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Moanette90210   4

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So sorry for the late reply.. You can schedule online or you can also call the hotline found in manila embassy's website :)

Hi krispykreme!

Yes i did it already... Thank you!

01.28.13 - we got married

04.03.13 - I-130 sent

04.17.13 - received NOA1 (PD April 10, 2013) hard copy

11.25.13 - aproved I-130 (processed by California Service Center)

12.03.13 - received NOA2 hard copy

12.09.13 - NVC received file

12.24.13 - got our case # and IIN

12.28.13 - submitted DS-261

01.04.14 - expedite request sent to NVC

01.08.14 - expedite request approved by USEM as per NVC

01.09.14 - AOS fee billed (AOS fee paid same day and payment on process)

01.19.14 - AOS package sent to NVC (used expedite address)

01.21.14 - AOS fee rejected due to NVC website issues

01.21.14 - AOS fee paid and payment on process

01.24.14 - AOS showed as PAID

01.27.14 - IV fee billed

01.29.14 - AOS was reviewed by NVC

01.31.14 - IV fee showed as PAID

02.03.14 - AOS accepted and supervisor requested for expedite transfer to U.S. Embassy in Manila

02.04.14 - received a noticed via e-mail that case file was sent to USEM

02.04.14 - submitted DS-260

02.04.14 - CEAC status showed IN TRANSIT

02.10.14 - DHL tracker showed package received by USEM

02.07.14 - CEAC status showed READY

02.11.14 - SLEC medical done - PASSED! (1 day process only)

02.11.14 - e-mail sent to USEM - requesting the beneficiary to be authorized to set the appointment date

02.12.14 - USEM already have our electronic file showing

02.18.14 - USEM already have our physical case file and ready for interview

02.18.14 - received e-mail from USEM authorizing the beneficiary to set an appointment (appointment date FEB. 24)

02.18.14 - submitted my IV package to the Filipino officer for the final interview with the american consul (inside USEM)

02.24.14 - interview - APPROVED!

02.24.14 - CEAC status showed ISSUED

02.26.14 - Passport status showed - Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery

02.26.14 - checked 2go tracker showed - IN TRANSIT (called 2go @6pm and was confirmed that passpot will be delivered 2.27.14)

02.27.14 - excited to see the delivery truck lol! - waiting for my visa packet/passport

02.27.14 - 2go send a notice via text (8:30am 2/27/14) - visa packet/passport is for delivery

02.27.14 - (12:30pm) VISA on hand! Yeheeeyyyy!

02.28.14 - CFO

03.13.14 - POE Honolulu, HI (will check first)

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Hi ema and Jin! I read your previous post and i pasted it below, Posted 04 February 2014 - 04:36 AM To the OP: my case was expedited from NVC as well. I paid all the AOS/IV fees online and my wife

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GUYS!!!! I'm on the way home now. Here's what happened... 1. Came at the embassy around 4:50am (my sched is 6:30AM). There were already too many ppl there. Different lines for IV, Non-immigrant and

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POA   178

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Mine was on feb4, and ceac status also became ready on that day.. I think they already have it there, theyre just not that fast in updating their systems hehe

Have you called them yet? Feb 19 is still available hehehe..

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JbTin   51

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Have you called them yet? Feb 19 is still available hehehe..

Sis, i might reschedule to feb19. See you! :)

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

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JbTin   51

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Nice! Hopefully USEM has my physical file then :(

Yeah hope so too.. I might have to call usem first tomorrow before i reschedule

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

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POA   178

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Yeah hope so too.. I might have to call usem first tomorrow before i reschedule

Yeah! Keep us updated :) I'll give them a call on Monday and if it is still not there I would have to resched it on the 2th if it is available :(

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JbTin   51

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Yeah! Keep us updated :) I'll give them a call on Monday and if it is still not there I would have to resched it on the 2th if it is available :(

I was trying to call them all day yesterday but couldnt really get through..idk whats wrong with their phone, i give up! Lol i rescheduled and took 24th instead.. I think u will be fine on the 19th, dont worry :) good luck and God bless!

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

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POA   178

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I was trying to call them all day yesterday but couldnt really get through..idk whats wrong with their phone, i give up! Lol i rescheduled and took 24th instead.. I think u will be fine on the 19th, dont worry :) good luck and God bless!

 

I hope! I hope! I hope! But I will try to call them on Monday to check if they already have the physical file :(

Moanette90210 Contributor

Moanette90210   4

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I hope! I hope! I hope! But I will try to call them on Monday to check if they already have the physical file :(

Hi guys!

