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PhilippinesSons 130 was approved by USCIS

haha, ok Darnell....well let me follow up with this. Our 130 visa was expedited as per NVC. They said they sent request to Manila for processing, however they do not know how long it could take in Manila. Does anyone know if I can call the embassy and find out?


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-01-14 08:58:00
PhilippinesSons 130 was approved by USCIS

Thanks Darnell....you rock


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-01-13 21:27:00
PhilippinesSons 130 was approved by USCIS

uhm.. are you looking to do NVC doc intake for the Visa Application?
or chase after an expedite at NVC, bypassing the NVC Doc Intake process altogether ?

choice of path determines 'the next steps'.


 

Darnell...well my congressmans office got involved and within 2 weeks the expedite she did was pushed through and approved. She said she will do the NVC expedite as well, but she is on vaca until 6 Jan. I was going to call NVC this morning but I won't if it will muck it up if the congressmans aide will push for an expedite.

 

 

Nope!  no0pb.gif This is an immigrant visa, I-130, NVC will setup the interview date.  The medical and CFO are the same but the process and requirements for the interview are different

 

Thanks Hank.

 

Hey Capt'n Ron!!

 

As I emailed ya most of the process is different then with the K-1.

 

Doing a search this is all I could find relating to your step son, hope there is some info that will help.  wink.png

 

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html

 

http://manila.usemba..._documents.html

 

http://photos.state....hout footer.pdf

 

Hey Hank, yes I received the PM...started looking through it. Got busy with Zoie getting a cold....thanks a lot buddy. As I told a poster above, the congressmans office aide that I've been working with will do a expedite on the NVC process as well, but not until she gets back to the office next monday, so I am not sure If I should just sit tight or what? Thanks again Hank.


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2013-12-30 06:55:00
PhilippinesSons 130 was approved by USCIS

Well 'years past' not 'years ago'.....as in 3 years past, lol...will check out Hanks page. Actually I know Hank pretty well, although I've done spoken to him as of late. Thanks for your help though bud.

 


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2013-12-26 11:10:00
PhilippinesSons 130 was approved by USCIS

 

Wait about a week from your notification USCIS and begin calling the NVC to get your MNL #. I found the best time to call NVC is at 7:05 am as they will usually pickup on the first or second ring.  Once you have the number then you can begin to pay and schedule the interview. Follow this link to Hank's handy dandy guide. It will answer most questions and give you step by step instructions.

 

http://visaconnectio...ilippines.com/# then go to "NVC ~ USEM Process"

 

Good luck. 

 

Thanks bud....is the process the same at this stage for K1 and 130? The visa process? I've done the k1 in years past....


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2013-12-26 10:57:00
PhilippinesSons 130 was approved by USCIS

Hey, finally our sons 130 was approved the other day and sent to NVC in NH. It shows what to expect next, etc. But in relaity what happens next, IOW, can we start to schedule his interview....?


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2013-12-26 09:34:00
PhilippinesUSEM visa interview dates?

Yea Hank that was what I was going to do on Monday...tried on friday but they were already closed for the weekend. Thanks bud.


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-08 20:09:00
PhilippinesUSEM visa interview dates?

Most people i came across had their interview rescheduled on an earlier date so im curious why wait for April or May when your case is being expedited? Will that not be an issue during the interview? My sons case is being expedited so when we got the notice its ready for interview, I booked him Feb 12. 

 

Good question.....Well we were not sure how long the 'normal' processing time was, if it were going to take until lord who knows.....summertime, whatever, so we did the expedite. We are flying with our infant daughter who is 9 months old, so we are trying to get her a month or two older before we fly back to Philippines. I mean we can do april...but its going to be a tough flight. Not to mention 2 dogs we need to find a dog sitter.


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-08 09:38:00
PhilippinesUSEM visa interview dates?

Same here, i just went ahead and took the latest date, hopefully they will open slots for early march so i can reschedule

 

thats a good idea.


