June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part III

[SM2017 148]

7 minutes ago, Allthephils said:

We scheduled my fiance's interview almost 2 weeks after we received our case number....we moved a little too quick ;). But it all worked out!

That is amazing actually!

 

I'm reading the website right now. So I pay first before I schedule an appointment?

[Allthephils 536]

2 minutes ago, SM2017 said:

That is amazing actually!

 

I'm reading the website right now. So I pay first before I schedule an appointment?

Yes. You will pay and then you will need to use the MVR number (receipt number) to register for an interview. Check out this link. It has helped me so throughout the process. http://dennyeyberg.wixsite.com/filipino-am-visa

[SM2017 148]

1 hour ago, Allthephils said:

Yes. You will pay and then you will need to use the MVR number (receipt number) to register for an interview. Check out this link. It has helped me so throughout the process. http://dennyeyberg.wixsite.com/filipino-am-visa

I have so many questions about the DS160. lol

 

So basically, I pay all the fees before setting appointments.

[KBA 542]

2 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Well, Monday will be 30 days from my last Congressional inquiry.  The last one was fruitless as all I got from the Congressmen I could get from any Tier I or any one here for that matter.  We have all heard the BS.  I will have them try again but I dont expect much.  He is even up for re-election and he still doesn't seem to care.

This is getting very trying, it’s like running into a brick wall in every direction! Although I am happy to see that July, August (and now November?!?) cases are being approved, I am starting to lose my patience with this process!! There is no sense behind the approach to processing cases (which we know) and I can’t do a darn thing about it! Ok, that’s my rant for today, happy weekend! 

[John & Rose 7,239]

10 minutes ago, KBA said:

This is getting very trying, it’s like running into a brick wall in every direction! Although I am happy to see that July, August (and now November?!?) cases are being approved, I am starting to lose my patience with this process!! There is no sense behind the approach to processing cases (which we know) and I can’t do a darn thing about it! Ok, that’s my rant for today, happy weekend! 

No kidding. July had 200+ hits today. Lots of approvals in July and August. A few in June and November (#######) and even a May. Just 3 May petitions here waiting now. Let’s get them going. 

[Jessica829 211]

10 minutes ago, KBA said:

This is getting very trying, it’s like running into a brick wall in every direction! Although I am happy to see that July, August (and now November?!?) cases are being approved, I am starting to lose my patience with this process!! There is no sense behind the approach to processing cases (which we know) and I can’t do a darn thing about it! Ok, that’s my rant for today, happy weekend! 

This is by far the least logical journey I've ever embarked on. I mean, it's absurd to keep people in the dark for months at a time, when it all just seems to be dumb luck as to who gets worked on.  I'm literally just waiting to roll my eyes at whatever they're asking for in our RFE, but whatever. 

 

Try not to let the process get to you too much, it's probably safe to assume you're through the hump of waiting and it's downhill from here.  

[Tony and Tillie 340]

1 hour ago, SM2017 said:

I have so many questions about the DS160. lol

 

So basically, I pay all the fees before setting appointments.

Yes you need to pay the visa fee first. Either over the counter using the MRV slip, or online via bpiexpressonline.com using the online reference number. I will do mine online because I hate going to the bank and waste time waiting. That's what I did when I applied for a B2 visa. It's more convenient and you get the confirmation right away.

 

For the medical exam fee, you pay it onsite at SLEC when you go there for your medical.

[Tony and Tillie 340]

2 hours ago, Allthephils said:

We scheduled my fiance's interview almost 2 weeks after we received our case number....we moved a little too quick ;). But it all worked out!

I'm glad it all worked out for you guys. Congrats on the visa and all the best on your journey as husband and wife.

[Allthephils 536]

1 hour ago, SM2017 said:

I have so many questions about the DS160. lol

 

So basically, I pay all the fees before setting appointments.

@Tony and Tillie said it best!!

[Eu_Sou_Douglas 75]

4 hours ago, SM2017 said:

In my case, from At NVC to Ready took 11 days.

