Delivered @ 9:41am CR1
5/22/2007 7:41:53 AM SHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY
5/22/2007 7:38:05 AM SHIPMENT BEING PREPARED FOR DELIVERY
5/21/2007 6:35:05 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
5/21/2007 6:13:58 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS
5/21/2007 12:20:56 PM SHIPMENT RELEASED BY THE EMBASSY
5/16/2007 2:50:35 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY

I signed on everything except the DS 156k. The filipino interviewer asked me to write my fiance's name and sign it there, so thats what I did.

Mylene just pointed out to me that according the the k-1 visa flowchart that is in my signature, there will be documents contained in packet 4 that will have to be completed and sent back to the embassy/consulate .. can someone please tell me which forms are sent back by mail and which ones are hand carried on the day of the interview?

Thanks,
CB

Hi PW,

Can you update my information:
Trakon2002
Case# MNL2007613XXX
MNL PKT 04/25/07
Interview 07/11/07

Thankyou for continueing to support this VJ thread and god bless your trip and future together.

Hi VJer's

I have been away from the forum for a few weeks. Congrats to all VJ visa approvals and interview appointments.
I have a few questions I am sure have been answered in the past but have'nt yet found them surfing through the post pages.

As we have our interview date (07/11/07), I am beginning to plan my trip to the Philippines to be with my sweetheart during the interview. If all goes well, she will fly back to the US with me. As I have seen a timeline of 5-7 days for Delbros courier delivery and 3-4 days for USE release to Delbros, that would be 11 days after interview to possible visa delivery to Lapu Lapu City. Would these days be "business" days or do they include sat/sun. I'm just trying to get an idea of how long I should plan to stay in Philippines after interview to insure we get visa and buy ticket for her. I was thinking of planning for 16 days after the interview. Does sound reasonable?

Any idea's on good sites/travel agents for reasonable tickets to Philippines? I have been using Bt-store.com in past.

Also as part of the I-134 Affidavit Of Support, I got a printed out letter from my company, stating income, full time employment status, employment start date. Signed by my Site Management. Does this sound acceptable? Should the signature be witnessed by notary and thus notarized?

Finally as there are about 7 weeks till interview (07/11/07), I was planning on asking Ginovie to attend medical 3rd or 4th week of June. To ensure medical results reach embassy in time. That leaves about 4 weeks till medical. We havent recieved any notification from embassy, I found dates online myself. How long should I wait before calling embassy to send packet to St Lukes for pickup ? I dont have much faith in the postal system delivering to her in time for medical and interview.

Thankyou for your help.

Hello Everyone,

I guess, I will a be constant visitor here. Our peitions (bot I-130 and I-129F) were approved yesterday.
US Embassy, we are coming!!!!

Regards to all!

hi trakon2002, i have a friend who works in a travel agency she might be able to give a lower rate to my fellow vj'ers...i need the following to get the rates:

date of departure?
from location?
to location: Manila?
oneway/roundtrip?

thanks

Hi guys just wanna share my experience today, I called the embassy to follow up when I'll be picking the visa<their suppose to call and let me know but Im being impatient>, operator said its subject to administrative review etc, I was like "what??? but im approved,now im on AR??" and that no input on their computer about my case. I was really sad. Im already thinking of rescheduling my flight. But then after an hr my phone was ringing and its a diffrent operator from the embassy tellin me to go and pick the visa up tomorrow morning at 10:00 , I told her I just called an hr ago and the response that Ive got. She said that happens sometimes. Whew what a big relief, so I'll be off tomorrow to pick the visa and attend the seminar. Im so happy.

Ate Cora pls update me again visa will be received tomorrow 5/23, 2 working days after the interview, thanks.

Hi rea!

Where is this travel agency that your friend works at located? We are also looking for a good and affordable travel agency where we can buy tickets in going to US by July after interview (in God's will... NO AR hopefully!).

We didn't get an SMS message to alert us that the shipment is on the way but here's our Delbros website status as of 7pm Manila time:

5/22/2007 6:06:35 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS
5/16/2007 2:50:37 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY

Based on orimai's status update it looks like Lina's visa should be out for delivery either tomorrow or Thursday. As long as we can get the CFO stamp done before we're scheduled to leave on Friday I'll be happy.

