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Update on my post DFA Americas told us in end of May to check back end of June. - After few weekly inquiries, we got the DFA Transmittal Details today - it was transmitted July 8, 2022.  DFA transmits to PSA every Friday.  

Also, make sure you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF version.  Other PDF reader messes up the information.
 

She'll be fine. I am surprised that she is not bringing a friend or family member.
 
She should probably go to SLEC early but that's real close. No reason at all to go the USEM that early. The will not let her in until 30 min before the interview so she would have to wait outside. Make sure she doesn't bring her cell phone.

She will be fine.  It's a 15 minute walk from Casa Bocobo to the Embassy.  It will take away some of her nervous energy too.  Mine also walked.  She was a bit closer to the embassy (actually right across the street), but that made her walk to SLEC longer.  Her walking pace is like a sprint, though, so nobody would be able to catch her anyway.

When I dropped off my dual application at Houston PCG in January, I received their acknowledgement email after 3 weeks.  It may take longer when mailed as I saw on dropoff that they received tons of mail every day.  When we mailed our ROM to SF consulate, took 3 months for processing.  Hope this helps!

I was able to add my husband, without SS, prior to immigrating.  I placed SS as 000-00-0000 in our HR site and noted to follow.  We have BCBSTX global coverage. BCBS provided me with link to register/create login to their global network then.

I was able to add my husband, without SS, prior to immigrating.  I placed SS as 000-00-0000 in our HR site and noted to follow.  We have BCBSTX global coverage. BCBS provided me with link to register/create login to their global network then.

Your IR1 visa contains your Alien#.   Landed Resident.  That will be your LPR/PRC# if what you see in your Registration Number is less than 9 chars, just add zeros.  example in image below 00000473 (8chars); in green card prints as 000-000-473

 

You are good to enter US with your passport and visa (both unexpired of course).  It is electronic now for IR packet.   "IV DOCS IN CCD" .  Have a safe flight!

You are good to enter US with your passport and visa (both unexpired of course).  It is electronic now for IR packet.   "IV DOCS IN CCD" .  Have a safe flight!

Yes it is standard in that situation.  It is probably the "Personal Evaluation".  She will probably have to pay an extra P3500 for it.  It should probably be a whole day affair like 7:00AM to 5:00PM.  If she has psych records she should bring them.  She should just be confident happy and normal and she would pass easily.  It should not be a problem.

United States. You can choose Other.  Cheaper if mailed to Philippine address than abroad.  I suggest request 1 copy initially - it takes a couple of months at least from filing til it reach psa.  Then first request takes a while as it is UNCONVERTED..  requires 15 days to convert.  I did a mistake to request 5 copies initially - came back 5 copies of not yet available - wasted money.
So, after some time, I requested 1 copy and got it.  Next, requested more copies. After sending application, scan and email a copy on the psaserbilis email referencing your new ref number - so that they can pull it faster otherwise, it may result to unconverted again.
You can use the PSA ROM for any Philippine transaction that requires showing marriage status.
Hope this helps!

Some state/county does sputum test again.  But no worries, they will take care of you at no cost.

You upload this with your CEAC/NVC login.  Otherwise, USEM may send you out (if still early) and you will have to do the same.. scan and upload.  So might as well, refresh your expiring docs.  i suggest that you upload/submit at least a week before your interview day.  USEM checks these documents days before your interview (you will sometimes see in tracker that the date is changing before even interviewed).

Yes. the accepting SC can be different from the processing SC. Especially when filed online.  When I filed, Nebraska was my letter.  I asked Emma after 2 weeks of filing, found out its in Vermont.  Got the approval from Vermont.

Yes. the accepting SC can be different from the processing SC. Especially when filed online.  When I filed, Nebraska was my letter.  I asked Emma after 2 weeks of filing, found out its in Vermont.  Got the approval from Vermont.

I agree with above.

Do not cancel interview as your mom will need to be interviewed.  She can be processed before your dad.  Sputum is a long wait, so your mom may need to process/travel before your dad.  SLEC would have notified USEM the case for your dad, so no worries there.  Once your dad is medically cleared, you can then setup his appointment through CGI.
 

