ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesI'm confused! Where do we get our appointment letter?
Just FYI....I too have read other posts that say they have gotten the appointment letter via email. However, for us, in 3 conversations with 2 individuals at the Manila Embassy, both told me that they do not/can not do that. The last conversation I had from them 2 days ago was, "you don't really need it anyway", just show the embassy guard the screen printout of from the Interview Lookup page on the embassy's web site.." Now....i fully expect to have some stress when I show up at the embassy guard and he asks for it and I say I dont have one, but....blah blah.... We will see.. anyway we will get in one way or another - that I guarantee.

OK: WARNING!! HUGE VENT COMING..........

All I can say is that I am hugely UNIMPRESSED TO DATE at each interaction with SLEC and USE Manila. I thank God that I am here with TinTin to go through this together as she would be losing her mind by now with all of the BS, misinformation being slung out by SLEC and the Manila USE.

Whoever takes over for Gonzales needs to just drop a bomb on the whole visa Beaurocracy Machine and start from scratch! (Yes I know that DOS does not report to USCIS, etc, etc..). It's a BIG PICTURE sentiment...

Edited by TinTin and Samby, 28 March 2008 - 03:34 AM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-28 03:32:00
PhilippinesHelp with NBI clearence and Police certificate ?
If you are a Pilipino, the **ONLY** Philippine issued Police Clearance that you require is from the NBI. Local baranguy clearances are NOT required.

Of course, if you have lived out of the country for 6 months or more since age 16, you will also need a national police clearance from each of those countries.

Warm Regards,
Samby

Edited by TinTin and Samby, 21 March 2008 - 12:06 AM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-21 00:05:00
PhilippinesMARCH 26 USEM INTERVIEW
QUOTE (joyce_peter @ Mar 26 2008, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just wanna about the one u said on ur post that DONT SIGN YET THE FORMS THIS WILL BE DONE INFRONT OF THE PRE SCREENER...U MEAN I HAVE TO FILL UP THE FORMS BUT MY SIGNATURES WILL BE DONE INFRONT OF THE PRE SCREENER/???THANKS



Yes. That is correct. Fill out the form up to the line on near the bottom which says ***DO NOT WRITTE BELOW THIS LINE********. You fill in those blanks below the line and sign the form in IN THE PRESENCE OF THE CONSULAR OFFICER.


Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-26 23:47:00
PhilippinesMARCH 26 USEM INTERVIEW
congrats congrats! smile.gif
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-26 23:39:00
PhilippinesPhilippine Passport
Ahhhh...the Philippines again....So much document and ID fraud, even current Official ID's won't satisfy! You still have to prove that today your name is Santa Claus and 5 years ago, your name was Santa Claus and 15 years ago your name was also Santa Claus!

Old School ID from High School or College. Or other employment ID, voter Registration ID, Drivers License - something issued a number of years ago should do the trick...

Good luck!

Regards,
Samby & TinTin
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-26 08:20:00
PhilippinesHere At Last!!!
Congratulations!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-30 04:31:00
PhilippinesPolice Clearance?
QUOTE (Steven Shirley @ Feb 18 2008, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just joined VJ. I have a question relevent to this topic. My fiancee has lived and worked in two other countries besides her home coufntry of Philippines. She is currently in Hong Kong, and based on what I read should have no difficulty getting police clearance from there. However, she did spend a year in Singapore but that was over 7 years ago so is not listed on the G 325a form. Will she still need a police clerance from Singapore??Also...what is NBI?

THanx for your help!



If she was over 16 years of age when she was in Singapore, then YES, it is required. In Singapore a Police Clearance is called a CNCC (Certificate of No Criminal Conviction). Here is the link with more info and form/instructions for requesting, It took about 5 weeks for ours to come.

http://www.spf.gov.s...police_cncc.htm

Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-02-20 04:22:00
PhilippinesDocument verification for someone previously married...
QUOTE (elar14 @ Mar 29 2008, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so for my document verification should i use my married name? i reviewed my I 129 form and the name that i wrote there was my maiden name but when the got my case number it was under my married name.I am really confused which name to use in paying the document verification tomorrow. wacko.gif seriously its making me insane.
we have submitted the annulment decree already.But still dont know why the case number was still under my married name.


