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Those who received auto-expedites.  In the previous mass expedites, the whole system gets hit all at once, Philippine parts get jammed up and break down, and those who move quickly hold the advantage.  If you got an expedite, book Saint Luke's now, create your http://ustraveldocs.com/ph account now, and as soon as your case status is "Ready" start trying to schedule.  Don't wait for an e-mail from the embassy with instructions. If it's "Ready" you can proceed as soon as it lets you. If you get "case number not found" try again later.
 
Any CR's yet? 

This is similar to the previous mass auto expedites done in Jan and June of 2023.  I know, I had to think about it for a moment to figure out when I requested an expedite then had that slap forehead moment.

Jul 11 2023 DQ.  We just got our expedite email 10 minutes ago.

Worst case scenario,  just wait in the airport till one minute past midnight, then go through immigration (?)  IMHO, I would wait to fly in the day after, perhaps take an extended layover.  I know with Korean Airlines, I have options for  3.5 or 15 hour layovers for Chicago/Manila flights.

Here is something I found that might give you a clue.  Found this on the travel.state.gov FAQ:
 
If the poverty guidelines change between the time the petitioner signed the Affidavit of Support and the issuance of an immigrant visa, must the petitioner/sponsor and joint sponsor, if required, submit a new Form I-864?
No, the Form I-864 remains valid indefinitely unless evidence of failure to meet the poverty guidelines in effect on the date of I-864 filing arises. The consular officer will determine whether the income claimed by the sponsor and documented with financial evidence meets the poverty guidelines in effect at the time the I-864 was filed. If the income claimed does not meet the poverty guidelines, then the consular officer may request that the sponsor submit current year income information.
 
I would send copies of your transcripts and last few paystubs just in case, but your husband shouldn't volunteer the documents during the interview if not asked.

Suggest for them to make a stop in a different country for a couple of days on the way to USA and make their anniversary extra special that way.

As far as I know IR1/CR1 is determined by date of entry, not by interview date.  So both categories should be treated the same during the interview.
 
Maybe I read that wrong somewhere (?)

Worst case scenario,  just wait in the airport till one minute past midnight, then go through immigration (?)  IMHO, I would wait to fly in the day after, perhaps take an extended layover.  I know with Korean Airlines, I have options for  3.5 or 15 hour layovers for Chicago/Manila flights.

Hey Guys I have good news, i recently recieved interview schedule for my Mom last night from Manila Embassy. DQ was May 8, 2023. Interview is set end of April. Dont lose hope !

IL is Interview Letter

I have been also following the Manila - US Embassy (DQ) group on Facebook.  Seems like ILs are being sent today; 08 FEB 2024.  Those that have been IL'd that I can see for now have been for Feb - Mar 2023.  So finally things are starting to move at the very least.

I have been also following the Manila - US Embassy (DQ) group on Facebook.  Seems like ILs are being sent today; 08 FEB 2024.  Those that have been IL'd that I can see for now have been for Feb - Mar 2023.  So finally things are starting to move at the very least.

I have been also following the Manila - US Embassy (DQ) group on Facebook.  Seems like ILs are being sent today; 08 FEB 2024.  Those that have been IL'd that I can see for now have been for Feb - Mar 2023.  So finally things are starting to move at the very least.

I saw that.  Let's all pray we don't have a Bananorama year.

Having lived there for 4 years with my wife, flying to Hong Kong for visa runs and finally moving out during covid, they never asked me for the ACR, just the ECC.

Having lived there for 4 years with my wife, flying to Hong Kong for visa runs and finally moving out during covid, they never asked me for the ACR, just the ECC.

I did clue him in on this being an option, but his petition was prepared by an attorney without consideration of him becoming a US Citizen.  I personally think it's irresponsible of his attorney not to present that option at the time of filing.
 
I will suggest to him to get his son's I-130 as soon as possible so it can be approved around the time he takes the oath resulting in, perhaps, a slight delay in his family's progress.

I did clue him in on this being an option, but his petition was prepared by an attorney without consideration of him becoming a US Citizen.  I personally think it's irresponsible of his attorney not to present that option at the time of filing.
 
I will suggest to him to get his son's I-130 as soon as possible so it can be approved around the time he takes the oath resulting in, perhaps, a slight delay in his family's progress.

Ah, I interpreted that wrong then.  Glad I got my marriage void ab initio then.

I didnt show him phone history of the phone cards, I just yanked out about 150 phone cards out of a sack and he was impressed with that and then I pulled out the bills for the VOIP service I set up at her house.
Let me explain the VOIP thing. I had to get my wife a DSL line for about 50USD/month. The Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol(VOIP) costed me $25 a month (unlimited time). She had an Illinois phone # in the Philippines!!!! I could call her anytime with my cell phone or home phone and she can call me wherever I was at.
What you would have to do is set up service with a company such as www.lingo.com, www.vonage.com (I have Lingo) and bring the VOIP to your signifigant others home and hook it up to her Broadband service. And I do suggest getting a Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) just in case your spouses country has a bad power grid such as the Phillipines. Simple as that, and on top of everything, Lingo will let your spouse call all of Canada, USA, and Western Europe (as so long as not a Cell phone) for no additional charge.
Im not getting payed to advertise, just thought I would help out.
And yah, while she was not home I used phone cards, you know the ones from the corner gas station.

I didnt show him phone history of the phone cards, I just yanked out about 150 phone cards out of a sack and he was impressed with that and then I pulled out the bills for the VOIP service I set up at her house.
Let me explain the VOIP thing. I had to get my wife a DSL line for about 50USD/month. The Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol(VOIP) costed me $25 a month (unlimited time). She had an Illinois phone # in the Philippines!!!! I could call her anytime with my cell phone or home phone and she can call me wherever I was at.
What you would have to do is set up service with a company such as www.lingo.com, www.vonage.com (I have Lingo) and bring the VOIP to your signifigant others home and hook it up to her Broadband service. And I do suggest getting a Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) just in case your spouses country has a bad power grid such as the Phillipines. Simple as that, and on top of everything, Lingo will let your spouse call all of Canada, USA, and Western Europe (as so long as not a Cell phone) for no additional charge.
Im not getting payed to advertise, just thought I would help out.
And yah, while she was not home I used phone cards, you know the ones from the corner gas station.