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I just wonder if we all have the same statement on NOA2.

My says "The above petition has been approved. We have sent the original visa petition to the Department of State National Visa Center (NVC) ... The USCIS has completed all action; further inquiries should be directed to the NVC"

So does that mean it has been sent to the NVC? Why do I see so many posts where people say NVC has not received their case for weeks? If the case has been send once it gets approved, how come it takes so long to get to NVC? Anyone could provide some info on that? Thanks.

8/9/2013 Mailed Application via USPS

8/19/2013 NOA1 notification message received

8/21/2013 NOA1 hard copy received

8/21/2013 Alien registration number has been changed

9/27/2013 NOA2 notification message received

10/2/2013 NOA2 hard copy received

11/4/2013 NVC received, Case# assigned

11/6/2013 In transit to US embassy

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WoW!! USCIS updated the notice on the NOA2?? It always stated the petition was being forwarded to the embassy... very interesting!

Now comes the slow part, where the file actually gets sent to NVC and then forwarded to the embassy.

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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I think it takes so long at NVC because they are backlogged. They actually get your case quickly but until someone actually enters it into the system it is not offically there yet. That why it takes weeks to get there.

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K-1 Visa

Oct 1st, 2013 – Mailed in I-129F Package to Dallas Lockbox.

Oct 4th, 2013 – Package Delivered.

Oct 9th, 2013 - NOA1 Text and Email

Oct 15th, 2013 - NOA1 Hardcopy received in mail. Notice date on hardcopy says October 8th.

Nov 13th, 2013 - NOA2 - update on USCIS website

Dec 9th, 2013 - Petition received at NVC

Dec 11th, 2013 - Petition sent to Manila

Dec 19th, 2013 - Embassy receives petition

Dec 29th-Jan 8th-Our first New Year's together.

Feb 23rd- Fly to Manila to be with Ema for the interview.

Feb 27th, 2014 - Interview scheduled. We were APPROVED dancin5hr.gif

Feb 28th, 2014 - Ema does CFO- Passes with flying colors.

Mar 6th, 2014 - Visa in hand and ready to fly home.

Mar 14th, 2014 - POE Los Angeles

Apr 17th, 2014 - Our Wedding date. (L)

AOS

Sept 5th, 2014 - Mail package to Chicago

Sept 9th - Package Delivered

Sept 11th - NOA1 Texts and Emails.

Sept 17th - NOA1 Hardcopys received.

Sept 20th - Biometrics appointment letter received. Appointment for Oct 2nd.

Oct 2nd - Biometrics Done!

Nov 15th - EAD & AP approved and on the way!

No interview or interview wavier notice received

Jun 30th, 2015- Received welcome notice and approval.

July 23rd - Ema finally has her Green Card :dancing:

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I think it takes so long at NVC because they are backlogged. They actually get your case quickly but until someone actually enters it into the system it is not offically there yet. That why it takes weeks to get there.

That makes more sense to me. I've also heard people are calling NVC for case number, is that necessary? What's the reason of calling them for case number anyway?

8/9/2013 Mailed Application via USPS

8/19/2013 NOA1 notification message received

8/21/2013 NOA1 hard copy received

8/21/2013 Alien registration number has been changed

9/27/2013 NOA2 notification message received

10/2/2013 NOA2 hard copy received

11/4/2013 NVC received, Case# assigned

11/6/2013 In transit to US embassy

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That makes more sense to me. I've also heard people are calling NVC for case number, is that necessary? What's the reason of calling them for case number anyway?

Well once you have your case number you can pay the Embassy Interview Fee and schedule your interview. You can also do your medical too. I think they are just in a hurry to get it done but you can always wait until the package reaches the embassy and call them for the case number. Or you can wait until you get the email from them.

K-1 Visa

Oct 1st, 2013 – Mailed in I-129F Package to Dallas Lockbox.

Oct 4th, 2013 – Package Delivered.

Oct 9th, 2013 - NOA1 Text and Email

Oct 15th, 2013 - NOA1 Hardcopy received in mail. Notice date on hardcopy says October 8th.

Nov 13th, 2013 - NOA2 - update on USCIS website

Dec 9th, 2013 - Petition received at NVC

Dec 11th, 2013 - Petition sent to Manila

Dec 19th, 2013 - Embassy receives petition

Dec 29th-Jan 8th-Our first New Year's together.

Feb 23rd- Fly to Manila to be with Ema for the interview.

Feb 27th, 2014 - Interview scheduled. We were APPROVED dancin5hr.gif

Feb 28th, 2014 - Ema does CFO- Passes with flying colors.

Mar 6th, 2014 - Visa in hand and ready to fly home.

Mar 14th, 2014 - POE Los Angeles

Apr 17th, 2014 - Our Wedding date. (L)

AOS

Sept 5th, 2014 - Mail package to Chicago

Sept 9th - Package Delivered

Sept 11th - NOA1 Texts and Emails.

Sept 17th - NOA1 Hardcopys received.

Sept 20th - Biometrics appointment letter received. Appointment for Oct 2nd.

Oct 2nd - Biometrics Done!

Nov 15th - EAD & AP approved and on the way!

No interview or interview wavier notice received

Jun 30th, 2015- Received welcome notice and approval.

July 23rd - Ema finally has her Green Card :dancing:

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Well once you have your case number you can pay the Embassy Interview Fee and schedule your interview. You can also do your medical too. I think they are just in a hurry to get it done but you can always wait until the package reaches the embassy and call them for the case number. Or you can wait until you get the email from them.

Thank you much! That was really good to know. Good luck to you Steve&Ema!

8/9/2013 Mailed Application via USPS

8/19/2013 NOA1 notification message received

8/21/2013 NOA1 hard copy received

8/21/2013 Alien registration number has been changed

9/27/2013 NOA2 notification message received

10/2/2013 NOA2 hard copy received

11/4/2013 NVC received, Case# assigned

11/6/2013 In transit to US embassy

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