Share your experience on how you got your visa either for 2GO pick-up or delivery

[The Conqueror 47]

Good day to all !!! :-)

It's been quite challenging when we are all in the mode of WAITING for our visa to arrive. The anticipation is so great that sometimes we can't take it any longer and feel impatient .

We sure want to try and understand USEM procedure, but until now that is unknown . It varies what the cause or reason for the delay.

Some people received a 221g for missing documents or medical not received during interview , some received their approval with no sweat but got an AP status , some got an "ISSUED" status but still no news or some received their visa within 4 days from the approval date .

I know it gets frustrating when we thought we are about to receive it but still, days, weeks or even months pass by but still no VISA IN HAND .

For the benefit of our fellow VJ's who haven't receive their visa yet, please feel free to share your experience on how you recieved your visa .

Few notes though.... no vulgar words please....

Edited August 18, 2013 by dahlia0811

[apple21 953]

From my husband and our kids' experience, they were interviewed on a Friday, visas delivered the next Tuesday (morning). 2 working days. We're in Metro Manila.

Typical timeframe for visa delivery is within 7 to 10 business days. Sometimes a wee bit longer that's why no travel plans should be made until visa is on-hand.

Edited August 18, 2013 by apple21

[Hank_ 9,174]

... and I feel you will have your visa before too long.

My wife waited a full two weeks, and that is considered in the "normal" range by what the embassy states.

A few days at this point is harder than the months during the petition process I know... but patience...

... and a few good drinking songs may help.

[The Conqueror 47]

Good day to all !!! :-)

It's been quite challenging when we are all in the mode of WAITING for our visa to arrive. The anticipation is so great that sometimes we can't take it any longer and feel impatient .

We sure want to try and understand USEM procedure, but until now that is unknown . It varies what the cause or reason for the delay.

Some people received a 221g for missing documents or medical not received during interview , some received their approval with no sweat but got an AP status , some got an "ISSUED" status but still no news or some received their visa within 4 days from the approval date .

I know it gets frustrating when we thought we are about to receive it but still, days, weeks or even months pass by but still no VISA IN HAND .

For the benefit of our fellow VJ's who haven't receive their visa yet, please feel free to share your experience on how you recieved your visa .

Few notes though.... no vulgar words please....

Try to be specific like start with:

Day 01 Visa Approval date:

Day 02 Status of the Visa from CEAC, USTRAVEDOCS & 2GO

Day 03 and so on .........until you received or collected your visa

I believe through sharing your experience our fellow VJ's will have a better idea about the waiting period.

Edited August 18, 2013 by dahlia0811

[Hank_ 9,174]

21 March ... interview ... approved.

Didn't check the CEAC website or pace back and forth, nor continually calling the embassy... we were just patient and waited.

4th of April 2GO called and said they would be delivering the visa.

(this info is in my timeline)

Edited August 18, 2013 by Hank_

[The Conqueror 47]

Thanks APPLE21 sure you are one of the blessed who had a short wait.

Thanks Hank, you are the most patient VJ I ever encountered! I've been checking every minute hahahaha.... and yes thank you for sharing the date as other newbies are not aware to check the timeline so it is more helpful to give itemized or detailed information. Most of us are hungry for an easy and quick to find answers.

[Kysie & Niall 0]

My fiancée in Zamboanga City, Mindanao had the following experience:

USEM Interview Tuesday, August 13: 7:30 am. Finished interview at 9:40 am and they told her she passed and to go home and wait for Visa to arrive

CEAC showed "ISSUED" on Wednesday, August 14 end of the day

Fiancee received text message on Saturday morning about 9am, August 17 saying her Passport and Visa documents at 2GO in Zamboanga City. She picked up the Passport and Visa 2 hours later

Now we are worried about the CFO seminar and interview to get sticker to allow her to leave the country. Lately many Filipinas not getting approved there even after having US Visa in hand

Good luck to you and everyone

[Hank_ 9,174]

Since moving on to AOS I removed the dates for the K-1 journey from my signature.

Edited August 18, 2013 by Hank_

[haggarda.versoza 3]

August 12 - Interview

August 13 - Status READY "Case is Open" - CEAC

August 14 - Morning AP, afternoon Issued - CEAC

August 15 - ISSUED - CEAC, USTraveldocs - status is still in post

August 16:

Morning of 16th, ISSUED - CEAC, USTraveldocs - status is still in post

Afternoon of 16th USTraveldocs - Status says my passport number is invalid, then checked 2GO Website tracked the UID, it's ready for pick up.

Around 8PM, got a text message from 2GO but I already picked up my passport that night ;-)

[The Conqueror 47]

My fiancée in Zamboanga City, Mindanao had the following experience:

USEM Interview Tuesday, August 13: 7:30 am. Finished interview at 9:40 am and they told her she passed and to go home and wait for Visa to arrive

CEAC showed "ISSUED" on Wednesday, August 14 end of the day

Fiancee received text message on Saturday morning about 9am, August 17 saying her Passport and Visa documents at 2GO in Zamboanga City. She picked up the Passport and Visa 2 hours later

Now we are worried about the CFO seminar and interview to get sticker to allow her to leave the country. Lately many Filipinas not getting approved there even after having US Visa in hand

Good luck to you and everyone

Congratulations!!!! You know no worries about CFO just be confident! Just imagine you got your VISA what more it's just a CFO and don't focus on those bad experiences, look at those who got their CFO sticket with confidence...

Cheers!!!

[Robb&Ann 101]

Day 1: 07-16-2013

Manila U.S. Embassy Interview APPROVED

CEAC Status "READY"

Day 2: 07-17-2013

CEAC Status "Administrative Review"

US Travel docs: still with post

Day 3-6: 07-18-2013 - 07-21-2013

CEAC Status "Issued" (2 business days since approved)

US Travel Docs: "Still with post"

2GO: No updates

Day 7: 07-22-2013

CEAC Status "Issued"

US Travel Docs: Passport has been received from the consular section, and is now currently being processed for the delivery & No status update available after 2GO texted

2GO: Got a text at 4pm; visa is ready for pick up

07-22-2013 5pm Picked-up the Visa packet at MOA (4business days since we got approved; 2 business days since visa was "issued") exactly 6 months since USCIS got our I129F packet.lol

[gayle blue 4]

August 7 --- Interview at USEM

August 13 --- CEAC showed issued

August 14 --- received text notification from 2GO

August 15 --- went to Manila to get the Visa and go to CFO office in Quirino Avenue to get my sticker

JOURNEY continues til we see each other next month...

[MJandJON 1]

Haggarda! You got your visa so quick. No more haggardo moments for yah! Haha

Dahlia, you got your visa already?

Edited August 18, 2013 by MJandJON

[The Conqueror 47]

Haggarda! You got your visa so quick. No more haggardo moments for yah! Haha

Dahlia, you got your visa already?

Unfortunately not yet. I will try calling them tom.

[haggarda.versoza 3]

Haggarda! You got your visa so quick. No more haggardo moments for yah! Haha

Dahlia, you got your visa already?

HAHA I know right!!

Dahlia, I have a feeling that yours will be for pick up tomorrow. *angel's tongue*