo ID with my personal documents.I was just worried about the things I read from different blogs,that they are showing different kinds of forms for their pre-screening.Although,I already have a copy of ITR form of my husband,sent to me by his lawyer as per requested by me.tHE ds 230 FORMS AND OTHER FORMS WERE ALREADY SENT TO THE LAWYER WHICH HE FORWARDED TO nvc ALREADY.

I just don’t want to go to an interview and not so sure about the things that i should be bringing aside from my personal documents.Please if you have any idea, do share it with me.This may be petty worries but it counts a lot,especially when i am already in my appointment date,WHICH IS ON AUGUST 18,2009- THIS MONTH.

Any information will be much appreciated.Thank you!

-myles-
on August 10, 2009 at 5:02 am tina

hi everyone, mayroon ba d2 under k1 pls help me about the papers needed? after noa2
on August 11, 2009 at 8:45 am gie

tina under k1 ako…i suggest na go to their website kc andun yung nga requirement for the interview…ung lang yung ginawa ko jas make sure na complete yung nandun sa checklist nila and im sure ul never go wrong…the website is htttp://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html
on August 11, 2009 at 10:43 am beth

hi ms. ting,

kanino ko dapat i-address ang letter ko regarding change of mother’s maiden name? middle name kasi niya ang nailagay ko instead of her surname sa G-325A form. nai forward na sa NVC ang papers namin when i found out na mali pala yung nai type ko na maiden name ng mother ko.

thank you and God bless!
on August 11, 2009 at 7:20 pm sweet

hi, my category is cr1, i will have my interview this sept.2,09… I havent attend CFO seminar yet in cebu.. Can i do this after my interview?
on August 12, 2009 at 3:12 am tina

hi gie, tnx for the reply, if you dont mind i will ask a few questions again. kc my fiance already paid for nvc, how long b or how many wiks b4 ka mgkaroon ng appointment for medical and interview? kc past 1 wik n after cia nkapgbayad sa nvc, my problem is my baby pasport kc wla p cia pasport then ung birth certificate this coming friday pa nmin mku2ha at dpa rin sure un, and for applying pasport it will take also for 2wiks, do you think makakaabot pa me pra mcomplete lhat ng papers nmin especially sa pasport? and about s medical dba kailangan passport ko at ung baby me? at sa medical b kailangan ksama n ung baby men sa pgpunta s st lukes? at ung immunization record nia kailangan b panotary pa? khit my sign ng pedia nia or no need na? at my problem din kc me about sa medical im in hepa b reactive pero my certificate n me if ever kailangan, and my doktor says im not infectious, and share about your interview experience wat the consul questions, and about medical and about police certificate same lng ba un ng police clearance? im confuse kc, hoping for your reply, tina.
on August 12, 2009 at 5:11 am kayene

hello…i have submitted my additional requirement (affidavit of support) last july 28, 2009 and said that they were goin to mail it to our house but until now i dont have my visa yet..would you know how long does it takes to process? thnks
on August 12, 2009 at 6:31 am charmie

hi kayene me also i submitted my daugthers b.c and nbi last july 29 till now there nothing i get, but i called earlier at the embassy and they told me us embassy will submit me a letter and requesting for my cenomar and my childs b.c since she was late registered they need nso certified copy and im still waiting for her bc as advanced endorsement, and of course i have to wait for my cenomar coz they asked for it…. i advice u to call embassy to know ur status..
on August 12, 2009 at 6:39 am charmie

hi ting
ting nakakafrustrate talaga! buti nalang tumawag ako sa embassy kanina, and guess what the lady said they sent me a letter just release and it will be in mail anytime and asking for my cenomar and my childs b.c since na late registered sya they still need the nso certified not just the secpa which i submitted together with my NBI.. well i have to wait for the release of my cenomar acctually pina expidite ko and also expidite my childs b.c advanced endorsement release wheeeew! what a hard work ting kakayamot. i was expecting now a days it may arrive..but now need to wait bit time.. ting napaparanoid na naman ako,, plss reply soon thank you
on August 12, 2009 at 7:31 am lyn

hello to all,
sino sa inyo dito ang may alam ng phone number ng CFO sa cebu? at kung saan ito? pleasss lang… at ano ano then ang mga requirements na kailangan? pwede po ba attend ng seminar kahit wala pa yung visa or schedule ng interview?

thank you and god bless,

lyn
on August 12, 2009 at 1:47 pm gie

tina, im not sure about sa payment mo sa nvc kc yung fiance ko (now my husband) di naman sya nagbayad basta nung narecieve nya yung approval notice tinawagan nya ako telling me to collate all the documents necessary…so nagresearch ako about cguro mga 1 month before ko nareciv yung appointment letter ko fro us embassy…once na nareciv mo na yung appointment letter mo you can schedule your interview sa embassy….ako after 2 weeks ng medical ako nagpasched…about sa baby mo im not sure dun sa question mo….about sa hepa b mo kung di naman sya infectious then i don;t see any problem…yung police cert is same sa police clearance kaya lang hinihingi yun kung tumira ka outside phils or sa ibang bansa for ilang months (check the website) pero kung d2 ka lang sa pinas tumira all your life nbi clearance wil suffice pero pwede ka din kumuha ng police clearance para pag inaasak ka may maipapakita ka…pero sa akin di na yun hiningi…about sa interview basic question how u met ur fiance…ilang beses ka nya vinisit…anung work nya??? anung time difference nyo (tinanong sa akin e2) kung may asawa ka/kung may asawa sya/ anak…basta yung ganun…madali lang just be yourself…be honest…sagutin mo lang yung tanong nila u don’t nid to explain unless asked…don’t forget to get your cenomar or if ung fiance mo tumira ng pinas for ilang years kuha mo din sya ng cenomar kc yung fiance ko was born here tapos lumaki sa pinas tapos nagkaroon pa sya ng kids out of wedlock so hiningan ako ng cenomar nya…eh wala me napresent nung time na interview ko
on August 12, 2009 at 1:51 pm gie

kayenneand charmie….i know the feeling na waiting for a long time…ako after 2 weeks k nasubmit yung additional requirement nareciv ko na yung visa ko…so don’t be upset…to kayene try to monitor your visa sa air 21 kc malalaman mo kung may naforward na sa kanila ang embassy…to charmie san ka kumuha ng cenomar…sana sa main office sa qc kc 1 week lang daw dun makukuha na…ako mga 2 weeks pa hinintay ko to get the cenomar…
on August 12, 2009 at 5:02 pm charmie

hi gie
yes sa main branch ako ng NSO sa Q.C para madali tapos antay ko pa din ung nso b.c ng anak ko late regstered kasi cya thats why hopefully next week ko na ma submit para matapos na din…. thank you gie ha
on August 12, 2009 at 9:29 pm tina

hi gie, tnx for the reply again, about s nvc im not sure din eh, pero ntanggap nia na ung approval, nxt time uli ask me sau ha, im not familiar kc s processing research lng din me. tnx. tina
on August 13, 2009 at 12:02 am bern

hello po! marami po ako natutunan sa link na ito.. tanong ko lang po.. in filling for I-130 my husband works in singapore, hindi ko po alam kung ung address sa pinas or sa singapore ung gagamiten ko sa mga form.

Salamat po!
on August 13, 2009 at 9:15 am rudylyn

hello ate ting.
thanks te ting but when i am there embassy only asked me the appointment letter and my wedding pictures.they did not ask me my copy documents.thanks God.
on August 13, 2009 at 9:22 am rudylyn

at natanggap ko na visa ko kakarating kulang sa amin darating din ang visa ko.salamat sa Panginoon.
on August 13, 2009 at 9:32 am kayene

ms ting…thanks…am a bit scared lang bka may prob. ung petition though dun sa interview nmn e sab ng consul thers nothin wrong with the petition its just that mali ung support ko..well sana dumating na soon,,,and we’re trying din calling the air21 pero wala pa nga daw..

hi charmie…whats d num of us embassy?thanks..
on August 13, 2009 at 9:44 am charmie

023012000 local 5184/5185 ask for denice or loraine
- on August 27, 2009 at 11:13 am kayene
  
  hi ms ting..
  just want to say thank you kc got my visa and am leaving this sep. 3 na…super thank u
  and to charmie thanks din…
  - on August 27, 2009 at 11:06 pm Tingting Rimart
    
    Hi kayenne,
    I am si happy to know that! Welcome to the US!
on August 13, 2009 at 10:39 pm kayene

hello charmie…thanks a lot sa num,,,super big help..kc ung num na bnigay sakin nung embassy ung super haba (international num)

anyway i have called already and still on review pa din daw ung papers and just have to wait for 1 to 2 weeks daw,,hay,,,
on August 13, 2009 at 11:31 pm charmie

hi kayene, welcome.. well i just received a letter from mail and it comes from us embassy .. asking my cenomar and my childs b.c nso copy … coz i submit them only the secpa since my child is late registered.. now im jsut waiting for the release of my cenomar and my childs b.c on 25th then ill submit it same day hopefuly
on August 13, 2009 at 11:40 pm tina

hi gie tina again, i will just ask you again, hiningan kba ng birth certificate ng fiance mo after approved ng petition mo? kc skin humihingi ng b.c nmin ng baby ko kc dw d cia mkakapgayos hanggat wla un sbi agency dun sa texas, thru agency kc kmi, and one more thing pano ung mga preparation mo sa bonafide relationship nio nung husband mo?
salamat gie eventhough i dont see you and dont know you yet, im sure i can get some idea and advices from you about this kind of processing, god bless to your family. tina

hi miss ting tnx po sa blog nio it hepls alot for us, sori po im asking sa iba, and bussy po yata kau. tina.
on August 13, 2009 at 11:51 pm tina

gie addition to that questions above about the b.c kc nung ngfile kmi petition ung b.c nmin ng baby ko eh hindi original scan lng me and send me s knya. and last question kc 1time lng cia umuwi d2 then dna cia mkakauwi wait nlang nia kmi dun ng baby ko, do you think 1 time visit is enough for the consul? and may i ask you ung husband u ba how many times cia umuwi d2? tina
on August 14, 2009 at 2:22 am gie

hi tina about sa bc ng fiance mo iprepare mo lang at least kapag hiningi may iprepare ka…about sa bonafide relationship evidence lam mo konti lang yung pics namin cguro mga tatlo lang tapos da rest is yung sulat nya sa akin..walang problem kung 1 beses lang kayo nagkita ang mahalaga maestablish mo na genuine yung relationship…kc yung fiance ko once lang nagpunta dito to visit me but we’ve known each other nung highschool kami…basta ang mahalaga maestablish mo sa consul na genuine yung love nyo for each other…
on August 14, 2009 at 9:48 am Mish

hi ting! thanks… Your blog is really informative..when I say blog…I mean your entire blog not only the Q and A portion….I got my visa na after a looong wait (d naman tlga long pero mga 2 weeks nga)…God bless u and ur family =)
- on August 14, 2009 at 10:27 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Congrats, Mish!
on August 14, 2009 at 10:30 pm Tingting Rimart

Hello Ladies,

Sino pa ba ang hindi ko na-replayan? Ang damni na kasing pending..sorry nawala ako. Busy sa interview sa GC. Wish me luck! Kung hindi ako maka-reply dito..email nyo lang ako sa tingting-dot-rimart-at-yahoo-dot-com.
- on August 15, 2009 at 10:32 am Mish
  
  Hi ting..Goodluck with the interview…My prayers are with you…
  - on August 16, 2009 at 12:27 am Tingting Rimart
    
    Thanks, Mish.
on August 14, 2009 at 11:50 pm tina

gie tnx again for the reply, next time again ask me sau uli, huwag kang mwa2la kc dpa me lam gagawin nxt time kapag ung appointment letter n ang dumating, tnx again. tina

hi miss ting ok lng po un, wish you luck sa GC interview mo. god bless! tnx po s blog nio
- on August 16, 2009 at 12:26 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Thnaks, Tina.
on August 15, 2009 at 1:55 am luzvie

Hi ting,

I just recieved forwarded email from my fiance regarding NAO2 noticed of approval. Anong sunod namin gawin since hindi pa nakakausap and atty na nahire niya.
Nung nagfill up siya ng I-129F he put checked if he was arrested. He was arrested kc ng away sila ng ex -wife niya… pero wala naman siyang records from court and police. Since NOA2 was grant, hanapin kaya ang records na yun sakin on my interview? Worry lang ako baka magset ako ng another appointment. Salamat

Luzvie
- on August 16, 2009 at 12:26 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Luzvie,
  
  Yes, most likely, they will ask for the record of the case. Was he convicted or not? Do you mean to say that the case was never pursue? If you can not really acquire the record (because there is no existing record), I suggest that you ask a letter or certification from the court or police station involved that there is no record is available for it.
  
  Yes, CENOMAR is part of the requirement in K-1. I suggest that you get it just 2-3 weeks before your interview date. The closer to the interview date, the better. Besides, you will get the CENOMAR on the same day that you will request for it, if you personally acquire it in an NSO Office. The online things may take a while.
on August 15, 2009 at 1:59 am luzvie

need ko na din bang kumuha ng CENOMAR ngayon?. thanks
on August 15, 2009 at 4:12 am joyce

hi ting.

Ask lang po ako kong ilang buwan ba ma aprove ang k3 visa.nag start po ang asawa ko nong july,at nakatangap na kami nag reciept,just curious lang mis ting,sa na mayron kang idea kong ilang buwan paba ang hihintayin,i hope to hear ur reply soon.tnx miss ting.
- on August 16, 2009 at 12:27 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Joyce,
  
  Usually 6-8 months from filing to interview date. Good luck!
on August 16, 2009 at 3:51 am missy22

Hello again..

We received thru e-mail that our I-130 was approved AUG.3 and says they already mailed the “instructions” on what to do next. Then..

My husband received the notice (Aug.7) from NVC that they will contact me(beneficiary). They didnt ask for anything, maybe our lawyer sent everything they need from us..I hope! They just said they will be the one to contact me.

I’m just wondering how long will it take for them to contact me, if they didnt ask for anything ( I think our lawyer and my husband sent the affidavit of support already, I just don’t know about the DS230)..(The senate office also informed us that USCIS informed them about the approval notice).

So u think the NVC will contact me or the US Embassy already in Manila? WIll they contact me for interview appointment already? Please let me know what you think is happening in my case..THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Godbless!!!
- on August 18, 2009 at 11:03 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi missy22,
  Congrats! This is the usual timeline:
  
  NOA2 to NVC — 1 week
  NVC to US Embassy in Manila — 2 weeks
  Embassy to send you notice that your case is ready for interview (K-1 or K-3) — 2 weeks
on August 17, 2009 at 1:08 am tina

hi gie tina again, ask me sana about sa interview mo, required b tlaga ang educational background for k1 visa? kc my problem me dian wla kc me na certification or diploma or id’s time ng elementary me and high kc natangay lhat ng baha smin, pero nung college my certification me n nggraduate me, then my fiance ask din nia skin about that,so ang ginawa ko nalang ngtype nlang me kung when, where me ngstart ng elementary till college, do you think ok na un ? or will gonna be problem for me?
tnx. tina

hi miss ting sna rin po mreply nio ko about this kung my idea kau, tnx.tina
- on August 18, 2009 at 11:07 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  They will not require your diploma during the interview. However, it is part of the info of the form that you need to fill up.
  Yeah, just remember when the year you attend your school. Educational background has no bearing in K-1, K-3 or any relative-based petitions.
on August 17, 2009 at 2:44 pm gie

hmm di naman sya tinanong or di naman nag aask ng any documents ah tinanong ako kung college graduate ako nd wat course and wt school…kc yung mga info na yan isusulat mo dun sa isang form eh..but hindi naman sila humingi ng any docs
on August 17, 2009 at 11:42 pm tina

hi gie, tnx for the reply that would be a peace of mind for me. about s pds form sheet for medical ,nba mga questions dun para fill up ?kc bka mconfuse me for filling the form eh ayokong mgkamali about sa fiance bka kc ask information, and ussually ano ung mga information sa pds about sa fiance?
tnx, tina. god bless!
- on August 18, 2009 at 11:09 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Do not worry to much on the PDOS seminar. It will not affect your visa application. All they do at the seminar is to make sure that you are ready to go and aware of your decision, most especially the cons of marrying a foreigner. They will ask your personal stuffs…like where and when you meet…those kind of things.
on August 18, 2009 at 5:38 am rudylyn

helo mam ting,

mayron ako ask sana sayo.kasi nang nan don paako sa embassy at pinakita ko ung ds-157 form tapos sabi sa nag ask sa aking apointment letter lang daw ang ibigay ko then nang na kita nya na may form ds 157 sabi nya nagwaisting money daw ako.nagtaanong sya y nagbayad pa ako doon sa bdo na CR1 pala ako.maibalik po ba nila pag kunin ko uli ang perasa BDO.?kasi sayang ang pera.
- on August 18, 2009 at 11:15 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rudylyn,
  As far as I know, the visa fee can not be refunded for whatever reason. But you know what, give it a try. Call the embassy hotline and explain your case.
on August 18, 2009 at 5:42 am rudylyn

please mam ting.
on August 18, 2009 at 6:00 am rudylyn

hi lyn

taga cebu ako.twag ka sa number na ito (632)913-6439 0r (632)911-1814.ok lang pag wala kang visa at passport.twag kalang at ask mo kung ano mga requirements kasi naremmber ko lang ung same requirements 4 passport ask nila sa akin.nag attend ako dahil requirements then yon sa passport pg married nka foriegner.malpit lang yan ang cfo sa poea ug sa dfa.attend ka simenar sa st.mary euphrasia integrated development foundation ,inc.
on August 18, 2009 at 6:33 am joyce

hi miss ting,

salamat sa reply mo,ask na naman ako about my daughter, meron na syang passport pero is not acceptable sabi ng lawyer namin, they need to get her us passport at us embassy hindi ko alam kong ano ang dadalhing requirements,at pwede bang kumuha ng kanyang passport sa cebu? hope to hear ur reply again miss ting thanks a lot…
- on August 18, 2009 at 11:21 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Joyce,
  
  Here is the info I got from the emabssy website.
  —————————–
  Passport, Citizenship and Birth Registration Services
  
  Tel: 63-2-301-2000 x2555 or x2532, Fax: 63-2-301-2017
  
  Services
  
  Passports (first time passport, passport renewal, amendments, additional passport pages, replacement of lost/stolen/mutilated passports)
  Citizenship (registering births of American citizens, claims of US citizenship).
  
  Hours of Operation
  
  Mon thru Fri 7:30am – 11:00am, Telephone inquiries 2:00pm – 4:00pm
  EMERGENCIES The American Citizen Services section can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During normal business hours, Mon thru Fri between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm, contact the section directly at (63)-2-301-2000 x 2532 or x2555. At all other times, the Duty Officer can be reached by contacting the Embassy at 63-2-301-2000 and following the prompts.
  All US citizens seeking passport, citizenship and birth registration services may contact (63) (2) 879-4747 (ACS-Air21/FEDEX Local Courier Service), 7:30am – 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri, except American and Philippine holidays) to obtain the necessary forms and list of requirements.The US Embassy has partnered with Air21/FEDEX to provide blank forms, pick-up completed forms and documents, and deliver passports and Consular Reports of Birth Aboard to any location in the Philippines for a nominal fee. Forms can also be obtained from the Embassy (Window D-American Citizen Services, between 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday) or downloaded through this website. Interview appointments will be scheduled upon receipt of completed application forms at the Embassy. The forms can be submitted to the Embassy via mail (Mailing Address: Citizenship and Passport Unit, American Citizen Services, Consular Section, U.S. Embassy, 1201 Roxas Blvd., Manila) or through Air21/FedEx courier mentioned in the foregoing.
  
  WALK-IN applicants should be aware that they may not be accomodated right away except in emergency cases. Priority will be given to the applicants holding pre-scheduled appointments.
on August 18, 2009 at 7:27 am lyn

hello rudylyn,
thanks sa reply mo asa mana dapit ang st. mary euphrasia? diha ra na buyon sa DFA? sa dili pa kaabot sa parking lot? mao ba na siya diha celphone number ni wala ba sila landline? thank you again sa imo reply …..

lyn
on August 18, 2009 at 9:51 am tina

hi miss ting ask ko lng po sana kung ung nku2ha n birth certificate from NSO IS CERTIFIED COPY PO LAHAT?
TNX , TINA

HI GIE SNA MSAGOT MO DIN QUESTION KO, TNX. TINA
- on August 18, 2009 at 11:23 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  Yes, certified copy lahat.
- on August 18, 2009 at 11:27 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  HI Tina,
  
  Certified siya kung nasa NSO security paper na siya.
on August 18, 2009 at 4:35 pm gie

tina basta sa nso office ka pumunta certified true yun…makikita naman yun sa paper eh…anyways the embassy may verify it with the nso if certified yung docs na sinubmit mo…
on August 18, 2009 at 11:55 pm missy22

Thanks po Ms.Ting!!! We are just so disappointed coz my husband asked for Congressman’s help but the Congressman told him that NVC informed him that OUR CASE wasn’t received from USCIS yet. Its been 15 days!!! SO the Congressman said he can’t help us to expedite the schedule of interview unless the NVC received OUR CASE already..

I guess I would really give birth here in Phils., my husband is so depress right now..He keeps calling the customer service for USCIS (they forwarded the case to NVC). When he called NVC it says they dont have OUR CASE yet. Too bad..

We don’t know how much longer we should wait for the NVC to receive our case from USCIS (approved AUg.3,2009)..hay…

THANK YOU PO..Godbless!!!
on August 19, 2009 at 12:31 am tina

hi po mis ting, tnx po s reply, ask po sna me uli kung ung record ng baby me s injected nia sa pedia nia eh kailangan pba panotary khit may sign cia ng pedia nia? o ung mismo nlang pong record nia ang ipakita me sa medical? at kailangan pba kasama n agad ung baby me for first day or second day of medical? at about po sa birth certificate kc po humingi ung agency po sa fiance me ng bc nmin ng baby ko, then pnadala kna po sa fedex im just wondering lang po kung kailangan kpa po uli ng bc nmin uli ng baby me o un npo un? do you think pba agency n mgfoforward ng papers nmin d2 s manila embassy? and ung appointment letter po do you think pba agency nrin kontakin dun then forward nlang po skin? cencia po dmi me questions. tnx po mis ting.

hi gie tnx for the reply nxt time uli, kung my idea k about questions me again pls share, tina
- on August 19, 2009 at 6:11 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  No need to notarized, as long as the doctor or anybody who adminsitered it signed the form. The baby needs to go with you in both days. She will also have her medical exam. You can bring somebody to help you take care of the baby inside SLEC. Of course, you will need a certified copy of your child’s BC in the interview , if this is what you mean. During the interview, you need to bring the required documents, which the agency can not provide. Do you already have a copy of this list? No, the embassy will contact you for the interview and not the agency.
on August 19, 2009 at 1:42 am rudylyn

helo mam ting
salamat sa reply ha y man twag ko sa embassy na sila ang nagsabi sa akin na bakit nagbayad pa ako sa bdo.cr1 daw ako.sabi nya nag waisting money lang daw ako.nanigurado lang kami dahil sumosunod then kami sa instruction sa k3 na site.ano ba ang kaibahan sa k3 at cr1.same lang ba yon o mu kaibahan.
- on August 19, 2009 at 6:14 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rudylyn,
  
  CR-1 is an immigrant cisa. You will receive your Greencard a few weeks after you arrive here in the US. K-3 is a non-immigrant visa. You need to apply for adjustment when you arrive here in the US to get your Greencard. CR-1 is better the K-3, if you talk about the convenience.
on August 19, 2009 at 1:51 am rudylyn

hello lyn

land line mana ako hatag u.ang st euphrasia doul ra na sa jones dili kabot sa robinson.basta ang front ana nya kay mura tog skwelahan.taga asa man ka lyn.sakay lan taxi ingna st.euphrasia ka makita ra man na ang ila caratoa nay ngalan.katoltol nang taxi.layo ra na sa cfo .ang cfo kay naa dapit sa plaza endependensia pasinysa na sa spelling ha.una lang adto cfo pra sure ask ka nila asa dapit magpasiminar.cg ayo ayo ha.God bless u lyn.
on August 19, 2009 at 6:15 am Tingting Rimart

Hi Rudylyn,

I thougth, you are K-3. That’s what you said…..ikaw talaga.
on August 19, 2009 at 6:37 am lyn

hi rudylyn,
salamat sa tips taga talisay ko.. god bless to you

lyn
on August 19, 2009 at 6:45 am maria

hello there tingting im just confused now bout the documents that i need to prepare for my son since he is coming also with me to US..i would like to ask you to plzz tell me all the documents that i need to prepare for my son..he is 3 years old coming 4 this october..thank u and God bless.
- on August 19, 2009 at 4:16 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Maria,
  
  For K-2 visa applicant/ required document for interview:
  
  *Passport (usually SLEC will forward this to the embassy)
  *2 copies x DS-156, signed and dated (you can sign it on behalf of your child) with bank validation for the visa payment
  *Visa payment of $131.00 paid in advance in BDO
  *2 copies x DS-156, signed and dated (you can sign it on behalf of your child)
  *2 colored visa photos
  *Certified copy of Birth Certificate (in NSO secuirty paper)
  *Pictures of you, your fiance and your kid together
  *School records that shows your name as the mother
  *BAptismal Certificate (if available)
  *must pass and complete the medical exam given by SLEC
  
  Tingting
on August 19, 2009 at 6:56 am maria

by the way tin my visa is K1 visa..thank u
on August 19, 2009 at 1:27 pm gie

miss ting how was the inteview??? are they going to tell you if you are approved just like in the us embassy??? or they will inform you tru mail???
- on August 19, 2009 at 4:18 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi gie,
  
  Finally, approved na! Read my recent post about my interview.
on August 19, 2009 at 11:51 pm tina

hi miss ting tnx po for the reply, and god is really good, and congratulations for you gc approval.
- on August 20, 2009 at 9:28 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Thanks, Tina.
on August 19, 2009 at 11:59 pm luzvie

Hi miss Ting,
on August 20, 2009 at 12:01 am luzvie

Hi miss Ting,

Yun bang Bank statement ng fiance ko, and tax declaration, kailangan bang sakin niya direct na isend or need muna niya isend sa atty? Or embassy and magsend sakin para madla ko sa interview? thanks
- on August 20, 2009 at 9:31 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi luzvie,
  
  It should be attached with the affidavit of support. He needs it to fill up your petitioner’s affidavit form. You need to personally bring it during your interview.
on August 20, 2009 at 4:17 am mel

Ms. Ting,

After we received the NOA2, what will be the next thing we will prepare.. Thank You for the time & good day po..CR1 visa category po kami..
on August 20, 2009 at 4:19 am mel

Ms. TIng,,,

One more thing can you give me a guidelines for CR1 visa.. Thank You very much..
- on August 20, 2009 at 9:33 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi mel,
  
  Here is the link of the CR-1 interview requirement…Immigrant Visa Interview Requirement
  Start preparing now.
  
  Tingting
on August 20, 2009 at 4:22 am mel

thankyou po Ms. ting. Hope dipo kayo magsawa sa mga question we post here
on August 20, 2009 at 4:30 am missy22

Hello Again Ms. Ting..

COngrats!!!

Aug. 19 po na-assign na case number sa NVC..finally!!!

We also requested for an early interview appointment..so hopefully its will be SOON.

Ask ko lang po about dun DS 230, d naman po kc ma-save kapagna-encode na information, for printing lang tlga..Do u think it’s better if I’ll let my husband do it for me and so he can send it thru POST MAIL sa NVC so our case can be complete? I thought thru e-mail pwede kc yung DS 230, hindi pala How long willl it take po ba for NVC to forward the complete case sa US Embassy Manila? And yung Affidavit of support meron na po na-submit kasama sa mga documents namin, kelangan pa din po ba ulit pay $70 for Affidavit of SUpport?

Im on my 33 weeks gestation..so hopefully makahabol pa po since some airlines does not have restrictions for traveling pregnant women..THANKS A LOT!!!

COngrats po again…TC
- on August 20, 2009 at 10:23 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi missy22,
  
  Here is the flowchart for CR-1 ..NVC Process Flowchart.
on August 20, 2009 at 5:26 am Jho

Hi Miss Ting

I sent you an email

thanks for this site

God bless you more always!!
on August 20, 2009 at 5:29 am Jho

Hi Missy22

Yung I-130 mo ba nagapply pa husb mo ng K3?

Thanks, God bless!!
on August 20, 2009 at 9:01 am luzvie

Hi Miss ting,

Pano kung wala akong records ng vaccination ko??
- on August 20, 2009 at 9:39 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Luzvie,
  
  Okay lang kung wala kang vaccination record.
on August 20, 2009 at 9:14 am maria

Hello again Miss ting

Thank u for your time giving information but my visa is K1 l visa im not married and on my son birth certificate he does not middle name..Anyway to make clarification Miss ting u mean to say i have to pay 2 payment for interview?Me and my son?on my DS-156K question #5.. list name,date and place of birth of all unmarried children under 21 years of age i put my son i cross the box under will accompany you..By the way my son is only 3 years old..I hope u can help me again coz our interview is on September 9..i have only few weeks to prepare..Thank and Gob Bless!!

Maria
- on August 20, 2009 at 9:45 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Maria,
  
  Yes, you need to pay 2 x $131.00 for you (K-2) and your son (K-2). Also, you need to complete a separate DS forms for your son too.
  
  My daughter has no middle name too in her BC, passport and visa. It’s fine naman.
on August 21, 2009 at 2:57 am rudylyn

helo mam ting,

salamat sa lahat na hindi ka ngasawa sa amin,man ting doon sa embassy kulang nalaman na cr1 pala ako sa .ang asawa ko kasi ang nagsabi sa akin na k3 ako.kaya much of worried ako lalo na nagbasa ako sa mga tanong nila sayo about sa k3 requirements lalo na nagtanong ako sa inyo.Praise God tapos na hirap namin lalo na mam ting nagpalasamat ako sa Panginoon na nakatulong ka sa ating kapwa sana marami pang mga taong katulad sayo
na hindi makasaril at maalalahanin pa.

God bless us.
- on August 21, 2009 at 6:16 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rudylyn,
  
  At least, CR-1 is better than K-3. COngrats!
on August 21, 2009 at 3:03 am rudylyn

lyn tagalisay diay ka.maagian diay nanimo ang robisons sa unahan ana malabyan na nimo ang st eurphrasia.daplin ra na sa kalsada ug nay guard sad basta atbang ana kay nay daghang dagkong kahoy.tapad sa eurphrasia kay nay kan anan.ok then if moadto ka dad a tanan imo orginal ug copy pero copy rana ila pangayon human ana ask sila u pic ug u imo partner ug telephone or cel number.God bles you.
on August 21, 2009 at 3:05 am rudylyn

sa ako gud dili na kaabot sa robinson kay taga lapu-lapu man ko.
on August 21, 2009 at 3:35 am erahfe

hello, am just read about ur blog here.. am just ask lang poh, how many months po bah ma approb sa uscic ang papers namin,, mag two 2 months na ang papers namn ngayon, may na tanggap na case no. ung husband ko pero hindi pa namin ma open thruogh online.. please tell me poh kasi i wnat to spend more time to my mother inlaw.. tahnks poh.. am waiting to ur response thank you!!
- on August 21, 2009 at 6:18 am Tingting Rimart
  
  HI Erahfe,
  
  About 3-4 mos. Just hold on. As for the onlince access, do not worry too much about it. My case was not accessible until they approved my greencard. The rest of the time, I was just crossing my fingers.
on August 21, 2009 at 3:40 am erahfe

hi rudlyn taga cebu ka?? taga cebu sad ko but sa south sa sibonga,,, can you tell me about ur interview in us embassy,, eventhough ala pa ako schedule just get nervous na, how much more nga naana dabah??? please tell.. thanks
on August 21, 2009 at 4:48 am tina

hi miss ting and gie, pls help me kc nkatanggap me today letter from us manila embassy and says i am iligible to sched my interview, just to make it sure ito npo ba ung appoinment letter me? and meron npo ciang manila case number. then di ko pa alam kung no ang gagawin me. and ung passport ko po eh wla skin dhil kinuha DFA for my baby processing passport and sept firts wik pa b4 marelease. eh dba i need to submit po ung original passport ko at ang baby me for medical? pls advice me wat will do about this? or do you think pba pede me at ung baby me pumunta dun khit wla passport me? appoinment letter lng? at beside po s passport and appoinment letter no po ba ang dpat kong dalhin? and wat time dapat nandun sa st lukes? and miss ting dba reactive po ako sa hepa but not infectious, at may certification n me from my doktor, do you think pba d n nila ask about s baby me ?kc nvaccine nman po cia for hepa b pgkalabas nia.plssss help me,tnx. tina
- on August 21, 2009 at 6:20 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  You can call the embassy for your interview na. As long as you know your passport number, issuance date, and expiration date, pwede ka na tumawag sa kanila. Besides, your interview will likely be more than a month seguro.
on August 21, 2009 at 4:55 am tina

and mgkano po ba ang payment for medical for me, and for my baby she is turning 4yrs old? and how can i pay this mismo sa SLEC npo ba? cencia n mrami me question wag sna kau mkulitan skin, im excited kc to be with my hon,and i pray wla kmi ng baby me mging problem in medical, plssssss help
- on August 22, 2009 at 11:18 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  The medical exam fee for adults is $213.35 and for kids, it is $185.35. Convert this to peso, since they will accept only in peso denomination. You will pay it at SLEC’s cashier located at the 5th floor of the building. Here’s more detail:
  ——————–
  Medical Examination Fee:
  
  St. Luke’s Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC), the Embassy’s accredited medical facility, charged U.S. $213.35 for adults (15 years and older) and U.S. $185.35 for children (under 15 years of age) for the medical examination fee.
  
  SLMCEC does not accept credit card or dollar payments. The fees must be paid in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate.
  
  If you missed your visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Manila because of additional medical tests, SLMCEC will schedule your embassy interview appointment within the next two working days. SLMCEC will give you an appointment slip which you should bring together with your original appointment letter to facilitate entry into the U.S. Embassy in Manila.
on August 21, 2009 at 5:02 am missy22

hello..thanks for the info..

We got the approval of K3/K4 (which we think is FASTER).

I’m working on the non-immigrant forms na po..

We don’t have PLDT line here in our province..U think my husband can make an appointment for me by 1st week Sept.?

We really are rushing the process coz some airlines have restrictions on traveling pregnant women.

from today..do you think we can travel after about 2 weeks?

thank you so much..Godbless!!!
on August 21, 2009 at 5:54 am Jho

Hi Miss Ting,

I find you’re such a nice person!
Keep it up!

God sees what good deeds you are doing. For sure HE will reward you on this.

I trully believe on this, ”WHAT YOU SOW IS WHAT YOU REAP”

God bless you more abundantly!!
on August 21, 2009 at 6:24 am luzvie

Hi Miss ting,
Alin ba yung NOA2? naguguluhan kase kami ng fiance ko. Yun ba yung noticed of approval from USCIS? Maghihintay ba kami ng mail from NVC or tatawag kami for case #? thanks
- on August 22, 2009 at 11:51 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi luzvie,
  
  Yes, NOA2 is the approval notice from USCIS. Sorry for the confusion. Just wait for a letter from NVC (sent to your fiance) and from the embassy (sent to you). You can also call or email NVC, so you do not have to wait for the actual letter to come in the mail to know your MNL case number.
on August 21, 2009 at 8:11 am rudylyn

helo erahfe.

praise God na iya ko gi gayran didto.ug ang amerikan consult gamay ra iya ask nko.ask sya na what job ako bana tapos ask sya what kind of job sinagot ko sya.then ask ra sya alam bang mgatagalog ang asawa ko.dont worry erahfe basta manlig ka lang sa Dios hindi ka nya pabayaan.Be strong.
on August 21, 2009 at 8:55 am lyn

hi rudylyn,
nitawag ko nila when man ka nagpa seminar? kay ila ingon naku naa daw sila sa aya-ay arcade general maxilom across sa university of san carlos boy high.. thank you sa imo response by the way when man ka molarga pareha diay ta kay cr-1 man pod ako usahay sakit sa ulo oi ang papers.. sayun raba ang interview sa taga st.maary euphrasia? naay bay chance na dili ka nila tagaan ug certificate?.. about pod sa imo interview sa us embassy ok lang ba? if nahuman naka interview ? pointers naman diha hehehehe ….

god bless

lyn
on August 21, 2009 at 9:50 am tina

hi po miss ting again, sna po my idea kau sa ibang questions ko above? at about po sa passport pede nrin pba me mgmedical with my baby w/o our passport? gusto k lang po mclear, tnx po sa reply, sna po masagot nio pa ko. pls
- on August 22, 2009 at 11:55 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  The passport is a requirement for the medical exam, because SLEC will have to stamp something in one of the pages. When is your interview again? The medical exam can be done a week before the interview, and it should be no problem.
on August 21, 2009 at 10:29 am maria

Once again Miss ting thank u for ur kindness i just have question is (K1) visa is the same with (K2) visa? Because our visa is K1 and not K2..hope u dont mind. One thing Miss ting my fiance set an appointment for interview on September 9 is it means that i can bring my son with me on the same date?Or should we call them again?Im realy sorry but its so confusing..Thank u and God Bless!!!

Maria
- on August 22, 2009 at 11:59 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Maria,
  
  K-1 is your type of visa (the fiancee). If you have children applying for visa too, it’s automatically K-2 type for them. Basically, K-2 visa is solely dependent on the status of the K-1 visa (principal applicant). If the K-1 visa is approved, K-2 is automatically approved, as long as you provide the required document, especially proof that you are their biological mother, during the interview.
  
  It is automatic too that your interview date is also their interview date. No need to call the embassy for another appointment. Yes, you need to bring them at the interview. Also, pay a separate visa fee for them. Hence, you will be paying $131.00 for you (K-1) and another $131.00 for each child (K-2) . Also, they need to undergo the med exam like you. When appoved, they can come togther with you in the US or they can follow. Visa validity is 6 mos.
on August 22, 2009 at 4:33 am missy22

HI JHO..

YES..MY HUSBAND FILED i-129f FOR K3/K4 (DONE BY OUR HIRED IMMIGRATION LAWYER) RIGHT AFTER WE RECEIVED THE FIRST NOTICE OF i-130.

THE USCIS APPROVED OUR K3 IN EXACTLY 90 DAYS..THE GOOD THING IS WE CAN SCHEDULE OUR INTERVIEW.

WE WERE ALSO APPROVED OF i-130 BUT I THINK IT’S BIT DELAYED COZ WE HAVE TO WAIT FOR THEM TO SCHEDULE OUR INTERVIEW..

SO SINCE OUR i-129f AND i-130 ARE BOTH APPROVED, WE DECIDED TO TAKE THE i-129F (K3/K4) SINCE IT’S A LOT FASTER PO THAN i-130 (cr-1)..

MY HUSBAND WILL CALL ON MONDAY TO ASK FOR MY SCHEDULE AND SO I CAN HAVE MY INTERVIEW..

GOODLUCK TO EVERYONE!!!
on August 22, 2009 at 9:54 pm seanimyles

hello Ting, I’m back i wrote you a month ago.I stated about the documents to bring for my interview,but i carelessly brought with me my CENOMAR at the interview date,last august 18.I thought maybe i will not need it cause i have my marriage cert with me to show.From my checklist,there was no CENOMAR or marriage index indicated so i took it for granted.The interview went well at first,but the consul finally looked for my CENOMAR and since i couldn’t show him,he checked my documents again,he gave back my pictures and other evidences.Then he told me he’ll give me a chance to submit the CENOMAR,that he has no other issues regarding my other documents,i took it as a window of hope,he was like assuring me that he needed the CENOMAR only.

So, when i went to window 17,the filipino guy gave me back my passport and a blue and white form.

BLUE form- it is a form to fill up for my information that a checklist for the documents that i’ll be submitting,in short it’s for me to fill it up.

White form-My name was written and my visa symbol which is CR1,the hand writing of the consul printing the word CENOMAR as the document needed for them to continue processing my visa immigration application.

the filipino guy gave me back my passport and check the PART OF what to do next: SUBMISSION OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENT(s0),then the consul’s signature.

I will be submitting the CENOMAR exactly a week from my interview.I will fly to manila this week.

Questions:
1.After submitting the document,will there be another interview?
2.IS there an assurance that i can be approved?
3.If they will take my passport from me,would it be an assurance that my visa will be processed this time?

I am really worried,i might be denied just cause of the lacking document,but the marriage index I got from NSO was positive that i really married only my husband that i’m married only once with the same man.If the issue is about it ,will it be a ground for denial?

My husband is very much positive as well as our lawyer but,since I don’t know exactly what will happen i cnt help but worry.I have read few cases like mine here in ur blog,but thoughts coming from you will mean a lot to me.

I wish you’ll take time to read my concern.Thank you!you have been a great help to all of us.

God bless!!
- on August 22, 2009 at 10:17 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi seamyles,
  
  Sorry to hear about your interview. Anyway, see my reply below:
  1. No more.
  2. As you stated, the consul said that your case is good, but you only lack the CENOMAR. Looks like, you are fine.
  3.Getting your passport is a good sign, but it does not guarantee that your visa will be issued in the same week you submitted the CENOMAR to the embassy. It can be issued in 2-4 weeks time. Just be patient.
  
