ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesVISA ON HAND 12:30PM MAY 7...I TOLD YOU GUYS MY NEXT POST WOULD BE THIS :)
Congrats!!!
Dr MirageMalePhilippines2008-05-07 10:31:00
PhilippinesResults for PPD Test Positive in the US Civil Surgeon
Just got the results from the PPD Test given by the Civil Surgeon in the US.

The results came positive. However, it is caused by the BCG Vaccination.

My question is ... Is everyone from the Philippines get a positive result on the PPD test because of BCG vaccination.

The chest x-rays that were taken at Saint Lukes were clean and showed no signs of Tb.

The civil surgeon doctor says everything looks normal in the I-693.

What do you all think?
Dr MirageMalePhilippines2008-06-04 16:45:00
PhilippinesAnyone with a California State ID? K-1 Visa Holder w/o EAD or GC
I have a question if anyone can help me.

My wife and I tried to apply for a California state ID in the Los Angeles DMV office. I was told that she isnt allowed to get a State ID until we have an extention of her I-94 or she gets the EAD. Is this true?

I tried to speak to a supervisor because the person at the DMV window was not very helpful and this did not help. My wife already has her SSN, but I was told by the supervisor that DMV has to get an approval from Immigration for her to get a state ID.

We were able to play for an application fee ($23.00) and put her name into the system, however she will still need to come back with the EAD or extention of the I-94 before DMV can process this application.

Let me know if this is accurate or did I just came across a bad window with them not knowing what to do with a K-1 Visa Holder. The reason why we wanted to apply for a state ID is because carrying around a state ID will be much safer than carrying a passport around town.

I'm concerned about not getting the EAD before my wife's I-94 expires. For example, what can we show to a local officer if she is asked for an ID, if her I-94 is already expired.

I'm somewhat perplexed and confused on what type of documents will we need to carry around for her to be in the US after the I-94 expires when the EAD is being processed.

The CA DMV I went to (sorry to say) is pretty retarded. I felt that they just did not want to help me. I was very nice and polite with them. I went to the Los Angeles DMV next to USC which had so many people.

I also feel that DMV do not encounter many (K-1) visa holders. Which the I-94 is only valid for 90 days. They did not offer to contact SSN or Immigration while we were there also.

The supervisor who was talking with me gave me a pretty negative look (felt like I was discriminated) because I was inquisitive and I asked so many questions.

I was also told that they cannot issue a CA state ID because the I-94 is only valid less than 60 days. Our I-94 expires in August 1st. And they told me I should have came in earlier. This is what the supervisor and the agent told me.

Bottom line, they said that I needed a EAD or an extention to the I-94. (which I do not know if its true)

So I'm confused because SS told me that the SS Card is an ID and that I can get a State ID with the SSN with a valid passport and I-94.

All I really wanted was a state ID so that my wife doesnt have to carry around her passport with her. Just in case.

Thanks.
Dr MirageMalePhilippines2008-06-05 09:44:00
PhilippinesZandy just received her visa moments ago
OMG BBQ!!!!

I nearly fell of my seat when I read this topic! good.gif


QUOTE (envy_me @ Jun 5 2008, 12:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
it's really time to party! kicking.gif
it's pouring visas! kicking.gif
visa for all! kicking.gif
oh yeah! kicking.gif
woohoo!
dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif

Dr MirageMalePhilippines2008-06-05 00:32:00
PhilippinesZandy just received her visa moments ago
OMG!!!

Its about time!!!!!

God bless you guys!!!

Been praying and thinking of your VISA to come, but OMG BBQ!!!

Its time to party!!!

Pack up and ready to go!!!!
Dr MirageMalePhilippines2008-06-05 00:25:00
PhilippinesCalled Grace at the USEM about Zandys visa
Mike and Zandy,

I am so terribly sorry to hear again that you havent gotten your visa.

I met with Zandy on 4/22 and she had the same interview date with my wife at USEM.

Fayanne has already been in the US for 1 month.

I cannot believe that USEM is giving you guys such a hard time. Someone definitely isn't doing their job right.

I can undertand waiting for 4 -5 weeks, but 10 weeks is a shame.

Hang in there. You guys will be together soon.

