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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved!! NVC and Packet 3 question

 
 
hi...we almost have the same timeline..but you were just approved quick hihihi...how did u get your mnl case number through phone?


Call department of health on 2024857600 pleas note this is the new number for dos as of 6th of September the old number is 2026631225

Or NVC on 6033340700



NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-05 15:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 Approved!! NVC and Packet 3 question

Thanks for the prompt reply guys! Can you guesstimate how long will it take from here on if all goes well?


Depends how long it takes for your file to reach NVC. Sometimes 3 weeks sometimes longer. Since things have slowed down now there seems to be a backlog. We were approved 29th July still waiting for our file to be shipped to NVC. Have called every week still nothing. There's people that have been waiting since been approved in June still.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-17 14:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 and DS-260

If your DS 3230 was not approved before 9/9/13 you will be require to fill the online DS-260, that is what I was told by NVC. 


Correct that is also similar information I received from dos. The ds260 has a cut off date. People who received packet 3 information before that cut of date are not required to fill it out. Lets face it if your not given a invoice number how are you suppose to fill this form out online. The online website requires a invoice number.
So all new applicants now will need to ask for their invoice number if it is not already stated on their letter which I doubt it will be. I would say anyone at NVC stage should ask for this number. Anyone passed the NVC stage and at the consulate stage should double check with their consulate.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-11 08:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 and DS-260
You need a cover letter with ds2001 stating your intended date of marriage, your case number, your email address and the date your medical is booked for.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-11 08:10:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDenial of K-1 visa due to age
Ok people. We are not here to judge anyone we are here to advice the OP on the question posed. Again this thread has turned in to a battle ground. Please everyone lets try help each other.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-11 14:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOh no !!! Wrinkly Documents
I would leave it alone if I were you. Trying to fix whats not broken usually causes more problems. Trust me they aren't interested in wrinkles as long as the information is legible they don't care. Do yourself a favour leave it is only one little wrinkle. You could end up defacing it if you go messing with it.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-10 21:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase transferred to NVC????
I know some people got their case shipped to NVC today. Your file is probably one of them.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-08 22:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 to NVC to Embassy

we've been waiting for more than 3 weeks now, 24 days to be exact and still no case number, my fian?e will call them up again today and i will send them emails everyday starting today.


Wow it is taking long now. I am afraid there is now a huge backlog at NVC. A lot of people are surely suffering the same problem now.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 11:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 to NVC to Embassy

Hi Guys, who receives packet 3?? Beneficiary or US Citizen? I'm not sure if they update it, I'm in the same boat on waiting, I just got approved yesterday!


Beneficiary receives packet 3. You need to call NVC in about 2 weeks for a case number if they have one yet. Then once the send your file to your consulate you get another letter from NVC saying they sent your file to your consulate and they give you the address of that consulate and tell you the consulate will contact you with additional info and set up your interview.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-31 03:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpiration on i-797 and changing consulates?

 
Ok. I am still in the US. Do you think if I left at the end of October/start of November this would leave enough time, or am I cutting it fine.
 
I am ok with going to London (didn't hurt to check), flights are pretty cheap. Is there anyway to book the interview for later in the day, so I can fly over early in the morning, and fly home later that same night?



Interviews are currently taking a while in London currently there are some who have been waiting for well over 6 weeks to get a interview date. In my opinion you would be cutting it fine. Now have you'd received packet 3 documents at all? If so do you ALS realise that as of September 1 we are now required to fill out ds-260 online. You would also need a invoice I'd number to do this. Currently packet 3 letters aren't indicating the form is needed but according to NVC it is a requiremnt. You would have to call them to get the invoice I'd so you can fill this out. Also your medical needs to be booked. You may need to wait a further two weeks hot get a appointment for that.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-12 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsExpiration on i-797 and changing consulates?

Hello All.
I received my hard-copy of the NOA 2 or i-797. I noticed it has a section which states that it will expire on 1/5/13. 
So I have two questions.
 
Currently I am still in America, preparing my stuff to eventually return home, a date which I have still not decided on. My question is, what does this expiration represent? Does it represent the time that I would have to have my interview? What if I can't schedule an interview before then? 
 
Also, I see that it states in the hard copy that I can contact the consulate to forward it to a different consulate. I am from Northern Ireland, and it would be less hassle if I could get processed in Dublin rather than London, something I previously thought was impossible. Has this changed recently, or am I still clutching at straws?
 
Thanks.


