Scheduled an appointment w/o making a payment

[XoxoHannah 1]

Hi all. This past Thursday, when I received the email from the embassy telling me they received our case, I went to the scheduling online page then I entered my details such as passport and case number to check if I can save my profile in advance and if I could see the dates available for interview. But then the page did not only let me access it but allowed me to schedule an interview as well without asking for any proof that I made the $350 payment. I also got a UID and have the appointment link sent to my email. After that, my status in my profile says that my interview is scheduled on the slot I picked, however it does not allow me to make changes or download the appointment page, which the reason I assumed is that because I didn't pay yet.

I paid cash at BPI the next day. The bank teller told me that after I make the payment and they validate it, it will automatically update in the embassy's system. Still until now, every time I go online I could not do anything except access my profile. I tried to schedule another appointment by entering my details again like it was the first time, but I would get a message that tells me my interview has been scheduled already.

I'm abashed as I know I should have made a payment first and didn't rush , anyhow I am posting this to ask if anyone here had to go through this kind of situation before. I am considering that my appointment is confirmed and there's only a delay for the system to be updated because it was a Friday when I made the payment, though I can't be so sure. I wish I could talk to someone in the embassy's call center right now, unfortunately they're not open during the weekend. I am hoping that someone here can help me, any answers or information from you guys will be highly appreciated.

[XoxoHannah 1]

btw, every time I try to log-in to download the appointment page or try to reschedule, I am getting this: Invalid receipt no or passport.

[Kish.2328 9]

I have not experienced that yet as you can see in my timeline. But I've read somewhere here on VJ that the receipt will reflect the following day on their system. Give it some time. Dont worry, I think you are just fine.

[Otto 83]

** Topic is Interview/Embassy-related and may be more appropriate in the US Embassy/Consulate Discussion forum (rather than K-1 Procedures). Moving thread there.

[crystal01 29]

you have to make sure the link goes to the Philippines. The one I got on email goes to Singapore by default. I got the same error too when I clicked on the link they sent me on email.

"http://www.ustraveldocs.com/US-Singapore/UI/IMV/IMVValidation.aspx?P=e53mhiXi0fcMxpfBJUHUOw==" change it to

"http://www.ustraveldocs.com/US-Philippines/UI/IMV/IMVValidation.aspx?P=e53mhiXi0fcMxpfBJUHUOw==" and try again

I have no experience on being able to schedule before the payment. I paid mine before I was even sent an eligibility letter. *Excited much* LOL

If you are still unsure, you can give the embassy a call.

BTW, when is your interview? Goodluck!

[XoxoHannah 1]

I have not experienced that yet as you can see in my timeline. But I've read somewhere here on VJ that the receipt will reflect the following day on their system. Give it some time. Dont worry, I think you are just fine.

Hi Kish.2328,

Finally, have it sorted out . The call center agent sent me a new password, then I tried to log in but it leads me to a blank page, I was using google chrome then. We tried it on internet explorer and it worked.

Thanks for reassuring me

[XoxoHannah 1]

you have to make sure the link goes to the Philippines. The one I got on email goes to Singapore by default. I got the same error too when I clicked on the link they sent me on email.

"http://www.ustraveldocs.com/US-Singapore/UI/IMV/IMVValidation.aspx?P=e53mhiXi0fcMxpfBJUHUOw==" change it to

"http://www.ustraveldocs.com/US-Philippines/UI/IMV/IMVValidation.aspx?P=e53mhiXi0fcMxpfBJUHUOw==" and try again

I have no experience on being able to schedule before the payment. I paid mine before I was even sent an eligibility letter. *Excited much* LOL

If you are still unsure, you can give the embassy a call.

BTW, when is your interview? Goodluck!

Hello Crystal, yes I've noticed the same thing when I clicked on the link. Was having the issue when I already chose Philippines. Did call the call center today and have it sorted out. Thank you for the advice.

My interview is 6th May. That was the earliest date when I booked an appointment last Thursday ( same day you first did), I did it online. Tried to get an earlier date today but the agent said they're already on 11th May.

Good luck on your interview on the 25th