Can i make advance interview appointment while waiting for the packet from the embassy?

[april082010 3]

Hello guys,

I talked to a friend of mine and told her that my k-1 petition was approved. She told me that when his fiancee got the approved k-1 petition letter, he immediately call the embassy to make an appointment for her interview. Was that possible even if i don't have the packet yet since i have the case number from the NVC?

Thank you!

[Calypso 464]

If you don't have the NVC case number that starts with MNL, the Embassy won't entertain your call. They'd tell you the "I'm sorry..." script.

FAE

[When2RNLove 6]

Hello guys,

I talked to a friend of mine and told her that my k-1 petition was approved. She told me that when his fiancee got the approved k-1 petition letter, he immediately call the embassy to make an appointment for her interview. Was that possible even if i don't have the packet yet since i have the case number from the NVC?

Thank you!

Also, the person must have the medical prior to the interview and there's still additional paperwork that needs to be completed for the interview at the Embassy and fees paid.

Edited January 19, 2010 by Mike N Julie

[Mc and R.kid 1]

Yes, its possible. Just call the manila embassy to make an appointment, i experience that b4, i wait for nothing in two weeks waiting for that packet. So i decided to tell my husband to call the embassy. when he called he got my appointment date for my interview. Im pretty sure u already have your NVC case number since NVC aprroved your papers already b4 they sent it to Manila embassy.

hope it help..

Mc and R.kid

If you don't have the NVC case number that starts with MNL, the Embassy won't entertain your call. They'd tell you the "I'm sorry..." script.

FAE

[Calypso 464]

Hello guys,

I talked to a friend of mine and told her that my k-1 petition was approved. She told me that when his fiancee got the approved k-1 petition letter, he immediately call the embassy to make an appointment for her interview. Was that possible even if i don't have the packet yet since i have the case number from the NVC?

Thank you!

As you know, from the USCIS after the NOA2, your case moves to the NVC where it will be given the MNL case number. From the NVC, the case goes to the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Once you have the NVC letter, go to St. Luke's for a walk-in medical exam. Bring your NOA2, NVC letter, four 2x2 pics, medical exam fee of $ 213.35, and passport (anyone may add more info to this in case I have forgotten something).

You won't receive the so-called packet from the Embassy but a letter of eligibility to schedule the interview. You don't have to wait for that. Three to five days after your case arrives in Manila, call daily until you get to set the interview.

Here are the documents you have to prepare for the interview:

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

Hakuna matata.

God bless us all.

FAE

[Calypso 464]

Yes, its possible. Just call the manila embassy to make an appointment, i experience that b4, i wait for nothing in two weeks waiting for that packet. So i decided to tell my husband to call the embassy. when he called he got my appointment date for my interview. Im pretty sure u already have your NVC case number since NVC aprroved your papers already b4 they sent it to Manila embassy.

hope it help..

Mc and R.kid

That's exactly what I meant. If she doesn't have the NVC case number, the Embassy would keep mum. Of course, that goes the other way around. If she has the case number, she could call. I don't see any difference about what you said from what I have written.

FAE

[Calypso 464]

To Mc and R.kid, congratulations guys for getting married!

I haven't seen you posting for quite a while.

Welcome back!

The Philippines family subforum is getting bigger here.

I am seeing familiar people who come and go and come back again.

A speedy AOS journey to us all.

Hakuna matata.

God bless us constantly.

FAE

[Mc and R.kid 1]

Thanks Arbind.Ariadne.. Did you already file for AOS?

To Mc and R.kid, congratulations guys for getting married!

I haven't seen you posting for quite a while.

Welcome back!

The Philippines family subforum is getting bigger here.

I am seeing familiar people who come and go and come back again.

A speedy AOS journey to us all.

Hakuna matata.

God bless us constantly.

FAE

[Calypso 464]

Thanks Arbind.Ariadne.. Did you already file for AOS?

You are welcome.

My husband and I sent the AOS package on Thursday last week. I tried to pretend it was easy preparing the complete bunch of documents and forms but it took us weeks. Finding the right civil surgeon wasn't that easy either.

Anyway, it's really good to see old familiar faces around. I remember some of those who used to post here almost daily when I was just starting my K1 last year.

FAE

[Mc and R.kid 1]

I see.. what forms do we need to have for AOS? I start researching just today about how to apply for AOS. Last week we went to Immigration office and they give us forms and i dont realy know whats that form coz i did not look lol. Since its quiet expensive for the fees. Anyways, where are u in US? me im frOm California..

You are welcome.

My husband and I sent the AOS package on Thursday last week. I tried to pretend it was easy preparing the complete bunch of documents and forms but it took us weeks. Finding the right civil surgeon wasn't that easy either.

Anyway, it's really good to see old familiar faces around. I remember some of those who used to post here almost daily when I was just starting my K1 last year.

FAE

[Calypso 464]

I see.. what forms do we need to have for AOS? I start researching just today about how to apply for AOS. Last week we went to Immigration office and they give us forms and i dont realy know whats that form coz i did not look lol. Since its quiet expensive for the fees. Anyways, where are u in US? me im frOm California..

Forms for me:

I-485

I-131

I-765

G-325A

For my husband:

I-864

I am in Santa Monica, CA.

I see that you arrived in San Francisco a day after I arrived in Los Angeles. B)

FAE

[Mc and R.kid 1]

Thanks! yes i arrived oct.28 09..

Im from Sacramento CA..

all of that forms will be sent where?

anyways, from where are u in Phils?

me im from cebu, bisaya..ikaw?

Forms for me:

I-485

I-131

I-765

G-325A

For my husband:

I-864

I am in Santa Monica, CA.

I see that you arrived in San Francisco a day after I arrived in Los Angeles. B)

FAE

[Calypso 464]

Thanks! yes i arrived oct.28 09..

Im from Sacramento CA..

all of that forms will be sent where?

anyways, from where are u in Phils?

me im from cebu, bisaya..ikaw?

Gikan pud ko sa Cebu. Ahehehe... It's a small world after all.

Send the AOS package to:

USCIS

P.O. Box 805887

Chicago, IL 60680-4120

For courier/express delivery:

USCIS

Attn: AOS

131 South Dearborn - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60603-5520

FAE

[april082010 3]

Thank you guys for your post, I'm a newbie and its nice to get good advices from all of you. Yes i have the NVC number which starts with MNL.

I'd be glad to hear more advices for the preparation for the interview.

[Calypso 464]

Check this out:

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

FAE