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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers - POST NOA2

Thanks for a useful schedule!

 

It takes around 1 month (normally) to get a police certificate there in Moscow, so I would advice to start with it right after you've received a hardcopy of your NOA-2 (congratulations, btw smile.png ) 

 

 

 

You are very welcome and thank you :) Well, I talked to my fiancee and we are going to try to get all the documents together soon. It is difficult though, since she cannot take time off from work, hopefully we will find a way to get it done :( 

 

Did you get your case number yet from NVC? Curious to know how long that takes and how long would it take to actually get an interview scheduled in Moscow. My fiancee is from Kaliningrad, so we plan to be in Moscow for a week and get the Medical test and the interview done in the same week.

 

Its still a long way to go, but I am happy that we got our NOA2 :)

 

Goodluck with your journey!


imsantoshNot TellingRussia2013-10-19 22:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers - POST NOA2

This thread. I hope is helpful for all VJers who have received NOA2 and are wondering what to do next.

 

From the website: http://www.visajourn...content/k1guide

 

The Next step I presume is: 

 

What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2): 

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one). 2. Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy. 3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F). 4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all. 5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form. 6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail. 7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now).

 

However, the question is should we wait until we get assigned a case number from NVC or can we send all the documents after we get a hard copy of NOA2?

 

These are the documents that we plan to start putting together while we wait for the CASE NUMBER to be assigned by NVC:

 

Supplied by me:
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- I-134                                                        - Some people on the forum have been insisting on I-864 (On the embassy website it states I-134 though)  
- Letter from employer
- Financial documents (tax transcripts (2 years))
- Copy of NOA2 (I-797)
- New intent to marry document
- Copy of I-129 packet
- Originals of I-129 supporting evidence
- Evidence of Relationship - pictures and emails/ call logs past filing of I-129 F petition
 
Supplied by her:
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- Interview confirmation email
- DS-160 (print the DS-160 confirmation page and bring this page to the interview)
- New intent to marry document
- Passport (plus photocopy of photo page)
- Birth certificate (plus photocopy and English translation)
- Police certificate and English translation
- Two 50x50 passport photos
- Additional Evidence of Relationship
- Visa fee payment receipt
- Medical results (appointment the day before the interview in the AM)
 
This is what I have for now.
 
Please feel free to make edits.
 
On to the next adventure!

 


imsantoshNot TellingRussia2013-10-19 00:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMailing stamp accidentally printed on NOA2 Hardcopy?

I just opened my NOA2 hardcopy in the mail.  It looks like an electronic mailing machine was accidentally used on it and this is how they sent it to me.  Will this be an issue?  If so, who do I call? I have attached a copy so you can see the problem.

 

Brett

 

That should be a non-issue I think. 


imsantoshNot TellingRussia2013-10-19 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsForgot to Make a Copy of My Check for My I129F Package

Okay, so I forgot to make a copy of the check I sent with my I129F package. I was hoping USCIS would have cashed it but they simply debited it. Can I use the bank statement as proof? Since I have to send an "exact" copy to my fiancee in Laos. Also, does the consulate really look through that file anyways? Since NVC should have already sent a copy to him / her. Thanks in advance!

 

Dont worry about it. Its not a requirement for USCIS, its just for your records. As long as the cash is en-cashed and all the rest of the documents are in order, I wouldnt sweat it :) GoodLuck!


imsantoshNot TellingRussia2013-10-20 18:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNVC - still haven't received approved petition!!!!!

Same here. even though my petition was expedited and it was approved on the 18th of October, the file is still in Texas! Just got off the phone with one of the IMO who was very rude and he said that it could be another 4 weeks! Are you freaking kidding me????


imsantoshNot TellingRussia2013-11-21 11:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 -> NVC process

Wow, that's a blow to stomach!  I mean, I'm happy for you that you're finally at NVC, but its discouraging to see people reporting 6+ weeks from CSC to NVC.  What could possibly be taking the CSC so long to forward cases to NVC?  TSC folks are reporting a week or two from TSC -> NVC.

