Manila Embassy Interview

[bigbee 0]

As mentioned before regarding AR, it is probably standard operating procedure for consular officers, if there is any uncertainty, to verify the authenticity of documents by requesting the same documents from the Philippine Government in an attempt to prevent fraud.

Expediting the process of the U.S. Embassy requesting documents from the Philippine Government for verification would make everyone happier, but the politics between two governments is involved.

Best of luck to everyone.

[BJZags 17]

One Word: APROVED!!

More details to follow after we chat tomorrow. But Jenalyn did say the "fat and stupid" filipina in-take person was mean, but the American CO was nice and they had a couple laughs.

[sunandmoon 450]

One Word: APROVED!!

More details to follow after we chat tomorrow. But Jenalyn did say the "fat and stupid" filipina in-take person was mean, but the American CO was nice and they had a couple laughs.

I heard that about some of the Filipino interviewers. Congrats on the approval! guess it wont be long now that you'll be together.

[RonMay 1]

One Word: APROVED!!

More details to follow after we chat tomorrow. But Jenalyn did say the "fat and stupid" filipina in-take person was mean, but the American CO was nice and they had a couple laughs.

'tis one way of proving that today's a normal day for APPROVAL!!! CONGRATS!!!

[Madison Man 0]

One Word: APROVED!!

More details to follow after we chat tomorrow. But Jenalyn did say the "fat and stupid" filipina in-take person was mean, but the American CO was nice and they had a couple laughs.

Congrats!

[tamara143 1]

congrats!

[panicked 0]

St. Lukes discovered that she had active TB! She is undergoing treatment and will not be eligible for her interview in 6 months. No one knew of her aliment until she went to the medical exam, about a week early. St Lukes told her that they canceled the interview, for now.

OK, what do they mean active TB? Did she test positive for exposure (most common) or did they run labs and x-rays to determine if she has TB? The treatment is 9 months not 6... my daughter and I both tested positive for exposure. If she has active TB, make sure she gets the proper treatment and medications.

I would think all you would have to do is contact the Embassy and reschedule the interview since you have a medical justification for delaying it and her missing the interview. Good Luck, Payato

I am also interested in what happened at the initial medical exam date. When the x-rays were taken, what happened then? I have a friend who's fiancée had her medical recently. They have asked her to come back for three days of phlem testing. Did the same happen to you? When did they inform the girl she had active TB? Thanks, Marilyn and Peter.

I am sorry, but I am not able to get to my computer everyday. I sent her a text message, but she might not get it until after she gets back from the hospital. (She takes the meds everyday, roughly PM, but does not take her phone because of too many thieves). Anyhow, my work requires that I travel as part of my job. I will reply to this as soon as I am able too. Sorry for the delays.

Anyhow, she was fine before the exam. However during the am of the exam, she felt a little sick plus she started bleeding a little bit out of her mouth. She had no idea that she was sick or had TB until the Exam, itself.

During the exam, in addition to the blood from her mouth (which never happened before then), the examiners said that her heartbeat was unusual. She said that it was actually slow. They took the X-rays but I am not sure if they new for sure about the TB at this time. They had he take some extra tests and stuff and told her that she had to go back to St. Luke's on the 17th of November. This was on November 8th. When she went back, she was told by people at St. Lukes that she failed the exam and could not go to the Embassy interview, that was scheduled for November 20.

From the 8th to the 17th, she did not officially know that she failed the exam, but knew that there was a problem. Because she did not believe that she was actually sick, she really thought that she would pass those tests and even told me that all was fine. She was very shocked to find out that she failed the exam, but did not know until she was told on the 17th. It took her a few days to tell me because she was so devastated. It took her a little bit longer to tell me what happened because a friend told her that I would dump her. (That is not true!) She would not tell me why she failed the exam, only that she did. So, I called St. Lukes and found out what happened. Only then would she tell me what happened. (Basically, she was ashamed of what happened)

Since then, she says that she has gotten better, or at least feels better.

