Jake77

Cant edit previous comment so making another one to add more info. Item 2 and 3 are separated, interview letter AND letter with case no.

Kinda confused. Please stick with me here because I really need your help. Interview letter: - Name, time and case no. in the SAME email. ... The letter I received only has TWO of those: name and time. My case no. wasn't included. (Mine's from Manila; I scheduled it myself.) - You say "in the same email." ... so I don't know if I need all three. - Many formats. ... but does all format (from different sources) need to contain those 3 information? **** I realized that you might have misconstrued my question about the appointment and letter with a case no. I meant to ask two of those separately because SLEC wants: 1. Appointment interview letter. 2. Letter with a case no. They're separated in the list of requirements.

Which one of these is the appointment letter? First (from TravelDocs) or second (from Manila). I'm almost certain its the first picture because it screams "APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION" but I wanna be sure. ... Also, it says SLEC wants a "Letter with a case no.," what does that mean? I got so many emails with my case number.

Question regarding VaxCert - is there an original version of this I need to get somewhere? I only have photocopies from the website.

Need to print out the confirmation page of DS260. Can't find it on CEAC. Have an email with the bar code and all, but it says not to print the page under Thank You. Where to acquire? Medical is three days out, don't have time for this (removed).

I also received a letter instructing me to schedule my own interview. I'm not sure if there are TWO KINDs of interview letters. 1. The one that already has a date for you to attend ... is similar to the letter you received? Did the NVC set a date for you in that letter? 2. One that tells you to schedule the date yourself ... this was what I got. Did your interview letter already set up an appointment date for you?

Hello, again. I wanna ask another question. I've been asking around about the same question on Facebook and I got two responses. 1. Upload it before the interview. 2. Wait for them to notify you first before uploading a document. Number 2: "not true they advise you to upload the new tax documents when you get interview letters in my case they sent messages on CEAC to upload new tax documents for interview or expired police report. You wait until you receive interview letter to upload new documents since the wait time can be more than a year and each year you file taxes in April etc ." I know that you're bringing yours instead of uploading it. But, did they notify you about updating it at all on CEAC?

Hey, sorry to bother you again, but do you know how long financial evidence are valid for? I remember looking the validity up a while ago but can't exactly recall where I found it.

Thanks for the heads up.

Manila, Philippines. The docs. that need to be renewed are my father's and he's in the US - technically I can print those out and bring them as well ... but that's a hassle. Does it make any difference whether I upload it online or bring it in physically?

Alright, I'll upload the new docs and proceed with the interview. Thanks.

I'm already DQ'd. My petitioners documents (taxes, etc.) could be expiring soon. I've been instructed to schedule for an interview, but the date of the interview itself is still far out and the docs of my petitioner could lose their validity by then. 1. Does it cost money to reupload the docs on NVC's website? (Case is already at the Embassy, by the way.) 2. Will they have to review the docs again - meaning I lose my DQ status and would have to wait to be documentarily qualified before being able to sched. an interview again?

Thank you! You've helped me finally understand it.

Can't edit the comment above so I'll correct it here. "Sputum consumes 3 months. Hence, at the end of the test you only get 3 months of validity: (3 months Sputum + 3 months validity = 6 months.)" 1. (6 Months Validity ---- 3 Months Sputum = 3 Months Validity) "Person 2: Sputum test ....... January, Feb, March (Sputum time) ---> (After getting medical / validity) April, May, June. | 6 months validity total. ... as well." 2. By 6 months, I meant: (6 Months Validity ---- 3 Months Sputum = 3 Months Validity) ..... so in total it takes 6 months from getting your test, going through Sputum, and the medical report expiring in June.

Hi, thank you for providing detailed answers! I still have a lingering question in mind. This is gonna be lengthy so please bear with me ... and the reason why I'm asking so much is because I need to almost "maximize" the validity of my medical report before flying to the US - so I really have to be sure how SLEC works. (There're things - not related to my immigration - in the Philippines that I've gotta deal with first before flying and those things take time and so I need to prolong my stay in the PH.) If I understood you correctly: Sputum consumes 3 months. Hence, at the end of the test you only get 3 months of validity: (3 months Sputum + 3 months validity = 6 months.) ... So, if two people were to do their medicals on the same day --- say in January. Person 1: no Sputum ......... January --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> June. | 6 months validity total. Person 2: Sputum test ....... January, Feb, March (Sputum time) ---> (After getting medical / validity) April, May, June. | 6 months validity total. ... as well. So, in the end, the two people (no Sputum and with Sputum test) who did the test on the same day would end up having medical reports that expire in the same month despite one of them having to do the Sputum test? Lengthy read -- I'm sorry, but I just wanna be sure.

I don't have an interview appointment yet so I'm still trying to get a slot. Would it be okay to update my documents now even when I still don't have an interview slot readied? I'm already DQ'd. So, I'm afraid that updating it now before getting myself a slot for the interview could revert my DQ status (because they'd have to review the docs again?) somehow and delay my process.

1. What does this mean? Do I have to get more vaccines elsewhere? 2. It says that medical report's validity is 3-6 months. How long was yours valid, personally?

Somewhat good now. Scheduling's fine - the only thing I'm having trouble with is updating documents that could expire. I don't know whether to submit new documents before scheduling (might affect my DQ status). Or, to schedule first then submit my docs.

Does that e-mail starts with this: "Congratulations! Our office is ready to begin the final processing of your immigrant visa application. You should follow all the interview preparation instructions located on the Embassy’s website. Please scan the QR code below for more information. " As for the schedule - I checked again this morning and 1 slot was open so it seems to be fine now.

It says Ready and the is at the Embassy.

Alright ... I still have to get an appointment (interview) but it seems like some of my documents could expire before I get an appointment. Do I submit new documents on CEAC before I manage to schedule an appointment, or do I wait for an interview date first before submitting new docs? Note: I'm DQ'd - I don't know if submitting new docs now could affect my DQ status and further delay my visa. So, I'm asking this.

How about expedited cases? Is it the same? Note: the NVC expedited my case and I made no request for it to be.

If my documents on CEAC (police clearance, taxes, etc.) were valid during the day of the interview but were to expire after receiving the visa ... Would it be an issue when I arrive in the U.S.?

Notice that my police clearance could expire before I can get an appointment date. When I get a new clearance and upload it to CEAC, do I have to pay the fees again?

Two questions: 1. Do Intermediate Relatives (IR2) have to wait for a slot to open? 2. If yes, when's the best time to check USTravelDocs? - I just checked it today and it said that there're no slots available. - Should I check every day? Is there a specific time (e.g., midnight/early mornings) that slots usually open at? Any tips here for appointment booking?