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On 10/24/2021 at 2:25 PM, sashsash said:

I’m a CA filer and got my 18 months extension letter in August. Yesterday I received a letter from USCIS. I was thinking it’s something about biometrics, however they sent me 24 months extension letter. 

Same here!  At least we got something.

Anybody from CSC got their biometrics letter yet? They received our case August 2nd . . . we have the NOA1 letter but we haven't got anything else ever since. I'm worried.

Hello Everyone!

I have a question, so... my husband is finally up for his biometrics appointment on Feb 12. He does not have any other IDs to show except his passport. Is this ok?

Hello!

I am the petitioner and we are about to file the AOS. I was just wondering if this link in visajourney https://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos is still valid. Visajourney helped us a lot in the success of our K1 Visa so I am planning to rely on it all the way.

On 10/1/2018 at 6:27 PM, jm302music said:

Congratulations!  Please post here later after you get through successfully (notice I'm sending you positive thoughts there  ).  That will be helpful information for the rest of us to know that you're okay with such a slight mishap.

 

All the best to you both!

 

Joel

Hi! Just letting you know that everything went smooth and the best part of all the sacrifices is.... we're finally together! 

3 hours ago, jm302music said:

Congratulations!  Please post here later after you get through successfully (notice I'm sending you positive thoughts there  ).  That will be helpful information for the rest of us to know that you're okay with such a slight mishap.

 

All the best to you both!

 

Joel

Thank you, I will ! 

6 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

Lucky he did get it tore open, he would have needed to return everything to the embassy for repackaging

 

yea, good thing he "noticed" the writings on the envelope 6 seconds later.

Thank you guys! Just being paranoid again. Lol. 

Hi, after receiving his visa and upon excitement, my fiance accidentally and partially opened the sealed envelope that comes with the visa. Please see attached image. Is this ok??? What should we do? 

16 minutes ago, DougNHawaii said:

Just went through this in the last couple of weeks....see my timeline...

 

Yes...I also went to 'issued' in 24 hours.

Visa was at the local 2Go office in 4 business days....from interview....hehehe....but 2GO (Vigan, Phil) was less than stellar.....finally just went and picked it up....on the 5th (business) day.

 

Oh wow. Yayyy i'm more excited now!!!

Thank you allll for your consistent help haha. CEAC status now changed to "Issued" after 1 day...

5 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Hour ago and you are looking for ISSUED status?  Not anxious are you ~       

 

3 - 10 business days on average, sometimes longer.   Another 3-7 business days after that for delivery.

4 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

When they are ready to issue a visa, it should change to "Nonimmigrant Visa Application"; at that time, you  will know that you are a few days away from getting it. It would go from "Immigrant Visa Application" to "Nonimmigrant Visa Application" and  go to "Ready" ==> "Administrative Processing" ==>> "Issued".
 
Sometimes, it might skip "Administrative Processing" and go from "Ready" to "Issued".

 

Just a little more patience is needed.

Thank you ! Yeaaa i've been anxious and paranoid ever since we're almost at the end haha. 

2 hours ago, geowrian said:

Congrats!

 

Depends on any post-interview processing, background checks, etc. take. Usually it's only  a few (business) days. Sometimes it's up to a couple weeks. Rarely it takes longer.

Hi!

The CEAC status updated to Administrative Processing. Is this normal? 

Hi!

How long until CEAC or USTraveldocs update the visa status to issued? The interview just finished an hour ago as of today and my fiance passed.

I guess 30mins is fine. My fiance told me he'll be there 30mins to 1hr though. Is today your fiance's interview? My fiance will be there too! Goodluck to us!

3 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Chat logs - NO    Pictures together - YES

 

More details here:

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/cfo-orientation-seminar.html

 

Do remember   CFO is by appt only for the seminar.

Hank, I looked at your website, what does USC mean?

• From USC (copies of) - bio page of passport, birth certificate, divorce decree (if been married before) are the most common requests.  If you have never been married before be prepared to provide a copy of your ITR to prove your singleness... of course BLACKENING out the SSN for sure.

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Nope, not better.  Pay the travel tax online anytime before heading to the airport.  Do what works for you.

Alrightie thanks!

So is it better just to do it the day of the flight ?

So, I was reading the CFO page in http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/cfo-orientation-seminar.html and encountered some notes regarding travel tax payment after CFO and visa stamped, it even directed me to a link where i can pay the travel tax. Can I pay the travel tax hours before my flight? 

1 hour ago, Hank_ said:

The 2nd day of the medical, if all is good, you will receive vaccinations, a sealed envelope with your medical file, a CD with your X-ray (for you) and a DS-3025 (keep this as you will need it in the USA later).   You hand carry the medical file to your interview.

 

If your medical doesn't go well and you have to complete SPUTUM or something else you will be notified on this by the 2nd day also.

 

Cancelling and/or rescheduling can be done easily online or by phone.  

Thank you for your usual help Hank!

15 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

You'll know at the end of the medical the results yes. As for rescheduling, just depends on open dates or what they found(if anything wrong that is). Same for embassy interview, just depends on availability.

Thank you

12 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Unless there was an issue at the medical (i.e. sputum testing), the beneficiary will be given a sealed packet to hand deliver to the embassy.

9 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

Like above you should be given a packet and even a CD copy of the x-rays and all if it goes well. 

Thanks!

So, we're planning to do the medical on Monday and Tuesday, and we scheduled the interview the following Monday. If it does not go well, will they tell the result immediately? Will the rescheduling be hard? 

Hi!

Does it matter if we do the fiance visa interview less than 5days after medical? 

The medical report will be sent by St Luke's straight to the embassy right? 

3 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Park the paranoia ..    

 

Just follow the process and you can be done in short order.    

 

1) Pay the visa fee

2) Complete the DS-160

3) Schedule your interview

4) Complete the medical

5) Have everything required by the embassy in STEP 5 from their checklist

6) Attend the interview - smile and look the CO in the eyes when speaking.

 

Burning daylight with the paranoia.    

 

And don't forget CFO

Thank you for a quick summary on what to do ...  including parking the paranoia.. Lol 

7 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Packets...       USEM doesn't send you anything of importance for completing the visa application.   

 

Everything you need is online.    

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

 

Only thing you are going to get from USEM of value is the packet AFTER the interview, and that will contain your passport with visa and a DO NOT OPEN envelope!

 

Thank you Hank! I've been relying on your website this whole time ...  It's just that i've been paranoid and want to make sure that our process goes smooth.