Manila Embassy Interview

[garya505 2]

Does anyone have the latest interview list? Last time I looked it appeared that they got up to MNL2006756XXX for January interviews.

We are a 756 and interview is Jan 30th I imagine we must be one of the last for January.

Ya, yours was the one I spotted. I'm discouraged theat they only seemed to get from 736 to 756 for January. At that rate they won't get to my 779 in February, but maybe early March I hope. It's hard to tell though, since we are such a small sample and not a random one at that.

[sunandmoon 450]

My fiancee is asking me what she should wear to the interview. I said something casual and comfortable. guess I wasn't specific enough for her. any suggestions ladies? thanks.

My Baby is flying home as I type. Philippine Airlines is always on Filipino time... What do I mean...? They departed late... AS USUAL! Just an hour late this time... Jhen and I are very excited. After today, I will be out of pocket for a while, but I'm sure that Jhen will be online.

I hope that YYB and her "Boytoy" have a nice trip as well as titakey and her "Big Daddy" who are all flying home today as well.

Cheers!!!

Uling

to all those arriving today, welcome to the USA! have a lifetime of happiness with your SO's.

[Paulily 0]

feeling sick for waiting......... i cant understand y we were left behind

[Erichu 0]

For those of us trying to predict the uncertain future of USE K1 interviews, I'll share my own guesses. And if they turn out to be way wrong, you can all throw a brick at me later!

Here's a partial list of the K1 group sorted as best as I can using the info we have...

Name.................NOA2.....MNL REC’D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#

K1 LIST

19..Gomez...........07-03-06..08-14-06..09-21-06..11-06-06..2006-xxxxxx

20..Angelmae........07-10-06..07-27-06..xx-xx-xx..11-06-06..2006-698xxx

21..Keith88gt.......07-24-06..08-04-06..xx-xx-xx..11-13-06..2006-709xxx..

22..YnaYeBa0808.....07-24-06..08-10-06..09-22-06..11-13-06..2006-712xxx..

23..Uling...........07-31-06..08-08-06..09-23-06..11-14-06..2006-712xxx.

24..JimGem..........07-31-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..11-17-06..2006-715xxx

25..Goodman.........07-31-06..08-15-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2006-716xxx

65..jamrok..........09-29-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..11-24-06..2006-xxxxxx

26..Ara&Ken.........07-31-06..08-24-06..xx-xx-xx..11-25-06..2006-719xxx..

27..Karel...........08-01-06..08-22-06..09-23-06..11-28-06..2006-719xxx

45..Madison Man.....09-01-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-601xxx

33..BJZags..........08-04-06..08-17-06..10-20-06..12-05-06..2006-xxxxxx

28..tamara..........07-31-06..08-24-06..10-26-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx

30..shimmy..........08-01-06..08-23-06..10-20-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx

31..FMerz...........08-09-06..08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..12-12-06..2006-723xxx

29..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06..08-23-06..10-25-06..12-13-06..2006-723xxx

32..forgyj..........08-03-06..08-23-06..10-21-06..12-18-06..2006-728xxx

34..Elizabeth.......08-15-06..08-21-06..10-21-06..12-21-06..2006-729xxx

35..treynroxy.......08-03-06..08-25-06..xx-xx-xx..01-11-07..2006-736xxx

36..TimR............08-10-06..09-06-06..xx-xx-xx..01-11-07..2006-736xxx

37..daveandlirio....08-03-06..08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

38..lovebug.........08-12-06..08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

39..neonspark.......08-23-06..08-31-06..xx-xx-xx..01-12-07..2006-73xxxx

40..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..09-11-06..xx-xx-xx..01-25-07..2006-73xxxx

41..kirkandjenny....08-18-06..09-26-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-743xxx

42. roundbo.........09-11-06..09-23-06..xx-xx-xx..01-30-07..2006-756xxx

43..ronmay..........08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-757xxx

44..Robhankins......09-01-06..09-22-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-761xxx

