Need document from Manila embassy for DNA test

[Edward Becnel 3]

My fiance just had an interview at the US Embassy in Manila. She was told that she needs to have a DNA test done to prove that her son is her biological son. I contacted a certified AABB accredited lab here in the states and paid for the DNA test. My contact with the lab says that we need to supply the lab with a letter from the embassy with her name printed on it stating that she needs to have the DNA test done in order to get the process started. But my fiance was not given any such letter or document. What should we do?

[Hank_ 9,174]

Can't believe they only verbally told her to get a DNA test.    Have her check her email .. even the spam folder.    

 

 

You don't need to start multiple new topics on this ..  Just saying

Edited April 25, 2019 by Hank_

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Wow. That was a perfect time to ask, was in front of the CO. I would recommend calling the embassy.  There is a window #38 at the embassy open M-TH 10 am to 12 PM to handle something like this. This information is a little old so buyer beware.

[Edward Becnel 3]

Ok, Hank and Greenbaum. I emailed the embassy at CONSManilaNIV@state.gov (for non-immigrant visas). The subject of the email is supposed to be in the format:

LASTNAME, Firstname. However, I accidentally used all upper case characters: LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME. I also sent two phone numbers for my fiance to call: (632) 792-8988 and (632) 548-8223. Then, I noticed that K-1 Fiance visas are in the Immigrant Visa category, so I need to resend my inquiry email to this email address instead: IVManilaReplies@state.gov

 

At this point, I am really confused. I'll have her check her email and spam folder. This is the email response I received from the Philippine embassy for the email I had sent to CONSManilaNIV@state.gov:

 

THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING THE CONSULAR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP OF THE U.S. EMBASSY IN THE PHILIPPINES This is an automated response. Please do not respond to this email. The Consular Section is only able to respond to case-specific inquiries.  Please contact the call center or refer to the website information below for inquiries regarding general consular services. z All routine inquiries that are not case-specific or are general in nature should be directed to our call center: Website:           http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph Telephone:       (632) 792-8988 and (632) 548-8223 // For calls from mainland United States (703) 520-2235 Before contacting our call center, we recommend that you visit our website at https://ph.usembassy.gov/. All case-specific inquiries should refer to only one (1) case per email.  The subject line of the email should contain the following information: Subject:    LAST NAME, First Name Example:  DELA CRUZ, Juan The Consular Communications Group receives a high volume of messages daily. If your inquiry pertains to matters concerning Nonimmigrant Visas and the American Citizen Services (i.e. U.S. passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, notarials, legal capacity to marry and emergency situations of U.S. citizens in the Philippines) you will receive a reply within five (5) business days. For Immigrant Visas, please allow seven (7) business days for a reply. Do not send duplicate inquiries as this will further delay the response time. Please refer to the table below for additional resources and contact information. INQUIRY CATEGORY INFORMATION RESOURCES AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES Consular Record of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and Derivative U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Passports, Notary and other Overseas Services for U.S. Citizens Website: https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ Email:  ACSInfoManila@state.gov<mailto:ACSInfoManila@state.gov> VISAS Visa Case Status Information CONSULAR ELECTRONIC APPLICATION  CENTER (CEAC): https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS Nonimmigrant Visas (NIV) ·         Business ·         Exchange Visits ·         Student ·         Temporary Employment ·         Tourist Website: https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/ Email:  CONSManilaNIV@state.gov<mailto:CONSManilaNIV@state.gov> IMMIGRANT VISAS Immigrant and Fiancé(e) Visas (IV) ·         Family-Based Immigration ·         Fiancé(e) Visa ·         Employment-Based Immigration ·         Returning Resident Status Application Website: https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/ Email: IVManilaReplies@state.gov<mailto:IVManilaReplies@state.gov> Visa Petitions Pending at the National Visa Center (NVC) ·         Affidavit of Support Review Fee ·         Immigrant Visa Processing Fee ·         Invoice Number ·         Update Contact Information or Status for Applicants and/or Petitioners Email (Petitioner, Applicant, Agent and General Public): NVCInquiry@state.gov<mailto:NVCInquiry@state.gov> Email (Lawyer):  NVCAttorney@state.gov<mailto:NVCAttorney@state.gov> Telephone: (603) 334-0700 Priority Dates and Visa Availability https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/law-and-policy/bulletin.html DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES ·         Humanitarian Parole ·         Immigrant Visa Waivers of Inadmissibility ·         Lockbox Visa Petition Filing ·         Request to Reaffirm Cases Recommended for Revocation ·         Request to Recapture Old Priority Date for New Employment-Based Visa Petitions ·         Sponsorship Guidelines ·         USCIS Immigrant Fee DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (DHS/USCIS) NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER Website:  https://www.uscis.gov Telephone:  1-800-375-5283 (toll-free for callers in the U.S.) ·         Filing Adoption-based petitions in Manila ·         CSPA Opt-Out and Reversal ·         Filing Family-Based Petitions in Manila ·         Fingerprinting of some USCIS applications ·         Humanitarian Reinstatement (for Manila cases) ·         Lost/Stolen Alien Registration Card (“greencard”) ·         Transportation Letter ·         Re-entry Permits ·         Relinquishing Lawful Permanent Residency (I-407) ·         Self-petition (Widow/er) ·         USCIS Form Fees (see http://www.uscis.gov/forms) DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (DHS/USCIS) MANILA FIELD OFFICE Website:  https://www.uscis.gov Email:  MPHInquiry.CIS@dhs.gov<mailto:MPHInquiry.CIS@dhs.gov>. SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security Administration (SSA) ·         Retirement ·         Disability ·         Medicare Email:  FBU.Manila@ssa.gov<mailto:FBU.Manila@ssa.gov> https://www.ssa.gov/planners/about.htm https://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/ https://www.ssa.gov/medicareonly/ VETERANS AFFAIRS Department of Veterans Affairs Website:  https://www.va.gov Email:  https://iris.va.gov Telephone:  (632) 550-3888 Outpatient Clinic:  (632) 318-8387 Pharmacy:  (632) 318-8311 JUSMAG Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG) Telephone: (632) 301-2000 ext. 6327 or 5275 FRAUD Reporting Fraud Email:  FPMManila@state.gov<mailto:FPMManila@state.gov>       ReplyForward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Edward Becnel 3]

