Manila Embassy Interview

[sunandmoon 450]

For those of you here in Hawaii, the SSAN process is simple but the office has long waits. Parking for the SSAN office is almost impossible and prepare to wait for approx 2.5 hours. We got there at 10 am and were finally called to the window at 1:30 pm. The CO said they would not issue a non-immigrant SSAN if you are within 2 weeks of the K1 expiration. We should have Maria's SSAN within a week. Ken & Maria

Hi Ken,

We went to get our SSAN last week too. Park a little bit farther along Punchbowl St. We got inside the place around 3:45 and got called after 5 mins. Maybe that was because it was almost time for them to close. To our disgrace they don't give my son a card or a number unless I can get him a work permit which is shady because he is only 4 yrs old and what is the purpose of getting him a work permit. I didn't know about this. Does anyone here experience the same thing? Is SSAN required for the AOS?

Zane

you don't need SSN to AOS. as far as SSN for child, that's something I will need to find out about for my fiance's daughter. anyone with ideas?

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

OK folks heres a question, Judy had to get a police clearance from Hong Kong. Hong Kong only does CNCC's for visa applicants and you must show the letter from the respective embassy indicating a visa interview. Then after payment of a fee they send the clearance directly to the embassy. We got a e-mail from Hong Kong saying it had been sent to the USE Manila by registered airmail. Judy wont rest until I call the embassy and confirm its arrival.

Does anyone have a clue as to whom I should try to call at the embassy?

Thanks, Al

[49BSTREET 0]

Do anyone know how long is the medical examine?

My fiance is taking his medical today and I was just wondering

how long do someone has to stay there....

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

Do anyone know how long is the medical examine?

My fiance is taking his medical today and I was just wondering

how long do someone has to stay there....

I have heard of cases of only a couple of hours and again others that took most all day, but be aware its a two day thing typically, he will have to return tomorrow for the vaccinations.

[49BSTREET 0]

Do anyone know how long is the medical examine?

My fiance is taking his medical today and I was just wondering

how long do someone has to stay there....

I have heard of cases of only a couple of hours and again others that took most all day, but be aware its a two day thing typically, he will have to return tomorrow for the vaccinations.

Thanks Al, I heard it was 2-day thing also, but I wasn't sure about how long for the examine.

Wish us luck...I hope he calls after he is done with good news....

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

Do anyone know how long is the medical examine?

My fiance is taking his medical today and I was just wondering

how long do someone has to stay there....

I have heard of cases of only a couple of hours and again others that took most all day, but be aware its a two day thing typically, he will have to return tomorrow for the vaccinations.

Thanks Al, I heard it was 2-day thing also, but I wasn't sure about how long for the examine.

Wish us luck...I hope he calls after he is done with good news....

Good Luck! it will be fine. Judy acted as if the medical was no big deal.

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

OK folks heres a question, Judy had to get a police clearance from Hong Kong. Hong Kong only does CNCC's for visa applicants and you must show the letter from the respective embassy indicating a visa interview. Then after payment of a fee they send the clearance directly to the embassy. We got a e-mail from Hong Kong saying it had been sent to the USE Manila by registered airmail. Judy wont rest until I call the embassy and confirm its arrival.

Does anyone have a clue as to whom I should try to call at the embassy?

Thanks, Al

Whoa, Ive just been trying to call the IVU there at the embassy...its a lot like trying to nail jello to a tree while eating water with a fork....

I have NEVER spent so much money to hear the same recording over and over...

[49BSTREET 0]

OK folks heres a question, Judy had to get a police clearance from Hong Kong. Hong Kong only does CNCC's for visa applicants and you must show the letter from the respective embassy indicating a visa interview. Then after payment of a fee they send the clearance directly to the embassy. We got a e-mail from Hong Kong saying it had been sent to the USE Manila by registered airmail. Judy wont rest until I call the embassy and confirm its arrival.

Does anyone have a clue as to whom I should try to call at the embassy?

Thanks, Al

Whoa, Ive just been trying to call the IVU there at the embassy...its a lot like trying to nail jello to a tree while eating water with a fork....

Sorry to hear you are having trouble getting thur to a live voice. But each time I had to call I always called just at opening time 8:30 am (Philippine time zone) to 9 am and I always got a live voice.

