Manila Embassy Interview/Visa Status

[Psoas10 17]

ako din just started. But every journey starts somewhere. But about how long the does the NOA1 take? I live in Hawaii, so I know it takes longer for mail to get to CA. I have been busy at my new job, but it has been two weeks now. So i am worried a bit.

[dave_ehssa 0]

ako din just started. But every journey starts somewhere. But about how long the does the NOA1 take? I live in Hawaii, so I know it takes longer for mail to get to CA. I have been busy at my new job, but it has been two weeks now. So i am worried a bit.

it takes one week for u to recieve NOA1 and takes 4 months to recieve NOA2.

[Steve-n-Ana 0]

* PW on your visa delivery

* MarieandBryan on your visa approval

and

* vic&el4ever on your wedding

[supra23 0]

hmmm...im a little worried now. i looked at my fiancee's visa and under the annotation it has my name spelled incorrectly. everything for her name to her A# is correct but the only part thats wrong is that in my last name, they transposed a letter. all my paperwork i submitted has my name spelled out correct as her petitioner and all of it was typed out. should we worry about this? or not since all of her information on the visa is correct already.

We are on the same boat here.. I got my visa last thursday and i noticed that my fiancees last name was misspelled in the annotation part too. Instead of his last name having 2 L's, they only put 1 L. Did you have a chance to call embassy already?? What do we need to do??

hey sanfrancisco, i have not had a chance to call the embassy yet. im assuming it will be ok since all of my fiancee's information is correct. i'll let you know if i get a chance to call them. let me know if you get to call them also and what they said. hope it won't be a problem since it's just the annotation part

[Alanlvsjudy 0]

ako din just started. But every journey starts somewhere. But about how long the does the NOA1 take? I live in Hawaii, so I know it takes longer for mail to get to CA. I have been busy at my new job, but it has been two weeks now. So i am worried a bit.

Don't worry, it will come, ours took just over two weeks.

Best of luck!

[Chantel 0]

ako din just started. But every journey starts somewhere. But about how long the does the NOA1 take? I live in Hawaii, so I know it takes longer for mail to get to CA. I have been busy at my new job, but it has been two weeks now. So i am worried a bit.

Mine is still on the way CSC sent it on April 24, hopefully next week we get it by mail...

[neenuh 0]

ako din just started. But every journey starts somewhere. But about how long the does the NOA1 take? I live in Hawaii, so I know it takes longer for mail to get to CA. I have been busy at my new job, but it has been two weeks now. So i am worried a bit.

my husband just sent our I-130 petition last week

still have a looong way to go

it would be really cool if i could bend space and time

but i can only twiddle my thumbs and count the stars in the sky, sadly

:sigh:

[Pinay Wife 47]

hmmm...im a little worried now. i looked at my fiancee's visa and under the annotation it has my name spelled incorrectly. everything for her name to her A# is correct but the only part thats wrong is that in my last name, they transposed a letter. all my paperwork i submitted has my name spelled out correct as her petitioner and all of it was typed out. should we worry about this? or not since all of her information on the visa is correct already.

We are on the same boat here.. I got my visa last thursday and i noticed that my fiancees last name was misspelled in the annotation part too. Instead of his last name having 2 L's, they only put 1 L. Did you have a chance to call embassy already?? What do we need to do??

There was a similar case last year and embassy said that as long as the beneficiary’s info was correct, it was okay. But I would second DeanIWait, better for both of you to call embassy to inform them of the mistake and ask them if there is a need for correction. Then please let us know what they say.

I have a question about the medical at St. Lukes. What does someone do if it is the time of their monthly cycle?

The applicant will be asked to come back after the monthly cycle. This is the reason why we suggest to take the medical at least a month prior to interview so there is enough time to react for unexpected problems like monthly cycles, having cough & colds resulting to blurry x-rays, additional tests, etc.

wow!i've been looking for this thread cause it contained relevant informations...!i finally found it...!!thnx to all the vj's here..!

Happy reading!!!

I still have not receive my visa. Its already been 4 weeks on AR, it really worries me now...

Anyway, congratulations to you and everyone here who has their visa.

