Should I wait letter of case number to proceed?

[charmike 0]

Hi everyone. My fiancé called nvc and got manila case number two days ago. And now we are preparing requirements for the medical exam. I saw in this link http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#additional-requirementsthat one of their requirement is the letter of case number. My fiancé haven't get letter of case number but got manila case number and invoice ID on the phone. I have the requirements except for the letter of case number. Should we wait letter of case number to arrive before to go medical exam?

I did research but mostly of them have letter of case number. Btw I did not schedule visa interview appointment yet. The letter of case number is important to bring with me on the interview?

I would like to be sure that I have the required documents with me before going to medical exam because I'm living Cebu.

Thank you so much in advance to all of you guys. Any advice and suggestions will be appreciated. God bless.

[TBoneTX 43,435]

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[kipper_22 2]

I would suggest to call NVC and check if they have forwarded your petition to USEM...if they have, best to wait for a week or two..maybe three. And you can show the CEAC status that states "Ready" in SLEC during medical but the letter would probably be on your way soon. When did you received your NOA2? We got MNL # after ~3 weeks of NOA2.

And the letter with MNL # is not a requirement during interview, and I wasn't asked for it during my interview neither.

[Evangelistamonik 0]

When is the best time to call the nvc regarding your case number? 1week or 2weeks after receiving the approval letter?

[Alexa062214 0]

Hi everyone. My fiancé called nvc and got manila case number two days ago. And now we are preparing requirements for the medical exam. I saw in this link http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#additional-requirementsthat one of their requirement is the letter of case number. My fiancé haven't get letter of case number but got manila case number and invoice ID on the phone. I have the requirements except for the letter of case number. Should we wait letter of case number to arrive before to go medical exam?

I did research but mostly of them have letter of case number. Btw I did not schedule visa interview appointment yet. The letter of case number is important to bring with me on the interview?

I would like to be sure that I have the required documents with me before going to medical exam because I'm living Cebu.

Thank you so much in advance to all of you guys. Any advice and suggestions will be appreciated. God bless.

Your fiance should be getting the NVC letter soon but if you want you can email NVC and ask for a confirmation of your case number. You can print this out and show SLEC:

NVCINQUIRY@state.gov

• SUBJECT: [uSCIS Receipt Number]
• BODY: Petitioner’s Full Name and Birthdate; Applicant’s Full Name and Birthdate

Some people got away with the "i got my case number via phone call" but i'm not sure if that works for everyone.

I also suggest scheduling your visa interview before your medical appointment as SLEC will be asking for your visa interview appointment letter.

For the interview, i just brought a scanned copy of the NVC letter. My fiance just scanned it and emailed it to me.

Goodluck with everything

Edited February 6, 2015 by Alexa062214

[Alexa062214 0]

I would suggest to call NVC and check if they have forwarded your petition to USEM...if they have, best to wait for a week or two..maybe three. And you can show the CEAC status that states "Ready" in SLEC during medical but the letter would probably be on your way soon. When did you received your NOA2? We got MNL # after ~3 weeks of NOA2.

And the letter with MNL # is not a requirement during interview, and I wasn't asked for it during my interview neither.

I think it's best to prepare the MNL# for the interview as the USEM may or may not ask for it. See, I was asked for it during the first step of the interview. Some people weren't.

Better to be over prepared than sorry

Edited February 6, 2015 by Alexa062214

[kipper_22 2]

I think it's best to prepare the MNL# for the interview as the USEM may or may not ask for it. See, I was asked for it during the first step of the interview. Some people weren't.

Better to be over prepared than sorry

This is the first time I heard someone being asked of NVC or USEM letter with MNL # for K1 visa...very unusual. The embassy people just asked for DS-160 and appointment letter to get inside the embassy. Upon entry to the embassy, you'll get a queue number....the appointment letter will be dropped into window 38 and the DS-160(together with your assigned queue number) will stay with you until step 5. Then step 2 would be to prep all the required documents.

But I agree that to be over prepared is better than getting a 221g. But NVC letter with MNL # should be send to you anytime soon...if not call or email.

[Alexa062214 0]

This is the first time I heard someone being asked of NVC or USEM letter with MNL # for K1 visa...very unusual. The embassy people just asked for DS-160 and appointment letter to get inside the embassy. Upon entry to the embassy, you'll get a queue number....the appointment letter will be dropped into window 38 and the DS-160(together with your assigned queue number) will stay with you until step 5. Then step 2 would be to prep all the required documents.

But I agree that to be over prepared is better than getting a 221g. But NVC letter with MNL # should be send to you anytime soon...if not call or email.

By first step i mean the biometrics. I know, it was weird that they asked it from me and that scanned NVC letter saved me haha!

