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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
:) PW please update me too. I received my packet4 last Dec. 23. Thank you. Happy New year everyone :D
BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-12-29 08:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hello Jen(Burrito)
Thanks for your kind words,magdilang anghel ka sana..yes Gary or me have to call them early tomorrow to find out..wow!!parang pasko na sa Manila thread ah!!everybody (well almost)got thier approval and interview date.!!!
Kami na lang yata ang natitirang MNL2006783*****.. :(

Congratz to you Jen,when your interview date?hope to see you or some of Vj friends natin dito sa Manila Embassy..
Goodluck!

(F)
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Thank you Ate Lucy I'm glad you had your interview date too... yeey! Mine is on Valentines day.
Oo nga sana mameet kita sa St. Lukes during medical.

God bless you and Gary more:)

-Jen-
BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-12-13 19:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

So happy to see that we have a interview flood here!!wooohooo that sounds great!!! I hope we get ours..were 783***** and I hope we have mine..we will gonna check and call the embassy tomorow..God help us!!
Congratz to all who got thier interview date and to all who get thier approval!!!

(F)
Hello Margie..sent you a pm..goodluck girl :thumbs:



Hello Ate Lucy,

Yes try to call USE service center I just got my interview appointment when I phoned them.
We have same start of MNL case 2006 783xxx I guess you have your interview date too.

-Jen-
BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-12-13 06:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
:dance: Congatulations to Fmerz and roymcn3rd for visa approval. :dance: .

PW please update my timeline too my interview date is on February 14, 2007 :whistle:


-Jen-
BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-12-13 02:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hi PW,

Please update my timeline MNL case number should be 2006-783 and please change my ID from Burrito to JenRob. Thank you.

-Jen-

Edited by Burrito, 12 December 2006 - 12:20 AM.

BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-12-12 00:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

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First, I want to extend my deepest prayers to those still awaiting the joy for which they rightfully deserve.

I can not express the overwhelming emotions I feel. My Baby called me yelling... WE'RE APPROVED!!! I somehow always knew but I wanted to officially her it from her lips. SWEET!!! I'm going to give my family and friends a call, get something to eat, sit back and take it all in... This is like winning a big game... It's really cool but we won't the championship. Maramig Salamat for all of you well wishes. I am deeply touched. May God continue to bless us with his grace and mercy.

Cheers!!!

Uling




:dance: :dance: :dance: Congratulations Uling!!!! God bless you more as Wilma and you start your life together.
BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-11-14 00:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

current status ... APPROVED!!!! wahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo and btw i did not faint.

congratulations to K3-IR as well. Keith88gt only recognized me when i hugged boytoy and started crying after the c/o did our interview. he was suuuuuuuuuuuuper nice and was a breeze....

Uling you are next in line for approval! we wil be going to church in a bit. my prayers will be with you all....

thank you so so so so sooooooooo much!!!!!!!!




:) Nakakatuwa naman..Congratulations Yna!! :) Hope we have our appointment for interview soon and have visa approve too.
BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-11-13 03:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview

as of 11 Nov 06

Phil-Am K1 Information…

(K1 Introduction) - If you are just starting your K1 visa journey, please check out this information provided by the Department of State (DOS) on the K1 visa experience (CLICK HERE). I found this information very insightful when I first started. Please note that the “How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card” section is incorrect because K1 visa beneficiaries can only apply for a SSN card upon arriving into the United States.

(Case Status) - Once you have filed your case and recieved your case number, please register on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website using the Case Status Online Tool to receive emailed updates concerning your case (CLICK HERE)

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I’ve read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.

(2). The Manila Embassy (USE) Packet 4, the phone number, a visa interview testimony, along with a sample Appoitment Letter are is within my signature block. NOTE: Packet 4 is acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview. If you call the Manila Embassy and dial 0 for the operator, ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview appointment is assigned approximately 100 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC. Beneficiaries are now sent an letter of receipt from the USE once their physical files are received. However, this is NOT Packet 3 because the Manila Embassy ONLY issues Packet 4, and the letter of receipt is not always sent to the beneficiaries. Please also check out this instructional visa interview information (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). The Visa Interview Appointments website is within my signature. This is where you can check to see if a visa interview has been scheduled for your case. It is presumed that the website is now the substitution for the visa appointment worksheet/list the Manila Embassy used in the past.

(5). St. Luke’s Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days. Day 1 is the medical exam and Day 2 is the vaccination.