That seems a bit funny. I was going to say that it would probably be best if you just continued to be consistant with the same name you have used throughout the 129-F process. Then, if they have any questions at the embassy, you will have your BC and your annullment decree and can simply explain the situation.

But how is it possible that the Case Number letter is listed under your married name, when you created the I-129F package using your maiden name? That seems odd to me...

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-01 15:11:00
Philippineshow to the appointment letter.??
Guys, There's nothing magical in the Packet 4. Everything there is readily available on the USE Manila Web Site. The only thing of interest is the appointment letter, the issuance of which seems to be undergoing a process change in line with the process change for getting appointments.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-01 17:29:00
Philippineshow to the appointment letter.??
To the OP, There are lots and lots of posts regarding the appointment letter for the US Embassy in Manila. You may want to do a search of the forums here - many, many, many posts.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-30 03:33:00
Philippineswhat is the best time to go to SLEC for medical?
QUOTE (joyce_peter @ Mar 31 2008, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TinTin and Samby @ Mar 31 2008, 01:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi. Just adding our experience and perspective.

I know many people say that early morning is best (except monday!) , but for us, we are not into standing in line for hours BEFORE the doors even open - and even when the doors open, it is still some more waiting until the actual SLEC Personnel start working.

So, we went at 1pm for day 1. No line at the door...not much of a wait inside. SLEC had no trouble completing our day 1 activities that afternoon. We came back for day 2 the next day, which is a shorter set of tasks to accomplish. No problems at all and not much waiting....in fact NO waiting required at all outside the SLEC building.

Warm Regards,
Samby


tintin and samby, so you went there for the 2 day medical at 1pm?


Hi Joyce_Peter,

Yes, that's right. Day 1 arrived at 1pm, out by 6pm. Day 2 arrived 10am, out by 3pm.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-01 16:50:00
Philippineswhat is the best time to go to SLEC for medical?
Hi. Just adding our experience and perspective.

I know many people say that early morning is best (except monday!) , but for us, we are not into standing in line for hours BEFORE the doors even open - and even when the doors open, it is still some more waiting until the actual SLEC Personnel start working.

So, we went at 1pm for day 1. No line at the door...not much of a wait inside. SLEC had no trouble completing our day 1 activities that afternoon. We came back for day 2 the next day, which is a shorter set of tasks to accomplish. No problems at all and not much waiting....in fact NO waiting required at all outside the SLEC building.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-31 01:15:00
PhilippinesMarch 28 Interview Experience
Way to go Chuck & Rose!!!! Congratulations! THnaks for sharing the detail!

Warm Regards,
TinTin & Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-29 03:27:00
PhilippinesMy fiancee was able to get her PASSPORT
Great news!!!Yay!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-03 01:51:00
Philippinesapril 22 interview
QUOTE (Mike_Zandy @ Mar 25 2008, 01:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ Mar 25 2008, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations to you both. Please tell us all about the interview when it is time.

-Ryan


My fiancee got mis information about the passport.. it seems the Phils is changing to the newer scanning passports and the process take 3 to 4 weeks. I read several post ago that this was a possibility.. I will now have to call and reschedule crying.gif be my luck they will push us way out late may or june.

good luck to the rest of you guys...



Mike, If you hanven' done it yet, please call the Teleserve folks as I suggested before in another thread to you. They are the fastest way to get your renewal and they can confirm (or negate) all the disperate information regarding current passport processing times. (reminder, the new Machine Readable Passports require passport photos with a ROYAL BLUE background, not the WHITE Background like before. Don't rely on all the photoshops to know this. In the PI, you have to triple check everything that someone tells you....)

