Eligibility for Scheduling an Interview

[dhc 0]

Hello all!

How long was the typical wait until you beneficiary got the letter from USEM stating they are eligible to schedule for an interview?

I called the USEM obtained a PIN but they said that our case was just uploaded into the system.

Do I have to wait for the letter or just call back in few days to schedule her for an interview?

I kinda wanted to avoid delays because postal service sucks when delivering to the provinces.

Also for those that just recently scheduled for an interview, how many weeks out is the actual interview date? 2 weeks 3 weeks?

Thanks all in advanced.

GOOD Luck to everyone!

[tallcoolone 102]

A few days after the paperwork was transferred to Manila I was on the phone with my PIN number trying to call and set up interview.

First time I was told paperwork was not their. So I waited about 3 more business days and called back and was able to set up a interview date

Don't wait for you fiance to get a letter, start calling the USEM with your PIN

[marriedtomrg 141]

After we got our NVC Case Number and estimated the arrival of our file at the USEM based on the date the NVC gave us (NVC Left: September 4, USEM Received: September 14), I made two attempts to call the USEM call center but on those occasions I was told the file hasn't been in their system yet.

We followed the advice of thepizzadude on one of his posts and called the Department of State (DOS) to find out if our file was received AND processed into the USEM system. That was September 16 (EST).

I called September 17 (Manila time) and we were able to schedule our interview for October 8. My letter from USEM arrived 2 days later via courier, dated September 17.

I know some members who have been waiting over a week and still have not received their USEM letter via courier.

Don't wait, if they have uploaded your file in the system, it should be "documentarily qualified" within the next couple of days. Monday is Columbus Day, a Federal holiday, the Embassy will be closed.

Hello all!

How long was the typical wait until you beneficiary got the letter from USEM stating they are eligible to schedule for an interview?

I called the USEM obtained a PIN but they said that our case was just uploaded into the system.

Do I have to wait for the letter or just call back in few days to schedule her for an interview?

I kinda wanted to avoid delays because postal service sucks when delivering to the provinces.

Also for those that just recently scheduled for an interview, how many weeks out is the actual interview date? 2 weeks 3 weeks?

Thanks all in advanced.

GOOD Luck to everyone!

[Andrelle 1]

Hi!!! My fiance just called the embassy this morning (RP time) and he was able to set my interview. They got our papers Oct. 2 but i told him to wait after a week before calling USEM. Good luck!!!

[loveaboo 0]

I didn't wait for any letter from USEM. The embassy received our files Sept. 30, I called USEM to schedule my interview last Oct. 6 and they said I'm not yet eligible to schedule an interview and I should wait for 2 more weeks to call again. My fiance called USEM this morning, Oct. 9 and he was able to get an interview date for me. He didn't ask what's the soonest available interview date. He just asked if I can have my interview date on the 21st since our requirements will be completed on the 20th and USEM said yes.

[marybeth 0]

Just call them back and schedule the interview for your fiancee... Don't wait the letter from USEM..if she lives in the province area...

[dale_trisha 3]

A few days after the paperwork was transferred to Manila I was on the phone with my PIN number trying to call and set up interview.

First time I was told paperwork was not their. So I waited about 3 more business days and called back and was able to set up a interview date

Don't wait for you fiance to get a letter, start calling the USEM with your PIN

I took the same approach. After waiting you finally get to start to real people.

[PhiLandShiR 18]

When you schedule your interview make sure to have them email both you and your SO. This way both of you have the notice from USEM.

Print this letter and take it with you when you have your medical done. Its your ticket into St Lukes.

Schedule your interview so you have it completed at least 2 weeks before your interview date.

-Phil

[dhc 0]

Thank you all for the quick and wonderful responses. The people here are awesome!

I will call back again on Tuesday. Thanks for the columbus day tip "marriedtomrq".

[dhc 0]

I didn't wait for any letter from USEM. The embassy received our files Sept. 30, I called USEM to schedule my interview last Oct. 6 and they said I'm not yet eligible to schedule an interview and I should wait for 2 more weeks to call again. My fiance called USEM this morning, Oct. 9 and he was able to get an interview date for me. He didn't ask what's the soonest available interview date. He just asked if I can have my interview date on the 21st since our requirements will be completed on the 20th and USEM said yes.

That's awesome...that date is just a week+ out..

I think I'm going to try this, and ask for an interview date a couple of weeks out if not sooner.

By "requirements" do you mean the Medical exam?

Thanks!!

[Tahoma 2,292]

Hello all!

How long was the typical wait until you beneficiary got the letter from USEM stating they are eligible to schedule for an interview?

I called the USEM obtained a PIN but they said that our case was just uploaded into the system.

Do I have to wait for the letter or just call back in few days to schedule her for an interview?

