MNL CR-1 Expedite Approved During Embassy Closure

[TJL 89]

See timeline (and all heavy notes listed there) for context.

 

6/29 I submitted an e-mail inquiry to the Embassy asking about potential reopening dates and if spouse/family visas would be prioritized in light of the Presidential Proclamations, etc.  

6/29 10AM  Received form letter email back from Embassy saying they were still closed, reopening unknown, etc. - But to provide case information for "quick resolution" when they *DID* reopen

6/29 8:37PM Responded and provided requested info.

6/29 8:46PM Wife (Beneficiary) called me to tell me that the Embassy had just called her and set her up for an interview on 7/02. (!!!!!!!!!!)

6/29 (Later)  Received written email confirmation indicating that our "request for an expedited interview" had been approved with the date and time.  (We didn't ask for this, but are certainly glad.)

 

Of note, one of the questions they asked in the auto response was the date of her medical, which was in February (therefore expiring in August.)  Perhaps the upcoming expiration of that medical prompted them to consider an expedite.

 

Either way, we're excited, nervous, but ready.  We've been ready.  I'll update as the situation warrants.

 

We owe a great debt of gratitude to many folks in this forum who have provided guidance and insight - albeit sometimes more comical than useful.   Thank you.

 

Edited June 30, 2020 by TJL

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

7 minutes ago, TJL said:

See timeline (and all heavy notes listed there) for context.

 

6/29 I submitted an e-mail inquiry to the Embassy asking about potential reopening dates and if spouse/family visas would be prioritized in light of the Presidential Proclamations, etc.  

6/29 10AM  Received form letter email back from Embassy saying they were still closed, reopening unknown, etc. - But to provide case information for "quick resolution" when they *DID* reopen

6/29 8:37PM Responded and provided requested info.

6/29 8:46PM Wife (Beneficiary) called me to tell me that the Embassy had just called her and set her up for an interview on 7/02. (!!!!!!!!!!)

6/29 (Later)  Received written email confirmation indicating that our "request for an expedited interview" had been approved with the date and time.  (We didn't ask for this, but are certainly glad.)

 

Of note, one of the questions they asked in the auto response was the date of her medical, which was in February (therefore expiring in August.)  Perhaps the upcoming expiration of that medical prompted them to consider an expedite.

 

Either way, we're excited, nervous, but ready.  We've been ready.  I'll update as the situation warrants.

 

We owe a great debt of gratitude to many folks in this forum who have provided guidance and insight - albeit sometimes more comical than useful.   Thank you.

 

We shall see if that holds up with the new news that came out today. I hope it does hold up but I wouldn't bet on it. 

[SETETA 204]

27 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

We shall see if that holds up with the new news that came out today. I hope it does hold up but I wouldn't bet on it. 

There was a CR1 interview that was expedited and held in Phillippines today..the beneficiary posted on the National Visa Center Group on FB. Also another person confirmed they have an appt tomorrow. So no need to be all doom and gloom 

[Binbin22 232]

50 minutes ago, TJL said:

See timeline (and all heavy notes listed there) for context.

 

6/29 I submitted an e-mail inquiry to the Embassy asking about potential reopening dates and if spouse/family visas would be prioritized in light of the Presidential Proclamations, etc.  

6/29 10AM  Received form letter email back from Embassy saying they were still closed, reopening unknown, etc. - But to provide case information for "quick resolution" when they *DID* reopen

6/29 8:37PM Responded and provided requested info.

6/29 8:46PM Wife (Beneficiary) called me to tell me that the Embassy had just called her and set her up for an interview on 7/02. (!!!!!!!!!!)

6/29 (Later)  Received written email confirmation indicating that our "request for an expedited interview" had been approved with the date and time.  (We didn't ask for this, but are certainly glad.)

 

Of note, one of the questions they asked in the auto response was the date of her medical, which was in February (therefore expiring in August.)  Perhaps the upcoming expiration of that medical prompted them to consider an expedite.

 

Either way, we're excited, nervous, but ready.  We've been ready.  I'll update as the situation warrants.

 

We owe a great debt of gratitude to many folks in this forum who have provided guidance and insight - albeit sometimes more comical than useful.   Thank you.

 

Am rooting for u and ur wife.. it shall be well.. u all got this 👍🏿👍🏿.. congratulations 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

16 hours ago, SETETA said:

There was a CR1 interview that was expedited and held in Phillippines today..the beneficiary posted on the National Visa Center Group on FB. Also another person confirmed they have an appt tomorrow. So no need to be all doom and gloom 

Not doom and gloom but being real

[Beeya 50]

Wow thanks for this info. I wonder if this would work with K1 applications too.

[TJL 89]

UPDATE:  APPROVED MOMENTS AGO!!!!!

[Beeya 50]

11 hours ago, Beeya said:

Wow thanks for this info. I wonder if this would work with K1 applications too.

I tried emailing the embassy to ask for a k1 emergency interview under compassionate grounds, they refused. I guess they only consider it for CR1s

 

So guys do all of your interviews now so they won’t have that much of a backlog later to give way to us K1s when the time comes. Congrats to those who got their visas. God bless.

Edited July 2, 2020 by Beeya

[TJL 89]

Just now, Beeya said:

I tried emailing the embassy to ask for a k1 emergency interview under compassionate grounds, they refused. I guess they only consider it for CR1s

Yes.  I believe this is because a fiancee is not a spouse and per the proclamation, fiancees are not allowed in.  Keep pushing!  Your day will come!  I promise. ❤️