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[melbergs 1]

Hi everyone

I would like to ask if what is the difference between this number 1-909-101-7878 to call to the USEM and others used this number +6323012000 extn #5184 to call.

thank you.

[jhcruz18 3]

I used the 1-909 number just once when I scheduled my husband's interview last year. It was like 54 pesos per minute. The 301-2000 number when I wanted to contact the embassy directly. I talked to either Lorraine or Grace.

[HappyDancer 7]

1-909-101-7878 is the number to call for Philippine based callers. A lot of people get dinged for this as the 301-2000 is the number that's supposed to cater to US callers only.

[o0pink0o 3]

+6323012000 extn #5184 = This is the number where you can verify if your case is already in the USEM (actually this is USEM's number hehe) and this is where you can ask if you can already get an interview schedule. It's free to call in this number of you are calling from within Manila.

1-909-101-7878 = This is where you need to call to get interview schedule. Calls made to this number cost 53 Philippine Pesos per minute, plus applicable provincial charges. This number is only for subscribers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company touchtone landlines with national/international distance dialing features.

If the USC is the one who will get the interview schedule then he/she must use this number.

1-888-877-9888 for callers from within the United States (mainland only) = When calling this number, please have a credit card (either Visa or MasterCard). The expiration date and security code are required. Please have the postal code of the billing address of the credit card ready.The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

Edited March 15, 2009 by o0pink0o

[melbergs 1]

thank you so much for the information!

have a great day!

[edp333 9]

+6323012000 extn #5184 = This is the number where you can verify if your case is already in the USEM (actually this is USEM's number hehe) and this is where you can ask if you can already get an interview schedule. It's free to call in this number of you are calling from within Manila.

1-909-101-7878 = This is where you need to call to get interview schedule. Calls made to this number cost 53 Philippine Pesos per minute, plus applicable provincial charges. This number is only for subscribers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company touchtone landlines with national/international distance dialing features.

If the USC is the one who will get the interview schedule then he/she must use this number.

1-888-877-9888 for callers from within the United States (mainland only) = When calling this number, please have a credit card (either Visa or MasterCard). The expiration date and security code are required. Please have the postal code of the billing address of the credit card ready.The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

The pin number allowed 3 calls last year. When did it change to just one call?

[o0pink0o 3]

+6323012000 extn #5184 = This is the number where you can verify if your case is already in the USEM (actually this is USEM's number hehe) and this is where you can ask if you can already get an interview schedule. It's free to call in this number of you are calling from within Manila.

1-909-101-7878 = This is where you need to call to get interview schedule. Calls made to this number cost 53 Philippine Pesos per minute, plus applicable provincial charges. This number is only for subscribers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company touchtone landlines with national/international distance dialing features.

If the USC is the one who will get the interview schedule then he/she must use this number.

1-888-877-9888 for callers from within the United States (mainland only) = When calling this number, please have a credit card (either Visa or MasterCard). The expiration date and security code are required. Please have the postal code of the billing address of the credit card ready.The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

The pin number allowed 3 calls last year. When did it change to just one call?

I have no idea on when did they changed it. I just visited USEM's website last night before I reply to the OP's inquiry and that is what i got. Here is the link.

Edited March 15, 2009 by o0pink0o

[mhaze 0]

we called the USEM this morning and the operator said that we should call back after 2 weeks to set for an interview.

Last week, we called the NVC and they said that they have already sent it last March 09 and so we decided to call this morning.

Should we call again tomorrow or wait after 1 or 2 weeks?

[MMW 2]

The difference is that the 909 number is for the interview schedulers, the 301 is the visa unit.

[o0pink0o 3]

we called the USEM this morning and the operator said that we should call back after 2 weeks to set for an interview.

Last week, we called the NVC and they said that they have already sent it last March 09 and so we decided to call this morning.

Should we call again tomorrow or wait after 1 or 2 weeks?

In my opinion, 2 weeks is way too long. If the NVC sent your papers last March 9th then your papers should be in the USEM's hand already. If I were you i'll call USEM again 3 to 5 days from now, anyways, it won't hurt you if you'll call them again sooner.

Good Luck!

[mhaze 0]

i know 2 weeks is already so long.....

maybe we can call again tomorrow..

[luck-e and Kookie 0]

+6323012000 extn #5184 = This is the number where you can verify if your case is already in the USEM (actually this is USEM's number hehe) and this is where you can ask if you can already get an interview schedule. It's free to call in this number of you are calling from within Manila.

1-909-101-7878 = This is where you need to call to get interview schedule. Calls made to this number cost 53 Philippine Pesos per minute, plus applicable provincial charges. This number is only for subscribers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company touchtone landlines with national/international distance dialing features.

If the USC is the one who will get the interview schedule then he/she must use this number.

1-888-877-9888 for callers from within the United States (mainland only) = When calling this number, please have a credit card (either Visa or MasterCard). The expiration date and security code are required. Please have the postal code of the billing address of the credit card ready.The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

The pin number allowed 3 calls last year. When did it change to just one call?

I paid the $18 pin and called to verify if they got my case already. I knew the pin is good for 3 calls as the us embassy's site shows its for 3 calls. before i ended that first call, i verified if i will stil have 2 more calls, she said the rule changed and its only 2 calls so i only 1 remaining. i asked for a supervisor as i was pissed. i showed her the site of the US embassy manila that shows it is for 3 calls. she apologized and said that she will escalate that one and informed me that the 2 calls was recently rolled out. grrrrrrr..

[o0pink0o 3]

+6323012000 extn #5184 = This is the number where you can verify if your case is already in the USEM (actually this is USEM's number hehe) and this is where you can ask if you can already get an interview schedule. It's free to call in this number of you are calling from within Manila.

