LunarGazer

On 5/19/2021 at 1:34 PM, LunarGazer said:

On 5/19/2021 at 1:20 PM, LunarGazer said:

Update

 

May 1, 2021     Sent thru FedEx

May 3, 2021     Delivered 

May 17, 2021   USCIS sent the letter 

May 18, 2021   Check was cleared 

May 19, 2021   Letter arriving today

May 19, 2021   Text from USCIS with Receipt #

September 10, 2021   Fingerprint was taken from AOS data 

February 11, 2022    Case was Approved 

12 minutes ago, LunarGazer said:

Update

 

May 1, 2021     Sent thru FedEx

May 3, 2021     Delivered 

May 17, 2021   USCIS sent the letter 

May 18, 2021   Check was cleared 

May 19, 2021   Letter arriving today

May 19, 2021   Text from USCIS with Receipt #

On 5/18/2021 at 12:57 PM, LunarGazer said:

May 1, 2021     Sent thru FedEx

May 3, 2021     Delivered 

 

After 15 days:

May 18, 2021   Check Processing 

Update

May 1, 2021     Sent thru FedEx

May 3, 2021     Delivered 

May 17, 2021   USCIS sent the letter 

May 18, 2021   Check was cleared 

May 19, 2021    Letter arriving today

May 1, 2021     Sent thru FedEx

May 3, 2021     Delivered 

After 15 days:

May 18, 2021   Check Processing 

On 5/6/2021 at 3:02 PM, Naes said:

Haha yes time passed by quickly yet slowly! 
 

I was from September when we were waiting for K1, also applied in Japan. I was doing the daily reports for the group back then.  

😊 I just remembered your avatar. 
 

 

Hi @Naes, I remember you so well. Thank you for all the reports. I’m from K1 Nov 2017. How are you? I sent my ROC thru FedEx May 1, delivered May 3. 

Nov. 28, 2018 - NOA date for AOS, EAD and AP

Dec. 28, 2018 - Biometric Appointment 

Dec. 29, 2018 - Fingerprints Completed 

Jan. 3, 2019 - Ready to be Scheduled Interview 

Apr. 18, 2019 - EAD and AP card being produced

Apr. 25, 2019 - EAD and AP card delivered 

Jun. 3, 2019 - Interview was Scheduled 

Waiting for the notice to arrive in the mail. 

California - Los Angeles Field Office

Hello anyone experience this please, passport expires in 8 months from the date of travel. Did you had any delay because of this matter? 

MNL to LAX 
K1 Visa 

Thank you! 

1 minute ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

No. You do not get the passport back the same day. You can expect at least 4 weeks.

Okay thank you. Old passport and new passport will come together? 

On 4/16/2018 at 12:55 AM, doggieandsam said:

Hi! I did mine just last week and yes it is possible to finish them both in one day. In early april during the spring break, it was very busy so people who went during that time couldn't finish both in one day but things are back to normal now so you should be good. I arrived at 12noon and finished at about 3.30pm. Obviously, the earlier you arrive, the higher chances of getting all your business done in one day. It says processing of all non-passport business inc ROM starts from 12.30 only but don't let that deter you, I have seen people being processed way before that.

 

Some tips:

- The ROM form needs to be signed by both you and your husband on site. Otherwise, then you sign it before a notary and bring the notarized version to the embassy.

- The ROM application needs to be in 4 sets. Four originals of the ROM needs to be signed / notarized plus 4 copies of every supporting document. Check the embassy website for details.

- If the proof of US status that you are presenting is just the Notice of Action, then bring 4 copies of that, plus 4 copies of the K1 visa stamped on your passport.

- Bring 2 copies of each document required for the passport renewal.

- Did I mention bring extra copies of everything? There is a pay-to-use copier at the embassy but the lines can be long and it jams.

- Bring cash. They do not accept credit cards.

- No food is available or allowed inside. Eat before going.

- No free parking. Paid street parking is available but very limited. You can only pre-pay up to the max hours allowed (which is i think 1-2 hours, i'm not sure) so you may need to step out to top it up. Meter maids abound in the area so you will get fined quickly if your ticket lapses. Beware of parking illegally too as towing is strictly enforced. Farragut North and Farragut West metros are walking distance (about 10 mins).

- When you get to the area, the embassy is easy to spot but don't go there. Go to the consular building which is a smaller building directly across the street. Look for the flag outside it.

 

You do your ROM first, so upon arrival, proceed to window #3 and write your name on the clipboard there. They will call you once its your turn. They will check your documents and make sure you have everything required and then they'll tell you to wait for the cashier to call your name for the payment of $25. Then after that, you wait a while until they release your approved ROM. It took mine 2 hours. Once they release it, they will call you, give you your signed / annotated copy and then they pass you on to the passport officer and election officer who will then process your passport renewal and voter registration.

