Have MNL Number from NVC letter dated 07/03/2012

[dolbnv 0]

I received my letter from the NVC stating that the package was mailed to the Embassy on 07/03/12

I called the NVC and they stated that the package was received by the embassy on 07/09/12

My Fiance has not yet received any package but we did schedule an appointment using the MNL number for 08/13/12.

We don't have the package and she wanted to take the medical next week so my fiance contacted the embassy and they said they were only taking calls for appointments at this time.

Does anyone know how long it should take to get the package from the Embassy? My Fiance lives in metro manila.

Thanks

[Fight for Love 98]

I received my letter from the NVC stating that the package was mailed to the Embassy on 07/03/12

I called the NVC and they stated that the package was received by the embassy on 07/09/12

My Fiance has not yet received any package but we did schedule an appointment using the MNL number for 08/13/12.

We don't have the package and she wanted to take the medical next week so my fiance contacted the embassy and they said they were only taking calls for appointments at this time.

Does anyone know how long it should take to get the package from the Embassy? My Fiance lives in metro manila.

Thanks

i think you don't have to wait for that package because you could download everything online(such as ds-156 form and etc)...you just need to send her a copy of noa2.goodluck

[TnJ 131]

This is what you are looking for: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_005.pdf

Also, the instructions are available in tagalog and can be found here: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html

Edited July 27, 2012 by ToddnJessa

[dolbnv 0]

Thank you everyone for the assistance. I have also updated my timeline to assist with timeline data collection.

Thanks!

[TnJ 131]

Thank you everyone for the assistance. I have also updated my timeline to assist with timeline data collection.

Thanks!

No problem. Thanks for updating your timeline too. Good luck!

[I-Love-My-Imee 0]

My Fiance has not yet received any package but we did schedule an appointment using the MNL number for 08/13/12.

Thanks

Hi dolbnv,

Congrats on your appointment date ! I just got my Case Number from the NVC yesterday, and when I called the Embassy in Manilla last night, the recording said to "press 1" if you have filed your F160 or "press 2" if you have not filed your F160.

It is my understanding that K1 Visa Applicants need an F156, NOT an F160. I also thought this can be filed AFTER your get your Interview Date. I am stumped... how do I get through to obtain an Interview Date. I want to call Sunday night (US Time) before they send out her Packet 3, because her address has changed and I need to have them update her address before they mail it!

Any help would be appreciated... I want my interview date so I can schedule my flights... I plan on being there. Congrats again !

- Jeff

[dolbnv 0]

You can now proceed to the bank to pay the visa fee

You will now pay for you the fiancé visa application fee there in Philippines. Fee is U.S. $240 / P10,243. Send a little extra as it is bases on current exchange rate. Cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) branch. Just go into the branch nearest to her and tell them you are paying for K-1 Visa application fee. They will know what to give her to fill out. If she is unsure on what to fill out ask the staff there to help her fill it out.

Copied from another poster!!

Thanks to them for the info below as it helped alot

BPI Branch Locator:

http://info.bpiexpressonline.com/bpiprod/prodserv.nsf/Pop-Ups/BranchesSearch

Required documents at BPI:

Passport and MNL number

then do the appointment online

You can look at my K-1 Visa Application process for Manila as a guide or reference.

At this point you should start preparing your fiancée’s Packet 3.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html

Download the K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions. Make sure to have all the requirements in the instructions. Review and go over it 3 or 4 times to make sure all is filled correct.

Now your fiancé will pay and schedule the USEM appointment.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Click on the apply button (Green Button "Apply Now") Fill out the registration information. It is straight forward.

Click Schedule Appointment

Select Immigrant Visa

Click continue

Select K Visas ( Visa for Fiancée , Visa For Spouse )

Select K1 - Fiancé or Fiancée of U.S. Citizen

Click continue

Fill out all information

Click continue

You will receive a confirmation email of you appointment.

If you are not comfortable with the online appointment system, you can always call and set appointment via phone.

To schedule a visa appointment for IV or K petitions, please contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html

You will now pay for you the fiancé visa application fee there in Philippines. Fee is U.S. $240 / P10,243. Send a little extra as it is bases on current exchange rate. Cash payment at any Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) branch. Just go into the branch nearest to her and tell them you are paying for K-1 Visa application fee. They will know what to give her to fill out. If she is unsure on what to fill out ask the staff there to help her fill it out.

BPI Branch Locator:

http://info.bpiexpressonline.com/bpiprod/prodserv.nsf/Pop-Ups/BranchesSearch

Required documents at BPI:

Passport and MNL number

When filling out the online applicant or speaking to the USEM agent. You will need the receipt number on the receipt from BPI.

USEM will give her some dates to choose from. Once she selects a date. Appointment is set!! You can reschedule but they will push you further in the month or next month.

Your fiancé will need to prepare for her Medical at St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC)

Required Documents:

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

Valid passport

Photocopy of passport

4 pieces of 2x2 visa photos

Appointment letter (see below)

Photocopy of appointment letter

> Pre-register online and have her print out this letter. This is the appointment letter she needs to present at SLMEC.

http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

> Medical fees are: 15 years and older USD 223.35 / PhP 9,827.40. This is paid at SLMEC.

ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER EXTENSION CLINIC

1177 J. Bocobo St. Ermita, Manila 1000 PHILIPPINES

If your fiancé passes her Medical they will give her a date to come back to SLEC and get her results and medical will CD of chest X-ray

On the interview date she will have a time most likely 6:00 - 6:30 AM to be at the Manila USEM. She needs to have all her required documents in hand, appointment letter, and passport. Again refer to K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions as for what is needed. Make sure she has all papers organized. It makes for a easier processing at the embassy and shows seriousness. Buy a organizer with tabs. Label the tabs for each requirement.

Once at the embassy, she will fall in line. They will take her appointment letter, check passport and assign her a number. At the embassy they don't allow any electronic devices.

You are not allowed to enter the U.S. Embassy/Consulate while carrying any of the following items:

battery-operated or electronic devices such as mobile phones, digital diaries, digital watches, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players

large shoulder bags/purses - only bags that can be carried by hand will be permitted

bags such as travel bags, backpacks, briefcases, suitcases, leather, cloth bags, and zip folders - you can only carry plastic bags containing application-related papers

food items (refreshments are available for purchase in the waiting area)

sealed envelopes or packages

cigarettes, cigars, match boxes, lighters

sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail files

weapons or explosive materials of any kind

If she needs her cell phone they will ask her to check it in at the security section. They will give her a card so she can retrieve at the end of interview.

They will give her a form to fill out on how to deliver the passport with visa. Either it's deliver to her home address or she can go pick it up at a 2GO location.

Once inside, she will need to look on the board for her number to be called. She will go to the window and ask for her paperwork. Then she will be finger printed. They will tell her to wait again. Once her number flashes again, she will have her first interview with Filipino consulate. They will ask her a few questions and check and process her documents. (MAKE SURE SHE HAS ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS). If all is in order she answered all questions to satisfaction. She will then wait again for her number to flash again on the board. Then she will have her final interviewer US consulate. Consulate will process her paperwork and ask a few questions. If all is in order she will be told to wait again for her number to flash. Then she will go to the 2GO window where they will take her passport. They will give her a receipt (make sure to ask if they do not give one).

That's it for the USEM interview. You can now breathe a little easier.

Now if there is a problem. They will give a 221g form and state what the issue is. Now you will need to get them whatever they want in order to proceed. Now this is pull a long process when you’re in Admin Review. Look on VJ for Admin Review stories.

It will take 5 - 10 days for 2GO to receive visa and passport from USEM.

2GO locator:

http://supplychain.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/tools/outlets.asp

2GO Tracking (enter MNL number):

http://supplychain.2go.com.ph/CustomerSupport/etrace/index.asp

Once you have received your passport with visa. Now it’s time for CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas). Now CFO seminar can be done in the beginning before obtaining the visa and passport. You will need to return to get the CFO sticker and Stamp in the passport after receiving the visa passport upon approval and delivery.

CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) Information.

CFO Seminar is a 1 day seminar and process.

She will need to register for her seminar.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

CFO is to inform Filipinos about the country they are traveling to. The Good, Bad and Ugly. They will ask her some questions and issue her CFO sticker and seminar certificate.

Requirements for Registration:

Original and photocopy of Passport;

Original and photocopy of visa;

Original and photocopy of Immigrant Data Summary for US bound/ Confirmation of Permanent Residence for Canada bound/ Certification of Eligibility (for Japan-bound);

Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate;

Duly completed emigrant registration form; and

Payment of the authorized registration fee.

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348%3Afiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140&Itemid=813

> Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph; (Postal ID, NBI Clearance, Passport w/

Visa)

> Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdf/downloadable%20forms/overseasbasedemigrantform.pdf

> If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and

> If your fiancée is under 25 yrs. she will need a written consent letter from her parents or a parent will need to be there with her to give consent of their child's marriage.

> If your fiancée is between the ages of 21-24, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental advice to marry.

> If you fiancée is between the ages of 18-20, CFO may require you to submit a letter of parental consent to marry.

Here's why you didn't see anything on the CFO website about those requirements:

The following is from the CFO website:

Requirements for Attendance to Guidance and Counseling Program

> Two (2) valid identification cards (IDs) with photograph;

> Duly completed guidance and counseling form;

> If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National

Statistics Office, or Local Civil Registry Offices; or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly

authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate (if married abroad)

> Other documents as may be required by the counselors <-----------------------------

The following forms may come in handy:

Sworn statement that advice of parents or guardian has been asked. (for those who are 21-24 years old)

Consent to marriage of a person under age. (for those who are 18-20 years old)

Marriage applicants who are age 18 to 21 must have parental consent in writing, those whose age 21 to 25 must have written parental advice (a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple's intent to marry). The revised Family Code of the Philippines, which took effect on August 4, 1988, prohibits marriage for individuals below the age of 18.

U.S. Department of State link.

The quote above is from the section where they are talking about getting married in the Philippines. However, the CFO has been known to require parental advice or parental consent from K-1ers.