Our case got its NOA2 approval on 01/16 was received at the NVC on 01/26, but we are still waiting for our NVC case number.  I have called the last 3 days and they keep telling me to watch my email because we should receive this anytime.  Is your time frame the new norm or is ours?

[SM2017 148]

Just now, Eu_Sou_Douglas said:

Our case got its NOA2 approval on 01/16 was received at the NVC on 01/26, but we are still waiting for our NVC case number.  I have called the last 3 days and they keep telling me to watch my email because we should receive this anytime.  Is your time frame the new norm or is ours?

 

We got our NOA2 around 6th of Feb and then I started calling 2 days after and  they said that they received our application, then I followed @Tony and Tillie's advise to check on them again since they got their number a day after the NVC received the application. So it was like 3 days after we got the actual NOA2 letter.

 

45 minutes ago, Tony and Tillie said:

Yes you need to pay the visa fee first. Either over the counter using the MRV slip, or online via bpiexpressonline.com using the online reference number. I will do mine online because I hate going to the bank and waste time waiting. That's what I did when I applied for a B2 visa. It's more convenient and you get the confirmation right away.

 

For the medical exam fee, you pay it onsite at SLEC when you go there for your medical.

 

19 minutes ago, Allthephils said:

@Tony and Tillie said it best!!

Thanks you guys!

 

Oh and I filled out the DS160 form but I plan on paying the fee by next week. That's okay, right?  

 

Can I register here (http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph) even before paying the fee?

[Oksmanoks 165]

6 hours ago, Lotts said:

Cough wimpy rugby cough

SO happy the Six Nations is happening right now.

 

(I'm a Ravens fan and sad football season is over. Not going to talk about the Ravens' London game. My first game 😢)

I couldn't stay up to watch the Six Nations anymore. I doze off at 9pm here. Lol But I get to watch the sevens series which is great too.  

We're going to watch the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco in July!  So excited!!!!  

[JRLee 93]

12 hours ago, George & Roth said:

Flight booked on 2.25

 

I use Korean Air

 

7:30 AM, am I first? If so....JACKPOT!

 

I think you can download transcripts? I got them a while back, not 2017 though. Got employment letter also yesterday.

 

LETS DO THIS!

I'm trying to get there on the 24th or 25th. do you remember how long it take you to get the transcripts online?

I can just get them online still got 3 more weeks until the interview.

Yes, looks like you're up first, Mine is at 8:30 and they won't let us in until 7AM.

we probably meet each other at the front gate anyways, I'm planning to get there around 6:30 or so.

[Tony and Tillie 340]

24 minutes ago, SM2017 said:

 

We got our NOA2 around 6th of Feb and then I started calling 2 days after and  they said that they received our application, then I followed @Tony and Tillie's advise to check on them again since they got their number a day after the NVC received the application. So it was like 3 days after we got the actual NOA2 letter.

 

 

Thanks you guys!

 

Oh and I filled out the DS160 form but I plan on paying the fee by next week. That's okay, right?  

 

Can I register here (http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph) even before paying the fee?

Yes to both questions 

 

You can also start the emotional task of packing your bags, like I did last Monday. I can't help but cry knowing that I'd be gone for a while to live in another place that I will soon call home.

[SM2017 148]

1 minute ago, Tony and Tillie said:

Yes to both questions 

 

You can also start the emotional task of packing your bags, like I did last Monday. I can't help but cry knowing that I'd be gone for a while to live in another place that I will soon call home.

When we got our NOA2 I was like ... "Yey ... okay."

 

It took me 2 days at least for it to finally sink in. Plus looking at my closet and all my stuff, it is going to be difficult to sort everything. I need post its and tag stuff that I'll take with me, stuff I'll sell, and stuff I'll give away. lol (Pretty much like Carrie Bradshaw.)

 

So I did the DS160, I'm waiting for Stephen to wake up from his nap so we an talk about how to set up the appointment. lol