Interview at Manila US Embassy - IR5

[SilentOdyssey 6]

My father-in-law PapaPana is DQ since 9-10-2020. Am waiting for interview date before I can go back to college; child care is big issue. Delay twice because of this.

 

Twice over, Manila Communication Consulate (MCC) said no USCIS approved visa  while NVC claimed DQ, all done. 🙄

 

I would scream: OOOOOOdd Squad!

[Chancy 6,242]

8 hours ago, SilentOdyssey said:

Twice over, Manila Communication Consulate (MCC) said no USCIS approved visa  while NVC claimed DQ, all done. 🙄

 

Not sure what you mean by this.  USCIS does not approve visas, they approve petitions.  NVC DQ simply means they've reviewed the submitted documents.  Neither USCIS nor NVC have any control over whether there are available interview slots at the consulate in Manila.  Your FIL's case will sit at NVC until the consulate has available slots.

 

[Teresita_0306 2]

On 10/28/2021 at 5:02 PM, ljmp_10 said:

Hi all! New here. I filed Jan 2020 IR-5 for my parents @ DQ’d April 2021. I submitted expedite request on Sept 3rd and got approved on Oct 25th. NVC notified me that they will forward the files to MNL embassy and will receive IL from them. Hopefully to get it soon.

Hi how did you apply for expedite interview? Thank u so much

[ljmp_10 105]

1 hour ago, Teresita_0306 said:

Hi how did you apply for expedite interview? Thank u so much

Hi Teresita_0306! I sent an email to NVCExpedite@state.gov.

[abbielovesjeremy 5]

On 10/14/2021 at 9:06 PM, lorisglen said:

Hi! My mom’s IR5 case was DQ on Aug 2020 and she just got her interview date  yesterday and it will be on Nov 5. 

Hi lorisglen,

 

My mom’s was DQd June 2020 and her interview is on Tuesday 11/9. I got this email checklist about uploading all documents to CEAC before the interview. We have already done that before she got DQd when all docs were submitted to NVC. Does she need to do them all over again or whatever were uploaded previously are good to go?

 

[ljmp_10 105]

2 hours ago, abbielovesjeremy said:

Hi lorisglen,

 

My mom’s was DQd June 2020 and her interview is on Tuesday 11/9. I got this email checklist about uploading all documents to CEAC before the interview. We have already done that before she got DQd when all docs were submitted to NVC. Does she need to do them all over again or whatever were uploaded previously are good to go?

 

Please update us how the interview goes. Best wishes!

[SilentOdyssey 6]

On 11/6/2021 at 7:34 AM, Chancy said:

 

Not sure what you mean by this.  USCIS does not approve visas, they approve petitions. ...

 

I know. Why in the world Manila Consular Communications Group (Visa) would put it twice:

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Dear Ms. Carlson:

 

We are writing in response to your August 9, 2021 inquiry regarding the immigrant visa case of (removed).... We have not received the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)-approved visa petition you filed on behalf of the applicant.  The visa petition is still with the National Visa Center (NVC).

 

Most interesting part is this, the first inquiry has name recognization, of Mr. Roger Pana. But with 2nd generic response doesn't:

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Dear Ms. Carlson:

 

We are writing in response to your October 24, 2021 inquiry regarding your immigrant visa case. We have not received the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)-approved visa petition you filed on behalf of the applicant.  The visa petition is still....

As my wife appointed me to be her third-party agent, I clarified with NVC and got reassuring reply from them on October 13:

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Dear Sir/Madam:

 

This case is now documentarily qualified. This means that the National Visa Center (NVC) has all of the documents we requested. Your application is now waiting for an interview appointment, where a consular officer will adjudicate it.

After all, why Manila Consular Communications Group raise the alarm? How did they know the nature of my father-in-law's case? NVC would naturally proceed, with Immigrant Visa Process, after obtain pass-through USCIS-approved visa petition (step 1) and paying AOS fees, through CEAC Processing.

 

I noticed this thread, to date, yield most positive success rate on IR5. After long thaw since the pandemic began, my best wishes to all applicants/petitioners on obtain their visa.

Edited November 7, 2021 by Unlockable
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[ljmp_10 105]

3 hours ago, SilentOdyssey said:

I know. Why in the world Manila Consular Communications Group (Visa) would put it twice:

 

Most interesting part is this, the first inquiry has name recognization, of Mr. Roger Pana. But with 2nd generic response doesn't:

As my wife appointed me to be her third-party agent, I clarified with NVC and got reassuring reply from them on October 13:

After all, why Manila Consular Communications Group raise the alarm? How did they know the nature of my father-in-law's case? NVC would naturally proceed, with Immigrant Visa Process, after obtain pass-through USCIS-approved visa petition (step 1) and paying AOS fees, through CEAC Processing.

 

I noticed this thread, to date, yield most positive success rate on IR5. After long thaw since the pandemic began, my best wishes to all applicants/petitioners on obtain their visa.

