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"Lost receipt" worked for us this morning, no wait time. Called around 8:45am.

Today wife received oath of ceremony date. 
Finally the last step is in front of us.
 
I-751 sent 08-03-2021
Biometrics reused NOA 02-22-23
N-400 sent 10-30-2022
Dual Interview 02-16-2023 approved pending I-751 being sent to Detroit
Phone call approval 03-01-2023
Date of Oath of Ceremony NOA 03-02-2023 
Oath of Ceremony 03-20-2023
 
Wish you all a speedy Process…..

Yay, October 18 filer (based on 5 years LPR), just noticed in the online system that the interview has been scheduled (Seattle) for February 15.

I already have my 10 year green card, so I guess it just depends on the officer I just printed 4 pictures on one sheet of paper for every of the last three years. 

It’s only needed if you are applying based on 3+ years after marriage to a US citizen. If you have a green card and is 5+ years and you are applying  based on that, then there’s no requirement for pics. I believe they do ask for marriage certificate.

"Lost receipt" worked for us this morning, no wait time. Called around 8:45am.

My interview letter appeared online today - interview date is the end of January!

Applied on 10/12th and NOA and biometric reuse on the same day. Waiting for interview...Based off of Phoenix AZ, applied on 5+ GC on Emp basis

"Lost receipt" worked for us this morning, no wait time. Called around 8:45am.

Just need to be patient ...  the process takes as long as it takes .. no two cases are identical.  

Don't worry,  our case creation date updated as well after it went from refused to approved

1st number is USCIS ... they have nothing to do with the visa processing, don't bother calling that one.
 
2nd number I am betting is one more call center number.

Nope.  It is the call center or email.   No direct calls to a CO.   
2GO shows the documents were delivered?   Then you just need to be patient ...
 
Contacting the Embassy
Manila Visa Information and Appointment Service center hotlines at (632) 976-8500, (632) 976-8501 or (632) 976-8502.
The center is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on Philippine and U.S. holidays.

Callers in the U.S should call (703) 520-2235 on its Eastern Standard Time equivalent of operation hours.
 
Skype: To use Skype to speak to a customer service representative Monday Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm., please add a new contact to your Skype account with the Skype name ustraveldocs-philippines.
 
EMAIL:   IVMANILAREPLIES@STATE.GOV
 
To keep tabs on the status your options are check CEAC or USTRAVELDOCS
 
To track your visa status on the CEAC use the link below ( K-1 is processed as an immigrant visa) :
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=WwjqOlbeRYzCYubaSQI+RA== 
 
To track your visa status on USTRAVELDOCS this link is an option:
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/ph-niv-passportretrieve.asp#trackingoptions
 
 

Best we can do is pass on what we learn from others that report back..  and the embassy getting picky on the appts came back to us from a few different people ..  the process is still quite fast if they keep things moving.

I would recommend you wait until your status on CEAC shows READY before scheduling the interview, at that time you can schedule it as soon as it works for you.  It can take 2-3 weeks for the case file to be at the embassy, there is no way to easily predict when it will be there, and the embassy has been getting their panties in a twist when the interview is scheduled too soon.   
 
If you try to schedule early and status is not READY by interview date you could reschedule.  But do think about this ... you would be holding an appt date that someone else could of used.    
 
Easiest to just watch the status on CEAC, when it is READY jump all over getting the interview scheduled, complete medical and interview in the same week.  Get CFO completed and then wait for the visa to be delivered.   
 
http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

Ok. Got it. Thanks for the info. I guess I will stop using the "old" way as a recommendation and begin to offer the alternative that USEM wants to see.

You can complete the DS-160 now and pay the interview fee BUT you cannot book your interview date till you have "the letter" with your case number from NVC.
 
It's time for you to move over to the sub-forum for the Philippines and ask your questions there. Others from different countries are hard pressed to give you the answers to your questions about the process at USEM. Here is the link.
 
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/
 
Follow the links below for what is needed for your interview here:
 
Link to the Embassy Letter/P3/Checklist
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gN0SjyLEdkLj1WR7QuBDDJumcvByyGX/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yt5aVD7vlHG-dgnzzKW_5ijRYpkrV5km/view?usp=sharing
 
Embassy letter for a non-immigrant K=1
https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/
 
Embassy Letter for a immigrant I-CR1content
https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/IV-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-365KB.pdf
 
Additional information can be found here:
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=No

Ignore those instructions. You need to follow the links below for an uneventful interview. Go to tab 85 and the last entry is what I just gave to someone else who is filing in the Philippines.

Very quick!! Everything is scheduled!! I’m all set

thank you so much for your input,
payxibka
and Greenbaum
it is very appreciated.
Yes we hope it goes out before the end of the year. I know Holidays are big there until the beginning of January.
 

thank you so much for your input,
payxibka
and Greenbaum
it is very appreciated.
Yes we hope it goes out before the end of the year. I know Holidays are big there until the beginning of January.
 

You missed the shipments but there is another batch that will leave again around Christmas. Because it's a holiday we really don't know what their plans are.
 
Nothing else but wait before it's sent.

Nothing further until it goes 

Well here is the good news. You can start the process in Manila before your case is ready. Schedule your interview 5 weeks out to give it time to get there and to become ready. No one can say, because it depends on the workload at the embassy.
 
Here is everything you need. Read over the links and follow the step by step instructions over at Hank's website. If you need help there are many of us over in the sub forum for the PI. From this point on there are not many here that can answer you questions about the PI as they are busy trying to get their arms around their embassy requirements.
 
Link to the Embassy Letter/P3/Checklist
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gN0SjyLEdkLj1WR7QuBDDJumcvByyGX/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yt5aVD7vlHG-dgnzzKW_5ijRYpkrV5km/view?usp=sharing
 
Embassy letter for a non-immigrant K=1
https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/
 
Embassy Letter for a immigrant I-CR1content
https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/IV-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-365KB.pdf
 
Additional information can be found here:
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/index.html?firstTime=No
 
Also, there is a sub-forum for the Philippines here on VJ that you should be a part of. It's a good place to read what others are experiencing which will only prepare you for your interview.
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/
 
 

Your not getting through because everyone else is calling may every two hours so they are clogging your time.
 
Why not call once a day and leave the poor people at NVC alone so they can answer questions from others who may have more pressing issues. <Deep sigh>