Anytime after that it goes to voice message....keep trying, whatever you have to ask them it is important to you so don't give up now

I have NEVER spent so much money to hear the same recording over and over...

[Ken_Maria 0]

So that is the secret, instead of going early, go just before closing. ... I think your son will have to wait for the AOS process to be naturalized before he qualifies as a U.S. citizen and can get the SSAN. Hopefully someone with this experience will shed some light on this. Ken

For those of you here in Hawaii, the SSAN process is simple but the office has long waits. Parking for the SSAN office is almost impossible and prepare to wait for approx 2.5 hours. We got there at 10 am and were finally called to the window at 1:30 pm. The CO said they would not issue a non-immigrant SSAN if you are within 2 weeks of the K1 expiration. We should have Maria's SSAN within a week. Ken & Maria

Hi Ken,

We went to get our SSAN last week too. Park a little bit farther along Punchbowl St. We got inside the place around 3:45 and got called after 5 mins. Maybe that was because it was almost time for them to close. To our disgrace they don't give my son a card or a number unless I can get him a work permit which is shady because he is only 4 yrs old and what is the purpose of getting him a work permit. I didn't know about this. Does anyone here experience the same thing? Is SSAN required for the AOS?

Zane

[soulm8z0928 0]

woot! woot! APPROVED!! my wife had her appointment at 6:30, she said she was out of the embassy by 9:30. she also said the pre-interviewer was very nice and polite as was the CO. he looked at pictures only, asked few questions and said thank you ma'am u r approved!! :backflip: :somersault: :tumbling: good luck mike and milah jean and mike and lorna on ur cr-1's, and to everybody else on ur upcoming interviews. God Bless, Bernie and She

edit: thank you all our fellow philippines vj'ers for all the help and support you provide to all of us going thru this process

Edited March 14, 2007 by soulm8z0928

[rebelheart 0]

woot! woot! APPROVED!! my wife had her appointment at 6:30, she said she was out of the embassy by 9:30. she also said the pre-interviewer was very nice and polite as was the CO. he looked at pictures only, asked few questions and said thank you ma'am u r approved!! :backflip: :somersault: :tumbling: good luck mike and milah jean and mike and lorna on ur cr-1's, and to everybody else on ur upcoming interviews. God Bless, Bernie and She

edit: thank you all our fellow philippines vj'ers for all the help and support you provide to all of us going thru this process

CONGRATULATIONS! & BEST OF LUCK for those next in line..

[sunandmoon 450]

woot! woot! APPROVED!!

congrats on the approval. have a happy life together.

[dims1 0]

Wow!! That's great Bernie!! And they even actually TOLD you you were approved.... Man! that is rare. Thanks for the update.

OK Michael..... You're up next. Another Homerun??? :-)

Good luck my friend!

Mike

woot! woot! APPROVED!! my wife had her appointment at 6:30, she said she was out of the embassy by 9:30. she also said the pre-interviewer was very nice and polite as was the CO. he looked at pictures only, asked few questions and said thank you ma'am u r approved!! :backflip: :somersault: :tumbling: good luck mike and milah jean and mike and lorna on ur cr-1's, and to everybody else on ur upcoming interviews. God Bless, Bernie and She

edit: thank you all our fellow philippines vj'ers for all the help and support you provide to all of us going thru this process

[sunandmoon 450]

For those of you here in Hawaii, the SSAN process is simple but the office has long waits. Parking for the SSAN office is almost impossible and prepare to wait for approx 2.5 hours. We got there at 10 am and were finally called to the window at 1:30 pm. The CO said they would not issue a non-immigrant SSAN if you are within 2 weeks of the K1 expiration. We should have Maria's SSAN within a week. Ken & Maria

Hi Ken,

We went to get our SSAN last week too. Park a little bit farther along Punchbowl St. We got inside the place around 3:45 and got called after 5 mins. Maybe that was because it was almost time for them to close. To our disgrace they don't give my son a card or a number unless I can get him a work permit which is shady because he is only 4 yrs old and what is the purpose of getting him a work permit. I didn't know about this. Does anyone here experience the same thing? Is SSAN required for the AOS?

Zane

looks like we have to wait for green card before applying for SSN for K-2

you don't need SSN to AOS. as far as SSN for child, that's something I will need to find out about for my fiance's daughter. anyone with ideas?

[LuzyC 0]

woot! woot! APPROVED!!

Have a happy trip to USA soon!