  As long as you are “real”, there is nothing to worry. Think like your husband, be positive. Your case is fine. You will be coming to the US soon. Keep me posted.
  
  Tingting
on August 22, 2009 at 11:15 pm tina

hi po miss ting, tnx po for another reply, dpa po me ngpasched ng interview kc po sbi fiance me agency dw po mgpasched skin for interview and cla dw po ang mgset ng sched me at ngulat nga po cla kung bkit dumating straight skin kc expected po nla s knila padadala and forward po skin,kc complete po muna ata ung papers ng fiance me dun and ung skin,miss ting do you thinnk po ba mgkakaproblem po me for my medical becoz of my hepa b reactive but not carrier or not infectious? wori po kc me bout medical me, and i will tell them nman po agad s physician right away then pkita po me ung certification and 1 hepatitis profile, do you think din po it will coz for delay ang processing me becoz of my hepa? do you think pba madedelay me ng wiks? sna po my idea kau o you heard something that done this kind of problem of
medical, tnx po talaga miss ting for helping us.tapos dti po kc ngwork me sa japan every 6months last fly kpo eh last 2005 pa, tlaga pba kailangan kumuha police certificate from japan and tlaga pba requirements to? kc nbasa po me s forum 2months po bgo mkakuha nun,and kailangan my request letter po ba from us embassy un b4 ka makuha? my idea rin po sna kau d2, kung san pede kumuha ng mabilisan? tnx po uli. god bless!
- on August 23, 2009 at 12:09 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  You can call the embassy to set your interview. You do not have to wait for the agency to do it for you. Perhaps, the reason on why they want to do it because you paid for their services.
  
  As for the hepa b reactive thing, just be upfront about it to the doctor at SLEC. Besides, as long as it is not contagious, you should be fine. Your hepa b reactive will not necessary delay your visa. Here is a great read about this….CLICK HERE.
  
  As for the police certificate in Japan, try to contact the embassy of Japan in Manila. Perhaps they could help you and direct you to the right office. Take note, you only get the police clearance if you have lived there for more than 6 months. Yes, it is a requirement. Do it now, so you will have it during your interview.
on August 23, 2009 at 1:00 am missy22

Hello Mis.TIng..

I just wanna ask po if u think it’s possible for us to have an interview by 1st week Sept.? We will be the one to set a schedule and they will tell us if it’s possible or not, right po?

After the interview, if I will be apporved, how long will it take to receive the visa (Im planning to wait in hotel in Manila since I can’t fly and fly coz I’m 7 mos. pregnant).

OR is it possible for me to ask the consul if when and IF i can just pick it up from US Embassy?

ABout CFO, do u think I can register even before the interview and just ask for the sticker after I received the visa?

Please give me your opinion about this..THANK YOU!!!
- on August 23, 2009 at 2:53 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi missy22,
  
  I can not give you a definite “yes and no”answer. Yes, if you are K-3, you are the one to call the embassy for the appointment date. I suggest that you utilize your lawyer. You paid for their services.
  
  Yes, if approved, you can pick-up your visa at the embassy. The availability? It depends, if they do not need any more assessment and evaluation on your case. If you are OUTRIGHT approved, then give them a week.
  
  As for the CFO registration and sticker, you can only do this when you have your visa. In my case, I went to CFO Manila for my registration and sticker a day before my departure. It went well. It only took about an hour for the whole thing. Mostly, it was the waiting time. If you want you can fill up the form now. Here is the LINK. By the way, do not forget to bring the CFO certificate you got after the seminar. Bring also the seminar certificate, just in case.
on August 23, 2009 at 8:47 am Jho

Hello Miss Ting,

Talaga bang dapat kasama ko na sa interview kids ko?
What are the requirements for them.? (15 and 18 yo)
How about my son who just turned 20 last May 15?
Pwede ko ba sya makasama?

Thanks
God Bless!!
- on August 23, 2009 at 3:10 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jho,
  
  You do not have to bring them, if you want them to just follow you. I did not know that your child is already 20, who is no longer a minor. Bu as long as he is NOT married, he should be fine. Take note that, he can only apply for K-4 if he is under the age of 21 years. Read the info below about this.
  
  Anyway, here is the embassy’s link of FOLLOW-TO-JOIN applicants. Please read it.
  
  ———–
  K4 Visas for Unmarried Children of Foreign Spouses
  
  The foreign spouse’s unmarried children under the age of 21 can be included in the parent’s petition and receive K4 visas with the same privileges as the parent’s K3 visa. However, if a child is 18 years of age or older at the time of marriage then, although the child can receive a K4 visa and enter the U.S., that child cannot obtain a green card and become a U.S. immigrant. The child’s K4 visa will simply expire after 2 years or when the child reaches the age of 21, whichever occurs first.
  
  Source: http://www.1-800-usa-immigration.com/k3_k4_visa.html
on August 23, 2009 at 9:02 am Jho

Hi missy22,

Thanks for the reply.

Ahh ok, we have the same case, our lawyer did that too.
We will pursue the k3 k4 also.
We just received our 2nd notice last Aug.17

Good luck to you and to all of us here!!

God bless us always!!
on August 23, 2009 at 9:28 am tina

hi po miss ting, tnx alot po s reply again i really appreciate that, ewan kpo ba miss ting sa agency, kc po s texas n agency po, un po kc ngprocess ng application nmin, and ung fiance kpo kc wla din alam about this kya lagi cia waiting from agency kung ano ang mga ga2win, and monday pupunta po cia dun pra mkipagusap and bibigay ung BC at ung visa picture nmin ng baby ko, miss ting wag po kayo mwawala kc kayo po inaasahan nmin lahat d2, and tnx din s mga ngsheshare ng mga experience nla and ky gie tnx din, miss ting sa u2litin po, god bless!
- on August 23, 2009 at 3:15 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Ooo, hindi na ako mawawala. Na-busy lang kasi ako sa adjustment of status ko, kaya na missing in action ako for a while. Ngayon, approved na ako wala na akong pinaka-abalahan.
on August 23, 2009 at 7:39 pm Jho

Hi Ms Ting.

when we pay for the k3 k4 visa, we will have to pay for the
I-130 (CR 1 visa) as well? or pag mag AOS pa?

Thanks
God bless!!
on August 23, 2009 at 9:04 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Jho,

If you decide to take the CR-1 route, it is a completely different path. Here is the flowchart…http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf

Tingting
on August 23, 2009 at 9:05 pm Tingting Rimart

Yes, you need to have an APPROVED I-130 in order to proceed with CR-1, including your kids.
on August 24, 2009 at 12:59 am missy22

Hello po..THANK YOU VERY MUCH sa infos..

My husband called the US Embassy today but unfortunately the US Embassy haven’t received my case from NVC yet, so they advised my husband to fax the letter as soon as possible so they can do something about it..We are planning to have an interview appointment by 1st week of September..I hope everything will be ok, so I can go to Manila and start our medical exam before the interview.

I thought po different day ang seminar and registration and sticker stamping..OK lang po pala a-day before departure? Thanks for the info..

By the way, can I ask..how long will it take for the US Embassy to notify me that I can set an appointment with them? (I-129F for K3/K4 was approved Aug.17).We are cofused coz we don’t know how long will it take for them to contact me after my husband fax the letter (to US Embassy Manila) he received from NVC. Is it possible for them to notify me thru e-mail? (I think it would be faster that way)..I’m just waiting for the notice so I can start with medical..

You think po my case will be forwarded to US Embassy Manila within this week? Sayo po how long did it take from NVC to US Embassy Manila?

Thanks for being patient with my inquiries..

Godbless!!!
- on August 24, 2009 at 11:08 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi missy22,
  
  That is a good news!
  
  Yes, the seminar is different from the stamping. Well, you can do it in ONE day. The seminar usually starts at 8.00am (you need to be early in the venue though), and ends at around 2.00pm. So you have 3 hours to process the CFO stamping or sticker at the CFO Office. Remember — the CFO Office is different from the seminar venue. But I strongly suggest that you take the seminar now. You’ll never know what comes along the way –traffic or whatever. You can do this…I remember, you said that you will wait in Manila while your visa will be printed. Within this “waiting period”, you can have your seminar. So once your visa is avalaible, all you have to worry about is the CFO sticker.
  
  Give the embassy 2 weeks from their receipt of the packet from NVC.
on August 24, 2009 at 1:01 am missy22

JHO..

You are welcome po..

Goodluck!!!
on August 24, 2009 at 8:34 am tina

hi po miss ting, i understand po. miss ting i tried to contack po ung japan embassy kanina then sbi po nla kailangan nla valid passport ko na hindi ko nman mbibigay kc kailangan kpo un for medical ko, and need din dw po ng letter from embassy bgo mkapagapply police clearance dna kna po alam gagawin ko, then it will take dw po 2 to 3 months b4 mkuha un, do you think po ba wait ko nalang muna mtapos medical ko at interview ko bgo ko mglakad nun? and sbi po ng agency s fiance me bc nlang dw at un visa pikture ang kailangan nmin, pero kuha pdin po ako ng nbi and police certificate smin in case po kailangan,wori po tlaga ko sa police clearance from japan, and miss ting d nman po ako ngstay ng 1yr straight sa japan pabalik balik lng po ako at mgkakaibang lugar po un, and once a year lang po ako nkakabyahe, do you think po ba hahanapan ako ng consul in case? kc nbabasa kpo sa iba na 6months pataas na pgkatira kailangan ang police clearance tlaga, totoo pba un? tnx, tina
- on August 25, 2009 at 10:44 pm anna
  
  hello tina !kailangan ang passport mo sa pagkuha ng police certificate from Japan.It will take 1.5months at hindi 2-3months.Kumuha din kasi ako ng akin eh.I suggest,before ka magpamedical,kumuha ka muna ng police certificate mo.
- on August 25, 2009 at 11:28 pm anna
  
  and yes kailangan mo ng letter from embassy,so pag kukuha ka ng police certificate mo,punta ka muna us embassy para kumuha ng letter.Sabihin mo lang kuha ka ng letter para sa pag apply mo police certificate sa japan at papasukin ka naman ng guard eh.Dun ka pumunta sa window X .Dont forget your Manila case number and passport.
  Nagwork din kasi ako sa japan,2x lang.At hahanapin talaga sayo ang police certificate.
on August 24, 2009 at 9:19 am rudylyn

hi lyn
bitaw sakto na ila giingon o atbang ra na sa san carlos mao na ako pasabot na ddaghan dagko kahoy mao na diha ang san carlos na gate atbang ana mao nana ang st eupgrhasia.ug bahin sa enterview pasar jud ka.diha na nila ma c i ang imo bana kung unsa sya didto ug unsa ila family backgroundn maong natay siminnar para makbalo ta kong unsa sia didto ug unsa angay nato buhaton.tagaan jud ka nila cert. human nimo attend.may gali ka kabalo nka daan unsa imo status ako bana nagtou nat k3 ko.didto ra nko nahibal an na cr1 diay iya gi process nko.
on August 24, 2009 at 9:20 am rudylyn

helo mam ting congrats and praise God.
on August 24, 2009 at 9:32 am rudylyn

lyn ang kailangan mo ay yung same sa requirements for passport bring ur original and copies.then go early didto para makaabot ka ila siminar.wala nay hapon ang siminar buntag ra na kay sa hapon continue ang siminar human interview dayon ninyo.mana ko attend b4 pa nagprocess ko 4 passport kay ang passport need man sila na maksiminar tang mga minyo gawas,ned sila cert. from cfo.mao na npagpasiminar pko usa pa ang passport.dont forget ur nbi birth ,marriage.police cert.at iba pa.lyn taga asa imo bana.about enterview sa embassy ok ra kaayo smnoth ang pag adto nko didto. dali ra.about ra sa imo bana oi kung kaila ba ka kinsa imo bana.pasar na ka daan basta cr1.
on August 24, 2009 at 9:41 am rudylyn

hi mam ting,

malapit na ang flight ko ngayong sept 1.gusto kung malaman kung ano ang itatanong sa immigration sa akin.maari ko ba malamn kung ano ang tinanong nila sayo nong papunta kapalang sa state.may mga papers ba tayong sasagutin?
- on August 24, 2009 at 11:12 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi rudylyn,
  
  No worries. Just your name, name of USC petitioner, things that you fill out in the forms.
on August 24, 2009 at 2:48 pm gie

missy share ko lang nung nareciv nung fiance ko yung notice of approval ng petition mga one month ko naman nareciv yung letter from the us embassy manila yung leter telling me that im eligible for the inter view nd i nee to call the 1-800 number to set my interview…i suggest while waiting for the letter frm the embassy collate all the requirements para kapag nareciv mo na yung letter pwede ka na magpamedical nd pwd m na din ipasched yung interview mo basta once na nareciv mo yung letter mo tawag ka na basta iset mo yung interview mo one week after mo magpamedical….
on August 24, 2009 at 11:11 pm Tingting Rimart

Gie is correct.

As mentioned before…

Transfer of approved case from USCIS to NVC — 1 week
Transfer of case from NVC to embassy — 2 weeks
Embassy to send notice of interview— 2 weeks.

So lahat, mga about a month and 1 week from date of apprival notice.
on August 25, 2009 at 1:09 am missy22

Hello po Ms. Ting and Gie;

Im just waiting for the original divorce decree and I-134 from my husband (since we only have I-864 when we filed I-130), he is sending it thru fedex para mas mabilis..but I believe I’m all set except for medical, interview and CFO seminar/stamping..

But we are just rushing coz yun nga po almost due na ako..if di po talaga matapos by mid os Sept., we have no choice but to deliver d baby here in Phils.

When my husband called for interview appointment, d embassy said he can just fax the letter so they can try to speed up d process so we can have an interview appointment.

THANKS po again..

Godbless!!!
on August 25, 2009 at 4:53 am rudylyn

hello mam ting,

salamat mam ting.God bless us.
on August 25, 2009 at 5:56 am kayene

hi ms ting… got my visa already..na receive kanina..and i still need to attend pdos pla…kailangan ko p b mgpareserve or can i just go there? thanx
- on August 25, 2009 at 9:06 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Kayenne,
  
  If you will attend in Cebu, it’s first come, first serve basis. If you will attend in Manila, you can reserve online. Here is the LINK.
  
  Important Reminder:
  Beginning January 2008, all emigrants attending the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) and Peer Counseling must reserve a slot in the session, five (5) working days prior to the intended date of attendance. Reservation for the orientation / counseling sessions can be made through the telephone by calling the PDOS reservation line at (02) 563-1965 or 561-8321 local 103, or via e-mail at pdosreserve@cfo.gov.ph, or online by clicking on the above link.
on August 25, 2009 at 6:05 am Jho

Hi Ms. Ting,

Ok lang ba kahit di original copy ng W-2 at 1040 ang copy ko?
Kasi iniscan lang ng husb ko so i have now my copy.

Thanks
- on August 25, 2009 at 9:09 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jho,
  
  Yes, a copy of the tax forms (W-2 and 1040) is fine.
on August 25, 2009 at 6:31 am missy22

Hi JHO,

Can I ask? nareceive na ba ng husband mo letter from NVC saying na i-forward na nila sa US Emb.-Mla. within a week yung sa I-129F(k3/K4)?

Until now wala pa din yung case number ko sa US Embassy, Yung notice from NVC with MNL case number sent to my husband was dated Aug.17 so nag-instruct ang US Embassy pagtawag ng huband ko na i-fax na lang yung letter para mas mabilis nila ma-approve interview appoitnment..

Good luck satin..
on August 25, 2009 at 6:43 am lyn

hi rudylyn,
thanks for the reply taga kansas ako bana matud pa sa lawyer na k3 under cr-1 category if im right .. goodlluck sa imo travel to the US . god bless

lyn
on August 25, 2009 at 7:00 am Jho

Hi missy22,

Thanks!!

So far i only have copy of NOA dated Aug.15 sent by our lawyer.
Buti ka pa may MNL case number na.
Please ipaki update mo naman ako sa process ng case mo.

God Bless us always!
on August 25, 2009 at 8:07 am missy22

Hi JHO,

Eto naiinip na nga kasi until now ala pa yung case namin sa US Embassy. Nag fax na kami knina ng letter (from NVC) sa US Embassy, as advised ng call center ng US Embassy Mla. sa husband ko..hopefully manotify kami na i-approve yung early interview appointment kahit d ko pa nareceive yung packet from US Embassy..

I’m always on this site po..nakakatuwa kc site ni Ms.Ting, super nakakarelate mga pinay visa applicants, she’s helping a lot, kanina lang tumawag ako sa landline ng US Embassy para magtanong, mahal na ng binayaran. Mas informative pa site ni Ms. Ting..hehe!!!

Ok po..will keep u posted..Godbless!!!
- on August 25, 2009 at 9:11 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Blush naman ako niyan, LOL!
on August 25, 2009 at 8:23 am Jho

Hi missy22,

Okay, thank you very much!

Oo nga, Ms. Ting is a God’s gift to us na nalilito sa proseso ng ating US cases. Sana lang di sya magsawa, hehehe…
- on August 25, 2009 at 9:12 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Yes, I will be here.
on August 25, 2009 at 10:20 am jelyn

hi lyn
where in kansas man imo bana? im in kansas now,im rudylyns cousin…
on August 25, 2009 at 10:46 am lyn

hi jelyn,
my husband is in marquette ks, oi hehehe what a small world if that happen ikaw asa sa kansa?

lyn
on August 25, 2009 at 2:14 pm lori

hello everyone,

this site is very interesting and found a lot of information here, i also looked at http://www.visajourney.com, http://www.visapro.com,www.gstarkey.wordpress.com, (shes also like Ms.Ting,hope the 2 of them work together) to help a lot of pinay visa applicants.

Nice Site..

Regards!
- on August 25, 2009 at 9:14 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Lori,
  
  That is very true. I started my research with visajourney, sa kalaunan medyo naintidihan ko na ang takbo ng proseso. Glad to know that there are more blogs about immigration.
on August 25, 2009 at 5:35 pm jan mitchell

hi ms ting this is jan just wanted to ask cause my husband file for I-130 and until now we still dont get a result but we recieved the notice that the application was recieved and is on the system that was last april but until now we dont have any result yet…how long should be the timeframe for us to recieve a result from our application?and one more thing im doubting i have hemorrhoids will that be hindrance for my visa to be approved medical wise?
hoping to hear from you soon ms ting..thank you in advance…
on August 25, 2009 at 9:22 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Jan,

It usually takes 4-5 months from date of receipt notice to appoval.

As for the hemorrhoids, it is not a problem. This is not contagious. They are more concern of the dangerous comminicable diseases.

Tingting
on August 25, 2009 at 11:13 pm anna

hi ms ting !my name is anna.Gusto ko lang sana malaman kasi medyo worried ako baka nagkamali lang yung window 38 sa embassy sa pagbibigay sakin ng pink slip lol.Last aug 14 kasi yung interview ko,sabi ng consul sakin my papers were fine naman daw pero sabi nya kailangan ko daw ng fiance ng co sponsor kasi maliit nga lang earnings nya dahil full time student sya at nagpart time work lang sya.Sabi ng consul sakin na wait ko na lang daw tawagin ulit name ko sa may window 37 at sila na lang daw bahala magpaliwanag ng lahat.But then,tinawag na name ko sa window 38 naman,so expected ko na baka nga may kailangan pa ako isubmit ng docs,pero paglapit ko sa window hinanap lang sakin yung pinil upan kong Air21 form,so binigay ko,and then binigay nya sakin ito ulit,confirmation letter ko rin with the pink slip tapos yung number na binibigay nila na mag aappear sa board kung turn mo na,at sabi sakin eh magbayad na daw ako Air21 booth.So medyo lito beauty ko dun,so nagtanung ako sabi ko kung yun lang ba ?sabi sakin ok na daw.So,approved na kaya yun at inechos lang ako nung consul kasi mukha naman sya mabait,at actually wala naman sya masyado itinanung sakin ?Isa pa worried ko,wala pa rin visa ko until now hu hu hu hu .Please need your advice and thank you.
- on August 26, 2009 at 8:11 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi anna,
  
  Why don’t you call the embassy hotline and ask for the status of your case. That’s the only way to clarify things…kelan ba ang interview mo?
  - on August 26, 2009 at 9:43 pm anna
    
    Hello again Ms. Ting.NUng august 14 pa yung interview ko.So its been 8 working days na at wala pa rin visa ko hu hu hu hu hu .Ano ba ito,nakakaloka na nga ang paglakad ng mga kailangan,mas nakakaloka pala ang maghintay lol.Buti na lang may mga site ng katulad sayo Ting na nakakatulong talaga sa lahat.Dun lang talaga ako nalito,kasi diba kung may kailangan pa sila additional documents,they should have not given me a pink slip ?is it possible kaya na nagkakamali din sila ? toink,but anyway yea tama ka,tawag na lang kami sa embassy hotline para malaman kung ano ba talaga.
    
    Thank you Ms. Ting,nalilibang ako magbasa basa dito.Actually,kahapon pa ako pabalik balik dito heheheheheehhe.Fiance ko is from Wisconsin pala,halos wala daw pinoy dun ?sana may makita naman ako kahit isa or dalawa lang lol.
    
    and sana magkaroon ako ng mga friends dito
    
    God Bless You Ms. Ting and sa lahat
  - on August 27, 2009 at 3:07 am anna
    
    and one more thing pala,di naman nila binalik passport ko.Diba binabalik nila yun kapag kailangan pa nga ng additional documents ?hay nakakaloka talaga.Toink
on August 26, 2009 at 1:15 am lyn

hello to everyone ,
tanong ko lang po meron ba dito nakakuha na ng police clearnce from malaysian embassy? paano ang mg steps the ginagawa please namn eh share ninyo kasi kailangan kung malamn if in case ask sila ng police clearance from malaysia . i work kasi doon 2001-2003 … please thanks in advance

lyn
on August 26, 2009 at 4:13 am luzvie

Hi Miss Ting,
pwede ba kahit old passport pa ang gamit ko? It will expire on 2012. Sabi kase nila dapat daw machine readable passport na ngayon,,, Ok lang ba kumuha ako kahit nakafill up na ko ng form, i wrote na yung passport # and expiration, form from our lawyer.
One more thing, pwede ba sa clear book ilagay yung mga email conversation namin? NOA2 – Aug 13.

Salamat
- on August 26, 2009 at 8:38 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi luzvie,
  
  The usage of the machine readable passport is a running change. Your pasport is still valid, so there should be no problem.
  
  Oh sure, you can file whatever you deem feasible for you and the consul. In my case, I did not even put it in a folder. Just loose pages…I brought only about 15-20 pages…
on August 26, 2009 at 9:07 am maria

Miss ting

Hello again and thank u again for ur reply my fiance told me bout it already…i have another question..if u received ur visa is there anything else i need to do? I heared about PDOS…So u mean we need to schedule for it before booking a flight? And one more thing about the interview fee can i pay it even one day before our interview?Thank u again and god Bless!!

Maria
- on August 26, 2009 at 8:28 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi maria,
  
  When you receive you visa, you need to go CFO Office for the sticker. You have to register with them. You can not leave the country without this. Before you can do this, you need to attend the PDOS seminar. If you have done the seminar already, just present the seminar certificate.
on August 26, 2009 at 2:29 pm gie

anna, wow nakakalito nga yung case mo maganda kung approved ka na pero i suggest na iclarify mo yun case mo coz until now sabi mo wala pa yung visa mo. call the embassy and ask for the status of ur case…coz i thing the affidavit of support if a vital document na tinitingnan ng us embassy….basta i suggest call the us embassy about your case kc they will know if you still need to pass additional documents or a visa is on the way…
- on August 26, 2009 at 9:51 pm anna
  
  hello gie.Sana nga approved na ako talaga.Kasi diba kung merun pa namang kailangan isubmit,automatic alam na yan ng sa releasing dahil sila ang may obligasyon magbigay ng mga slips at mag explain na rin sau about the whole thing ?
  
  hay naku talaga..
  - on August 27, 2009 at 11:10 am kayene
    
    hello anna…just want to share to u na it took me almost 4 weeks for my visa..then after non i went to CFO sa katipunan for a seminar…and i think wala naman cguro prob ung petition/support kc in my case i have submitted the wrong support (my brother in law kc gave me the support)…the consul told me that my husband shud be the one giving me the support but i told him that he just got his job..he said he needs a co-sponsor so last july28 ive submitted the correct support and my visa was approved last aug20 kaya lng nareceive ko cya aug25 na kc wala pasok nung aug21…and binalik ung passport ko non…u shud call the embassy ask them kung may kulang ka pa…
on August 26, 2009 at 4:12 pm jelyn

lyn,

im in overland park ks, ah i havent heard that place here since i’ve been here for almost 4 months…hehehe well gudluck sa imo papers.where u in cebu again?
on August 26, 2009 at 6:09 pm aprilsaw

Hi Ting

ask lang po ako ting..my friend ako interview niya last June 9 09..sa interview niya sinamahan xa ng husband niya para daw sabay na sila papunta jan..e kiso,,cguro nag kulang ang mga documents kaya cgro natagalan ang pag release ng visa niya..until now wala pa daw visa niya pero coming na daw sabi ng embassy…

diba ting after interview days lang yan makareciv kana ng visa mo??hindi kana aabutan ng 3 months to 4..k3 xa

salamat ting

april
- on August 26, 2009 at 8:32 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi aprilsaw,
  
  The visa maybe approved, but it is not a guarantee that the embassy will print it the next business day. If the embassy decided to verify the authenticity of the documents submitted, it could take a while for the visa to be released. If they lack a document during the interview, this could be the reason of the delay. I hope that, they submitted that document though. 3 to 4 months is very long. Make it 2-4 weeks…
on August 26, 2009 at 6:13 pm aydsss

Hi Ting

God Bless You

ganahan kau ko mg basa2x dako kau makatabang…we hope nalang na dika magsawa ug answer sa mga pangutana…hehehe

truly

aydsss cdo
on August 26, 2009 at 8:29 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi aydss,

Thank you.
on August 26, 2009 at 11:57 pm seanimyles

hello MS. Ting!

Good day!

I’m back. I already submitted the lacking document (CENOMAR) last August 25.It was accepted without any questions,the person in-charged just told me to wait for my visa to be delivered,but as expected there was no definite date when will it be delivered.

My husband plans on getting a ticket for September 16,I told him to wait a bit longer, anyway I can’t fly without my visa in hand.

I am concern now with my CFO certificate. Apparantly, I already had one last 2007, as a pre-requisite of getting a passport, I was already engaged then with my husband now.I heard from a friend that her certificate is colored yellow when she got a sticker for it,while i got the green and blue one.

1. Will I still need to get another seminar,eventhough, I already had one with the same petitioner?

2.I got the blue and green one which I took from CEBU in 2007.What’s the difference with the yellow one my friend got last year in manila?

If i will still use my old certificate,they might not give me a sticker when my visa arrives.

I would appreciate any information you can share to me about this matter.THank you for being generous in sharing your time with me.

God bless you and your family always!

-seanimyles-
- on August 27, 2009 at 10:44 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi seanimyles,
  
  What I got was green and blue, and it was fine. No need to undergo the same seminar. These are the requirements to get the sticker:
  
  Original Passport;
  Original and photocopy of visa;
  Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Embassy Certification of Eligibility (for Spain bound C visa holders);
  Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
  Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
  Payment of the authorized registration fee.
  
  Tingting
on August 27, 2009 at 1:04 am joyce

Hello miss ting,

ask ko lang kong kailangan ko pa bang humingi ng mga requirements ng asawa ko like pay stub taxes etc,kong my interview na ako dahil everyday ako nag babasa ng mga comments dito at i just wanna ask if kailangn ko rin po bang humingi sa asawa ko,dahil sabi niya pag ma recieve ko raw ang package nan don na lahat ang requirement pwde ko bang buksan yon,pls miss ting i just need ur help para walang problema pag ma interview na ako,salamat miss ting
- on August 27, 2009 at 11:04 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Joyce,
  It is recommended as an attachment to the affidavit of support as a proof of current employment. If you have time, get about 2 mos. worth of pay stubs. What do you mean by package? Is he sending you contaning the affidavit of support? If yes, you can bring the affidavit of support to the interview UNSEALED. It is not supposed to be sealed anyway.
  
  If not, you can provide the original employment letter from his employer.
on August 27, 2009 at 9:30 am tina

hi po miss ting, tina again, miss ting ask po sna about sa fiance me, its it true n tinatawagan din po ng embassy ung petitioner? iniinterview rin pba cla khit s phone lang? and no po ung mga tinatanong sa knila? about po ba saan ang mga questions nla kung totoo po na tnatawagan din ang petitioner? sana po my idea kau, gs2 ko lng pong maclear ang mind ko about dian, tnx po , god bless always!
- on August 27, 2009 at 11:05 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Hindi naman. Wala pa akong narining na ganyan.
on August 27, 2009 at 11:15 am kayene

hi ms ting..
just want to say thank you kc got my visa and am leaving this sep. 3 na…super thank u
and to charmie thanks din
on August 27, 2009 at 4:43 pm aydsss

Hi Ting,

ask ko lang Ting if mareciv KO na ang visa after INTERVIEW ko ilang days pwede ako mg stay sa pinas pwede ba ako mag stay kahit more 2months pa dito…

k3 me

aydsss
- on August 27, 2009 at 11:07 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  hi aydds,
  
  The validity of the visa is 6 months. Hence, you can stay here about 5.5 months..to be safe. Anyway, they will print the validity date in the visa, so you should know then.
on August 27, 2009 at 7:48 pm missy22

Hello po Ms.Ting and all readers;

i got an interview sched on 8th na po..We were allowed to have sched from Sept2-28 but we decided that date coz I have to wait for FEDEX for my husband’s I-134 and other supporting documents..

Planning to have our medical Thurs. and Fri.

Wish us luck po..

THANKS PO MS.TING AND TO ALL PEOPLE CONCERN..

Godbless us all!!!
- on August 27, 2009 at 11:08 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi missy22,
  
  See? Your prayer is answered. Congrats and good luck!
on August 27, 2009 at 8:19 pm Jho

Hi missy22,

Good luck! God bless!!

Hi Ms. Ting,

My husband just got the letter from NVC dated 8/24
Okay lang ba na photocopy lang mga documents from him?
Ang ippresent ko on my interview, like, I-134 and everything?

Thanks a lot!
God bless!!
- on August 27, 2009 at 11:11 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jho,
  
  The I-134 MUST be originally signed by him and/or co-sponsor (if you have). Also, he needs to send the ORIGINAL of the employment letter signed by his employer. Ask him na rin to send you about 2 months worth of his pay slips. As for the tax returns and W-2, a copy will do.
  - on August 30, 2009 at 8:38 pm Jho
    
    Hi Ms. Ting,
    
    Thank you very much for this info.
    God bless you more and always!!
on August 27, 2009 at 10:41 pm Jho

Hello Ms Ting,

Yung packet ba na to be opened at US immigration comes in a separate envelope for each person?
Because like me and my kids, we will travel in a different dates.

Thanks and God bless you more!!
- on August 27, 2009 at 11:12 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jho,
  
  Yes, they will come separately in brown envelop for EACH applicant.
  - on August 30, 2009 at 8:40 pm Jho
    
    Ms. Ting,
    
    Thanks for the reply. God bless!!
on August 27, 2009 at 10:47 pm missy22

Hi JHO..Thanks a lot..

I’m reviewing pa din on INFOS, bka may namiss ako or something..

Sakin po yung kasama sa FEDEX envelop is an affidavit of support (I-134) na originally signed by my husband..yung immigration lawyer po ata nag fill-up for my husband and he just signed it before sending it to me..together with all the documents (copies) they sent sa USCIS nung first application of I-130. Can’t afford not to have the visa after interview..hehe! sayang din kc if mapostponed just because kulang ng isa o dalawang documents..Also i asked my husband to send the original divorce decree too..para wala ng hassle..

Goodluck din po sayo..TC
- on August 27, 2009 at 11:13 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi missy22,
  
  That’s very true.
on August 27, 2009 at 10:57 pm Jho

Hello everyone with the same case as mine, K3 K4

Is it possible that i K3, and my K4 (15, 18, and 19 yrs.old) will go for medical and interview on a different dates?
or
talaga bang dapat magkakasabay kami ng medical at interview?

Kasi ang plano ko, ako muna then after a month sila naman.
pwede ba yun?

Your care will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks to all, and
God bless!!
- on August 27, 2009 at 11:21 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jho,
  
  Yes, it is fine if you decide to let your children apply later. Follw-to-Join tawag nun.
  - on August 30, 2009 at 8:41 pm Jho
    
    Thanks a lot, Ms. Ting… God bless you!!
on August 27, 2009 at 11:03 pm Jho

Hello again Ms Ting,

Okay lang ba na photocopy lang ng mga docs ang ippresent ko on my interview?
Like, I-134 and everything?

Thanks a lot!!
God bless you more!!
- on August 28, 2009 at 6:10 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jho,
  
  I-134 should be ORIGINALLY signed by your USC petitioner. The employment letter should be ORIGINALLY signed by his employer. As for the W-2 and ITR, a copy will do.
  - on August 31, 2009 at 5:32 am Jho
    
    Thanks a lot Ms. Ting, you are a big help.
    
    God bless!!
on August 27, 2009 at 11:49 pm tina

hi miss ting tnx po s reply, s uulitin po uli, god bless!
on August 27, 2009 at 11:55 pm tina

miss ting tnx po sa reply again, ask po sna me again after po mgpaset ng interview mga ilang days or wik pa waiting b4 medical sched? example po ngpaset kmi sched for interview on sept end? mga ilang days po ang waiting b4 nla iconfirm un?
on August 28, 2009 at 2:20 am tina

helo everyone, pls help me about sending all my call history to my email add so i cant print it out? kc dko alam kung pano gagawin s chatlogs ko, s computer lng kc cia nkasave eh wla me printer d2, yahoo messenger gmit ko, pls share nio nman nlalaman nio about this? about s message archive ko nsent n me pero tong chatlogs ko sa voice message archive dko alam kung pano gagawin, pls help meeeeee, tnx.
- on August 28, 2009 at 6:09 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  YOu do not have to do that. YOur chat log will suffice. I did not do that.
on August 28, 2009 at 3:42 am mel

Hi Ms. Ting,

Good day po., I’m here again asking your help, Bout the address in my I-130 form submitted to USCIS..I’m Moving now but i don’t know what is the best address na itatawag po ng hubby ko sa USCIS para mapalitan yun sa form I-130, I have two options can you help me to choose the best.. First at my sister house na kung saan dun po ako uuwi everyday from work pero ngrerent lang po kami dun, not permanent , the 2nd one at my husband house sa amin po iyon pero di po ako nakatira dahil malayo sa work ko, pero permanent yun pero once a month lang kung pumunta me dun, pero may nakatira po yun ate nya na hiwalay sa asawa.. Do you think ma’m makakaapekto po ito para madelay yun Approval namin pag tumawag sya sa USCIS dahil lilipat po ako ng House..Ma’m Ting thank you very much in advance..

Thank you po.. God bless us all..
- on August 28, 2009 at 6:07 am Tingting Rimart
  
  HI mel,
  
  Hindi naman yna naka-apektu sa interview. Piliin mo yung address na medyo malapit sa city para mabilis ang arrival nang letter from embassy to there.
on August 28, 2009 at 4:33 am estef

Hi Ms Ting,

I just want to inquire regarding a police clearance/police certificate that I got from Shanghai Public Notary Office dated April 11,2008. How long does it expire? I will be having an interview on September 9, 2009 in the US Embassy Manila, Philippines, I’m just wondering, does the embassy consider my police clearance valid until my interview date? If not, what will be the steps how to obtain it ? Pls do reply. Your help will be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot.
on August 28, 2009 at 5:01 am estef

Hi Ms Ting,

I just want to inquire regarding a police clearance/police certificate that I got from Shanghai Public Notary Office dated April 11,2008. How long does it expire? I will be having an interview on September 9, 2009 in the US Embassy Manila, Philippines, I’m just wondering, does the embassy consider my police clearance valid until my interview date? If not, what will be the steps how to obtain it ? Pls do reply. Your help will be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot.
- on August 28, 2009 at 6:05 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi estef,
  
  Police clearance are usually valid for 1 year from issuance date.
on August 28, 2009 at 7:51 am joyce

Hi Ms Ting,

Salamat sayo Mam Ting for answering some of my question,everyday ako dito sa site mo nakkatulong talaga lalo na sa mga requierement na hindi ko pa nakuha,ngayon ay parang completo na ya ta ako lol..sa kababasa ko dito sa site mo kahit july pa lang kami nakarcieve ng asawa ko ng reciept atleast ngayon nakakadagdag ng mga inpormasyon,Thank you so much miss ting,take care and God bless you always..
- on August 29, 2009 at 12:14 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Joyce,
  
  You’re welcome. Congrats and good luck!
on August 28, 2009 at 8:45 am tina

hi po miss ting, tnx po sa reply again, ibig pba sbihin khit dko npo ipresent un sa interview me if ever? kc po lgi kmi s mic bhira lng kmi s typing kung my problem lng ang network, kc ngpreprepare n me for that,tnx po uli miss ting, god bless!
- on August 29, 2009 at 12:18 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Do you mean the call log in your cellphone? Yes, it is fine not to present it during the interview. Just make sure that you have pther proof like 10-15 chatlogs, or a copy of his phone bill with your name showing in it, pictures, used tickets, hotel receipts, etc.
on August 29, 2009 at 6:16 pm Jho

Hi missy22,

Kailan mo nareceived appoinmnet letter mo from embassy?

Thanks, God bless!!
on August 29, 2009 at 6:22 pm Jho

Hi Ms Ting,

Pag nagpasched for interview sa embassy, kailangan ba bayad na or kahit hindi pa?
What are the things i need on hand when i make a call for interview sched.?
Thanks, God bless!!
- on August 31, 2009 at 9:46 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jho,
  
  Okay lang wala pang bayad, yun nga sa akin, nagbayad ako sa visa fee ko a day before my interview. Okay lang naman.
on August 30, 2009 at 5:20 am Jho

Hi Ms. Ting,

Pwede ba yung i will go to US on a K3? Tapos yung kids ko wait na lang maapprove yung I-130 petition nila?
Naguguluhan talaga ako at di ako makapagdesisyon kung ano ba ang mas ok, please help me.

Thanks a lot!!
God bless!!

More power!
- on August 31, 2009 at 9:47 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Okay lang naman.
  
  If you will wait for the I-130 approval, magiging immigrant na yung applyan nila.
on August 30, 2009 at 9:04 pm maria

hello again Miss ting

Thank u very much for taking time answering our question u really indeed a big help for us..Miss ting ask ko lang po ule about sa CFO ano po yung mga requirements para dito my site po ba dito para naman ma check ko din how much po yung fee para dito..kailangan ko ba kami ng anak ko umattend dito at pwede po ba na gawin na namin ito kahit wala pa kami visa?O dapat talaga na my issue kana na visa para umattend dito ganon din po sa PDOS? kasi po wala na kami ginagawa ng anak ko so i m thinking kung gawin na namin ito ahead before our interview para naman after our interview paka pagpahinga na kami ng anak ko sa mga lakad…Thank u and god Bless!!!by the way our interview is on September 9..

Maria
- on August 31, 2009 at 9:52 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Maria,
  How old is your kid? If she is less than 13 years old, she does not need to attend any seminar at all. Kung 13-19 years old naman, peer conselling ang tawag sa seminar na i-attend niya.
  
  You can attend the PDOS seminar even if you do not have your visa yet. Take note –iba ang seminar sa CFO registration. Sa CFO registration, you need to have the visa so they can attached the sticker to passport. The seminar is a requirement to register with CFO.
  
  Here are the requirement for the seminar:
  Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;
  Duly completed guidance and counseling form;
  If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office (NSO), or Local Civil Registry Offices (LCRO); or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate (if married abroad)
  Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
  Payment of P250.00 counseling fee.
  
  Here are the requirement for the CFO Registration:
  Original Passport;
  Original and photocopy of visa;
  Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Embassy Certification of Eligibility (for Spain bound C visa holders);
  Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;
  Duly completed emigrant registration form; and
  Payment of the authorized registration fee.
on August 31, 2009 at 8:53 am maria

hello again Miss ting

Thank u very much for taking time answering our question u really indeed a big help for us..Miss ting ask ko lang po ule about sa CFO ano po yung mga requirements para dito my site po ba dito para naman ma check ko din how much po yung fee para dito..kailangan ko ba kami ng anak ko umattend dito at pwede po ba na gawin na namin ito kahit wala pa kami visa?O dapat talaga na my issue kana na visa para umattend dito ganon din po sa PDOS? kasi po wala na kami ginagawa ng anak ko so i m thinking kung gawin na namin ito ahead before our interview para naman after our interview paka pagpahinga na kami ng anak ko sa mga lakad…Thank u and god Bless!!!by the way our interview is on September 9..

Maria
on September 1, 2009 at 7:49 am missy22

Hi JHO..

