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8 hours ago, boris64 said:

Start looking for that SMS)))

My partner already got the text message saying his passport will be delivered today! 😊

Sent an email to passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com and got this reply “The current status of your passport is In Transit From Post”. This is exciting! 😜 

2 hours ago, N.pie said:

 

Me three 😆😆😆 so what's next? Do they deliver it at our doorstep, or do we wait for a message that it's ready for pick-up? 

I know that our beneficiaries will get a text message saying the visa will be ready for pick up or door-to-door delivery depending on the option they chose when DS-160 was filled out. I also read somewhere that although some OPs got the text message saying their passports were out for delivery, it wasn’t delivered til the following day. 

One poster (Boris) also suggested to use Hank’s recommendation to track the beneficiary’s passport once the CEAC status changes to “issued”, that is, to send an email to passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com with the beneficiary’s passport number in the subject area. Per the post, you will initially get the response “There is no status update available for the passport number submitted” meaning the passport is still at the embassy. And when you get the reply “The current status of your passport is in transit from post”, it means your passport is released for pickup by 2go and it will be a matter of hours to a few days until your get the text from 2go. 

Hope this helps. 😉

27 minutes ago, boris64 said:

There is no kiosk. There is a 24 hour window to call the number on the slip of paper they gave him if he wants to change the delivery address. If not it will go to the delivery address that was entered on the traveldocs website.

Thanks a lot man!

Hey Jay, was there a 2go kiosk that you have to go to verify your address? My fiancé was so overwhelmed with his emotions after his approval he didn’t even hear the CO’s instructions about the delivery of his passport. 

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

You and your fiance are presenting CENOMAR?   You are Filipino and lived in the Philippines after the age of 18 ? 

 

"A CENOMAR is also required for a petitioner who was born in the Philippines and lived in the country for at least one (1) year upon reaching the age of 18."

 

 

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

 

 

 

Yessir! I moved here when I was 14 and went back home for nursing school so I also need to present a Cenomar. 

5 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Sounds like the person on YT walks knee deep is cow manure.

 

Purpose isn't an issue, the CENOMAR not being too old is important .. not more than 6 months old is what the embassy likes.

Thank you Hank! My fiancé is worried because both his and my Cenomar says “for Passport/Travel”. I don’t think it matters too since it doesn’t remove the fact that both of us haven’t been married before but my fiancé wanted to be sure, so I asked. Thanks again!

Not sure how to post to country-specific forum (Philippines) so I apologize in advance. 

About the Cenomar, does it matter if the purpose that’s printed on the form says “Issued upon the request of (name) for Passport/Travel”? I was watching a YouTube video and the person who posted the video said someone who was also being interviewed that day got a white slip because her Cenomar said “for general purposes” and the CO suggested she needed to get a new Cenomar that specifies “for K-1 visa purposes”. I really appreciate your input. Thanks a lot!

1 minute ago, Jay Jones said:

I'm sorry.  I wish I could answer that question for you.  If you post it in the Philippines Regional forum, I believe someone will answer you.

No worries man. Thank you!

5 minutes ago, Jay Jones said:

That's a great question that I can't answer.  That's a @Greenbaum or Hank question.  Did you post that question in the Philippines Regional forum?

I posted it on this thread. I did email Greenbaum but thought I’d ask you/repost this question again to see if I’ll get a response. 

4 minutes ago, Jay Jones said:

And I just made my interview appointment for 14 March.  It was the last slot available for that day.

Good for you man. By the way, I posted this question about a week ago but I never got a response. I saw on the NVC website that the petition is valid for four months from the time USCIS approves it and cannot be extended unless a CO extends it. My NOA2 says it’s valid til May 7, does it mean my fiancé has to have his interview before that? I’m planning to join him when he goes for his interview but I’m not flying to Manila til May 16. What do you think? Am I interpreting this wrong? Any input will be appreciated. 

36 minutes ago, Jay Jones said:

I just checked mine and mine said the same.  Yippeee

I just checked mine too and website said it’s ready. This is exciting!

Just now, Jay Jones said:

Congrats.  We all going to be at the same interview, lol

Congrats to you too, man! This is really exciting!

Hello VJers, just a quick question. I saw on the NVC website (nvc.state.gov/k1 which redirects to travel.state.gov) that the K-1 is valid for 4 months from the time USCIS approves the petition, unless a CO extends the petition - see below. Does this mean my fiancé need to be interviewed before May 8 (our NOA2 is January 8)? I plan to join my fiancé for his interview, but I won’t be in Manila til May 16. Thanks a lot for your inputs!!! 

After being on hold for over an hour, I was told we finally have our case number (and invoice number). Really stoked! I wish everyone will get their case numbers soon!

7 minutes ago, Jay Jones said:

Congrats.  Don't forget to update your timeline

Thanks Jay! Will sure do!