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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

A step in the right direction FINALLY!!!!! :dance: :dance:

Good luck to you!! :thumbs:

Thank you Dodi. I will call NVC in a few days to make sure it's there.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-08-10 15:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Just received an email from VSC.Ncscfollowup@dhs.gov

Good Afternoon,

The original petition was found today and is on its way to the NVC. If there are any original documents in the duplicate filing they will be returned to you.

For future status inquiries of a petition or application filed at this Center you may want to utilize our National Customer Service Center by calling 1-800-375-5283. If you would like to obtain forms, filing instructions, case status or schedule an appointment with your local office, please visit our website at www.uscis.gov. You must use the InfoPass Appointment Scheduler prior to visiting your local office.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-08-10 14:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
same here, nothing. I think I will just reconstruct my petition as suggested by USCIS
JVFMaleUkraine2010-08-03 08:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

Ok this is what happened today. I went to uscis office an told them tje whole story and that no one was helping or giving out the right answer.she looked up in the system and found out the file is still at vermont center and is being consalidated. She tried calling the center and got no reply she emalied the vermont center and got a automated reply. Than she made a copy of my letter and asked me to come back tomrrow because she said this is wrong and they should send to nvc. She said she would get a consular officer to request the file.... I dont think you should wait or re file i told her about your case and she said not to re file. You should go to your uscis office they were really helpful

Hey buddy. Any news?
JVFMaleUkraine2010-08-02 23:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Very strange why would your local USCIS sees something in her computer other USCIS officers don't see.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-28 11:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

Ok this is what happened today. I went to uscis office an told them tje whole story and that no one was helping or giving out the right answer.she looked up in the system and found out the file is still at vermont center and is being consalidated. She tried calling the center and got no reply she emalied the vermont center and got a automated reply. Than she made a copy of my letter and asked me to come back tomrrow because she said this is wrong and they should send to nvc. She said she would get a consular officer to request the file.... I dont think you should wait or re file i told her about your case and she said not to re file. You should go to your uscis office they were really helpful

thank you for the info. did you just walk in to USCIS or you had to make an appointment.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-28 10:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

As my case was approved the same day and i have contacted the senator as well but still no answer... Question remains what do we do as this seems its not common how do we get it to visa center... This is causing alot of stress for me and my finace i am like running to uscis office to try to get an answer there must be something one can do

Yes, I feel you pain, but there is nothing we can do at this point. This is really sucks. I don't think USCIS will try to help us unless 60-90 days passed. I keep calling NVC every day to see if my file magically appear there. Good luck my friend. Let me know if you hear anything.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-28 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

WOW!!!!!!!!!! i am amazed at how calm you are buddy. i truly feel 4 you. can you say
immigration reform. this is absolutly crazy. and we pay them for this :whistle:

Man im praying for you and i hope you get it sorted soon. :thumbs:

D and A

Thank you my friend. You are good man. I have no choice but to stay calm. Like we say in Russia "Hope dies last" ;) Good luck on your interview. Let me know how it goes.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-27 22:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Here yes, there I doubt it. She will send it to me via regular mail. I decided to wait for a miracle another week anyway.
I just received another email from USCIS. In this email they don't ask to resend them duplicated petition, go figure. I called NVC still nothing


U.S. Department of Homeland Security
VERMONT SERVICE CENTER
75 LOWER WELDEN STREET
SAINT ALBANS,VT 05479

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Emailed to XXXX

Dear XXX:

On 07/26/2010 you, or the designated representative shown below, contacted us about your case. Some of the key information given to us at that time was the following:

Caller indicated they are:
-- Applicant or Petitioner

Attorney Name:
-- Information not available

Case type:
-- I129F

Filing date:
-- 04/29/2010

Receipt #:
-- EAC-XXX

Referral ID:
XXX
Beneficiary (if you filed for someone else):
-- Information not available

Your USCIS Account Number (A-number):
-- XXX

Type of service requested:
-- Non-Delivery of Approval Notice


The status of this service request is:

A review of our computer system shows that your petition was approved on June 30, 2010 and an approval notice was mailed to you (or your attorney or representative, if so represented).

We no longer have this petition as it was sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). Please direct future inquiries to the address below.

National Visa Center
31 Rochester Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801-2909

Phone: 603-334-0700

You may also obtain information on visa availability by calling the State Department at 202-663-1541. You may obtain general visa information by calling the State Department at 202-663-1225.

