January 2017 I-129F Filers

[MarcosiMedzi 42]

1 minute ago, LolaaBrett said:

Thank you!! & I hope it don't take so long! I miss him 

On my case here it took 2 days from Application Received to change in Administrative Processing (AP). Based from what I can see on others timeline they were able to get their visa in 10 days. These are applicants without 221g. Because some were confused when they were put in to AP they thought that theres something wrong but then most cases were like that so lets count 10 days  

[HazeyHaze 221]

58 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

So why is it a big deal in the Philippines to complete the medical in one day? I mean in all other countries no one ask that question, I was never told it could take more than one day. Why is it different?

I don't know what other people's reasons are, but the medical place is more than 2 hours away from where I live, and I was in line at 3 am yesterday. :/ 

 

Everyone living in Metro Manila knows that the part of Manila where the clinic is is full of bad people. Yesterday, some dude kept stalking me saying I should give him a lot of money because I am marrying an American (He assumed this because he saw me walk out of the clinic. This clinic is for people going abroad). I was ignoring him but he was really scary because he wasn't begging. He was insisting, and the tone of his voice was threatening. I was afraid he would attack me. Luckily, I found a security guard nearby and walked up to him. The creep disappeared. Take note, this is in the middle of the day and the streets were busy, but the baddies in this area don't care. 

 

Also, since it is far, the travel cost is not wallet-friendly. I am not rich and neither is my fiance. We want to save as much money as we can so I was really hoping I wouldn't have to go back there anymore.

 

And lastly, everyone living in the Philippines knows that queues are always long and people take forever to get processed. I was there for 10 hours.

 

So yeah, these are my reasons. May not be a big deal to everyone but it was of slight importance to me. Unfortunately, I will have to go back two more times for the psych evaluation and the results. 

Edited June 23, 2017 by HazeyHaze

[PR&PR 325]

28 minutes ago, MarcosiMedzi said:

On my case here it took 2 days from Application Received to change in Administrative Processing (AP). Based from what I can see on others timeline they were able to get their visa in 10 days. These are applicants without 221g. Because some were confused when they were put in to AP they thought that theres something wrong but then most cases were like that so lets count 10 days  

Is the 10days for the emission of the visa, or does it include you receiving it as well?

[PR&PR 325]

2 minutes ago, HazeyHaze said:

I don see't know what other people's reasons are, but the medical place is more than 2 hours away from where I live, and I was in line at 3 am yesterday. :/ 

 

Everyone living in Metro Manila knows that the part of Manila where the clinic is is full of bad people. Yesterday, some dude kept stalking me saying I should give him a lot of money because I am marrying an American (He assumed this because he saw me walk out of the clinic. This clinic is for people going abroad). I was ignoring him but he was really scary because he wasn't begging. He was insisting, and the tone of his voice was threatening. I was afraid he would attack me. Luckily, I found a security guard nearby and walked up to him. The creep disappeared. Take note, this is in the middle of the day and the streets were busy, but the baddies in this area don't care. 

 

Also, since it is far, the travel cost is not wallet-friendly. I am not rich and neither is my boyfriend. We want to save as much money as we can so I was really hoping I wouldn't have to go back there anymore.

 

So yeah, these are my reasons. May not be a big deal to everyone but it was of slight importance to me. Unfortunately, I will have to go back two more times for the psych evaluation and the results. 

Oh yeah I definitely understands it s*** to have to go again! My question was tailored at why in the Philippines people have to go again a lot. While for other countries it seems that the medical is one day and that's it. It seems like it is kind of 50/50 that people have to return in the Philippines, but I have not heard of that anywhere else  

[Estibaliz 3,037]

7 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

Oh yeah I definitely understands it s*** to have to go again! My question was tailored at why in the Philippines people have to go again a lot. While for other countries it seems that the medical is one day and that's it. It seems like it is kind of 50/50 that people have to return in the Philippines, but I have not heard of that anywhere else  

Well, for me it seems like it has to do with the huge number of people there going through medical everyday. Maybe it is just as simple as Philippines having a higher rate of people applying for visas than other countries?

[HazeyHaze 221]

9 minutes ago, PR&PR said:

Oh yeah I definitely understands it s*** to have to go again! My question was tailored at why in the Philippines people have to go again a lot. While for other countries it seems that the medical is one day and that's it. It seems like it is kind of 50/50 that people have to return in the Philippines, but I have not heard of that anywhere else  

Haha! I edited my response and the reason I added answers your question.

 

If you live in the Philippines, you know that queues are always long and people take forever to get processed. This is why people who want to finish early line up very early... Like at 2 in the morning... Or even at midnight... I was there at 3 but I didn't get to leave until 10 hours later, and I am still not finished.

