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PhilippinesMedical exam (St. Lukes)
Hi everyone... medical is complete... i havent got a real answer wether or not i passed but what nurse said was very convining that everything went well... :thumbs: Thank god!!! and to my loving and very supportive fiance.
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-07-31 10:10:00
PhilippinesMedical exam (St. Lukes)

No for sure you don't need to wait for a letter from the embassy (we are still waiting for that letter :lol: ).


Make sure to print two copies of the interview confirmation page as you will need one for St. Luke's and the other for the embassy.

(open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)


Embassy Letter:

http://photos.state....3__rtf2_005.pdf
(Tagalog) http://photos.state....2__rtf2_007.pdf

(The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)
(632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 3012000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.


For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov
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To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.
The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant's last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less.
The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.
Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.
Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

***
St. Luke's:
http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs
Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy, and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/
Preregister at St. Luke's, it saves time when you arrive.

CFO: ALL exiting required to attend. There are been changed with CFO so for sure read through the website.

http://www.cfo.gov.p...atid=140#ThirdA
Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: copies of; CENOMAR, certified birth certificate, bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together, from USC - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.
** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent.

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)

Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.



Thank you for all the links and help. We will attempt to do the medical without the letter. Hope they will accept us with just the interview confirmation and NOA 2. Crossing fingers! BTW did u attend the interview? Do u recomend my fiance to be with me?
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-07-23 17:05:00
PhilippinesMedical exam (St. Lukes)

You need the manila case number...they going to ask that from you. You need to bring pictures too. Did you mail the NVC for your manila case number?




I called NVC and got the case number. But according to some other info we have to havea letter from embassy before i go to the medical. Is there any truth to that
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-07-23 16:58:00
PhilippinesMedical exam (St. Lukes)

Go as soon as you get your interview date to St. Lukes. The Embassy will give you the info you need.
I think you can go before that but I am not certain. I remember another person that went before her receiving her interview date and she said it was no problem. I had my wife wait until we received an interview date and I had her go to Manila to get the physical because of the concern with additional TB testing if they suspect anything from the x-rays. Fortunately for my wife, that was never an issue but for many, it will delay their interview because they need to pass the medical before they can get the interview at the embassy.
The spetum test can delay around 6 weeks.
She can always call St Lukes and ask if she can come now for the physical. I think she needs to make an appointment if I remember correctly.




Thank you!!!
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-07-23 16:51:00
PhilippinesMedical exam (St. Lukes)
Hi everyone. i need help on what is exactly needed for me to go to the medical at st. lukes. I already paid the visa interview fee and made and appointment. the NVC has sent the approved petition to Manila over the weekend and it is now en-route to USEM. does anyone know if we have to wait for Manila to mail an official letter to us before we go to st. lukes? also what else is needed? please advice. we are just trying to do the medical asap since my schedule only allows me to do it in the next week. thank you!!!
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-07-23 09:46:00
PhilippinesAppointment Letter

hey how's your interview? i hope you got your visa approved :thumbs:

what question did they ask you? (if you don't mind me asking :blush: )



My interview in on the 22nd. So im just preparing and making sure i have all that is needed.
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-08-15 12:03:00
PhilippinesAppointment Letter

That's totally fine.. I had my interview today and didn't ask for any appointment letter from the embassy...:)

Good luck!!



thank you! I feel so much better! I only have the confirmation that i printed myself after paying the fee and setting the interview. but i never recieved a packet in the mail.

Your fine,some applicant never received that letter...as long as you have that copy of your appointment confirmation then your good to go...goodluck on your interview!... God bless!



Thank you! I will print that confirmation and use that. i was just worried because i have read that people were giving an appointment letter when they checked in. i feel so much better now. Salamat!
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-08-15 11:17:00
PhilippinesAppointment Letter
So I dont have an official apointment letter from the US Embassy in Manila but i have already completed my Medical and have an appointment set for this month on the 22nd. I do have a confirmation of my appointment date and time, so i am hoping this will be enough. please help, I guess i was confused since i did not know if i needed this to move on. Im hoping this will be fine, please provide advice. thank you!
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-08-15 10:33:00
Philippinesfilipina in seattle
Hi. Me and my wife live in bothell also. Both are filipino and my wife just came here from PI about 5months now. What is ur contact info so we can reach u.
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2013-03-18 01:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHave our NVC MNL Case Number !!!

if your ready for the medical, i read u can schedule it, just be sure to have your interview scheduled first within the "window" of time they allow for medical to still be valid




thank uuuu :)



thank uuuu :) were more excited for sure :)



What is the window for the medical to be valid? Is that an expiration date? Did u recieve your packet yet?
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-07-23 17:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHave our NVC MNL Case Number !!!
Congrats! We are in the same position. We called NVC to get a case number. But apparently we have to wait for the official hard copy of a letter before we go to the medical? Is there any truth to that?
jadeandashFemalePhilippines2012-07-23 16:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat's next after NOA1 approval for petitioning a spouse

thank you.


pengyu814Not TellingPhilippines2013-11-15 05:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat's next after NOA1 approval for petitioning a spouse

Hi Friends,

 

We have applied for I130 on April 18, 2013 and up to this moment we haven't receive yet the approval of NOA1. A backgrounder, my husband is a US Military but he is not in combat. Thus we cannot apply for the expedite of my application. I am currently here in the Philippines while he is now in California. What is the next step after obtaining the NOA1 approval? How long normally could "everything" gets approved after NOA1? 


pengyu814Not TellingPhilippines2013-11-15 04:43:00