Nag fax kami ng letter from NVC to US Embassy Manila AUG.25 –if we can have interview even we dont have the letter from US Embassy yet. Tumawag husband ko AUG.28th and they approved me for early interview appointment(maybe coz we fax the letter from NVC).

Then today (SEPT.1) I got the letter from US Embassy Manila(dated AUG.26) thru FEDEX na yun nga po I’m eligible for interview..

Tomorrow punta na ako Manila..3 and 4 magpamedical..Then Sept.8 magpainterview po..

WISH me LUCK!!!

Ms.Ting thanks po..your site is very helpful..I’ll keep u all posted whatever the outcome is..

Goodluck to all..Godbless!!!
on September 1, 2009 at 9:41 am Jho

Hi Ms. Ting,

and

Hi missy22,

My husband got a mail from NVC dated 8/24, informing that they will send the letter to manila embassy within a week, and it says there the MNL case no., and I will soon receive a packet w/ intstruction on how to apply for a K3 visa.

I called the embassy this afternoon, just to check if they received the approved petition, and to my surprise they received it just today Sept.01

Then I asked, if when i will get the letter from them for me to bring it on my medical exam. She said that, its better to call and make a schedule for visa interview and they will email me the confirmation, once i have it, make a hard copy, then, i will bring it on my medical exam.

Thanks a lot!!
Good luck missy22!!
God bless you Ting!!
God bless us always!!
- on September 2, 2009 at 8:13 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  That’s good news. Cograts and good luck!
on September 1, 2009 at 12:23 pm ashley

hi ting!!
kamusta?? im here now in states with my kids last august.13…and we are planning to start the paperworks for adjustment of status…ting i need ur idea of how u did yours..can u mail me back? alam u email add ko dba, and if u dont mind i give u my number here so maybe i can call u sometimes…please ting i dont want my paperworks to be mess kapag my mali kmi nagawa dun…ask ko n din what forms do i need to fill-out for the adjustment of status except I-485? should i need to file a I-765? please ting i need ur help….
thanks and more power to ur site!!! godbless
- on September 2, 2009 at 8:14 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  HI Ashley,
  
  Welcome to the US. Just email me..alam mo naman yung email ko.
on September 1, 2009 at 6:28 pm jelyn

hi ms ting,
i just recieved my schedule for biometrics for aos,what is biometrics mean? i mean anong gagawin nila sa akin hehehhe thanks
- on September 2, 2009 at 8:20 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jelyn,
  
  Biometrics is the same as finger-scanning. Just like what you had during the embassy interview. Basically, they are just checking if you are really the “Jelyn” that was granted a visa in the Philippines.
on September 1, 2009 at 6:29 pm gie

miss ting i received my green card today… hay thank you for all the info, encouragement and ol the help…next naman is apply for a job…
on September 1, 2009 at 10:07 pm maria

Hello Miss Ting

My son is just 3 years old..now i know..thank u very much for ur help..God Bless!!

Maria
on September 1, 2009 at 10:13 pm maria

Miss Ting,

Sorry i forgot to ask may i know the location of the PDOS and CFO so i can go and check it on friday..Thank u again..

Maria
- on September 2, 2009 at 8:41 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Maria,
  
  Yohave the option to attend the Manila Office or the Cebu Office.
  
  CFO Manila
  Tel. Nos.: (632) 562-3848
  
  CFO Cebu
  Telefax : (032) 255-5253
  
  Seminar Venues
  SMEF-COW Manila
  Tel. Nos.: (632) 913-6439,
  
  PRISM
  Tel. Nos.: (632) 525-3114,
  
  SMEF-COW Cebu
  Tel. Nos.: (032) 235-3745,
on September 2, 2009 at 12:33 am april de leon

hello po!ask ko lng pano po kaya ko mapettion ng anak ko na 12yrs old lng?sana po masagot niyo ang tanong ko.tnx po.
- on September 2, 2009 at 8:04 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi April,
  
  What visa did you applied for? Are you in the USA? Are you already a GC holder? If yes, you can start by filing up the form I-130.
  
  If you do not have your GC yet, your husband should file the I-130, not you.
- on September 2, 2009 at 8:20 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi April,
  
  What visa did you applied for? Are you in the USA? Are you already a GC holder? If yes, you can start by filing up the form I-130.
  
  If you do not have your GC yet, your husband should file the I-130, not you.
on September 2, 2009 at 10:15 am tina

HI PO MISS TING, TINA AGAIN, ASK KPO SANA KAILANGAN PBA NG MEDICAL CERTIFICATE NG BABY KO FROM HER PRIVATE DOKTOR PARA SA IMMUNIZATION RECORD NIA? KC MERON CIA RECORD NANDUN LHAT UNG NATAKE NIANG VACCINE AT MY SIGNATURE NMAN NG PEDIA NIA, CONFUSE LNG PO AKO KUNG KAILANGAN PA KMUHA NG MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FROM HER PEDIATRICIAN? HOPING FOR YOUR REPLY PO, TNX
- on September 2, 2009 at 8:03 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Yes, bring your child’s immunization record from her/his private physician. No need for the med certificate. In my case, I just photocopied the record from the doctor’s clinic. Well, the doctor granted my request since it’s for immigration purposes.
on September 3, 2009 at 2:20 am julie ann

hello …

i read about your info at CFO seminar in cebu…..i am just want to ask if
1. i will be need to attend that seminar if i will apply a fiancee visa? if i will apply a tourist it will not be needed?
2. i will be going to norway it is still needed to attend?since i see that US visa there…it is for all country?
3. it is ok if i still dont have the visa?only passport?

i think thats all for now since i am so confuse and have much more question to ask…hope you will reply me thank you….
- on September 6, 2009 at 12:03 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi julie ann,
  
  1. Yes, you are correct. It is NOT needed for tourist visa.
  2.Yes, you need it if you are going to Norway or any ither country as an IMMIGRANT.
  3. Yes, it is OK to attend the seminar with a passport only. But you can not get the CFO sticker, if you do not have the visa yet. You just have to go back in CFO Office. HOwever, you can always do this also in CFO Manila.
on September 3, 2009 at 2:22 am julie ann

hello…..

for all country po vah ang mag seminar nyan? going to norway ako….
- on September 6, 2009 at 12:04 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Yes, all country….kung immigrant ka.
on September 4, 2009 at 5:51 am tina

HI PO MISS TING, ASK KO LNG PO KC NGFAX N ME NG LETTER FOR REQUESTING TO GET LETTER FROM EMBASSY IN MANILA TO BE ABLE TO GET A POLICE CLEARANCE IN JAPAN EMBASSY NA REQUIRED NILA, PERO 1WIK NPO UN SINCE NGFAX ME KSO UNTIL NOW WALA PA LETTER FROM THEM PRA MSUBMIT KO SA JAPAN EMBASSY IN MANILA,T NGPASCHED N ME FOR INTERVIEW ON SEPT.25, AND DNA CIA AABOT IN CASE KAILANGAN KO UN, KAILANGAN PO BA MAINTERVIEW MUNA B4 CLA MGBIGAY NG LETTER THEN TSAKA LNG MGAAPPLY NG POLICE CLEARANCE? KC INADVANCE ME ANG PGKUHA KSO KAILANGAN MY LETTER FROM US EMBASSY KSO D NMAN ME PNADADALHAN KYA WLA N ME MGAWA, KUNG D MGWAIT NLANG INTERVIEW ME KUNG HAHANAPAN NLA AKO. MISS TING CENCIA NPO DKO LNG PO KC CLA MAINTINDIHAN. KC B4 PO MKAKUHA NUN 2 TO 3 MONTHS PA WAITING, E D KPAG HNANAPAN NLA KO WAITING ANOTHER MONTHS NNAMAN.TNX PO
- on September 6, 2009 at 12:06 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi tina,
  
  I suggest that you call them to get a real-time status of your inquiry. I suggest that you still go to your scheduled interview. In case, they really need the police clearance, you just have to go back and submit it to them. Just cross your fingers na makalusot ka.
on September 4, 2009 at 7:43 pm mel

Ms. ting,

Im here again my husband receive the approval notice(NOA2) last August 31,2009… And may nakalagay dw po dun priority date Sept. 15,2009 ano pong ibig sabihin nun? after po ano po gagawin?? please help me yun atty po kasi namin out of the country sya.. Thank you very much… and how long po from NOA2 to interview? CR1 visa po ako.. At ano po mga requirements pala after ng NOA2?? sensya napo dami ko tanong..salamat po talaga…
- on September 6, 2009 at 12:09 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Dear Mel,
  
  Since you are applying for immigrant visa, NVC will schedule your ineterview. This is the link to check if you already have your date…http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp.
  
  As soon as you know your MNL case number, you can access this link na.
  
  Here are the requirement for your interview. Start gathering now..http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfiven.pdf
  
  Congrats and good luck!
on September 5, 2009 at 10:43 am joselyn dognidon dangalan

ask ko lng po ng-sputum test po ako ngayon w8 ko nlng pulmonary evaluation pwede ko po kya pakiusapan ang doctor sa st.lukes na wag nila ako icultured test if ever na negative ang result?kasi nagpa xray nman ako sa ibang hospital ok nman daw yung baga ko wlang abnormalities gaya ng sinasabi ng st.lukes pwede ko kya ipakita sa kanila yung xray ko sa ibang hospital?kasi yung mga anak ko nga negative db dpat maisip nila na negative din ako kasi close ako sa mga anak ko sayang nman kasi kung pghihintayin pa uli nila ako ng 2mos.ang tagal ko ng hinintay ng petition ko tpos pttgalin pa uli nila.tsaka sayang din kc yung ticket nkbili n mister ko. pls i need your immediate response sa friday na sana intrvw nmin. thnks!
- on September 6, 2009 at 12:12 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi joselyn,
  
  You cna bring the X-ray film and results during your evaluation. SLEC is the only accredited clinic to do these immigration med exams. YOu have no choice, but to follow what they instruct you to do. Kung pakiusapan mo, okay lang naman, pero the answer is up to the doctor. Don’t lose hope. You will be here soon.
on September 6, 2009 at 5:54 am ashley

hi ting
i e-mailed u already and im just waiting for ur reply hopefully soon…im tryna find out what to do about the AOS thing but some of the info makes me feel confuse..i really wanna do the right way so its wasting time n din dba…
godbless and more power to ur site
- on September 6, 2009 at 12:12 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi ashley,
  
  SOrry ha natagalan ako….I will reply to your email today. The very first step that you need to do is complete the shots that you are still lacking BEFORE you go to the civil surgeon, para makamura. Most of these civil surgeons have expensive fees on shots. You can go to your local health clinic. SOme shots maybe free.
on September 6, 2009 at 7:30 am tina

HI PO MISS TING AGAIN, IN ADDITION PO SA QUESTION ME ABOVE ASK KPO SNA ABOUT SA FORM NG DS 156,DS 157 AND DS 156K. KC MY BABY ME KAILANGAN PO 2COPIES FOR DS 156 AND DS 157 AND 1 COPY FOR DS156K ANG FILL UP KO OR ANOTHER 2 COPIES FOR DS 156 AND DS 157 AND 1 COPY FOR DS 156K PARA NMAN PO SA BABY KO? SO IN EQUAL PO 4COPIES PBA KAILANGAN ME FILL UP FOR DS 156 DS 157 AND 2 COPY FOR DS 156K? GUSTO KO LNG PO SNA MCLEAR, AND ANYTIME PO BA PEDE NA MGFILL UP NUN KHIT SA SEPT. 25 PA ANG INTERVIEW KO? HOPING FOR YOUR REPLY PO MISS TING, GOD BLESS! TNX
- on September 6, 2009 at 12:20 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Para mas clear ha…see below.
  
  Your required forms
  2 x DS-156
  2 x DS-157
  1 x DS-156K
  
  Your kid’s required forms
  2 x DS-156
  2 x DS-157
  
  No need for DS-156k for your kid.
  
  Don’t forget to get your CENOMAR, okay.
on September 6, 2009 at 1:15 pm Mish

hi ms ting…i would be leaving on Tue for the US under an IR1 visa.I was just wondering if I would also be required to fill out the I-194 form? or if I would fill out a different form…nabasa ko kasi na ung mga nagffill up lang ng I-194 form are those that have non-immigrant visa…thank u in advance..
- on September 7, 2009 at 1:20 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mish,
  
  I think, all you have to fill up is the customs declaration form, which will be given by the flight attendant to you during your flight before you will arrive in your port of entry.
on September 6, 2009 at 1:16 pm Mish

hi ms ting…i would be leaving on Tue for the US under an IR1 visa.I was just wondering if I would also be required to fill out the I-194 form? or if I would fill out a different form…nabasa ko kasi na ung mga nagffill up lang ng I-194 form are those that have non-immigrant visa…thank u in advance..
on September 6, 2009 at 11:32 pm julie ann

hello again…..

thanks po sa reply…ngayon sasabihin ko pa poh yan sa fiancee ko…nsabi ko napo yan but parang ayaw nya maniwala kasi parang wla po daw yan sa norwegian embassy…..pwd po ask ulit may mga nagtanong na po vah sa inyo kahit na ano tungkol sa norway?gusto ko po sana sila makilala kung meron po…oh kaya yong mga natulungan nyo na po……….ah ok salamat tatapusin ko muna visa ko tapos pwd saka na ang seminar para madikit agad ang sticker di po vah……thnx talaga..
- on September 7, 2009 at 1:23 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Julie,
  
  During my CFO seminar, I had a co-attendant that was bound for Sweden. Sge got married to a Swedish.
  
  The CFO registration requirement is not a foreign country’s policy, but that of our own. It is the Philippine government that requires it. If he will still not believe you, tell him to read CFO’s website at http://www.cfo.gov.ph
on September 6, 2009 at 11:34 pm julie ann

my website po vah kayo sa norway embassy pwd po humingi?salamat po….
- on September 7, 2009 at 1:25 am Tingting Rimart
  
  It’s http://www.norway.ph
on September 6, 2009 at 11:35 pm julie ann

kc nag search po ako dami kasing lumalabas eh….diko naman po hawak ang oras ko sa computer kasi dami rin po ako ginagawa….so baka meron po kayong website jan na quality para pagtanungan na rin po…
on September 7, 2009 at 12:04 am tina

hi po miss ting, tnx po sa another reply, tenk you po sa 2long, miss ting about po s cenomar meron npo ako kso sa sept 25 time ng interview me eh 1month and 1wik npo un kc kmuha po agad ako, pede p po kya gmitin un? o kuha nlang po me bgo? at ung nbi and police clearance ko d2 sa lugar nmin pede na kya kumuha in advance po 3wiks b4 ng interview date ko? and miss ting about my medical pede npo ba me pamedical anytime khit sa sept 25 pa po ang interview ko? kc sbi po nung nkausap ko ang medical dw po anytime dw po pgkatapos ko mgpasched, gus2 ko lng po sna mclear, salamat po, god bless! tina
- on September 7, 2009 at 1:30 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  The CENOMAR you have now is still fine. Medyo hindi pa naman siya oldie.
  
  The NBI Clearance will do. No need for local Police Clearance. It’s OK to get it now. Sometimes kasi, pag nag-”hit” yung name mo, they (NBI) will issue your clearance a week after your request date. They need to verify pa kasi kung wala ka talagang record.
  
  Yes, you can do your medical this week na. Ang iba nga as far a 1 month in advance.
  
  Regards,
  Tingting
on September 7, 2009 at 12:20 am tina

MISS TING IN ADDITION PO ULI SA QUESTION ME ABOVE ILAN PICTURES PBA ANG HINIHINGI NG SLEC HANGGANG MARELEASE ANG MEDICAL EXAM? OK NPO KYA 6PCS FOR ME AND 6PCS FOR MY BABY? TNX PO AGAIN
- on September 7, 2009 at 1:33 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  6 pcs each is more than enough for the med exam.
on September 7, 2009 at 7:44 am tina

HI PO MISS TING, TNX PO SA WLANG SAWANG PGSAGOT S MGA QUESTIONS NMIN, UTANG NA LOOB PO NMIN YAN SNIO, AND NXT TIME PO ULI HUWAG PO SNA U MGSAWA SMIN, AND GOD BLESS PO ALWAYS! TINA
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:03 am Tingting Rimart
  
  You’re welcome.
on September 7, 2009 at 7:17 pm mel

hi to all and to ms. ting,

Ma’m,

Ask ko lang po how long it will takes po na maprocess ng NVC papers ko at mapunta dito sa MAnila embassy? CR1 visa po ako. Ty po… Sana po may idea kayo, anyone na may alam po din you can share po it to me. Salamat po sa lahat. God bless us. Ma’m ting maraming salamat po talaga..
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:05 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi mel,
  
  It usually takes 5-6 months from your approval date to your interview appointment. CR-1 is am immigrant visa. It takes longer than K-1 or K-3. But it worth it naman.
on September 8, 2009 at 2:32 am tina

HI PO MISS TING AGAIN, ASK KPO SNA ABOUT SA PASSPORT, KC LOST PASSPORT ME LAST 2008 PERO NKAKUHA NPO ME BGO, MISS TING WORI LNG PO ME KUNG MG ASK NG PAPERS ANG CONSUL SA INTERIEW 2LAD NG AFIDAVIT OF LOST KC PO NUNG MGAPPLY ME NG BGO FOR LOST PASSPORT EH KNUHA NPO LAHAT NG DFA SKIN UNG PAPERS AT WLA NPO ME HAWAK NA PAPERS ABOUT S PGKAWALA NG PASSPORT ME B4, DO YOU THINK PBA DNA ME ASK NG MGA PAPERS ABOUT SA LOST PASSPORT ME B4? KC PO NKAKUHA NNAMAN ME BGO EH THIS YEAR LAST JUNE, HOPING FOR YOUR REPLY, GOD BLESS! TINA
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:07 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  I do not think that they will ask for your old passport. YOu only need to show the current and valid one. You’ll be fine.
on September 8, 2009 at 2:41 am tina

AND MISS TING IN ADDITION PO SA QUESTION ME ABOVE ULI, CENCIA NPO , ABOUT NMAN PO SA APPOINTMENT LETTER NA NARECEIVE ME SA EMAIL ME NUNG TIME N NGPASCHED ME NG INTERIEW PRINT PO UN DBA KSO PO UNG UNANG EMAIL NLA SKIN EH NAME KO LNG PO ANG NKALAGAY THEN UNG 2ND NMAN PO KSAMA N UNG NAME NG BABY ME SA SET NG INTERVIEW, ASK KPO SNA KUNG KAILANGA PAREHO PRINT ME UN? AND 1 COPY LNG PO BA ANG KAILANGAN? AND S LETTER PONG PNADALA NG US EMBASSY MANILA KAILANGAN DIN PO BA DALHIN SA MEDICAL EXAM? MISS CENCIA NPO LGI ME MRAMI QUESTIONS, PRA LNG PO SURE UNG MGA GNAGAWA KO, AND TNX PO S LAHAT.
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:08 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Tina,
  
  yes, the embassy will send you only ONE notice letter for you and your kid. Your kid has a derivative status.
on September 8, 2009 at 12:25 pm ashley

hi miss ting,,,
maraming salamat s e-mail n pinadala u sakin, i just read it today..i will follow all the info and idea that u said in the e-mail but i just got a question, kung mg-file nb kmi ng AOS ko nextmonth and with the AOS and I-130 ng daughter ko all together how much is gonna cost for everything? is it ($1010) for my AOS and another ($600+$355) for my daughter AOS and I-130 as long as i we file everything at the same time? and if we file mine first before my daughter is it $930+355? saka miss ting ask ko n din about I-765 and I-131, is it free to file those form along with my AOS? or do i need to pay for it too? is it taking so long to get the AOS approve? like usually how many months kaya? i read ur AOS timeline here and i showed that to my hubby so we can get some info and idea of what to do, and we are so thankful to u miss ting cuz u have been helping me out eversince til now that im here already with my hubby, and hopefully i can get my 10 years GC too like urs para no hassle at all and not wasting too much money n din and time…
thanks u so much for the help miss ting and godbless u always
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:13 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi ashley,
  
  You are K-3 and K-4, right? For you, you will pay $1,010.00 and for your kid $600.00 + $355.00 (if your husband did not file a separate I-130 petition for her during the K-3 and K-4 process.
  
  Yes, I-131 and I-765 are FREE if file together or with a pending AOS. My AOS took roughly about 6 months for the whole process. The I-765 will be issued after 90 days from submission.
on September 8, 2009 at 8:26 pm seanimyles

Hello!! MS. Ting

CR-1

Seanimyles here again,just telling you that i received my VISa already last september 5. I was the one who needed to submit a CENOMAR for my additional document.I submitted last August 25,but it was just processed September 3 and got it delivered September 5.It wasn’t a long wait though.

My target date of flight is on September 18.Thank God.

I still have few questions left if I may.

I took a CFO seminar when i was still engaged to him as a pre-requisite to getting a passport,last 2007.This time the passport I’m using is carrying his name already as married.

1.Will I still need to attend another PDOS

My visa is good until January of 2010.I was told that the greencard will arrived after a week or the maximum duration of 3 weeks after my arrival in the US.

2.Will I be getting the 10 year GC? We’re going to celebrate our 2nd year wedding anniversary this coming
November 2009. Or we will still apply for another application in order to get a 10 year GC,as I read from blogs about applying for a certain application before the 2nd year anniversary to get a 10-year GC?

As i am not sure if it’s even applicable for a questiuon.

3.I am 4 months on the way so I wasn’t given any vaccinations from SLEC. Should i be getting a mail about requiring me to finish what’s lacking on my medical records upon arriving there or i will need to do it voluntarily after giving birth?

I know it was a lot of questions,but if only you have any idea about it I will gladly appreciate it.

Again let me extend my deepest gratitude for being so generous of your time to answer my queries.You have been a part of my journey.

MAy the Lord God continue to bless you and your family.

Respectfully,

Seanimyles
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:18 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi seanimyles,
  
  Congrats!
  
  1. No need to attend another PDOS seminar. You do it only once. Just present the seminar certificate during your CFO registration, some required docs, and fee.
  
  2. I do not think that you will get the 10-year GC since you are a CR-1 applicant. If you are more than 2 years married, the visa category is automatically an IR-1.
  
  3. SLEc should have given your vaccination record. In there, it states what vaccines you are still lacking and needs to be completed in the USA. But since you are pregnant, looks like, some vaccines are not applicable.
  
  Regards.
on September 9, 2009 at 7:20 am missy22

Hello everyone..

Hi Ms. Ting and Jho..

I’m done with interview na po last Sept.8 even my medical results was just released today (2 days after my psyche evaluation coz of the scar on my left wrist)..The US Embassy told me to just wait for the visa 3-5 days..

Thank God..everything went fine..BUT susikatin talaga patience nyo sa St.Lukes sa dami ng tao at tagal ng processing..Sa US Embassy naman, mas matagal interview ng prescreener na pinoy and SUPER DAMI talagang documents hinahanap at proof of relationship..Pagdating sa consul..masungit sobra!!! Halos itapon nya pagsoli ng mga pics ang other evidences ng relationship namin ng husband ko..kaasar! Pero…at the end..HE SAID: I didn’t see any ISSUES except we have to wait for your medical results..(Nadeliver yung med. results ng anak ko same day ng interview..sinabay ko kc immunization nya sa psyche eval. ko..)

Now, antay na lang kami ng visa..hopefully will be delivered this weekend and mkapag sticker Monday then sna mkaalis na kami by Tues.

Goodluck to all!!!

Godbless…
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:19 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Congrats, missy22. Keep me posted.
on September 9, 2009 at 9:02 pm mj

mj

hi ting;

i just read your page and i think i have lots of idea thru to it. i would aslk cos my petition is approved already in US but then if id apply for Visa (k3) do i need to stay in Manila? can u advice me how long should a stay there so i would complete all before going back home to Cagayan De Oro? mejo malayo kasi, i want it sulit sana.
please give me an idea..
thanks
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:21 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mj,
  
  Usually, you will have to go to Manila in 2 occasions — for your medical exam (2 days) and the interview (1 day). I am from CDO too. During my med exam, I (and my daughter) stayed in Manila for just 3 nights. For the interview, we statyed for just 2 nights.
on September 10, 2009 at 7:04 am tina

MISS TING ITS TRUE PO BA N FOR FORMALITY NLANG ANG INTERVIEW WITH CONSUL? TNX PO
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:24 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Not true. The consul are very well-trained in their field. They can read people’s facial expression and gestures, if you are lying or just nervous.
on September 10, 2009 at 7:14 am mj

hi ma’am

My American husband filled a petition thru lawyer in US and he paid morethan what we are expected. he has the approved petition now and planned to give it to the lawyer right a way
.
question:

Is he just the lawyer for petition only? what bout the k3 visa that he said he will do it? possible for him to do without my presence in embassy?

if he’ll be doing up to petition only, and ill be the one who’s going to apply for visa in manila: i saw the requirement its says also i need to have POLICE CLEARANCE FOR OTHER COUNTRY” what do u mean by that?:

I been in Bahrain for work.. was there last july 2007 up to april 2009 and had the seminar , just like PDOS , ” do i need to take those seminars again? for CFO Registration / Guidance & Counseling Seminar.

am now living in Oroqueta city can u advise me what to do? like when ill go manila, up to when should i stay there? and what the best address do i need to put for Air21 required address?

please help me thru it, and i thank you for reading my mail.

God bless you more.
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:30 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi mj,
  
  The lawyer’s services should end after the adjudication, whther approved or denied. YOUR PRESENCE is the very essence of the interview. You need to go there personally. It is a REQUIREMENT.
  You do not need the lawyer to go with you.
  
  From July 2009 to April 2009? You definitely need a Police Clearance from Bahrain.
  
  As for the CFO seminar, I think, you need to have it. The spousal kind of seminar is deiffrent from the work-related seminar. But anyway, you can call CFo to verify this. I am not pretty sure about this.
  
  By the way, did you email me? I will reply to your email too.
  - on September 12, 2009 at 5:18 am mj
    
    Ms Ting,
    
    Thank for you reply, yeah i got it . so lawyer is just up to Petition.
    
    Re Police certificate, meaning i need it? i mean i only have compnay certification when i went home, was employed in Bahrain july 2007 and went home phil. April 2009. Do i need those? or thats just for applicant who residing there, cos i was there as OFW.
    I f i need, how? am now here in Cagayan and does it takes time?
    
    Re CFO, yeah ill call them and ask… but then i dont know if i need to attend PDOS.
    Re interview and medical , yeah better to have it at a tme but then can i take my Seminar for CFO right after my Visa approved? or the day after my interview?
    Lastly, do i need to wait in manila till i get approve? or ill use my hometown address for Air21?
    
    Thank you Ms. Ting, sencya na.. dami kong tanong.
    
    Gob bless
    
    Hi Mj,
    
    Even if you were classified as OFW, you still lived there for more than 6 months. I believe that, you need a letter from the embassy to request this police clearance. Worst comes to worst, you can bring your employment certificate during your interview. The consul will just then require you to submit the police clearance at a later date. If you got lucky, they may not even request it. Cross your fingers, especially that this document is still part of the requirements.
    
    From the embassy’s website for K-3 applicants:
    OTHER COUNTRY POLICE CERTIFICATES. Applicants aged 16 years and older must also present police certificates from other countries where they have lived for six (6) months or more after reaching the age of 16. As with NBI clearances, foreign police certificates should be obtained in the applicant’s current name, birth certificate name, maiden name, and any aliases or nicknames ever used, including different spellings you have used of those names while in the country in question. Country-specific information on how to secure police certificates is available on the State Department’s web site at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciprocity/reciprocity_3272.html
  - on September 13, 2009 at 9:06 pm mj
    
    Thank you Ms ting, i think ill have to call them just to make sure.
    
    Mail you soon.
    
    God bless
  - on September 15, 2009 at 10:17 pm mj
    
    hi Ms ting & to all!
    
    Just wanna know bout vaccination. is it even applicable for me who’s planning or even trying to have baby?
    Please let me know whats the effect of it.
    Thank you
    Good day!
on September 10, 2009 at 9:17 am lourdes morgan

hi i just want to ask kasi duon sa petition paper ko ang nakalgay duon my name when i was single ask ko lang hindi ba iyon magiging problem sa approval ng visa ko..plss help me thanks..
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:32 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi lourdes,
  
  No problem, as long as you have the Marriage Certificate to show that you are already married.
  
  My peition paper is also in my maiden name, though I was married already during that time.
on September 10, 2009 at 9:21 am lourdes morgan

ang nakalagay po kasi dun sa petition letter ko is CARLON,MA.LOURDES BITBIT..eh ngayon na married na ako dapat morgan na..interview ko na po nextmonth.hindi po ba iyon magiging coz ng delay sa visa ko?pls pls help me..thanks
on September 11, 2009 at 8:18 am maria

Hi Miss ting

first of all thank u for helping me and for answering all our questions we had our interview wednesday 09-09-’09 sabi nila its a lucky number and i guess it works for us..the 1st interview with filipina was fine she was kind and had a smily face..my 2nd interview with american was great..He talked to me in tagalog i can to his face that his kind..He did not asked me anything else other than name of my fiance,my fiance’s work and when we plan to get married.. after that he said “UR VISA IS APPROVED”…at first i was shock i didnt react at all so he repeat it again and i just smiled and say thank u..he said u can go outside wait to flash ur number to get instruction..im so happy, today i called air21 and they said they will deliver our package tomorrow then monday ill have my CFO and PDOS..Miss ting a long wait is now almost over for me and for my fiance..i can say patient is the key for all of these..We almost run out of patient for not having any information working this visa but now its over..well be together now and start a new life with my fiance..
again thank u for ur help keep up the good work..God Bless!1

Maria
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:33 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Congrats, Maria. Welcome to the US!! See? The long wait and stress is worth it.
on September 11, 2009 at 5:30 pm kayene

hi ms ting,, kayene here…am already here in california last sep3..i would just like to ask, do i need to apply for Social Security Number bec i have answered in the form DS-230, Part II questions 33a and 33b that i am allowing them to share infos abt me and they will just assign me an ssn,,thanks
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:35 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi kayenne,
  
  What visa do you have K-3 or CR-1? If CR-1, you will just wait in the mail for your GC and your SSN.
  
  For K-1 or K-3, you need to go to the SSA Office to apply for it.
  - on September 13, 2009 at 4:13 am kayene
    
    im cr1…ok thanks po…my husband doesnt have any time kc to accompany me but glad to know na d ko na kailangan pumunta to apply,,thanks again,,God Bless…
on September 11, 2009 at 5:31 pm kayene

hi ms ting,,
kayen here…am already here in california last sep3..i would just like to ask, do i need to apply for Social Security Number bec i have answered in the form DS-230, Part II questions 33a and 33b that i am allowing them to share infos abt me and they will just assign me an ssn,,thanks
on September 11, 2009 at 11:30 pm maimai

hi miss ting gud day to u im mai and i just wanna ask kung need pa ba umattend ng PDOS before pumunta ng us kc nareceived ko na visa ko (fiance )..then ung flight ko is sa friday na sept.18… and another question miss ting bout sa airport do i need to go to the immigration para magpastamp?can u give me some ideas/steps or can u share ur xperience? ill wait for ur rply ASAp tnx
- on September 12, 2009 at 2:38 am Tingting Rimart
  
  CFO Registration / Guidance & Counseling Seminar
  
  Before you can leave the country, you need to attend a seminar and have a CFO sticker in your passport. This is a must. You can either do this at their Cebu or Manila Office. Take note — the seminar will be held at a different venue than the CFO registration where the sticker will be posted in your passport.
  
  YOu can get the CFO sticker/stamp athe the CFO Office (and not the immigration office) either in Manila or Cebu Office. Here is their website for your reference.
  - on September 12, 2009 at 11:25 pm maimai
    
    tanx miss ting..god bless
  - on September 13, 2009 at 8:53 am maimai
    
    hi miss ting ask ko lang kung ilang days po ba ung seminar for PDOS?., and bout sa CFO requirements, ano ba ung Immigrant Data Summary for US bound?
    
    maimai
on September 12, 2009 at 11:22 pm maimai

hi miss ting.., im maimai and i just wanna ask kung need pa ba umattend ng PDOS bago pmunta ng US.,kc nareceived ko na po ung visa ko (fiance)..tanx ill wait for ur rply asap
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:29 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi maimai,
  
  If you have not attended yet, then you should.
on September 13, 2009 at 8:44 am pery

Hello Ms. Ting,

May mga tanong lang po ako:
1. Kailangan po ba na humingi ako ng complete record vaccine
ng mga anak ko from their pedicatrician with printed and signature and her license number?
2. Anu-ano po ba yung mga hinihinging mga documents sa
pre-interview and final interview? Lahat po ba yun ay mga originals copy and ibibigay?
3. Gaano po katagal ang interview lalo na po pag dalawang bata ang kasama? Nagtatanong din po ba sila sa mga bata?
4. Marami po ba sila tinatanong about sa petitioner?
5. Puwede po ba magsama sa loob habang naghihintay na tawagin sa interview para may titingin sa isang anak ko?
6. About po sa CFO seminar, okay lang po ba kahit walang middle name ang husband ko sa pag-fill up sa form kasi wala po sya talaga middle name dahil adopted po sya ng uncle nya na kapatid ng mother nya?
- on December 5, 2009 at 9:26 am pery
  
  ms.ting, hello po!
  mam pa-answer naman ng mga tanong ko pls.’
  mam ano po ba ang i-sa-sign ko sa applicants signature sa ds-230 form part1 kasi yung anak ko ay 2 years old lang so ako po yung pipirma on her behalf? pano po at ano po dapat yun ipipirma ko don.
  at saka puwede na po mag-sign yung eldest ko na 7 years old na? ty
on September 14, 2009 at 11:14 am seanimyles

Hello everyone!!!!!!!

I’m flying to US in two days from now..I hav no idea on the procedure of the flight.
I believe there is a connecting flight, as for my case I’m flying with NWA.I know my port of entry but I don’t really have an idea about how the whole process of the flight.
From manila aiport-japan-detroit-newark.THe step to step procedures will be much appreciated by not just me but to the others who are also in the same plight as me.This is my first travel,as u surely understand…it’s really killing me.

All I can say is that I am holding an e-ticket with me.If anyone who cares enough to share their experiences,I badly need your help.What to do first upon arrival? IS it possible to bring some biscuits in the hand carry bag while on the plane?or how should I start my day at the airport(PI)?

More power to all and Good Luck to all of us!

God bless!!!

^^
on September 15, 2009 at 6:33 am ashley

hi miss ting!!
thanks alot for all the advice and idea..now i feel relief and finally i know what im gonna do to my AOS thing…ur such a nice and very helpful person thank u so much again…but one thing to let u know , i went to the SSN office and they said they can’t give me SSN # right now cuz i dont have my EAD yet, they’re asking me that, so basically i have to apply my EAD along with my AOS and wait for the EAD to be arrive then i can go back and apply my SSN..hopefully its not gonna take long for the EAD so atleast i can have some ID cuz the only ID that i have here is my PASSPORT and my MILITARY SPOUSE ID and it helped me in some many ways too..thanks again miss ting and more power to ur site…
- on September 18, 2009 at 12:06 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Ashley,
  
  For K-3, they need the EAD or GC, before they can issue the SSN.
on September 15, 2009 at 9:47 am april

hi ting,
accidentally kasi na naopen ng tita ko ung brown envelop ng visa packet nya, worried kasi sya.. nabasa ko sa ilang mga sagot mo rin dito regarding this matter… ask ko lang sana kung ano mga requirements sa pagbalik sa US embassy para ipareseal ung brown envelope.? saka kailangan pa bang mag-pa-appointment ulit?.. thanks.. hope to hear from you..
god bless..
- on September 18, 2009 at 12:04 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi April,
  
  Yes, you need to go back to the embasy to re-seal it. The immigration officer at your POE ept it if the seal is “broken”.
  
  For sure, she needs to bring some photo identification. Just to make sure, call the embassy.
on September 15, 2009 at 4:41 pm loucy

halo poh Miss Ting,

i’m an avid fan poh sa blog nyu,which means i am also one of those filing for visas, and is still in the process , and test for patience..As i read along all the messages, youv have helped alot , dozens , thousand of people, and i hope you can help me too poh..huhuh
i already had my medical sa SLEC ..it took me weeks poh to get my medicals done dahil poh sa x-ray ko na may scar daw..which i had undergo 3 days of sputum test from WED – FRI ..then balik na naman ng Monday to get the result, was scheduled around 1:30 pm tapos nag start xa mga 2 na. The result was negative..thank GOd..wla akong TB …tapos , sinabihan nila ako na they still need to observe the test for 2 months to check if wlaa bang change sa results ( CUlture test and tawag nila ) ..all my savings,plans shattered sigh..and they want me to call them on Nov.12 for follow up…sigh…

i know id still be negative..ang tanong ko poh after dat would i ahve my vacinations already?and how many days does the vacination take.then poh , and SLEC na poh pa ang mag ski schedule ng interview ko since, my interview was suppose to be this SEP. 16?…
and one thing poh..all the files i have from my husband are all copies..cause we both communicate through e-mail , then i print all the files he sents me..or do i need to ahve the originals of the 129 and 130? W2 1040 tax incomes?…divorce papers? im in deep need of your help poh..
hope that your reading this and would love to have some of your precious time..thank you poh..

LOUCY,
–cebu–
- on September 18, 2009 at 12:03 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Loucy,
  
  Sorry to hear that. The vaccination will take only a half day. The long period is more of the waiting game. Yes, SLEC usually schedule for your interview for cases like yours. Just to make sure, DO NOT forget to ask them.
  
  For your I-130, I-129F, Tax 1040, W-2, etc, copies are fine, EXCEPT for the affidavit of support (I-134) and his employment letter (if you opt to have one). These should be originally signed and dated.
  
  Well, dapat then pictures, money trasnfer receipts, etc. are original.
on September 15, 2009 at 5:33 pm mary jan mitchell

hi miss ting…just wanna ask lang po your opinion regarding our petition do you think it will be be better if we get a lawyer or not?kasi hubby ko lang nag pa process ngayon and how much do you think well be the expenses approximately for visa application and medical?thank you in advance…
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:57 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  You’re hubby is fine. It is just easy.
on September 15, 2009 at 7:45 pm mel

hi to all,

Pano po ba mgcheck ng case status sa NVC website, please help po.. kasi may NVC case number na kami para po sna macheck ko na yun status ko online. TY po..
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:56 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi mel,
  
  You need to call or email them..They will really reply.
  
  The NVC’s e-mail address is NVCINQUIRY@state.gov.
  
  Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (EST)
  Tel: (603 334-0700).
on September 16, 2009 at 1:41 am julie ann

hello po ano po ang requirements sa seminar pag fiancee po ang gamit..?thnx po i learn a lot sa website…..
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:55 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Requirements:
  (1) SMEF Seminar
  2 x valid IDs (and a copy)
  Birth Certificate NSO Paper (and a copy)
  Marriage Certificate NSO Paper (and a copy)
  Pictures together and during the wedding (They will get 1 pic for their file)
  A copy of the Divorce Decree
  Orig and a copy of passport
  A copy of passport with arrival stamp –husband
  A copy of Legal Capacity to Marry
  Seminar Fee Php. 200.00
on September 16, 2009 at 6:44 am ashley

hi miss ting
i just wanna ask what is the I-94 departure record??? is that a small paper that the immigration gave us and they staple into our passport? im confusing about this cuz i remember the day that i get here, the immigration guy asked me what is my visa type which is k3 cuz i dont think he knows about that, he is kinda new in his job thats what i guess then he asked another immigration guy over there tryna find out what is k3 then he came back to his area then he gave me a copy of that small paper and put it in my passport, then he took my US EMBASSY PACKAGE, is that right??? it tooks almost 1 hour at the immigration line cuz he opened the package then he read some of the papers and he never gave it back to me. i saw my medical papers there from st.lukes and etc…. miss ting thank u for sharing ur experienced for k3 and AOS…now we starting to fix my papers here and sooner or later we will going to file that…ur a big help for all of us..godbless u always!!!
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:52 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi ashley,
  
  Yes, it is the small white piece of paper. The guy is correct of getting your brown envelope from you.
  
  Your I-94 is basically your “lifeline” here. When you apply for driver’s licence and ID, they will ask for it…even EAD and AOS. So do not lose it. It states there the period of your leagal stay in the US. K-3 has a 2-year vaildity. YOu are not in dire need to work, you can file for your AOS before this 2-year expiration.
on September 16, 2009 at 9:01 am lourdes morgan

hi miss ting..
miss ting gusto ko lang sanang itanong interview ko na kasi sa oct.16 09 ang plano ko po kc kung maapproved yung visa ko aalis ako by 1st week of january pa..hindi po ba yun maggiging question sa embassy kc 2 months pa bago ako aalis..k3 visa po ako ilang months po ba valid yung k3 visa?nsa iraq po kc yung asawa ko ngaun kaya medyo ayw ko pang umalis and gusto ko rin kc muna na d2 sa pinas icelebrate yung xmas and newyear ko with my family bago ako umalis…thank u nga po pla sa pagsagot sa question ko..

godbless..:)
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:47 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Lourdes,
  
  The K-3 visa has a 6-month expiration period. You can use it before it will expire. There should be no problem.
on September 16, 2009 at 6:48 pm joyce

Hello Ms Ting,

We recieve i129f aproval today ,Since we are using a k3 visa kailangan pa bang hihintayin ang i 130? at saka pwede po bang sabayin ko nalang ang pag process ng US passport ng anak ko she is 3 yrs old,pag my interview at medical na ako? para mas makakatipid ako kesa pabalik balik ako sa maynila Mindanao kasi ako.at makukuha ko ba agad ang US passport ng anak ko,i hope to hear u soon Ms Ting,God bless u thanks alot

joyce
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:44 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Joyce,
  
  No need. Right now, all you need to do is wait for the letter notification from NVC stating your MNL case number for your K-3. Then wait for a letter from the embassy informing you that your case is now ready for interview appointment. After that, you will have to call them for your appointment scheduling.
  