Were you able to call USEM and find out if Physical file is with them now and was reviewd and ready for interview? Coz i found out last week that it takes 2weeks before they can advice you if its ready alrdy.... i will try calling them today... pls lemme know guys if u did call them... ty!

01.28.13 - we got married

04.03.13 - I-130 sent

04.17.13 - received NOA1 (PD April 10, 2013) hard copy

11.25.13 - aproved I-130 (processed by California Service Center)

12.03.13 - received NOA2 hard copy

12.09.13 - NVC received file

12.24.13 - got our case # and IIN

12.28.13 - submitted DS-261

01.04.14 - expedite request sent to NVC

01.08.14 - expedite request approved by USEM as per NVC

01.09.14 - AOS fee billed (AOS fee paid same day and payment on process)

01.19.14 - AOS package sent to NVC (used expedite address)

01.21.14 - AOS fee rejected due to NVC website issues

01.21.14 - AOS fee paid and payment on process

01.24.14 - AOS showed as PAID

01.27.14 - IV fee billed

01.29.14 - AOS was reviewed by NVC

01.31.14 - IV fee showed as PAID

02.03.14 - AOS accepted and supervisor requested for expedite transfer to U.S. Embassy in Manila

02.04.14 - received a noticed via e-mail that case file was sent to USEM

02.04.14 - submitted DS-260

02.04.14 - CEAC status showed IN TRANSIT

02.10.14 - DHL tracker showed package received by USEM

02.07.14 - CEAC status showed READY

02.11.14 - SLEC medical done - PASSED! (1 day process only)

02.11.14 - e-mail sent to USEM - requesting the beneficiary to be authorized to set the appointment date

02.12.14 - USEM already have our electronic file showing

02.18.14 - USEM already have our physical case file and ready for interview

02.18.14 - received e-mail from USEM authorizing the beneficiary to set an appointment (appointment date FEB. 24)

02.18.14 - submitted my IV package to the Filipino officer for the final interview with the american consul (inside USEM)

02.24.14 - interview - APPROVED!

02.24.14 - CEAC status showed ISSUED

02.26.14 - Passport status showed - Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery

02.26.14 - checked 2go tracker showed - IN TRANSIT (called 2go @6pm and was confirmed that passpot will be delivered 2.27.14)

02.27.14 - excited to see the delivery truck lol! - waiting for my visa packet/passport

02.27.14 - 2go send a notice via text (8:30am 2/27/14) - visa packet/passport is for delivery

02.27.14 - (12:30pm) VISA on hand! Yeheeeyyyy!

02.28.14 - CFO

03.13.14 - POE Honolulu, HI (will check first)

Moanette90210 Contributor

Moanette90210   4

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Forgot to tell you this - its 2 weeks from the day the file left NVC building.... this week is the best time to make follow with USEM regarding our case... gudluck 2 us guys! God bless!

01.28.13 - we got married

04.03.13 - I-130 sent

04.17.13 - received NOA1 (PD April 10, 2013) hard copy

11.25.13 - aproved I-130 (processed by California Service Center)

12.03.13 - received NOA2 hard copy

12.09.13 - NVC received file

12.24.13 - got our case # and IIN

12.28.13 - submitted DS-261

01.04.14 - expedite request sent to NVC

01.08.14 - expedite request approved by USEM as per NVC

01.09.14 - AOS fee billed (AOS fee paid same day and payment on process)

01.19.14 - AOS package sent to NVC (used expedite address)

01.21.14 - AOS fee rejected due to NVC website issues

01.21.14 - AOS fee paid and payment on process

01.24.14 - AOS showed as PAID

01.27.14 - IV fee billed

01.29.14 - AOS was reviewed by NVC

01.31.14 - IV fee showed as PAID

02.03.14 - AOS accepted and supervisor requested for expedite transfer to U.S. Embassy in Manila

02.04.14 - received a noticed via e-mail that case file was sent to USEM

02.04.14 - submitted DS-260

02.04.14 - CEAC status showed IN TRANSIT

02.10.14 - DHL tracker showed package received by USEM

02.07.14 - CEAC status showed READY

02.11.14 - SLEC medical done - PASSED! (1 day process only)

02.11.14 - e-mail sent to USEM - requesting the beneficiary to be authorized to set the appointment date

02.12.14 - USEM already have our electronic file showing

02.18.14 - USEM already have our physical case file and ready for interview

02.18.14 - received e-mail from USEM authorizing the beneficiary to set an appointment (appointment date FEB. 24)

02.18.14 - submitted my IV package to the Filipino officer for the final interview with the american consul (inside USEM)

02.24.14 - interview - APPROVED!

