I am starting a new thread to track cases from NVC - embassy to GC.
The best news for RN in China, Phillippines and India has been great and informative thread, but I think it is more appropriate and convenient if we start a new thread.
Also with the rapid scheduling of interviews for most of us, I am looking beyond the CP and anticipating the GC!
The August interview schedules are out already in India, and recently in the Philippines and hopefully in China.
Here is my case details
Category : EX Schedule A
USCIS receipt : April 2004
Processing Center : Vermont
I-140 approved : October 2004
NVC case number : MNL2004813XXX
NVC forwarded packet 3 : April 5, 2005
Packet 3 sent back to NVC : May 3, 2005
NVC case completed : May 16, 2005
Consular Interview : August 29, 2005
Visa received : ???
Date of entry in the US :???
GC receive : ????
I hope you can also post here your details interview experience.
Can you just walk in on any weekday, or do you need an appointment?
Also, I'm from the province. I was hoping to attend the PDOS just before (maybe the day before) I fly to the US. That way I won't have to spend for an extra round-trip ticket just for it. Can I do that?
Thanks
the schedule in manila is: 8am-10am, 10am-12nn, 2pm-3pm except weekends ( as far as i can remember). but better check em on their website just to make sure. you dont need an appointment, you just go there right away, submit your documents, pay the registration fee (Php 250.00). yes, you can attend the seminar a day before , even hours before u leave!
for those who will be attending the PDOS in the extension office in cebu, it is only held once a day 10am to 12nn everyday except weekends. FYI: pdos is available only in Manila and Cebu!
pdos:Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar required for filipino immigrants by the Commission on Filipino Overseas. It is a requirement for us to attend before departure.
Thanks for the info. Just checked the website and found some downloads even useful. We plan to attend the seminar right after receiving our visas to get it over and done with.
Hi Leis23. Are you do one processing your papers? you don't have a lawyer or agency? usually the agency and the lawyer takes care of this because all the papers are sent to the lawyer.
As for me, I paid for the visa bill of my husband since my agency will only pay for mine. But I sent my lawyer a check in his name and I guess he issued another check to the NVC.
hi! thanks! i already called my lawyer. he will pay for the visa fee. thanks again.
and i'd like to send my congratulations to my namesake, Hael!!!
Guys try to check the NVC, mine was already case completed yesterday June 28 .So, most probaby your case was also completed since we're quite the same date the NVC receive our documents.
Just got my I485 approved yesterday and the green card has been mailed to me.
Timeline :
Application for I140, I131 and I485 application received on the 27th of April, 2006.
I140 approved - May 20th, 2006.
I131 approved - May31st, 2006.
I485 - mail sent to me for more documents - Nursing License and VSC - June
7th, 2006.
I485 - documents received June 24th, 2006
I485 approved - June 28th. Card sent same day.
Thank you allf or your prayers. The application was really fast ( 2 months). I think it makes a big difference if the lawyer you use knows what he/she is doing. Also, Texas S C is really fast.
Guys try to check the NVC, mine was already case completed yesterday June 28 .So, most probaby your case was also completed since we're quite the same date the NVC receive our documents.
Goodluck and God bless to everyone...
Hello Crumvy!
Congratulations! you're a step closer to the finish line. I'am a bit disappointed 'cause up to now my forms are not yet recieved by NVC, really wondering what is taking them so long to recieved such. My agency told me that they have forwarded the forms to them. oh well, patience is a virtue and blessing comes for those who waits, but, I'am about to loose it! Just joking! I know, if it's my turn, it will be.
Thanks a lot... Just pray for it, for sure it will be soon. Prayers is still the best option. So, I think your correct to what you've said about waiting. Remember His time is perfect...
Hi Kratos! I think we have the same problem, my documents were sent on the 2nd week of June with several communications I already sent to NVC through email but unfortunately there responses were negative meaning they have not received yet my papers. I don't know what is really there procedure in receiving docs under P3. I thought it was encoded right away in the computer through our individual assigned barcode sheets but it seems they have different ways to handle it. Anyway, our attitude now is just to wait & wait & wait until everything goes right in God's perfect timing. God bless!
Thanks a lot... Just pray for it, for sure it will be soon. Prayers is still the best option. So, I think your correct to what you've said about waiting. Remember His time is perfect...
Prayin' that yours will be soon.
Good day and God bless...:doh:
Crumvy,
You're welcome! Thanks for praying for me, I could use some more for my case!he he:)
yesterday June 28 
.So, most probaby your case was also completed since we're quite the same date the NVC receive our documents.
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the schedule in manila is: 8am-10am, 10am-12nn, 2pm-3pm except weekends ( as far as i can remember). but better check em on their website just to make sure. you dont need an appointment, you just go there right away, submit your documents, pay the registration fee (Php 250.00). yes, you can attend the seminar a day before , even hours before u leave!
for those who will be attending the PDOS in the extension office in cebu, it is only held once a day 10am to 12nn everyday except weekends. FYI: pdos is available only in Manila and Cebu!