Does the Embassy contact you by phone or mail?

[Pedro Thiago 2]

I am a November filer for the K1 and I am (hopefully) expecting to receive an NOA2 (or an RFE) at some point soon. My fiance's phone number in Kyrgyzstan just changed and I was wondering if it is necessary for me to call USCIS and have them update it. Also, will the embassy contact her by phone or by postal service?

Thank you!

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

Since nobody has answered you yet. Generally speaking the embassy usually first only contacts and sends you the forms by mail. I believe USCIS only cares about addresses of people in the US, but don't hold me to that.

You can also obtain the forms online here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_1342.html

Your embassy website probably lists the forms you will have to fill out.

In one of those forms there is probably an area for your fiances current number and address.

There they also ask where she will be living in the US and that one you will have to keep updated, when that time comes.

[Pedro Thiago 2]

So it seems most likely that the U.S. embassy abroad will contact my fiance via mail and not by a phone call? Once the case goes through the National Visa Center to the embassy abroad I assume they contact the beneficiary and send them a package through the mail, but I am not sure.

[LookyWhatIFound 38]

So it seems most likely that the U.S. embassy abroad will contact my fiance via mail and not by a phone call? Once the case goes through the National Visa Center to the embassy abroad I assume they contact the beneficiary and send them a package through the mail, but I am not sure.

I have never heard of an embassy calling the beneficiary initially. All Embassies don't have the same policies. I'd suggest checking your embassy website for their contact information and what they require for the K-1. Depending on how busy they are they might respond to emails or you might be able to call them and ask.

[Pedro Thiago 2]

I will send them an e-mail.

Thank you!

Edited April 4, 2011 by Pedro Thiago

[Adilet&Venera 2]

The embassy will email you the package with an appointment letter and a checklist of all the documents to bring with to the interview.

[TBoneTX 45,090]

I have never heard of an embassy calling the beneficiary initially.

Horrifyingly, the beneficiary of a VJ Ecuador couple was called at 9:30 a.m., on the morning of their scheduled 2:30 p.m. interview, and was told "Get down here by 10:30 or we're cancelling your appointment." Fortunately, the couple was already in town, and they just made it as they were ordered. Granted, this wasn't an "initial" call, and it's an example of the incredible and perhaps unique duplicity of the ####### Guayaquil consulate, but it shows that the beneficiary can be called. Therefore, updating the phone number is probably prudent.