Hoofie Puppet

Wow! They sent my MNL number quickly! I received it after using the inquiry form. In fact, about 10 days ago when I landed in Manila, I received it via email! I suppose I'll get a letter soon. How long does it t take to get the letter in the mail? I have to pay the embassy fee, right?

Is this the proper form to start inquiring about my NVC number? https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

Per RapidVisa's instructions: The U.S. citizen sponsor must print, sign, and mail this form, along with photocopies of the required supporting documents, to the beneficiary 30–90 days before the interview date. The sponsor’s original signature is required –– the U.S. Embassy will not accept a scanned or faxed signature. When I wanted this clarified whether or not I have to FedEx sensitive (tax etc.) documents from here to Philippines, RapidVisa said: I understand your concerns about mailing sensitive documents. In situations like this, sponsors are permitted to electronically send scanned copies of the original documents. For the signature page of the Form I-864, it is necessary for the sponsor to sign it with a wet signature, preferably using a black pen. After signing, you can scan the document and send it to the beneficiary so that she can have it prepared before the visa interview. So, there are contradictions and wondering if any of y'all have FedExed your affidavit of support documents to Philippines or merely scanned, emailed. Also, RapidVisa said to send them "...30-90 days before the embassy appointment." Is there a timeframe on this, as well? Thoughts??

Does anyone know if Casa Bocobo will need any deposits or my card when she checks in? I won't be there.

She'll be by herself. She's from Kawit (45 min south of Manila). Certainly, she's been to Manila several times but probably hasn't spent any significant time in that specific area. I assume it'll be early morning for the medical and prob will start to go to USEM probably around 0430 or so. Just curious about that specific area.

All: I am hoping to have my fiancée knock out SLEC and USEM within a week's timeframe. Does anyone know if walking from hotel Casa Bocobo to USEM is safe? Anyone know if there is a decent AirBNB near SLEC / USEM that would be a better deal?

Excellent, thank you. I have heard that they interview everyone before the actual seminar. Is it similar to what they do at the embassy or are they really grilling?

Thank you for all your help with this and other questions! I don't want to get ahead of myself, but, I want to start getting things knocked out a quick as possible. I am self-employed and summertime is usually very busy for me. Correct me if I'm wrong, but all GCP is now in person and they did away with the WhatsApp class? Can we go ahead and get this done although we are still several months from the visa?

Our I-129F was approved yesterday and sent to NVC (Dept. of State) today. What am I realistically looking at (granted we do everything immediately) as far as time to POE for my asawa (fiancée but I call her asawa)? Thanks!

There are fees for pets on Delta and KE.

Hello all: My fiancée and I are flying MNL-ATL-CLT. Does anyone know if there is a place in the ATL airport (inside terminals) where we can pay our pet fees (two cats)? Is there a Delta special desk or something for this? I don't want to have to exit to ticketing...time will be short. Thanks.

This is an EXCELLENT idea! There are a ton of these by T3 and the "bridge." Do you (or anyone else) know that if there is any way me and my fiancée could get those luggage carts off airport property so we can just walk our stuff there across the bridge? We have a ton of luggage.

Hello all: Me and my fiancée are moving right along with our K1 and very excited. We are coming back to the US with two cats (yes we know about BAI permits and the process), but does anyone know of any affordable cat friendly hotels near NAIA Manila? I've been to to PHL with my dog a few year ago, but some hotels specifically exclude cats. Thoughts?