Doc
Dr MirageMalePhilippines2008-06-02 17:00:00
PhilippinesZandy is heading to the airport for her flight this morning to the US
Thats great news!!! good.gif good.gif

Good luck. We'll be praying for her!
Dr MirageMalePhilippines2008-06-12 16:35:00
PhilippinesVISA IN HAND!!!!: I'm jumping with JOY!
Congrats!
Dr MirageMalePhilippines2008-06-03 08:30:00
PhilippinesThe cheapest international call
I've used calling cards and everything and I know how everyone feels about getting ripped off, you name it, i've used it.

But something did work for me.

The problem is my fiance doenst go online as often as me. She mostly uses her cell phone. Also I have acess online most of the day. Unless I am outside not at home or work.



FOR TEXT.

My fiance has SUN IM. Its unlimited texting to her cell phone from AIM or Yahoo (SUN YAHOO). You'll have to purchase this add on to your cellphone.

I use AIM to chat with her and this is unlimited. The only thing is, I have to be online to text / IM her.


FOR VOICE.

Best thing that work for me and my fiance is myworld.

Its a phone that receives unlimited calls from the US because the phone itself has a US based #.

Its basically a cell phone (via nextell) and you can call using a local number. ( you can chose an area code )

TRUST ME, I was very skeptical about this when I heard about it, but the service works!!! I have been using this since November of 2006.

Its a flat rate fee of $40 per month and you get a phone free. However, there is a 1 year contract which isnt that bad. When my fiance moves over here to the US, she will just pass the phone to her parents so she can call them whenever.

The call is very clear as long as you have service.

Metro Manila is great, even works in Tagaytay. Just remember as long as your have service. (my fiance works in quiapo and there is weak signal there, so I cannot call her when she is at work) But I can call her anytime when she is not in QUIAPO area.

The only problem I have had with myworld is it takes long to set up the account because the guys at Nextel didnt have many subscribers inquiring and they didnt know how to help me, but I was able to speak to someone.

Also another drawback is my fiance already has a GLOBE and SUN Phone. So having the NEXTEL phone she has to carry 3 phones with her all the time now.

But its totally worth it cause imagine how much you will save when you do not have to use phone cards.

This only works with incoming from her. I think there is outgoing also, but we opted for incomming service.

If anyone has questions, please send me a message

FYA. My fiance doenst use the internet much so we do not use YAHOO or SKYPE.
Dr MirageMalePhilippines2008-02-25 01:50:00
PhilippinesDecember interview..
QUOTE (Ken & Marife @ Nov 7 2007, 03:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
whistling.gif Nov 28 St lukes appointment..Dec 5 interview


Just wondering since you got already an interview date, does the website http://203.177.135.1...tment/login.asp, display the status of when your interview is scheduled, for Manila Interviews? Im checking this site to see if this site really works or not. Thanks.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-11-17 02:42:00
PhilippinesNOA2 APPROVED
Congratulations!!
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-11-10 20:52:00
PhilippinesWE GOT APPROVED AT MANILA US EMBASSY!!!
QUOTE (Roserick @ Dec 6 2007, 07:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (wilson and shai @ Dec 6 2007, 07:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roserick @ Dec 6 2007, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATULATION!!

Let Welcome you to the Big Apple!! Oh my.. Good Luck on the trip.. We have been having a windy city in the past few days.. Very cold!! Hehehehe.. And of course the SNOW!! hehehe!!

You will love it....

Happy Trip!!

I myself going to the Philippines next year for my wife's interview.. I can't wait..


Oh my goodness, thank u for reminding me. I'm starting to get nervous again. wacko.gif


You will be fine... smile.gif

It really doesn't get cold till January and February.. As a matter of fact Its still Fall.. Winter starts the 22nd of December.



Its always 100F in Philippines with the humidity.. even a sudden drop of temperature and they say its cold... now imagine anything under 50F.. My fiance gets the chills by just thinking how its cold in California during this time.. and its only mid 50s..
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-08 05:04:00
PhilippinesBankruptcy (Chapt 7)
QUOTE (chris4gretchen @ Dec 8 2007, 04:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if worse comes to worse you can always get a co sponsor.



Chris


My opinion exactly, just get a co-sponsor but you wont need one since you meet the 125% poverty line and that is all they are after. They do not care where the income goes as long as you meet the criteria, you are financially approved to provide sponsorship.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-08 19:27:00
PhilippinesNovember Interview at US Embassy Manila
QUOTE (DeeZee @ Nov 15 2007, 04:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Nov 15 2007, 04:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Out of curiosity, do you know how the long the visa is good for to enter the US? Is there an expiration date? I want to set a date for my fiance's flight itinerary and book it but want the option to change the flight in the event the Interview is schedule after February (cheaper for me to book a flight in Feb or March) Thanks in advance.


The visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

Wow that was a fast reply! Thanks!
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-11-15 07:41:00
PhilippinesNovember Interview at US Embassy Manila
QUOTE (sabre_romanza @ Nov 14 2007, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
got my visa today after 1 week of waiting kicking.gif ...i can sleep well now...hehehe! i just wanted to thank u all the VJ 'ers here who gave their advise and tips...ill be with my honey on Dec 1....thanx again guys! good.gif


Out of curiosity, do you know how the long the visa is good for to enter the US? Is there an expiration date? I want to set a date for my fiance's flight itinerary and book it but want the option to change the flight in the event the Interview is schedule after February (cheaper for me to book a flight in Feb or March) Thanks in advance.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-11-15 07:30:00
PhilippinesJanuary K1 interview schedule at Manila
QUOTE (Tanjay @ Dec 4 2007, 04:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I called the USEM a few minutes ago. A very pleasant Filipina woman answered. I said to her I am inquiring about our interview date. She asked our names The nice woman told me to call back in the middle of the month. She said that is when they are processing K1's sent from NVC on November 19th. ohmy.gif


Thanks for the info! Yeah, Jan 9 was the last I found too.. I got 2 cases from MNL2007818XXX and nothing after that... MNL20071817XXX has 92 interviews scheduled from Jan 8 and Jan 9... My case is MNL2007833XXX, and at this rate Im looking at mid Febuary.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-05 02:17:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
We already got our IV packet from the Embassy!!!
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-30 00:32:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
QUOTE (Mike and Elisa @ Dec 18 2007, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dommel @ Dec 16 2007, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
helo there Ripolo,

I was told by beng and carl here in vj that as soon as you have the medical and interview dates online you can have an early medical,,,just print the appointment from the internet then call the SLEC hotline. tell them that you have your sched online and pinted it, then ask them if you can have you medical in an early date....then also tell them if you could just pick up your packet in SLEC...

update me of what SCLEC will tell you about picking up your packet from them..wokei?...
hope to hear from you soon..

i hope I will my medical and interview dates soon, the fact that we had our petition approve the same date... blush.gif


The medical exam is generally scheduled one week before the interview. It's best to have the exam done 2 to 4 weeks before the interview. This will allow extra time for St Lukes to get the results to the embasy and also allows you time to take care of any issues that may come up during the exam. If you get the exam done more than a month before the interview, there is a very good chance the embassy will make you get another one.

When Elisa talked to the embassy a couple weeks ago, she asked about picking up the visa in person and was told that the visa can be picked up in person IN SOME CASES. It's at the discretion of the person who does the interview.


Thanks for the info. Yeah my fiancee wants to take the medical exam early anyways 3 weeks before the Embassy interivew as she is currently working and is hard for her to get a reliever at work.

QUOTE (Tanjay @ Dec 18 2007, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 17 2007, 01:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (dommel @ Dec 16 2007, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 13 2007, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wish we could just pick up the packet ourselves at the Embassy...



helo there Ripolo,

I was told by beng and carl here in vj that as soon as you have the medical and interview dates online you can have an early medical,,,just print the appointment from the internet then call the SLEC hotline. tell them that you have your sched online and pinted it, then ask them if you can have you medical in an early date....then also tell them if you could just pick up your packet in SLEC...

update me of what SCLEC will tell you about picking up your packet from them..wokei?...
hope to hear from you soon..

i hope I will my medical and interview dates soon, the fact that we had our petition approve the same date... blush.gif


I haven't gotten my packet yet from USEM. I think you still need the packet that US embassy will send out and the Embassy also advices that the medical should be within one month of the interview.. I could be mistaken.. Ill call the USEM to find out.. or maybe some one here already knows.. anyone?


Grace at USEM told me to copy interview schedule from website. She said that there are delays in Packet 4. My honey will go to internet cafe. Print out schedule and go to St. Lukes 2 weeks before scheduled interview....