It's all on the Consular's discretion whether they require consent from a parent or guardian.

You will pay a fee totaling PhP 650.00. The PhP 250.00 is paid as counseling fee at SMEF-COW or PRISM while the PhP 400.00 is for registration at the CFO.

SMEF-Center for Overseas Workers

Good Shepherd Convent

1043 Aurora Boulevard

Quezon City 1108

Philippines

http://www.smef-cow-phil.org/

Once CFO seminar, certificate, Sticker and stamp is completed, you’re done. Book the flight!!

You will need to pay a NAIA International Departure Fee: PHP 550 mandatory at NAIA.

Also when you book your flight. Check to see if all airport taxes are include in the price of the ticket. If not, your fiancee will need to pay the " Filipino Travel Tax " of P1,620.

Good Luck and God bless!!!

Thanks Wally G !!!

Edited July 27, 2012 by dolbnv

[TnJ 131]

Hi dolbnv,

Congrats on your appointment date ! I just got my Case Number from the NVC yesterday, and when I called the Embassy in Manilla last night, the recording said to "press 1" if you have filed your F160 or "press 2" if you have not filed your F160.

It is my understanding that K1 Visa Applicants need an F156, NOT an F160. I also thought this can be filed AFTER your get your Interview Date. I am stumped... how do I get through to obtain an Interview Date. I want to call Sunday night (US Time) before they send out her Packet 3, because her address has changed and I need to have them update her address before they mail it!

Any help would be appreciated... I want my interview date so I can schedule my flights... I plan on being there. Congrats again !

- Jeff

The forms you need are DS-156, DS-156k, and DS-157 for your application. DS-156 is filled out online. You have your case number so you can schedule your interview online here: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Check out my previous post at top for the Manila US Embassy packet instructions and link to website. I'm going to post a link to something more that I think will be a great help for Manila applicants as well: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/379807-noa-2-here-what-to-do/page__view__findpost__p__5558316

This is a valuable walkthrough guide. Some things might vary, but overall, this guide will prove useful for Manila applicants.

EDIT: Ah yes! OP found the walkthrough courtesy of Wally G!

Edited July 27, 2012 by ToddnJessa

[caelo 3]

Follow Wally G's walkthrough!

When I did my medical the security guard did ask for the letter from the USEM. My USEM letter almost did not make it in time for my medical, so to be safe I emailed the USEM (IVManilaReplies@state.gov) to follow-up on the letter since it has been some time since NVC said it has already sent our case to them. The email subject to USEM should follow this format: SURNAME, First name and Middle name, Case Number <MNL......>, Visa Category <K1 or whatever>, NOA1 date.

They replied to my email, and I planned on printing this letter to show to SLEC, but then the letter eventually came. Maybe you can do the same. This is the content of the USEM email to me:

* * * * * *

We received the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)-approved visa petition (I-129F) from the State Department's National Visa Center (NVC) on May 21, 2012 and notified you in writing that you are now eligible to schedule a visa interview appointment.

There is no need to wait for the hard copy of our notice. You should visit this website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph, or contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930 to schedule a visa interview date. The Visa Information and Appointment Service is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the USA may contact the Appointment Service at (214) 571-1600 between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Callers should have the applicant’s case number, passport number, and passport expiry date ready when requesting a visa appointment.

Please note that K1 applicants must pay the visa application fee of $240, before they can request a visa appointment via the online appointment website or the Embassy’s Visa Call Center. For K1 visa payment instructions, you may visit a link to our website at http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html.

You should follow all interview preparation instructions for K1 visa applicants located on the Embassy’s website at http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.html. The instructions contained on the website will provide you with the required documentation and procedures to follow prior to the interview date.

You should compile all the required documents and complete the medical examination before the interview date (when scheduled). Please note that the medical examination may take more than one day to complete.

We hope this information is helpful to you.

Immigrant Visa Correspondence Unit

Consular Section

U.S. Embassy, Manila

1201 Roxas Boulevard

1000 Manila, Philippines

Telephone: (632) 301-2000

Fax: (632) 301-2037

[caelo 3]

Hi dolbnv,

Congrats on your appointment date ! I just got my Case Number from the NVC yesterday, and when I called the Embassy in Manilla last night, the recording said to "press 1" if you have filed your F160 or "press 2" if you have not filed your F160.

It is my understanding that K1 Visa Applicants need an F156, NOT an F160. I also thought this can be filed AFTER your get your Interview Date. I am stumped... how do I get through to obtain an Interview Date. I want to call Sunday night (US Time) before they send out her Packet 3, because her address has changed and I need to have them update her address before they mail it!

Any help would be appreciated... I want my interview date so I can schedule my flights... I plan on being there. Congrats again !

- Jeff

When you call the USEM, make sure to go to the Immigrant Visa, nor the Non-Immigrant Visa Dept. Yes, technically the K1 is a non-immigrant visa, but for scheduling an interview, the K1 falls under the IV Section. This is also true when you want to schedule online. Good luck!

[Darnell 8,478]

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