(6). The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary’s Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary’s visa interview at the Manila Embassy. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery fee/time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, 135 Philippine Pesos, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) 165 Philippine Pesos; Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier
* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

NOTE: Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy can take as much as three (3) business days to release the visa and POE package, which is NOT included in the deliver times above.

(7). CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminars are held in Manila and Cebu, with the corresponding links within my signature. The beneficiary may attend whichever location is more convenient. "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info (CLICK HERE). NOTE: As far as I know, this requirement is not stated within the K1 packet. However, the beneficiary can NOT travel without receiving the Guidance and Counseling Certificate and subsequent CFO stamp on the visa. Please check out this instructional information on the CFO experience (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(8). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant’s arrival and departure portions at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it’s simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: The red text indicates the recent updates/chages. Please let me know if there are any suggestions. I have also correlated the numbers above to my signature below.





I was worried that until now I have not receive a letter of receipt from USE I just learn from Uling's info that not all benefiaciaries have it. I think I am one of those. I'll just wait for packet 4. I only got the receipt date of my papers when I inquired at their call center.

Uling I'll be happy to hear from you soon saying your fiancee has a visa approved. I am one who visit your signature a lot .. and got a lot of tips. Good luck to you and to YYB on your interview this coming Monday and Tuesday. :)

-Jen-
BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-11-11 21:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Congratulations Gomez :dance: :dance:
BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-11-05 22:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionManila Embassy Interview
Hello PW, can you please add our timeline in the list? I was reading this thread for quite a while and I think now is best time to join. Thank you! :)

NOA2- Sept 21 MNL REC’D - Oct. 18 MNL200678xxxx
BurritoFemalePhilippines2006-10-27 05:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionimmigrant visa
Hi, I overstayed for a few days in Germany (tourist Visa) I accompanied my grandma to visit our aunt (invitation) in 2010. Will this affect my US visa application? What do I need to have so that I will be cleared in my interview?
fight4loveMalePhilippines2011-07-19 17:40:00
PhilippinesFiancee had abortion years ago

First of all she doesnt have to declare that she had an abortion. thats intensly private and frankly none of their business. She can simply say she was in hospital/had an operation for gynae reasons. They wont ask any more. There was nothing illegal and you both shouldnt worry. Its not up to the consular officer to make a moral judgement call anyway. They are concerned with 3 main things; a) that your relationship is genuine b) that there is nothing criminal in your past and c) that there are no infections , sexual or otherwise that may prevent you from being admitted.

They dont check medical records. the medical is just to determine whether the applicant has disease or alcohol/drug issues. there is no reason to ever have to declare an abortion. They wont ask about it. It would be wrong of them to do so.




Hi. I'm reading this thread with hope of finding some information about my current situation. I read your response and would like to seek the best advice if you can. I was requested to undergo a Psych Eval due to the scars on my wrist. I denied the true reason with the first doctor (Physical Examiner) because truthfully, I panic and was not expecting that it will be questioned or even seen (very small scars). And so, I went to my scheduled Psych Evaluation and told the doctor the same story but he refused to accept it because the scars dont match my story. I knew it was wrong to lie and chose to just come clean with it. Besides, it was way back in High School and dumb cry for attention from my mom but I was not hospitalized for it those we're very shallow cuts. However, given the circumstance, I wouldn't change it because it made me a better person. The doctor then calmed after me telling the truth and he said "Don't you just feel better when you tell the truth?" And I know, I acknowledged my mistake and told him that I did not mean to insult or disrespect anyone and I was just afraid. I was not ordered any other tests but I'm still afraid this will affect my interview (which is coming very soon). I dont intend to lie at my interview and will just tell the truth about what happened and acknowledge that what I did was wrong. I also believe that nothing is worst that lying so do you think I have a chance to redeem myself and get an approval? If not, what could my fiance and do? Would it help if he comes here, resched and go to my interview with me?
fight4loveMalePhilippines2011-07-19 03:48:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)weee my visa is approved..
aahh yeah...congrats :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Rhej&JackFemale02012-10-04 20:04:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)Want to try to track your paperwork from NVC to the Embassy?
OH my bad! i cannot figure it out. when i went to dhl site.I put in track your shipment portion the tracking number. and i dont see any answer. i guess im doin the wrong interpretation. can u guys help me out? our K1 was been approved last january 7 and was touched again last january 8.will appreciate all you help.
sweettie babyFemalePhilippines2009-01-20 18:31:00
PhilippinesCFO SEMINAR
ok thanks. hope Air21 will deliver our passport soon.
sweettie babyFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 07:49:00
PhilippinesCFO SEMINAR
Hi guys, just wanna ask if when were goin to have the CFO?Are we goin to wait for our visa delivery before we can attend the CFO?
It would be great if we will meet there when attend CFO. Keep in touch! Again congrats to everyone who passed the interview today.
sweettie babyFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 07:44:00
PhilippinesWhoa!!I passed!!
congrats. approved as well. were the same time 7am. I guess i saw you there i can remember your face..Hope we can receive our visa soon.
sweettie babyFemalePhilippines2009-03-09 07:28:00
Philippinescheap airline ticket for first week of april 2009
Hi guys, wanna know anyone from here who can recommend to where to buy cheap airline ticket for april 4 to 6. will it be cheaper if bought from a local travel agency? or direct from airline? i will be flying from manila to portland.

