APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Address wrong.

[clairerubunda 0]

My recommendation is the consular section - they're the ones who need to know, who will be sending out the visa application package.

The case has probably left the NVC already.

Yodrak

clairerubunda,

Are you referencing your foreign address? You can contact the NVC or wait until your package arrives at the applicable Embassy/Consulate and change it there.

I just called the NVC. They asked me to type in my receipt number, i did and they had no record of me so I could not continue the call.

Does that mean it has left there and gone to the Embassy already? How long would it normally take from approval to the Embassy receiing? Its 14 days tomorrow.

[clairerubunda 0]

clairerubunda,

I suggest you contact the NVC and find out if they have your case yet. I would recommend against contacting the Embassy requesting anything about your case, until they actually have it.

You cannot circumvent the NVC or the normal protocols of this process. More than likely, your request for an expedited interview, on the basis of forthcoming wedding plans, will be outright rejected. I would recommend that you don't even ask. To be blunt, everyone is in a hurry.

As of February 2006, waiting time is still varying between 4 and 12 weeks, but processing seems to be speeding up again after a dramatic slowdown in the fall of 2005. 8 weeks is now about standard, but as always, your mileage may vary. An interview date is *sometimes* issued more quickly if applicants can show that they have concrete wedding/travel plans, but not always.

This is what it says on this site about the interview, so maybe you are wrong? Why else would it say it here? I am going to give it a shot, i am sure you woulkd do the same if you had a wedding all planned out!

[michellek1976 0]

Congratulations I'm glad to see a few early filers are still trickling through.

[mercy 1]

I just called the NVC. They asked me to type in my receipt number, i did and they had no record of me so I could not continue the call.

Does that mean it has left there and gone to the Embassy already? How long would it normally take from approval to the Embassy receiing? Its 14 days tomorrow.

Don't use the automated system! Make sure you speak to an live operator. I think you press #1 for English and then #2, and you should be put in line to speak to someone. They take calls until 12 or 12:30am Eastern. The automated system is not for K1 visas. You asked me how long it takes for the package to reach the consulate, and I think it varies. They told me to wait a week before calling the consulate to see if it arrived, but it got there in 2 days. Yours has to go overseas though, so it'll probably take a little longer. Once they send it, give it a couple days and then call everyday until it's there.

[clairerubunda 0]

I just called the NVC. They asked me to type in my receipt number, i did and they had no record of me so I could not continue the call.

Does that mean it has left there and gone to the Embassy already? How long would it normally take from approval to the Embassy receiing? Its 14 days tomorrow.

Don't use the automated system! Make sure you speak to an live operator. I think you press #1 for English and then #2, and you should be put in line to speak to someone. They take calls until 12 or 12:30am Eastern. The automated system is not for K1 visas. You asked me how long it takes for the package to reach the consulate, and I think it varies. They told me to wait a week before calling the consulate to see if it arrived, but it got there in 2 days. Yours has to go overseas though, so it'll probably take a little longer. Once they send it, give it a couple days and then call everyday until it's there.

Thanks. I wasnt sure how to navigate away from the Automated system!

How do search for the average time from NVC to London Embassy and from London Embassy to interview? I have tried looking in here and i cant seem to work it?

[William33 110]

clairerubunda,

Don't get me wrong, I would personally recommend against it. An opinion only.

The various Consular Sections (ConSec) recommend against even purchasing airline tickets until the Visa is issued.

The advise you quoted, suggest "sometimes".... If that is actually true, I guess that is worthy of a try.

By the way, Congratulations on the approval.

clairerubunda,

I suggest you contact the NVC and find out if they have your case yet. I would recommend against contacting the Embassy requesting anything about your case, until they actually have it.

You cannot circumvent the NVC or the normal protocols of this process. More than likely, your request for an expedited interview, on the basis of forthcoming wedding plans, will be outright rejected. I would recommend that you don't even ask. To be blunt, everyone is in a hurry.

As of February 2006, waiting time is still varying between 4 and 12 weeks, but processing seems to be speeding up again after a dramatic slowdown in the fall of 2005. 8 weeks is now about standard, but as always, your mileage may vary. An interview date is *sometimes* issued more quickly if applicants can show that they have concrete wedding/travel plans, but not always.

