Interview at Manila US Embassy - IR5

[Bochog 10]

2 minutes ago, Teresita_0306 said:

child care. The content was very short and straight to the point. Aww sorry to hear that. You can try again. I saw a lot that they tried 2-3x. 

I’m really bummed about this. I have been feeling down since I found out about the rejection yesterday. 

[Teresita_0306 2]

2 minutes ago, Bochog said:

I’m really bummed about this. I have been feeling down since I found out about the rejection yesterday. 

sorry to hear that. 🙏🙏🙏 

[mcstorres 2]

1 hour ago, Bochog said:

I’m really bummed about this. I have been feeling down since I found out about the rejection yesterday. 

 

1 hour ago, Teresita_0306 said:

sorry to hear that. 🙏🙏🙏 

 

I wouldn't worry. We got approval a couple weeks ago and it still at NVC. called NVC twice and getting same response to just be patient. The lady even told me it could take up to 6 weeks. I've seen approval here that their NVC papers is now at US embassy manila.

 

I wouldn't sweat the expedite in this case. We are in no better boat lmao

 

I would try and just live your life right now. Eventually they'll be with us. (They have to be.)

Edited December 1, 2021 by mcstorres

[Bochog 10]

37 minutes ago, mcstorres said:

 

 

I wouldn't worry. We got approval a couple weeks ago and it still at NVC. called NVC twice and getting same response to just be patient. The lady even told me it could take up to 6 weeks. I've seen approval here that their NVC papers is now at US embassy manila.

 

I wouldn't sweat the expedite in this case. We are in no better boat lmao

 

I would try and just live your life right now. Eventually they'll be with us. (They have to be.)

I know.

 

It just sucks because a lot of our plans (especially having kids) are put on hold because of the time it's taking them to process it. I and my wife are not getting any younger, and time really is of the essence LOL.

 

Plus, it's always a good thing when you see some movement on your papers. No matter how tiny the movement is, as long as it's going in a positive direction, it lifts your spirit.

 

[ljmp_10 105]

6 hours ago, Bochog said:

I know.

 

It just sucks because a lot of our plans (especially having kids) are put on hold because of the time it's taking them to process it. I and my wife are not getting any younger, and time really is of the essence LOL.

 

Plus, it's always a good thing when you see some movement on your papers. No matter how tiny the movement is, as long as it's going in a positive direction, it lifts your spirit.

 

Sorry to hear about it. What I noticed is that expedite requests that contained simple reasons/explanation (direct to the point) gets approved. 

And to @mcstorres point, we are in no better boat, I still haven’t gotten ILs for my parents to date.

 

Maybe try to send another one.

Edited December 1, 2021 by ljmp_10

[Bochog 10]

16 minutes ago, ljmp_10 said:

Sorry to hear about it. What I noticed is that expedite requests that contained simple reasons/explanation (direct to the point) gets approved. 

And to @mcstorres point, we are in no better boat, I still haven’t gotten ILs for my parents to date.

 

Maybe try to send another one.

Mine was just a very short note. And my reason was somewhat medical. That's why I'm puzzled as to why it was denied.

 

Do you know of anyone who sent out multiple expedite request? How did they space it out?

 

Thanks!

[ljmp_10 105]

9 minutes ago, Bochog said:

Mine was just a very short note. And my reason was somewhat medical. That's why I'm puzzled as to why it was denied.

 

Do you know of anyone who sent out multiple expedite request? How did they space it out?

 

Thanks!

Try not using medical reasons. 

[jskibo 588]

11 hours ago, Bochog said:

Mine was just a very short note. And my reason was somewhat medical. That's why I'm puzzled as to why it was denied.

 

Do you know of anyone who sent out multiple expedite request? How did they space it out?

 

Thanks!

We sent three. All the same. First one no response after six weeks, second one rejected after a month, wait a month to send third one and approved less than six weeks later.  
 

maybe keep trying?

[Bochog 10]

4 hours ago, jskibo said:

We sent three. All the same. First one no response after six weeks, second one rejected after a month, wait a month to send third one and approved less than six weeks later.  
 

maybe keep trying?

Did you use the exact same reason with the second and third one?

[jskibo 588]

2 hours ago, Bochog said:

Did you use the exact same reason with the second and third one?

Yes. Just hey the PD is 7/2019 and the DQ is 3/2021. I've asked USEM multiple times and they say you have the file so they can't do anything. This has taken too long. 

 

Oddly the third time they approved

[Bochog 10]

8 minutes ago, jskibo said:

Yes. Just hey the PD is 7/2019 and the DQ is 3/2021. I've asked USEM multiple times and they say you have the file so they can't do anything. This has taken too long. 

 

Oddly the third time they approved

Now this makes me feel crappier. LOL

 

Our PD is Oct 2018 and DQ Aug 2020.

 

Their logic for approving makes no sense. I think the dude who reviewed my request was just having a crappy day. LOL!

[ljmp_10 105]

Comparing the Visa Issued for IR-5 category, Manila had issued 37 in September and 167 in October. Hoping the increase in numbers continues.

 

Still no update on our Approved Expedite cases.

Edited December 5, 2021 by ljmp_10

[mcstorres 2]

For those who got expedited approval,

 

Did you receive some kind of email before your papers get transferred to US Embassy Manila? 

 

It's been 4 weeks for expedite for me but still 'At NVC'. Not sure if I should do something or continue to wait.

[jskibo 588]

2 hours ago, mcstorres said:

For those who got expedited approval,

 

Did you receive some kind of email before your papers get transferred to US Embassy Manila? 

 

It's been 4 weeks for expedite for me but still 'At NVC'. Not sure if I should do something or continue to wait.

Yes

 

received this

 

The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General in MANILA, PHIL approved your request for expedited processing of your immigrant visa application. The National Visa Center sent your immigrant visa application to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General in MANILA, PHIL for their action. The Embassy/Consulate General will contact you soon to schedule a visa interview.

If you have questions about your visa interview, please visit the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General's website at https://www.usembassy.gov.

Regards,
National Visa Center,
U.S. Department of State
https://nvc.state.gov/ask

[jskibo 588]

3 hours ago, mcstorres said:

For those who got expedited approval,

 

Did you receive some kind of email before your papers get transferred to US Embassy Manila? 

 

It's been 4 weeks for expedite for me but still 'At NVC'. Not sure if I should do something or continue to wait.

Actually got two emails.  This came first, then the one posted above. 
 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate has accepted these cases for expedited processing. We will send these files immediately to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

If you have more questions about processing or the interview appointment date, contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate directly. NVC will not schedule an interview appointment for your case. Your interview appointment will be scheduled by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate might request additional forms or fees at the time of your interview. Please be prepared to bring any needed items at that time.

 

It could take up to two weeks for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to receive the case files once they have shipped from NVC.

 

Please note: If your case was documentarily complete at NVC, you may receive an appointment cancellation notice from us. Please disregard this notice.