Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Help! Co-sponsor or Joint sponsor?	Another confusing info for me. on the form I-864, first page, the mailing address, will that be her mailing address in her country or the mailing address here in the states and the item OTHER INFORMATION, that includes country of citizenship, birthday and A number, is that for me or my wife?   Thanks alot!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-09-19 15:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Help! Co-sponsor or Joint sponsor?	Hi everyone!    I would like some suggestions if I will have my mom a co-sponsor or joint sponsor.   I am a USC petitioning for my wife on a CR1. We will be filling I-864. I do not have a whole year of employment last year so my tax transcripts won't be good enough and my mom wants to help. I currently live with her and I'm pretty sure she meets the poverty guidelines. Will she be my co-sponsor or she can just be a joint sponsor since I will be moving out once my wife arrives?   Thank you so much in advance!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-09-19 15:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 Manila US Embassy NBI/Police clearance queries	yes but make sure it is not expired already  check ur nbi validity ... its only 6 months valid from the date u got it . if its already more than 6 months then u need to get new one again ..      Thanks! It's not yet. I just got it This month	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-12-04 23:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 Manila US Embassy NBI/Police clearance queries	hi Im CR1 applicant too, if u already submitted the original NBI clearance, or any original documents , u should only bring the photocopies so after the interview they will give back the original documents .      Thank you! I'm glad I do not need to get another NBI clearance hehe	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-12-04 19:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 Manila US Embassy NBI/Police clearance queries	Hi!  One (1) is enough of each civil doc, however, if you want your original documents back, you have to have photocopies with you. I normally have 3 original copies and 5 photocopies with me (just obsessive is all! LOL but not really needed) There is a chance though that Original documents you submitted to NVC, may not be returned back to you. It depends on the adjudicator or the consul studying your case if he/she deems it necessary to keep the originals. The same is true with secondary evidences of a bonafide relationship (These include photos, money transfer receipts, phone and email logs, etc). You can always try to ask  back your originals, kindly, during the interview, but be sure you have extra copies with you, you never know. So what I am doing now? Photos, etc I do not have extra copies of, I am scanning now--for back-up. Original documents submitted to NVC are normally NOT SENT back to the beneficiary/petitioner/agent, but they are forwarded to the local US Consulate for their reference. Once you get your Interview Letter, there will be a summary of documents you have yet to submit and documents that you have already submitted and are forwarded to the local embassy, etc. By then, you will know what to do.  If you have been communicating with NVC through email, they will send every communication, packet,  through email--much faster than the usual snail mail--Original docs--straight to the embassy. NOTE: Although instructions on our Interview Letter will telI you that NBI clearance is vaid for one year, I have a few friends who has been required to submit a fresh new NBI and police clearance and other civil documents that have an expiration date. Good thing they were ready! Really depends on the consul who is interviewing you.   Let me paste here a part of my P4 (Interview Letter) for you:     You must bring the following items to the visa interview: ?? Any original documents the NVC requested that you did not submit (refer to the document list below) ?? If the physician gives you your medical exam results, bring them to your interview in the envelope sealed by the medical office. ?? Two passport photographs measuring 2 inches by 2 inches (5 cm by 5 cm) with a white background ?? A valid unexpired passport ?? Photocopies of all civil documents ?? A new police certificate from your current country of residence, if you obtained the police certificate more than one year ago. ?? Any additional documents listed in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate specific interview guidelines   ***and then below this list, NVC gave me a checklist of documents they have received from me, with various document status codes so I know what I need to do:   Document Status Code Definitions: A Obtain this document and present it at your interview C You must bring this entire interview letter to your interview D The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate F The NVC did not request this form or document G You withdrew your I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, with USCIS H You must obtain two passport photographs of yourself and present them at your interview I This form is incomplete. You must present a