Open Interview dates in Manila embassy tracking

[Hank_ 9,174]

Your posting about the 21st of July showing up is the latest interview date I have seen... not sure they have released all of July yet. And for sure there is no way of knowing.

[Jojo_Jess 8]

Such an inefficient way to obtain appointments for all benificiaries. If only we can bring this up to the embassy and let them know what's going on...that the appointment system is frustrating alot of us just to get these appointments. Did they even put out a notice that Yolanda expedites will be processed first? If only I was an IT, I'd set it up where cancelled slots should be collected and held until there is a fair amount to choose from and released on a certain day and prioritized by when each application was put in...just to give everybody a fair chance at obtaining an appointment. Just wish somebody over there would do something about this without glazing over negative feedback and giving us lame excuses...ugh!

How was it before Yolanda hit the PI? Was it more easier?

[tolitzpogi 37]

I heard from my uncle that it was much easier before the Yolanda expedites - he and his fiance got their interview scheduled on the phone in 2011 just over a week after they got their MNL case number...

They released the July 22 slot last night at around 8:33pm Pacific... never could have gotten that slot if I was not notified by Auto Refresh Plus on Google Chrome... I imagine how furstrating it is waiting for those slots, as I have been waiting for almost 5 weeks myself, and it was only two weeks since I installed that page monitor on Google... Imagine those who don't visit this forum waiting for open slots...

[Hank_ 9,174]

Such an inefficient way to obtain appointments for all benificiaries. If only we can bring this up to the embassy and let them know what's going on...that the appointment system is frustrating alot of us just to get these appointments. Did they even put out a notice that Yolanda expedites will be processed first? If only I was an IT, I'd set it up where cancelled slots should be collected and held until there is a fair amount to choose from and released on a certain day and prioritized by when each application was put in...just to give everybody a fair chance at obtaining an appointment. Just wish somebody over there would do something about this without glazing over negative feedback and giving us lame excuses...ugh!

How was it before Yolanda hit the PI? Was it more easier?

Do you actually think the embassy doesn't know about the appointment issue?

By definition Yolanda expedites are process first:

ex·pe·dite

ˈekspəˌdīt/

verb

1. make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

   "he promised to expedite economic reforms"

   synonyms: speed up, accelerate, hurry, hasten, step up, quicken, precipitate,dispatch; More

Before the expedite issues most times multiple months of openings would be available. Until all the Yolanda expedites are processed they rest just need to be patient... ya it sucks... but trying waiting with no roof over your head.

[Jojo_Jess 8]

Do you actually think the embassy doesn't know about the appointment issue?

By definition Yolanda expedites are process first:

ex·pe·dite

ˈekspəˌdīt/

verb

1. make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

   "he promised to expedite economic reforms"

   synonyms: speed up, accelerate, hurry, hasten, step up, quicken, precipitate,dispatch; More

Before the expedite issues most times multiple months of openings would be available. Until all the Yolanda expedites are processed they rest just need to be patient... ya it sucks... but trying waiting with no roof over your head.

@Hank_: Oops sorry...didn't mean to sound selfish or self-centered...totally agree that anybody who's been devastasted by natural disasters deserves first priority. Shouldn't be complaining right? Well, we don't live in a perfect world thats for sure, but I'm just wishing while the expedites are beinig handled first, maybe, just maybe someone could improve the current system just in case situations like this come up again. Isn't that what after-action reports are for and to apply "lessons learned" so that ideas can be used to make it better? I don't know...I guess I can't expect too much from the US Govt...especially in this economy. Got a wait until next FY15 for more money until something will improve. If it ever will. Until then, I'll just fill out my feedback form, email whoever I need to email and deal with what we've got for now.

[Hank_ 9,174]

You actually rode the expedite train... so smile your petition was approved in less than two months. Normally it take 5-6 months for the petition to be approved. And if you do some reading you will fine that many from other countries are being pushed to the back of the line at USCIS to let those from the Philippines move to the front of the line.

Under normal circumstances you wouldn't be at the embassy stage of this process for a couple more months to even complain about the appointment issues.

[Jojo_Jess 8]

Oh believe me, Im smiling and THANKFUL especially for this website and all the wonderful contributers such as yourself. I read and read and read to make sure our package was good to go. As a matter of fact, I wasn't even anticipating my fiancee to even be here until Dec 14, so yes, I am fully aware of normal, average timelines regarding K1 Visas in the PI. Not complaining at all, just wanted to add my take on PI or Process Improvement...is all.

[Happy in love 1]

Well it appear several reports of dates released as late as July 30 today...well 5 am CST

[bendinlar 16]

for some reason, im still having issues with seeing the date on the dashboard, but getting o the calender page and there not being any dates. just for fun, i clicked on the returning resident priorty category, and what do ya know, the dashboard is showing me the dates available for returning residents. wondering if im the only one having this issue? planning on emailing the embassy to see what their take is on it. were ready to rock and roll now, heading to manila on the 8th to get the medical done, and praying that there is an open interview spot that shows up on or after the 13th.

[Happy in love 1]

for some reason, im still having issues with seeing the date on the dashboard, but getting o the calender page and there not being any dates. just for fun, i clicked on the returning resident priorty category, and what do ya know, the dashboard is showing me the dates available for returning residents. wondering if im the only one having this issue? planning on emailing the embassy to see what their take is on it. were ready to rock and roll now, heading to manila on the 8th to get the medical done, and praying that there is an open interview spot that shows up on or after the 13th.

Good luck, some have been waiting for months to get appointments. I would not make any plans till you have locked in an appointment!!!

Including a few questions and suggestions people had from previous posts.

• Best bet for an early date is if there is a cancellation. That will open a slot but grab it fast because it will not last long
• If you can stay logged on just hit refresh every so often and watch the left side of the dashboard for a date to appear... if an opening becomes available. Don't bother with clicking on schedule an appointment until something shows up on the left side of the dashboard.
• Right now many are waiting for the embassy to release dates. That random times the Embassy will open dates might just be a few or hopefully lots of dates soon. There does not seem to be a pattern
• With the Yolanda expedites in the mix there is no "normal" right now

[Happy in love 1]

ok just saw Aug 4 open with one slot. ...there might be more open today!!!!!

[Happy in love 1]

yes more open saw Aug 7 and 7 lots of slots

[Happy in love 1]

OMG Aug 11,12 13, 14 and 15 ...go people go

[Happy in love 1]

Aug 19 has 45 slots open

[Happy in love 1]

Holy ####### they open all of Aug. lots of date still open. some days have 45 slots open