ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippineswhat makes you a candidate for AR? any ideas?
QUOTE (foxyroxy @ May 4 2008, 11:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello guys!

yup its been 2 weeks since my interview april 23 and i guess i am on the AR roll. am really just wondering what makes one a candidate for AR? why do others get their visas in 3-5 days while others like me are put on AR? to those who have been waiting for 2 weeks or more, do you have problems at NSO? as for me, i had a problem with my birth certificate but i was able to have my name fixed last february 2008. that was months before my interview. it was a good thing i learned about the document verification process early on so i still had time to fix up my bc. i was able to get an annotated BC from NSO before my interview and that was the same one i submitted to the pre-screener. now am thinking that might be a factor that's why i am on AR? the fact that my BC was only fixed up this year? maybe its taking NSO a longer time checking up my docs due to the corrections on my name?

can those who took a long time waiting also for their visa share what factors may have cause the delay? maybe this would help those vjers who are still starting their journey so that they won't be held in AR too.

thanks to all those who will reply :-)

when did you Pay DELBROS the DOc verification fee? That's the primary reason for an AR. If you paid them get a hold of them and find out when they sent the the request to the NSO. once you get that date and unless something is wrong with the docs, you can figure 1-3 weeks after they get submitted to when you will get news. Check the pinned stuff at the top of the forum
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-04 23:19:00
PhilippinesFOLLOW-UP VISA STATUS UNDER AR AFTER NSO VERIFIED YOUR DOCUMENTS?
I need to add this somewhere.

If you are having problems wondering who got what or who didin't get what sometimes all it takes is a mistyped number to screw things up. In Our case, our problem was that delbros never got the request from the USEM because of a mismatched case number, so it was never forwarded to the NSO. after about five weeks of calling the USEM, Delbros and even NSO (on one occasion) Grace made a call to Delbros to check..(I even mentioned to her about the possibility of one of the numbers being mixed up...IE our case number ended in 35 but the number 53 got enered. That meant for all the time I waited here for processing hoping that I was going to go home with my baby...nothing happened.

SO my lesssons I learned....

FOLLOW UP WITH DELBROS SOONEST as possible after payment
If you haven't done that and you are having problems, contact delbros to make sure their numbers match with your numbers. Once you here that it is going to the NSO then you can start counting down the days (keep fingers crossed)

Just passing on my lesson

Edited by Jartu63, 18 April 2008 - 06:57 PM.

Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-18 18:56:00
PhilippinesFOLLOW-UP VISA STATUS UNDER AR AFTER NSO VERIFIED YOUR DOCUMENTS?
Grace Also mentions that it takes about two Business days to process the Friday reciepts. So your best chance of getting information will be on the Tuesday after that following Friday
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-18 05:57:00
PhilippinesFOLLOW-UP VISA STATUS UNDER AR AFTER NSO VERIFIED YOUR DOCUMENTS?
QUOTE (Loterly_Richard @ Apr 18 2008, 12:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
usembassy forwards documents to be verified to NSO every monday.

documents verified by NSO will be forwarded back to usembassy every friday.

for instance:
those documents (those on AR specifically) sent to NSO last april 14.to ask about our visa status [b]we can now start calling the usembassy at this number 3012000 press 7 then 5184 then press #

note: if you are having a hard time getting thru, as soon as you heard a machine operator saying that the operator is busy... [HIT ZERO (0) AT ONCE so you wont need to dial again


keeping the faith-Loterly wink.gif

Good information....I've had lots of practice wink.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-18 04:08:00
PhilippinesWaiting my VISA to be deliver! its more than 30 days +++ already!
QUOTE (Roserick @ Mar 31 2008, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope there is some good news this week...



Ditto..
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-03-31 01:52:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Question
QUOTE (lirachadsbaby @ May 13 2008, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As per experience, I wasn't able to get my certificate right after the seminar for a reason. They just told me to come if I have that certain requirement ready. I came back a month after and gave what was asked for. I just talked to the counselor and the certificate was given to me. Need not to take the seminar again.



