Just filed DCF Manila today

[KendrickPaula 2]

when you file via DCF. is it required that you use the NSO MC? or its okay if you use CTC certfied true copy??

[Tourseasia 5]

For proof of residency, does the lease agreement really need to be notarized?

[gsmscorominas 0]

We have sent the i-260 form but cant schedule an interview. Is anyone else having the same problems?

[franzmaputi 0]

Helo we are also filing DCF we have completed the DS-260 online. So we don't have to wait for NVC to reply to us anymore?

[bookworm123 7]

Helo we are also filing DCF we have completed the DS-260 online. So we don't have to wait for NVC to reply to us anymore?

After completing ds-260 send an email to IVMNLAppointments@state.gov as what packet 3 stated then you'll just receive an email saying you can schedule your appointment either online or phone. This is what the response email would say.

"If you would like to schedule your case for an interview appointment, please visit this website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph or you may call the Visa Information and Appointment Services at (632)-982-5555 (from the Philippines) or (214)571-1600 (from the United States). Immigrant and K visa applicants may also request a visa appointment via this new call center number: (632) 902-8930. The call center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on U.S. and Philippine holidays. You must have the case number, passport number, and passport expiry date for each applicant (principal applicant and derivative family members) ready when requesting a visa appointment. You should compile all required documents and undergo the medical examination before your interview. It is important that you must have your complete documents; otherwise, your visa application will be refused or you may be asked to return for another appointment. ".

No NVC for DCF filers

[franzmaputi 0]

Yes that's what I thought. I just wanted to make sure. Yes I received that email last August 5, same day I notified them that I finished the online DS-260. Thank u

[RoseCV 4]

Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for all the tips here. It really help alot.

Now we know what's the next step!

We just got approved in our I-130 and have our Manila Case Number.

Have a good day!

[RoseCV 4]

Hi All! My 2 kids are going to the US with me, and they have their own I-130 filed and APPROVED.

Now my question is, do they have to fill up the DS-260 also?

Thank you so much!

[guitarjam 5]

Did DCF Manila accept photocopies of the NSO marriage certificate and birth certificates?

[RoseCV 4]

@GuitarJam, yes. They accept NSO photo copies.

[guitarjam 5]

@GuitarJam, yes. They accept NSO photo copies.

Great! Thank you

[wizzie1980 20]

Hi Jace5869,

My husband (USC) will be filing my I-130 with my son (his stepson) via DCF soon. We have gathered all documents for the I-130. On NOA2, what are the documents required? We want to make sure we gather these documents too.

Thanks.

Just filed my 2 I-130 petitions at the Embassy today. Here's my experience.

I set the appointment for 8:20 a.m. We woke up at 3:30 to get ready and were on the bus by 4:10 headed to Manila. At 6:10 we reached Manila and took a taxi to the Starbucks just above the Embassy on UN road.We had coffee and stayed till 7:30 and then walked to the Embassy.

I made sure to specify 3 persons on the appointment and printed out 3 copies for us. We had no trouble getting in and my family used the American citizens services door to enter and go to 2nd floor, window 25.

I was the second person called when they lady opened the window shortly before 8. This is how it went.

We said our good mornings and then proceeded with paperwork.

• She asked me for my petition and G-325a Biographical data sheet. I handed her both sets and she immediately thought they were copies. I had to tell her that one was for my stepson.

• Next, she asked for my wife's and I marriage certificate, and then asked if this was both of our's first marriage (yes).
  • You will also need a marriage certificate for the childs petition (stepson in my case). I wasn't aware of this, but luckily I had an extra copy.

• Next she asked for passport photos. I handed her a 2x2 photo with names written on the back of them for ME, WIFE and STEPSON. SHE DID NOT NEED A 2x2 PHOTO FOR THE STEPSON.

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• Next she asked for photos of us together. I handed her 31 photos, each one had names/places/event/date written on the back, and she went through and picked out 8 photos.

• Next, she asked for my birth certificate and I told "I do not have that..the instructions said BC or photocopy of passport". I made sure to photocopy every page like instructed and the lady took out the pages with no stamps.

• Finally, she asked for proof of residency. This was the thing I was most nervous about. she made sure I was here for 6 months and reminded me that my visa extension was expiring soon. The items she took for the petition that counted as proof were 1. Notarized lease contract 2. community tax certificate 3. Globe bill 4. BDO bank account.
  • She also needed a copy of those items for the stepsons petition. I did not have copies so we had to go outside where the applicants wait and make photocopies for 10php a page.

• She also gave me 2 forms to fill out allowing them to release information on the applicants, if needed. I filled them out when making copies. Just name, phone number, email address, physical address, date and sign.

• She looked through everything and said it looked good. Instructed me to go pay the cashier (after giving me 2 sheets of paper stating what I was paying for). and to come back.
  • I payed the cashier and returned to the window. She gave me a receipt and a sheet of paper with contact info and told me it takes approximately 2-3 months to process..

You will not get a number during this process..they call your name so make sure to be aware. I was in and out of the embassy in about ~20 minutes.

Also, the USCIS Manila sends you a pdf for proof of residency and asks you to lists living relatives and foreign countries you've been to. They did not want this even though i filled it out. I asked several times.

Good luck to anyone going through this process...

[rickster62 2]

Hi Jace,

Thanks for the awesome thread and great information! Filed DCF a few weeks ago in Manila.

Just completed the DS-260 online and followed your instructions for Registering for the Interview and Physical. The IVMnappointments@state,gov is no longer operable, but they did automatically give me another address support-philippines@ustraveldocs.com

tried to log into http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=N as a new user but it would not take the passport name.

Any ideas?

Rick

You don't need any invoice number. You can pretty much set up the rest of the stuff yourself.

1. Go to https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ and go under the Immigrant Section and sign in with your case number and date of birth (yyyymmdd)

and complete your online DS-260.

• when finished print out the confirmation as a copy for yourself and copy the confirmation number and email it to ivmnlappointment@state.gov
• you will get back a automated response telling you to do exactly what I'm telling you to do...so don't wait

2. Go to http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=No

and register with your passport number and case number. This is where you select your Interview Date.

3. Now go to http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/ and pre-register for your medical. Since you have a interview date you can enter that information as well.

Print out 4 copies of the interview appointment and SLEC pre-register form. I would also print out a confirmation of your DS-260 to have for your interview.

Be on the lookout for earlier interview dates if you don't get a close date.

Anymore questions just ask. Things will speed by now.