VISA Delivery to MOA??

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Okay my wife passed her interview on the 9th. It is now the 11th and we called MOA office of 2Go. Not there yet. Called embassy and they said it had not left the Embassy yet. Anyone know how long it takes to get the visa to 2Go at MOA? Our flight is scheduled for Tuesday, we will have to go to CFO to get her sticker put on her visa. CFO class already completed and she has certificate in hand. CEAC site says this:

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Ready

Immigrant Visa Case Number: MNL201XXXXXXX 01 MNL Case Creation Date: 02-Apr-2013 Status Updated Date:

11-Jul-2013 (Does this date indicate that something is happening?)

Anyone got any info??

Aloha Ke Akua

[adamjan 1]

The status "ready" means that they still haven't done anything yet. You have to wait for the status "issued" before they send it out. Mine took 1 month from the interview for the visa to be issued. But others took just 4 working days so it differs from each person.

Better to call the embassy to see what's really going on.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Ya I have info.. most you won't like.

- Embassy states in bold print:

"Do not finalize arrangements for travel to the United States, dispose of properties, or resign from your job until a visa has been issued and delivered to you. "

- Embassy states (and where they say "days" I would take that to mean business days as the embassy doesn't operate the visa unit 7 days a week) :

"Usually visas are printed and passports returned through 2GO in 7-10 days. If you need your passport soon and you will be staying in Metro Manila, it may be a better idea to pick it up from the 2GO outlet at SM Mall of Asia. Passports are usually returned a day or two sooner."

[Tintin and Mike 127]

It took us 7 business days for pick up at SM MOA

[Mrs.Presson 16]

Okay my wife passed her interview on the 9th. It is now the 11th and we called MOA office of 2Go. Not there yet. Called embassy and they said it had not left the Embassy yet. Anyone know how long it takes to get the visa to 2Go at MOA? Our flight is scheduled for Tuesday, we will have to go to CFO to get her sticker put on her visa. CFO class already completed and she has certificate in hand. CEAC site says this:

U.S. Department of State

IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Ready

Immigrant Visa Case Number: MNL201XXXXXXX 01 MNL Case Creation Date: 02-Apr-2013 Status Updated Date:

11-Jul-2013 (Does this date indicate that something is happening?)

Anyone got any info??

Aloha Ke Akua

"Do not finalize arrangements for travel to the United States, dispose of properties, or resign from your job until a visa has been issued and delivered to you. "

^ Hank is correct. It would also be wise to reschedule your flight. Sorry.

Just to give you an idea, but keep in mind that every case is different.

I was interviewed on June 13th and was issued a 221g. Complied and was approved on July 5th (Friday).

June 13 (Thursday) - AP

July 5 (Friday) - Ready (Probably means getting ready for Final Processing)

July 8 (Monday) - AP "Final Processing" Said to check back after 2 days.

July 10 (Wednesday) - Issued

July 12 (Friday, TODAY!) - Ready for Pick up at MOA. Tracked it through UStraveldocs.com and 2GO using UID found in the confirmation letter. Got the 2GO text at 5pm.

So from CEAC Status "Ready" to "Pick up" text from 2GO = it's 5 business days after for me.

Good Luck!

Edited July 12, 2013 by Erika & Chris

[David & Diana R 1,005]

^ Hank is correct. It would also be wise to reschedule your flight. Sorry.

Just to give you an idea, but keep in mind that every case is different.

I was interviewed on June 13th and was issued a 221g. Complied and was approved on July 5th (Friday).

June 13 (Thursday) - AP

July 5 (Friday) - Ready (Probably means getting ready for Final Processing)

July 8 (Monday) - AP "Final Processing" Said to check back after 2 days.

July 10 (Wednesday) - Issued

July 12 (Friday, TODAY!) - Ready for Pick up at MOA. Tracked it through UStraveldocs.com and 2GO using UID found in the confirmation letter. Got the 2GO text at 5pm.

So from CEAC Status "Ready" to "Pick up" text from 2GO = it's 5 business days after for me.

Good Luck!

Thanks for the info. I have one more question...you mention tracking the visa through ustraveldocs and 2Go. You refer to a UID number you found on your confirmation letter....what is the confirmation letter you are refering to? The interview appointment letter, or something else? I can't find any UID number anywhere, maybe I am looking at the wrong docs? Can you give more details on the confirmation letter? Aloha Ke Akua

[Hank_ 9,173]

Thanks for the info. I have one more question...you mention tracking the visa through ustraveldocs and 2Go. You refer to a UID number you found on your confirmation letter....what is the confirmation letter you are refering to? The interview appointment letter, or something else? I can't find any UID number anywhere, maybe I am looking at the wrong docs? Can you give more details on the confirmation letter? Aloha Ke Akua

With K-1 when scheduling online the confirmation has the UID on it. With IR/CR-1 I am not sure where to find it.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Okay CEAC web site just changed to ISSUED. Of course me forever the optimist have already called the airlines twice to make sure we will not lose our tickets. We were supposed to leave tomorrow but obviously not going to make that because even if visa is at MOA tomorrow I doubt very much that we can make it to CFO and then airport by 5:30 P.m. So we will just cancel our reservation for tomorrow and wait until we actually get the visa in hand then remake the reservation. Hopefully the change fees and no doubt increased fares don't kill us. I know I should have waited for the return flight but the airlines I made arrangements would not allow an open return flight so here we are. It will all be worth it once we land in Hawaii. Aloha Ke Akua...HE is good all the time!