Medical exam prep

[spn1025 38]

For I-130 cases, none of the official government websites say anything about an appointment letter being needed for the medical.

Is the appointment letter actually needed? If so, will it come in email or snail mail?

[CJ8611 6]

Got the instruction letter from NVC via email, which I brought to the medical.

On SLEC's site, it says the appointment letter from the embassy or instruction letter from NVC is required.

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

[sts 2]

After you get the notice of approval. You can send manila a email at "Manila IV Correspondence Unit" <IVManilaReplies@state.gov to find out your case no. once you receive it, send in DS 230 & DS 2001 forms after they updated your records you will be able to schedule for a interview at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ . Once you receive your interview email copy it for your medical interview.

I received this from the us embassy Manila. MNLxxxxxx

Personal

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Manila IV Correspondence Unit <IVManilaReplies@state.gov>

11/27/12

to me

We received the I-130 visa petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office at Embassy Manila on November 27, 2012, and sent the applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants Formerly Packet 3).

The Packet 3 includes a Biographic Data Form (DS-230I), which the applicant should complete and return to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the Embassy immediately. When the applicant has all the required documents, she should complete the information on the Notification of Applicant Readiness Form (DS-2001), sign it, and return it to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Unit immediately. This notifies the Embassy that the applicant is prepared for the immigrant visa interview.

The applicant may also download the Biographic Data Form or Application For

Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Form DS-230I) from our website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html.

Attached is a scanned copy of Form DS-2001.

The documentation may be sent to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Branch (Attn: Operations Unit) by fax at (632)301-2037 or 301-2591, or as a scanned email attachment at IVManilaAttachments@state.gov with the applicant’s complete name, case number, and current contact information clearly indicated.

Embassy Manila no longer sends Appointment Letters (Packet 4). Once we receive the DS-230I and DS-2001, we will send the applicant instructions on how to schedule a visa interview at the Embassy.

For reference, the applicant’s immigrant visa case number is MNLxxxxxxxxxxx

[spn1025 38]

After you get the notice of approval. You can send manila a email at "Manila IV Correspondence Unit" <IVManilaReplies@state.gov to find out your case no. once you receive it, send in DS 230 & DS 2001 forms after they updated your records you will be able to schedule for a interview at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ . Once you receive your interview email copy it for your medical interview.

I received this from the us embassy Manila. MNLxxxxxx

Personal

x

Manila IV Correspondence Unit <IVManilaReplies@state.gov>

11/27/12

to me

We received the I-130 visa petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office at Embassy Manila on November 27, 2012, and sent the applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants Formerly Packet 3).

The Packet 3 includes a Biographic Data Form (DS-230I), which the applicant should complete and return to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the Embassy immediately. When the applicant has all the required documents, she should complete the information on the Notification of Applicant Readiness Form (DS-2001), sign it, and return it to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Unit immediately. This notifies the Embassy that the applicant is prepared for the immigrant visa interview.

The applicant may also download the Biographic Data Form or Application For

Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Form DS-230I) from our website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html.

Attached is a scanned copy of Form DS-2001.

The documentation may be sent to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Branch (Attn: Operations Unit) by fax at (632)301-2037 or 301-2591, or as a scanned email attachment at IVManilaAttachments@state.gov with the applicant’s complete name, case number, and current contact information clearly indicated.

Embassy Manila no longer sends Appointment Letters (Packet 4). Once we receive the DS-230I and DS-2001, we will send the applicant instructions on how to schedule a visa interview at the Embassy.

For reference, the applicant’s immigrant visa case number is MNLxxxxxxxxxxx

Now you're confusing me. Are you sure you're not talking about the process for K1 interviews? IR-1/CR-1 interviews are scheduled by NVC, not the petitioner/beneficiary.

[sts 2]

I am CR-1/IR-1 they dont schedule the interview for you. once you get MNL number you need to send in your DS forms. i will post my emails form IV Manila.hope this helps. packet 3 i did not get so i just got the forms off the internet filled them out sent them by email. once they download them, you will be able to schedule a interview. i just did this last week and just scheduled my interview online. waiting for the medical and interview. 2 emails

1) We received the I-130 visa petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office at Embassy Manila on November 27, 2012, and sent the applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants Formerly Packet 3).

The Packet 3 includes a Biographic Data Form (DS-230I), which the applicant should complete and return to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the Embassy immediately. When the applicant has all the required documents, she should complete the information on the Notification of Applicant Readiness Form (DS-2001), sign it, and return it to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Unit immediately. This notifies the Embassy that the applicant is prepared for the immigrant visa interview.