thanks in advance for any help.
sweettie babyFemalePhilippines2009-03-19 09:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPLEASE HELP
HI MY FIANCEE ARRIVED THE LETTER NOA2 TAHT TELLING HIM OUR PETISTION IS APPROVED...AND THEY SAID IN THE LETTER THAT WE NEED TO WAIT 21 DAYS TO TRAVEL THE DOCUMENT IN MANILA EMBASSY ...MY QUESTION IS I NEVER RECEIVED ANY MAILE DCAME FROM THE NVC...AND DO WE NEED TO WAIT FOR THE LETTER TO COME WITH ME?OR WE CAN HAVE OUR PHYSICAL EVEN THOUGH I HAVEN'T RECEIVED MAIL AND WAIT FOR THE 21 DAYS THAT SAYING IN THE LETTERS?THANKS FOR ALL YOU ANSWER I RELLY APPRECIATE IT GODBLESS
donzy15FemalePhilippines2010-04-23 10:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhow long it takes to recieve a k1 visa
hello everyone! im asking for you help. My fiancee petition k1 visa , i finished the interview last may 13,2009 here in Manila Usembassy but there is a problem on my fiancee I-129F part C other info question#2he forgot to answer it. so the consul ask me to send a new one last may 18, 2009 i went to Usembassy to past the already answered quetsion. since then i havent recieved any visa or notice to usembassy. my fiancee and i still waiting for the visa. how long it gonna takes pa? huhu...
djjhoNot TellingPhilippines2009-06-10 01:12:00
Philippinesk1 long waiting
QUOTE (Tahoma @ Jun 13 2009, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Tahoma @ Jun 13 2009, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Jun 13 2009, 08:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE
2. Have you ever been convicted by a court of law (civil or criminal) or court martialed by a military tribunal for any of the following crimes:

Domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, dating violence, elder abuse or stalking. (Please refer to page 3 of the instructions for the full definition of the term "domestic violence.)

Homicide, murder, manslaughter, rape, abusive sexual contact, sexual exploitation, incest, torture, trafficking, peonage, holding hostage, involuntary servitude, slave trade, kidnapping, abduction, unlawful criminal restraint, false imprisonment or an attempt to commit any of these crimes, or

Three or more convictions for crimes relating to a controlled substance or alcohol not arising from a single act.


If that is the question, how did he answer it? Looks like a big giant red flag to me!


If this is the question and you had already submitted the completed form then let your fiance call the embassy to ask for the status of your visa.

We were also asked to submit part C of I-129F because when my husband submitted the I-129F form, he did not notice that the answers he put on each small box did not print. They were all blank. It was because we didn't have the updated version of Acrobat.

It was good that the Consul only required us to submit Part C. She only wanted to see the Yes check box with the signature of my husband. Anyway, I submitted the requested document 3 days after my interview and got my visa 3 working days after the submission.

Goodluck.

~Chinook


Oooppss...Want to edit my previous post.

