Abrah@m

This is so frustrating. My wife finally received her IR1 visa after all this time and now we are at the mercy of this CFO counseling that seems to only apply to Philippines. She could be on a plan but instead I am trying to get a response from the CFO on why they are taking so long. We have followed their steps and submitted the requested documents but we have got no reply and it’s been a few days now. UGHHHH

US passport holder does not need seminar. Yes it’s true some CFO workers will give incorrect information saying they do but it is not true. CFO is STRICTLY for Philippines passport holder who are “emigrated” to another country.

I'm so excited. Our CEAC status finally shows 'issued' (Oct. 22)
Our initial interview was back in Feb. this year. 
Denied of course and issued a 221g. (Foreign police clearance, CENOMAR)
Of course COVID happened so my wife couldn't go to the Japanese embassy to pick up her documents once they arrived. In that time of waiting, her medical expired as well as her Philippines NBI police clearance.
This has been a hell ride but it looks like we are almost to the finish line.
Anyone here can predict how long it'll take before she gets the visa in the mail?

It's not mailed but sent by courier.   It will arrive a day or two after she receives the text message from 2go

I would too except, you can't just mail random documents into the embassy. You need an accompanying 221g with that specific requested document marked.
 
 

Copies are fine.   If you have filed 2019 taxes you can send a copy too.