after NOA2

[at long last 58]

Hi There Fellow Canadians

As you can see by my timeline we have an NOA1 date of February 24 2012. I will be interviewing in Vancouver.

Here is where my confusion sits.

I am currently visiting my fiance for the summer. I have until Aug 27 when my 6 months across the border is used up.

We want to be able to do most of the steps from here and hopefully go back for the interview and medical together.

Anyways I know the steps after the NOA2 but when we get our new case number what exactly can I get done with just having that number?

How do I know when the Consulate has our file?

Can I book medical or interview? I know I have to fax info to consulate but do I have to wait for them to contact me? How do I request all my packets by email only? All my mail is being held until I return. I have my forms and everything ready to fax and my account is set up to book interview.

What I would appreciate is someone giving me the detailed steps and when and how I can start things going.

Thank you very much.

Terri

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Hi There Fellow Canadians

As you can see by my timeline we have an NOA1 date of February 24 2012. I will be interviewing in Vancouver.

Here is where my confusion sits.

I am currently visiting my fiance for the summer. I have until Aug 27 when my 6 months across the border is used up.

We want to be able to do most of the steps from here and hopefully go back for the interview and medical together.

Anyways I know the steps after the NOA2 but when we get our new case number what exactly can I get done with just having that number?

How do I know when the Consulate has our file?

Can I book medical or interview? I know I have to fax info to consulate but do I have to wait for them to contact me? How do I request all my packets by email only? All my mail is being held until I return. I have my forms and everything ready to fax and my account is set up to book interview.

What I would appreciate is someone giving me the detailed steps and when and how I can start things going.

Thank you very much.

Terri

Hi Terri,

Lucky you spending the summer with your honey. I sent you a PM response.

But for others that might read this, that are waiting the LONG wait between NOA1 & NOA2 (hopefully no RFE) you're waiting.

I will be doing my interview in Vancouver as well, and while waiting in between NOA's, I looked at packet 3. Did what I could do, and did what I needed to get done. (photos, renew passport, send away for LONG Birth certificate...etc...etc...)

Print off the packet 3 'check-list', and start checking things off.

Enjoy your time with your honey.

Happy Journey!

[CANbirdUSman 11]

If you haven't already had a look at the K1-Guide-VANCOUVER, it ROCKS and is very helpful.

K1-Guide-VANCOUVER

[at long last 58]

Hi Terri,

Lucky you spending the summer with your honey. I sent you a PM response.

But for others that might read this, that are waiting the LONG wait between NOA1 & NOA2 (hopefully no RFE) you're waiting.

I will be doing my interview in Vancouver as well, and while waiting in between NOA's, I looked at packet 3. Did what I could do, and did what I needed to get done. (photos, renew passport, send away for LONG Birth certificate...etc...etc...)

Print off the packet 3 'check-list', and start checking things off.

Enjoy your time with your honey.

Happy Journey!

Hi There

I have everything ready go, forms filled out all vaccinations done , police certificate done. Just was wanting to know what we can get done as soon as we have our case number. I have read the guide but was looking for the little details not listed as to when and what we can do.

Hope this one goes along without a hitch of the infamous RFE....lol

keep in touch with your progress.

Terri

[erminaNaydin 5]

i am doing the same with my fiance but ı am so anxıous ıt wont be approved or arrıve whıle ım here ı can only be ın turkey 90 days and ı just got here may 29th. best of luck to you !

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

**** moving from K1 to Canada forum for country specific answers ***

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Hi There

I have everything ready go, forms filled out all vaccinations done , police certificate done. Just was wanting to know what we can get done as soon as we have our case number. I have read the guide but was looking for the little details not listed as to when and what we can do.

Hope this one goes along without a hitch of the infamous RFE....lol

keep in touch with your progress.

Terri

Hi Terri...

Today my fiance, the USC, received a letter from the NVC & I received a letter from the US Consulate in Vancouver.

Coincidence we got letters on the same day? In any case, I'm happy we both got them.

My letter from the VANCOUVER Consulate, instructed me to download packet 3.... VANCOUVER: Packet 3 (2012-June-07)

It's basically the same as what I downloaded months ago, HOWEVER there are *changes.

(Better to go with whatever site they tell you, because things change & they're in charge).

*Photographs: Three (3) ..... previously was five (5)

*Medical Examination and Visa Interview: Due to the changes in Department of Homeland Security procedures, the medical exam should be completed on a date close to the actual visa appointment in Vancouver. Details on how to schedule a medical examination and a visa interview will be provided to you as soon as we receive notification that you have collected all of the required documents.

The above are the only real changes I saw. So really, I don't think there is much you can do before you get your NOA2.

Hope this was helpful.

Enjoy your sweetie.

[at long last 58]

Hi Terri...

Today my fiance, the USC, received a letter from the NVC & I received a letter from the US Consulate in Vancouver.

Coincidence we got letters on the same day? In any case, I'm happy we both got them.

My letter from the VANCOUVER Consulate, instructed me to download packet 3.... VANCOUVER: Packet 3 (2012-June-07)

It's basically the same as what I downloaded months ago, HOWEVER there are *changes.

(Better to go with whatever site they tell you, because things change & they're in charge).

*Photographs: Three (3) ..... previously was five (5)

*Medical Examination and Visa Interview: Due to the changes in Department of Homeland Security procedures, the medical exam should be completed on a date close to the actual visa appointment in Vancouver. Details on how to schedule a medical examination and a visa interview will be provided to you as soon as we receive notification that you have collected all of the required documents.

The above are the only real changes I saw. So really, I don't think there is much you can do before you get your NOA2.

Hope this was helpful.

thanks I know the amount of photos changed because Woking doesn't need as many. I hope to book my medical and interview either on the same day or within the same week as i have to come over from Victoria.

keep me updated..

much appreciated

Terri

Enjoy your sweetie.

Edited June 8, 2012 by at long last

[dukeandduchess 141]

Hey guys,

I updated the K1 Visa Vancouver Guide. Unfortunately it wouldn't let me edit my original post. Thanks for the updated info. Feel free to add to the post as things change.

As always, feel free to PM me if you have questions.