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K3 and K4 Timeline
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July 28, 2006 |
Got married! |
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November 2006 |
Found out that our Marriage Certificate was not yet submitted to the National Statistics Office Applied for electronic endorsement of Marriage Certificate with NSO |
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December 2006 |
Got the certified copy of MC |
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January 8, 2007 |
Sent our first I-130 Package through regular mail, but was not received by the USCIS Texas Service Center |
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February 5, 2007 |
Sent our second I-130 Package to USCIS-TSC, this time, through USPS Priority Mail |
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February 6, 2007 |
I-130 received by USCIS-TSC |
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February 12, 2007 |
Transferred to/Received by USCIS-California Service Center |
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February 16, 2007 |
Date of Notice of Action (NOA1) |
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February 19, 2007 |
Entered into the USCIS Case Status Service Online system (for web-based monitoring) |
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February 24, 2007 |
Received hardcopy of NOA1 in mail |
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May 14, 2007 |
1st Touched after 3.5 months |
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May 15, 2007 |
2nd Touched |
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May 21, 2007 |
3rd Touched Approved petition! Date of NOA2!! 105 days from sending I-130 package |
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May 22, 2007 |
4th Touched! Approved papers are held at CSC for the Adjustment of Status s |
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May 25, 2007 |
Received hardcopy of NOA2 in mail |
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March 7, 2007 |
Sent our I-129F Package to USCS- Chicago Service Center |
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March 8, 2007 |
Received by USCIS-CSC |
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March 13, 2007 |
Transferred to/Received by Missouri Service Center |
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March 13, 2007 |
Date of Notice of Action 1 (NOA1) |
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March 17, 2007 |
Received hardcopy of NOA1 in mail |
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March 27, 2007 |
1st Touched |
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March 28, 2007 |
2nd Touched From MSC to National Benefits Center |
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April 2, 2007 |
Email:”Case has been transferred to California Service Center for processing After 20 days from NOA1 |
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April 3, 2007 |
3rd Touched |
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April 10, 2007 |
Received hardcopy of Transfer Notice in mail |
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April 24, 2007 |
Email:”Case received and pending in California Service Center” |
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April 25, 2007 |
4th Touched |
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May 11, 2007 |
5th Touched after 17 days from petition transfer |
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May 21, 2007 |
Date of NOA2 Approved in 75 days from filing and 68 days from NOA1 |
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May 22, 2007 |
6th Touched |
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May 25, 2007 |
Received hardcopy of NOA2 in mail |
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May 29, 2007 |
Received by National Visa Center after 8 days from date of NOA2/Assigned Case No. |
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May 31, 2007 |
Sent to US Embassy in Manila |
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June 4, 2007 |
US Embassy received the I-129F approved petition |
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June 13, 2007 |
Got medical and interview dates at the US Embassy Visa Appointment Website |
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June 23, 2007 |
Received Appointment Packet from the US Embassy through DHL |
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July 16-17, 2007 |
Early Medical Examination at SLMCEC (original date in letter is July 27) |
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August 3, 2007 |
Embassy Interview. APPROVED! Appointment time 7:30am, out at the embassy ground by 9:00am |
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August 8, 2007 |
Received SMS from Delbros that visa is on its way |
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August 10, 2007 |
Visa in hand!! |
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September 4, 2007 |
CFO Stamping in Manila |
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September 6, 2007 |
Port of Entry/Agana,Guam |
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February 2009 |
Adjustment of Status from K3 & K4 to Legal Permanent Residents |
hi i just read ur timeline and were almost the same IM a K3 visa too, I’ll be goin in the states on Nov 27′ 2007 My question is How long it will take to process the adjustment of status? Im here in canada and working as a live in caregiver ived been here for almost 2 yrs 3 mos now and ready to file my PR application but I got my K3 visa approved.
I recommend you to check out the timeline of members from http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php?cfl=
From this, you will get a better estimate. BTW, I haven’t filed for my adjustment yet. A K-3 (or K-4) visa is 2 years valid.
i wonder why you have a k3/k4 visa as your headline. k3 is for the spouse and k4 is for the child right? please elaborate on this because i am on a k3 visa too and has a child.