completed form at your interview. O The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate P You must request this police certificate from the issuing authority. After you submit your request, the issuing authority will send the certificate directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for your interview. R You submitted the Immigrant Visa Application online S The NVC only received a scanned document. You must present the original document at the time of your interview. T You must present an English translation of this document at the time of your interview U You indicated this document was unavailable. The consular officer will decide whether to waive the requirement for this document at your interview. X This document is unobtainable Y The NVC sent this form or document to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate $ Payment received         Thank you so much for the info.!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-12-04 19:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR-1 Manila US Embassy NBI/Police clearance queries	Hi everyone! I would like to ask some help with my confusions..   I am the beneficiary of the CR-1 to be interviewed in Manila (waiting for our case to be completed). I just want to ask,   1. How many NBI and police clearance do I need to secure? 2. I already sent the original copies to NVC, do I need to get extra original copies for my interview? Or Photocopies will do? 3. Will NVC send the packet back to me with my docs and the appointment letter?   Thank you in advance guys!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2013-12-01 20:54:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR1 Address on forms is different from where we intend to live.. will it be a cause for denial??	No, it is not going to be an issue during the interview... I am sure you will have to stay with them (his mom) for a while until everything is settled like getting your own place, your own stuff, etc.... Good Luck to your interview!      Thank you so much for the info!! That makes me feel better!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-01-10 05:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR1 Address on forms is different from where we intend to live.. will it be a cause for denial??	Hi Fellow VJers!     So here's our situation. I am worried about my upcoming interview (no date yet). My husband's permanent address (mom in-laws address - joint sponsor) is what we wrote on all the forms and the address we intend to live. But my husband lives in a different state (an hour and half drive) where he works. We plan to get our own place close to where he works once I got the visa approved. Will that address thingy be a ground for denial at the Manila US Embassy?   Anyone who had the same situation?? What is the best thing to do?   Thanks in advance!!!       USCIS Journey 11/07/2012 - Married 12/07/2012 - I-130 Received at the Chicago Lockbox 12/12/2012 - Received NOA1 in the mail 03/04/2013 - RFE received for a completed G-325A 03/11/2013 - RFE Response Sent to Chicago Lock Box as per the USCIS Rep 03/14/2013 - RFE Received 04/23/2013 - Confirmed with USCIS L2 rep that the RFE was received 05/20/2013 - Received a denial Email 05/24/2013 - NOA2, I-797 Denial letter received. Reason - Due to Abandonment (can only be reopened or re--filed and not appealable) 05/31/2013 - Emailed the Ombudsman to complain regarding incorrect info provided by USCIS L1 and L2 Reps that lead to the denial. 06/14/2013 - Got a Response from DHS that they received and will try to help us. 06/21/2013 - Got an email from the Ombudsman that they requested for our case to be re-called from National Records Center and back to our Service Center which is the St. Paul SC. Turn around time is 3 weeks since it is on it's way to NRC.  ( St. Paul SC - NRC back to St. Paul) 06/26/2013 - Sent a new I-130 07/01/2013 - New I-130 received by Chicago Lockbox 07/08/2013 - Got 3 email from USCIS. 1st email 12:01am PH Time- says our case was reopened and will be reviewed within 30 days and will be notified by mail for the decision. 2nd email 1:31am PH Time - says, Our case was approved and was mailed an instruction to follow. 3rd email 1:31am PH Time - says, It was reopened and was mailed a notification about the case being reopened(Yes- 2nd and 3rd Email were sent at the same time). On the USCIS check status link, it just says the same as the 3rd email. 07/11/2013 - Got NOA2   NVC Journey 07/25/2013 - NVC Case number generated 07/29/2013 - NVC hard copy received 08/01/2013 - AOS Paid online 08/02/2013 - AOS showed paid online 08/02/2013 - IV invoice received through email 09/26/2013 - Mailed withdrawal letter for the 2nd I-130 11/01/2013 - Received email of the confirmation of the withdrawal 11/08/2013 - AOS sent by mail 11/25/2013 - IV Paid 11/26/2013 - IV Packet mailed 12/09/2013 - IV Packet received 12/12/2013 - AOS RFE Received 12/17/2013 - Medical exam at St. Luke's - PASSED!!! Arrived before 3:30am(#6), completed the exams at 9am. Returned 1:30pm for the results. Confirmed for immunization(first batch) at 2pm. (Just asked the nurse). 3:30pm Left SLEC with the x-ray cd  and immunization document. 