Manila Embassy Interview

[lovebug 0]

DELBROS DELIVERS! Praise the LORD!!!

This is my early breakfast text from Delbros. God's willing I will receive my visa today. I'll post it here soon.

God bless

tam

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12/14/2006 7:09:49 AM SHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY

12/14/2006 7:03:03 AM SHIPMENT BEING PREPARED FOR DELIVERY

12/13/2006 8:32:50 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER

12/13/2006 8:21:38 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS

12/13/2006 11:34:38 AM SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY

12/11/2006 2:38:46 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY

WOW! that is so quick. :dance:

Good Luck on your trip Tam.

Lara

[BJZags 17]

Has anyone who has called the USE ever had success actually speaking to an American who actually deals with the case files? Because everytime I call to inquire on the status of our case on the 5184 extension, I get the same filipina who reads the same computer-screen info, and asks the same questions that could easily be answered by reading the DS-156K form that my fiancee filled-out for the interview. The dis-organization or downright incompetence of my government's agencies sometimes stuns me.

[shimmy 0]

Wow thats great news Tam!! I wonder did the delbros tracking site update to show its out for delivery?

[Pinay Wife 47]

I apologize for the errors on dates. Duling na duling na ako sa excitement kasi! Please check your dates again for any errors.

To our American fiances, I apologize for some of our Tagalog "speak". Some of our words do not have the same literal meaning when translated to English and "punchline" is sometimes lost in translation that's why we tend to revert back to our own language. Okidoki?

Jason & Gelyn, we will wait for you until you get your NOA2. Zethris, where was visa delivered please? Deaniwait, you might be in for a surprise. You might get lucky and get a late February or early March slot.

To friends who sent me PM, I will reply later because I'm just stealing time (sorry boss!) from work to do this list. I'll work a bit and come back here later. Gotta earn my keep. Ciao!

Updating timelines....

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

ME - Military Expedite

AO- Age-Out (Derivative approaching age 21)

Name.................NOA2.....MNL REC’D..PACKET...INTERVIEW..MNL CASE#..STATUS..DELIVERED/#OF DAYS/PLACE DLVRD

K1 LIST

01..louchiw.........02-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..AR..previous AOS

02..timmaricel......04-07-06..09-21-06..10-20-06..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..OK

03..Madison Man.....09-01-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-601xxx..OK..Dec 12/06 days/Manila

04..zethris.........04-13-06..09-20-06..xx-xx-xx..12-04-06..2006-60xxxx..OK..Dec 12/08 days/???

05..annie19.........05-09-06..05-22-06..xx-xx-xx..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..AR..Divorce decree

06..Gomez...........07-03-06..08-14-06..09-21-06..11-06-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 08/02 days/QC

07..Angelmae........07-10-06..07-27-06..xx-xx-xx..11-06-06..2006-698xxx..OK..Nov 15/09 days/Manila

08..Keith88gt.......07-24-06..08-04-06..xx-xx-xx..11-13-06..2006-709xxx..OK..Nov 21/08 days/Cebu

09..YnaYeBa0808.....07-24-06..08-10-06..09-22-06..11-13-06..2006-712xxx..OK..Nov 19/06 days/Pasig

10..Uling...........07-31-06..08-08-06..09-23-06..11-14-06..2006-712xxx..OK..Nov 18/04 days/Laguna

11..JimGem..........07-31-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..11-17-06..2006-715xxx..??..STATUS PLEASE?

