Expedite NVC and US Embassy Interview Manila?

[David & Diana R 1,005]

I have a question. My wife is literally in hiding in her home country. Her family thinks she is in another city far away. Her mother has threatened to burn down the apartment my spouse was living in on two previous ocassions. As a result my wife has moved and changed her pjhone number 5 or 6 times since we began this visa process. Of course her country being the way it is there are no Police reports of these threats. I spoke to my wife and her sister who is a direct witness to these threats and they kind of laughed when I asked if they hasd ever filed a Police report. As a result of these threats which my wife and I take seriously I have sent my wife away to a private boarding school and she is living in a dorm with security. (Very expensive and we are running out of money also) My wife fears that her mother will hurt her as she has done so in the past. My wife has the scars to prove the beatings she has suffered at the hands of this aunt who raised her. It has been a tragic life but in spite of all of this my wife is an amazing young woman, so full of love and care. I believe her "mother" has serious mental issues. My wife has had to break all contact with this aunt and her "siblings" and "father". I truly fear for my wifes safety and want to get her out of the Philippines before her mother again finds her and possibly harms her. Is there a way for me to request an expedite? We are waiting on the NVC to open the last piece of mail, a corrected DS-230. Once they open this they will have everything they need. Is there someone I can call at NVC to request an expedite so my wife can get an interview date in Manila as soon as possible? Please help if anyone has any ideas. I live in fear for my wife every day and pray that I will be able to pick her up before anyhting happens to her. Can anyone help us on this? Time is of the essence. Mahalo

[apple21 953]

The next time her mom shows up, call the barangay or the police. That's the only way to solve her issues and to teach mom a lesson.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

The next time her mom shows up, call the barangay or the police. That's the only way to solve her issues and to teach mom a lesson.

Oh I wish it was that easy. But as you know the cultural differences are very strong there. Her sister, who is just one year older than her has told her she can never call the Police. And in thru Filipina tradition one can never question your older sister. So unfortunatley the likelihood of this ever being reported is, well very unlikely. P.S. Ironically the Barangay Captain is my "daddy". He was in our wedding. A very nice guy. The first of 4 sets of God parents. Due to my stupid mistake I have delayed this entire process for probably 2 or 3 weeks. I accidentally entered 2019 to present in her place of residence on form DS-230. NVC tells me that once they receive the corrected form which should have said 08/2009 they will have everything they need. Anyone have any idea how much time passes from the piont where they have everything and have reviewed to the case complete status? And the embassy interview appointment? Is there a way we can simply request that the NVC expedite the embassy interview portion? If so, who do I call? Salamat po

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[Darnell 8,478]

Studying yer timeline, yer just about done at NVC.

Now yer waiting on the interview to be assigned by NVC.

Once the interview is assigned, wait another 8 days,

and then, email the IV Unit in Manila and ask for an earlier interview date.

I say, at this point, chasing an expedite at NVC is pointless.

Getting an earlier interview date with the IV Unit, OTOH, is not.

But you have to wait a bit.

what have you learned about the casefile today, when calling into NVC Hotline ?

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FWIW, it's actually cheaper to enroll her in nursing school and she live in the dorm there, even if just for a semester or less. The security at most nursing schools is stellar.

Edited May 8, 2013 by Darnell

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Studying yer timeline, yer just about done at NVC.

Now yer waiting on the interview to be assigned by NVC.

Once the interview is assigned, wait another 8 days,

and then, email the IV Unit in Manila and ask for an earlier interview date.

I say, at this point, chasing an expedite at NVC is pointless.

Getting an earlier interview date with the IV Unit, OTOH, is not.

But you have to wait a bit.

what have you learned about the casefile today, when calling into NVC Hotline ?

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FWIW, it's actually cheaper to enroll her in nursing school and she live in the dorm there, even if just for a semester or less. The security at most nursing schools is stellar.

Darnell,

NVC still has not opened the corrected DS-230. The corrected form was delivered to NVC ATTN: DR via FedEx Overnight envelope on May 1, 2013. I call every day (sometimes twice a day) and of course they keep saying I should wait 20 working days before calling them back. Yesterday I did ask the agent when I had him on the phone if an Expedite request could be made at this point. He said yes and gave me all of the instructions to do so. Even though they do not have the final DS-230 in the system yet. So I formatted an email exactly as he instructed and sent it in. The4 next morning I awoke to a reply saying that they had received my Expedite Request and it was under review at this time. I called NVC later in the day and the agent informed me that the Expedite request had been forwarded to Manila. That Manila would have the final say in scheduling an earlier interview appointment if it is approved. So for now we hold our breaths. There are reasons that my wife needs to get out of the Philippines and they involve her personal safety. I hope the Embassy grants the early appointment. I tell you what. Without Visa Journey and the fine folks like yourself here this process would have likely taken more than a year. I used all of the shortcuts and shaved lots of time off of the mailing part anyway. The hints of having all forms ready before certain steps proved invaluable. The only thing I would add to the guides is the agent (me) should have at least two copies of every form that the beneficiary must have in hand that are blank. This would be in addition to the completed and signed forms. This way if a typo is made, like it was in ours I could have simply completed another DS-230 (if I had one with her original signature on it) and mailed it off to NVC. That would have saved some money and at least 5 days in delivery of the corrected form to NVC. Thanks for your help. Mahalo, David

[Darnell 8,478]

Is quite possible to get the expedite at Manila IV, so no worries there, I was just worried about time, timing, and 'the gap' ...