4-6 weeks is the norm for AR. I hope they release the visa soon.

Seems many of us after you have been put on hold for some reason. Our Visa has still not come. As of today, in fact it still has not even left the Embassy.

I am starting to think we have been put on some sort of AR. They have no explanations so far, and no replies as to why our Visa has not been released to Delbros.

I am thinking that maybe because of the network problem that occurred at Delbros last week, that the embassy temporarily stopped releasing shipments while waiting for Delbros to catch up with their pending deliveries. Maybe tomorrow, everything will be back to normal.

Happly Married now! Enjoy!

Congratulations and best wishes, Vic&el.

Updating list to congratulate MarieandBryan on visa approval.

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO - Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name..................NOA2....MNL REC'D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-26-07..2006-789xxx..AR..Apr 15/48 days/Dumaguete

02..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..01-24-07..03-08-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Date and place delivered please?

03..Joone745........10-20-06..11-01-06..xx-xx-xx..03-09-07..2006-800xxx..OK..Mar 16/07 days/Bacolod

04..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx..AR..Pending result of add'l tests

05..49bstreet.......09-29-06..11-21-06..01-23-07..03-21-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Apr 12/22 days/Tuguegarao

06..maylet29........10-27-06..11-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Mar 27/05 days/Quezon City

07..kismet..........11-02-06..11-20-06..01-26-07..03-22-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Mar 28/06 days/Cainta

08..iya.............11-02-06..11-20-06..02-02-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx..OK..Mar 29/06 days/Quezon City

09..boch............11-08-06..11-29-06..01-05-07..03-23-07..2006-820xxx..OK..??

10..B&N.............11-03-06..11-29-06..01-24-07..03-26-07..2006-824xxx..OK..Apr 02/07 days/Makati

11..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-27-07..2006-824xxx..OK..Apr 02/06 days/Pasay

12..EllaJosh........11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-834xxx..OK..??

13..jackieadam......11-20-06..12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..03-23-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Mar 28/05 days/Makati

14..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-27-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx..OK..Apr 11/07 days/Picked up

15..wthornton.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-26-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx..??

16..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-12-06..02-26-07..04-10-07..2006-845xxx..AR..

17..George&Jenny....11-27-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx..OK..Apr 13/03 days/Cagayan de Oro

18..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-11-07..2006-845xxx..OK..Apr 17/06 days/Pasay City

19..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..02-28-07..04-11-07..2006-845xxx..OK

20..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-13-07..2006-852xxx..OK..Apr 26/13 days/Las Pinas

21..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-16-07..2006-854xxx..OK

22..sanfrancisco....xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-17-07..2006-8xxxxx..OK

23..supra...........12-07-06..01-08-07..03-03-07..04-18-07..2006-860xxx..OK..Apr 23/05 days/Cebu

24..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..04-24-07..2006-xxxxxx..Interview postponed

25..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..01-04-07..02-27-06..04-23-07..2007-503xxx..OK

26..Mike Marivic....01-04-07..01-20-07..02-26-07..04-24-07..2007-508xxx..OK

27..CocoPuff........12-29-06..01-16.07..03-03-07..04-25-07..2007-5xxxxx..OK

28..MarieandBryan...01-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-27-07..2007-52xxxx..OK

29..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..04-02-07..05-03-07..2007-52xxxx

30..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-09-07..2007-536xxx

31..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx

32..imaskin.........02-07-07..xx-xx-xx..03-30-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx

33..gracy_byron.....02-08-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-18-07..2007-xxxxxx

34..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-547xxx

35..joemaria........02-12-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-22-07..2007-55xxx

36..orion44.........02-22-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-05-07..2007-xxxxxx

37..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..06-07-07..2007-564xxx

38..JeffK...........03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-18-07..2007-573xxx

39..CountryBoy......03-29-07..04-23-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-608xxx

40..trakon2002......04-05-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

K3 LIST

01..AnneiyandJacky..11-28-06….xx-xx-xx..02-27-07..04-17-07..2006-685xxx..AR..Co-sponsor

02..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..02-27-07..04-03-07..2006-839xxx..OK

03..luvbugs4ever....12-14-06..12-21-06..03-02-07..04-16-07..2006-8xxxxx..Interview postponed

04..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..03-02-07..04-16-07..2007-503xxx..CR visa approved.

