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[MaryRyan 5]

I'm an August 27 filer, got my noa2 on April 22, 2013. I was analyzing how long it would take him to get here, anyone have an idea? Maybe we can make guesses on how long it will take for us to get our lover to us. He's philippines, I'm San Diego. I'm gonna go anything before July 10! Wishful thinking?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Well sometimes there is a delay going through NVC - I have seen over a month. Then you have to wait in the queue for an interview, which is usually at least a couple of months. Then you might have AP or delayed visa issuance after that. So, anything can happen.

[His karma 20]

Congrats, and good luck.

[Greg n Veronica 17]

I hope you are right and you get to be together come July.

[Robb&Ann 101]

[Tahoma 2,292]

If everything goes right, here's my estimate:

> Two weeks: The time it will take to get your MNL case number from the NVC. In about a week to ten days, start calling the NVC every day until you get your MNL case number.

> One day: As soon as you get your MNL case number, your fiancé can pay the visa application fee at BPI in the morning, and then schedule the interview appointment in the afternoon.

> Three weeks: Your fiancé should be able to schedule an interview appointment about three weeks out from the time the visa application fee is paid.

> Your fiancé will complete the medical before the interview.

> Your fiancé can complete the CFO seminar before the interview.

> Ten days: The average amount of time it takes to receive the visa packet from the U.S. Embassy Manila after the interview.

> One day: After the visa packet arrives, your fiancé will return to the CFO to get the CFO sticker affixed to the passport.

> One day: Fly to the U.S.

Total time = Seven weeks.

Best wishes for a smooth and speedy visa journey!

[MaryRyan 5]

Thanks for the reply guys/gals.

For the I-134 affidavit of support, it doesn't need to me is that correct? Can his aunt be his sponsor since she is more financially secured?

[teltek35674 2]

I will give a guess that you do not want to hear. I don't think there is any way to really know. CSC is approving hundreds a day 6 days a week, this will cause a major slow down at NVC and also the wait on an interview I think will be several months. I wished the CSC director should be forced to hand deliver all of these petitions because it is a major mismanagement that caused all of this.

[Tahoma 2,292]

For the I-134 affidavit of support, it doesn't need to be me. Is that correct? Can his aunt be his sponsor since she is more financially secure?

You will have to submit an I-134 because you are the sponsor. In addition to your I-134, you can try to submit an I-134 or an I-864 from a joint sponsor, but the U.S. Embassy Manila accepts joint sponsors from K-1ers on a case-by-case basis. At best, I would estimate that Manila accepts joint sponsors maybe 50% of the time.

The joint sponsor should be a close family member of your (the petitioner's) family.

Pinay ka ba?

[MaryRyan 5]

Got my MNL number!!!!

Edited April 29, 2013 by MaryRyan

[rm love dc 10]

Got my MNL number!!!!

Good for you. Congratulations and good luck on the interview!