Thank you, that's the news I want to hear smile.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-13 20:34:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Question
Maymay never got the certificate from PRISM...because of documents and such....She was given a list of things to return to Prism with in order to get the certificate. After she gets teh Certificate she then needs to go to the CFO office for the stamp on her passport. I was just wondering...after the length of time since her seminar (March 12) will she be made to sit thru the seminar again? It will be about 9 to 10 weeks since her seminar, but she has a reciept saying that she paid for it and a list of required docs she needed to show for the approval and Certificate
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-12 21:55:00
PhilippinesCFO Seminar Question
I have a question about the CFO Seminars. Maymay took her seminar after the interview...but she did not have her VISA. we figured that it was best to get it out of the way before we headed down to her home in Tangub City. We went to the PRISM office on Taft Avenue and she couldn't get her stamp because she didn't have her passport (at embassy) she was also requested for other information which we gatherred together after the seminar. Our intention was to finish the seminar once she got her VISA and once we returned to Manila for the flight out.

With that being said...we were on AR for documentation and that lasted for 2 months. I had to return home and now she will receive her VISA in about a week. My question will it be ok for her to continue her previous seminar and show the information that was asked (she has a receipt for the seminar) or will she have to take a new seminar?
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-12 20:18:00
Philippinesto all NSO docs forwarded apr 21, pls update!
QUOTE (envy_me @ May 13 2008, 01:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
name----------date of payment ------forwarded to NSO--------interview-------date of txt for/visa on hand

envyme--------------april 08--------------------april 21------------------- april 24------------waiting
stephen1-------------april 02--------------------Unknown ----------------april 22------------waiting
donchelle------------april 09--------------------april 21-------------------april 22-------------waiting
jaritu63--------------feb 04----------------------april 21-------------------march 11---------Text May 13
honeyme------------april 08---------------------unknown-----------------april 24------------waiting
wlisa_rbert---------march 27--------------------april 21-------------------april 4-------------waiting
chopstick------------april 11----------------------april 21------------------april 25------------waiting


pls update... thanks... blush.gif

Text Recieved May 13
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-13 06:03:00
PhilippinesAnybody leaving for the US on June 3rd?
Hi all, just checking to see if anybody is leaving for the US on June 3rd....Specifically Manila to Tokyo to Chicago? My Fiance is due to fly out that day and this will be her first time flying outside the Philippines (third time flying). Just hoping she could find a travel buddy. smile.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-17 17:35:00
Philippinesa survey on timeframe...
Hi There....
Jartu63 (Jim and Maymay)
date paid Metrobank February 4th
Interview March 11
Forwarded to NSO April 21
VISA Still Waiting

Mix up with Case number prevented Early Forwarding
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-04-27 00:49:00
PhilippinesCFO
The PRISM seminar on Taft Avenue is a walk in first come first serve. It is also close to the CFO office. The other one in Quezon city is a by scheduled appointment.

Edited by Jartu63, 21 May 2008 - 09:07 PM.

Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-21 21:07:00
PhilippinesDear whomever! NSO, Delbrose or USEM
I just wish when DELBROS says 5 to 7 days to the provinces it was 5 to 7 days and not 2 weeks. I'm getting awful close to rescheduling May2'w flight for the third time
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-23 21:12:00
PhilippinesDelbros trucking system
QUOTE (jackielibera @ May 24 2008, 04:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I keep doing the the trucking system of Delbros to know what is going on..... I did get answer last week but today i keep trucking but i can't receive anything.... always CONNECTION HAS TIME OUT....... is there anybody here has the same situation.... i've been doing it for 3 hours now..... i'm so tired of it.......

Best you can really do is keep trying. I know how you feel, sometimes I wonder if they keep in on during the weekends and in the evenings, but I did get an update today.
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-24 17:49:00
PhilippinesDelbros
QUOTE (danster623 @ May 24 2008, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jartu63 - try posting the result for your tracking info, so we can compare and maybe figure out what it all means....
i guess everyone should try to post each result so we can have some good data on each case.

AjLitt - just keep on trying cuz it took me a million times just to get the result.

this is what it looks like on the web page

Attached Files


Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-24 14:23:00
PhilippinesDelbros
QUOTE (AJ Litt @ May 24 2008, 01:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (danster623 @ May 25 2008, 12:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Day All -

As I went to the website and try the shipment tracking option this is what came up:
"
Query Results...


MNL2008********
INFO DATE INFO DESCRIPTION
5/23/2008 6:49:49 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
5/23/2008 4:11:51 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS
5/23/2008 11:27:54 AM SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY
5/21/2008 3:01:16 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY

Track more...