02.24.14 - CEAC status showed ISSUED

02.26.14 - Passport status showed - Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery

02.26.14 - checked 2go tracker showed - IN TRANSIT (called 2go @6pm and was confirmed that passpot will be delivered 2.27.14)

02.27.14 - excited to see the delivery truck lol! - waiting for my visa packet/passport

02.27.14 - 2go send a notice via text (8:30am 2/27/14) - visa packet/passport is for delivery

02.27.14 - (12:30pm) VISA on hand! Yeheeeyyyy!

02.28.14 - CFO

03.13.14 - POE Honolulu, HI (will check first)

Moanette90210 Contributor

Moanette90210   4

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Forgot to tell you this - its 2 weeks from the day the file left NVC building.... this week is the best time to make follow with USEM regarding our case... gudluck 2 us guys! God bless!

i did called USEM and the lady confirmed that they havent receive it yet. and she adv me to call again this week. Hopefully they will receive it... pls let me know ur update guys for this week calls to USEM.... ty!

01.28.13 - we got married

04.03.13 - I-130 sent

04.17.13 - received NOA1 (PD April 10, 2013) hard copy

11.25.13 - aproved I-130 (processed by California Service Center)

12.03.13 - received NOA2 hard copy

12.09.13 - NVC received file

12.24.13 - got our case # and IIN

12.28.13 - submitted DS-261

01.04.14 - expedite request sent to NVC

01.08.14 - expedite request approved by USEM as per NVC

01.09.14 - AOS fee billed (AOS fee paid same day and payment on process)

01.19.14 - AOS package sent to NVC (used expedite address)

01.21.14 - AOS fee rejected due to NVC website issues

01.21.14 - AOS fee paid and payment on process

01.24.14 - AOS showed as PAID

01.27.14 - IV fee billed

01.29.14 - AOS was reviewed by NVC

01.31.14 - IV fee showed as PAID

02.03.14 - AOS accepted and supervisor requested for expedite transfer to U.S. Embassy in Manila

02.04.14 - received a noticed via e-mail that case file was sent to USEM

02.04.14 - submitted DS-260

02.04.14 - CEAC status showed IN TRANSIT

02.10.14 - DHL tracker showed package received by USEM

02.07.14 - CEAC status showed READY

02.11.14 - SLEC medical done - PASSED! (1 day process only)

02.11.14 - e-mail sent to USEM - requesting the beneficiary to be authorized to set the appointment date

02.12.14 - USEM already have our electronic file showing

02.18.14 - USEM already have our physical case file and ready for interview

02.18.14 - received e-mail from USEM authorizing the beneficiary to set an appointment (appointment date FEB. 24)

02.18.14 - submitted my IV package to the Filipino officer for the final interview with the american consul (inside USEM)

02.24.14 - interview - APPROVED!

02.24.14 - CEAC status showed ISSUED

02.26.14 - Passport status showed - Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery

02.26.14 - checked 2go tracker showed - IN TRANSIT (called 2go @6pm and was confirmed that passpot will be delivered 2.27.14)

02.27.14 - excited to see the delivery truck lol! - waiting for my visa packet/passport

02.27.14 - 2go send a notice via text (8:30am 2/27/14) - visa packet/passport is for delivery

02.27.14 - (12:30pm) VISA on hand! Yeheeeyyyy!

02.28.14 - CFO

03.13.14 - POE Honolulu, HI (will check first)

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POA   178

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i did called USEM and the lady confirmed that they havent receive it yet. and she adv me to call again this week. Hopefully they will receive it... pls let me know ur update guys for this week calls to USEM.... ty!

 

Hey I called the embassy today around 11:30am and was told that our case is ready and the lady I talked to checked it at the operations and was told our case is already received. My interview will be on February 20, 2014. :) Wish me luck!

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POA   178

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Hey! I just noticed something. The ceac status updated yesterday too. Same message but the date changed. So I guess when the embassy has the physical file the date changed. :) I'm not sure tho.

JbTin Community Regular

JbTin   51

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Hey! I just noticed something. The ceac status updated yesterday too. Same message but the date changed. So I guess when the embassy has the physical file the date changed. :) I'm not sure tho.

Good luck and God bless on your interview tomorrow! You can do it! :) pls let us know how it goes as well as the questions asked.

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

 
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