wondering why until now no news from the embassy

[doelin 0]

good day to all VJ members and readers.i am heartily needed for help regarding my worries.my fiance(e)receive NOA2 last July 24 then got our MNL case number then it was forwarded to the embassy last July 30.i started to worry coz until now i haven't receive any mail or notice from the embassy for any details or for interview.i read some articles and forum some has their interview 2 weeks after they know their case number.plz.need help and advice what to do,,it is almost 1 month

now since they forwarded our papers to the embassy..thank you and god bless everyone.

[ymonz 0]

good day to all VJ members and readers.i am heartily needed for help regarding my worries.my fiance(e)receive NOA2 last July 24 then got our MNL case number then it was forwarded to the embassy last July 30.i started to worry coz until now i haven't receive any mail or notice from the embassy for any details or for interview.i read some articles and forum some has their interview 2 weeks after they know their case number.plz.need help and advice what to do,,it is almost 1 month

now since they forwarded our papers to the embassy..thank you and god bless everyone.

call the manila embassy. (632) 982-5555 (632) 902-8930. i did email the manila embassy coz im worried and waiting also for the hard copy coming from them. they emailed me back stating no need to wait for the hard copy. i confirmed the email when i call their no. and its ok. theyve got the paper from NVC already. i scheduled my interview online. and while waiting for my interview date, the hard copy from them(USEM)arrived.

Edited August 27, 2012 by ymonz

[actob99 156]

In the Philippines you don't need to wait for any information from the embassy. Soon as you have your MNL case number, go to a BPI bankand pay the interview fee. Then between 4 hours and the next day, you can go on the online appointment site and set up your interview. You can download the documents online that you will need for the interview. Look for the post from Hank on this site and it gives you step by step procedures. So pay that fee and get going. You could be waiting until next year for the embassy to send you anything.... Good luck

[Hank_ 9,174]

good day to all VJ members and readers.i am heartily needed for help regarding my worries.my fiance(e)receive NOA2 last July 24 then got our MNL case number then it was forwarded to the embassy last July 30.i started to worry coz until now i haven't receive any mail or notice from the embassy for any details or for interview.i read some articles and forum some has their interview 2 weeks after they know their case number.plz.need help and advice what to do,,it is almost 1 month

now since they forwarded our papers to the embassy..thank you and god bless everyone.

You shouldn't be waiting for a letter from the embassy... people can get covered in spider webs doing that! We never received the instruction letter from the embassy.

Do this:

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.ustraveld...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....3__rtf2_005.pdf

(Tagalog) http://photos.state....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/u...l#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 have been changes with CFO so for sure read through their website.

http://www.philembas...w_gcp_flyer.pdf

http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&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.

Edited August 27, 2012 by Hank_

[X Factor 1,112]

Hank to the rescue again

[doelin 0]

call the manila embassy. (632) 982-5555 (632) 902-8930. i did email the manila embassy coz im worried and waiting also for the hard copy coming from them. they emailed me back stating no need to wait for the hard copy. i confirmed the email when i call their no. and its ok. theyve got the paper from NVC already. i scheduled my interview online. and while waiting for my interview date, the hard copy from them(USEM)arrived.

thank you so much for you quick rply,,it lighten my worries,,,god bless,,,me and my fiancee will call today to the embassy,

[doelin 0]

You shouldn't be waiting for a letter from the embassy... people can get covered in spider webs doing that! We never received the instruction letter from the embassy.

Do this:

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.ustraveld...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....3__rtf2_005.pdf

(Tagalog) http://photos.state....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/u...l#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 have been changes with CFO so for sure read through their website.

http://www.philembas...w_gcp_flyer.pdf

http://www.cfo.gov.p...onals&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.

hi hank,thank you very much for a big help.god it is almost a month since oue papers was forwarded to the embassy and that was the span of time we are waiting news from the embassy too.i am depress already...again thank you so much god bless.

[MyBeloved 0]

good day to all VJ members and readers.i am heartily needed for help regarding my worries.my fiance(e)receive NOA2 last July 24 then got our MNL case number then it was forwarded to the embassy last July 30.i started to worry coz until now i haven't receive any mail or notice from the embassy for any details or for interview.i read some articles and forum some has their interview 2 weeks after they know their case number.plz.need help and advice what to do,,it is almost 1 month

now since they forwarded our papers to the embassy..thank you and god bless everyone.

HEY!!!!! that happens to me and my fiance!!!!!!!!!!!! oh my, you don't need to wait for appointment confirmation!!!!! they won't send it like what happened to me!!!!! go online and make an appointment!!!! that's all you need to have the medical in St.Luke!!!! we waisted 4 months waiting for appointment confirmation!!!!! just send them email like what I did and they told me this

We received the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)-approved visa petition (I-129F) from the State Department's National Visa Center (NVC) on February 23, 2012.

Embassy Manila no longer sends instruction packages to fiancé(e) (K1) visa applicants. We notified you in writing on February 23, 2012 that she is eligible to be scheduled for a visa interview at the Embassy.

You should visit this website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph to schedule a visa interview appointment or contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930 to schedule a visa interview date. The Visa Information and Appointment Service is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the USA may contact the Appointment Service at (214) 571-1600 between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Callers should have the applicant’s case number, passport number, and passport expiry date ready when requesting a visa appointment.

