August 2013 K-1 Filers

[liz&Ivan 6]

I got my NO2 a day before you and am wondering the same thing. We will probably get it around the same time. Im also curious as to once we receive this number does that mean we are automatically able to set an interview date and do the medical or do we have to do we have to wait for something else prior to setting those important dates....

ps. I have gone through some of the posts on here and it seems that those who have been approved at texas wait about 2 weeks prior to getting their number from NVC, which is wayyyyyyy faster then many who have been approved at CSC. Good luck to you and congrats on your NO2

Yes TCS is faster everyone from there is getting their case number within 2 weeks. Once you have your number you can go ahead and do your interview appointment. Oce the number is assigned they send it to your consulate withon 3 days. I am so excited!!!

[liz&Ivan 6]

Guys just want to update all here,we received hard copy letter from nvc today stating they have our papers and also written in the letter our manila case number.how nice of them to send it mail even we dont call or follow up.

Now we are ready for the next step.

Goodluck August filers!

Congrats!! How long did it take from the time they got it till you got the letter?

Guys just want to update all here,we received hard copy letter from nvc today stating they have our papers and also written in the letter our manila case number.how nice of them to send it mail even we dont call or follow up.

Now we are ready for the next step.

Goodluck August filers!

Congrats!! How long did it take from the time they got it till you got the letter?

[MyVerb 3]

Congrats!! How long did it take from the time they got it till you got the letter?

Congrats!! How long did it take from the time they got it till you got the letter?

The letter dated October 22 and my fiance received the hard copy by mail yesterday October 29.,but we received prior from that an email that USCIS shipped our papers to NVC last October 07.

[Amy101 0]

Yes TCS is faster everyone from there is getting their case number within 2 weeks. Once you have your number you can go ahead and do your interview appointment. Oce the number is assigned they send it to your consulate withon 3 days. I am so excited!!!

Does this mean we can make an appointment prior to receiving packet 3 and 4? I thought the embassy sets an interview date for you. So if we receive our case number by two weeks does this mean there is a possibility to have our loved ones here before the new year? Im super excited as well :DDDDDDD

[liz&Ivan 6]

Dont know with your country, but with Cuba once i have the case number. i can go ahead and call in for my appointment.

Does this mean we can make an appointment prior to receiving packet 3 and 4? I thought the embassy sets an interview date for you. So if we receive our case number by two weeks does this mean there is a possibility to have our loved ones here before the new year? Im super excited as well :DDDDDDD

[Amy101 0]

I really hope that is the case with my country as well Thank you

Dont know with your country, but with Cuba once i have the case number. i can go ahead and call in for my appointment.


Does this mean we can make an appointment prior to receiving packet 3 and 4? I thought the embassy sets an interview date for you. So if we receive our case number by two weeks does this mean there is a possibility to have our loved ones here before the new year? Im super excited as well :DDDDDDD

[Devy and Lynette 46]

Hi Adrian and Tisha, I'm also august filer that sent my petition in on Aug 12, alien number changed on Sept. 6 and it hasn't been touched since..I'm so disheartened about it, my fiance asks everyday have I heard anything, all I can say is no...What type of system do they have that so many people get approved before us...again Congrats to all..I hope to be where you are one day...

[Adrian and Tisha 2]

Hi Adrian and Tisha, I'm also august filer that sent my petition in on Aug 12, alien number changed on Sept. 6 and it hasn't been touched since..I'm so disheartened about it, my fiance asks everyday have I heard anything, all I can say is no...What type of system do they have that so many people get approved before us...again Congrats to all..I hope to be where you are one day...

Hi Devy and Lynette , It's very disheartening , My fiancee has it set up that she will get an email if theres any update and i wake up in the morning hoping she messages me that we got good news but so far no, just have to keep thinking of our future together and that keeps us going , i hope you hear something new , all August filers :-)

[Devy and Lynette 46]

Hi Devy and Lynette , It's very disheartening , My fiancee has it set up that she will get an email if theres any update and i wake up in the morning hoping she messages me that we got good news but so far no, just have to keep thinking of our future together and that keeps us going , i hope you hear something new , all August filers :-)

I have it set up as well, so I'm waiting like her, hope you guys get approved soon as well...

[129FK1 2]

Yes TCS is faster everyone from there is getting their case number within 2 weeks. Once you have your number you can go ahead and do your interview appointment. Oce the number is assigned they send it to your consulate withon 3 days. I am so excited!!!

Does this mean we don't need to wait for packet 1,2 or 3 like the old days? and when do we need to fill out ds-260?

Edited October 30, 2013 by 129FK1

[zuluweta 250]

Does anyone know whether copy of NOA2 plus case number are both required by the US Embassy so they can issue a request letter to the Japan Embassy requesting a police certificate? Or is a copy of NOA2 alone enough to obtain the request letter for police clearance?

[Davesings 30]

We finally got our NOA2 tonight! "Only" 90 days after NOA1. Can someone please point me to the best explanation of the next steps - what is the latest info on when to start calling NVC, how long is it taking and what happens when we get our London case number? Do we then call the embassy for the medical appointment or do we wait for instructions from the embassy?

[JadeyHexed 29]

We finally got our NOA2 tonight! "Only" 90 days after NOA1. Can someone please point me to the best explanation of the next steps - what is the latest info on when to start calling NVC, how long is it taking and what happens when we get our London case number? Do we then call the embassy for the medical appointment or do we wait for instructions from the embassy?

Congratulations! 90 days is still 2 months shy of the official estimated wait times so pat yourselves on the back for getting approved early!! Texas has been taking about 2 weeks to send apps to NVC once approved according to other VJers, and you may call DOS after 2 weeks to follow up if you have not received notification in the mail. Check out this thread which I found to be most helpful:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/442674-process-from-noa2-to-arrival-in-the-us-notes/

[Davesings 30]

Thanks for the info JadeyHexed and Congratulations to you too! Our timelines and countries are so similar! Perhaps we will all meet at the embassy in a few months...

[zuluweta 250]

Thanks for the info JadeyHexed and Congratulations to you too! Our timelines and countries are so similar! Perhaps we will all meet at the embassy in a few months...

Hearty Congratulations! I know you've been anxiously waiting for your NOA2. Cheers!