K-1 December 2014 Filers

[Deonne 0]

Update on my situation-

We are still waiting for SSS ID so that my love can even apply for her passport. This is insane. She applied for SSS ID in October and we are told wait 30 days, wait 2 months, wait a few weeks, be patient. Our NOA2 expires in May. I'm praying every day her SSS shows up so we can apply for a passport in Manila (rush, 7 day) and then schedule medical, interview etc. I'm scared our NOA may expire before we finish the process

She had absolutely no valid id's? When I applied for my passport, I only had 2 valid id's, my NSO birth certificate and NBI clearance. My id's were my PRC license and company ID.

Applications for passport in manila by appointment takes 10 working working days if you ask for express processing.

I just got mine last feb 25 and it'll be ready on the 11th.

[brien0512 61]

Just an update

.. just so happy i passed my medical exam at st luke.. when it comes to Philippines visa applicant taking medical exam wer totally a nightmare... one spot on ur xray exam will delay you for months or even years.... i feel sorry for those who went through sputum n DOT i really feel bad n sad.... made me cry the moment the guard told me to proceed to 2nd floor for immunization.. cant dedcribe that feeling...

Interview in 2 weeks... i need more prayers....

[coa24 69]

Hope your interview goes well. Best of luck!

[Deonne 0]

Hi everyone. Update:

Medical done and Interview on the 8th.

So , I think I gave the clinic the original copy of our NVC letter @_@

Am I gonna need that for the interview or anytime after that?

[coa24 69]

Good luck to you, hope all goes well with you .

[steftlin 10]

Hi everyone. Update:

Medical done and Interview on the 8th.

So , I think I gave the clinic the original copy of our NVC letter @_@

Am I gonna need that for the interview or anytime after that?

congrats and good luck!

If that was your original NOA2 letter YES you absolutely need it later when you do your AOS. You will need to submit a copy of your NOA2 with your application packet.

[brien0512 61]

Status update:

VISA has been APPROVED!!!!

Consul speaks in tagalog n hes such a jolly guy n he didnt ask for any papers..... just so happy

[brien0512 61]

Hope your interview goes well. Best of luck!

Just arrived from USEM n visa interview went well

Hope your interview goes well. Best of luck!

By the way thank you

[coa24 69]

I am sure it is a scary proposition. I can only imagine the anxiety one goes through. You have to be strong for sure. Been debating to mention our approval today. But feel like maybe it is a good time to share the news. Our petition was approved today. We were stuck at TSC and really didn't have a chance at being looked at until June or July. We decided to file for expedite service, the first time in January and as immediately denied. In fact it was a rubber stamp rejection with no request for more information. Then one day I called USCIS, not to request expedite service, but to ask a few questions about the process in general. The person was extremely helpful and courteous and the person asked if I wanted to file another expedite service request so in the moment I said sure. The person went through all of reason and we settled on one (not the same as before) and filled out all the information required. We even included information from the previous expedite service request. Several days went by with no response and then finally I received an email asking for more information to process the request. So the next day I sent all the documents they were asking for from financial documents to current news articles and that day was approved for the expedite service request. Needless today I was ecstatic and overcome with joy. I was hoping for a decision on my application within a couple of days and week later received notification of our petition approval. Some USCIS people were very helpful and others I have talked to were not as helpful, but the last couple of people at USCIS were extremely helpful and courteous. I may not have waited as long as many at TSC, but I for sure know the agony and frustration people go through at TSC. I spent 111 days at TSC, will not even come close to some of those who will endure wait times of 175 to 200 + days at TSC. My heart goes out to all of you at TSC, including prayers, my hope is to be an advocate for those at TSC, hopefully processing times will improve for all.