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-07 21:09:00
PhilippinesUSEM visa interview dates?

 

Ahhhh you are one of the "chosen people"   very cool!!   Yup you get to schedule and do things very different, an IR/CR-1 is just finishing up that got to go that route as well

 

hahah, yea I suppose but it doesn't help if we can't schedule an appt...jeez. I will keep checking daily and also call them on Monday.


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-07 13:31:00
PhilippinesUSEM visa interview dates?

 

Hey Capt'n Ron!   Just curious but doesn't NVC do the scheduling?  You are doing the I-130 for your step-son right?  I know with the IR/CR-1 (I-130) NVC does the scheduling for them.


 

If you are not wanting a February date then be patient and wait for April and May to show up on the calendar for openings


Hey Hank...well as it was an expedite we do the scheduling.....if it were a regular one then NVC would yes.


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-07 13:14:00
PhilippinesUSEM visa interview dates?

Hey guys, we have been approved to schedule our interview.....when we go to schedule online they are only showing Feb for appts, does anyone know if they only allow us to schedule one month out? IOW, we will be ready in March or April but its not showing anything beyond Feb. .

 

Maybe we have to call them to do a later date?


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-07 11:40:00
PhilippinesHave interview scheduled....rough plan.

Actually plan B is now in play....lola and friend will take Zach from Cebu to Manila for St Lukes in March....so we will fly directly into Cebu in April, then fly up to Manila for interview only as physical would have already been accomplished.

 

 


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-25 21:41:00
PhilippinesHave interview scheduled....rough plan.

Thanks bro man...will take into advise from you and everyone else.

 


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-23 14:22:00
PhilippinesHave interview scheduled....rough plan.

Yes it does say 2-3 days and not to do it on a thurs as the weekend will delay reading results.


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-23 09:56:00
PhilippinesHave interview scheduled....rough plan.

Does it make a difference if he is not a K2? He is a immigrant visa. Not sure if that changes what you said.


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-23 08:06:00
PhilippinesHave interview scheduled....rough plan.

Hey everyone, finally have our visa interview date with my stepson, April 24th.

 

Well we have been looking at flight, hotels, apts, etc, etc. Zach, my son, lives in Cebu with his lola and family.

 

We were planning on us flying into Manila around the previous Sat, (19 April), checking into hotel. Having Zach, lola and one of his tita's fly up from Cebu either that Sat or sunday morning.

 

Go to St Lukes and have his physical done on Monday morning. (will that be sufficient time as the visa interview is that thur).

 

Then all of us fly back to Cebu that thur afternoon or after interview.

 

Trying to find places to stay that will fit all of us, 4 adults and 2 children, (Zach and our baby who will be about 1 when we fly)....we also thought about simply 2 hotel rooms. .....we were also wondering about areas to stay, ie: how far out should we consider.

 

Suggestions?


Edited by Ron and Rhea, 23 February 2014 - 07:27 AM.

Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-02-23 07:24:00
PhilippinesSt. Lukes medical & no interview date yet

 

Hank,

 

Seriously, you are awesome!

 

I got our MNL # when I called up NVC this past friday afternoon.  They asked me for my email but haven't sent anything yet.

 

I guess I will check out that section of your link to see what the procedure is.

 

Hank is indeed one awesome dude....!!


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2014-03-02 22:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJetdoc name change.
Decided to change my name from Jetdoc to Ron & Diana....

Just wanted to let you guys know if you dont' see Jetdoc postings, lol.
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-09-07 19:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived this email today: USCIS Acceptance Confirmation
Thank y'all...fingers crossed.
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-09-09 22:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived this email today: USCIS Acceptance Confirmation
Dear Applicant/Petitioner:

Your USCIS application/petition has been received and routed to the Vermont Service Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number.....(etc).

Just FedEx'd it the other day, glad to have received this notification. I know this is just a notification, but feels good to know we are in the system and being processed.

Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-09-09 22:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA 1 official notificaiton.
Thanks guys...yea we hate to wait, but what can we do? wait, haha
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-09-16 23:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA 1 official notificaiton.
Our official NOA 1 just came in mail today...I know its not much, but its progress and baby steps....(yea I started a whole thread because we received our NOA 1 in the mail...already had the email/text update, haha. )
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-09-16 17:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy honey is on her way!!!!!!
Congrats you two kids, haha. Hope you guys are very happy.
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-09-21 19:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWe got it!!!!

only 130 days... wow you must have a lot more patience than i have haha. congratulations :)


Thats what I was thinking...haha, 'only'...I am dying and its only been 1 month since NOA1...ugh
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-10-05 16:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSo shocked, but happy!!
Excellent.
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-10-05 14:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDo I dare say this - "But I am GLAD for the long application wait".
I think it sucks....
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-10-20 15:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGod is Good... NOA 2 approved!
Awesome...!!
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-10-28 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI travelled, I proposed, she accepted... the journey begins!
Hey SS, welcome aboard, lots of American/Filipina's on here, as you will see. I've met my fiance twice, once in her hometown of Manila and once we both met in Bangkok. I agree with others, I've read many people only seeing each other once and getting approved.

Good luck and you will make many friends on here, lots of good helpful info.

Merry Christmas.
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-12-23 08:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWHOO HOOO, NOA2 today.
Checked my email, then 3 mins later a text message that stated the following:

On December 28, 2011, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

Sweet....now onto the next steps.
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-12-28 21:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBefore NOA2 - Touches
IKR, I got tired of checking and checking and being disappointed....then one day, bam...email and text....lol
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-12-30 21:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsBefore NOA2 - Touches
We just received an email then a few mins later a text saying our NOA2 was approved on 28th Dec...expect it to be in todays mail when I get home. I hope yours come asap...
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-12-30 18:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSlimey, Slower-than-Southern Molasses Beaurocrats at the USCIS
Congrats you guys...as you may know Diana and received our NOA2 the 28th...still have not received in mail yet. Happy New years to all
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2011-12-31 15:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow many would do it again
Thank you sir...


You have my respect for being honest and sincere! Ya, sometimes you have to pick out the dog breed so you don't end up with a mutt


Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2012-01-03 00:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow many would do it again

Yes exactly ! :thumbs:

I just noticed that some of those that used the Pinay (or other Ethnic/Regional) websites (per their own admission) are now 'pretending' that they are "above" such behavior.


Gotcha Brian...I will be the first to admit that I am attracted to Asian women, Filipina's to be exact, lol.

Edited by Ron & Diana, 02 January 2012 - 08:43 PM.

Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2012-01-02 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow many would do it again

Absolutely !

and a few of the posters on here whom are saying they didnt pick by country have a short memory. I remember a thread discussing IMBRA many moons ago, and saw a few people in this thread mentioning 'cherryblossoms' and another Pinay website where they met their fiance. :whistle:


I think a lot of us have a type of woman we are attracted to, how we meet them is another thing. Some guys prefer blondes, or women with large ta-ta's....etc.
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2012-01-02 20:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow many would do it again
Interesting point on the foreigner thing...hearing me being called one was like, huh? Well I guess I was, I am an American, and I was in Manila and Bangkok....soooo, haha, but still weird to hear it. I was like, 'Im not a foreigner'
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2012-01-02 19:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportshow many would do it again
Well the first time was a Filipina, 19 and 17 yrs old, worked for 31 years....I'm thinking this time will be the last time, one way or the other. :lol:
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2012-01-02 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved NOA2
Congrats and good for you guys. Whooo Hooo
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2012-01-03 23:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats you guys...what like 103 days? Fast, we just received ours, it was like 110 days...sweet. Good you.
Ron and RheaMalePhilippines2012-01-03 18:33:00