Visa Approved but now pending for review

[Misis Salome 2]

Hi 020871,

I'll take note of that, my husband usually call around 8 am - 9 am Philippine Time. Thank you very much for the tip, really appreciate it.

This member got the same situation as I have: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331848-visa-in-limbo-help/page__p__4925872#entry4925872

I remember the american lady also told me "Welcome to United States of America" after saying that my visa was approved.

[Misis Salome 2]

Hi Guys,

This is the update about my visa.

My husband called today 3 PM Philippine time as suggested by 020871(thanks again for the tip).

He was able to talked to a lady operator.

My husband asked about our visa, why its taking so long since we are expecting the visa to be here this month of September and if there's any problem with our papers and visa issuance.

The operator told him that there is no notation of any problem in our visa and the status is in-process and we will receive it within 10 - 30 days.

Should I be more worried?

Today is our 12th day since the interview (minus the two days with typhoon). I'm just hoping that my visa will arrived soon and the plane tickets will not be too expensive, my husband will pick me up and stay for 14 days then we will fly together.

[Loolie 56]

No need to worry, just keep calling and try to email them too. I was put on fraud unit... But i only waited a month for my visa. So if there's nothing wrong with your papers then im sure pretty soon you'll get your visa.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Oh yes...without a doubt...your visa will arrive...any day now...and when your visa is finally in your hands...the waiting will be over...your worries will evaporate into the air...and it will be a glorious day...you will soon be together with your sweetheart...pangako!!!

[babystef 8]

Whats new?did you have your visa with you now?

[Tahoma 2,292]

Whats new?did you have your visa with you now?

Oo...anong balita?

[Misis Salome 2]

Still no visa. I think they are conducting background check due to my namesake (NBI HIT), same name and wanted for drug possession. Sucks. I'm hoping to have it next week. I should have attached a copy of the clearance letter from Manila RTC if I know this would be an issue. My husband will call them again later. I will update you guys. Thanks for the concern.

Praying.....

[h0tgunn 1]

Misis Salome,,, when you presented the NBI clearance is it clear meaning it says no record???

[Misis Salome 2]

Hi Hotgun,

Yes the remark is NO RECORD ON FILE.

NBI STORY: I got hit and they told me to go back after 10 days. When I get back, I was called and interview by an NBI officer (Cebu Branch) and told me about this woman with the same name as me of course he asked me if I'm this woman, I said of course not why would I get an NBI if I know I'm wanted!

So for them to issue my NBI they told me they need a letter from Manila RTC - they gave me the case number and branch number where I can go to request for that clearance and they say if I have relatives in Manila they I can asked to get it from me. Yes I do, but I decided to just go to Manila to get this (I was born in Manila and we got a house there as well) , I presented them my Authenticated NSO Birth Certificate, my passport and my postal ID, and they gave me the letter. We got the same name but different middle name. So it took me almost a month to get my NBI.

Went back to Cebu (currently living there)and I presented them the letter and they issued my NBI.

I know you guys will asked me why not get it in Manila? I was thinking since I waited already might as well just go back to Cebu Branch. All my documents used my address in Cebu (passport, id, and our petition).

[the good knight 2]

Hi Mrs. Salome,

a little advice so that you won't be wondering where is your visa now..why don't you go into your nearby 2go office and show them your receipt from 2go-embassy branch.They wil just type those confirmation numbers and they can relay on you where is visa at.i did that when im waiting for my visa.i was in the province so i have to go to 2go office nearby us and i showed them my receipt and they told me that it was on the way now on their office.the next day they called me to pick it up..

goodluck girl.don't you worry so much,it will be in your hands pretty soon!

your friend,

Lorie your

[Misis Salome 2]

Hi Guys

Here's the update:

We are pleased to inform you that an immigrant visa was issued to the applicant on October 6, 2011. The visa packet will be delivered to the applicant’s designated address by guaranteed courier service.

I wanna thank all of you for replies, advices and encouragement.

jameugiekaxavilon, Lorie, Mhayonaise, jeff&isabelle, Louie & Emily, babystef, buboyNsasha, 020871, bmtrrbt, h0tgunn and to Tahoma, your post made me calm, everytime I'm closed to panicking, I always read your replies.

Thanks again guys! God Bless you All.

[babystef 8]

Hi Guys

Here's the update:

We are pleased to inform you that an immigrant visa was issued to the applicant on October 6, 2011. The visa packet will be delivered to the applicant’s designated address by guaranteed courier service.

I wanna thank all of you for replies, advices and encouragement.

jameugiekaxavilon, Lorie, Mhayonaise, jeff&isabelle, Louie & Emily, babystef, buboyNsasha, 020871, bmtrrbt, h0tgunn and to Tahoma, your post made me calm, everytime I'm closed to panicking, I always read your replies.

Thanks again guys! God Bless you All.

finally, congrats nothing to worry now.Im happy for you..

[beback 0]

COngrats! Miss Salome, hoe my father will be next.

[h0tgunn 1]

Congrats!

[Tahoma 2,292]

A big congratz to you, Misis Salome!!!

I'm glad you hung in there. It was worth the wait.

By the way, thanks for posting your NBI and your RTC experience. That was informative.