US Immigration from Philippines

Hello!

I am petitioning my parents. We got the Documentarily Qualified email from NVC on 9/20. Just want to see how long to expect for their interview to be scheduled. Has anybody here went through the process recently?

Thank you!

Hi All,

My fianc and I ended up having to schedule the medical exam 1 before the interview. I was just wondering if anyone else scheduled it a week out or so and if they had any problems in Manila. I saw a post from 2023 where they did not, but wanted to just check back in.

Hello! Are there any IR-5 applicants here who have not received their interview letter from the U.S. Embassy in Manila and were instructed to schedule their own interview? My parents were DQ d in June 2025. I called the embassy s hotline and spoke with several representatives, all of whom gave me the same instructions. I was able to schedule an interview, but I m just a bit worried they might ask for the interview letter at the VAC or during the medical appointments.

I have been trying to get a biometric appointment for F2B visa application in Manila, Philippines office but it always say No Slots Available. Is there anybody here have the same experience of having difficult time in securing biometric appointment?

I just received a notice from the NVC stating, "The request for an Affidavit of Support fee exemption has been DENIED." I paid the online fee for my I-864, and there was no fee for my sister's I-864A, as she is a household member helping with support. I did not request any kind of fee exemption.

I don't understand what this is about, or how I am to respond.

Has anyone else ever received a similar message?