Not exactly sure about NVC

[cfosterart 0]

So now that my K1 has been approved, I know the case goes to NVC but I don't exactly understand what to do now. Do I get a form to fill out and pay more money? Will my guy get something to complete and send back also? What exactly am I supposed to do next?

I know eventually it will go to the consolate and then the packet 3 is sent out. However, I'm totally clueless as to the NVC step.

Can anyone shed some light? I read the post that has the flow chart in it and I just don't get it at all.

Thanks!

[shalz 0]

well, im sailing in the same boat.... since your file has just gotten approved wait for a couple of days... because NVC won't have your file .... but will receive it in 3-4 business days.... you can call them at 1-603-334-0700... to find out whether they have received your case, if yeah, they will give you a new case number ...

good luck !!

[simple_male 1]

So now that my K1 has been approved, I know the case goes to NVC but I don't exactly understand what to do now. Do I get a form to fill out and pay more money? Will my guy get something to complete and send back also? What exactly am I supposed to do next?

I know eventually it will go to the consolate and then the packet 3 is sent out. However, I'm totally clueless as to the NVC step.

Can anyone shed some light? I read the post that has the flow chart in it and I just don't get it at all.

Thanks!

NVC will assign a case number and then forward this to the US Embassy. I am sure, the US Embassy will mail out the detailed instructions to the applicant. You can call NVC and try to speak with an operator live. The number is: 603-334-0700, then option 1 for English, then option 5 to speak with an operator live.

[Mew 0]

They also run security checks on both petitioner and beneficiary. It may take a few weeks or a few months, depending on the hits they get and the country the beneficiary's from. You'll learn more about it here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...security+checks

Good luck!

Edited August 1, 2006 by Mew

[miker32us 6]

The link on security checks refers to immigrant visa applications which I thought only referred to IR/CR-1. The I-156 completed for the K-3 is for a non-immigrant visa whereas the DS-230 completed for the IR/CR-1 is for an immigrant visa. Does NVC process both K-3 and IR/CR-1's as if there is immigration intent regardless of the application type?

They also run security checks on both petitioner and beneficiary. It may take a few weeks or a few months, depending on the hits they get and the country the beneficiary's from. You'll learn more about it here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...security+checks

Good luck!

[Mew 0]

The link on security checks refers to immigrant visa applications which I thought only referred to IR/CR-1. The I-156 completed for the K-3 is for a non-immigrant visa whereas the DS-230 completed for the IR/CR-1 is for an immigrant visa. Does NVC process both K-3 and IR/CR-1's as if there is immigration intent regardless of the application type?

They also run security checks on both petitioner and beneficiary. It may take a few weeks or a few months, depending on the hits they get and the country the beneficiary's from. You'll learn more about it here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...security+checks

Good luck!

I'm not sure I can answer your question (I wish aussiewench could step in and help). I know K1s are non-immigrant visas and they do run checks on them too...

Here, more info: http://www.usaimmigrationattorney.com/Secu...tiveReview.html

[simple_male 1]

So now that my K1 has been approved, I know the case goes to NVC but I don't exactly understand what to do now. Do I get a form to fill out and pay more money? Will my guy get something to complete and send back also? What exactly am I supposed to do next?

I know eventually it will go to the consolate and then the packet 3 is sent out. However, I'm totally clueless as to the NVC step.

Can anyone shed some light? I read the post that has the flow chart in it and I just don't get it at all.

Thanks!

NVC will assign a case number and then forward this to the US Embassy. I am sure, the US Embassy will mail out the detailed instructions to the applicant. You can call NVC and try to speak with an operator live. The number is: 603-334-0700, then option 1 for English, then option 5 to speak with an operator live.

Even though K-1 is a nonimmigrant visa, the beneficiary would come to USA, marry the petitioner, and adjust his/her status here. So yes, the ultimate intent is to stay in the USA with the US Citizen petitioner spouse. NVC can do background check on K1/K-3 and Cr-1/IR-1 visa applicants and petitioners which can delay the process. But usually, the K visa process at the NVC is aonly about within 3 weeks, whereas for CR-1/IR-1, it can take upto few months, (average time is 2-3 months) depends on how fast the petitioner/beneficiary replies.

