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FYI: US Embassy Immigrant Visa Unit closed on Friday, September 20, 2013

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Mrs.Presson   16

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Just saw this on my Twitter feed. No reason was given for the temporary closure. Not sure on how it would affect scheduled interviews though.

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/327210/pinoyabroad/news/us-embassy-s-immigrant-visa-unit-closed-on-friday

http://manila.usembassy.gov/mobile/wwwh3023.html

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Bugs   455

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Well they canceled my Oct. 2 interview, forcing us to reschedule, and another Vjer's Oct. 3 interview. So something is up. I just hope it doesn't mean new management or result in newer, stricter approval policies.

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Mrs.Presson   16

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Hmm, I wonder what's up. Sorry to hear that you and another VJ'er got rescheduled. Good luck on your upcoming interview though! :)

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Glad thing we got ours done and over with on the 18th!!! dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif

Most likely weather related.

Our K-1 VISA Process & NCLEX-RN Exam Status

  • 04/24/2013 - I-129F Sent
  • 04/29/2013 - NOA1 Touched
  • 05/02/2013 - Left to visit my baby for the 3rd time!
  • 05/03/2013 - NOA1 Hardcopy received
  • 06/04/2013 - Flight back to the U.S.
  • 07/29/2013 - NOA2 (approval text) received (only 87 days since NOA1 Notice Date)
  • 08/02/2013 - NOA2 Hardcopy received
  • 08/14/2013 - Mailed all necessary post-NOA2 docs to sweetheart in preparation for her medical/interview!
  • 08/19/2013 - Manila Case # given by NVC (exactly 3 wks since NOA2)
  • 08/26/2013 - Manila Case # Hardcopy received, perfect timing for...
  • 08/26/2013 - Our 1-year ANNIVERSARY! dancin5hr.gif
  • 08/28/2013 - Post-NOA2 docs received (only 13 days!)
  • 09/02/2013 - Filed college credentials for CGFNS
  • 09/03/2013 - Paid $240 visa fee at BPI
  • 09/03/2013 - Mailed fingerprints to MorphoTrust
  • 09/04/2013 - Interview calendar (finally) viewable
  • 09/11/2013 - Releasing of credentials @ UPH
  • 09/12/2013 - Mailed off UPH credentials to CGFNS
  • 09/16/2013 - Medical Examination
  • 09/17/2013 - Immunizations
  • 09/18/2013 - Interview - VISA APPROVED!!! (< 5 months for everything!!)dancin5hr.gif
  • 09/19/2013 - Case Status: Ready
  • 09/23/2013 - Case Status: Administrative Processing
  • 09/24/2013 - Case Status: Issued!
  • 09/25/2013 - Releasing of credentials @ MCNP - pick up and send to CGFNS
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There is a cat 5 super typhoon sitting to the north of Luzon. It's not tracking this way but we will get hit with some decent rain. Maybe they are just being cautious?

Yeah, I'm now worried about this. It's the most powerful storm of the world in 2013 and passing between Taiwan and Philly on Saturday, putting my flight to Manila on Sunday night and our interview Wednesday both in jeopardy.

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Mrs.Presson   16

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Yeah, I'm now worried about this. It's the most powerful storm of the world in 2013 and passing between Taiwan and Philly on Saturday, putting my flight to Manila on Sunday night and our interview Wednesday both in jeopardy.

Oh no! I hope it does leave PAR by Saturday evening then! Good luck and be safe on your flight!

Odette maintains strength, out of PH by Saturday evening
BY RAPPLER.COM

POSTED ON 09/20/2013 11:18 PM | UPDATED 09/20/2013 11:48 PM

MANILA, Philippines – The Batanes Group of Islands continue to bear the wrath of Typhoon Odette, as it maintains its strength and continues to move toward the extreme northern Luzon area.

Storm warning signal number 4 remains hoisted over Batanes.

In its Friday 11pm bulletin, state weather bureau PAGASA said that Typhoon Odette (international name Usagi) was located 120 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, as of 10 pm, September 20.

It packs maximun sustained winds of 205 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 240 kph.

It is forecast to move west northwest at 19 kph. It is seen to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday evening, at 270 km west of Basco or at 150 km southwest of southern Taiwan.

http://www.rappler.com/nation/special-coverage/weather-alert/39453-20130920-odette-11-pm-update

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BughouseMaster   3

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As previously stated.... weather related!

