kenshaq

yes. got my visa after 19 days..goodluck

LOL... Gretchen got a great laugh out of it too. Gretchen says thank you to everyone who has wished us well. Gretchen knows I am trying to help her family, but also trying to be careful of what is said and what goes on.

The great news is the CFO is done as well. We took time off Wednesday just to relax and watch the rain.

today we went to the CFO. I sat outside and just enjoyed the wind. B_J is right. the place is not easy to find. Look for a Green gate at the top of the bridge saying Good Shepard Convent. (next to a 10 story building) You will not see the SMEF-COW sign form the road until at the top of the bridge across from the convent. the benches outside are true catholic. Painful to sit on. 4 pipes welded together to make benches. (ouch) the bathrooms are around the corner, just follow the CFO sign. (to the right as you are facing the building). there is also a canteen there as well. Cokes as of this time are 12 php. (about 8 oz bottles) you can do all of the CFO at SMEF-COW including the sticker. It took Gretchen 4.5 hours. Talk about a long day. They spent a long time going over experiences in Canada and USA. Bad and good observations made by the girls gone on before. Things to be careful of. things to be sure of. they spent a lot of time talking to Gretchen. then to her and her parents. then finally to me. Yes, I got called into the session after everyone else had left. WE were the last ones for hte day. the parents were there to give their consent becacuse of Gretchen's age. Tey had to sign a letter. I had to promise to take care of Gretchen to SMEF_COW, to her parents and to Gretchen. I also provided a land-line to be reached at. they wanted a land-line and not a mobile line. It took me a while to figure out who to give, Almost everyone I know has a mobile number only. I do not even have land line anymore. I only know of three land line numbers. Then proceeded to be informed of the law in the philippines and age of marriage. the requirements. and the needs I need to take care of as well as jealousy. I was not expecting a counseling session as well. But just took it in stride. After all this has been one weird week. Besides I know I will be going through counseling in the catholic church soon with Gretchen. But everything is now complete.

Things left are: get the visa, at NAIA airport: get the CFO sticker, and pay the travel tax.

So far things are on track. What a wild and crazy time since coming back from the trip in May. My life has been crazy. We got everything done with no problems, but I would not recommend what I am doing for the faint of heart. However, I will say one thing. Many girls have told Gretchen they are jealous of her because I have been with her every step of the way in Manila. For me, I could not let her go it alone in Manila. I just could not take it knowing she was in manila going through the process alone. I know some people cannot afford it, or things happen to where they cannot go. I just know for me, it was not a matter of choice. I had to be there with her. things have worked out so far. But we still do not have the visa yet.

it's nice to meet your fiance at the seminar. i seated beside her and be friendly with her. i just recognized her but i never got jealous of you were with her...lol..but we had a good but boring seminar..goodluck

just an update:) my visa is in-transit now:)

HEHE, well hoping we get visa and through customs .... then I can relax sort of. Got to deal with EX one I take mahal ko home. HEHEHEHE won't that be fun...... :diablo:

congrats..but no more whining okay buddy:)

i hope so, USEM told me to call back friday...my fiance is hoping he can book our flights sept 21.. Where was your visa delivered? Thanks for the reply

i got an email from the usembassy it said it was issued september 1st but still waiting:(

i hope so, USEM told me to call back friday...my fiance is hoping he can book our flights sept 21.. Where was your visa delivered? Thanks for the reply

i got an email from the usembassy it said it was issued september 1st but still waiting:(

HI kenshaq! DId you schedule your interview online? I did. So i didnt fill up any form from 2go. When I traced my manila case number in 2go, it was invalid. Now that you mentioned UID, i remembered there is a code in the appointment confirmation that was sent to me via email. It is the number below the bar code. I tried it today and I was able to see the status - delivered to me =) hehe

you can try that.. =)

hope it helps.

yay!! why i didn't think about that..hehe.thank you forthat but still invalid:( i just chatted with the usembassy representative just now and they said they haven't send it to 2go yet:( what the,,,,they emailed me they said they issued it sept 1st:( what's going on with the usembassy:( i don't know what to do:( i emailed them but ofcourse i don't expect a reply right away right:(

I called 2go today and the customer representative asked for my name, interview date, and manila case number. She told me they don't have my visa yet and asked me to call tomorrow around 4.30pm because they pick-up visas in the afternoon at the embassy. The embassy is closed today (Labor Day in US). Hopefully they have my visa then.

oh guess what. i asked the representative from 2go and she said mine was still at the embassy...grrrrrr...when are they gonna send it to 2go? it's been 5 days since they told me they issued it:(

No, i didn't. During my interview they just told me to wait for my visa. I arranged to pick it up in SM Iloilo.

just want to update..still no visa yet:( i tried to email the 2go but they are asking the uid or iud number whhich is i don't know:( i didn't fill out any form from 2go so how can i answer their question?.gggrrrrrr...

thats a long time for your visa to be issued to you over two weeks for it to be printed. I wonder why so long from your interview for the embassy to print it up?

actually i got 221g regarding my nbi clearance they received it august 22 the the usembassy messaged me they said it was issued sept 1st. so hoping today or at least this week so i can have my seminar the next day:) i wonder what taking them so long to deliver:(

this is likewise my problem and would like to know too. i'm also from pampanga. can't track my case too in the website

looks like if they would still send it out to 2GO, it might take them until tuesday to do so since it's a non working day on Monday. heard it might take 3-5 days in average. 10 days at worst (for those in remote areas).