When do you plan to actually go to SLEC, my fiance may want to tag-along hehe..
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-18 23:06:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
QUOTE (dommel @ Dec 16 2007, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 13 2007, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wish we could just pick up the packet ourselves at the Embassy...



helo there Ripolo,

I was told by beng and carl here in vj that as soon as you have the medical and interview dates online you can have an early medical,,,just print the appointment from the internet then call the SLEC hotline. tell them that you have your sched online and pinted it, then ask them if you can have you medical in an early date....then also tell them if you could just pick up your packet in SLEC...

update me of what SCLEC will tell you about picking up your packet from them..wokei?...
hope to hear from you soon..

i hope I will my medical and interview dates soon, the fact that we had our petition approve the same date... blush.gif


I haven't gotten my packet yet from USEM. I think you still need the packet that US embassy will send out and the Embassy also advices that the medical should be within one month of the interview.. I could be mistaken.. Ill call the USEM to find out.. or maybe some one here already knows.. anyone?
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-17 04:09:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
I wish we could just pick up the packet ourselves at the Embassy...
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-13 09:12:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
QUOTE (Roserick @ Dec 12 2007, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (edp333 @ Dec 12 2007, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please do not quote me on this, but what I noticed last month was that IR1/CR1 interviews were schedule during the last week of November for January. Also, on another thread someone stated that NVC schedules the IR1/CR1 interviews.



I didn't want to quote you but since you quoted me.. :-)

From what I heard NVC does the scheduling for IR/CR Visas? Please Correct me if I'm wrong..

So this numbering thing with the case # doesn't go with IR/CR cases?

Also I just thought of this.. What it 1 case was put on hold due to an RFE, that would mess up the numbering..


I dont know what you mean my "mess up the numbering" but the scheduling of your interviews will be "out of sync" with the rest of the batch numbers if you have an RFE at NVC for IR/CR cases. (Do they give RFE at NVC?). If not, then all batch cases should have the same coinciding schedules unless you have priority like medical/military deployment where your schedule would be first... and a note, IR/CR are usually scheduled by themselves and not with K1/K3 visas so thats why the numbering looks "messed up". Im not sure if that answered your question... on regards to your last statement.

Edited by rlpolo78, 12 December 2007 - 08:36 PM.

Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-12 20:34:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
QUOTE (dommel @ Dec 10 2007, 11:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 11 2007, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, I spoke too soon!!! Im already scheduled MNL2007833XXX, with Medical on Feb 1, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 8, 2008.

Here are the rest of the cases found:

MNL2007822XXX and found 66 K1 visas and 12 K3 visas and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008, Embassy Interview on Feb 6 and 7,2008.
MNL2007824XXX and found 5 K1 visas and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 7,2008.
MNL2007825XXX and found 18 K1 visas and 1 K3 visa and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 7,2008.
MNL2007827XXX and found 17 K1 visas and 1 K3 visa and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 7,2008.
MNL2007828XXX and found 1 IR5 visa and scheduled for Medical on Dec 13, 2007 and Embassy Interview on Dec 19 ,2007.
MNL2007830XX and found 24 K1 visas and 1 K3 visa and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 7,2008.
MNL2007832XX and found 11 K1 visas and are scheduled for Medical on Feb 1, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 8,2008.
MNL2007833XX and found 33 K1 visas and 1 K3 visa and are scheduled for Medical on Feb 1, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 8,2008.


Congrats to all!!

QUOTE (dommel @ Dec 10 2007, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
got mnl case number via email from nvc MNL2007840###
waaaaa..thanks Be to God...waiting for medical and interview dates......anybody from MNL2007840###??


Congrats! NVC or USCIS never emailed me even when I was on their emailing updates.


hi ripolo congrats to your medical and interview appointments,.....when do you think i can have medical and interview?


Im checking right now.. I hope they havent stopped, but the last scheduled is 834XXX, with 5 K1 visas.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-11 02:39:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
Okay, I spoke too soon!!! Im already scheduled MNL2007833XXX, with Medical on Feb 1, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 8, 2008.

Here are the rest of the cases found:

MNL2007822XXX and found 66 K1 visas and 12 K3 visas and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008, Embassy Interview on Feb 6 and 7,2008.
MNL2007824XXX and found 5 K1 visas and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 7,2008.
MNL2007825XXX and found 18 K1 visas and 1 K3 visa and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 7,2008.
MNL2007827XXX and found 17 K1 visas and 1 K3 visa and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 7,2008.
MNL2007828XXX and found 1 IR5 visa and scheduled for Medical on Dec 13, 2007 and Embassy Interview on Dec 19 ,2007.
MNL2007830XX and found 24 K1 visas and 1 K3 visa and are scheduled for Medical on Jan 30, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 7,2008.
MNL2007832XX and found 11 K1 visas and are scheduled for Medical on Feb 1, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 8,2008.
MNL2007833XX and found 33 K1 visas and 1 K3 visa and are scheduled for Medical on Feb 1, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 8,2008.


