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vjjim   1

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This process is riddled with government-quality mistakes and difficulties..

First the immigration website doesn't work properly, if you've ever applied for a different visa, the system doesn't let you register.

When there are links, it's broken. The wording is confusing. And now this, if you live far away from the medical exam hospital, you have to travel there, a week prior, then travel back again for the interview.

In the Philippines, that's 4 trips if you don't live in Manila!

It's just really annoying.. sorry have to really vent.

"It is important to complete your medical examination at least a week before your interview appointment"

Anyone else on here that's going through this BS?

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TBoneTX   45,550

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*** Country-specific thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the Philippines regional subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

jannapalmer Explorer

jannapalmer   10

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US Embassy in Manila is tied up with St. Luke's with regards to medical exams for visa.. they follow a protocol..

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CR1 Visa Journey via DCF (US Embassy Manila)

Apr 15, 2016 - Filed petition I-130 at USEM
Apr 22, 2016 - Petition Approved/Received NOA
May 2, 2016 - Received MNL Case Number, filed DS260
May 3, 2016 -   SLEC (Day1)
May 5, 2016 -   CFO Seminar
May 11, 2016 - SLEC (Day2) + release of med records
May 12, 2016 - Received email with instructions re: IV
May 23, 2016 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED!!!
Jun 7, 2016 -   Visa home delivered by 2GO
Jun 8, 2016 -   CFO sticker and registration
Jun 13, 2016 - POE at Chicago O'Hare

Jun 20, 2016 - Social Security home delivered
July 25, 2016 - Green Card home delivered

Apr 19, 2018 -  Petition I-751 sent to USCIS California Service Center

May 30, 2018 - NOA received

Mar 15, 2019 - Biometrics appointment for I-751

Mar 20, 2019 -  Petition I-751 approved

Mar 27, 2019 -  10-year Green Card received in mail

Sep 24, 2020 -  N400 application sent online; biometrics reused (no addt'l appt)

Jan 14, 2021 -  N400 interview/test scheduled - APPROVED

Jan 19, 2021 -  Oath-taking ceremony!

 

 

:dance: For a more detailed step-by-step walk-through with photos of requirements, you can check my blog entry :dance:

 

 

 

CR1 Visa Process via DCF

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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This process is riddled with government-quality mistakes and difficulties..

First the immigration website doesn't work properly, if you've ever applied for a different visa, the system doesn't let you register.

When there are links, it's broken. The wording is confusing. And now this, if you live far away from the medical exam hospital, you have to travel there, a week prior, then travel back again for the interview.

In the Philippines, that's 4 trips if you don't live in Manila!

It's just really annoying.. sorry have to really vent.

"It is important to complete your medical examination at least a week before your interview appointment"

Anyone else on here that's going through this BS?

Yes it can be annoying having to travel for those not living close to Manila. Aside from the travel the process is quite straight forward for the Philippines. I will give you a couple links that hopefully will help

http://visaconnection-philippines.com/index.php/2-visa-process/4-slec-medical

http://visaconnection-philippines.com/index.php/2-visa-process/3-usem-k-1-visa

Nevermind, found this link: https://my.uscis.gov/findadoctor -- hope it helps someone else

Of no value for the visa process in Manila. Medical must be done at SLEC

Hank

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