ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
USCIS Service CentersAnyone know the avg wait time for NOA2 from the TSC?

Hi Everyone,

 

My fiance and I received our NOA1 about a month ago and the receipt said that our case was going directly to the Texas Service Center.  According to the USCIS website they have been sending all newly filed I-129F forms from the VSC to the TSC, since July 29, 2013.  Since that service center does not usually process the I-129F, I can not find the average wait time for the NOA2, on any of the official websites.  

 

Does anyone happen to know what the average amount is?  The wait during this time is so dreadful, but it helps to have some form of a mental countdown, to the day when you can be with your loved one once again.  

 

Thank you all in advance!   

 

 

 

You may want to view Igor's list:

http://www.visajourn...tion=1&sortby=2

 

This is based on the data posted by VJ members.


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-17 14:11:00
National Visa Center (Dept of State)NVC information

But will I know about this list? do I need to call to the embassy in Rio de Janeiro??

 

 I dont have the RDJ number yet.  I sent an email to NVC asking for it. Do I need to wait the number to call the embassy in Rio??

 

thank you!

 

You may want to visit this link to the US Embassy in Brazil regarding the documents required for the interview:

http://brazil.usemba...---fiancee.html


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-19 13:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhelp pls. DS 260 is not applicable for K1 visa just DS-160?
http://photos.state....tober 2013_.pdf

This link on the other hand includes the interview preparation instruction updated as of October 2013, from the US Embassy in Manila website.


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-15 01:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhelp pls. DS 260 is not applicable for K1 visa just DS-160?
http://travel.state..../news_4413.html

You may want to check this.


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-15 01:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionhelp pls. DS 260 is not applicable for K1 visa just DS-160?
http://travel.state..../news_4413.html

You may want to check this.


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-15 01:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTried to schedule interview online but the first available date is pass my approval validity period, what to do?

MY approval notice is valid from 09/13/2013 to 01/12/2014, the first most available date is february 10,2014 and this is pass my validity period. what should I do? will it matter?


As of today, that is the earliest date however you may want to check everyday. This usually changes everday depending on the rescheduling or cancellation that others do.

Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-24 21:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNo word from the Embassy...Can my Fiancee still proceed with Medical
Did she try calling the embassy for follow up?
Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-24 20:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCRBA Appointment - NEED Help!
You may want to read these conversations from other visajourney members though this was way back 2011...

http://www.visajourn...31-k1-and-crba/


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-17 23:27:00
PhilippinesNo NOA2--How to Request One?

I moved during the petition, but thought since I had a forwarding address, it would be ok.  WRONG.  My approval, NOA2 was returned.  I called and changed my address on Aug 17th, and received an email showing the address change, but still have NOT received the NOA2.

 

I saw a post a while back (can't find it now) where someone said that they had called DOS, 202- 663-1225 to request another one be sent.  I called this number and got a recording that the new number is 202-485-7600.  I called the new number and listened to all of the options, but didn't hear one to speak to a person or to request another NOA.

 

Does anyone have any other numbers or suggestions?

 

Thanks

 

If you need another copy of NOA2 you need to call USCIS. You may find their number as well in your NOA1. 


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-20 14:14:00
PhilippinesBEFORE INTERVIEW

read this already, just wanna find out if u have to Mail those forms before Interview or do u have to bring it on the day of Interview (DS Forms), thanks


It was mentioned in the pdf document to bring the documents to the embassy for the interview.

Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-24 03:00:00
PhilippinesBEFORE INTERVIEW

CFO - can it be done before Medical?
Medical Requirements - Letter from Embassy with MNL #? or Email Confrimation Letter From US EMbassy after Scheduling Online
 
Forms Needed on Interview Day.
D1 156
DS 156K
DS 157
DS230 
 
Forms need to bring on Interview? or submit it through mail or Electronically?








You may find these links helpful regarding your concerns:
CFO - From the Commission on Filipinos Overseas website
http://cfo.gov.ph/in...onals&catid=140

U.S. Embassy in Manila - Interview Preparation Instructions for K1 ( in pdf format so pls make sure to have adobe or pdf reader installed in your PC/ mobile device so you may be able to open/download the file )
http://manila.usemba...e/wwwh3224.html

Hope these helps.