Good Luck!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-27 00:42:00
Philippines12th May 2008 USEM MANILA INTERVIEW
FYI...during our interview, we arrived at 7:15am for our 7:30am interview. No lines at all. We were in the blue seats within 5 minutes of arriving at the embassy. By my estimate, there was only about a 45 minute differrence in the finish time of those that ARRIVED FIRST and those that ARRIVED LAST for a given appointment time slot (e.g. 7:30am). The folks that arrived FIRST for the 7:30am appointment time slot got there at before 4am and the LAST arrived at 7:30am. So for me, for a 45 minute delay, I much prefer to arrive at 7:15am instead of sit outside and wait from 4am!!!!

Good Luck to all!

Warm Regards,
Samby

Edited by TinTin and Samby, 04 April 2008 - 12:04 PM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-04 12:02:00
PhilippinesK1 Visa Approved
Congratulations!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-04 13:47:00
Philippinesfinancial evidence
The ITR is a virtual requirement. You should bring a copy with you along with the other documents you have. Dont Risk AR. for needing to follow up with requested documents.

Warm Regads,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-05 04:19:00
PhilippinesCRBA experience
Hi LostGirl19,

So sorry to hear of how rude the American Consul was to you and your daughter. We also had a real "piece of work" idiot male American Consul. He was just so damn arrogant and flippant..itreally pissed me off. But, in the end, all went well for us.

I hope your daughter's case will get resolved soon and that you will have a more civil and polite consul next time. Good Luck!!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-04 09:39:00
PhilippinesApril Interviews
Hi Fellow April Interviewers!

We are heading out the door right now and off to Manila. Our interview is tomorrow 7:30am Friday 4 April 2008. We will be staying at the Bayview Park Hotel, across the street (Roxas Blvd) from the Embassy. Hope we might run into some others from VJ tonight/tomorrow am. Take care!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-03 01:56:00
PhilippinesApril Interviews
QUOTE (joyce_peter @ Mar 25 2008, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rdolfan136 @ Mar 25 2008, 07:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HELLO EVERYONE,
WE GOT OUR CASE# FROM NVC FEB.27, AND WE HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY LETTER FROM USEM YET. CAN I MAKE A CALL TO USEM ANYTIME OF THE DAY? CAN I USE MY CELPHONE TO CALL THEM

yeah u can call the embassy using ur cellphone if ur calling from states....


You can also call directly to the embassy using your cell or land line if calling from WITHIN the Philippines. If inside the philippines, the number is 02-301-2000 , hit #7 then enter 5184# for the correct extension. This is a way to talk to a live person there who can give you info, etc. Note, becuase of recent changes to the process, they will no longer give you an appointment on this line. You have to follow the new process.

There is no voice mail, if they are on the phone, you will get a recorded message to try again. The number is always busy, not uncommon to have to try 10 or 20 times to get through. Of course, sometimes the timing is good and you get through right away...just depends on the workload at that minute.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-27 00:05:00
PhilippinesApril Interviews
QUOTE (Mike_Zandy @ Mar 24 2008, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (EricC @ Mar 19 2008, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didn't see a thread for us April interviews. If you have an April interview date at the US Embassy Manila lets keep each other updated and supported!

My interview date is April 22nd.


Hello again,


I called last night and like many others we have a interview scheduled of April 22 7:30 am


My Fiancee was able to get her postal ID and her police clearance today. She has to get a transcript of some type. She tells me that getting the PASSPORT will be no problem..

But, I was reading that she has to have the passport the day of the Medical (a week before the interview) or when she goes to pick up the results? so does my fiancee have to pick up the results and take to the interview?

can some one clarify this?