Please allow a couple of more weeks before you contact the National Visa Center, in order to give them time to enter the petition into their computer system.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Please remember: By law, every person who is not a U.S. citizen and who is over the age of 14 must submit Form AR-11 AND notify this office of their change of address, within 10 days from when they move (persons in "A" or "G" nonimmigrant status are exempt from this requirement). To notify this office of a move, visit our website at: www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. The Form AR-11 can be downloaded from our website or you can call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and we can order one for you. Instructions for filing the Form AR-11, including mailing instructions, are included on the Form.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-27 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Good thing I made copy of everything I sent, but I still need to include her passport size photos :(
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-27 12:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
It's ok I will survive. It could have been worse. I will wait another week or so and if there is still nothing from NVC I will reconstruct my petition. Getting original signature from my fiancee will be time consuming :( Hopefully it does not take long for USCIS to process it once they receive it.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-27 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Dodi, you such a sweetheart. Now you are making me cry and not because of my case, but because amazing people like you exist on this crazy planet. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Before I reconstruct my file, I am going to wait another week or so.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-27 10:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Thank you Dodi, but my congressman or senators office are no help. They are telling me exactly what USCIS tells me to do. I even find information quicker then they are.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-27 09:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Here is what I just received from USCIS. What should I do? This is ridicules.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
VERMONT SERVICE CENTER
75 LOWER WELDEN STREET
SAINT ALBANS,VT 05479

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Emailed to XXXX

Dear XXXX

On 07/13/2010 you, or the designated representative shown below, contacted us about your case. Some of the key information given to us at that time was the following:

Caller indicated they are:
-- Applicant or Petitioner

Attorney Name:
-- Information not available

Case type:
-- I129F

Filing date:
-- 04/29/2010

Receipt #:
-- EAC-XXXX

Referral ID:
ETCXXXX
Beneficiary (if you filed for someone else):
-- XXX

Your USCIS Account Number (A-number):
-- XXXX

Type of service requested:
-- Other


The status of this service request is:

After review of your file and a thorough search of our records, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is unable to locate your petition. Our records indicate that we approved your petition on June 30, 2010, and forwarded it to the National Visa Center for consular processing. You must file a duplicate petition or application in order to reconstruct your case. Please comply with the following instructions.

1. Submit either a copy of your prior petition with an ORIGINAL INK signature or submit a newly completed application/petition with an original ink signature on it.

2. Write the words "DUPLICATE PETITION" in bold red letters at the top of the petition and on the envelope that it is mailed in.

3. Attach proof of the original filing date. This may include a copy of your fee receipt or a copy of the front and back of your canceled check.

4. Submit copies of all supporting documents that established the relationship between the petitioner and beneficiary (at the discretion of the adjudicating officer, original documents may still be required in individual cases.)

5. Submit copies of prior notices or correspondence from USCIS.

6. Submit a formal letter from the Embassy or Consulate and one from the following, Transitional Immigrant Visa Processing Center (TIVPC), National Visa Center (NVC) or Department of State, in relation to this case.

7. Submit a sworn affidavit by the petitioner setting forth the facts of the original filing of the petition.

8. Include any photos that may be required for the filing.

9. Attach this letter to the top of your submission and submit to:

DO NOT OPEN IN THE MAILROOM DUPLICATE ENCLOSED
ATTN: AG4 AA0404
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden Street
St Albans VT 05479

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Please remember: By law, every person who is not a U.S. citizen and who is over the age of 14 must submit Form AR-11 AND notify this office of their change of address, within 10 days from when they move (persons in "A" or "G" nonimmigrant status are exempt from this requirement). To notify this office of a move, visit our website at: www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. The Form AR-11 can be downloaded from our website or you can call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and we can order one for you. Instructions for filing the Form AR-11, including mailing instructions, are included on the Form.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-27 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
omg things are getting "funnier" every time I speak to someone at USCIS. I just spoke to another immigration officer at USCIS (wanted to find our why my case was transferred to NY). Her response was "what? who told you that?. That's not true. We put a request to VCS and you need to wait 30 days before calling us. And, if they (vsc) don't answer within 30 days we will give you their email address and you email them yourself and wait 30 days for the answer". Wooow. What are mess... Why me?
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-26 17:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
In the past several weeks I called everyone you can think of; DOS, NVC, USCIS, Congressman, Senators even consulate at Kiev. Spoke to secretaries, operators, officers. Been yelled at, hung up, told it will take up to 90 days for NVC to get receive my case and when I tried to argue that this is not true, yelled at and hang up :)
The only legit answer I got in the last months was today. Immigration officer at USCIS that my case was forwarded to New York Immigration office. When I asked him why? He told me sometimes when they get busy for faster processing (faster??? what processing???) they forward approved petitions to local offices before it reaches NVC.
He gave me confirmation number, took my email address and told me someone will get back to me within 10 days.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-26 16:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
I just spoke to immigration officer at USCIS and he told me that my file was transferred to New York office for processing before it's forwarded to NVC Immigration Office. Why would they do that? Is this something new?
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-26 15:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
NVC still have no records of my file. I suspect VSC forgot to sent my casefile :(
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-22 13:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

