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Do I need to have an appointment to file at US Embassy in Manila for a DCF for my wife? We live in Cebu and it is a mildly costly journey-would hate to make an unnecessary trip. I have been here just about 2 years, so I qualify DCF-just need to know if I need an appointment-the lines are horrendous there and they have initiated a lot of changes. Anyone know? thanks RobertDski

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Do I need to have an appointment to file at US Embassy in Manila for a DCF for my wife? We live in Cebu and it is a mildly costly journey-would hate to make an unnecessary trip. I have been here just about 2 years, so I qualify DCF-just need to know if I need an appointment-the lines are horrendous there and they have initiated a lot of changes. Anyone know? thanks RobertDski

Here is a link to the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Check it and see if it pertains to your needs. You may need to do a search on the Embassy website to get more information.

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

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They want you to have an appointment set up. The guard will check it at the first entrance point. You can get it online from the embassy website and just pick a time an hour or so after your plane from Cebu lands, print it off and take it with you.

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Do I need to have an appointment to file at US Embassy in Manila for a DCF for my wife? We live in Cebu and it is a mildly costly journey-would hate to make an unnecessary trip. I have been here just about 2 years, so I qualify DCF-just need to know if I need an appointment-the lines are horrendous there and they have initiated a lot of changes. Anyone know? thanks RobertDski

Yes, the new rules for going to the USCIS within the embassy says you need to have an appointment. You can make it online

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Yes, the new rules for going to the USCIS within the embassy says you need to have an appointment. You can make it online

When I file for my Wife's Visa I want to take the I-130 packet and drop it off at the embassy, so I take it I'll have to make an appt??

DCF Manila

December 12, 2009 Married Lapu-Lapu, Philippines

October 2, 2013 Submitted I-130's

October 8, 2013 I-130's Approved

October 16, 2013 MNL Case Number's Issued

October 30, 2013 NBI Clearance

October 31, 2013 DS-260's Submitted On- Line

October 31, 2013 Cemar CRS Form No. 5

November 23, 2013 Received Packet #3 From US Embassy Manila

January 8-10 2014 Medical Exam's Passed

February 11, 2014 IR-1/IR-2 Visa's Approved

February 17, 2014 Passport's/Visa's in Transit from Post

February 19, 2014 Passport's/Visa's Arrive Via 2Go

February 28, 2014 CFO Completed

June 2, 2014 POE & Immigration at Guam

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When I file for my Wife's Visa I want to take the I-130 packet and drop it off at the embassy, so I take it I'll have to make an appt??

Yes, the new rules for going to the USCIS within the embassy says you need to have an appointment. You can make it online. The USCIS is where you will file, not immigration

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Jen & Robb   0

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Yes, the new rules for going to the USCIS within the embassy says you need to have an appointment. You can make it online. The USCIS is where you will file, not immigration

Hubby and I set an appointment for DCF but after printing out, our appointment type is to speak to an immigration officer. Confused ~

I-130/IR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in Manila, Philippines:


March 19, 2013 - Married in Philippines
September 18, 2013 - I-130 filed

September 24, 2013 - RFE (Divorce Decree)

September 27, 2013 - APPROVED

October 7, 2013 - Manila Case Number Issued

October 7, 2013 - Completed online DS-260

October 7, 2013 - Scheduled Interview (November 7, 2013 since I am still outside PHL) and Pre-registered Medical

October 31, 2013 - First Day of Medical

November 4, 2013 - Second Day of Medical (No vaccinations since I am preggo) PASSED!

November 7, 2013 - Interview VISA APPROVED!

November 7, 2013 - Checked visa status in CEAC: ISSUED!

November 14, 2013 - VISA ON HAND :)

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When I went to the website to make an appointment for my Wife and her daughter for their visa interviews, I got confused, or the that website is mixed up....the profile page, is that suppose to be in my name, the petitioner? or in my wife's name?

DCF Manila

December 12, 2009 Married Lapu-Lapu, Philippines

October 2, 2013 Submitted I-130's

October 8, 2013 I-130's Approved

October 16, 2013 MNL Case Number's Issued

October 30, 2013 NBI Clearance

October 31, 2013 DS-260's Submitted On- Line

October 31, 2013 Cemar CRS Form No. 5

November 23, 2013 Received Packet #3 From US Embassy Manila

January 8-10 2014 Medical Exam's Passed

February 11, 2014 IR-1/IR-2 Visa's Approved

February 17, 2014 Passport's/Visa's in Transit from Post

February 19, 2014 Passport's/Visa's Arrive Via 2Go

February 28, 2014 CFO Completed

June 2, 2014 POE & Immigration at Guam

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Hubby and I set an appointment for DCF but after printing out, our appointment type is to speak to an immigration officer. Confused ~

"Speak to an officer" is correct. i had the same confusion when i applied.

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