Thank you so much


Hi Mike & Zandy,

COngrats on getting your interview schedule! This is to confirm that she will need her new passport when she goes for the Medical Exam at SLEC. SLEC will not give her the results. They forward those results, along with her Passport directly to the US Embassy. She will receive her XRAY Film (which she does NOT need to bring to the embassy interview), a receipt for payment of the SLEC Medical Exam Fee and the Form DS-3025 VACCINATION DOCUMENTATION WORKSHEET. Don't loose this vaccination form as you will need it for AOS later. She will NOT get a copy of her specific test results.

Take care!
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-25 04:24:00
PhilippinesApril Interviews
QUOTE (violet25 @ Mar 21 2008, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (TinTin and Samby @ Mar 21 2008, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (violet25 @ Mar 21 2008, 07:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mine is on 22nd of April.

I have a few quesitons:

1. When is the right time to pay for the Document Verification?
2. Getting a medical appointment 2 weeks prior to the interview, is it considered an early medical appointment? Should I prepare for the request or it is given at St. Lukes?
3. Is it ok to have medical during menstration?
4. Forms DS-156 and DS-157, does it have to be printed out on the computer? or handwritten?


Thanks for any input. Good luck to all interviewee and see ya at the Embassy!!!


Hi Violet25,

1. Pay for doc verification as soon as you have your Manila Case Number.

2. You can have your medical exam done anytime from 4 weeks to 1 week before the embassy interview. There is no "appointment" required. Just show up with required documents to SLEC. They handle all patients that come on a given day on a first come first serve basis. There really are no specific "appointment times".

3. No. You should plan to have your medical exam at a time when you are not having your period.

4. Computer. Also dont forget about 156K also it you are filing for a K visa.

Warm Regards,
Samby



Just a clarrification, is the Manila Case Number the MNL XXXXXXX that we got from NVC?


Thanks TinTin and Samby!


Yes, the MNL2008XXXYYY number is the manila embassy case number.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-22 02:00:00
PhilippinesApril Interviews
QUOTE (violet25 @ Mar 21 2008, 07:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mine is on 22nd of April.

I have a few quesitons:

1. When is the right time to pay for the Document Verification?
2. Getting a medical appointment 2 weeks prior to the interview, is it considered an early medical appointment? Should I prepare for the request or it is given at St. Lukes?
3. Is it ok to have medical during menstration?
4. Forms DS-156 and DS-157, does it have to be printed out on the computer? or handwritten?


Thanks for any input. Good luck to all interviewee and see ya at the Embassy!!!


Hi Violet25,

1. Pay for doc verification as soon as you have your Manila Case Number.

2. You can have your medical exam done anytime from 4 weeks to 1 week before the embassy interview. There is no "appointment" required. Just show up with required documents to SLEC. They handle all patients that come on a given day on a first come first serve basis. There really are no specific "appointment times".

3. No. You should plan to have your medical exam at a time when you are not having your period.

4. Computer. Also dont forget about 156K also it you are filing for a K visa.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-21 12:09:00
PhilippinesApril Interviews
TinTin & Samby: April 4 Embassy Interview. We will arrive in Manila on April 3. Both of us will be attending.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-21 00:37:00
PhilippinesEva Airlines
Hi Eric,

I always fly EVA from LAX to MAN and return. Love them and ther Elite/EVERGREEN "Supercoach" class /fare is a great deal. They wouldn't have any Filipino first time immigrant discount as they are not a Philippine based company. The only airline I have ever heard of that does that is PAL (Philippine Airines) but I have never been abloe to actually find anything officially written on that discount...and I have scanned and searched their site and others till I was blue in the face! So I dont kow if you have to call them or if its just an urban legand.

Back to EVA.

It sounds like you have a RT purchased. and now you want to go in and purchas a 1 way (MNL to USA) for your fiance. Did you signup for the EVERGREEN CLUB? If not, you should do so! The problem you are having is that EVA Air's ebsite is not sophisicated enough to "link" your new (desired) purchase with your existing ticket. Becuase of that, and because their web site enforces (literally) their rule that the credit card holder must be one of the flying passsengers, your can't process your request online. That's ok, though. Just call the service center (in PH the number is +63-2-7531383 and they can do it over the phone for you.