18 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Wow. That was a perfect time to ask, was in front of the CO. I would recommend calling the embassy.  There is a window #38 at the embassy open M-TH 10 am to 12 PM to handle something like this. This information is a little old so buyer beware.

I wish she could just go to that window #38 but she lives in Mindanao, so that's out of the question. Would you happen to have the correct phone number for her to call? I resent my email inquire to IVManilaReplies@state.gov (that is the email address for Immigrant Visas and a K-1 Visa is under the Immigrant Visa category). BTW, what does "CO" stand for?

Edited April 25, 2019 by Edward Becnel
Addition for clarificatoin of what "CO" stands for

[Hank_ 9,174]

6 minutes ago, Edward Becnel said:

Ok, Hank and Greenbaum. I emailed the embassy at CONSManilaNIV@state.gov (for non-immigrant visas).

 

There is a mistake.   The Immigrant Visa Unit is where you interviewed.

[Edward Becnel 3]

Just now, Hank_ said:

 

There is a mistake.   The Immigrant Visa Unit is where you interviewed.

Yes, I realized that and resent the email inquiry to: IVManilaReplies@state.gov

[Hank_ 9,174]

6 minutes ago, Edward Becnel said:

I wish she could just go to that window #38 but she lives in Mindanao, so that's out of the question. Would you happen to have the correct phone number for her to call? I resent my email inquire to IVManilaReplies@state.gov (that is the email address for Immigrant Visas and a K-1 Visa is under the Immigrant Visa category). BTW, what does "CO" stand for?

No reason to go to window 38.   Check you email (including spam folder).   The DNA request will be in writing from the embassy.

 

CO  =  Consulate Officer

Edited April 25, 2019 by Hank_

[Hank_ 9,174]

Just now, Edward Becnel said:

Yes, I realized that and resent the email inquiry to: IVManilaReplies@state.gov

 

Did you check the email address on record with the embassy (in your petition, online dashboard, DS-160 .. or ?)   There will be a written request.

 

[Edward Becnel 3]

1 minute ago, Hank_ said:

 

Did you check the email address on record with the embassy (in your petition, online dashboard, DS-160 .. or ?)   There will be a written request.

 

I don't see an email address on the DS-160. I only see the correct email address they sent in their initial reply. The first email I sent my inquiry to was: ACSInfoManila@state.gov. In that email, I found the correct email to send my inquiry to: IVManilaReplies@state.gov

[Edward Becnel 3]

21 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

 

There is a mistake.   The Immigrant Visa Unit is where you interviewed.

The DS-160 states this is a non-immigrant visa. This is a K-1 fiance visa. I found this online: If you are a U.S. citizen, you may bring your fiancé(e) to the United States to marry and live here, with a nonimmigrant visa for a fiancé(e) (K-1). An I-129F fiancé(e) petition is required.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

21 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

 

Did you check the email address on record with the embassy (in your petition, online dashboard, DS-160 .. or ?)   There will be a written request.

 

Now you got him going in six different directions and confused as hell. Window 38 is open come Monday. Just saying. 

Edited April 25, 2019 by Greenbaum

[Hank_ 9,174]

9 minutes ago, Edward Becnel said:

The DS-160 states this is a non-immigrant visa. This is a K-1 fiance visa. I found this online: If you are a U.S. citizen, you may bring your fiancé(e) to the United States to marry and live here, with a nonimmigrant visa for a fiancé(e) (K-1). An I-129F fiancé(e) petition is required.

Yup ... non-immigrant visa .. processed as .......  an Immigrant Visa.           Crazy huh!!?

[Edward Becnel 3]

7 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Now you got him going in six different directions and confused as hell. Window 38 is open come Monday. Just saying. 

I apologize because I'm also confused as hell. I'm about to speak with an immigration attorney to sort this out.

Just now, Hank_ said:

Yup ... non-immigrant visa .. processed as .......  an Immigrant Visa.           Crazy huh!!?

OMG... This doesn't make any sense to me whatsoever. I'm about to talk to an immigration attorney. Sorry for so many back-and-forths.

[Hank_ 9,174]

7 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Now you got him going in six different directions and confused as hell. Window 38 is open come Monday. Just saying. 

She is in Mindanao   .. window 38 is a bit of a jaunt.     Emailing the embassy will get the necessary reply IF it is not in an email already.

 

For years now the embassy has been emailing the 221g  ... which is why I keep stressing for him to check his email, including SPAM folder, if nothing was handed to her at the embassy.