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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhat does "Ready" status in CEAC mean?
Hi Drenie_elyonie!how's everything? did you receive a packet 3 already? Our case has a READY status also and I am waiting for the packet 3 for the instructions. It's been a week now since I have seen the READY status but still haven't receive anything from the consulate.
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-07 21:07:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result

 
Great news, sis! Congrats and best of luck to your interview!!! dancin5hr.gif


Thank you sis! :)

raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-10 18:16:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result

 
Whoo whoo..... great news. Just keep your eye on the prize and that's being with your fiancée. Don't ever give up. Our visa arrived today, finally. dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif
 
Good luck with the rest of the process and you will eventually get this behind you and you will be with him.  good.gif
 




Waaah! Congratulations! You must be very very happy! \:D/ .. I will have more patience now. I'm closer to the end! :)

raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-10 06:42:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result

 
That's wonderful news! grats sis!



yes. Thank God!. :) Finally I can focus now on preparing for the interview. Thank you for all of your comments and advices! :)


raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-10 06:18:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result

 
I hope they get it right this time.  Keep us posted.  good.gif[/quote]

Oh yes. I called them again this morning for follow-up. They said they issued CENOMAR already.. :) soon as my fiance sent them the 48.60 USD, they will send it through a courier of our choice.




raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-10 03:02:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
Hi guys! Finally I solved the problem regarding my CENOMAR. I called the NSO office in Manila and the man I spoke with gave me a number of the E-Census. I got the chance to talk the person incharge of the processed request. She read to me the details written in the CEMAR. First the name of the woman which exactly the same as mine (first name, middle initial and the last name). When I asked the full middle name, she cannot answer me because it's only initial that is written in the certificate. So I asked for the husband's name. After she read the name I said I didn't know that person. And so I asked if there's father and mother information, she refused to answer and so finally she said ' ok I will forward this to the processing department.'

As of now,I am waiting for it to be forwarded in US consulate here in Hong Kong. They asked me to pay 48.60 USD through Western Union for the special courier. :(


Thank you guys for your reply! *:)





raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-10 02:47:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
Lol! I have my own acronym. Funny me.haha. Thanks Hank. I meant USEHK then. :)
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 13:42:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
Hi, sweet cakes! The USEM Hong Kong will not set an appointment for me unless they received my CENOMAR. That's what they are waiting for. :( it's totally different from USEM Manila. You will be bringing your CENOMAR together with other docs they required on your interview.
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 13:27:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
@maricel. ok I will try. Thank you! Its a good idea. If I get CENOMAR result then I will request again to be sent directly to USEM Hong Kong. Because it says in the instruction that CENOMAR forwarded by the applicant is not acceptable. can I request weekdays?
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 13:11:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
@greenbaum.. Thank you for reminding me again not to give up. My fiance tell me that always. What I am praying right now is that the result will not be sent to the embassy. I feel sorry with the system of getting documents from the Philippines. It's very inconvenient, complicated and time consuming!.Plus you didn't get what you wanted after all the efforts.
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 12:44:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
Hi,maricel. This is the link that USEM Hong Kong that gave me. https://www.ecensus....ph/Default.aspx. They sent me instructions/steps how to request online. I followed everything in there. I am sure I put my information correctly. I made sure every details were correct. The system just ask me my full name, birth date,birth place,mother's maiden name and father's name. I don't know why on earth it appears that I am married if they really used the information I have provided. Now what freakin' me out is that the result will be sent directly to the embassy because Of the delivery address I have put as per USE instruction. Once they received the CEMAR, then it could be the end of my application. :( I want them not to send the result. I emailed them,but I get no reply!
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 12:29:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
I asked my friend from Davao to make a long distance to NSO Manila to ask why the result was CEMAR instead of CENOMAR and told her to give them my information again. But the man who entertained her said that I may lied in order to get a CENOMAR and didn't bother to ask my info again. They should have checked their files thoroughly because in the Philippines it is very common to have same names but when it comes to the information of the father , mother ,birth date and birth place, it is totally different. They should wonder why I requested for CENOMAR if I know I'm married,right? I am now convinced that the people who works in the government are usually lazy! They are not really into people they are serving. I'm sorry for those who are dedicated to what they do.

I'm very disappointed with this. I am wasting money,effort and time just because of their laziness.