6 months validity from Day 1 medical to use it as a requirement for Point of Entry.  So if you have your medical April 1 and 2 - and you are cleared, then your interview with USEM is April 30, or May 30, or June 30... If approved for Visa, your visa will have expiry of around November 1.  which means you have to enter US before that date.  
Scenario - your medical is April 1 - you are sent for sputum collection scheduled April 17,18,19.. your will be given a schedule to return to SLEC for vaccine around June 14 (it takes 8 weeks for s sputum culture)..  If you are called earlier than June 14, it is possible your sputum test return anomalies.  Otherwise, you get your vaccines/medical completion on your Return Day.   If you see you are closing to your return day and no calls received, go book/watch your interview slot probably a week after return day (my hubby had his interview the day after Return day - we advised SLEC of interview schedule so they can send the file to USEM on return day to be ready for an early morning interview).  Once you got issued a visa, USEM can only issue you visa with expiry around November 1, which is your 6 months from Day 1.  You then need to plan for CFO next then fly out and enter before your visa expiry.
Hope this helps!

1.) No, you do not need to get vaccines elsewhere.  SLEC will administer appropriate vaccine for your age meaning... if required Vaccine A is for 10-16 years old, and you are 40, vaccine A will not be administered to you.  Vaccines are included in the fixed fee of SLEC.  
2.)  That is correct.  SLEC medical is valid for 6 months.  If you have no issue on your medical day (Day 1), you get vaccines next working day (Day 2)... then it is valid for 6 months.  Now if on your Day 1, you are sent for sputum TB test, the culture result takes 2 months.  Your schedule for sputum may be a week or 2 from your Day 1 medical.  All in all consuming about 3 months of of the validity (from Day 1).    Now if positive for TB, then it will be longer.  
Hope this helps!

Thank you! You've helped me finally understand it.

6 months validity from Day 1 medical to use it as a requirement for Point of Entry.  So if you have your medical April 1 and 2 - and you are cleared, then your interview with USEM is April 30, or May 30, or June 30... If approved for Visa, your visa will have expiry of around November 1.  which means you have to enter US before that date.  
Scenario - your medical is April 1 - you are sent for sputum collection scheduled April 17,18,19.. your will be given a schedule to return to SLEC for vaccine around June 14 (it takes 8 weeks for s sputum culture)..  If you are called earlier than June 14, it is possible your sputum test return anomalies.  Otherwise, you get your vaccines/medical completion on your Return Day.   If you see you are closing to your return day and no calls received, go book/watch your interview slot probably a week after return day (my hubby had his interview the day after Return day - we advised SLEC of interview schedule so they can send the file to USEM on return day to be ready for an early morning interview).  Once you got issued a visa, USEM can only issue you visa with expiry around November 1, which is your 6 months from Day 1.  You then need to plan for CFO next then fly out and enter before your visa expiry.
Hope this helps!

6 months validity from Day 1 medical to use it as a requirement for Point of Entry.  So if you have your medical April 1 and 2 - and you are cleared, then your interview with USEM is April 30, or May 30, or June 30... If approved for Visa, your visa will have expiry of around November 1.  which means you have to enter US before that date.  
Scenario - your medical is April 1 - you are sent for sputum collection scheduled April 17,18,19.. your will be given a schedule to return to SLEC for vaccine around June 14 (it takes 8 weeks for s sputum culture)..  If you are called earlier than June 14, it is possible your sputum test return anomalies.  Otherwise, you get your vaccines/medical completion on your Return Day.   If you see you are closing to your return day and no calls received, go book/watch your interview slot probably a week after return day (my hubby had his interview the day after Return day - we advised SLEC of interview schedule so they can send the file to USEM on return day to be ready for an early morning interview).  Once you got issued a visa, USEM can only issue you visa with expiry around November 1, which is your 6 months from Day 1.  You then need to plan for CFO next then fly out and enter before your visa expiry.
Hope this helps!

Also, seems you are referring to the I-9 verification documents.  You can just show your driver's license + unrestricted SS Card for verification of employment:
 

1.) No, you do not need to get vaccines elsewhere.  SLEC will administer appropriate vaccine for your age meaning... if required Vaccine A is for 10-16 years old, and you are 40, vaccine A will not be administered to you.  Vaccines are included in the fixed fee of SLEC.  
2.)  That is correct.  SLEC medical is valid for 6 months.  If you have no issue on your medical day (Day 1), you get vaccines next working day (Day 2)... then it is valid for 6 months.  Now if on your Day 1, you are sent for sputum TB test, the culture result takes 2 months.  Your schedule for sputum may be a week or 2 from your Day 1 medical.  All in all consuming about 3 months of of the validity (from Day 1).    Now if positive for TB, then it will be longer.  
Hope this helps!

Within 90 days of arrival.  Husband's got printed on 89th day.  If no case change after 90 days of arrival, you can send inquiry at USCIS site.   (I was ready to send inquiry on 91st day  )