CEAC Status Ready.... Do we wait?

[TomAye 39]

Today our status updated to Ready but the instructions say to wait until contacted to do anything. I have seen in the past that most just filled out ds160 before receiving instructions. Is this still the case? TIA

[Edward and Jaycel 2,630]

You don't have to wait for Manila... you can start filling out the DS-160, registering for the portal to schedule the VAC & Interview appointments, etc., start gathering the civil docs you'll need (NBI Clearance, CENOMAR, PSA Birth Certificate, etc.)

[TomAye 39]

9 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

You don't have to wait for Manila... you can start filling out the DS-160, registering for the portal to schedule the VAC & Interview appointments, etc., start gathering the civil docs you'll need (NBI Clearance, CENOMAR, PSA Birth Certificate, etc.)

 

Thank you for the quick response. That is what I thought but doesnt hurt to hear someone else say it!  

[Edward and Jaycel 2,630]

Just now, TomAye said:

 

Thank you for the quick response. That is what I thought but doesnt hurt to hear someone else say it!  

 

Happy to help! Be prepared to be frustrated trying to find an open interview slot in the portal... It took Jaycel and I logging on every hour for two weeks straight before we found a slot. It's the worst part of this stage of the process.

[TomAye 39]

17 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Happy to help! Be prepared to be frustrated trying to find an open interview slot in the portal... It took Jaycel and I logging on every hour for two weeks straight before we found a slot. It's the worst part of this stage of the process.

 

You have given us a strategy and I have no life outside of work lol

[Edward and Jaycel 2,630]

11 minutes ago, TomAye said:

 

You have given us a strategy and I have no life outside of work lol

 

HAHAHAHA Yeah it was the same here while we were waiting for the process to be done. We alternated shifts so when it was daytime here, I was checking the site and when it was daytime in the Philippines, Jaycel was checking the site. I think we got lucky and got an appointment from someone who cancelled because when it showed up, it was the only appointment available for that whole month. 

[TomAye 39]

35 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

HAHAHAHA Yeah it was the same here while we were waiting for the process to be done. We alternated shifts so when it was daytime here, I was checking the site and when it was daytime in the Philippines, Jaycel was checking the site. I think we got lucky and got an appointment from someone who cancelled because when it showed up, it was the only appointment available for that whole month. 

That is probably what I am going to suggest to Aye. Since she isnt currently working we got it covered haha. 👍 Did Jaycel bring a local police clearance with her or just the NBI?

[Edward and Jaycel 2,630]

6 minutes ago, TomAye said:

That is probably what I am going to suggest to Aye. Since she isnt currently working we got it covered haha. 👍 Did Jaycel bring a local police clearance with her or just the NBI?

 

Just the NBI Clearance, CENOMAR, PSA Birth Certificate, Medical exam report in the sealed brown envelope from SLEC, Passport, I-134 & Supporting Docs, Proof of relationship since (Consular Officer probably won't look at this if you filed strong evidence with the I-129F though they could ask for it but she will definitely need it for the CFO seminar so it's good to have something prepared)

[TomAye 39]

9 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Just the NBI Clearance, CENOMAR, PSA Birth Certificate, Medical exam report in the sealed brown envelope from SLEC, Passport, I-134 & Supporting Docs, Proof of relationship since (Consular Officer probably won't look at this if you filed strong evidence with the I-129F though they could ask for it but she will definitely need it for the CFO seminar so it's good to have something prepared)

Only thing we need is NBI Clearance then. Your help again is so appreciated.