NOA2 - Consulate : Data points and general over view of what we are looking at for post-NOA2

[mapletree 33]

Just an FYI if you are post NOA2 and looking for your Manila Case Number.

Reviewing the last 10 data points for the Cal. Svc. Center NOA2 to Consulate Received time window, I come up with ranges from 8 days to 57 days. Dropping both of these extremes and averaging the remaining 8 data points, I get an average time frame of 22 days.

It looks like it is 2+ weeks from assignment of a case number to getting the "Packet 3."

Does anyone have a better number for calling from the US for a case number than: (214) 571-1600?

As for where we are now:

Right now we have an NOA2 date of Nov. 1, 2011 and we want to try and be together in the US by Christmas. I figure it will be close, but she has her Passport, NBI clearance, CENOMAR, a full I-134 packet / affidavit and supporting documents, evidence of relationship, etc.

The only piece missing is the Case Number so we can have the medical and schedule the interview.

My thoughts are hopefully we will have a case number by Nov. 23 and can schedule her interview by Dec. 2 (they seem to be about 8 days out). Then she can fly to Manila on the 28th and have her medical and interview the week of the 28th.

Assuming all goes well, she should have a visa by the 9th, and can do her CFO early the week of the 12th, and be here by Christmas.

Complicating things are she is from Bohol, which means flying to Manila for Medical and Interview and a ferry over to Cebu for the CFO.

Anyone have tips or suggestions to avoid hang-ups or to keep us on a good timeline?

Yes, I am aware all sorts of things can go wrong, but I want to cover all the bases I can.

thanks,

[Hank_ 9,174]

Gotta like a man with a plan!!

[sea-town 5]

Just an FYI if you are post NOA2 and looking for your Manila Case Number.

Reviewing the last 10 data points for the Cal. Svc. Center NOA2 to Consulate Received time window, I come up with ranges from 8 days to 57 days. Dropping both of these extremes and averaging the remaining 8 data points, I get an average time frame of 22 days.

It looks like it is 2+ weeks from assignment of a case number to getting the "Packet 3."

Does anyone have a better number for calling from the US for a case number than: (214) 571-1600?

As for where we are now:

Right now we have an NOA2 date of Nov. 1, 2011 and we want to try and be together in the US by Christmas. I figure it will be close, but she has her Passport, NBI clearance, CENOMAR, a full I-134 packet / affidavit and supporting documents, evidence of relationship, etc.

The only piece missing is the Case Number so we can have the medical and schedule the interview.

My thoughts are hopefully we will have a case number by Nov. 23 and can schedule her interview by Dec. 2 (they seem to be about 8 days out). Then she can fly to Manila on the 28th and have her medical and interview the week of the 28th.

Assuming all goes well, she should have a visa by the 9th, and can do her CFO early the week of the 12th, and be here by Christmas.

Complicating things are she is from Bohol, which means flying to Manila for Medical and Interview and a ferry over to Cebu for the CFO.

Anyone have tips or suggestions to avoid hang-ups or to keep us on a good timeline?

Yes, I am aware all sorts of things can go wrong, but I want to cover all the bases I can.

thanks,

the number i used to get my case number from nvc is 603-334-0700 took about 7 days for them to get my file and to get a case number

and than once u get a case number have her take her passport and go to bpi and pay the 350 dollar (1505 peso ) interview fee wait about 6 to 8 hours after paying it than register at https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/ and than u can set a apointment for her interview just put in her passport number for the receipt number and set her interview date than go take medical and go to interview and hope all goes well

Good luck

[Leatherneck 693]

I think your plan is very doable, as long as you and the fiancee move with speed and urgency. Provided there are no hang ups at USEM, and no medical issues, she very well could be in your arms by Christmas day.

Now that would make a great New Years!