USEM received electronic file

[Beth & Chard 8]

yes sir. since everyone is from different consulates, the answers were everywhere. hehe thats why i decided to try it out in this forum.

I HAVE AN UPDATE. i was FINALLY able to get through the embassy and was able to talk to a HUMAN!!! she said that our case has been received electronically on dec.17. she said they are now waiting for the full paper case to be delivered so they can update our case. she also instructed me to call next tuesday or wednesday (phil time) to schedule an interview appointment. she saw our case was expedited and she told me that they'll give us the soonest interview date in january. i feel so relieved just knowing the consulate has our case even if its just the electronic file.

Just in case:

the Embassy will be close from Dec.24-27. they return on the 28, 29 & 30. from the 31st of December until Jan 2 they will be off for the holiday. Regular hours resumes on January 3, 2011.

yes sir. since everyone is from different consulates, the answers were everywhere. hehe thats why i decided to try it out in this forum.

I HAVE AN UPDATE. i was FINALLY able to get through the embassy and was able to talk to a HUMAN!!! she said that our case has been received electronically on dec.17. she said they are now waiting for the full paper case to be delivered so they can update our case. she also instructed me to call next tuesday or wednesday (phil time) to schedule an interview appointment. she saw our case was expedited and she told me that they'll give us the soonest interview date in january. i feel so relieved just knowing the consulate has our case even if its just the electronic file.

Just in case:

the Embassy will be close from Dec.24-27. they return on the 28, 29 & 30. from the 31st of December until Jan 2 they will be off for the holiday. Regular hours resumes on January 3, 2011.

I don't know if this will be of any help to you, but here is my notes of contact information, state dept, NVC, USEM.

You proba ly have most of these:

Department of State 202-663-1225 press 1 then 0 for operator

NVC (New Hampshire) 603-334-0700

Email: NVCInquiry@state.gov took 2 wks for a reply, but it is a way to get your Case Number (MNL #, if in the Philippines)

US Embassy Manila 632-982-5555 M-F 8am-8pm

Link to their site: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html

Link to chat: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph

Click “Help”

Chat: “click here”

Enter the info requested

When it indicated no agent was available to chat, I had to use the Task manager to end the

Program, I have never gotten this to work.

Email address:

support-philippines@ustraveldocs.com They say they reply within 48 hours

email at : IVManilaReplies@state.gov or fax at (632) 301-2591.

Email Address for K & V visa matters:

consivmanila@state.gov

ConsManilaNIV@state.gov automated response only

Immigrant Unit USEManila 011-63-2-301-2000 x. 5184 or 5185

Also 63-2-301-2591 x5184 or 5185

In order to better serve visa applicants during this time of high call volume, the call center has a new number for information and appointment scheduling: (02) 902-8930. This number is in addition to (02) 982-5555 and (214) 571-1600 (for calls from the United States). The call center is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Manila time, 7 days a week.

For concerns on appointment scheduling, please send an e-mail to GSSManila@state.gov. This e-mail address is not an alternative way to secure an appointment but we will respond to your questions about scheduling as soon as possible.

[jhilly143 0]

i was FINALLY able to get through the USEM and was able to talk to a HUMAN!!! she said that our case has been received electronically on dec.17. she said they are now waiting for the full paper case to be delivered so they can update our case. she also instructed me to call next tuesday or wednesday to schedule an interview appointment. she saw our case was expedited and she told me that they'll give us the soonest interview date in january. since our case was expedited through NVC she told me to bring all documents and the necessary payments to the interview. everything will be done at the US embassy on the date of our interview. i feel so relieved just knowing the consulate has our case even if its just the electronic file.