I got Packet in US but not wife in Philippines

[Russ_M 0]

I received our Interview notice, here in the US, but my wife has not received her packet yet. And our Interview is scheduled of Nov 9. the notice provides a website detailing instruction uctions; "http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html" and we've reviewed all the pages plus links.

However, there was no mention as to "If we must wait for her to receive the packet in the Philippines" before proceeding with the Medical and Embassy Interviews. And she lives 10 hours from Manila so it is not possible to run back and forth.

"The website mentions that the medical interview must be executed at least 10 days prior to the embassy interview, is this true?" She has no record of vaccination shots so might this stage of the process take longer? And she is pregnant so she will need the doctors letter indicating she should not under go xrays or certain types of vaccinations?

Will her packet contain forms she must fill out and take with her to the Medical Exam and Embassy Interview? Does she have to wait for these documents before she can call and make a medical appointment?

The NVC Call Ceter docs say it can not offer advice just provide confirmation of an appointment.

It is crazy! The timeframe has been so slow upto now. And now the interview is so close and she has not received her packet to start getting ready for the interview.

The notice gives a list of documents required by the NVC and indicates they have received them all except for my IRS Returns--I filed for an extension. Thanks to Visa Journey friends I've worked through the IRS Issue and sent her reproducible copies over the internet that she can print there.

Basically the notice says; Bring the following to the visa interview:

* Any original documents that were required by the NVC but were not submitted to the NVC.

* The medical examination results if not submitted to the Embassy/Consulate by the physician.

* The correct size and number of photographs.

* Valid passport for all traveling applicants.

The following table lists the documents requested by the NVC and whether or not the NVC received them. Please note that even though the applicant may have provided the NVC with a copy of a document, the applicant is still required to bring the original document to the visa interview.

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Document Name Document Status

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OF-169 Yes/Document complete/reviewed

OF-230-I Yes/Document complete/reviewed

OF-230-II Yes/Document complete/reviewed

Passport Yes/Document complete/reviewed

Birth Certificate Yes/Document complete/reviewed

Adoption Exempted/Document not needed

Marriage Certificate Original Document Received

Marriage Termination Exempted/Document not needed

Court Records Exempted/Document not needed

Financial Evidence Yes/Document complete/Reviewed

Custody Papers Exempted/Document not needed

Military Records Exempted/Document not needed

Police Certificate Original Document Received

Philippines Police Certificate Original Document Received

IRS Waiver {This was blank} I'm sending scanned and emailed to wife

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I'm not certain what the OF-169, 230-I and 230-II are gues the are forms contained in her, yet to arrive, packet?

Any body have any input?

[eric_and_teresa 10]

You need to contact the Embassy not the NVC. Tell your wife to contact the U.S. Embassy, there should be an email or telephone on the website of the US consulate in Philippines, maybe they sent the package and she never received it.

She'll need to present the appointment letter for the Medical Exam and for the interview as well, so she does need to have those documents.

Once the case is forwarded to the Embassy, you need to address all your questions and comments to them not to the NVC. Even the NVC notice says.. "for further information contact the local embassy".

[Russ_M 0]

You need to contact the Embassy not the NVC. Tell your wife to contact the U.S. Embassy, there should be an email or telephone on the website of the US consulate in Philippines, maybe they sent the package and she never received it.

She'll need to present the appointment letter for the Medical Exam and for the interview as well, so she does need to have those documents.

Once the case is forwarded to the Embassy, you need to address all your questions and comments to them not to the NVC. Even the NVC notice says.. "for further information contact the local embassy".

Salamat po!

[eric_and_teresa 10]

Salamat po!

Wala pong anuman

I learned something new today!

[Russ_M 0]

Salamat po!

Wala pong anuman

I learned something new today!

Ako rin

[Jasman0717 9]

You need to contact the Embassy not the NVC. Tell your wife to contact the U.S. Embassy, there should be an email or telephone on the website of the US consulate in Philippines, maybe they sent the package and she never received it.

She'll need to present the appointment letter for the Medical Exam and for the interview as well, so she does need to have those documents.

Once the case is forwarded to the Embassy, you need to address all your questions and comments to them not to the NVC. Even the NVC notice says.. "for further information contact the local embassy".