Good luck all!

hi luvbugs4ever, my friend's travel agency is located in makati city, just let me know your details also so i can ask her for quote and will let you know how much..you're actually allowed to inquire from me for the rates and you can compare with other rates you found in any travel agencies anywhere..just let me know if you will choose our rates, okay

thanks!

In submitting I-134 (K-3) during the interview, do we have to make a separate I-134 for me and my child?

Thank you everyone for sending the good luck vibe @ days from now will be my interview date. I worry on this thing...my fiance's not a native US born citizen, he was born in the Philippines but grew up in the states since he was 1 yr. old. In the I-134/affidiavit of support, it said there if he is not a native US born citizen he should attach certification of naturalization number, and i don't have it...it's kind of too late to have it since on the 24th of May is my interview. Uhmm i'm expecting that i will get put on AR. I hope they(consul or pre-screener) will give consideration since he is a US military in the warzone. huhuhuhuhu. But will they give me the chance to sumbit it or they will automatically deny me? Has anyone had the same experience? Thanks everyone.

wow its been awhile i visited this site. alot of changes. took me an hr to find this thread. lol... im doing my aos now so here we go again to that cramming awaited date. lol. good thing i can always rely the vj (esp fil-am family) for infos/help... anyways goodluck to those who'll have their interview! God's on your side!

Was wondering if anyone knows more about I-134 requirements. Many speak of the 125% of the poverty level based on family size but the State department website says for the I-134 it is only 100% and it is 125% for the actual change of status. Anyone have any personal experience on this one. I am over the 100 percent based on a family of 5 but my three kids I only have half the time. I do have a co sponsor but would like to make the I-134 on my own if I can. I will be over the 125% levels after 6 months. Also anyone know about the length of time one must be in a job. I changed positions just as we received our NOA2. Thanks and good luck to all!

I have read that sometimes they state that while paperwork is confirmed. Or like many business in the Philippines....what you want is "always out of stock"...lol Good luck we hope to be in your shoes in September!

this is the response when I emailed the Embassy with the same question:
Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:07:07 +0800
From: "Consular IV Manila" <ConsIVManila@state.gov> Add to Address Book Add Mobile Alert
To: "roy XXXXXXX" <XXXXXXXX@yahoo.com>
As long as both applicants are named in the I-134 affidavit of support, a single copy will suffice.




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

From: roy XXXXXXX [mailto:XXXXXX@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:26 AM
To: Consular IV Manila
Subject: affidavit of support



Case number MNL2006723XXX


Yasmin XXXXX will be applying for a K-1 visa and her daughter Effie a K-2 visa. Do I need to submit a separate I-134 Affidavit of Support for each of their application?

Regards,

Roy


I decided to go ahead and prepare two since it only takes a couples of minutes to fill out a I-134, just to be safe.

It's been quite awhile since I visited this site... and I see there's a lot of you who had been approved on their interview and received their visa... TO ALL WHO WERE APPROVED AND HAD THEIR VISA --->>>

Nice to hear from you DaveandFleur. WA is where I'm headed as Doug has moved there. Who knows we might bump into each other .



Tip to those who are buying tickets. Plane tickets are a lot cheaper if you choose to travel on a weekday (Mon-Thurs). Northwest ticket if flying Manila-Portland on June 2 (a Saturday) costs $1187 including taxes but costs only $775 on June 4 (a Monday). That's more than $300 savings per passenger!

To see is to believe. Check out www.nwa.com.


Embassy accepted photocopy of my fiance's ITR and W2, no questions asked.




Hey Psoas, a word of caution. Since you are petitioning a K1, any term of endearment is okay as long as you don't refer to your fiancee as "asawa, wifey, spouse" in your correspondence as that can have severe consequences at interview time. Remember, K1 is for fiancee and CR-1 or IR-1 is for spouse.


I only brought 12-15 pictures. Albums are too heavy to bring. The Filipino pre-screener and the American consul did not ask me for more photos.


Orimai, does this mean that your wife was granted CR-1 interview on May 16 instead of K3? Can we have your K3 timeline please?



For K1 processing through Manila, we don't send anything back to the consulate. Only the CR-1 and IR-1 do.