  You will only wait for the approval I-130 if you intend to pursue CR-1 or IR-1.
  
  The US passport application at the embassy has certain schedule. If you want, you can have your medical exam a month in advance (from your interview appointment) then apply for your kid’s passport at the same time. SLEC and the embassy are just near to each other. It will take 3 weeks to get her passport.
  Below is the details.
  
  ■Passports and Birth Registration Monday through Friday 7:30am – 11:00am. Telephone inquiries, 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
  ■Consular report of birth abroad and first time adult derivative citizenship applications are by appointment only.
  ■Allow three weeks to receive a new passport.
  ■All passport forms are available online at http://www.travel.state.gov.
on September 16, 2009 at 9:38 pm lourdes morgan

hi mis ting…
ask ko lang po sana yung about dun sa ds 156 form..
dun po sa question number 9 anu po ba yung ilalagay dun kung married kana then dun sa question number 8 din po..
nalilito po kc ako bka kc magkamali ako ng answer…
thanks po..
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:37 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi lourdes,
  
  You can answer the following:
  
  #8 — same surname stated in your passport. if it is still in your maiden name, it is still fine.
  #9 — you can write your complete maiden name
on September 17, 2009 at 4:53 am Lylle

Hi Ting,

our two petitions (I-130 and I-129F for K3 visa)got approved last Sept. 3, 2009. I’m just wondering what will happen next? I want to know the whereabouts of our approved petition, is it in NVC already, or forwarded to Manila? Do you have any idea of how to contact the NVC directly? I want to ask them if they have already received the approved petition from USCIS or if they already had forwarded it to US embassy Manila.

Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:33 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Lylle,
  
  Give it another a week from the approval date to the transfer to NVC. Then another 2 weeks from NVC to embassy. So around a 3-4 weeks, your case should be at the embassy level. Do not worry. NVC will send a notification to your husband as soon as they generate the MNL case number. As soon as you have this, you can have your medical exam as early as that.
  
  Good luck and congrats!
  - on September 17, 2009 at 11:39 pm Lylle
    
    Thanks Ting, you are of great help. I found the NVC email address here in your blog site. So I tried to email them. Hope we hear from the NVC soon. Just cant wait to be with my husband in US.
    
    God bless.
on September 17, 2009 at 10:47 am Aughtry

hi mis ting…
ask ko lang po sama yung about dun sa ds 156 form..
dun po sa questi0n number 9 anu po ba yung ilalagay dun kung married kana then dun sa question number 8 din po..
nalilito po kc ako bka kc magkamali ako ng answer…
thanks po..;
on September 17, 2009 at 9:49 pm mary jan mitchell

hi miss ting…just wanna ask lang po your opinion regarding our petition do you think it will be be better if we get a lawyer or not?kasi hubby ko lang nag pa process ngayon and how much do you think well be the expenses approximately for visa application and medical?thank you in advance…
- on September 17, 2009 at 11:28 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mary,
  
  Is your case complicated? If not, you can do it yourself. The immigration processs is quite easy if you know how to follow instructions.
  
  Besides, lawyers are expensive. But if you have the money to shed, okay lang din naman.
  
  Regards,
  Tingting
on September 17, 2009 at 11:26 pm Tingting Rimart

If I have not yet replied to your query, email me directly at tingting-dot-rimart-at-yahoo-dot-com.
on September 17, 2009 at 11:52 pm lexa

hello po ms ting,

maraming maraming salamat po sa lahat ng help nyo sa amin. di po kami maliliwanagan kung wala kayo na tumutulong sa mga tanong namin sana po wag kayo magsasawa.

gusto ko po sana itanong kung CR1 po ako wala pa po ako 2 yrs dito kaya di pa po namin maapply yung AOS.sabi po kasi 3 months before the second yr anniverssary from the day you got the visa. me nakapagsabi po sa kin na kahit na CR1 po ako now i can apply now for the petition of my daugthers??? puedi na po ba i file yung petition nila?? ano po ang form na dapat ko i file? single po sila pero me anak na din po mga anak ko dun. kung pepetisyunan ku ba po sila need to file din po ba yung mga apo ko?? oh yung anak ko lang po at automatic they can take their kids too kasi po mga bata pa??? and miss ting kahit wala pa po ako 2yrs dito at CR1 palang po puedi po ba ako magtravel out of states na walang magiging problem??? kasi po ask ako ng kapatid ko to have a vacation in germany for 2 or 3 weeks sana.

maraming salamat po miss ting
god bless you and your family

thanks po
on September 18, 2009 at 12:15 am Tingting Rimart

Hi Lexa,

If you are a CR-1 or IR-1 visa holder, you DO NOT need to apply for AOS. Basically, you are already an LPR. All you need to do is wait for your 2-yr. GC and SSN in the mail.
If you want to petition your kid, you need to file for form I-130. Sa apo mo, medyo malabo. It has to be your child who will petition your apo, if she/he becomes an LPR or citizen. Read more here..http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf

There is no visa category for married children of permanent residents. If an unmarried son or daughter of a permanent resident marries before the permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen, any petition filed for that son or daughter will be automatically revoked.

As soon as you have your GC, you can travel outside the country without problems of coming back here.
on September 18, 2009 at 12:43 am lexa

hello po again,

thanks for answering soon po.

i am CR1 po at nasa akin nadin po ang GC AT ssn ko po mam. so ang i fifile ko lang po ba yung petition ng anak ko at di kasama anak nya mam?

thanks po
- on September 19, 2009 at 11:07 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Lexa,
  
  Yes, only for your child, not your grandchild.
on September 18, 2009 at 5:55 am Jho

Hi Ting,

Thank God! I’m done with my medical today and it was great!

Thanks for this site, more power!

God bless!!
- on September 19, 2009 at 11:07 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  YOu’re welcome Jho.
on September 18, 2009 at 12:53 pm cheche

hi miss ting, tanong ko lang nagfile na kami ng husband ko ng aos,pero hindi kami pumunta ng civil surgeon..yong galing lang ng saintlukes na vac. yong pinafile namin…so ano dapat kong gawin?pregnant din ako kaya alam ko hindi ako pwede ma vac….
- on September 19, 2009 at 11:16 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Cheche,
  
  Do not worry too much. USCIS will eventually send you an RFE if they will need your vaccination supplement (form I-693A), which will be originally signed by the USCIS designated civil surgeon. As for your pregnancy, you will just inform the civil surgeon about it. YOu do not need to complete the vaccination. All they do is signed form I-693A. Some have gotten away without it though. Hope you are one of them.
  
  Take note — vaccination supplement is needed only if your medical exam from SLEC is less than a year when you filed your AOS. If more than a year, you need to do the WHOLE medical exam (form I-693).
  
  Regards,
  Tingting
on September 18, 2009 at 12:57 pm cheche

miss ting yong sa daughter mo nagfile kana rin?kasi k3-k4 din ako at nauna muna yong oas kopagfile wala bang maging problem yon?
- on September 19, 2009 at 11:37 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Che,
  
  I did file her AOS later than mine. I had to pay the whole amount of $900.00 (I-485) + $355.00 (I-130). I submitted her I-130 along with the AOS packet, since we were not able to do it during the K-3/K-4 phase.
  
  Personally, I suggest you file your child’s AOS before you will have your GC. Her K-4 status is solely dependent on your K-3 status. Thus if you lose your K-3 because you are already a resident, she can no longer file as K-4 filing for AOS. In fact, the K-4 visa will become invalid. Once this happens, she is considered as having unlawful presence in the US. I suggest that, you file her AOS about 1-2 months from your filing date.
  
  Regards,
  Tingting
on September 18, 2009 at 9:40 pm gie

miss ting nkuha ko na po yung GC ko nd na kakuha na din me ng SSS. question po what if i want to have my vacation in the philippines khit 4 2 weeks kelangan ko po pa dn po ba kumuha ng travel document nalilito kc ako
- on September 19, 2009 at 11:37 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  hi Gie,
  
  No need to get a travel document. Your GC (and passport)is all you need.
on September 18, 2009 at 11:12 pm rose

Hello ting, i found your site very full information. I have few questions please i need help badly, i am already confused. I have receive a letter from the us embassy manila stating that my case is eligible for a visa interview, my question is, 1. is the letter that i will show to st. lukes?
2. do i make appointment to st. lukes before i will have my medical? ( I will be flying to manila this september 22 for medical on september but i did not call st. lukes for a medical appointment?
3. How many times does the us embassy manila sent you letter?

Please i need help i am so confused of these.

best regards,
Rose
- on September 19, 2009 at 11:39 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rose,
  
  1. Yes, you can bring that in SLEC during your med exam.
  2. No. It’s first come, first serve basis.
  3. Just once.
  
  When is your interview?
on September 19, 2009 at 2:14 am tina

hi po miss ting tina again, wer done npo sa medical nmin ng baby me, kso po kulang pa kmi papers for interview ko this coming sept 25 especially ung 1040 and w2 po nia wla pa skin untill now and sa priority mail lang po nia nihulog dko pa po lam kung drating un nxt wik, and about sa police clearance nman po kaapply ko pa lng po last sept 16, and it will take pa po 2 to 3 months process nun, miss ting pede pba pacancel ang interview date ko on sept 25 and tell them nlang po n kulang pa papers me? and about nman po sa afidavit of support ok npo b ung 1040 and w2 lng po ang present ko sa consul time ng interview ko? kc sbi ok n dw po un khit un lng khit wla mga bank statement or pay stubs kc pnadala lng po nia ung 1040 and w2 copies lng po, at dpo cia original ok lng po ba un? at do you think po ba d mgexpire un khit umabot po ng 2 to 3 months interview me in case po? at ung mga cenomar at nbi clearance kailangan po ba uli kumuha bago in case na abutin kmi 2 to 3 months ang interview? miss ting sna po msagot nio lhat questions me and cencia npo mrami me question wori lng po at dko po alam mga gagawin
- on September 19, 2009 at 11:46 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Actually, a photocopy of 1040 and W-2 will do. Your USC petitioner can scan and email it to you. But the affidavit of support should be ORIGINALLY signed by him. Can he send another using FedEx?
  
  If you want to RE-SCHEDULE (not CANCEL) it, yes, you may do so. By the way, are you refereeing to the police clearance for a foreign country? Or just a local police clearance?
on September 19, 2009 at 5:35 am Rommel Santos

Miss Ting,
Got worried po. nag medical na po ako last Aug 5, Sad lang po, Nag pa sputum test ako at cultured daw,, negative naman daw yung s putum test. Pero sa Sept 30, ko pa daw makukuha result..Kung may pro blema po bat hindi pa ako ginagamot noon pa pag katapos ng exam…Pinatagal pa.. Ano po kaya ang maaring mangyari pag na kuha ko result sa sept 30, st. lukes na po ba mag sked ng interview ..Aug 25 sana ang interview ko..nag karoon nga ng problema.Gannon po ba katagal bago makuha result nun. worried lang po,,,
- on September 19, 2009 at 11:49 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rommel,
  
  In cases like yours, SLEC usually schedule the interview with the embassy. Since your sputum is negative, okay lang naman yun. Ang problema is kung ang X-ray and sputum mo puro positive. Kasi kung ganito ang resulta, talagang you have to undergo treatment pa sa Pinas (aabot ng months..ang iba 6 mos.), administered by SLEC.
on September 19, 2009 at 5:50 am rose

hello ms. ting, its me rose again, i will just revised my last email that i have sent you. I am a K1 visa applicant and i have a 2 year old daughter who is my derivative. Me and my fiance are so confused with the packet and letter that the US embassy would send to the applicant. We read lots of blogs that the US embassy manila will send a packet, then we read other blogs too that the US Embassy will send a letter. I have recieved a letter from the US embassy manila last September 14,2009, stating that my case is eligible for a visa interview and put the phone number of the embassy to be call but they also put in the letter that i will have to comply medical first. Is the letter i have received is already the packet or just a letter? Or we will wait another letter from the embassy? Second question, is the letter i have received, is that the letter that i will bring to my medical? I will be flying to manila this tuesday for medical but we did not call st. lukes for a medical appointment. Shall we make a call to st. lukes first and have a medical appointment schedule. Please i am so confused what to do, we have booked flight and hotel for manila already. Hope to hear from you ms. ting,, and anyone who knows the answer of problem please help me too.
- on September 19, 2009 at 11:53 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rose,
  
  This is the only letter you will need to start your preparation. Here is what you need to do:
  
  1. Call the embassy to schedule your interview.
  2. Once you have the interview date, you will then have the idea on WHEN your medical exam should be. It is usually 1-2 weeks BEFORE your interview date. Bring the letter you received from the embassy during your med exam.
  3. Here is the link of the documents the embassy require for K-1 and K-2…K-1/K-2 Required Documents . This is taken from the embassy’s official website. They used to send appointment packets, but now, I do not think that they are still doing it.
  4. Once all documents and med exam are done, you are set to go.
  
  Oooopppss…make sure you have done your CFO seminar and registration BEFORE you leave the Philippines. You can do this when you already have your visa in your hand.
  
  Good luck.
on September 19, 2009 at 7:22 pm tina

miss ting in addition po sa tanong ko above, kapag umabot pba na 2 to 3 months pa b4 me mainterview dpo ba maxpire ung approval ng petition nmin? kc po balak kpo pacancel ung interview date ko this coming sept.25 at di po mgshow up sa interview dhil sa kulang ng papers, but im wori po bka mexpire ung approval nmin ng petition and mgkaproblem kmi, wat do you think po ba dapat me gwin? and how long pba ang tagal bgo maexpire ung petition? and ung medical? pero s medical po tapos n kmi ng baby me at nkuha n me ung cd and immunization record nmin 2, interview lang po problem me kc kulang pa po me ng documents, miss ting help me kung pano gagawin me,plsssssssssssss, hoping for your reply, tnx po talga, god bles always!
on September 20, 2009 at 12:03 am Tingting Rimart

Hi Tina,

You can show up to your interview. Just show any proof that you already requested for your Police Clearance. Usually, if the embassy needs more document from you, they will just give you the white form which will show what documents that you need to submit at a later date.

Kung ako lang, I will show up. Just be upfront with the consul about your police clearance. Malay mo swertihin ka at hindi ka na hanapan ng PC.
on September 20, 2009 at 1:05 am julie

hello po again Ms. Ting ask ko lang po again about sa A copy of passport with arrival stamp –husband……..saan mo vah mag pa stamp..plan po kasi nang hubby ko sa manila nlng daw but nakatira po ako sa mindanao…din yong picture together po sa wedding….fiancee po kukunin ko ano po vah ang best pic for that?thanks po…..god bless always….
- on September 20, 2009 at 3:36 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Julie,
  
  This refers to your husband’s passport. I assume that, he visited you here in the Philippines. When he entered and exited the country, the airport staff stamped something in his passport. This is the page that I am referring to.
  
  Tingting
on September 20, 2009 at 2:14 am lourdes morgan

hi mis ting…
thank u po sa pag answer ng question ko..
happy tlga ako na nakita ko yung website mo…
thanks po tlga sana hindi ka magsawang tumulong sa mga filipina na may problem about their visa…

godbless:)
on September 20, 2009 at 2:20 am lexa

hello po ulit mam,

i fifilie ko po yung petition sa anak ko.tapos po pag naapprove po ba di nya maisasama anak nya?kasi po ala pa sya 21 nun pag dumating po approval di ba po?

thanks po
god bless you always
on September 20, 2009 at 3:50 am Tingting Rimart

Hi Lexa,

This is the best info to read. Click HERE.

Print and read it carefully.
on September 20, 2009 at 10:26 am cheche

miss ting,,,
thank you so much miss ting,yes magfile din kami inantay ko lang yong money na darating sa amin…
on September 20, 2009 at 10:46 pm missy22

Hi Ms. Ting…

It’s 20th when i left in Phils, 20th din d2 sa US..IM HERE!!!

Finally..so blessed..i’m just waiting for the baby to be born anytime these days…im due

I’m with my husband now..

Godbless po tlaga!!!

-missy22
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:13 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Congrats and good luck sa baby!
on September 22, 2009 at 12:21 am mary jan mitchell

hi ms ting…just wanna ask my husband just recieved the letter from USCIS that the petition was approved..so what will be the next step ms ting?how long will it take for NVC to contact me?thanks po
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:16 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mary Jan,
  
  The next thing to do is wait and wait. The NV and embassy will eventually send you a notification. It will state the steps that you need to do. I say, give it a week or 2 for the NVC to send the letter.
on September 22, 2009 at 12:53 am tina

hi po miss ting, miss ting dna po me aabot pra mkapgayos ng papers nmin kc untill now wla pa ung mga papers from my fiance na 1040 and w2 at ung iba pang important papers na i need to present in my interview, kung fedex din, dna rin po pede kc friday n interview ko and ang fedex it will take 3 to 4 working days kya wla npo me chance mka2loy for my interview date this coming sept.25, kung ako din po gusto ko talaga mgshow up kso problem po wla akong mga important papers from him,miss ting ung approval pba ng k1 fiancee visa ko eh dpo ba maexpire un? hoping for your reply, tnx po. god bless always!
on September 22, 2009 at 8:12 am Jho

Hi missy22

Congrats!! God bless you always!!

On the 24th pa interview ko.

God is good all the time!!
on September 22, 2009 at 10:27 am missy22

Hi JHO..

Thanks po..super layo nga byahe pero sulit naman pagkasama na husband..makapgsimula na ng FAMILY..

GOODLUCK sa interview..make a checklist po to make sure na wala ka nakalimutang documents ha..Keep us posted!

Godbless you too..

-missy22
on September 23, 2009 at 8:45 am tina

hi anna tnx for the reply ha last august 25, now lng me nbasa ung about police clearance from japan, ask sana me sau kung nkuha mba ung certificate mo ng 1 month and 10days lang exact? kc i already applied last sept.16 lng, sna mrealease agad, and if you dont mind ayos nba ung approval mo for fiance? hi po miss ting ngpareschedule nlang po uli ako on next month october 28 , kc po d dumating papers ng fiance ko, and miss ting ok lng pba ung cenomar ko eh last augus 29 po nrelease and ung nbi me tatagal po ng 2 months s october 28 time po ng interview me, do you think pba kailangan ko pa kumuha ng another nbi and cenomar or ok npo un? hoping for your reply po, tnx alot po sa 2long smin lhat, god bless!
on September 23, 2009 at 11:52 pm tina

hi po again miss ting cencia npo mrami me question, miss ting on time po ba ng interview me kailangan po b talga ng divorce decree ng fiance ko? kc nkuha ko npo ung papers from him kso wla po nun, and talga po bang requirements un at hinahanap po ba ng consul un? tnx po uli, god bless!
on September 24, 2009 at 3:51 am Jho

Hi Ting,

VISA granted!! Amen! Praise the Lord!
God is good all the time!

Thanks for all the infos i got from here!
God bless you more!
on September 24, 2009 at 3:56 am joycee

hi miss ting,

ask ko lang kung sinong marriage certificate ang kelangan ko dalhin sa interview ko,since my mother was married to an american and petitioned me when she got her u.s. citizenship.but i was not adopted by my stepdad.my mom is my sole petitioner and she carried the family name of her american husband on my petition.although on my name im using my biological fathers family name since she was also married to him but he died …question is whose marriage certificate should i bring?

i was actually on the f1 category but i was just converted to ir2 category since i am qualified for it.
on September 24, 2009 at 4:03 am Jho

Hi missy22,

Thanks a lot!

VISA interview was great and and granted!

God bless us always!

Waiting for my passport on hand and then will go to CFO for stamping.

God is so so good all the time! Amen!
on September 24, 2009 at 8:35 am BING

Ting,

Gud evening, i like your site, very informative.I really need your advice.My hubby will just start for our petition, yun nga lng hanap pa xa ng ibang options.Sabi nya IR daw ang i pa file nya for me but he asking about my daughter who is turning 19 this Oct.What do u think the quickest? At syempre din po gusto nmin na madali ang daughter ko…tnx in advance….
on September 24, 2009 at 9:02 am BING

hi ms Ting,

Yong I-129 and I-130 sabay pa sa pag pa file? tnx
on September 24, 2009 at 9:15 am tina

hi po miss ting in addition po s mga question me above, kung i need po ng divorce decree ng fiance ko do i need po ba ng original or just copy from the original? kailangan po ba tlaga un? and ung letter of intent to marry kailangan po ba cia gumawa nun and how po? miss ting pls help me pra mcomplete n me ung mga papers me sa interview ko next month, waiting for your reply po, tnx po uli, god bless always! hi jho im tina congrats to your interview, thats true god is always good. if you dont mind can you share your experience about your interview with the consul today? did they ask alot?and wat kind of questions? i will appreciate your reply, tnx. god bless!
on September 24, 2009 at 9:37 am Jho

Hello tina, all of the infos here are very helpful, just keep on reading them.

Thanks a lot!!

Okay lang naman yung mga questions, hindi naman yung para kang nasa hot seat, i find them very kind, considerate and approachable.

Some of the questions are answerable by yes or no.
Some are infos about you and your petitioner like;

how old are you and your husband/fiance
where. when and how did you meet
about his work
you/husband’s birthdate
when do you intend to leave

something like that,

just be yourself, wag ka kabahan, well, its normal kung kakabahan minsan, right?

i find the interview, was just to let them know if you really the applicant.

hope it will help,

God bless!!
- on September 24, 2009 at 7:40 pm mary jan mitchell
  
  hi jho im jan im happy for you…, btw just want to ask how long did it take for you to recieve your sched for medical and interview from the time your petition was approved?kasi with us my hubby just recieved the letter that the petition was approved …your response will much appreciated..thanks in advance..
on September 24, 2009 at 6:49 pm missy22

Hi JHO..

CONGRATS!!! would take only 2-3 days if u are in manila..CFO sticker wont take 30mins..then u are ready to come here in US..

I’m happy for all of us..

Yes, God is good..Keep us posted ha..When do u plan to come here? I’m having a nice time here in US

Oh, I guess u know about the sealed brown envelop..but I still want to remind u po..DONT OPEN IT. Just get your passport after opening the plastic.

Have a nice trip
on September 24, 2009 at 8:30 pm Jho

Thanks missy22, on Oct.8 i will be flying there…

Yes!! America, here i come!!! hehehe

But, so sad, coz i will leave my 5 kids, only 2 are coming to join this coming Dec.
on September 24, 2009 at 8:44 pm Jho

Hello Ting,

wanna ask your permission to answer some of the questions for me here.

Thanks a lot!

God bless!!
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:17 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Sure, no probs.
on September 24, 2009 at 8:53 pm Jho

Hello mary jan mitchell,

NOA2 – Aug 15 from USCIS
NVC sent email that they received Aug. 24 and they will send to Mnl embassy
Sept 01 Mnl embassy received from NVC
I received letter (dated Sept.02) from Mnl embassy Sept. 05 – Saturday
stating my eligibility to Visa interview.

Hope it will help.

Thanks, God bless!!
on September 24, 2009 at 11:28 pm jing

hi ting,
ask unta ko kong importante ba ang cfo certifecate para passport, kay dili man daw kuno makakuha ug passport kong dili magsiminar sa cfo cebu,im married already amirican man, from usa.im happy so much u have this kind of site, and thanks i got ur guide about the requirment also ,im hope u answer about my question,thanks a lot ,

from jing.
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:21 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi jing,
  
  YES, the CFO seminar is a requirement if you want to get a passport under your married name, if you are married.
on September 24, 2009 at 11:30 pm tina

jho tnx for the reply, i appreciated that, i hope its ok to ask you again, and tnx for your advice for the interview, i will just ask you about the divorce papers of my fiance do i still need that to present on my interview? and tlaga bang hinahanap nla un or require tlaga? kc wla me copy nun, ntanggap ko n kc ung papers from him na inaayos n agency dun s amerika sbi nndun n lahat ung kailangan me for my inteview kso wla dun ung divorce papers copy nia, and sbi dna dw kailangan un, gus2 ko sna lng maclear un, under k1 visa kc me, my interview is nxt month oct.28, miss ting cguro bussy po kau, excuse po snio ask lng po me question ky jho, tnx po always, tina
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:24 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  I’ll answer this.
  
  DEFINITELY, YES. You need to provide a certified copy fo the dirvorce decree of your fiance’s previous marriage. It is a REQUIREMENT.
  
  Do not forget to get your CENOMAR too before the interview.
on September 25, 2009 at 2:08 am gie

tina kahit hindi ako hiningan ng divorce paper kasi both kami ng fiance is single, i think you need the divorce papers nya kc inaask ng consul if you are married before or if your petitioner was married before kapag sinabi mo na yes they will ask you for a document na you are legally free to marry…jas ask your fiance to send it to you…about the letter to intent to marry ang alam ko dis is a requirement during the application of the petition pero hindi kami hiningan nito…about sa cenomar 6 months ang validity nito yung nbi one year…yung petition mo i think is 4 months nasa approval notice mo yun…check mo….
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:24 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  That’s correct.
on September 25, 2009 at 3:10 am Bing

Ting

i read here about I-129 and I-130 medyo maliwanag ang pagkasabi…malabo pa rin sa kin yong turning 19th years old this Oct kng anak kng mkakasama ko ba sa k4…?pls i need your response
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:31 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Bing,
  
  Your USC petitioner can include your child in your petition (meaning can come with you at the same time) if your marriage with him is BEFORE your child’s 18th birthday. Ang tanong ngayon, when did you get married?
  
  Taken from form I-130:
  Stepparent/Stepchild: If your petition is based on a stepparent-stepchild relationship, you must file your petition with a copy of the marriage certificate of the stepparent to the child’s natural parent showing that the marriage occurred before the child’s 18th birthday, copies of documents showing that any prior marriages were legally terminated and a copy of the stepchild’s birth certificate.
  
  By the way, what’s your visa category — K3 or CR-1?
  - on September 27, 2009 at 9:26 pm BING
    
    gud day MS tING,
    
    we were married after my daughter’s 18th bday, she is turning 19 this Oct….My hubby told me to apply for CR-1
    but he was thinking about my daughter? i tried to tell him na k3 na lng so that i can include my daughter and bring her to the US and at least the quickiest di ba? do my hubby need to have 2 application for us or 2 I-130 form for both of us? or isang form lng? kasi pag 2 application form, $355 ang fees each…
    
    waiting for ur reply..
    
    bing
on September 25, 2009 at 3:18 am tina

hi gie tnx for the reply, kc wori kc me s mga papers n dapat me iprepare, so thats mean i really need that may i ask kung pede scan nia then email nia skin and print nlang me d2 or kailangan original copy? and dun sa evidence of meeting person prior to the petition ok lng mga piktures dba? khit wla me copy passport nia with stamp nung ngpunta cia d2 sa pinas or hotel receipt, kc remember ngbigay k skin site about the requirements for k1 interview, sbi kc dun a few photographs is ok na for evidence of a meeting prior to the petition, then i check the site your right i really need divorce decree nia, pero cguro ok n ung copy nlang khit d original no? hoping for your reply again, tnx, god bless! miss ting excuse lng po snio ask lng po me kay gie and jho for my interview preparation, tnx po. and gie ibig b sbihin pede p din ung nbi ko and cenomar khit TUMagal pa ng 2 months or 2 months 1/2, do you think b dna cla ask for new? god bless ALWAYS!
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:40 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  The affidavit of support needs to be ORIGINALLY signed by your USC petitioner. Also, get a certified copy (with seal) of his divorce decree if he was married before. The rest, like tax papers, OK lang photocopy. You need to get a copy of his passport with the arrival and departure stamp. They will ask you about this during the interview. He can just scan and email it to you. No need to get hold of his orginal passport.
  
  NBI clearance is valid for 1 year, so I do not see any problem. Yung CENOMAR naman, OK lang din yun.
  
  Good luck.
on September 25, 2009 at 3:57 am gie

tina i think dapat original copy yung divorce decree ng fiance mo…mga legal documents kc yan eh. about dun sa evidence of meeting i suggest ask your fiance to photocopy his passport with the arrival nd departure date nung nagvisit sya coz the consul will ask you when did he visit you and the consul may ask you evidence…. pictures nyo will serve as a proof na magkasama kayo or nagdate kayo during his visit…saka iaask syo yung date when did your fiance visit you….yup ok pa yung nbi and cenomar mo…ska dont forget yung affidavit of support mo dapat original signed by your fiance… i suggest gawa ka ng checklist ng mga need mo na document na kelangan mo para maipadala ng fiance mo the sooner the better
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:42 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  I would like to clarify this , OKAY. A certified copy is fine for the divorce decree. You can usually get it from the health department or clerk of court on where the divorce was filed for a minimal fee.
  
  If you say ORIGINAL kasi, that means, yung ORIGINAL copy talaga ORGINALLY signed by the adjudicating judge and the parties involved.
  - on September 26, 2009 at 11:18 pm gie
    
    thanks for the clarification miss ting i don’t know kc regarding the divorce decree all i know is need ni tina ng copy sa website kc ng us embassy manila di specified kung original or copy so i presume na original copy sya since legal docs sya… thanks sa info miss ting
on September 25, 2009 at 5:49 am tina

tnx again gie, about affidavit of support nia my sign nia na, and one more thing kailangan b notarized pa ung affidavit of support nia? kc all i know kailangan lng my sign nia right and no need to notarized right? yap kulang nlang kc me ung coppy of passport nia and divorce decree from him, hoping for your reply again,tnx
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:44 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  No need to notarized. The new form itself has legally bind the signer (your petitioner) and is like signing under oath na rin.
on September 25, 2009 at 8:13 am Jho

Hi tina,

It really depends on the interviewer (believe me) they may or may not ask you to present them, like what I’ve experienced during my interview.
my 1st interviewer was a filipino guy on window 19, i had with me all the documents required for Visa, especially the divorce decree w/ stamped and dry sealed. You know what? Di naman nya kinuha tinanong ko pa sya ” eh sir ito pong divorce papers?” interviewer: ”ah hindi na meron na kaming copy nyan” -see?

and also all proofs like; pictures, wedding stuff, hotel receipts, chat and emails, phone bills, love letters and cards, plane tickets, money transfer and other things as a proof.
Di nya rin naman kinuha lahat, left with me are; hotel receipts, plane tickets and chat and emails, yung phone bills ako pa naginsist, sabi ko ”sir ito pong phone bills” he said; ”oh sige akina”.
O di ba?
Another thing, i’m done with my 1st interview in less than 5 minutes. IT REALLY DEPENDS ON THE INTERVIEWER.
Kasi yung kasabay ko from start to finish, magkakasunod kasi kami ng number(11, 12, and 13 my number) kaya naicompare ko, mas una sila sa window 15, & 18, tapos na ko sila hindi pa and took more or less 30 minutes standing in front of the interviewer. see?

Then sa final interview we went to the same window 31, but one by one,
it was a close door interview, the consul was very smart yet kind and charming, i think she is an african-american. in less than 10 or 15 minutes tapos na.

BTW, I am K3

I would suggest, bring all the documents that you know it could help for your VISA interview, even if they will ask it or not, theres nothing to lose.
Much better if they ask it, its already on your hand.

Thanks and God bless you!
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:45 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  This is very true. But always remember, it is better to go to battle prepared.
on September 25, 2009 at 9:27 am lourdes morgan

hi po..
ask ko lang sana anu ba yung right size ng picture na dpat dun sa ds 157..pumunta kc ako sa photoshop yung us visa na pic is 2×2 size eh kaso prang maliit xa dun sa ds 156..pls help me nman..and anu bang size ng picture yung kukunin sa st.lukes medical ko na kasi sa monday..

thanks:)
- on September 26, 2009 at 10:49 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Yes, 2 x2 lang yun. However, it has a specific measurement of the size of the head. The SLEC picture requiremnet is just the same as the embassy’s requirement. Do not worry to much about the difference of the box in the DS forms.
  
  Take from the Department of State’s website:
  Photo Size
  The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:
  
  2 by 2 inches (roughly 50 mm square) with the head centered in the frame.
  The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure between 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm) with the eye level between 1 1/8 inch to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm and 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo
on September 25, 2009 at 5:47 pm joyce

Miss ting,

its Joyce again,tanong ko lang kong anong requirements ang dapat kong dalhin sa us embassy for registered my daughter for her passport,my husband ask me na u hav to write to miss ting,para daw alam nya kong anong requirements kasi twag sya sa embassy walang sasagot,so i hope u can give some idea what do we need for my daughter passport requirements,salamat talaga miss ting God bless .
- on September 26, 2009 at 11:05 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Joyce,
  
  Nakakatuwa ka naman. You can start by calling ACS-Air21/FedEx at (02) 879-4747 7:30am to 4:30pm Philippine time Mon-Fri, not the embassy.
  
  Air21/FedEx Courier Step by Step Procedure :
  
  1) Call Air21/FedEx courier service and request delivery of specific application forms that you need. Please mention that you need form DS-2029 or CRBA, if you have not done this yet and read its instructions for the required docs.
  
  2) Complete the forms and prepare the supporting documents (like NSO issued birth certificate of your child, a copy of your husband’ current passport, NSO issued marriage certificate, a copy of divorce decree and/or final annulment,a proof of physical presence of USC husband — driver’s license, bills with US address, etc. , a copy of old or current passports with entry/exit stamps, military orders, etc. (if in military)>
  
  3) Call Air21/FedEx courier service and request for pick up and delivery of your completed forms and supporting documents to the U.S. Embasy.
  
  4) The Passport and Citizenship Unit of the U.S. Embassy will contact you for a personal interview appointment.
  
  5) Air21/FedEx will deliver your completed CRBA and/or passport right to your home.
on September 25, 2009 at 7:06 pm jing

ting,tanong sana ako kong yong ‘original and a copy of passport’ yan bay aking passport,kasi wala pa akong passport hindi ako maka kuha ng passport kong hindi ako magpunta sa cfo cebu, para mag siminar sabi nila kailangan kong sfo certifecate bago ako makakuha ng passport saan ba dito ang tutuo , kailangan ko ang mga sagot mo ting,at saka ‘a copy of passport with arrival stamp yan ang passport ng husband ko, wla kasi sya dito andon sya sa amirica ngayon puydi ba nyang ipadala lang nya sa akin ipa fax or i send email then i will print nalang , puydi ba yon or i print nalang nya doon ,at i send nya sa akin sa fed ex, nag hintay ako sa sagot mo ting,
- on September 26, 2009 at 11:26 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jing,
  
  When you will attend the CFO seminar as a requirement for your Phil passport, you just have to tell the seminar attendees that you do not have your passport yet. They will automatically understand your case. It should be OK. Just do not forget to bring a valid photo ID for identification.
  
  Your husband can just scan and email it to you. No problem, This is what I did. I NEVER had the my husband’s original passport in my hand throughout the process.
on September 25, 2009 at 10:21 pm mary jan mitchell

jho
thanks for the reply but we are applying for I-130 will it be the same?thanks in advance
- on September 28, 2009 at 1:00 am Jho
  
  Hi mary jan mitchell,
  
  Magkaiba ang I-130 sa Kvisas
  
  I-130 is an immigrant visa and no need to AOS pag USA ka na
  kaya lang medyo matagal daw ang process nito. thats why merong I-129F or K visas for us to be with our loved ones in the USA while waiting for the I-130 and need ng AOS.
  
  Thanks, God bless!!
on September 25, 2009 at 11:17 pm rose

hello ms. ting and hello everyone too.

first i would like to say thank you for answering my question before ms. ting. it really help me to brighten my confusion. thanks allot.

me and my daughter had our medical last sep. 23-25, 2009. i pass my medical exam but my daughter did not. she got possitve on her Tuberculin skin test and her pulmonary evaluation said that she has a small scar of her right lungs. the doctor said that she need to have a second x-ray on nov.25th. my question is, i will be having my visa interview on october 6. shall i bring my daughter still during the interview? shall i still bring the papers of my daughter in the interview? what happen when i pass the interview, do the embassy still issue me a visa even without the medical results of my daughter? i need your advices guys,,, please help
- on September 26, 2009 at 11:40 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rose,
  
  Sorry to hear this.
  
  A passing medical report is a REQUIREMENT in getting a visa. It is a waste of the visa fee is you will pay and bring her to the interview but the X-Ray date is a month away.
  I am afraid, but you just have to decide whether you will have YOUR interview as scheduled (minus your child) or re-schedule your interview after her second X-Ray on 11-25.
  
  Worst case scenario — you will be approved with your visa and your child is tested positive for TB. She has no choice but to undergo treatment with SLEC from 3-6 months. Take note, the validity of the issued K visa is ONLY 6 months. But your daughter cn still follw-to-join you on a K-2 visa.
  
  I can’t imagine being in your situation. But just hope for the best.
on September 26, 2009 at 12:09 am tina

gie and jho, ask sna me uli in addition me sa question me above, nung nkilala me ung fiance me last oct.25 2008 and this coming oct. 25 2009 1 year plang kmi, hindi b ako mgkaproblem sa interview khit wla pa kami 2yrs? kc genuine nman din ung relationship nmin eh, and one more thing 1 time lng din cia umuwi d2 ok lng kaya un khit 1 beses lng? all i know 1 time is enough. and d rin nman cia mkauwi dhil s economy now and work nia, and ung pgkuha pa smin ng baby me, hope you can reply both, tnx. tina
- on September 26, 2009 at 11:42 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  As long as you have met IN PERSON within the last 2 years, it’s fine.
- on September 28, 2009 at 12:53 am Jho
  
  Hello tina,
  
  Ting is correct, may nakasabay nga ako sa interview, less than a year pa lang sila at 5 days lang nagstay dito bf nya, but then she was approved.
  
  Just hold on to the word of God. ”Be still and know that I AM your God.”
  
  ”When GOD gives us blessings, HE will not add any sorrow into it.”
  
  Good luck! |God bless!!
on September 26, 2009 at 2:28 am joyce

Miss ting,

we got a letter from NVC today,ask ko lng kng ilang weeks paba hihintayin to recive me a letter from manila embassy,and my husband planing to mail me all the documents by monday,tru philippines postal,matagalan pa ba yon bago ko marcieve? nag alala tuloy ako baka matagaln pa bgo marecieve pls miss ting help me Asap bfore he can send it to postal,thanks
- on September 26, 2009 at 11:46 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Joyce,
  Give it 2 weeks. Swerte na kung 1 week lang.
  
  It’s OK to use USPS, but tell him to use Express Mail International or Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG) kasi may tracking.
on September 26, 2009 at 3:25 am aydsss

Hi Ting

Have A Nice Day Ting

Mag ask lang ko ting How much tanan magasto sa medical..
ang sa medical fee lang.?

tnx

aydsss
- on September 26, 2009 at 11:47 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Ayds,
  
  The medical examination fee is US$213.35 for adults (15 years of age or older) and US$185.35 for children (14 years of age or younger). Repeat X-rays will cost US$7 each. Fees must be paid only in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate.
  
  Libre na dito yung mga vaccines na needed.
on September 26, 2009 at 3:05 pm cherry ann

how can i ask question here
- on September 26, 2009 at 11:48 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Just post your question as a comment..like what you just did.
on September 26, 2009 at 5:34 pm joyce

Miss Ting,

ask again me about my 3 yrs old daughter since im going to process her US passport does she needs her medekal also miss ting,at meron bang charge sa kanya if we both hav a medekal and how much..thanks miss ting dami ko na sagot malapit na kasi akong punta sa manila i want all prepared b4 fly to manila miss ting, i hope u answer all my question,salamat tlaga miss ting,
- on September 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Joyce,
  
  Once your child has the US passport, she is already a US citizen. She DOES NOT need to apply for any type of visa at all. She can enter and exit the US soil with just her US passort. In short, she does not have to undergo what you have to, including the medical exam at SLEC.
  
  The medical examination fee is US$213.35 for adults (15 years of age or older) and US$185.35 for children (14 years of age or younger). Repeat X-rays will cost US$7 each. Fees must be paid only in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate.
  
