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Dan&Yvette   15

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Call the NVC two to three weeks after your approval to ask them if they did received your case and if they already assigned you a case number (MNL case #)... If you have the case #, pay the visa fee, complete the DS 160form then sched your interview at embassy. After you got an interview appointment you can schedule your medical at st Luke's....

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MandL   12

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Call the NVC two to three weeks after your approval to ask them if they did received your case and if they already assigned you a case number (MNL case #)... If you have the case #, pay the visa fee, complete the DS 160form then sched your interview at embassy. After you got an interview appointment you can schedule your medical at st Luke's....

Hi Dan&Yvette!

Thank's for the details. So I can't Schedule my Medical Exam just yet if i don't have my Interview Appointment even if I have my MNL Case Number?

Greenbaum Grand Master

Greenbaum   12,259

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MandL, on 06 Dec 2014 - 04:38 AM, said:MandL, on 06 Dec 2014 - 04:38 AM, said:MandL, on 06 Dec 2014 - 04:38 AM, said:

Hi Dan&Yvette!

Thank's for the details. So I can't Schedule my Medical Exam just yet if i don't have my Interview Appointment even if I have my MNL Case Number?

The reason you don't want to schedule your medical this early in the process is because the validity of the visa is tied to the date that you get your medical (visa is valid for 6 months only from the date you completed your medical). So, if you do your medical in December and you don't receive your visa until March because of a delays then you have only approx. 3 months after in which to travel. Buyer beware. Schedule your medical two weeks out from your interview and you will be fine.

I understand your excitement grasshopper, but patience is going to be needed from here on out.

Follow Hank's handy dandy instructions found here http://visaconnection-philippines.com/#. Use the NVC to USEM tab and follow the steps. It will save you so much time and headaches.

Be sure to begin getting all your documents and PLEASE, PLEASE check that all the names and date are correct on those documents. If you discover a discrepancy now, you have plenty of time to get the document update with the correct information.

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Dan&Yvette Enthusiast

Dan&Yvette   15

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Hi Dan&Yvette!

Thank's for the details. So I can't Schedule my Medical Exam just yet if i don't have my Interview Appointment even if I have my MNL Case Number?

Yes..one of the requirement in medical is the appointment letter with the embassy... Like Greenbaum said, schedule your medical two weeks before your interview.... Read Hank_'s handy dandy instructions.... Edited by Dan&Yvette

***K-1 Visa***

MAY 01, 2014: Met in person and got Engaged!
JULY 01, 2014: Sent I-129F Packet to Dallas Lockbox
JULY 04, 2014: Received via USPS Tracking
JULY 09, 2014: USCIS received the case - route to CSC - notified via email/text
JULY 10, 2014: NOA1 Hardcopy received and ARN changed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014: Approved!!! (via USCIS site)...yipeee!!!! (80 days from NOA1)
OCTOBER 01, 2014: Got NOA2 Hardcopy
OCTOBER 15, 2014: Called NVC and got our MNL case # (19 days after approval)
OCTOBER 20, 2014: Paid the visa fee (BPI)
OCTOBER 22, 2014: Case status "In Transit". Completed and submitted DS-160 Form
OCTOBER 23, 2014: CEAC status "READY"
OCTOBER 30, 2014: Received NVC Letter thru mail (letter dated October 21st)
NOVEMBER 17, 2014: Medical (SLEC) - Result "Passed"
NOVEMBER 21, 2014: Received letter from US Embassy (Manila)
NOVEMBER 24, 2014: Interview - Result "Approved" :thumbs:
NOVEMBER 26, 2014: CEAC status "Administrative Processing"
NOVEMBER 28, 2014: CEAC status "ISSUED" :dance:
DECEMBER 02, 2014: Got text message from 2GO courier that my US Visa is ready to pick up :wow:
DECEMBER 06, 2014: Got my Visa. :dancing:
DECEMBER 15, 2014: CFO Seminar (didn't get my certificate and sticker - the counselor wanted to have copies of chat logs and I forgot to bring, huhuhu)
DECEMBER 19, 2014: Follow up seminar with CFO... Got my CFO certificate and seminar
DECEMBER 26, 2014: POE - San Francisco, CA (L) (L)
DECEMBER 30, 2014: Courthouse Wedding

JANUARY 15, 2015: Got my SS card (with my married name)

***AOS, EAD & AP***

MARCH 12, 2015: Sent AOS, EAD & AP packet via USPS (Express Mail)

MARCH 13, 2015: Packet delivered & signed (via USPS tracking)

MARCH 18, 2015: Receipt notice from USCIS (via text message and email)

MARCH 23, 2015: Received NOA's in mail

APRIL 04, 2015 : Received Biometrics Appointment Notice via mail

APRIL 14, 2015 : Biometrics (in Oakland)

APRIL 23, 2015 : Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview

APRIL 29, 2015 : Received letter from USCIS for my initial interview

MAY 27, 2015 : EAD and AP is approved

MAY 29, 2015 : Interview.... APPROVED!!!

JUNE 04, 2015 : EAD/AP combo card received

JUNE 07, 2015 : GC received!!!

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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Hi Everyone,

I just want to know when can i start scheduling my Medical? Our Fiance Petition just got approved on Dec. 03, 2014. I wanna know when i could schedule medical.

Thank's! :)

Once you get your MNL # from NVC .

Follow the flashing arrow below for details

Hank

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MandL Enthusiast

MandL   12

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Yes..one of the requirement in medical is the appointment letter with the embassy... Like Greenbaum said, schedule your medical two weeks before your interview.... Read Hank_'s handy dandy instructions....

