Finally got my NOA2

[bunker buster 0]

So after they received my RFE last July 12 finally got my NOA2 on Aug. 20.

I read from the other thread that I should call NVC for the case# after a week,is it true once I get the case# I can apply/set a schedule for the interview in Manila (paying the fee at BPI or BDO banks)? W/o official notice from the US embassy in Manila?

BTW Is this the current# of NVC (603) 334-0700?

Edited August 24, 2012 by bunker buster

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Philippines regional forum; OP's question about procedures in regards to interview scheduling is country specific.

[raniel&sonson 3]

Yes, once you have a case number, you can set an appointment. Pay the Visa fee at BPI bank then call the US embassy or log to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/. No need to wait for any packets. Just download it to this link: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html and this will tell you all the required documents and requirements that you should have in the interview.

Good luck and God bless.

[Hank_ 9,174]

For the NVC:

Check on your embassy case number:

Give them 7 - 10 days before calling. Call after 4:45 PM eastern time for shorter wait times K1's are not tracked through the AVR, ever. They are processed like an immigrant visa, but they are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own. Therefore you need an operator. To get there:

1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Press 1 for English

Press 5 for an operator

NVC CONTACT INFORMATION:

Website: www.immigrantvisas.state.govwww.immigrantvisas.state.gov

E-mail: NVCInquiry@state.gov (I found NVC to be very quick responding to emails)

REQUIRED SECURITY INFORMATION:

You are required to provide the following security information with each inquiry to receive a case specific response:

* NVC Case Number or USCIS Receipt Number (Place in the subject line of the e-mail).

* Petitioner's name and date of birth.

( NOTE: If the visa petition is employment-based, include the employer's company/organization name instead of the petitioner's name and date of birth. )

* Principal Applicant's name and date of birth.

Manila Embassy:

After NOA2 AND YOU HAVE YOUR MNL # (don't need to wait for the letter from the embassy )

Once you have your MNL # you can take your passport and required visa fee (in Php) to BPI and pay your visa fee. The embassy website states that within 4 hours of paying at BPI you can schedule your interview appointment but most times it seems to take about 24 hours.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-paymentinfo.asp

When scheduling online with the embassy you need to include the "XX" at the beginning of the passport number, your passport number IS your receipt number (normally).

Priorty Date; this is the date the NOA 1 was accepted.

Make sure to print two copies of the interview confirmation page as you will need one for St. Luke's and the other (maybe, they might mail the interview letter) for the embassy.

(open all of these links then save them to your bookmarks so you have them for easy access)

Embassy Letter:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_005.pdf

(Tagalog) http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_007.pdfhttp://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/K1instructionTag%20rtf3%20_2__rtf2_007.pdf

(The DS-156 can be difficult to complete sometimes, if you have issues try a different browser.)

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/

Embassy (Manila) Phone Number (and email)

(632) 301-2000, extension 5184 or 5185 (local number: USEM 3012000 loc 5184/5185 call them around 3-4:30pm)

** (214) 571-1600 or (646) 254-3546 (these are USA numbers)

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail address: IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

.

To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

INTERVIEW DAY: Remember no electronics are allowed in the embassy; no cell phones, no cameras, no memory stiks. And no food.

***

St. Luke's:

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-docs

Have copies of passport bio page, confirmation page from scheduling interview online at embassy (or if the embassy mails a confirmation letter bring a copy of that), and of course the 2X2 photos. (copy of annulment is asked for at times)

PREREGISTER at St. Luke's website, it saves time when you arrive. http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/

CFO:

ALL exiting required to attend. There are been changed with CFO so for sure read through their website.

http://www.philembassy.no/sites/default/files/downloads/new_gcp_flyer.pdf

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348:fiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-foreign-nationals&catid=140

Required documents & "OTHER DOCUMENTS" they ask for at CFO: copies of; CENOMAR, certified birth certificate, bio page of passport, visa page from passport, pictures together, from USC - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common. The "other documents" clause can be ANYTHING with those nit-wits at CFO.

** From the Family Code of the Philippines: it's 21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent.

Art. 14. In case either or both of the contracting parties, not having been emancipated by a previous marriage, are between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one, they shall, in addition to the requirements of the preceding articles, exhibit to the local civil registrar, the consent to their marriage of their father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned. Such consent shall be manifested in writing by the interested party, who personally appears before the proper local civil registrar, or in the form of an affidavit made in the presence of two witnesses and attested before any official authorized by law to administer oaths. The personal manifestation shall be recorded in both applications for marriage license, and the affidavit, if one is executed instead, shall be attached to said applications. (61a)

Art. 15. Any contracting party between the age of twenty-one and twenty-five shall be obliged to ask their parents or guardian for advice upon the intended marriage. If they do not obtain such advice, or if it be unfavorable, the marriage license shall not be issued till after three months following the completion of the publication of the application therefor.A sworn statement by the contracting parties to the effect that such advice has been sought,together with the written advice given, if any, shall be attached to the application for marriage license. Should the parents or guardian refuse to give any advice, this fact shall be stated in the sworn statement.

[X Factor 1,112]

So after they received my RFE last July 12 finally got my NOA2 on Aug. 20.

I read from the other thread that I should call NVC for the case# after a week,is it true once I get the case# I can apply/set a schedule for the interview in Manila (paying the fee at BPI or BDO banks)? W/o official notice from the US embassy in Manila?

BTW Is this the current# of NVC (603) 334-0700?

Yes that is the current number. Have your NOA1 reference number when you call. ConGraTuLaTions

[bunker buster 0]

I have two minor with my gf. a 7 and a 2 year old. Do they have to fill up their own DS156 and 157 forms?

Thanks for the guide and well wish guys!

Edited August 26, 2012 by bunker buster

[Hank_ 9,174]

I have two minor with my gf. a 7 and a 2 year old. Do they have to fill up their own DS156 and 157 forms?

Thanks for the guide and well wish guys!

YOU have two children with your GF fiancee, or your GF fiancee has two children? If they are your kids then you do not need the K2 process, you need to get them U.S. passports. If they are your FIANCEE's children before you, then you need to do everything in triples read the embassy letter.

Read this: Embassy Letter

[bunker buster 0]

I have 2 kids with my fiance

[Hank_ 9,174]

I have 2 kids with my fiance

They are U.S. citizens! For sure you do not do the K2 process. Contact the embassy for the process of getting them U.S. passports. Maybe someone on here can steer you in the right direction as I don't know about that stuff.

[southcalhog 43]

They are U.S. citizens! For sure you do not do the K2 process. Contact the embassy for the process of getting them U.S. passports. Maybe someone on here can steer you in the right direction as I don't know about that stuff.

[Ryan H 3,812]

I have 2 kids with my fiance

You will need a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) for the two kids. Start by reviewing information from this link: US Embassy, Manila | Reports of Birth Abroad and Derivative Citizenship

[Rob&Ema 12]

I don't know anything about the children process, but congrats and hopefully things will move faster for you.

[bunker buster 0]

Actually our two kids was born when I'm still a green card holder. I read the CRBA requirements and one has to be US citizen at the time of birth.