Manila Embassy Interview

[ellmoi 0]

[Goodman 0]

Packet 4 question?

We have not received the packet from the embassy. It has not held us back because I was able to download all of the packet files from Ulings link (Thank Uling!)

My question is should we be concerned about them not sending us the packet. I am trying to make our travel arrangements and I sure you are all aware of the hassle of making flight arrangements ahead of time. I am concerned because she has had a history of delivery problems to her address.

[brittaniquec_Chic 0]

What a roller coaster ride. After calling the embassy call center yesterday, a very nice lady pretty much made me feel that we were going to have to wait out a CENOMAR check. It had not been processed but was with the CO.

Then out of the blue with no warning from Delbros, the visa was delivered today (Oct 4). So 14 days for us...you can add that to the timeline.

Finally.....I feel happy and exhausted.

Congratulations!

I have good news too. We're approved!!!! Wooohoooo!!!!

More info after i've calmed down a bit.

Congrats!!!

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Visa Applicants Must Use Electronic Application Form as of November 1

To speed the application process for a non-immigrant visa to the United States, the U.S. Embassy will require all visa applicants after November 1, 2006, to use an electronic application form available for free on the Internet. This form must be completed and presented to the Embassy on the date of your visa interview.

For the full story (Manila Embassy Website) - CLICK HERE

[BJZags 17]

Packet 4 question?

We have not received the packet from the embassy. It has not held us back because I was able to download all of the packet files from Ulings link (Thank Uling!)

My question is should we be concerned about them not sending us the packet. I am trying to make our travel arrangements and I sure you are all aware of the hassle of making flight arrangements ahead of time. I am concerned because she has had a history of delivery problems to her address.

What travel arrangements are you making? I'm not sure its wise to be doing any travel planning until successful approval and actual delivery of the visa. As for the no packet situation, I believe that you should call the embassy and let them know that no packet has been received, and that you would prefer to pick it up at St. Lukes.

Visa Applicants Must Use Electronic Application Form as of November 1

To speed the application process for a non-immigrant visa to the United States, the U.S. Embassy will require all visa applicants after November 1, 2006, to use an electronic application form available for free on the Internet. This form must be completed and presented to the Embassy on the date of your visa interview.

For the full story (Manila Embassy Website) - CLICK HERE

That's interesting. You click the link and the electronic form available is ONLY the DS-156, but NOT the DS-156K or 157. You suppose the other two forms will be coming in electronic format a little later?

[Audrey&Romy 0]

I have good news too. We're approved!!!! Wooohoooo!!!!

More info after i've calmed down a bit.

Congratulations, sillygirl!

That's interesting. You click the link and the electronic form available is ONLY the DS-156, but NOT the DS-156K or 157. You suppose the other two forms will be coming in electronic format a little later?

Try this link also. I filled out all electronic forms (DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157) for my interview here and had no problem with them whatsoever.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html

Good luck.

Audrey

[mychelle 1]

hi y'all!

congrats to those who were recently approved!!! this thread just gets bigger and bigger everytime.

again, i just want to thank all y'all who were kind enough to reply ASAP when i had questions regarding the process. i don't know what i would have done without VJ and this thread. i really was thinking of getting an attorney for the K1 and AOS process. now...after this brief and informational journey...i can even teach others how to do their visa processess (i am currently helping my sister and her husband. he was on a tourist visa...been married for a year but did not do the AOS! anyways...that's a whole 'nother set of things...got side-tracked... )

it is now set...my fiance will be here on Oct. 11, 2006 @ 7:40 PM LAX. we're both excited!!! i can even say to him...see yah next week!

tc!

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Packet 4 question?

We have not received the packet from the embassy. It has not held us back because I was able to download all of the packet files from Ulings link (Thank Uling!)

My question is should we be concerned about them not sending us the packet. I am trying to make our travel arrangements and I sure you are all aware of the hassle of making flight arrangements ahead of time. I am concerned because she has had a history of delivery problems to her address.

What travel arrangements are you making? I'm not sure its wise to be doing any travel planning until successful approval and actual delivery of the visa. As for the no packet situation, I believe that you should call the embassy and let them know that no packet has been received, and that you would prefer to pick it up at St. Lukes.

I agree. Please call the Manila Embassy and let them know. The good thing is that whether you are able to acquire an appointment letter or not... you will make it through this process just fine. Cheers!!!

Visa Applicants Must Use Electronic Application Form as of November 1

To speed the application process for a non-immigrant visa to the United States, the U.S. Embassy will require all visa applicants after November 1, 2006, to use an electronic application form available for free on the Internet. This form must be completed and presented to the Embassy on the date of your visa interview.

For the full story (Manila Embassy Website) - CLICK HERE

That's interesting. You click the link and the electronic form available is ONLY the DS-156, but NOT the DS-156K or 157. You suppose the other two forms will be coming in electronic format a little later?

I am speculating the plan is to make the DS-156K and DS-157 accessible in the electronic format as well. This would actually save them money with reproducing the forms with updated versions. Especially with the DS-157 because BPI is validating an older version than provided on the Manila Embassy website. Cheers!!!