12/31/2013 - AOS RFE Sent 01/08/2014 - Checklist about not receiving the AOS came in email 01/08/2014 - AOS RFE received by NVC	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-01-09 23:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	SLEC Advance Medical - No Interview Letter?	Our case is now in transit to usem and im planning to have my medical exam done in advanced. However, we dont have an interview schedule yet since our case was expedited. What document do i need to bring if i dont have the interview letter? Is it the VERY FIRST email attachment i received from nvc containing my case number, invoice id number, beneficiary id number, us department of state logo and a couple of barcodes, and instructions to complete ds261??? I just really want to make sure since i will still be flying all the way from visayas. Pls enlighten me. Thanks!   Hi! I had my Medical Exam on December. Our case was still on process with nvc then. I just brought the letter that came from NVC about the case being processed. The letter that came with the DS-3032.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-11 21:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 denied due to stupid USCIS office mistake	    POA,    Did you end up having to file the I-130 again ?     Yes we resubmitted a 2nd i-130 and was received on July 1st but our first case that was denied was approved on July 8th, they re-opened it at no charge, so we withdrawn the 2nd case and withdrawal was finalized on Nov 1st. We sent pictures of all the mails we received from USCIS and provided details of the calls to USCIS. We didn't have the agent ID of the reps that we talked to but we provided the numbers we used and around what time and date did we make the call. They record all calls. Check my signature. It's all there Edited by POA, 14 February 2014 - 08:44 PM.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-14 20:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I-130 denied due to stupid USCIS office mistake	  We received a denial notice Feb 8, 2014 stating that we abandoned the petition since we did not submit a document they asked for Dec 10, 2013. Now let me explain, on Dec 10th, I get a letter asking for a divorce decree/death certificate to proof that I am not married to an imaginary person. The had my previous married name (first marriage-ended back in 2007) noted to be married to a man that was made from the first and middle name of my current husband (beneficiary) and the last name of my ex husband. I called them the moment I opened the letter and reported the insane error. The say they noted it and I will get a letter in about a week notifying me that they had been made aware of the error. A month passed and I got nothing. I called in and asked again and was told that  a typo was noted, but that it had gone on to adjucation already. Then about a month later,  we get the letter from the local field office and I'm optimistic until I'm hit with the worst. They say that they have denied us because we abandoned the petition by not submitting the document...I was livid...and that is putting it lightly. I am scheduling to meet with an immigration attorney asap. I am baffled as to how they can choose to ignore the multiple corrections and just push it through anyhow. We started this Dec 2012...I really, really do not want to start over because of their error.  Anyone had this happen before or anything similar?   I had a similar situation where they made a mistake and denied us due to abandonment. We emailed the ombudsman and after a little over a month USCIS approved our petition. Ombudsman coordinated with them and USCIS corrected their mistake. Submit a report here. This is what we did. https://www.dhs.gov/...case-assistance here is our post http://www.visajourn...e-error-merged/ Edited by POA, 13 February 2014 - 08:17 PM.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-13 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	  How many times did you cancel and reschedule your interview date POA?   Thanks!   Justin     here is the pic girl hehe i cancelled it 4 times	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-28 22:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	  Even we are not under expedite process? And what do you think are the criteria to be granted for an earliest date of interview? Thank you so much!   Hey! I am not on expedite process. Here's what I did. 1. Checked with NVC when they sent my package. 2. Once the DHL tracking said it was received, call the Manila USEM and asked if they already have the "physical" file. DHL shows my package was received on Feb 11, 2014, then called Feb 12 and was told that the file was not yet physically at the USEM because it has to pass by security thing and might take weeks but they will try to get it that week. My original p4 interview date was March 13, 2014 but we kept on rescheduling it. I resched it on Feb 19 but it says on the cgifederal.secure.force.com that you should cancel your appointment within 24 hours to avoid delay. I cancelled my Feb 19 appointment on Feb 17th and resched it again for Feb 20, because I was not able to call them on Feb 17 due to the US holiday to confirm that the file was physically received. Then called them again on Feb 18th to check if they have the physical file and was it already received and was told i should have been ready for interview on Feb 19th. Here is our detailed timeline: USCIS Journey 11/07/2012 - Married 12/07/2012 - I-130 Received at the Chicago Lockbox 12/12/2012 - Received NOA1 in the mail 03/04/2013 - RFE received for a completed G-325A 03/11/2013 - RFE Response Sent to Chicago Lock Box as per the USCIS Rep 03/14/2013 - RFE Received 04/23/2013 - Confirmed with USCIS L2 rep that the RFE was received 05/20/2013 - Received a denial Email 05/24/2013 - NOA2, I-797 Denial letter received. Reason - Due to Abandonment (can only be reopened or re--filed and not appealable) 05/31/2013 - Emailed the Ombudsman to complain regarding incorrect info provided by USCIS L1 and L2 Reps that lead to the denial. 