Hi There,
Just want to know the prodecure for electronic endorsement of Marriage Certificate with NSO. Hope you can walk me through on the process. Upon request, how will you know if available na yung authenticated marriage certificate? Thanks!
Mench
Hello Michelle,
Yes, you are right. But I wrote “/” to indicate that K-4 is a derivative of K-3 visa, and that K-4 do not exist without a valid K-3petition. But anyway, you have a point. I should have used “and” instead of “/”. Thanks.
He Mench,
I know its way way to late for me to reply but here it is….
You need to request with NSO to know if your MC is already available in the system. If you are married less than 6 months, chance is, it is not yet endorsed to NSO Head Office. Usually, NSO will ask you to go back to the City or Municipal Hall where your MC is filed, and request for e-endorsement there. I think, there is a fee. Don’t worry. NSO will give you the instruction on what and where to go. Take care and good luck.
Hi ting. I hope that you can share with me infos regarding your application for K3 visa. We really dont want to spend money for immigration lawyer thats why online help are the only source of assistance that my husband and I could rely on.
My husband sent our I-130 packet on January and the USCIS online tracking registers the Date February 12,2008 as received and pending (thats around the same time you got yours posted online too ,,right?)
We have the WAC # to chk the status with, but theres no update as of today May 9. No letters nor emails from them. Its been 3 months now. Do we have to wait for any approval of our I-130?? or we can send our I-129 packet now without it??
Thank you ting.BTW, i always read your blogs:) and my pinoy husband in the states says you look like Julianna Palermo.
Dear Ritz.
I sent you an email in your hotmail account. I hope, it helps.
hi girl, can u give me tips on what did the conculate ask u during your interview? Im a K3 visa applicant too & my interview is on the 29th of May 2008. Thanks girl.
hi tingting, my case is almost the same as ritz. but my pinoy husband is just a permanent resident of united states but is now working on his citizenship. per our estimate, he would prolly get his citizenship by almost end of this year. for your info, several months after my husband filed his application for citizenship last year, he also filed my I-130 this january 2008 so that his citizenship application and my I-130 could at least simultaneously be processed (he will just request for the change of category of my I-130 petition from a permanent resident petitioner to a u.s. citizen petitioner as soon as he gets his citizenship), but eversince i was given a WAC# last march 2008 for my I-130, i have not received any mails or updates yet until now. like ritz, i’m worried that it’s been months already, but i haven’t heard any news about my i-130 petition
for now, i am waiting for my husband to obtain his u.s citizenship, before we could file my I-129 or k3 application because we understand that my husband has to be a citizen first of america before he could file for my k3.
i hope you can give me pieces of advice about my case and additional info about i-130 application.
i would really appreciate your immdiate response ting. thanks!
hello chay,
I agree. Your timeline is quite slow.
Accdg to visajourney.com stats, the average days from I-130 submission to the embassy interview is 265. Check this website http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/stats.php?history=180. You are not alone. If you want to know what other K-3 appilicants is going through now, I suggest you regsiter at VisaJourney.Com. That is where I got my info during my process.
BTW, have you registered here
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/jsps/selectusertype.jsp;jsessionid=bacZXf_QfXHfm9aZQqCQr
If you have not, I suggest you do. With this USCIS site, you can monitor if somebody “touched” your papers. The LAST UPDATED column will show changes in dates.
Good luck!
hi ting, i appreciate your immediate response. i’ll follow all your suggestions.
i’m glad there’s people like you who’s really willing to help.
thanks again girl =)
You re welcome, chay. Good luck!
Hi Tingting,
I read your timeline when you was applied a spouse visa.I am only new in this site,and i think you can help me based on your experience,I am married with my US citizen Husband and we are going to start to process my papers.My husband is going to hire a immigration lawyer since he is busy in his work.I just want to know what will i do here,what papers i am going to prepare here.I really appreciate your help.Do you think they can give me a visa?thank you very much.I hope to hear from you soon.Thank you very much.God Bless you.
riza
Dear Riza,
Welcome to my blog.