Take care!

Regards,
Samby

If that still doesnt work, you can always call the service center, they should be able to help you.
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-06 03:27:00
PhilippinesDay 9 in the USA...Funny Things She Asked
Precious & Priceless!!! Thanks for sharing!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-29 02:32:00
PhilippinesFlying back from interview
If you must make flight plans before you have the visa IN YOUR HAND, then please make sure that the tickets are refundable or at the very least changeable for a small fee. There are just too many uncertainies here... AR, Doc Verification (even if paid in advance, it's a new process and some have fallen into a black hole), RFE, Delbros Delays (if the USE does not honor your request for visa pickup), etc...

Good luck to you two, we do hope that all goes smoothly. smile.gif

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-01 15:50:00
PhilippinesK1 approved 4 April 2008 Manila USE
Hi All,

TinTin had her interview today at the US Embassy in Manila. We are happy to report that 1) document verification was complete at the time fo the interview, 2) Her K1 Visa was Approved and 3) the embassy approved our request for a visa pickup at the embassy, thereby bypassing the use of delbros's delivery services. kicking.gif

BAYVIEW PARK HOTEL: We arrived into Manila in the afternoon the day before and checked into the Bayview Park Hotel for 1 night. It is located across the street from the US Embassy. We were on the 10th floor with a direct view of the Embassy Street Entrance for K1 applicants. Reservation was made over the internet on the Hotel's direct web site. Rate was $75/night for double. Web site provided efficient real time processing. Used US issued Visa card with no problem Immediate confirmation: both on-screen and emailed. One issue was that the Web "Advertisement" stated breakfast buffet was included, but the confirmation made no mention of it. On check in, was told confirmed reservation did not include breakfast. No big deal to us - but a little shady...

The hotel is a 15 story hotel. 200 rooms or so. 3 classes: DELUXE and two levels of "suites". By filipino standards, it was not bad. By US standards, it was like an old tired "Best Western". OK - just run down. frayed carpets, cracks on the walls, missing grout in the bathroom, chipped furniture. Mattress was good. Base room rate was $59 - but with all the taxes - total was $75. billed in pesos, conversion rate ok at 41.5/dollar. They are pretty strict about late checkouts after 1pm. There is an escalating late check out fee that goes up each hour until, by 6pm, its the price of another full night. The good news is that most likely you will be back from the embassy by 12 or 12:30pm and will be able to check out before 1pm.

Our interview time was at 7:30pm. We arrived at 7:15am. No lines at all at guarded street entrance nor the security checkpoint going inside the embassy building. We were in the "blue seats" within 5 minutes of walking up to the outside gate.

Step 1: All 7:30am appointments were seated together. Starting about 7:40am, the group was directed to the first station to get a ticket number and submit DS forms and appointment letter. There were maybe 70 people in the 7:30am group. The 70 people were sent in order of arrival. It took about 45 minutes for all 70 to get through and get there numbers. From a few inquiries, it seemed that the first of the 7:30am appointment group arrived before 4am and the last arrived approximately 7:45am. We arrived about 7:15. For my money, I wouldn't trade the 45 minute "advance" that the first folks in the group got for the 3.5 - 4 hour wait that it cost them. I was glad we came over to to the embassy just a few minutes before our appointment time.

Step 2. About 9am we were called for fingerprint scanning. Nice filipinos working at that station. TinTin had to redo her scans about 7 times, but finally they came out clear enough. There was some hypothesis being discussed that the problem was hand lotion she had used. Don't know for sure, but after wiping her hands off a few times, got a scan that was "good enough" to be accepted.