This is what it says on this site about the interview, so maybe you are wrong? Why else would it say it here? I am going to give it a shot, i am sure you woulkd do the same if you had a wedding all planned out!

[clairerubunda 0]

clairerubunda,

By the way, Congratulations on the approval.

clairerubunda,

As of February 2006, waiting time is still varying between 4 and 12 weeks, but processing seems to be speeding up again after a dramatic slowdown in the fall of 2005. 8 weeks is now about standard, but as always, your mileage may vary. An interview date is *sometimes* issued more quickly if applicants can show that they have concrete wedding/travel plans, but not always.

This is what it says on this site about the interview, so maybe you are wrong? Why else would it say it here? I am going to give it a shot, i am sure you woulkd do the same if you had a wedding all planned out!

Thank you!

I am actually a step ahead than I thought, without any NOA2" at all we are on our way to the embassy!

I had my fiance's parents scan the letter so I could read it;

The letter is from the NVC saying they forwarded the visa on to the embassy on the 21st September.

Lets hope packet 3 gfoes tothe right address fast! Will be checking with them tommorow.

Am off to bed, night guy! Thanks for all your help!

x

[rebeccajo 14]

clairerubunda.....having processed through London and having seen their paperwork...this would be my suggestion to you....

Firstly, unfortunately it won't do you much good to call London. As Yodrak said, your case has probably already left the NVC. Once the case does reach London, it will PROBABLY take 2-3 weeks for them to get it logged into their system (some of this time MAY have passed already). So, if you ring them, they literally won't be able to find it. Also when you call their number for UK citizens, you are actually contacting Glasgow. All those folks know is what they see on a screen - and they can't see your case until someone in the mailroom in London puts it in the system.

You can email them - this is the method of communication they prefer. They absolutely can't answer your questions until you have your case number. Your NEW case number will be on the NVC letter your fiance gets.

Here's the good news - once you get Packet Three - there is a place on the 'checklist' form for you to indicate a travel date and a wedding date! FILL THESE IN! DO NOT LEAVE IT BLANK...London does try to accomodate these dates if it all possible.

Whilst you are awaiting Packet 3, you can be preparing the forms and have them ready to go. The forms are available here on VJ. That way you can fire them back off the same day you receive them. WHEN YOU RETURN PACKET THREE SEND IT BY REGISTERED MAIL or an Express carrier.

This is the best advice I can give you from my experience with London. We processed last year but the system hasn't changed.

Edited October 10, 2006 by rebeccajo

[clairerubunda 0]

clairerubunda.....having processed through London and having seen their paperwork...this would be my suggestion to you....

Firstly, unfortunately it won't do you much good to call London. As Yodrak said, your case has probably already left the NVC. Once the case does reach London, it will PROBABLY take 2-3 weeks for them to get it logged into their system (some of this time MAY have passed already). So, if you ring them, they literally won't be able to find it. Also when you call their number for UK citizens, you are actually contacting Glasgow. All those folks know is what they see on a screen - and they can't see your case until someone in the mailroom in London puts it in the system.

You can email them - this is the method of communication they prefer. They absolutely can't answer your questions until you have your case number. Your NEW case number will be on the NVC letter your fiance gets.

Here's the good news - once you get Packet Three - there is a place on the 'checklist' form for you to indicate a travel date and a wedding date! FILL THESE IN! DO NOT LEAVE IT BLANK...London does try to accomodate these dates if it all possible.

Whilst you are awaiting Packet 3, you can be preparing the forms and have them ready to go. The forms are available here on VJ. That way you can fire them back off the same day you receive them. WHEN YOU RETURN PACKET THREE SEND IT BY REGISTERED MAIL or an Express carrier.

This is the best advice I can give you from my experience with London. We processed last year but the system hasn't changed.

Thank you sooo much! Very very helpfull post.

I will get everyhting ready, I hve my police check. I have emailed them my correct address this evening.

I will call them and see if I can check they got my email!

Will let you kow how I get on.

[BPM-MVS 0]

Much has to be done after an NOA2 approval by both the petitioner and the beneficiary. The petitioner needs to get the I-134 and as all would recomend a FULL copy of the initial I-129f to the beneficiary. The beneficiary needs Packet #3 filled out which includes: Police report, DS-156, DS-230. Medical etc... plus more!

