APPROVED! do i call the NVC? or the consulate in Manila?

[newbster 4]

Hello and congratulations. We didn't wait any time. I called the NVC to get our MNL# after about 3 days. With the MNL# we tracked the package (DHL) and had the interview set up to coincide with the physical.

We had the interview physical and completed before we ever received anything stating the package was in Manila.

Hi Joandjo,

Thanks very much for the post. I also just got notice that I'm in "Post-review-processing" status today and see this note when I look up my case on the uscis web site:

"On July 18, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations."

So once I am able to get the MNL# (which I assume is a tracking number) and I find that the package is at the Manila embassy, then I can schedule the medical and embassy interview - is that right? And I heard you can schedule the medical 3 or 4 days before the embassy interview to avoid 2 flights to Manila - is that your experience also?

Thanks!

[love4life09 15]

Hello Friends! I have just recently found out that my petition was approved. But the NOA2 letter says to call the consulate in Manila where my fiance will have her interview. Im a little confused. Do I bypass the NVC? and call the embassy in manila directly or wait a few days and call the NVC? So far I haven't recieved any case number or any response from the NVC. Hope someone can help... Godbless you all.

I waited 10 days after NOA2 before i called NVC to get the case number and sent date so i could contact the USEM . The sent date was just a couple of days after the NOA2 recieved. I should have called sooner. We never recieved any letter from NVC.

Edited July 19, 2012 by love4life09

[love4life09 15]

Hi Joandjo,

Thanks very much for the post. I also just got notice that I'm in "Post-review-processing" status today and see this note when I look up my case on the uscis web site:

"On July 18, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations."

So once I am able to get the MNL# (which I assume is a tracking number) and I find that the package is at the Manila embassy, then I can schedule the medical and embassy interview - is that right? And I heard you can schedule the medical 3 or 4 days before the embassy interview to avoid 2 flights to Manila - is that your experience also?

Thanks!

It's very possible to work it out that way, granted her Chest Xray/TB test are clear.

[Joandjo 20]

Yes. So far eveveryone here that has Philippines as the country of origin are giving good feedback.

If you'll follow the feedback from the couples that worked this out through the Manila Embassy you won't have much problem. The package will ship very quickly and then be there before the earliest possible date you can get an appointment in Manila.

It's easy from here it just happens so fast after all that waiting. Then the money starts going out fast if you're on a budget.

There's several FB support groups too that are soully dedicated to FILAM couples.

Congrats again!!

Hi Joandjo,

Thanks very much for the post. I also just got notice that I'm in "Post-review-processing" status today and see this note when I look up my case on the uscis web site:

"On July 18, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations."

So once I am able to get the MNL# (which I assume is a tracking number) and I find that the package is at the Manila embassy, then I can schedule the medical and embassy interview - is that right? And I heard you can schedule the medical 3 or 4 days before the embassy interview to avoid 2 flights to Manila - is that your experience also?

Thanks!

[newbster 4]

There's several FB support groups too that are soully dedicated to FILAM couples.

Hi, any chance you could tell me the name of some of those FB groups? I'm very new to FB - just started using it and haven't the foggiest how to find them. Thank you.

[Joandjo 20]

Hi, any chance you could tell me the name of some of those FB groups? I'm very new to FB - just started using it and haven't the foggiest how to find them. Thank you.

ASAWA WORLD is one on FB