After the initial packet what should i expect?

[rswan 0]

So I am about to send off my packet in the next week or so. Having never done this before, what exactly should i expect? and also...my fiance what should she expect? is it simple send off packet get a request from USCIS for my affidavit/cosponsor send that in they accept it and then she go to a consulate? I am quite nervous about this. Any possible advice would be much appreciated.

[Pitaya 2,577]

So I am about to send off my packet in the next week or so. Having never done this before, what exactly should i expect? and also...my fiance what should she expect? is it simple send off packet get a request from USCIS for my affidavit/cosponsor send that in they accept it and then she go to a consulate? I am quite nervous about this. Any possible advice would be much appreciated.

Welcome to the forum.

They can be accessed by hitting the "Guides" button, at the top of the forum page. There you will find K-1 flow chart, and a step-by-step K-1 visa guide. Since you didn't mention, I am assuming that you will be submitting a K-1 visa petition.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Yes

Check out this K1 Flowchart, some are country-specific that will be later on once it's approved.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

Good luck to your journey!

Edited September 30, 2012 by Tintin and Mike

[Cathi 5,778]

The USCIS is only for the petition itself. Then on to the NVC, then to the consulate. Follow the links at the top of the page for more details.

[Tim/Mav 305]

Your request for the K-1 will go to to the Dallas TX Address. From there is it will be assigned to a Service Center providing the 129-F is completed properly. Don't worry about that in most cases. Then, Forwarded to The National Visa Center where your Case will go furthur Documentation and background checks to verify it's content.

If the 129-F paperwork is completed properly and executed you will recieve a NOA1 or Notice of Action 1....

That will be sent to the Petitioner ONLY or a Lawyer FIRST if you have one. They will not instruct the Beneficiary of anything.

After the NOA1 the wait begins. 4 to 7 months maybe. DO SEND YOUR FIANCEE A COPY of ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS Recieved.

Next, if all goes Right. A NOA2. Notice of Action. This means: Approved Petition awaiting an outcome of a Interview at a later scheduled date.

Thats the basics to your question. Bear in mind. they will not tell your Finance/Fiancee much at all. You must do that.

Good Luck...

Edited September 30, 2012 by Tim/Mav

[TiklingGuy 211]

Goodluck on your journey!