I'm sorry guys. I just felt bad.:(




raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 10:54:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
Hi, Hank! Yes I do have. I can ask my mother to do a favor for me. The problem is, I have instructions from the USEM here in Hong Kong that CENOMAR should be obtained through online, the e-CENSUS. And must sent directly to them. I wanted to call the embassy if I can do what you have suggested but I'm afraid they will have doubts about my CENOMAR being faked or what.
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 09:57:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
that's what I wanted to do but when I read the instruction that embassy sent me,it says there that it should be requested through e-Census and should be sent to their office directly. And that is one of my problem right now. Im afraid that the NSO will forward the CEMAR to USEM. I emailed them to verify the result again and not to send the CEMAR,but I didn't get any reply yet. Im very frustrated! Everything could be ruined by this. I'm afraid the USEM will deny my application. :(
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 07:15:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
Yes it is my first time. :(
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 06:22:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
I'm sorry to say,Yes they are stupid! I asked my friend to call the Manila NSO, and the man said maybe I lied just to get CENOMAR! I really can't believe them!
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 06:13:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
Yes. I double checked everything and its accurate. I have a summary of the information I have given them. What I saw in Facebook is that there's a person who's name is same with mine and she's married! I don't know why the NSO cannot see the difference with our middle name.
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 06:01:00
PhilippinesCENOMAR result
Guys please help! I made an online request of my CENOMAR in E-Census. Now, the result is CEMAR! I really can't believe that. I'm never been married! I'm really disappointed now. I don't know what to do. I'm on a rush because I need to get everything done before February. My working visa here in Hong Kong will end on February. What should I do? The embassy will not schedule an interview for me if they don't receive the CENOMAR.

Thanks for those who can give an advice.


raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-06 05:51:00
Philippinesk2 process and required documents
I see it now. I am using an android phone. Thanks Hank! The available schedule has been changed.

Thanks again!


raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2014-02-25 20:42:00
Philippinesk2 process and required documents
Hi Hank! I haven't pay the visa fee yet. Hopefully today. Unfortunately, I cannot see any link that you are talking about. So that means I need to have my fiance prepare and send me the form I-134 again?

Thank you so much!


raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2014-02-25 19:27:00
Philippinesk2 process and required documents
I had my k1 visa issued in Hong Kong consulate last January 2014. Since it will expire on June 2014, I went home to help my 7-year-old son to apply for a K2 visa so that he can accompany me to the US.

Now these are my questions:

a) how long it will take for the k2 visa process here in Phils? I'm afraid the time left before my visa expires will not be enough.

b) what are the documents do I need to prepare for the interview?

I sent an inquiry to USEM for the status of my son's application, they replied that they sent notification to our address last Feb 4 and that we no need to wait for the hard copy of that which until now we didn't receive. As of now, I just finished the DS 160 form online and I had registered in their CGIfederal website and saw there that the first available schedule appointment is on May 13, 2014.

c) the date shows in that website is always the actual available?

I am hoping that if I call for scheduling an appointment there will be earlier than that.

Please do help me what to do so that we can leave before May. I want to be in the US by then for my fiance's birthday.

Thank you!
















raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2014-02-25 10:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsk2 visa
Hi guys! I am a k1 applicant and I want to wait for my visa interview here in Hong Kong because I am currently working here. Now, I have a 7- year- old child in the Philippines. I want him to accompany me in the US . Is there any of you here experience this kind of set-up? What are the things I should be prepared of? As of now, I am waiting for the packet 3 to arrive.
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-06 08:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnvc received
You emailed HK consulate? Usually they will reply after 2 business days. Sometimes 4 days after. :). If you want to have an answer right away,you can ask your fiancee to call this number +852 58084666. it's the call center open for inquiries from 8 am to 8 pm. The first thing she will hear is the voice prompt. Tell her to wait until it finished talking and she will be forwaded to a live person. :)
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-07 18:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsnvc received
Hi vbtmrt, I am waiting for my packet 3 now here in Hong Kong. But my fiance put my HK address from the beginning of the application so that everything will be sent in HK consulate. As far as I know it will take few weeks for the case to arrived in another consulate or embassy. I asked tru email in the consulate because I wanted the case to be forwarded in Manila embassy after my interview here for my son's K2 visa.
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-07 10:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportschild custody order
Oh I see. It's clear to me now. Thanks a lot!