12..Goodman.........07-31-06..08-15-06..xx-xx-xx..11-20-06..2006-716xxx..OK..Nov 29/09 days/Manila

13..Ara&Ken.........07-31-06..08-24-06..xx-xx-xx..11-25-06..2006-719xxx..OK

14..Karel...........08-01-06..08-22-06..09-23-06..11-28-06..2006-719xxx..Petition withdrawn

15..BJZags..........08-04-06..08-17-06..10-20-06..12-05-06..2006-720xxx..AR

16..tamara..........07-31-06..08-24-06..10-26-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK

17..shimmy..........08-01-06..08-23-06..10-20-06..12-11-06..2006-723xxx..OK

18..FMerz...........08-09-06..08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..12-12-06..2006-723xxx..OK

19..roymcn3rd.......07-31-06..08-23-06..10-25-06..12-13-06..2006-723xxx..OK

20..forgyj..........08-03-06..08-23-06..10-21-06..12-18-06..2006-728xxx

21..Elizabeth.......08-15-06..08-21-06..10-21-06..12-21-06..2006-729xxx

22..treynroxy.......08-03-06..08-25-06..11-29-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx

23..TimR............08-10-06..09-06-06..11-28-06..01-11-07..2006-736xxx

24..daveandlirio....08-03-06..08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

25..lovebug.........08-12-06..08-29-06..11-29-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

26..neonspark.......08-23-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..01-12-07..2006-737xxx

27..kirkandjenny....08-18-06..09-26-06..11-29-06..01-19-07..2006-743xxx

28..Glenn&Rosemarie.08-29-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..01-25-07..2006-750xxx

29. roundbo.........09-11-06..09-23-06..xx-xx-xx..01-30-07..2006-756xxx

30..ronmay..........08-28-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..12-27-06..2006-757xxx

31..Robhankins......09-01-06..09-22-06..xx-xx-xx..12-28-06..2006-761xxx

32..ellmoi..........09-17-06..09-26-06..xx-xx-xx..12-28-06..2006-762xxx

34..jo&john.........08-30-06..10-06-06..PICKED UP.10-18-06..2006-764xxx..OK-AO..Oct 25/07 days/Manila

35..RiggerAF........09-04-06..10-02-06..xx-xx-xx..01-18-07..2006-764xxx

36..sway............09-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-764xxx

37..edz2006.........09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..01-23-07..2006-764xxx

38..vic&el4ever.....09-07-06..09-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-768xxx

39..davidjack.......09-05-06..10-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-770xxx

40..binow...........09-20-06..10-02-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-770xxx

41..lebby...........09-07-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

42..arch_n_cel......09-11-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..02-02-07..2006-772xxx

43..sbqwolf1........09-11-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..02-05-07..2006-772xxx

44..lawrencejeramie.09-11-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..02-06-07..2006-775xxx

45..JelloShotGirl...09-29-06..10-13-06..xx-xx-xx..02-08-07..2006-776xxx

46..Richard&Maria...09-05-06..10-06-06..xx-xx-xx..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

47..garya505........09-18-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..02-13-07..2006-779xxx

48..Iniibig ko......09-07-06..10-15-06..xx-xx-xx..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

49..Thersch.........09-19-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

50..Ken_Maria.......09-18-06..10-10-06..xx-xx-xx..02-15-07..2006-783xxx

51..Burrito.........09-21-06..10-18-06..xx-xx-xx..02-14-07..2006-783xxx

52..Birdysboy.......09-11-06..10-23-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..2006-786xxx

53..gobdogman.......09-07-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-789xxx

54..Steve-n-Ana.....09-28-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

55..jamrok..........09-29-06..10-25-06..xx-xx-xx..11-24-06..2006-789xxx..AO..AR (Cenomar)

56..Erichu..........10-11-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-789xxx

57..Paulily.........09-25-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..02-16-07..2006-792xxx

58..bangus delight..10-05-06..10-20-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-792xxx

59..felnfrank.......10-12-06..10-23-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

60..oakwell.........10-16-06..11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..02-20-07..2006-796xxx

61..Mike_and_Jennie.10-05-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..02-20-07..2006-799xxx

62..patrick808......10-18-06..10-30-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-800xxx

63..kar3n...........10-16-06..11-14-06..xx-xx-xx..02-21-07..2006-805xxx

64..kismet..........11-02-06..11-27-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

75..iya.............11-02-06..xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-820xxx

76..Alanlvsjudy.....11-06-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-824xxx

66..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-842xxx

67..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

K3 LIST

01..phirephly.......05-08-06..05-23-06..07-01-06..09-21-06..2006-635xxx..OK..Sep 27/06 days/???

