Throughly confused, please help!

[raven52 233]

I have received several responses about whether an ""NVC Welcome Letter"" is needed to get the interview scheduled, and Hank's post really helped, but I am still receiving some saying, yes you must have it, Vol says, none needed only the MNL number.

I have the MNL number from NVC via phone on 1-12-15.

I have the SRC number.

I was told the packet/petition was sent to the embassy on 1-12-15, by NVC.

So, do I or do I not need a letter from NVC, to progress with the petition?

If I need this NVC letter, one poster said you could go on line, and print it, with the MNL number?!?!??

But, did not say what site to go to, to print the NVC letter.

Some say, an NVC letter is a must, some say, only thee MNL number.

Can We PLEASE put this to rest this evening, I beg your help, I am so confused.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

I have received several responses about whether an ""NVC Welcome Letter"" is needed to get the interview scheduled, and Hank's post really helped, but I am still receiving some saying, yes you must have it, Vol says, none needed only the MNL number.

I have the MNL number from NVC via phone on 1-12-15.

I have the SRC number.

I was told the packet/petition was sent to the embassy on 1-12-15, by NVC.

So, do I or do I not need a letter from NVC, to progress with the petition?

If I need this NVC letter, one poster said you could go on line, and print it, with the MNL number?!?!??

But, did not say what site to go to, to print the NVC letter.

Some say, an NVC letter is a must, some say, only thee MNL number.

Can We PLEASE put this to rest this evening, I beg your help, I am so confused.

No need NVC letter. As long as you have your case number, it should be just fine. The petitioner received the NVC letter and nowhere it says the beneficiary needed it to proceed K-1 visa application. NVC letter just info about the petitioner and beneficiary.

Edited January 25, 2015 by Girl from Celebes

[raven52 233]

I am the petitioner, no letter from NVC, just the previous information I posted.

Also, does my beneficiary have to wait for the letter from the embassy?

Just do not want to wait more time, as we have until 4-19-15 for POE!!!!

[Girl from Celebes 588]

I am the petitioner, no letter from NVC, just the previous information I posted.

Also, does my beneficiary have to wait for the letter from the embassy?

Just do not want to wait more time, as we have until 4-19-15 for POE!!!!

Based on I have learned about beneficiaries from the Philippines, you don't have to wait the letter from the embassy since it will takes forever.

[ForgottenNotes 12]

My letter came last week... be we had since passes medical some weeks ago and interview next week. It's not needed.

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

~ Moved from K-1 Process to Philippines regional - topic specific to interviewing in Manila ~

[Al422 221]

You do not need the letter from the embassy for anything (K-1 only, not the case for IR-1/CR-1).

All you need is the MNL number. NVC sends you that in a letter, and you can even jump the gun a bit by calling them to get it. If you go the call route, you need patience as it is hard to get through sometimes. Just be forewarned of that.

With the MNL number, you can proceed to Bank of Philiipine Islands to pay your interview fee. They will give you a receipt. DON't LOSE IT as you must produce the original at the interview.

WIth MNL # and BPI receipt # you are good to go to sign up for an interview.

Once you sign up for interview, they will email you an interview confirmation receipt. With that document you can now proceed to register at St Lukes for your medical. You do not need appointment for the medical. Just bring the documents they want, and that receipt is on the list.

[Hank_ 9,173]

I have received several responses about whether an ""NVC Welcome Letter"" is needed to get the interview scheduled, and Hank's post really helped, but I am still receiving some saying, yes you must have it, Vol says, none needed only the MNL number.

I have the MNL number from NVC via phone on 1-12-15.

I have the SRC number.

I was told the packet/petition was sent to the embassy on 1-12-15, by NVC.

So, do I or do I not need a letter from NVC, to progress with the petition?

If I need this NVC letter, one poster said you could go on line, and print it, with the MNL number?!?!??

But, did not say what site to go to, to print the NVC letter.

Some say, an NVC letter is a must, some say, only thee MNL number.

Can We PLEASE put this to rest this evening, I beg your help, I am so confused.

You need the NVC letter OR the Interview Confirmation page from scheduling your interview (which is what I always state) . SLEC had both posted as required on their website, but I kept emailing them stating they are in conflict with USEM requirements so their website was recently updated.

Rule # 1 - ALWAYS follow the embassy instructions letter.

Rule #2 - Follow the requirements posted on the official websites. (doesn't matter what VOL or Hank post if it is in conflict with the official information) After that you decide what you want to do.

[Bjorn&lyne 20]

From our personal, very recent experience, we never received an NVC letter. We never received an embassy letter either. I called NVC for case number and got it over the phone, then paid BPI and the next day we scheduled interview (mid December) and went the St Luk process late December and the interview mid-January, never having any letter with us whatsoever. Embassy never asked for any letter or brought it up either. They only needed the Interview confirmation printout. Same with St Luke.

[luckytwo15 13]

From our personal, very recent experience, we never received an NVC letter. We never received an embassy letter either. I called NVC for case number and got it over the phone, then paid BPI and the next day we scheduled interview (mid December) and went the St Luk process late December and the interview mid-January, never having any letter with us whatsoever. Embassy never asked for any letter or brought it up either. They only needed the Interview confirmation printout. Same with St Luke.

In the absence of the USEM appointment letter, SLEC will want to see the NVC letter or email with MNL. We did our first medical prior to making a USEM interview appointment, so we ofcourse didn't have the interview appointment letter. That was back in April though when there weren't very many USEM appointments available. This time for our second medical we provided our interview appointment letter.

So, one or the other should work.

[Hank_ 9,173]

From our personal, very recent experience, we never received an NVC letter. We never received an embassy letter either. I called NVC for case number and got it over the phone, then paid BPI and the next day we scheduled interview (mid December) and went the St Luk process late December and the interview mid-January, never having any letter with us whatsoever. Embassy never asked for any letter or brought it up either. They only needed the Interview confirmation printout. Same with St Luke.

St. Luke's doesn't want "the letter" from USEM, they want a copy of the interview confirmation letter/email/webpage printout, OR the NVC letter.

[Bjorn&lyne 20]

Im just making the point that we never received any letter not had to present any letter to anyone.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Im just making the point that we never received any letter not had to present any letter to anyone.

Yup, and my point is... PhilPost doesn't DELIVER. Rarely does anyone get a letter from USEM... as in it never arrives.