46..ellmoi..........09-17-06..09-26-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-762xxx

48..RiggerAF........09-04-06..10-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

50..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-768xxx

51..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-770xxx

53..arch&cel........09-11-06..10-02-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

52..lebby...........09-07-06..10-08-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

54..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

55..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-779xxx

56..garya505........09-18-06..10-12-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..2006-779xxx

<< my guess - above group in February>>

59..Payato..........09-18-06..10-11-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

57..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

58..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

66..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

63..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-78xxxx

60..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

64..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

67..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

70..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

49..sway............09-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

61..sbgwolf1........09-11-06..11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

69..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..11-07-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-799xxx

62..binow...........09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

Using the Day portion of the Case number, we can estimate how many days of approved petitions are being covered in a month of interviews. We have no choice but to try to guess the dividing line month-by-month but it can't be too far off.

Interview Month......Petition Range....Number of Days Approved Petitions

September.............620 – 653...........33 days

October...............654 – 693...........41 days

November..............694 - 720...........27 days

December..............721 - 731...........11 days (jeez!!)

January...............732 - 756...........25 days

Febrary...............757 - ???...........?? days

So what can we expect for February interviews? I’m guessing that it will be slightly fewer days of approved petitions than January. For one thing, February has fewer days. But also it seems like there were more NOA2s per day as the IMBRA backlog was finally being cleared by USCIS. Naturally, we need to set our expectations nice and low as US Immigration continues to deliver their special quality of service.

So, looking in my crystal ball, I forecast about 23 days of petitions for February covering Case numbers 2006-757 through 779. I would be very happy if the USE proves me wrong and picks up the pace.

Looking on the bright side, at least we are receiving pretty fair treatment once the petition gets to NVC and a Case Number is assigned and, by sharing and pooling our info, we have a much better handle on where we line up in the queue. Also, for people who may just fall short of the next month’s interviews, you can be confident you are among the first for the following month. Ronmay, who just missed getting a January date, will among the first in line for February interviews.

Hope this is helpful. Any additional info or comments are welcome.

[garya505 2]

Eric - I've looking at the same thing. I'm telling my fiancee to be ready for an interview the last week of February or first week of March.

[JelloShotGirl 0]

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving ! God Bless! Margarita

[robhankins 0]

It will have taken Lilia and me 11 (ELEVEN LONG) months for an I-129F - K1 visa. If I had any idea it would take this long, I would have married her there and gotten an IR-1. Some IR-1's and K3's have been faster than this K1. It has been a real test for one who is impaient by nature. But we are almost there now. It appears that we will be at the first part of the next batch of interviews in February.

If I can just have her here by February, I won't complain any more. It does no good anyway, but a guy has to vent somewhere, some times.

[Paulily 0]

Sir ERIC , Please include us in the List. Thank you!

Paul & Lily

NOA2 - 09-25-06

Manila Received - 10-27-06

Manila Case # - MNL20067920XX

Best regards,

Lily

[kar3n 0]

Can someone look and analyze my timeline and probably predict when should I get my interview schedule? Any information you guys can give will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Karen

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TIMELINE

05-11-2006 Filed I129 F

05-19-2006 CSC Received the Case

06-23-2006 RFE (07-03-2006 e-mail)

08-01-2006 Received response for RFE (08-02-2006 e-mail)

09-12-2006 RFE (09-12-2006 e-mail)

09-27-2006 Received response for RFE (09-28-2006 e-mail)

10-16-2006 Case Approved by CSC (10-18-2006 e-mail)

11-03-2006 NVC Received the Inquiry about the case and just recently forwarded the case in Manila (MNL2006805***)

11-08-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received files electronically

11-14-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received actual files, customer representative told me that files are being reviewed by consul. Petition should be documentarily qualified before they can schedule me for an interview (What does this mean?)

