After NOA2

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Ok I am a little confused. I got my NOA 2 on the 23.

I know all the paperwork I need etc but here is what I am not real clear on.

Now it goes to the NVSC and they route it to Manila. Do I need to call the service center. I hear people keep saying to call, but not sure what the purpose in that is . Do I wait on the consulate in Manila to notify my fiancee. My Fiancee seems to think this (and she is smarter than me , that I can call and they can give me the Manila case number and she can go ahead and make her interview appointment..

I know the forms, evidence, affidavit of support etc that I need to send, just not sure on the sequence of events.

[Kengux 3]

You may call the NVC after abt 2weeks and they'd be able to tell you if your case has been sent to Manila. Nothing to panic of worry abt..

[dindo and patty 20]

Ok I am a little confused. I got my NOA 2 on the 23.

I know all the paperwork I need etc but here is what I am not real clear on.

Now it goes to the NVSC and they route it to Manila. Do I need to call the service center. I hear people keep saying to call, but not sure what the purpose in that is . Do I wait on the consulate in Manila to notify my fiancee. My Fiancee seems to think this (and she is smarter than me , that I can call and they can give me the Manila case number and she can go ahead and make her interview appointment..

I know the forms, evidence, affidavit of support etc that I need to send, just not sure on the sequence of events.

The first thing you need to do after a week or so since NOA2 is call NVC

(603) 334-0700

and make sure you talk to a live person. Be sure to have your USCIS # (it starts with either WAC or EAC), petitioner's name & DOB, beneficiary's name & DOB. Ask if they've received your approved petition from USCIS. If they have, ask them for the manila case # and when it was shipped to US Embassy in Manila. It takes about a week for your approved petition to get to Manila through DHL. If not, not a big deal, but call them every other day until you get the information. You can also email them at NVCINQUIRY@state.gov. On the subject line of your email, put the USCIS # and on the body of the email, put petitioner's name & DOB and beneficiary's name & DOB on the body of the email. Do not wait for the eligibility letter that the USEM is suppose to send your fiance, you will be waiting awhile or your fiance may never see it.

When you obtain your manila case #, you can pay the visa fee through BPI. Be sure to have your passport when paying for the visa fee and keep the receipt. Wait til the next day and schedule your interview online. When you are scheduling online, you'll need manila case #, passport info, and the receipt # from BPI. Give enough time in between interview date and when she plans on getting her medical done when scheduling. There is no need to schedule an appointment for medical since it is walk in. You can register through the SLMEC and fill up the registration online and this will save you an hour and a half. if you don't fill it up, they will make you fill it up on the spot @ the clinic.

A CFO sticker is needed to be affixed to your fiance's passport. If you do not have this, they will not let her board the plane. This can be done in advance and once you have the visa in hand, you can go back to the CFO office in Quirino Avenue and obtain it. Or, you can wait until visa in hand and then attend the CFO seminar and get the certificate the same day.

Below are very useful links that we used:

Link of what essentially what the packet 3 is: http://photos.state....3__rtf2_001.pdf

Here is the website to schedule online for interview: http://cgifederal.force.com/

Link to SLEC: http://www.slec.ph/u...ml#clinic-hours

CFO website: http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&catid=140

Good luck on the rest your journey!

[dindo and patty 20]

Ignore the first post!!!

Call NVC after about a week or so and and make sure you talk to a live person. Be sure to have your USCIS # (it starts with either WAC or EAC), petitioner's name & DOB, beneficiary's name & DOB. Ask if they've received your approved petition from USCIS. If they have, ask them for the manila case # and when it was shipped to US Embassy in Manila. It takes about a week for your approved petition to get to Manila through DHL. If not, not a big deal, but call them every other day until you get the information. You can also email them at NVCINQUIRY@state.gov. On the subject line of your email, put the USCIS # and on the body of the email, put petitioner's name & DOB and beneficiary's name & DOB on the body of the email.

When you obtain your manila case #, you can pay the visa fee through BPI. Be sure to have your passport when paying for the visa fee and keep the receipt. Wait til the next day and schedule your interview online. You do not have to wait for the eligibility letter from the USEM. Otherwise, you will be waiting for awhile. When you are scheduling online, you'll need manila case #, passport info, and the receipt # from BPI. Give enough time in between interview date and when she plans on getting her medical done when scheduling. There is no need to schedule an appointment for medical since it is walk in. You can register through the SLMEC and fill up the registration online and this will save you an hour and a half. if you don't fill it up, they will make you fill it up on the spot @ the clinic.

A CFO sticker is needed to be affixed to your fiance's passport. If you do not have this, they will not let her board the plane. This can be done in advance and once you have the visa in hand, you can go back to the CFO office in Quirino Avenue and obtain it. Or, you can wait until visa in hand and then attend the CFO seminar and get the certificate the same day.

Below are very useful links that we used:

Link of what essentially what the packet 3 is: http://photos.state....3__rtf2_001.pdf

Here is the website to schedule online for interview: http://cgifederal.force.com/

Link to SLEC: http://www.slec.ph/u...ml#clinic-hours

CFO website: http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&catid=140

I may have missed something, but I hope this helps. Good luck on the rest your journey!

Edited October 1, 2011 by dindo and patty

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

You rock. Thanks so much. I have all my paper work ready to send. I will start calling next week.