06/14/2013 - Got a Response from DHS that they received and will try to help us. 06/21/2013 - Got an email from the Ombudsman that they requested for our case to be re-called from National Records Center and back to our Service Center which is the St. Paul SC. Turn around time is 3 weeks since it is on it's way to NRC. ( St. Paul SC - NRC back to St. Paul) 06/26/2013 - Sent a new I-130 07/01/2013 - New I-130 received by Chicago Lockbox 07/08/2013 - Got 3 email from USCIS. 1st email 12:01am PH Time- says our case was reopened and will be reviewed within 30 days and will be notified by mail for the decision. 2nd email 1:31am PH Time - says, Our case was approved and was mailed an instruction to follow. 3rd email 1:31am PH Time - says, It was reopened and was mailed a notification about the case being reopened(Yes- 2nd and 3rd Email were sent at the same time). On the USCIS check status link, it just says the same as the 3rd email. 07/11/2013 - Got NOA2 NVC Journey 07/25/2013 - NVC Case number generated 07/29/2013 - NVC hard copy received 08/01/2013 - AOS Paid online 08/02/2013 - AOS showed paid online 08/02/2013 - IV invoice received through email 09/26/2013 - Mailed withdrawal letter for the 2nd I-130 11/01/2013 - Received email of the confirmation of the withdrawal 11/08/2013 - AOS sent by mail 11/25/2013 - IV Paid 11/26/2013 - IV Packet mailed 12/09/2013 - IV Packet received 12/12/2013 - AOS RFE Received 12/17/2013 - Medical exam at St. Luke's - PASSED!!! Arrived before 3:30am(#6), completed the exams at 9am. Returned 1:30pm for the results. Confirmed for immunization(first batch) at 2pm. (Just asked the nurse). 3:30pm Left SLEC with the x-ray cd and immunization document. 12/31/2013 - AOS RFE Sent 01/08/2014 - Checklist about not receiving the AOS came in email 01/08/2014 - AOS RFE received by NVC 01/27/2014 - CASE COMPLETE 01/29/2014 - P4 email received - Interview date March 13, 2014, rescheduled online interview to February 12, 2014 02/06/2014 - Cancelled Feb 12 resched since the Casefile hasn't been shipped. Resched it to Feb 19 02/07/2014 - CEAC in Transit Manila US Embassy 02/11/2014 - Case Creation Date: 18-Jul-2013 Status Updated Date: 11-Feb-2014 ..Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have received interview scheduling instructions. 02/11/2014 - Delivered - Signed for by : RAY SANTOS 02/18/2014 - Called Manila USEM and the lady checked my file at the operations and it is already there! My interview will be on February 20, 2014 02/20/2014 - Approved! Schedule is 6:30am and got done at 11:30am / CEAC shows "ISSUED" 02/25/2014 - 2go says In transit using UID 02/26/2014 - Visa received by my sister since i was not home. I had to leave an authorization letter and photoopies of my ID and my sis' id. 02/26/2014 - My love booked me for March 7 tho he wanted March 1 lol.. 03/08/2014 - POE LAX	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-28 19:30:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	  Hi POA! Whats the news about your visa girl? Pls share.... Lol! Take care!   Girls! I got my visa packet today, booked the ticket for next week and paid the Immigrant fee.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-26 13:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Yay!!! I am so happy for us hehehe.. We haven't received it but i just checked it now and it is already in transit	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-24 23:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	  Thanks a lot POA! I dont have cenomar too.. I hope they wont be asking it. I have my IV package wth me that why im asking if they need a police clearance. All i have is what IV package needed that was supposed to be sent to NVC but never happened. Our case was expedited and they requires me to hand it to embassy consul instead.. Thats why girl.. My cousin before was on CR1 visa too and embassy didnt ask her a cenomar. I hope theyll do the same to me too. What about your friend, is she under CR1 too? Coz im kinda worry regrdng mine... Honestly... Thanks for the help Girl... Hope to hear from u... God bless!   I am not sure about expedite girl. Tho i submitted a police clearance and nbi when we sent it to the nvc. My friend is IR.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-21 20:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	  Hi poa! Did the embassy askd for a police clearance? What about if your just here in the philippines and never work outside the country...? Is the police clearance needed? Or NBI only?   