Biometrics in Manila no available slots

[MarkerOne 10]

Hello everyone, it seems like many people are having problems findings available slot open for their VAC OFC in Manila for Photo and Fingerprints. I called the US Embassy Manila and they were of no help. Embassy interview on March 20th and until now on the OFC Manila nothing is available until April. Here is my question, what if we go the interview without the Biometrics would they hold the visa until the biometrics received?  

[Edward and Jaycel 790]

I would imagine they would give you a 221g "refusal" pending the attendance of the biometrics appointment

[Edward and Jaycel 790]

Please keep this thread updated so that others in the future can benefit!  

[MarkerOne 10]

I will do that. TY!

[MarkerOne 10]

wow!!! I can't believe it , just went back to check on the OFC MANILA and they just opened many slots...So happy we booked one for Saturday the 1st  at 10:30 AM. 

So, if anyone reading this please check the OFC MANILA again. Thank you guys for your support here. 😀

[clemente 0]

I don't know how you were able to obtain an interview appointment in Manila without completing the biometric. It is clearly instructed that medical and biometric must be done before making an interview appointment. Interview appointments are made at the VAC center following the biometric completion. 

In my case I'm also facing the "No Slot" scenario. I call it playing the slot machine.  I made an appointment online through their portal. My fiance showed up for the appointment only to be turned down without a confirmation letter of appointment. This is the part I missed somehow.  There was no letter sent via email nor postal. I did not see a message on the portal after completing the schedule that a letter of confirmation will be sent. How will I know the appointment was scheduled? After sending a message to the service center about the missing letter, they responded that there was no appointment pending and to reschedule.  It's clear to me that they did not bother to check further nor provided me instructions to prevent this from happening again. I even attached the screenshot image showing the appointment.  If anyone who successfully made an appointment please share how you completed the scheduling. This new system only develops stress for applicants. Be warned if you are a new user.  Be ready to play the Slot Machine and multi step login process. The captcha does not work on the first attempt. Be careful to select a simple answer to security questions. This could save you headaches. Also another issue is browser compatibility. Safari is not supported. I'm using Google Chrome. Now they are saying Windows 11 is out and that Edge is to be used.  In my opinion, whoever created this new visa application system should be fired for not overseeing the issue that many applicants are facing. This system is unfair to all waiting to apply by allowing others to cut in line. After all, nothing is new. My process from 1-129F to this point has been under a system of waiting not under a system of first come first serve basis. This is what they say clearly but is  not actually the case. It is case specific. So  many are processed ahead of yours. These are applicants who applied after you did.  So far, my journey has taken 2 years and 2 months. It's been a painstaking  journey. At this point I can only  expect more issues along the way to the end until she's in my arms. I am so thankful in my prayers that my fiance and I are still together.  If someone reading this post has an influence to change this entire system, you have my support.  This terrible service to citizens of the United States is disrespectful and can not be tolerated. The biggest problem with this system is its lack of transparency.

 

[maryaaaaaaaaaaa 38]

The embassy is aware of this situation, and it has been like this for nearly a month now  Some proceeded with the interview and was able to do biometrics at the embassy in exchange for a lil bit of nag from the staff 

 😪 Just bring that screenshot as a proof that there's no slot available.

 

I hope they open slots soon so you can secure ♥