US Emb in Manila Philippines - Notice of Approval for Extension of Stay

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Hi All,

My mother who is 73 yo had her interview yesterday at the US Embassy in Manila Philippines. Her interview went well. However, she was asked if she has with her the Notice of Approval for an extension of stay last 2007 her first visit in the USA. Apparently, it wasn't with her. My 2 sisters helped her out finding it on her file in her home and all that they were able to locate is the Receipt with WAC___________ proving that she paid it for the amount of $300.00. Originally her stay was only 6mos given by the Los Angeles Port of Entry from June 1, 2007 - November 30, 2007. She carries a multiple entry visa by the way. Month of August 2007, we applied for an extension of stay and dated October 4, 2007 we received the NOA from USCIS for another 6 months (total of stay is 1 year). She left USA May 28, 2008. I created a user name and password on USCIS website to check the status of her case by creating a portfolio entering her receipt number that starts with WAC. When i logged on back again last night to see whether I would be able to retrieve and print the NOA for extension of stay, it doesnt show up anymore. Instead, all that is showing up is the POST DECISION ACTIVITY...

saying...

On October 4, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved your I539 APPLICATION TO EXTEND OR CHANGE NONIMMIGRANT STATUS.............

I printed this out and my sisters has a copy of this attaching the receipt payment that my mother has with her on her hand. She was told by the Window representative at the US Emb in Manila Philippines to come back tomorrow at 1pm and provide a copy of the NOA. Again, these are the only documents she has pertaining her approval of extension of stay. Do you think this is enough for them to accept it and be given a visa? If yes, how much longer is the waiting time for her to receive her visa? She was actually told too by this representative in one Window to proceed to Air 21 for her to provide her information which she did. She received hours later from Air 21 a message telling her the tracking number and her MNL case number at the same time. Is this just an SOP from Air 21 once information has been entered?

Thanks guys. I appreciate any inputs and thoughts especially those who have had similar issues from the past.

God Bless