[garya505 2]

Can someone look and analyze my timeline and probably predict when should I get my interview schedule? Any information you guys can give will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Karen

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TIMELINE

05-11-2006 Filed I129 F

05-19-2006 CSC Received the Case

06-23-2006 RFE (07-03-2006 e-mail)

08-01-2006 Received response for RFE (08-02-2006 e-mail)

09-12-2006 RFE (09-12-2006 e-mail)

09-27-2006 Received response for RFE (09-28-2006 e-mail)

10-16-2006 Case Approved by CSC (10-18-2006 e-mail)

11-03-2006 NVC Received the Inquiry about the case and just recently forwarded the case in Manila (MNL2006805***)

11-08-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received files electronically

11-14-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received actual files, customer representative told me that files are being reviewed by consul. Petition should be documentarily qualified before they can schedule me for an interview (What does this mean?)

I'm looking in my crystal ball and seeing a late March or early April interview date for you. Ask again in another month.

[kar3n 0]

Can someone look and analyze my timeline and probably predict when should I get my interview schedule? Any information you guys can give will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Karen

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TIMELINE

05-11-2006 Filed I129 F

05-19-2006 CSC Received the Case

06-23-2006 RFE (07-03-2006 e-mail)

08-01-2006 Received response for RFE (08-02-2006 e-mail)

09-12-2006 RFE (09-12-2006 e-mail)

09-27-2006 Received response for RFE (09-28-2006 e-mail)

10-16-2006 Case Approved by CSC (10-18-2006 e-mail)

11-03-2006 NVC Received the Inquiry about the case and just recently forwarded the case in Manila (MNL2006805***)

11-08-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received files electronically

11-14-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received actual files, customer representative told me that files are being reviewed by consul. Petition should be documentarily qualified before they can schedule me for an interview (What does this mean?)

I'm looking in my crystal ball and seeing a late March or early April interview date for you. Ask again in another month.

Oh God!! Still that long huh? That's very frustrating.. Anyway, thank you so much for the information though..

[garya505 2]

Can someone look and analyze my timeline and probably predict when should I get my interview schedule? Any information you guys can give will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Karen

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TIMELINE

05-11-2006 Filed I129 F

05-19-2006 CSC Received the Case

06-23-2006 RFE (07-03-2006 e-mail)

08-01-2006 Received response for RFE (08-02-2006 e-mail)

09-12-2006 RFE (09-12-2006 e-mail)

09-27-2006 Received response for RFE (09-28-2006 e-mail)

10-16-2006 Case Approved by CSC (10-18-2006 e-mail)

11-03-2006 NVC Received the Inquiry about the case and just recently forwarded the case in Manila (MNL2006805***)

11-08-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received files electronically

11-14-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received actual files, customer representative told me that files are being reviewed by consul. Petition should be documentarily qualified before they can schedule me for an interview (What does this mean?)

I'm looking in my crystal ball and seeing a late March or early April interview date for you. Ask again in another month.

Oh God!! Still that long huh? That's very frustrating.. Anyway, thank you so much for the information though..

Ya. We are 779 and predicting late February or early March for us. You're 805 so I figure about another month for you.

[God is Good 0]

Can someone look and analyze my timeline and probably predict when should I get my interview schedule? Any information you guys can give will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Karen

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TIMELINE

05-11-2006 Filed I129 F

05-19-2006 CSC Received the Case

06-23-2006 RFE (07-03-2006 e-mail)

08-01-2006 Received response for RFE (08-02-2006 e-mail)

09-12-2006 RFE (09-12-2006 e-mail)

09-27-2006 Received response for RFE (09-28-2006 e-mail)

10-16-2006 Case Approved by CSC (10-18-2006 e-mail)

11-03-2006 NVC Received the Inquiry about the case and just recently forwarded the case in Manila (MNL2006805***)

11-08-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received files electronically

11-14-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received actual files, customer representative told me that files are being reviewed by consul. Petition should be documentarily qualified before they can schedule me for an interview (What does this mean?)

I'm looking in my crystal ball and seeing a late March or early April interview date for you. Ask again in another month.

