Seeking Friends with Manila Embassy Experience

[MarcoPogo 2]

Ana is having her med exam next week. I'm waiting for those results before I schedule my embassy appointment.

I'll meet her in Manila a couple of days before the interview. I'll stay in Phils for 29 days max but we are excited to leave as soon as possible.

I'd like to communicate with anyone who has completed the process or who is just starting out. Comparing notes.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Mark

[TBoneTX 43,020]

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[Darnell 8,478]

Hey Mark ! I'm Darnell !

A lot of the stuff you seek is in the Embassy Review section - you can view it from a PC easily. Handphones and tablets suck for this type of research.

[TBoneTX 43,020]

Post edited to remove personal information and returned to thread as follows:

Hi Mark, I am Bill. If you are still states side, feel free to call or text me at EDITED BY VJ MODERATION. Marilyn and I are still going through the process, but almost completed (fingers crossed lol). I filed the papers on my own in August 2014, never heard anything until the week of Christmas and was able to get her medical, passport renewal, and interview all completed in about two weeks time. UGH that was among the most stressful things for us both. I was unable to go with her to manila for the medical and interview, I am envious that you can. It is not easy for the medical. Feel free to email me as well EDITED BY VJ MODERATION

Good Luck,

Bill

[VOL 425]

Embassy Interview is usually a few simple standard questions, CO may or may not let you stand beside her during her actual interview.

Is your Fiance from Manila or from Province?

[MarcoPogo 2]

Hi

Thanks for your response.

My fiancee is from Negros Occidental, San Carlos City

I plan to attend the interview. I'll be disappointed if I'm not allowed.

Most of what I read on VJ is about the petitioner being allowed to attend.

[Hank_ 9,171]

Ana is having her med exam next week. I'm waiting for those results before I schedule my embassy appointment.

I'll meet her in Manila a couple of days before the interview. I'll stay in Phils for 29 days max but we are excited to leave as soon as possible.

I'd like to communicate with anyone who has completed the process or who is just starting out. Comparing notes.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

Mark

Schedule your interview before attending the interview the medical as SLEC will want copies of the interview confirmation, complete the medical at least 7 days before the date of the interview.

There is no issue with you attending the iterview with your fiancee. I was there with my asawa and it for sure is a great experience.

[MarcoPogo 2]

Hi Hank

Thanks for your reply.

I don't remember seeing a requirement for having scheduled an interview. Just bringing a DS 160.

I really can't schedule one until I am free on June 1st. I want to stay for 29 days (as usual)

Have you written about your interview experience? I would love to read it. Or talk on the celpon

Salamat kaibigan ko

Mark

[Zedayn 485]

Hi Hank

Thanks for your reply.

I don't remember seeing a requirement for having scheduled an interview. Just bringing a DS 160.

I really can't schedule one until I am free on June 1st. I want to stay for 29 days (as usual)

Have you written about your interview experience? I would love to read it. Or talk on the celpon

Salamat kaibigan ko

Mark

You can read my embassy interview experience if you click on my timeline. I was there with my wife and it was super easy and relaxed.

[Hank_ 9,171]

Hi Hank

Thanks for your reply.

I don't remember seeing a requirement for having scheduled an interview. Just bringing a DS 160.

I really can't schedule one until I am free on June 1st. I want to stay for 29 days (as usual)

Have you written about your interview experience? I would love to read it. Or talk on the celpon

Salamat kaibigan ko

Mark

Yes I did a write up, you can find it by clicking on my timeline link to the left

In my link below under the St. Luke's tab are links to their website and more info. Don't forget to preregister.. saves a little time.

Here is the SLEC link for requirements. http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

[MarcoPogo 2]

Hi Hank

I look forward to reading your story as soon as I clear up some things.

I don't mean to drag you down with my stupid problems.

Please consider the following just a rant.

St Luke's wants the original copy of The Letter of Case Number. She doesn't have that. Only copies.

And they want copies on "bond paper". Where is she going to get that in the jungle

Same thing with the Visa Interview Appointment Confirmation.

She has never received ANYTHING EVER in the mail from anybody.

I'm flying her to Manila next week for med exam. It will be a miracle if she doesn't have to go back.

[Zedayn 485]

Hi Hank

I look forward to reading your story as soon as I clear up some things.

I don't mean to drag you down with my stupid problems.

Please consider the following just a rant.

St Luke's wants the original copy of The Letter of Case Number. She doesn't have that. Only copies.

And they want copies on "bond paper". Where is she going to get that in the jungle

Same thing with the Visa Interview Appointment Confirmation.

She has never received ANYTHING EVER in the mail from anybody.

I'm flying her to Manila next week for med exam. It will be a miracle if she doesn't have to go back.

A copy of the letter from the NVC that has the MNL case number will work fine OR a copy of the interview confirmation letter. You don't need both, and they certainly don't need to be on bond paper. If you have the NVC letter, simply email it to your fiancée and have her print it out.

[MarcoPogo 2]

Thanks Hank. I'll go with that. (gulp)

[Hank_ 9,171]

Hi Hank

I look forward to reading your story as soon as I clear up some things.

I don't mean to drag you down with my stupid problems.

Please consider the following just a rant.

St Luke's wants the original copy of The Letter of Case Number. She doesn't have that. Only copies.

And they want copies on "bond paper". Where is she going to get that in the jungle

Same thing with the Visa Interview Appointment Confirmation.

She has never received ANYTHING EVER in the mail from anybody.

I'm flying her to Manila next week for med exam. It will be a miracle if she doesn't have to go back.

No SLEC does not need originals, copies of everything works just fine. The copy of the NVC letter/email works just fine.

As for the interview confirmation, you need to schedule the appointment first, then at the end of the scheduling you click the button to email the confirmation to you, plus you print out the interview confirmation page.... this is not mailed to your fiancee. NOTHING of importance is mailed to your fiancee.

Relax... everything is fine.

[MarcoPogo 2]

Thank you for making me laugh.

I read your story and shared it with Ana. It was very well written.