I will apply a K2 visa for him soon I finished mine here in Hong Kong. I will be home on February. If ever approved this month, I'll ask the US consulate here to forward the case in Manila embassy for my son's visa. And hopefully by April 2014, he has a visa by then.


raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-02 02:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportschild custody order
Hi, Apple21! Thank you for your fast response!So that means it's ok if I don't have that document during my interview? I am very worried because I'm here in Hong Kong. Im afraid I need to have that and go to any legal offices to help me for that.
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-02 02:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportschild custody order
Hi guys! I hope you can help me with this thing child custody order which one of the documents USEM ask from me for my interview.

What is this all about? I am a sole custodian of my child ever since. The father of my 7-year-old son has no care about him. His father's name isn't in his birth certificate either. I have no contacts with his father for long time. He doesn't even give a dime for our child. Do I still have to have this document? I am from Philippines and my mother help me to take care of my son while I'm away. I want him to accompany me to US. I am currently
working here in Hong Kong.

For those who have idea what to do with this,please help!





raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-02 01:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for packet 3!
Once the case has been forwarded to the embassy,you can start contacting them. I submitted my DS-160 yesterday. The consulate ask me to send them copies. But I forgot to make a copy of all the pages! So I called the call center if it's ok that I will just send the confirmation page. They said it's ok. So I will be sending the confirmation page today. Then I will register first to their site and , pay my visa and if I think I am ready for the interview, I will be the one to set an appointment to them.

Those are the steps here in Hong Kong pal! I don't know if all embassies/consulates have the same.

So call your embassy now for inquiries. :)




raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-18 17:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for packet 3!
Oh I see. Mine is in Hong Kong. :)
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-17 08:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for packet 3!
Oh good for us!did you submit the form already?honestly I have no idea what's next!hehe. maybe I will do this online thing first and submit it and then wait for their next instruction. :) I still have to do some inquiries in the consulate regarding my son's application. I'm kinda confused. Let me know what they tell you to do next when you're done submitting the DS-160!goodluck to us! :)
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-17 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for packet 3!
@MiltonAnaya. Good day!my fiance received a notice from NVC and saying that I have to fill out the online DS-160 as the first step of the application. For sure your fiance will receive a notice too within 2 weeks! I am starting completing the form. :)
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-17 04:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for packet 3!
@MiltonAnaya.. Same with ours! They also updated the status November 14. Maybe have to wait 2 weeks or 10 business days after they updated our status to receive a packet. Keep me posted if you receive one! :)
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-16 04:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for packet 3!
Hi N&P! Yes I emailed HK consulate and they replied that they sent a packet last November 1,2013 Which happens to be the date of our status updated in CEAC visa checker. They said to wait 10 days for me to receive the packet but until now I didn't receive any. :(.. And they updated our status again November 14. Waiting is just like..urrrgh! :(
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-16 04:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for packet 3!
Lol! Until now I have no update.. :)
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-08 17:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswaiting for packet 3!
Hi, everyone! I just want to ask how many days for the so-called packet 3 to arrive? I checked in the Ceac Visa checker,it says READY and that the status was updated Nov 1, 2013. For those who experienced, how many days or weeks you have waited? Thanks!
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-06 08:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers
I was interviewed and approved yesterday! January 6,2014.. Thanks for some ideas and information in this forum! :)
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2014-01-06 18:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers
Congratulations to you guys who got approved! :)
Finally the US.consulate emailed me of my interview date! It is on January 6, 2014!

Now, im a bit worried. I just asked my fiance to send me a copy of his dissolution of marriage. Will the CO ask for the original? Please I need your advices! THANKS!



raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-18 21:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers

Interview was today, we were approved :) :)


Congratulations Dear! \:D/ party party! At last you're done with this stuff! :)

Am still waiting for my interview date. Haven't done my medical yet. I am hoping I'll get email from the consulate this week for another set of instructions! :)



raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-12-17 05:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers
Congratulations to all of you guys! You will be soon together with your love! yeeey! :)
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-28 02:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly 2013 K-1 Visa Filers
Hi guys! I'm done with my DS-160 and also paid the visa fee. I received an email that my receipt has been activated and that I can schedule an appointment at their website. when I logged in, it says no appointment available.so I called call center. the man said to wait for the instruction from the consulate. Is there any of you experienced this? How many days you have waited to received mail from embassy/consulate?what are the instructions? So confusing. :(
raistlin119Not TellingHong Kong2013-11-21 00:57:00