Physical Files at USEM

[clairegie 265]

I got my Manila case number Oct. 24th and NVC told me they shipped my files to the USEM last Oct. 28th. I tried the DHL trick and only saw one file in there shipped Oct. 29th and just arrived in Manila yesterday, Nov. 4th (but of course, I have no idea if this was mine). I even used a safe margin of Oct. 24th to Oct. 31 and only found 1 result.

We scheduled my interview Nov. 14th. I thought this was more than enough time to ship a file from the States to the Philippines. I keep trying to call 301-2000 but my call gets dropped or it just rings until oblivion.

My questions are:

1. Is there another number I can call to find out if my physical files are at the USEM now?

2. Will emailing them work? How soon do they respond via email?

3. Should I move my interview date? If so, how many weeks should I extend it to?

4. If I still can't get in touch with anyone at USEM by my interview day (oh God), should I still just show up to my interview appointment without knowing if they have the physical files?

[Darnell 8,478]

sure - call DoS hotline (# in my profile, all the way at the bottom)

timeticks that you will get back as status:

1. casefile received

2. casefile opened

3. interview date

4. results of interview

[babygirl28 4]

Hi guys! Can you please share the DHL trick that you mentioned? Cause i also called USEM today and said they have not receive it yet. But CEAC status says READY. Thank you!

[carton025 38]

Maybe, what you might want to learn is "patience..." For example, it can take up to 30 days or longer for your "file(s)" to reach USEM.

It's a long process, as I know you haved already learned. A little more patience is going to be needed...

Best of luck!

[clairegie 265]

Maybe, what you might want to learn is "patience..." For example, it can take up to 30 days or longer for your "file(s)" to reach USEM.

It's a long process, as I know you haved already learned. A little more patience is going to be needed...

Best of luck!

I have been nothing but patient in this process ("as you know I've already learned"). DOS told me at least 10 days, not 30. I have very specific questions and not once did I whine about the files being there or not. I just want to know how I could find out so that I can reschedule if necessary.

Thanks Darnell, I will try calling DOS later.

Babygirl28: Heads up, the dhl trick is unreliable. Here is where I got the instructions to it:

http://www.theworldoffilipinas.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=24647

[olwyndale 2]

Hi guys! Can you please share the DHL trick that you mentioned? Cause i also called USEM today and said they have not receive it yet. But CEAC status says READY. Thank you!

i called usem too..but theyre not answering if they have our case already my ceac status says ready...hmm

i guess we just need to wait..

[babygirl28 4]

I have been nothing but patient in this process ("as you know I've already learned"). DOS told me at least 10 days, not 30. I have very

specific questions and not once did I whine about the

files being there or not. I just want to know how I could find out so that I can reschedule if necessary.

Thanks Darnell, I will try calling DOS later.

Babygirl28: Heads up, the dhl trick is unreliable. Here is where I got the instructions to it:

http://www.theworldoffilipinas.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=24647

Thanks iammrsregi! I checked it and yeah you're right, not reliable. But anyway, thanks for your help. Appreciate it! God Bless!

Edited November 5, 2013 by babygirl28

[babygirl28 4]

Maybe, what you might want to learn is "patience..." For example, it can take up to 30 days or longer for your "file(s)" to reach USEM.

It's a long process, as I know you haved already learned. A little more patience is going to be needed..

Best of luck!

We know that but there's no harm in trying too. Just saying.

[babygirl28 4]

i called usem too..but theyre not answering if they have our case already my ceac status says ready...hmm

i guess we just need to wait..[/qu

Hi olwyndale! So you did too. Guess we're all just excited to get this done. The lady i spoke to earlier just verified my identity along with the case number. And told me they don't have it yet. Hopefully they receive it this week. By the way, did you already schedule your appointment online?

[Hank_ 9,174]

I got my Manila case number Oct. 24th and NVC told me they shipped my files to the USEM last Oct. 28th. I tried the DHL trick and only saw one file in there shipped Oct. 29th and just arrived in Manila yesterday, Nov. 4th (but of course, I have no idea if this was mine). I even used a safe margin of Oct. 24th to Oct. 31 and only found 1 result.

We scheduled my interview Nov. 14th. I thought this was more than enough time to ship a file from the States to the Philippines. I keep trying to call 301-2000 but my call gets dropped or it just rings until oblivion.

My questions are:

1. Is there another number I can call to find out if my physical files are at the USEM now?

2. Will emailing them work? How soon do they respond via email?

3. Should I move my interview date? If so, how many weeks should I extend it to?

4. If I still can't get in touch with anyone at USEM by my interview day (oh God), should I still just show up to my interview appointment without knowing if they have the physical files?

USEM contact information is in my guide, including email.

I usually suggest scheduling the interview about 4 weeks out from when the file ships, just to be safe. But no matter what show up for the interview.

Edited November 5, 2013 by Hank_

[Greenbaum 12,259]

I got my Manila case number Oct. 24th and NVC told me they shipped my files to the USEM last Oct. 28th. I tried the DHL trick and only saw one file in there shipped Oct. 29th and just arrived in Manila yesterday, Nov. 4th (but of course, I have no idea if this was mine). I even used a safe margin of Oct. 24th to Oct. 31 and only found 1 result.

We scheduled my interview Nov. 14th. I thought this was more than enough time to ship a file from the States to the Philippines. I keep trying to call 301-2000 but my call gets dropped or it just rings until oblivion.

My questions are:

1. Is there another number I can call to find out if my physical files are at the USEM now? Did you check the CEAC website as it will be updated at every step of the process from this point forward.

2. Will emailing them work? How soon do they respond via email? You can email but the response will take about 10-14 days if at all.

3. Should I move my interview date? If so, how many weeks should I extend it to? I believe you are fine with your interview date as you had scheduled. If you are uncomfortable with your date you are at liberty to move it but keep in mine you only get two reschedules and the dates are filling fast for Nov/Dec.

4. If I still can't get in touch with anyone at USEM by my interview day (oh God), should I still just show up to my interview appointment without knowing if they have the physical files? YES!! But keep checking CEAC website.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

I got my Manila case number Oct. 24th and NVC told me they shipped my files to the USEM last Oct. 28th. I tried the DHL trick and only saw one file in there shipped Oct. 29th and just arrived in Manila yesterday, Nov. 4th (but of course, I have no idea if this was mine). I even used a safe margin of Oct. 24th to Oct. 31 and only found 1 result.

We scheduled my interview Nov. 14th. I thought this was more than enough time to ship a file from the States to the Philippines. I keep trying to call 301-2000 but my call gets dropped or it just rings until oblivion.

My questions are:

1. Is there another number I can call to find out if my physical files are at the USEM now?

2. Will emailing them work? How soon do they respond via email?

3. Should I move my interview date? If so, how many weeks should I extend it to?

4. If I still can't get in touch with anyone at USEM by my interview day (oh God), should I still just show up to my interview appointment without knowing if they have the physical files?

You will be fine.

[Darnell 8,478]

Thanks Darnell, I will try calling DOS later.

What news from the DoS Hotline ?

[clairegie 265]

What news from the DoS Hotline ?

DOS told me to call the Manila USEM for further details and hung up on me ...

I was able to get a human at USEM and was told the files aren't there yet and to call again next Tuesday (Nov. 12th). If my physical files aren't there by that time, I would need to reschedule my interview.

[Darnell 8,478]

that's entirely bizarre, your experience with the DoS Hotline.

Usually, if you ask: Is the casefile opened yet? they will answer you, directly.