AllanGrace

How can be S. Korea be not a waiver country? I just read one of your links information which says:

{Here is a link to info regarding Police Certificates, some countries will not issue them except in person so the police certificate is waived for those countries by the embassy.}

SOME COUNTRIES WILL NOT ISSUE THEM EXCEPT IN PERSON SO THE P.C. IS WAIVED.

Then when I look at the department of state, it says under S. Korea that you apply a P.C. in person.

So does that mean that we don't have to have a P.C. Is that correct ?

Vol,

Do you have a list of the waived countries?

Thank you so much. That will really help

Carton025,

Thank you for your reply. How did you have her get copies of those Police Clearances? Did she go to the embassies in the Phils of those countries and ask for a copy? how long did it take ?

Hello,

I just checked my status from NVC and it says READY. I thought I got all the documents I needed. I-134 and supporting documents, Intent to Marry both sent to my fiancée in the Philippines. My fiancée had her NBI clearance, cenomar and birth certificate from NSO. I was reading an article earlier that I will need a police certificate. I thought I read all the VJ guidelines and didn't find anything (maybe I overlook) that I need a police clearance because my fiancée worked in S. Korea for more than 6 months. Please send me a link or guidelines needed before the interview. I hope I can find a complete guideline or requirements to know the COMPLETE requirements before the interview. I hope I am not missing something anymore. VJ please add a guideline for the requirements of the beneficiary in each country specified if it is possible.

Thank you in advance

I will. wish me luck!

Thanks! I really wish you goodluck!

I will. wish me luck!

Thanks! I really wish you goodluck!

Hehe its fine. I just googled some sample questions. You may want to do that too and thanks!

Hi thespoon!

Yup I'll do the same thing for sure.. I plan to schedule my interview on the 3rd week. Pls let me know the story of your interview.. Would love to hear.

Hehe interview will be on may 18 ee gavent scheduled the cfo yet. Probably on mid june

F didnt say if he received anything from nvc. I'll ask him tom

Thats really soon! Goodluck! Do you have any idea what are the questions in the interview?

Sorry I have a lot of questions..

hehe sure. 1st day at slec. Got there around 8am. The guard checked the documents needed (see greenbaum's guide). Then wen't to usa reception window (1st floor). They took the documents i brought then took a digital pic. Then they told me to pay the medical fee (5th floor i think, can't remember hehe). Note that they only accept pesos. Cashier told me to have the physical exam but there were too many people so they asked me to do the immunization interview first. So i went down to 2nd flr and they told me to have my xray and labs (3rd and 4th) done first because the lines are too long... so xray was fast as well as the blood extraction. They didnt ask for urine i am not sure why. Then went back for the physical exam and thats where i waited too long. About an hour or so. And while waiting they also took my vitals, ht, wt and finished the eye check. When its my turn for the physical exam, the doc just asked questions about medical history. I got questions regarding my tats since i got quite a few. The doc then asked me to take my clothes off for the last part of the check up. Last stop, immunization interview. Doc just asked if i got any shots the past 3-4 months. Then asked if i already had chicken pox (note that if you said yes you have to show the scar or they will still give you the shot). Then went to the check out area and they told me to go back the next day at 8:15 am. And i was done. It only took 3 hours.

day2: i got there 7:30 am and the guard just checked my reciept and put an "immunization" stamp on it (oh joy!). Then went to the 2nd floor and waited for my turn for the shots. I got my shots at 9am. There were a lot of people who got there earlier than me and even though their schedule was for later they were accomodated first... anyway, i was given mmr, tdap and chicken pox shots. after the shots they made me wait a loooooong time for the results. And i was done at 3:30 pm. Yep no lunch because i was afraid they would call my name and i wouldn't be there. Haha.

Sorry for the long post.

Thanks for the reply!

So its like first come first serve basis..

Cool! At least youre finished with the medical exam!

When will be your interview and your CFO btw?

Did you already receive your NVC letter?

hehe sure. 1st day at slec. Got there around 8am. The guard checked the documents needed (see greenbaum's guide). Then wen't to usa reception window (1st floor). They took the documents i brought then took a digital pic. Then they told me to pay the medical fee (5th floor i think, can't remember hehe). Note that they only accept pesos. Cashier told me to have the physical exam but there were too many people so they asked me to do the immunization interview first. So i went down to 2nd flr and they told me to have my xray and labs (3rd and 4th) done first because the lines are too long... so xray was fast as well as the blood extraction. They didnt ask for urine i am not sure why. Then went back for the physical exam and thats where i waited too long. About an hour or so. And while waiting they also took my vitals, ht, wt and finished the eye check. When its my turn for the physical exam, the doc just asked questions about medical history. I got questions regarding my tats since i got quite a few. The doc then asked me to take my clothes off for the last part of the check up. Last stop, immunization interview. Doc just asked if i got any shots the past 3-4 months. Then asked if i already had chicken pox (note that if you said yes you have to show the scar or they will still give you the shot). Then went to the check out area and they told me to go back the next day at 8:15 am. And i was done. It only took 3 hours.

day2: i got there 7:30 am and the guard just checked my reciept and put an "immunization" stamp on it (oh joy!). Then went to the 2nd floor and waited for my turn for the shots. I got my shots at 9am. There were a lot of people who got there earlier than me and even though their schedule was for later they were accomodated first... anyway, i was given mmr, tdap and chicken pox shots. after the shots they made me wait a loooooong time for the results. And i was done at 3:30 pm. Yep no lunch because i was afraid they would call my name and i wouldn't be there. Haha.