Step 3. About 10:45am was called to window for prescreening. Filipino woman was "efficient". She wasnt overtly friendly - nor overtly mean. Asked a few questions - Who was I? When did I arrive in the Philippines? How many visits did I make? How did TinTin meet me? Any prior foreign travel for TinTin? Collected NBI, BC, Affadavit of support, 2007 ITR, 1099s, Letter of Self Employment, Bank Account Statements. Did NOT ask for CENOMAR. Looked briefly at photo album. Not interested in any other proofs of relationships (letters, chat logs, plane ticket boarding passes, etc) She really acted like she was just interested in collecting information for the American Consul - she didn't seem interested in the information, just transcribing some things onto a worksheet and collecting documents. She didn't care if she got the info from TinTin or Me - she just wanted forms and info. Total time less than 5 minutes.

Step 4. About 11:15 was called to room for American Consul interview. TinTin and I walked in together, and said Good Morning. This guy was a total piece of work. Young, arrogant, disinterested. Didn't bother to reply with even a hello. Immediatey "dismissed" me with "Step outside, I'll let you know if I need you". That curt..no nice to meet you, could you step out for a while, I would like to speak with tintin in private..thank you....nothing. without even making eye contact: "Step outside, I'll let you know if I need you." Needless to say, I was pissed! So, I stepped outside after making a point to get his eye contact and say "Good Morning" again.. grrrr..... TinTin was inside only about 5 minutes. Simple questions. Any previous marriages her, me. Any children her, me. What do I do for a living. Very Simple questions, TinTin said he never even made eye contact with her - just kept his eyes on his computer and asked the questions. "After 5 mnutes, he said, Ok you are approved. Step outside." TinTin then said that we had a letter for him. He looked up - suprised - and said "a letter??" It was a written request to pick up the visa at the embassy rather than wait on Delbros. He checked with one of his colleagues and then came back and said OK. Now please wait outside. Just an all around pissy attitude - not someone who should be working with human beings! (I know, I know, we ARE happy that the day went smoothly, no tough questions, no issues, approved visa, approved for embassy visa pickup - but as an American, I was certainly embarrassed to have this guy be the "poster boy" for TinTin's first dealing with an American. And it was pretty damn insulting to be dismissed without even a "Hello, would you mind waiting outside for a few minutes" by some beaurocratic peon.)

Step 5: Releasing Window at 11:50am. Almost everyone that was in front of us (5 different people) was being told they were on A.R. pending a variety of documents that they needed and were missing. The list was quite amazing - many basic things like no Last Year's ITR, no W-2, No DS-157. No Medical exam yet (!), wrong size pictures, etc. And all 5 got the word that they will be contacted in 4-6 weeks after Document Verification was completed. Most seemed not to know anything about what Document Verification was.

A NOTE ON DOCUMENT VERIFICATION: We paid for Document Verification exactly 4 weeks before our embassy interview. We texted Delbros per their procedure and received back the confirmation texts from them the same day we paid. Even so, I called the embassy 3 weeks in advance of our interview to confirm that our document verification had been completed and make sure that all was fine. Suprise suprise - I found that the embassy had no information that we had paid the delbros fee yet and therefore the Doc Verification process had not been started. I called delbros that day, had them call the embassy that day and also sent a fax with payment receipts and delbros confirmation text messages to the embassy that same day. I then called back every day for the next 4 days until the embassy confirmed that we had been submitted to NSO for the doc verification to commence. Our name/paperwork was submitted to NSO on Monday 24 March. We confirmed during the interview today that that document verification had, in fact, been completed prior to our interview. (so that means it was completed in no more than 9 business days) There are a lot of threads on VJ on the document verification process. My recommmendation while they are still working out the kinks in this new process is that you pester the heck out of both delbros and the embassy well before your interview date to ensure that they get it done before your interview. They did have a copy of TinTin's Cenomar in her file, which they did NOT get from us - so my assumption is that it came from the document verification process.

Well, next stop is a last trip back to Samar to say goodbye to the family there, then CFO, then to the airport heading to the West Coast of the US.