  Libre na dito yung mga vaccines na needed.
on September 26, 2009 at 11:47 pm gie

tina i don’t see any problem if 1 time ka nya lang navisit as long as ma establish mo na u have a genuine relationship with your petitioner. basta jus be yourself…kapg inask ka sagutin mo…basta kung anu yung tinatanong sagutin mo wag ka magkwento or magdagdag what i mean is answer only what is being asked
on September 27, 2009 at 4:49 am tina

hi po miss ting and gie, tnx po s reply clear npo skin lhat, and nsvi ko na rin po sa fiance me na i need a copy of his passport the time that he went here and divorce decree, pa2dala nlang dw po nia, miss ting gaano po ba ktagal bgo mkakuha ng divorce decree sa court? maraming salamat po sa lahat, god bless always! huwag po kau mgsawa smin
- on September 27, 2009 at 1:25 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  This depends on what office your petitioner will get it. Like here in FL (Dept of Health), the normal availability is 2-3 weeks. However, if you want to get the RUSH SERVICE for an additional fee of $10.00, it’s only 3 business days.
on September 27, 2009 at 10:02 am tina

hi po miss ting ask lng po uli me, kc pgpunta po me dun then pkasal kmi dun, no po ba ang requirements for marriage? kailangan ko po ba ng bc ko na certified? and ung about po sa adoption ng fiance ko sa baby kong 3yrs old, ano po ang mga require documents n kailangan me dlin sa us ung mga important documents po para madali nia ma adopt ang baby me? kc po ung last name nia ang gamit nia ung last name ko, at wla nadin po kmi connection nung ama nia since i gave birth to her, even in her certified copy ng bc ng baby me eh last name ko ang gamit, do you think po ba makaka2long un ng madaling process about sa adoption nia, miss pls help me po again about this, pra maready ko na rin po ung mga kailangan ko about sa baby ko. tnx po uli, god bless always!
- on September 27, 2009 at 1:29 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  I suggest that you bring along with you 2-3 certified copies of your and your child’s BC and your MC for your file, just in case, you will need this along the way. It is very expensive to request these docs with NSO once you are already here in the US.
  
  As for the adoption of your 3-year old baby, do it when you are already here in the US. This is called in-state adoption. There should be no problem because this is a stepparent adoption case. The first thing to do is check your state legislation (click HERE)about this kind of adoption. You can start by calling your local County Circuit Courthouse on where to get the necessary forms. Like here in our locality, the cost is only about 300-400dollars. In some states, you can do this process without an attorney.
on September 27, 2009 at 11:16 am maimai

hi miss ting its me again., i just wanna say thank u kc kung hindi dahil sa blog mo cguro di ko malalaman na need pa pala umattend ng cfo seminar for the sticker. btw im here na sa US i arrrived yesterday..im here in layton, utah.. ask me ulit f pano ba magfile ng AOS.. im getting married on october…thank u soooo much ting… god bless u and ur family…

maimai
- on September 27, 2009 at 1:45 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mai,
  
  Welcome to the USA! I am glad your trip went well.
  First things first – get married muna, then we will talk about the AOS process.
  
  Tingting
on September 27, 2009 at 5:55 pm jing

ting,
thanks so much for reply , and im glad u have this kind of site,
i have here only postal id , and student id, and also voters affidavit only i did not yet recieve my voters id, i was in city hall, sabi nila hindi pa raw natapos mapagawa ang mga bagong naka regesterd sa voters, hope u reply ,

thanks
jing ,
- on September 27, 2009 at 8:42 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  YOu can bring your student ID. You can also use your NBI Clearance as an identification.
on September 27, 2009 at 5:56 pm aydsss

thnxxxxxxx

Ting..

cgro nextweek magpa med nako..

God bless you

aydsss

cdo
on September 27, 2009 at 10:17 pm mary jan mitchell

hi ms. ting…thanks po for answering our questions,btw just a follow up question my hubby filed for I-130 will the timeframe be the same from the NOA2 till we recieve the instruction from NVC?and regarding his divorce paper will it be ok if he’ll just have it scanned pdf version then ill just have it printed?hope to hear from you…and also regarding my hemorrhoids do you think they would really ask me to have it healed before they issue me a visa?pls po i need your opinion…thanks in advance
- on October 5, 2009 at 6:14 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mary Jan Mitchell,
  
  Give it about 2 weeks. As for the divorce decree, you need the CERTIFIED copy. About your hemorrhoids, I do not think, they will need you to heal it first before they will issue visa.
on September 27, 2009 at 10:50 pm Lylle

Hi Ting,

My husband received a letter from NVC, telling him that they had received the approved immigrant visa petition I-130 and they requested him to pay for AOS fee $70. and my husband paid for that online, and it is now in process. do you think he just did the right thing? because i read a note from the NVC.

Note: If it is the applicant’s intention to adjust status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), please contact the National Visa Center before taking further action or making any payment.

The NVC also send him the DS-3032. that is for me to choose address and agent to receive the immigrant visa.

Do you think I should fill up this one? Should we proceed to process this immigrant visa AOS fee and DS-3032 rather than adjusting our status with the USCIS when I arrive to US? please suggest what should we do. I’m just confused.

My husband also received a letter from NVC notifying him that they received our approved petition for K3 visa. and that they will forward the packet to the manila embassy in a week.

My question also is, do I need to fill up the DS-3032 now? or can I do it later, after I get my K3 visa?

I think, with the K3 visa, we will really need to adjust status with the USCIS. And so, the $70 AOS fee and DS-3032 is not applicable? what do you think?

hope to hear from you soon. pls email me too.

Thanks
on September 27, 2009 at 10:58 pm tina

hi po miss tnx po sa reply nio again, ask ko lng po ung about MC kc dpa po kc kmi kasal pagpunta po nmin dian dun palng kmi pkakasal, ibig po ba sbihin ung MC ay dian npo mku2ha sa amerika pgkatapos ng kasal nmin? baLE KAILANGAN LNG PO NAMIN NG BABY ME EH BC FROM NSO , RIGHT PO BA ME MISS TING? PARA MCLEAR LNG PO, AND WLA NPONG KAILANGANG IBANG PAPERS FROM ME AND MY BABY JUST BC? EH UNG BABTISMAL PO KYA NIA MAKU2LONG? AT SA INTERVIEW PO NMIN SA OCT 28 MAS MAGANDA PO KAYA COPY ME NG BABTISMAL NG BABY ME K2ANYAN NA AKO LNG ANG GUIDANCE NIA? CENCIA NPO ULI MISS, KC PO SURE ME ALAM NIO LAHAT AND MSASAGOT NIO MGA QUESTION ME KYA CONFIDENT ME MAG ASK NG MGA QUESTIONS SYO, TNX PO ULI
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:48 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Kung may baptismal ka, dalhin mo na rin. Yung BC ng anak mo, you need to bring it in NSO SECPA copy.
on September 28, 2009 at 4:45 am jing

hi ting , thanks for the imformation about the identifecation , so how about the hotel were i stay in cebu , what hotel man ang malapit lang sa cfo office cebu , at hindi gaanong mahal, , thanks , ting im hope u reply,

jing,
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:49 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hindi kasi ako nag-stay sa Cebu ng overnight kayo no idea ako. Basta i-suref mo na alng sa Internet ang address ng CFO-CEBU. Hindi na kailangang malapit na malapit…may mga taxi naman.
on September 28, 2009 at 9:38 am faye

Hello Ms.Ting,
Im glad that you have a site like this. It really help a lot of people like me. I just want to ask, im done with my medical and my interview last September ( I was approved the consul told me and im waiting for my visa (K1) to deliver at our house)
My question is this, pag dating ba sa states, ano ba ang mga dapat kong gawin? ano ba ung mga form na dapat i-fill out at kailangang i-submit? Aside from getting married of course, paano ba ung adjustment sa status?
I hope you could help me with this. Thank you so much and May God bestow his blessings upon you and your family.
- on October 5, 2009 at 8:20 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Faye,
  
  1. You can go to the Social Security Office to get your SSN. You need to fill up SS-5, which you can download at the SSA’s website.
  2. Call your nearest USCIS civil surgeon for your vaccination supplement. Complete all vaccines that you are still lacking.
  3. Get maaried –within 90 days.
  4. Applyf for AOS.
  
  To file for AOS, you need the following:
  1. Payment(s) of $1,010.00 personal check or money order.
  2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-485), a table of contents (list everything in the packet).
  3. Form I-485: Petition for Alien Relative
  4. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses Passport (biographical page as well as entry stamps).
  4a. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses K-1 from Passport
  5. K-1 Visa Holders: Submit Copy of NOA2 “Approval” for I-129F
  6. Copy of the non US Citizen Spouses valid I-94 (front and back copies)
  7. A copy of the intending immigrant’s birth certificate.
  8. A certified copy of your marriage certificate.
  9. Two passport-type photos.
  10. G-325A filled out, signed and dated (your husband and you)
  11. I-693A, Vaccination Supplement. If you apply for AOS within a year from your med exam in SLEC.
  12. I-864, Affidavit of Support (attached W-2, ITR for 2 or 2 years, employment letter, pay stubs)
  13. I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, if you want to work while your application is processed (optional)
  >> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well
  14 I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you need to travel outside the United States while your application is processed (optional) (free if submitted with I-485)
  >> Include any additional required supporting documentation or photos as well (free if submitted together with I-485)
  14. Proof of co-habitation like lease contract under noth your names, utility bills, credit card, joint bank account, wedding pictures, etc.
on September 28, 2009 at 4:59 pm joyce

Hello Miss Ting,

im here again, ask me a another question miss ting,kailangn po ba talaga ang presence sa hubby ko to get my duaghter passport,im so worried now miss ting,ano gagawin me? di pa ba sapat na ako lang ang mag asikaso ng us pasport ng anak ko,Im confused this miss ting,pls miss give me some ideas how me to process without my hubby presence at embassy office,thank u so much miss ting.
- on October 5, 2009 at 8:10 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Joyce,
  
  No need na yung presenc eng husband mo…unless if the embassy will require your husband and your kid to have DNA testing to prove paternity. No choice, if this is the case. Your husband has to come there in Pinas.
on September 29, 2009 at 3:59 am tina

miss ting im here again, in addiation po again s question me above hanggang kelan po ba ang xpire ng medical? tnx po, god blessssssssssssssssssss
on September 29, 2009 at 4:20 am tina

miss ting addition po uli sa question me, kc po sa affidavit of support po ng fiance me nkaindicate po ung name me and correct po ung spelling ng full name ko, kso po about po sa add me my konti pong mistake ung dapat bulacan nging balacan, pero ung number ng house eh tama nman po, i mean po ung dapat letter u nging letter a , do you think po ba ok lng un? basta ung name me eh correct? miss ting cencia npo uli huwag po sana kau mkulitan skin, and miss ting ung sa form po presence occupation, kc po nlagay me NONE eh wla po kc talaga me work now eh,no po ba dapat ilagay dun housemaker or just none? kung lagyan ko nlang po ng housemaker handwritten, ok lng po ba un? o pabayaan ko nlang po? tnx po uli, tina
- on October 5, 2009 at 8:07 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Sulatan mo na lang na “U” yung “A”, para maging Bulacan. Gamit ka ng black pen.
on September 29, 2009 at 4:23 am tina

hi jho tnx and gie sa reply huwag din sana kau mgsawa , god blesssssssssssssssssss
on September 29, 2009 at 6:17 pm joyce

Miss ting,

another question me,since my birth cert, is blurry,does the embassy accept form -1A tpos attach ko nlang ang birth crt ko from Nso kahit blurry xa miss ting,since my form 1A is dated May 3 2003 miss ting tatangapin parin ba ng embassy,layo kasi ako pinanganak Ormoc city,pwde na ba yong civil registrar office ng ormoc nalang ang magpadala sa akin ng form 1A mgastos na pag punta pa ako sa Ormoc pls help me agian miss ting sorry dami ko na tlaga tanong sayo miss ting nahihiya na ako sayo heehhe,

joyce
- on October 5, 2009 at 8:06 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Joyce,
  
  Yung BC ko, blurry rin. Yung name ko sulat-kmay lang pero it’s in NSO SECPA copy, so it’s good as original na rin. No problem naman.
on September 29, 2009 at 8:38 pm aydsss

Hello Ting

Have A Nice To You!!

Ask lang ko Ting kailangan paba ang cenomar ko sa interview husband ko meron na sa kanya…ang sa akin kailangan paba kasi kumuha ako noon tapos nagkamali ng apliyedo ang mama ko..
- on October 5, 2009 at 8:08 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Definitely, you need the CENOMAR for both of you (kung yung husband mo is Pinoy before). What do you mean by apilyedo ng mama mo nagkamali? What form?
on September 30, 2009 at 1:35 am tina

miss ting ask lng po me ok lng po ba khit wla me engagement ring n ipakita sa consul? kc po wla ako nun,tnx po
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:45 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Okay lang. Pero kung makabili ka ng mura, okay lang. For show lang…yung sterling silver na may bato.
- on January 12, 2010 at 12:20 pm amor
  
  ask ko lang po san ba ko makakakuha ng or makaka download ng form of affidavit of parents consent?
  
  thanks and God bless
on October 1, 2009 at 8:06 am tina

hi po miss ting, cencia npo mrami n me questions sayo, ask ko lng po about sa seminar for k1 visa applicant no po ang mga requirements? and ung cfo stamping ano din po ang requirements for under k1 visa applicant k2lad me? miss ting waiting for your all reply to my questions, cguro po bussy po uli kyo? pero i understand po, god bless po always! hi jho and gie dba mga under k1 visa kayo pls help me naman im sure my mga idea kayo about s mga questions me above, help nio nman me msagot lhat ng questions me, i will appreciate that, god bless din snio always! tina
- on October 5, 2009 at 8:04 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi,
  
  Email mo nga ako sa mga tanong mo kasi hindi ko na ma-trace sa daming posts…tingting-dot-rimart-at-yahoo-dot-com.
on October 2, 2009 at 1:57 am Steoze Salvilla

Hi, thank God I have ur site. it gave me a peace of mind. But still I wanna ask, so here’s the question:
I just had my medical exam just this OCTOBER 1,2009. Like everybody else I fell in line do the same stuff like what others did. Actually, there was no problem regarding with my medical (x-ray and other testings). The only thing that bothered me is that why did they (SLEC) gave me the CD (pertaining my chest x-ray result) and the Immunization record, and the staff said NEVER to open the CD and bring it on the interview day w/c will be on Oct.8, 2009. I was just bothered because there are a lot of applicants I have seen getting their results too, but I didn’t see any CD or Immunization record they’re holding out of the releasing section. I didn’t bother asking the releasing staff because I thought this might be their standard protocols.
So please please.. any idea why?
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:55 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Steoza,
  
  Looks like, you are good to go. Yes, they always give the CD and the immunization paper at the end of the med exam. This only means that, you passed the med exam. The CD and the immunization document are not really required to bring during the interview but you can bring it na rin..just in case.
  
  You will need this CD and the immunization document when you arrive here in the US, especially when you need to adjust your status. The civil surgeon will ask for it.
on October 2, 2009 at 7:51 am Rommel

Hi Miss Ting.. Katatapos lang mam ng interview ko…Sad naman…Under administrative review daw ako..No documents needed…Matagal po ba iyon…Need some info po…ty po
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:44 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rommel,
  
  I am so sorry to hear that. Depende kasi kung ano ang nire-review nila kung bakit nagka-admin review yung case mo. Ang iba..mga 2-8 weeks ang duration ng AR.
on October 2, 2009 at 7:59 am faye

Ms.Ting,

Hello Ms. Ting, i just want to ask ung brown envelope ba kasama ng visa packet, di ba ibibigay yun sa immigration officer sa port of entry mo? sa kanila ba na yun, hindi na ba isasauli yun sa iyo?
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:50 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Faye,
  
  Korek ka dyan. Yun brown enevelop, hindi na isasauli sa yo. Sa immigration officer na yun sa POE mo.
on October 2, 2009 at 10:20 am deserie

Hi ms. ting!

My interview will be on Oct. 14… I’m a bit anxious ‘coz my fiance divorce was finalized april 2, 2009 and he filed the I-129F April 3, 2009. I’m worried ‘coz it’s close… Do you think it is a big deal for the consul to deny me… please help me miss ting…

Thank you… God bless!!!
- on October 5, 2009 at 8:00 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi deserie,
  
  Yes, it is a big deal since is it a REQUIREMENT for both of you to be legally single to marry in order to apply for K-1 visa. Just make sure to have a certified copy of the divorce decree during your interview. If you can not provide this document during your interview, there is a BIG chance that you will be put under Admin Review or require to submit this document. Thus, your visa will not be issued at the same week…or worst, they can deny you under this ground.
on October 3, 2009 at 2:04 am tina

hi to all ask me sna kung cno my interview date d2 on oct 28? gie pno kya un my problem me kc last oct 25,2008 kmi ngkkilala sa cherryblossoms, the problem is i dont have any chatlogs or letter from him or from me, from month of oct 2008 to july 2009,s phonebill nman nia myron lng cia may,june and august, about nman chatlogs meron lng kmi start from august 2009 to september, i really woried about that, if time ng interview me ask nla yan and i cant show nothing, pls advice me wat to do, even my fiance d rin nia alam na we will need that someday thats why we did’nt save anything from the time we start communicate. pls kung cno man ang same ng situation me share experience or advices to me, i will appreciate that, god bless to all!
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:42 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Kung may money transfer receipts ka, used plane ticket ng fiance mo, hotel receipts, bring it.
on October 3, 2009 at 2:22 am tina

miss ting, gie and jho wer are you 3 angels? pls answer us! hi deserie, im tina muzta preparation mo for your interview ? coz wer same on k1 process eh, may i ask my engagement ring kba ng hubby or honey mo? and about chatlogs do you alot chatlogs? kc me konti lng but im hoping it will not cause any problem, coz im wori bka hanapan me eh ilan month lng ang meron me and recent pa ung date ng phonebill and chatlogs nmin, wla me nsave sa mga una nming communicatio.
- on October 3, 2009 at 7:29 am deserie
  
  Hi tina,
  
  Ready na ang mga documents ko… yeah I have engagement ring..
  
  I just wanna share to you how I compiled my documents and Evidences. hope i can help.
  
  Folder A: Identifications
  *Birth Certificate
  *NBI Clearance
  *Cenomar
  *Divorce decree of my hubby
  
  Folder B: DS Forms
  Folder C: Affidavit of Support (notarized)
  Folder D: Evidence of meeting prior to the Petition
  *Plane Tickets, Boarding passes, Hotel Statement of
  accounts, photographs together of our tours.
  Folder E-1: Evidence of a genuine Engagement
  *Letter of Intent from both of us (address to consul)
  *Engagement ring receipt
  *Photograph of Engagement Dinner with my Family
  *Our wedding planning
  
  Folder E-2: Evidence of a Genuine Engagement
  *Photographs of Our tours During his every other
  month visits here in the phil (4 times visits after he
  filed the petition last april so its a part of our on
  going relationship)
  *Plane tickets, Passport stamps, boarding passes,
  hotel receipts
  *Gifts and Flower express (Last year he was always
  sending me gifts and Flowers through fedex and LBC
  *Emails (I just pinted 1 page a month since 2008)
  *Money Transfers since 2008 up to now
  *Credit card extensions ( Visa and Master Card from
  him) I have receipts that i am using them and the
  the billing statements. he is paying them monthly
  *Phone Bills (Monthly bills and the Vonage Unlimited
  call
  *Cards (Ordinary days Letter cards , X’mas,
  Birthday, Valentine)
  
  That’s it!!! Everything comes with labels for the easy reference.
  
  Uh oh! I don’t have chat logs, I just open my web cam but we are not chatting. he just wanna see me while talking on the phone ‘coz we have International unlimited call so no need to chat.
  
  I guess it is ok even just a few evidences as long as You have it and it can prove that you have on going relationship… Just be honest to the consul…
  
  Just make a letter of intent from both of you to show that you still have an intention. address it to the consul. Oh no I forgot the link where i got the letter og intent… Just google it!!! It can add to your evidence of genuine engagement. I hope you’ve learned in my compilations.. hehehehe!!!
  
  take care
on October 3, 2009 at 7:25 am Jho

Hello tina,

Censya na po, sobrang busy sa pagpeprepare to leave for US eh…

Just wanna say na don’t worry too much. As long as you are true to yourself and you have a genuine relationship, nothing to worry about. Okay lang kahit konti lang emails and chatlogs ang importante yung mga documents from him, like affidavit of support, his work thing and everything pati gunting… hehehe joke, just to make you smile.
Just call on to God and HE will answer you. Amen!!

God bless you always!!
- on October 3, 2009 at 7:48 am deserie
  
  Hi Jho,
  
  May I know wots was the consul’s questions to you? hehe Just gathering tips!!!
  
  Wow buti ka pa soon to be in your sweet sweetheart’s arms!!! huhuhu… ako di ko pa alam kc di pa ko nkapamedical. sa monday pa.. i hope wla ako contagious desease!!! baka kc mapending pa ang interview ko sa 14…
  
  I am Praying to Our Almighty GOD that everything will be fine and run smoothly…
  
  God Bless you trip to the US!!!
on October 3, 2009 at 10:02 am tina

hi jho and deserie tnx for the reply, tpos n kc me sa medical last sept 14 2009 pa ksama baby me, then sched sna me for interview last sept 25 2009 but i decided to reschedule becoz lack of documents about my police clearance in japan, then ngpasched me this month of oct 28 pa, ewan kba wori tlaga me wla pa nman me engagement ring? jho require b un for under k1? wori tlaga me then about chatlogs pa and ung phonebill nia ilang buwan lng un and lahat present pa mga 3 months lng me meron , buti kpa paalis na you will be in his arms na, jho ung nksabay mo ba s interiview less than a year lng mrami din ba cia evidence like chatlogs or phonebills? then 1 time lng cia umuwi d2,sori ah just wori lng kc, pero jho do you think ang baby me eh mka2long ng malaki for my interview? kc baby me ksama s petition kasabay ko cia, single mom kc ko, im just wondering bka mgbigay cla ng credit for the applicant na may mga baby, hayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!YAP GOD IS ALWAYS GOOD! deserie gud lck sa medical mo, and for your upcoming interview, mau2na kpa kc smin ng baby me oct 28 pko, dpa nga me pdos eh, keep posting here, and miss ting muzta po kau? jho tnx sa u2litin
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:20 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Is the father of your baby your fiance? Kung siya, plus factor nga yun. Kung hindi naman siya, you need to show the proof the you are the biological mother. Make sure that, your child’s BC has no problem. Also, do not forget to get your CENOMAR especially that you already have a kid.
  
  By the way, email me at tingting-dot-rimart-at-yahoo-dot-com if you have a question. I can answer you promptly there.:-)
on October 3, 2009 at 10:43 am Jho

Hello deserie,

thanks a lot! Yes, just trust HIM! Amen!

deserie i answered the same question of yours last sept. 24th and 25th, if you wont mind, kindly read them. and i would suggest that read all the comments posted in here, it will be very helpful, as I got some infos from here when I’m still in the process for Visa thing.
Thank you very much!
God bless you always!

Hello Ting! I know you’re busy working. God bless! and more power to this site!!
on October 3, 2009 at 11:05 am Jho

Hello tina,

Alam mo bang Sept.14th din ako nagpamedical?
Hahaha… what a coinsidence!

Mas ok if you have engagement ring, kung wala, eh ano magagawa mo eh sa wala nga, di ba? Wag ka na mastress kasi. Kaya mo yan, just believe in this ” WHEN GOD GIVES US BLESSING HE WILL NOT ADD ANY SORROW INTO IT” Amen! And just give your trust in HIM, and everything will be ok. Remember this.. ”GOd is in control of everything!! Amen!

Konti lang din pinresent nya at 5 days lang nagstay d2 bf nya, at wala pa sya work, alam mo bang yung father ng bf nya ang nagsubmit ng affidavit of support for her?

Oct. 28th pa naman interview mo, eh di save mo na mga emails at chats nyo, makakatulong din yan. And pag mag chat kayo, kunan mo cia pics and kayong dalawa while chatting over the internet, it will help also.

About your baby, i really don’t know eh… sori ha?
Please understand that I’m not in the position to ask about your baby, and we’re just using this site, with respect to Ms. Ting. please forgive me in this.

Thanks a lot! God bless!!
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:10 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Jho, salamat at may taga-sagip ako dito pag-MIA ako. LOL! Just keep doing it. Honestly, I do not really mind.
on October 3, 2009 at 7:51 pm tina

i understand jho, un nga ang problem me wla me engagement ring i know plus point din yan pero n me mgagawa wla talaga c lord nlang bahala s upcoming interview me, and wish me luck! asan n kya c miss ting cguro bc sa family nia, pero im sure kpag nbasa nia lhat ng questions 100 percent sasagutin nia kmi agad, i agree c miss ting mrami tlagang alam, kya slamat sa blog nia marami n22lungan, and special tnx din miss ting sau. and jho tnx din sayo nxt time again
- on October 3, 2009 at 9:46 pm gie
  
  hi srry been very busy eh. anyways lam mo ako wala akong engagement ring…inaask ako ng consul about it actually tinanong me kung kelan namin napag usapan na magpakasal…. if we had an engagement party or did he gave me a n engagement ring…i answered that we are always communicating tru fone and he asked me if i want to be his wife…i told the consul that i dont have an engagement ring coz my fiance propsed to me when he is already back in the States and I’m sure that he wants to give me a ring but at the same time he wants to give it to me personally…just be honest the consul won’t take it against you….just be honest and be yourself…about sa mga emails nd chatlogs it doesnt matter kung madami or konti sabi ko nga syo as long as maestablish mo yung relationship nyo then i think nothing will go wrong…
  - on October 3, 2009 at 9:53 pm gie
    
    miss ting sensya na kung sinasagot ko yung mga question ni tina…
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:08 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Sorry natagalan ako sa pag-reply.
  
  About sa engagement ring naman, oo, plus point nga siya. Kung makabili ka dyan na mumurahin, kahit na yun sterling silver lang na may bato, OK na yun. Hindi naman nila tatanungin kung magkano o saan nabili eh. Pang-show lang…..
on October 4, 2009 at 4:58 am tina

hi gie tnx for the info, i know kc iaask skin yan, un nga the problem is i dont have, miss ting cencia npo snio nkakapagtanong po me kena gie and jho, bussy po cguro kau sa family but we understand, but wer still hanging on you, tnx po always! god bless! gie tnx for your reply,gie pede pkbasa ung mga question me above bka kc my idea k din about dun, plsssssss, always tnx din sau, c angel miss ting nlang wait me, kc gie and jho ngparamdam na, cencia n kau mtanong ako, gus2 ko lng kc mging handa, god bless snio 3 angels!
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:56 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  No problem!
on October 4, 2009 at 1:00 pm missy22

Hello Everyone..

I gave birth to a healthy baby girl last Sept.30th after ariving here in US 20th..

TOO MUCH BLESSINGS!!!
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:06 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Missy22,
  
  Congrats! Wow! What a close call!!Welcome to the US!
- on October 11, 2009 at 8:11 am maimai
  
  congrat’s
on October 4, 2009 at 8:00 pm aysss

Hi Ting

Kailangan ba na original copy yong I-134 Affidavit Of Support at passport ng asawa ko Ting kc pinadala lang niya tru email..

din i print ko lang

aydsss
cdo
- on October 5, 2009 at 7:05 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Aysss,
  
  Definitely, you need the originally signed copy of the I-134. As for your husband’s passport, a copy will do.
on October 4, 2009 at 8:56 pm Lylle

Lylle

Hi Ting,

My husband received a letter from NVC, telling him that they had received the approved immigrant visa petition I-130 and they requested him to pay for AOS fee $70. and my husband paid for that online, and it is now in process. do you think he just did the right thing? because i read a note from the NVC.

Note: If it is the applicant’s intention to adjust status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), please contact the National Visa Center before taking further action or making any payment.

The NVC also send him the DS-3032. that is for me to choose address and agent to receive the immigrant visa.

Do you think I should fill up this one? Should we proceed to process this immigrant visa AOS fee and DS-3032 rather than adjusting our status with the USCIS when I arrive to US? please suggest what should we do. I’m just confused.

My husband also received a letter from NVC notifying him that they received our approved petition for K3 visa. and that they will forward the packet to the manila embassy in a week.

My question also is, do I need to fill up the DS-3032 now? or can I do it later, after I get my K3 visa?

I think, with the K3 visa, we will really need to adjust status with the USCIS. And so, the $70 AOS fee and DS-3032 is not applicable? what do you think?

hope to hear from you soon. pls email me too.

Thanks
- on October 5, 2009 at 6:46 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Lylle,
  
  If you are applying for CR-1 visa – yes, your husband is in the right path. But if you want K-3 visa – he should not have paid the $70.00, and advised NVC that you will be pursing K-3.
  
  If you want to proceed with CR-1, you should fill up the DS-3232 form. Here is the flowchart for your guidance.
  
  Here is my take….you need to decide now on what is more important to you — the timeline or the long-term advantage. When it comes to timeline, K-3 visa is designed to be adjudicated in a short period of time (6-8 mos from filing to interview), while CR-1 visa will take longer (about 1-1.5year from filing to interview). The good thing about CR-1 visa though is — when you arrive in the USA, your Greencard and SSN will arrive in your mailbox in just a matter of weeks. You do not need to apply for adjustment of status anymore in order to get your Greencard, which usually takes 6-8 mos.
  
  If you want to proceed with K-3, call NVC now, so they can forward your case to the embassy. Most importantly, you do not need to fill-up anything anymore, but to wait the notification from the embassy that they already have your case, which is usually a month from the approval date.
  - on October 6, 2009 at 1:18 am Lylle
    
    Hi Ting,
    
    Thanks for the reply. I also made some research about it. My husband didn’t know about it (the $70 AOS fee), he just paid for it because NVC has told him to do so. But I emailed the NVC that we will pursue the K3 visa because it’s in the embassy already. I had already scheduled my K3 visa interview on Nov. 3. I will have the medical exam on Oct. 26. Hope everything will be ok, and I can get my visa soon.
    
    Do I need to pay for Delbros in advance or can I make the payment after the interview? Because I read before from some experiences that they paid for Delbros in advance. But in your case, which I have read from your experience, that you just paid after the interview. Will this be the same in my case?
    
    Hope to hear from you again. Thanks
- on October 6, 2009 at 6:20 pm mary jan mitchell
  
  hi lylle
  
  hi how are you?btw just wanna ask what type of petition did your husband file?did you apply for both K3 and I-130?just wanna ask cause now we are also waiting from any notice or info from NVC your response will be highly appreciated..thanks in advance
  - on October 6, 2009 at 9:24 pm Lylle
    
    Hi Mary Jan Mitchell,
    
    Yes my husband filed for both 129f and i130 petitions, and they are both approved and were sent to NVC. the NVC already gave us the notices, and I was noticed by the US embassy manila that I am eligible for interview, so I scheduled it on Nov. 3 through calling the embassy. We’re now pursuing for K3 visa.
    
    Hope you receive notice from NVC too. Just keep praying.
  - on October 7, 2009 at 7:43 pm mary jan mitchell
    
    hi lylle
    thanks for the reply ..ic cause my husband only filed for the I 130 so thats immigrant visa?we cant have it switch to k3 anymore?we recieved letter from USCIS sept 21 but we dont have any reply from NVC yet till now…
    
    have a great dAY and goodluck to you!!!
on October 5, 2009 at 3:17 am Mary Rose

hello mam ting, I am done with my seminar for getting a passport at CFO Cebu. I am not completed with all the documents but then I was able to get a passport here in davao.

I have another inquiry lang po mam, my husband told me that he already paid the payment for affidavit of support and after a few days he filed the affidavit of support (october 3, 2009) he told me that he has done with all the documents needed for him to file and now its my turn na daw po. Ano po ba ang next after na file na niya ang affidavit of support? ano po ba gagawin ko? I am confuse please help me.

Thank you and more power and dami mo na pong natulungan mam.

Mary Rose
- on October 5, 2009 at 6:42 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mary Rose,
  
  What type of visa are you applying for? Is that CR-1? If yes, please follow this NVC Flowchart.
on October 5, 2009 at 8:23 am luzvie

Miss Ting,

Im waiting for my interview packet. Ano ba yung ideal date to set for an interview? 2 weeks before the interview or 1 month ? Oks na lahat ng mga documents namin.. Need ko pa bang magpa sched for medical examination sa Stlukes extension or pwede akong pumunta anytime?
maraming Salamat po…
- on October 5, 2009 at 6:37 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Luzvie,
  
  As soon as you receive the notification from the embassy that your case is already ready for interview, you can do it na. It is advisable to have your medical exam 1-2 weeks before your interview.
on October 5, 2009 at 8:25 am luzvie

Miss Ting,

Im waiting for my interview packet. Ano ba yung ideal date to set for an interview? 2 weeks before the interview or 1 month ? Oks na lahat ng mga documents namin.. Need ko pa bang magpa sched for medical examination sa Stlukes extension or pwede akong pumunta anytime?
maraming Salamat po…
on October 5, 2009 at 8:13 pm Mary Rose

hello mam ting, it’s me again Mary Rose from davao city. K3 po ang visa na inaplayan namin kasi dito man kami kinasal.

thank you po.
on October 5, 2009 at 8:17 pm Mary Rose

hello mam ting, I am done with my seminar for getting a passport at CFO Cebu. I am not completed with all the documents but then I was able to get a passport here in davao.

I have another inquiry lang po mam, my husband told me that he already paid the payment for affidavit of support and after a few days he filed the affidavit of support (october 3, 2009) he told me that he has done with all the documents needed for him to file and now its my turn na daw po. Ano po ba ang next after na file na niya ang affidavit of support? ano po ba gagawin ko? I am confuse please help me.

Thank you and more power and dami mo na pong natulungan mam.

Mary Rose

hello mam ting, it’s me again Mary Rose from davao city. K3 po ang visa na inaplayan namin kasi dito man kami kinasal.

I am waiting for your reply mam ting. From time to time i look at your reply.
thank you po.
- on October 5, 2009 at 8:26 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi mary Rosse,
  
  If you are K-3, you DO NOT have to pay anything in NVC. All you need to do is wait and wait. NVC will forward your case to the embassy in Manila and then the embassy will inform you that your case is ready for interview, This is the only time that you will pay something — visa fee, medi cal fee, Air21 charges.
  
  By paying the affidavit at the NVC level, this is a step in pursuing a CR-1 visa.
  
  It’s not yet too late though. YOu can still proceed with K-3. I advise that, you let your husband call NVC now to ask if they already forwarded your case to the embassy.
on October 5, 2009 at 10:21 pm aydsss

Hi Ting

ask lang ako….i mean k3 visa ako,din ang husband ok na ang divorce paper niya,,kailangan paba Cenomar ko sa interview sa embassy??

or Divorce decree lang from my husband…

Thankss Ting Ting

aydsss
- on October 6, 2009 at 8:52 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Aydss,
  
  Definitely, you need the CENOMAR. Actually, it is called CRS Form No. 5-Advisory on Marriages for married people. So huwag mo hanapin ang CENOMAR mismo kasi , it’s automatic that NSO will issue the CRS Form No. 5 instead of CENOMAR.
  
  The CRS Form No. 5 will show the name of your husband (or ex-husband if you have been married before).
on October 6, 2009 at 12:24 am Mary Rose

mam ting, do you have any idea how months it will take before the nvc forwarded the papers to the US embassy manila? kasi sabi ng husband ko tapos na siya nagpass ng affidavit of support and magwait na lang daw po ako na matawagan ng US embassy gusto ko lang po malaman ilang months bago po ako matawagan? please i need your reply.

Thank you po mam ting.
- on October 6, 2009 at 8:48 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mary Rose,
  
  About 1.5-2 weeks….then wait again for another 2 weeks for the embassy to contact you.
on October 6, 2009 at 6:58 am tina

miss ting i tried po to email you but im not sure if you will get that, coz first time i tried dpo ngsent so i tried again for the second time and im not sure to you email add miss ting, cencia npo. pero post ko din po sana d2 ung questions me in case n d nio mareceive email me. miss ting about po s affidavit ng fiance me ung mling letter ibig po ba sbhin pede handwritten nlang me yung letter U? about po sa baby me dpo cia baby ng fiance me now, baby ko po cia sa japanese, pero ung apelido k0 ang gmit nia even in her CERTIFIED BC, at ok lng po ba dlin me s interview nmin eh just copy for our babtismal nlang or need po tlaga ng original? kc wori po ako bka someday kaelanganin nmin ung original at kung ibibigay ko sa knila. about nman po uli sa affidavit of support again ng fiance me nkaindicate lng po dun ung whole salary nia for one year, hndi po nkaindicate mga property nia and bank statement, pero abot nman po cia sa poverty guidlines do you think po ba wlang problem dun?
and about sa engagement ring po uli dpo ba mging question un kung now lng bibili ung fiance me pra skin? at ung resibo do i need po ba talaga i show up un? or it will be better nlang po ang engagement ring nlang pkita me n suot sa oras ng interview me?kc wori po ako dun.
and about nman po sa not enough na chat logs, phonbills and email, do you think po ba mging problem me un for under AR?
miss ting ung about po sa baby me ung naiicip ko lng po n pede me madala eh ung babtismal nia and CERTIFIED BC NIA,KC DPA PO CIA SCHOOL KYA UN LNG MDADALA ME PRA K2NAYAN NA IM HER BIOLOGICAL MOTHER? OK NPO KYA UN?
CENCIA NPO AGAIN MISS TING ! GOD BLESS ALWAYS!
- on October 6, 2009 at 8:46 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Tina,
  
  Yupe, I got your email (if your Aki). I already replied to your queries. Please check your email.
on October 6, 2009 at 9:15 pm aysss

Hi Ting

Thanks so much talaga

God Bless You Ting

aydsss
on October 6, 2009 at 10:24 pm Tingting REimart

Hi Lylle,

Actually, it’s Air21 now. No more Delbros. But you do not have to pay anything in advance. you will pay Air21 AFTER the interview. The only thing that you need to pay in advance is the VISA FEE in BDO.
on October 6, 2009 at 11:00 pm charmie

hi ting,
at last ting na recieved ko na ung visa ko yesterday by air21…im soo happy now and specially ung hubby ko… just want to ask u ting.. about port of entry.. anonggagawin ko don can u give me some tips and san kaya ako makakabili ng cherap airfare? texas and destination ko ting hope u can help me… thank you soo much ….
charmie.
- on October 6, 2009 at 11:18 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Charmie,
  
  I bought my tickets directly at Continental Airlines website. Mura siya compare sa ibang airlines. Tapos connecting flights siya, so yung bagahe tuloy-tuloy ang daloy.
  
  As for the POE, they will just verify the info, mostly, identification lang. No more scrutiny. You need to give the sealed brown envelop that you received from AIr21. They will not return it to you.
  
  Good luck!
on October 6, 2009 at 11:07 pm charmie

hi ting,
at last na received ko na din ung visa ka yesterday lang ting, im soo happy and specially ung hubby ko now i need ur help ting san kaya makakabili ng cheap airfare.. kasi texas and destination ko wala namang direct flight … may alam ka bang murang airfare where to get? and tell me about the port of entry is there another interview ba? give me naman ting some tips .. im planning to fly there early next month…kung ako nga masusunod gusto ko muna mag christmas dito sa atin.. peroantay na nya ako ehh thank you soo much ting ill wait for ur responce ….

charmie
on October 7, 2009 at 2:18 am charmie

ting,
thank you ting soo ill try to log in to continental airlines and look for a ticket..maraming salamt ting huh god bless u din ill inform u once i get there … take care
on October 7, 2009 at 2:43 am mel

Ms. Ting,

Good day po. ANd thank you po in advance sa laht Ms. ting dun po sa DS230 packet need ko po ba kumuha ng Police clearance never po me ngwork ngabroad puro pasyal lang. Ms. Ting, advice me po…may NBI napo ako. .

Ty po
- on October 7, 2009 at 9:58 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Ah okay, basta hindi siya more than 6 mos.
  
  Good luck!
on October 7, 2009 at 2:44 am mel

CR1 category po pla kami..
on October 7, 2009 at 6:59 am Mary Rose

hello mam ting, thank you so much for the information at least panatag na po ako ngaun kasi po miss ko na talaga asawa ko.

mam ting kailangan ba ako magdala ng certified copy of CENOMAR na kasal man kami dito.

Thank you po mam ting gusto ko lang po maging handa kasi baka may mga requirements pa na kailangan tapos wala ako.

yours,
mary rose
- on October 7, 2009 at 9:57 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mary Rose,
  
  As mentioned earlier, you will be bringing the CRS Form No. 5 – Advisory on Marriages, and not the CENOMAR anymore since you are already married. Yes, you should bring it in its NSO SECPA form or certifed copy.
  
  When you go to NSO, in the request form, you will check CENOMAR. However, NSO will AUTOMATICALLY give you the CRS Form No. 5 instead of a CENOMAR.
on October 7, 2009 at 8:54 am deserie

Hi ms. Ting!!

Thanks for the answer but I asked it yesterday to the One who interviewed me at PRISM, if it is a big deal to the consul if the finalization of divorce is April 2, 2009 then we filed the petition for fiance on april 3, 2009 as USCIS received it April 9, 2009. She said it is not a big deal because we filed the petition legally and my fiance is already divorce. You can get married right away after the finalization of divorce. There is no restriction or date to wait to get married again because my fiance is residing in L.A.

She also said that we did the right thing ‘coz if we filed the petition before the finalization of divorce. I might be automatically denied..

I felt relieved this time ms. Ting knowing that it is not a big deal ‘coz our petition was filed legally.

Done the Medical and PDOS yesterday.. Got the PDOS certificate and passed the medical exam..

