A quick NOA2 (and a question)

[Robyn-n-Kris 72]

Hi everyone!

First I would like to thank everyone for the great info on this site.

Today we received our NOA2 after 37 days!! We're really happy, but now have a couple of questions as we didn't expect the approval to come so quickly!

I (the beneficiary) don't finish work until October and can't leave any sooner (I'm a teacher). We're pretty sure that this will be ok as the K1 lasts for 6 months and we know we're not at the end of the process yet! The problem is that I was planning on spending the summer break with my fiance in the U.S as we're going to a wedding but I know that I can't do this if I've had the interview.

How long does it usually take from NOA2 to interview? Is there a time limit to send packet 3 back?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Congrats on your NOA2!!!

I'm wondering about this myself!

Kris and I are wondering the same thing. We are hoping for a May interview. We really want to get him out by June

[jok235 0]

My fiance just called USCIS about the NOA2 and they said 'We don't give extensions'.

I have to presume that this information is correct and that maybe they have changed the policy on extending NOA2s, but has anyone received an extension recently?

[*julez* 124]

My fiance just called USCIS about the NOA2 and they said 'We don't give extensions'.

I have to presume that this information is correct and that maybe they have changed the policy on extending NOA2s, but has anyone received an extension recently?

The extension is granted by the Embassy, not USCIS. You will have to email the US Embassy in London and request that the approval period for the petition be extended.

[jok235 0]

My fiance just called USCIS about the NOA2 and they said 'We don't give extensions'.

I have to presume that this information is correct and that maybe they have changed the policy on extending NOA2s, but has anyone received an extension recently?

The extension is granted by the Embassy, not USCIS. You will have to email the US Embassy in London and request that the approval period for the petition be extended.

Ah, right, I'll get on and email them then, thanks!

[jok235 0]

Hi again!

After emailing the embassy to ask for an extension for the NOA2 they responded:

'If the petition approval notice has expired by the time of your interview, you will require a sworn statement from your U.S. citizen fiancé reaffirming his intention to marry within 90 days of entering the U.S. This should be signed in front of a U.S. notary public and brought to the interview.'

Has anyone done this before?

What is a U.S notary public? (sorry if that is a silly question)

[*julez* 124]

Hi again!

After emailing the embassy to ask for an extension for the NOA2 they responded:

'If the petition approval notice has expired by the time of your interview, you will require a sworn statement from your U.S. citizen fiancé reaffirming his intention to marry within 90 days of entering the U.S. This should be signed in front of a U.S. notary public and brought to the interview.'

Has anyone done this before?

What is a U.S notary public? (sorry if that is a silly question)

Yes, this is just another letter of intent, like the one sent in with the I-129f petition. A notary public is someone who officially witnesses signing of documents to verify that the person signing a document is the right person. This is called having a document notarized. Most banks have notary publics available, who will notarize documents for no fee, or a small fee.

[jok235 0]

Hi again!

After emailing the embassy to ask for an extension for the NOA2 they responded:

'If the petition approval notice has expired by the time of your interview, you will require a sworn statement from your U.S. citizen fiancé reaffirming his intention to marry within 90 days of entering the U.S. This should be signed in front of a U.S. notary public and brought to the interview.'

Has anyone done this before?

What is a U.S notary public? (sorry if that is a silly question)

Yes, this is just another letter of intent, like the one sent in with the I-129f petition. A notary public is someone who officially witnesses signing of documents to verify that the person signing a document is the right person. This is called having a document notarized. Most banks have notary publics available, who will notarize documents for no fee, or a small fee.

Great, thanks for the info