Step by step guides when applying a fiance visa

Step 1.Proof of meeting in person within the past two years

*Photos of you together
*Photos of you and her family
*Travel etiniraries/receipts like hotel receipts etc..
*Emails that discuss about the trip
*Passport stamps
*Boarding pass

It start with the fiance(e) filling the petition

Petitioner
1. I-129F [type legibly, if not applicable put N/A]
2. Letter of intent to marry
3. Birth certificate
4. Submit a completed and signed Form G-325A
5. Give USCIS a passport-style color photograph.
6. FEE of $455

If either you or your fiancé(e) were married before, give copies of documents showing that each prior
marriage was legally terminated

Step 2. Once the petition has been approved you will be notified by the USCIS fiance(e) receive the notice in his email thats why i strongly advice to sign up for an email updates (it takes for months before my petition was approved) both of the parties will receive the notice. It’s important to inform them of any change of address and telephone number to avoid any delay in receiving the notice. You can also track your application by simply register in there website heres the link:
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard.do. So you better prepare all the documents for the fiance ahead of time heres the list:

1) Updated letter of intent to marry
2)Employment letter
3)Bank certificate
4)Bank statement
5)Affidavit of support
6)Income tax return
7)Divorce or death certificate of previous spouse for both the applicant and the petitioner

Step 3.In this stage everything goin fast in my case so better send all those required papers to the fiance. USCIS will forward the approved petition in NVC my papers stuck there for 2 weeks that the time there doing the background check on the fiance. Some cases it took 2 to 3 months it depends if theres a red flag goin onThe Embassy will send the fiancé(e) information on how to apply for the K-1 visa, including the medical examination and the visa.

Step 4. Once you receive a letter from the Embassy, your application starts! You should follow all interview preparation instructions located at http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html

Step 5. Fiance prepare all require documents

a. PASSPORT. You must have a passport valid for at least six (6) months. If you do not have one, you should apply in person at the Passport Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila. For passport renewal, you can call the DFA Information Center at 02-737-1000. The DFA web site is http://www.dfa.gov.ph.

b. DS-156 NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION. Each applicant must submit two (2) completed copies of this form. Download form at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html.
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c. DS-157 SUPPLEMENTAL NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION. Each applicant must submit two (2) completed copies of this form. Download form at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html.

d. DS-156K NONIMMIGRANT FIANCE(E) VISA APPLICATION. Each K1 applicant must submit one (1) completed copy of this form. This form is not required for K2 applicants. Download form at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html.

e. BIRTH CERTIFICATE. Your birth certificate should be a copy issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) and printed on NSO security paper. If applicable, you should also submit NSO birth certificates for all your children, even for those who are not applying for a visa. You may call the NSO Information Center at 02-737-1111 to inquire on securing a birth certificate or visit their web site at http://www.census.gov.ph. If the NSO does not have a copy of the birth certificate, you must obtain a statement about its unavailability from the NSO and obtain a certified original copy (not an extract) of the birth certificate from the local registrar in the town where you were born.

f. NBI CLEARANCE. Applicants aged 16 years and older must have a valid Record Clearance for Travel Abroad Purposes from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Clearances should be in the applicant’s current name, birth certificate name, maiden name and any aliases or nicknames used, including different spellings you have used of those names. For immigration purposes, an NBI clearance is valid for one (1) year from the date it was issued. The NBI web site is http://www.nbi.doj.gov.ph/index.html.

g. 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 any maiden names, aliases or nicknames used while in the country in question, including different spellings you have used of those names. 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.

h. EVIDENCE OF A MEETING PRIOR TO THE PETITION. You and your petitioner must have physically been together at some point within two years before the petition was filed. Proof of this meeting should be submitted unless the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) waives this requirement. A few photographs of the applicant and petitioner together during the specified time may serve as evidence of this requirement. You may visit the USICS web site at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis for further information.

Organize your documents I use different color of folders for easy access and dont use fastener.

i. EVIDENCE OF A GENUINE ENGAGEMENT. You must be prepared to show documents that you have a genuine relationship with your petitioner and a clear intention to marry. Letters, e-mails, phone records, bank records, photographs, or other evidence of a genuine fiancé(e) relationship should be submitted.

j. PROOF OF TERMINATION OF A PRIOR MARRIAGE. If applicable, official documents (divorce decree, annulment decree or death certificate, etc.) that prove all prior marriages contracted by you and the petitioner have been legally terminated prior to the filing of the petition must be submitted.
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k. EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or be a burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form will be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You should also submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

l. VISA PHOTOGRAPHS. You must bring two (2) colored photographs printed according to given specifications. The specifications for visa photos should be strictly observed. Visit the web site at http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/info/info_1287.html for information.

m. MEDICAL EXAMINATION. All K1 and K2 visa applicants must complete a medical examination at St. Luke’s Extension Clinic. Refer to Step 9 for more information.