Girl, on the P4 that I received they did not request for the nbi and said that it was already forwarded to the USEM. During my interview the american console did not ask for anything even chat logs or pics. He just asked me how we met and if I will be staying with his mom. No documents was asked. My friend was asked for cenomar even he is already married by the Filipino console and he was asked for some pics and birth certificate of their kids.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-21 19:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	  Hi POA! Hows ur frst day of counting in waiting ur visa? Lol! I have a question, did you bring your cellphone in the embassy? Do they have like counter inside where you can leave you belongings? Thinks POA! I'm happy for you.... Good luck sa trip mo! [kelan ang alis mo niyan?] You take care always! God bless u!   Lol! Woke with a big smile in my lips. Hehehe.. Yeah we will wait for it before we book and if we can get it by March 7 flight or before that. No you can not bring your phone or any gadget even a usb flash drive inside the embassy. I took my sisters with me to hold my phone hehehe.. There are ppl whom you can leave ur gadgets for only 150p. Some of the applicants did that hehe..	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-20 19:49:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	It's thrilling but when u get there but i just kept on smiling and act normal hehehe	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-20 03:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	GUYS!!!! I'm on the way home now. Here's what happened... 1. Came at the embassy around 4:50am (my sched is 6:30AM). There were already too many ppl there. Different lines for IV, Non-immigrant and other kinds of visa. Different lines for sched time too. The 6:15AM ppl came in first. 2. Inside the embassy.. I wasn't called for biometrics until around 10AM while friend who waa scheduled at 6:15AM got done and approved at 9:30AM. 3. Filipino console... She was nice. Asked... For my passport.. If I traveled outside the country and stayed there for more than a year. How did i meet my husband and what year was that? Who does he live with? If we have prior marriage or have kids. Ahe asked if I have pics and chat logs and i was about to gice it to her but she said to just show it with the american console. When was his visits and for how many visits before we got married and if visited again after that. 4. American console... Asked me... So, you met your husband from work? I said yes and he said "Tell me more about it! so i told him our story. He was joking about the account I waa hanslung when I met my husband and told me to frame it hehe. Then he asked if i will be living with his mom. I said, that's the plan until we find our own place. Then he asked if my husband told me about WI.I told yes its cold and the cheese state. Then he said he could relate bc he is from MN. Then he gave me a leaflet about my rights as an immigrant if i will be a victim of domestic violence. Then i asked while giggling and excited "Does this mean I'm approved? He said No! That does not mean your approved but this stamp(he stamped on my case file) means your approved! Then I said thank you! my husband will be very happy! .. He didn't look at anything i brought even documents. It's like i just showed there to talk.lol 5. Last step.... 2go info. i was just told by the guy that everything is ok and expect for my visa packet in 5-7 working daya. hehe... Edited by POA, 20 February 2014 - 01:41 AM.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-20 01:34:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	  Hi poa! Yes same with mine. Last update about my case on CEAC was yesterday feb 18 and i receive an email saying that i could set my interview date already. And my original interview date was feb 24. Do you think there's still available slot for feb. 20? How many slot available the last time you checked and when was that? Pls help POA. I just want ti finish all of this now... Thanks and gud luck for tomorrow! Gob bless!   I guess there is no longer available lot because the last time i checked the earliest available date is already Feb 26th.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-19 01:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	I sure will! I still can't believe I will have it tom. lol I will try to call them again later to confirm they got my file hahahah.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-18 18:24:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Hey! I just noticed something. The ceac status updated yesterday too. Same message but the date changed. So I guess when the embassy has the physical file the date changed. I'm not sure tho.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-18 18:00:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	  i did called USEM and the lady confirmed that they havent receive it yet. and she adv me to call again this week. Hopefully they will receive it... pls let me know ur update guys for this week calls to USEM.... ty!   