Thanks Again ms. ting! God Bless to you!
- on October 7, 2009 at 9:51 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Deserie,
  
  Yes, the staff in PRISM is correct since the date of the final decree is April 1, and the date of the Notice of Receipt (USCIS) is April 9. I completely overlooked that part. I thought that you filed your petition before the final divorce…or else, you are in trouble.
  
  Good luck and keep me posted.
on October 7, 2009 at 9:18 am faye

Hello Ms. Ting,
Thank u so much, you answered all my questions ! May God bless you and your family. You are really an angel !Thanks a lot for providing a site like this .
on October 7, 2009 at 9:58 pm mark

hello, just want to ask, is 17 year old girl allowed to gain fiancee visa? my friend is only 17 years old and she wants to get married with an american guy, ahm will there be age restrictions in terms of getting married? will the consul won’t mind the age of the girl? pls advice. thanks
on October 7, 2009 at 9:59 pm mark

hello, just want to ask, is 17 year old girl allowed to gain fiancee visa? my friend is only 17 years old and she wants to get married with an american guy, ahm will there be age restrictions in terms of getting married? will the consul won’t mind the age of the girl? pls advice. thanks
- on October 7, 2009 at 10:47 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mark,
  
  I am not really sure about this topic. But to be sure, let her wait until she turns 18.
  
  The thing is – in the Philippines, 17 years old is NOT a legal age to marry. However, in the USA, this legal marrying age vary from state to state. Some states allow less than 18 yearls old to legally tie the knot. It’s 2 contrasting laws.
on October 8, 2009 at 6:08 am mj

Hi ms Ting and to all,

I am just wondering who’s from mindanao here? i just wanna ask if what have you done during the visa interview?
you went there in Manila and stayed til visa released?
how? where did u stay?
and whats the best thing to do anyway? have an interview and get back to Cagayan De Oro?
If not, which address are u going to use for Air21?
Please help me on this, just to confused , don’t know what to do!
Guys, I need your advise …
Thank you po…..
on October 8, 2009 at 3:36 pm joyce

miss ting,

anong requirements na dapat kong dalhin sa Stluke..do i need to bring all the documents or just my passport and my birth cert?di ko pa kasi natangap ang package na pinadala ng asawa ko,my interview would be on october 27 kasi. so im planing to go manila nextweek pero di ko po alam ko dalhin ba lahat ng documents.

i hope to hear u soon ting,thanks a lot,and God bless us alwasy
on October 8, 2009 at 5:18 pm Mary Rose

hello mam ting, gud day to you. Noted ko na po ang CRS form no. 5 ano pa po ba ang mga requirements na kailangan during the interview (k3) para po ma-prepare ko na ngayon while waiting for the notice for interview. Thank you mam ting. God bless and more power.

mary rose
- on October 11, 2009 at 11:47 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mary Rose.
  
  Here is the LIST OF REQUIREMENTS for K-3 visa interview.
on October 8, 2009 at 5:48 pm aydsss

Ting Ting

Ang Husband ko retired na xa 7years ago na then daun dili xa makahatag ug Affidavit of support ki wa man daw xa work pero my properties siya land niya and owned siya 2 ka balay CT UG VT..DAUN last august naka trabaho siya sa isa ka compny which isa xa ka service engineer…..daun unsaon mana niya na maka koan mi affidavit of support??

oki lang ba na pakita namu sa interview and properties niya..
na makaya ko niya buhion.ki ang bag o niya na work murag dili paman na pwde na affidavit of support..

nanaka sa akoa tanan requirments,,,except lang sa affidavit of support,,,unsa mau buhatun ani Ting?

ok lang ba kaha ting ang properties niya my 25hectar CT UG VT 10 Hectar

MAO RAJUD NAA
on October 8, 2009 at 7:14 pm jing

hi miss ting,
thanks for the reply , i have here requirments for siminar in cebu , so first i will go in SMEF SIMINAR , before i go in CFO ,i got here what documents u have required ,miss ting if i will attend the siminar ano bang isuot ko , for formal attire or ok lang kong mag suot ako nang pants at blouse, plz i need ur openion , ting,

jing,
on October 8, 2009 at 10:07 pm faye

Hello Ms. Ting,
A Blessed day to You !
Ask ko lang, bkit ba kailangang mag-file ng Adjustment of Status? merong bang case na nagpakasal lang tapos hindi nag-file ng AOS? Ano ba ang mangyayari kapag hindi nag-file ng AOS?
on October 9, 2009 at 8:36 am Ivy

Hi Miss Ting,

I would just like to ask what kind of valid id’s SMEF requires? Acceptable po ba if i use postal id, nbi or police clearance?

Thank you very much.

Regards,
Ivy
- on October 11, 2009 at 11:34 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Ivy,
  
  Basta valid photo ID, okay na. Yung NBI clearance, okay na yun, may picture mo eh.
on October 9, 2009 at 7:35 pm mj

Hi ms Ting and to all,

I am just wondering who’s from mindanao here? i just wanna ask if what have you done during the visa interview?
you went there in Manila and stayed til visa released?
how? where did u stay?
and whats the best thing to do anyway? have an interview and get back to Cagayan De Oro?
If not, which address are u going to use for Air21?
Please help me on this, just to confused , don’t know what to do!
Guys, I need your advise …
Thank you po…..
on October 9, 2009 at 10:43 pm Mary Rose

hello man ting are u busy? wait lang po ako reply mo about my questions with regards to some requirements needed during the interview. K3 visa po ako.

ty,
mary rose
on October 10, 2009 at 5:41 am jingky

hello ting musta na ,im jingky from CDO ting ask unta ko about sa ako passport kay last year gikan man gud ko singapore unya gipa uli ko sa taga singapore unya deli nako pwede kabalik pud sa singapore ,so karon nag fiance visa ko para US nga worry man gud ko sa ako passport pwede pa ba siya gamiton ,lets say murag nadeport man gud ko sa singapore ,pero deli ko sure kay wala may deport nga nakita nako sa passport okey raba siya ting magamit pa ba nako ang passport para sa USA pwede pako mabisahan
on October 10, 2009 at 6:16 am jingky

hello ting ask ko ulit about sa berthcertifecate sa ako 2 kids kay apil man gud sila ug petition sa ako fiancee pero naguol ko ting kay apelido man gud sa ila papa ang gamit nila unya problema pa jud kay sa ilang berthcertifecate got date of marriage ,pero wala jud me nakasal sa berthcertificate nila lain lain ang petsa sa kasal og lugar mao ni ako problema ting ,naa nako CENOMAR unya naa pud ko certifecate nga mag prove nga wala ko makasal sa ana nga petsa nga naa sa ila berthcertifecate ,ang lugar man gud sa kasal is tagoloan ,unya ang isa sa cagayan naa nako certifecate gikan sa tagoloan og certifecate pud gikan sa civil regestrar sa cagayan okey ba na nga proof ting o ipaage jud na siya sa court para naay notation nga mag tell deli to tinuod og wala jud ko makasal sukad unya ting okey raba kay apelido man gud sa ila papa ang gigamit nila
please reply ting thank you
on October 11, 2009 at 12:33 am justin

gud day,

what do i need to bring when having my interview? (IR-2) what are the common questions to be asked?

please what are the common questions to be asked. im a child of a u.s. citizen. actually she is my step mother. do you have some ideas?
on October 11, 2009 at 8:08 am crissie

hi ms.ting! thank god i found this site ive been looking sa google na website that can help me.. here’s my question, my husband filed for a K3 visa we already got the aproval for I-129 and I-130 and then he got a letter na wait daw ako 90 days for the embassy in manila to send the packet, so im waiting for it, but then just yesterday my husband got a letter that i can already set a visa interview, the letter is addressed to him pero sa akin nakapangalan, im wondering kung pwede na ba ko mag set ng interview kahit wala pa yung packet? in the letter meron dun link where u can download docs to be submited and forms needed for the interview.. please help me.. im confused.. thanks alot ms. ting! or please email me
on October 11, 2009 at 8:34 am jho

Hello Ting,

God is so so good all the time!! Amen!!

I’m with my husband now here in Ohio,
since Oct.8th pa.
Thanks to this site….

God bless and More power!!
on October 11, 2009 at 8:36 am jho

Hi missy22

Congrats!

I’m with my husband now here in Ohio.

God is good all the time!
- on October 21, 2009 at 12:26 am missy22
  
  HI JHO..
  
  CONGRATS!!!
  
  Im happy that u are here now too..
  
  Welcome 2 d US..
  
  Yes, God is good all ‘d time..
  
  My husband says: LIFE IS GOOD
on October 11, 2009 at 8:38 am jho

Hi tina

Good luck!

I’m with my husband now here in Ohio.

God is so so good to us! Amen!!
- on October 11, 2009 at 7:21 pm mj
  
  Ms Jho,
  Ask ko lang sana, ala pa kasi nasagot question ko.. EXCUSE LANG PO MS TING HUH, I KNW MEJO BUSY LANG PO KAYO. ill try ask ms jho. CONGRATS NGA PLA! how nice ure there na
  
  I am just wondering i am from mindanao ,i just wanna ask if san kayo galing & what have you done during the visa interview? if from province,
  you went there in Manila and stayed til visa released?
  how? where did u stay?
  and whats the best thing to do anyway? have an interview and get back to Cagayan De Oro?
  If not, which address are u going to use for Air21?
  Please help me on this, just to confused , don’t know what to do!
  Thank you po…..
- on October 12, 2009 at 12:26 am mj
  
  Hi MS TING,
  Am so glad you replied Ms Ting, what an effort gyod.! salamat ha? Actually i saw some noticed in my husband where there is Mnla case number its says, am sure am just going to wait for the packet right? or any letter from Embassy right?
  Likewise Ms Ting whatabout the appointments? i mean, do i need to call the St lukes and after the embassy for my interview?
  You said i need to be in Mnla a day before my interview,meaning i should also done my medical a day before? am sorry just confused for this things….
  If i have the date for the interview as per embassy , meaning i need to finish my medical one day before that date?
  Thank you ulit ms ting, i undertsand na po bout staying in Manila & i love u advised with it, now questions for appointment na po.
  Sencya na ulit! God bless
on October 12, 2009 at 10:02 am luzvie

Hi miss ting,
Dapat ba original copy and divorced decree?
Salamat ulit,,
on October 13, 2009 at 11:05 am jelyn

ms ting my work permit is on the way na im so happy and thankful sa blog mo and then my travel permit also was approved the same day wait na lang ako for my aos interview hopefully ok then lahat salamat for the info talaga

God bless you salamat again
on October 15, 2009 at 3:21 am mel

ms. ting,

ano po requirement list ng DS230(immigrant visa application) form? ty po..kasi magpass napo kami sa NVC.
- on October 18, 2009 at 9:12 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mel,
  
  There is no attachment for the DS-230 form. Read this LINK for more details.
on October 17, 2009 at 12:42 am crissie

ms ting question.. can i download another ds-156 form jsut incase nagkamali ako? thanks
- on October 18, 2009 at 8:55 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Crissie,
  
  DS-156 is completed online. Kung nagkamali ka, okay lang naman umulit ng umulit. Ako nga eh, mga apat na beses seguro umulit na nag-fill up online. Here is the link to the website…https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp
on October 18, 2009 at 8:47 pm jing

hi tin , pasinsya kana ha ang dami kong tanong,kasi ibaiba and mag question dito , ano ba talaga , kasi if pupunta ako cfo counseling, kailang daw ng original passport ko , hindi pa ako kumuha kasi sabi sa iba , kailangan ko raw pumunta sa cfo siminar bago ako kukuha ng passport ano ba talaga ting . and dapat kong gawin , , puydi ba ako kukuha muna ng passport bago ako magpunta sa cfo cebu , kasi kailang din ng original passport ko if mag attend ako ng simiar sa cfo, plz reply ting,

jing
- on October 18, 2009 at 8:53 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jing,
  
  That is true. The CFO seminar is required in acquring a Philippines Passport as a fianceee or wife to a foreigner. Okay lang naman if you do not have your passport when attending the CGO seminar. Just bring a valid photo ID.
on October 18, 2009 at 8:54 pm jing

and ting , ano bang kailang i apply sa husband ko about visa, ok naba ang spouse visa, cr-1 k-3 ano ba talaga ang mas madali para sa aking para ako ay maka alis agad , makapunta sa husband ko sa u.s.a. plz reply..thanks

jing
- on October 18, 2009 at 9:05 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jing,
  
  Kung padalian lang, K-3 ang mabilis kaysa CR-1.
on October 18, 2009 at 8:58 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Crissi,

PDOS is the acronym of “Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar”.
on October 18, 2009 at 9:03 pm jing

PERO TING, PUYDI BA KUKUHA MUNA AKO NANG PASSPORT BAGO AKO PUPUNTA SA CFO COUNSELING, puydi ba ako kukuha nang passport kahit hindi pa ako naka attend sa cfo counseling, kong puydi,
- on October 21, 2009 at 9:52 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi jing,
  
  Sorry I was not able to answer this in a timely manner. Nakaadto na nuon ka sa NSO.
on October 18, 2009 at 9:04 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Luzvie,

You MUST attend the seminar when you already have your visa in your passport. You have to register with CFO BEFORE you will be allowed to leave the country. As part of the CFO registration is the PDOS seminar. You can do it a day or 2 BEFORE your flight to the US, if going to Manila or Cebu will pose as a problem to you. Check this CFO WEBSITE for the details.
on October 18, 2009 at 9:07 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Luzvie,

Okay lang. I re-do mine about 4 times with a different barcode na.
on October 18, 2009 at 9:09 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Susan,

Check this CFO link.
on October 18, 2009 at 9:10 pm Tingting Rimart

Good luck, crissie!
on October 18, 2009 at 9:14 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi April,

Yes, CFO certificate and Marriage Certificate, issued by NSO.
on October 18, 2009 at 9:16 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi bongbong,

Yes, K-3 is applicable for you. You need to file I-130 first, then I-129F to get a K-3 visa.

You need to include a copy of the notice of receipt of your I-130 in your I-129F packet.
on October 18, 2009 at 11:02 pm seanimyles

Hello!! Ting..it’s been a month since I haven’t visited your site,by the way I’m in the US now..got here a month ago..been adjusting a lot ..and I just don’t have time to get online…

(background) Cr-1 visa..i was the one who had a problem with my lacking document when I took the interview last august 18..I was asked to submit the marriage index,which at that time I missed to bring, thinking the marriage cert was enough to prove that I’m marriedNSO)..there was no other problemswith my other papers though.Anyway,I’ve submitted it after a week and got the visa package delivered around september 5,the visa was approved september 3….

The flight to US was long but fun,I met few filipino people from the plane..and tell you they were amazing..advice for those who are ready to travel..please be friendly,cause you’ll never know what will come up from your trip..one can always expect a hand ready to help out if in case.

Since i’m a CR-1 visa holder,I got my SSn barely 2 weeks from arrival,and my permanent residence card after 18 days..cool right.As i was told I need to wait 2 years or 90 days before my 2nd year anniversary here to apply for my 10 yr greencard,am I right?

Ting,your site/blogs made me so confident in going through evrything I went through…the things I read and learn from your site ,especially the informations and questionsthe other people who visit your site made ,helped me BIG TIME..I couldn’t find the right words to say how grateful I am and to all of you here…but THANKS a loT!…

God bless !!!!!

until then..kip up the good work..you are a blessing to each and everyone who visit ur site…

More power!

-seanimyles-

(NEW JERSEY)
- on October 19, 2009 at 10:59 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi seanimyles,
  
  You’re welcome!
  I am so glad to hear about your success! Welcome to the US!!!!! Take care always!
  
  Regards,
  Tingting
on October 19, 2009 at 12:42 am crissie

ting,

what is a marriage index? kailangan pa ba yun? bakit si seanimyles hinanapan i just read her story here.. do i need to get that? im a K3 visa, and if i do need it how? where? can i do it online? thanks!!

crissie
- on October 19, 2009 at 11:02 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Crissie,
  
  Marriage Index is the same as CRS Form No. 5 – Advisory on Marriage. This is required for K-3, CR-1 and IR-1 visa applicants during the interview. This document is issued by the NSO. You can request ONLINE or your can go to the nearest NSO Office. If you do it online, availability is about a week or so. If you go to a local NSO Office, this will be issued on the same day. ..perhaps you will just wait for an hour, depending on how long the line is in NSO.
  
  If you are applying for K-1 visa, you need the CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage).
  
  Take note, when requesting from NSO, you should choose “CENOMAR” even if you are already married. NSO will AUTOMATICALLY issue the Marriage Index if you are already currently married or WAS married. All names of your husband and ex’s will be shown in the form.
on October 20, 2009 at 5:41 am crissie

hi ting! thank you! thank you ng madami! i guess i have to go to the nearest NSO here in cavite.. kasi il have my interview on friday na!! kinakabahan na ako!!
- on October 21, 2009 at 9:51 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Crissie,
  
  Good luck!
on October 21, 2009 at 12:30 am missy22

HELLO EVERYONE..

was bit busy with my lil girl..

We are about to proceed with Adjustment of Status..

Will keep u all posted..
- on October 21, 2009 at 9:50 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi missy22,
  
  If you need help with AOS, you can ask me too.
  
  Take care!
on October 21, 2009 at 5:28 pm jing

hi ting, good day to u, i went yesterday in dfa .to get passport
but hindi ako nakakuha , kailangan talaga maka attend ako nga siminar sa cfo cebu. at nag karoon ng problema sa aking birth certificate ,sa sex,female ba o male hindi nalagyan, at kailang din ng old id , bago ako makabalik sa dfa.cagayan.i need to cheackfirst my birth certifecate, nso.thanks for ur reply ting , ikaw lang ang makakatulong , or guide me,
- on October 21, 2009 at 9:50 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jing,
  
  Correct ka. No CFO seminar, no passport for foreign spouse or fiance(e).
  
  Correct rin. You need to resolve the issue with your BC first rin.
  
  Good luck!
  - on October 22, 2009 at 3:37 pm missy22
    
    bat ganun? ako kumuha passport sa province (region-5 legazpi city)..nabigyan nman ako kahit d pa ako nkapag CFO seminar..i applied last week of feb. for passport..attended CFO Seminar on Sept. 4th..
    
    Try to get passport in province
  - on October 22, 2009 at 3:41 pm missy22
    
    Thanks Ms. Ting..
    
    I’ll post po Q one of these days..that’s for sure..hehe!
    
    TC always..
  - on October 22, 2009 at 5:54 pm jing
    
    thanks tin,
    i went to the city hall yesterday , nakita ko yong local certifecate ko na my female nakalagay ting,bakit sa autentecated birth walang nakalagay na female yon lang ang deferensya, na walang nakalagay na female sa NSO birth ko,
    but i have now certifecation from civil regestrar, that say ‘this certifecation is issued to elvisa pierce upon her request for what ever legal purpose this may serve her best” , is this ok tin to prove when i get the passport? plz reply,
on October 21, 2009 at 8:03 pm BING

Ting,

My hubby submitted the I-130 today…..when do u think he will receive the notice./reciept?
And do he need to submit the same documents for the I-129?

Tnx

BING
on October 21, 2009 at 8:05 pm BING

Ting,

My hubby submitted the I-130 today when do u think he will
receive the notice/reciept?

Do u think he need to submit the same documents for the I-129?

tnx

Bing
on October 22, 2009 at 6:24 pm gina.........

hi miss ting,ano ba yong gagawin sa biometric?i mean if you done the picture taken din finger print you mean your done and you can go home na…wala ng ibang gagawin?i have a biometric appointment on october 26…
on October 23, 2009 at 8:06 am crissie

hi everyone!! just wanna share that my K3 visa is approved! consul is really nice! its like im just talking to a friend! thanks ting for alot of infos on your site!
on October 23, 2009 at 9:55 am babylon

hi!my name is Babylon.i am now currently working as an Au Pair here in Norway.i have a fiancee from the US and we are planning to get married in february here.since i am working here and if my fiancee will process all the papers to come in the US next year…do i need to go back to the Philippines for this matter?my bf said he will apply my visa in the Us is it possible?and do you have any idea how long it will take?

thank you so much…hope u can answer my questions.

Babylon of Norway
on October 23, 2009 at 6:04 pm mary jan mitchell

ms ting,

hello po,,ask lang po kasi we are still waiting for any notes from NVC until now wala pa rin po its been a month na since we recieve the approval from USCIS and btw isang form lang po na submit ng hubby ko only I-130 he havnt filed I-129..ano po ba dapat gawin namin?hintay pa rin po ba kmi or we’ll contact NVC na..
- on October 25, 2009 at 5:34 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi mary jan mitchell,
  
  I suggest to let your husband call NVC, or you can email the too. They will reply to your email in about 2 working days.
  
  NVCINQUIRY@state.gov.
  Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (EST)
  Tel: (603 334-0700).
  
  Copy this link for the NVC flowchart..
  
  http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf
on October 24, 2009 at 11:41 am heart

Hello Ms.Ting,
Good day !
I have a concern about my friend’s case, Actually I recommend sa kanya ung site mo, marami ka kasing natutulungan. Nasa states na kasi siya thru K1 visa, now nagpakasal na siya then right after, mag-aaply siya for adjustment of status, kaso na lay-off husband niya?Paano kaya gagawin nya,makakapag-apply pa ba siya ng adjustment of status nun? Kasi i believe kailangan ng affidavit of support. Ano kaya ang dapat nyang gawin?
I hope u could help her, thanks ! More power and God Bless…
- on October 25, 2009 at 5:29 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Heart,
  
  She needs to have a co-sponsor. Take note that the husband will STIL be the MAIN sponsor of the affidavit. Both her husband and the co-spondor will use USCIS form I-864.
  
  It is very important that the co-sponsor’s income should be adequate for the AOS applicant (and K-2 child, if applicable) and the co-sponsor’s own household.
on October 28, 2009 at 12:48 pm Jennifer

Hello! there,
I hope everything is fine with you!
Anyway I’m glad that you have this kind of site that could help us to find out things regarding visas and other stuff!
Thank you for your brilliant idea and kindness!
Well I just want to ask something about K-3 Visa.
I’m going to marry an American citizen guy on January 31, 2010, I want to ask if it’s possible for me to apply for K-3 Visa like after 3 yrs., few months before I graduated into college, because we decided that it’s better for me to finish school and earn my degree before staying in U.S. for good and just go back and forth to Philippines, is the U.S. Embassy will able to allow me to do that and if Yes, can I apply for other visa for me to visit my husband in N.Y. when it’s my vacation in school?
But aside from that I had an 11 months old baby boy that his real father’s name is not indicated in his birth certificate, so can I able to bring my son with me whenever I go there in U.S. just by applying him a K-4 Visa?
I’m hope to hear something from you soon!
Thank you very much and GOD bless you!
…(^_^)
- on November 4, 2009 at 12:50 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jennifer,
  
  Yes, it is fine. But since you intend to stay longer in the Philippines, it is logical and practical for you to apply for IR-1 visa, especially that time you will be 3 years married that time. IR-1 is an immigrant visa, so once you have it, your Greencard and SSN will be mailed within a few weeks at your doorstep (in the US).
  
  Also, even when you file for the petitions 3 years after, your husband has to visit you in the Philippines often, somehow to prove continuing relationship.
  
  Your’e some will be IR-2.
  - on November 18, 2009 at 2:01 am Jennifer
    
    Hello! Ma’am,
    
    Thank you very much for the reply!
    When I have some question I’ll ask you again…
    By the way I’m sorry if I took so long in thanking you, I’ve been away from my pc that’s why!
    But Thank you again Ma’am…
    GOD bless and take care always!
    ..Jen..(^_^)
on October 28, 2009 at 9:09 pm jho

Hello Ms ting,

may i ask,
gano ba katagal ang pagpaprocess pag mag AOS na,
it takes how many weeks or months ba

kasi need ko na maging permanent or gc holder
para mapetisyon ko na yung anak ko na turning
21 yrs old on may 15th 2010.

please help me what and how to do it.

God bless you more abundantly!!

thanks a lot and more power!!
jho
- on November 4, 2009 at 12:47 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jho,
  
  Mine wa about 6 months from filing to interview.
  - on November 9, 2009 at 1:38 pm jho
    
    Hello ting, hope this finds you well!
    
    ask ko lang,
    
    pano ba magsimula ng AOS? please help me what to do first, thanks…
    
    and
    
    my son who is turning 21 yrs.old on May 15, 2010
    mapetisyon ko ba sya right away once my AOS is approved?
    
    and
    
    yung SSN at work permit ba makukuha ko lang pag approved na AOS?
    
    thanks you very much and more power to this site!
    God bless you always!!
on October 29, 2009 at 2:02 am sam

hi miss ting,

hi po,just wanna ask wat is my category if my father an LPR petitioned me unmarried and above 21?im confused about d terms of other visa,im sorry po.they already paid for my iv fee and forwraded all d docs.that they needed thru d NVC,another question po is how many days waiting period for my appointment letter from d embassy here in manila?

i also read some blogs from dabawenya.com many stories of having problems in their medical at SLMEC almost all of them encounetr same faith,having problem wd their x-ray.im so worried about it.
on October 29, 2009 at 2:14 am sam

hi miss ting,

just wanna know what is my category if my father an LPR petitioned me under unmarried child above 21?and how many months do i to have to wait for my appointment letter to be receive from d embassy in manila?i submitted all d docs.that nvc needed and my father said just wait for it,but maybe im just too excited to have my medical and interview as well.

another question mam ting is i read a blog also from dabawenya.com telling all their xperiences at SLMEC it seems all of them encounter prob.wd regards to their xray,and now im more nervoues about my medical.
- on November 4, 2009 at 12:46 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Sam,
  
  I believe that your visa category is V-2 for unmarried children of LPRs.
  
  If you are exposed to TB during your childhood or even now, it is more likely that you will have a latent TB in your body. This means that the TB organism is present in you, but it is inactive, thus it is NOT contagious. This will likely cause a scar in your lung. So when you go for your X-Ray, this scar will be reflected in your result. As long as your TB is NOT active and NOT contagious, you are fine.
  - on November 10, 2009 at 12:07 pm sam
    
    miss ting,
    
    tnx.for d info po,another question mam ting do u have any idea how many months for me to wait for my interview at d us embassy here in manila?NVC send a letter to my father stating that they received all my docs.already..last wk.of oct.
on October 29, 2009 at 2:20 am sam

mam ting,

im sorry i asked it 2 times i thought the previous message wasnt posted..
on November 2, 2009 at 9:08 pm smiley

i will be going to USA this coming March, i will be staying there in just less than 4 months,. and i will be needed a j1 visa, because I’m just a student..is it hard to get a visa,?.how about in interview,?.i don’t have any idea about it,?.I’m afraid on what might happen during the interview?.what are mostly asked by the consul?.please give me some idea,and other requirements they might look for/.?.thank you so much..
- on November 4, 2009 at 12:34 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Smiley,
  
  I am sorry but I am not really acquainted with J1 visa.
on November 2, 2009 at 9:12 pm smiley

give me some idea on ow to deal with the US embassy.>?
.
- on November 4, 2009 at 12:35 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Here is a good read about J visa. Click HERE.
on November 2, 2009 at 10:06 pm BING,

ting,

i just want to share the updates of my first petition I-130.
My hubby submitted the form I-130 last Oct, 21, 2009 and received the notice of action dated Oct. 29, 2009.

Next move will be the I-129….

Bing
- on November 4, 2009 at 12:32 am Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Bing,
  
  If you are gearing towards K-3, yes, I-129F is next for filing.
  
  Good luck!
on November 4, 2009 at 3:08 am Mary Rose

hello Ms. ting, kumusta? I have already a MNL case number do you know what site na puide ako maglog-in to check my case number sa US embassy manila? k3 visa po ako ms. ting.

waiting for your reply. Thanks…
mary rose
- on November 10, 2009 at 9:48 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mary Rose,
  
  Since you are a K-3 visa applicant, you are the one who will schedule your embassy interview. As soon as you get the notification from the embassy, you or your husband can call the embassy hotline to set your interview and medical exams dates.
  
  Right now, you are basically allowed to do your medical exam with SLEC since your I-129F is already approved. The medical exam is recoomended to be taken a week or 2 BEFORE your embassy interview.
  
  You must be referring to this website (http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp) on where you can check your dates. Actually, only immigrant visa cases are posted in this link.
  
  Congrats and good luck!
on November 5, 2009 at 1:47 am Anne

hi,may i know what are the possible question of the embassy if you are applying for working visa in canada? What type of question did the embassy is asking?
- on November 10, 2009 at 9:46 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Anne,
  
  I have no idea for Canadian working visa. Thanks for dropping by my site though.
on November 5, 2009 at 6:32 am Mary Rose

hello ms. ting, i wrote to you on november 4 but till now la pa rin reply. are you busy mam?

mary rose
- on November 10, 2009 at 9:45 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Mary Rose,
  
  I am so sorry for the late reply. I am so bad.
on November 7, 2009 at 9:25 pm diane

Hi Ting,musta na?i got a question again..im here in US for K3 and been here for 6months..i didnt file my aos yet..im planning to go back to Philippines for a visit..ok lng ba un?thanks alot..
- on November 10, 2009 at 9:45 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Diane,
  
  The K-3 visa is a multiple-entry visa which is valid for 2 years. In short, you can come and go this country (US) without any problem in your re-entry. Just take note of the expiration date stated in your I-94.
  
  Tingting
on November 9, 2009 at 3:17 am Ms A

hi ting necessary ba talaga lagyan ng sticker yung passport or visa ko? ksi nag attend ako ng seminar last february 2, 2009 and then after ng seminar na irelease na nila sakin yung seminar certificate i got from cfo-dfa building. yung visa ko is visitor’s visa and destination is new zealand. pwede ba nila ialter yung visa ko kasi diba its a document from other country, pati visitor’s visa lang man yung visa ko good for three months. thanks a lot ting, God bless you!!!
- on November 10, 2009 at 9:36 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Ms. A,
  
  As far as I know, visitor or tourist visa does not need the CFO registration. I wonder though on why you attended the seminar, when you are only applying for a vistor’s visa.
  
  The CFO registration, as proven by a sticker attached to your passport, is only needed for immigrant visa holder (including K-1 and K-3 for the US).
on November 9, 2009 at 3:19 am Ms A

hi ting, kelangan ba talaga lagyan ng sticker yung passport or visa ko kahit visitor’s visa lang yung visa ko heading to new zealand? i already attended the seminar then i have the certificate already.
- on November 10, 2009 at 9:40 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  No need if you will only stay in the foreign country as a visitor. Please read below:
  
  What is pre-departure registration?
  Pre-departure registration is a process which generates an information resource on Filipino emigrants, which in turn, provides accurate reference for policy formulation and program development. It is a requirement to all Filipino emigrants or those leaving the country to settle permanently abroad
  
  Who are exempted from pre-departure registration?
  All Filipino emigrants leaving the country to settle abroad permanently are required by law to register with CFO. No one is exempted from pre-departure registration.
  But the following are not required to attend the pre-departure orientation seminar and to be personally present during the registration (they can also be registered by proxy):
  
  Minors 12 years old and below
  Senior citizens 65 years old and above
  Those with mental illness or psychiatric disability, and incapacitated due to permanent or long-term ailments
on November 9, 2009 at 10:58 pm rudylyn

helo maam ting how are now?hope jindi ka magsawa sa mga tanong.God give u more power.sa mga magtatanong naman.maari kayong magbasa sa mga tanong sa itaas makapagbigay tulong sa inyo no need asking to maam i know masagot tayu lahat pero maawa tayu sa kanya dami nya sagotin.
- on November 10, 2009 at 9:32 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rudylyn,
  
  Sorry sa mga nagtatanong, natagalan ako sa pagsagot.
on November 11, 2009 at 11:29 am jho

Hello ting,

please help me,

pano ba magsimula ng AOS? thanks!

at pag approved na ba AOS, right away pwede ko na ba mapetisyon yung son ko na turning 21 yrs.old next year may 15, 2010?

yung SSN at work permit ba makukuha lang once AOS is approved?

thank you very much!!
on November 11, 2009 at 11:33 am jho

please help me with my concern,,, thanks!!

anybody with the same (k3) can answer me, please…
ok lang naman kay ms ting, she will understand.
thanks God bless you all!!
on November 11, 2009 at 11:00 pm Mary Rose

hello mam ting, it’s me again Mary Rose. Thank you for the reply mam confuse pa rin po ako kasi ito lang binigay sa akin ng husband ko MNL20097(edited by TR) dapat ba magcall na ako sa US embassy mam ting or I have to wait a notice from the US embassy manila.

Salamat po and more power.

Mary Rose
on November 11, 2009 at 11:20 pm charmie

hi ting!
ting ill be leaving philippines this sunday nov 15,…. im very excited but same time nervous din kasi ma meet ko na in laws ko medyo hiya ako ting kasi sunduin nila ako sa iarport kakadyahe! he he he ung dad and mom ng hubby ko.. well ting im soo happy after the long wait to make it all done i thank god for all of this even sometimes nakakafrustrate way back nung nag aantay tayo for the processing my paperworks but looookkk im going there to be with my hubby. soo happy thanks ting for everything and it helps soo much …..god bless you and ur family
on November 11, 2009 at 11:46 pm Tingting Rimart

Ho Jho,

You can start by completing your lacking vaccines, if there is. Call and get an appointment with the nearest USCIS designated civil surgeon in your area. Since you had your medical exam in SLEC in less than a year, you DO NOT have to undergo the whole test. You only need the vaccination supplement.

Yes, you can petition your kid when you are already a GC holder, but it will take a while. Just do not let him get married, so as not to make your case complicated.

You can apply for your work permit at the same time with your AOS. It is enclosed in the same packet as with the AOS. The work permit is free if filed concurrent with the AOS. It is usually issued after 90 days from filing. You can apply for your SSN as soon as your have your work permit. No need to wait for your GC.

Hi Mary Rose,
You need to wait for the embassy’s notification. The embassy will not set your schedule if they do not have the physical case in their hands. Give it about a week the time when NVC sent the case to the embassy.

By the way, I checked your MNL case online, it is still not in the appointment list.

Hi Charmie,
Congrats! It’s nice to hear that you are on your way here in the US!!Take care!
- on November 15, 2009 at 7:37 am jho
  
  hello ms ting!!
  
  thanks for the answer and for all the info re: AOS
  
  God bless you always!!
on November 12, 2009 at 12:29 am dean

hi miss ting,

im just wondering about what to wear in my us fiance visa interview, what are the possible questions in my interview..what important documents should i bring..please give me an outlook so that i can prepare well in this coming interview..thank you..

dean
on November 12, 2009 at 12:44 am Mary Rose

Hello mam ting, thank you po for the reply.

Your site is one in a million. Ang dami mo pong natulungan.

God bless mam ting.

mary rose
on November 12, 2009 at 7:57 pm Tingting Rimart

Hi Dean,
Good luck! Here is the list of the documents that you need to bring during your K-1 visa embassy interview.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfk1en.pdf

Do not forget to bring your CENOMAR and proof of relationship like pictures, phone bills,money transfer receipts, etc.

Hi Mary Rose,
You’re welcome.
on November 13, 2009 at 12:25 am Lylle

Hi Ms. Ting,

Thanks God, I have my visa already! Thank you also for the ideas you had shared here, it helped a lot for the preparation of my interview. Now that I have the yellow envelope (which should not be opened), I just want to ask, should I leave all these docs inside the yellow envelope at the port of entry at US, or should I expect that they will return to me something from those docs? I just want to know in advance. Thanks again for your continued help.

Kind regards
on November 13, 2009 at 8:15 am brew

Hi ting, im glad i found your blog, it is really helpful,. I’ve a question for you, since you also have a daughter like me and im applying for fiancee visa, you’ve been through what i need to go through, right?
Question, my first name, on my NSO bc and on my daughters birth certificate is different, i just found this out 4 years later after she was born, my name on NSO is suppose to be Anbrew Barry but on my daughters Birth certificate its just Brew Barry. Will these affect our approval? I really wanna bring my child with me.
Hoping for your reply soon… Godbless!
on November 14, 2009 at 3:24 am BING

This message is address to Jho…Can i ask your YM add?
I am on my I-129 process, my hubby just submitted it Nov.
12, 2009. Since i also have the same case as yours in the near future, tanong ko lng, how old was your child when u
left him/her? Mine is just turning 19…

BING
- on November 15, 2009 at 7:33 am jho
  
  hello BING
  
  thank you, yes i can give you my ym,
  but ask muna tayo ng permission kay ms ting,
  ok lang naman sa kanya,,
  just a sign of respect, hope you understand.
  
  God bless!!
on November 14, 2009 at 5:05 am mintxy

hi miss ting!sna po matulungan n yo rin ako about my qusetions,kasi po we had our interview last feb 2009, na pending po kami kasi po i have 3 kids,so were family of 5 so yung consul hiningan ng additional requirements ang hubby ko, 3 months pays stubs and letter from his employer,ngayon po na submit na po namin ang mga documents na hinihingi nila pati nag pa ma medical na rin kming ulit ng bago… two weeks na after kami mag pa medical wla pa rin po ung visa namin,how long will it takes po ba miss ting bago sila mag issue ng visa?nakakakaba po kasi miss ting…sana po matulungan nyo ko miss ting sa question ko thank u very much!!!

another question miss ting,meron po akong 2 boys,isang 5 at isang 3 y/o sa past boyfriend ko po nakapangalan din po sa ex ko, hihingi pa po ba ako ng clearance sa dswd or something?thank u ulit miss ting and more power!
- on February 5, 2010 at 10:23 am Jaime
  
  Bhe im Jaime pareho tau ng problema may anak din po ako 4yrs.old lalaki at yun din ang tanung ko if makakasama ko anak ko kasi naka apelyedo rn sa dati kong jowa.Pero fiance visa pa lang ako.Ok na po ba ang problem mo?Add mo nga po pala ako if pwde para makapagtanong din po me sau if you dont mind jaimemadrigal30@yahoo.com
on November 14, 2009 at 9:18 pm jingky

hello miss ting good day im jingky from cagayan de oro ask lang ko ting kong kinahanglan ba nga naa koy immunization record i check ba na siya sa taga embassy sauna siguro naa koy record sa gamay pa ko pero long time ago naman kaayo to sa akong duwa ka anak naay ilang record sa immunization as ako wala na
if needed siya asa man ko pwede magpa immunize lahi ang medical lahi pud ang immunization
please ting i need your reply para maka prepare ko thanks kaayo i’ll wait for your reply ting
on November 15, 2009 at 4:13 pm mary jan mitchell

hello miss ting

finally NVC already send us the things we need to do.,,just curious and wanna ask how long it will take from first contact to interview date?
thanks
on November 15, 2009 at 9:07 pm BING

JHO,

hi, i agree with u….i had so much respect with Ms. Ting.
we will ask permission from her first…..

Ms. Ting,

Can u pls allow us me and Jho to talk to YM?

tnx,

BING
on November 15, 2009 at 10:06 pm kenisha hawkins

Hi Tin
I am applying for a K1 visa for my fiancee in France, I was wondering how the process actually works right before the interview. For example, once I am notified of my interview, how much time is it between the time of the notification and the actual interview, and is there anyway I can find out where my interview will be. I want to start to prepare if there is a short notice about the interview.

Thank you in advance
Kenisha
on November 16, 2009 at 12:34 am Tingting Rimart

Hi Lylle,
Congrats!
You will give the yellow/brown envelope to at the POE. They will not give you anything, except for the I-94, which will be stapled in your passport. This I-94 is very important for your AOS.

Hi Brew,
I suggest you to go NSo or the civil registrar to where your daughter was register, and get an affidavit whwrein it will state that “Anbrew” and “Brew” is one and the same person. The embassy is really strict with BC-relted issues. I suggest, you do it ASAP.

Hi Jho and Bing,
No problem at all. You do not need my permission at all.

Hi mintxy,
You had your interview last Feb 2009, and until now, you still have not gotten your visa. Wow! This is the longest case that I have heard of. Why don’t you tell your husband to call the embassy to inquire about your case. I tell you, your case is very very long. As far as I know, cases on Admin Review usually takes about 4-8 weeks.

You only need the DSWD clearance, if the children is NOT travelling with ANY of the biological parents. In your case, since you are the biolgocal and custodial parent, there should be no problem.

Hi jingky,
You will bring your immunization record during your medical exam, and NOT during your embassy interview. The immunization record is NOT a definite requirement. If you do not have it, it is FINE. If you can provide it, the better.

Do not sweat it. They will give you the vaccines during your medical eam at SLEC. If you still have lacking vaccines, you will just then have it here in the US before your AOS.

Hi Mary Jan Mitchell,
Give them about 2 weeks. Do not worry, the embassy will send a note to you and your petitioner once they receive the case.

