ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
VietnamGot the Pink!!
congratulations to you and family! I can remember my number is 5007 also for my K1 visa and it was approved :) lucky number for us ^_^
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-05-11 03:58:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC to Manila
thanks for the update John. Agree with you Markie, just hope it wont take them too long to put all the junk in their system so we can have our scheds :P time is running out its been a chaotic world lately. 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit manila earlier :( i want my hubby bear's hug :(
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-21 09:40:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC to Manila

Sorry for the ignorant question but what is a UID?

Also my fiance also already payed her visa fee at BPI, what does she need in order to make an appointment for her medical exam?

NVC also told me that my packet was sent to Manila on March 15, 2011, so hopefully mine is in the package with all of yours.


Hi Mazdai6,

UID is generated once your payment has been reflected in USEM's system, its like an acknowledgment. (and its not an ignorant question, its pretty technical :D) Let me and John know if you have your schedule already.. :)

Edited by Jay & Cici, 19 March 2011 - 07:21 AM.

Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-19 07:20:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC to Manila

First packet from NVC has been delivered to USEM. :dance: :dance: :dance: I hope ours is in this shipment.

Second packet is in Hong Kong right now.

John


I agree with you John, hopefully ours are in that shipment!!! Let me know if the second one has arrived, thinking ours are in that one :D
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-19 07:16:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC to Manila
oh by the way, using the MNL she can have her medical as well even before getting the packet from the USEM.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-18 04:03:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC to Manila

I notice in your signature you say you confirmed that USEM had received your BPI payment and you had your UID. How did you do that without scheduling your interview?

John


Paid the visa fee in Bank of the Philippine Island using my MNL case number. Fee is 15,400 php. then the next day talked to this lady in +6329825555, and asked her if my payment has been posted in their system already. And she said yes, and she was the one who gave me the UID. Got lucky, because she was nice, been accommodating.. not like the others :D

Edited by Jay & Cici, 18 March 2011 - 03:47 AM.

Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-18 03:43:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC to Manila
15 and 16 lbs.. haha! i wonder if they work on weekends :(
i keep on trying the online scheduling now and then to check if the system has my case already.. and keep on calling them at least twice a day too :( i'll let you know as well... grr... one more week at the maximum wait..
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-17 21:55:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC to Manila

Go to DHL.com and select Track at the top and Track by reference number. Then enter the following information EXP DD MMM YYYYA (EXP 14 MAR 2011A) since you said shipped on the 14th. This is the shipping reference number. I know that there were 2 packets sent to Manila this week. One on the 14th and one on the 15th. They must be yours and mine. There is no way to know which is whose, but we will be able to see when they arrive in Manila and are delivered. After that is is just waiting for them to enter them into their system so we can schedule our interviews.

I just hope that the April interview schedule is not all filled up by the time I am able to schedule her interview. Good luck to you.

John


Thanks for this John (&Lourdelie). I went to DHL.com and i cant be able to track them it says error on page. Anyways, since you got it that there are 2 packets sent, 14th and 15th. I called NVC today and yesterday, both of the ladies said they sent ours on the 15th..so this is kinda confusing now..maybe yours was the one sent on the 14th? i dunno..hope you let me know if packets were already here so I can bug the USEM up..hee hee

Thanks again,
Cici (&Jay)
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-17 12:18:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC to Manila
Hi John & Lourdelie

I didnt know that you can do the tracking of the packet. How can i know mine, called NVC March 15th as well and the lady told me the sent it to Manila the day before. Should i ask them about ours and where does it go directly, to the consulate of Manila or to the beneficiary?

Thanks.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-17 08:56:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Shortcuts when checking for updates from the NVC and DOS
sorry for this question, feel kinda stupid. Can i call them today? I know its Sunday.. but just wondering..
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-13 20:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 medical exam for Fiance son
He dont need to undergo medical exams. Those who will join her or will follow for the period of K1 visa validity are the ones that needs to. He can have his when he is about to file a visa for his own someday.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-17 04:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTrying to schedule an appointment for interview online
i was trying to schedule my interview via online too and i saw this message as well but i didnt went on.
call them tomorrow. pretty lazy ITs of USEM :P
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-19 19:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK1 interview fee..only 6,100 pesos
i paid mine last march 15, it was 15,400 php equivalent to 350 usd
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-18 03:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionany last minute tips?
they didnt ask for a letter of intent to marry from us. and its not even in the list of requirements from the website.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-04-18 02:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical result
Should be UNOPENED. Here in the Philippines, we are given the copy of the immunization and the rest of result goes directly from the authorized clinic to the US Embassy together with our passport. Maybe because to avoid tampering or manipulations.