Congrats to all!!

QUOTE (dommel @ Dec 10 2007, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
got mnl case number via email from nvc MNL2007840###
waaaaa..thanks Be to God...waiting for medical and interview dates......anybody from MNL2007840###??


Congrats! NVC or USCIS never emailed me even when I was on their emailing updates.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-11 02:22:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
Okay I did my search again, and the next batch of schedules from MNL2007819XXX and MNL2007820 is already Feb 4, 2008 and Feb 5, 2008 respectively.

Here is the breakdown: 41 interviews for K1 Visa where their Medical is on Jan 28,2008 and Embassy Interview is on Feb 4, 2008, both fall on a Monday. There is one case which falls on January 7 interview (maybe from US Military and has deployment) and then about 15 cases where they have their Embassy interviews on Feb 5, 2008.

For MNL2007820XXX, I found 38 interviews for K1 Visas and 7 K3 Visas and they have their Medical on January 29, 2008 and Embassy Interview on Feb 5, 2008 and both fall on a Tuesday.

So no interviews for nearly a month from the last schedule from MNL2007818XXX case numbers where 2 cases have interviews on Jan 9, 2008 and then there is a big leap of 8 interviews scheduled on Feb 4, 2008. Then I found 2 IR visas, one IR3 visa is scheduled for Embassy on Feb 5,2008 and one IR4 scheduled for Embassy interview on Dec 12,2007.

So based on this, it seems USEM doesnt schedule any interviews after the first week of the month, same thing went for the first batch of Jan interviews.

I have a long way to go if there are a lot of case numbers between 820XXX and 830XX, I might actually be a March interview (I dont even want to think about it) if this pace keeps up. My case is MNL2007833XXX. Any cases from 820XXX to 830XXX, please let me know and post here so we can project the next batch of interviews.

Thanks.

Edited by rlpolo78, 11 December 2007 - 01:25 AM.

Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-11 01:22:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
QUOTE (rouguewave @ Dec 8 2007, 03:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 8 2007, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jeremyandflorenda @ Dec 8 2007, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we just got our approval on dec 7th. are interviews scheduled upon arrival of hardcopy or electronic? im wondering if we will make the latest cut

Congrats to you!! To answer your question, no, interviews are scheduled regardless if you get the hard copy of the notice from NVC. Snail mail is the hard proof that in fact the case is moving on. Since you have a case number, you can call the Embassy in Manila to see when they receive the packet and ask for interview dates if they have already scheduled them. I believe the US Embassy in Manila schedules the interviews and relays this info to NVC and Department of State. Now, Ive been tracking the schedules online at the USE Manila website, and currently Ive only gotten 2 interview schedules for MNL2007819XXX, which the interview date at the Embassy is Jan 9, 2008. They haven't scheduled anyone after that or at least not updated the website for inquiring for the past 3 weeks.


What phone number are you using to call the embassy in Manila? All I can find on the website is the call center number, which I tried ($18.00 cost) and they aren't very helpful. I think they are using a Philippine call center, which would be both appropriate and ironic. I'd prefer to just call overseas if I could and talk with a live person in the Embassy.

The only other numbers I've got are for NVC and the DoS here in Washington, DC. They only seem to have the information about when the package was sent and can't even confirm that it was received.


Im using +63 (2) 301-2000 ext 5184, the Department of State and NVC should know the interview date as well once Manila Embassy schedules them.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-08 20:15:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
QUOTE (jeremyandflorenda @ Dec 8 2007, 02:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we just got our approval on dec 7th. are interviews scheduled upon arrival of hardcopy or electronic? im wondering if we will make the latest cut

Congrats to you!! To answer your question, no, interviews are scheduled regardless if you get the hard copy of the notice from NVC. Snail mail is the hard proof that in fact the case is moving on. Since you have a case number, you can call the Embassy in Manila to see when they receive the packet and ask for interview dates if they have already scheduled them. I believe the US Embassy in Manila schedules the interviews and relays this info to NVC and Department of State. Now, Ive been tracking the schedules online at the USE Manila website, and currently Ive only gotten 2 interview schedules for MNL2007819XXX, which the interview date at the Embassy is Jan 9, 2008. They haven't scheduled anyone after that or at least not updated the website for inquiring for the past 3 weeks.