Please note that fiancé(e) (K1) applicants must pay the visa application fee of $350, before they can request a visa appointment via the online appointment website or the Embassy’s Visa Call Center. For K1 visa payment instructions, you may visit a link to our website at http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html.

move now!!!!!!

[doelin 0]

HEY!!!!! that happens to me and my fiance!!!!!!!!!!!! oh my, you don't need to wait for appointment confirmation!!!!! they won't send it like what happened to me!!!!! go online and make an appointment!!!! that's all you need to have the medical in St.Luke!!!! we waisted 4 months waiting for appointment confirmation!!!!! just send them email like what I did and they told me this

We received the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)-approved visa petition (I-129F) from the State Department's National Visa Center (NVC) on February 23, 2012.

Embassy Manila no longer sends instruction packages to fiancé(e) (K1) visa applicants. We notified you in writing on February 23, 2012 that she is eligible to be scheduled for a visa interview at the Embassy.

You should visit this website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph to schedule a visa interview appointment or contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930 to schedule a visa interview date. The Visa Information and Appointment Service is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, except on Philippine and U.S. holidays. Callers in the USA may contact the Appointment Service at (214) 571-1600 between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Callers should have the applicant’s case number, passport number, and passport expiry date ready when requesting a visa appointment.

Please note that fiancé(e) (K1) applicants must pay the visa application fee of $350, before they can request a visa appointment via the online appointment website or the Embassy’s Visa Call Center. For K1 visa payment instructions, you may visit a link to our website at http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html.

move now!!!!!!

hi chris&chole,good day thank you so much for the help,,thank you and thank you,,okay today we will call the embassy..i am stres already keep on thinking about our papers,since it be 1 month on the 30th.my god so frustrating.good thing it come to my mind to bring up my situation here.my regards to your fiancee1god bless us all..

[MyBeloved 0]

hi chris&chole,good day thank you so much for the help,,thank you and thank you,,okay today we will call the embassy..i am stres already keep on thinking about our papers,since it be 1 month on the 30th.my god so frustrating.good thing it come to my mind to bring up my situation here.my regards to your fiancee1god bless us all..

you are very much welcome!!!! we all come to that point....waiting!!! but it's all worth it!!! ask your fiancee to called the USEM and ask if they already have your case,and then emailed them,don't worry they will answer..give them your case number,your name, your petitioners name,that's what I did, and don't forget...St.Luke will not ask for NOA2 but for your appointment confirmation, I tried to show them that but the guard said that's not what they need but the Appointment confirmation online or if ever they send a packet.email me nicholeann10590@yahoo.com :dance:

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

good day to all VJ members and readers.i am heartily needed for help regarding my worries.my fiance(e)receive NOA2 last July 24 then got our MNL case number then it was forwarded to the embassy last July 30.i started to worry coz until now i haven't receive any mail or notice from the embassy for any details or for interview.i read some articles and forum some has their interview 2 weeks after they know their case number.plz.need help and advice what to do,,it is almost 1 month

now since they forwarded our papers to the embassy..thank you and god bless everyone.

and more than likely you will never get anything from them. Go to BPI, pay your fee and schedule your appointment. My wife has been here since Nov 2011 and we never got anything from the USEM.

and more than likely you will never get anything from them. Go to BPI, pay your fee and schedule your appointment. My wife has been here since Nov 2011 and we never got anything from the USEM.

Or just do what Hank said.. I did not see that. he is dead right on.. Someone needs to pushpin that. It has to be posted many times per week.

[Darnell 8,478]

please to read Wally G's most masterful post over at

Wally G http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=367487&view=findpost&p=5369357

Then refactor your plan, soonish.

[doelin 0]

and more than likely you will never get anything from them. Go to BPI, pay your fee and schedule your appointment. My wife has been here since Nov 2011 and we never got anything from the USEM.

Or just do what Hank said.. I did not see that. he is dead right on.. Someone needs to pushpin that. It has to be posted many times per week.

hi run herchel,so you mean i will go on to my interview without the pocket that the embassy sent me?or the notice?as long as i comply all the requirements?r u telling me that yuor wif now is with you and she did not bring with her on her travel the pocket that the usem sent to her/please i am confuse.anyhow i am very thankful to you for it is a big help reading your message.i will go to the ban and payfor my visa then have my iinterview sched.god bless us run and my regards to your wife.

[MyBeloved 0]

hi run herchel,so you mean i will go on to my interview without the pocket that the embassy sent me?or the notice?as long as i comply all the requirements?r u telling me that yuor wif now is with you and she did not bring with her on her travel the pocket that the usem sent to her/please i am confuse.anyhow i am very thankful to you for it is a big help reading your message.i will go to the ban and payfor my visa then have my iinterview sched.god bless us run and my regards to your wife.

you just have to make sure that they already have your case in USEM,because if they don't have yet..once you made an appointment online it will be invalid,called them! If you already have your NOA2. They don't send packet anymore,I didn't received any.

[doelin 0]

you just have to make sure that they already have your case in USEM,because if they don't have yet..once you made an appointment online it will be invalid,called them! If you already have your NOA2. They don't send packet anymore,I didn't received any.

thanks a lot chris,,now me and my fiancee working for the payment ane the schedule,,god bless..