DCF filing option closing in Manila (merged)

[payxibka 10,045]

5 minutes ago, coa24 said:

Per a poster in the Philippines forum the option to file has officially closed as of today. As per Skye1202 (last post on page 1) they received confirmation of this today. Not sure how true this is.

 

Makes logical sense since they indicate that it could take  up to 60 days for approval of the petition,  then that the last submission date would be 60 days prior to office closure

[givionte 138]

While logically it makes sense, they still haven't updated their consulate page or USCIS website with any info, only Buzzfeed of all places has reported any closing dates, the official pages still haven't changed.  This is quite worrying for other consulates and people hoping to file this year if we are all left in the dark when we can or can't file DCF.

[user555 196]

On 5/6/2019 at 4:29 AM, payxibka said:

Makes logical sense since they indicate that it could take  up to 60 days for approval of the petition,  then that the last submission date would be 60 days prior to office closure

Juarez is allowing applications up to 30 days before closing while Manila cut it off at 60 days. 

USCIS to Close the Ciudad Juárez Field Office

USCIS will permanently close its field office in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, on June 30, 2019.  The last day the office will accept applications/petitions and be open to the public is May 30, 2019.  

[Just Paul 4,595]

Just now, user555 said:

Juarez is allowing applications up to 30 days before closing while Manila cut it off at 60 days. 

USCIS to Close the Ciudad Juárez Field Office

USCIS will permanently close its field office in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, on June 30, 2019.  The last day the office will accept applications/petitions and be open to the public is May 30, 2019.  

I am sure the timelines are based somewhat upon staffing.   Juarez is the largest processor of Immigrant Visa,   I saw at least 3  windows being worked when I was there.

 

Juarez closed today. . .  not sure who will be next.

[Just Paul 4,595]

On 5/7/2019 at 1:44 AM, givionte said:

While logically it makes sense, they still haven't updated their consulate page or USCIS website with any info, only Buzzfeed of all places has reported any closing dates, the official pages still haven't changed.  This is quite worrying for other consulates and people hoping to file this year if we are all left in the dark when we can or can't file DCF.

USCIS sites have been updated.

Manila - https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/philippines-uscis-manila-field-office

CDJ - https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/mexico-uscis-ciudad-juarez-field-office

[DevilKing 1]

I read that the embassy in Manila will be close starting July, will there be a new office?

[Crazy Cat 41,575]

The embassy is not closing.  The USCIS office is closing....as are all the other international USCIS offices....at some point in the near future.

Edited June 6, 2019 by missileman

[Crazy Cat 41,575]

***Topic moved to Philippines regional discussion area***

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

6 minutes ago, DevilKing said:

I read that the embassy in Manila will be close starting July, will there be a new office?

How many of these threads can we see on here?????? The embassy is NOT CLOSING at all only the USCIS offices. Even the ABSCBN article said as much but people are taking the USCIS office closing as meaning that the embassy is closing. 

[DevilKing 1]

where can i find the Philippine thread for K1?

 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

11 minutes ago, DevilKing said:

where can i find the Philippine thread for K1?

 

@missileman moved this to the Philippine subforum. So you can go up to the top of this page where it says "Philippines" then click on it. That will take you to the Philippine subforum so that we can help you with any Philippine specific questions. You can also click the link below to take you to it:

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

Edited June 6, 2019 by Cyberfx1024

[Just Paul 4,595]

26 minutes ago, DevilKing said:

I read that the embassy in Manila will be close starting July, will there be a new office?

You should probably read better material or read material better.

[SalishSea 17,696]

31 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

How many of these threads can we see on here?????? The embassy is NOT CLOSING at all only the USCIS offices. Even the ABSCBN article said as much but people are taking the USCIS office closing as meaning that the embassy is closing. 

And yet the rumors persist, like the legend of sponsorship and invitation letters for B visas.....

[Falcon Cara 378]

51 minutes ago, DevilKing said:

I read that the embassy in Manila will be close starting July, will there be a new office?

Duterte has declared that it will be opened in Davao City

[JMPM 507]

38 minutes ago, Falcon Cara said:

Duterte has declared that it will be opened in Davao City

I thought everyone was ejected from the US Embassy to the streets, and Philippines sided with China and has declared war on the United States.