US embassies in other countries do require K1 beneficiaries to send something back but not Manila Embassy.


You're most welcome, Trakon and thank you for the good wishes.

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..Wes.............11-02-06..11-17-06..12-29-06..03-20-07..2006-818xxx..OK..May 01/42 days/Dumaguete

02..DeaniWait.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-27-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx..OK..Apr 11/07 days/Picked up
03..wthornton.......11-28-06..12-19-06..02-26-07..04-04-07..2006-842xxx..OK..Apr 14/10 days/
04..DocMay..........11-15-06..12-12-06..02-26-07..04-10-07..2006-845xxx..OK..May 11/31 days/Manila
05..George&Jenny....11-27-06..12-12-06..xx-xx-xx..04-10-07..2006-845xxx..OK..Apr 13/03 days/Cagayan de Oro
06..genlramos.......11-17-06..12-19-06..xx-xx-xx..04-11-07..2006-845xxx..OK..Apr 17/06 days/Pasay City
07..DaveandFleur....10-17-06..12-19-06..02-28-07..04-11-07..2006-845xxx..OK
08..PatientlyWait...12-04-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-13-07..2006-852xxx..OK..Apr 26/13 days/Las Pinas
09..Kayz............12-14-06..12-27-06..02-26-07..04-16-07..2006-854xxx..OK..Apr 24/08 days/Manila
10..sanfrancisco....xx-xx-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-17-07..2006-8xxxxx..OK..Apr 26/09 days/??
11..supra...........12-07-06..01-08-07..03-03-07..04-18-07..2006-860xxx..OK..Apr 23/05 days/Cebu
12..elmasguapo......12-15-06..01-08-07..xx-xx-xx..07-03-07..2006-xxxxxx
13..Dean/Gra........12-26-06..01-04-07..02-27-06..04-23-07..2007-503xxx..OK..May 04/11 days/Pick up
14..Mike Marivic....01-04-07..01-20-07..02-26-07..04-24-07..2007-508xxx..OK..May 01/07 days/Ermita
15..CocoPuff........12-29-06..01-16.07..03-03-07..04-25-07..2007-5xxxxx..OK..May 04/09 days/Bacolod
16..MarieandBryan...01-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-27-07..2007-52xxxx..OK..May 04/07 days/Cebu

17..Skeeter211......01-17-07..02-27-07..04-02-07..05-03-07..2007-52xxxx..OK..May 11/08 days/Davao
18..chadandlira.....01-25-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-09-07..2007-536xxx..OK..May 16/07 days/Gen. Santos
19..Honeysweet......02-01-07..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..05-10-07..2007-540xxx..OK
20..chadmides.......02-12-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..05-17-07..2007-547xxx..OK
21..gracy_byron.....02-08-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-18-07..2007-xxxxxx..OK..May 23/05 days/Pick up
22..joemaria........02-12-07..02-28-07..xx-xx-xx..05-22-07..2007-55xxx
23..Jeng............02-13-07..02-28-07..03-31-07..05-22-07..2007-554xxx
24..imaskin.........02-21-07..xx-xx-xx..03-30-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx
25..princess sutil..02-20-07..xx-xx-xx..04-02-07..05-24-07..2007-xxxxxx

28..orion44.........02-22-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-05-07..2007-xxxxxx
27..David-MaeForev..02-27-07..03-14-07..xx-xx-xx..06-07-07..2007-564xxx
28..JeffK...........03-08-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..06-18-07..2007-573xxx

29..CountryBoy......03-29-07..04-23-07..xx-xx-xx..07-04-07..2007-608xxx
30..dave&evan.......04-12-07..04-25-07..xx-xx-xx..07-05-07..2007-60xxxx
31..trakon2002......04-05-07..xx-xx-xx..04-25-07..07-11-07..2007-613xxx
32..happyinlove.....04-14-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..07-11-07..2007-xxxxxx
33..rea.............05-01-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx
34..Anthony Julie...05-xx-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-63xxxx

K3 LIST
01..AnneiyandJacky..11-28-06..xx-xx-xx..02-27-07..04-17-07..2006-685xxx..AR..Co-sponsor
02..dj2004..........11-16-06..12-12-06..02-27-07..04-03-07..2006-839xxx..OK
03..luvbugs4ever....12-14-06..12-21-06..03-02-07..07-03-07..2006-8xxxxx..
04..M&M.............11-20-06..xx-xx-xx..03-02-07..04-16-07..2007-503xxx..CR visa approved.
05..Jeff&Boo........12-26-06..01-12-07..02-26-07..04-23-07..2007-5xxxxx..Apr 25/02 days/??

