Manila Embassy Interview

[stormyrain 0]

Thanks! when i checked on the appointment link yesterday i couldnt believe it i thought i typed the wrong case number so i did it again and it really is true, it took me quite a long time before it sinked in my mind but i am really happy. my next question is what are the good hotels near ST. lukes? after the interview how many days will you be able to receive your visa?

[jo&john 1]

hello all, what's the best time to call manila embassy? my fiance has been trying to call two days in a row, 8am to 10am (manila time), every 10 minutes, but can't get tru.. he is using (011-632) 528-6300 ext. 5184 or 5185 to call..

thank you

I have always called between 7:30am - 7:45am Manila Time... and I have reached someone everytime using the same number that you listed.

Thanks for this info ellmoi and uling... we did call (John called this morning)....and followed up our request for expedition and early appointment interview...we were told to get our packet at St. Lukes...fortunately, I am in Manila (I arrived Manila thursday evening) and I got the packet with our appointment schedule:

**ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

I will fly back to Iloilo Sunday and will be consolidating all the needed documents for me and 2 kids. Hopefully, will be able to have the medical examinations, seminars and interview next week, God willing.

PW please put received petition in Manila: 10/06/2006

appointment schedule: **ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

God bless everyone,

[Binow 0]

I have some questions to make sure my fiancée and I understand all this stuff.

I have the letter that says "The State Department's National Visa Center has recently received an approved I-129F petition filed on behalf of your fiancée......"

She is still waiting for the packet and all that on her end. She already has the documents completed that she is going to need and her police records and such. Once she receives the packet in the mail does she call to schedule the medical exam or will it have a date already assigned? Does she have to wait for the packet to actually get there to schedule it or since the Case number is on the paper I have can she go ahead and schedule it? I would think she would wait to do the exam in Manila around the time of her interview so she doesn't have to travel twice. I guess my question is at this point do we just wait to hear what date they give for the interview and then schedule the exam a few days prior or do we need to initiate things to let them know she is ready for the interview and then they will issue a date?

Thanks

[Madison Man 0]

I have some questions to make sure my fiancée and I understand all this stuff.

I have the letter that says "The State Department's National Visa Center has recently received an approved I-129F petition filed on behalf of your fiancée......"

She is still waiting for the packet and all that on her end. She already has the documents completed that she is going to need and her police records and such. Once she receives the packet in the mail does she call to schedule the medical exam or will it have a date already assigned? Does she have to wait for the packet to actually get there to schedule it or since the Case number is on the paper I have can she go ahead and schedule it? I would think she would wait to do the exam in Manila around the time of her interview so she doesn't have to travel twice. I guess my question is at this point do we just wait to hear what date they give for the interview and then schedule the exam a few days prior or do we need to initiate things to let them know she is ready for the interview and then they will issue a date?

Thanks

Im in the same Boat as you with the same questions. I have heard that the Embassy wants the Medical exam done no more than 30 days before the interview date. I too would like my Fiancee to not have to make 2 trips to Manila & do both the Medical & The interview one after another...

[YnaYeBa0808 0]

in most normal cases unless there is reason to expedite the case, the manila embassy sends out a packet of instruction (packet4) as well as forms to be filled out by the beneficiary, and included in this packet are dates which includes both the medical and interview dates. in our case, the 2 day medical is gonig to be held a week prior to my fiance's visa interview.

some people (as of late) get packet three which pretty much just informs them that the US embassy in manila has received the physical files from NVC. afterwhich i believe they will be receiving packet four.

check out ulings signature, there is a link there to which you can enter your case number and should the system recognize it, then the interview date as well as the medical date will appear.

hope this helps

[LuzyC 0]

Thanks for this info ellmoi and uling... we did call (John called this morning)....and followed up our request for expedition and early appointment interview...we were told to get our packet at St. Lukes...fortunately, I am in Manila (I arrived Manila thursday evening) and I got the packet with our appointment schedule:

**ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

I will fly back to Iloilo Sunday and will be consolidating all the needed documents for me and 2 kids. Hopefully, will be able to have the medical examinations, seminars and interview next week, God willing.

PW please put received petition in Manila: 10/06/2006

appointment schedule: **ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

God bless everyone,

Congrats Mare,God is good !He answered PRAYER that I know you need and well deserved..naiyak ako ng malaman kong you have your petition in embassy at you got your appointnment na great news talaga!!

Hey Mars..let me be the one who greet you a happy happy birthday ha?I know you are all smiling now coz you have the best gift you been praying.

Kiss and hugs Mare pati na rin sa Hubby and kids mo..

Hope we heard a good news for me and Gary's petition..nawawala eh panot na papa ko sa kunsumisyon hihihi

[jo&john 1]

Congrats Mare,God is good !He answered PRAYER that I know you need and well deserved..naiyak ako ng malaman kong you have your petition in embassy at you got your appointnment na great news talaga!!

Hey Mars..let me be the one who greet you a happy happy birthday ha?I know you are all smiling now coz you have the best gift you been praying.

Kiss and hugs Mare pati na rin sa Hubby and kids mo..

