Visa Worries

Rep · Sep 15, 2005

Our family was interviewed last August 2005 at the US Embassy in Manila. My wife and I got our visas two days after the interview. I am worried because we have not yet received the visas of our children and it's already been almost a month since our interview. During the interview, we were informed that our documents are complete and in order. The consul did not ask any additional documents from us so we assumed that everything was ok. Upon inquiry at the embassy, I was told that they are still processing the visas of my kids. I am wondering why our visas were not processed/released at the same time and why it's taking them so long to process/release the visa of my kids. Does anybody in this forum experienced or is experiencing the same thing? Can anybody comment on this? A reply will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I think the best thing to do is wait. Anyway, you have inquired and they told you that they are still procesing you childrens' visas.

The important thing is, as a principal applicant you have your visas now. It is just a waiting game for now in my opinion.

shaider · Sep 15, 2005

Thanks REP for the encouragement...

himdale · Sep 16, 2005

The United States Gov't supports the principle of "BRINGING FAMILIES CLOSE TOGETHER. They would not let you leave your children in your country.

still_dale

shaider · Sep 18, 2005

Thanks Dale.

Ms.Nightingale · Sep 21, 2005

dear Suzzane, Dale and anyone who can answer my inquiry,

Ive been interviewed last Sept.1 but since I wasnt able to finish my medical exam before the scheduled interview, I went back last sept.6 at the embassy to submit the results of my medical exam It has been two weeks and I still havent got my visa yet.huhu.. are there really cases like this?... i heard from the others they only waited 3-5 days for their visas... hope you can give light... thank you so much...

Ms.Nightingale

shaider · Sep 21, 2005

dear Suzzane, Dale and anyone who can answer my inquiry,
Ive been interviewed last Sept.1 but since I wasnt able to finish my medical exam before the scheduled interview, I went back last sept.6 at the embassy to submit the results of my medical exam It has been two weeks and I still havent got my visa yet.huhu.. are there really cases like this?... i heard from the others they only waited 3-5 days for their visas... hope you can give light... thank you so much...
Ms.Nightingale

I know how it feels with your situation. I've already been suffered that agony of waiting. I've waited one month before they finally released the visas of my dependents. If all your documents are complete, you have nothing to worry about. I'ts just a waiting game. JUst be patient...

To alleviate your worries and anxiety , you can have your inquiry at their call center for the progress of your visa status or log in to delbros.com to track your visa processing. Hope this would help.

jenspec · Sep 21, 2005

I am also in the same situation. I was interviewed last July 17 and was able to complete the requirements last august 10 until now they haven't release my visa. I calle dup the US embassy they told me that my papers was forwarded to the consular officer last August 19 for final review. The agony of waiting is really killing me. I have been waiting for so long.

Ms.Nightingale · Sep 21, 2005

I know how it feels with your situation. I've already been suffered that agony of waiting. I've waited one month before they finally released the visas of my dependents. If all your documents are complete, you have nothing to worry about. I'ts just a waiting game. JUst be patient...
To alleviate your worries and anxiety , you can have your inquiry at their call center for the progress of your visa status or log in to delbros.com to track your visa processing. Hope this would help.

dear shaider,

thank you so much for your reply...i needed that. the waiting time is just so draining. i am glad that you have got the visas of your family already.Goodluck and God Bless you always. :)

Ms.Nightingale

Ms.Nightingale · Sep 21, 2005

I am also in the same situation. I was interviewed last July 17 and was able to complete the requirements last august 10 until now they haven't release my visa. I calle dup the US embassy they told me that my papers was forwarded to the consular officer last August 19 for final review. The agony of waiting is really killing me. I have been waiting for so long.

dear jenspec,

i can feel you,all the more that you have been waiting for your visa much longer than I am.let us not stop praying for it's expedite delivery :) by the way,may i ask how you were able to make a follow-up in the embassy. what # did you call? thank you very much.

Ms.Nightingale

suzanne4, RN · Sep 21, 2005

I am also in the same situation. I was interviewed last July 17 and was able to complete the requirements last august 10 until now they haven't release my visa. I calle dup the US embassy they told me that my papers was forwarded to the consular officer last August 19 for final review. The agony of waiting is really killing me. I have been waiting for so long.

Which requirements? The medical or the Visa Screen Certificate?

shaider · Sep 22, 2005

By Telephone:

The Immigrant Visa Information Call Center which can be reached at 1-909-101-7878 is available Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm (Philippine Time). Callers in the USA can contact the Call Center at 1-888-877-9888. There is a fee assessed to callers by the call center for its services.

Call center customer service representatives are able to provide basic information regarding the status on file with the Embassy. They are unable to provide advise or make determinations about legal aspects of cases.

By Mail:

From within the Philippines: Chief, Immigrant Visa Branch. United States Embassy 1201 Roxas Blvd. Ermita 1000 Manila

From outside the Philippines: Chief, Immigrant Visa Branch, PSC 500 Box 26 FPO AP 96515-1000 USA

DO NOT send registered mail

Do not address correspondence to a person by name. Employees are transferred on a regular basis, so any mail addressed to an individual may be forwarded to that person and not to the section where your concern would be addressed.

If you have an e-mail address, please include it in your letter.

By Fax or Email:

The Immigrant Visa Unit fax number is (632) 338-4129 and its email address is [email protected].