 

My case was approved in 59 days on the 18th of October and then I received another notice of approval dated the 22nd of November. Called NVC again today and they dont have it yet. So maybe I am an exception to the speedy transfer of files from TSC- NVC.


imsantoshNot TellingRussia2013-12-03 15:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDelay in sending Approved Petition to NVC

I got my noa2 on nov. 8th and today I got tired of the uscis customer service telling me same thing I had in my email so I called and asked for a 2nd tier officer or supervisor for help tracking my petition I was put on hold for 102 mins. I opted for the auto call back and received a call and asked for help to track down where exactly my approved petition was. told the rep. it was approved on the 8th nov and it was now 4th dec. and still haven't got any info on it being sent to nvc was put on hold again for about 4 mins he escalated a request for info In my behalf told me I would get a response by dec. 19

... 45 mins after hanging up I received notice that my petition was shipped to nvc today dec 4th

 

Thats great news Lala! Congratulations !!!! :-) Well for me it still status quo :-(


imsantoshNot TellingRussia2013-12-05 15:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDelay in sending Approved Petition to NVC

Did your last correspondence from USCIS say " On November 22, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing." ? If so, that means the physical package has been sent to NVC. I skipped calling the NVC and called the Dept. Of State (202) 485-7600 to get my case number. You can then go to the CEAC website to see the status of your case.

 

No, it states that "The above petition has been approved, and forwarded to the listed consulate" similar to the one that was approved on the 18th of October.


imsantoshNot TellingRussia2013-12-02 20:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDelay in sending Approved Petition to NVC

Hello VJ Members,

 

I had submitted I-129F petition for my fiancee back in August of 2013 at the TSC and I received the approval notice on the 18th of October, 2013 which was fabulous! However, ever since then, it has been a nightmare!
 
I have called USCIS multiple times and every time I get a different answer from the Immigration Officer I speak to. Initially, I was told that the petition had been forwarded to NVC and that I should contact NVC for any further details. Two weeks later, NVC had not received it. So, I called USICS again on the 7th of November and the case was expedited.
 
The text of the expedited request states:
 
"The status of this service request is:
 
We have received your service request and researched the status of your application. Our records indicate that your petition was approved. An approval notice was produced and mailed on 10/18/2013 to the address on record at that time. Please allow up to 30 days for delivery of your petition to the Department of States National Visa Center (NVC)"
 
So, I called again on the 18th of November which is 30 days from the date, the petition was approved (18th October 2013) and I was told that the petition was still in Texas and, that I should give a couple of more days for the file to be sent.
 
On the 21st of November, I spoke to another Immigration Officer and this time I was shocked with the rude behavior of the Immigration Officer. To add to that, I was told, that I should wait another 30 days before the file would be sent to NVC.
 
On the 22nd of November, I was re-issued another approval. God knows why!
 
Called NVC and USCIS yet again today and well they just say that the petition has been approved and its part of some package that will be sent out to NVC soon. I am getting sick and tired of this process. I have contacted the Congressman, the ombudsman, I even emailed the TSC Director today.
 
Any inputs? Suggestion on what I should do?
 
Let me know your thoughts please.

imsantoshNot TellingRussia2013-12-02 18:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsFinally Visa issued after 19 days!!!!

:D 

 

We need to have our men travel together ;)


y3ll0wMaleHaiti2013-10-15 17:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved !! then no visa ?????

Don't freak out just yet- happened to my fiance and I too. He was approved on Oct 7 and was supposed to pick it up on the 15th. On the 11th we went into AP. There were 2 holidays right after that. Visa wasn't ready until the 19th or 21 I believe. Just be paitent. Don't get too worried yet. If it stays there for more than a few weeks, I'd call. Are you checking ceac.state.gov?