Ultimately, she can set up account on ustraveldocs web site, and get her own interview date set, at this stage (yes, even right now) but it will take some persistence,

and

worse case scenario - Manila IV won't have the casefile, so she'll have to show up with DS-230 and I-864 in hand.

Give it 24 hours, Manila IV is usually fast on turn-around back to NVC with 'the notice of expedite approval', but there's time zones, la.

Good Luck, and God Speed !

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Is quite possible to get the expedite at Manila IV, so no worries there, I was just worried about time, timing, and 'the gap' ...

Ultimately, she can set up account on ustraveldocs web site, and get her own interview date set, at this stage (yes, even right now) but it will take some persistence,

and

worse case scenario - Manila IV won't have the casefile, so she'll have to show up with DS-230 and I-864 in hand.

Give it 24 hours, Manila IV is usually fast on turn-around back to NVC with 'the notice of expedite approval', but there's time zones, la.

Good Luck, and God Speed !

Darnell,

Thanks again for the info. Believe it or not we already registered and set up an appointment for at ustraveldocs site. We have an appointment date/confirmation of June 3, 2013. As you mentioned my concern also is that the NVC might not have the case to USEM before that date. I intend to meet her in Manila to accompany her to the interview and then close up accounts there, pick up Visa, have CFO sticker attached. (She already took and passed the CFO course. Has certificate of completion already in hand.) Of course I don't want to fly her up to Manila and myself there unless I am certain that she can be interviewed, etc. She already has a complete copy of all the documents I have filed in her possession. I also have a set which I am planning on bringing there as well.(I also have an original of every document that has been filed, by original I mean with my wifes and/or my signature.) I am just praying that I can get her out safely before her aunt finds her again. There is a true threat there and I want to get my wife to safety as soon as possible. Salamat

[Emicah 0]

I have a question. My wife is literally in hiding in her home country. Her family thinks she is in another city far away. Her mother has threatened to burn down the apartment my spouse was living in on two previous ocassions. As a result my wife has moved and changed her pjhone number 5 or 6 times since we began this visa process. Of course her country being the way it is there are no Police reports of these threats. I spoke to my wife and her sister who is a direct witness to these threats and they kind of laughed when I asked if they hasd ever filed a Police report. As a result of these threats which my wife and I take seriously I have sent my wife away to a private boarding school and she is living in a dorm with security. (Very expensive and we are running out of money also) My wife fears that her mother will hurt her as she has done so in the past. My wife has the scars to prove the beatings she has suffered at the hands of this aunt who raised her. It has been a tragic life but in spite of all of this my wife is an amazing young woman, so full of love and care. I believe her "mother" has serious mental issues. My wife has had to break all contact with this aunt and her "siblings" and "father". I truly fear for my wifes safety and want to get her out of the Philippines before her mother again finds her and possibly harms her. Is there a way for me to request an expedite? We are waiting on the NVC to open the last piece of mail, a corrected DS-230. Once they open this they will have everything they need. Is there someone I can call at NVC to request an expedite so my wife can get an interview date in Manila as soon as possible? Please help if anyone has any ideas. I live in fear for my wife every day and pray that I will be able to pick her up before anyhting happens to her. Can anyone help us on this? Time is of the essence. Mahalo

[Jennyrodz 0]

Hi, this jenny. I would like to follow up on your case. Did she get an interview on the date you requested on ustraveldocs? Did they have all the papers from NVC, the one you filed to them? We are also on expedite case since my daughter will turn 21 3 weeks from now. I would like to know if they really look into the case and give us this early interview, since I haven't received any Instruction letter coming from them. What do you need to bring just n case our file isn't there yet? Thank you and I hope everythings' good on your side. God bless..

Jenny

[SennaBrigante 92]

Send her to the province with a good school. Harder to search for someone if they are 8 hours by bus away.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Hi, this jenny. I would like to follow up on your case. Did she get an interview on the date you requested on ustraveldocs? Did they have all the papers from NVC, the one you filed to them? We are also on expedite case since my daughter will turn 21 3 weeks from now. I would like to know if they really look into the case and give us this early interview, since I haven't received any Instruction letter coming from them. What do you need to bring just n case our file isn't there yet? Thank you and I hope everythings' good on your side. God bless..

Jenny

Hi Jenny,

No, we did not get an expedite despite the danger involved. But I am happy to report that I returned to Manila in July and she had her interview. I attended with her and she passed. July 21, 2012 we arrived togather on Maui. We have since celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary here in the USA. We are so happy...all the waiting was worth it. My wife is so amazing, she still loves her step-mother in spite of everything she has done to her over the years. Her true mother died when she was 6 months old and her true father died when she was 2 years old. She was taken in by a cousin who she calls her "mom". We are so happy now and we wish the best for both of you. God Bless.

Aloha Ke Akua