[cfosterart 0]

Actually what I am asking is:

1. Do I have to pay more money to NVC after the K1 approval?

2. Do I have to send anymore papers to NVC?

3. Does my fiance need to send anything to NVC?

Or am I totally out of the loop and this is just a security check area before the case is sent to the consulate?

Thanks!

[simple_male 1]

Actually what I am asking is:

1. Do I have to pay more money to NVC after the K1 approval?

2. Do I have to send anymore papers to NVC?

3. Does my fiance need to send anything to NVC?

Or am I totally out of the loop and this is just a security check area before the case is sent to the consulate?

Thanks!

I think, there is a K-1 Visa fee which should be paid prior to the interview. I am not sure, how much the fee is, maybe $100.00, someone can correct me, if it is not the right fee. NVC will forward your case, after they will assign a case number and then the US Embassy will mail the detailed instructions with forms to the beneficiary. The forms that need to be filled out are: I-134 (Notarized Affidavit of Support along with the required documents), DS 230 (Part I and II), DS 156, Ds 157, the Medical report, etc. Embassy's mail to the beneficiary will explain everything in details.

[Mew 0]

Actually what I am asking is:

1. Do I have to pay more money to NVC after the K1 approval?

2. Do I have to send anymore papers to NVC?

3. Does my fiance need to send anything to NVC?

Or am I totally out of the loop and this is just a security check area before the case is sent to the consulate?

Thanks!

No, no and no. NVC will do their work, assign a case number and send it to the foreign consulate.

Then the info below is fairly accurate. Contents of packet 3 vary in different countries, so you may want to check this at the US embassy in your fiance's country. Also, the fee for the interview ($100 in Brazil) has to be paid before the interview. There will be other expenses, but not directly related to the consulate.

Actually what I am asking is:

1. Do I have to pay more money to NVC after the K1 approval?

2. Do I have to send anymore papers to NVC?

3. Does my fiance need to send anything to NVC?

Or am I totally out of the loop and this is just a security check area before the case is sent to the consulate?

Thanks!

I think, there is a K-1 Visa fee which should be paid prior to the interview. I am not sure, how much the fee is, maybe $100.00, someone can correct me, if it is not the right fee. NVC will forward your case, after they will assign a case number and then the US Embassy will mail the detailed instructions with forms to the beneficiary. The forms that need to be filled out are: I-134 (Notarized Affidavit of Support along with the required documents), DS 230 (Part I and II), DS 156, Ds 157, the Medical report, etc. Embassy's mail to the beneficiary will explain everything in details.

[cfosterart 0]

Thanks Mew! That is exactly what I was thinking but I wanted to make sure. I'll worry about Packet 3 in a few days. In the meantime I'll concentrate on tracking my case thru NVC.

[Mew 0]

[miker32us 6]

I thought the DS-230 was only filled in for the CR-1 visa whereas the DS-156 was filled out for the K-3. Can somebody verify this please?

Actually what I am asking is:

1. Do I have to pay more money to NVC after the K1 approval?

2. Do I have to send anymore papers to NVC?

3. Does my fiance need to send anything to NVC?

Or am I totally out of the loop and this is just a security check area before the case is sent to the consulate?

Thanks!

I think, there is a K-1 Visa fee which should be paid prior to the interview. I am not sure, how much the fee is, maybe $100.00, someone can correct me, if it is not the right fee. NVC will forward your case, after they will assign a case number and then the US Embassy will mail the detailed instructions with forms to the beneficiary. The forms that need to be filled out are: I-134 (Notarized Affidavit of Support along with the required documents), DS 230 (Part I and II), DS 156, Ds 157, the Medical report, etc. Embassy's mail to the beneficiary will explain everything in details.

[samir_shannon 0]

no you dont have to pay more money.. it just processes there before it goes to the consulate. it doesnt take long. my petition was only there 3 days

[Mew 0]

I thought the DS-230 was only filled in for the CR-1 visa whereas the DS-156 was filled out for the K-3. Can somebody verify this please?

Dude, I'm not sure about K3s and CR1s, but I'm pretty sure K1s have to fill out DS2330 *and* DS156.

no you dont have to pay more money.. it just processes there before it goes to the consulate. it doesnt take long. my petition was only there 3 days

You got lucky. Security checks might take longer, up to a few weeks.