Jump to content
Raechelle

Case Transfer from Manila, Philippines to UAE

By Raechelle in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

 Share

8 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Raechelle Newbie

Raechelle   0

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

My petitioner who is based in Seattle, Washington received a mail from NVC regarding their acceptance of our case. They also noted that they will now forward the petition to the US Embassy in Manila. He tried calling the NVC to ask if the petition can be transferred in the US Embassy based in Dubai for it is where I am residing. We have made an honest mistake regarding the mix ups of the embassies on our I-129 forms. Unfortunately, the NVC informed him that the case has already been forwarded to the Manila US Embassy. I called up the Manila US Embassy today and have asked them if the case can be transferred in Dubai. They informed me that I should coordinate with the Dubai US Consulate for the transfer. I emailed the Dubai US Embassy and was informed that immigrant visas are processed in Abu Dhabi.

 

I am under the K-1 Visa application. If it is possible to have my case transferred, how long would the transfer process take place? I am concerned about the time frame because it can affect the time for our wedding in the US! Does anyone have any idea if it is better for me to transfer the case in Abu Dhabi or just process it in Manila? I am afraid the transfer might take up to much time. If I am going to process it Manila, I would have to take unpaid leave from my work and I don't know how much time I have to be in Manila since I have to do he medical exam and wait for visa approval after the interview.

Ben&Zian Experienced

Ben&Zian   4,398

Posted
Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted
5 minutes ago, Raechelle said:

My petitioner who is based in Seattle, Washington received a mail from NVC regarding their acceptance of our case. They also noted that they will now forward the petition to the US Embassy in Manila. He tried calling the NVC to ask if the petition can be transferred in the US Embassy based in Dubai for it is where I am residing. We have made an honest mistake regarding the mix ups of the embassies on our I-129 forms. Unfortunately, the NVC informed him that the case has already been forwarded to the Manila US Embassy. I called up the Manila US Embassy today and have asked them if the case can be transferred in Dubai. They informed me that I should coordinate with the Dubai US Consulate for the transfer. I emailed the Dubai US Embassy and was informed that immigrant visas are processed in Abu Dhabi.

 

I am under the K-1 Visa application. If it is possible to have my case transferred, how long would the transfer process take place? I am concerned about the time frame because it can affect the time for our wedding in the US! Does anyone have any idea if it is better for me to transfer the case in Abu Dhabi or just process it in Manila? I am afraid the transfer might take up to much time. If I am going to process it Manila, I would have to take unpaid leave from my work and I don't know how much time I have to be in Manila since I have to do he medical exam and wait for visa approval after the interview.

 

First, unfortunately like it has been said time and time again, never make plans until visa is in hand. Anyone can just do a court house wedding then plan to do a large wedding ceremony later to avoid this. Has been discussed countless times here.

 

As to transferring, I have no specific time line for you; but have heard it can take some time to transfer.  As to time frame in Manila if you had to go back to process there, would take probably 2-3 weeks depending on availability of medical appointment(and that's if also the medical goes smoothly and no other tests are needed), also appointment availability, and if you go back to Manila before you leave you must go back through CFO again. These should all definately be pre-planning. Also for appointment and such if not paid online you must pay in person at a BPI branch. So choice is really only yours to make.

08/15/2014 : Met Online

06/30/2016 : I-129F Packet Sent

11/08/2016 : Interview - APPROVED!

11/23/2016 : POE - Dallas, Texas

From sending of I-129F petiton to POE - 146 days.

 

02/03/2017 - Married 

02/24/2017 - AOS packet sent

06/01/2017 - EAD/AP Combo Card Received in mail

12/06/2017 - I-485 Approved

12/14/2017 - Green Card Received in mail - No Interview

 

   

brickleberry GIF they see me rolling college football GIF by ESPN  

ninz Explorer

ninz   14

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: France
 Timeline
Posted

it took me 2 months to transfer my case and we had to involve senator, otherwise they would do nothing

03/18/16....I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX

03/30/16....Delivered at Lewisville, TX

04/04/16....$340 check cashed

04/06/16....NOA1 Text & E-mail. Case sent to CSC

04/08/16....NOA1 hardcopy received by post

04/11/16....called to USCIS inform about Name typo

04/27/16....Name typo updated

06/29/16....Got RFE

07/15/16....RFE was received by USCIS

08/01/16....NOA2 approved

WAIT/CALLING TO USCIS.. WAIT/CALLING TO USCIS.. WAIT/CALLING TO USCIS.. WAIT/CALLING TO USCIS..CONTACTING USCIS SUPERVISER..CONTACTING SENATOR..

10/03/16....Case sent to NVC (THEY LOST OUR CASE AND STOLE 2.5 MONTHS OF OUR HAPPINESS. Only senator's involvement helped to sort it out.)

10/13/16....NVC assigned case number (after waiting more than average)

WAIT/CALLING TO NVC.. WAIT/CALLING TO NVC...WAIT/CALLING TO NVC...LOSING MY MIND AGAIN..

11/16/16....NVC status changed to IN TRANSIT. Yay!

11/20/16....US Embassy received file but never contacted me

11/26/16....packet 3 received by consulate (packet 3 instructions was never sent by embassy, I sent packet 3 regardless)

11/28/16....interview scheduled on 12/22/2016

12/22/16....CO refused to consider self-earned income and refused co-sponsor. Refused to take in consideration my own assets and property income and well established freelance business. Asked to show $100K++ on bank account while he knew that we have maybe only $70K cash. 

03/22/17....After several fights was interviewed in Paris. They kept my passport. Was told Administrative Processing won't take more than 2-3 weeks.

 

  • 2 weeks later...
audacieux89 Collaborator

audacieux89   256

Posted
Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

You can't really schedule any future plans yet until your interview (and approval).

The process varies from country to country. I would suggest you look at the country specific forums for you to have an idea how long the whole process takes for UAE/Philippines. :) 

Edited by audacieux89

-=ROC & Naturalization Timeline=-

January 25, 2021 - ROC application received

January 22, 2022 - Case transferred

January 16, 2022 - Naturalization application received

April 7, 2023 - ROC and Naturalization Interview

April 20, 2023 - Oath Ceremony scheduled

  • 2 weeks later...
Raechelle Newbie

Raechelle   0

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
On Friday, June 23, 2017 at 9:17 AM, audacieux89 said:

You can't really schedule any future plans yet until your interview (and approval).

The process varies from country to country. I would suggest you look at the country specific forums for you to have an idea how long the whole process takes for UAE/Philippines. :)

Thank you :)

rheibss Contributor

rheibss   2

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ivory Coast
 Timeline
Posted

It took me a month to transfer my case from Abu Dhabi to the US embassy in my country, we got an email from them telling  us to check with US embassy in my country within 4 to 6 weeks,that they sent the document by diplomatic pouch.I checked after a month and i was informed that the case was arrived.

 

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...