Required Documentation

 

You, the foreign-citizen fiancé(e) (also known as the beneficiary and your eligible children applying for K-2 visas) will be required to bring the following forms and documents to the visa interview as well as everything contained in the "embassy letter":

 

• Completed Form DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. You (and any eligible children applying for K-2 visas) must: (1) complete Form DS-160 and (2) print the DS-160 confirmation page to bring to your interview. When you get your confirmation page make extra copies and place one in your cloud storage.  Follow this link to my suggestion on how to stay organized and not misplace documents that are required for processing your visa.

• A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions).  Best recommendation is having at least 18 months validity left on your passport. If feel you need a new or renew your passport then start the process here.

• Divorce (annulment) or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsor

• You will need a NBI Clearance from the Philippines and a Police Clearance(s) from all countries where you have lived for six months or more since age 16 (Police clearances are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older, only and if, they have lived out of their home country for more than 6 months since their 16th birthday)

• Medical examination

• Evidence of financial support (Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, may be requested)

• Two (2) 2x2 photographs. See the required photo format explained in Photograph Requirements

• Evidence of relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) You can use copies of the same evidence you submitted with your I-129F.

• Payment of fees

 

Ordering Your CENOMAR is Easy

 

First things first and FYI. The National Statistics Office (NSO) has now a new name, it is now referred to as the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The NSO’s new name was made through Republic Act No. 10625 otherwise known as the Philippine Statistic Act of 2013 which was acted on September 2013.

Although there are still more facts to be thoroughly refined regarding the changes, but PSA , is now the NSO’s official new name.

 

No need to travel to PSA Serbilis Outlets to apply for birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates or CENOMAR and travel back on the date of release to save money from travel and food expense. No need to queue for long hours or take a work leave just to go to an PSA Serbilis Outlets so you'll save time. They will deliver your documents to your home or office address anywhere in the Philippines.

 

Log on to NSOHelpline.com and click the Order Now button. You will be guided through a series of validation questions used to complete the application form, by a virtual assistant. You can also make a request by calling their hotline (02) 737-1111.

 

NOTE:  When getting PSA certified copies of your Birth Certificate get a few extra copies to bring with you to the United States (no less than two).  You will need a birth certificate from time to time to complete additional stesp once qualified. 

 

Document Services for Filipinos Abroad

 

Applicants abroad can obtain documents from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the "eCensus" website or by calling PSA Information Center at (02)737-1111. There are fees for these services.

 

Documents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) can be obtained from Philippine embassies abroad.

 

Filipinos abroad are required to submit records of births, marriage and deaths to their embassy so they may be recorded with the PSA.

 

Note: The consular officer may ask for additional information, such as photographs and other proof that the relationship with your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is genuine. Documents in foreign languages, other than the language of the country in which the application takes place, should be translated. Applicants should take to the visa interview, clear legible originals and photocopies of civil documents and translations, such as birth and divorce certificates. Original documents and translations will be returned.

 

 

Review Additional U.S. Embassy/Consulate -

Specific Instructions

 

There are additional instructions for collecting documentation needed for your K visa interview. Review U.S. Embassy/Consulate-Specific Instructions here, to learn what additional requirements there are. Use these instructions for your checklist to insure you have everything for your interview. Normally, no additional documents will be asked, unless something is missing or additional information is required in order for the Consular Officer (CO) to properly adjudicate your case.  We have found that if you have all the documents as listed in the Embassy Letter, then you should have a normal visa interview. It's very rare that they would ask for more, unless of course they found something contained within the submitted documents that would require further screening. That checklist is your bible for the interview.