Definitely have the beneficiary contact the embassy

[RandyandRina 2]

This is for the Philippines- Regional Forum

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=129

Sheriff Uling has good information on your concerns regarding medical. Please read Sections 4, 5 and 6 from pinned Topic: Manila K1 Guide

I also have added your information for November Interview at USEM

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85660

I also have responded on your previous post

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1279858

and here's all the answers on this post...

I received our Interview notice, here in the US, but my wife has not received her packet yet. And our Interview is scheduled of Nov 9. the notice provides a website detailing instruction uctions; "http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1335.html" and we've reviewed all the pages plus links.

However, there was no mention as to "If we must wait for her to receive the packet in the Philippines" before proceeding with the Medical and Embassy Interviews. And she lives 10 hours from Manila so it is not possible to run back and forth.

Your wife will receive the same Packet 4- Interview Date as the one that you did. You can scan this packet and email it to your wife so she can take this with her and go for her early medical at SLEC. Given the interview date, I suggest to go as soon as you can. I have given you the links above that you need to read through.

"The website mentions that the medical interview must be executed at least 10 days prior to the embassy interview, is this true?"

Suggested is 2 weeks before just in case they will require her for further medical testing.

She has no record of vaccination shots so might this stage of the process take longer? And she is pregnant so she will need the doctors letter indicating she should not under go xrays or certain types of vaccinations?

Given her condition, the doctors and nurses will be able to give her a waiver. Just make them aware of her pregnancy.

Will her packet contain forms she must fill out and take with her to the Medical Exam and Embassy Interview? Does she have to wait for these documents before she can call and make a medical appointment?

She can go now if you scan and email the packet 4, or the information that you have obtained from the IV site for interview and medical dates.

The NVC Call Ceter docs say it can not offer advice just provide confirmation of an appointment.

It is crazy! The timeframe has been so slow upto now. And now the interview is so close and she has not received her packet to start getting ready for the interview.

NVC will nto help you now since your case is with USEM- Philippines consulate and it is in their jurisdiction now.

The notice gives a list of documents required by the NVC and indicates they have received them all except for my IRS Returns--I filed for an extension. Thanks to Visa Journey friends I've worked through the IRS Issue and sent her reproducible copies over the internet that she can print there.

Make sure to bring that with her at the time of the interview.

Basically the notice says; Bring the following to the visa interview:

* Any original documents that were required by the NVC but were not submitted to the NVC.

* The medical examination results if not submitted to the Embassy/Consulate by the physician.

* The correct size and number of photographs.

* Valid passport for all traveling applicants.

The following table lists the documents requested by the NVC and whether or not the NVC received them. Please note that even though the applicant may have provided the NVC with a copy of a document, the applicant is still required to bring the original document to the visa interview.

=======================================================

Document Name Document Status

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OF-169 Yes/Document complete/reviewed

OF-230-I Yes/Document complete/reviewed

OF-230-II Yes/Document complete/reviewed

Passport Yes/Document complete/reviewed

Birth Certificate Yes/Document complete/reviewed

Adoption Exempted/Document not needed

Marriage Certificate Original Document Received

Marriage Termination Exempted/Document not needed

Court Records Exempted/Document not needed

Financial Evidence Yes/Document complete/Reviewed

Custody Papers Exempted/Document not needed

Military Records Exempted/Document not needed

Police Certificate Original Document Received

Philippines Police Certificate Original Document Received

IRS Waiver {This was blank} I'm sending scanned and emailed to wife

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I'm not certain what the OF-169, 230-I and 230-II are gues the are forms contained in her, yet to arrive, packet?

Don't worry with the OF-169, and the 230-I and 230-II since you have already submitted them with USCIS and NVC

Any body have any input?

Here's the complete list that you need to compile now for your wife to bring with her at the time of the interview.

Passport

Birth Certificate

Marriage Certificate

Financial Evidence

Police Certificate

Philippines Police Certificate

IRS Waiver

Other documents will be: proof or evidence of ongoing relationships (emails, snail mail, telephone bills,etc), joint property, receipts, pictures

PM me your email address so I can provide you with packet of information that may help you.

Good luck!

~ Rina

[RandyandRina 2]

In addtion to, please make sure to bring any financial supporting documents such as ITR, W2, 6 months paystubs and letter of employment, joint co-sponsor (if any)