Honestly, hiring an attorney is not necessary. The internet has a lot of resources, whic are self-explanatory. To start your petition, please read this site
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k3guide
Also, you can join the forum in http://www.visajourney.com. That is where I got my valuable info re visa process.
Good luck and tacke care.
Take note that all forms needed are already included in the site.
Hi ting,
I would love to have your IM or your email, I have a couple of questions regarding this. My email is ksym79@gmail.com.
Thank you.
I already emailed you my Yahoo ID.
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I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you down the road!
Well, my wife is a USC and we got married on 5th August 2007. She sent the I 130 packet on 27th August 2007 to the Texas center. They received it on 30th August. It was forwarded to Chicago lock box and then ultimately ended up in Vermont.
We received our NOA1 on 16th January 2008. After that, our case was approved on 26th August 2008. No updates after that yet. So our time line is more messed up then anyone elses.
Dear AlexM,
Thanks for the compliment. I visited your blog, but I could not understand a thing re Russian language.Thanks for dropping by my site.
Utsav,
Good luck, pal. The immigration process is tough, and long, but in the end, it’s worth it! Actually, our wedding anniversary is not that far. We are just a week apart.
Hi ting,
its me Rona–I already sent my case in friendster to you which i thought its the easiest way to contact you..hehehe i guess i was wrong coz i am reading your blog now and finally i knew that many people is sending you mail through here…
I have many question upcoming….
thanks again..
Hello Rona,
Sure, fee free to ask me, if not I will help you find the facts about any query that you have. Good luck!
hi madam,
Good day!!! i just want to ask where did you get your letter for appointment. is it typical question? because me and my fiance planning the wedding next year because my older sister just got married this may and i dont want us to have bad luck “its called SUKOB”. what is the requirements of K3.
Thanks and Godbless
Hello Maria,
Here are the requirements for K-3 visa…http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k3guide
The appointment letter was sent to me by the embassy. But that was a year ago. I heard somewhere that now, the embassy will email it and the appointment packet is already donwloadable at the embassy’s website.
hey girl i kind of need help about the filing of the k3 visa,we will be married next year and i really dont know where to start,seems like it took u while to get the visa….i will be married to a u.s citizen and im pinay….if u have time i hope u could tell me everything from the requirements to the smallest details hehe,,,,thanks a lot a_aquino17@yahoo.com hope to hear from u
Dear Anj,
Please check your email…TC!
Hello Ting,
Last September we received the notice of action receipt of my I-130 and I-129F from USCIS. I just want to know if how long does it take for the embassy to approve it?
Thank you so much!
Grace
Grace,
The embassy does not approve anything until you have your interview. It is the judgment day. Basically from NOA2 to interview date, it will take around 2 months.
Thanks for dropping by.
Hello Ting,
Thank so much for the response. I am really happy to found your site. At least I have somebody to ask with regards to
my application.
Again, thank you.
Grace
You’re welcome, Grace.
hi, thank u for ur website.
we received our NOA today (I130) . Were gona send out our 129F soon and was wondering where we can find the transfer notice address. Is the transfer notice the NOA already? I know that our case has been forwarded to the vermont service center because i already registered n the USCIS website. Should i just print that? Thank you again for all the help uve given everyone.
Dear Vic,
Do not worry about the transfer of your case. As long as you submit your packet in the address stated in the I-129F instructions form, you are good. Even if your I-130 is already forwarded to Vermont Service Center, DO NOT send you I-129F form there. Let USCIS do there job. Just follow the instructions, I tell, you are in the right track.
thank u for ur prompt reply. I have a checklist of assembling the I129F package from visa journey and it includes a “copy of I130 Transfer of Notice” and a “copy of the NOA.” I read somewhere that the NOA is the transfer of notice already. If not, where do we get the transfer of notice? And are we going to send the I129F package to the same address where we sent our I130? Thank u very much. Sorry that i have too many questions, it gets a lil confusing sometimes.. thank u again!!
