Manila Embassy Interview

[Birdysboy 5]

I just checked the US Embassy site and notice that there is no link for checking the visa appointment schedule anymore. And also the downloadable forms are gone. So I think our only means of monitoring the appointment is through phone.

hi RiggerAF, for the VISA Interview Appointments try this http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp

and for the downloadble forms, if you meant the DS-156, try this http://evisaforms.state.gov/

hope it helps

You are very helpful thanks....

[Glenn & Rosemarie 0]

I just checked the US Embassy site and notice that there is no link for checking the visa appointment schedule anymore. And also the downloadable forms are gone. So I think our only means of monitoring the appointment is through phone.

This link still works for checking Visa appointments: http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp

[robhankins 0]

PWWWWWWWWW i forgot to tell you the area of delivery of the visa was in PASIG. it wouldve gotten to us two days earlier (friday 815AM was when we got the notification that the documents were out for delviery) but the delbros' persons motorcycle broke down that day so he made an effort to get it fixed and deliver it on sunday evening 930PM. we were so happy i think we just grabbed whatever money was laying out on boytoy's desk and gave it to the delbros guy as a tip. i think we gave 400 Php. hihihi

I know I risk flames, but couldn't messages like this be sent as personal messages? Really? I don't see a need for the entire group to read personal messages and congratulations. Those should be personal. Thanks.

[Birdysboy 5]

Here it is

http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp

Daghang Salamat (Thank you very much)

[john_and_marlene 162]

PWWWWWWWWW i forgot to tell you the area of delivery of the visa was in PASIG. it wouldve gotten to us two days earlier (friday 815AM was when we got the notification that the documents were out for delviery) but the delbros' persons motorcycle broke down that day so he made an effort to get it fixed and deliver it on sunday evening 930PM. we were so happy i think we just grabbed whatever money was laying out on boytoy's desk and gave it to the delbros guy as a tip. i think we gave 400 Php. hihihi

I know I risk flames, but couldn't messages like this be sent as personal messages? Really? I don't see a need for the entire group to read personal messages and congratulations. Those should be personal. Thanks.

Flame: The information given here was to complete the entry in the interview list for delivery location. You may not find any value in it, but others might.

[john_and_marlene 162]

BTW: Congratulations YnaYeBa0808

[windchaser_4 0]

PW, it is not that those of us in AR did not have our documents ready it is that the consul wanted to verify one of our documents with the nso. Every time I see someone post like this I just cringe. A document check can and will happen randomly to cases. In talking to the embassy every day Lorrain admitted to me that the embassy lost some paperwork they ordered before our interview which leaves me scratching my head. They tell us to gather up cenomars, bc, mc, nbi but then they go ahead and order duplicates to check and throw people into AR and a lot of times they don't order up duplicates until after the embassy. They batch those requests which can take 4 to 6 weeks. A bit of advice, if your fiance/wife gets AR have her ask if she can carry a copy from NSO to the embassy, this may take time off of a document review related AR.

cybernutguy, I hate to say this but I am offended by your comment. If you read my post carefuly, never did I say that those in AR were not ready with their documents. And I quote my actual post:

Take note of the reasons for AR ~ birth certificate, Cenomar, divorce decree ~ so let us make sure our documents are in order.

I am sure that all of us spent many months and hours preparing and poring over our documents. But regardless, we all know that even if everything is in order, the embassy can still put anybody in AR. However, the chance of being put in AR "may" be minimized if documents are in order (e.g. they are current, they are NSO-issued, annulment decrees are certified true copies with embossed seal and not just photocopies, etc. etc.). We've heard of ladies appearing for their interview without photos attached to their visa applications and without the I-134. So what is wrong about reminding people to make sure that their documents are in order that it makes you cringe?

I understood PW.

[BJZags 17]

Flame: The information given here was to complete the entry in the interview list for delivery location. You may not find any value in it, but others might.

I agree. I was wondering WHEN we should start freaking-out that the visa has not released from embassy yet. Due to this info, I still have at least two-days before I should start spending a zillion dollars to call the embassy and talk to people who can't give me an answer.

[windchaser_4 0]

You guys lost me but i'm wouldn't expect it that soon with all the disasters. I waiting a week before i called. I hope you use the Embassy number not the stupid call center.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

I called the Philippine Consulate (PC) in Los Angeles, California and they have no idea how to update my Baby's Passport/Visa with her married name. We're getting married next Friday. The PC recommended that I call the USE (yes.. in Manila). Who's on first? No, third base... LOL!

[jamrok 0]

I called the Philippine Consulate (PC) in Los Angeles, California and they have no idea how to update my Baby's Passport/Visa with her married name. We're getting married next Friday. The PC recommended that I call the USE (yes.. in Manila). Who's on first? No, third base... LOL!

LOL...yes Rob you are asking for major Flames.....LOL

[hotairguy 0]

I called the Philippine Consulate (PC) in Los Angeles, California and they have no idea how to update my Baby's Passport/Visa with her married name. We're getting married next Friday. The PC recommended that I call the USE (yes.. in Manila). Who's on first? No, third base... LOL!

Look on the Philippino US website for downloadable forms. You will need to complete the notice of marriage and the request to ammend passport. Lots of requirement for a stamp and some hand written notes in the passport to reflect her new name.

Marilyn and Peter.

[GaRaS 10]

Hello, please update my timeline:

Packet 4 received in mail 12/7/2006 - MNL2006646***

My wife and kid will have their Medical this coming Dec 20.

JunCel

[DaveHorton 0]

I agree. I was wondering WHEN we should start freaking-out that the visa has not released from embassy yet. Due to this info, I still have at least two-days before I should start spending a zillion dollars to call the embassy and talk to people who can't give me an answer.

Just a data point for you... Our interview was on Monday 4th. The passport was released about noon yesterday. Delbros site shows it as out for deliver today. (I am not celebrating until I read the visa inside the passport).

Hopefully yours will be released soon... as you probablhy know, the Delbros site claims the embassy can take 5 to 7 days to release and I'd assume those are working days...

Dave

[BJZags 17]

[as you probablhy know, the Delbros site claims the embassy can take 5 to 7 days to release and I'd assume those are working days...

That time-frame matches the information posted on the US embasy web page. Hope not that long since airline prices rise substantially after Dec. 15.