NOA2 to NVC to USEM

[Ann Marie and Leo 9]

So we are very happy to have received our NOA2. I know I read some different stories on how to proceed with fastest possible mode. So the NOA2 goes to NVC, then some time goes by, average seems to be 1 to 2 week I think. Then it goes to the USEM for processing, and they send the letter out. Then you can call to set up the Interview. So for any that have been through this recently, can you help me with my questions:

1. At what point do you get the MNL number, as I think it is needed to get appointment. Will they tell you that # if you call the NVC like the two week window they recommend, does the NVC send a letter when the receive, and or send the paperwork to the Embassy, if so does it contain the MNL #.

2. Has anyone called and made a appointment before the Manila embassy sent their letter out, is it possible to call the pay number once you believe they have received the documents, doing the DHL type tracking and set up the apointment then.

3. For some that called asking for the earliest open date, how long was the first available date they have available.

Sorry for all the questions, I am just hoping to be there for the whole process, and bring her back with me, and trying to figure out my timing. I already got a answer that we maybe be able to pick up the Visa, if I tell them I want to bring her back with me instead of waiting for the delivery.

[Dennis&Dane 0]

first I want to wish you good luck on anticipating the timing for the interview...

when the NVC receives your petition they will assign a case number to it.. and they will give it to you when you call them.. the best time to call is about 8am or 11:30pm EST...

they will also tell you when the petition has been sent on to the USEM in manila..

after it is sent then you can start calling the Dept of State (search on here for the number) they will tell you when your eligible to schedule your interview...

for us it was a 56 day wait from the time out packet was received at the NVC but most are alot quicker! I hope yours is...

[Iris&Norman 0]

Good luck, here's how ours has gone.

10-06-09 10 pm I-129F Approval email and SMS

10-12-09 Called NVC. Case arrived at NVC 10-09-09 (received MNL#)

10-14-09 NOA2 hardcopy in mail

10-15-09 Called NVC, case sent to USEM on 10-14-09 Later received letter from NVC also.

I tracked a likely package using the VJ DSL tracking trick after many attempts and some additional forum research. 5 days in transit. (Some info here. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=217924 Thanks thepizzadude and others )

10-19-09 am Called DOS, said case at USEM (failed to ask if it was uploaded - they said it was "in the system")

10-19-09 pm Called USEM (20th in Manila) - Case not in system yet (they said its there in electronic form only, no hardcopy). Not able to schedule interview. Said interviews for K1 are currently being scheduled for Nov 4-24.

Called back Sunday 10-25-09 (Monday morning in Manila) Eligible to schedule, K1 Interview dates available 12-20 Nov and 1-23 Dec.

Holiday closures at USEM http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhholi.html (24 total for 2009)

Best Wishes.