STEP 6: Schedule your interview at the US Embassy.

“Starting March 19, 2008, those applying for K-1, K-2, K-3 and K-4 visas who have been notified by the Embassy to prepare for their interview can call 1-909-101-7878 (within the Philippines) to schedule an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. The cost of the 909 service is U.S. $0.98 per minute; this amount will be charged to your telephone bill.

Applicants, Agents or Petitioners calling from within the United States will also be able to use this service by calling 1-888-877-9888. The cost of the 888 service from the United States is a U.S. $18 PIN payable using a Visa or MasterCard once you have called into the service.

Applicants or their representatives must have the applicant’s Immigrant Case Number as given in the Embassy notification letter available when they call to schedule an appointment.

Callers can speak with an English or Tagalog speaking operator. The service is available to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, Manila local time.” (Source: US Embassy Manila)

Step 7: Pay visa application fee of $131. The application fee for a K1 or K2 nonimmigrant visa is US$131, payable only in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate. The fee should be paid by each applicant at designated branches of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Citibank. The bank will validate your payment on the DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form or on the DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form. The payment is valid for one (1) year. Remember: BRING the DS-156 or 157 forms with you when you pay for bank validation. Keep the deposit slip and bring it with you at the interview in case you may need it.

Step 8: Have your medical examination at St. Lukes Extension Clinic.This is a first-come, first-served basis. I arrive there at 4:30 so better to be early the guard will give the number. Once the clinic is open the security guard will check all the documents you have and you need to fill up the form.There giving a flowchart that you need to follow. Make sure that you dont have your period that time coz they wont let you do the physical exam. On the first day I finish my medical exam at around 3.00 pm. The next day I was there a little bit late like 8.00 so I encourage you be be early as possible and did my vaccination its waiting time again. So I checkout at 5:30 to get my results waiting is killing me coz Im scared that there something wrong with my medical but thanks GOD I was ok. The medical fee is $213.35 (adults) and $185.35 (children).

ST LUKES MEDICAL EXTENSION CLINIC: 1177 J. Bocobo St., Ermita Manila. (632) 521-0020/ 521-8647/524-6083

What to bring to St. Lukes: Embassy confirmation email (they will send this after you set your interview appointment), Embassy letter (the one where they notified you that you are eligible for interview), black ballpen (not sign pen), visa photos (they only asked for 3 pcs but bring at least 5), and your passport.

Reminder: Tell the truth about your medical history coz doctors will know everything during the exam.

Step 9: Your Interview Day. Be 1 hour early at the Embassy. Separate your DS-application forms (with visa photos) embassy letter from the other requirements because the guard will check for these before entering the Embassy. DO NOT BRING ELECTRONIC DEVICES (cellphones, mp3’s, ipods, pdas).

Reminder: Make sure that you have everything you need as far as requirements go. Photocopy everything in case you need extra copies. It’s better to be prepared than be sorry. Bring black ballpen.

EMBASSY PROCEDURE:

The guards call visa applicants per visa category so wait for your turn at the waiting shed.

Once your visa category is called, fall in line at the entrance. Prepare your passport (if you have it. Usually, St. Luke’s forwards your passport to the embassy along with your med exam result), DS forms and embassy letter.

Once inside the embassy, the guard will tell you which gate to go.

After the guard screened and searched you, proceed to the Immigration Area. Follow the arrows.

A guard will instruct you where to sit and wait till it’s your turn to get a ticket number. Prepare your DS-Forms, email confirmation and Embassy letter. Be sure to fill out everything on your DS-forms. Put N/A where you don’t have answer or if not applicable.

Line up at the ticket booth for your ticket number. Submit the requirements above. Get your number.

Wait for your name to be called for finger scanning.

Wait for your number to be flashed on the screen, for the initial interview. Prepare the rest of the requirements in this order: 1st set: NBI and birth certificate, other police certificates, if any. 2nd set: Affidavit of Support and W-2 ITR and other evidence of support. 3rd set: evidence of meeting, evidence of genuine engagement.

After the initial interview, wait again for your final interview. Pay attention to the numbers on the screen. Your next interview is with the consul just relax and be yourself everything will go smooth as long as your relation is genuine.

Attention: this is an incomplete list Im not assuming that everything I posted are correct.