What Happens After NOA2 for K3?

[evergreen 0]

We received an NOA2 for our I-129/K3 visa. Wondering what happens next, I checked the guide - but it seems to end abruptly at that point.

I have a few questions, if anyone could be kind enough to answer or point me in the right direction. I looked at the embassy websites and USCIS websites, but didn't find the answers there.

On our NOA2 it lists the consulate as: Ottawa. However, I have been told that Ottawa does not handle visas and that we will need to go to Montreal. Is there any reason/significance that our NOA2 says Ottawa?

What happens now? I know that the NVC will forward our visa petition to the NVC and that the NVC will then send it to the appropriate consulate. Will the NVC contact us, and, if so, what will they be sending? Will the consulate contact us, and if so, how, and what will they be sending?

What monies are due from here out? I believe there is a $100 fee at the consulate. Are there any other fees?

Regarding the medical examination - this is necessary for the I129/K3 and the 130 as well, yes?

I have looked far and wide for a list of physicians in Ottawa/Ontario who are certified/"panel" physicians allowed to do visa medical exams. I can't find one anywhere! I was hoping we might be able to get a head start on this by having the medical exam done now - but how do we find a physician? We already have all of his immunization records, proof of negative HIV/syphyllis/Tb, negative chest x-ray, etc.

When will we be directed to file an interview appointment? Would it be wise to go ahead and schedule one now?

Please, if anyone knows these answers, or knows specifically where to find these answers, let me know. I don't mind doing my own research but I haven't had any luck so far at any of the usual sites!

Thanks so much!

Green

Edited August 30, 2006 by evergreen

[Jersey Girl 2]

We received an NOA2 for our I-129/K3 visa. Wondering what happens next, I checked the guide - but it seems to end abruptly at that point.

Your timeline shows you applying for CR-1, not K3. It also shows an approved I-130. If you do a proper signature with dates, more people can help you.

On our NOA2 it lists the consulate as: Ottawa. However, I have been told that Ottawa does not handle visas and that we will need to go to Montreal. Is there any reason/significance that our NOA2 says Ottawa?

Not sure. But why did you list Ottawa as your embassy in your timeline?

What happens now? I know that the NVC will forward our visa petition to the NVC and that the NVC will then send it to the appropriate consulate. Will the NVC contact us, and, if so, what will they be sending? Will the consulate contact us, and if so, how, and what will they be sending?

Just wait for further instructions. If you have approvals for I-130 and I-129f, you can let them both proceed, and go with whichever gives you an interview first. Or, you could make a deliberate choice to pursue I-130 and enter with a greencard.

What monies are due from here out? I believe there is a $100 fee at the consulate. Are there any other fees? Regarding the medical examination - this is necessary for the I129/K3 and the 130 as well, yes?

I have looked far and wide for a list of physicians in Ottawa/Ontario who are certified/"panel" physicians allowed to do visa medical exams. I can't find one anywhere! I was hoping we might be able to get a head start on this by having the medical exam done now - but how do we find a physician? We already have all of his immunization records, proof of negative HIV/syphyllis/Tb, negative chest x-ray, etc.

Again, wait for instructions before going for a medical. Start assembling vaccination records.

read answers here

When will we be directed to file an interview appointment? Would it be wise to go ahead and schedule one now?

You will be assigned a date at the Package 4 stage (K3). You don't schedule anything.

Please, if anyone knows these answers, or knows specifically where to find these answers, let me know. I don't mind doing my own research but I haven't had any luck so far at any of the usual sites!

Use this site well and it will give you everything you need to know. Read the Guides in the appropriate forums (K3, CR-1, National Visa Center, etc.) Check Immigration timelines to get a picture of wait times. Read Embassy info for Montreal. You are now at the National Visa Center stage and have graduated from the I-130 and I-129f petition guides.

[evergreen 0]

I'm very confused. I can't figure out how to change/update my timeline. I did read the I129/K3 guidelines but could not find answers to my questions there. Also searched the Ottawa and Montreal (Canada) embassy/consulate sites with no luck - USCIS site as well. Can you give me more specific directions as to where to find these answers? Maybe a URL or link or discussion heading?

Thanks!

[Jersey Girl 2]

Where can we find a panel physician in or around Ottawa, Ontario?

list of doctors

When can we expect a case number from the NVC for our I129/K3?

About 2 weeks? Check my signature as well as other Can-Am couples.

When can we expect "packet 3" from the consulate for either our I129 or I130?

Ours came in 28 days. Check other people's timelines, and

Package 3 contains

Why does our NOA2 for our I129F list Ottawa as our consulate?

Two people have already answered, they don't know.

Contact the site administrator to see if you need a new account to turn your timeline into K3.

Edited August 30, 2006 by Jersey Girl

[evergreen 0]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you! This was just what we needed! I am wondering, are you doing the I-129F or the I-130? It looks close for both of them for you - but you've already received package 3 for the I-129F. I'm debating which to pursue depending on what happens quickest. Thanks again!

[Buttons 0]

To change your time line go to my controls (right hand side top of computer screen) then click edit my profile and change immigration status. Then press the button at the bottom of the screen to ammend it. Then refill your timeline with the K3 info.

Edited August 31, 2006 by Buttons

[Buttons 0]

now just update your timeline and your all set you can change it from cr1 to k3. good luck

[meauxna 15]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you! This was just what we needed! I am wondering, are you doing the I-129F or the I-130? It looks close for both of them for you - but you've already received package 3 for the I-129F. I'm debating which to pursue depending on what happens quickest. Thanks again!

Your new signature indicates that you have paid fees toward the CR-1 visa; your choice is quickly becoming moot. You may find that you can go to a K-3 interview and take that visa, come to the US for a short while, but the payment of those fees mean that you *will* be going to MTL for an immigrant visa interview at some point.

This will require 2 medicals, and some additional fees. "Best" really depends on your personal circumstances.