November 2010 K1 filers

[ralyse 31]

How did you know that NVC received your case?

Call them

This post has rgeat tips for calling both NVC & DOS: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/264972-shortcuts-when-checking-for-updates-from-the-nvc-and-dos/

[TheSantamarias 0]

Finally got NOA 2 on Cinco de Mayo 5/5/2011! We had one RFE and we still got NOA 2 in under 6 months.

[disney09 6]

Finally got NOA 2 on Cinco de Mayo 5/5/2011! We had one RFE and we still got NOA 2 in under 6 months.

Congratulations to all!

The other steps will be so fast after NOA2 approval.

Goodluck to the rest of our journey

Finally the long wait will be over soon!!

[Lari & Jhona 0]

How did you know that NVC received your case?

Hi i called the visa specialist on the 202-663-1225.

they are way nicer than when u call your respective center lol

[nycherehecomes 1]

I am flipping out right now!!!!! No one has my file! USCIS told me that after approval they send the petitions directly to the embassy. NVC did not receive it either..... ####### is goin on??????????????

[Lari & Jhona 0]

did u try calling the 202 number? they actually tell you if its in your embassy

[brooksie 3]

Phone number is : 1-202-663-1225 Press 1 for main menu as soon as he starts talking. Then as soon as he starts talking press 0 (for an operator) if you give them your EAC number they will give you, your DOS number use that from now on, they will tell you when its sent to the embassy and if they have sent out your packet three

[nycherehecomes 1]

I've tried everything you guys are telling me.... When I spoke to NVC they said that my file had been sent to directly to the embassy. That they never received it. Am I a total idiot????? Y am I the only having issues with this?

[brooksie 3]

it will go from VCS to NVC then to the embassy if NVC hasnt got it yet call USCIS 1-800-375-5283

[Lari & Jhona 0]

yes call the uscis number like brooksie has said above..

[ImeeValerie 0]

Good day to everyone. I've been reading posts from this thread, and it helped me and my fiance onto our application, big time! Yet, I do have certain 'minor' questions that I hope you guys could help

We had our NOA2 that it was dated or approved on April 20th. My fiance then called if NVC received our case already and they replied that they sent it already to Manila Embassy, that was on the 27th, and have issued our MNLxxxx number. Thereafter, he then called Manila Embassy to ask if they have received the files already, they told him the electronic files is with them already yet the hardcopy is still awaited. Here goes my questions:)

1. As per the blogs and messages I've read, I would wait for the snailmail of the packet from ManilaEmbassy for me to sched my interview and other stuff. Should I just wait, or should we be ####### and keep on calling ManilaEmbassy?

2. Once I've got the answer from question 1, I've been wondering what should I be doin' first... 1)Call USEM to schedule for an interview OR 2)Pay for and interview OR 3)Have my Medical done?

3. As per the Medical, should I be calling for an appointment OR I can go to St. Luke's and pick the day I prefer to get it done?

4. I have prepped the files needed for the interview already. And I have peeped into one of the blogs which says that she and her fiance sent their Updated Letters of Intent directly to USEM. Must that be right? Or should I keep these Letters and personally present them on my interview date?

It's been a lot into my head, and I believe people here could be a lot of help. Thank you in advance for making my mental burden afloat:)

God bless us all into this journey:)

[nycherehecomes 1]

OMG!!!!! So im not a complete idiot....... NVC just received my file yest.... Thank you guys for helping me through yet another one.... I was gonna flip my s&*%...

[graceroxas 17]

Good day to everyone. I've been reading posts from this thread, and it helped me and my fiance onto our application, big time! Yet, I do have certain 'minor' questions that I hope you guys could help

We had our NOA2 that it was dated or approved on April 20th. My fiance then called if NVC received our case already and they replied that they sent it already to Manila Embassy, that was on the 27th, and have issued our MNLxxxx number. Thereafter, he then called Manila Embassy to ask if they have received the files already, they told him the electronic files is with them already yet the hardcopy is still awaited. Here goes my questions:)

1. As per the blogs and messages I've read, I would wait for the snailmail of the packet from ManilaEmbassy for me to sched my interview and other stuff. Should I just wait, or should we be ####### and keep on calling ManilaEmbassy?

A snailmail that you're supposed to receive? That would be the eligibility letter. No need to wait for it. You can try to schedule interview already by online or phone.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com//ph/ScheduleanAppointment.html

2. Once I've got the answer from question 1, I've been wondering what should I be doin' first... 1)Call USEM to schedule for an interview OR 2)Pay for and interview OR 3)Have my Medical done?

Pay the visa fee first before trying to schedule interview. Some people here had their medical before they were able to schedule an interview date. I did mine after I had a schedule already. Take note though that St. Luke's will ask for the interview appointment letter (downloadable once you've scheduled an interview).

3. As per the Medical, should I be calling for an appointment OR I can go to St. Luke's and pick the day I prefer to get it done?

No need to set an appointment for the medical. It's first-come, first-served.

4. I have prepped the files needed for the interview already. And I have peeped into one of the blogs which says that she and her fiance sent their Updated Letters of Intent directly to USEM. Must that be right? Or should I keep these Letters and personally present them on my interview date?

I'm not aware of anything that has to be sent to the USEM in advance prior to the interview. Check this official site for the what-to-dos.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/19452/public/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3__rtf2_001.pdf

It's been a lot into my head, and I believe people here could be a lot of help. Thank you in advance for making my mental burden afloat:)

God bless us all into this journey:)

My replies in blue.

Edited May 11, 2011 by graceroxas

[ImeeValerie 0]

My replies in blue.

Thank you so much for this! You just have no idea how much it helped! Thanks!!!

[Serbaped0 0]

Just a random point of curiousity, but how long have those approved waited between returning their packet 3s and receiving an interview date? I'm going through South Africa and a bit curious as it's been over a week.