got mnl case number

[heizel anne 3]

hey guys i got the mnlcasenumber.. my fiance tell me about it..but i havent receive any letter yet from us embassy of phil. when i can have an appointment for medical exam?

can i have my medical exam even without my appointment for interview yet.. or do i need to have my appointment first before go to st. lukes and have my medical exam...

can u tell me guys who has the interview schedule for january..we plan to pay visa fee by january maybe first week..

[jonnyv 0]

How long has your visa been processing? When my mother in law went to the visa interview, they didnt charge the visa fee. they mailed her visa one week later. they send it in a packet that says dont open until at U.S. port of entry, but I call the airline and they dont know about that. I would wait till you get the interview date. She had one month between receiving notice and the doing the interview which she said was really easy and quick.

[redvelvet 12]

If you are filing for K1, you need to pay first to BPI and schedule your interview. You will need the interview appointment on your medical exam.

If you are in Manila or Cebu area, I suggest that you can attend the CFO seminar first while waiting for your interview schedule.

Good luck!

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Don't wait for the packet from USEM, you may get it but most likely you won't. All you need is the MNL case number to be able to pay the visa fee and schedule your interview. Once you've picked an interview date, go to St Luke and get the medical exam.

Follow these instructions and you'll never go wrong

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction_rtf2_005.pdf

Congrats and good luck! :dance:

Edited December 19, 2012 by Tintin and Mike

[-=Mai and Timmy=- 12]

I agree wqith tintin andmike coz you will took so long if youre going to wait for that packet that came from USem...

[heizel anne 3]

Don't wait for the packet from USEM, you may get it but most likely you won't. All you need is the MNL case number to be able to pay the visa fee and schedule your interview. Once you've picked an interview date, go to St Luke and get the medical exam.

Follow these instructions and you'll never go wrong

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction_rtf2_005.pdf

Congrats and good luck! :dance:

tintin and mike.. i want to ask what can i bring to the medical exam.. i think their requirement is the nvc letter or the noa2 letter.. passport and pictures.. also to embassy.. ive heard they also asked that letter.. my fiance just receive the letter with my case number in mnl last dec.17 then we plan to have an appointment on january.. im just asking about what i can bring to those 2 places to inform them...

If you are filing for K1, you need to pay first to BPI and schedule your interview. You will need the interview appointment on your medical exam.

If you are in Manila or Cebu area, I suggest that you can attend the CFO seminar first while waiting for your interview schedule.

Good luck!

what is CFO?

[TBoneTX 45,329]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process to Philippines forum -- OP requires considerable country-specific information. ***

[redvelvet 12]

Here is the website of St. Luke. The requirements are listed here: http://www.slec.ph/

CFO stands for Commission on Filipinos Overseas. The Filipino is required to attend the Guidance and Counseling Seminar. You need the certificate that you attended the said seminar and a sticker on your passport. You need these otherwise you won't be able to leave the country. You can read more about this on their website: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Here is the website of St. Luke. The requirements are listed here: http://www.slec.ph/

CFO stands for Commission on Filipinos Overseas. The Filipino is required to attend the Guidance and Counseling Seminar. You need the certificate that you attended the said seminar and a sticker on your passport. You need these otherwise you won't be able to leave the country. You can read more about this on their website: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/

You'll only need the listed requirements and a copy of your NOA2. Have your fiance email it to you and print it at home.

[heizel anne 3]

You'll only need the listed requirements and a copy of your NOA2. Have your fiance email it to you and print it at home.

no he didnt email it to me yet... he plan to send it to me via mail all the requirements im gonna need for the interview... so maybe i have to ask him to send it very soon..

[Hank_ 9,174]

The embassy letter never seems to arrive, so I will include a list with links to help you will the process. You do not need a copy of the NOA2. Follow the links and read.