Now when it says "Shipment Released By the Embassy" does that mean that the NSO verification process is done or do I still need to follow up with NSO and find out if my papers still need some verification? If someone knows more about this please let me know as soon as possible, thanks.

Our status....paid doc verification fee May 15
passed interview May 21



Hi I tried several times to track my MNL case number on Delbros website but I can't get any response, the site always say 'Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage'. Maybe I am doing it wrong... hope it's ok I asked a question here instead of giving you an answer. Thanx

The Tracking site is spotty at best. Once it says it is out for delivery is when it is actually enroute. Ours took four days before it was "out for delivery". THat was on May 16th. It is still out for delivery (provincial says 5-7 days) We are still waiting for delivery. With her flight approaching for next week, I'm hoping we see it early this week
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-24 12:33:00
PhilippinesStill Waiting....
Well, it's been over 2 weeks since the embassy released the Visa to Delbros and we are still waiting for delivery. Looks like another postpponed flight. Provincial Delivery in 5-7 days?..I don't think so headbonk.gif mad.gif

Sorry to Vent, it's getting frustrating...I know she'll get it soon but sometimes I wonder
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-26 20:15:00
PhilippinesContacting Delbros
If anybody has any other number to get a hold of them it would be very much appreciated[/quote]

hello kuya jim, yah u should call delbros delivery coz it;s too long wait,, maybe they did not found ate Maymay's house?

is this not the delbros #?
+632) 339 - 2761

or this text hotline, coz this # replied me before
+63917-6221949
[/quote]
Hi Primie
Yes I have those numbers and for some reason I can't call them from here. I even tried to Email something but no answer yet.
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-29 22:01:00
PhilippinesContacting Delbros
Has anybody actually called Delbros? Specifically internationally? I am trying to find out why it is taking so long for them to deliver Maymay's VISA. No reply from her texts and I keep getting an "invalid number" or no answer when I call. THIS SUCKS!!!!

If anybody has any other number to get a hold of them it would be very much appreciated

Edited by Jartu63, 29 May 2008 - 09:01 PM.

Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-29 20:59:00
PhilippinesVISA ON HAND 12:30PM MAY 7...I TOLD YOU GUYS MY NEXT POST WOULD BE THIS :)
Lorraine answered the phone, (Sorry for calling you Grace) She informed me that the Visa is being printed today and that it will be released for delivery the beginning of next week...our journey is almost complete (the hard part anyway). Earlier this week I told her the best news I've heard in nine weeks was that the docs had cleared the NSO and were at the Embassy. Now I have this cherry to top whipped cream smile.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-08 22:07:00
PhilippinesVISA ON HAND 12:30PM MAY 7...I TOLD YOU GUYS MY NEXT POST WOULD BE THIS :)
Congrats, Lot!!!!!
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-07 06:26:00
PhilippinesLoterly has arrived Hooray :) :)
Congrats Loterly and Rick
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-29 16:18:00
PhilippinesMaymay gets her VISA tomorrow!!
It's Official, she now has the visa in hand!!!!
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-02 21:33:00
PhilippinesMaymay gets her VISA tomorrow!!
Finally, after nearly three weeks of waiting since it was released. I had to call Delbros and they gave me the number of the office that the visa was sent to when it went out for delivery last May 16. We recieved no text message asking for delivery instructions during those two weeks. The only text we got from them was about ten days ago when she texted them about the status of her visa. There was no contact number to arrainge for delivery.
Maymay called the office number and she was told that they would look for it and call back later in the day. She got that call and then arranged for her to get it delivered tomorrow.

We are almost done!!
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-02 09:05:00
PhilippinesDelbros Docs To NSO on April 21st
here is my update smile.gif
Please pardon...I'm testing
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-15 22:26:00
PhilippinesDelbros Docs To NSO on April 21st
QUOTE (ChrisB0707 @ May 8 2008, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Brent_Chique @ May 8 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ChrisB0707 @ May 8 2008, 01:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got the good news today when I called the embassy and spoke with Grace. She said ShaSha's visa will be sent to Delbros at 5pm today and she should get a text by tomorrow. We are so happy now we know she will make her plane on May 16th. WOW I cant wait to see her, I miss her so much. I love you ShaSha, we are finally going to be together again and never have to be apart again. I cant wait to be together and be able to hear your cute laugh when I poke your side. biggrin.gif It will be nice to be able to hug you when I sleep and not my pillow. rofl.gif Smile beautiful just a few more days



Congrats to both of you!!!! Thats great !!!!