Hey I called the embassy today around 11:30am and was told that our case is ready and the lady I talked to checked it at the operations and was told our case is already received. My interview will be on February 20, 2014. Wish me luck!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-18 09:14:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	  I was trying to call them all day yesterday but couldnt really get through..idk whats wrong with their phone, i give up! Lol i rescheduled and took 24th instead.. I think u will be fine on the 19th, dont worry good luck and God bless!   I hope! I hope! I hope! But I will try to call them on Monday to check if they already have the physical file	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-13 20:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Yeah hope so too.. I might have to call usem first tomorrow before i reschedule   Yeah! Keep us updated I'll give them a call on Monday and if it is still not there I would have to resched it on the 2th if it is available	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-12 10:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Sis, i might reschedule to feb19. See you!     Nice! Hopefully USEM has my physical file then	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-12 05:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Mine was on feb4, and ceac status also became ready on that day.. I think they already have it there, theyre just not that fast in updating their systems hehe   Have you called them yet? Feb 19 is still available hehehe..	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-11 18:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Hi, were you able to reschedule your appointment online? I think that's fine. Good luck on your interview and pls let us know how it goes.     Yes I was able to resched it online but resched it on Feb 19th lol. I am worried that i would have to cancel that if the case will not be "physically" at the embassy. When was your case delivered as per DHL? Ours was just delivered today. hehe	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-11 06:01:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Hi POA! Can you help me with the e-mail address of USEM where to send the request for earliest date of interview... thank you POA! Yes i called them yesterday and the lady told me that they dont have my file yet... :-( i will update u once i hear from them again.. ty!     Good luck! Wish you get yours completed soon!     Here is the email IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , subject line is your Name (Last name, First name, middle name) , MNL case number. Body of the letter will be the reason why you need an earlier interview. I asked my husband to send the email to make sure it is Americanized lol. Include your contact number too. Your welcome!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-10 22:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Hi, you need to confirm first with usem because a week after my case left nvc, i called and asked if i can already have my interview scheduled since it's been 4 days that may case is ready as per ceac. However the lady said i cant schedule yet because they still havent received the "physical" file from nvc. The number to call is (632)301-2000 Ps. I still went ahead and scheduled my interview for the 25th, i think thats enough time for them to receive the physical file. Hehe good luck on your interview!     Hi there! Just got the ceac status to "Ready" and called the number you gave me. Was told the same thing. What is just confusing is she said that we can only email them to request for an earlier date but there is one person here in VJ that got her mom resched online.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-10 20:02:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Hi ema and Jin! I read your previous post and i pasted it below, Posted 04 February 2014 - 04:36 AM To the OP: my case was expedited from NVC as well. I paid all the AOS/IV fees online and my wife also completed the DS-260 online. NVC received my Affidavit of Support documents and my wife's documents last Friday. How long does it typically take them to ship the case to the Embassy? Thanks and keep us updated about your medical exam! Justin With this regards, i know that you are waiting for your file to be transfered to USEM right? Same with mine guys, my papers was not transfered to USEM when NVC recvd all they need from us and what i did i called them feb 3 and told them that my file is under expeditious process and it should be tansfered to USEM as soon possible. And the operator was not aware and what she she did she put me on hold and then she get back to me ans told me that her supervisor will review the file and request for it to be sent to USEM. And i told the lady that they should forward it to manila now coz the consule or embassy is waiting for it. And she said her supervisor will take care of it since she have no right to rush it. Then i asked her that your supervisor will forward it to USEM as soon as possible right for expeditious process? And she said YES! Then the following day feb 4 i rcvd an e-mail that our file will be forwarded to USEM that day and further questions should be directed to USEM.. Guys you should call them now before you wait for long. Remember your case status is under expeditious processing. Remind them guys... Just wanna help you guys.. Good luck to all of us! God bless...     