Thanks to all here on VJ, from whom we have learned so much.

Warm Regards,
Samby & TinTin
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-04 16:05:00
Philippinesjust had my interview and the consul said," as soon as we get hold of the document verification from NSO we will release your visa"
Chocolate Velvet Cake at Goldilocks!!!!!!! Best in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

smile.gif

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-06 02:45:00
Philippinesjust had my interview and the consul said," as soon as we get hold of the document verification from NSO we will release your visa"
Congrats!! Sorry to hear that it sounds like you got caught up in the whole Document Verification mess. It's a good sign though that there were no other requests for missing info. So now, if the embassy will just get on the ball and do their job (why oh why they dont do it BEFORE the interviews for so many people is a reall sin!) - You will soon have your visa in Hand!!!! Keep the faith!! Congrats!

Warm Regards,
Samby

Edited by TinTin and Samby, 04 April 2008 - 09:30 AM.

TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-04 09:28:00
PhilippinesWho will work the documents verification?
QUOTE (ives_damian @ Apr 4 2008, 04:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
the USEM will do your document verification. sometimes it's a minor thing, like checking on financial stuff. i would call the embassy to follow up on your case.


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TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-04 11:34:00
PhilippinesHow long did the Interview take?
Hi Sam,

Well, you are kind of in a bind for Tacloban. I travel to Tacloban from Manila A LOT and here's the reality:

There are only 2 airlines that fly Manila to Tacloban: PHillipine Airlines (PAL) and CEBU Pacific Air.

The last flight of the day is the CENBU Pacific 3:45pm departure from Manila's Domestic Terminal. That is about a 30 to 40 minute taxi ride from the Embassy. So with an hour to catch a taxi and get to the airport and an hour to check in at the airport, that means she will have to be leaving the USE by 1:45pm. That is doable, but not guarenteed. As you can see from others here (and our experience also) many are done with the embassy by 12 or 12:30pm, if not earlier. BUT NOT ALL!!!! That's the risk.

The first flight of the day is the CEBU Pacific 4:55am flight from the Manila Domestic Terminal.

Good luck in all!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-17 14:29:00
PhilippinesTrying to send a wedding ring
I wouldn't do it. Wait for the next personal visit. Risk of theft is just way to high in this country.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-17 14:34:00
PhilippinesFinally Visa in hand today
Congratulations!!
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-17 13:26:00
PhilippinesZandy has passed her medical!
Great news! Congrats to you guys!!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-17 13:21:00
Philippinespolice clearance - singapore
Thant sounds great. Glad it seems to be working out for you guys! Good luck on the next steps!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-18 06:25:00
Philippinespolice clearance - singapore
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Samby,

Thanks a lot for posing that email, it really helps us out a lot!!! Thanks again!

Larry


Happy to help, Larry. Good luck to you guys!

Warm Regards,
Samby


Samby,

Hello Again! I was curious how they sent the CNCC back to you? You mention in an earlier post that they sent via registered mail. Did you notice if that was through the normal Singapore/Philippine mail or did they use a private carrier like DHL or LBC? Also, did you or your Fiancé have to sign for the CNCC when they delivered it to your location? Thanks Again!

Thanks,
Larry


Hi Larry,

It was sent back as Registered Mail - signature required. Through normal Philippine Postal Service.

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-04-17 14:15:00
Philippinespolice clearance - singapore
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Samby,

Thanks a lot for posing that email, it really helps us out a lot!!! Thanks again!

Larry


Happy to help, Larry. Good luck to you guys!

Warm Regards,
Samby
TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-16 11:44:00
Philippinespolice clearance - singapore
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Thanks so much for the replies. I will try to start on this as soon as possible. But it
seems that it cannot be sent until the NOA2 and packet 4 is approved and delivered.
This procedure seems so ridiculous that it cannot be checked on as part of the NBI or immigration approval
I hope you finally got your visa approved airich.

thanks again everyone


Adobocrazy,

There is absolutely NO NEED TO wait for the NOA2. In fact, if you wait that long, you very well may not have the CNCC from Singapore in time for your embassy interview. Just go to the Singapore web site, follow the instructions to fill out their form, include the required additional documentation and the bank draft. Send it away today. Don't wait.

