NVC expedite approved, now wait interview date?

[Jeff @ Missy 9]

Just got notice that my expedite request for my wife was approved and NVC email said please contact the Embassy directly for interview and all fees will be paid at the interview time. They had asked for 2 phone #'s of my wife. I cannot use the CEAC website for status and I could not get through to the NVC phone yesterday, they said they were sending the case immediately to USEM. Have any of you gotten an interview date doing the expedite and how did you go about doing it.

I just got back from the PI 10 days ago, be back on the plane soon but not sure how soon I should go. I have all the original docs with me because I thought I would be sending them to the NVC. Any idea how long it takes for the docs to reach the embassy?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Jeff @ Missy, on 07 Jan 2014 - 07:14 AM, said:

Just got notice that my expedite request for my wife was approved and NVC email said please contact the Embassy directly for interview and all fees will be paid at the interview time. They had asked for 2 phone #'s of my wife. I cannot use the CEAC website for status and I could not get through to the NVC phone yesterday, they said they were sending the case immediately to USEM. Have any of you gotten an interview date doing the expedite and how did you go about doing it.

I just got back from the PI 10 days ago, be back on the plane soon but not sure how soon I should go. I have all the original docs with me because I thought I would be sending them to the NVC. Any idea how long it takes for the docs to reach the embassy?

The best time to call NVC is at about 7:05 AM EST you will usually have your call answered on the first ring, which was my experience. I tried a number of times at around 4:30 pm and it was always a 15 to 20 min wait on the phone.

Docs from NVC to USEM take about 14 days to arrive. Remember, your experience my be different. I have heard that 1 - 6 weeks for some but the norm has been about 14 days.

Good luck

[Jeff @ Missy 9]

OK. I called and they picked up immediately. They told me about a week for the mail to leave the building and then the DHL delivery time. No idea about interview schedules but they said they squeeze people in if they can. They said I can call and check when the package left but the NVC will have no further information or transactions with me or my wife. I guess that is good news...been a long wait

[nilo jayr 4]

Just got notice that my expedite request for my wife was approved and NVC email said please contact the Embassy directly for interview and all fees will be paid at the interview time. They had asked for 2 phone #'s of my wife. I cannot use the CEAC website for status and I could not get through to the NVC phone yesterday, they said they were sending the case immediately to USEM. Have any of you gotten an interview date doing the expedite and how did you go about doing it.

I just got back from the PI 10 days ago, be back on the plane soon but not sure how soon I should go. I have all the original docs with me because I thought I would be sending them to the NVC. Any idea how long it takes for the docs to reach the embassy?

Our case was expedited too and had our interview last Jan 6. and we were approved!

1. All fees will now be paid on the interview itself.

2. All documents that should be submitted to NVC will now be submitted at the US Embassy Manila.

3. In our case, expedited Nov 1, NVC mailed docs Nov 5, Nov 19. Documents received by US embassy exactly 14days. Just keep on calling the US Embassy Manila hotline to check on any updates about your case.

4. Once they received your case they will tell you to sign up on ustraveldocs.com/ph to schedule your interview based on the available showing up dates or call the US Embassy call center hotline to have an agent assist you with scheduling your interview.

5. Make sure to complete all the necessary documents and wait for your interview date!

Goodluck and GodBless!

[Jeff @ Missy 9]

Our case was expedited too and had our interview last Jan 6. and we were approved!

1. All fees will now be paid on the interview itself.

2. All documents that should be submitted to NVC will now be submitted at the US Embassy Manila.

3. In our case, expedited Nov 1, NVC mailed docs Nov 5, Nov 19. Documents received by US embassy exactly 14days. Just keep on calling the US Embassy Manila hotline to check on any updates about your case.

4. Once they received your case they will tell you to sign up on ustraveldocs.com/ph to schedule your interview based on the available showing up dates or call the US Embassy call center hotline to have an agent assist you with scheduling your interview.

5. Make sure to complete all the necessary documents and wait for your interview date!

Goodluck and GodBless!