Well that makes me feel a lot better :)

I keep calling them every day, sometimes even 2 twice a day. Not sure what to do at this point. USCIS tells they don't have it, so as NVC
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-19 20:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

I had my NOA2 on July 1 as well and it was in the hands of NVC and sent to my consulate within 7 days. I'd call them.

Well that makes me feel a lot better :)
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-19 14:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
still no case number :( Not sure why it's taking that long for NVC to receive.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-19 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

We are not at the interview scheduling stage yet, just the P3. London has been sending out the P3 letters pretty quickly, within a day or two of receiving the package from the NVC, and that is what I'm calling to check on, not an interview date.

Ohh I see, it's different story in Kiev. You don't need to wait for P3 to scheduled the interview. It can be downloaded from their web site. As soon your case hits their system you can schedule it.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-15 16:11:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

Dodi, I've been playing with the DHL tracking thing for the past few days, and it's nice. It seems that, for the London packages, they get shipped out in the evening, travel for a day, then arrive at the embassy about lunch time the day after that. Mine was sent out on Monday and arrived in London yesterday, so I plan on calling the DOS tomorrow to see if they've sent out P3 yet. Yours will likely arrive tomorrow!

Note, embassy also needs time to enter your case into their system before you can schedule interview
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-15 14:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

The DHL info didn't work. Nothing was found.

I even tried it with dates before, and without a desitnation country and nothing happened. I figured I'd get a long list without the country, but NOTHING.

Sorry.

when did they send it?

just got off the phone with NVC. No luck :(
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-15 10:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

Alright guys, on the 14th business, my case has finally been recieved by the NVC. Dos just transfered me over to the NVC so I can possibly get my case#. Where can I track my case status with the NVC and what else should I be doing or looking out for at this moment during my process? Thanks Guys! JVF, hang in there! I was a bit doubtful about my package but got great news this morning, should be anytime for ya!!

Congrads. Thank you Khandog25. Let's hope whoever has my package on his/her desk decided to come to work :)
I am on hold right now, waiting to speak to NVC operator.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-15 10:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

Unfortunately for K1's there is no way to track it once it leaves the USCIS unless you call them. Once you have the case number, call them in about 2 to 3 days to see if it's been sent to the Embassy/Consulate. Once that's happened, you'll have to check with either the embassy/consulate or DOS to see if/when it's been received. As I said earlier, mine only took 2 days to send on to the Embassy, so hopefully yours will fly out the door very quickly too!

Good luck! :thumbs:

Actually there is, you just need to know when it was shipped by NVC.


1. go to http://www.dhl.com/e..._reference.html
2. In Shipper´s Reference type "EXP <date when NV shipped> JUL 2010A" (without ")
3. Date range for shipment - From <date> Date range for shipment - To <date>
4. Shipment Destination <your country>
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-15 10:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
nothing here and it's been 16 days since I received NOA2. Next Thursday will be 15 business days. I guess that's when they start searching for my file.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-15 08:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

My case has still not made it either JVF. Im 5 days behind you as well. Called NVC last night and had a lady tell me to call back friday, which is the 15 business day, and if it still not recieved to request research. Uggh so frustrating, keep me posted JVF, which you well!!

Will do my friend...
I am sure they got it. It's just not in their system yet.

:hugs: It'll get there soon. Just keep checking back.