Chique just got off of the phone with Grace and our news is not as clear. Grace said that our documents where back from the NSO and its now under review????? How many times do these things get reviewed? Then she tells Chique to wait and either receive a text from Delbros or call back next Friday. Ughhhh...this is so frustrating...but i guess it is to be expected, because the people that are in controll of this, are not anxious for results like we are. headbonk.gif


Grace told me the samething. I just called everyday anyway. I bet your visa was sent to the processing department so dont worry. She just cant tell you until its final for legal reasons.

I just called today (Thursday night/Friday morning)... Our Visa will be released for delivery ON MONDAY OR TUESDAY!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
It's been a long trip, it's nearing completion
WOOOHHOOOO!!!!
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-08 21:41:00
PhilippinesDelbros Docs To NSO on April 21st
QUOTE (wlisa_rbert @ May 4 2008, 11:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I paid Delbros March 27 , my Interview is April 4, and my Docs.. forwarded last April 21... no news yet.

Maybe NSO is not yet done for verifying my documents because i belong to late registration i think this is the cause why i belong to AR.


HOPING AND PRAYING that i hear goodnews this week.

GOD is good.. i believe!!!

Jartu hi,
when did you call the USem.. to know that your verified docs.. are forwarded to EM. frm NSO last May 2?

about an hour ago smile.gif right now it's lunchtime. Call after 1pm. Maybe the morning rush is over

By the way, did you call DELBROS to see when they forwarded the request to the NSO? Once you find out that date you can start figuring out the rest (1 to 3 weeks from being forwarded)

Edited by Jartu63, 04 May 2008 - 11:11 PM.

Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-04 23:10:00
PhilippinesDelbros Docs To NSO on April 21st
Well we paid Delbros on Feb 4....our interview was March 11. You'd think we would have been golden, right? Well due to a case number screw up our docs request didn't get to the NSO until April 21. So we're in this club.

Now the Good news...on Friday May 2nd the NSO returned the request back to the USEM. SO now it's just a matter of days before her visa is on it's way!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-04 22:43:00
PhilippinesZandy is heading to the airport for her flight this morning to the US
Congrats Mike!!

All the best of luck and prayers kicking.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-12 19:42:00
PhilippinesGlobe Roaming Sim Card
Maymay has a Globe Roaming Sim (it's all she could get) and I want to Contact her during her trip to the US. How do I dial to her number to make sure she gets it and someone in the philippines doesn't get my call. I think I had that issue when she had her globe sim in the phone. I was getting someone else and neither of them seemed to hear me.

I will be needing to contact her in Tokyo and eventually in Washington when she arrives in the states tomorrow.

Thanks in Advance
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-16 16:56:00
PhilippinesDocument Verification
QUOTE (TexPamp @ Jun 16 2008, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It was suggested to me on another thread to have documents verified BEFORE interview but it was very vauge. How, if possible, is this done? What documents need verifying and and where do I send my Sweetie to do this?

Thank you
TexPamp



Hi there,

Yes, you need to get her to Pay Delbros in advance of the interview for them to submit the documents to the NSO. I believe the fee is 650 pesos for it.

Read the guide that the sherrif has posted (and pinned) and your answers will be there

but to quote that part of the guide

"4.5 DOCUMENT VERIFICATION: For a step-by-step guide to the document verification process, [CLICK HERE] (Thx EricC). Per the USE website [CLICK HERE], "Applicants whose visa eligibility is dependent upon their marital status (i.e. K-1, K-3, CR-1, IR-1, F-1 and F2-B categories) will normally need to have their documents verified through the National Statistics Office (NSO) before the U.S. Embassy in Manila can issue the visa. Those with a delayed birth or death certificate or only local civil registrar copies of such documents may need to have their documents verified. In order to avoid unnecessary delay in the visa issuance process, the U.S. Embassy in Manila strongly encourages applicants in the categories mentioned above to pay the document verification fee prior to their immigrant visa interview. Payment can be made through any Metrobank location. The cost of the document verification is P650 per applicant (with an additional P50 processing fee) [a/o Feb 2008]. For specific instructions on how to pay the document verification fee, please [CLICK HERE]. If you are unable to pay for the document verification before your immigrant visa interview, you may be asked to pay the fee on the day of your interview. Please note that if you pay on the day of your interview, there will be a delay of one to two weeks in the processing of your application." In order to locate a Metrobank near you [CLICK HERE]. After the document verification fee is paid, please text Delbos at (0917) 5555­-313 and key-in as follows [IN ALL CAPS]: USE/CASE NO./LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME MIDDLENAME/BRANCH NAME/DATE OF DEPOSIT/TIME OF DEPOSIT/AMOUNT DEPOSIT

