hello there. i just needed some advice here. it's just because my NOA#2 was just recceived last MAy 22, 2006 so i was thinking i might have my interview date on september maybe. i decided to enroll for another semester so i will have something to do while waiting. about the packet, i have read that it can be picked up in st. luke's so i have called them last monday to see if they can request one from embassy. after three times of calling thwm, they told me that my packet is there and ready for pick up and the lady who andwered the phone said i have an OPEN DATE means that i can take my medical and interview after medical anytime of the day. i called the embassy to confirm about the OPEn Date thing but they only have said i still dont have any interview date anf their is no record of any packet being released for st. luke....now i am very frustrated whether to go in st. luke's to pick up the packet and advance my medical this very early and take my cfo seminar. they have said medical expires for 6 months or one year..what will i do?...thanks

YOU CAN ACTUALLY GO TO ST. LUKES AND HAVE YOUR MEDICAL TAKEN IN ADVANCE WITHOUT THE PACKET......AND JUST WAIT FOR THE OFFICIAL PACKET TO BE MALIED TO YOU.

I called manila and asked if my fiancee could have her medical early and pick up her packet at st.lukes. I was advised by the gentleman on the phone to wait until the interview is scheduled before having the medical because the medical will expire if there is any delay having the interview.