Edited March 26, 2015 by coa24

[brien0512 61]

I am sure it is a scary proposition. I can only imagine the anxiety one goes through. You have to be strong for sure. Been debating to mention our approval today. But feel like maybe it is a good time to share the news. Our petition was approved today. We were stuck at TSC and really didn't have a chance at being looked at until June or July. We decided to file for expedite service, the first time in January and as immediately denied. In fact it was a rubber stamp rejection with no request for more information. Then one day I called USCIS, not to request expedite service, but to ask a few questions about the process in general. The person was extremely helpful and courteous and the person asked if I wanted to file another expedite service request so in the moment I said sure. The person went through all of reason and we settled on one (not the same as before) and filled out all the information required. We even included information from the previous expedite service request. Several days went by with no response and then finally I received an email asking for more information to process the request. So the next day I sent all the documents they were asking for from financial documents to current news articles and that day was approved for the expedite service request. Needless today I was ecstatic and overcome with joy. I was hoping for a decision on my application within a couple of days and week later received notification of our petition approval. Some USCIS people were very helpful and others I have talked to were not as helpful, but the last couple of people at USCIS were extremely helpful and courteous. I may not have waited as long as many at TSC, but I for sure know the agony and frustration people go through at TSC. I spent 111 days at TSC, will not even come close to some of those who will endure wait times of 175 to 200 + days at TSC. My heart goes out to all of you at TSC, including prayers, my hope is to be an advocate for those at TSC, hopefully processing times will imp

rove for all.

Sorry to hear that but glad ur application wer already been approved... after that everything will going to be smooth.. medical worries me too much crying like for couple of days lol but as interview day wer approaching it tripples the anxiety i havent slept for 2 nights all i did is cry n pray until today i finally had my interview n i got a very nice consul who speak in tagalog n my interview lasted in 3 minutes n he already congratulate me... i smile n thank him... gudluck to your fiancee i bet she can do it as long she knows everything bout u n the question were very simple

[kristi2014 0]

Received: December 22, 2014

Received NOA1: December 26, 2014

Still waiting for the NOA2. I wish TCS would hurry up, this wait is a killer. Does anyone know if you sent the affidavit of support in with the original application, if you would have to get all the info together again and send to your fiance?

[gawan 8]

Received: December 22, 2014

Received NOA1: December 26, 2014

Still waiting for the NOA2. I wish TCS would hurry up, this wait is a killer. Does anyone know if you sent the affidavit of support in with the original application, if you would have to get all the info together again and send to your fiance?

The affidavit of support is required in the day of the interview that means your fiance must have it prior to the interview, the original. It is not to required to send it with the original application.

12/22/2014 Sent the I-129f package to Dallas Service Center

12/23/2014 Texas Service Center assigned for the package

12/29/2014 Received text message and electronic NOA1 that indicated my case will be transfered to California Service Center

01/03/2015 Received the hard copy of NOA1

01/15/2015 The petition approved

01/23/2015 NOA2 Hard copy received

01/29/2015 NVC received the package

01/30/2015 Case number, INV, and Beneficiary ID obtained

02/06/2015 Sent to the consular office in London

02/27/2015 Medical test

Edited March 26, 2015 by gawan

[seanchua 1]

Postal ID! EDIT to add: https://www.facebook.com/newpostalid?fref=ts

I'll post in the Philippines thread once I confirm for sure, but, finally, we're 99% sure the new "International Postal ID" will be accepted at the DFA. I've asked multiple employees at DFA and they say they accept the new Postal ID. We're waiting for the Postal ID to be printed for us now.

Also, I called the Manila Embassy and asked about extending our NOA2 expiration date. The lady I spoke with said that the "NOA2 expiration auto-renews for 4 more months", so basically the expiration date doesn't matter? I asked her 3 times in 3 different ways including "So if she shows up 1 month after it says it's expired, she can still have a visa interview and be approved?" "Yes sir..."

So, we've been waiting on IDs since December, but it's good to know now that our visa approval isn't in jeopardy because the Philippines can't figure out how to print an ID (which is the problem with 3 IDs we're currently waiting for...)

Wanted to share a quick update. I should know in a week or two if Postal ID is indeed accepted now at DFA, but it's looking very promising.

I've asked 3 different ways about the SSS ID, and currently the best info I have is that the SSS canceled their contract with the current ID Printing Vendor and they haven't found a replacement yet, so my understanding is that they haven't printed a single ID for almost 4 months now...

Edited March 27, 2015 by seanchua

[coa24 69]

Reading the thread I assume TSC notifies you when they send it to NVC. Once at NVC you have to use the ceac website correct?

[Williameshawjr 3]

Reading the thread I assume TSC notifies you when they send it to NVC. Once at NVC you have to use the ceac website correct?

Yeah. They should tell you when it leaves by mail. Then the NVC hoards the rest of the information. You have to bug them repeatedly to get your information.