USEM CLOSED

[JAYANN & JAY 11]

This is on the Facebook update of the USEM:

U.S. Embassy, Manila Philippines The U.S. Embassy will be closed Tuesday, August 20, 2013, due to severe flooding in and around Metro Manila and on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 in observance of Ninoy Aquino Day.

Consular services have been suspended in order to keep the public and our employees safe. Individuals with scheduled visa interviews should watch our website or contact our visa information service at 02-982-5555 to reschedule. For American Citizens Services appointments, the Consular Section will be in touch to reschedule those interviews in the coming few days. For emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section through the after-hours emergency telephone (632) 301-2000 or (632) 708-9703.

Weather permitting, the U.S. Embassy will resume operations on Thursday, August 22, 2013.

I tried canceling our appointment earlier this morning so I could reschedule our appointment if there are still any available dates but it won't allow me to do it. This really sucks as we have waited almost a month to have an interview and now we have to wait so more

[Greenbaum 12,259]

IMHO, I think it's best to contact the Embassy by phone to reschedule your interview. Knowing the Government, I am sure the website is not set up to make these kind of changes last minute.

Yes this Sucks, but you can't do anything about it. It is what it is!

Keep you eye on the prize and soon you will have your sweetheart in your arms.

[Tim/Mav 305]

I really think this Normal. They had a flood. It is not necessary to put anyone at risk. Then a Philippine Holiday after that. Thats just how it is. I have seen the waters are dying down. But, I can understand that safety is a main concern. These are Goverment workers and not a typical "Get there or be Fired Job".. You just have to go with the flow. You have no choice.. Your Petition is First on the list. JUST GO WITH THE FLOW.

[JAYANN & JAY 11]

I really think this Normal. They had a flood. It is not necessary to put anyone at risk. Then a Philippine Holiday after that. Thats just how it is. I have seen the waters are dying down. But, I can understand that safety is a main concern. These are Goverment workers and not a typical "Get there or be Fired Job".. You just have to go with the flow. You have no choice.. Your Petition is First on the list. JUST GO WITH THE FLOW.

Would you happen to know if the people that were suppose to have their interview for Mon-Tues will be the first ones served as it is no one fault I mean some people did show up for the schedule interview but do you think they will have somewhat of a priority?

[April-n-Gary 17]

thought I saw in another post here that the embassy might be adding additional interview times in the afternoon to maybe make up for the missed interviews? Hope everyone is safe, and this clears up in time for our interview on Monday! I'm scheduled to fly in on Thursday morning.

[Bugs 455]

IMHO, I think it's best to contact the Embassy by phone to reschedule your interview. Knowing the Government, I am sure the website is not set up to make these kind of changes last minute.

Yes this Sucks, but you can't do anything about it. It is what it is!

Keep you eye on the prize and soon you will have your sweetheart in your arms.

Agreed. They may have special slots for those who have to reschedule due to the flooding. So calling them might be best rather than dyi.