Of course my husband was never convicted of any crime, so the consul only want to see that the NO checkbox is answered. wink.gif
I wanted to ask her that time if she could just check it herself.. tongue.gif

~Chinook



hello po! opo yung partC otherQ#2 it jut blank he did not notice that question. yah i told that consul that his not convicted any crime, tha consul want to see also the yes or no answer. we are same situataion pO? wow you got your visa so fast.. hope and pray soor i have it na.. thanks and God bless!
djjhoNot TellingPhilippines2009-06-14 00:39:00
Philippinesk1 long waiting
QUOTE (davra @ Jun 13 2009, 01:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (djjho @ Jun 13 2009, 03:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello! anyone same situation? i done my interview @ manila usembassy last may 13 my fiance petition paper PART C Q#2 he forgot to anwer it so the consul ask for a new one with answer but i did not recieved any pinkpaper and the consul didnot tell me if my visa is approved. last may18 i already send the paper personally to embassy. since then no visa came up. huhuhu... is there no definete date when my visa approved? it that be okay if i did not have pinkslip? help.... thanks crying.gif



did you got 221g?there is no defenite date when they are going to release your visa..There are some got their visa 5 days after submitting the documents and some got after 3 weeks,6 weeks..Just enjoy and spend a lot of time with your family while you are in the philippines star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif ..Goodluck and god bless you always..


salamat po ng marami sa reply nyo. atleast umaan na rin po ang pakiramdam ko.. they give me air21 slip i gave it to air 21booth for registration for now but the lady on window 37 advice me not to pay the fee instead CDO na lng. tahnks for your advices yah i have to enjoy my time with my family.. thanks thanks again... GOD BLESS you too po good.gif
djjhoNot TellingPhilippines2009-06-13 08:04:00
Philippinesk1 long waiting
hello! anyone same situation? i done my interview @ manila usembassy last may 13 my fiance petition paper PART C Q#2 he forgot to anwer it so the consul ask for a new one with answer but i did not recieved any pinkpaper and the consul didnot tell me if my visa is approved. last may18 i already send the paper personally to embassy. since then no visa came up. huhuhu... is there no definete date when my visa approved? it that be okay if i did not have pinkslip? help.... thanks crying.gif
djjhoNot TellingPhilippines2009-06-13 02:12:00
USCIS Service CentersI-130 Presentation
thank u such a big help ;)
ronzkieFemalePhilippines2012-09-26 09:24:00
USCIS Service CentersCSC IS GOING BACK TO 5 TO 6 MONTH PROCESSING
How about petitions routed directly at NBC?
NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER? DO YOU HAVE ANY NEWS ABOUT IT? THANKS
ronzkieFemalePhilippines2012-11-14 02:09:00
USCIS Service CentersCSC IS GOING BACK TO 5 TO 6 MONTH PROCESSING
What about CR 1 SPOUSAL VISA APPLICATIONS ROUTED DIRECTLYBAT NBC (national benefits center)
Do you have any idea?
ronzkieFemalePhilippines2012-11-14 01:59:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDOES NVC SETS THE SCHEDULE FOR INTERVIEW FOR PHILIPPINE IMMIGRANT APPLICANTS?
TNX FOR THE OPINION....


QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 13 2007, 11:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't be certain but believe the NVC sets up the interview for CR/IR visas. The embassy scheduled Claudeth's K-1 interview.

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-09-14 03:53:00
Russia, Ukraine and BelarusDOES NVC SETS THE SCHEDULE FOR INTERVIEW FOR PHILIPPINE IMMIGRANT APPLICANTS?
DOES NVC SETS THE SCHEDULE FOR INTERVIEW FOR PHILIPPINE IMMIGRANT APPLICANTS? OR IS IT THE US EMBASSY HERE IN MANILA WHO DOES THE SCHEDULING?

TNX

Edited by AUREA, 13 September 2007 - 10:03 PM.

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-09-13 22:02:00
Mexico, Latin & South America1-130 Petiton for infant
Hi,

I'm a FILIPINA married to a Us citizen. I gave birth to our son on March 2007 here in the philippines. My husband became a US Citizen last July 2006. We applied for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad and a US passport for our son. No need to file a petition for the child. Hope this helps

Edited by AUREA, 06 November 2007 - 06:45 PM.

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-11-06 18:44:00
Asia: East and PacificTram called the consulate and...
cONGRATULATIONS! Good Luck on your wife's interview. smile.gif
AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-11-07 06:26:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)how long does it take to review case at nvc?
hi prettyfacenbody,

I also had an RFE. It took 8 working days from the time NVC entered my RFE checklist in to the system. hope your case will be completed soon.

9/14/07 - NVC entered checklist letter response
9/24/07 - Case Complete


aurea


QUOTE (prettyfacenbody @ Oct 4 2007, 06:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
does anyone know how many days does it take to review a case? NVC entered into the system my RFE checklist letter oct 1.

Edited by AUREA, 04 October 2007 - 07:37 AM.