Edited by rlpolo78, 08 December 2007 - 05:39 PM.

Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-08 17:37:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
I hope USEM (Manila Embassy) starts to pick up the interview schedules again.. I think they stopped scheduling for the past 3 weeks already... and the last record I have is up to Jan 9 interviews...
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-08 04:59:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 7 2007, 02:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 6 2007, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tim Y @ Dec 6 2007, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Listen to this nice piece of noose I got from doing my weekley call to the USE.. They now need a P 650 fee paid at the metro bank ASAP After paing that fee they need me to send a text to Delbro International showing I made the deposit.

this is the info she gave me:

go to any metro bank and deposit php 650

Account # 7-151-51420-7

Account name : Delbros International Logistics INC
Get two deposit slipps one for the bank and one to keep

after that is done you will need to send a text ,message in all capital letters to:

TN # 0917-5555-313
USE-MNL case number - first, last, middle name-(branch name)-(dat of deposit)-(time of deposit)-php650

Example of date 7 dec 07 day month year

She said people that already have interview dates don't need to do this


You happen to know what the extra fee is for?



Thanks to Cadman76 for pointing this out to me, its not an extra fee but a required process which Delbros does, they verify that your beneficiary in the Philippines has a valid birth certificate and is sent to NSO for verification. Its actually stated on the USEM website http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3219.html the 6th bullet from the bottom of the page and has a link to http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfdelb.pdf describing what Tim posted.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-07 05:50:00
PhilippinesNovember NOA2 approvals for USEM interviewers
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Dec 6 2007, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tim Y @ Dec 6 2007, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Listen to this nice piece of noose I got from doing my weekley call to the USE.. They now need a P 650 fee paid at the metro bank ASAP After paing that fee they need me to send a text to Delbro International showing I made the deposit.

this is the info she gave me:

go to any metro bank and deposit php 650

Account # 7-151-51420-7

Account name : Delbros International Logistics INC
Get two deposit slipps one for the bank and one to keep

after that is done you will need to send a text ,message in all capital letters to:

TN # 0917-5555-313
USE-MNL case number - first, last, middle name-(branch name)-(dat of deposit)-(time of deposit)-php650

Example of date 7 dec 07 day month year

She said people that already have interview dates don't need to do this


You happen to know what the extra fee is for?


Thanks to Cadman76 for pointing this out to me, its not an extra fee but a required process which Delbros does, they verify that your beneficiary in the Philippines has a valid birth certificate and is sent to NSO for verification. Its actually stated on the USEM website () the 6th bullet from the bottom of the page and has a link to [url=http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfdelb.pdf]http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfdelb.pdf describing what Tim posted.

Edited by rlpolo78, 07 December 2007 - 05:44 AM.

Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-07 05:42:00
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QUOTE (Tim Y @ Dec 6 2007, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Listen to this nice piece of noose I got from doing my weekley call to the USE.. They now need a P 650 fee paid at the metro bank ASAP After paing that fee they need me to send a text to Delbro International showing I made the deposit.

this is the info she gave me:

go to any metro bank and deposit php 650

Account # 7-151-51420-7

Account name : Delbros International Logistics INC
Get two deposit slipps one for the bank and one to keep

after that is done you will need to send a text ,message in all capital letters to:

TN # 0917-5555-313
USE-MNL case number - first, last, middle name-(branch name)-(dat of deposit)-(time of deposit)-php650

Example of date 7 dec 07 day month year

She said people that already have interview dates don't need to do this


You happen to know what the extra fee is for?
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-07 00:19:00
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QUOTE (dommel @ Dec 6 2007, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
dead.gif alien.gif i hope i can have my MNL case number like everyone else here

Sorry to hear your setback.. just send them a copy of the NOA2.. scanned and emailed. Good luck and hope you get your case number soon.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-06 04:39:00
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Anyone else on the Nov 30 package delivery from NVC to Manila?
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-05 23:36:00
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QUOTE (Tim Y @ Dec 2 2007, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well Thanks for sharing rlpolo78 We will all have our interviews soon.
Next round of K1/K3 interviews I am praying will be mid to end January.

