How long does the embassy take to send paperwork to the K-1 beneficiary

[matako 0]

Is there any additional processing the embassy does after receiving the papers from NVC before mailing to the K-1 beneficiary?

[YuAndDan 153]

It all depends on Consulate or Emabssy, they all receive and end P3 at different rates.

Perhaps looking at the timelines, K-1 advanced view and filter for your country, you can see how long others have waited.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/

[Ta Ta 1]

Each embassy/consular does things different.

Ask in the regional forum, maybe someone with your embassy can give

you a specific answer.

Our embassy does not mail out packets but we have to be proactive

after about one week and email the embassy that we are ready to make an appointment.

Then they respond with instructions. It really depends on the embassy.

That is why it is a good idea to DHL track when NVC fwd the file and then contact

the embassy after about a week.

[E&K 0]

It all depends on Consulate or Emabssy, they all receive and end P3 at different rates.

Perhaps looking at the timelines, K-1 advanced view and filter for your country, you can see how long others have waited.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/

That's true, the Cd. Juarez consulate is taking approx. 4 weeks to process our files before they send the package so we can go to our interview- no appointment needed I think they do some more background checks on the beneficiary.

[kitkat1 5]

What "embassy"?

[1HappyGuy 45]

I got this from the U.S. embassy web site in Tashkent. Hope it helps.

K-1/K-2 ISSUANCE AT THE U.S. EMBASSY IN TASHKENT: The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent receives originals of approved I-129F petitions. As soon as the approved petition is received, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent will send an appointment letter along with instructions and necessary forms to the visa applicant’s address in Uzbekistan. The applicant will have to follow all instructions. The appointment letter will indicate the date and time of the immigrant visa applicant’s interview at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. If you need to change the date or time of your interview, you must contact the consular section directly at tashkentiv@state.gov (with subject line: immigrant visa appointment) or telephone 998 71 140-2217. Telephone calls are accepted Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 14:00 to 16:00.

DOCUMENTS TO PRESENT AT THE INTERVIEW:

1. DS-230 part I and 2 completed in English for each applicant

2. Two copies of electronic DS – 156 visa application forms for each K1/K2 visa applicant. The application form is available at http://evisaforms.state.gov/. Instructions on how to fill out this visa forms are available at http://uzbekistan.usembassy.gov.

3. One non-immigrant fiancée visa application form DS -156 K: This form must be completed by K1 applicants only, not K2 children. NOTE: Please do not sign this form

4. Passport valid for travel abroad. Please note the name(s) and exit permit(s) of the child/children applying for K2 must be included in the passport unless they possess own passport. Each applicant must provide the original passport and a photocopy of the front page with photo. For K2 children, the applicant must make a photocopy of the passport page that shows the Exit Visa for Uzbek Citizens (former OVIR stamp) and the passport page that indicates the name of the child/children with their photo ;

5. Two photos for each K1/K2 visa applicant: 2”x2” size; background must be white or off-white;

6. Birth certificate of K1 applicant: original and photocopy and its translation;

7. Birth certificate of K2 applicant: original and photocopy and its translation;

8. Divorce/death certificate(s) for any previous marriages of K1 applicant: original and photocopy and its translation; this document must be submitted for each visa applicant including children;

9. Divorce/death certificate(s) for any previous marriages of U.S. Citizen Petitioner: original or original certified copy and photocopy; this document must be submitted for each visa applicant including children;

10. Police certificate(s): from each place an alien relative lived longer than 6 months since turning 16, with a translation. Uzbek citizens should apply for a police certificate at the Information Center at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, address: #1, Radjabi Street, Tashkent. Receiving hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3-4 p.m. Foreign citizens should apply at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, receiving hours Monday through Friday 3-5p.m. Police certificates must include all names (including maiden name) used since turning 16. The certificates are issued based on the request of the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy;

11. Results of the standard medical examination (done by the Embassy panel physician) for each applicant. Fiancées are not required to undergo vaccination. However, Fiancées/ Fiancés may choose to do so. Results of the medical examination will be given to the applicant by the clinic in a sealed envelope. Applicants must submit this sealed envelope with the results of medical examination at the interview.

12. Financial documents: I-134 Affidavit of support may be requested by the Consular Officer but is not required. The document must be notarized. Please submit financial documents to show that the applicant will not become a public charge in the United States. Such documents may include, but are not limited to:

- Most recent year Federal Income Tax Return (form 1040) or tax transcripts from IRS

- Copy of bank account

- Earnings and leave statement

- W-2 forms

- Letter from employer;

13. 100-dollar visa application fee for each K1/K2 applicant.

The consular officer may also ask for additional information at the time of the applicant’s interview that helps to establish the relationship between petitioner and the beneficiary. This information may include photos, letters, or phone records.

Important Notice! Any supporting documents that are in a language other than English must be accompanied by a complete English translation. The translator must include sealed or stamped statement that the translation is accurate and that s/he is competent to translate.

TRAVEL TO THE U.S.: The holder of a K1 visa must remember that a K1 visa holder will have 90 days after he/she entered the U.S. to conduct the marriage. The K2 child may travel with (accompany) the K1 parent/fiancée or travel later (follow to join) within one year from the date of the K1 visa issuance to join his/her parent.