07..CherylandMike...02-05-07..02-26-07..05-03-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK
08..Robor007........02-06-07..02-26-07..03-30-07..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..Waiting for delivery
09..jeffry..........02-07-07..02-26-07..xx-xx-xx..05-16-07..2007-546xxx..OK..May 18/02 days/??
10..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

IR-1/CR-1
Name.................NOA2.....CASE CMPLT..PACKET..INTERVIEW...MNL CASE#..STATUS
01..dims1...........09-20-06..12-01-06..02-06-07..03-19-07..2006-775xxx..OK..May 14/8 weeks/Cebu

02..vsmtqhdy........09-25-06..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..04-20-07..2006-xxxxxx..OK..Apr 27/07 days/Laguna
03..randynrose......09-29-06..02-06-07..03-06-07..04-20-07..2006-xxxxxx..AR

04..orimai..........10-16-06..03-08-07..02-19-07..05-30-07..2006-xxxxxx..
05..Gobruins........12-20-06..04-03-07..xx-xx-xx..05-23-07..2007-50xxxx

06..StarProg........12-28-06..05-10-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-508xxx
07..islandprincess..05-21-07..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..xx-xx-xx..2007-xxxxxx

I have been to Cebu three times in the last 13 months and so far BT-Store.com has always come through with the lowest fares. I fly Cathay Pacific by far the best airlines from US to Philippines. Just make sure you search for the best days to lower the fare...makes a huge difference. Good Luck!

While it is true that you only need to meet 100%, Manila Embassy requires (although they do not explicitly say it) that petitioners meet the 125% upfront or at least during interview time. Adjustment of status is only a few weeks or months away from interview and Embassy wants to make sure you are at 125% level before you file AOS. You are exempt from the 125% rule if you are in the military.

We've had successful petitioners who were new in their jobs. Just make sure you send your fiancee your last 3 pay stubs prior to interview and latest W2 and ITR . I think what the embassy does is based on your latest payslip, they multiply your salary by 12 months to estimate if you meet poverty guidelines even if your last year's income did not quite make the guidelines. What is important to them is how much you are making at the time of your fiancee's interview.

You are wise to try to make the I-134 on your own. Use co-sponsor only as a last resort.

I must agree that Cathay Pacific is the best airline I have flown on to the PI and back in terms of their planes and in-flight customer service. (Sometimes the cheapest too, but not always.) I have flown China Airlines, PAL, a combo of United/Japan Airlines, EVA Airways and Cathay Pacific to the Philippines. Never used NWA, but I used to fly them domestically. NWA is having some good fares right now. We're using PAL for my sweetheart's flight here only because they are the only airlines with a non-stop MNL-SFO flight and she doesn't want to make a connection alone in a foreign country.

One other suggestion....I was told that its cheaper to buy a one-way ticket to the USA in the Philippines instead of buying it online or from a travel agent in the states. I tested it and for me, it came true. I saved about $150 US (P7500) on PAL over what I could get it for here or online from the PAL website.

Scott (and Mirasol)

PW,

In the quote above you are specifically stating that the petitioner needs to submit paystubs, could you please reference a document where paystubs are requested by the embassy? This is the first I have heard of it and it may be an issue as I have my child support, charitable contributions, credit union deposits, insurance, union dues, retirement, additional retirement, my mortage payment, and vehicle loan payments taken out of my paycheck before I get it therefore my net income is WAY lower than my gross and it looks like I don't make alot, but my only responsiblities after the dedutions is food, entertainment, and utilities.

In leu of paystubs I have a letter from my employer .. a government agency.. on government letterhead stating my lenth of service with the agency, my monthly salary, my annual salary (at least 4 times amount stated for poverty level for our number of family members), the amount of life insurance and disability and dismemberment insurance that I have, etc., etc., and it is signed by the director of personnel with all of his relevant contact information.