God bless your wedding plans but I should state: Our NOA2 approval was 1 day earlier 9/20/06. No NVC action. They have to receive it to send it to the embassy of your Fiancee!!! When that happens it is a typical 1 week wait on a GOOD day. Then The emabassy needs to assign you an Interveiw date. Look up your Fiancee's Countries Embassy interveiw dates as they are now. That last date you see, is the earliest you could be put in afterwards! Squeezing in an interveiw because of a pending wedding? We all are waiting for the interview and that is what is Pending our weddings. Good luck to you both:) Reality will say what will be. Let love determine your wedding, not a date that must be. Sometimes it's just meant to be that way

[BPM-MVS 0]

Much has to be done after an NOA2 approval by both the petitioner and the beneficiary. The petitioner needs to get the I-134 and as all would recomend a FULL copy of the initial I-129f to the beneficiary. The beneficiary needs Packet #3 filled out which includes: Police report, DS-156, DS-230. Medical etc... plus more!

God bless your wedding plans but I should state: Our NOA2 approval was 1 day earlier 9/20/06. No NVC action. They have to receive it to send it to the embassy of your Fiancee!!! When that happens it is a typical 1 week wait on a GOOD day. Then The emabassy needs to assign you an Interveiw date. Look up your Fiancee's Countries Embassy interveiw dates as they are now. That last date you see, is the earliest you could be put in afterwards! Squeezing in an interveiw because of a pending wedding? We all are waiting for the interview and that is what is Pending our weddings. Good luck to you both:) Reality will say what will be. Let love determine your wedding, not a date that must be. Sometimes it's just meant to be that way

Sorry to double post!!! But I further read into Claire's post and have seen an NOA2 Approval get sent staright to the benefiaciaries embassy without going to NVC. Her post had suggested that and I read other who had such letters. However, some of these people had NO NVC Numbers to track their petitions since it was forwarded right to the Embasies and Still have had NO reply from the embassies as to whether they have received. Kepp looking and tracking this down!!!

[Ladylethal 12]

Congratulations !!!

[rebeccajo 14]

Much has to be done after an NOA2 approval by both the petitioner and the beneficiary. The petitioner needs to get the I-134 and as all would recomend a FULL copy of the initial I-129f to the beneficiary. The beneficiary needs Packet #3 filled out which includes: Police report, DS-156, DS-230. Medical etc... plus more!

God bless your wedding plans but I should state: Our NOA2 approval was 1 day earlier 9/20/06. No NVC action. They have to receive it to send it to the embassy of your Fiancee!!! When that happens it is a typical 1 week wait on a GOOD day. Then The emabassy needs to assign you an Interveiw date. Look up your Fiancee's Countries Embassy interveiw dates as they are now. That last date you see, is the earliest you could be put in afterwards! Squeezing in an interveiw because of a pending wedding? We all are waiting for the interview and that is what is Pending our weddings. Good luck to you both:) Reality will say what will be. Let love determine your wedding, not a date that must be. Sometimes it's just meant to be that way

Sorry to double post!!! But I further read into Claire's post and have seen an NOA2 Approval get sent staright to the benefiaciaries embassy without going to NVC. Her post had suggested that and I read other who had such letters. However, some of these people had NO NVC Numbers to track their petitions since it was forwarded right to the Embasies and Still have had NO reply from the embassies as to whether they have received. Kepp looking and tracking this down!!!

LuvLife, if you read more closely I think you will see that Claire's petition did not bypass NVC.

I do think she is saying they do not yet have hardcopy NOA2. That's the document she needs to follow up on.

And I'll also add politely that her experience with the London consulate will vary from yours with the Russian consulate - as it would with any consulate. No two consulates are alike.

[Kirsten L 0]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Even if it's a little later than it shoulda been, doggone it!!!

It's still FABULOUS NEWS!!!

Hope you're celebrating as much as you can in between making hurried wedding plans. It is a whirlwind isn't it...?

Best of luck on the rest of the journey...May it pass quickly and without trouble!!

[Tim&Poonam 0]

CONGRATS ON YOUR APPROVAL!