I kinda wanted to avoid delays because postal service sucks when delivering to the provinces.

Also for those that just recently scheduled for an interview, how many weeks out is the actual interview date? 2 weeks 3 weeks?

Thanks all in advanced.

GOOD Luck to everyone!

Don't wait for the letter from USEM. I never got mine.

Once the Embassy receives your file, you may start calling them after 2 days to schedule for an interview.

You can tell them your preferred interview date and they will usually allow you to have that schedule if there is an available slot.

Good luck.

~Chinook

[loveaboo 0]

I didn't wait for any letter from USEM. The embassy received our files Sept. 30, I called USEM to schedule my interview last Oct. 6 and they said I'm not yet eligible to schedule an interview and I should wait for 2 more weeks to call again. My fiance called USEM this morning, Oct. 9 and he was able to get an interview date for me. He didn't ask what's the soonest available interview date. He just asked if I can have my interview date on the 21st since our requirements will be completed on the 20th and USEM said yes.

That's awesome...that date is just a week+ out..

I think I'm going to try this, and ask for an interview date a couple of weeks out if not sooner.

By "requirements" do you mean the Medical exam?

Thanks!!

No, I'm done with my medical last Oct. 5 and 6. My fiance just sent the documents I need today via fedex so I'm expecting it to arrive in 5days or maybe even less. The major concern only is the NBI clearance since I filed at the satellite office and was found out that I have a namesake and because of that, I'll have to wait until Oct. 20th to get my clearance.

I suggest you tell your fiancee to get the NBI clearance asap since it might be a delaying factor especially if her name is common. My name is not common and I used to get my clearance in less than an hour, now they said I have a namesake, thus the delay. I can get my clearance in Manila in just 3-4 days but I find going to Manila very exhausting so we have decided to just wait for the release of my request here.

[dhc 0]

I didn't wait for any letter from USEM. The embassy received our files Sept. 30, I called USEM to schedule my interview last Oct. 6 and they said I'm not yet eligible to schedule an interview and I should wait for 2 more weeks to call again. My fiance called USEM this morning, Oct. 9 and he was able to get an interview date for me. He didn't ask what's the soonest available interview date. He just asked if I can have my interview date on the 21st since our requirements will be completed on the 20th and USEM said yes.

That's awesome...that date is just a week+ out..

I think I'm going to try this, and ask for an interview date a couple of weeks out if not sooner.

By "requirements" do you mean the Medical exam?

Thanks!!

No, I'm done with my medical last Oct. 5 and 6. My fiance just sent the documents I need today via fedex so I'm expecting it to arrive in 5days or maybe even less. The major concern only is the NBI clearance since I filed at the satellite office and was found out that I have a namesake and because of that, I'll have to wait until Oct. 20th to get my clearance.

I suggest you tell your fiancee to get the NBI clearance asap since it might be a delaying factor especially if her name is common. My name is not common and I used to get my clearance in less than an hour, now they said I have a namesake, thus the delay. I can get my clearance in Manila in just 3-4 days but I find going to Manila very exhausting so we have decided to just wait for the release of my request here.

She has all the paperwork except the Medical, she's going to do a walk in at St Luke's next week.

Funny my fiancee was told the same by the NBI satellite office, they found her original record at the Clearance center, they said they can request the Clearance Center in Carriedo to deliver it to the satellite branch.

She picked up the clearance 3 days later, and saved herself the trip to Carriedo.

[loveaboo 0]

She has all the paperwork except the Medical, she's going to do a walk in at St Luke's next week.

Funny my fiancee was told the same by the NBI satellite office, they found her original record at the Clearance center, they said they can request the Clearance Center in Carriedo to deliver it to the satellite branch.

She picked up the clearance 3 days later, and saved herself the trip to Carriedo.

Did she call the Clearance Center in Carriedo or was it the satellite office who did? Maybe I can do the same...I've called the satellite office and they said I can try to check with them if it's already available on the 19th, a day before the pick-up date. But if I can have it as soon as possible without going to Manila, much better.

Edited October 11, 2009 by loveaboo

[dhc 0]

She has all the paperwork except the Medical, she's going to do a walk in at St Luke's next week.

Funny my fiancee was told the same by the NBI satellite office, they found her original record at the Clearance center, they said they can request the Clearance Center in Carriedo to deliver it to the satellite branch.

She picked up the clearance 3 days later, and saved herself the trip to Carriedo.

Did she call the Clearance Center in Carriedo or was it the satellite office who did? Maybe I can do the same...I've called the satellite office and they said I can try to check with them if it's already available on the 19th, a day before the pick-up date. But if I can have it as soon as possible without going to Manila, much better.

It was the satellite branch at the SM MegaMall that called Carriedo. This is just a guess but they may have been able to to do it quickly because that Sat office is already in Manila.