02..K3 IR...........07-25-06..xx-xx-xx..09-20-06..11-13-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Nov 20/07 days/San Juan MM

03..cybernutguy.....09-22-06..10-12-06..xx-xx-xx..11-28-06..2006-xxxxxx..AR..Birth Certificate

04..shadowladylx....08-02-06..08-14-06..xx-xx-xx..12-05-06..2006-721xxx..OK..Dec 12/07 days/Quezon City

05..Amerikano.......10-03-06..10-19-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-778xxx

IR-1/CR-1

Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS

01..mimendoz0209....01-13-06..04-28-06..08-22-06..10-18-06..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Oct 25/07 days/Davao

02..Biancashey......03-09-06..09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..01-19-07..2006-576xxx

03..JunCel..........05-15-06..08-24-06..12-07-06..01-05-07..2006-646xxx

04..facechelle......05-31-06..09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-659xxx

05..DaveHorton......07-25-06..08-25-06..10-24-06..12-04-06..2006-208xxx..OK

06..Jazzy...........08-03-06..10-17-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-729xxx

07..K3 IR...........09-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-xxxxxx

08..w1n78...........09-05-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-764xxx

09..soulm8z0928.....09-06-06..11-16-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-76xxxx

10..M&M.............09-07-06..11-15-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-765xxx

11..Amerikano.......09-13-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-772xxx

12..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2006-775xxx

[sway 0]

I am really worried here, our interview will be on the 19th but still I have not receive our packet. Where should I call? help please.

[Burrito 0]

Hello Jen(Burrito)

Thanks for your kind words,magdilang anghel ka sana..yes Gary or me have to call them early tomorrow to find out..wow!!parang pasko na sa Manila thread ah!!everybody (well almost)got thier approval and interview date.!!!

Kami na lang yata ang natitirang MNL2006783*****..

Congratz to you Jen,when your interview date?hope to see you or some of Vj friends natin dito sa Manila Embassy..

Goodluck!

Thank you Ate Lucy I'm glad you had your interview date too... yeey! Mine is on Valentines day.

Oo nga sana mameet kita sa St. Lukes during medical.

God bless you and Gary more:)

-Jen-

[kismet 0]

I am really worried here, our interview will be on the 19th but still I have not receive our packet. Where should I call? help please.

Hi sway,

I got this information from previous posts in this thread.

Since you have your appointment date already, the packet can be picked up from St.Luke's. You can call the Manila Embassy (02)528-6300 and request that your packet be sent to St.Luke's on the date you specify. Then the day before you're supposed to pick it up, you can call them again to confirm if they already had it forwarded ito St. Luke's. Or you can also call St. Luke's to confirm (521-0020 or 521-8647), ask to be connected to Window F.

You can also have the medical exam accomplished that day to make the most of your trip to St. Luke's.

Worry no more.

Gen

***ooops.. edited for typo***

Edited December 14, 2006 by kismet

[anonymous08 0]

Has anyone who has called the USE ever had success actually speaking to an American who actually deals with the case files? Because everytime I call to inquire on the status of our case on the 5184 extension, I get the same filipina who reads the same computer-screen info, and asks the same questions that could easily be answered by reading the DS-156K form that my fiancee filled-out for the interview. The dis-organization or downright incompetence of my government's agencies sometimes stuns me.

WHEN YOU DIAL the US EMBASSY's number, just press 0 for live operator...and then you can ask for LORRAINE GONZALES..she's very nice to talk to and she'll give all informations she can give you..

hope that helps

[BJZags 17]

WHEN YOU DIAL the US EMBASSY's number, just press 0 for live operator...and then you can ask for LORRAINE GONZALES..she's very nice to talk to and she'll give all informations she can give you..

hope that helps

Thanks for the the info, but I'm pretty sure its Lorraine I've talked to each time I've called. I guess my only hope at finding-out specifics will come through my congressman's office upon his request to the USE for the particulars. Can't help but be impatient, "your almost approved, just waiting on internal embassy checks" is not making me feel any better.