 
Chris
 













All the i797 have a 4 months life span. This basically means you need to have completed your medical and returned all your DS forms and interviewed within that time frame or it expires. It can usually be renewed if for example a file goes in to AP and further checks are needed it will automatically be renewed. I really do think a good reason for not getting things done in the time given is needed if they are to renew it. Best you work out how to do this before yours expires. And you do need to one to London to complete the process. Everyone has to do it that way people travel from Scotland get a hotel overnight and go to their interview in the morning. Also same process with your medical.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-12 18:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsLondon Interview - Approved and Issued :)
Congratulations. Hope mine goes as well as yours when I finally get a interview date assigned seems London interview dates are taking a while. Busy time of the year.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-19 06:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStill waiting for packet 3 !
Ok so the best thing to do is to download the forms and send them ASAP. Then call and check it has been received. Still book your appointment just make sure you make a copy of the for sand take it to your interview with you.
Also you would probably need to do the DS-260 online form. Make a copy of that too.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-19 10:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsStill waiting for packet 3 !
For everyone unsure of how to keep track of their case please check the CEAC website once you have received your case number. This is the link https://ceac.state.g...er/Status.aspx?
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-16 12:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers

Our time was today.  NOA2.  I'm happy but can't shake the feeling of stress about this whole thing.  Other 2 approvals listed on Igor's List (along with mine) were from petitions filed in May.  There is something wrong with all of this.
 
Onward we go =)


Nothing has never been on a first come first serve bases here. I am a may 3 rd filer and was approved July 29th. All depends on who's picking up your file i say. But congrats your on your way now.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-30 13:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers
Congrats
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-08 22:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers

I just got the text. I got approved. I'm so happy. For those who are waiting, don't lose your hope and be patient. You will get approved soon.
I'd like to thank evereyone who contributes to this great forum. Not only you give me so much valuable information, you also so provide tremendous support, mentally and spiritually. Thank you all. Now on to the NVC waiting game. Good luck and God bless


Told you that would be the case. When status changes like that its either a rfe or approval. Congratulations.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-06 09:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers

 
I would hope so. This is probably the worst time and feeling in the process. Knowing other filers filing at the same time got approval and you are still waiting :(
 


Fel bad now I noticed you filed in march.mi was a may filer. Got approved July 29th with no rfe I know it does seem unfair and. Understand that the system is a little mixed up but have fifth your almost there now next few days your status will change to aproved.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-05 15:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers
They are updating, probable approval.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-05 13:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers
Sorry I ment the number after me. Knowing my luck they will bypass my file and continue to the next numbers.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-22 11:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers
That's what I thought today when the number before me alien number changed the second time round. Meaning that persons about to be approved.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-22 11:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers

July 10 transfer coming in now but don't understand sequence. Congrats!!!!!!!


There is no sequence. Congrats to those approved.
It's random pickings.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-22 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers
Lol. It makes sense what you say. I have my son going with me once we get approved and my daughter will hopefully be joining when she finishes university. So she will stay till then. Lucky for my son he was born in the US so I guess he is considered a native so he has his own citizenship. I did make copies of his passport and sent it as part of our petition just i case it might help. Who knows every little counts right. Wishing you luck with the rest of the process.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-28 12:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers

every petion is its own little mystery They process in order but some might take priority based on possible school age children as k-2 thats the only real reason I see that mine was approved so fast


Really so your saying depending on the persons situation e.g kids etc. I never new that. Thanks for letting us know this.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-28 11:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMarch 2013 Filers

I'm using this one since it has more posts. (Seems fair?)
 
So a March filer with the same NOA1 date as mine was approved yesterday with no Expedite! I wonder how that happened.....


I totally agree with you there. What is going on with the processing. I saw what your talking about on Igors list.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-05-28 11:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsregret ever starting this process

I thought they would do their job but apparently putting things on hold and doing it whenever they want is a norm.

We are at the 60 day mark and still no one can tell me anythiing about this missing RFE.

We are now 9 months in this. I'm done.

Congrats to all those with good stories to tell but I will personally tell everyonw to go get married first and avoid all this heart ache

I've called every office out there and no help. Its like it doesn't matter and it sucks for me only.

Ill be removing the petition next month










You will need to speak to a tier 2 and ask for a info pass appointment. Your not the only one this has happened too many people have had missing rfe. It's best to go in to their office with a appointment and take all your paper work with you. That's the only way to resolve missing rfes.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-03 09:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPolice Certificate
Depends on country. Uk certificate is for 1 year so yes it's best to check.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-19 07:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOne K1 visa case number, TWO statuses. What's up with that???

Well, we were "Issued" as of last night. Yay!!!! However, the passport status still says "at post", so, to be proactive, I decided to call UsTravelDocs to tell them my concern that this second status might prevent her visa from being delivered. Someone at the embassy might think there's another visa waiting to be issued for our case and plans to deliver them both at the same time. But the second status will NEVER be "Issued" because there is no actual second visa request on this application. So, this could potentially hold up the delivery indefinitely. So, she said they will create a case (request) to have the second status removed completely.
 

. Congratulations thanks for sharing the information. We have now decided to go for the k2 and have her join me in the summer then file i485 and take our chances. If it doesn't come before she needs to go back to school well at least we tried.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-04 12:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOne K1 visa case number, TWO statuses. What's up with that???

Well, it looks like we figured out why we both have two statuses! Now I can stop worrying about that second status hindering the first one from going "Issued" in a couple of days. Regarding her son, I seriously doubt he will change his mind and say he wants to come to America before he reaches 21. Yes, then it will be too late for him to come. Good luck with your "visa journey"! Keep reading posts on VJ. Most of the good info I get is from here. I plan to post a lot of details soon that will help everyone who are about to go to their interview. :)
 


Thank you so much. Let us know once your visa is issued. Good luck.