Dear Vic,
Yes, NOA 1 and Transfer Notice for I-130 are the same. NOA1 is issued already by the adjudicating service center of your case, and not the service center wherein you originally addressed your I-130 packet. Like for example — my I-130 was originally sent to the Texas Service Center, and it was transferred to the California Service Center. The NOA1 I got was already from the California Service Center. Also, if your case is going smooth (no RFEs) , you only get 2 NOAs from USCIS, the NOA1 and the NOA2, which is already the approval.
Proceed with your I-129F submission with the NOA1 of your I-130. You’ll be fine.
Yes, you should send your I-129F packet in the same service center where your I-130 case is held pending. You will know this because the address is located in the lowermost part of your NOA1 of your I-130.
Good luck.
thank u very much. uve been a great help. god bless.
hi hello,, ting can i, ask ,y,ou, ,how much u spent in terms of financial…during the visa process, do u have the breakdwon of all ur fees, from Medical to seminars and all teh packages and any miscellaneos fees…just want to be ready…
ty pls answer me my email add is here…donbam@anderson@yahoo.ca thanks a lot
bamb
Hello Bamb,
I’ll email you the estimated cost tomorrow. Okay lang?
Hi ting, I am so glad to found your site it helps me have some info about our case. My husband got the NOA1 last sept 25,08 and I just want to ask how long does it takes to get the NOA2? thank you and God bless!
Gen
Dear Gen,
What visa are you applying for? K-3 or K-1?Usually, i depends on the service center. Vermont is faster than California, but usually from NOA1 to NOA2, it ranges from 3.5 to 4 months.
Thanks for dropping by.
i like to know the process of k3 visa my wife she is a student so she can’t sponsor. my other fiend who is American he not America for long 10 years can he able to sponsor me
pl send me a e mail to allen8862003@yahoo.co.in
hi tingting,
we’re on the process right now of k3 visa-we’re done with sending paper works,we had NOA1 and i always check the uscis.gov the status of our visa but still pending in california service center.and it seems that you only process your visa for more than 3 mos.and you got approval-but with their new timeline we need 6 mos for processing,i just wanna ask did you receive notification online because i also signed up to their website to monitor the status,do you think we need to call them after 6 month time?USCIS received our petition on sept 15,2008.plese help us,i’m also like you who process paperworks alone.
my case approved on may 2008 and i married with my wife 2 years agi she was with me in out side of usa still iam wait my k3 visa now 10 junry 2009 i want know how long its take for i have my visa?if somebody can help me for this answer i be thansfull
hi..i have lots of question,if it is ok to you to email me or can we talk online.heres my email add lovemedudes27@yahoo.com.we are on process for k3 and im confuse..hope to hear from you soon..thanks and God Bless..
Sathish,
You need a co-sponsor then. Your wife will still file as the main sponsor, and then your co-sponsor will sign another form.
Dear Gladys,
If you signed up with the USCIS Case Status Service Online, you will receive an email for any major movement of your case– trasnfer of service center and adjudication result. For the time being, you can check if somebody “touched” your papers by checking “MY Portfolio”, then “Last Updated (mm/dd/yyy)”. If the date chnages, it means somebody must have looked into it…and this is a good sign. You are right. I was lucky enough to have my K-3 approved in about 3 months. For the current timeline, check this website..http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/stats.php?cfl=. It looks like the adjudication is longer now.
Good luck!
Hi Yashar,
You can also check this link http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/stats.php?cfl= for the timeline.
Hi Dianne,
You can add my YM…m_zaragosa.
hello thanks!
thank you so much for your response,i wish you all happiness and to your family.
kudos!
Hello Tingting,
Thank God for creating this blog for people like us having a hard time figuring out the K3/K4 process. Ting, would you also help me with my inquiries. I recently got married last December 26, 2008. I got the marriage certificate from the local Civil Registrar where we filed it, is this not enough? Does our MC have to come from NSO to be valid or addressing the requirement? I checked on the links you posted i.e. visajourney.com on the requirements, and all it says is a copy of marriage certificate.
Second, can you suggest other evidence of a bonafide marriage other than what is mentioned in the website? Since we are newly married, we haven’t opened a joint account or brought a property together. A few days after we got married, he had to fly back to US for his work.
