Manila Embassy Interview

RiggerAF · September 27, 2006

Our petition has recently been forwarded to embassy and i wasn't able to update the address of the benificiary.

What do you guys think is the best course of action for this?

Who should I need to contact and what is the number to call?

Please help

Wait for it to get to the consulate and then give them a call to let them know the new address.

thanks for that information John_and_Marlene

Patiently Waiting,

I think you can add us to the list....

NOA2 - September 04,2006

Left NVC- Sept 22,2006

CASE NUMBER - MNL2006764XXX

ellmoi · September 27, 2006

hi PW, please also add our case # MNL 2006762###

thanks so much! :luv:

RandyC · September 27, 2006

My Visa got delivered today (5 days after my interview)
PW, please update the list. Thanks to you and everyone who have helped us so much in the interview process.

Audrey

Congrats to you! We are still waiting and it looks like will have to reschedule her flight (this Sat). She is in Manila, so I'm not sure what the hold up is.

RonMay · September 27, 2006

hi PW, please also add our case # MNL 2006762###
thanks so much!

PW can i be on the list too? its good to compare updates...thanks

Audrey&Romy · September 27, 2006

Congrats to you! We are still waiting and it looks like will have to reschedule her flight (this Sat). She is in Manila, so I'm not sure what the hold up is.

I am sure her visa will arrive soon. The embassy website says visas are usually released 7-10 days after issuance, and you are not over that timeframe yet. Wishing you the best of luck. (F)

Audrey

Pinay Wife · September 28, 2006

Randy&Rechie, keeping our fingers crossed for you. I wonder if Delbros delivers on weekends? Waiting to hear from Hershey and Annie19.

I have rearranged our list according to Manila case number. Used to be chronological based on NOA2.

Updated to add ellmoi's Manila case number and to welcome and add the timelines of RiggerAF and ronmay.

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

Name..............NOA2.....MNL REC’D...PACKET...INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#...STATUS...VISA IN HAND

K1 LIST

fianceeinw8ting.07-15-04...08-07-04...09-24-04...10-08-04...2004-xxxxxx...OK.....09-12-06 (23 mos.!!!)

Windchaser......08-29-05...09-27-05...07-25-06...09-01-06...2005-756xxx...AR.....

djcess..........03-10-06...03-24-06...xx-xx-xx...08-09-06...2006-579xxx...OK.....08-19-06 (10 days)

Rustyash........03-07-06...03-29-06...06-08-96...08-09-06...2006-580xxx...OK.....

timmaricel......04-07-06...09-21-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

zethris.........04-13-06...09-20-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-60xxxx

davidg..........04-20-06...05-13-06...xx-xx-xx...09-11-06...2006-625xxx...OK.....09-21-06 (10 days)

titakey.........04-23-06...05-22-06...xx-xx-xx...09-22-06...2006-635xxx

Audrey&Romy.....05-01-06...05-22-06...07-13-06...09-22-06...2006-635xxx...OK.....09-27-06 (5 days)

randyandrechie..05-01-06...06-05-06...07-13-06...09-20-06...2006-635xxx...OK.....

Hershey.........05-01-06...06-05-06...06-21-06...09-25-06...2006-xxxxxx...??

annie19.........05-09-06...05-22-06...xx-xx-xx...09-21-06...2006-635xxx...??

mychelle........05-03-06...05-31-06...07-06-06...09-14-06...2006-639xxx...OK.....09-21-06 (7 days)

danlet..........05-12-06...05-31-06...06-27-06...08-10-06...2006-xxxxxx...OK.....08-17-06 (7 days)

Tomnjas.........05-23-06...06-14-06...07-11-06...09-28-06...2006-656xxx

sillygirl.......05-17-06...06-14-06...06-29-06...09-28-06...2006-657xxx

Brittaniquec....05-25-06...06-20-06...07-10-06...08-08-06...2006-660xxx...OK.....08-14-06 (6 days)

kevlar_kev......06-30-06...07-18-06...07-27-06...10-05-06...2006-691xxx

Gomez...........07-03-06...08-14-06...09-21-06...11-06-06...2006-xxxxxx

Angelmae........07-10-06...07-27-06...xx-xx-xx...11-06-06...2006-698xxx

Keith88gt.......07-24-06...08-04-06...xx-xx-xx...11-13-06...2006-709xxx

YnaYeBa0808.....07-24-06...08-10-06...09-22-06...11-13-06...2006-712xxx

Uling...........07-31-06...08-08-06...09-23-06...11-14-06...2006-712xxx

JimGem..........07-31-06...08-14-06...xx-xx-xx...11-17-06...2006-715xxx

Goodman.........07-31-06...08-15-06...xx-xx-xx...11-20-06...2006-716xxx

Ara&Ken.........07-31-06...08-24-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-719xxx