Edited by Jay & Cici, 26 March 2011 - 08:33 AM.

Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-26 08:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical exam processing?
Hi Joe (& Ann)

Thanks for this, i am going to have my medical exams tomorrow. good thing you mentioned bringing a copy of DS 156.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-21 08:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical exam processing?
Hi Anna73,

With the MNL case number, you can pay for your visa processing fee and have your medical exams. just tell SLEC, you already have your MNL case number, photocopy of passport and the original and 4 id photos and they can accommodate. You dont need to ask for a schedule, you can walk in and tell them you are for US Visa Medical exam.

John,

My hubby is joking about that too.. lol
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-21 00:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionmedical exam processing?
hi sis, do we need to have all the vaccines? what are those that are really required for k1? I'll have my medical on wednesday together with my daughter for her K2.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-20 09:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exams - recommendation for a psychiatric clearance
To Roseles and AngelBlu,and to all who commented

everything went ok, well, looked like it :)
went there and told myself to tell him all truth.. :)
i just need to come back to get my med results and wait for my visa interview.

thanks to you guys. very much appreciated. good luck to me and to all of us.
thanks to my hubby who never get tired supporting me and loving me sssooo much
I'll let you know the result.. :D

Edited by Jay & Cici, 23 March 2011 - 10:12 AM.

Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-23 10:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exams - recommendation for a psychiatric clearance
geez...I answered yes. :(
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 18:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exams - recommendation for a psychiatric clearance
To SophWeb, i guess that's Philippines, most of the time, they claim that they are conservative :P

To Bob 4 Ana, that's what i am thinking, be honest and dont worry too much and besides that freakin 10 years man never happen again :D
everything will be fine.

Thanks to you guys, very much appreciated.

Edited by Jay & Cici, 22 March 2011 - 08:49 AM.

Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 08:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exams - recommendation for a psychiatric clearance
having my faith..people change in 10 years well, that is with good side or bad side though..haha..
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 07:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exams - recommendation for a psychiatric clearance
that is so silly. i even read that thread last night before i go to my medical today..its just that i completely forgot about the scar already. haha! good luck to me. i need to see a doctor tomorrow.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 04:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMedical Exams - recommendation for a psychiatric clearance
So,I have my medical exams for my K1 visa today. After few days of being anxious about my daughter's medical exam, thinking that we might have problems on hers for a K2 visa, where it turned out to be on me. Her medical exams went out ok, we finished around 11am but then the SLMCEC told me my daughter should come back on Thursday for her immunization and told me to come back 1pm today to get a referral slip. Then i was like, "referral slip for what??"..when i came back, this guy was explaining to me that they saw a scar on my left wrist (this awkward but yea,i tried slashing my left wrist way 2001, because of my depression when my mom died)but it was a small one and not really that serious, i wasnt been got admitted tot he hospital or got any sutures for it. I know this is not a usual case here in VJ but i am worrying now that they may need to consider this in approving my visa..now they are recommending me to see a doctor and need psychiatry evaluation. told my fiance about it, because he knew about the scar already and he was like asking me, "seriously?" at first, i was laughing and i cant believe it and thinking it was already 10 years ago, but when i was asked to fill up a form saying: recommending for a psychiatry clearance (Same form they use for those alcohol dependent cases), yea...this is it.. so down and worrying.. need your opinions about this.

Edited by Jay & Cici, 22 March 2011 - 03:09 AM.

Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-22 03:08:00
PhilippinesUSEM Manila April Interview
is schedule availability depends on the type of visa applied?
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-30 00:34:00
PhilippinesSuccess
Congrats to you both :)
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-04-13 19:26:00
PhilippinesWhose fancee/wife had an interview april 4th?
hi guys,

how can i inform 2GO that i'll pick my visa instead of them delivering it to my house?
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-04-13 19:35:00
PhilippinesCalling about Visa
i'm sorry to hear that John. I just dont understand why they told her the visa was approved and now it is under AP?! that sux!!!

Edited by Jay & Cici, 20 April 2011 - 09:42 AM.

Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-04-20 09:41:00
PhilippinesCalling about Visa
im sorry to hear that :'(
If it is really the CO's discretion..(trying to recall my interview....) i can remember him asking me, "Do you promise to get married in 90 days?" i said..."Oh Sir, you dont have any idea how excited we are to get married." he asked again, "when do you plan to go to the US?" i told him, "as soon as April 22, 2011, Sir" Sigh..that question really made sense i think... lets pray for everyone to get their visa before holy week vacation :( (i can imagine how it feels :( )

Edited by Jay & Cici, 19 April 2011 - 04:16 AM.

Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-04-19 04:14:00
PhilippinesCalling about Visa
Hi John,

Probably they have printed it already, (well hoping since we have same interview date). +6323012000 (someone will answer and tell it is for K1 visa status inquiry) was effective for me. Tried twice, once was Friday, and they said, they printed it as of April 14. then called them again today and someone says wait for 7-10 working days for it to be delivered. But Cici is so persistent. I was checking it in 2GO etrace online, one in the morning and another in the afternoon Friday, Saturday and today. So this afternoon, 2GO etrace told me it is IN-TRANSIT! Called their hotline +6325287136, was put on hold for like 20 minutes but wahlaH!! visa in hand!!! Good luck to you guys.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-04-18 08:38:00
PhilippinesBohol as vacation destination (not visa related)
Hi, me and my hubby went to Bohol last December. We stayed in Panglao Beach Resort and Nature Spa. I recommend to you the place, its actually like a honeymoon for us. The resort is exclusive, they have there a cave there, which is so amazing, the cave has water where you can swim. Buffet breakfast and buffet dinner at their breath taking beach view spot.. I love this place!! We've been island hoping to, like Alona, Isis and Pamilacan but this place is really so amazing!! If you want an exclusive resort that is beautiful and a shore that just you 2 are there plus a very good accomodating staff providing you all the things that you need. its a place for you. I also love their rooms!!!

Itinerary is like this: (you mention you've been there but not sure if you tried the tour around Bohol, we got lots of beautiful pictures there!!! my hubby loved the places)

Dec 17-explore the Panglao beach, they have the small island in the middle of the water which you can reach just by walking. soooo white beach and exclusive.

Dec 18-tour around Bohol, (Chocolate Hills, hanging bridge, churches, tarsier encounter, Cambagat Cave, Loboc Cruise (floating restaurant with all you can eat Filipino foods with seranade) all in one day. you can hire a car for around 1,500 pesos to get into these places

Dec 19-Butterfly sanctuary, hinagdanan bridge, man made forest, bee farm, biggest captive phyton (there are many good places to go there)again, its only 1,200 just to hire a car and to go to these places.

Dec 20-my hubby proposed to me, the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen my entire life.

if you want to check it out, here is their website: http://www.panglaoisland.com/
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-04-14 06:41:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR
sounds good. thanks for your replies :)
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-10 22:38:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR
I first requested last October for my CENOMAR where it said for marriage purpose. The NSO really didnt ask for this from me and just received the CENOMAR with that purpose indicated. Good thing this question was asked here because I asked for an updated copy this March (hoping to use it when i have my NOA2 and interview) where it said "for VISA purpose". I cant remember them asking me what purpose to indicate because the 2 requests were made via NSO hotline. wondering if "for visa purpose" is fine?
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-10 21:54:00
PhilippinesCFO for fiancee in Manila, Philippines
thank you :)
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-14 18:00:00
PhilippinesCFO for fiancee in Manila, Philippines
sorry for my question..but what is the CFO seminar?
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-14 10:54:00
PhilippinesEngagement party in Philippines advice
Hi, i just want to clarify, is the engagement party a religious obligation? It sounds like its a big party and kinda expensive. My then Fiance, which is now my wonderful husband proposed to me in Bohol, one amazing sunrise while walking down the shore of a white beach were everything is so beautiful, he kneeled down and asked to be his forever. Just the two of us. No Engagement party, no banner, no big expenses. Point is that as long as you were able to met in person in 2 years, prove it through passport stamps and pictures. You dont have to worry as long as your relationship is legit.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-08-25 23:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWHAT? NOA2 FOR ME?
good luck to you!!
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-03-01 02:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite Criteria - help please urgent
Hi KiwiBird,

Thanks for the reply. Can you still remember which couple? I dont know where to start :(
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-02-28 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpedite Criteria - help please urgent
My fiance's dad is sick, currently having dialysis because of diabetes. And his step mom is in the ICU receiving blood transfers almost daily. We really dont know what is happening but he thinks, both of them got cancer. can this be considered as one of the expedite criteria? He took his emergency leave for a week (Feb 26-Mar5), flew all the way from Hawaii to CA because of this and because his dad sent him sms through the red cross. He is in the military, we are thinking to call them and tell them about this. But before doing so, we're not sure if this is enough reason to be expedited.

Help please. Thank you.
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-02-28 22:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNoa2 in 27 days...
that's great! congratulations again :)
hope we are next :(
Jay & CiciFemalePhilippines2011-02-28 22:50:00