Our petition was already approved but my fiancé(e)’s birthday is incorrect. What should we do? Posted on September 10, 2014 by Mrs. Presson If at any point you have submitted your petition / visa form and you have incorrect items on it, always contact the agency directly responsible for correcting mistakes. I-129F Petitions are usually corrected through USCIS. You may call them at 1 (800) 375-5283. Related Posts:Our petition was already forwarded to the local US Embassy… If at…
I’m the USC Petitioner and I’m currently visiting my fiancé(e) abroad. Can I file the I-129F at the local U.S. Embassy/Consulate? Posted on August 25, 2014August 25, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No, you cannot file the I-129F Fiancé(e) Petition at a U.S. Embassy / Consulate / USCIS office abroad. The I-129F Petition must filed directly to USCIS. Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) The USCIS Dallas Lockbox For U.S. Postal Service: USCIS P.O. Box 660151 Dallas, TX 75266 For Express…
What is a CENOMAR? Posted on August 25, 2014 by Mrs. Presson This is short for “Certificate of No Marraige”. This is a document issued by the Philippine National Statistics Office (NSO / Census) that certifies the singleness of a person, proving that he/she has never been married and is legally able to marry. Source: Census.gov.ph – CENOMAR Related Posts:Is there a CENOMAR equivalent for U.S.…
Is there a CENOMAR equivalent for U.S. Citizens? Posted on August 25, 2014October 16, 2014 by Mrs. Presson There is no CENOMAR equivalent for U.S. Citizens. There’s the “Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage”. It’s $50 at the U.S. Embassy and must be requested by the U.S. Citizen (USC). This is mostly used by USC’s when contracting marraige in the Philippines. This is not needed in anywhere in the K1 Visa…
Is Age Gap a Red Flag? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Age gap is most definitely not a red flag. Neither is race, culture, beliefs and/or religion. Red flags are determined by the Consular Officer through the documents you send in and during the interview at the K1 Visa Interview. You must establish that your relationship is genuine. If it is, then you have nothing to worry about.…
What’s the total amount of fees involved from I-129F Fiancée Petition to K1 Fiancé(e) Visa Processing to Adjustment of Status (AOS) from a K1 Visa? Posted on August 4, 2014October 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Please note that these are only Filing Fees. Medical Examination Fee, Documents, Transportation, and other expenses are not factored in. It varies in every country. Check your local Embassy for actual fee schedules. Process Fee I-129F Petition Fee USD $340.00 K1 Visa Fee *USD $265.00 Adjustment of Status (AOS) from a K1 Visa ($985.00 AOS…
Can we use blue ink in filling up and signing our forms? Or do we have to use black ink? Posted on August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 by Mrs. Presson All the forms available on USCIS.gov, both on the instruction PDF file and the form itself has it clearly stated: “Type or print in black ink.” or “Type or print legibly in black ink.” It is a simple instruction and may be trivial for some, but not abiding by this simple instruction may get you…
What is an RFE? Posted on August 1, 2014 by Mrs. Presson An “RFE” is short for “Request for Evidence”. This is a notice from USCIS sent to the petitioner / applicant requesting for more documents to support their application and/or to correct necessary information that was submitted previously. This is known as the I-797E, Notice of Action. An “RFE” may seem like a little bump on…
Do we have to meet a certain number of times before filing the I-129F Petition? Posted on August 1, 2014 by Mrs. Presson You only need to meet once (1) but it must be within 2 years of filing the I-129F Fiancé(e) Petition. That’s the only meeting requirement. More information here: Do I really have to meet my Foreign Fiancé(e) first before filing the I-129F Petition? Related Posts:Do I really have to meet my Foreign Fiancé(e) first…
My birth date on the approved I-129F petition is incorrect. What should I do? Posted on August 1, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Have it revised to reflect the correct birth date as soon as possible. If your case is still at USCIS, have them correct it. If your case is at NVC, have them correct it. If in any case you weren’t able to catch this mistake early on and your case is already at your local…