ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
We didn't get stuck at NVC, but thanks to those in this thread who gave me advice as to where to call for information. I hope those of you who are stuck at NVC have your cases sent to your embassies very soon. good.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-20 15:50:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Badgerella @ Jan 17 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Furious Biscuit @ Jan 17 2009, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
do you know if the beneficiary is allowed to call and ask?

I'm the beneficiary and I've been calling from the beginning.

You need to have your case number ready, both the petitioner and beneficiary's date of birth and they'll probably ask you to verify something (they keep asking me the same thing). Some of them ask who you are, some don't.


I'll call tomorrow.. just out of curiousity, what did they ask you to verify? I'm just asking because I'm bad on the phone and want to be prepared.. names aren't a problem but I always get my dates screwed up unsure.gif

Edited by Furious Biscuit, 17 January 2009 - 06:40 PM.

Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-17 18:36:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
QUOTE (Badgerella @ Jan 17 2009, 07:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got that letter (in mail) long before we had any and all ideas about this AP thing. I hope that's not happening to you, too. KimandRuss had two letters as well, as much as I understand. And then spent three weeks APing.


I really hope not unsure.gif I had to ask since I remembered multiple letters being mentioned in this thread.


QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Jan 17 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
have you called them and ask for the status?? I think they send a letter regardless if in AP or not


I haven't.. do you know if the beneficiary is allowed to call and ask?
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-17 16:04:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)STUCK @ NVC for AP
We had two letters from NVC, both identical. The first was recieved on the 12th, and the second on the 16th. Both of them said that our case would be forwarded onto the appropriate foreign embassy 'within a week'. Has anybody who got stuck in AP had this letter, or do you get it at the end of the processing?

Just want to know if we're 'safe' from being stuck at NVC yet.

Edited by Furious Biscuit, 17 January 2009 - 04:56 AM.

Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-17 04:54:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresJanuary 19 is my Day!!!!
Congratulations smile.gif Just to let you know, the NOA2 can take up to a week or more to arrive sometimes, and some people get the NOA2 in their mail without the email/USCIS web notification, so don't worry biggrin.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-22 18:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionPerscription medicines affecting medical?
I haven't been issued my NOA2 yet, but I wanted to ask in advance. One of my worries with my medical interview is suffering from panic disorder, which is treated with Diazepam/Valium. Does anybody else have experience with anxiety conditions or tranquilizer pills affecting their medical evaluation? If I had a note/perscription from my doctor at the time of the medical evaluation, would they still see it as a worry?
Thanks for any replies. star_smile.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2008-12-23 05:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWhat if I have No Tax Returns
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Jan 21 2009, 08:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you don't need tax return, as long as you have a co-sponsor. but you still have to fill out the I-134. also timeline.gif if you don't fill out your timeline then you will just get general answers...


You NEED tax returns even if you're over the poverty line?? unsure.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-21 06:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionContacting the embassy??
Also waiting for my Packet 3. I was told our case left the NVC on January 12th. Some people get theirs after a week or so. Still waiting sad.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-28 06:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionLONDON PEOPLE BETWEEN NOA2 AND INTERVIEW
Waiting for our case to reach London.. hoping we don't get stuck at the NVC. sad.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-17 16:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpack 3
QUOTE (miss g @ Feb 17 2009, 06:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow i know theres a recession but DAYMM thats a bit cheapster i did pay $400 something odd they can at least send me more paper! get my -money's worth


I know how you feel. I didn't have a printer so it was awkward mad.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-02-17 15:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpack 3
This was discussed here:
http://www.visajourn...howtopic=177097

smile.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-02-17 13:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs Packet 3 Just a Letter?
QUOTE (Laurence+Lauren @ Feb 6 2009, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is Packet 3 from the London Consulate simply a letter? I was expecting like an actual 'packet'. I have received a letter asking me to assemble documents and visit 2 web links to see which documents I need and to arrange a medical. Is this packet 3? Or is that yet to come?


That's exactly what I got for 'Packet 3'.. I wish they'd printed the forms off for me, because I didn't have a printer. I had to borrow my mum's. They're so lazy biggrin.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-02-06 13:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionUrgent Please help!!!!!
QUOTE (Talyss @ Mar 4 2009, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (eri-ola @ Mar 4 2009, 05:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello everyone

We are having a problem sending the forms for packet 3 to the US embassy in London. I went to the website and the address that was showing in there was:
Please send all the completed forms to the Immigrant Visa Unit, 5 Upper Grosvenor Street, London W1A 1JB

However, we went to the post office today to mail all the forms and the lady told us this address does not come up with the same zip-code. ohmy.gif
she mentioned something like W1K for the zip code

Could some one let us know which address do I have to sent the forms to? I am so worried sad.gif

thank you!!!


it goes to a PO box, thats the postcode I used to send mine and it arrived with no problems


Just echoing that it worked fine for me too smile.gif

Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-03-04 12:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionChange of address before interview
I wish I could offer advice but I may be put in the same situation myself, so I'm just bumping this thread for info. The house I live in is being sold and there's already a few viewers interested. I hope it doesn't happen before I leave sad.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-03-05 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 approval
No touches at all and still waiting sad.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2008-12-23 22:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportstime frames VSC?
QUOTE (gethere @ Jan 6 2009, 04:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am really getting so stressed out about our NOA2! It seems the date keeps changing first it was early Jan now it's late Feb early March! This is ridiculous and I am just so frustrated!!!! Is this accurate or does anyone think it will go any faster?