 

Passport renewal is quick and straightforward. The passport officer checks and receives all your documents, then you wait for the cashier to call your name for payment, then you wait for the biometrics person to call you for biometrics processing. The election officer on the other hand will just have you fill out a registration form and that's about it.

 

We're you able to get your old passport back after the renewal application same day? Thanks

7 hours ago, MKM said:

Hey everyone, 

 

Update: My online status has been updated.  

 

Online Status Changed: July 30th - Completed review of my fingerprints. 

 

Please approve my AP by next month. lol 

 

Applied: July 5th - (AOS, EAD & AP) 

Received: July 8th - (Chicago Lockbox) 

Payment Processed: July 12th 

E-notice: July 13th 

NOA 1 to 3 & Biometric NOA: July 20th 

Biometric Completed: July 25th  (Early Walk-In For The Biometric: Successful ) 

Online Status Changed: July 30th - Completed review of my fingerprints. 

 

Hi. What are the requirements for Biometric. I plan to renew my passport right after sending out AOS packet. Will they need my passport for Biometric? I worry I don't have other ID to present. Thank you 

2 hours ago, Roel said:

It's not a problem. You can submit passport cope with maiden name on it. 

Thank you!!  How about any issues on my passport expiration on April 2019.

Aug 2018 - to file AOS using my single name passport with expiration on April 2019 (8 months prior expiration)

Sept 2018 - renewal of passport in the US (my country consolate), 7 months prior expiration 

Nov 2018 - estimated release of new passport under married name 

Will it have an effect that I submitted my single name passport during filing of AOS but later on, in the interview I have the new passport married name? 

Thank you again. 

Hello! 

I'm preparing to file (K1) AOS, and one of the requirements is copy of passport bio page.

Will it be an issue if the one I will be submitting is my current passport (maiden name)?

About to renew passport (married name) later on.

Or should we wait the renewed passport (married name) before filing the AOS?

Thank you all

1 hour ago, Sagada said:

@Hank_ @javadown2 @LunarGazer Hi! So I called NVC and got our MNL#. I am just so confused where to start. I tried reading the links but still my brain is not in its normal state maybe. I told my fiance to print the payment form and go pay the visa fee on monday. So after paying the fee, can we schedule an interview date (i plan on attending the interview on the 2nd week of august) even if the status of our case is still "at NVC"?

July 1, Sun - July 17, Tues
                    - July 11, Wed 
July 2, Mon - July 11, Wed 
                     - July 19, Thurs 
                     - July 13, Fri 
July 3, Tues - July 13, Fri 
                      - July 12, Thurs 
                      - July 11, Wed 
July 4, Wed - holiday 
                     - July 16, Mon 
                     - July 17, Tues 
                     - July 10, Tues 
July 5, Thurs - July 11, Wed 
                       - July 12, Thurs 
                       - July 13, Fri 
                       - July 16, Mon 
                       - July 17, Tues 
July 6, Fri - July 11, Wed 
                  - July 24, Thurs 
                  - July 23, Wed 
July 7, Sat - July 13, Fri 

As of 10:30am July 7 

1 minute ago, LoveSeaBu said:

Does anyone know if there are still available slots for July interview in US Embassy Manila? 

July 1, Sun - July 17, Tues
                    - July 11, Wed 
July 2, Mon - July 11, Wed 
                     - July 19, Thurs 
                     - July 13, Fri 
July 3, Tues - July 13, Fri 
                      - July 12, Thurs 
                      - July 11, Wed 
July 4, Wed - holiday 
                     - July 16, Mon 
                     - July 17, Tues 
                     - July 10, Tues 
July 5, Thurs - July 11, Wed 
                       - July 12, Thurs 
                       - July 13, Fri 
                       - July 16, Mon 
                       - July 17, Tues

9 minutes ago, andjen0519 said:

this interview letter from NVC is sent through mail to the petitioner, right? I'm sorry I'm just really worried bc since our noa2 my fiance didn't get any updates through email even until now.

I'm already thinking of setting appointments that's why I'm getting worried about this. TIA, you really are such a big help to us☺️

I just had my medical today in SLEC. I don't have the NVC letter. But alternative doc was NVC screenshot and a statement letter 

11 minutes ago, andjen0519 said:

this interview letter from NVC is sent through mail to the petitioner, right? I'm sorry I'm just really worried bc since our noa2 my fiance didn't get any updates through email even until now.

I'm already thinking of setting appointments that's why I'm getting worried about this. TIA, you really are such a big help to us☺️

I just had my medical today SLEC. I don't have the NVC letter. But I brought with me NVC screenshot and a simple letter address to SLEC stating that I will not hold them liable in the event the case number deemed incorrect. 

