K-1 and electronic processing

[elingeniero 0]

Got my NOA2 2 weeks ago (by the way, the case number still shows processing RFE on uscis.gov). NVC does not recognize the USCIS case number on the AVR yet.

As I understand it, to opt in to electronic processing, I have my finace fill out, sign and scan the DS-3032, and email it is. Is that about right?

[Saylin 1,605]

Got my NOA2 2 weeks ago (by the way, the case number still shows processing RFE on uscis.gov). NVC does not recognize the USCIS case number on the AVR yet.

As I understand it, to opt in to electronic processing, I have my finace fill out, sign and scan the DS-3032, and email it is. Is that about right?

You're thinking of IR-1/CR-1 visas. K1 visa applicants don't do anything in NVC.

[Darnell 8,478]

Sorry - K-1 visa holders cannot directly participate in Electronic Processing.

GUZ-bound casefiles, for K-1 visa types - about HALF are transmitetd SOLELY VIA SAFEFILE (the e-transport system used for CR-1 EP processing) but you have no input, at NVC, over whether or not your casefile will get tagged for SAFEFILE SOLELY or not.

The 'other half' get sent in via DHL - expect a 2 to 5 month wait.

About the only speed you can hope for is via the P3 shortcut - see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/GUZ_P3_Shortcut

and set up yer phone calling patterns - see http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/264972-shortcuts-when-checking-for-updates-from-the-nvc-and-dos/ - Dodi's posted how to call and who, further down, I've posted what you can get, and when.

The problem with the AVR at NVC, is that it never holds the NVC casefile numbers for K-1 visas - you'll have to call in, get a Human, inquire for casefile status with the USCIS receipt # - they can give you the GUZ casefile number - so call in, Get a Human.

Edited April 15, 2011 by Darnell