 

Also, based on xray results, many people are asked to do the sputum test, so they have to come back for 3 consecutive days to do it and then come back again for the results after a few weeks, I think. Other people are referred to different places like in my case, psych for a personality eval due to my self harm scars. Someone from this forum said his fiance was referred to derma. A friend of mine was asked to see an eye doctor. They're pretty strict here because this is a third world country, I guess. Tuberculosis is a big no no, so many people are asked to do the sputum test even if they don't have the disease. Just the slightest hint of a possible TB infection from the xray will delay someone's application by two months. +6 months if they test positive.

Edited June 23, 2017 by HazeyHaze

[PR&PR 325]

1 minute ago, HazeyHaze said:

Haha! I edited my response and the reason I added answers your question.

 

If you live in the Philippines, you know that queues are always long and people take forever to get processed. This is why people who want to finish early line up very early... Like at 2 in the morning... Or even at midnight... I was there at 3 but I didn't get to leave until 10 hours later, and I am still not finished.

 

Also, based on xray results, many people are asked to do the sputum test, so they have to come back for 3 consecutive days to do it and then come back again for the results after a few weeks, I think. Other people are referred to different places like in my case, psych for a personality eval due to my self harm scars. Someone from this forum said his fiance was referred to derma. A friend of mine was asked to see an eye doctor. They're pretty strict here because this is a third world country, I guess. Tuberculosis is a big no no, so many people are asked to do the sputum test even if they don' have the disease. Just the slightest hint of a possible TB infection from the xray will delay someone's application by two months. +6 months if they test positive.

See I think here they do appointment. Which might also play into it ...Adding to everything else you said, them being very strict and the possibilities and need for extra testing if there is a slight doubt. Just annoying, but hey at least no sputum test for you! 

[HazeyHaze 221]

1 minute ago, PR&PR said:

See I think here they do appointment. Which might also play into it ...Adding to everything else you said, them being very strict and the possibilities and need for extra testing if there is a slight doubt. Just annoying, but hey at least no sputum test for you! 

Yeah, no appointments here for medical. And heck yeahhh no sputum test for me!

[TriloByte 1,818]

22 hours ago, Kenneth and Guada said:

Hi guys!  Is it true that NVC  case number will take up to 6weeks?

 

our NOA 2 was May 31 2017. I just called NVC and they still dont have my CN. 😢

That's what NVC told me, but the average is 20 days. My lawyer said to wait 45 days. So in some instances, maybe yes? You and I seem to have some bad luck with situations where waiting is a possibility.  

Edited June 23, 2017 by TriloByte

[PR&PR 325]

4 minutes ago, TriloByte said:

That's what NVC told me, but the average is 20 days. My lawyer said to wait 45 days. So in some instances, maybe yes? You and I seem to have some bad luck with situations where waiting is a possibility.  

We are sailing on the same boat haha! I am now waiting for my packet 4 ...which can take up to 10 business days ...uggghhh with all the Holidays around in my country, this is going to be long ...could actually be almost 3 weeks...I was hoping to get lucky at the NVC process, didn't happen ..maybe at the consular one  ! When I got my NOA2 on May 10th, I thought I would have my interview beginning of July. Never ending wait, but it gets closer and closer...

[LolaaBrett 88]

1 hour ago, MarcosiMedzi said:

On my case here it took 2 days from Application Received to change in Administrative Processing (AP). Based from what I can see on others timeline they were able to get their visa in 10 days. These are applicants without 221g. Because some were confused when they were put in to AP they thought that theres something wrong but then most cases were like that so lets count 10 days  

Damn that's not what I expected.. I hope everything goes well 

[JayMar2019 2,741]

1 hour ago, LolaaBrett said:

So Today On June 23,2017 my fiancé went to Kingston Jamaica embassy & was approved!!! My heart is pumping fast omg ! 

Congrats to you both!!!!

 

How was the interview? Do you mind sharing your experience at the Jamaica Consulate please?

[LolaaBrett 88]

1 hour ago, Trinab80 said:

Congrats to you both!!!!

 

How was the interview? Do you mind sharing your experience at the Jamaica Consulate please?

I'll let know when he gets home he didn't tell me the experience.. he said he got approved and he has a headache 🤕 

[JayMar2019 2,741]

Just now, LolaaBrett said:

I'll let know when he gets home he didn't tell me the experience.. he said he got approved and he has a headache 🤕 

I totally understand the headache part, but awesome that you guys have been approved!!! Congratulations again!

[LolaaBrett 88]

3 minutes ago, Trinab80 said:

I totally understand the headache part, but awesome that you guys have been approved!!! Congratulations again!

My chest & his mother chest was hurting because we were anxious 😩 & thank you so much.. are you from Jamaica as well?

Edited June 23, 2017 by LolaaBrett
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