Manila Embassy Interview

[zethris 0]

Im going to be Calling them every day until they are so sick of me they will approve the Visa!

I will be very Calm but Very Persistant.

I gave them Originals for every Document that was listed!

Even original Divorce Papers!

Whats worse is......My Fiance does not think there is any problem!.... I don't know how im gonna tell her. She did ask an officer there if we now are on AR. The officer said everything is in order. She then asked why is nothing checked off for a reason to not approve on the 221G? He would not aswer but reassured Her. So She thinks all is well....

Sounds to me like they just wanted to not have another upset person crying there & just wanted to move on to the next person huh? They just kept telling Her there was "No Problem"!

She Quit Her Job before the interview. Her last day is Dec. 10th. Hello Western Union from here till whenever to pay Her bills.

Did they let her pay the Delbros fee? Maybe it is a name check?

Yes, She payed the Fee at Delbros.

Who Knows what is going on. Im Praying your right on the name check.

She did tell me that Her Birth Certificate was not perfectly clear where her name is written. But it was easilly intelligible. She had 2 copies made from 2 differnt places & both were the same quality. That is the Only thing I can think of that may be happening.

I vote name check.

I just got off the phone with ext # 5184. She said it's a preliminary backround check on the Documents my Fiance submitted. I mentioned to her about how the Birth Certificate Original was not completely clear & She said that most likely is the Problem. My Problem is that She said we now must wait 4 to 6 weeks for the review.

Oh well...It is what it is....

My fiancee had to put in a name correction, the original one was hand typed wrong. Then, even the correction had a typo and the name wasn't on the line! So we applied again for another correction and finally that one went through. We were worried that a BG check might happen because of these corrections. This actually was what took almost a year for us to do even before we filed the original documents to the VSC. It may almost have been better for us to just have the thing to in AR for 4-6 weeks because each correction took like 4 months in between to finally receive the dang things.

So because we tried to be too careful, ultimately I suspect that even if it takes 4-6 weeks, just know we spent almost 8 months making sure the cert was in pristine condition before we filed when we could ahve just filed and got an AR. lol

[zethris 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.

She is infectious, and actually highly contagious if she has active TB. However, that doesn't mean everyone around her will get it. Also, there isn't a CDC in Manila governing the hospitals and who is allowed to go home like here so there isn't mandatory quarantine except for outbreaks and then the military quarantines the area.

[sunandmoon 450]

Congrats on the approval PW. hope your stay at NVC is a very short one.

I just talked to Yazi. she is up now getting ready for the medical today. our time is drawing near. now my week of nervuosness begins...

[hotairguy 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!

Thanks for the update. My friends fiancee is at St Lukes right now, in her second of three days of Phlem testing. They didn't tell her she failed the exam when she arrived. Thanks for the info and I will submit an update when I know more news. Thanks!

Marilyn and Peter.

[BJZags 17]

I just talked to Yazi. she is up now getting ready for the medical today. our time is drawing near. now my week of nervuosness begins...

It will probably be the most stressful week of your lives, but thankfully "this too shall pass." I thought I would be sooooo relieved when I heard the word "approved" but I am just exhausted right now. I'm definitely happy and satisfied, but I feel like I could sleep for a month.

[robhankins 0]

I read Ronmay's surprise appointment and decided to check my own.

Guess What!!!

Case Number: mnl2006761XXX

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006 (6:30:00 AM)

I am going to have a stroke! I can't believe it. It will be done this year. I counted on February and now I have three weeks. No packet 4, no letter and no email. If I had not checked the Embassy Appointment website, I wouldn't have known it. If Ronmay hadn't checked, I wouldn't have checked. AMAZING!

Edited December 5, 2006 by robhankins

[jamrok 0]

I read Ronmay's surprise appointment and decided to check my own.

Guess What!!!

Case Number: mnl2006761XXX

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006 (6:30:00 AM)

I am going to have a stroke! I can't believe it. It will be done this year. I counted on February and now I have three weeks. No packet 4, no letter and no email. If I had not checked the Embassy Appointment website, I wouldn't have known it. If Ronmay hadn't checked, I wouldn't have checked. AMAZING!

LOL...Rob strokes are not allowed. Congratulations on your appointment. I am sure you guys will do well.

[garya505 2]

Hey, something's gone bonkers with the scheduling. We have a 757 and a 761 in December?

Edited December 5, 2006 by garya505

[sunandmoon 450]

I read Ronmay's surprise appointment and decided to check my own.

Guess What!!!

Case Number: mnl2006761XXX

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006 (6:30:00 AM)

I am going to have a stroke! I can't believe it. It will be done this year. I counted on February and now I have three weeks. No packet 4, no letter and no email. If I had not checked the Embassy Appointment website, I wouldn't have known it. If Ronmay hadn't checked, I wouldn't have checked. AMAZING!

Congrats on interview date.

[robhankins 0]

Can anyone tell me the fastest way possible to get a new NBI Clearance? Ours is over six months old and we had planned on a Feb interview. Now I need one muy pronto.

[garya505 2]

Can anyone tell me the fastest way possible to get a new NBI Clearance? Ours is over six months old and we had planned on a Feb interview. Now I need one muy pronto.

Rob,

She can just go to her local NBI office. Make sure she asks for a NBI clearance for travel abroad or travel to the US. I think they're pretty fast.

(my fiancee is going for a new one tomorrow)

[BJZags 17]

Rob,

She can just go to her local NBI office. Make sure she asks for a NBI clearance for travel abroad or travel to the US. I think they're pretty fast.

(my fiancee is going for a new one tomorrow)

Yes, I think Jenalyn got hers on the same day she requested it last month.

[jamrok 0]

Rob,

She can just go to her local NBI office. Make sure she asks for a NBI clearance for travel abroad or travel to the US. I think they're pretty fast.

(my fiancee is going for a new one tomorrow)

Yes, I think Jenalyn got hers on the same day she requested it last month.

NBI clearance are pretty quick unless there are name hits then it might take a few days but

you have TONS of time Rob.

[Erichu 0]

Wow!! Great news Ronmay and RobHankins. Congratulations!!

I have a feeling that the USE recently decided to add a few more interview dates in December and then they filled them with the next available petitions waiting for a date. Ronmay and RobHankins were at the top of the queue of cases without interview dates. What a fortunate break for you guys! But that's the way of immigration - so much random luck in the process. Just enjoy the good breaks when they happen.

The December interview list was pathetic, only covering 11 days of approved petitions. Looks like the USE is interrupting their extended holiday break to get some work done.

[arch and cel 0]

I read Ronmay's surprise appointment and decided to check my own.

Guess What!!!

Case Number: mnl2006761XXX

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Thursday, December 21, 2006 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Thursday, December 28, 2006 (6:30:00 AM)

I am going to have a stroke! I can't believe it. It will be done this year. I counted on February and now I have three weeks. No packet 4, no letter and no email. If I had not checked the Embassy Appointment website, I wouldn't have known it. If Ronmay hadn't checked, I wouldn't have checked. AMAZING!

Congats to ronways and robhankis and gud luck to your interview!!! God bless u