Form I-134: Is it really 125% of the Poverty Guidelines? or 100%? Posted on August 25, 2014October 23, 2014 by Mrs. Presson For the K1 Visa Process, the petitioner is required to have an annual income of 100% not 125% of the HHS Poverty Guidelines. The 125% is for the Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, that you’re supposed to use for Adjustment of Status. The answer was also mentioned on U.S. Embassy Manila’s blog, The VISAtisfied…
Do I still need the DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and DS-230 Forms for my K1 Visa Interview? Posted on August 25, 2014 by Mrs. Presson No, you don’t need those forms now unless otherwise noted on your local U.S. Embassy instructions. They have made the move from paper forms to the electronic DS-160 forms that you can access online. Read more on: K1 Visa Interview Requirements and Checklist U.S. Department of State – K1 Fiancé(e) Visas: Required Documentation Related…
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…
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…
Why is my case on Administrative Processing and/or 221G? How long will it be stuck on AP? Posted on August 24, 2014April 3, 2015 by Mrs. Presson All cases go through Administrative Processing. This means the U.S. Embassy is doing additional background checks on your case. This varies as every case is unique. This can last for a few days to a few weeks, a month or more. This also applies to people who have submitted their documents because of 221G. Nobody…
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.…
We are having a hard time getting an interview appointment online but we want to move forward with the Medical Exam. What can we use in lieu of the Appointment Confirmation? Posted on August 24, 2014 by Mrs. Presson There are no guarantees but you may use any of the following in lieu of the interview appointment confirmation for your K1 Visa Medical Exam at SLEC: A copy of the NVC Letter sent to your U.S. Citizen fiancé(e) An email confirmation of the NVC Case Number from NVCInquiry@state.gov The U.S. Embassy Eligibility Letter you got…
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…