Sincerely,
Maureen
In addition, I haven’t changed my last name yet to my husband’s name. Will I need to change my last name on all my documents for the K3 visa?
Regards,
Maureen
Sorry for the very late reply.
For your I-130 and I-129F, you can use a copy of the authenticated MC. Just make sure to have the MC in NSO secuirty pper during your interview. As early as now, file for electornic endorsement with your local registrar.
For I-130 and I-129F, you can send about 6+ pictures of you together, a copy of his used plane ticket, a copy of the hotel where tou stayed, a copy of money transfer recipt if there is any…remember — you need to have the original copies of thi documents during the interview.
As for us, these are the documents we submitted:
-A copy of Divorce Decree
-A copy of prepaid IDD phone cards
-A copy of three (3) recent Western Union receipts
-Three colored pictures together
Hello Ting,
Please give me advise, my husband is USC,we got married here in phil. we filed I-130 jan.2007 but until now we check in uscis website still note there”receive and pending” what will we do next pls. email me in my email add. okey. i know you can help me. thank you and more power
hello ting,
we already have the approval from USCIS for both application-what do i have to do next here in manila? do i have to wait for US Embassy’s notication or do i have to apply and go there for visa?
thanks!
hi rimart
good day to you…thanks to god finally i found you..
my story is im already married to a US citizen in Philippines last January2007.then the time i came here last May 2008 .im using k-3 visa and allow mr to stay here for two years . we also use a immigration lawyer since we apply. The lawyer said that we need to marry here again so we do that… we already apply AOS last OCT2008, then now i recieved an appointment interview this caming march. my question is if you approve, the green card it should be?
thank you very much.
Dear Eunice,
Try this link..http://www.dhs.gov/ximgtn/programs/editorial_0497.shtm#0
You are qualified to inquire since “Your case experienced processing delays beyond anticipated processing times”.
DearGladys,
Just wait for their notification. If you to know the real-time status of your case, you can email NVC at NVCINQUIRY@state.gov. Believe me, they will reply to you.
Dear Tina,
That’s BS. You do not have to marry again here in the USA to file for AOS. But anyway, you already have done it. LOL! if apprived you will have a 10-year Greencard already since by March, you will be married for more than twio years. Do not forget to bring your certified copy of your Marriage Certificate from NSO.
hello Ting,
it’s GLadys again,my spouse already received a letter from NVC showing the CASE Number and Invoice Number for our petition,they also asking to pay $70 for AOS(affidavit of support),i thought we can only download online and have notarized by either USCIS officer or public notary in USA,and we provided I-134 and it says there it’s not needed,it should be I-864,i’m a ‘lil bit confused,because in US Embassy (manila) website they say I-134(AOS) might be requested.Have you also gone through with this?is it I-134 or I-864 and have NVC to process this for us?and do we just need to pay them and wait again for their notice that we can go ahead and download the form online?
website for this is:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3730.html
please help!
thanks!
hi ting,
follow-up question-
i got a letter from US Embassy now that i can request for an interview appointment by calling the VIsa Info SErvices,but i decided to signed up in VisaPoint for $10 but K3 visa is under immigrant visa and gave me message that it’s US EMbassy who’ll give you an appointment and can’t do it online,how did you get a medical and interview dates in VIsa Info system?
and do i have to wait for the letter of my appointment from NVC or US Embassy?
i also received a letter from NVC about my change of address and choice of agent.i preferred to send all my mails to my husband’s address,is after sending that paper will i received my appointment letter then?
and how i’ll pay my visa fee $131,do i have to present the form DS 156 in BDO?and will the EMbassy sends
me something for the payment endorsement?
please help!
Dear Gladys,
There is NO NEED to notarized the affidavit of support. Your sponsor’s signature will suffice.
You can pay you visa fee in advance at BDO. Pay it is its peso equivalent. The bank will give you the DS form needed. http://www.bdo.com.ph/Promos/US_payment.htm
K-3 does not scheduled the interview through Visapoint. You should call the embassy for the appointment. Here is how to scheduled your visa interview appointment:
How to schedule your visa appointment:
If you have an interview date but no time is indicated on your appointment letter, you should plan to appear at the Embassy at 7:30 a.m. on the date of your appointment. The database or listing is updated in the middle of each month. If you do not see an appointment date, check back after one month. Usually, this site carries appointment dates three (3) months out.