About the regime: St. Luke's told me that she must take medication everyday. After 3 months, she will have another x-ray and then continue on for 3 more months (6 months total) of medication. After the 6 month mark, she will have to have another X-ray taken. From then, it will be determined if she improved and could travel to the USA. St. Luke's was pretty firm on the 6 month part. I am not sure if that is based upon how sick she is or if that is a standard time line.

Note, St. Luke's said that the medication was free, but that she had to take it there. For the weekends, when they are closed, they do give her medication to take with her. She is fortunate enough that she does have a place to stay at in Manila, at a relatives place. She only needs to pay for the transportation to get to St. Luke's and return each day.

The thing that gets me is that St. Luke's used the word "infectious" to describe her condition, yet she is able to stay at her Grandma's place. I would think that they would quarantine her or something.

[tamara143 1]

hi panicked,

i'm sorry to hear that. just rely on GOD and everything will be in HIS hands. all of us are struggling right now but what make us feel better is that there's a GOD who is there to listen to us and take care of us whenever we needed HIM the most.

God bless,

tam

[Steve-n-Ana 0]

One Word: APROVED!!

More details to follow after we chat tomorrow. But Jenalyn did say the "fat and stupid" filipina in-take person was mean, but the American CO was nice and they had a couple laughs.

Congratulations

[RonMay 1]

hi panicked,

i'm sorry to hear that. just rely on GOD and everything will be in HIS hands. all of us are struggling right now but what make us feel better is that there's a GOD who is there to listen to us and take care of us whenever we needed HIM the most.

God bless,

tam

sorry to hear that too... TB is infectious. we dont know where she got it. from her grandma, neigbhors, relatives in the house etc. so its possible that they're infected by it too. so better have them check at the local health center coz the medication is free. have her use her own utensils and cover her mouth not only for the protection of others but to hers too coz her immunity system right now is pretty weak especially she draws some blood from her mouth. its not good to acquire another viral problems right now so better have her do the safety things... dont worry though coz if she will take the med everyday then she will be fine. lots of rest, eat the right kind of food and always let her think positive. stress could be a hindrance of healing. God is always a help... i pray for both of you and you're not the only one whose in to strugle with this. all of us has own concerns and issues. but good thing we have all the kind of support... wish u luck!

Edited December 5, 2006 by ronmay

[panicked 0]

I am also interested in what happened at the initial medical exam date. When the x-rays were taken, what happened then? I have a friend who's fiancee had her medical recently. They have asked her to come back for three days of phlem testing. Did the same happen to you? When did they inform the girl she had active TB? Thanks, Marilyn and Peter.

That is what I am asking. They only way to tell if it is active is a combination of test, not just an xray and labs results take a couple of days. Unless she was showing symptoms, which he says she was not, I'd get a second opinion like at Makati Medical or even St Lukes without telling them the results of the scheduled medical. Let us know what you find out. Payato

My understanding, after doing some research, is that "Phlem" testing, is searching for respiratory diseases, including but not limited to TB. Phlem has to do with mucas in a persons airway, which is a breeding ground for bacteria and even a cause of bad breath. That bacteria breeding ground could be the means at which TB blossoms in the body or other unkind diseases. Testing of that mucas, i believe, is just to seeing what bad things may reside there. It could be somthing or nothing. My research has not said how long it would take to do the tests. Hopefully it will come out that your friend is just fine. Instead of the 3 days, she was told go back to St Luke's, 9 later.

On the day of and while at the medical exam, she showed signs of the TB. Prior to that day, she had no symptoms at all, but she did have symptoms that day. Including bleeding of the mouth, though very minor. That bleeding, she thought maybe she bit her tongue or had a bad tooth or something. TB was the last thing that crossed her mind.

She is taking medicine daily. Thank you!