Manila Embassy:

NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR MNL # (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy )

(NOTE: When getting NSO certified copies of your Birth Certificate get 4 - 6 extra copies for bringing to the States with you. You will need them from time to time)

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3023.html

Once you have your MNL # :

You can pay your nonimmigrant visa application fee with cash or debit card at any Bank of Philippine Islands. Before going to the bank, you must print the applicable U.S. visa application deposit slip available below on this page. Take the printed deposit slip with you to pay your fee. If you print a deposit slip in advance of the day in which you plan to make your payment, please take note of the expiration date on the deposit slip. If the expiration date passes prior to using the slip to make your payment, simply return to this site and re-click the appropriate link below to generate a new deposit slip. Bank agents will NOT accept payments based on expired deposit slips. Upon receiving of your payment, bank will issue you a receipt. Save your receipt. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

http://ustraveldocs....paymentinfo.asp

Select the deposit slip that matches your visa application fee from the list below. Values are shown in U.S. dollars and native currency. This page has more information about the different visa application fees.

http://ustraveldocs....visafeeinfo.asp

For K-1 the fee is $240

After you have paid the visa application fee, keep the BANK receipt for your records. It cannot be replaced if it is lost. You will not be able to schedule an appointment without your receipt number.

If you have an account with either Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) or BancNet you may choose to pay your visa application fee online using their online bill pay services. Click on either of the links below if you are a BPI or BancNet customer and wish to make an online payment.

If you are paying for more than one applicant, please DO NOT make a lump sum payment for all the applicants. A UID/receipt number is required for each visa application fee payment for EACH applicant for scheduling an appointment. After you have paid the visa application fee, please keep the fee receipt for your records.

Receipt Format

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 use the receipt number as shown on the payment receipt from BPI.

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://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

(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. **************

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St. Luke's:

(GUYS if you are in the Phils with your Fiancee before the medical NO contact until AFTER St. Luke's is completed - as in KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS)

http://www.slec.ph/u...l#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.

Update: Please check the schedule of the counseling session before proceeding to CFO because it is country-specific and the slots are limited only to 15 per session (exception: Tuesday & Thursday mornings there are 30 slots). It is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

CFO Online Registration Form: http://www.cfo.gov.p...trationform.pdf Complete this and print a couple copies to bring to the CFO seminar, it will save you time.

http://www.philembas...w_gcp_flyer.pdf

http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&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 requests. 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. (Some are posted on VJ that they were not asked for this, yet others have been asked, so be prepared)

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.

TRACK YOUR VISA/PASSPORT AT THE EMBASSY

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.ustraveld...trackingoptions

2GO CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR CHECKING DELIVERY

2Go customer service hotline (+632) 5287-136 is available Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

TRACK YOUR PASSPORT/VISA THROUGH 2GO

http://supplychain.2...trace/index.asp Enter your MNL number or passport number or UID number off the embassy confirmation letter (online confirmation page by bar code).

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Travel Fees:

Exit Fee for all those immigrating: 1620 Php (currently) Can be paid at the airport if its not included with the purchase of your airline ticket.

Airport Fee: 550 Php (currently)

Edited December 19, 2012 by Hank_

[Tintin and Mike 127]

no he didnt email it to me yet... he plan to send it to me via mail all the requirements im gonna need for the interview... so maybe i have to ask him to send it very soon..

Email you the NOA2, that's all you need to start with your medical exam. The rest of required forms from your fiance could follow later and make sure in time for your scheduled interview.

And follow Hank's neat guideline too!

[Hank_ 9,174]

SLEC requires either the NVC letter with the MNL # or the interview confirmation letter/page from scheduling online. The NOA2 does not contain the MNL # and will not be useful for the medical.

[X Factor 1,112]

Wish you the best on this exciting leg of the journey

[Tintin and Mike 127]

SLEC requires either the NVC letter with the MNL # or the interview confirmation letter/page from scheduling online. The NOA2 does not contain the MNL # and will not be useful for the medical.

Oh yeah that's what I meant, letter of completion from NVC with MNL case number. Shoot sorry, OP