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Hello,

Although we already have an interview scheduled for next week Monday at manila embassy,

 

We have received an email from manila embassy stating that they have re-opened DS-260 and to update information, I'm guess the up to date info for Beneficiary. But there is no way to edit the DS-260

 

Also everything was uploaded via CEAC and it says on that email to upload all documents before interview, but it says error.

 

Can Beneficiary just bring all updated documents like NBI, POLICE CLEARANCE, INCOME TAX RETURN, TRANSCRIPTS W2 because everything was documentarily qualified of 2020 and what of they look for 2021 and 2022

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2 hours ago, Mary Bernard said:

Can Beneficiary just bring all updated documents like NBI, POLICE CLEARANCE, INCOME TAX RETURN, TRANSCRIPTS W2 because everything was documentarily qualified of 2020 and what of they look for 2021 and 2022

 

The US embassy in Manila requires updated documents to be uploaded to CEAC prior to the interview.  That means recent NBI clearance and financial support documents.  If the document screener at USEM sees that the files in CEAC are outdated or do not match the original civil documents presented, they will not allow the visa applicant to proceed to the interview with the consul officer.  Worst case, the applicant will be told to leave and return after the documents have been scanned and uploaded.  USEM might offer a scanning service within the consulate premises, but I'm not sure if that's available to all applicants or if it was just a special service to elderly applicants at the time of my interview in Nov 2021.  Best not to rely on that and just come prepared with all the documents already uploaded.  I was able to upload my updated documents to CEAC without any issues one day before my interview.

 

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12 hours ago, Chancy said:

 

The US embassy in Manila requires updated documents to be uploaded to CEAC prior to the interview.  That means recent NBI clearance and financial support documents.  If the document screener at USEM sees that the files in CEAC are outdated or do not match the original civil documents presented, they will not allow the visa applicant to proceed to the interview with the consul officer.  Worst case, the applicant will be told to leave and return after the documents have been scanned and uploaded.  USEM might offer a scanning service within the consulate premises, but I'm not sure if that's available to all applicants or if it was just a special service to elderly applicants at the time of my interview in Nov 2021.  Best not to rely on that and just come prepared with all the documents already uploaded.  I was able to upload my updated documents to CEAC without any issues one day before my interview.

 

Thanks Chancy I'll try again today

 

Is it because I'm using my phone to upload?

 

Do I need to use browser, or probably files to hig.

 

Idk if I upload new nbi clearance it says error

 

What about DS260? IT WONT LET ME UPDATE IT.

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OK I was able to upload all documents

 

But my question now is how about the DS-260?

 

Email from embassy says the re-opened the DS-260 to update info

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On 2/28/2023 at 8:13 PM, Mary Bernard said:

OK I was able to upload all documents

 

But my question now is how about the DS-260?

 

Email from embassy says the re-opened the DS-260 to update info

@Mary Bernard @Mpowie any updates on what happened at USEM when you were not able to update DS-260 prior to interview?

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18 hours ago, ultrasoul said:

@Mary Bernard @Mpowie any updates on what happened at USEM when you were not able to update DS-260 prior to interview?

Sorry for late response I was able to update DS-260 before Beneficiary interview. I called the embassy to re-open the ds-260 and they did.

 

So to keep everyone up to date. Beneficiary passed interview, arrived here in the U.S. March 21. Got her social security already Tuesday.

 

Waiting on greencard.

 

I highly advise everyone to just get all updated documents. 

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