Hey thanks for the info. I guess for myself the DS-260 selection of agent cannot be done since it is online and the NVC has been bypassed. I see you were an F2A visa, how did you get the expedite? Just curious because I was affected by the Bohol earthquake but did not request till after the typhoon when all power and water was lost, sort of hit my threshold for living there.

Where did you receive the interview letter? Since I have vacated my home in the PI my wife and son is now living with family in a not so great part of Mindanao. I guess tell the Embassy her families address when they finally get the mailing from NVC. Were the fees payable by dollars or credit card? Also I am wondering for this situation if my wife will be interviewed in a room as opposed to the kiosk outside since they need to review the affadavit of support and all, or maybe they will just look it over after the interview and before the decision.

[nilo jayr 4]

Hey thanks for the info. I guess for myself the DS-260 selection of agent cannot be done since it is online and the NVC has been bypassed. I see you were an F2A visa, how did you get the expedite? Just curious because I was affected by the Bohol earthquake but did not request till after the typhoon when all power and water was lost, sort of hit my threshold for living there.

Where did you receive the interview letter? Since I have vacated my home in the PI my wife and son is now living with family in a not so great part of Mindanao. I guess tell the Embassy her families address when they finally get the mailing from NVC. Were the fees payable by dollars or credit card? Also I am wondering for this situation if my wife will be interviewed in a room as opposed to the kiosk outside since they need to review the affadavit of support and all, or maybe they will just look it over after the interview and before the decision.

DS-261 is the choose of agent form and DS-260 is the immigrant visa form.

As far as I know even though your case was expedited you still have to complete the DS-261 and DS-260 at ceac website.

Yes we are in a F2A visa. Since our case is within the given priority date. We requested for an expedite last october due to the circumstance that my sister is about to age out. Fortunately, we were approved.

Oh sad to hear that you were affected by the recent calamities in the country. Hoping that your family is now in a better situation.

Actually, no interview letter was received. I just kept on calling the US Embassy at (02) 301-2000 local 5184 or 5185 to check if they have received the case. Once they received the physical files they will inform you the details on scheduling of your interview. May i just ask, when was your case expedited?

The fees are payable by cash only. Dollars or Peso (check the prevalent exchange rate at ustraveldocs.com/ph)

Your wife will still be interviewed outside the kiosk. Just like everyone else. No special rooms for expedited case.

Actually about the Affidavit of support they will just check the most recent ITR to see if it is within the poverty guidelines during interview. The officer has a posted copy of the guidelines on the side of her desk.

A final screening of the documents will be done after the interview. I guess.

Usually interview with the consuls last for only about 20-30 minutes.

[Jeff @ Missy 9]

DS-261 is the choose of agent form and DS-260 is the immigrant visa form.

As far as I know even though your case was expedited you still have to complete the DS-261 and DS-260 at ceac website.

Yes we are in a F2A visa. Since our case is within the given priority date. We requested for an expedite last october due to the circumstance that my sister is about to age out. Fortunately, we were approved.

Oh sad to hear that you were affected by the recent calamities in the country. Hoping that your family is now in a better situation.

Actually, no interview letter was received. I just kept on calling the US Embassy at (02) 301-2000 local 5184 or 5185 to check if they have received the case. Once they received the physical files they will inform you the details on scheduling of your interview. May i just ask, when was your case expedited?

The fees are payable by cash only. Dollars or Peso (check the prevalent exchange rate at ustraveldocs.com/ph)

Your wife will still be interviewed outside the kiosk. Just like everyone else. No special rooms for expedited case.

Actually about the Affidavit of support they will just check the most recent ITR to see if it is within the poverty guidelines during interview. The officer has a posted copy of the guidelines on the side of her desk.

A final screening of the documents will be done after the interview. I guess.

Usually interview with the consuls last for only about 20-30 minutes.

I got the email yesterday and called them today. They actually told me that I am done with the NVC stage.

[Jeff @ Missy 9]

Just talked to NVC and they shipped mail to MNL. Hopefully get interview ASAP. Guess I am on the way back in a week to escort my family to MNL and hopefully were on way back to the USA shortly after. Been a long time but the expedite process this quickly I did not expect....

[SennaBrigante 92]

Congrats and good luck!!!!!