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Im thinking in positive terms. If my gal gets an interview and all goes well in Manila how long does it take to get the visa in her hands?

How does everyone else deal with airline ticket purchase in 1 or 2 days notice? Seems like they might be sold out and super expensive. Do I buy a 1 way and wait for her approval or 2 way and pray?

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I bought myself a round trip ticket, arriving 2 days before the interview, and then 21 days later (maximum stay without visa waiver) my return ticket, along with my wife's one way with me. If I have to reschedule, its $75 each ticket to change the date.

View pictures of my April/May trip to the Philippines

View pictures of my Sept trip to the Philippines

Gary (California, USA) filamflag.gif Fely (Zambales, Philippines)

09-11-06 Married

10-12-06 I-130 Mailed Priority

10-14-06 Delivered to CSC

10-16-06 CSC receipt date

10-18-06 NOA1 date

10-19,20,21-06 Touched

12-28,29-06 Touched and very happy about it

12-28-06 NOA2 date

01-15-07 Received at NVC & DS3032 & AOS bill sent

01-20-07 AOS fee bill received

01-30-07 eMailed DS3032 choice of agent

02-05-07 Received email approval for DS3032

02-20-07 Received I-864 package

02-23-07 Received IV fee bill

02-27-07 Paid IV fee

03-12-07 Info packet generated

03-20-07 Mailed I-864 package

03-31-07 Received info packet

04-04-07 RFE mailed by NVC

04-26-07 Mailed RFE response & DS-230 packet to NVC

04-30-07 NVC receives papers

05-10-07 Case complete

05-22-07 Case left NVC

05-24-07 Received pkt 4 in California

06-07-07 Medical Exam

06-28-07 Interview (approved)

06-24-07 - 07-16-07 Gary's trip to Philippines, and I brought Fely home

07-27-07 SSN card received

08-13-08 Green card received

07-10-09 I-751 mailed

08-15-09 Lifting of conditions approved

Filed: Timeline
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I bought myself a round trip ticket, arriving 2 days before the interview, and then 21 days later (maximum stay without visa waiver) my return ticket, along with my wife's one way with me. If I have to reschedule, its $75 each ticket to change the date.

How long from interview to visa in hand?

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I bought myself a round trip ticket, arriving 2 days before the interview, and then 21 days later (maximum stay without visa waiver) my return ticket, along with my wife's one way with me. If I have to reschedule, its $75 each ticket to change the date.

How long from interview to visa in hand?

We are not there yet. I've heard 2-5 days in the Manila area, 5-10 or more in the provinces. That's why I scheduled for the maximum time. The main problem would be if she's put on administrative review, it could be up to six weeks. But you said "think positive", so 1 week would be positive.

View pictures of my April/May trip to the Philippines

View pictures of my Sept trip to the Philippines

Gary (California, USA) filamflag.gif Fely (Zambales, Philippines)

09-11-06 Married

10-12-06 I-130 Mailed Priority

10-14-06 Delivered to CSC

10-16-06 CSC receipt date

10-18-06 NOA1 date

10-19,20,21-06 Touched

12-28,29-06 Touched and very happy about it

12-28-06 NOA2 date

01-15-07 Received at NVC & DS3032 & AOS bill sent

01-20-07 AOS fee bill received

01-30-07 eMailed DS3032 choice of agent

02-05-07 Received email approval for DS3032

02-20-07 Received I-864 package

02-23-07 Received IV fee bill

02-27-07 Paid IV fee

03-12-07 Info packet generated

03-20-07 Mailed I-864 package

03-31-07 Received info packet

04-04-07 RFE mailed by NVC

04-26-07 Mailed RFE response & DS-230 packet to NVC

04-30-07 NVC receives papers

05-10-07 Case complete

05-22-07 Case left NVC

05-24-07 Received pkt 4 in California

06-07-07 Medical Exam

06-28-07 Interview (approved)

06-24-07 - 07-16-07 Gary's trip to Philippines, and I brought Fely home

07-27-07 SSN card received

08-13-08 Green card received

07-10-09 I-751 mailed

08-15-09 Lifting of conditions approved

Filed: Timeline
Posted
I bought myself a round trip ticket, arriving 2 days before the interview, and then 21 days later (maximum stay without visa waiver) my return ticket, along with my wife's one way with me. If I have to reschedule, its $75 each ticket to change the date.

How long from interview to visa in hand?

We are not there yet. I've heard 2-5 days in the Manila area, 5-10 or more in the provinces. That's why I scheduled for the maximum time. The main problem would be if she's put on administrative review, it could be up to six weeks. But you said "think positive", so 1 week would be positive.

Thanks and good luck. Stay in the Peninsula Hotel Makati its amazing.

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