TJL

On 7/19/2019 at 8:07 PM, payxibka said:

Then 2 go hasn't picked up 

How long did it end up taking for you to receive the visa?  Thanks!

8 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

***Moved to the Philippines regional discussion area for country specific question****

Thank you. Sorry. 😊

Hi!  My wife was just approved for her CR-1, but there is much ambiguity about her ability to "exit."

Has anyone with a CR1 or IR1 visa recently (within the last 30 days) exited via NAIA, and if so, what hassles (if any) did you encounter?

Thanks!

4 hours ago, Daria Parkinson said:

Why cannot a person, who got it expedited, share with us here? Is it confidential information or something?

You can also read the comments on our timeline to get clarification. 😉

4 hours ago, Daria Parkinson said:

Why cannot a person, who got it expedited, share with us here? Is it confidential information or something?

I've already answered this question on my other posts. All you have to do is look at my profile and read the other post. Good luck! 

(I have a personal policy of not responding to questions that I've already answered in other posts, because it's very easy to just review the answers by looking at my other posts. Not trying to be rude, but don't want to repeat myself. You're probably the 80th person to ask me how we did it.)

Just now, Diane and Chris said:

Were you able to be there for the interview?  I bet you’re so excited!  Congratulations to you both. 🎉 

Thank you! I was not there for the interview as they literally gave us 48 hrs notice. From what I understand, they're not allowing spouses in for the interviews. I believe they used to do this before, because when I was there to get my affidavit to get married, I saw spouses. But, both the correspondence they sent to us pre covid and for this one indicated that the only person they would allow in was the applicant. 

Found your old post.   My Wife just got approved and we'll be traveling through DTW on July 25th.   Tell your Hubby to be on the lookout for us and say hi! ❤️ 

Just now, Beeya said:

I tried emailing the embassy to ask for a k1 emergency interview under compassionate grounds, they refused. I guess they only consider it for CR1s

Yes.  I believe this is because a fiancee is not a spouse and per the proclamation, fiancees are not allowed in.  Keep pushing!  Your day will come!  I promise. ❤️

Just now, Beeya said:

Congratulations

THANK YOU! 

Just now, SETETA said:

Congratulations! You made my night! Send our regards to your wife. Praying the delivery is super fast 🙏❤️

Thank you so much! ❤️ 

See timeline (and all heavy notes listed there) for context.

6/29 I submitted an e-mail inquiry to the Embassy asking about potential reopening dates and if spouse/family visas would be prioritized in light of the Presidential Proclamations, etc.  

6/29 10AM  Received form letter email back from Embassy saying they were still closed, reopening unknown, etc. - But to provide case information for "quick resolution" when they *DID* reopen

6/29 8:37PM Responded and provided requested info.

6/29 8:46PM Wife (Beneficiary) called me to tell me that the Embassy had just called her and set her up for an interview on 7/02. (!!!!!!!!!!)

6/29 (Later)  Received written email confirmation indicating that our "request for an expedited interview" had been approved with the date and time.  (We didn't ask for this, but are certainly glad.)

Of note, one of the questions they asked in the auto response was the date of her medical, which was in February (therefore expiring in August.)  Perhaps the upcoming expiration of that medical prompted them to consider an expedite.

Either way, we're excited, nervous, but ready.  We've been ready.  I'll update as the situation warrants.

We owe a great debt of gratitude to many folks in this forum who have provided guidance and insight - albeit sometimes more comical than useful.   Thank you.

YES!  Google Meet?

1 hour ago, millefleur said:

Lol, don't overhype it!

LOL @ "Asking For A Friend"

5 hours ago, goldhex said:

Those of us that had K1 visa appointments scheduled for July at the US Embassy in London have received cancellation notices today. In addition to this, the below email has also been received:

 

 

The text of this email suggests that as K1 visas are issued by the Immigrant Visa unit they are unable to process them at this time. Has anyone being processed by other embassies received similar correspondence?

I don't believe that visa-info.com is an official government source.  I'd check with an official source before making any judgement.

On 6/16/2020 at 7:49 AM, SunnyKA said:

My cr1 visa expires o 16 July 2020. So far no flights to go out of India. What should I do.

Tons of flights available.  Check here:  https://www.google.com/flights?hl=en#flt=BOM.JFK.2020-07-03;c:USD;e:1;sd:1;t:f;tt:o

5 hours ago, Gaiden79 said:

Hi guys, 

 

I forgot, I know the US embassy in Manila is still closed or maybe finally open now not sure. I was wondering, when I finally get my NVC papers uploaded and finished will my Interview date at the Embassy be determined by my Priority date listed on the  CEAC website or something else? Thanks!

As far as I know, the Embassy in Manila is closed for Visa processing until at LEAST July 11.  Have you received information contrary to lead you to believe they will be open sooner?  If so, please share.   Thank you!

