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[Calypso 464]

After a month of constant, "We don't have a record of your case" by the NVC, finally, they told us on the 25th that they have just entered our case into their system. That's exactly a month from the NOA2 date.

When the NVC gives the new case number, can I finally call the Consulate to schedule the medical exam and interview or I need to wait until they forward the case to the U.S. Embassy and for the Embassy to send the packet 3 or 4?

Patience and understanding please. Meow!

FAE

[thepizzadude 26]

1) Once NVC has your case, they assign a new case #. Ask them what date they sent your file to the embassy & also for the NVC case #.

2) Once you know the date NVC sent off the file, track it at DHL's website: http://track.dhl-usa.com/TrackByRef.asp?nav=TrackByRef For the reference code, enter EXP 10 JUL 2009A (adjust using dates just before the date NVC told you), with a shipping range of that day to a few days later (July 13 - July 14 worked for the example above). Look for shipments to your beneficiary's embassy.

3) To find out if the embassy processed the packet, call the Dept of State before 5pm: 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0

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WHAT TO DO NOW AT MANILA EMBASSY:

When NVC tells you they sent the package:

Don't wait on the embassy to send you anything or you may get old. Go to this page and learn all you need to...Call them and see if they have your package yet and set an appointment.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfk1en.pdf

This page is about Setting Appointments:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html

Has she/he got all the paperwork ready yet, is the medical done.

Go to St Lukes -- send her a copy of the letter from NVC, email or mail your choice: it's walk in so don't worry best to go Tues-Thurs to avoid rush.

Medicals are valid for 6 months. Info about medical is at the wwwfk1en.pdf link above.

Check this site for more info on the visa process in Manila:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html

Check up on the CFO seminar he/she will need either before or after but definitely before he/she can LEAVE the country Look HERE:

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/emig_manila.htm