Sorry for the long post.

yes ma'am. Follow greenbaum's guide. oh and just a tip. On the 2nd day of the medical exam, go to slec much earlier than the schedule they gave. So you won't have to wait too long for the shots and the results

I see.. can you tell your story at SLEC? I would love to hear your experience.. Im actually so excited since the day our papers got approved. Lol.

It's no problem. Sometimes we just need a little more clarification to the process. Having the NVC letter is "SOP - standard operating procedure" as all government directives are but in this case someone has found a work around and it has been excepted for years without a hitch.

Good luck and return if you have any more questions.

Cool cool! Thanks so much Greenbaum!

1. Complete the DS-160 and pay your fee at the bank.

2. Go online with the receipt from the bank (payment update takes 6 - 24 hours before you can schedule your interview) and schedule your interview. After scheduling the interview you will come to the APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION page. While on this page, select EMAIL CONFIRMATION (you can now send to multiple email addresses, so send won to yourself and one to your fiancé(e)). Be sure to keep this in a safe place as you will need it later on as you will need the appointment confirmation page to use for your medical plus, you will need a copy for the embassy on interview day.

3. Now you can go to SLEC for your exam and vaccines. NOTE: The 6 month validity of your visa is based on the date you had your medical, so don't go to early as this can effect the length of time that the visa is valid. 10 days out from your interview is a good rule of thumb.

BTW all this is contained at my website. Good luck.

Oh I see. So I can do that anyday now. Since we already have our case number. Sorry I was just lil confused because I read that we need to have the NVC letter with our case number before doing the medical since it is one of the requirements. Thanks for the help! Really appreciated!

hi! I just had my medical exam two days ago and instead of the nvc letter, i printed a screenshot of the ceac status.

Goodluck!

Hi thespoons!

Thanks for the reply!

CEAC status? The one we check online with our case number? Ours says "In Transit" but do we still need to wait for the "Ready" before processing the medical exam, CFO, etc?

Follow the twisting arrow and use the link. Use the NVC to USEM tab. Step by step instructions are there to help you. Return here if you have questions.

Thanks Greenbaum I've read about the NVC to USEM, that is really helpful.

Another question is..

I have to wait for the NVC letter before going for medical right?

How long does it usually take? Any Idea?

I read this from the Medical Exam Tab

"2 copies of NVC letter/email when MNL# is assigned (SLEC requires the NVC letter/email or the appointment confirmation letter from the embassy that lists the beneficiary's name & the MNL #)."

Hi guys!

Just want to ask some questions..

My fiancee called the NVC and he just got our MNL case number.

I read some of the topics here that I should have the paper from the NVC with my name and case number before I go for medical?

But I also read that once you have the MNL case number you can now start doing the Medical, CFO and schedule for the interview?

What else should I need in hand before I process those things aside from our MNL case number?

Thanks!

Amhara,

Congratulations, good luck on all of us on the next step

Thank you for your help guys. NOA2 just arrived. Still waiting for the NOA1. i will do the next steps after getting the NOA2. thx a lot you guys.

Amhara,

How were you able to update your timeline like that so detailed?

Oh i will still need both for AOS? Ok i will make sure get a copy of both from them. Thank you

Thank you for your responses. It is a great relief. Thank you again

Ok then so i can do the next steps even i haven't received the hard copy right by following up now with the NVC? If i didnt get the NOA2 by mail, can i send the electronic copy to my Fiancee?

Thank you for the quick response. I appreciate it.

I got a message thru text and email from USCIS that my NOA2 is already approved back in april 7,2015. I haven't got the hard copy of my NOA1 and NOA2. I called USCIS back in March 28 told them that i haven't received my NOA1 and they said they will send it again.

1. Do i have to wait for my NOA2 for instructions on what to do next?

2. Did u guys have any problems not getting mails from USCIS?

3. If i call them up, for sure they are going to say oh ok we will send it to you again snd wait for a month before you call back and check. Im afraid waiting for a month and i might be waiting for nothing. Is it better if i go to the nearest office to get a copy from there?

4. After receiving the approval of NOA2 from text and email last Apr 7, when should i expect to get the NOA2 hard copy?

I really need help or any answers, i don't know if USCIS or my mailman is having the problem?

Thank you in advance