ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportswait time for visa after interview
I agree!
ricky and elaineFemaleCanada2013-11-17 19:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports8 weeks for a CASE NUMBER?

CONGRATS!!!   Unfortunately Texas and Veront do not seem to slow in getting to the NVC.  It seems that the consensus is that California is still playing the waiting game.  Folks as far as July still do not have their Case numbers.  Maybe they are going in batches.  California did start sending NAO2's rather quick so maybe this is the penalty, now we have to wait longer for the NVC, so all in all it is equal from start to finish for all filing locations.  Still stinks though when everyone got excited that they received NAO2 so fast and thought maybe would be waiting for packet 4 by now but oh well, good things come to those who wait!!!  


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-09-14 14:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports8 weeks for a CASE NUMBER?

I saw that those who got NAO2 in texas have been receiving their case numbers faster.  A lot of folks from end of August in fact.  While those of us from California are still waiting.  3 weeks for me today.  Like most, have all of the next documents ready to go.  Just waiting and waiting and waiting.  Didn't really think that the mail took that long to go from California to New Hampshire.  Thank god its not holiday season in that case lol


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-09-12 23:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsReceived reply from CSC re: no case number yet

So Monday I called CSC to find out whether or not my app had been sent to NVC yet since it has been 5 weeks and still no case number.  Today, via regular mail, I got the response.

 

"This notice acknowledges the receipt of a status inquiry concerning your approved I-129F petition.  To conclude processing, the CSC expects to forward your I-129F petition to the NVC in an expeditious fashion.

 

At the time your I-129F is forwarded to the NVC, you will receive a transfer notice confirming the shipment of the petition.  After you receive the transfer notice, please understand that it takes a period of time for the NVC to update its systems.  We recommend you wait 90-120 days prior to inquiring with the NVC.

 

Please note that the four-month validity period given when the petition was approved may be revalidated by authorization of the Department of State for an additional four months, if necessary."

 

then some random statements regarding if I move blah blah blah

 

In my mind it sounds like a lot of BS and that it is not truly an answer.  Also, it appears as if CSC is trying to blame the NVC on the delays for case numbers.  

Maybe by me calling and making them research it someone says "um hey, maybe we should mail this" and all of a sudden I will have my case number.  But, based off of timelines I should be receiving it bynext week anyway.  I was just hoping someone could simply answer "yes we mailed it, no we haven't" and if not then why and when?

 

anyone else notice how they said expeditious fashion....as if!!!   lol


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-09-27 21:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsDOS misinformed me :-(

Well my situation just got completely turned around.  On Monday I called DOS and the lady said my file arrived at NVC and that in a few days I should have my case number.  I called today and now all of a sudden my file is not at NVC and "Robert at DOS" says he doesn't know why she told me that because they can not see if a file arrives, only when it is issued a case number.  I called NVC and confirmed that the news is accurate....My file has not arrived yet.  Why would that lady say that to me, I was so excited and happy for the last couple days just to have the rug pulled out from under my feet.  Now here I sit, waiting and watching the clock for the next opportunity to call again and again and again.   Robert was very apologetic which helped ease the pain but really, why would she say such a thing.  They need to train their people better, after waiting 6 weeks and finally getting good news that wasnt true was cruel.


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-02 17:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 08/19/13 CSC, still no case number. Is my case lost? Pls help

Your file has probably shipped out from CSC by now. You might be able to call CSC and confirm shipment.

In our case NVC confirmed receiving and could give us case number 8 days after CSC shipped it.

Yours would most likely come next week good.gif

 

My signature for your reference.

I called CSC on last wednesday and they were not very helpful.  I just spoke to the agent who answered the phone.  Who do you suggest talking to to find out when was shipped.  The one I spoke to said basically they cant do anything for 90 days when all I wanted to know was whether or not it shipped.  NAO2 8/22


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-09-21 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPost NOA2 to NVC

Fortunately for you you went through texas service center.  Them and Vermont seem to get case numbers within 2 weeks.  They say they will email but California does not for some reason but I have VJ friends who are with texas and they received an email.  You could try calling mid week next week to see if they have your case number.  They have been telling people it takes up to 8 weeks, I am at 6 weeks now and should be getting my case number any day based off of fellow VJ'ers time lines,  but like I said, your service center seems to route to NVC a lot faster then mine.  Good luck


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-03 23:44:00
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.

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


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-13 17:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIn Transit

thanks for the feed back but i meant with regards to the smaller print, where it says your interview date has been set by the NVC...does that mean there is already a date set and can we change it if needed


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-13 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIn Transit

Does anyone know if this is a common statement when you check your app status with regards to the interview date already being scheduled?  or is it really scheduled?