Oh God!! Still that long huh? That's very frustrating.. Anyway, thank you so much for the information though..

In my experience our it's like 2 months we've had ou interview date...then count 2 months again for the actual interview itself... yes it could be late March or early April for you!!...Just hang in there and I guess the best thing to do is not to worry about it coz your interview date is definitely going to come out :-) I know the feeling of waiting for the interview date...hhheeeeheehhe. it sucks!!! patience pays off anyway!!!;-)

God bless!!!

elizabeth

oopss two months after the embassy received the actual file...;-) clarification...;-)

[kar3n 0]

Can someone look and analyze my timeline and probably predict when should I get my interview schedule? Any information you guys can give will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Karen

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TIMELINE

05-11-2006 Filed I129 F

05-19-2006 CSC Received the Case

06-23-2006 RFE (07-03-2006 e-mail)

08-01-2006 Received response for RFE (08-02-2006 e-mail)

09-12-2006 RFE (09-12-2006 e-mail)

09-27-2006 Received response for RFE (09-28-2006 e-mail)

10-16-2006 Case Approved by CSC (10-18-2006 e-mail)

11-03-2006 NVC Received the Inquiry about the case and just recently forwarded the case in Manila (MNL2006805***)

11-08-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received files electronically

11-14-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received actual files, customer representative told me that files are being reviewed by consul. Petition should be documentarily qualified before they can schedule me for an interview (What does this mean?)

I'm looking in my crystal ball and seeing a late March or early April interview date for you. Ask again in another month.

Oh God!! Still that long huh? That's very frustrating.. Anyway, thank you so much for the information though..

Ya. We are 779 and predicting late February or early March for us. You're 805 so I figure about another month for you.

Ahuh, looking at the timelines and trends, I guess that is quite sound. Ohhh well, no pain no gain as they usually say..

[kar3n 0]

Can someone look and analyze my timeline and probably predict when should I get my interview schedule? Any information you guys can give will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Karen

*****************************

TIMELINE

05-11-2006 Filed I129 F

05-19-2006 CSC Received the Case

06-23-2006 RFE (07-03-2006 e-mail)

08-01-2006 Received response for RFE (08-02-2006 e-mail)

09-12-2006 RFE (09-12-2006 e-mail)

09-27-2006 Received response for RFE (09-28-2006 e-mail)

10-16-2006 Case Approved by CSC (10-18-2006 e-mail)

11-03-2006 NVC Received the Inquiry about the case and just recently forwarded the case in Manila (MNL2006805***)

11-08-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received files electronically

11-14-2006 Called USE-Manila. Received actual files, customer representative told me that files are being reviewed by consul. Petition should be documentarily qualified before they can schedule me for an interview (What does this mean?)

I'm looking in my crystal ball and seeing a late March or early April interview date for you. Ask again in another month.

Oh God!! Still that long huh? That's very frustrating.. Anyway, thank you so much for the information though..

In my experience our it's like 2 months we've had ou interview date...then count 2 months again for the actual interview itself... yes it could be late March or early April for you!!...Just hang in there and I guess the best thing to do is not to worry about it coz your interview date is definitely going to come out :-) I know the feeling of waiting for the interview date...hhheeeeheehhe. it sucks!!! patience pays off anyway!!!;-)

God bless!!!

elizabeth

oopss two months after the embassy received the actual file...;-) clarification...;-)

Thank you so much for the time you spent just to look at my timeline and provide me the best possible forecast for it. I do appreciate all the information. I guess your right, I should stop worrying about it (Aha! Easier said than done.. Lolz ) I am usually the patient one eversince we started out this journey. Its amazing how things have change these days, now its my fiance who is telling me that eventually everything will turnout as we hoped for. Hehehehe. I guess I am being stressed out knowing that everything is in my end already. You are absolute right in saying that the waiting time sucks big time! It is consuming my thoughts lately affecting the way I function. Ohhh well, I guess this time it is a battle against my own self.. What an irony..