05..Jeff&Boo........12-26-06..01-12-07..02-26-07..04-26-07..2007-5xxxxx

07..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx

08..Robor007........02-06-07..02-26-07..03-30-07..05-15-07..2007-546xxx

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..w1n78...........09-05-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-02-07..2006-764xxx..AR..Mar 23/21 days/Makati

02..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..02-05-07..03-14-07..2006-76xxxx..OK..Mar 20/06 days/Metro Manila

03..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..02-05-07..03-15-07..2006-765xxx..OK..Mar 19/4days/Taguig

04..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..02-06-07..03-19-07..2006-775xxx..AR..Co-sponsor

05..KimTung.........09-26-06..12-21-06..xx-xx-xx..03-22-07..2006-779xxx..AR..

06..vsmtqhdy........09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-20-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Apr 27/07 days/San Pedro, Laguna

07..randynrose......09-29-06..02-06-07..03-06-07..04-20-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK

08..StarProg........12-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-508xxx

09..Gobruins........12-20-06..04-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-23-07..2007-50xxxx

10..Robor007........02-06-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

[Glenn & Rosemarie 0]

Hello everyone, it has been awhile since I visited here in the forum. The last 23 days since Rosemarie left me have been very stressful and hard on me emotionally. It seems that I need closure to this awful situation that I have faced with. It is truly difficult to accept that I gave someone 100% of my love and that they could treat me this way.

I had not heard a word from her until Wenesday night. I received an email from her that said she wanted to work things out and was coming back soon. Actually, it was like she re-opened the wound saying that, as it brought about very confusing feelings. I had to think about this a lot. While we were together, her lies were often and she never seemed to be very affectionate. I assumed possibly this was because she was inexperienced in relationships, as well as we are from different cultures. I am then informed she is a lesbian by a cousin of hers and a friend of hers that now lives in the USA. I find these things very unsettling.

She showed up with police here unannounced on Friday and wanted her things. I agreed and allowed her to get everything that was hers and actually carried out her suitcases for her. She made the statement that maybe she will come back. I replied that wasnt a possibility at this point. I told her that she needed to return back to the Philippines. I also informed her that I withdrew my petition for her visa and there will be no greencard or AOS for her. I offered to buy her a ticket back, but told her I would not give her the money, but only a ticket was all. She then replied not to me not to buy it, that herfriends will help her. She is staying with a Filipina here in my city I learned. The filipina is married to a very sick man. I met the girl once and being the intuitive person that I am, I felt as though the girl didn't like me for some reason unexplainable. A filipina friend of my wife has called dthe girl Rosemarie is staying with to talk. She told me that the girl talked awful of me. She said things like I should be charged with rape of my wife? I have never heard such absurd things as this woman said.

I am now of the opinion that my wife not only has used me, but possibly will try to find anyways she can to stay here. I have many questions that I need answered or at least some feedback on.

1. I have withdrawn my petition for her, she has no AOS or greencard. Can she stay here legally anyways?

2. I was under the impression that being I am the sponsor, she by law had to be living with me?

3. Is there a way or do I have any right to know if she is in the USA or back in Philippines?

4. How can I divorce her without her signing the divorce papers? I don't know what address to send them too!

5. Is there a number that I can call for help or to have questions answered?

I somewhat apoligize that I post this here. But, I have been a memeber here a long time and respect the opinions and feedback that I receive here very much. I appreciate the concern and caring of all of you that have replied to me here. I hope and pray that you have happiness and a blessed life together.

Glenn

[jeffry 0]

Hello everyone, it has been awhile since I visited here in the forum. The last 23 days since Rosemarie left me have been very stressful and hard on me emotionally. It seems that I need closure to this awful situation that I have faced with. It is truly difficult to accept that I gave someone 100% of my love and that they could treat me this way.