For example - USE/MNL123456789/DELA CRUZ, JUAN PABLO SANTOS/MANDAUE CITY/11NOV2007/11:45AM/PHP1300

The beneficiary will receive a confirmation text from Delbros stating, "This is to acknowledge the deposit you made. We confirm your payment to the document verification as required by the US Embassy. Thank you. Delbros delivers!" If the beneficiary texted the format incorrectly, Delbros will send a text message stating, "Incomplete information or Invalid format" in which case the beneficiary is required to re-text Delbros using the correct format. It is further recommended that the beneficiary call Delbros directly at 2-339-2761 to ensure the results of the document verification are sent to the USE prior to the visa interview. In preparation for the visa interview, please bring the original receipt (from Metrobank as back-up) and a copy to give the USE in order to validate the payment of the document verification fee was paid as part of the required documents."
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-16 18:00:00
PhilippinesMaymay in Washington!!! Thank God for flight delays
Haven't had much time to reply to this, but Maymay landed in Portland at 7:40 pm last night. Life is good smile.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-18 14:58:00
PhilippinesMaymay in Washington!!! Thank God for flight delays
Maymay landed in Washinton DC at 3pm this afternoon. and thanks to her next connection being delayed for over an hour she will make her conncection. When I spoke to her (FINALLY!!!) She said everything was OK and that she is really tired. I'm so excited I can't wait to hold her now
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-17 15:58:00
PhilippinesVISA IN HAND!!!!: I'm jumping with JOY!
Congrats on the VISA!!!

Make sure you call the number on the text in a couple of days to see if the Visa is in the office in Davao
They may not contact you for delivery instructions. That's what happened to us. We had to contact them to arrange for delivery
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-03 08:10:00
PhilippinesJourney's new front man Arnel Pineda
hell I Liked Journey Before Steve Perry was even with the band.....

OOOPS did I just show my age yes.gif wink.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-16 02:32:00
Philippinessad..no status yet 20 business days passed
Like everyone here said, Hang in there. Our case took over 7 weeks to get her Visa even though we paid early. It will happen
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-29 10:16:00
PhilippinesFilipino Trivia
QUOTE (speedo @ Aug 7 2008, 08:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Jabberwocky @ Aug 7 2008, 05:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
[font=Verdana]What is the world's 3rd largest English-speaking nation, next to the USA and the UK? The Philippines.



I would think India's the 3rd largest?



Philippines probably by percentage, not by number of people wink.gif
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-08-07 19:33:00
PhilippinesThe cheapest international call
QUOTE (sofia2009 @ Jan 17 2008, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I use Pingo.com...16cents for mobile and 14cents for landline..you can get free $5 for signing up..Try it..No need to use phone cards..Just register the number you need to use calling P.I..It works for me pretty good!



Ditto to that, that's what we use
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-08-09 21:15:00
PhilippinesThe cheapest international call
QUOTE (sofia2009 @ Jan 17 2008, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I use Pingo.com...16cents for mobile and 14cents for landline..you can get free $5 for signing up..Try it..No need to use phone cards..Just register the number you need to use calling P.I..It works for me pretty good!



Me too, plus you can customize the service by adding phone number recognition (add a phone number you call from regularly and don't need to enter password) and speed dial to frequently call numbers. Plus it only charges by the minute instead of two or three minutes per call
Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-05-14 09:27:00
PhilippinesFLIGHT SCHEDULES List
Jartu63 (Maymay)-----JAL/UA----June 17----JAL746----9:00am----Washington DC---Portland, ME

Edited by Jartu63, 06 June 2008 - 11:44 PM.

Jartu63MalePhilippines2008-06-06 23:44:00