Hi Kenisha Hawkins,
I am so sorry, but I really do not know on how the fiance visa works for France.

have a great week everyone!
on November 16, 2009 at 7:11 am mintxy

hi miss ting nag follow up na po yung asawa ko at sabi ng us embassy til now ni rereview pa rin,hay frustrating…

question po pala miss ting kailangan din po ba ng 5 y/o at 3 y/o ko na kumukha ng cfo certificate at seminar?

thank u ulit miss ting and Godbless!!!!
on November 16, 2009 at 8:19 am jho

hello ting!!

thank you very much!!
God bless you more!!

hi BING,

ok, here is my ym id jhonell_0429@yahoo.com
happy to answer all your concerns.
thanks, God bless!!
on November 16, 2009 at 10:54 am Germa

Ms.ting,
i received my appointment letter and it states that my interview date is on december 10 at 6am…last november 14 ko nareceived and i was a bit dissapointed sa number ng saint lukes kc plaging busy..di ako mkacontact..is there any way to have an appointment date sa SLEC or pupunta na lng ako dun. kc tlgang busy ang line nila eh…(CR-1 pala ako..)and ilang id ba ang dapat kong dalhin sa interview ko sa embassy kc ung id ko is postal lng at id sa company pero im not working with that company anymore..ok lng ba un?wala na kc akong ibang id..ay may school id pala ako pero that was 2005 pa…and lastly…anu png ibang documents ang dapat dalhin ko sa interview ko sa embassy…pls..sagutin nyo po tanong ko…i really need your help…
- on November 21, 2009 at 6:44 pm mary jan mitchell
  
  hi gemma,
  how are you? how long did you recieve your appointment letter from the date you NVC ask you to choose an agent?im also CR1 but still waiting from NVC we i just submitted choose of agent form..hope to hear from you..
  GOD BLESS AND GOODLUCK
on November 16, 2009 at 10:56 am Germa

I live here in cebu pala…
- on November 22, 2009 at 7:41 pm mary jan mitchell
  
  hello gem,
  
  hi sorry if im a bit nosy,may tanong lang ulit me,when you submit the DS3032 for choice of agent,after that what other requirements did NVC ask from you?and where did you pay the IV bill?thanks and pasensya if dami me tnong ha..
on November 16, 2009 at 11:20 am mistyblue

Hello po. Tanong ko lang kung kailangan po pa na ipa red ribbon ko pa yung civil documents ko bago ipadala sa NVC? Salamat po
on November 16, 2009 at 11:22 am mistyblue

Hello po. Tanong ko lang kung kailangan po pa na ipa red ribbon ko pa yung civil documents ko bago ipadala sa NVC? O pwede po ba na yung galing lang ng NSO at NBI pero hinde naka red ribbon? Salamat po
on November 17, 2009 at 8:20 am peanut=)

dear Tintin:

good day to you! =)

i hope you can help me. my fiance visited me last june, 2009 he stayed for 5 days only that was our first meeting. last july 2009, we started to process some papers for I129F for fiancee visa

my concern is; my fiance doesnt have a chance to met my parents in leyte, because he was staying for only 5 days in cebu. but he got a chance to met my sister, my bro-inlaw, and my sis-inlaw. (we got photos of them as a proof) . is this enough evidence? i am 25 years old and my fiance is 54 years old.

thanks for helping.
on November 17, 2009 at 9:07 am jingky

hello miss ting musta na want to ask kong kinahanglan paba ang police certifecate nagtrabaho man gud ko before sa singapore pero lahi nga ngalan ako ge used ,unya last year nibalik ko sa singapore i used my real name na ang problema kay singapore send me back home last year bali 1month ra ko kapin sa singapore matrace up ba na siya pananglitan kong mainterview nako para US mabisahan kaha ko ting matrace ba nila sa taga US nga used ko og lain nga name before ,then nagtrabaho pub ko qatar unsa man ting kinahanglan ba jud ang police certifecate sa singapore og qatar ,ang problem man gud wala koy exit permit unsaon man ni ting please give some advice i really want to know about it please reply thank you ting gob less to all
on November 17, 2009 at 7:56 pm Tingting RImart

Hi mintxy,

Yes, your 5 y.o. and 3 y.o. need to be REGISTERED with CFO, but they do not need to attend the seminar. As soon as you have their visa, you can register them with CFO.

Hi Jho,
You’re welcome.

Hi Germa,
You do not have to call SLEC anymore. Just go there, and bring the requirement, you are set to go. It is first come, first serve basis, but they usually finish all applicants in a day.

It is suggested to have a photo ID at the entrance of the embassy. Even if how old it is, as long as it is still valis, you are good. You can also use your NBI Clearance as proof of identification.

Here is the list of required document for CR-1. http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfiven.pdf

Bring also your CRS Form No. 5 – MArriage Index and your proof of ongoing relationship, like pictures. money transfer receipts, phone bills with his phone #, chat logs, letters, cards, etc.

Good luck!

Hi Mistyblue,
It depends on what visa you are applying for. BTW, what documents are you referring to?

Hi Peanut,
That’s fine naman. As long as the other proof of ongoing relatiosnhip is strong. Also, when the consul ask you, just be honest.

Hi jingky,
What visa are you applying for?
You need the Police Clearance of the other country if you have live there for 6 months or more.
on November 18, 2009 at 12:30 am Mistyblue

CR-1 po. I got birth certificate from NSO and NBI clearance. I just wanted to know if I need to get these doucumnets red ribboned first before I send it to NVC.
- on November 28, 2009 at 4:33 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  No need for red ribbon. NSO security paper and original copy of NBI Clearance is enough.
on November 18, 2009 at 3:36 am alma

Hi Ting,
I’m Alma asawa q swiss guy,, kukuha aqo ng bagong passport with my new lastname… kc nabasa kailangan ng visa? wala pa kasing akong visa kukuha lang q nag new passport… please tell me info… thanks ting God bless
- on November 28, 2009 at 4:35 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Alma,
  
  YOu can get a passport without the visa, but you need to attend the CFO seminar first. It is a requirement in acquiring a visa for Filipinos married to a foreigner.
on November 18, 2009 at 6:48 am mintxy

miss ting thank u again for the info,tumawag husband ko sa us embassy…idedeliver na daw ng air21 mag wait na lang daw ako..thank God,… Godbless u miss ting and thank u!
- on November 28, 2009 at 4:35 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  You are welcome.
on November 18, 2009 at 7:03 am Mary Rose

hello ms. ting, it’s me again… ask ko lang po kasi CR1 pala ako nakareceive ako ng notice from the NVC to submit DS 230 how long does it take po para makatanggap ako ng notice from the US embassy manila. Curious lang po ako. Thank you po mam ting and God bless.

mary rose
- on November 28, 2009 at 4:36 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  For CR-1 matagal pa ang embassy interview mo. Seguro mga 6 mos. from now. Mas matagal kasi ang processing the CR1 kaysa K3.
on November 19, 2009 at 8:16 pm liza

hello,ask ko lang kasi nakatanggap ako ng letter galing u.s embassy na pwde na daw ako mag pa schedule for interview. under K1 category ako and included you 2 minor children ko (K2). ask ko lng kung gagawin ko na rin ba ung DS156 AT 157 para sa kanila o yung sa aakin lng muna? if ever na ma approved yung interview ko,sino yung magaaply sa kanila coz they are only 14 and 10 yrs.old?

thank you so much and god bless!
- on November 28, 2009 at 4:37 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  HI Liza,
  
  Yes, you need to fill out the DS forms for them too. 2 copies each form.
on November 20, 2009 at 5:48 am Mary Grace

Hello po…worried kc ako pupunta po kc kami ng mama ko sa cebu para sa seminar….kailangan pa bang mg pa reserve or just go there early in the morning?
- on November 22, 2009 at 9:10 am Mary Rose
  
  just go there early in the morning
- on November 28, 2009 at 4:38 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  No need to reserve. It is a first come, first serve basis.
on November 20, 2009 at 6:08 am mintxy

hi miss ting! ask kung panu po ung adjustment of status?
pag nkrating n po kmi sa us panu po nmin i fa file ung adjustment of status? ska po k3 po ako kailangan p b nmin magpkasal ulit?
thank u ulit miss ting!
- on November 28, 2009 at 4:42 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi,
  No need na pakasal ulit. You need to have a certified copy of your MC from NSO.
  
  First step is – to go the nearest USCIS civil surgeon and get your vaccination supplement form signed and completed. This means that you need to complete all lacking vaccines here in the US. You do not have to do it at the Civil Surgeon’s clinic. You can do it at the local health clinic so it will be cheaper.
  
  When you are done with this stage, you can complete now your AOS packet.
on November 22, 2009 at 8:50 am mary jan mitchell

mary jan mitchell,
i received an appointmnt date a month after my DS 3032 was received by the NVC…
- on November 28, 2009 at 4:42 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Congrats!
on November 23, 2009 at 11:58 pm LANAMAE

hi ting!i have a question,kasi wla pa me idea bout cfo seminar.ung question ko is iba ba ung requirements sa spouse kasi gusto ko na rin gamitan ung married name ko eh.may passport na ko pero gusto ko ichange na sa lastname ng hubby ko..plus tourist visa lng ung kukunin muna nmin kasi madali,ok lng ba un?ano ung requirements?salamat ting….il wait for ur reply..
- on November 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Even if you are getting a tourist visa, you still need to attend CFo the seminar since you are a spouse of a foreigner. Here is the website for the requirement..http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=329&Itemid=78
on November 24, 2009 at 1:06 am rose

hello ms. ting- how are you today, hope you and your family is doing well and in good hands. i am back again to ask a question ms. ting. hope you can help me. My fiance which soon to be my husband would like to adopt my 3 year old daughter. we dont know how to start and where do we start and what documents needed to start the process. hoping from your reply ms. ting. have a wonderful day ahead of you.
- on November 28, 2009 at 6:04 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Rose,
  
  I suggest that you do in-state adoption for your 3 years old child here in the US. If you apply for adoption in the Philippines, it will take too long and it is costly.
  
  Here is what you will do for in-state adoption. After you got married, call the Clerk of Court Office of the locality where you and your husband will be residing. From there, ask them the requirements since adoption of stepchild can vary from state to state. You can either hire a lawyer (min. $1,000 fee) or do it yourself (min. $300-500), if your state allows it.
on November 24, 2009 at 7:24 am lyn

hello lanamae,

dalhin mo lang yung marriage certificate from nso yung original tapos yung passport mo na apelyedo ng pagkadalaga at passport pic doon kana sa DFA yung lang then apperance ka then… ganyan sa akin eh ngayon i had my bago passport gamit ko na married last name…

ingats goodluck
on November 25, 2009 at 7:22 pm Peach

HELLO EVERYONE.
I NEED HELP. I AM A HEPA B PATIENT. MY HUSBAND WILL PETITION ME THIS COMMING FEBRUARY.
I’M AFRAID THAT I WILL FAIL THE MED EXAM.

1. IS HEPA B SCREENING INCLUDED DURING THE MEDICAL EXAM AT ST. LUKES?

2. HOW MANY PERCENT IS MY CHANCE OF PASSING THE MED EXAM?

3. ARE THERE CASES WHEREIN HEPA B CLIENT PASSED/ FAILED THE MED EXAM?

4. CAN A BE GRANTED WITH K3 VISA?

PLEASE I NEED HELP. PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME…
- on November 28, 2009 at 6:08 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Peach,
  
  I usually depends on whether your illness is contagious or not. We can not really determine the percentage on the chance of you passing the exam, since the discretion is solely dependent on SLEC’s adminsitering doctor whether to pass you or not.
  
  I heard some stories about beneficiaries with inactive Hepa passing and getting a visa. Don’t lose hope.
on November 25, 2009 at 8:16 pm jho

hi ting, sagutin ko lang si peach ha, thanks!

hello peach

answer to your questions;

1. yes
2.100%, don’t worry. once proven that you are positive, they will help you cure and give you enough time to be healed. but for now, go and have a medical check up and start taking medications, anyway, february ka pa naman ipepetition, by the time na maapprove for sure you are totally healed when you need SLEC exam.
3. yes
4. yes

hope this will ease your mind.
God bless you!!
- on November 28, 2009 at 6:08 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Thanks, Jho.
on November 26, 2009 at 5:24 am jasminerocks

Hi po!

I am just wondering if we need to pay for 3 application fee since I have 2 kids and they are all going with me. 3 and 2 years old. And then does my bf needs to send me the 129f package that he submitted before? Please reply po. Ask ko din po I have to make an interview appoinment first before I go to St Lukes for med exam. Were arguign about it/ I think I have to make an appoinment first before the med exam. Thanks… mwuah!

Happy Thanskgiving!
- on November 28, 2009 at 6:16 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Jasmine,
  
  Yes, your kids visa application is separate from yours. Hence, you need to pay 3 times the fee.
  
  He does not have to send the I-129F, but it is recommended that you will have a copy of it during the interview. They will verify the answers of the I-129F petition during your interview. You know, just to make sure that you are in the same page with your bf’s answers.
  
  As for the medical exam, you can do either ways. You can do it before scheduling your interview, as long as you can show that your petition is already approved (ie NVC letter, NOA2). But you know what, don’t do your medical exam way in advance. Perhaps, 2 weeks before the embassy is good.
on November 26, 2009 at 6:46 am Peach

Hi Jho,
Thank you so much for the reply.
Kailangan ko ba na ireveal na Hepa B client ako during my medical exam? Shall I need an immigration lawyer to help us out?
on November 27, 2009 at 2:26 am jho

hello peach,

yes, just be honest.
its up to you, yung iba naman nakakarating dito ng wala namang lawyer.

thanks

hello ting, HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY TO YOU!!
- on December 10, 2009 at 10:32 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Thanks, Jho.
  
  I am glad you are here to take care in anwering the queries
on November 28, 2009 at 8:15 am Peach

Jho,
thank you so much from my heart
Godbless you always.
on November 28, 2009 at 3:16 pm charm

hi ms ting

ask ko lng po sana regarding kung ilang months po hinihintay ang medical form n ipapadala s bahay, schedule po for medical. kasi yun nlng po ang hinihintay ko.. naka fill up n rin po ako ng contract from my employer dyan po s US. thnk you po sana matulungan nyo ako. kasi 1 month n wala p ako nrereceive n form..

thank you so much for your time GOD BLESS.
- on November 28, 2009 at 6:17 pm Tingting Rimart
  
  Hi Chram
  
  I am confuse on what form that you are waiting for. What visa are you in again?
  - on November 29, 2009 at 2:51 pm charm
    
    hi ms ting
    
    hinihintay ko po yung medical form ko n manggagaling daw po s US EMBASSY dito, dun daw po nka indicate ang schedule ko po for medical. working visa po ako. gusto ko lng po kasi malaman kung totoo po ang pag tulong s kin ng pinsan ko… thank you po. kasi po lahat po ng gastos nya kapag nag tratrabaho n daw po ako babayaran ko din po..
on November 29, 2009 at 6:49 am glenna

hi ting…

ask ko lang po,gano ba katagal bago dumating ung packet?kasi po kakapasa lang ng asawa ko nung form namin…kasi sobrang gusto ko n talaga mainterview at ng makasama ko na asawa ko..kasi next year on deployment sya..kung ndi Iraq, baka afghanistan…gusto ko makapagspend time s asawa ko…. kakapraning kasi sobrang miss ko na talaga sya….

bale ung lang ung question ko…^_^ gano katagal ing packet at processing ng lahat…thanks again..
God bless….
on November 30, 2009 at 12:45 pm shiela

hello tin
my appointment interview na ako for adjust of status..tanong ko lang if wala bang bagong patakaran ngayon ang pagpavaccine dito..din yong form ba magdownload ako or doon na mismo sa surgeon?yong case ko pregnant kasi ako di ba yon maka cause ng delay sa greencard ko?din if matapos kona yong vaccine namin ng daughter ko e mail koba yon dalhin ko yon sa interview ko..kasama kasi sya doon sa nakasulat na requierments ko for interview…
thanks
on December 1, 2009 at 3:03 am BING

JHO,

U know wat? na return to sender ung I-129 na sinubmit ng hubby ko last Nov, 12….nkakaasar tlaga……mali ata ung address nya ……

Anyways, ganun nman tlaga un, dmi trials…hehehhehe…..excited pa nman ako…..

Bing
on December 1, 2009 at 3:21 am BING

Ting,

Tama ba ako na ang address na nandun sa NOA ng I-130 nmin yon din ang mailing address nmin pra sa I-129?

Na return to sender kc ung I-129…

BING
on December 2, 2009 at 6:10 pm jho

hello BING,

oh sorry to hear that my friend!
on December 2, 2009 at 9:49 pm BING

Jho,

December 1, inihulog nya ulit ung I-129 , this time sa California Service Center na ayon sa NOA receipt ng I-130 .
Sana correct address na to…..
Bale ang ginawa ng hubby ko kc, dun nya inihulog same address nung I-130 yung I-129 kya na return to sender….
SAyang ung mga days na napalpak…

Regards,
bing
on December 3, 2009 at 1:02 pm jho

hello BING,

you know sometimes God allows things to happen for a purpose…..
we may know very well what we are doing for our best, but God knows what HE is doing! Amen!!

good luck!!
on December 4, 2009 at 8:23 am rose

hello mam ting, here i come again asking, my 3 year old daughter will have an interview this coming december 07, 2009 monday. I had my USEM interview last october 06,2009. My visa was approved already. I would like to ask if these documents is already enough for us to face the battle. These are the documents i prepared for my 3 year old daughter: NSO birth certificate, baptismal, DS-156 and DS-157. St. Lukes get her passport already. Are those documents already enough? Shall i still prepare an affidavit of support, cenomar and my birth certificate since i already given it to them last october 06, 2009. Please give me an advice guys. I get more nervous of my duaghter’s interview than mine. Please whoever has an experience of visa pick please share also becuase we have both tickets already this coming dec. 13,,, all your help are needed guys.. please respond… whoever read this..thanks a million…
on December 7, 2009 at 1:46 am confusedwife

Hi Ms. Ting,

My husband moved here and is staying here in the Philippines using a balikbayan visa. We are planning to file for a K-3 visa (asap) while he is here. Is this possible?How do we file for the I-130 form? Does he have to be in the US to file for it? When do we file for the Affidavit of Support and are we going to have problems filing for this because he hasn’t work since he’s been here.

Please reply..we really need your help..we are very confused about everything.

Thank you in advance!
on December 7, 2009 at 3:18 am pearl

dear ms ting,

how are you.. i’ve been reading this forums for almost a month now and it really helped me a lot.. i got interviewed today.. they said im approved… (yehheeyy).. but one question.. how long before they deliver my visa.. im 8 months preggy and my husband want me to give birth in the us and my due date is on 2nd week of january.. i just want to know how long before you get my visa.. thank you soo much.. god bless you.. have a nice day..
- on December 16, 2009 at 4:20 pm gladys
  
  normally a week or 2,
on December 7, 2009 at 10:34 am shiela

hi miss thing can you give me all the list of document that you bring on your AOS interview…my email add is sheka_11@yahoo.com thanks…
on December 10, 2009 at 6:46 pm mel

Case Number: MNL000000000
Visa Classification: CR1
St. Luke’s Appointment Date: Thursday, January 07, 2010 (12:00:00 AM)
Embassy Appointment Date: Thursday, January 07, 2010 (8:30:00 AM)

Mam medyo confuse lang po ako sa st. lukes appointment bakit po mauuna interview? please help po.. Salamat po…
Pano din po ba mgpost ng comments?
- on December 16, 2009 at 4:29 pm gladys
  
  you need to have a medical exam first prior to the embassy interview, you can go to SLMEC before the appointment date on your paper, pumunta na lang ako for my medical without any appointment.Pero sigurado,na pababalikin ka ng US embassy for your medical.
on December 10, 2009 at 6:58 pm bing

mel,

hoW LONG DD U WAIT FOR THAT CRI?

WANT TO HEAR FROM U SOON..

BING
on December 11, 2009 at 3:25 am mel

hi ms. bing with the permission of mam ting yun application namin start ng june 2009 and completed Nov. 25,2009..more than 5 mos.
on December 11, 2009 at 3:33 am bing

mel,

madali lng pala…? i thought aaabot ng 1 yr yung proseso kya i ask my hubby na k3 na lng ako….

we just started Oct 12, 2009 for the I-130 and ka submit lng din ng I-129 last Dec 1, 2009..

Update mo d2 ang interview mo and medical ha?

Tnx..

Bing
on December 12, 2009 at 7:49 am CRYSTAL

hi te ting,

just wanna ask if what man nang copy of passport with arrical stamp-husband?coz i don’t have idea bout it ug medyo confused ko te..like where nga part sa passport sako husband na makita?tnx…looking forward sa imo reply po..
on December 14, 2009 at 6:49 pm jing

hi ting, magandang araw sayo, puydi bang magtanong , meron bang seminar sa 29 ngayong december,i hope u reply me , and once again thanks ,,,,

jing
on December 15, 2009 at 10:05 pm Donna Rachelle Allere

hi ting,im donna from iligan city.isa ako sa mga filipina na gustong mka pag asawa ng foriegner.3 yrs na kaming mg boyfriend ng taga canadian bf ko,hindi pa xa nka punta dito,we had planned na gusto ny akong papuntahin doon sa canada,gusto ko lng itanong ting kung anong advice maibigay mo sa akin para mgkaroon ako ng fiancee visa approve.by january,mgkaroon na ako ng passport.salamat sa oras ngayon ng iyong pagbasa saking gustong malaman kung ano ano ang dapat kong gawin tungkol sa fiancee visa.mag hihintay lng ako sa iyong payo ting,GODBLESS…
on December 15, 2009 at 10:31 pm Donna Rachelle Allere

ting,ang gusto ko lang malaman kung ano ang dapat kung gawin pagkatapos pgka tapos kong kumuha ng passport next month para mg apply ng fiancee visa,what will i do next(step).salamat sa oras ting sa pg basa ng mga tanong ko….GOD BLESS….
- on December 16, 2009 at 3:56 pm gladys
  
  Donna,
  
  You can file a K1 visa even without passport yet. But it is advisable to get your passport ASAP because normally it takes 15 business days to have one.
  
  To file Fiancee visa:
  
  * I-129F form filed by your fiance/US petitioner
  
  * $455 filing fee
  
  * Birth Certificate of your fiance/US petitioner payable to US Department of Homeland Security
  
  *Completed and signed G-325A from both of you
  
  *There are 2 service centers where you can file your application and it depends in which state the US petitioner is living in,you can check the USCIS website
  
  *White background passport-style photo taken within 30 days
  
  *Copies of evidence that you already met in person (i.e photos of both you,letter,emails,phonecalls..etc)
  
  *If one of you had divorce or annullment,submit decree of divorce or proof of marriage termination
  
  *The US petitioner will be notified thru the mail by USCIS/NVC.
  
  *And they will ask you (fiancee) to have a medical and interview appointment. You need to bring your passport and letter of confirmation at St.Luke’s Medical Extension Clinic.
  
  Note: You need to gather all the documents you’ll gonna need like birth certificate,passport,NBI Clearance,etc for your interview
  
  After this,you need to attend a seminar.
  
  Hope this helps!
on December 16, 2009 at 4:23 am jade

Hi everyone!

I just want to know if there are any of you who have gone through the medical exam already? I have a son who will be with me during the medical and i would like to know how it’ll be if you’re with a six-year old kid? any input/feedback will truly be helpful so i can set my expectations…..knowing how the wait time really affects kids, you know.

Thanks and God bless!
- on December 16, 2009 at 4:15 pm gladys
  
  Jade,
  
  I will advise you to go to SLMEC very early,as in early because of the queue.My first day,I came there at 10:30am and God forbid I was out at 6:30pm.So just a reminder. First,you need to present your passport and letter of appointment to the guard and they will stamp your hand. Expect some of the receptionists are not hospitable,so BEWARE..LOL…
  They will ask your
  * 2 pcs 2×2 photo white background
  * case number (make sure you have it with you)
  *visa category(K1/K3)
  *passport
  
  First step: (Anyway,they will give you paper as your guide how it really works step-by-step)
  -they will take a digital photo imaging of you both
  
  Next: You will be asked to pay the examination fee,I’m not sure the fee right now but last March 2009 I paid PhP10,500 in cash and in peso value,This fee is for each applicant.
  (I promise you,you will tour the entire building)
  
  Then: You need to take your weight and height,eye exam,urine/blood test,x-ray ( as far as I know if 6 yrs old,they won’t give one,but it’s better to ask),immunization,physical interview (you need to disrobe),they will ask you too,if you had a chicken pox,if not they’ll give you shot for it.
  
  2nd-day,when I had my medical exam,I need to return at another day and they will give you the result,CD and paper result.
  
  Hope this helps!
on December 16, 2009 at 12:20 pm jho

hello missy22,

kamusta ka na at yung baby mo?
on process na ba AOS mo?
please keep me updated, thanks!!
jhonell_0429@yahoo.com
God bless you!!
on December 16, 2009 at 9:27 pm jade

gladys,

thanks for the info! it’ll help me a lot! just a quick question though, do i need to have my son with me the whole time i will be at SLMEC? i believe since he’s still 6 years old he will not go through the XRAY, blood analysis, etc.He’s just 6 so i expect him to be sooooo bored with the wait time and all and i was informed i will not be allowed to bring food and you know how kids are…LOL!
thanks in advance!
on December 16, 2009 at 9:35 pm jade

guys, another thing,my son and i will have our interview on Jan 11 and we plan to go on Jan 5 or 6 for our medical exam,question is-do you think that time will be enough as far as our scheduled interview is concerned?sorry,not enough knowledge about it yet….thanks again!
on December 16, 2009 at 9:37 pm jade

what are the questions listed in the PDS that i will need to fill out?
on December 17, 2009 at 4:42 am bing

Ting,

I am still hoping na makasabay nko ang ako 19 y.o. daughter. I’m on K3 and it says “Minor children of K3 applicants have derivative status, and do not need separate I-129F petitions to apply for K4 visas. K4 applicants may accompany the K3 to the U.S. or may follow-to-join the K3 parent at a later time.”

What do u think? Pls , need ur help again.

Bing
on December 18, 2009 at 4:22 am bing

tING,

My hubby received the I-129 NOA1 dated Dec. 09, 2009, he submitted it to California Service Center last Dec. 1, 2009.

We are now waiting for the NOA2 for both I-130 and I-129.

SAna tuloy tuloy na to…..

bing
on December 18, 2009 at 7:53 am crystal

hi te ting ,

just wanna ask if what man nang copy of passport with arrival stamp-husband?coz i don’t have idea bout it ug medyo confused ko te..like where nga part sa passport sako husband na makita?and do i really need that passport of my husband with arrival stamp?looking forward for your response po..tnx..
on December 29, 2009 at 12:21 am jenny

ms ting,,,,
by the way im a k3 vesa benificiary my hubby filed last nov.6,2009 my douments is under initial review i think its long time to wait….
on December 29, 2009 at 10:32 pm jenny

ms ting,,,
im jenny thanks for your site,,,my question is i am applicant a non immigrant visa k3 visa……and has work and live in kuwait for 1 year and 9mos.as a domistec helper of which i believed a need a police clearance from that place can you help me on how to secure said police clearance ……i hope ms ting you can help me & you can answer me ………

you can email me

jennelynemarsh@yahoo.com

thank you
on December 30, 2009 at 11:20 am vikki

Hi Ting,

I’m leaving for the USA by Dec. 19th on a fiancee visa. My itinerary will be fro Manila to Hongkong via Cathay airlines, then from Hongkong to Detroit. Also, I already took the seminar in Cebu and only need the sticker and stamping(?). my questions are:

1. Madali lang bang kumuha nang sticker at mag pa stamp? my plan is to have it done on the 18th or a day before my flight.

2. Can you give me an idea how much is the terminal fee to hongkong and is there another terminal fee from hongkong to the USA? How much is the travel tax for both.

Salamat kaayo!
on January 4, 2010 at 5:41 am grace

is there a need o submit your CENOMAR in red ribbon, if your applying a k1 visa?
- on January 25, 2010 at 8:40 am SALLY
  
  grace nso paper is good enough, i just had an interviewd 4 days ago ,im also k1.in fact the filipino interviewr asked if i had a non ribbon docs………..dagdag gastos lang yang redribbon na yan trust me……….
on January 5, 2010 at 11:36 am anna

hi
its my first time here…can i ask about biography…g325 were can i download that form…and my husband dont have joe..there is possible he can get me ober there
on January 6, 2010 at 12:35 am olliv

hello ting ,

thank you very much for your help in me last year hope you will help me again in my questions he he he , i am here now in USA with my husband kenneth , and i just have my baby boy , here , he is 6 weeks old now, we didnt filed for change of status yet , bcoz,i am pregnant and i still need my 3 vaccine ,, it is okey that we file late??? and want to know, what i the requarments for change of status or green card, thank you very much , for your help

Berna Grace Pate
on January 7, 2010 at 7:09 am strawberry

i read ur artcles and its very helpful……i have one questions ting,,,,,, i am an immigration applicant for US petitioned by my mom i am 18 now turning 19 on may…. my problem is that ia have hemorhoids…… can i still go to the US?…. PLS ANSWER ME
on January 7, 2010 at 1:36 pm crystalia

hi ate ting,
I’ve been reading and getting alot of information here in your page,and so thankful po for all your help and guidelines you’ve been sharing to other people(to us)..now,I’m already here po in the states with my loving husband,and i just want to know one thing po,how many months do you think po before i apply a adjustment of status?and how much did you and your hubby paid for this process?

hoping for your response po..coz i really don’t know what to do,since i just got here like a week ago po..tnx..
on January 8, 2010 at 12:50 am isabelle

Hi Ms Ting.
Good day to you.

i was married to american citizen last jan2008 and he file K4 petition feb 2009 , but before that he met someone from Malaysia and take the girl to the U.S. in 2005 as fiancee and they get married to her but after 1 and half years he divorsed her for some reason. girl is still in the U.S now.
ask ko lang kung it will affect the petition he file to take me to the U.S since they we’re divorced and we got married in the Philippines .
up to now wala pa kasi syang na recieved kahit NOA.
gaano kaya katagal before he get me.
thanks and best regard.
on January 8, 2010 at 7:16 am missy22

HI TING..

IM BACK..HOW R U? JUST ONE “Q” PO..WE ARE ABOUT TO SEND THE DOCS. FOR “aos” BUT WE DONT HAVE THE i-693 YET, BUT I READ ON SOME FORUMS NA PWEDE DIN YUN DALHIN DURING INTERVIEW NA LANG SINCE LESS THAN A YEAR KAMI MAGFA-FILE (MEDICAL EXAM IN PHILS. IS GOOD FOR 1 YR.)..

DO UTHINK IT’S OK TO SEND THE COPY OF MY SON’S IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FIRST, AND MINE TOO..I HAVEN’T COMPLETED MY VACCINES COZ IM STILL BREASTFEEDING OUR 3MO. OLD BABY..THEN JUST HAVE THE i-693 LATER?

THANK U…HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

-missy22
on January 8, 2010 at 7:20 am missy22

HI JHO..musta na stay mo d2 sa US? lamig noh? naku tabachoy na baby ko..add po kita sa yahoo..chat tayo minsan..hehe!

eto nga, ask ko kay Ms.Ting if OK lang i-file yung AOS kahit ala pa I-693, yung vaccine records muna. Plan ko dalhin yung I-693 during interview na lang kc super busy husband ko sa work, hirap kami mag-sked ng appointment sa doctor. Ikaw..nag file ka na?

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
on January 10, 2010 at 5:22 am MEL

ms. ting just want to say thank you very much.got the pink slip already…God Bless you
on January 10, 2010 at 10:28 pm rose

hello charmie, i am in texas too,, particularly in north richland hills,, which part of texas are you,,,you can call me in this number 8176897237,,,hope to hear from you…
on January 11, 2010 at 9:56 am trixxie

ms.ting ask ko lng if its ok na purpose ko for my cemar/cenomar is for immigrant?is it correcr? i’m an IR1..my husband petiton me & my 2 kids.one more thing do i have to attend the cfo?my husband is a pure filipino but he just got his citizenship last yr..we are now on the process of passing our docs.along with ds230…thank you very much!..
- on January 15, 2010 at 1:21 am missy22
  
  yes..thats right..u have to attend CFO if u are an intending immigrant..
on January 14, 2010 at 8:53 am claire

hello i just g0t married this january 4, and i will change my passport family name i understand that i need to get the CF0 certificate b4 i can have my new passport…we have already a baby she is 9 months old right now and at the same we are planning to process her dual citizenship this coming march but i am n0t leaving the philippines coz i need to finish my study before i leave.. do i really need to get that CF0 seminar even though i am not leaving the country??
- on January 15, 2010 at 1:11 am missy22
  
  no need for CFO if u will just stay in Phils.
on January 15, 2010 at 1:00 am missy22

Hi Ms.Ting..sagutin ko lang po ibang Q dito na alam ko po sagot ha ha..mukhang busy ka po ah..just wanna help other like u did 4 me..
- on January 15, 2010 at 8:35 am trixxie
  
  thanks missy22!..how long do we have to wait for the appointment letter? we just passed our ds230 along with our requirements like mc,bc etc…
on January 19, 2010 at 12:38 am faye

anyone? who got an idea about my question.
on January 20, 2010 at 3:37 am cherry

hi ms.tingting ask ko lang nainterview ang mother ko last jan.7 2010 at sabi sa kanya tatawagan na lang daw sya hindi nya alam kung approve ba o hindi 2 weeks na kaming nahihintay sobrang tensyon na kami di namin alam kung ano gagawin pls help us!thanks and more power!
on January 20, 2010 at 6:47 am Flora Mae

Greetings!

My name is Flora Mae, currently living in Davao City. I have concern about the CFO seminar. I just got married to an American citizen few months ago and I need to change my status on my passport but the DFA required me to have a certificate from CFO before I can change my status. I want to know what are the requirements for me to be qualified to attend the seminar. Obviously, I don’t have my visa yet and will be process soon. what do I need to bring?

Thank you so much for the prompt response.

Flora Mae
- on January 21, 2010 at 6:03 pm missy22
  
  just bring original and copies of BC, MC, passport..and u can already attend CFO Seminar , it sonly for few hours and you’ll have a certificate..
  - on January 22, 2010 at 2:17 am Flora Mae
    
    Thank you so much!!! Happy New Year!!!
on January 20, 2010 at 9:14 am Flora Mae

Hello Ting,

Thanks for giving us some ideas, it surely helps people who need it. sorry to bother you but one thing I wanna know kung kailangan ba magdala ng mga previous medical records sa St Lukes once I’ll go there for my medical exams? kahit vaccination cards wala na ako thanks for the response. God Bless!
- on January 21, 2010 at 6:07 pm missy22
  
  just bring all tyhe medical records u have, it might be needed by the physician during phsical exam-like medical history, etc., its ok if u dont have the vaccine record, they will give you vaccines that you will need, i suggest for you to let them give you thevaccines coz it’s so expensive here in US..but a child should have vaccine records..or else, SUPER DAMI NG BAKUNA ang ibibigay..
  - on January 22, 2010 at 2:21 am Flora Mae
    
    Dios ko po, sa word pa lang na “vaccine” nanginginig na ako, buong buhay ko needle lang pinaka kinatatakutan ko. hehehe! anyways thanks sa reply sis. how long ka na ba nasa US?
on January 21, 2010 at 8:51 pm cassie

is it ok if the AOS,ITR & some documents for evidence to bring during interview is from email only? i just print it out..thank you!!!
on January 23, 2010 at 4:25 pm mary jan mitchell

hi ms ting..
just wanna ask regarding the vaccination is it included in the medical fee or i have to pay seperately for the vaccines???also i dont have any record of it as well..ill have my medical on feb 16..thanks
on January 24, 2010 at 2:56 am Monique M

Hi!

We are on the final process of getting our green card via I-130 (Immigration through a relative, particularly F4th pref: Brother/Sister)

I am a neice of an American citizen. I’m going to turn 21 this February.

I have already undergone the medical examination. After which we are going to undergo the interview.

I’m just wondering, once we get approved, can we go straight to the US? Can I just enter in order to use my immigration visa then leave immediately (like in a day or two?)

I am still in third year college and I have classes on going. I can’t just leave.

Thank you!
on January 24, 2010 at 11:05 pm mary jan mitchell

to anybody who can answer pls need a response ASAP

where is SLMEC located in quezon city or manila???? do you have any place to refer where i could stay for my medical also….and regarding vaccination is there any additionalv fee for that???

thanks ..hope to hear from anyone soon…
on January 24, 2010 at 11:45 pm diane

mary jan mitchell

SLMEC is located at ermita manila..I recommend Casa Bocobo,walking distance lang puntang SLMEC at sa US Embassy..Sa vaccine wlang additional fee,kasama na un sa babayaran mo..hope it helps..
- on January 25, 2010 at 8:54 pm mary jan mitchell
  
  thanks dianne ..it helps a lot…
  
  God Bless….
on January 25, 2010 at 1:42 am Mary Rose

Hello Mam ting, how are you po. I just received a notice from manila embassy that my interview will be on March 2 this year. I call this number 1-909-101-7878 many times but it was busy. I just want to know mam ting since madami ka nang case na nahawakan like me kung kailan ba dapat ako magpunta ng manila for my medical kasi gusto ko pong makasure sa date para makapagpurchase po ako ng ticket na mura papuntang maynila.

I am waiting for your reply po and do I have to call this number again?

Thank you and more power.

Mary Rose
on January 25, 2010 at 1:56 am diane

hi Mary Rose
mukhang busy si ms ting,bigyan lng kita ng idea..pwede kna pamedical anytime kc may sched kna ng interview..un kc hahanapin sayo s gate sa Saint Lukes ung confirmation ng interview schedule mo…Goodluck sayo..

ms ting sensya kna nkailam ako sa pagreply ha…hope youre doing good…
on January 25, 2010 at 2:10 am sayce

maryrose
kailan ka ng file ng papers mo?????
on January 25, 2010 at 3:50 am Mary Rose

nagfile and husband ko last year of june.
on January 25, 2010 at 3:53 am Mary Rose

hello ms. diane thank you for the reply. puide ako magpunta sa st’ lukes 1 week before my interview di ba? and ano ba talaga kailangan sa affidavit of support I-864 or I-134. CR1 ang petisyon ko. I am confused anyone can help?

Hello Ms. Ting hope you’re doing fine.

Mary rose
on January 25, 2010 at 9:52 am diane

mary rose
ur welcome..pwede ka punta anytime sa saint lukes basta mron kna confirmation sked sa interview..Mas maganda pa medical ka ng mas maaga pra makarelax ka at mpaghandaan mo ung interview mo..ang alam ko I-864, K3 ako un din gamit namin..check this link for more info http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2991.html
goodluck
on January 25, 2010 at 1:53 pm jho

Hello ting, it’s my intetntion to help on my own li’l way,
to all querries, I am willing to answer your concern based on my experience, K3 visa holder since October 2009.
jhonell_0429@yahoo.com
on January 25, 2010 at 6:28 pm Mary Rose

Hello diane, thank you so much for the reply. I am so glad that you’ve help me in your little own way in the absence of Ms. Ting. I just want to ask again about the payment kasi nakalagay dito na I have to pay $131 at BDO and $213.35 for my medical ito lang ba babayaran ko? And I talk to my mom last night and we decided to have my medical 1 week before my interview para tuloy-tuloy na kami at di na kami pabalik-balik ng davao to manila.

I am waiting for your reply diane.

God bless you,

mary rose
on January 25, 2010 at 6:48 pm Mary Rose

follow up question Ms. Diane, nakalagay kasi sa fees section na ” the fees for immigrant visas may be paid either in cash, travelers check or U.S. postal money order at the embassy’s consular cashier if these have not been paid at the NVC”.
I am confuse now saan ba talaga dapat magbayad? sa banco de oro or the embassy? please help me.

CR1 ang gi file sa akin.

Thank you,

mary rose
on January 25, 2010 at 9:34 pm diane

mary rose
hi again…sa bdo ka magbabayad ng cash..then keep your reciept kc minsan tinitingnan un sa gate sa embassy..Ung binayaran ko sa BDO un lng 200 something..Kc CR1 ka kaya may extra $131, mas ok un kc no need for AOS kna pgdating dito.Im not really so sure about the $131 kc K3 ako..Anyway,ok lng din un 1 week before ur interview..dun kna kuha ng hotel malapit sa Saint Lukes and at the same time malapit sa Embassy..I stay at Casa Bocobo,mura dun at ok din nman..Goodluck syo..
on January 25, 2010 at 10:20 pm jho

hello mary rose,
sa pagkakaalam ko ang CR1 455 ang visa
at sabi mo may interview date ka na, so that means bayad na yan sa NVC, kasi sila nagschedule ng interview mo, right?

131 for k1 k3 and other non immigrant visa, yung 213 medical fee yun

pasensya na nakialam ako,,, hehehe

wala ako magawa dito eh

peace to all
on January 25, 2010 at 10:44 pm mylene fullerton

hi miss ting please response my message.i am waiting for ur response.thanks and GOD BLESS
on January 25, 2010 at 10:46 pm Mary Rose

Hello Jho and Diane, thanks a pagreply at least I have an idea na kung ano dapat kung gawin. I try ko search online ang casa bacobo walking distance lang a yan to US embassy? Plano kasi namin ng mom ko to stay there for 8 days for my medical and interview para isang puntahan na lang davao to manila. Thank you sa info’s Diane and Jho confuse ako kasi CR1 ako at di ba pag CR1 immigrant visa man at sabi dito sa site ng US embassy na non-immigrant lang magpay sa BDO ng $131.

