Rescheduling an interview

[wind88 0]

Hi guys! I just got my interview letter and they scheduled me for November. We would like to reschedule sometime in early 2016. I tried logging in at https://cgifederal.secure.force.combut their calendar is still disabled for 2016. Does anyone have an idea how we can make an appointment for 2016? Thanks!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

wind88, on 16 Oct 2015 - 02:35 AM, said:wind88, on 16 Oct 2015 - 02:35 AM, said:

Hi guys! I just got my interview letter and they scheduled me for November. We would like to reschedule sometime in early 2016. I tried logging in at https://cgifederal.secure.force.combut their calendar is still disabled for 2016. Does anyone have an idea how we can make an appointment for 2016? Thanks!

Call the Embassy to reschedule.

According to the USEM website hours of operation are 8AM - 8PM

VISA INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENT SERVICE

Philippines: (632) 976-8500, (632) 976-8501 or (632) 976-8502, Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-8:00p.m. (Except on Philippine and US Holidays).

US: (214) 571-1600, during 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time), Visa Unit number.

GENERAL INQUIRIES:

(02) 976-8500, 8501, 8502 or Local number: 632-301-2000 extension 5184 or 5185 ( 011-632-301-2000 ext 5184 or ext 5185 ) 301-2166 or 301-2177

U.S. number: (703) 520-2235 for general inquiries and scheduling appointments only (K visa information and interview appointments are handled by the Immigrant Visa Unit). NO

TELEPHONE inquiries on an applicant’s case will be entertained. All case-specific inquiries must be in writing. The call center is accessible from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Manila time, except US and Philippine holidays.

From <http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/535326-when-is-the-best-time-to-call-the-manila-embassy/>

If you're calling from a landlines, dial 02 if you're outside Metro Manila. Otherwise just dial the 7 digit number. If from a cell phone either 02 then the number or +632 then the number

From http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/536880-phone-number-for-us-embassy-manila/

Embassy Contact Information

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwhnv10.html

Local number: 632-301-2000 extension 5184 or 5185 ( 011-632-301-2000 ext 5184 or ext 5185 )

The Embassy’s main trunk line 301-2000 is experiencing technical issues and prone to congestion. If your call can’t get through please use these numbers: 301-2166 or 301-2177

For visa appointment related inquiries, please contact the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

** (703) 520-2235 (this is a USA number)

For inquiries on a specific case, please call the Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit's during normal business hours, except between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

In order to serve our visa applicants more efficiently, we have created this new e-mail IVMNLAppointments@state.gov , for early appointment requests and visa scheduling issues. Please note, however, that early appointment requests will be approved on a case to case basis (i.e., aging out cases, or in cases involving personal or medical emergencies), and only if visa interview slots are available.

For other immigrant and K visa concerns, please send an e-mail to IVManilaReplies@state.gov

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To enable us to electronically sort the messages and provide better, more timely responses, you should follow the instructions below.

The subject line of your email should indicate the visa applicant’s last name, first and middle name (ex. DOE, John James), case number/USCIS receipt number, visa category and priority date.

Messages should be limited to 500 characters or less. The mail size should not be more than 15 KB.

Do not submit documentation or attachments with your message as our system is unable to receive inquiries with attachments.

Do not send your inquiry more than once as duplicate inquiries will congest our system and delay our response time.

Edited October 16, 2015 by Greenbaum

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hi guys! I just got my interview letter and they scheduled me for November. We would like to reschedule sometime in early 2016. I tried logging in at https://cgifederal.secure.force.combut their calendar is still disabled for 2016. Does anyone have an idea how we can make an appointment for 2016? Thanks!

Being you are an immigrant visa (scheduling done by NVC), I highly suggest calling the embassy to do this. Don't try doing it online.

[wind88 0]

Thanks for the information Hank and Greenbaum.

We called them up today and was advised that we can reschedule a month before our desired date of appointment. As of this time, they dont have open slots for 2016 yet.

thanks for the help!