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…
Do I need to bring the SLEC X-ray CD with me to the K1 Visa Interview at USEM? (Philippines) Posted on August 25, 2014 by Mrs. Presson Yes, bring the SLEC X-ray CD with you to the K1 Visa Interview. A USEM Employee -might- check this at the entrance. During our time, June 2013, someone had to go back to her hotel to get the SLEC X-ray CD. It may not be the case now, but you can always bring it with…
How long is the DS-3025 / Medical Examination valid? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson K1 Visa Stage: Normal – In general, medical examinations are valid for 6 months from the date of the Medical Exam. Meaning you’d have to have your K1 Visa Interview before this. Sputum Exams – These are usually valid for 3 months so you must have your K1 Visa Interview before it expires. AOS Stage: Your…
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.…
I’ve already registered online for my K1 Visa Medical Exam at SLEC, does this guarantee me an appointment? Posted on August 24, 2014August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson The online registration at St. Luke’s Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC) does not guarantee you an appointment slot. It is “First Come, First Serve”. The online registration only takes out the hassle of filling up forms and registering on-site. You will still have to line up in the wee hours of the morning outside of…
There’s a question on the DS-160 about being vaccinated under U.S. Law. Should I answer yes or no? Posted on August 24, 2014August 28, 2014 by Mrs. Presson At the time of answering your DS-160: If you already have undergone your K1 Visa Medical Exam, then you will answer “Yes”. If you still haven’t done your K1 Visa Medical Exam, then you will answer “No”. There is no right or wrong answer, because by the time you are at the K1 Visa Interview…
What are the Health-related Grounds of Inadmissibility to the U.S. ? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson The USCIS website classifies these Health-related Grounds of Inadmissibility as Class A condition. Class A A communicable disease of public health significance Associated/harmful behavior that will most likely recur due to past or present, mental disorders Drug abuse and/or addiction Class B Though this does not render the applicant inadmissible, it represents a departure from…
What are these Class A / Communicable Diseases that render an applicant inadmissible? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists the following as communicable diseases that are of public health significance: Tuberculosis Syphilis Chancroid Gonorrhea Granuloma Inguinale Lymphogranuloma Venerum Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) This also includes these two disease categories: Quarantinable diseases designated by any Presidential Executive Order and this currently includes: Cholera Diphteria Infectious Tuberculosis Plague…
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…
How much is the Medical Exam fee at St. Luke’s Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC / SLEC ; Manila, Philippines) ? Posted on August 4, 2014January 26, 2015 by Mrs. Presson The Medical Examination Fee as of this posting is at USD $223.00 (for ages 15 years and older) / USD $185.00 (for ages 15 years and older). The Medical Examination Fee as of October 1, 2014 is at USD $245.00 / PHP 11,025.00* (for ages 15 years and older) / USD $185.00 / PHP 8,325.00* (for ages 15 years and older).…