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-10-04 07:34:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230....RFE'd???
congrats sis rina!!! you deserve it!!! good.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-10-11 08:58:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230....RFE'd???
congrats!!!! good.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif good.gif

QUOTE (D&A @ Oct 10 2007, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Rina, Aurea, Ness&Keith, Jayzar and all my fellow VJ'rs!!

Since Rina started this forum to most of us of the same case status, I just wanted to THANK YOU ALL as of yesterday after talking to NVC (live) and also confirmed it with their recording this evening, my wife's case has just been COMPLETED!!! PRAISE THE LORD and EVERYONE who kept us in their prayers, encouraging us and teaching us the proper way in completing the forms, etc. This forum has been awesome and really been informative and very helpful for the most part. On behalf of my wife and I, we would like once again to Thank You EVERYONE as each of you has been so helpful! Rina and other's, we shall continue to pray for you guys' case to be completed as well. I know that my wife's journey is still not over but I thank the Lord for His grace and will to where we are now at this point.

Again, thank you EVERYONE and I hope to see more completed cases before this month is up!!

May God continue to Bless us all! yes.gif

D&A

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-10-10 23:58:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230....RFE'd???
life is really unfair.... crying.gif wahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

I've been telling my husband that i might not be interviewed on november.I explained to him everything. Blah blah blah blah.... He would just scold me. and definitely, we would have an argument.... I told him to go home on christmas. But he said, he cant because of work. Besides the fare is too high.... Wahhhhhh!!!!!! crying.gif wahhhhh!!!!!! crying.gif



QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Oct 4 2007, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (AUREA @ Oct 4 2007, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sis rina.

I really feel sad about what had happened. I hope its gonna be fixed soon. If its possible to request that your case be reviewed immediately as soon as they received your RFE response. They are liable for what had happened, thus they should take immediate action on your case. I almost had tears when i read your post about your RFE. But i think, it would be better to leave those things in the hands of God.

I also have been thinking that i might not be included in November interview coz its the last quarter of the year. Processing are getting slower. crying.gif


Hello sis. I am rather numb now about the whole situation, simply because I chose to at this time. I guess, in simplest word to describe my emotions right now "I'm extremely exhausted". It does not matter how careful we may be or how well prepared you are with organizing your paperwork, something get screwed up somehow. What can I really do to make things better? Nothing really. It's a waiting game as usual. I have faith in God then, the more I have right now. innocent.gif

There were more of us who have been placed in RFE, for whatever reasons NVC have, it's unfair for most of us. Our struggle and effort to be with our loved ones does not stop at NVC, we still have the consulate, etc. to deal with. My disappointment was more because of the need to be with my husband and my young son, whom I left back in May when I last visited thinking they will be home for Christmas.

It was confirmed that there are no more spots for November interview at USEM, another sad news for most of us. You know how it is with the Philippines as soon as the "BER" months enter, it just gets slower as the turtle when it comes to completing a task or work. crying.gif

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-10-04 19:50:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230....RFE'd???
Sis rina.

I really feel sad about what had happened. I hope its gonna be fixed soon. If its possible to request that your case be reviewed immediately as soon as they received your RFE response. They are liable for what had happened, thus they should take immediate action on your case. I almost had tears when i read your post about your RFE. But i think, it would be better to leave those things in the hands of God.

I also have been thinking that i might not be included in November interview coz its the last quarter of the year. Processing are getting slower. crying.gif


QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Oct 4 2007, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not only that NVC does confuse me, now I am more frustrated than ever. ranting33va.gif

Now, it has been confirmed that they can not locate the documents I already submitted them, thus they have sent me a missing information checklist in the mail. I had the chance to speak to my husband and requested to send me again the same documents. I honestly can not blame him if he was annoyed when I talked to him earlier today, since I can clearly sense that he was also frustrated by the outcome of the case and the negligence of NVC. It is indeed not easy to obtain these documents, given that the weather in the Philippines lately has not been cooperative, and not to mention the waiting time for requesting these documents from these government agencies.

Talking to NVC today, I knew I had to be calm and open-minded. On the other hand, I just hoped that they understand where I am coming from. I had to carefully explain to them that at this unfortunate circumstances, they had to be liable for misplacing the document. I had to request from them, and made them understand too that given that situation, they had to accept re-submission of my DS230 exact photocopy in 2 ways: (1) via email or (2) via Express Mail. I will give them the benefit of the doubt, at this time, since they have agreed for me to send it electronically. Hopefully, they will address this issue in a timely manner.