Greg&Set

Edited by Greg&Set, 24 September 2013 - 01:19 AM.










Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-24 01:17:00
PhilippinesBest Way to Ship Documents from the Phils to USA
DHL
Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-15 01:29:00
Philippineshelp with DS 160 please

These info might help from http://travel.state....forms_4401.html ( FAQ for the Online DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application )

All information is automatically saved when each page is completed, so your application will not be lost. You will need to enter the application ID number, and answer other questions as prompted, to retrieve your application. Once your application has been retrieved, it will begin at the last page you completed. You will be able to edit previous pages, if needed.

In order for data changes made from the review page links to save, you must use the buttons at the bottom of each page to navigate, instead of the browser's back/forward buttons or the buttons along the side of the screen.

 
Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-21 20:01:00
PhilippinesAnyone have issues getting into US Embassy Manila today 12/4
I was originally scheduled to be interviewed today Dec04 however I was advised via phone call that. I was re-scheduled Dec 06 because the embassy will be closed today. I have confirmed this by calling the embassy the next day.
Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-03 22:57:00
PhilippinesSt Lukes Documents -- need clarification pls

Here is the summary of what you need:

http://www.slec.ph/u...l#required-docs

 

 


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-10 04:01:00
Philippinesdocuments needed for upcoming interview

Hellow everyone!

Can someone kind hearted give me the right website,documents, for interview in manila for k1 visa.my interview is next week just wanna gather all the papers i need and sort it all out.pls help,thank you in advance and God Bless you all.


Check this out from us embassy in manila:
http://photos.state....tober 2013_.pdf


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-03 23:17:00
PhilippinesHave 2 sons applying for K2 Visa in administrative processing

My sons have been interviewed last Aug 22 however have been placed to administrative processing because they only brought a copy of their birth certificates and not the NSO copy. The NSO copy was submitted last Sept 09 but visa status is still administrative processing. Anybody has experienced the same situation? How long will administrative processing for this case take?

 

* Both sons have been included in my approved 129F Petition.

 

Thank you for any information shared.


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2014-09-26 14:56:00
Philippinesdoes 3 yr.old needs a CFO Stamp?
Exemptions from PDOS and Peer Counseling Seminar
 
For children 12 years old and below are exempted from attending the PDOS. They must, however, be registered, even if by proxy. The following additional documents are required if the proxy is not the legal/natural/adoptive parent of the registrant.
 
  1. Original and photocopy of one(1) of valid identification card with photograph of the proxy
  2. Special Power of Attorney authenticated by Diplomatic Post if parent/s/ or guardian/s are based overseas; or a duly notarized authorization letter executed by parent/s or guardian/s while in the Philippines.
  3. Other documents that may be required by the registration officers.

Visit this link for more details:

http://www.cfo.gov.p...-visa&catid=139



 


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2014-09-26 14:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Date

You may want to download the interview preparation instruction from the official website of US Embassy in Manila:

 

http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html

 

 

Please make sure you have the adobe reader or a pdf reader since this is a pdf file.


Edited by Greg&Set, 09 September 2013 - 06:08 PM.

Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-09 18:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview Date Set; my sincere appreciation
Goodluck in your interview!

By the way, I have a question regarding the interview. Is the interview date your choice or this was assigned by NVC/US Embassy of Manila?

Thank you for the info.




Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-10 19:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports8 weeks for a CASE NUMBER?

It took a month and a week for us to get NVC case number.
NOA2 was AUG 7 from CSC, got case number today.
My signature for your reference.
 




Hi... Just wanted to ask if you got your NVC case number by phone or by mail? Thanks


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-15 21:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsProcessing Time once Petition is Approved

I recieved my I-129F approval notice on August 21, 2013. 30 days has since passed the approval. I finally got information from the California Service Center that they have not even mailed it on yet to the National Visa Center. Any advice on how to proceed or expected waiting time?  
Thank you!



I have seen Several cases from CSC with approval dates the week of August 16 who got their case numbers this week. I think yours will be by next week.