Well, it looks like we figured out why we both have two statuses! Now I can stop worrying about that second status hindering the first one from going "Issued" in a couple of days. Regarding her son, I seriously doubt he will change his mind and say he wants to come to America before he reaches 21. Yes, then it will be too late for him to come. Good luck with your "visa journey"! Keep reading posts on VJ. Most of the good info I get is from here. I plan to post a lot of details soon that will help everyone who are about to go to their interview. :)
 


Thank you so much. Let us know once your visa is issued. Good luck.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-01 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOne K1 visa case number, TWO statuses. What's up with that???

Ah. My fiance also has a child. A son who just turned 18. When we originally filed the I-129f last October, there was a small possibility he might "follow" her to America at a later date, so I think we indicated this on that form back then. They called her around May 15th to ask her for clarification on whether he was actually going to follow or not. She told them her son had changed his mind, because he now had a girlfriend that he would never leave behind. Both our statuses were originally created on May 15th, so I'm thinking that is why they created a second status. It's the only thing that makes sense. Is it possible you also indicated a similar possibility of your child "follow"ing you to America? If so, that further indicates my explanation could be right.
 

yes you are right. I too indicated my daughter would come. However she has now got a place in uni to do chemical engineering so will not be taking up a K2 visa again. I was planning to file for her once I got my permanent green card in a few years. Is that how you guys were going to do things too. I am looking at the age thing cos once they reach 21 they are no longer considered children.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-01 15:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOne K1 visa case number, TWO statuses. What's up with that???

Thanks. How many applicants are associated with your case? Just your fiance? Or does she have a child coming to?
 


I am the beneficiary. I have two kids one is already a American citizen born so does not require a visa. The other one will be staying here in London to go university. So only me thats what I didn't understand about the two status. It's Labor Day tomorrow so I guess you could call them on Tuesday to find out what it means.

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-01 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsOne K1 visa case number, TWO statuses. What's up with that???
We currently have the same thing as yours on the CEAC website. Status 01 and 02. Both cases created on the 16tth and deemed ready for interview on the 28t August. I have not bothered to contact them since it may be a error on their part. Anyway I am still waiting for interview date.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-09-01 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIn Transit

Thanks so much.  I am ready to go with all my docs once the consulate receives my packet so I was concerned that if they already had a date scheduled it would be 3 months away for example.  phewww, ready to keep moving not waiting lol


Yeah your almost there now:)

NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-14 00:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIn Transit
The date is not provided to you till your embassy receives your packet 3 forms and you would need medical and police cert before interviews. The message is put up in error this is what they told me at dos when I called them. It seems everyone has that same message. At this point you do not have a interview date till packet 3 docs have been sent by your consulate. One your case says ready you will get packet 3 shortly after that from your consulate with instructions.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-13 11:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDS-160 question
The answer is no.
NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-14 14:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCEAC Status Updated- Again

January 14, 2014 @6:45a.m!!! Finally the day I've been waiting for!! Thank you Jesus and my VJ family for the support. Love you guys for making this easier for me. @alex&iris, lala78, loran, and titopress!! Love you guys
Ahora en mi vuelto destino a santo Domingo a ver a mi amor!! Hasta el lunes!!!!!


Congrats at last a date.
We had a letter today got a date too for the 22nd October 2013. 11 days time.


NurselingFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-11 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved I assume? How long for the letter?

Thanks for all the good wishes and help.....We got our letter today dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif  Woohoo!!!!! smile.png


That's great news!

cathy2904FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-08 12:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved I assume? How long for the letter?

Cathy, 

The whole point of my question was the fact that I DIDNT get an email or a letter and was asking when others got theirs. I just cant understand why almost nobody has read my post but still commented on some random part of it?

Even you must not have read it because you include this ` people often post their emails,`...gosh guys...please, I`m here for help not uncalled for criticism.

Once again..I used  `assume`  because I havent yet received a letter OR an email I was going on what I saw on an internet site.

 

Thank you for your congratulations. good.gif

 

It's a fair cop! blush.png I did read it when you first posted but I didn't go back and re-read it before I posted later on.  

 

I stand by my point though - people want you to stop worrying and enjoy the moment - the email and hard copy letter will turn up.


cathy2904FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-03 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsApproved I assume? How long for the letter?

I don't think anyone was being mean; it is just surprising to the old hands that people often post their emails, especially the bit that says "we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)", but they still question the message when they should be jumping for joy. Your doubt came across in your title: 'I assume'. People are happy for you and want you to enjoy this moment not worry!

 

Congratulations!  kicking.gif kicking.gif


Edited by cathy2904, 03 October 2013 - 04:27 PM.

cathy2904FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-03 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsClarification and Help, please!
Have you called NVC and asked for your case number?
cathy2904FemaleUnited Kingdom2013-10-15 07:59:00