Nasa US ka na ba Diane and Jho?

Thank you talaga and God bless and more power to Ms. Ting

Mary Rose
on January 25, 2010 at 10:49 pm Mary Rose

Hello Diane and Jho,

Another questions yong DS 156 and 157 computerized ba dapat yon or hand written.

Di pa kasi ako nagdownload ng form.

thanks again,

mary rose
on January 26, 2010 at 12:21 am diane

mary rose

walking distance lng din un sa US embassy..sa casa bocobo kmi nag stay ng friend ko CR1 sya,sabay kmi nagpamedical.we pay for 3 nights then may free 1 night..minsan may ganyang promo sila.ung DS157 DS 157 hand written ung sa akin…dito na ako finally..umalis ako dyan april the day after i got my visa..
on January 26, 2010 at 12:36 am Flora Mae

Hi Diane,

Sorry to bother you. How long you’ve been in US? K3 ba visa mo? I just wanna ask how long did it take for you to get your visa? I just got married few months ago, at yung hubby ko this month lang sya magfafile ng visa ko, tapos sa agency gusto niya kc di niya mahandle lahat ng paperworks since busy sya sa work niya I feel bad kc after we got married di rin kami nagsasama. I am confuse kung gaano ba talaga usually katagal magfile ng K3 visa.

Thank you very much for the response! God Bless!

Flora
on January 26, 2010 at 12:49 am diane

maryrose

my friend told me,since she is CR1,wla dw sya binayaran.bale si hubby dw nya nagbayad sa nvc..

flora mae

Ok lang un,dika nakakaabala..kung alm ko ung question nyo im willing to share since medyo busy yata si ms ting..bale 9months na ako dito.k3 ako.nagfile si hubby nov2008 tpos i got my interview date nung feb..april ako na interview then april din pgkatangap ko ng visa kinabukasan umalis na ako..mas ok kung si hubby mo magfile kc mas matagal kung may lawyer kayo then extra fee..madali na lng ngayon ang process.ung sa amin bale 5months..
on January 26, 2010 at 1:01 am Flora Mae

Wow ang dali noh? 5months lang. sana ganun din sakin, miss ko na asawa ko. hehehe! nalilito na nga ako kung agency ba talaga o sya lang mafafile, next week na kc sya mafafile, naawa lang din ako sa kanya kc work niya mahirap tapos paperworks pa for my visa. I am glad nakita ko ang blog na to, medyo nakakahinga ako ng maluwag kc informative. kahit papano may idea akong nakukuha. pero yun nga lang litong lito parin kung agency ba o sya nalang.
taga saan ka dito sa pinas gurl? at san ka sa US? tsismosa ata ako. hehe! Anyways thanks sa prompt response.
on January 26, 2010 at 1:08 am diane

floramae

send me message sa ym ko na lng nakakahiya ky ms ting kung dito tyo kwentuhan..heres my ym lovemedudes27
on January 26, 2010 at 1:13 am Mary Rose

Hi Diane, thank you so much sa reply ha at least panatag na ako ngayon I will look at casa bacobo para makuha ko rin ang tel. number nila.

Thank you diane and God bless you and your husband.

mary rose
- on January 27, 2010 at 8:54 pm mary jan mitchell
  
  hi mary rose..do you have ym???hope we can talk there..maybe you can add me..angelicme_23@yahoo.com…parehas kasi tayo ng case CR-1 din me..wanna ask lang some details…
  
  God bless!!!
on January 26, 2010 at 1:15 am Jenny

Hello may nakakaalam ba dito kung paano ang process ng visa after the wedding AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN and mapangasawa ko. Di ko kasi maintindihan ang site nila eh.

Thank you,
jenny
on January 26, 2010 at 1:25 am sayce

hello may nkakaalam vah dito kung paano kumuha ng police clearance to another country at ano2x mga requirements anybody can help me
- on February 5, 2010 at 9:55 am Jaime
  
  Punta ka po sa Makati ave.manila sa Pacific star building 3rd flr.dun kumukuha ng Police clearance outside the country.Dalhin mo ang copy ng passport and 2pcs. passport size dun po kasi me kumuha ng sakin at alam kung dun dn din ang kuhaan ng lahat ng ibat ibang bansa.at magdala ka narin po ng I.D para makapasok ka.
on January 26, 2010 at 1:38 am jenny

ms ting,,,
please answer my question
on January 26, 2010 at 1:53 am diane

sayce

san kba kukuha ng police clearance?kukuha ako dapt ng police clearance sa taiwan,meron na ako pero 2yrs ko na nakuha un pero in-accept ng US embassy plus ung police clearance ko sa pinas at ung nbi..
on January 27, 2010 at 7:24 am yen

hello ms diane,

thank your for your response…..

God Bless us all !!!!!
on January 27, 2010 at 9:45 am diane

Flora mae

Hindi mo na kailangan ang parent consent kc nasa edad kna..all u need for cfo is passport,ung visa, proof of relationship like pics, at fee for cfo..ipa photocopy mo na lhat para di kna llabas pa ulit..
goodluck
on January 29, 2010 at 4:18 am Flora Mae

Diane,

That is my problem, Obviously, I am not minor. I called the CFO few days ago and they said since I got married to an American national I should have submit a parental consent. (this is require for those 25 years old below) I am not going to attend seminar at CFO for my visa, it is about for my passport, I have to change my status on my passport since I got it before I got married. the matter is, the DFA required a certificate from CFO for me to change my status. (which is sucks! they dont ask anything like that before, only marriage contract)
But I already got a notarized parental consent yesterday, I just hope I got the right one. Catch you sometime on messenger. thank you very much!
on January 29, 2010 at 8:48 am yen

Hello guys,

may alam ba kayo dito cheaper na hotel na walking distance lang sa saint luke and embassy? pls help me.

salamat, God bless us all !!!
on January 29, 2010 at 5:40 pm diane

yen

i recommend casa bocobo,mura at walking distance lang sa st.lukes at sa embassy..goodluck sa medical mo
- on January 29, 2010 at 7:05 pm yen
  
  Diane,
  
  thank your for feeding me of this information, gusto ko kasi walking distance lang at mura.
  
  Thank you diane !!!! God bless us all …..
on January 31, 2010 at 1:49 am Mary Rose

Hello Mary jan Mitchell, please add mo ako maryrobert17@yahoo.com

When is your interview?
on January 31, 2010 at 1:54 am Mary Rose

Hello Ms. Ting, or anyone who could help me…

I went to BDO bank yesterday to pay sana sa $131 visa processing fee ang sabi ng bank staff DS 157 ba daw babayaran ko which is non-immigrant pinabasa ko sa kanya ang notice of appointment ko from US embassy manila ang sabi niya CR1 man daw ako (IMMIGRANT VISA) tinanong niya ako ano babayaran ko sabi hindi ko alam.

Please anyone help me ano ba babayaran ko since I am CR1.

God bless and waiting for reply.

Mary Rose
on January 31, 2010 at 4:52 am diane

mary rose

alam ko di kna magbbayad kc si hubby mo na nagbayd nun sa nvc..k1-k3 lng alam ko nagbbyad sa bdo.hope it helps..
goodluck
on January 31, 2010 at 6:22 am Mary Rose

Hello Ms. Dianne, thank you so much for the info kasi nalilito na ako what to do.

Wala na akong dalahin na DS 156 and 157 right?

Pls help.

Thanks,

mary rose
on January 31, 2010 at 5:44 pm Mary Rose

Hello everyone I need help please. wala na ba akong dadalhin na DS 156 and DS 157 pagpunta ko sa Manila embassy for my interview?

Anyone who is CR1 please tulungan ninyo ako what documents to bring to the embassy.

Thank you and more power.

God bless to all.

Mary Rose
on January 31, 2010 at 7:17 pm diane

mary rose

nope,wla kna dadalhin na DS 156 o DS 157..un lng proof of relationship nyo ni hubby mo..goodluck
- on February 7, 2010 at 4:03 am annie
  
  Hello,
  
  Ask ko lang sana about my situation. I am 22yrs old, turning 23 this july. My partner is 21,mag-22 na this April.I have my passport already since july 2008. I just got my UK fiance visa this year.. january 27th. So now.. I need to attend this seminar. Nako-confuse ako kasi ive read na kailangan ko pa ng parental consent?? pero yung iba naman daw, di na hinanapan. Can anyone clarify this please?
  
  Under reconstruction ang site ng smef-cow tapos walang reply sa email ko.
on February 1, 2010 at 2:15 am Mary Rose

Hello Diane, thanks for the info.

God bless and more power.

Mary rose
on February 1, 2010 at 8:51 pm mrsnjhoward

hello po sanyo lahat….ask ko lang po sana kung anu ang kailangan ko na mga documents para sa anak ko..kasi po kasama po sya sa petiton under I130 form po kami ng anak ko…baka meron nman po kau idea kung anu ang requirements para sa bata 8 years old po ang anak ko…para makuha o maready ko na po pag hiningian ako ng embassy… Salamt po ng marami sa lahat….

God bless….

(sorry po ndi ko po kasi alam kung anung visa category ung I130 form…ano pong visa category un??Salamat po uli…)
on February 1, 2010 at 11:14 pm olliv

hello poh , hindi pa kame naka file nang change of status ko , gusto ko lang poh malaman kung anu yung mga reqaurment , na eh sesend sa USIS , THANK YOU POH

BERNA GRACE PATE
on February 2, 2010 at 5:53 pm mrsnjhoward

hi ms. ting

hello po sanyo lahat….ask ko lang po sana kung anu ang kailangan ko na mga documents para sa anak ko..kasi po kasama po sya sa petiton under I130 form po kami ng anak ko…baka meron nman po kau idea kung anu ang requirements para sa bata 8 years old po ang anak ko…para makuha o maready ko na po pag hiningian ako ng embassy… Salamt po ng marami sa lahat….

God bless….

(sorry po ndi ko po kasi alam kung anung visa category ung I130 form…ano pong visa category un??Salamat po uli…)
on February 2, 2010 at 8:00 pm gina

hello,
kakahanap ko ng sagot sa internet nakita ko website mo. may tanong sana ako ,.may anak ako sa pinas pero di ko sya nilagay sa aking 1 -130 visa ko noon .,pero ngaun mag file na ako ng citizenship ko gusto ko na sya ilagay .Magkaka problema po ba ako sa immigration ?natatakot lang kc ako baka ipa deport ako…salamat sana masagot mo katanungan ko,.
on February 3, 2010 at 12:00 am yen

hello to everyone,

yen again from cebu, mag call na sana ako sa embassy to ask my interview date, pero bakit hindo ko matawagan- it says invalid number, i called the number which is stated sa packet letter from embassy. huhuhu. invalid number,,huhuhu,,i tried to call 50 times..

pls help me
on February 5, 2010 at 9:42 am Jaime

Gud pm na search ko lang po ang web site na ito at gusto ko rin po sana humingi ng advice.May fiancee po ako American Airforce nagfile na po kami ng fiancee visa last Nov.wait pa lang po namin ang result.my question is; makakasama ko po kaya ang anak ko sa U.S if ever na makapasa ako sa fiancee visa sa West Virginia U.S Hiningi din po ang birth certificate ng bata pati baptismal at nso nito may doubt nga lang po ako kasi magkaiba kami ng apelyedo ng anak ko naka apelyedo sya sa apelyedo ng ama nya kaya ask ko po kaya about dito.Para naman po maikuha ko na sya ng passport kung sakaling pwede.salamat po
on February 6, 2010 at 3:14 pm kissy

Hi Ting,
I see ur blogs are very helpful and ive been reading it for 2 days, my fiance filed for a K-1 in dec 16, 2009 and im thinking of attending the CFO seminar ahead of time.
we already got noa1 now waiting for noa2 (hope it’ll come soon). so do think it would be better if i get it done now or should i wait for nao2?

Another question, i registered my birth certificate year 2008, would late registry get red flag??i worry bout it too much =(.we have waited for 2 long years to get my annulment over with and now im even worried about the long wait if things doesnt go well.

I have been to the US when i was 12 and i even have my old passport which has my visa (b1/b2)..i have no clue what happen to my NSO bc that i have to file for a new one which states im “late registered”. im pretty sure they would ask about me having a b1/b2 visa yrs back when i dont even have a bc back then.

i hope u could give me suggestions!

oh and by the way, YOU’RE HEAVEN SCENT =)
i see u take time to help people, more blessings to u Ting
waiting for ur reply
thank u

KISSY <3
on February 8, 2010 at 1:26 am chad

Hi,

Im chad and im going to have my US embassy interview this march 2010. Is all the documents like BCs, NBI, etc… must be original?

Thanks for your blogs. It helped a lot.

God Bless!

Chad
- on February 9, 2010 at 7:34 am missy22
  
  Hi Chad,
  
  yes kelangan original during interview.
  
  busy ata c Miss Ting..hehe!
on February 10, 2010 at 9:18 pm chad

hi!

I received my appointment letter by the NVC and my schedule for interview is on march.. im going to have my medical examination first but it there’s no appointment date when my medical examination is. Please help me on this. I would highly appreciate for your positive response.

Thanks and God Bless.

Chad
- on February 10, 2010 at 11:50 pm missy22
  
  CHAD:
  
  Hi..I-130 po ba category mo? u can schedule an appoinment na with SLMEC for medical as soon as possible.Just bring the appointment letter from NVC and US visa pictures. Here’s some info from US Embassy Manila website:
  
  The Medical Examination
  All visa applicants, regardless of age, need to complete a medical examination at the St. Luke’s Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC) before the visa interview. Applicants are advised to have their medical examinations done at least one week before their interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Manila.
  
  SLMCEC is located at 1177 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila. They can be reached by telephone at 521-0020 and 521-8647. SLMCEC is open from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is best to arrive for your medical examination between 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Applicants are served on a first come first served basis, but the order of release of the medical reports will depend on the complexity of the results of the medical examination.
  
  What is the cost of the medical examination at SLMCEC?
  
  ■The medical exam fee is U.S. $213.35 for adults (15 years and older) and U.S. $185.35 for children (under 15 years of age).
  ■SLMCEC does not accept credit card or dollar payments. The fees must be paid in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate.
  What is the validity of the medical examination?
  
  ■Medical examinations are generally valid for 6 months.Will chest x-rays be required?
  
  ■Children younger than 15 years old will not need a chest X-ray or serological test unless required by the doctor, but will instead undergo a Tuberculin Skin Test.
  ■According to the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), chest X-rays for pregnant women are not dangerous if taken with the proper shielding.
  ■If you have had previous X-rays, please bring them along for a comparative study.
  What should I bring to my medical examination?
  
  ■Appointment letter sent by the National Visa Center or an e-mail print out of your appointment sent by the Call Center or the appointment date shown on our website (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.htm)
  ■Appropriate medical examination fee.
  ■Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
  ■Two colored pictures (2 inches x 2 inches) with a white background
  What happens after I have my medical examination?
  
  ■The medical report, passport and visa pictures are normally submitted by SLMCEC to the U.S. Embassy in Manila. In most cases, only the chest x-ray film and immunization form are given to the applicants in the SLMCEC releasing section.
  ■The medical examination usually takes two to three working days to process, but can extend up to a few months if there are required tests that need to be completed.
  What do I do if I miss my interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Manila because of prolonged and/or additional tests conducted by SLMCEC?
  
  ■Upon the release of your medical report, SLMCEC will schedule your embassy interview appointment within the next two working days. SLMCEC will give you an appointment slip. You should bring the appointment slip together with your original appointment letter to facilitate entry into the U.S. Embassy in Manila.
  - on February 11, 2010 at 1:56 am chad
    
    Hi missy,
    
    Ako na ang pupunta dun sa SLEC para magpa.appointment? Thanks a lot for the helpful info. and thank you sa help mo.
    
    God Bless!
on February 11, 2010 at 6:10 am janielle

chad,,,
ano type visa mo???when you file your papers????
on February 11, 2010 at 8:10 pm hazel flores

Dear Ting,
This is my first time to write to u. I just want to ask something and hope u can answer to all my questions. I will really appreciate it. I had my K1 interview last january 20,2010. Well the consul told me that everything is good but she asked me to pass my petitioners divorce papers.She told me that shell approve my visa as soon as i can pass the documents she asked me.My passport was returned too but i was asked to resubmit it.I already sent my passport and the documents they asked me. My question is how many days will i receive my visa. I’m very worried about it. Have u heard of the same case with me? thank you. Hope you’ll answer to all my questions
on February 12, 2010 at 10:59 am jho

hi chad

basta punta ka na lang dun, wala ng apo-appointment sa medical, just bring all the requirements.
good luck!
on February 16, 2010 at 6:02 am jean

Hi All,

I would like to ask why do you have to pay $131 at BDO if you are filing for a K-3 visa? Isn’t it that you’re only going to go to the US embassy for an interview? I am just confused.

I hope somebody can answer my question.

Thanks!
on February 17, 2010 at 12:58 am trix

hello! i hve appoinment for interview this march so i’m planning to take our (with my son) medical.tanong ko lang po kung pwede kami magpamedical kahit may sipon ang anak ko?i’m worried kasi baka ma deny ang medical ng anak ko..

thank you very much & hoping for your replies…ASAP!!!…
on February 19, 2010 at 7:40 pm kemberly

hazel,,
im k3 benificiary worry na ako kc 5months na since we file then untill now wala pa rin noa2,,,,but i check the status on line request for evidence ,,,,,na,,,,,,pls enlighten me ……
on February 19, 2010 at 8:07 pm mj

Hi ms ting,
Just wanted to share with Kemberly bout Police Certificate- i know ure busy! thanks po..
Hi Kim,
I had the same matter as you have now, we tried to call everyone we knew just to help us, till i requested my P. Cert. in US itself thru their embassy but more complicated! Arab people re very rude to talk too and not wanted to help.. But though thyre rude keep on calling them for follow up. mine is in Bahrain anyway!
I would advise you to go to ur nearest DFA and talk to them re ur P.C. so thyll help you, Cos right after i got my PC i talk to my friend in DFA they said if i contacted them right away there would be no problem at all, & no money would be wasted.
on February 19, 2010 at 8:48 pm kemberly

mj,,,
thank you very much …god bless you always……
on February 19, 2010 at 8:56 pm kemberly

mj,,,
ilang weeks process ng police clearance mo???
- on February 20, 2010 at 2:50 am mj
  
  Kim ung akin though not through DFA it took 10 weeks from applyinng/ requesting! just always follow up so they wont forget. while am on the process DFA said its easy if we request thru them but u need to have everything / (requirements) so they could help you! (^_^)
on February 19, 2010 at 11:45 pm diane

@yen
Mahirap tlaga tawagan ang US embassy..try to call them at 9am or after lunch.use landline kc dika makaka contact sa cp.that time ko sila nakontak nung nagpa sched me ng interview..gudluck…
on February 20, 2010 at 4:31 am kemberly

MJ….
ANO MGA REQUIREMENTS.?…..puydi add mo ako sa ym ko jennelynemarsh@yahoo.com nkkahiya kc kay ms ting eh
add mo nlang ako thank you so much the info….
- on February 20, 2010 at 6:53 am mj
  
  Kim, ill tell you in YM okay?
  
  Ms ting,
  i got my interview date sched! Thanks for helping filipinas… wink”
on February 20, 2010 at 6:53 am angela

hi to everyone this site ask lang ako about the rfe request for evidence iyan kasi status ko ….RFE ….THEN IM K3 BENIFICIARY almost 5 months na papers sa uscis untill now check sa status online REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE BKIT GANUN KTGAL ANG K3 ALMOST 5 MONTHS WALA PRIN APPROVAL….
on February 20, 2010 at 8:35 am gie

angela, did you submit what they are asking for? like documents…i m a k1 nd we also received RFE indicating the documents we need to furnished…that we have to submit it b4 their deadline…and after one month I got my petition approved
on February 20, 2010 at 8:49 am mrsnjhoward

hello po sanyo lahat…buti nga po kayo Request for evidence na,,ako po initila interview pa rin last Dec.2,2009 pa napasa ng asawa ko un papers namin…..kalungkot po tlg….kasi by june my husband will be on deployment….kea kaloka tlga….i just hope miracles do happen…^_^ salamat po s mga sumasagot ng mga question naming mga wala pang experience,thank you for sharing ur stories….kasi po bago pa ko makapagtanong nababasa ko na agad ung mga sagot kea ndi n ako nagtatanong…hehehe salamat ng marami sa lahat…

MS.Ting,, ganda ng page very resourceful….

God bless us all and hoping/wishing for all of us that soon we will all be together wit our husband and do our respinsibility as their Wifey….

mrsnjhoward ^_^
on February 20, 2010 at 8:55 am angela

GIE,,,
I CHECK MY STATUS ONLINE THE I SEE REQUEST FOE EVIDENCE,,,ON FEB 16,,,WALA NAMAN DAW NTANNGAP HUBBY KO NA IMAIL ANO EVIDENCE NEED FROM USCIS???
on February 20, 2010 at 9:38 am diane

@angela
bka ung mga papers na nasubmit nyo sa uscis is incomplete..let your hubby follow up to uscis,minsan kc ung website nila is not updated or baka di sila nakapadala ng letter by mail about rfe..gudluck
on February 20, 2010 at 10:04 am angela

diane,,,,
thanks sa pgrply…..nsa akkin,,,hubby ko wait xa ng email from uscis…….untill wednesday if dili xa mkreciev ng email
tatawag na lang xa…….ask ano needs na documents……kc status ko rfe????or kailangan talagang na rfe status??
on February 20, 2010 at 10:12 am diane

@angela

request for evidence un na kailangan para maaprove ung petition para maprocess..nakakuha knba ng noa2? Ano ano documents ung ipinasa ni hubby mo included dun sa I130? Naipasa rin ba nya ung I129f?
on February 20, 2010 at 10:21 am angela

diane,,,
wala pa akong noa2…..check ko status k on line rfe??lahat vah mkaranas ng rfe before mkrecieve ng noa2??
on February 20, 2010 at 10:26 am angela

diane
pinasa ng hubby ko sa i130 is marriage cert.from nso,birth cert.from nso both original,then xerox of my passport, sa kanya rin then divorce cert.picture passport size,iyan lang wala pa ang i 129f???
on February 20, 2010 at 10:35 am diane

@angela
hindi ako nktangap ng rfe..i think un lng incomplete papers ung pinapadalhan nun,di ako sure ha kc di ako nkatngap..ung I129f kailangan nyo rin mag submit nun included ung I797 copy or receipt of notice..
on February 21, 2010 at 6:07 pm angela

ASA NAMAN SI MS TING OI MISSING NAMAN ……
on February 21, 2010 at 9:20 pm Lyvia

hi Ting,

I received a letter from the USCIS that they have approved my petition last January 4, 2010on my email, but until this time, I haven’t heard anything what’s the next move…I understand that I will wait for my interview appointment, am I right? What’s NOA1 by the way? Thanks n God bless!!!
on February 21, 2010 at 9:38 pm Lyvia

Anyone knows what is NOA1?
on February 21, 2010 at 10:51 pm diane

@Lyvia
NOA1 is Notice of Action 1..it is the first step mean youre paperworks is onprocess..Wait till they send you NOA2,that means your paperworks is approved and about to send to US embassy in Phils…Gudluck
on February 21, 2010 at 10:57 pm Lyvia

Hi Dianne,

Thanks a lot… I haven’t received any Notice of Action yet since the approval of my husband’s petition in January 4, 2010… That’s what I’m eagerly waiting…Do you think I should be receiving it this time? Thanks
on February 21, 2010 at 11:05 pm kemberly

livia
on February 21, 2010 at 11:07 pm kemberly

livia
when you filled your papers???what kind of visa ???
on February 21, 2010 at 11:13 pm Lyvia

Hi Kem,

I-130 or Alien relative Visa (wife)… and I checked it online and it was approved last January 4, 2010 and the USCIS send me a notice informing that it was approved and I had wait 30 days to received my documents… I’m waiting for the interview appointment from US Embassy, but until this time I did not received any… I think NOA is for the processing of Petition only and it does not apply to my status at this time since my husband’s petition was approved…
on February 21, 2010 at 11:19 pm Lyvia

Hi Kem,

I-130 or Alien relative Visa (wife)… and I checked it online and it was approved last January 4, 2010 and the USCIS send me a notice informing me that it was approved and I had to wait 30 days to receive my documents… I’m waiting for the interview appointment from US Embassy, but until this time I did not received any… I think NOA is for the processing of Petition only and it does not apply to my status at this time since my husband’s petition was approved…
on February 21, 2010 at 11:20 pm diane

@Lyvia
Noa’s is not really approved or you can get your interview appointment..It is different..Noa1, Noa2 is approval of petition to USCIS and been forwarded to US embassy..Did your hubby send I129f after you receive your NOA1 or I797..
on March 8, 2010 at 9:37 pm mel

Hi kemberly,

i am CR1 visa, im here na sa US hopefully i can help you to answer some questions in your mind with the permission of ma’m ting…
on March 8, 2010 at 10:53 pm kemberly

mel,,
i hope can answer my question????
on March 9, 2010 at 4:46 am titch

hi ting!

im just wondering, is there a deadline for fiance visa application? thanks
on March 9, 2010 at 2:37 pm jho

@ belle

you’re welcome!
and welcome to USA!
on March 24, 2010 at 6:31 pm mj

Hi Cha,

Thanks for congratulating me! anyways, As i know if you GOT UR APPOINTMENT LETTER from them you can go to Us embassy for Interview early in the morning in any date as long as you had your MEDICAL.
But calling them is the smartest idea, well yan din ang sabi ng marami nobody’s answering US embassy trankline, uu ngat for the consular office tama, but everytime i called i am talking @ the operator or the receptionist only, asking A FAVOR for them to answer my lil question and my request granted! but then cha i am telling you call them around 7am-8am cos i was talking with someone before besides their operator.
- on April 14, 2010 at 11:42 pm jm
  
  hi mj!..nabasa ko mga massage mo congrats sayo buti kapa wala kana problema,,asked kolang kung pwding umatend ng medical ng kahit dipa ako nagpashedule ng interview ko?letter lang ba from embassy ang dadalhin sa medical?thanks hope you reply me
  
  jm
on March 24, 2010 at 6:44 pm cha

thank you MJ and congarts again, ilan araw na talga akong tumatawag laging busy .. so okie lang ba kahit di naku tumawag dumiretso nalng ako dun basta kumpleto requirements ko saka may medical na?????????
- on April 6, 2010 at 1:19 am jm
  
  hi cha
  
  hello cha im jm tanung kulang ilang week bago mo narecieved and appoinment letter mo?kc i have same case to you,,narecieved na ng fiancee ko ang letter from nvc he said wait for my appoinment letter from embassy,,we approved last feb 25but untill now diko pa narerecieved letter for my appointment…hope you reply and congrats good luck for interview and god bless
on March 25, 2010 at 4:35 am mj

Cha,

well thats what i knew.. but one of my friend here in this site said YOU MUST CALL THEM FOR YOU TO HAVE INTERVIEW SCHED.. so i think much better to do it for they had it like this.
Call them 7 am to 8 am , am sure thyll be answering the call cos i ve done the same!
(ammmm, sorry ms ting… just trying to help cha).
Cha e-mail mo ko if you wanted mj_peace83@yahoo.com
on March 31, 2010 at 8:34 am tintin12

thank you ms mel.. do have lists of wat to prepare for the upcoming interview? i wish they can update us soon coz im pregnant now.. my husband wants me to give birth in us..
on March 31, 2010 at 8:37 am tintin12

tnx ms. mel.. im hoping they can update us soon.. im 6 mos prgnant now and my hubby wants me to give birth in us.. anyway.. can u give some lists on wat to prepare for the interview?? tnk u..
on March 31, 2010 at 8:40 am tintin12

hi dj.. im a cr visa too.. saang step na kau sa nvc?
- on April 6, 2010 at 6:43 am dj
  
  tintin12,
  we emailed the ds3032 choice of agent to nvc
  on march 30…ikaw musta na?
on March 31, 2010 at 9:01 am dj

tintin,,
can we talk in ym,can you give me your ym account right now.
- on April 2, 2010 at 5:08 am tintin12
  
  hi dj.. wat’s ur ym? i will add u…
  - on April 9, 2010 at 8:43 pm kemberly
    
    tintin
    kumusta na status mo???
on March 31, 2010 at 12:32 pm mel

tintin12,

Please YM me at mpguinto@yahoo.com and i’l send u the list of what are you going to prepare for your interview. thanks.
on April 1, 2010 at 11:40 am jorey

hi rimart!!

ask ko lng poh kasi poh nagfile yung husban ko ng form I-130 nung november 2009 and nagfile din kami ng petition for k3 visa nung february 2010 then on march 26 napproved na yung dalawang petition..makakatangap po ba ko ng notice from nvc??gano po katagal yung process??naguguluhan po kasi ako…
plss need some help
thanks!!
on April 2, 2010 at 9:56 am BING

BING,

Ms. Ting,

Thanks God i got approved for k3……/////
on April 5, 2010 at 7:57 pm Iris

Hello Ting,

I’m glad i’ve found your page, would you mind asking few questions? My husband is from Belgium and we just married last January here in Iligan. He want me to change my status on my passport and bring his family name, so last monday i went to DFA(in CDO) and apply for a change of status on my passport, but the person incharge there was asking me the Certificate of Attendance from CFO(they said i must attend CFO’s Guidance and Counseling Program) which i really don’t have any idea about, then they said when i have the certificate of attendance i go back to them.

In the list of requirements(SMEF) you mentiond, Legal Capcacity to Marry is just the same with Certificate to Marry issued by the Embassy right? but ours we gave at the Civil Rigestrar’s Office during the time we applied for our marriage licence, that’s the only copy we had. Is it really needed? I have all the required documents except that one. By the way, I don’t have a visa yet, we are just about to apply that’s why my husband want that before i go to the embassy to apply a visa my passport is already changed to his family name. SMEF requirements are the same if you’re going to attend CFO’s Guidance and Counseling Program? Hehehe sorry Ting I’m little confused.

I’m looking forward to hear your reply. Thank you so much:)

Greetings from, Iris
on April 6, 2010 at 6:48 am kemberly

irish,

same tau
on April 6, 2010 at 9:04 pm jm

miss ting, asked kulang po kung pwedi umatend in interview without my police clearance from other country,,kc po galing me sa ibang bansa then nung bumalik me sa pinas di ako nakakuha ng police record,,hanggang sa magdecide ang fiancee ko na wag na bumalik sa other counter and mag aaply nalang kami ng fiancee visa para makuha nya ako…now naaproved na packet namen wala ako nung police record,,naghihintay nalang po ako ng appointment letter from embassy,,pwdi magpainterview hahit walang police record miss ting?hope you can advice me what better do,,pls help me tnx
on April 6, 2010 at 9:15 pm jm

hi guys is there anyone have same case as mine?pls help me and give advice what i need to do bout my problem..
on April 6, 2010 at 10:04 pm kemberly

jm,
we are the same case add mo ako sa ym tau mg usap,
jennelynemarsh@yahoo.com
on April 6, 2010 at 10:23 pm BING

BING,

Ms Ting,

IN MY HUBBY’S HAND IS OUR NOA2 for both……he just got it April, 6, 2010..

Tnx, Ms Rimart..
on April 8, 2010 at 9:01 am kemberly

bing
congrats
on April 9, 2010 at 12:40 am crisel

hello this is crisel again, help me please…

i already received the nvc letter stated that our case was eligible to be scheduled for a visa interview. my question is tatawagan ko ba muna sila para makakuha ng sched ng aking interview bago ako magpa medical exam.. please somebody reply me..
on April 9, 2010 at 11:03 am crisel

hi miss ting, this is crisel ask ko lang nreceived k ung letter from NVC stated that our k1 case was eligible to be sched for a visa interview. Ano b dapat Kung unahin ang pagtawag sa visa information services bago ako magpamedical o magpamedical muna bago tatawag for sched ? Pls help me kc naguguluhan tlaga ako.
on April 9, 2010 at 3:25 pm diane

@crisel

You need to call embassy first for you interview date bago pa medical.ung confirmation email from embassy ung ipapakita mo sa st.lukes kpg nagpamedical ka..Hope it helps..Goodluck…
on April 9, 2010 at 11:32 pm crisel

thank you so much diane, one more thing .. saka na cguro ako tatawag pagready na ung requirements kc inaayos pa ng boyfren ko dun sa US.. Tama ba ung decision ko? thank you…
on April 10, 2010 at 5:11 am BING

BING

MS. TING

i received a case number na…..finally……and problema lng ky if both petition approved at the same time mag focus na cla sa I-130 petiton., dli nko k3/k4…..Sad to say naghilak ako anak upon knowing…ky dli na xa k4…

Ting, r u familiar wid ds kind of case? PLs explain ….
I am looking forward for your immediate response..

thanks,

bing
on April 10, 2010 at 12:21 pm diane

@crisel

ok lng un,pero the sooner the better,i mean ask your hubby ng time frame kung hangang kelan maayos ung requirements,then pwede ka kumuha ng date sa embassy,kc ikw nman ung pipili ng date or bibigyan ka nila ng option which one you want,in that time makakapag pamedical kna while waiting and incase na may prob sa medical (hope nothing) you have time to settle it..gudluck
on April 10, 2010 at 5:49 pm dj

tintin
musta na status mo???add mo ako,angela.pacana@yahoo.com
same kc tau cr1
- on April 10, 2010 at 9:43 pm tintin
  
  hi dj.. naadd na kita sa ym.. let’s talk sa ym okay.. ryt now we’r still waiting for the response of the nvc after paying the iv bill and mailing the ds230.. kau? sang process na kau?
  - on April 11, 2010 at 4:32 am dj
    
    tintin,
    
    ang sa amin di pa kami nkabayad ng iv bill kahapon pa na send hubby ko ang afidavit of support form to nvc,wala pa kami ds 23o,,ngmail vah nvc ng form ds 230 sa hubby mo???im still the iv bill and the form ds 230
    good luck for us
on April 11, 2010 at 1:47 am crisel

thank you so much diane… thank you, thank you tlaga…
on April 11, 2010 at 4:33 am kemberly

crisel,,

good luck
on April 13, 2010 at 8:01 pm cha

hello crisel… when is ur interview??
on April 14, 2010 at 10:00 am althea

hello! tin ang laking tulong nman ng blog mo sa mga katulad ko, wala pa man yong application ko ninenerbyos nko, takot kc ako sa interview parang pakiramdam ko nd ko kakayanin hehe kc working visa yata sa akin dahil magd dh ako sa us.
on April 15, 2010 at 2:06 am crisel

Cha, ung interview date ko sa may 18 na
on April 15, 2010 at 5:05 am cha

@crisel

gudluck sau, hehe!! just pray po, wag kalang kabahan sa interview… saka just make sure na kumpleto ung requirements po,, =) gudluck =)
on April 15, 2010 at 8:01 am Xtech

hello ask ko lng po kung bakit ipapatawag ang parents ko na pumunta sila sa slec sa monday, actually hinihintay po kasi nila ang result ng sputum culture wich is 2months, ksi negative nman cla sa sputum test, pero bkit wala pang 2months pinapatawag na cla? at ung original interview date po ksi nmin is april 22, 2010. ?
on April 16, 2010 at 10:33 pm analyn

hi gudday,,….ask ko lang po ilang araw ba mag attend ng cfo seminar..gusto ko po kc mag attend there in cebu tas dvo pa po kc ako…ask ko lang po para atlest alam ko kung maka stay pa ako dun or makauwi din kaagad..tnx
on April 17, 2010 at 6:47 am kemberly

analyn
only one day,,7am andon ka na
on April 17, 2010 at 8:19 pm analyn

tlaga kahit saang country ang distenation pareho lang un 1 day????sabi kc kc ng iba 3days daw kya nalilito tuloy ako….pasensya na po sa kakulitan……
- on April 17, 2010 at 11:22 pm kemberly
  
  analyn my dear 1 day lang kahit anong country but kon gusto pka murampa sa cebu 3days
on April 18, 2010 at 7:01 pm jasmine

hi there, anyone please help me answer all my worries, kc ang case q medyo complicated…baka nga aq lng ang meron gantong sitwasyon sana naman my sumagot.Well its a long story but try my best to make it short. okay here we go, I’m here in u.s now for 2 yrs. I’m IR1 visa status & a greencard holder valid for 10 yrs.,petition by a u.s citizen hubby. habang kasal kme ,i did something really wrong, its only happen one time at ayun nga nbuntis aq and now my son is 3 yrs na., well to though my hubby will never comeback anymore, i was so sad & depressed back then…eh biruin mo 8 yrs ba nman tagal q din nag-antay ah kya I’m so happy when he cameback pro ang plantsadong damit pgbalik my gusot na…life…love…, sorry okay ,make it short.. my hubby petition me but not my son & that was a hard part for me, pro naintndhan q aswa q, so ayun my son was left behind with my fam pro my hubby always support my son financially ,since birth untill now hes 3 yr old, and oooh by the way we have a 1 yr old baby now, got prego to hubby,so dalwa na baby q kaso ung isa naiwan sa pinas , pero goodnews is my hubby change his mind and now in the process of submitting documents in NVC ,we just paid $400 for IR2 stepchild applicant immigrant visa, NVC said they will forward everything in Phil.Embassy after receive all documents required.

okay now this is my question, wala ang name ng anak q don sa I-130 form when my hubby petition me.
1)magkakaron kaya yun ng problema sa interview date sa Phil.Embassy ,maari ba ma-approve anak q ng visa? Ano gagawin q. at sa interview ang ksma anak q sis q lng, tita nya ba. tpos kpag approve visa ,uuwe kme ng kptid nya pti ng hubby q pra sunduin xa at mksma na nmen at makumpleto na kasiyahan q.
2) at maaari ba na ma-deport aq kc nga ndi nmen nilagay name ng anak q sa I130 dhil nga nung time na yun wla plan aswa q i-petition baby q.

eto pa, kamamatay lang din ng biological father ng anak qng naiwan sa pinas, and his name was on the BC of my son ,pero nga patay na ,saka mula simula plng noong nabubuhay pa ama nya, never xang nagsuporta sa anak nmen… its been always my husband.

well sana my sumagot.please tulungan nyo q…ndi q alam ggwin q, ntatakot aq na ndi mabigyan ng visa anak q at nttakot din aq na ma-deport kc meron din aq anak d2 u.s.
Please Help and Thanks for the time reading my post!! also Thanks in advance for all the answer!!!
on April 22, 2010 at 9:52 am cha

HELLO MISS TING, ITS ME AGAIN CHARIS ASK KO LANG PO, HOW MANY DAYS PO MAKUKUHA UNG VISA AFTER PA I SUBMIT UNG KULANG NA DOCUMENTS KASI LAST APRIL 15 INTERVIEW KO, OKIE NAMAN NA, KAYA LANG HININGI NILA YUNG COPY NG ITR NG FINACEE KO FOR 2008-2009 AND EVIDENCE OF CURRENT INCOME AND I SEND IT BACK RYT AWAY LAST APRIL 19 AT THE EMBASSY. TAS PAKATAPOS NUN KINUHA NILA PASSPORT KO SAKA AIR21 GIVE ME A TRACKING NUMBER…ILANG ARAW PO BA MAKUKUHA UNG VISA AFTER MAIPASA UNG DOCS.. SAKA PWEDE PO BA MAG ATTEND NG CFO KAHIT ALA PA UNG VISA?? THANK YOU PO.. WAIT KO PO REPLY NYO =)
on April 22, 2010 at 12:34 pm rhea

hi mis ting,

ask ko lang anu po yung d-157?? bukas na po interview ko din kulang ng D-S 157 wla kasi sa mga requirements ko eh,layo panamn ng lugar namin sa cebu pa,,wla namn ako natatandaan na my naiwan ako na papers,,pwede ko po bah makita galing sa kun anu yong D-S157??thanks reply asap pls
on April 22, 2010 at 3:59 pm Latesha Yalon

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on April 22, 2010 at 6:18 pm kemberly

rhea ,,,,

medyo busy si mss ting,,,,
ds 157 meaning suppplemental non immigrant visa application form you cant print out that form online????
i hope i can help you
on April 22, 2010 at 6:20 pm kemberly

rhea,,,
i mean you can print out that form online
on April 22, 2010 at 10:40 pm Cleo Gutenson

I wish more people would write blogs like this that are actually helpful to read. With all the fluff floating around on the internet, it is refreshing to read a blog like yours instead.
on April 23, 2010 at 7:48 am liza

ms cha!!!
ask ko lang kung need ba original AOS sa interview kase sa nag email lang sa akin husband ko and print ko lang okey na ba yun? pls reply ms cha!!! thanks a lot!!!
on April 23, 2010 at 7:57 am CHA

OKIE NA UN PRINT MO NA LANG XA… =)
on April 23, 2010 at 11:01 pm sherie

hi ting..good day..your site has been really a great help to many Filipinos who wanted a guide in their applications like me. Anyways i’m just confused with one thing. Last year i applied for a tourist visa, payed the fee but wasn’t able to pass it , you think i can use the same payment for my fiance visa which is $131? I’ve already got the letter form the embassy telling me i can schedule for my interview. I hope you could help me..thanx

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