UPDATE:

Received the following email this morning:  

Immediately went on to USTraveldocs website and successfully booked an interview slot on May 4 at 6:35am:

I'll keep you updated.  But yes, you can reschedule a CR1 on the USTravelDocs online web portal - at least for Manila.

10 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Some in London rescheduled last week. Their process is the original appointment date has to pass (so you can’t move up to an earlier one than NVC scheduled). Once the date has passed, you have to choose “I missed my appointment” and it will open up what is available (if any at this point). Things change daily. They are May appointments.

Have you tried to check your appointment on the USATRAVELDOCS website?  If your appointment is listed, you should be able to cancel it manually and reschedule a new one.  

On 3/26/2020 at 9:00 AM, AsianOtter said:

I'm a little confused about the two. What's the difference?

OK, thanks.

As far as I understand it, if you're paying ~$20, or $0 for the coverage, the plan is being subsidized by the government and falls under public charge.

If you are paying something closer to what a typical plan would cost ($250-$300+month,) it's likely that the plan is NOT subsidized and isn't considered public charge.

UPDATE:  (This is for MNL Embassy.  Unsure about others.)

I've been logging on to the CGIFederal (USATRAVELDOCS) site to try to see the appointment situation.  Today, there has been a change.

Our appointment is still scheduled, but they have removed ALL ability to schedule appointments for the future.  The calendar doesn't even display.  I did confirm that our current appointment is still booked, but we'll see what happens.

46 minutes ago, MovingToFlorida said:

Which consulate?  We were supposed to have our interview tomorrow in Montreal but got cancelled. when I went on the website it said no appointments available. 

 

We are a family based visa too. Not sure how it works for all visas. 

This is Manila, Philippines.

1 hour ago, Quarknase said:

I don't believe that this is how it works - especially for immigrant visas where embassies and NVC make the appointments.

Good luck!

Hi!   

I actually thought the same thing as you... only NVC can schedule appointments for Immigrant Visas, however, I was corrected.

Here's how:

Our original date was February 7th, which was only about two-weeks after it was scheduled.  Because Manila typically allows US Citizen Spouses to join the applicant at their interview, I wanted to fly out and couldn't do so with such short notice.

I emailed the Embassy to ask about rescheduling, and they directed me to the USATravelDocs website where I found that I could, indeed, reschedule the appointment right on there.  There is an option for scheduling Immigrant Visa interviews there and print the confirmation.  We successfully rescheduled to March 30th.  (But it has been canceled and we have rescheduled again.)  

I was just as surprised as you seemed to be that this was an option, but apparently, the NVC is only responsible for scheduling the very FIRST appointment, somewhat as a courtesy, because they are able to "jump the line" for available slots not publicly available via the website.  But, for those who need to reschedule (for whatever reason,) using the website is what the Embassy directed us to do.

Hope that helps anybody else in the same boat.

Hi!  Anybody who may have had an appointment scheduled at an Embassy that is now closed/delayed due to COVID-19 may find this helpful.

We were notified that our appointment was canceled due to the virus and that they would reach out via e-mail.

Who knows how long THAT will take and/or in what order they will do so.

So, on a whim, I logged into the visa appointment system (ustraveldocs.com) and although there were no appointments near our originally scheduled appointment, I *WAS* able to schedule, and confirm, an appointment in late April.

Get 'em while they're hot, folks - before everybody else snatches them up and the next thing you know you're waiting until November.

Perhaps I'm wrong - but so far, so good. 

You're not a Green Card Holder or LPR until after you've been successfully admitted to the US on a valid immigrant visa... So if you haven't entered for the first time on that visa, you're not a LPR yet.

But, once you enter, the CBP officer stamps your passport, which serves as your temporary green card (LPR status) until your actual physical card comes in the mail.

From what I understand, you typically have up to six months after your visa is issued to enter the United States.  Keep in mind though, that your medical must still be valid on whatever date you enter, so, depending on when you did your medical (often we do them months prior to our Visa interview,) you may have to refresh it.

At least that's my understanding.

Keep us posted and good luck!

Just now, TJL said:

You're not a Green Card Holder or LPR until after you've been successfully admitted to the US on a valid immigrant visa... So if you haven't entered for the first time on that visa, you're not a LPR yet.

 

But, once you enter, the CBP officer stamps your passport, which serves as your temporary green card (LPR status) until your actual physical card comes in the mail.

 

From what I understand, you typically have up to six months after your visa is issued to enter the United States.  Keep in mind though, that your medical must still be valid on whatever date you enter, so, depending on when you did your medical (often we do them months prior to our Visa interview,) you may have to refresh it.

 

At least that's my understanding.

 

Keep us posted and good luck!

But yes, as above poster mentioned, since you're a Spouse, you should be able to enter without any issues. 

*Remember to bring a certified copy of your marriage certificate.*