NOA2/Copy of NOA2

[BelgiumUSA 0]

Hi,

I am getting my packet 3 ready and I'd like to know if I need the NOA2 or if a copy ( in this case scan) is enough?

Thanks!

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi,

I am getting my packet 3 ready and I'd like to know if I need the NOA2 or if a copy ( in this case scan) is enough?

Thanks!

usually neither, because they know the file has been approved since they have it...

this is a consulate question so moving to the consulate forum

Edited February 3, 2009 by payxibka

[Mononoke28 135]

You won't need it since the embassy will have your case that was forwarded by the NVC.

You will need a copy of it however, when you file for AOS after you arrive in the US and marry the petitioner.

Diana

[BelgiumUSA 0]

You won't need it since the embassy will have your case that was forwarded by the NVC.

You will need a copy of it however, when you file for AOS after you arrive in the US and marry the petitioner.

Diana

Thanks.

[Catt 6]

You won't need it since the embassy will have your case that was forwarded by the NVC.

You will need a copy of it however, when you file for AOS after you arrive in the US and marry the petitioner.

Diana

Thanks.

Hi,

This is not in answer to your exact question.

But I noticed you are sending in the paperwork to the Brussels Consulate in preparation of your interview.

Did you already have your medical examination?

If not, then you might want to make sure that the Civil Surgeon abides by the new CIS regulations regarding tuberculosis. According to CIS instructions (see their website), since Juny 2008 a TB skin test is required. X-rays alone, without a prior (positive) skin test, are not accepted.

My medical examination was in Brussels and it was in July. The Doctor just did the X-rays, which is in violation of CIS regulations.

The Consulate did not notice this, I got my K3-visa and entered the US without any issue.

However, when we wanted to file for AOS, I noticed this issue and had to have the TB skin test done in the US. The Civil Surgeon here had no problems in adding this to the Form I-693 (in other cases, people had to pay extra for this). But it meant losing extra time in filing the AOS paperwork (which in itself isn't that dramatic, but it can be prevented by making sure the Doc in Belgium follows proper CIS procedures in the first place).

On this Forum, I read a few months ago that this Dr was still refusing to do the TB skin test at the end of 2008 (I assume this is because, with the skin test, you have to go to his office twice:once to administer the fluid and two days later to interpret the results - X-rays are less time consuming). I do not know if this is still a problem at present.

If necessary, and if you still have time, you can call the Dr's office prior to your exam and ask if he does the TB skin test. If not, you can send the Consulate an email (or call them) about this before the exam and ask them to intervene in general (without reference to your specific case).

You can of course also discard what I wrote and deal with this once you are in the US. But I just wanted to point this out to you and other future K-1 or 3 visa applicants.

PS. If you get your examination in Brussels, make sure to ask the Dr for a copy of the Medical Form (so you have it once you file for AOS). I forgot and called them later, only to find out that the Dr's office does not keep copies ...