1-909-101-7878 = This is where you need to call to get interview schedule. Calls made to this number cost 53 Philippine Pesos per minute, plus applicable provincial charges. This number is only for subscribers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company touchtone landlines with national/international distance dialing features.

If the USC is the one who will get the interview schedule then he/she must use this number.

1-888-877-9888 for callers from within the United States (mainland only) = When calling this number, please have a credit card (either Visa or MasterCard). The expiration date and security code are required. Please have the postal code of the billing address of the credit card ready.The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

The pin number allowed 3 calls last year. When did it change to just one call?

I paid the $18 pin and called to verify if they got my case already. I knew the pin is good for 3 calls as the us embassy's site shows its for 3 calls. before i ended that first call, i verified if i will stil have 2 more calls, she said the rule changed and its only 2 calls so i only 1 remaining. i asked for a supervisor as i was pissed. i showed her the site of the US embassy manila that shows it is for 3 calls. she apologized and said that she will escalate that one and informed me that the 2 calls was recently rolled out. grrrrrrr..

Last year, during my time (Aug 2008), that $18 pin can be used 3 times. Actually, I am the one who scheduled my interview date so we didn't purchase that pin but I know for sure that you can use that pin 3 times (during my time). But i just recently visited USEM's website and it says there now that you can only use it twice. Here is the link.

It says:

The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

Can you send the link where it says you can use it 3 times? I am just curious as I am thinking that there is inconsistent info at USEM's website???

[luck-e and Kookie 0]

+6323012000 extn #5184 = This is the number where you can verify if your case is already in the USEM (actually this is USEM's number hehe) and this is where you can ask if you can already get an interview schedule. It's free to call in this number of you are calling from within Manila.

1-909-101-7878 = This is where you need to call to get interview schedule. Calls made to this number cost 53 Philippine Pesos per minute, plus applicable provincial charges. This number is only for subscribers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company touchtone landlines with national/international distance dialing features.

If the USC is the one who will get the interview schedule then he/she must use this number.

1-888-877-9888 for callers from within the United States (mainland only) = When calling this number, please have a credit card (either Visa or MasterCard). The expiration date and security code are required. Please have the postal code of the billing address of the credit card ready.The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

The pin number allowed 3 calls last year. When did it change to just one call?

I paid the $18 pin and called to verify if they got my case already. I knew the pin is good for 3 calls as the us embassy's site shows its for 3 calls. before i ended that first call, i verified if i will stil have 2 more calls, she said the rule changed and its only 2 calls so i only 1 remaining. i asked for a supervisor as i was pissed. i showed her the site of the US embassy manila that shows it is for 3 calls. she apologized and said that she will escalate that one and informed me that the 2 calls was recently rolled out. grrrrrrr..

Last year, during my time (Aug 2008), that $18 pin can be used 3 times. Actually, I am the one who scheduled my interview date so we didn't purchase that pin but I know for sure that you can use that pin 3 times (during my time). But i just recently visited USEM's website and it says there now that you can only use it twice. Here is the link.

It says:

The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

Can you send the link where it says you can use it 3 times? I am just curious as I am thinking that there is inconsistent info at USEM's website???

go here http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3219.html then scroll down up to the part that says How to schedule your visa appointment:

the 6th bullet will say For more information on this service, please click here. then click that hyperlink and that will show you the pdf file that shows 3 times the fourth Answer would say that.

[o0pink0o 3]

+6323012000 extn #5184 = This is the number where you can verify if your case is already in the USEM (actually this is USEM's number hehe) and this is where you can ask if you can already get an interview schedule. It's free to call in this number of you are calling from within Manila.

1-909-101-7878 = This is where you need to call to get interview schedule. Calls made to this number cost 53 Philippine Pesos per minute, plus applicable provincial charges. This number is only for subscribers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company touchtone landlines with national/international distance dialing features.

If the USC is the one who will get the interview schedule then he/she must use this number.

1-888-877-9888 for callers from within the United States (mainland only) = When calling this number, please have a credit card (either Visa or MasterCard). The expiration date and security code are required. Please have the postal code of the billing address of the credit card ready.The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

The pin number allowed 3 calls last year. When did it change to just one call?

I paid the $18 pin and called to verify if they got my case already. I knew the pin is good for 3 calls as the us embassy's site shows its for 3 calls. before i ended that first call, i verified if i will stil have 2 more calls, she said the rule changed and its only 2 calls so i only 1 remaining. i asked for a supervisor as i was pissed. i showed her the site of the US embassy manila that shows it is for 3 calls. she apologized and said that she will escalate that one and informed me that the 2 calls was recently rolled out. grrrrrrr..

Last year, during my time (Aug 2008), that $18 pin can be used 3 times. Actually, I am the one who scheduled my interview date so we didn't purchase that pin but I know for sure that you can use that pin 3 times (during my time). But i just recently visited USEM's website and it says there now that you can only use it twice. Here is the link.

It says:

The card will be charged $18 per transaction. After the card is approved, a nonrefundable personal identification number (PIN) will be given. The PIN may be used to call this number back just one more time, which will allow the caller to speak to an operator at no charge.

Can you send the link where it says you can use it 3 times? I am just curious as I am thinking that there is inconsistent info at USEM's website???

go here http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3219.html then scroll down up to the part that says How to schedule your visa appointment:

the 6th bullet will say For more information on this service, please click here. then click that hyperlink and that will show you the pdf file that shows 3 times the fourth Answer would say that.

I just checked the link you gave and yeah it says there that you can use it 3 times. Hmm, I wonder which is right , 2 or 3 times? Oh well! I wish they should fix their site and be consistent with the info they are giving.