Don't freak out just yet- happened to my fiance and I too. He was approved on Oct 7 and was supposed to pick it up on the 15th. On the 11th we went into AP. There were 2 holidays right after that. Visa wasn't ready until the 19th or 21 I believe. Just be paitent. Don't get too worried yet. If it stays there for more than a few weeks, I'd call. Are you checking ceac.state.gov?


y3ll0wMaleHaiti2013-10-24 08:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't stamp fiance visa until passport is reissued

Hey, Thanks for the info. My fiance applied using 'Tatkal', so it should come within a few days. Then he said it takes half day for PCC and then he has to mail to Mumbai for a stamp(God knows how long that takes!). The reason I sound like this is because I am scared that they will take long..It sucks!


swadesh2013MaleIndia2013-11-05 07:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't stamp fiance visa until passport is reissued

Really? Thanks a lot! 


swadesh2013MaleIndia2013-10-31 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan't stamp fiance visa until passport is reissued

My fiance recently went for the K-1 visa interview. They said that he needs to get a new passport as the photo seems to be too old in it.

I have no idea how long it takes for a passport 'reissue' and then get a stamp from Mumbai! It sucks!!

 


swadesh2013MaleIndia2013-10-31 09:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPOE Atlanta, GA any recent K-1s?

Hi Jeanna,

           I personally think Atlanta Immigration folks are much liberal than others. The airport is the biggest and busiest but the immigration officers are very sweet. So, your fiance may not be taking much time at the officer but may be just to bypass the long lines.

 

Good Luck! goofy.gif


swadesh2013MaleIndia2013-11-18 09:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Approved
Happy for you guys...my babes interview is january 7 2014 and insha Allah things are looking good cos i frontloaded...my question for you guys is that i dont have my birth certificate....didnt know mine(the petitioner) needed it...
AdeoriAjimohNot TellingNigeria2013-11-22 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved in less than 1 month

Congrats! We were approved in 29 days. Still waiting on NVC to let us know we have a case number.


Gleici&DarylNot TellingBrazil2013-11-07 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWHAT NEXT AFTER NVC CASE NUMBER AND INVOICE ID NUMBER

I don't really know that's why i asked the questions earlier. if anyone with the answer, please, help...

 

I read that you need the invoice ID number to fill out the DS-160 form online to schedule your interview. You can get it by calling NVC.  I did and I got it.


Gleici&DarylNot TellingBrazil2013-12-13 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWHAT NEXT AFTER NVC CASE NUMBER AND INVOICE ID NUMBER

Hi Vjers, thank you once again for your advise and constructive contributions...

 

NVC received our case on November 25 and assigned us a case number on December 2, on December 9, NVC replied our email by sending us both case and Invoice ID number. Since then  we've been checking CEAC status saying at NVC.

 

What next do we do from here....

 

Thank you

 

 

 

What is this Invoice ID number you speak of? I just received the letter and only see a Case number and USCIS number on the letter. What is the invoice ID number used for?


Gleici&DarylNot TellingBrazil2013-12-12 19:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS Delay and Processing Time

Hi,

 

USCIS received our responses for the request for evidence on 4th of September, but we have yet to receive our NOA2. I called USCIS before I left out of the country on November 1st, and the one representative told me that 60 days was only the average time. However, I called yesterday as we still haven't received the NOA2, and the USCIS representative filed a formal status request. First, has anyone else experienced this delay in receiving the NOA2?

 

Second, after we receive the NOA2, can you please remind us what happens? Do we receive a letter scheduling my fiance's interview? And then do we schedule it and then wam, we are done and he can finally buy his ticket to come to the US? Or how does this work? We are toying with the idea of obtaining an immigration lawyer, even though it would be a financial struggle, as we feel we are getting stuck.

 

We believe that he needs the police clearance records which is going to be another major hurdle, but please let us know. We were hoping he would be here by Christmas as our filing date was March 4th, but given that it is November 24th and we have yet to receive our NOA2, this seems bleak. But please let us know your thoughts. Any guidance, motivation, or anything would be very much appreciated:).  

