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Kris & Liezl   3

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I see everyone talking about "Appointment Letters" all the time. I don't think we've gotten anything like this from the Embassy. I called today to ask some other questions about the interview and they're telling me I need to wait for a "Letter of Eligibility". I asked when will that be sent and he didn't know...

What are "Appointment Letters" and "Letters of Eligibility", and why wont they let us schedule an interview without them???

06/20/2002 - Introduced through her Aunt
07/05/2002 - Correspondence begins and continues for years; friendship and feelings slowly but surely grow stronger.
05/12/2009 - Met in Philippines! Stayed for two weeks and had a great time. Can't wait to go back!
10/11/2009 - She said YES! (became engaged)

USCIS
10/29/2010 - Mailed I-129F
11/08/2010 - Check cashed
11/11/2010 - Received NOA1 dated 11/05/2010 (My case landed in Vermont - #######!)
11/15/2010 - Touched
04/05/2011 - It's been 5 months and not a peep from USCIS/VSC :-(
04/19/2011 - Touched/Text Message and Email this AM (APPROVED!)
04/22/2011 - Hard copy NOA2 received (166 days)

US Embassy
(All dates are Philippines dates)
05/20/2011 - Birth Certificate error cleared up
06/03/2011 - Fiancee waiting for her Passport
06/03/2011 - Not a peep from the Embassy (Manila)
07/21/2011 - Passport obtained
07/22/2011 - Interview scheduled 8/4
08/01/2011 - Fiancee and family on first flight EVER, to Manila
08/02/2011 - Medical
08/03/2011 - Medical (Passed, no concerns)
08/04/2011 - Interview! Passed! (they think)
08/24/2011 - Received Embassy email indicating fiance's visa has been issued!
08/31/2011 - 09/13/2011 Philippines Vacation!
09/14/2011 - Arrived together in Dallas, TX!

11/11/2011 - Married!

graceroxas Explorer

graceroxas   17

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You don't have to wait for the letter of eligibility to schedule an appointment.

If you have your NVC case number already, you can try scheduling an interview appointment online or by phone. The operative word here is "try" because you would have to make several attempts before getting through. It depends on when your case number is already in the US embassy system. You may want to include interview scheduling among your daily routines for a week or two :hehe: That's how long it may take.

Once you are able to schedule an appointment, either through online or by phone, you can then download the appointment letter which you should bring with you during the interview.

From my personal experience, calling the US number seems to produce a faster result. But it could have just been a coincidence.

Grace

Edited by graceroxas
Kris & Liezl Explorer

Kris & Liezl   3

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Thanks Grace... So what if I do schedule online? That shouldn't be as difficult as TRYING to call in, right? Or is it hard to schedule online too? I called that U.S. number, and I'm guessing it was routed to the Philippines because the guy had the accent. Anyway, he couldn't hear most of what I was saying... So, hopefully online works better.

06/20/2002 - Introduced through her Aunt
07/05/2002 - Correspondence begins and continues for years; friendship and feelings slowly but surely grow stronger.
05/12/2009 - Met in Philippines! Stayed for two weeks and had a great time. Can't wait to go back!
10/11/2009 - She said YES! (became engaged)

USCIS
10/29/2010 - Mailed I-129F
11/08/2010 - Check cashed
11/11/2010 - Received NOA1 dated 11/05/2010 (My case landed in Vermont - #######!)
11/15/2010 - Touched
04/05/2011 - It's been 5 months and not a peep from USCIS/VSC :-(
04/19/2011 - Touched/Text Message and Email this AM (APPROVED!)
04/22/2011 - Hard copy NOA2 received (166 days)

US Embassy
(All dates are Philippines dates)
05/20/2011 - Birth Certificate error cleared up
06/03/2011 - Fiancee waiting for her Passport
06/03/2011 - Not a peep from the Embassy (Manila)
07/21/2011 - Passport obtained
07/22/2011 - Interview scheduled 8/4
08/01/2011 - Fiancee and family on first flight EVER, to Manila
08/02/2011 - Medical
08/03/2011 - Medical (Passed, no concerns)
08/04/2011 - Interview! Passed! (they think)
08/24/2011 - Received Embassy email indicating fiance's visa has been issued!
08/31/2011 - 09/13/2011 Philippines Vacation!
09/14/2011 - Arrived together in Dallas, TX!

11/11/2011 - Married!

Richie Rich Rising Star

Richie Rich   70

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I was able to schedule my fiancee appointment online within a week of my case reaching the Embassy . I send a scan and email copy of the Appointment Letter which she will use for her Medical/Interview . Good luck .

-400 CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE

01-17-2015 = N-400 packet sent (to P.O. Box Dallas via USPS Priority Mail)
01-21-2015 = N-400 packet delivered
01/25/2015 = E confirmation / Text received

01/26/2015 = Check cashed .

02/02/2015 = NOA1 received (Priority Date 01/21/2015)
02/09/2015 = Biometrics Letter received .

02/18/2015 = Biometrics

02/20/2015 = In line for interview

04/10/2015 = Interview Letter received .

05/11/2015 =Interview .

05/11/2015 = Passed Interview
07/01/2015 = Oath letter received
07/24/2015 = Oath Cerememony

graceroxas Explorer

graceroxas   17

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Thanks Grace... So what if I do schedule online? That shouldn't be as difficult as TRYING to call in, right? Or is it hard to schedule online too? I called that U.S. number, and I'm guessing it was routed to the Philippines because the guy had the accent. Anyway, he couldn't hear most of what I was saying... So, hopefully online works better.

Hi, so long as your case number is in the system already, it should be easy, either online or by calling. (I personally prefer calling). And don't mind the under-informed call agents who insists you should have your eligibility letter first. If your number is not yet in, you would get a "case number not valid" feedback from the online scheduler.

By the way, forgot to mention that you gotta pay the visa fee first before trying to schedule.

Grace

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