Interview today but USEM closed

[JAYANN & JAY 11]

praise God I am so happy for you!

Its your turn & my fiance's on Monday

[Niblet 22]

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS SCHEDULED ON AUGUST 19, 2013

The U.S. Embassy regrets to inform you that we are unable to conduct your nonimmigrant visa interview due to inclement weather conditions.

For applicants who were turned away at the gate:

Please return to the Embassy any workday except Wednesday August 21, 2013, no later than August 29, 2013. Please arrive at the Embassy between 11:30am and 2:00pm.

You do not need to pay another fee or fill out new application forms when you return to the Embassy for your interview. You do not need to make another appointment.

Please bring all the basic requirements (including the white letter given to you when you showed up at the gate), your original August 19 Interview appointment letter, DS-160 confirmation page, valid passport, one 2x2” photo, and all prior passports and U.S. visas, if available

Where did you find this info? My fiancee falls into this category and I cannot find this announcement anywhere,,,thanks for posting it!

[Bugs 455]

Good luck to all of you. Glad to see some of you were able to reschedule.

[vazpayne19 24]

Where did you find this info? My fiancee falls into this category and I cannot find this announcement anywhere,,,thanks for posting it!

i think the US Embassy website already changed its announcement as of yesterday. you can call their hotline to check your fiancee's new scheduled appointment.

Good luck to all of you. Glad to see some of you were able to reschedule.

hello Leon and Mylen! how are you? nice to hear form you again.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Where did you find this info? My fiancee falls into this category and I cannot find this announcement anywhere,,,thanks for posting it!

That was on the embassy website, most likely removed now that they are up and running again.

Here is a link to current info:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICANTS

Immigrant and Fiance(e) Visa applicants with previously scheduled appointments and who were affected by the recent inclement weather are encouraged to follow the recommended action outlined below:

If Your Original Appointment Date Was:

Monday, August 19: You will receive priority consideration for a walk-in appointment on Friday, August 23.

Tuesday, August 20 or Thursday, August 22: Contact our visa information service at 02 982-5555 or 02-902-8930 to schedule an appointment between Monday, August 26 and Wednesday, August 28.

If you are unable to reschedule your appointment and/or arrive at the U.S. Embassy on any of the above dates, please contact our visa information service at 02-982-5555 or 02-902-8930 to schedule an appointment for a date that matches your availability. The Visa Information and Appointment Service is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Please have your case number, passport number, and passport expiry date for each applicant (principal applicant and derivative family members) ready when requesting for a visa appointment, even if you already provided this information at an earlier date.

Edited August 23, 2013 by Hank_

[Bugs 455]

i think the US Embassy website already changed its announcement as of yesterday. you can call their hotline to check your fiancee's new scheduled appointment.

hello Leon and Mylen! how are you? nice to hear form you again.

Thanks, we're doing great. Yeah, we haven't been on here much, as we've taken a break from visa related activities for a while lol. Everything's done except the interview itself 5 weeks from now, so it's nice to be well rested for that.

Good luck on your interview Monday! I'll be checking out the results for sure, so let us know how it goes!

[Niblet 22]

well the us enbassy is in manila is just awesome......Not,,what a debacle

[redamber 0]

I sent an email complaining about how I couldn't make an apt on their website due to the receipt # not being recognized

They replied back (to my fiancée only) saying she could show up on Monday 8/26 or Wed 8/28 at her regular time scheduled time

So she is going Monday with email in hand

BTW - This was an email replying to my email. They have not replied to my call on Thursday

[redamber 0]

Anyone waiting to be re-scheduled - call Monday (sunday night at 8pm) 703.520.2235 (same as 02 982-5555)

I'm sure they have everyone rescheduled

[JAYANN & JAY 11]

I sent an email complaining about how I couldn't make an apt on their website due to the receipt # not being recognized

They replied back (to my fiancée only) saying she could show up on Monday 8/26 or Wed 8/28 at her regular time scheduled time

So she is going Monday with email in hand

BTW - This was an email replying to my email. They have not replied to my call on Thursday

Good luck. I know its very frustrating when you don't get any response. Its like you pay for all this money and they can't even reply. They have no organization. At least have workers at the embassy reply to inquiries like these. Good luck to your finacee on Monday

[redamber 0]

Thanks J&J -- Good luck with your interview too

I'm curious though; Monday is a holiday in Manila

[JAYANN & JAY 11]

Thanks J&J -- Good luck with your interview too

I'm curious though; Monday is a holiday in Manila

They are open. As far as I know the holiday is not listed on their 2013 Holiday Schedule on the website If the cancel it again they might as well just approve those who have schedules on the 26 since it is their fault for not letting people know they are closed. LOL. If it was only that easy. But definitely it is open otherwise they would have blocked of the 26 so no one would be able to schedule.

[Penguin_ie 5,992]

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[redamber 0]

Joys - another day; another embassy closure

[Niblet 22]

Anyone waiting to be re-scheduled - call Monday (sunday night at 8pm) 703.520.2235 (same as 02 982-5555)

I'm sure they have everyone rescheduled

well they didnt......