Edited October 4, 2006 by Uling

[BJZags 17]

Packet 4 question?

We have not received the packet from the embassy. It has not held us back because I was able to download all of the packet files from Ulings link (Thank Uling!)

My question is should we be concerned about them not sending us the packet. I am trying to make our travel arrangements and I sure you are all aware of the hassle of making flight arrangements ahead of time. I am concerned because she has had a history of delivery problems to her address.

What travel arrangements are you making? I'm not sure its wise to be doing any travel planning until successful approval and actual delivery of the visa. As for the no packet situation, I believe that you should call the embassy and let them know that no packet has been received, and that you would prefer to pick it up at St. Lukes.

I agree. Please call the Manila Embassy and let them know. The good thing is that whether you are able to acquire an appointment letter or not... you will make it through this process just fine. Cheers!!!

Visa Applicants Must Use Electronic Application Form as of November 1

To speed the application process for a non-immigrant visa to the United States, the U.S. Embassy will require all visa applicants after November 1, 2006, to use an electronic application form available for free on the Internet. This form must be completed and presented to the Embassy on the date of your visa interview.

For the full story (Manila Embassy Website) - CLICK HERE

That's interesting. You click the link and the electronic form available is ONLY the DS-156, but NOT the DS-156K or 157. You suppose the other two forms will be coming in electronic format a little later?

I am speculating the plan is to make the DS-156K and DS-157 accessible in the electronic format as well. This would actually save them money with reproducing the forms with updated versions. Especially with the DS-157 because BPI is validating an older version than provided on the Manila Embassy website. Cheers!!!

On the BPI validating an older version. Is the bank forcing the beneficiary to fill out the old forms that are at the bank, rather than validating a more current form that has been downloaded from wherever and brought in already filled-out?

[Sheriff Uling 3]

On the BPI validating an older version. Is the bank forcing the beneficiary to fill out the old forms that are at the bank, rather than validating a more current form that has been downloaded from wherever and brought in already filled-out?

BPI is validating an older version of the DS-157 form. For all who have not paid the K1 Visa Application Fee yet, BPI prints a receipt (validation) on the back (rear) of one (1) DS-157 in addition to giving the benificiary a receipt. I'm NOT suggesting that you do the follow, but we completed the updated form that is available on the Manila Embassy website and copied the validation on the rear of both copies that will be submitted during the interview. My fiance will take the blank DS-157 form that BPI validated as well as the reciept with her to the interview (just in case). Like I wrote earlier, I'm not suggesting that anyone do that, but I elected to go that route because I wanted to submit the most current version of the forms. Why? Because I'm #######. LOL!!! Cheers!!!

[kevlar_kev 0]

Just got off the phone with my beloved, and wanted to share the good news with you all.......APPROVED!!!!

Zelle said the interview was a breeze, just a few basic questions from a very friendly consular officer. I want to thank each and every contributor to this great forum, your help and inspiration has been invaluable. Will give an update when the visa is delivered.

Maraming Salamat,

-kevlar_kev

[sunandmoon 450]

Congrats! wishing you a very happy life together.

[hotairguy 0]

Visa Applicants Must Use Electronic Application Form as of November 1

To speed the application process for a non-immigrant visa to the United States, the U.S. Embassy will require all visa applicants after November 1, 2006, to use an electronic application form available for free on the Internet. This form must be completed and presented to the Embassy on the date of your visa interview.

For the full story (Manila Embassy Website) - CLICK HERE

I am curious if this applies to K-1's and K-3's, which are technically non-immigrant visa's but handled by the immigrant visa section. In the last part of the posting, it seems to describe the procedures that non-immigrant visa applicants can use, like calling to schedule an appointment and visa-point that K-1's and K-3's cannot use. If this is the case, then people who have November interview dates should be provided this information in the K-packets and not blank copies of the forms.

Marilyn and Peter.

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Visa Applicants Must Use Electronic Application Form as of November 1

To speed the application process for a non-immigrant visa to the United States, the U.S. Embassy will require all visa applicants after November 1, 2006, to use an electronic application form available for free on the Internet. This form must be completed and presented to the Embassy on the date of your visa interview.

For the full story (Manila Embassy Website) - CLICK HERE

I am curious if this applies to K-1's and K-3's, which are technically non-immigrant visa's but handled by the immigrant visa section. In the last part of the posting, it seems to describe the procedures that non-immigrant visa applicants can use, like calling to schedule an appointment and visa-point that K-1's and K-3's cannot use. If this is the case, then people who have November interview dates should be provided this information in the K-packets and not blank copies of the forms.

Marilyn and Peter.

My instincts say this procedure applies to K1 and K3 visa petitions, and they will make the DS-156K and DS-157 electronic applications sometime in the future. However, I am speculating, but time will tell. I will call the Manila Embassy because I want to know (if someone beats me to this action then please ask on our behalf). I do wonder if the Manila Embassy will cease and desist in sending the DS-156 form within the visa packet and direct folks to the weblink. However, we may be expecting too much... too fast. LOL!

Edited October 5, 2006 by Uling

[zethris 0]

I hope the decide on what to do soon as I hate to be left behind out of this silly technicality when, hopefully, the appointment is in dec.