Manila Embassy - Packet 4 ONLY

[Sheriff Uling 3]

The Manila Embassy does NOT issue a Packet 3 (ONLY PACKET 4). It's no wonder folks have been PMing me asking me about Packet 3 because people are making it up. There is NO PACKET 3 issued by the Manila Embassy. They stopped doing that long ago. So please stop announcing that a Packet 3 exist, and it's not the instructions, the envelop, or any other piece of paper... There is NO PACKET 3. This process is confusing enough without people posting incorrect information. If you don't believe me then please call the Manila Embassy. The number is within my signature, and I assure you that they will not know what you are talking about.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[Pinay Wife 47]

I second Uling. I've been moderating our Manila thread for more than a year now and I assure all Manila beneficiaries that there is no Packet 3. We only get Packet 4, otherwise known as Fiance/e (K1) Visa Applicants Appointment Packet.

Starting in September, however, Manila Embassy has been issuing a letter (not Packet 3, just a simple letter) to advise Manila beneficiaries the date that the embassy received the physical files. They probably did this to minimize the phone calls they've been receiving inquiring if the physical files have been received at the embassy.

Again, THERE IS NO PACKET 3 FOR MANILA.

[sinkhanna 0]

Finally!!!! People who gave answers that actually sounds credible!

I called the embassy yesterday and they said that I am only waiting for packet 4 but people had been saying left and right that there's a "packet 3"...

Thanks guys!

Oh, would you guys have any idea about making requests from the embassy to send the packet to St. Lukes instead of you address of residence? I've read that somewhere in the forums and they say that it's faster and more relaible. How true is this?

[Sheriff Uling 3]

...Oh, would you guys have any idea about making requests from the embassy to send the packet to St. Lukes instead of you address of residence? I've read that somewhere in the forums and they say that it's faster and more relaible. How true is this?

sinkhanna

The direct answer to your question is... I don't know if they will send Packet 4 directly to St. Lukes instead of attempting to send it to the beneficiary's residence first, but you can call the Manila Embassy and inquire (the number is within my signature). However, they will send Packet 4 to St. Lukes (in about two or three business days) at your request if the beneficiary has not received it (which is true).

Here is what I have seen read about in other cases:

On average, it appears that the Manila Embassy sends Packet 4 to the beneficiary's addresss within 30 - 45 days before the interview. If the beneficiary has not received Packet 4, then call the Manila Embassy and request to pick it up at St. Lukes, which normally takes around two or three business days.

NOTE: It does appear to be more reliable because I have not read anywhere that Packet 4 was not at St. Lukes upon requesting to pick it up there.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

[sunandmoon 450]

a to Uling and PatientlyWaiting. when people have been receiving the courtesy letter from the Embassy that the physical petition has arrived, they assumed that was package 3. they probably got confused since some Embassys have a package 3 and 4. whatever Embassy you are going thru, you should always go to that Embassy's website to see what's required. it can vary from Embassy to Embassy.

we are fortunate you can download the fiance visa appointment package on the Manila Embassy website. not all Embassy websites have it available.

[Chazzie 1]

Manila consulate dont send out Packet 4.It can now be accessed at manila consulate website.

Can one sched an appt without the courtesy letter?

[Tahoma 2,291]

Manila consulate dont send out Packet 4.It can now be accessed at manila consulate website.

Can one sched an appt without the courtesy letter?

Yes, you can schedule your interview appointment without having received a letter/email from the USEM. Here's what to do:

1. About one week after you are notified by the USCIS that your K-1 packet has been approved (NOA2), call the NVC and get your MNL case number. You need your MNL case number in order to make an interview appointment.

2. About ten business days after you get your MNL case number from the NVC, call the Embassy call center and make an interview appointment.

> The Embassy call center will allow you to make an interview appointment when your K-1 packet has arrived at the U.S. Embassy Manila (USEM) and it is entered into their system.

> If the Embassy call center asks whether you have received a letter from the USEM, simply tell them "yes." Then they will allow you to make an interview appointment. If you tell them "no," then they will not allow you to make an interview appointment.

> When you are making the interview appointment, make sure to give the beneficiary's email address to the Embassy call center so the call center can email the interview appointment confirmation to the beneficiary. The beneficiary will need this interview appointment confirmation when the beneficiary goes to St. Lukes for their medical, and also when the beneficiary goes to their interview at the USEM.

> If the script-readers at the Embassy call center tell you to call back in two weeks...ignore it. Call back every day until they allow you to set an interview appointment.

That's my two cents...

~ Tahoma

[Chazzie 1]

Thank u for this wonderful info.

[Tahoma 2,291]

Thank u for this wonderful info.

Walang anuman po.

[BigJohn 4]

I just received my DS-230/I-864 package today. We filed DCF at the embassy 4 weeks ago today. We have the MNL case # now. Can we call and schedule an interview? If not, how long after sending in the packet should I wait?

[Tahoma 2,291]

I just received my DS-230/I-864 package today. We filed DCF at the embassy 4 weeks ago today. We have the MNL case # now. Can we call and schedule an interview? If not, how long after sending in the packet should I wait?

Hi BigJohn...I don't know the answer to your question. I just wanted to say that maybe you should post your question in a new thread since it might get lost in this thread about K-1 fiancée visas. Why don't you post your question over in the IR-1/CR-1 forum. I think you will get a better response to your question.

[ascxvz 4]

Manila consulate dont send out Packet 4.It can now be accessed at manila consulate website.

Can one sched an appt without the courtesy letter?

can you please give us a link where we can access the packet 4 at manila consulate website...as you say we can...Thanks

[Tahoma 2,291]

can you please give us a link where we can access the packet 4 at manila consulate website...as you say we can...Thanks

I don't know if anyone calls it Packet 4 anymore, However, here is the letter the Embassy will send you in order to notify you that they have received your case and you are eligible for an appointment: my link.

Don't wait around for this letter. It can take a month or more to receive it. Sometimes it never arrives. Instead, wait a week or two after the NVC sends your case to Manila. Then pay your visa fee and schedule your interview appointment. That's how long it takes the Embassy to receive your case and to enter it into their system. Once it is entered into their system, you can schedule an interview. Also, if you have lots of patience, you can call the Embassy to find out if your case is entered into their system.

Best wishes for a smooth and speedy visa journey!!!