If you're talking about the estimate on your timeline page.. it's not 100% accurate, it changes based on what people enter into their timelines and how many people get approved in that day. (I'm assuming..) It changes all the time and isn't exact, but it's a rough idea for when you can expect your NOA2, based on VisaJourney's past statistics. In the end it's all down to the USCIS who are unpredictable and I understand your frustration sad.gif

Edited by Furious Biscuit, 05 January 2009 - 11:46 PM.

Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-05 23:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIGORS List
QUOTE (Wendy+Greger @ Jan 19 2009, 03:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't think I am even ON the list anymore!!!!!!! NOA1 April 23rd with NO NEWS AT ALL!!!
It's AMAZING how much it fluctuates and actually it seems to have ABSOLUTELY no rhyme or reason to why some people fly through and others sit and wait months and months for no reason. So there is definately no MAGIC NUMBER on Igor's list. my thoughts to you.. PLan on it taking 6 months. That way if you are one of the early ones you will be pleasantly suprised. I planned on getting it in 3 - 4 months and now 9 months later I feel like we have been to hell and back more then once.


I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I really do hope you get yours soon.
Also, just to agree... Igor's list doesn't really mean anything. Apparently one person got approved after 4 days once, so they were probably number 300+ on Igor's. Sadly it's all about luck.
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-19 15:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIGORS List
#121 when approved. biggrin.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-17 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportspacket #3 now what?
I got confused with this too.. you take all of your documents to the interview with you, you just send back the forms + checklist. smile.gif I'd get another police certificate just incase your interview is after April.. I'm pretty sure they're only valid for 12 months.. in the UK, at least :/
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-02-06 08:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (MARM @ Jan 20 2009, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How much longer should I be waiting practically? Until I reach the 180 day (6 month) mark????


We made an agreement that if we hit 180 days without even a touch, we would call them and start being persistent.. so I think 180 days is good whistling.gif Some people do seem to get approved shortly after complaining. Damn that sucks though, I really hope you get yours soon sad.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-20 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
Our case left NVC on the 12th so hopefully it's in London now. Waiting for Packet 3 smile.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-20 16:04:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Jan 13 2009, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Furious Biscuit @ Jan 13 2009, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I tried to call the automated NVC line and it said they didn't have our case number in their system... but this was under the option for 'immigrant visas'. (Option 1) Then I selected option '2', which covered fiancé visas, but it said it would connect me to an operator. Isn't there an automated way to check the status of fiancé visa cases?


u need to speak to a live person, k-1 are not in the automated system


Aaaah.. I thought for a moment it got lost somewhere between Vermont and NVC, haha
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-13 16:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
I tried to call the automated NVC line and it said they didn't have our case number in their system... but this was under the option for 'immigrant visas'. (Option 1) Then I selected option '2', which covered fiancé visas, but it said it would connect me to an operator. Isn't there an automated way to check the status of fiancé visa cases?
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-13 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
NOA2 hard copy recieved yesterday. smile.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-10 19:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (jazz_acid @ Jan 9 2009, 07:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey family,

just want some info, a person is asking for my help but i dont know what answers to give her, i told her to seek help here but i dont know if she posted a thread already.

her petitioner lost his job before christmas, but he gave her his employment certificate dated dec. 2008 and copies of latest itr and they found co-sponsor already inline with the preparation for her consulate interview i think this january 23.

the question is, will this affect the case? what problem can u see about this case?

thank u and ur help will be a good help for her just like u are to me.

jazz


I think as long as he has a co-sponsor, he will be fine.. I've heard of approvals in which the applicant was unemployed and they just had a co-sponsor.
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-09 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (kenny+Ugochi @ Jan 9 2009, 05:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Furious Biscuit @ Jan 8 2009, 10:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kenny+Ugochi @ Jan 9 2009, 04:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys, i just got off the phone with a representative from NVC, they received our case and gave me the case number already good.gif


I wonder if they have ours yet whistling.gif Same NOA1 date AND same approval date blink.gif

Furious Biscuit, i believe they have your's too, give them a call 603-334-0700, they are there till midnight mon-fri i think.


Oh biggrin.gif! I'll have to ask my boyfriend to do it, since I'm the beneficiary.. I don't think I'm allowed to call and ask.. right?

