What is an I 797?

[juls 0]

We have received the I 797. How is this different than a NOA 1 or 2? I'm very confused and have searched to learn the steps. At this point, are we waiting for the NVC to set up an appointment with the consulate in Brazil? Do we need to call them and get that set up? Or are we waiting for another form before anything else moves along? Thanks for any info.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

I-797 is the Approval Notice (NOA2 for VJ community). The very 1st receipt you've received from USCIC when you've sent your I-129F is the I-797C (NOA1).

I'm not familiar with the K1 process for Brazil but good luck!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

We have received the I 797. How is this different than a NOA 1 or 2? I'm very confused and have searched to learn the steps. At this point, are we waiting for the NVC to set up an appointment with the consulate in Brazil? Do we need to call them and get that set up? Or are we waiting for another form before anything else moves along? Thanks for any info.

The I-797 is the number of the official form used for notifications. In this process you will receive MANY I-797s for many reasons, receipts, notifications of biometrics, notifications of approvals, notifications for interviews. It is basically a blank piece of paper with a header and footer.

There is no such thing as "NOA 1" or "NOA 2" "NOA" means "notice of Action" and the numbers refer to the first or second. Typically if a petition is properly done the second notification will be the approval, so the NOA 2 is interchangeable with "approval" in VJ lingo. Except if you get an RFE then the RFE is the NOA 2.

USCIS will never ask you for an "NOA 1" or 2 or whatever. Keep all notifications in an rganized file as you will need them from time to time. Since my wife has become a citizen I destroyed ALL supporting documents and evidence but kept all notifications which more or less track her immigration process. It is a relatively small stack, so why not keep it?

[juls 0]

The I-797 is the number of the official form used for notifications. In this process you will receive MANY I-797s for many reasons, receipts, notifications of biometrics, notifications of approvals, notifications for interviews. It is basically a blank piece of paper with a header and footer.

There is no such thing as "NOA 1" or "NOA 2" "NOA" means "notice of Action" and the numbers refer to the first or second. Typically if a petition is properly done the second notification will be the approval, so the NOA 2 is interchangeable with "approval" in VJ lingo. Except if you get an RFE then the RFE is the NOA 2.

USCIS will never ask you for an "NOA 1" or 2 or whatever. Keep all notifications in an rganized file as you will need them from time to time. Since my wife has become a citizen I destroyed ALL supporting documents and evidence but kept all notifications which more or less track her immigration process. It is a relatively small stack, so why not keep it?

That was VERY helpful. Thank you.

Since you were so helpful, can you tell me if I need a i_-864 or an I-134 to show support? We have received the NOA2 and have been approved. We aren't sure which form to fill out.

Also, do we wait for the NVC to contact us now for info on an appointment with the consulate in Brazil or do we need to do something?

Again, thanks for your help.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

That was VERY helpful. Thank you.

Since you were so helpful, can you tell me if I need a i_-864 or an I-134 to show support? We have received the NOA2 and have been approved. We aren't sure which form to fill out.

Also, do we wait for the NVC to contact us now for info on an appointment with the consulate in Brazil or do we need to do something?

Again, thanks for your help.

You will need the I-134 for the upcoming interview.

The I-864 is for the adjustment of status process down the road after you're married.

The beneficiary will be contacted (through mail) by the consulate in Brazil with your next instructions.