Case Transfer, SLEC

[RT&MJ 10]

Hi All,

 

We had our case transferred from Taiwan to Manila on the 8th. (The pouch was also shipped same day)^.CEAC has been Ready for 2 weeks now. I emailed Manila Embassy and they don’t have the physical file yet, they said they would receive it soon and that was on the 11^th. Is it possible to schedule the interview a month out from now? We have all documents except the NVC and Embassy eligibility letter. Would an appointment confirmation and a screenshot of the CEAC be good enough for the medical?

 

Thanks.

Edited April 24, 2019 by RT&MJ

[Hank_ 9,174]

15 minutes ago, RT&MJ said:

Hi All,

 

We had our case transferred from Taiwan to Manila on the 8th. (The pouch was also shipped same day)^.CEAC has been Ready for 2 weeks now. I emailed Manila Embassy and they don’t have the physical file yet, they said they would receive it soon and that was on the 11^th. Is it possible to schedule the interview a month out from now? We have all documents except the NVC and Embassy eligibility letter. Would an appointment confirmation and a screenshot of the CEAC be good enough for the medical?

 

Thanks.

You never got a letter/email from NVC with your case file # ?   That is what SLEC wants for the medical.   Appt confirmation page (copy) is optional for SLEC .. the NVC email/letter is listed as required.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/medical---slec.html

 

As for scheduling the interview, the embassy wants the case file in their possession before scheduling.   Keep watch CEAC status.    

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

[payxibka 10,045]

It's the NVC letter / email OR appointment confirmation.  One is not required over the other.  As long as you have one or the other you can go to slec 

[RT&MJ 10]

1 hour ago, Hank_ said:

You never got a letter/email from NVC with your case file # ?   That is what SLEC wants for the medical.   Appt confirmation page (copy) is optional for SLEC .. the NVC email/letter is listed as required.

Yes, I have a NVC letter with the bar code but it saying they sent the case to Taiwan. I didn’t know if this would help or have them raise questions at SLEC with the Taiwan number. When the case transferred, I did see it go from Case transfer for about 2 days then back to ready in MNL. There is a MNL after the original TAI case # now that it transferred. The odd thing is that we filled out the DS160 using the TAI number with the intentions of having the interview in MNL before it left NVC. I should have paid attention when I first received the TAI number that it was going to Taiwan but o well you live and you learn I guess. 

 

1 hour ago, payxibka said:

It's the NVC letter / email OR appointment confirmation.  One is not required over the other.  As long as you have one or the other you can go to slec 

Thanks. I wasnt sure about the TAI number NVC letter. We were looking to schedule the interview and hope that by the time another month comes they would send us an email saying the case/physical file has been received. Worst case is I would have to reschedule. I flipped a coin a while back and scheduled the flight for mid-June on a hope and a prayer. Couldn’t avoid the cheap rates! I’m sure it will cost me way more in the end.

 

Thanks guys!

Edited April 25, 2019 by RT&MJ

[Hank_ 9,174]

7 hours ago, RT&MJ said:

Yes, I have a NVC letter with the bar code but it saying they sent the case to Taiwan. I didn’t know if this would help or have them raise questions at SLEC with the Taiwan number. When the case transferred, I did see it go from Case transfer for about 2 days then back to ready in MNL. There is a MNL after the original TAI case # now that it transferred. The odd thing is that we filled out the DS160 using the TAI number with the intentions of having the interview in MNL before it left NVC. I should have paid attention when I first received the TAI number that it was going to Taiwan but o well you live and you learn I guess. 

 

Thanks. I wasnt sure about the TAI number NVC letter. We were looking to schedule the interview and hope that by the time another month comes they would send us an email saying the case/physical file has been received. Worst case is I would have to reschedule. I flipped a coin a while back and scheduled the flight for mid-June on a hope and a prayer. Couldn’t avoid the cheap rates! I’m sure it will cost me way more in the end.

 

Thanks guys!

That is fine with the NVC letter having the Taiwan case file prefix on it, you are not the 1st to have their case file transferred, that is still what SLEC requires.    Appt confirmation is "only if available" for SLEC with the K-1   (do take note that you are only allowed to cancel and reschedule twice without having "issues")

 

It is not ONE OR THE OTHER with the NVC letter & Interview confirmation.    Do follow the SLEC website instructions.

 

Also to save time the 1st day of the interview, complete the online registration.

 

https://slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.php#required-docs

 

1. K VISA APPLICANTS
2. EACH APPLICANT MUST PRESENT THE FOLLOWING:
    
   1. Valid passport
   2. 1 photocopy of Passport Biographic/Data Page, the page in the passport that contains the applicant's photo and information. Photocopy on short bond paper. Passport photocopy should be the same size as the original, not enlarged or reduced.
   3. 4 pieces recent 2"x2" visa photos (see visa photo guide), 3 for submission to the U.S. Embassy, 1 for clinic file. ALL PHOTOS MUST BE IDENTICAL. Write the applicant's complete name at the back of each photo. 
      
