Interview Waiting Time

[jhun&jeng 0]

Hi everyone!

I am Filipino and currently working here in United Arab Emirates. We have an approved K-1 visa petition which is now filed in US Embassy in Abu Dhabi UAE. Using this portal, we found out that it will take approximately 3 months for the US Embassy here to schedule me for the interview compare to the US Embassy in Manila which will take only 25 days.

Our question is, if in case we decided to transfer our file to US Embassy Manila, is it still possible? Even if our file is now in the US Embassy Abu Dhabi yet we haven’t received the Packet 3 and 4? If so, what would be the procedure? Who are we going to contact? How long it will take for that procedure to be done and have the early interview appointment as possible because we want to spend Christmas together.

[maria6 4]

Hi everyone!

I am Filipino and currently working here in United Arab Emirates. We have an approved K-1 visa petition which is now filed in US Embassy in Abu Dhabi UAE. Using this portal, we found out that it will take approximately 3 months for the US Embassy here to schedule me for the interview compare to the US Embassy in Manila which will take only 25 days.

Our question is, if in case we decided to transfer our file to US Embassy Manila, is it still possible? Even if our file is now in the US Embassy Abu Dhabi yet we haven’t received the Packet 3 and 4? If so, what would be the procedure? Who are we going to contact? How long it will take for that procedure to be done and have the early interview appointment as possible because we want to spend Christmas together.

I had the same situation but it did not reach the embassy yet. We filed for K-1 with US Embassy in Seoul where I was working at that time. We informed USCIS and NVC that we would like to have the interview at US Embassy Manila. I got my case number and it was in Manila already. If you don't have your case number yet, call or email NVC and inform them.

[jhun&jeng 0]

Unfortunately, we got the case number already and it is forwarded already here in US Embassy Abu Dhabi. We are now waiting for the instruction and the interview date from them. I am asking this question because I am worried that they will give us appointment later than December that is why we are looking at this option.

[maria6 4]

Unfortunately, we got the case number already and it is forwarded already here in US Embassy Abu Dhabi. We are now waiting for the instruction and the interview date from them. I am asking this question because I am worried that they will give us appointment later than December that is why we are looking at this option.

I don't know about procedure in US Embassy there. But here in Philippines...you don't have to wait for your packet 3 and 4. Once you have the case number, you can schedule interview either online or by calling. You can even choose the date of your interview if you schedule appointment online as long as there are slots.

[jhun&jeng 0]

I don't know about procedure in US Embassy there. But here in Philippines...you don't have to wait for your packet 3 and 4. Once you have the case number, you can schedule interview either online or by calling. You can even choose the date of your interview if you schedule appointment online as long as there are slots.

Have you tried to schedule your interview appointment? When is the nearest date you got?

[maria6 4]

my interview is this coming friday. there are a lot of slots in September when i scheduled online.

[jhun&jeng 0]

my interview is this coming friday. there are a lot of slots in September when i scheduled online.

Wish you luck to your upcoming interview.

btw, when did you made your schedule?

[maria6 4]

Wish you luck to your upcoming interview.

btw, when did you made your schedule?

Thank you. I scheduled my appointment online August 1. There were many slots for August that time but I had to take medical exam last 2nd week of August and gave an allowance of 2 weeks for my interview schedule.

[jhun&jeng 0]

Thank you. I scheduled my appointment online August 1. There were many slots for August that time but I had to take medical exam last 2nd week of August and gave an allowance of 2 weeks for my interview schedule.

Pretty soon. Compare here, the Embassy will give you the appointment date.

[BobGee 5]

Pretty soon. Compare here, the Embassy will give you the appointment date.

Hello ... We are on the same situation. I am Filipina & currently working in Kuwait and got my case number already thru email last 10th August. I was just wondering how you got the information that it will take months to have your appointment interview at the US Emb - UAE? Did you call or email them? And have your fiance receives the case number by mail or email?

[jhun&jeng 0]

Hello ... We are on the same situation. I am Filipina & currently working in Kuwait and got my case number already thru email last 10th August. I was just wondering how you got the information that it will take months to have your appointment interview at the US Emb - UAE? Did you call or email them? And have your fiance receives the case number by mail or email?

Hi there! based on the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi Information it takes approximately 3 months waiting Time for interview date from when the Consulate receives the package from the NVC. Im just taking a look for another option.

Have you received your packet 3 and 4? From there you can get your interview date.

[BobGee 5]

Hi there! based on the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi Information it takes approximately 3 months waiting Time for interview date from when the Consulate receives the package from the NVC. Im just taking a look for another option.

Have you received your packet 3 and 4? From there you can get your interview date.

Hello , The NVC have just provided the case number thru email, there was no official mail yet. So I am not sure whether to contact the Consulate or to wait the official mail or some kind of email saying that [NVC] forwarded the documents to the US Emb/Gen Consulate. I am not even sure how many days/weeks/month for them to book the interview appointment. Have you call the US Embassy-UAE to get this information?

I think US Emb-Phils is quite faster than in here! Let me know what could be the result of yours ... You have a nice day!

[jhun&jeng 0]

Hello , The NVC have just provided the case number thru email, there was no official mail yet. So I am not sure whether to contact the Consulate or to wait the official mail or some kind of email saying that [NVC] forwarded the documents to the US Emb/Gen Consulate. I am not even sure how many days/weeks/month for them to book the interview appointment. Have you call the US Embassy-UAE to get this information?

I think US Emb-Phils is quite faster than in here! Let me know what could be the result of yours ... You have a nice day!

Im not sure with the procedure about in Kuwait, depending from country to country. but here, the Embassy will be sending instructions and appointment interview and in the Philippines, once you receive your case number you're good to go to make an appointment for interview either online or by phone.

Based on my readings, its easy to get an appointment in the Philippines. Sure will, let you know. You have a nice day too.