Karel...........08-01-06...08-22-06...09-23-06...11-28-06...2006-719xxx

tamara..........07-31-06...08-24-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-723xxx

roymcn3rd.......07-31-06...08-23-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-723xxx

shimmy..........08-01-06...08-23-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-723xxx

forgij..........08-03-06...08-23-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-728xxx

Elizabeth.......08-15-06...08-24-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-729xxx

treynroxy.......08-03-06...08-25-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-736xxx

daveandlirio....08-03-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

TimR............08-10-06...09-06-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-736xxx

lovebug.........08-12-06...08-29-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-737xxx

ronmay..........08-28-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-75xxxx

Robhankins......09-01-06...09-22-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-761xxx

ellmoi..........09-17-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-762xxx

jo&john.........08-30-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-764xxx

RiggerAF........09-04-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-764xxx

sway............09-05-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-7xxxxx

Iniibig ko......09-07-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

gobdogman.......09-07-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

lebby...........09-07-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

sbqwolf1........09-11-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

K3 LIST

sweety_33.......04-11-06...04-25-06...xx-xx-xx...08-24-06...2006-608xxx...OK.....08-30-06 (6 days)

phirephly.......05-08-06...05-23-06...07-01-06...09-21-06...2006-635xxx...OK.....09-27-06 (6 days)

IR-1/CR-1

Name..............NOA2....CASE CMPLT...PACKET...INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#...STATUS

jpg.............08-15-05...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...07-17-06...2005-xxxxxx...OK.....

JoelAndAnalyn...12-29-05...04-21-06...xx-xx-xx...09-25-06...2006-510xxx...OK...

Shortie81.......02-03-06...05-16-06...05-28-06...06-07-06...2006-544xxx...OK-ME...06-14-06 (7 days)

Biancashey......03-09-06...09-01-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-576xxx

phirephly.......05-02-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-642xxx

JunCel..........05-15-06...08-24-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

Sheriff Uling · September 28, 2006

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Phil-Am POST K1 NOA2 Info…

(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). Packet 4 (Manila Embassy) link is within my signature (acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview). The Manila Embassy number is within my signature. NOTE: If you dial 0 for the operator, ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview is assigned approximately 120 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC.

(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 normally takes three (3) business days to release the visaed passport, 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.

(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: Please let me know if there are any suggestions. I have also correlated the numbers above to my signature.

RandyC · September 28, 2006

Thanks for the kind wishes Audrey&Romy and PatientlyWaiting. While it appears that Delbros delivers on Saturday (according to some of the dates received in the list), unfortunately that will be too late for us. She will need to get her CFO stamp (they are closed on Sat), also her flight is at 8:05 am.

I'm sure it will be here soon and we will make the best of it. Still holding out the slight hope that it could come in time :unsure:

zethris · September 28, 2006

I am sure hoping that it doesn't take my case 120-150 days to get an interview. We were already waiting that long before the IMBRA recall. Now not only were we one of the very last to be processed, if they put us in the back of the line again, we are looking at a February/March interview. Which then means we will get stuck with another recall with another law slated to pass this year for immigration bull ####### that they wont be able to implement properly and there we are, endlessly juggled once again for another year of waiting.

Hershey · September 28, 2006

Paitently Waiting,

Just wanted to update you on our K1 visa status!

We are APPROVED!

After all my complaints, delbros had delivered her visa in just 2 days!

She received her visa in hand on 9-27-06!

Thanks so much for the encouraging words! I wish everyone the best of luck! :thumbs:

Sheriff Uling · September 28, 2006

We are APPROVED!

YEAH! I can't imagine the overwhelming joy that you both must be feeling. It's now time to bring your baby home. Ahhhhh!!!! Cheers! - Sheriff Uling

Dean iWait · September 28, 2006

I am sure hoping that it doesn't take my case 120-150 days to get an interview. We were already waiting that long before the IMBRA recall. Now not only were we one of the very last to be processed, if they put us in the back of the line again, we are looking at a February/March interview. Which then means we will get stuck with another recall with another law slated to pass this year for immigration bull ####### that they wont be able to implement properly and there we are, endlessly juggled once again for another year of waiting.

