Schedule the Interview

[riuthamus 7]

My fiance has all of our paperwork ready and is ready to schedule for the interview. Is there a guide that will show us how to do this? She was reading some forum and showed me this website saying she needs to register here:

https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/selectvisacode

So then said, there is no place for a K1 there ( i logged in with her info and saw pretty much the same ) so I am curious as to what they are looking for there or if it is even the right thing. Should I call the us embassy to schedule the appointment? Will she need to go to the bank to pay for the statement first? or does she pay for that at the embassy?

[iluvmy_hubbybunny 9]

paid the visa fee already ?? if not go to BPI and pay the fee (bring printed deposit slip) here is the link: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp and the link above is right you just need to keep refreshing the page and wait for open dates or you can call the manila embassy and schedule your interview. I schedule my interview online it took me one day before i saw open dates for interview.

Edited September 17, 2012 by iluvmy_hubbybunny

[riuthamus 7]

Ah, well she has paid for it, and i saw another topic that kinda explained the process.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/380115-need-help-scheduling-my-interview-at-the-us-embassy-in-manilla/page__p__5568353#entry5568353

The issue was, i thought we could just get an interview by calling them. I didnt think we needed to do any of this online. So much to do... just when I thought we were out of the problem areas with the NAO2.

I have most of the form filled out but it is asking for a "Priority Date", what does that mean?

Edited September 17, 2012 by riuthamus

[iluvmy_hubbybunny 9]

Ah, well she has paid for it, and i saw another topic that kinda explained the process.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/380115-need-help-scheduling-my-interview-at-the-us-embassy-in-manilla/page__p__5568353#entry5568353

The issue was, i thought we could just get an interview by calling them. I didnt think we needed to do any of this online. So much to do... just when I thought we were out of the problem areas with the NAO2.

I have most of the form filled out but it is asking for a "Priority Date", what does that mean?

oh well other way is to schedule interview is call the embassy here's the number (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930. Priority date is the date of your noa1

Edited September 17, 2012 by iluvmy_hubbybunny

[TnJ 131]

please visit the U.S. Embassy in Manila’s Visa Information and Appointment Service online at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph or call (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930. The Visa Information and Appointment Service is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers may speak with an English-, Tagalog-, Ilocano-, or Cebuano-speaking operator. Applicants, agents or petitioners calling from the United States may also use this service by calling (214) 571-1600.

Do you have the packet instructions from USEM? You can be directed to the download of the PDF from the link in my signature. It will give you this information.

Edited September 17, 2012 by ToddnJessa

[riuthamus 7]

Ah, thank you guys very much for this. you have been a great help!

[C-ma'am 684]

**Moved from K1 to Philippines. Question is consulate specific.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Note: If you have a Bank of Philippine Islands receipt, your fee receipt number should be your passport number. If something other than your passport number appears in the circled area on the graphic, use that information as your receipt number. This receipt number verifies your payment and allows you to schedule your visa interview

When scheduling online with the embassy you need to include the "XX" at the beginning.

Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was accepted.

Make sure to print two copies of the interview confirmation page as you will need one for St. Luke's and the other (maybe, they might mail the interview letter) for the embassy.

(open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)

Embassy Letter:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_005.pdf

(Tagalog) http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_007.pdfhttp://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_007.pdf

(The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)

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

Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)

(632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 301-2000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

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To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

************ INTERVIEW DAY: Remember no electronics are allowed in the embassy; no cell phones, no cameras, no memory stiks. And no food. **************

TRACK YOUR VISA/PASSPORT

Here is a link for requirements for receiving your passport with the visa, there are also options for tracking the status of your visa/passport is currently. You can also change delivery options.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-passportretrieve.asp#trackingoptions

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St. Luke's:

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

Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

CFO:

ALL exiting required to attend. There have been changes regarding CFO so for sure read through their website.

http://www.philembassy.no/sites/default/files/downloads/new_gcp_flyer.pdf

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

Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: copies of; CENOMAR, certified birth certificate, bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together, from USC - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent.

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)

Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.

Do you have the packet instructions from USEM? You can be directed to the download of the PDF from the link in my signature. It will give you this information.

Wally's info is out-dated and incorrect in some areas.