SCHEDULED VISA APPOINTMENT.TOO FAST?HELP

[MJandJON 1]

Ok so this is what happened. I got the EMAIL from the NVC stating our MNL number on JULY 26,2013. Then I paid today JULY 29,2013 and scheduled it after 6 hours, and I got my visa interview scheduled on AUGUST 19,2013. Am I being so fast? Do you think I am on the safe zone that my papers will reach the USEM at the time of my interview? Im pretty nervous

[Em&Stephanie 3]

I've seen from other people on here that sometimes you can call the embassy and reschedule the interview. Just explain your situation and that you don't think your documents will get there in time. It shouldn't be a problem.

[godlove 29]

That was fast, I didn't even know that visa fee can be paid even before the USEM receives it. Am sure you be fine since it only takes like a week or two for the USEM to get it log it in the system.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Ok so this is what happened. I got the EMAIL from the NVC stating our MNL number on JULY 26,2013. Then I paid today JULY 29,2013 and scheduled it after 6 hours, and I got my visa interview scheduled on AUGUST 19,2013. Am I being so fast? Do you think I am on the safe zone that my papers will reach the USEM at the time of my interview? Im pretty nervous

There are a variety of topics from other VJ'ers recently listing the time span before their file shipped to USEM, do a quick search.

Usually if you allow 4 - 6 weeks between when you got your MNL # and the interview date you are good to go, but I have noticed some are taking longer lately.

I would keep moving forward for now and use the website I gave you a link to earlier to track your file.

If you need to reschedule it is not a big deal, you can simply logon to the USEM website, cancel the current interview date, then schedule a new date.

[DaRoq 36]

Most people allow 4-6 weeks so that they can finish things like the medical before the interview. Keep in mind that you're supposed to complete the medical exam at least a week in advance of the interview, and that a woman should not go for the exam during her period and until at least 7 days after it completes. So if the timing is right, go for it!

[doug/sherry 26]

If it was me I would play it safe... Resked it if you can. I've had my petition approved on July 12th and just waiting for the MNL number

in the mail. Then I will wait a few weeks after I recieve to sked an interview. I will sked it around the medical and CFO counseling to

ensure that all is well and gives me enough time (if somethings goes wrong) to resked my interview at the embassy. It's nice to get

it done so you can be together, but you will be with each other the rest of your life if you do things right now.. Good Luck...

[godlove 29]

If it was me I would play it safe... Resked it if you can. I've had my petition approved on July 12th and just waiting for the MNL number

in the mail. Then I will wait a few weeks after I recieve to sked an interview. I will sked it around the medical and CFO counseling to

ensure that all is well and gives me enough time (if somethings goes wrong) to resked my interview at the embassy. It's nice to get

it done so you can be together, but you will be with each other the rest of your life if you do things right now.. Good Luck..

I think you should call NVC to get your MNL number rather than waiting for it in the mail, I doubt if they even mail MNL number. We got approved on the 17th and MNL given on the 26th.

Edited July 29, 2013 by godlove

[Tahoma 2,292]

Ok so this is what happened. I got the EMAIL from the NVC stating our MNL number on JULY 26,2013. Then I paid today JULY 29,2013 and scheduled it after 6 hours, and I got my visa interview scheduled on AUGUST 19,2013. Am I being so fast? Do you think I am on the safe zone that my papers will reach the USEM at the time of my interview? Im pretty nervous

You have nothing to worry about. You'll be fine.

[doug/sherry 26]

I was going to give it three weeks, if i dont get one in the mail i will call and get it.. But I don't like to hurry with the possibility of

making a mistake. Good Luck.....

[Hank_ 9,174]

I was going to give it three weeks, if i dont get one in the mail i will call and get it.. But I don't like to hurry with the possibility of

making a mistake. Good Luck.....

There really no reason to wait for the hard copy notice from NVC with the MNL #.

Click the link in my signature, there is so much you could have done already. Your fiancée could easily be done with the visa interview in 4 - 6 weeks.

You can use this site to track when you file is shipped to USEM. Most times it only takes 10 - 15 business day for it to ship, and you are about there already according to your timeline.

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?

[doug/sherry 26]

Thanks, I want to go to the interview with her, and I cant be there until October because of work. Thanks for the info...I'm

just being patient and conserative with the time in between ....

[Hank_ 9,174]

... and your fiancee could be in South Dakota before Labor Day...

Edited July 29, 2013 by Hank_

[doug/sherry 26]

Hank, haha i got my MNL number today in the mail..

also, for those that are wondering the time line of the process..

April 12th Petition Mailed to Texas Lock Box

April 15th Petition Received Texas Lock Box

April 17th NOA1 Notice Date

April 19th Received NOA1

July 12TH Email notification NOA2 Approved I129F

July 29th Received MNL Number in the Mail..

July 29th Called NVC 603-334-0700 verified package sent to the Manila Embassy July 25th

July 29th Manila Embassy received Petition Via DHL....

[Hank_ 9,174]

... and you fiancée could still be in South Dakota in time for Pheasant hunting..

Edited July 30, 2013 by Hank_

[MJandJON 1]

Your right Tahoma. I'll be fine. Just called Nvc and they told me that my case was complete and it was shipped yesterday at USEM Manila. So it was just all perfect timing I think. My papers will be ready by the time of my interview. Right now starting to get things started! Will get my NBI tomorrow hopefully no hassles will happen.