I would like to think 3 because that's favorable for both of us

cabalen:) i don't think for 2go it's a non working holiday tomorrow, only @ usembassy right:) so how long you've been waiting now? i hope we'll get it tomorrow:)

i was emailed by usembassy september 2nd and they said they issued my visa sept 1st. i live in pampanga which is near to manila. how many days i expect my visa? i can't track my case at 2go website:( pls enlighten me:)

hi guys! question, for example you need to undergo the sputum test do you need to reschedule the interview in the embassy or you still need to go for the schedule you already have? thanks god speed!

once you undergo sputum test the st.luke's will inform the embassy and your interview will be cancel. u need to finish the test first before you can schedule again your interview..goodluck to u

i hope there's the same situation like mine that will enlighten me about my case...august 19,2011 i had my interview and i got 221g regarding my nbi clearance with AKA and sent it the same day but the usembassy received it august 22..i'm single but i corrected my middle name and it was corrected on my birth certificate..i want to ask how long you've waited for your visa? any answer or ideas are appreciated:)

I suggest you contact Telescope Productions. it ain't rigged.

Best door would be her here already..... but can't have everything yet.... just a feww more days I hope.

i am afraid you'll have a problem between the time of your medical and interview...on the instructions about having interview..have your medical atleast 1-2 weeks before your interview..goodluck on that:)

I live in the province too, after almost 8hrs of tedious process and long waiting I got my NBI on the day itself but some who I met there, they were asked to come back after 1 month to pick up their NBI...

Anyways, good luck to u...

@Chers:

don't worry sis, u will get ur visa soon...I'll pray for u...

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me too. i got it the same day last august 19th:) thanks jan:) i'll pray for your upcoming interview:) goodluck girl:)

I believe it is the lower half. I have no idea. It was issued in January to February. Just do not know if she needs the whole thing, or just the part she has.

yes i suggest get a new one. some consul are strict and darren i just noticed that your medical and interview are close date. u better have your fiance's medical atleast 1 week before interview. i'm afraid you might get a problem on that. coz on the instructions atleast 1-2 weeks before the interview..

yeah get a new one just before your interview...they are easy to get and no reason to be held up because they want an updated one.

To the OP, there is no telling how long it will take, but it shouldnt be long if that was the only thing they wanted. I would say no more than 10 days...probably closer to 4 or 5....but there is no real telling for sure. Each case is different.

yeah you are right that every consul is different in terms of looking your documents:) i am leaving on the 24th of september so still have more time to wait for my visa:) just curious if there's the same situation as mine:)

hello ! just curious, what about your NBI clearance? I do have an NBI clearance (for Travel purpose) issued last May 2011 yet, would this still be accepted ? planning to get interview date around October 2011. Please advice... I'm just worried coz I knew that NBI clearance is quite not easy to get renewal now. Thanks and all the best !

oh it's because i corrected my maiden name on my birth certificate:) for me i think you better get a new one. some consul are very strict.

hello everyone:) last august 19 i had my interview and i got 221g regarding about nbi clearance but i fixed and sent it to the embassy on the same date:) i want to ask if there's anyone here with the same situation and how many days before you recieved you visa? thank you for your answers:)

Best wishes!! You'll do great

goodluck to you:)

watch the CSC timeline full stats for NVC received to know when to expect your case is at the NVC. Expect about 15 to 20 BUSINESS days. (3 to 4 weeks.) Call every few days and talk to an operator to get information. The automated system will tell you nothing. Make sure to ask for embassy case number, priority date, and shipping number/tracking number to embassy. wish you the best of luck.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=0&op1=5&op2=d&op3=1&op4=2&op5=&op6=California%20Service%20Center&op7=All&dfile=No

i see your timeline about your medical to your interview date. give atleast 1 week from your medical to your interview date.

okay i made a way to answer my own question haha from reading some posts

to those who are to schedule their interview, there are still slots left this august

when is your interview? mine is on the 19th:)

Request for Evidence

On July 25, 2011, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. What are the Evidence my USC should send?

Request for Evidence

On July 25, 2011, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. What are the Evidence my USC should send?

just wait for your rfe hard copy:) it is written there what they need:) goodluck:)

We received our NOA2 on 7/6, and I started calling the automated number after 2 weeks (actually before). There was no record, so I decided to wait for an operator last night. They gave me our case number and our file was forwarded to the embassy on 7/22. I've read that the automated response system isn't updated at times, so it pays to speak with a live person. Hope everyone receives theirs soon!

that'll be cool:) we'll call tomorrow or friday:) i hope we'll get ours:)

Hope it will complete soon...Thanks a lot guys...

it'll be our 3rd week now and you're not the only one who stuck at nvc. for sure they got it but they haven't put on their system yet. hopefully we'll get our case number soon:)