The applicant may also download the Biographic Data Form or Application For

Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Form DS-230I) from our website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html.

Attached is a scanned copy of Form DS-2001.

The documentation may be sent to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Branch (Attn: Operations Unit) by fax at (632)301-2037 or 301-2591, or as a scanned email attachment at IVManilaAttachments@state.gov with the applicant’s complete name, case number, and current contact information clearly indicated.

Embassy Manila no longer sends Appointment Letters (Packet 4). Once we receive the DS-230I and DS-2001, we will send the applicant instructions on how to schedule a visa interview at the Embassy.

2) We received the Forms DS-230 and DS-2001, and updated our records of the case.

The applicant 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 Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time) except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the U.S. should call (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.

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

Applicants are advised to have their medical examinations done at St. Luke’s Extension Clinic in Manila at least one week before their visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Applicants are encouraged to register online at the St. Luke’s website: www.slec.ph prior to their medical exam.

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

Edited January 8, 2013 by sts

[spn1025 38]

I am CR-1/IR-1 they dont schedule the interview for you. once you get MNL number you need to send in your DS forms. i will post my emails form IV Manila.hope this helps. packet 3 i did not get so i just got the forms off the internet filled them out sent them by email. once they download them, you will be able to schedule a interview. i just did this last week and just scheduled my interview online. waiting for the medical and interview. 2 emails

1) We received the I-130 visa petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office at Embassy Manila on November 27, 2012, and sent the applicant an Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants Formerly Packet 3).

The Packet 3 includes a Biographic Data Form (DS-230I), which the applicant should complete and return to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the Embassy immediately. When the applicant has all the required documents, she should complete the information on the Notification of Applicant Readiness Form (DS-2001), sign it, and return it to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Unit immediately. This notifies the Embassy that the applicant is prepared for the immigrant visa interview.

The applicant may also download the Biographic Data Form or Application For

Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (Form DS-230I) from our website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html.

Attached is a scanned copy of Form DS-2001.

The documentation may be sent to the Embassy's Immigrant Visa Branch (Attn: Operations Unit) by fax at (632)301-2037 or 301-2591, or as a scanned email attachment at IVManilaAttachments@state.gov with the applicant’s complete name, case number, and current contact information clearly indicated.

Embassy Manila no longer sends Appointment Letters (Packet 4). Once we receive the DS-230I and DS-2001, we will send the applicant instructions on how to schedule a visa interview at the Embassy.

2) We received the Forms DS-230 and DS-2001, and updated our records of the case.

The applicant 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 Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time) except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the U.S. should call (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.

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

Applicants are advised to have their medical examinations done at St. Luke’s Extension Clinic in Manila at least one week before their visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Applicants are encouraged to register online at the St. Luke’s website: www.slec.ph prior to their medical exam.

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

Were you doing DCF? Were you filing from the Philippines with the embassy (DCF), or were you filing from America through USCIS then NVC? I tried looking up forms DS-230I and DS-2001, but nothing comes up. Also, the link you posted doesn't work.

[CJ8611 6]

Now you're confusing me. Are you sure you're not talking about the process for K1 interviews? IR-1/CR-1 interviews are scheduled by NVC, not the petitioner/beneficiary.

That's right. Unless the petitioner filed via DCF...

[Hank_ 9,174]

Embassy doesn't do the medical. SLEC states on their website they want the appointment confirmation letter from the embassy or the Instruction letter from NVC (IR/CR-1)

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

[CJ8611 6]

The Embassy is very clear about this.

You absolutely need the appointment letter.

Just print it off?... lol

Nope. IV appointments are scheduled by you guys applying.

Mine was scheduled by NVC. I got the instruction letter with the interview schedule from NVC via e-mail. The process is different if you're doing DCF, I believe.

[sts 2]

I filed my DCF in manila. i see you filed from Vermont Service Center this might not help you sorry.

i did a google search to get the forms. I will find the web sight and send them to you.

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf

http://www.embaixada-americana.org.br/evrybody/ds-2001e.pdf

hope this helps.

Edited January 8, 2013 by sts

[GaryKO 49]

For I-130 cases, none of the official government websites say anything about an appointment letter being needed for the medical.

Is the appointment letter actually needed? If so, will it come in email or snail mail?

If you gave NVC yours and your wife's email when you called to get your MNL number or IIN number then they will email the appointment letter to both of you. Print out the appointment letter when you get it, and take that to medical.