I had not heard a word from her until Wenesday night. I received an email from her that said she wanted to work things out and was coming back soon. Actually, it was like she re-opened the wound saying that, as it brought about very confusing feelings. I had to think about this a lot. While we were together, her lies were often and she never seemed to be very affectionate. I assumed possibly this was because she was inexperienced in relationships, as well as we are from different cultures. I am then informed she is a lesbian by a cousin of hers and a friend of hers that now lives in the USA. I find these things very unsettling.

She showed up with police here unannounced on Friday and wanted her things. I agreed and allowed her to get everything that was hers and actually carried out her suitcases for her. She made the statement that maybe she will come back. I replied that wasnt a possibility at this point. I told her that she needed to return back to the Philippines. I also informed her that I withdrew my petition for her visa and there will be no greencard or AOS for her. I offered to buy her a ticket back, but told her I would not give her the money, but only a ticket was all. She then replied not to me not to buy it, that herfriends will help her. She is staying with a Filipina here in my city I learned. The filipina is married to a very sick man. I met the girl once and being the intuitive person that I am, I felt as though the girl didn't like me for some reason unexplainable. A filipina friend of my wife has called dthe girl Rosemarie is staying with to talk. She told me that the girl talked awful of me. She said things like I should be charged with rape of my wife? I have never heard such absurd things as this woman said.

I am now of the opinion that my wife not only has used me, but possibly will try to find anyways she can to stay here. I have many questions that I need answered or at least some feedback on.

1. I have withdrawn my petition for her, she has no AOS or greencard. Can she stay here legally anyways?

2. I was under the impression that being I am the sponsor, she by law had to be living with me?

3. Is there a way or do I have any right to know if she is in the USA or back in Philippines?

4. How can I divorce her without her signing the divorce papers? I don't know what address to send them too!

5. Is there a number that I can call for help or to have questions answered?

I somewhat apoligize that I post this here. But, I have been a memeber here a long time and respect the opinions and feedback that I receive here very much. I appreciate the concern and caring of all of you that have replied to me here. I hope and pray that you have happiness and a blessed life together.

Glenn

Glenn, I would love to write an essay here, but will refrain. Ive been following this since day one. Go where youre heart leads you, but always remember: First time shame on you, second time shame on me. Best of luck, Jeff

[sunandmoon 450]

. She is staying with a Filipina here in my city I learned. The filipina is married to a very sick man. I met the girl once and being the intuitive person that I am, I felt as though the girl didn't like me for some reason unexplainable. A filipina friend of my wife has called dthe girl Rosemarie is staying with to talk. She told me that the girl talked awful of me. She said things like I should be charged with rape of my wife? I have never heard such absurd things as this woman said.

I am now of the opinion that my wife not only has used me, but possibly will try to find anyways she can to stay here. I have many questions that I need answered or at least some feedback on.

1. I have withdrawn my petition for her, she has no AOS or greencard. Can she stay here legally anyways?

2. I was under the impression that being I am the sponsor, she by law had to be living with me?

3. Is there a way or do I have any right to know if she is in the USA or back in Philippines?

4. How can I divorce her without her signing the divorce papers? I don't know what address to send them too!

5. Is there a number that I can call for help or to have questions answered?

Glenn

Glenn,

there are ways to obtain a divorce if you don't know where your wife is or she will not sign the papers.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_get_a...sign_the_papers

while she will not be able to stay here legally by marriage to you, she might try to find other ways to legally stay here.

you mention the friend she is staying with has made allegations about you. you need to contact an attorney and do everything you can to protect yourself.

i know this is a difficult time, but you'll get tru it...

[Kayz 0]

Hi folks! Sorry for the late update.Delbros delivered our visa on April 24th.. It was delivered at my fiance's house in Sampaloc, Manila. My Honey and I are flying together tomorrow! , POE = LAX .Thank you everyone for all your help.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Phil-Am K1 Information…

Starting Line

(K1 Introduction) - If you are just starting your K1 visa journey, please check out this information provided by the Department of State (DOS) on the K1 visa experience [CLICK HERE]. I found this information very insightful when I first started. Please note that the "How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card" section is INCORRECT because K1 visa beneficiaries may ONLY apply for a SSN card upon arriving into the United States. Please also review VJ's K1 guide [CLICK HERE]

(K1 Visa Immigration Stages) - A simplified and theoretical overview of the five (5) stages involved in the K1 Visa process, according to Sheriff Uling [CLICK HERE].