 

Thanks!


MiguelinaNot TellingUkraine2013-11-23 21:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDelayed Processing Times for NOA2

Hi,

 

Our filing date was March 4, 2013. USCIS received our request for evidence on September 4th but we have not heard back. I called USCIS but they originally said that the 60 days was just an average waiting time and we were not guaranteed to hear in that period of time. Has anyone else had this problem? I called yesterday as we still have not received any notification, and USCIS has submitted a formal request.

 

In addition, what is the process once we receive the NOA2. Does my fiance immediately schedule an appointment or how does this work? And then what is the timeline after that?

 

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks


MiguelinaNot TellingUkraine2013-11-25 00:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIn Administrative Processing
Wow congratulations!!
RajEmFemaleJamaica2013-10-30 11:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMy baby was approved on second interview :)

Wow Kingston is on a roll! Congrats!


RajEmFemaleJamaica2013-12-18 09:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsanybody who got transferred to TCS?

I was tranferred to them and it only took 44 days between my NOA1 and NOA2!


ChristyAndMartinFemaleCzech Republic2013-09-09 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDOS CEAC hasn't updated our case since sept. 30 2013
Our case on the CEAC hasn't been updated since Sept. 30th, is that normal?
help2013MaleAfghanistan2013-10-22 11:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAP since October 7, 2013

Thanks everyone for ur suggestion. Yesterday my kind and sweet friend called me and gave mr the good news that our visa will be issued soon and that's Myra jaan, and today the USA embassy called my fiancé and told him to pick up his visa on Thursday in sha Allah may god accept all ur prayers and may u all get ur visa in sha Allah soon. Including Myra, Danielle, amanat, Elizabeth, Donna, maht, and all other friends on VJ that are waiting for their visas. Goodluck everyone


Congrats!!! Pray for us as well!!
help2013MaleAfghanistan2013-10-30 09:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC's getting updated every two day
CEAC is getting updated every two day but still it says AP, is that good sign?
help2013MaleAfghanistan2013-11-30 08:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsEmbassy emailed to drop the passport for visa!!
Today I received an email stating administrative processing is done and to drop the passport for visa. My question is can I, her US fiancée, pick up the visa once its ready or she needs to come in herself to pick up the visa?

The thing is, she is in kandahar and I want to come in myself to kabul to drop the passport.

Thanks in advance




help2013MaleAfghanistan2013-12-07 12:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa issued!!
Thanks everyone. We received the visa today
help2013MaleAfghanistan2013-12-22 05:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK-1 Approved!
Looks like she can transit through HK (up to seven days) as long as she has proof of onward booking to another country and meets usual immigration requirements.

May want to read more on their site.

From the HK immigration page:
http://www.immd.gov....na.html#transit

"Transit

Chinese passport holders who are in transit through Hong Kong to and from another country or territory may be granted a stay of seven days on each landing without the prior need to obtain an entry permit provided that usual immigration requirements are met, including possession of valid entry facilities for the destination and confirmed onward booking for the overseas journey.

If a Mainland resident is in possession of both valid EEP and Chinese passport, he/she may, upon his/her entry into Hong Kong and in accordance with his/her purpose of visit, produce his/her EEP or Chinese passport (except arriving from Macao and via Hong Kong to the Mainland) for entry into Hong Kong."











divikakiFemaleLatvia2013-11-27 05:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWhat do you think?

We dont argue. We dont fight.

Personally, "we don't fight, we don't argue" says nothing to me. Except perhaps that maybe the couple doesn't know each other well enough to have conflicted.

No two people feel the same way about every single issue. Even the strongest and happiest couples are bound to butt heads. Money? Politics? Not putting the toilet seat down?

Knowing how your partner acts and reacts during an argument is important. Do they fight fairly? Do they call names or blame? There's no way that in a marriage you will never argue.

I'd suggest taking your time. If the love is real, it will only grow over that time.






divikakiFemaleLatvia2013-12-01 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsinterview today!