[kar3n 0]

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who just got approved and those who have their interview schedules released!!! By the way, I just like to know if I could get my medical exam earlier than my provided schedule ?(like a month earlier... maybe?) If yes, how should I do it, should I call Saint Luke's? And what are the documents that I should bring with me? Hope someone can shed some light on this matter. Thanks in advance!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

[kismet 0]

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who just got approved and those who have their interview schedules released!!! By the way, I just like to know if I could get my medical exam earlier than my provided schedule ?(like a month earlier... maybe?) If yes, how should I do it, should I call Saint Luke's? And what are the documents that I should bring with me? Hope someone can shed some light on this matter. Thanks in advance!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Hi!

Yup, the medical examination can be done earlier.. in fact, I read some posts encouraging it to be done a month earlier than interview date, something about the effectivity of one of the vaccines ( thanks gary505). You can go to St. Luke's with your appointment letter (original and photocopy)... or if you're picking up your packet that day (see my post for Sway a few posts up), I understand you just have to present a valid ID to the guard and tell him you're picking up your packet. No need to call to schedule medical appointment.

And thanks to sillygirl for this info: http://www.raymonddouglas.com/visa/medical.pdf

It is a very comprehensive account of her medical exam experience.

Gen

[panicked 0]

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who just got approved and those who have their interview schedules released!!! By the way, I just like to know if I could get my medical exam earlier than my provided schedule ?(like a month earlier... maybe?) If yes, how should I do it, should I call Saint Luke's? And what are the documents that I should bring with me? Hope someone can shed some light on this matter. Thanks in advance!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Yes, you can go early to the medical exam. In fact, I and some others recommend it!

If you have to have some 'extra' medical tests, you may need the additional time that is gained by going early, to get the tests results back before the interview date. If st. lukes states that you need some tests because you may have a problem, it could be 14 days before you get the results in (that part varies). If they do not have the results of the tests back before the interview, then you can not go to the interview and must reschedule it for what could be a couple of months from then.

Usually the embassy schedules the exam 1 week before the interview. So go early!.

Also, you can not be on your period during the exam. If you are, you will need to go back later, to complete the exam after your period. If the interview happens before your medical exam is done, because of the PMS thing, then you can not go to the interview. If you go early, you can go before your period starts and not risk missing the interview.

Don't go to early, because things could change or the embassy may say it is to old.

My GF had to have some unusual medical tests. If she did not go early, the tests results would not have been known before the interview. Therefore no interview. Unfortunately, her 'extra' tests came back as positive for tuberculoses, so she does have to complete a treatment regime (plan). Had the results came back no for TB, then she still would have missed her interview, had she not went early.

[kismet 0]

oh.. and if I may suggest this to everyone who just got interview dates and therefore need tons of information on the process.. this is what you can do ....

Go to Members link on the right hand corner of the page, and search for member Uling!! Look at his signature and you'll find links to most important information on the process.. really a trove of info he got there. Thanks, Ahmari.. and congratulations & best wishes to you and Jhen on the coming wedding!

Gen

[vic&el4ever 0]

We got the news from checking online today!!! Please update our info on here.

Case Number: MNL2006768247

Visa Classification: K1

St. Luke's Appointment Date: Thursday, January 25, 2007 (7:00:00 AM)

Embassy Appointment Date: Thursday, February 01, 2007 (7:30:00 AM)

[Sheriff Uling 3]

as of 13 Dec 06

Phil-Am K1 Information…

(K1 Introduction) - If you are just starting your K1 visa journey, please check out this information provided by the Department of State (DOS) on the K1 visa experience (CLICK HERE). I found this information very insightful when I first started. Please note that the “How to Apply for a Social Security Number Card” section is incorrect because K1 visa beneficiaries can only apply for a SSN card upon arriving into the United States. Please also review VJ's K1 guide (CLICK HERE)

(Case Status) - Once you have filed your case and recieved your case number, please register on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website using the Case Status Online Tool to receive emailed updates concerning your case (CLICK HERE)

(1). The National Visa Center (NVC) number is within my signature. NVC assigns your case number once your case is approved (NOA2). They also may perform a preliminary background check from what I’ve read then forwards your package/case to the Manila Embassy. This process usually takes anywhere from 14 – 30 days.