 

"Your case is in transit to the Consular Section. Your interview date was provided to you by the National Visa Center." 

 

Haven't received the hard copy of the case number from the NVC yet so just curious

 

btw, consulate is Vancouver


Edited by Susan53011, 12 October 2013 - 03:36 PM.

Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-12 15:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs no one else bothered by the CSC - NVC black hole?

lol that is an awesome pic!!! definitely how i pictured it in my head as I waited day after day


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-11 22:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs no one else bothered by the CSC - NVC black hole?

I totally understand your frustration.  I waited 47 days for a case number and if I am reading my case number correctly, the NVC might have had my app since 10/04...case number given 10/08.  but I could be wrong on how the numbers read in the case number.  Anyways, I even received a letter via regular mail from an inquirey I did sith the california service center at 5 weeks and it said they mailed to the NVC so who knows.  Its a big finger pointing contest as to where your app really is, Just have faith that soon you will receive your case number


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-11 21:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC 08/22 NAO2 finally received at nvc

i just called DOS and still another disappointing phone call.  i am starting to go from sad to angry ....almost 7 weeks now.  Today is my Fiance's birthday and I wanted so badly to have good news today.  ughhhh stinks!!


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-07 11:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC 08/22 NAO2 finally received at nvc

 

congrats!!! I know you are one of the first same-sex approvals.... keep us posted all the way thru the interview .....

Thanks, I definitely will!!


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-01 09:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC 08/22 NAO2 finally received at nvc

Heck yeah it did!  I have luckily been following these threads to get estimations on times for all the CSC folks.  We have to change his address in Germany though so now I really need to talk to the NVC every other day to ensure we get it changed.

 

Thank you very much and good luck on the rest of your journey!! biggrin.png

HaHA that is too funny, i was desperate for the case number for the same reason.  but wait to change the address until you have the case number.  Then you email the german consulate with the case number in the subject line and discuss changing the address.  You dont want to slow anything down before NVC sends it to Germany.  I do believe however, that the form that you fill out online as part of "packet 3" asks for the current mailing address so I would hope they would update based off of that but you cant go wrong with shooting them an email first with the case number while you wait for the packet to travel from NVC to Germany.


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-09-30 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC 08/22 NAO2 finally received at nvc

yep, thanks to this website we knew ahead of time what is required next so we too are ready to go.  lord knows that the california service center def gave us enough time to prepare


Awesome!  Congrats!  I am hoping the government impending shut down won't hurt us too bad.  Ours was 9/4 and we are ready to roll once the petition get to Germany.

Yours will come soon,  :-) hopefully no more delays from California.  fingers crossed


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-09-30 10:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC 08/22 NAO2 finally received at nvc

Call DOS!!! NAO2 8/22.  Our apps are finally being received at NVC.  No case number yet but should have by wednesday.  Def a lot better knowing that they have arrived and we dont have to worry that they are lost.  So all my August NAO2 friends call DOS 1-202485-7600 Shorter wait time and nicer customer agents


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-09-30 09:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI129F Visa Petition Approved - Same sex

Same sex filer here too.  NAO2 8/22.  My fiance is Filipina working abroad in Canada. Waiting for case number which should be very soon now.  My only suggestion for you is to start preparing all the docs needed for "packet 3"  make sure you have NBI, not just police clearance k.  Good luck 


 


Edited by Susan53011, 03 October 2013 - 11:51 PM.


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-10-03 23:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportssame-sex interview today...VISA APPROVED

Thank you to both of u.... NVC dont have my case, and im getting depressed and anxious, nine years waiting... I will call the nvc again if they dont have it i will call the uscis and talk with a tier 2 supervisor...

Patience is definitely something I didn't have either.  The whole process went faster then you realize.  We were very disappointed when it was another 41 days for the earliest interview, but let me tell you it was here before we knew it.  Hang in there and dont forget that its holiday season so expect a couple extra days added in there for being closed etc.  maybe they will have a great push forward with the end of the year coming and you will finally have a case number.


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-12-09 10:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportssame-sex interview today...VISA APPROVED

Had our interview today in Vancouver, BC.  Same-sex Visa approved!!   Review to come shortly but basically, questions were basic and the staff there were very polite and friendly.  Shout out to my new friend Donna, from VJ, great to meet you and thanks again for your support and for showing us around.  Your next!!