Post NOA1 (Receipt Notice) Information

(Case Status) - Once you have filed your case and received your case number, please register on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website using the Case Status Online Tool to receive emailed updates concerning your case [CLICK HERE]. NOTE: If you want emailed updates to multiple addresses then you must create multiple customer portfolio accounts. When your petition is approval (NOA2), this tool is of no further use to you until after the beneficiary arrives in the states, get's married, applies for the Adjustment of Status (AOS), Employment Authorization Document, (EAD), and/or Advance Parole (AP) because this tool does not track the activity being performed at the National Visa Center (NVC) or the Manila Embassy.

Post NOA2 (Approval Notice) Information

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check, from what I've read, then forwards your package (electronically and via snail mail) to the Manila Embassy. This process normally takes approximately 14 – 30 days.

(2). The Manila Embassy (USE) number is within my signature. Please review this instructional visa interview information [CLICK HERE] (Thx Sillygirl). The average visa interview appointment/medical exam are scheduled by the USE approximately 90 – 120 days after the receipt of your package sent by the NVC. Even though the USE has received you package electronically, the process will not begin until the paper copy is received via snail mail.

The beneficiary may or may not received a Letter of Receipt [SAMPLE HERE] (Thx PW and GaryC) accompanied by a Document Preparation Letter [SAMPLE HERE] (Thx PW and GaryC) from the USE once their physical files are delivered to the USE from the NVC. Don't be mistakened, this is NOT Packet 3 because the USE ONLY issues Packet 4. At times, the USE fails to send the beneficiary the Letter of Receipt and Document Preparation Letter, which is of no real consequence and may arrive in approximately 30 - 60 days.

However, the beneficiary SHOULD and NEEDS to receive an Appointment Letter [SAMPLE HERE] accompanied by the infamous Packet 4 [MODIFIED SAMPLE HERE], which should arrive approximately 60 - 90 days after the receipt of the hard-copy case file sent by the NVC to the USE. The Packet 4 currently sent from the USE to the beneficiaries INCORRECTLY states that the DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application) is validated by the banks upon paying the visa application fee. The pdf file for the Packet 4 link (above) is modified to CORRECTLY read that the DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Application is the form validated by the bank upon paying the visa application fee.

As of 01 November 2006, ALL nonimmigrant visa applicants MUST use the online Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF) to complete the DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application) at http://evisaforms.state.gov. You may complete the DS-156K (Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application), and the DS-157 (Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application) and the I-134 (Affidavit of Support) via computer (recommended), type-writer (just as good), or handwritten (last resort). To review the K1 Visa Forms (DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, & I-134) most Frequently Asked Questions [CLICK HERE]. To review the Manila Embassy Thread's recommendations on what to bring (which directly corresponds to the document preparation letter and Packet 4 sent by the USE) and sample questions asked by the Consular Officer during the visa interview [CLICK HERE]. If you need to call the USE, dial 0 for the operator, and ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit (even though the K1 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa, they are handled like immigrant visa because of the intent to migrate to the United States). Effective 01 March 2007, cellphones and other electronic devices will NOT be permitted into the US Embassy and applicants who bring such devices will be DENIED entry.

Be advised once the beneficiary reaches the pre-screeners, the majority of them are very direct, rude, and mean, so don't be alarmed or discouraged by them.

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). The Visa Interview Appointments website is within my signature (the beneficiary's interview appointment and medical exam will be scheduled by the USE). NOTE: Please do NOT press enter after the case number is entered because that will not yield a result. Please click on the "Check Appointment" tab. If the appointments have been scheduled, the following will be available: Case Number, Visa Classification, St. Luke's appointment Date, and Embassy Appointment Date, but if the appointments are NOT scheduled yet, the result will be "Case Number Not Found on Appointment List."