Edited by Furious Biscuit, 09 January 2009 - 01:25 AM.

Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-09 01:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (kenny+Ugochi @ Jan 9 2009, 04:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys, i just got off the phone with a representative from NVC, they received our case and gave me the case number already good.gif


I wonder if they have ours yet whistling.gif Same NOA1 date AND same approval date blink.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-08 23:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Habibi @ Jan 9 2009, 12:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OO by the way, do you guys think the USCIS people read the things we write on here, if so do you think what we write can affect our application?


I don't think they could even tie your real name to your account name, legally.. even if you used your real names on your timeline
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-08 20:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Jan 8 2009, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i havn't heard of NVC giving RFE or denying people..


Thats a comfort , at least good.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-08 17:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Badgerella @ Jan 8 2009, 09:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Furious Biscuit @ Jan 8 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Badgerella @ Jan 8 2009, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it's name checks, background checks, someone's buttscratchingchecks..randomrandomrandom.


How do you know the NVC does this? unsure.gif

You don't.

It's just what I've gathered around, trying to figure why we're stuck.


I really hope most of the 'checking' is done at the service center. I don't think I could handle an RFE or denial after the joy of getting the NOA2 wacko.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-08 16:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Badgerella @ Jan 8 2009, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think it's name checks, background checks, someone's buttscratchingchecks..randomrandomrandom.


How do you know the NVC does this? unsure.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-08 15:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Jan 7 2009, 05:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! calling 3 times worked!!!!!

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: WAC*********

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 6, 2009, 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.


So happy for you biggrin.gif I've been wanting you to get it ever since that flood of CSC approvals before Christmas laughing.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-07 00:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (MARM @ Jan 7 2009, 04:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CSC received my RFE response today so they have sent me an email that says they resumed processing...any day now for our long-awaited NOA2! And then things will hopefully move much faster after that. Like the rest of you we have spent our time over-preparing for the interview to come...
See you in the UK 2009 interview thread Furious Biscuit! star_smile.gif


Won't be long! and yeah, I'm already hovering around there laughing.gif

QUOTE (Habibi @ Jan 7 2009, 04:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations star_smile.gif I am going to have to try giving up thing. Maybe it will work for me.


Do it, it works! good.gif All you have to do is make a post saying you give up and bam, approval email. haha
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-07 00:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Jan 6 2009, 07:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
congrats!! did you get any touches prior to this?


No.. just straight to the approval. It made me worry all the time because I thought they'd lost our case or something blink.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-06 14:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
Oh my god, Candy.. your recommendation to just give up WORKED.
I got this email 30mins ago.. I thought I was dreaming.

---
*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: *****************

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 6, 2009, 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.

---

I can't believe it. Hold on, those of you still waiting.. yours will come soon good.gif
Thanks for the support on this thread. I'll still be reading smile.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-06 14:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Anisa @ Jan 6 2009, 05:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Still waitting and i haven't heard anything from Vermont. I haven't even been touch or anything alse. I just hate it so much because i just came from Europe and it was hard as hell being without soon. Come on make my day i really hope i'll get something tomorrow.


I know how you feel... we were hoping to hear something before I went back to England, but nothing.. and no touches/updates. Still waiting. sad.gif Hoping madly that we'll get the NOA2 this week. I've never wanted anything more.
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-06 00:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (CandyLovesAhmed @ Jan 6 2009, 02:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Furious Biscuit @ Jan 5 2009, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congrats Candy. Thanks for keeping our hopes alive in the 'August 14th NOA1 club' star_smile.gif


thanks..well its just funny cause i wrote the message i give up im not even looking and as soon as i hit soon i mean at the same moment i got the email. lol everyone just give up and then it'll be there smile.gif


Okay..
I give up, the constant staring at my inbox and overthinking all day is really getting to me and I can't deal with this anymore whistling.gif

NOW GIVE IT TO ME VERMONT. TOUCH ME. mmm
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-05 21:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
Congrats Candy. Thanks for keeping our hopes alive in the 'August 14th NOA1 club' star_smile.gif
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-05 20:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (Gemmie @ Jan 5 2009, 06:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have to keep repeating to people that just because we were approved doesn't mean we can have our visa now


I get similar, even though we haven't gotten our NOA2 yet.
'Why are you still in England if you're getting MARRIED? You can go over there instantly, I saw it on TV'
Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-05 14:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2008 Filers
QUOTE (maliciant @ Jan 5 2009, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HelloWorld08 @ Jan 5 2009, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
is China the only country that gives out interview date so slow?? i think it's 2-3 months after NOA2...


I believe the UK is also really slow, but they are friendlier about it... from the posting here china does it just to be mean...


The UK is slow for scheduling the interview? crying.gif

Edited by Furious Biscuit, 05 January 2009 - 02:29 AM.

Furious BiscuitFemaleEngland2009-01-05 02:29:00