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update-- Interview date 03/14/22-- Approved

Ceac status changed to issued 03/15/22

now just waiting for the passport to be picked up😄, Does anyone one know how long is the waiting time before we get notification for pick up?

3 minutes ago, ljmp_10 said:

Parents had their interview today! Waiting for visa now. 🙏🏻

Congratulations!!! my dad will be on monday

7 hours ago, jskibo said:

There were some showing Monday at 4am

4am eastern time? or Philippines time?

2 minutes ago, Merose MacLeod said:

My parents are scheduled on February 14th. Are you guys trying to schedule an interview for your parents?

yes but no luck on getting appointments

1 hour ago, Merose MacLeod said:

Today at 6 in the morning ET. What is PD?

Congratulations!, PD is priority Date

On 12/17/2021 at 4:47 AM, jskibo said:

I booked the parents interview online after CEAC showed ready.  I was a bit hesitant as the ultradocs site had a pop up that seemed to state not to use it for that, but it did have the correct selections for IR5 visas and we did get the email back of the scheduled interview from ultradocs.  When I booked there were only 8 slots on Jan 22nd and 4 on Jan 24th showing as open.

 

I had previously requested help from our congressman while waiting on the expedite and hadn't received anything back from them until yesterday, then got the below message when the Manila Embassy person responded to them saying you can book online.

 

Thank you for your December 10, 2021 inquiry on behalf of your constituent Ms. M. S. concerning the immigrant visa cases of her parents, Mrs.  and Mr, XXXXXXXX.   

       

Appointment scheduling for this visa class is now available on a limited basis through the U.S. Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service Center.  Interview scheduling may be done online at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/.  English- and Tagalog-speaking customer service agents are also available to provide assistance through the Embassy’s Visa Information and Appointment Service at telephone numbers (632) 7792-8988 or (632) 8548-8223.  The U.S. Embassy remains subject to a reduction in appointment slots due to limited staffing and resources, so expect delays in appointment availability.  The call center is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on Philippine and U.S. holidays.  Callers in the United States should call (703) 520-2235 on its Eastern Standard Time equivalent of operation hours.        

       

The applicants should follow all interview preparation instructions located on the Embassy’s website at  https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/family-based-immigration/the-interview/.  The website identifies the required documents as well as procedures to follow prior to the interview date.       

       

Applicants must have a valid medical exam and must be medically cleared for travel to the United States at the time of the visa interview.  The applicants may contact St. Luke’s Extension Clinic by telephone at (+632) 8524-6082, 8523-9736, 8521-0020, or at 8521-8647 with any questions they may have regarding the medical examination. They may also find additional information at slec.ph.        

   

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines continues to operate on limited staffing.  Please visit the Embassy’s website at https://ph.usembassy.gov/news-events/ for updates regarding consular services and operations.  They may also contact the Embassy directly using the contact form found on our website,  https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/contactus/.                

       

The information regarding these visa cases is protected from disclosure under section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. 1202(f), and in accordance with that law, may only be used for the “formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, or other laws of the United States.”  Since you have inquired on behalf of the applicants, our disclosure to you of the above information from the visa records, which information could be made available to the visa applicants, is consistent with INA section 222(f), 8 U.S.C. 1202(f), and you may share this information with your constituent

were you able to schedule it even before you got the response from us travel docs or after?

13 hours ago, ljmp_10 said:

Yes. Just disregard that email. NVC auto generates that since they will forward your case to US Embassy for interview scheduling.

thank you got the email today that it was sent to usem manila and its in transit it took one month for nvc to send it after approval of expedite.. did you got your interview appt yet?

did anyone received a cancellation of appointment from NVC after approval of expedite?

5 hours ago, jskibo said:

Yes

 

received this

 

The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General in MANILA, PHIL approved your request for expedited processing of your immigrant visa application. The National Visa Center sent your immigrant visa application to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General in MANILA, PHIL for their action. The Embassy/Consulate General will contact you soon to schedule a visa interview.

If you have questions about your visa interview, please visit the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General's website at https://www.usembassy.gov.

Regards,
National Visa Center,
U.S. Department of State
https://nvc.state.gov/ask

when did you received this email after the first one?

On 11/18/2021 at 8:18 AM, bubblyheather said:

I just got another email saying that they transferred the case to the embassy and per CEAC its in Transit. 

wow, mine hasnt change yet in ceac when did you got approved for expedite?

43 minutes ago, ljmp_10 said:

When I called US Embassy 2 weeks ago, they helped me create a profile on ustraveldocs.com/ph where you can set up how the visa will be delivered. It also shows to set up an appointment. I used to be able to see that section of schedule the appointment right after selecting preference for visa delivery, since yesterday, it’s giving me error message. Hopefully this is a good sign.

Above is the initial message I got since I created the profile.

 

Since yesterday, this is what I am getting.

how soon do you need to get this set up?

2 hours ago, bubblyheather said:

Congratulations!!!

 

I just checked my email and both my parents were approved for expedited processing as well!  

congratulations!!!!

On 11/7/2021 at 4:02 PM, ljmp_10 said:

Best of luck!

Hello, my father just got approved for expedite processing, how long did you wait for the interview?

On 10/28/2021 at 3:02 PM, ljmp_10 said:

 

On 10/28/2021 at 3:02 PM, ljmp_10 said:

Hi all! New here. I filed Jan 2020 IR-5 for my parents @ DQ’d April 2021. I submitted expedite request on Sept 3rd and got approved on Oct 25th. NVC notified me that they will forward the files to MNL embassy and will receive IL from them. Hopefully to get it soon.

Hi what reason did you put on your expedite request if you don't mind