[Pinay Wife 47]

Hi guys! I just received e-mail today from USCIS that our I-129F (our 2nd petition) has been approved. So on to NVC and Manila Embassy for another wait

Updating to congratulate BJZags (what is your Manila case number?) and to welcome myself back to the list

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name.................NOA2.....MNL REC’D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..fianceeinw8ting.07-15-04..08-07-04..09-24-04..10-08-04..2004-xxxxxx..OK..09-12-06/23 mos./Makati

02..louchiw.........02-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..AR..previous AOS

03..Windchaser......08-29-05..09-27-05..07-25-06..09-01-06..2005-756xxx..OK..11-24-06/85 days/Bohol

04..djcess..........03-10-06..03-24-06..xx-xx-xx..08-09-06..2006-579xxx..OK..Aug 19/10 days/Cebu

05..Rustyash........03-07-06..03-29-06..06-08-96..08-09-06..2006-580xxx..OK

06..timmaricel......04-07-06..09-21-06..10-20-06..12-04-06..2006-601xxx

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

08..zethris.........04-13-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-60xxxx..OK

09..davidg..........04-20-06..05-13-06..xx-xx-xx..09-11-06..2006-625xx...OK..Sep 21/10 days/???

10..titakey.........04-23-06..05-22-06..07-08-06..09-22-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Nov 10/49 days/QC

11..Audrey&Romy.....05-01-06..05-22-06..07-13-06..09-22-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Sep 27/05 days/QC

12..randyandrechie..05-01-06..06-05-06..07-13-06..09-20-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Oct 04/14 days/QC

13..Hershey.........05-01-06..06-05-06..06-21-06..09-25-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Sep 27/02 days/???

14..annie19.........05-09-06..05-22-06..xx-xx-xx..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..AR..Divorce decree

15..mychelle........05-03-06..05-31-06..07-06-06..09-14-06..2006-639xxx..OK..Sep 21/07 days/Cebu

16..danlet..........05-12-06..05-31-06..06-27-06..08-10-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Aug 17/07 days/???

17..Tomnjas.........05-23-06..06-14-06..07-11-06..10-02-06..2006-656xxx..OK..Oct 06/04 days/Manila

18..sillygirl.......05-17-06..06-14-06..06-29-06..10-04-06..2006-657xxx..OK..Oct 05/01 day/picked up visa

19..Brittaniquec....05-25-06..06-20-06..07-10-06..08-08-06..2006-660xxx..OK..Aug 14/06 days/???

20..kevlar_kev......06-30-06..07-18-06..07-27-06..10-05-06..2006-691xxx..OK..Oct 15/10 days/Laguna

21..Gomez...........07-03-06..08-14-06..09-21-06..11-06-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 08/02 days/QC

22..Angelmae........07-10-06..07-27-06..xx-xx-xx..11-06-06..2006-698xxx..OK..Nov 15/09 days/Manila

23..Keith88gt.......07-24-06..08-04-06..xx-xx-xx..11-13-06..2006-709xxx..OK..Nov 21/08 days/???

24..YnaYeBa0808.....07-24-06..08-10-06..09-22-06..11-13-06..2006-712xxx..OK..Nov 19/06 days/???

25..Uling...........07-31-06..08-08-06..09-23-06..11-14-06..2006-712xxx..OK..Nov 18/04 days/Laguna

26..JimGem..........07-31-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..11-17-06..2006-715xxx..??..STATUS PLEASE?

27..Goodman.........07-31-06..08-15-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2006-716xxx..OK..Nov 29/09 days/Manila

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

29..Karel...........08-01-06..08-22-06..09-23-06..11-28-06..2006-719xxx..Petition withdrawn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

37..treynroxy.......08-03-06..08-25-06..11-29-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx

38..TimR............08-10-06..09-06-06..11-28-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx

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

40..lovebug.........08-12-06..08-29-06..11-29-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

41..neonspark.......08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

42..kirkandjenny....08-18-06..09-26-06..11-29-06..01-19-07..2006-743xxx

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

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

45..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..01-25-07..2006-xxxxxx

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

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

48..jo&john.........08-30-06..10-06-06..PICKED UP.10-18-06..2006-764xxx..OK-AO..Oct 25/07 days/Manila

