Just some questions

[seeker2k 0]

Hi

I got a few questions with regards to the whole process and what is posted here upon which I would like to get some clarification.

1. What is NOA1 ? I see it listed as "first notice" in the FAQs etc. but what exactly is it ? is form 797C a receipt with number considered an NOA1 ? Or is it just the 797C and I am yet to receive NOA1 ? I am unclear.

2. What exactly is NOA2 ? It says on the FAQs , guides etc., that it is 2nd Action of Notice for me and my fiance to start gathering required documents such as proof of relationship, identity, citizenship, passport photos etc.

But I already submitted all those things along with much extra material along with our G325A and I-129 forms. So will I still receive NOA2, since everything is already submitted ?

3. My fiance has a daughter. Her daughter will not be initially coming to live with us, she currently lives with her father. But she will most likely be coming to USA once she reaches high-school age, in about 2-3 years.

What kind of visa is used for a foreign child of a US citizen or legal resident ? I looked around and on the USCIS website and I am confused. is it K1, or K2 ? and which forms ? I-129 ? or I-130 ? also what are the timelines and

procedures on such ? is it the same as the K1 fiance visa ? about 5 months ? longer ? shorter ? I do not see info on K2 visas available.

4. What sort of visa do we need for her daughter just to come for a summer vacation and then go back to China ? I do not see any info on this whatsoever.

Thanks !

Edited August 9, 2009 by seeker2k

[Dakine 26]

Hi

I got a few questions with regards to the whole process and what is posted here upon which I would like to get some clarification.

1. What is NOA1 ? I see it listed as "first notice" in the FAQs etc. but what exactly is it ? is form 797C a receipt with number considered an NOA1 ? Or is it just the 797C and I am yet to receive NOA1 ? I am unclear.

Notice of Action 1 is your notice of receipt

2. What exactly is NOA2 ? It says on the FAQs , guides etc., that it is 2nd Action of Notice for me and my fiance to start gathering required documents such as proof of relationship, identity, citizenship, passport photos etc.

NOA2 is you approval notice.

But I already submitted all those things along with much extra material along with our G325A and I-129 forms. So will I still receive NOA2, since everything is already submitted ?

3. My fiance has a daughter. Her daughter will not be initially coming to live with us, she currently lives with her father. But she will most likely be coming to USA once she reaches high-school age, in about 2-3 years.

You can petition her as your stepdaughter later

What kind of visa is used for a foreign child of a US citizen or legal resident ? I looked around and on the USCIS website and I am confused. is it K1, or K2 ? and which forms ? I-129 ? or I-130 ? also what are the timelines and

I-130 and daughter will get a CR-1 immigrant visa

procedures on such ? is it the same as the K1 fiance visa ? about 5 months ? longer ? shorter ? I do not see info on K2 visas available.

4. What sort of visa do we need for her daughter just to come for a summer vacation and then go back to China ? I do not see any info on this whatsoever.

TOUGH ONE!

Thanks !

Your timeline will help us help you!

Edited August 9, 2009 by Haole

[Jauque 1]

1. What is NOA1 ? I see it listed as "first notice" in the FAQs etc. but what exactly is it ? is form 797C a receipt with number considered an NOA1 ? Or is it just the 797C and I am yet to receive NOA1 ? I am unclear.

I-797c = NOA1

2. What exactly is NOA2 ? It says on the FAQs , guides etc., that it is 2nd Action of Notice for me and my fiance to start gathering required documents such as proof of relationship, identity, citizenship, passport photos etc.

But I already submitted all those things along with much extra material along with our G325A and I-129 forms. So will I still receive NOA2, since everything is already submitted ?

Yes you will receive an NOA2, you need the NOA2 for your interview at the consulate which is where they will actually give you a visa.

3. My fiance has a daughter. Her daughter will not be initially coming to live with us, she currently lives with her father. But she will most likely be coming to USA once she reaches high-school age, in about 2-3 years.

What kind of visa is used for a foreign child of a US citizen or legal resident ? I looked around and on the USCIS website and I am confused. is it K1, or K2 ? and which forms ? I-129 ? or I-130 ? also what are the timelines and

procedures on such ? is it the same as the K1 fiance visa ? about 5 months ? longer ? shorter ? I do not see info on K2 visas available.

As long as you included the daughter on the I-129f under children of beneficiary then you are golden here. You will be able to include her later when your fiance does her portion of the application.

4. What sort of visa do we need for her daughter just to come for a summer vacation and then go back to China ? I do not see any info on this whatsoever.

That would be a B2, however it might be in your best intrest to have her use her K2 visa at that time and then you can proceed to do her AOS even after she returns home. Don't quote me on that I could be wrong.

[Dakine 26]

1. What is NOA1 ? I see it listed as "first notice" in the FAQs etc. but what exactly is it ? is form 797C a receipt with number considered an NOA1 ? Or is it just the 797C and I am yet to receive NOA1 ? I am unclear.

I-797c = NOA1

2. What exactly is NOA2 ? It says on the FAQs , guides etc., that it is 2nd Action of Notice for me and my fiance to start gathering required documents such as proof of relationship, identity, citizenship, passport photos etc.

But I already submitted all those things along with much extra material along with our G325A and I-129 forms. So will I still receive NOA2, since everything is already submitted ?

Yes you will receive an NOA2, you need the NOA2 for your interview at the consulate which is where they will actually give you a visa.

3. My fiance has a daughter. Her daughter will not be initially coming to live with us, she currently lives with her father. But she will most likely be coming to USA once she reaches high-school age, in about 2-3 years.

What kind of visa is used for a foreign child of a US citizen or legal resident ? I looked around and on the USCIS website and I am confused. is it K1, or K2 ? and which forms ? I-129 ? or I-130 ? also what are the timelines and

procedures on such ? is it the same as the K1 fiance visa ? about 5 months ? longer ? shorter ? I do not see info on K2 visas available.

As long as you included the daughter on the I-129f under children of beneficiary then you are golden here. You will be able to include her later when your fiance does her portion of the application.

4. What sort of visa do we need for her daughter just to come for a summer vacation and then go back to China ? I do not see any info on this whatsoever.

That would be a B2, however it might be in your best intrest to have her use her K2 visa at that time and then you can proceed to do her AOS even after she returns home. Don't quote me on that I could be wrong.

b]As long as you included the daughter on the I-129f under children of beneficiary then you are golden here. You will be able to include her later when your fiance does her portion of the application.[/b]

K2 IS ONLY VALID FOR 1 YEAR TO FOLLOW.

Might be a good idea to go for the K2 in case things change. Doesn't cost much to do so.

Edited August 9, 2009 by Haole

[NatPatBen 3]

2. What exactly is NOA2 ? It says on the FAQs , guides etc., that it is 2nd Action of Notice for me and my fiance to start gathering required documents such as proof of relationship, identity, citizenship, passport photos etc.

But I already submitted all those things along with much extra material along with our G325A and I-129 forms. So will I still receive NOA2, since everything is already submitted ?

You submitted these for the I-129F. After NOA2 (another I-797), your case eventually goes to the embassy who will probably send you a packet (called packet 3) with instructions on what to gather for the interview. The specifics may vary per country.

I recommend going to the regional forum for your country & asking if anyone can send you an electronic version of packet 3 (or check that embassy's website) so you can have the checklist in advance.