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We received an Email from NVC about our case being forwarded to the consulate in Manila.  Yipee! It's like seeing sunshine after a month-long rain. My interview appointment was May 14, 2015.  I know for a fact that I can't come to the interview without undergoing the medical exams.  So, I prepared myself and my requirements to start the nerve-wrecking medical exams ever!!!hahaha! These are the things I prepared for the medical: 1. SLEC online registration form filled out and printed a copy. 2. Medical fee of  $245 which u need to pay in peso.  The rate depends on the exchange value provided by USEM. 3. Copy of the interview appointment letter. 4. 4 passport size photo 5. Photocopy of the biographical data of passport. Others: 1. Previous xrays 2. Immunization records Tips: 1. Eat full meal before the medical.  The guard won't allow food inside. 2. Come early.  Around 5:30 - 6:00 am is the best time to be there. 3.  There are num...

So there...I am now officially and lawfully Mrs. Claffey.  It was a simple celebration shared with our families and closest friends. A week after our wedding, my husband flew back in the US and we started the petition. And so this is how we started our journey..... These are the forms and document we submitted to USCIS. Husband: 1. Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative 2. Filing fee (ours was $420. Cheque preferably for easy tracking) 3. Cover Letter ( mention how the relationship started, his employment, list down items included in the package your sending, indicate date and signature. 4. Marriage Certificate (local civil registrar copy is fine if NSO copy is not available) 5. Divorce documents if previously married or Death certificate if deceased 6. Birth Certificate (all pages) or passport (photocopy) 7.  2 Passport size photo (write full name at the back and should be placed in plastic) 8. Form G325-A signed and dated (clip your picture on this form) 9. Pr...