November 2013 TSC Filers

[frontgear 194]

Sorry Sparkle I haven't had a chance to do it just yet, but I took notes while there to make sure I remember in details! The whole time I was thinking "this detail could be useful to the next ones"

Today, exactly 10 business days after the interview my CEAC status finally changed from "Ready" to "Administrative Processing". Because of the printing problem it is not surprising it took longer than expected.

Congratulations to all new approvals, and I can't belive there are still some people waiting for NOA2 while some other are already at the Green Card stage!

I hope I am not reading this news flash wrong, but it looks like they are making a little progress on the Visa printing issue. Let's just hope that things will be back to normal really soon!

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/news/ccd-performance-issues.html

[Chaera Aria 26]

I would wait until 2 weeks has elapsed.

Thank you for reminding.. I'll take note of that.

[LiseB 1]

I hope I am not reading this news flash wrong, but it looks like they are making a little progress on the Visa printing issue. Let's just hope that things will be back to normal really soon!

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/news/ccd-performance-issues.html

I think that's what it means...

Today it changed again to Issued !

Now I just have to wait for the mailman! I have a tracking number for the packet but it is not yet active, hopefully it will be tomorrow

[tattoocpa 6]

September 28th - Passed Medical Physical Exam at St. Luke's !!!!

August 4th - Passed Interview at U.S. Embassy in Manila!!!

Now we are just waiting for the visa to be delivered to a place called "2GO" (Think "Mail Boxes Etc" in the US) and the Philippine government requires all Philippine emigrants to go to a counseling class (I derisively call it the "wife-beating" class). Then, they stamp the visa and the fiancee is ready to fly to the USA. We are anxiously awaiting for a text from the "2GO" business (the only place the US Government will deliver the passport and visa to in Manila). According to most, it only take 2 or three days for them to receive it.

The counseling class is given 5 days a week so that should be no biggie. I have really prayed and gambled a lot on this trip. I had already booked a flight for her and I to return to the US together on August 12th. So, we are really cutting the timeline short. Worst case scenario is that I have to extend my trip and pay those wretched change fees at the airlines.

Needless to say, we are HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY! We will update our timeline asap so IGOR can keep his stats up-to-date.

For those still waiting, keep the faith. It will happen.

From Manila Philippines,

James

[frontgear 194]

Congrats, tattocpa!

[tattoocpa 6]

Congrats, tattocpa!

Thanks! It's been a long time coming.

A word about the Embassy here in Manila. The Immigration officials here had absolutely no interest in talking to me at all whatsoever. I suppose they thought I was her pimp or something. I really can't blame them with all the human trafficking going on. However, the Manila Embassy has really cleaned up its act from my last visit there in 2003. They have streamlined their processes and there are no horrible lines down the street for miles at 4:00 am. The rules are quite simple now. No on is allowed in prior to 15 minutes until their appointment. Hence, there is no sense in lining up at 4 am for a 7:30 appointment. Very well organized.

James

[Chaera Aria 26]

Thanks! It's been a long time coming.

A word about the Embassy here in Manila. The Immigration officials here had absolutely no interest in talking to me at all whatsoever. I suppose they thought I was her pimp or something. I really can't blame them with all the human trafficking going on. However, the Manila Embassy has really cleaned up its act from my last visit there in 2003. They have streamlined their processes and there are no horrible lines down the street for miles at 4:00 am. The rules are quite simple now. No on is allowed in prior to 15 minutes until their appointment. Hence, there is no sense in lining up at 4 am for a 7:30 appointment. Very well organized.

James

That's a very good news!

I am going to have my interview soon, might be in the month of October. I am hoping there would be no long lines waiting as early as 4am! Geez!

I'm still nervous about the medical. But been taking notes of the preparations before the medical day.

Congratulations to you both. You're getting closer to being together and visa journey is almost over!

And to those still dealing with this stressful journey. Good luck to us!

[Rebecca.V 24]

We got it!! Finally!! He is arriving Monday morning

[zhivago 5]

There will always be remaining names on Igor's List, because some people never return here to fill out the rest of their timelines. My comment was regarding those who have been posting.

For me, I will say, it is very frustrating to not be able to do anything but sit here and wait, while I see people getting their visas approved, their flights booked, getting married and moving on to AOS. Prayers and vibes are welcome, but thanks to everyone who I know is still crossing fingers for us.

All our prayers and good vibes for you, Sparkle, we haven't forgotten you and can imagine how frustrating it is. May things start to move soon!

Thanks! It's been a long time coming.

Congrats, tattoocpa, you're on your way!!

We got it!! Finally!! He is arriving Monday morning

Great to hear, Rebecca, congratulations!!

[Rebecca.V 24]

I'm so grateful to be at the end of this process.. I feel sorry for the people who are only at the beginning, and wondering how long it will take for NOA2.. Such a horrible process. I finally got to leave my review of the embassy also. Haha!

[LiseB 1]

I received my visa on Thursday morning !

It is good since we had already bought a plane ticket for August 12th and I was starting to get nervous about not getting my passport on time because of the computer glitch!

I am very excited and hope everything goes well at POE in Charlotte. It shoudn't be too bad, I know most of the officiers now, my last 3 trips I got stopped for further verifications.

I hope the same joy will soon come to those still waiting

[zhivago 5]

I received my visa on Thursday morning !

It is good since we had already bought a plane ticket for August 12th and I was starting to get nervous about not getting my passport on time because of the computer glitch!

I am very excited and hope everything goes well at POE in Charlotte. It shoudn't be too bad, I know most of the officiers now, my last 3 trips I got stopped for further verifications.

I hope the same joy will soon come to those still waiting

Félicitations !!!

[TheFoxxy 76]

Congrats everyone! November filers are wrapping up! Feels good to see everyone reaching the end of the hard parts!

[Chaera Aria 26]

After 10days since it was shipped to NVC.

We finally got our case number (MCN) today. :joy:

[Zach<3Katiuska 58]

After 10days since it was shipped to NVC.

We finally got our case number (MCN) today. :joy:

Congratulationsss!!..I got approved on July 24th...and just yesterday they shipped my case..Hope i can get my case # pretty soon..fingers crossed!!