The email response you received based on your inquiries (which I myself received the same verbiage in the past when I inquired for my parents’ status), Manila US Embassy is telling you that they have not yet received your case for your FIL. This is very common and longer due to pandemic that cases after being DQ’d at the NVC (their role is to collect fees and necessary documents) will stay there until US Embassy in Manila notifies them of visa appointment interview availability. Once a visa interview becomes available, NVC will communicate this to you and forward your case to MNL USEm. For now, most DQ’d cases are at the NVC until interview appointment becomes available. And this is case to case basis. For example: Since my expedite request was approved, my parents’ cases were sent directly to USEm without NVC notifying me of interview schedule. MNL USEm will communicate directly to me of the appointment once determined.
 

US from I have read on yahoo news are now opening it’s borders to allow entry as long as fully vaccinated. Cross fingers that will speed up the backlog on the immigration system.

 

I do hope that your FIL receives his interview appointment and notice from NVC soon, and everyone here that are patiently waiting. 

Edited November 7, 2021 by ljmp_10

[Teresita_0306 2]

1 hour ago, ljmp_10 said:

The email response you received based on your inquiries (which I myself received the same verbiage in the past when I inquired for my parents’ status), Manila US Embassy is telling you that they have not yet received your case for your FIL. This is very common and longer due to pandemic that cases after being DQ’d at the NVC (their role is to collect fees and necessary documents) will stay there until US Embassy in Manila notifies them of visa appointment interview availability. Once a visa interview becomes available, NVC will communicate this to you and forward your case to MNL USEm. For now, most DQ’d cases are at the NVC until interview appointment becomes available. And this is case to case basis. For example: Since my expedite request was approved, my parents’ cases were sent directly to USEm without NVC notifying me of interview schedule. MNL USEm will communicate directly to me of the appointment once determined.
 

US from I have read on yahoo news are now opening it’s borders to allow entry as long as fully vaccinated. Cross fingers that will speed up the backlog on the immigration system.

 

I do hope that your FIL receives his interview appointment and notice from NVC soon, and everyone here that are patiently waiting. 

Thank you for the information. Very helpful. I tried to send a expedite interview. My reason is that i have 3 kids, 1 went back to school, 1 is 1 1/2 year old and 1 has autism and needs close attention. As i cant do it alone because i have baby aswell. Very frustrating, i cannot afford baby sitter then i have to stop working 😔😔😔

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[ljmp_10 105]

4 hours ago, Teresita_0306 said:

Thank you for the information. Very helpful. I tried to send a expedite interview. My reason is that i have 3 kids, 1 went back to school, 1 is 1 1/2 year old and 1 has autism and needs close attention. As i cant do it alone because i have baby aswell. Very frustrating, i cannot afford baby sitter then i have to stop working 😔😔😔

Best of luck!

[lorisglen 11]

On 11/6/2021 at 4:17 PM, abbielovesjeremy said:

Hi lorisglen,

 

My mom’s was DQd June 2020 and her interview is on Tuesday 11/9. I got this email checklist about uploading all documents to CEAC before the interview. We have already done that before she got DQd when all docs were submitted to NVC. Does she need to do them all over again or whatever were uploaded previously are good to go?

 

You just need to upload all updated documents. Such as recent W2s and tax transcripts (ie 2020 tax transcripts). Be sure to bring the physical copy on her interview date! Goodluck to your mom!

[abbielovesjeremy 5]

On 11/8/2021 at 6:24 AM, lorisglen said:

You just need to upload all updated documents. Such as recent W2s and tax transcripts (ie 2020 tax transcripts). Be sure to bring the physical copy on her interview date! Goodluck to your mom!

Thank you! She had her interview done yesterday. She said the officer basically told her the recommendation is a visa approval.

 

You had a post where you showed a screenshot of the visa “issued” in CEAC. Was that right when you logged in? I can still log in and I don’t know where to find that. 

Edited November 9, 2021 by abbielovesjeremy

[lorisglen 11]

7 minutes ago, abbielovesjeremy said:

Thank you! She had her interview done yesterday. She said the officer basically told her the recommendation is a visa approval.

 

You had a post where you showed a screenshot of the visa “issued” in CEAC. Was that right when you logged in? I can still log in and I don’t know where to find that. 

Congratulations to you and your mom! You dont need to sign in on your ceac account. You just need to click this link https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx and put in your petition details and it will show you if they already updated it. It will say Issued if visa is approved and It will say Ready if they havent updated on their end! 

[abbielovesjeremy 5]

3 minutes ago, lorisglen said:

Congratulations to you and your mom! You dont need to sign in on your ceac account. You just need to click this link https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx and put in your petition details and it will show you if they already updated it. It will say Issued if visa is approved and It will say Ready if they havent updated on their end! 

Thank you so much for the link!!  You have been so helpful. 

Now to convince my nieces to let their grandma go so I can have my mother back lol