Our K-1 VISA Process & NCLEX-RN Exam Status

  • 04/24/2013 - I-129F Sent
  • 04/29/2013 - NOA1 Touched
  • 05/02/2013 - Left to visit my baby for the 3rd time!
  • 05/03/2013 - NOA1 Hardcopy received
  • 06/04/2013 - Flight back to the U.S.
  • 07/29/2013 - NOA2 (approval text) received (only 87 days since NOA1 Notice Date)
  • 08/02/2013 - NOA2 Hardcopy received
  • 08/14/2013 - Mailed all necessary post-NOA2 docs to sweetheart in preparation for her medical/interview!
  • 08/19/2013 - Manila Case # given by NVC (exactly 3 wks since NOA2)
  • 08/26/2013 - Manila Case # Hardcopy received, perfect timing for...
  • 08/26/2013 - Our 1-year ANNIVERSARY! dancin5hr.gif
  • 08/28/2013 - Post-NOA2 docs received (only 13 days!)
  • 09/02/2013 - Filed college credentials for CGFNS
  • 09/03/2013 - Paid $240 visa fee at BPI
  • 09/03/2013 - Mailed fingerprints to MorphoTrust
  • 09/04/2013 - Interview calendar (finally) viewable
  • 09/11/2013 - Releasing of credentials @ UPH
  • 09/12/2013 - Mailed off UPH credentials to CGFNS
  • 09/16/2013 - Medical Examination
  • 09/17/2013 - Immunizations
  • 09/18/2013 - Interview - VISA APPROVED!!! (< 5 months for everything!!)dancin5hr.gif
  • 09/19/2013 - Case Status: Ready
  • 09/23/2013 - Case Status: Administrative Processing
  • 09/24/2013 - Case Status: Issued!
  • 09/25/2013 - Releasing of credentials @ MCNP - pick up and send to CGFNS
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Bugs   455

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Oh no! I hope it does leave PAR by Saturday evening then! Good luck and be safe on your flight!

Odette maintains strength, out of PH by Saturday evening

BY RAPPLER.COM

POSTED ON 09/20/2013 11:18 PM | UPDATED 09/20/2013 11:48 PM

MANILA, Philippines The Batanes Group of Islands continue to bear the wrath of Typhoon Odette, as it maintains its strength and continues to move toward the extreme northern Luzon area.

Storm warning signal number 4 remains hoisted over Batanes.

In its Friday 11pm bulletin, state weather bureau PAGASA said that Typhoon Odette (international name Usagi) was located 120 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, as of 10 pm, September 20.

It packs maximun sustained winds of 205 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 240 kph.

It is forecast to move west northwest at 19 kph. It is seen to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday evening, at 270 km west of Basco or at 150 km southwest of southern Taiwan.

http://www.rappler.com/nation/special-coverage/weather-alert/39453-20130920-odette-11-pm-update

Well my flight has not been canceled and I don't think it will be, seeing it will be well out of range from my Tokyo to Manila leg on Sunday evening. What worries me is the possible flooding in Metro Manila afterwards, starting on Sunday. The typhoon that hit last month was also from the same distance (and weaker) and that was coupled with a monsoon already present, just like this one will be.

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Bugs   455

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As previously stated.... weather related!

No, I don't think the closure yesterday was due to weather. Not only hadn't the typhoon hit yet, they made that announcement several days ago, well before the typhoon was known about. This one developed as super fast as it is strong.

They will undoubtedly close early next week if there is flooding however.

Edited by Leon & Mylen

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Bugs   455

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FYI, it's 1055am here in Angeles and the weather isn't bad. The typhoon is passing to the north. Haven't seen any rain or wind as of yet. Hopefully you're in the clean Leon.

Thanks. :) I'm holding my breath on this. Mylen will be keeping me posted the best she can while I'm flying tomorrow.

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FYI, it's 1055am here in Angeles and the weather isn't bad. The typhoon is passing to the north. Haven't seen any rain or wind as of yet. Hopefully you're in the clean Leon.

Ya that is what I hear from family in Taguig, just some wind, no serious rain.

Hank

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