I also have a letter from my financial institution stating that I have in excess of 5 figures deposited in an account (the letter states the actual amount), it also states the amount that I have deposited in the past year as well as my current balance in all accounts, how long I have had accounts with them, the types of accounts, etc. It is signed by the president of the bank with all of the relevant contact information on letterhead.

I also have my last 5 years tax returns and W-2's that I will be submitting.

I hope you cannot produce the document that I requested, but if you do I guess I will have to write an explanation letter about the amounts that are deduced from my paycheck.

Thanks,
CB

BTW .. Mylene's interview is July 9, 2007 .. not July 4

We we're approved yesterday...our interview was successful
Thank u so much guys for all the support and all the prayers, cant thank u enough!

Hey CB the form we are talking about is the I-134 for K-1 applicants. It is one of the methods. It is best I hear to include as many of the options as possible to avoid questions or the dreaded 221(g) asking for more information. From what I have read it would seam you are in good shape with your income levels.

My issue is I have changed jobs in the middle and making just a few thousand under the 125%. Was really hoping to squeek by as I have next to no liabilities but it would seem I need to show some more income or use my kids home as assets...another thing I did not want to try as my ex-wife is on the paper work still. Oh well what ever it takes my baby will make it home. Come to far to let this little thing stop me....lol. Good Luck sound like your just a few blinks away!

CONGRATS!
on to the next journey!!!

Shaggy474,

Thanks for the kind words .. the wait has definately been a long one.

As far as the I-134 goes, quoting directly from the document (actually copy/pasting from it)

II. Supporting Evidence.

As the sponsor, you must show you have sufficient income and/or financial resources to assure that the alien you are sponsoring will not become a public charge while in the United States.
Evidence should consist of copies of any or all of the following documentation listed below that are applicable to your situation.
Failure to provide evidence of sufficient income and/or financial resources may result in the denial of the alien's application for a visa or his or her removal from the United States.

The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of incomeand resources, as appropriate:

A. Statement from an officer of the bank or other financial institutions where you have deposits, identifying the following details regarding your account:
1. Date account opened;2. Total amount deposited for the past year;3. Present balance.

B. Statement of your employer on business stationery, revealing:
1. Date and nature of employment;2. Salary paid;3. Whether the position is temporary or permanent.

C. If self-employed:
1. Copy of last income tax return filed; or2. Report of commercial rating concern.

D. List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).

The lack of inclusion of paystubs is what had me worried that it might be an issue with the Manila Embassy only. Hopefully PatientlyWaiting can enlighten me about the issue when she gets the chance.

Good luck with your support issue .. I heard a story a while back where a petitioner rounded off their income to $30,000 annually and the minimum required to be at 125% poverty level was over 30k but less than 31k. The process was put on AR by the Manila Embassy until the petitioner submitted evidence that his true income was above the required.

Basically what I am saying is that squeeking by isn't an option at Manila; hopefully you can prove in grand fashion that supporting your fiancee will be no problem whatsoever.

Thanks for the reply,
CB

I sent off my affidavit of support and other documents Fedex Saturday (on the truck to be delivered already, awesome!). I don't know how, but even after checking it, I think I blew it. On question 10. That I have submitted a visa petition(s) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of the following person(s). If none, state none.

I stated: None

Ummmm, do I need to do it again, get it notarized, and rushed to the Philippines before June 5?

You answered it correctly ..

Congrats Maria! We are APPROVED too! We made it...wish we could have met yesterday....

To all Vjers, thanks for all the help, support, encouragement and most especially prayers...we won't made this without you guys...you were there in our journey...hoping that you will still be there on our next next steps of our journey in the US...

Just like Maria said, we can't thank you enough!

Godbless us all.

I've got my (well ok, my wife's) interview date. Its June 28th. It just appeared on the online appointment site today (thanks to frdmrk2 for alerting me). I haven't told Fely yet, gotta do that now if I can. She's away from home for a week.

PW kindly update me please and thanks.

How can I track my visa delivery from Delbros? Can I get their website?

thanks.