Patience really is a virtue... Good luck to all of us!




Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-20 02:31:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportstrying to track my application with no luck

our petition was approved aug 20 and i got the notice a few days later but i cant figure out where our stuff is now. its been over a month now, and nvc has not received it, uscis said to call the embassy, and ive tried 2 embassies (because our notice didnt tell which one its going to) and evidently chennai doesnt do k-1 visas anymore, and i cant get ahold of anyone at the delhi office. can someone please clarify what really is happening right now?! does it really take weeks for a packet of paper to travel from one side of the states to the other? am i overreacting that there is no communication as to where my stuff is right now? is it possible that its been lost?


Did you try to call NVC and ask if they have your file? Or you may want to send an email to NVC to inquire regarding you case using NVCinquiry@state.gov. They will reply to you if they receive it and if not, they will ask you to scan a copy of your approved petition and send it to NVCResearch.

Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-24 01:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI129F Approved in May, Now Denied and no interview nothing! HELP!

In my opinion, I guess the problem could be in your side. The mere fact that the petition was approved means that on your petitioner's side, there is no problem. You have mentioned that the file has been sent to the embassy and later been requested to re-send to NVC.  The embassy in your local country can check for any irregularities/problems. You may visit the travel state website for any reasons of ineligibility that you may as well address if possible.

 

This is just my opinion.

 

 


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-25 15:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNOA2 approved AUG.27,2013 and Still waitng?

NOA2 Aug 27.. my Fiance called DOS yesterday morning and they still don't have it..  


Thought you guys received your case number already?

Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-09 20:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCSC NOA2 Sept 3, finally have our case number today!!!

Hello VJ K1 Buddies! Just wanted to share to everyone that we have received our case number just today by calling NVC. So CSC K1 approved filers with similar timeline as ours, you may want to call NVC. I do know how long we have all been waiting this. Good luck to everyone.


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-16 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsCase #

August 27 approval still waiting for case #. What do i need to gather while waiting? Im really confuse guys pls help thanks!

 

This is the K1/K2 Interview Preparation Instructions from the US Embassy in Manila website ( http://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3238.html )

It includes everything you need to know and prepare.

http://photos.state....tober 2013_.pdf

 

You may want to call NVC as well to get your MNL case number. Our NOA2 is Sept 03. We have called NVC yesterday and we already have our MNL case number now.

 

Goodluck!


Edited by Greg&Set, 17 October 2013 - 01:53 PM.

Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-17 13:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsVisa Issued! Thank u Lord!
Congratulations!
Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-17 23:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Journey

http://www.travel.st.../info_3741.html


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-15 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIs an approval notice (I-797) the noa 2? And other questions:)

Today I received a I-797 approval notice for the I129F I filed for my fiance and there were a few things I was wondering about.

 

First off, it gives a valid date of 10/17/13-2/16/14- what exactly is valid?

 

Secondly, it says that the approved petition has been approved and forwarded to the listed consulate, but there is no consulate listed- he's English so should it say "London" somewhere, or do they mean that it's been forwarded to the California Service Center?

 

I'm under the weather today and not able to make sense of the guides up on this site- now it goes to the NVC? For some reason I thought that it would be going straight to his consulate in the UK. How long does it take to go through the NVC, when could we expect his interview to take place?

 

If anyone could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it:)

 

Thanks!

 

 

You have to finish the rest of the process ( interview and medical ) until 02/16/2014. 

 

The approved petition will be sent to NVC by CSC. This usually takes 6 weeks based on the current trend for CSC. Our NOA2 was approved Sept 03 and NVC received it Oct 16. You may start calling NVC after a month if you want to in case their process speeds up ( we started calling NVC after a month from the NOA2 approval date ).

 

Here is a link to the flowchart provided by VisaJourney:

http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow

 

You may want to check the immigration tab above for K1 Visa timeline trends and stats.

 

Good luck!


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-21 19:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsits been 55days after noa2 was approved.

We still dont have our case number ... noa2 approve Aug 29th....

 

Saw you have your case number already. C0ngratulations and good luck!


Edited by Greg&Set, 21 October 2013 - 07:11 PM.

Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-21 19:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGot my noa2

Hi newbie here. I just want to ask what will i do after having the noa2. Actually my fiance just told me that my petiton was already approved. Thanks in advance

.

We got our MNL case number after 5 weeks from NOA2. Here is the link to US Embassy in Manila regarding the info and docs you need for the interview. It includes the instructions.
http://photos.state....tober 2013_.pdf



Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-10 20:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsinterview on wednesday nov 27. please help with checklist

hi guys,

my interview will be this wednesday nov 27.@7.30am please help me if i have everything i need.

- beneficiary passport and photocooy of the biographic page( just in case theyl ask for a copy)
- 2x2 picture with white background. i will be bringing 8 just in case
-ds 160 confirmation page. i printed 3 copies
-appointment confirmation i printed 3 copies
- boarding passes, tickets
- final divorce decree
-form i-134/ 1040/w2 / recent pay slip/ employers letter
- certificate of name change ( since my fiancee had her name change)
- nvc letter and photocopy of the letter( just in case)
- original NBi and photocopy
- NSO birth certificate and photocopy
- NSO cenomar and photocopy
- original police clearance and photocopy
- petitioners copy of all passport pages
- fiancee letter of intent both from petitioner and beneficiary dated earlier and address to Us embassy manila
- copy of naturalization certificate
- payment slip from BPI and photocopy
- remitances
- noa1/noa2
- chat logs/ emails/ imessages/ viber messages
- pictures
- embassy instruction letter.

am i missing something? please comment... thank you



























You may want to double check it with this file from US Embassy in Manila - Interview Preparation Instruction:
http://photos.state....tober 2013_.pdf


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-24 21:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for case number

Hi im a newbie here. We are on K1 proces. It is normal that the approval takes only 20days from the day we file our application.

Oct.31, 2013 we applied I-29F
Nov.5,2013- NOA1 recieved
Nov.20,2013-NOA2 recieved.. Approved..

Now we are waiting for out case number from NVC.

how long does it takes to get the case num? Thanks








Ours took almost 5 weeks. Start calling NVC after 3 weeks.

Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-27 21:43:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 visa

hi everyone.I need some help.we recieve our NOA2 last august 29 2013 and till now we didnt hear about whats going on our papers. we wait our MNL from NVC.how long to process to get MNL Case number?thank you and have a good day!!!

 

Did you call NVC to ask if they have your files already? If not try to call them, 603-334-0700. If you hear a busy tone, just keep trying. Just be patient. We are approved Sept 03 and I am regularly calling them after 3 weeks after our approval notice. 

 

I have heard several K1 petitioners/beneficiaries who try calling US Embassy in Manila as well though we haven't tried this yet.

 

Goodluck!


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-07 19:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Finally, received my passport with VISA!  Good luck to all August K1 Filers who are still in the same process... 


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-18 00:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers
Interview done yesterday. Visa approved! Thank God for this blessing. Good luck to all...
Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-12-06 21:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Finally, Embassy in Manila received our file! dancin5hr.gif


Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-22 20:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

Hi! I got case # today through e-mail. I send I asked first and it was response. NOA2 sept 10.
 
but I have a question: In the e-mail they wrote this:
 
This petition is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. You will be notified with further instructions when the processing is complete.
 
IS that normal administartive proccesing and they going to send it to my embassy soon?






Yes it is. They are preparing the instructions that will be sent to your embassy. They received our case Oct 16 and yesterday Oct 21, status is in transit ( sent to embassy ). You can now start to check it on the ceac tracker site. Average waiting time for this is 5 days.

Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-22 10:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAugust 2013 K-1 Filers

On Wednesday our status on USCIS was updated:
 
"On October 16, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly."
 
 
Does anybody know how long does it take to get to NVC and when we should call them for a case number?




TSC and Vermont usually sends them to NVC faster than CSC. Ours took 6 weeks. We started calling NVC after a month from our NOA2 approval date.

You may want to check in the immigration timelines tab above and check on K1 visa timelines, stats and trend.

Edited by Greg&Set, 18 October 2013 - 10:03 AM.



Greg&SetNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-18 09:58:00