Still can't get an interview

[BigJohn 4]

Called the embassy again today. It looks like the service center has now processed my paperwork, but she says they aren't setting interviews right now and to call back. She said they are still doing interviews for december right now.

We are going to manila on the 13th of December to get the medical done and staying until the 17th. I wonder what the chances are of being able to call that week and see if there have been any cancellations, or to just show up on the 16th and see if someone does not show up for their interview slot?? Would be great if we could get it done while we are there, although it's not a big deal if it doesn't happen til later.

[mrdb52 0]

From what I understand, you can't just walk in....you need to show a confirmation email of your scheduled appointment. My fiancee called for an interview several times before her medical exam and was told her packet was not there. She completed her exam on 14Oct'10, then on 18Oct'10 she called for her interview and was scheduled for 19Nov'10. Received her visa ten days later. Good Luck.

[Zen Den 18]

From what I understand, you can't just walk in....you need to show a confirmation email of your scheduled appointment. My fiancee called for an interview several times before her medical exam and was told her packet was not there. She completed her exam on 14Oct'10, then on 18Oct'10 she called for her interview and was scheduled for 19Nov'10. Received her visa ten days later. Good Luck.

the above is definitely true and interview slots are not passed on if the interviewee doesn't show up. you have to set up an appointment ONLY THROUGH THE CALL CENTER. the reason why you were told they're not accepting appt setups yet is that the USEM there is undergoing a transition. watch out for announcements though so you can set up your fiancee's soonest. check this out the news about that here too (c/o chazzie): http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3024.html