Go to Delbros main page and input your MNL case number with '01' at the end. For example, if your case number is MNL20079999999 you would use MNL2007999999901. You can also call them directly or send an SMS message with your tracking number followed by the word 'status'. Good luck!

I have the same question... In our case, we used the sample form here in VJ and on that particular question, instead of 'NONE" we wrote: MAE XXXXX XXXXX (now filing for K1 Visa)... Can somebody enlighten us please?

Thanks!

CONGRATS TO ALL WHO GOT APPROVED! Time flies by so quickly and before we know it, it's JUNE batch turns! Yeaaaaa I mean Yikesss (because I'm feeling the churn in my stomach)


Mae

thank you...could you please give me the link to their main page?

Delbros Homepage There's a section on the right side that says 'Shipment Tracking'. Input your tracking number (the case number with 01 at the end) and click 'Track Waybill'.

What is the validity of the visa upon issuance? what i mean is should I need to go to the US within 3 months or 6 months upon issuance?

i bel the K-1 visa validity is 6 mos. somebody correct me if im wrong

CONGRATZ YOU GUYS WHO GO APPROVED VISA!



RIODON

hi everybody,

i'm a newbie here in the manila embassy thread. this is my first post though i have been lurking here for a long time now. we just got our NOA2 on May 3 and received our MNL case number from NVC on May 14. I was expecting my interview would be scheduled 3-4 months from now. But I was really surprised when i checked the US embassy appointment schedule and found out that I was already scheduled for medical appointment on July and my interview date will be on July 11. I'm kind of shocked right now since me and my fiancee has not really started gathering all the documents we need. Now, my question is when do you think i could receive my packet 4. If i want to have an early medical appointment, could i go there even if i haven't receive yet my medical and interview appointment letter from the embassy. My fiancee hasn't receive yet our NOA2 hardcopy in the mail so i can't even show that. I'm panicking now. so much to do.. so little time!

thanks!

sorry i missed the date of my medical in my previous post. my medical appointment schedule is on July 3.

thanks!

Our current status:

5/23/2007 8:00:11 AM SHIPMENT OUT FOR DELIVERY
5/23/2007 7:59:07 AM SHIPMENT BEING PREPARED FOR DELIVERY
5/22/2007 7:03:41 PM SHIPMENT RECEIVED AT DISTRIBUTION CENTER
5/22/2007 6:06:35 PM SHIPMENT IN PROCESS
5/16/2007 2:50:37 PM SHIPMENT PROCESS IN THE EMBASSY

Delbros said the delivery could be anytime between 8am and 5pm. I've been poking my head out the door looking down the drive for a sign of the courier. If I've looked once I've looked a hundred times - maybe more. We're hoping it arrives soon so we can go get the CFO stamp. Then we can finally relax.

Lina was told she could do early medical as long as she has the printout of the case number with medical and interview scheduled on it.

Packet 4 usually takes about one month from the time your case is received at the US embassy.

Your fiancee should receive the hard copy of the NOA2 soon.

GOOD DEAL

thank you very much!

All

Just a quick question... Is two weeks enough time to allow receipt of visa (after interview) from embassy and delbros? or should I book flights to allow more time for visa to arrive?

Thanks

Thank you for this post. I feel relieve now. I want my interview sooner.

I am getting bored with my work now. No more reason to stay longer in PI.

Lina's interview was 5/16 and her visa is scheduled for delivery today so one week from interview to delivery. I've got flights back booked for 5/25 so we cut it close. I think as long as your interview goes okay and your case is released by the embassy within a reasonable time 2 weeks should be enough. It all depends though. If there's any delay at the embassy for whatever reason you might be stuck changing return flight dates.

You could also request a pickup. Jeff & Fria did and theirs was allowed. They interviewed on Wednesday and picked up their visa Friday afternoon. If you do request a pickup make sure you request it after the interview with the CO as they are the ones who say yes or no.

Case Number: mnl2006******
Visa Classification: CR1
St. Luke's Appointment Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 (12:00:00 AM)
Embassy Appointment Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 (8:30:00 AM)

This is what what i got from the visa interview appointment website.Is that right?or do i have to call them to make the appointment?

the medical is usually scheduled one week before the interview. the medical can be done before the scheduled date. interview is the important one. you may want to call the Embassy to verify the dates.