Yeahh I know :)
Did NVC send yours to consulate yet?
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-14 12:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
NVC still doesn't have my case :(
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-14 10:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
call them at 1-603-334-0700.
To speak to the operator press 2+1+5. good luck
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-13 16:18:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Don't listen to them. Some operators don't know what they are talking about. For K1 visas does not take that long. Today I asked for supervisor in NVC and immigration officer at USCIS office and both told me if it takes more then 15 working days NVC will research it.
Until then they will do nothing.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-13 15:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
I called USCIS and requested to talk to Immigration officer. Immigration Officer sent the inquiry to NVC to find out what is going on with my case. That non-sense with "it could take up to 90 days" is wrong. This does not apply to K1.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-13 11:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

Ok, just emailed, attached a copy of the NOA2 and used my receipt number as the Subject. Hopefully that will help.

Let me if you get an answer. I also emailed them earlier today.
Looks like you and I received NOA2 on the same day, June 30th.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-12 15:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

Got through to the NVC. Nothing. They suggested I call the USCIS to see when my packet was sent.

Called the USCIS and was escalated after begging. Then was disconnected. Called back. Rather rude escalation operator told me that they can't even email the NVC to check on things till it's been 30 days, so I need to keep waiting. She said she could only see a transcript of work done on my case in her system, that it was approved, but that doesn't tell her if/when it was sent to the NVC.

Grrrrrrrrr :ranting:

I hate being in limbo.

It's definitely in NVC. They just didn't entered. You can try emailing nvcresearch@state.gov
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-12 14:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Yeahh, what a nonsense. I guess they can't keep up with so many approvals. Vermont approving petitions a lot quicker these days.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-12 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?
Any luck with NYC? Called them today, they still don't have my case :(
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-12 12:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresHow long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

I called Dos and the NVC again this morning and still nothing. This time the lady at the NVC told me to try back in 2 or three weeks because it can take up to 90 days to recieve my packet from the uscis??? what the hell? This is frustrating. First someone tells me we should recieve any days and now someone tells me it may be 90 days? I really hope its not lost...I feel your pain yall!

I got the same answer ("could take up to 90 days") when I called NVC today, so I told operator that Approval Notice (NOA2) is only valid for 120 days (look under Notice Type) and that 90 days wait doesn't make sense. She told me not to worry, if needed they will extend the approval. #######?
It seems like everyone who got their NOA2 notices after June 30th are waiting a lot longer on NVC to assign case numbers, then those who received theirs before June 30th.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-07-09 14:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen should we apply for Social Security?
Went to social security office. All went well. She should receive it within 2 weeks.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-10-15 08:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen should we apply for Social Security?

social Security is famous for hiring stupid people and then not training them. Not training them that K-1s ARE eligible is the fault of their supervisors, a clerk saying a K-1 is not eligible when they do not know ...that is stupid. Combined, the two "qualities" can cause you problems. Bring her Passport with VISA. That is your TWO forms of ID. They are TWO DIFFERENT government IDs, not one. That is all you need (and the I-94 card in her passport)

Again, any problems, ask for a supervisor. There is a form here on VJ that gives the SS information about K-1s and it is probably good to print that and take it with you. be prepared to train government employees you deal with.

I read it somewhere to wait ~2 weeks before applying for Social Security card. We are planning to visit Social Security office sometime next week.
So far Sveta is impressed with the service in this country. Hopefully Social Security office doesn't change that feeling :)

Step-by-Step Guide to getting a Social Security Number (SSN):
"...Print the following webpage out (K-1 Visa Holder Only); pay attention to section C:
>> RM 00203.500

...To apply for a SSN you will need to go to your local SSA office and bring the documents below. These documents are proof of your eligibility to file for a SSN:

  • The SS-5 form you downloaded and filled out (they have some at the office if you forget).
  • your Passport (with the K-1 Visa in it)
  • your valid I-94
  • another form of valid ID (as defined in the SS-5 instructions)
  • You should also bring the document RM 00203.500 that you printed out

Make sure to bring all the documents above because some offices have staff that are not aware that a K-1 Visa Holder is eligible to file for a SSN. A friendly reminder is a nice thing to have -- if not you could be turned away incorrectly."

Very helpful information. Thanks a lot.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-10-12 10:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresWhen should we apply for Social Security?
Thank you guys. What should we bring with us to social security office? I heard some people complaining that they have been told at SS office K-1'ers are not eligible for Social Security until AOS.
JVFMaleUkraine2010-10-12 09:11:00