(2). The Manila Embassy (USE) Packet 4, the phone number, a visa interview testimony, along with a sample Appoitment Letter are is within my signature block. NOTE: Packet 4 is acquired from the Manila Embassy website which gives directions on what documents are required by the beneficiary for the visa interview. If you call the Manila Embassy and dial 0 for the operator, ask for the Immigrant Visa Unit. The average interview appointment is assigned approximately 100 – 150 days from the receipt of your package from the NVC. Beneficiaries are now sent an letter of receipt from the USE once their physical files are received. However, this is NOT Packet 3 because the Manila Embassy ONLY issues Packet 4, and the letter of receipt is not always sent to the beneficiaries. Please also check out this instructional visa interview information (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(3).The Department of State (DOS) number is within my signature. After your case is approved (NOA2) and reaches the Manila Embassy, you may call DOS instead on the Manila Embassy to obtain status of your case and make inquiries concerning your interview date. NOTE: DOS has no direct participation in the K1 process.

(4). The Visa Interview Appointments website is within my signature. This is where you can check to see if a visa interview has been scheduled for your case. It is presumed that the website is now the substitution for the visa appointment worksheet/list the Manila Embassy used in the past.

(5). St. Luke’s Extension Clinic (SLEC) information is within my signature. SLEC is where the beneficiary goes to take the medical exam and vaccination. The process takes two days. Day 1 is the medical exam and Day 2 is the vaccination.

(6). The DELBROS website is within my signature. DELBROS is the company responsible for delivering the beneficiary’s Visa and POE information. The DELBROS delivery fee is paid subsequent to the beneficiary’s visa interview at the Manila Embassy. Per the Manila Embassy website, the current delivery fee/time is as follows:

* Metro Manila Areas, 135 Philippine Pesos, Delivered one (1) to three (3) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Provincial Key Cities (ex. Cebu City, Davao City, etc.) 165 Philippine Pesos; Delivered three (3) to five (5) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

* Outside Provincial Key Cities, (ex. Capiz, Leyte, Bukidnon, etc.), Cost depends on area/location, Delivered five (5) to seven (7) business days after release of visaed passport to the courier

NOTE: Per the DELBROS staff, the Manila Embassy can take as much as three (3) business days to release the visa and POE package, which is NOT included in the deliver times above.

(7). CFO Guidance and Counseling Seminars are held in Manila and Cebu, with the corresponding links within my signature. The beneficiary may attend whichever location is more convenient. "Per Republic Act 8239 and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Order 28-94, Filipinos proceeding abroad as fiancé(e)s and spouses of foreign nationals are required to attend the CFO's guidance and counseling programs... " For more info (CLICK HERE). NOTE: As far as I know, this requirement is not stated within the K1 packet. However, the beneficiary can NOT travel without receiving the Guidance and Counseling Certificate and subsequent CFO stamp on the visa. Please check out this instructional information on the CFO experience (CLICK HERE) (Thx Sillygirl)

(8). The I-94 Arrival / Departure Form is within my signature. Foreigners (beneficiaries) complete the I-94 and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer stamps the applicant’s arrival and departure portions at the Port of Entry (POE) when entering the States. You will need this for the Adjustment of Status process. NOTE: Even though it’s simple, I have supplied this so you will know what it looks like and what is required to be filled out.

Cheers!!!

Sheriff Uling

NOTE: The red text indicates the recent updates/chages. Please let me know if there are any suggestions. I have also correlated the numbers above to my signature below.