I-129F October 2016 Filers (merged thread)

[javadown2 308]

Hi John great question,

I however do not know if they take card. I can tell you there are several banks at the airport and if needed I imagine she could head there to do some type of cash advance on a card.

Probably just best to have the $40/P1620 or so in pesos ready before heading to the airport.

Jim

Was a long night at work....I'll ask my fiancee once I talk to her this evening and let you guys know what the CFO said.

[javadown2 308]

Ok, I scrolled back on messages from my fiancee, she stated 1620 peso travel tax plus 550 terminal fee, but will have to ask her later once she's up if cash or a credit card is ok. This is for outbound Filipinos traveling international flights.

Edited December 22, 2016 by javadown2

[Judee 3]

Thank you Delilahbrz

[Piggus 49]

Guess we're waiting until next year then.. Hopefully we get any update by the first 2 weeks of 2017, that would be a great way to start the year. For now, happy holidays to everyone!

I'm in the same boat. Got our NOA1 on November 3rd and haven't heard anything since then. :/

[Iykesarah 7]

Our ceac status says ready for interview!

[Nowrya 59]

I'm in the same boat. Got our NOA1 on November 3rd and haven't heard anything since then. :/

I feel your pain.

I got my NOA1 on October 20th. But it looks like if I would have sent my packet in 1 week earlier my fiancee might be having her interview already. But instead I haven't even received my NOA2 yet. Do government employees take mid-November until after the holidays off? I don't understand what is going on.

I think I should move to the November filers thread...

Edited December 23, 2016 by Nowrya

[JimJesDuma 472]

I feel your pain.

I got my NOA1 on October 20th. But it looks like if I would have sent my packet in 1 week earlier my fiancee might be having her interview already. But instead I haven't even received my NOA2 yet. Do government employees take mid-November until after the holidays off? I don't understand what is going on.

I think I should move to the November filers thread...

Hi Nowrya,

The employees were there earlier this month but they have been working on other types of cases. I-129F's got set aside for the most part.

Filing 1 week earlier may or may not have helped.

There were cases filed 10 days after yours who have been approved (see my signature line below)

There are people who filed 1 month and more prior to you who still have not received NOA 2.

Enjoy the holiday and best of luck to us all.

Jim

[Mr W & I 25]

So hi all my experience will scream be prepared. There is NO embassy specific info on VJ for me. We have not had anything from NVC but we also did not call them. Received an email from consulate requesting docs for prescreening 1week before interview. Only 2 doctors can do medical 1 of whom is away till next year the other did not give me all requirements so I travelled 900kms and have to go back next week still. Only 1 lab can do tests and they have to export samples meaning results take about 2weeks.?

Bottom line is I can only make appointment late January because I was not prepared enough. Would have loved December interview but in Gods plans there are no mistakes.

Happy holidays all.

[javadown2 308]

Christmas came early for us! My fiancee got her visa today, pretty exciting! Only 4 days after the interview and they even sent it via 2GO to the mall nearby. Sorry to hear about many others being delayed, so many variances between the different countries processes.

[Judee 3]

Hello again everyone

I finally made payment for my embassy interview but do i need to complete DS 160 form before i can set up an appointment for interview?? Please help!

I really cant complete my DS 160 until January 3 its because im still waiting for my sons passport to come... i am so frustrated i thought i can go ahead and make appointment once payment made..

[Jass 73]

Will my fiancé need his passport in hand to fill out DS 160? He won't have it until Jan 13th

[narakthisud 174]

Will my fiancé need his passport in hand to fill out DS 160? He won't have it until Jan 13th

I believe so. The DS-160 requires the applicant's passport number.

[Jass 73]

I believe so. The DS-160 requires the applicant's passport number.

aww dang it! Lol thanks Edited December 23, 2016 by Jass

[Judee 3]

Okay guys thanks!!

I paid the visa fee already but guess i will wait till my sons passport arrive so i can complete mine and his DS 160 then make interview appointment...

[patchmelt 7]

Got NOA2 on Dec 7, and got case number after calling the NVC today Looks like my application was shipped off to the embassy on the 21st