God bless everyone.


Thanks for the info.. those are the only 2 cases I found for MNL2007818XXX. Ive noticed that no case ends larger than 140, so there should not be a case larger in number than say, MNL2007818140. Message if you are online during this time, and Ill give you the link on how I am checking the case numbers. I got a long wait.. my case ends in 833...
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-05 00:19:00
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QUOTE (bluebelle @ Dec 4 2007, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello smile.gif

We just got our case number it is MNL2007833...Does this mean I will most likely be scheduled for an interview sometime late february?

Thanks,
Bluebelle


Congrats!! Yeah I got mine too.. MNL2007833XXX. I hope its first week of Feb at least or late Jan.. MNL2007818XXX and above have not yet even gotten their schedules yet.. Ill check later to see if USEM has updated their site.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-04 23:41:00
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QUOTE (Tanjay @ Dec 2 2007, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
They are scheduling MNL2007818XXX cases now. Hoping they process them so quickly and move on to 819's.... smile.gif


I just checked and not one valid case showed up for MNL2007818XXX in the website. I did find 92 cases for MNL2007817XXX, of which 78 are K1 and 18 are K3 visa. 34 of them are scheduled on Jan 8 and the rest on Jan 9... I wish the USEM would start scheduling again so that they can start assignin me a case...
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-04 02:28:00
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Okay Im calling tomorrow to NVC.. the waiting is killing me.. Its been almost 1 month now.. and still NVC says they haven't received the packet. I just want confirmation that my case is moving forward...
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-04 02:23:00
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QUOTE (rouguewave @ Dec 2 2007, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok,

Sounds like you're not disclosing something, so let's see if I can help you with some additional data. Our case number is MNL2007830XXX. If you find anything interesting about the 830 group, please let me know.


The last batch of scheduled interviews are MNL2007817XXX, with 92 case numbers found in the website and have Embassy Interview dates Jan 8 and Jan 9 2008. I've searched and nothing found from MNL2007818XXX to MNL2007830XXX.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-02 14:24:00
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QUOTE
Yep, but how are you doing this? Are you cycling through the number sequentially? Or do you know of some way to use search characters to pull up a block at a time? I've already got our MNL case number and would just like to see the interview schedule to get an idea when we might be slotted.


I have a way to search them so I dont have to type out all the case numbers that have valid schedules in the website.

For instance, MNL2007810XXX has only 9 valid numbers in the website, and yes I know what they are, and all are scheduled for medical on Dec 27, 2007 and have Embassy interview on Jan 4, 2008.

Edited by rlpolo78, 02 December 2007 - 12:37 AM.

Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-12-02 00:37:00
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QUOTE (rouguewave @ Nov 28 2007, 05:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rlpolo78 @ Nov 28 2007, 06:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tim Y @ Nov 27 2007, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey just wondering I was looking through different case numbers mnl2007817xxx I am guessing have all been scheduled an interview.. Tell me if I am wrong. mnl2007818xxx I don't think have been assigned an interview date at all as well as nml2007819xxx which is where I lie.. Let me know if any one's number doesn't match my thought


Just tring to figure out how soon I will have a date so I can get tickets.

Thanks for the help smile.gif
Tim



I was able to pull up a list of all valid case numbers in Manila with case number starting at mnl2007817xxx of which 91 records are valid. I hope one of mine is here. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


How and where were you able to pull up these case numbers? Please provide website and process you used, as I'd like to repeat for my information and sequence. We've got case number mnl2007830xxx and I'm wondering what we can get done while I'm visiting there over the Xmas holidays. I'm not expecting the Interview, as that'd be too quick.


The website is at http://203.177.135.1...tment/login.asp Im currently trying to find the next batch of numbers that valid case numbers with schedule appointments but no luck after cases starting from mnl2007819XXX.
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-11-29 23:04:00
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QUOTE (todd1000 @ Nov 28 2007, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone i called nvc this morning they recieved noa2 this morning nov 28 and they put it in there system today, they also gave me our manila case number. good luck i hope everyone else waiting here also has there noa2 already at nvc and they hurry up and send them on to usm


Congrats! We basically have the same NOA2 notice date, but NVC hasnt received my case yet.. I just called and same "it could take up to 2 to 4 weeks and up to 90days" speech. I guess Ill call back tomorrow again...
Abby-RonFemalePhilippines2007-11-28 23:30:00