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butching314 Newbie

butching314   0

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Hello - I'm re-opening this thread to clarify certain things.

Seems like our current status is similar to this.

NVC has already confirmed us the following:

Case# MNLXXXXXXX
Invoice ID# XXXXX
Beneficiary ID# XXXXX
They also told us to contact the US Embassy in Manila.
We've been trying to contact the embassy for how many days now with no hope.
Will it be better if we file for an interview schedule already via the website?
There's some discussion in this thread about forms to be filled - is this something that we get from the Manila US Embassy? If we can go ahead and file for the interview then what do we need to bring and where do we get it from?
According to our NOA2, our "Approval Notice" validity expires at 02-21-2015 which is next month - which is why we feel the urgency to start calling the embassy non-stop for a response.
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*** Now-country-specific thread moved from Embassy/Consulate forum to the Philippines regional subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Hank_ Grand Master

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Hello - I'm re-opening this thread to clarify certain things.

Seems like our current status is similar to this.

NVC has already confirmed us the following:

Case# MNLXXXXXXX
Invoice ID# XXXXX
Beneficiary ID# XXXXX
They also told us to contact the US Embassy in Manila.
We've been trying to contact the embassy for how many days now with no hope.
Will it be better if we file for an interview schedule already via the website?
There's some discussion in this thread about forms to be filled - is this something that we get from the Manila US Embassy? If we can go ahead and file for the interview then what do we need to bring and where do we get it from?
According to our NOA2, our "Approval Notice" validity expires at 02-21-2015 which is next month - which is why we feel the urgency to start calling the embassy non-stop for a response.

1st - the validity of your petition will not expire next month, the embassy will automatically extend this for up to a year... no issue.

2nd - now that you have your MNL # it is ROCK n ROLL time !! Follow the flashing arrow below for details on the complete process for the K-1 in Manila.

You don't need to call the embassy, everything is online.

Hank

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Greenbaum Grand Master

Greenbaum   12,259

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Williameshawjr, on 26 Jan 2015 - 6:01 PM, said:

I don't see flashing arrows. You have a link. It's probably because im using a cell phone.

Here's the link http://visaconnection-philippines.com/

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Adjustment of Status

AOS March 5, 2014 Submitted AOS with EAD/AP package to Chicago USICS

Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

Mailed I-751 Dec 16, 2015 Submitted ROC (removal of conditions)

Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

NOA-1 Issued Dec 21, 2015 NOA-1 for ROC issued

NOA-1 Issued Dec 26, 2015 NOA-1 Received

Biometrics Appt. Jan 29, 2016 Biometrics Appointment Scheduled [Completed]

 

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andrews2015 Rookie

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Your petition is probably in Manila right now, or at least it's on the way to Manila.

Don't wait for the U.S. Embassy Manila to send your fiancée their letter telling her she is eligible to schedule an interview and giving her instructions on how to prepare for the interview. That letter can take forever to arrive. Some people never receive it.

Instead, call the NVC today and get your MNL case number. Once you have your MNL case number, you can pay the visa application fee at BPI. The next day you can schedule the interview appointment. Then, you can complete the medical. You can even complete the CFO seminar.

If you wasn't to read the Embassy's letter, you can do so here: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction_rtf2_rtf2_001.pdf

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Hi, i know this topic is over 2 years old, however i just wanted to know if i need to wait for the case at the nvc website to change to "Ready" before scheduling an embassy appointment. i got the MNL case number last week and status still says "At NVC". Please advise. Thanks

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Hi, i know this topic is over 2 years old, however i just wanted to know if i need to wait for the case at the nvc website to change to "Ready" before scheduling an embassy appointment. i got the MNL case number last week and status still says "At NVC". Please advise. Thanks

Nope, don't need to wait. I would suggest scheduling the interview about 4-5 weeks out (probably have to anyway ;) )

Follow the flashing arrow below for details.

Hank

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butching314 Newbie

butching314   0

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Exactly what Hank says.

I followed his advice and just last Friday - my fiance took her interview and already got approved.

We didn't wait for the packet at all. Simply go through with the process after you get your MNL number.

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