Also, I am already almost done with the process and I still haven't receive the USEM letter. I don't think it's ever gonna arrive lol

[kipper_22 2]

By first step i mean the biometrics. I know, it was weird that they asked it from me and that scanned NVC letter saved me haha!

Also, I am already almost done with the process and I still haven't receive the USEM letter. I don't think it's ever gonna arrive lol

Nah...no one gets their USEM letter. It's one of those great mysteries of life.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Hi everyone. My fiancé called nvc and got manila case number two days ago. And now we are preparing requirements for the medical exam. I saw in this link http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#additional-requirementsthat one of their requirement is the letter of case number. My fiancé haven't get letter of case number but got manila case number and invoice ID on the phone. I have the requirements except for the letter of case number. Should we wait letter of case number to arrive before to go medical exam?

I did research but mostly of them have letter of case number. Btw I did not schedule visa interview appointment yet. The letter of case number is important to bring with me on the interview?

I would like to be sure that I have the required documents with me before going to medical exam because I'm living Cebu.

Thank you so much in advance to all of you guys. Any advice and suggestions will be appreciated. God bless.

SLEC requires the NVC letter with MNL #.... OR... the USEM interview confirmation page/email/letter. I have read of SLEC letting people slide on this requirement by using other documents, but it is the exception not the norm.

I suggest to many that they email NVC requesting their case file #

Information and detail on the K-1 process below in signature, follow the flashing arrow. (hmm.. haven't I posted this to you before?)

[steffichon 4]

I would suggest to call NVC and check if they have forwarded your petition to USEM...if they have, best to wait for a week or two..maybe three. And you can show the CEAC status that states "Ready" in SLEC during medical but the letter would probably be on your way soon. When did you received your NOA2? We got MNL # after ~3 weeks of NOA2.

And the letter with MNL # is not a requirement during interview, and I wasn't asked for it during my interview neither.

When was your interview? When you get your manila case number they mail you a letter too from the NVC?

[sevenrider860 9]

Hi everyone. My fiancé called nvc and got manila case number two days ago. And now we are preparing requirements for the medical exam. I saw in this link http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#additional-requirementsthat one of their requirement is the letter of case number. My fiancé haven't get letter of case number but got manila case number and invoice ID on the phone. I have the requirements except for the letter of case number. Should we wait letter of case number to arrive before to go medical exam?

I did research but mostly of them have letter of case number. Btw I did not schedule visa interview appointment yet. The letter of case number is important to bring with me on the interview?

I would like to be sure that I have the required documents with me before going to medical exam because I'm living Cebu.

Thank you so much in advance to all of you guys. Any advice and suggestions will be appreciated. God bless.

As long as you have your Manila Case number you can pay for the visa through BPI, then you can schedule your interview. Take the a copy of the interview confirmation and if asked about an NVC letter, state the case number was received by phone. My fiancé did just that on Tuesday. No problems, medical exam is complete.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Evangelistamonik, on 06 Feb 2015 - 04:19 AM, said:

When is the best time to call the nvc regarding your case number? 1week or 2weeks after receiving the approval letter?

Best time to call:

Right after they open which is around 7:00pm Philippine time/ 7:00am US Eastern Time, Mon-Fri. I was always able to have the phone answered after the first ring if I called right at 7am.

Checking on your embassy case number:

It will take 7 - 10 days business for NVC to receive your file from USCIS after you receive the NOA2, then another 2 - 5 business days for NVC to get your file in there system and get the MNL # from USEM. Call 7:00am eastern time for shorter wait times K1's are not tracked through the AVR, ever. They are processed like an immigrant visa, but they are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own. Therefore you need an operator. To get there:

1-603-334-0700

1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Press 1 for English

Press 5 for an operator

NVC CONTACT INFORMATION:

Website: www.immigrantvisas.state.govwww.immigrantvisas.state.gov

[Hank_ 9,173]

Best time to call:

Right after they open which is around 7:00pm Philippine time/ 7:00am US Eastern Time, Mon-Fri. I was always able to have the phone answered after the first ring if I called right at 7am.

Checking on your embassy case number:

It will take 7 - 10 days business for NVC to receive your file from USCIS after you receive the NOA2, then another 2 - 5 business days for NVC to get your file in there system and get the MNL # from USEM. Call 7:00am eastern time for shorter wait times K1's are not tracked through the AVR, ever. They are processed like an immigrant visa, but they are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own. Therefore you need an operator. To get there:

1-603-334-0700

1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Press 1 for English

Press 5 for an operator

NVC CONTACT INFORMATION:

Website: www.immigrantvisas.state.govwww.immigrantvisas.state.gov

New menu at NVC.

To get there: 1-603-334-0700 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

Press 5 for the, non-immigrant visa, K-1 visa.

[charmike 0]

Thank you very much to all of your advice and suggestions guys. God bless to all.

Hi Hank I didn't see the flashing arrow like before but thank you so much for your advice and suggestion.