 

 


Susan53011FemaleCanada2013-12-06 23:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCan NOA2 get approved so fast?

ive read that most people from UK, Canada, and even mexico get their cases approved quickly


Ana&SeanFemaleBrazil2013-11-14 08:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHELP MY CASE HAS GONE MISSING
I guess only time will tell but for it to have changed to that when a few hours ago it said 'initial review' must mean someone's touched the file or somethimg so maybe in next few days we will get a RFE or a NOA. At least that's what I'm hoping haha
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-30 19:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHELP MY CASE HAS GONE MISSING
My case still exists as looked it up on my account with the USCIS for email confirmation so its not gone missing im just panicking I guess. Fingers crossed its just being reviewed or something like yours was and will hear something in next couple of days if not will get Christina to call them. U booked your medical yet?
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-30 18:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHELP MY CASE HAS GONE MISSING
Just typed in my number in the USCIS website and this is what came up.....


At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.


When before it just said 'initial review'.

What's happend to my case??








RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-07-30 18:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTier 2 officer call back
We received a RFE 3 days ago which sucks but at least its something I guess :(
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-02 03:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsTier 2 officer call back
My fiancée called the USCIS because my status changed from 'initial review' to 'At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.' 2 days ago And they said a tier 2 officer will be calling her back in 79 minutes. Lets hope its good news!!
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-01 13:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp with RFE stuff to send back
I used a holiday pre pay card which I no longer have unfortunately.
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-06 16:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp with RFE stuff to send back
I sent them in when we sent the K1 application form in but will send them again.
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-06 15:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHelp with RFE stuff to send back
Ok I got a RFE 6 days ago and I have a feeling they are going to ask for more proof of meeting. All I could find in my old emails was 1 flight boarding pass for last trip to USA and flights iternary and confirmation. I also found a confimation from the trip before hand but that's is all I have. Is that going to be enough to send back if they ask for more proof??
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-06 15:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE not here in 15 days!?!
What happens if RFE is not in hand within the 15 days they say to wait? What do we do? What do they do? Please don't tell me they will just resend and tell us to wait up to another 15 days!!
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-09 20:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPlease help me! What is going on with my case!!
Trying to call a tier 2 officer now. Been told they will call us back in 222 mins.
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-12 13:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPlease help me! What is going on with my case!!
We was issued a RFE on the 30th July and never received it or an email and just called them to ask whats going on. They gave us a reference number and said they will be in contact soon. No mention of resending the RFE or anything like that just a 'don't call us we will call u' basically!!
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-12 12:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNo RFE received.
Great so everyone who got a RFE at around same time as us get there RFE and replys but not us. Calling tier 2 officer as had enough of this time wasting. this is so depressing!
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-12 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInfo pass?
Does anyone know what a info pass is and if its worth doing? We had a RFE issued on June 30th but never came in post. We called last night and they said 'we will resend blah blah blah'. I have a friend who is a immigration lawyer and hey have said I should do a 'info pass'.
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-13 04:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports3 weeks and STILL no RFE!

 
I wud suggest you to take an infopass asap cuz it helps alot they can print out ur document from their system as they jst did for me, it took me 2.5months but never got the notice they sent it to me whe n i went to infopass they printed out that noltice for me :)  well i jst chkd ur timeline u shud give themcouple of days more in order to make an infopass apointment.. good luck :)


Can NOA2 be granted at a INFO PASS? We now have an appointment for INFO PASS on Monday.

RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-20 16:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports3 weeks and STILL no RFE!
What is going on with the USCIS as been waiting 3 weeks now and still no RFE. I've had enough of this now. Can anyone give me some advice on what to do now please before I go mad??
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-19 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE info and wait time
I wonder what it is they want or we didn't do correct. At least Las Vegas is not far from the service center so hopefully get letter in post tomorrow with some luck.
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-01 15:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsRFE info and wait time
We got a RFE 2 days ago so should receive in post tomorrow and whatever it is we will send off on Monday Morning. Out of interest does anyone know how much more time I should expect between them receiving the evidence they requested and a NOA2 if all correct?
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-01 14:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsINFOPASS this afternoon. Hope it will end this nightmare RFE fiasco.

Good luck, keep us informed


Was told at meeting RFEs where issued but never sent! Our case is now in the hands of a supervisor. Stunned.

RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-26 16:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsINFOPASS this afternoon. Hope it will end this nightmare RFE fiasco.
We have our INFOPASS this afternoon so fingers crossed that something is actually done about this fiasco.
RichieMMAMaleUnited Kingdom2013-08-26 09:47:00