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Today I finally received the email (221g) that I was told would be sent the same day as the interview, Feb 12.

Some may think I jumped the gun by screaming and howling about not getting the letter when I was told it would arrive. However I retired from a gov't agency and know that if you don't scream and howl you tend to fall between the cracks :)

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Did you get it out of the blue or did they probably respond to a more recent email. Glad you finally got a reply.

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Jan 13, 2015 - MNL Case Number & Packet 3 Received via email (I emailed the IV Unit-Manila requesting these on Jan 5, 2015 and Jan 12, 2015)

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Jan 22, 2015 - Packet 3: Mailed (again via PhilPost!) paper/hard copy delivered to out place here in Manila.

Feb 24 & 25, 2015 - Day 1 & Day 2 of Medical @ SLEC. Immunizations given on Day 2, thankfully

Mar 5, 2015 - USEM Interview Appointment - IR-1 Visa Approved! (CEAC Status updated to ISSUED afternoon of interview day)

Mar 10, 2015 - 3pm - Received SMS saying IV Package ready for pickup at 2GO MoA. Picked up at 5pm. (Shipped/Picked Up/In Hand on 3rd Business Day post interview)

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Today I finally received the email (221g) that I was told would be sent the same day as the interview, Feb 12.

Some may think I jumped the gun by screaming and howling about not getting the letter when I was told it would arrive. However I retired from a gov't agency and know that if you don't scream and howl you tend to fall between the cracks :)

I had to deal with them on a issue back in 2008, I found out that they will put more effort if you identify yourself as an American and the Petitioner.

Just like many government places, it's like a bunch of trained robots answering the phone...

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I had to deal with them on a issue back in 2008, I found out that they will put more effort if you identify yourself as an American and the Petitioner.

Just like many government places, it's like a bunch of trained robots answering the phone...

Yup, I had a similar situation. When I (beneficiary) called USEM, they are not too helpful and will give you generic answers. But when my USC fiance called, we got some answers. Oh well, I guess it's expected that they are more accommodating to USC. The phone bills sucks though for my fiance. lol

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Today I finally received the email (221g) that I was told would be sent the same day as the interview, Feb 12.

Some may think I jumped the gun by screaming and howling about not getting the letter when I was told it would arrive. However I retired from a gov't agency and know that if you don't scream and howl you tend to fall between the cracks :)

Good luck on the rest of your process. Should me clear sailing once you get through the 221g.

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Yup, I had a similar situation. When I (beneficiary) called USEM, they are not too helpful and will give you generic answers. But when my USC fiance called, we got some answers. Oh well, I guess it's expected that they are more accommodating to USC. The phone bills sucks though for my fiance. lol

The embassy has U.S. direct dial phone number

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The embassy has U.S. direct dial phone number

Yes I know that....and those numbers are pretty useless for us.

The only number that we were able to connect on a consistent basis is a local number for the IV inquiry line.

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Yes I know that....and those numbers are pretty useless for us.

The only number that we were able to connect on a consistent basis is a local number for the IV inquiry line.

.... well sorry I suggested it. Was only trying to be helpful

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Delivered March 8, 2014 AOS packaged delivered to USCIS drop box

Accepted March 19, 2014 Text message with receipt numbers

Biometrics April 16, 2014 Biometrics completed

EAD May 23, 2014 Employment Authorization Document approved and went to card production

TD May 23, 2014 Travel Document approved and went for card production

Receipt EAD/AP May 30, 2014 Received combo card EAD/AP

Green Card Approved July 11, 2014 Approved, no interview. Went to card production.

Green Card received July 17, 2014 GC received without interview

Removal of Conditions

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Received Dec 18, 2015 USPS notification of successful delivery

Check Cashed Dec 21, 2015 Check was cashed

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