Hi Dan&Yvette,

Wht if say I have my MNL CASE# already but the Case still with NVC can I pay at BPI and schedule my Interview and Medical? Or I need to wait until it says Ready on CEAC?

Once you get your MNL # from NVC .

Follow the flashing arrow below for details

Thank's Hank :)

MandL Enthusiast

MandL   12

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The reason you don't want to schedule your medical this early in the process is because the validity of the visa is tied to the date that you get your medical (visa is valid for 6 months only from the date you completed your medical). So, if you do your medical in December and you don't receive your visa until March because of a delays then you have only approx. 3 months after in which to travel. Buyer beware. Schedule your medical two weeks out from your interview and you will be fine.

I understand your excitement grasshopper, but patience is going to be needed from here on out.

Follow Hank's handy dandy instructions found here http://visaconnection-philippines.com/#. Use the NVC to USEM tab and follow the steps. It will save you so much time and headaches.

Be sure to begin getting all your documents and PLEASE, PLEASE check that all the names and date are correct on those documents. If you discover a discrepancy now, you have plenty of time to get the document update with the correct information.

Thank's for the link Such a big help :)

But I have question,

Say I have my MNL CASE# but the case is still with NVC can i Pay at BPI and schedule my interview and Medical or I need to wait until it says Ready for Interview on CEAC Website?

I heard that others were able to schedule there interview and Medical in advance even if their cases are still At NVC.

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Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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Thank's for the link Such a big help :)

But I have question,

Say I have my MNL CASE# but the case is still with NVC can i Pay at BPI and schedule my interview and Medical or I need to wait until it says Ready for Interview on CEAC Website?

I heard that others were able to schedule there interview and Medical in advance even if their cases are still At NVC.

Yes you can pay your visa fee at BPI, get you interview scheduled (about 4-5 weeks at least from when you get your MNL # is my suggestion), gather documents as listed in the embassy instructions letter, and complete the medical at least a week before the interview date.

Edited by Hank_

Hank

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MandL Enthusiast

MandL   12

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Yes you can pay your visa fee at BPI, get you interview scheduled (about 4-5 weeks at least from when you get your MNL # is my suggestion), gather documents as listed in the embassy instructions letter, and complete the medical at least a week before the interview date.

So I really need to wait until my case reaches The USEM beore i schedule medical. Got it now :)

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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So I really need to wait until my case reaches The USEM beore i schedule medical. Got it now :)

Not exactly... sort of.. :lol:

Read through the guide, read each section, get a grasp on what is required for each part of the process

Hank

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Dan&Yvette Enthusiast

Dan&Yvette   15

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Hi Dan&Yvette,

Wht if say I have my MNL CASE# already but the Case still with NVC can I pay at BPI and schedule my Interview and Medical? Or I need to wait until it says Ready on CEAC?

Thank's Hank :)

See Hank_'s answer..... O

***K-1 Visa***

MAY 01, 2014: Met in person and got Engaged!
JULY 01, 2014: Sent I-129F Packet to Dallas Lockbox
JULY 04, 2014: Received via USPS Tracking
JULY 09, 2014: USCIS received the case - route to CSC - notified via email/text
JULY 10, 2014: NOA1 Hardcopy received and ARN changed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014: Approved!!! (via USCIS site)...yipeee!!!! (80 days from NOA1)
OCTOBER 01, 2014: Got NOA2 Hardcopy
OCTOBER 15, 2014: Called NVC and got our MNL case # (19 days after approval)
OCTOBER 20, 2014: Paid the visa fee (BPI)
OCTOBER 22, 2014: Case status "In Transit". Completed and submitted DS-160 Form
OCTOBER 23, 2014: CEAC status "READY"
OCTOBER 30, 2014: Received NVC Letter thru mail (letter dated October 21st)
NOVEMBER 17, 2014: Medical (SLEC) - Result "Passed"
NOVEMBER 21, 2014: Received letter from US Embassy (Manila)
NOVEMBER 24, 2014: Interview - Result "Approved" :thumbs:
NOVEMBER 26, 2014: CEAC status "Administrative Processing"
NOVEMBER 28, 2014: CEAC status "ISSUED" :dance:
DECEMBER 02, 2014: Got text message from 2GO courier that my US Visa is ready to pick up :wow:
DECEMBER 06, 2014: Got my Visa. :dancing:
DECEMBER 15, 2014: CFO Seminar (didn't get my certificate and sticker - the counselor wanted to have copies of chat logs and I forgot to bring, huhuhu)
DECEMBER 19, 2014: Follow up seminar with CFO... Got my CFO certificate and seminar
DECEMBER 26, 2014: POE - San Francisco, CA (L) (L)
DECEMBER 30, 2014: Courthouse Wedding

JANUARY 15, 2015: Got my SS card (with my married name)

***AOS, EAD & AP***

MARCH 12, 2015: Sent AOS, EAD & AP packet via USPS (Express Mail)

MARCH 13, 2015: Packet delivered & signed (via USPS tracking)

MARCH 18, 2015: Receipt notice from USCIS (via text message and email)

MARCH 23, 2015: Received NOA's in mail

APRIL 04, 2015 : Received Biometrics Appointment Notice via mail

APRIL 14, 2015 : Biometrics (in Oakland)

APRIL 23, 2015 : Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview

APRIL 29, 2015 : Received letter from USCIS for my initial interview

MAY 27, 2015 : EAD and AP is approved

MAY 29, 2015 : Interview.... APPROVED!!!

JUNE 04, 2015 : EAD/AP combo card received

JUNE 07, 2015 : GC received!!!

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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You can do medical now to get it out of the way provided you have MNL from NVC. No problem, easy.

SLEC wants to see the NVC letter or interview confirmation. Not having at least one or the other tends to make them grumpy ;)

Hank

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