Manila K-1

[Caveman_Robot 0]

Hi Everyone,

I’m sure I can find the answers to my questions if I do a search but I am a little frustrated right now. We hired a guy to help us out with this process and I’m not sure if using his guidance is delaying the process. He has been great thus far. Last we spoke he said my fiancée has to wait for a letter from the embassy in manila before she can move forward with the medical and interview. My questions are:

Can she do her medical before getting anything from the embassy? If so what will she need to take with her? Its copy of NOA2 and NVC letter correct?

How long does it take St. Lukes to forward the medical information to the embassy?

I read on the embassy website that an interview appointment can be scheduled in 3 days? Have you seen that?

If we schedule the interview and get an e-mail confirmation is that good enough to take to her medical?

Were trying to set it to where she can do her medical and interview back to back or at least within a week and a half. She lives in Capiz, Roxas city and the less she has to go back and forth to manila the better.

For her interview what are the accepted forms of ID? All she has is her passport and NBI ID.

Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Michael & Heidi

[Matt & Bing 56]

Hi Everyone,

I’m sure I can find the answers to my questions if I do a search but I am a little frustrated right now. We hired a guy to help us out with this process and I’m not sure if using his guidance is delaying the process. He has been great thus far. Last we spoke he said my fiancée has to wait for a letter from the embassy in manila before she can move forward with the medical and interview. My questions are:

No, you do not have to wait for anything from the embassy to attend the medical exam. I think just a copy of the NOA2 (approval notice) is enough.

Can she do her medical before getting anything from the embassy? If so what will she need to take with her? Its copy of NOA2 and NVC letter correct? Yes.

How long does it take St. Lukes to forward the medical information to the embassy? Probably less than a week.

I read on the embassy website that an interview appointment can be scheduled in 3 days? Have you seen that? 3 days from when? After your case is sent to the embassy by the NVC start calling the embassy to confirm when you can schedule the interview. Then call the number that requires a PIN ($18 when I did it) and schedule your interview. You will just have to have your medical done a week or so before the interview.

If we schedule the interview and get an e-mail confirmation is that good enough to take to her medical?

Were trying to set it to where she can do her medical and interview back to back or at least within a week and a half. She lives in Capiz, Roxas city and the less she has to go back and forth to manila the better.

For her interview what are the accepted forms of ID? All she has is her passport and NBI ID. She won't have her passport when she goes to the interview. St Lukes keeps it and sends it to the embassy. Any other ID and her interview appointment confirmation email are all that is needed.

Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Michael & Heidi

You may want to post in the Philippines forum too. Good luck.

Edited February 19, 2010 by Matt & Bing

[Rhiannercakes 14]

~*Since this topic pertains more to a certain country's procedures, I will be moving it to the Philippines forums.

Moved to Philippines Section*~

[Zen Den 18]

Hi Everyone,

I’m sure I can find the answers to my questions if I do a search but I am a little frustrated right now. We hired a guy to help us out with this process and I’m not sure if using his guidance is delaying the process. He has been great thus far. Last we spoke he said my fiancée has to wait for a letter from the embassy in manila before she can move forward with the medical and interview. My questions are:

Can she do her medical before getting anything from the embassy? If so what will she need to take with her? Its copy of NOA2 and NVC letter correct?

How long does it take St. Lukes to forward the medical information to the embassy?

I read on the embassy website that an interview appointment can be scheduled in 3 days? Have you seen that?

If we schedule the interview and get an e-mail confirmation is that good enough to take to her medical?

Were trying to set it to where she can do her medical and interview back to back or at least within a week and a half. She lives in Capiz, Roxas city and the less she has to go back and forth to manila the better.

For her interview what are the accepted forms of ID? All she has is her passport and NBI ID.

Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Michael & Heidi

hi there!

1. yes, NOA2 and NVC letter (showing MNL case no.), among other things. (if she has these already, i wonder what letter your guy is referring to though)

anyway, she also needs to bring her passport (valid for at least 6 months), 2 color photoIDs (because these will be forwarded to the embassy together w/her medical results come interview time) and the medical fee in peso equivalent

2. once you have her MNL#, you can already call for an interview schedule, which is given based on available slots USEM has per day/week/month.

so if you ask to move yours days/weeks earlier and they have a slot for you, they'll do it.

still, the best way to know what specific things she needs at what point is the K1 guide on the K1 guide on the VJ homepage.

3. even if you're 100% sure your fiancee is healthy (ex. previous TB that may appear as a scar in her x-ray) 1 1/2 weeks is might not be enough for medical and interview (the actual medical takes only 2 days, results after 2 days to a week) because st. lukes takes at least another week to submit the results to USEM.

so even if gets an her interview a week after the medical, her visa might get delayed if her medicals are not in yet.

other things to consider, if say you give it 2 weeks, (she arrives in the morning and has her medical the same day,she'll be safe to attend an interview towards the end of the 2nd weeks) where is she going to attend the CFO seminar (manila, cebu others?) this is required so she can get a corresponding sticker on her visa.

where is she going to wait for the visa (back in capiz or in manila) waiting for the visa takes 3 days min to 2 weeks (although she can request to pick it up herself, approval is case to case basis)

3. her interview letter and one of these should be good: SSphotocard, GSIS, work ID, professional license, or postal ID

the most complete, very easy to understand, step-by-step guide is still the best source.

everything is there, and you won't even need that guy's help