(5). St. Luke's Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days: Day 1 is the medical exam (the beneficiary's passport will be taken and sent to the USE along with the medical exam results) and; Day 2 is the vaccination (the beneficiary will be given the x-ray film and the vaccination worksheet/record). NOTE: If the Manila Embassy does not mail the beneficiary the K1 Visa Packet 4 and the Appointment Letter, then call SLEC in order to pick them up at SLEC and take a copy of the NOA2, a copy of the NVC letter (a.k.a. Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA) letter) (which should have the beneficiary's Manila case number on it), and a print-out of the scheduled appointment dates from the Visa Interview Appointments website. Be advised, the beneficiary's medical exam will be scheduled one week before the visa interview by the USE. Per the Manila Embassy Thread, we recommend that the beneficiary takes the medical exam anywhere from 2 weeks to a month before the interview to ensure the results are available for the Consular Officer and to prepare in the unfortunate event of unfavorable medical results. If the medical exam is taken anytime over a month before the visa interview, there is a risk that the results could be invalid, which means the beneficiary will have to take another medical exam before the visa can be approved. The beneficiary may reschedule the medical exam appointment with SLEC after the medical exam and visa interview dates are assigned by calling SLEC. Please don't forget to bring your passport, appointment letter (if received), passport photos (the size of the photos should be 2 inches by 2 inches [see Packet 4, page 8]), and the medical exam fee to your appointment. The beneficiary also needs to have the sponsors contact information (address, phone number, and ssn #) for the SLEC forms. To review the Manila Embassy Thread's recommendations on what to bring and sample questions asked [CLICK HERE].

(6). The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary's Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary's visa interview at the Manila Embassy. The only way to correspond with Delbros is via text, which can be extremely frustrating if you visa delivery is delayed. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery fee/time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, 135 Philippine Pesos, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) 165 Philippine Pesos; Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

NOTE: Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy can take as much as three (3) business days to release the visa and POE package, which is NOT included in the deliver times above. You may also call the Manila Embassy, dial 0 for the operator, and ask for Delbros, after the visa is approve, to acquire about the status of your visa delivery.

(7). Beneficiaries are required to attend a CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar that are held in Manila and Cebu, whichever is more convenient, before traveling abroad (the corresponding links within my signature). Attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar is a Philippine government requirement which states, "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info [CLICK HERE]. NOTE: The CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminar is not stated as a requirement within the Packet 4 instructions. However, after the visa is approved, instructions on attending the CFO Guidance and Counseling seminar are included in the visa and Port of Entry (POE) package received by the beneficiary. If the beneficiary takes the seminar before receiving the visa, then the beneficiary will have to return to the CFO in order to receive the CFO sticker anytime after the visa is received. Travel abroad is prohibited without the CFO sticker within the beneficiary's passport (the visa is within the passport). Please check out this instructional information on the PRISM Guidance and Counceling Seminar experience [CLICK HERE] (Thx Sillygirl).

(8). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Record form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant's visa and the arrival and departure portions of the I-94 at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. The CBP Officer will keep the arrival portion and staple the departure portion of the I-94 to your visa where they stamped the beneficiaries arrival date. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it's simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out. Have a great flight!

FINAL NOTE: The red text indicates the recent updates/changes. Please let me know if there are any suggestions/errors/updates.

I have correlated the numbers above to my signature below.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

p.s. - Please review the signature and story tab of my wife's VJ profile [Deputy Uling] for information on the Adjustment of Status (AOS) process that occurs after the beneficiary arrives in the United States.

[Cali Gal CPA 0]

Has anybody tracked packages from NVC lately? I tried to track using Correspondence as reference but it doesn't seem to work, the website says:

This reference was found on a large number of shipments. Unable to track using this search criteria.

Any suggestions on how I can look up mailings from NVC to MNL embassy? Thanks!

[jazzy 0]

PW, please update our timeline. We got approved on the interview last april 27, 2007. Thank you & Godbless!

Regards,

Bryan & Marie

hello Marie,

CONGRATS!

Be ready in your new life ....no crying..crying..hehehehe...i'm sure you will miss Cebu..(promise) ...lol....

take care Dai..and just contact me if your here na...ok....

jasmin