Regards,
Samby



Samby,

Hello. I am curious what documentation you provided to the Singapore police dept. to show proof that you needed to obtain a CNCC? I have read other posts where the CNCC would not be issued until the appointment letter was faxed over because they wanted proof that another governmental agency was requesting a police clearance. We just about have all of our documentation ready to go; I was just waiting on the letter from the Embassy. Thanks for your insights on this process!

Thanks,
Larry



Hi Larry,

Sorry for the late reply. Here is the email (first is on bottom, last is on top) I sent to the Singapore authorities and their reply. I sent via FedEx from the Philippines and had no problem. The CNCC was returned via registered mail. Total time from send to receive was about 5 weeks. Let me know if I can help further. Good luck! -Samby


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From: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 3:16 AM
To: 'SPF_CID_CNCC@spf.gov.sg'
Cc: 'SPF_Feedback_MAYCI@spf.gov.sg'
Subject: RE: (SR#: SR/2007/1017/1-7HUNH) - Activity #XXXXX:

Dear Sir:

I want to thank you most kindly for your prompt and clear reply to my inquiry. This level of excellent customer service is most appreciated by me.

Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
________________________________________
From: SPF CID CNCC [mailto:SPF_CID_CNCC@spf.gov.sg]
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 8:40 AM
To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Cc: SPF_Feedback_MAYCI@spf.gov.sg
Subject: (SR#: SR/2007/1017/1-7HUNH) - Activity # - XXXXXXXX:

Dear Sir,

I refer to your email of 17/10/07.

Please note that the document mentioned is acceptable,

As for the payment, you may use a cheque, if you have any that is acceptable by DBS Singapore. The National Philippines Bank do issue bank draft in Singapore dollars.

We do not have service in credit payments for oversea applicants.

CNCC OFFICE
CID/CRO
SINGAPORE
Kumary

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________________________________________
From: XXXXXXXXXXX
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:54 PM
To: SPF_CID_CNCC@spf.gov.sg
Subject: Application for Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC)

17 October 2007

RE: Application for Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC)

Good Day:

I am a US Citizen sponsoring a Filipino Citizen for a US Immigration Visa (K-1). The US Embassy in Manila has informed us that Miss XXXXXXXXX, a Filipino Citizen, is required to obtain a Police Clearance document from Singapore where she lived in 2004-2005 during her Academic Work Training program. This is required because she was in Singapore for “6 months or longer”.

I have 2 questions regarding the form and requirements for this document.

1. Requirement number 6 on your Application form states:

6. Applicant must produce documentary proof from foreign immigration/government bodies or
embassies to show proof that the certificate is required by such authority.


In addition, your web site at http://www.spf.gov.s...cert_issued.htm states:

>>Documentary proof from the immigration authority requiring the certificate. (A print out of the application requirements is not acceptable.)


I am planning on submitting a copy of the official USA Government Notice of Action (NOA-1) showing the visa application for Miss XXXXXXXXX in process along with the documented US Embassy requirement for the Police Clearances from all countries where the individual has resided “6 months or longer”. Is this documentation acceptable to you?

2. Your stated fee required for application from abroad is S$50. You indicate this should be sent via a “bank draft”. But, how would we get a bank draft in the Philippines that is payable in Singapore Dollars? All banks we have visited say that is not possible. Do you accept USA Credit Cards? Can you suggest a means by which we can meet your requirement given that we are in the Philippines?

Thank you very much for your prompt attention and reply to these 2 questions.

Sincerely,
XXXXXXXXX

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TinTin and SambyMalePhilippines2008-03-14 08:47:00