I'm pretty much expecting 120 days to interview and thats from the date the embassy receives it. Maybe 2 to 4 weeks at NVC after NOA2 maybe less if your lucky. Now if we just had an NOA2 anywhere in sight. :huh:

jazzy · September 28, 2006

PW....what happened...we were deleted from the list........CR-1/CR-2....NOA#2 august 3, 2006...case numbers MNL2006729xxxx......we are just sending in the ds-230 so case will be complete soon....still haven't got the approval on the k-3 yet though...go figure.

Jazzy

Sheriff Uling · September 29, 2006

PW....what happened...we were deleted from the list........CR-1/CR-2....NOA#2 august 3, 2006...case numbers MNL2006729xxxx......we are just sending in the ds-230 so case will be complete soon....still haven't got the approval on the k-3 yet though...go figure.
Jazzy

You forgot to pay the fee so you were removed. CASH ONLY... NO PERSONAL CHECKS... LOL! Cheers!!! - Sheriff Uliing

Pinay Wife · September 29, 2006

Paitently Waiting,
Just wanted to update you on our K1 visa status! We are APPROVED! After all my complaints, delbros had delivered her visa in just 2 days! She received her visa in hand on 9-27-06!

Yay! That's a record for Delbros delivery - two days! See now, I told 'ya. So how much hair did you manage to pull out from the stress of waiting for delivery? :lol:

I'm pretty much expecting 120 days to interview and thats from the date the embassy receives it. Maybe 2 to 4 weeks at NVC after NOA2 maybe less if your lucky. Now if we just had an NOA2 anywhere in sight.

Dean,

I pray you get your approval before the end of next week.

PW....what happened...we were deleted from the list........CR-1/CR-2....NOA#2 august 3, 2006...case numbers MNL2006729xxxx......we are just sending in the ds-230 so case will be complete soon....still haven't got the approval on the k-3 yet though...go figure.

Sorry about that Jazzy. Any one else whose timeline may be missing? Just give me a yell.

I have a proposition to make. I've always been curious about all of us here but most of us do not have photos posted in our profile. It would be nice to put a face on our VJ personalities. Can we post photos of ourselves (together with our sweetie)? I'll start by changing my avatar this weekend.

Happy posting!

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

Name..............NOA2.....MNL REC’D...PACKET...INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#...STATUS...VISA IN HAND

K1 LIST

fianceeinw8ting.07-15-04...08-07-04...09-24-04...10-08-04...2004-xxxxxx...OK.....09-12-06 (23 mos.!!!)

Windchaser......08-29-05...09-27-05...07-25-06...09-01-06...2005-756xxx...AR.....

djcess..........03-10-06...03-24-06...xx-xx-xx...08-09-06...2006-579xxx...OK.....08-19-06 (10 days)

Rustyash........03-07-06...03-29-06...06-08-96...08-09-06...2006-580xxx...OK.....

timmaricel......04-07-06...09-21-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-xxxxxx

zethris.........04-13-06...09-20-06...xx-xx-xx...xx-xx-xx...2006-60xxxx

davidg..........04-20-06...05-13-06...xx-xx-xx...09-11-06...2006-625xxx...OK.....09-21-06 (10 days)

titakey.........04-23-06...05-22-06...xx-xx-xx...09-22-06...2006-635xxx

Audrey&Romy.....05-01-06...05-22-06...07-13-06...09-22-06...2006-635xxx...OK.....09-27-06 (5 days)

randyandrechie..05-01-06...06-05-06...07-13-06...09-20-06...2006-635xxx...OK.....

Hershey.........05-01-06...06-05-06...06-21-06...09-25-06...2006-xxxxxx...OK.....09-27-06 (2 days)

mychelle........05-03-06...05-31-06...07-06-06...09-14-06...2006-639xxx...OK.....09-21-06 (7 days)

annie19.........05-09-06...05-22-06...xx-xx-xx...09-21-06...2006-635xxx...

danlet..........05-12-06...05-31-06...06-27-06...08-10-06...2006-xxxxxx...OK.....08-17-06 (7 days)

Tomnjas.........05-23-06...06-14-06...07-11-06...09-28-06...2006-656xxx

sillygirl.......05-17-06...06-14-06...06-29-06...09-28-06...2006-657xxx

Brittaniquec....05-25-06...06-20-06...07-10-06...08-08-06...2006-660xxx...OK.....08-14-06 (6 days)