      The US Embassy requires you to bring the 2x2 photos for your visa issuance. We regret not to release the medical report until such time that you can provide this requirement.
   4. Letter with Case Number    <<<<<<<<<<<<<
       
      • Principal Applicant - original & 1 photocopy
      • Derivatives - 1 photocopy each
      
      If Letter of Case Number was received via email, print 2 copies for the principal applicant and 1 copies for each derivative.
      
      
       
   5. Visa Interview Appointment Confirmation from the U.S. Embassy , if available     <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
       
      • Principal Applicant - original & 2 photocopies
      • Derivatives - 1 photocopy each
      If Visa Interview Appointment Confirmation was received via email, print 2 copies for the principal applicant and 1 copies for each derivative.

Edited April 25, 2019 by Hank_

[ECN 1]

On 4/25/2019 at 6:19 AM, RT&MJ said:

Hi All,

 

We had our case transferred from Taiwan to Manila on the 8th. (The pouch was also shipped same day)^.CEAC has been Ready for 2 weeks now. I emailed Manila Embassy and they don’t have the physical file yet, they said they would receive it soon and that was on the 11^th. Is it possible to schedule the interview a month out from now? We have all documents except the NVC and Embassy eligibility letter. Would an appointment confirmation and a screenshot of the CEAC be good enough for the medical?

 

Thanks.

 

Edited April 26, 2019 by ECN
Hello,

[ECN 1]

Hello,

 

firstly, sorry I accidentally pressed submit without typing anything yet 🙂

based on my personally journey, please wait for the eligibility email before booking appt and medical. My case got transferred from Abu Dhabi to Manila. From the time of confirmation that my request has been granted, it took another 3 weeks to receive the letter. 

Please patiently wait for now

 

 

[RT&MJ 10]

On 4/25/2019 at 4:30 AM, Hank_ said:

That is fine with the NVC letter having the Taiwan case file prefix on it, you are not the 1st to have their case file transferred, that is still what SLEC requires.    Appt confirmation is "only if available" for SLEC with the K-1   (do take note that you are only allowed to cancel and reschedule twice without having "issues")

 

It is not ONE OR THE OTHER with the NVC letter & Interview confirmation.    Do follow the SLEC website instructions.

Thanks. Will make sure she has the letter with a screenshot of the updated CEAC.

 

17 hours ago, ECN said:

Hello,

 

firstly, sorry I accidentally pressed submit without typing anything yet 🙂

based on my personally journey, please wait for the eligibility email before booking appt and medical. My case got transferred from Abu Dhabi to Manila. From the time of confirmation that my request has been granted, it took another 3 weeks to receive the letter. 

Please patiently wait for now

 

 

We are patient, no rush. She speaks Mandarin fluently so she could have had the interview in Taiwan but decided to visit family and gather other docs. The interview is now scheduled a month from now and this Monday will be 3 weeks since they shipped the physical file. I been tracking the case updates on ustraveldocs and they do not have the case as of the 25th. It’s on the slow bus. I understand there were holidays last week. Talking between the embassy’s took 2 weeks before they shipped the file. I was reading old post where it use to be READY then rock n roll time 😂😂

[Hank_ 9,174]

11 hours ago, RT&MJ said:

Thanks. Will make sure she has the letter with a screenshot of the updated CEAC.

 

We are patient, no rush. She speaks Mandarin fluently so she could have had the interview in Taiwan but decided to visit family and gather other docs. The interview is now scheduled a month from now and this Monday will be 3 weeks since they shipped the physical file. I been tracking the case updates on ustraveldocs and they do not have the case as of the 25th. It’s on the slow bus. I understand there were holidays last week. Talking between the embassy’s took 2 weeks before they shipped the file. I was reading old post where it use to be READY then rock n roll time 😂😂

 

Also completing CFO now would save time later after receiving the visa.  Just a thought.

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/cfo-orientation-seminar.html

 

(Yes .. if it shows READY it is ROCK n ROLL time)

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

 

 

 

[RT&MJ 10]

Update: I emailed both embassy asking them about the status of the transfer and the next week we received an email for the letter confirmation on the 9^th. Physical file took a month to arrive as estimated.  We moved the interview up a week after that email. CFO is scheduled and medical was last week. Some questions before the interview this week. I’ve been hung up on the affidavit part.

 

For affidavit of support I gave my fiancee:

 

3 years of W2s

6 months of pay stubs

I didn’t include a letter from my employer or bank statements, is that ok? Has anyone gotten a 221g for not having any of those docs?

 

I don’t understand this line from travel.state.gov:

 

Quote

“The Consular Officer may request that a Form I-134, Affidavit of Support be submitted by the U.S. citizen fiancé(e).” 