Starting March 19, 2008, those applying for K-1, K-2, K-3 and K-4 visas who have been notified by the Embassy to prepare for their interview can call 1-909-101-7878 (within the Philippines) to schedule an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. The cost of the 909 service is U.S. $0.98 per minute; this amount will be charged to your telephone bill.
Applicants, Agents or Petitioners calling from within the United States will also be able to use this service by calling 1-888-877-9888. The cost of the 888 service from the United States is a U.S. $18 PIN payable using a Visa or MasterCard once you have called into the service.
Applicants or their representatives must have the applicant’s Immigrant Case Number as given in the Embassy notification letter available when they call to schedule an appointment.
Callers can speak with an English or Tagalog speaking operator. The service is available to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, Manila local time.
For more information on this service, please click here.
Applicants for all other immigrant visa categories unable to make previously scheduled appointments can call the same number, where an operator can reschedule appointments if no medical examination is pending.
Hello Ting,
I just want to ask what were the questions they asked you at the Port of Entry and did they ask for the visa packet that you carried with you? And lastly, I also want to know if what kind of ticket you bought… was it roundtrip or one way since you also had a K3 visa?
Thank you so much:)
Grace
hello Ting,
thanks again for your response and your website is a great tool for us ,thanks again for the initiative.
i tried to call the US Embassy using PLDT line yesterday but it seems,it’s so hard to reach them or there’s no way for me to reach them,i tried to call how many times,1-909-101-7878.
do i still need to call them for appointment or will i see this online?can i go there personally,i’m having trouble to call them,just like what happened before when we’re getting document before our marriage.
and also,i got different case number from NVC and US Embassy.will this be a problem?
thanks again!
Dear Grace,
I only had a 1-way ticket. They will take the sealed document that the embassy gave you. It is just easy. The questions are only basic info, like your name, brithday, husband’ name..that kind of thing.
Dear Galdys,
YOu need to call to schedule your appointment. Did you follow the correct way of calling them? Here is the link that you need to read..http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfccqa.pdf.
By the way, what do you mean by case number and US embassy are different? Take note that, from this moment on, you will ONLY be using the MNLxxxxxx case number, and forget about the I-129F receipt no. (like MSCxxx, WACxxx).
hell ting,
thanks again,what my husband did,he called the US Embassy and finally asked for appointment date,and the representative asked for email address,will i receive the confirmation thru mail and email?
i’m planning to have my medical before the end of march,but i think one of their requirements is the appointment letter?if i still haven’t receive it,do i have to call them?
thanks!
Dear Gladys,
You can print out the appointment email from the embassy, and that’s it. You can have your medical exam na. You can also check your appointment in this link..http://203.177.135.10/ivappointment/login.asp, then print it.
Hi ting! Your site has been very useful. I have been checking it while processing my k3 visa. Thanks for posting very helpful blogs. Anyway, if you don’t mind, I have a question. I received a case number from NVC when our case entered into their system. And today, I received a mail from the consular that my case is elgible to have an interview schedule, however, I noticed that the case number written on it is different from what the NVC gave us. Is there such thing as NVC case number, and an MNL case number. Are they really different? Or something is wrong. Please help me. Thank you and more power!
I have the same question with Gladys about the MNL case numbers. Both case numbers start with MNL, but contain different numerical figures. (MNL from NVC is different from MNL case number given by the USEM)
Dear Swetrionne,
The MNL case number stated there should be the same. The NVC letter is only to tell you that they have received your file and that they will be forwarding it to the appropriate Consular offices within a week or so. It will include your INS number (receipt number from your NOA1), your case number, and the address where your case will be processed (Consulate/Embassy).
Anyway, do not worry too much about that. Use the one the embassy sent. Besides, during your call to schedule your appointment, the embassy will verify your identity. That’s the only time you will know if something is wrong. But I doubt it.
