IR5m - Philippines January 2025 Visa Interview

[Mari1973 0]

Hello,

 

Does anyone have a problem setting up schedule for IV appointments in the Philippines? I am getting frustrated as my mother's interview in on January 6, 2025. She already has her physical yesterday at St. Lukes, and we only need to schedule her IV appointment before her interview. My sister tried to contact US Embassy in the Philippines, but she cannot get a hold of anyone to ask question. I tried so many times doing it online but always gives me no slots available. Please, any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

Frustrated daughter 😒

[appleblossom 2,812]

3 minutes ago, Mari1973 said:

Hello,

 

Does anyone have a problem setting up schedule for IV appointments in the Philippines? I am getting frustrated as my mother's interview in on January 6, 2025. She already has her physical yesterday at St. Lukes, and we only need to schedule her IV appointment before her interview. My sister tried to contact US Embassy in the Philippines, but she cannot get a hold of anyone to ask question. I tried so many times doing it online but always gives me no slots available. Please, any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

Frustrated daughter 😒

 

Which website are you using? Just checking you're not using the old one? https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-to-launch-new-visa-application-center-additional-consular-information-services/

[Mari1973 0]

I think I used the new one. I clicked on the link that you sent and that was the same website.

[nelmagriffin 150]

I am a little confused.

[nelmagriffin 150]

If NVC scheduled her appointment, then why do you have to have another one? I guess I am missing something. please elaborate. Ty!

Edited December 6 by nelmagriffin

[nelmagriffin 150]

Greetings!

I think I answered my own questions after reading this.Ty!

reference: FAQs on the New Visa Appointment System and Process - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

Edited December 6 by nelmagriffin

[nelmagriffin 150]

I guess I was confused since you mentioned that your mother will have an interview on January 6, 2024, and you mentioned that she needed to schedule her IV appointment before her interview.

"Does anyone have a problem setting up schedule for IV appointments in the Philippines? I am getting frustrated as my mother's interview in on January 6, 2025. She already has her physical yesterday at St. Lukes, and we only need to schedule her IV appointment before her interview."

I was confused since IV appointment is the same as her interview appointment. But after reading the FAQ attached, I think you only needed the appointment for VAC (visa application center) to have her photo and fingerprints taken, and only that and you do not need to change her embassy or interview appointment.

please read below.

Please correct me if I am a wrong. Ty!

 

reference:

FAQs on the New Visa Appointment System and Process - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

 

 

I received an appointment date from the National Visa Center (NVC).  Do I need to schedule an appointment at the Visa Application Center (VAC) to have my photo and fingerprints taken?

• Yes, please schedule an appointment at the VAC for fingerprints and photos at this website . You must choose the “Appointment scheduled by NVC” category.  Only schedule a VAC appointment – you do not need to make any changes to your Embassy appointment.

• If you do not come to the NVC-scheduled visa appointment at the Embassy, you will have to reschedule for two appointments: one at the VAC for the fingerprints and photos, and another appointment for the visa interview at the Embassy through the online appointment system . Please note that demand for appointments is high, and you may have to wait months or longer before appointments become available.

• You may contact the Customer Service Center for assistance in making this appointment.  English and Filipino-speaking customer service agents are also available via our hotline numbers (02) 7792-8988 or (02) 8548-8223.  The service center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on Philippine and U.S. holidays.  Callers in the United States should check the local time in the Philippines before they call (703) 520-2235.

 

 

[Mari1973 0]

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, you are right I am done with the IV application as my mother already received her date of interview on the embassy. What I need is her biometrics and photos to be taken. She was done with her physical examination. 

 

Thank you so much!

[Mari1973 0]

I got it! Thank you so much for all your help!

[DELTAFOXTROT 65]

On 12/6/2024 at 6:22 PM, Mari1973 said:

I got it! Thank you so much for all your help!

How long has it taken from date of filing until Interview date?

[Mari1973 0]

We filed on September 2020 and we received an email on November 28, 2024 for January 6 interview date. 

[Mari1973 0]

Hello,

 

My mother was done with her physical and biometrics and just waiting for her interview at the Embassy. I received an email from the Embassy and I am confused and honestly how to proceed. It stated:

 

GENERAL REMINDERS: 

All applicant(s) must complete the online application form at https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ prior to the visa interview and must bring a printed copy of the DS-260/DS-160 confirmation page at the time of your interview appointment. 

 

Applicants who appear for an interview without a completed application form will be advised to reschedule the interview by visiting the online appointment site at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-iv-disclaimer.asp or by calling the Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632)7792-8988 or (632)8548-8223. 

 

Do I still need to do this or are we all set? If so, what Visa Options do I have to choose? 

 

Any help will be appreciated.

 

Thank you