Awesome.Congratulations !!

approved! thanks visa journey friends!

 


JaiJessicaMaleIndia2013-11-16 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F approved

Your reply is really helpful. Thank you :)

 

As for  i-134, my fiance is a full time student and will graduate from college this December. Her mom will co-sponsor. Does she and her mom need to fill out separate i-134 ? Seems complicated.

thats fantastic! hopefully the time it takes at the nvc wont be as long as it took ours.

 

heres the site to packet 4 that your fiance will receive once the embassy gets all your stuff. http://photos.state....kt 4 Oct 13.pdf

 

my helpful hints are these:

-make sure the pcc is from the regional passport office. you can register online, fill the form, pay and then just walk in when your ready to pick it up.

http://passportindia.../user/userLogin

-as soon as you get the confirmation letter or email from the embassy that they are ready to work on your case, get your medical appointment done. it takes a week to get the results and you cant have your interview without it.

-get all your i-134 documents together and mailed asap. remember that the signed form needs to be an original, not a copy so you have to mail it. it takes time for snail mail, so i would try to get this done first.

-check, double check, triple check that you have everything you need to bring to the interview!

 

once the embassy receives your case, it goes relatively fast from there. we got our interview just 2 weeks after they got it. good luck!

 


JaiJessicaMaleIndia2013-11-16 15:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F approved

wow congratulations smile.png  to both of you; i want ask please; did they mail you via lettre post too  thanks

 

we received the confirmation email yesterday. they should send a hard copy of it too through snail mail.


JaiJessicaMaleIndia2013-11-16 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F approved
Hi everyone,
my fiance had sent the I-129F package on September 24. She recieved an email on September 28 that it had been received.
yesterday she received another email saying the I-129F has been approved.

On November 15, 2013, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

we received the confirmation in less than 2 months. That seems faster than normal. Maybe we are lucky. So what do we expect next and what all documents should we gather for the interview?






JaiJessicaMaleIndia2013-11-16 10:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129 Approved for Nigerian Beneficiary in 38 days!!
Wow congrats! please what all did you sent?
udeme2000Not Telling02013-10-27 22:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfands K-1 case journey, start date 12-09-2013

update 12-21-13, got a text today, it is showing to be in initial review

 

On December 20, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait


fands113013MalePakistan2013-12-21 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfands K-1 case journey, start date 12-09-2013

Good news, I got an email/text today that our case has been approved, and I should get I-797 in mail pretty soon. It will be processed at Texas Service Center.

 

^

She already has the long form of her birth certificate, and she is now working on getting a new ID and Passport and should have them within a month. I have a scanned color copy of the entire package and I will make sure that I provide additional evidence of the ongoing relationship, a new intent to marry letter and I-134 once I have my 2013 W2.

 

When do we submit DS-160, after the case has been forwarded to the NVC/consulate or once packet 3 has been sent to her?

 

The medical/immunization would also have to wait until the consulate have assigned the doctor, is that correct?

 

 

 


fands113013MalePakistan2013-12-17 23:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfands K-1 case journey, start date 12-09-2013

^^Thanks bud, it would be good to see how our cases progress, I will be following up on your case as well..Good Luck

 

To be prepared for the next step, I have asked her to get the Police report ahead of time, besides that I foresee the following steps before she goes in for the interview, please correct me if I have missed anything?

 

I-134 Affidavit of support

DS-156 & DS-156k have been replaced with DS-160, is that correct?

Also with Packet 3 she would still submit DS-230?

She cannot find any vaccination records, so we will have her take the shots from the same medical place which has been assigned by US consulate?

 

Thank you

 


Edited by fands113013, 11 December 2013 - 11:04 AM.

fands113013MalePakistan2013-12-11 11:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsfands K-1 case journey, start date 12-09-2013
Thanks, done.
I like to add that my name change petition, and signed intent to marry letters were also submitted.

fands113013MalePakistan2013-12-10 13:52:00