Hey! Saw that your case has been received by the USEM today. Did you try to call them if you can get your interview this week?	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-10 04:42:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Good luck all! We're currently waiting for case complete and the P4 e-mail. Hopefully it will arrive this upcoming week!       Good luck! Wish you get yours completed soon!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-10 04:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Same here :-) Yap good luck to us! See you there... Once USEM got my file alrdy ill pick an intervw date same as yours. Earlier date the better... Lol! Thank you POA! God bless!     Lol Yeah! Mine is on the 19th! There was 13 slots for the 19th when i resched it on Feb 7 and also available slot on Feb 12 and 13. If we can have it on the 12 or the 13th it would be great hehe	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-09 03:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Sad to say i dont have p4 yet, because our file was in expeditious process and i already advise nvc to give me the earliest interview date and what they did they send our file right away to usem on feb 4 as per usem request last feb 3 according to thr emails. I hope we will see each other in usem.. Lol! Thanks for,tracking mine. I'm just trying to help.. Lol!     Thanks for tracking mine too. Lucky you. I am not sure how is the expedite process is but goodluck to us.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-09 02:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Thank you for the advice.. Yes i will call them Feb 10 to check if i can pick a date for my interview. Just an update i tried to track my package from nvc to usem thats left there building last feb 4 and latest update feb 8 package already departed facility in hongkong. I wish im tracking the right package but thats the only package that was in transit last feb. 4 and same with yours... Yes i will update you... No problem       Thank you! Highly appreciate it! I hope once it's received at the USEM interview will be allowed so we don't have to sched on a later date. Goodluck to us!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-09 02:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Thank you for the advice.. Yes i will call them Feb 10 to check if i can pick a date for my interview. Just an update i tried to track my package from nvc to usem thats left there building last feb 4 and latest update feb 8 package already departed facility in hongkong. I wish im tracking the right package but thats the only package that was in transit last feb. 4 and same with yours... Yes i will update you... No problem       Thank you! Highly appreciate it! I hope once it's received at the USEM interview will be allowed so we don't have to sched on a later date. Goodluck to us!	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-09 02:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	I tried to track your file from nvc to usem and maybe this will help you. There was a package thats left NVC building last feb. 7 - try to log here dhl.com and use "waybill #" as your tracking number and track that package. Maybe thats yours going to usem. Check this out:     When is your original interview date from the p4? Mine is March 13th. Maybe we could see each other there lol.	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-09 02:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	I tried to track your file from nvc to usem and maybe this will help you. There was a package thats left NVC building last feb. 7 - try to log here dhl.com and use "waybill #" as your tracking number and track that package. Maybe thats yours going to usem. Check this out:     Hahahaha! We did the same thing. I tracked yours too. lol Thank you tho! I just don't get tired checking on the dhl and ceac lol	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-09 02:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	CR 1 interview at Manila US Embassy	Hi! Case is not yet in manila but hopefully nxt week it'll arrive and i havent call the us embasy in manila yet. But we will call them nxt week... Do i need to call them frst before attempting to set the interview online? Again thank for the useful info.. God bless!   Actually we have the same question. lol! Our case left on feb 7 and hopefully it will be at the USEM Manila early this week. Your case will come before ours. As per kryspekreme our docs should be "physically" received by the USEM. So I guess you need to call them first to make sure that you can have your interview on the date you will resched it. Tho I have mine resched on Feb 19. The last time I resched, Feb 12 and 13 are available and Feb 18 and 19 same with Feb 25 and 26 if I am not mistaken. Other option is get it resched and call the USEM and ask if you can go through the interview on the day you resched it. That is what we will do. Call the USEM next week once we get our case ready to ask if we can go through the interview on the 19th. ",) keep us updated	POA	Not Telling	Philippines	2014-02-09 02:14:00