I am heartbroken at this time, looking at other's timelines both from present and last year's, that our family will missed out another holidays. The US Embassy in Manila, unfortunately, are no longer accepting any approved cases for this month for November interview. Thus, we'll be lucky if my husband will get a late December interview or early January interview. The latter seems to be more likely to happen.

As always, I'll keep you all posted.... as the saga continues.

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-10-04 19:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230....RFE'd???
I dont think NVC lost those documents. When you open an envelope, everything is there.Attached. With Case #. Sis RIna wont miss a thing coz i think she's very organized.


Sis rina,

I feel sad when i read your post that you've got an RFE. I know what you feel now. All we want is to be with our loveones this christmas. is it too much to ask? sad.gif


QUOTE (jayzar @ Oct 3 2007, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sis Rina,

I bet they're just delaying our cases. Aurea is right, their reason for RFE is so mababaw. Applying for those documents in PI takes a long time. mad.gif Yeah go send them you photocopies of what u sent them before. GRRRR to them. Too bad i didn't photocopied mine. haaaayyy..

I know my hubby will call NVC today. I'll update you as well.

Couldn't believe they're doing this to us. crying.gif

grrrr.. mad.gif


-jyz

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-10-03 10:06:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230....RFE'd???
I dont think NVC lost those documents. When you open an envelope, everything is there.Attached. With Case #. Sis RIna wont miss a thing coz i think she's very organized.


Sis rina,

I feel sad when i read your post that you've got an RFE. I know what you feel now. All we want is to be with our loveones this christmas. is it too much to ask? sad.gif


QUOTE (jayzar @ Oct 3 2007, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sis Rina,

I bet they're just delaying our cases. Aurea is right, their reason for RFE is so mababaw. Applying for those documents in PI takes a long time. mad.gif Yeah go send them you photocopies of what u sent them before. GRRRR to them. Too bad i didn't photocopied mine. haaaayyy..

I know my hubby will call NVC today. I'll update you as well.

Couldn't believe they're doing this to us. crying.gif

grrrr.. mad.gif


-jyz

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-10-03 09:52:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)DS230....RFE'd???
hi sis,

What's wrong with NVC? I think they are just trying to delay some of the cases especially in the philippines. Even if there's no reason for RFE, they gave someone an RFE. I dont think they lost it. mad.gif mad.gif NVC's reasons of RFE's are so mababaw. mad.gif



QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Oct 3 2007, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As some of you may know, I have been waiting for NVC to provide me status of my DS230. Finally, today I heard what other people would not want to hear..."found a missing information" which translates to RFE, and a letter was sent on October 2nd. My initial reaction? Lots of questions like "For what?" and "Why?"

I knew I had to talk to them, besides I gave them a break to review it, so then I called the number and waited for a live operator. I was expecting for a question or two we may have missed, but NO that was not the case. Everything was good on my husband's DS230, we got them all right. I can't believe what I heard when they said they are missing my husband's biographic data page of his passport and police certificate. ohmy.gif

Here's what I have sent them with the original DS230 packet:
  • Barcode Coversheet
  • DS230- Forms Part I and Part II
  • NSO Original, Birth Certificate
  • NSO Original, Marriage Certificate
  • Marriage Termination Documentation
  • >> NSO Original, Annotated Marriage Certificate
  • >> Certified True Copies from Regional Trial Court
  • Photocopy, Valid Passport Biographic Data Page
  • Original, NBI Clearance Certificate
  • Original, Police Clearance Certificate
So, if I have all these documents on my DS230 packet, why would they say I am missing it?

I have made an exact copy of the packet I sent them originally, and since I have been careful with what I sent them (double checked every page, reviewed them and followed every checklist they required), I will be sending them a letter today via Express Mail, and I will attached the copies I made of my original packet to show them that unfortunately they dropped the ball on this. I did not cause the missing information, they those documents and they better find it. Let's see what they say this time when I call them back on Monday mad.gif

AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-10-03 09:21:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)CR-1/IR-1 Interview
In my own exprience, it is not based on when the case was completed nor on a first come first served basis. its the other way around....
AUREAFemalePhilippines2007-10-15 02:42:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaImportara la Diferencia de Edad
QUOTE (rajojo321 @ Aug 7 2009, 01:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yo le llevo 14 años a mi novio.....tengo 35 y el tiene 21...yo soy americana de padres dominicanos y el es dominicano....vamos a comensar el proceso para la visa k1....creen que la diferencia de edad sea un problema?????

no,it wont be a problem
kayceeandtimFemale02009-08-07 00:09:00