150+ DAY WAIT

[Slick D 0]

hey vj people! i've been waiting for 150 since NOA1, still no NOA2. is this normal? any response will help. thanks guys!

Edited January 20, 2012 by Slick D

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

[Wally G! 58]

Hi Slick D

5 - 6 months is average waiting time for NOA2. If you did not receive a RFE, then you should get your NOA2 soon.. We went through the same worrying of when the NOA2 will be approved...

Patients is key in the Visa process or it will drive you crazy ..

God Bless and Good Luck

[Wishing-Waiting 2]

I truly think there is no "normal". No logic. No rhyme or reason. We are at 228 days. It looks like CSC is still working on June and VSC is up to October. Can anyone shed light on the bizarre ? thanks,

[Slick D 0]

Hi Slick D

5 - 6 months is average waiting time for NOA2. If you did not receive a RFE, then you should get your NOA2 soon.. We went through the same worrying of when the NOA2 will be approved...

Patients is key in the Visa process or it will drive you crazy ..

God Bless and Good Luck

thanks a lot wally. but i think i'm already crazy! haha

[Wally G! 58]

What I can advise to those waiting for the NOA2 approval letter. Start preparing your fiance or fiancee I-129f package so when it comes time for that part of the process. You will be ready.

This part is for Philippines K-1 Visa:

You can review the medical process for St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic Ermita, Manila.

Also review the SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers (CFO).

This will help you with understanding these processes so when the time comes your are ready and complete.

Beneficiaries I-129F Package and Requirements:

Required Documents for Visa Applications

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3217.html

FORMS & PACKETS for Beneficiary

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_003.pdf

Immigrant visa application fees

Applicants for K visas on the other hand, pay a U.S. $350 nonimmigrant visa application fee. The application fee for nonimmigrant visas must be paid prior to scheduling a visa interview appointment. There are three ways to pay the K visa application fee:

a)Cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) branch;

b)Online payment bill option provided by BPI to their clients

c)Online payment through Bancnet.

For more details regarding K visa payment options, please visit http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph and click Bank and Payment Options

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC)

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

Medical Examination Fee:

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC), the Embassy's accredited medical facility, charged U.S. $213.35 for adults (15 years and older) and U.S. $185.35 for children (under 15 years of age) for the medical examination fee.

SLMCEC does not accept credit card or dollar payments. The fees must be paid in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate.

SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers (CFO)

http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62&Itemid=68

Registration Starts at 7:30 a.m.

Counseling Sessions Schedules: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. for All countries from Monday to Friday

SMEF-COW has ONE STOP PROCESSING for its CFO Guidance and Counseling

CFO has an EXTENSION office at COW for immediate release of CFO Guidance and Counseling Certificate and CFO Registration Sticker (if with Visa)

P400.00 CFO Registration Fee

P250.00 Counseling Fee

You can read my walkthrough:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/346337-got-manila-case-now-what/page__view__findpost__p__5093888

Also double, triple, quadruple check everything. You don't want to end up in AP (Administrative Processing), misspellings, missing documents, medical issues etc...

If you have questions about any part of the visa process. There are many here that will answer your questions.

God Bless all in the Visa Process

[Hard4wait 0]

It have been 195day and no NOA2 yet

[Mark + Melissa 49]

What I can advise to those waiting for the NOA2 approval letter. Start preparing your fiance or fiancee I-129f package so when it comes time for that part of the process. You will be ready.

It's a good suggestion. We've got all our forms, and I have now started preparing for the AOS after he gets here lol! of course.. finally getting an NOA2 would be extremely helpful....

[Slick D 0]

thanks for the responses guys. and just like that, a day after i posted this topic... IT WAS APPROVED!! NOA2 notification received by email. thank you guys for all the help! and for those who are still waiting for that NOA2, just have faith and be patient. it will come thanks again and god bless, guys!

[GandK 168]

thanks for the responses guys. and just like that, a day after i posted this topic... IT WAS APPROVED!! NOA2 notification received by email. thank you guys for all the help! and for those who are still waiting for that NOA2, just have faith and be patient. it will come thanks again and god bless, guys!

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