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

50..sway............09-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

51..edz2006.........09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

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

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

54..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-770xxx

55..lebby...........09-07-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

56..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

57..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

58..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-776xxx

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

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

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

62..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..2006-786xxx

63..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

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

65..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-783xxx

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

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

68..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

69..jamrok..........09-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

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

71..ilovecuddlebug..09-25-06..10-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-792xxx

72..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-792xxx

73..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-796xxx

74..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-799xxx

75..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-800xxx

76..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-805xxx

77..kismet..........11-02-06..11-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

78..iya.............11-02-06..xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

79..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

80..PatientlyWait...12-05-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

K3 LIST

01..sweety_33.......04-11-06..04-25-06..xx-xx-xx..08-24-06..2006-608xxx..OK..Aug 30/06 days/???

02..phirephly.......05-08-06..05-23-06..07-01-06..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Sep 27/06 days/???

03..K3 IR...........07-25-06..xx-xx-xx..09-20-06..11-13-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 20/07 days/San Juan MM

04..cybernutguy.....09-22-06..10-12-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

05..Amerikano.......10-03-06..10-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-778xxx

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..jpg.............08-15-05..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-17-06..2005-xxxxxx..OK...

02..stormyrain......10-05-05..07-06-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2005-xxxxxx

03..JoelAndAnalyn...12-29-05..04-21-06..xx-xx-xx..09-25-06..2006-510xxx..OK..Sep 27/02 days/Manila

04..Shortie81.......02-03-06..05-16-06..05-28-06..06-07-06..2006-544xxx..OK-ME..Jun 14/07 days/???

05..mimendoz0209....01-13-06..04-28-06..08-22-06..10-18-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Oct 25/07 days/Davao

06..Biancashey......03-09-06..09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-576xxx

07..phirephly.......05-02-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-642xxx

08..JunCel..........05-15-06..08-24-06..xx-xx-xx..01-05-07..2006-xxxxxx

09..facechelle......05-31-06..09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-659xxx

10..DaveHorton......07-25-06..08-25-06..10-24-06..12-04-06..2006-208xxx..OK

11..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-729xxx

12..K3 IR...........09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

13..w1n78...........09-05-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

14..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-76xxxx

15..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-765xxx

16..Amerikano.......09-13-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

17..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

Edited December 5, 2006 by PatientlyWaiting

[Pinay Wife 47]

Panicked, sorry to hear about the medical issues faced by your fiancee. Six months is the normal duration of TB treatment in the Philippines. However, if after 3 months her x-ray and sputum test comes back negative, maybe she can get a clean bill of health from St. Lukes and she can apply for visa already. There's always hope that she will be cured right away.

In the meantime, what you can probably do is to send a letter to the embassy requesting them to extend the validity of your NOA2 along with an explanation of her circumstances plus a statement that you still have every intention to marry her. Continue to extend NOA2 until your fiancee is able to appear for interview.

[kismet 0]

Hey PW, congratulations on the petition approval the second time around! And also to dean_i wait! (wow, 7 months for NOA2, my goodness)

This process is really a test of patience..(and that's an understatement)!

then we see visa approvals and happy smileys!.. like the recent ones.. zethris... BJZags...congratulations guys

....and then we know it's all worth it.

I feel bad about those in AR though, hope you get out of the hellhole soon.

Gen

[rebelheart 0]

Hi guys! I just received e-mail today from USCIS that our I-129F (our 2nd petition) has been approved. So on to NVC and Manila Embassy for another wait

Hey! PW!!

CONGRATS!! .. nice to hear about the update of your case. it's about time for that much awaited approval of yours. anyway, it won't be long for now ... you'll be reuniting with your love for long.

about me, i just recently approved to be resident, we're awaiting for my son case for now.

regards & also goodluck to everyone here!!

-rebelheart-

Edited December 5, 2006 by rebelheart