I showed the guard first the screenshot he didn't accept. I explained that I tried to email NVC for the case number to be email but no response. That however, I have prepared an statement letter to SLEC. He said okay. He let me in.

At the reception I got asked again for NVC letter, I told the lady the same. She read my letter, and she just said, okay just sign here (my info page they printed) and write your statement. She didn't keep my letter. My statement was: I'm willing to undergo Medical Exam and will not hold your medical liable in the event my case number deemed incorrect. I was there 6:30 am finished 10am. Going back tom for Vaccination. 

1 hour ago, RyanMaria 2018 said:

wow good news thanks LunarGazar!  Sounds like they can squeeze her in before the end of July then. Thanks!!

As of today, July 16 - August are open. You have a lot of dates to choose from. Possibility of tomorrow, available date will be July 17 onwards. Slots alloted daily 42. Breakdown below :

6:40 am (14 slots) 

7:10 am (14 slots)

8:40 am (14 slots)

10 minutes ago, RyanMaria 2018 said:

Does anyone know if July dates are still available for visa interview in Manila? My fiancee will be filling out her DS160 application tomorrow so just wondering if August is more likely or not. Thanks!!

July 16 onwards are pretty much available until whole month of August. 

Sometimes cancellation happens and the last few days July 9th and 13th were open. 

On 6/21/2018 at 12:48 AM, Tokenfreak said:

Once our case has reached the embassy in Manilla how long in advance to they issue interview dates?  Is it like I have a 1 week notice before interview or is it more like a 1 month notice?  The reason I am asking is because I plan on attending the interview with my fiance and was hoping I could book my flight with some time to spare instead of last minute so it wouldn't be as expensive.  Thanks.

Available earliest dates 

June 20, Wed - July 2, Mon
                         - July 11, Wed 
                         - July 10, Tues 
June 21, Thurs - July 11, Wed 
                           - June 28, Thurs 
June 22, Fri - June 28, Thurs
                      -July 11, Wed 
                      -July 2, Mon 
June 23, Sat - July 2, Mon
                       - July 9, Mon 
June 24, Sun -June 28, Thurs 
June 25, Mon - June 28, Thurs 
                         - July 2, Mon 
                         - July 12, Thurs 
June 26, Tues - July 13, Fri 
                         - July 12, Thurs 
                         - July 6, Fri 
June 27, Wed - July 13, Fri  
                         - July 9, Mon 
                         - July 13, Fri
 

4 minutes ago, CCCCCF said:

Then maybe it's because they can see more information about the case. But for me, they just tell me it is in AP.... And after a research on VJ, ppl could be stuck at nvc because of AP up to 8 weeks. I am freaked out now...

Since when you are in "AP"? 

15 minutes ago, CCCCCF said:

Still no luck today.

I called them and try to ask the same question like can I schedule an interview blablabla.

Then the representative told me 'no, the case is still at NVC not sending to Singapore yet. And it is under administrative processing. There's no time frame.'

 

So sad....

When my fiance called today, nice lady said: "still at NVC, but very soon it will be in transit" 😃 hang in there 

4 hours ago, BluesDancer said:

Running into a small delay in the process. My fiance signed, submitted and printed the DS-160 form and paid the fee two days ago at the bank. Two days later we are still not able to schedule the interview because it is not recognizing the receipt#. I called in to schedule the interview by phone and the lady said the fee paid hasn't been released yet. She apologized and said they would email us when the fee is available to schedule her interview. Does it usually take this many days in the Philippines for the money to be made available after paying the visa fee?

Sharing you the available dates last June 19. Manila interview schedule.

4 hours ago, BluesDancer said:

Running into a small delay in the process. My fiance signed, submitted and printed the DS-160 form and paid the fee two days ago at the bank. Two days later we are still not able to schedule the interview because it is not recognizing the receipt#. I called in to schedule the interview by phone and the lady said the fee paid hasn't been released yet. She apologized and said they would email us when the fee is available to schedule her interview. Does it usually take this many days in the Philippines for the money to be made available after paying the visa fee?

I paid mine last June 19 (11am) at BPI. Got our case number June 20, I was able to schedule interview via online (June 20, 12:20am) right away upon having the case number. Submitted the DS160 (June 19, 4pm). 

However, lately BPI is having delay in processing transactions. Keep trying to set appointment. 

15 hours ago, LunarGazer said:

We have the same NOA2 date, letter 5/24, new website 5/25. And we called as well today. They just received it, no case number yet. We will call again tomorrow for the case number update. 

We got our case number just now. 😊