When are we going to submit DS-156, DS-156k and DS-157?

[GuardianAngel 1]

I am confused as to when are we going to submit those sheets..I have searched through the threads and I found out that in one of the recent medical exams of one of our members, she/he was asked to submit a DS-156. On the contrary, based on the instructions of the Manila Embassy regarding the St. Luke's exam, the paying of the Ds-156 was never mentioned. With regard to the experiences of some members, I have seen some of them not mentioning anything about it.

Does this mean i have to pay the visa processing before the medical?

Do we have to send it to the embassy for assessment?

Hoping for your patience and understanding as I have posted lots of threads already I can't stop thinking about it kasi eh

[PhiLandShiR 18]

I think your SO need to take the 156 form to a BDO bank and pay a fee of about $132 USD. the bank will stamp the form as paid and this form, along with the other DS forms, will be submitted to the pre-screener when your SO has the interview at US Embassy.

If I am wrong about this I am sure someone will correct me.

-Phil

I am confused as to when are we going to submit those sheets..I have searched through the threads and I found out that in one of the recent medical exams of one of our members, she/he was asked to submit a DS-156. On the contrary, based on the instructions of the Manila Embassy regarding the St. Luke's exam, the paying of the Ds-156 was never mentioned. With regard to the experiences of some members, I have seen some of them not mentioning anything about it.

Does this mean i have to pay the visa processing before the medical?

Do we have to send it to the embassy for assessment?

Hoping for your patience and understanding as I have posted lots of threads already I can't stop thinking about it kasi eh

[happywifeymom 4]

I am confused as to when are we going to submit those sheets..I have searched through the threads and I found out that in one of the recent medical exams of one of our members, she/he was asked to submit a DS-156. On the contrary, based on the instructions of the Manila Embassy regarding the St. Luke's exam, the paying of the Ds-156 was never mentioned. With regard to the experiences of some members, I have seen some of them not mentioning anything about it.

Does this mean i have to pay the visa processing before the medical?

Do we have to send it to the embassy for assessment?

Hoping for your patience and understanding as I have posted lots of threads already I can't stop thinking about it kasi eh

Sorry i forgot the forms i filled out since i did that almost 3 yrs ago na. But one thing am sure is yes you have to pay the visa processing fee at BDO before you will have your interview and also you pay for your medical as well.

Correct me if am wrong.

[Zen Den 18]

I am confused as to when are we going to submit those sheets..I have searched through the threads and I found out that in one of the recent medical exams of one of our members, she/he was asked to submit a DS-156. On the contrary, based on the instructions of the Manila Embassy regarding the St. Luke's exam, the paying of the Ds-156 was never mentioned. With regard to the experiences of some members, I have seen some of them not mentioning anything about it.

Does this mean i have to pay the visa processing before the medical?

Do we have to send it to the embassy for assessment?

Hoping for your patience and understanding as I have posted lots of threads already I can't stop thinking about it kasi eh

those sheets (156 and 157) are for your interview . you don't need those for the medical. but you do need to pay for the visa application before your interview schedule. also, it's the 157 that is brought to BDO (among the banks you can pay at)

what you need at the medical are the one-time fee, visa-appropriate ID photos (2), interview appointment (photocopy is ok) passport, personal information about your USC fiance/husband

good luck and god bless!

[PhiLandShiR 18]

Its been too long since I did all that... thanks for the correction.

Don't forget a plethora of passport style photos too!!

-Phil

I am confused as to when are we going to submit those sheets..I have searched through the threads and I found out that in one of the recent medical exams of one of our members, she/he was asked to submit a DS-156. On the contrary, based on the instructions of the Manila Embassy regarding the St. Luke's exam, the paying of the Ds-156 was never mentioned. With regard to the experiences of some members, I have seen some of them not mentioning anything about it.

Does this mean i have to pay the visa processing before the medical?

Do we have to send it to the embassy for assessment?

Hoping for your patience and understanding as I have posted lots of threads already I can't stop thinking about it kasi eh

those sheets (156 and 157) are for your interview . you don't need those for the medical. but you do need to pay for the visa application before your interview schedule. also, it's the 157 that is brought to BDO (among the banks you can pay at)

what you need at the medical are the one-time fee, visa-appropriate ID photos (2), interview appointment (photocopy is ok) passport, personal information about your USC fiance/husband

good luck and god bless!

Edited December 14, 2009 by PhiLandShiR

[edp333 9]

This guide used to be pinned, but since the OP never updated it the pin was removed. The guide is still accurate except for the Doc verification and DELBROS is now Air21. Hope this helps.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=129059

[GuardianAngel 1]

This guide used to be pinned, but since the OP never updated it the pin was removed. The guide is still accurate except for the Doc verification and DELBROS is now Air21. Hope this helps.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=129059

Thank you everyone for your brilliant insights and for taking time in sharing your experiences It enlightened me. Now I just have to be worried about the medical.. trying to take one day at a time.. I think Im gonna have nervous break down if ill think about the interview and medical exam all at once

[PhiLandShiR 18]

But we all love stress!!!

Remember that there are fees to be paid at the medical.

Not sure just how much...

_phil

This guide used to be pinned, but since the OP never updated it the pin was removed. The guide is still accurate except for the Doc verification and DELBROS is now Air21. Hope this helps.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=129059

Thank you everyone for your brilliant insights and for taking time in sharing your experiences It enlightened me. Now I just have to be worried about the medical.. trying to take one day at a time.. I think Im gonna have nervous break down if ill think about the interview and medical exam all at once

[Dakine 26]

Medical is $213.35 US in Pesos.

Go after 1 AM tuesday thru thursday, Sooner the better.

[GuardianAngel 1]

Medical is $213.35 US in Pesos.

Go after 1 AM tuesday thru thursday, Sooner the better.

Yeah thanks for that information Dakine and Phil. I already prepared it. My fiance and I are sharing expenses. He paid for the 400 USD filing fee while i am paying for my medical (yes you are right its 213 USD from the Manila Embassy website) and processing fee of 131 USD which has to be paid before the interview. I just don't want to pass on the burden of expenses to him all the time in fact, I always get irked whenever he sends me money.

[GuardianAngel 1]

Medical is $213.35 US in Pesos.

Go after 1 AM tuesday thru thursday, Sooner the better.

Oh geeze.. 1 AM? te hee.. kidding I know you meant 1PM.

Yes I'm planning to go there in the afternoon since I will arrive in Manila tomorrow at 10AM. So probably, I will have the whole afternoon to work on my medical.

Thank you so much for your inputs.. I really appreciate it.

Edited December 14, 2009 by GuardianAngel

[Dakine 26]

Medical is $213.35 US in Pesos.

Go after 1 AM tuesday thru thursday, Sooner the better.

Oh geeze.. 1 AM? te hee.. kidding I know you meant 1PM.

Yes I'm planning to go there in the afternoon since I will arrive in Manila tomorrow at 10AM. So probably, I will have the whole afternoon to work on my medical.

Thank you so much for your inputs.. I really appreciate it.

OOPs! Sorry coffee hadn't kicked in yet. 1 PM is it.

Make a copy of your passport also. They will take it and you won't get it back until after your embassy interview.

Cellphones are allowed at St. Lukes.

Wear loose fitting clothes.

Take 2 ball pens and [i think] 3 passport pictures with you.Snacks and water also.