What do they do where?

[evergreen 0]

OVERALL K3 PROCESS:

I'm just curious. As our I129s are being "processed", what is done where?

For example, at the initial USCIS service center, all that is done is to accept and process payments and enter the information into the USCIS computer system? Or are background/security checks and/or other steps performed at this level?

What exactly happens at the NVC? What role do they have in processing? Something must be done there other than simply verifying that your petition is complete and sending it on to the appropriate embassy/consulate?

And then at the consulate? Are background/security checks done and/or re-done? Or do they merely verify that your actual documents match what you put on your application and check medical exam results? Obviously the actual physical visa is produced here and the interview is performed, but what else?

I'm just very curious as to what happens where in the seemingly convoluted, piecemeal process!

Thanks!

Edited September 9, 2006 by evergreen

[aussiewench 9]

The service center is where your petition will be approved by an adjudicator as being eligible to apply for the visa. They will also request further information if deemed necessary or if anything is incomplete or missing.

Background/securtiy checks are done at all levels.....USCIS service centers, NVC & Consulate levels.

NVC once it receives a K visa petition will assign a case number, perform background/security check and then forward the approved petiton to consulate post.

The conof at interview stage will look over all your paperwork/ask questions etc in order to make a decision as to whether you are eligible for a visa. They will request further information if deemed necessary.

Edited September 9, 2006 by aussiewench