Hello Ting,
I’m glad to know that there’s someone like you who willingly entertains different questions regarding visa matters. Thank you for sharing your time, exerting effort to reply , and imparting your knowledge to everyone who seeks help and advices. And I think I’m one of them. hehehe
I’m a newcomer here in this website and I also have some questions and matters to bring up.
I’m married with such a wonderful american citizen last May 15,2008. He started to file our petition ( I-130 Immigrant Visa) last October 15, 2008. Then after almost 2 months, he received a “Notice of Action” ( Form I-797) receipt notice. Just yesterday ( March 8, 2008), my husband received the approved petition from the USCIS. Ahm, I’d like to inquire about the next step to take up and what are the documents to be prepared by my hubby as well as me? And how long does it take for me to be there in the states?Looking forward to reading your prompt reply regarding this matter.
Oh one thing more, for sure I’ll be having more upcoming questions to you. hehe Thanks a lot! Maraming salamat talaga!
Dear Erin,
Based on your post, I believe that you did not file for form I-129F, which is needed for K-3 visa. Hence, you are obviously going for the CR-1 non-immigrant visa.
Here is the link of the flowchart of CR-1 visa for your reference.
http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf
Just follow the flowchart and you shall be fine.
Dear Erin,
In short, all your husband will need to do now is wait for a letter from NVC which contains the D-3032 and AOS Bill. Average days from I-130 approval date to embassy interview is 204.
Dear Ting,
Just dropping by here to say hello and thanks a lot for the info. I really appreciate it. May God blee you and more power!
Dear Ting,
Just dropping by here to say hello and thanks a lot for the info. I really appreciate it. May God bless you and more power!
Dear Erin,
You’re welcome.
hi Ting,
i just want to ask about paying the interview fee in BDO,can i download the form or should i ask it from the bank?and what type of receipt they’ll give me?and also, are there any papers do i present them?
thanks!
Dear Gladys,
You can download your form here http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html, then have BDO validate your form. But if you dont want the trouble, just let BDO gave you the validated forms. Hence, when you go to the bank, you do not need to bring any form at all.
Hi Ting,
My wife in the Philippines had her over all medical examination with her private doctor, until she had her sonogram, they found out that she has “ovarian dermoid cyst”. I’d like to ask, is sonogram included in their medical exam at SLEMC? As far as I’m concern, I told my wife to do the operation here in my place so she can use my insurance. Is this possible? Pls advice. Thank you.
hi ms. rimart,
Can i ask u a question?i found your site very interesting…
when you were here in the US already what did you do next with your papers?
Did you continue processing your I-130 or you Adjust your Status? I found out that the fee for Adjusting of Status is expensive…=(
Hoping for your response.
Thank you…
hi ting,
i just got an email from NVC about my petition and sent me a fee bill of $400 for immigrant visa processing,remember when i got a letter from them,the case number is different from what i received from the embassy and NVC,it’s very confusing now because my interview will be on the 13th,i’m done with everything,the payment,medical,as in everything. It’s after i sent them the change of address form and choosing my agent which is my husband,i’m not sure if it’s for CR1 application but i’m applying for K3 visa,do i have to contact NVC about this?
pls response.
thanks!
Hi Ms. tingting,
I need your expert advice… But just to give you an idea – I am a US citizen who got married to a Filipino Citizen last Feb. 2009. I sent I-130 around 2nd week of March and the petition got approved on 4/3/2009…pretty fast, huh?! That being said, USCIS forwarded my appliation to NVC (nat’l visa center)…. and this is where I’m at now…
Now this is my dilema, I just found out about k3 visa and im confused… I honestly don’t know if I should still apply for a K3 visa. I really want my husband to come here na kse i think, I’m pregnant! I called USCIS and inquired about K3 visa but the girl that I spoke with didn’t really help me as much.
My question to you is… should i apply for a K3 visa or should I just wait for NVC to process my application for I-130? I heard that K3 is faster? Is that true?
Thank you so much and I look forward to reading your response…hopefully soon! Thanks Ms. Tingting. Godbless you.