Hope we heard a good news for me and Gary's petition..nawawala eh panot na papa ko sa kunsumisyon hihihi

Mare Luz,

the prayers you and Gary MADE for us....and the candles you LIT for us....that SURELY contributed...thank you Mare...and we always pray the best for you and Gary. Your time will come. Masayang-Masaya ako ngayon...and I will be very happy when you and Gary have yours....Mare..continue believing and praying..and more strength for Gary...

God bless,

Jo

Edited October 7, 2006 by jo&john

[windchaser_4 0]

Hey Pw and all, still waiting on the Embassy They keep telling me to wait like it's a normal thing. Anyways, it's been about 5 weeks so far, i'll try calling again monday. I may contact my Congressman if they don't give me some kind of info.

Sorry if i don't post much, while i'm glad people get approved so fast it's pretty depressing to read hehe.

[gobdogman 0]

Its to my understanding that once you have your manila case number you can go at any time to do your medical .

There is no appointment neccesary and its first come first serve.

I believe you only need to have the letter from the nvc with your case number.

The believe the medical can be done any time onece you get your manila number and ts valid for 1 year.

If anyone knows otherwise please correct me but i read that in asawa.org

Hey Pw and all, still waiting on the Embassy They keep telling me to wait like it's a normal thing. Anyways, it's been about 5 weeks so far, i'll try calling again monday. I may contact my Congressman if they don't give me some kind of info.

Sorry if i don't post much, while i'm glad people get approved so fast it's pretty depressing to read hehe.

Like you havent already been waiting long enough I feel for you guys i cant even imagine waiting and going through what you have to endure so far.

I would have sold all my posessions and moved to phils by now if i was you,i am tempted to do so already just waiting since 4/2006.

I already put downpayment on house there just incase

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I can't wait... The NOVEMBER APPROVAL PARTY is going to be such a blast. Yeah Baby Yeah!!!

It's so wonderful to see so much activity... This is so exciting and I'm so happy for everyone... We are almost there... YEAH!!!

[RandyC 0]

Hey Pw and all, still waiting on the Embassy They keep telling me to wait like it's a normal thing. Anyways, it's been about 5 weeks so far, i'll try calling again monday. I may contact my Congressman if they don't give me some kind of info.

Sorry if i don't post much, while i'm glad people get approved so fast it's pretty depressing to read hehe.

I know this doesn't help much, but I know exactly what you are going through and it was by far the toughest part of the whole process for me. Thinking that you are through it all and then not getting the visa is just very hard to take. I got the same non-answers and there appears to be very little one can do. There seems to be no consistency or fairness in this process sometimes.

I hope that yours is there soon and you can put this behind you. You certainly deserve it. Hang in there. I know everyone here is pulling for you.

[ellmoi 0]

hello all, what's the best time to call manila embassy? my fiance has been trying to call two days in a row, 8am to 10am (manila time), every 10 minutes, but can't get tru.. he is using (011-632) 528-6300 ext. 5184 or 5185 to call..

thank you

I have always called between 7:30am - 7:45am Manila Time... and I have reached someone everytime using the same number that you listed.

Thanks for this info ellmoi and uling... we did call (John called this morning)....and followed up our request for expedition and early appointment interview...we were told to get our packet at St. Lukes...fortunately, I am in Manila (I arrived Manila thursday evening) and I got the packet with our appointment schedule:

**ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

I will fly back to Iloilo Sunday and will be consolidating all the needed documents for me and 2 kids. Hopefully, will be able to have the medical examinations, seminars and interview next week, God willing.

PW please put received petition in Manila: 10/06/2006

appointment schedule: **ANY WORKDAY 0700AM**

God bless everyone,

congrats ate jo! praying for ate Lucy too!

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Sorry if i don't post much, while i'm glad people get approved so fast it's pretty depressing to read hehe.

My prayers are with you... Claim your victory and you shall have it!!! Cheers!!!

Edited October 7, 2006 by Uling

[robhankins 0]

Congrats Mare,God is good !He answered PRAYER that I know you need and well deserved..naiyak ako ng malaman kong you have your petition in embassy at you got your appointnment na great news talaga!!

Hey Mars..let me be the one who greet you a happy happy birthday ha?I know you are all smiling now coz you have the best gift you been praying.

Kiss and hugs Mare pati na rin sa Hubby and kids mo..

Hope we heard a good news for me and Gary's petition..nawawala eh panot na papa ko sa kunsumisyon hihihi

Mare Luz,

the prayers you and Gary MADE for us....and the candles you LIT for us....that SURELY contributed...thank you Mare...and we always pray the best for you and Gary. Your time will come. Masayang-Masaya ako ngayon...and I will be very happy when you and Gary have yours....Mare..continue believing and praying..and more strength for Gary...

God bless,

Jo

Jo and John,

This is fantastic news. Congratulations! PLEASANT SURPRISES are few and far between in this league. I am so glad you got one. Enjoy.

Rob & Lilia

[Steve-n-Ana 0]

hello all...

PW, can you include me on your list. got the approval sept 28, 2006 and still waiting for the nvc. thank you so much

Steve-n-Ana