 

My fiancee mentioned she needs to bring a copy of I-134 after talking with another K1 patient in medical who had her own checklist...... but I told her it’s not needed and I can’t seem to find that requirement on the checklist from US govt site. I said they have that in our case files already. Am I correct on this?

 

Thanks,

 

[suss6052 32]

It is recommended that she bring the Affidavit of support (I-134) even though it's not binding and they may not look at it or ask about it, as it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it and face either a temporary denial (221G, etc), or a full intent to send the case file back to USCIS, which for a K1 case is a death sentence.

[payxibka 10,045]

20 minutes ago, RT&MJ said:

Update: I emailed both embassy asking them about the status of the transfer and the next week we received an email for the letter confirmation on the 9^th. Physical file took a month to arrive as estimated.  We moved the interview up a week after that email. CFO is scheduled and medical was last week. Some questions before the interview this week. I’ve been hung up on the affidavit part.

 

For affidavit of support I gave my fiancee:

 

3 years of W2s

6 months of pay stubs

I didn’t include a letter from my employer or bank statements, is that ok? Has anyone gotten a 221g for not having any of those docs?

 

I don’t understand this line from travel.state.gov:

 

 

My fiancee mentioned she needs to bring a copy of I-134 after talking with another K1 patient in medical who had her own checklist...... but I told her it’s not needed and I can’t seem to find that requirement on the checklist from US govt site. I said they have that in our case files already. Am I correct on this?

 

Thanks,

 

Seriously?  This is what the Embassy website says.

 

If you sent with the I-129F, the information is likely stale as the affidavit is not submitted with the petition but typically at the interview

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

It is fairly ambiguous but if you follow the link it takes you to discussion on the affidavits of support

 

While they may not routinely asked...  we were asked !!!

Edited May 20, 2019 by payxibka

[Hank_ 9,174]

9 hours ago, RT&MJ said:

Update: I emailed both embassy asking them about the status of the transfer and the next week we received an email for the letter confirmation on the 9^th. Physical file took a month to arrive as estimated.  We moved the interview up a week after that email. CFO is scheduled and medical was last week. Some questions before the interview this week. I’ve been hung up on the affidavit part.

 

For affidavit of support I gave my fiancee:

 

3 years of W2s   ONE YEAR

6 months of pay stubs   Only needed if new employee (less than a year there)

I didn’t include a letter from my employer or bank statements, is that ok? Has anyone gotten a 221g for not having any of those docs?   Bank statements not needed,  Employer letter only asked for IF new employee.

 

I don’t understand this line from travel.state.gov:

 

 

My fiancee mentioned she needs to bring a copy of I-134 after talking with another K1 patient in medical who had her own checklist...... but I told her it’s not needed and I can’t seem to find that requirement on the checklist from US govt site. I said they have that in our case files already. Am I correct on this?   I-134 is requested also .. email a copy is fine.

 

Thanks,

 

 

For K- 1  the embassy requests the I-134, most recent tax return and W-2.    ALL can be emailed to your fiancee as a pdf file for her to print out.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#8

 

 

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form may be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You may also be asked to submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134.

[RT&MJ 10]

Update…So she had her interview and passed with flying colors…6 minutes. They didn’t look at the extra trips I made with her for ongoing proof of relationship and pictures of chat logs but he did look the I-134F I rushed at the last minute. She is more organized than I am by far. She said the guy was joking and laughing with her the whole time and she felt embarrassed because of the intercom, but all in all a good experience. 5 Stars. She had some interesting/crazy relationship stories about people who failed interviews. Thanks all for the help and guidance, I know I can’t read, I kept thinking that affidavit of support was built into the I-129F! We had a setback with the transfer, but other than that things have ran smooth during the whole process. Hopefully the visa will show up within 3 weeks so she can make the flight, I know it’s a stretch with the upcoming holiday. CFO is in two weeks. It’s been a long time coming. 😁😁

[Hank_ 9,174]

5 hours ago, RT&MJ said:

Update…So she had her interview and passed with flying colors…6 minutes. They didn’t look at the extra trips I made with her for ongoing proof of relationship and pictures of chat logs but he did look the I-134F I rushed at the last minute. She is more organized than I am by far. She said the guy was joking and laughing with her the whole time and she felt embarrassed because of the intercom, but all in all a good experience. 5 Stars. She had some interesting/crazy relationship stories about people who failed interviews. Thanks all for the help and guidance, I know I can’t read, I kept thinking that affidavit of support was built into the I-129F! We had a setback with the transfer, but other than that things have ran smooth during the whole process. Hopefully the visa will show up within 3 weeks so she can make the flight, I know it’s a stretch with the upcoming holiday. CFO is in two weeks. It’s been a long time coming. 😁😁

Congrats!!      

 

Happy all went smoothly with the interview.