Notice of Action

[GermanCanadian89 7]

Today we received noticed of action. Basically the I129F was approved and forwarded to the listed consulate (which, it doesn't list so, we have no idea where it went).

The letter then goes on, "The petitioner can also file form I 824, application for action on an approved application or petition to request that we notify another consulate of the petition approval for visa processing purpose. THIS FORM IS NOT A VISA AND MAY NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF A VISA"

It also gave us a date to be married by so, we are a little confused on what to do next. Te beneficiary is here on a visit (USA) for a vacation. When the beneficiary comes back, do we now inform customs about the notice, and she can get her passport stamped or? not?

The letter states something about applying for permanent residence as well, Its pretty confusing if you ask me. If something with some experience can chime in and give us a few words of our next step, it would be greatly appreciated!!

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Today we received noticed of action. Basically the I129F was approved and forwarded to the listed consulate (which, it doesn't list so, we have no idea where it went).

The letter then goes on, "The petitioner can also file form I 824, application for action on an approved application or petition to request that we notify another consulate of the petition approval for visa processing purpose. THIS FORM IS NOT A VISA AND MAY NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF A VISA"

It also gave us a date to be married by so, we are a little confused on what to do next. Te beneficiary is here on a visit (USA) for a vacation. When the beneficiary comes back, do we now inform customs about the notice, and she can get her passport stamped or? not?

The letter states something about applying for permanent residence as well, Its pretty confusing if you ask me. If something with some experience can chime in and give us a few words of our next step, it would be greatly appreciated!!

On an I-129F, almost at bottom page, there is a box that the petitioner filled in which consulate/embassy your fiance will apply for visa. Anyhow, congrats for approval.

[GermanCanadian89 7]

Thank you for that! I hope he wrote one near by and not the one in montreal, that one is extremely far! I don't know which one he would've put.

[Tichi&Rachel 7]

Thank you for that! I hope he wrote one near by and not the one in montreal, that one is extremely far! I don't know which one he would've put.

Your petition will be forwarded to the NVC. After the NVC reviews it they will assign a Case Number and forward it onto your consulate. They know which one to send it to. Hope this helps!

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Thank you for that! I hope he wrote one near by and not the one in montreal, that one is extremely far! I don't know which one he would've put.

I've just checked my I-129F approval letter (I-797). It is not the date of married. But, you have to marry your petitioner in 90 days after arrival in US. All information on I-797 is about what you have to do after you come to US. VJ community is such a big help. Good luck.

[GermanCanadian89 7]

he put montreal. That's an 8-12 drive! Hopefully the department will pick a closer one.

So with this letter, we are just waiting for interview dates i'm assuming?

I've just checked my I-129F approval letter (I-797). It is not the date of married. But, you have to marry your petitioner in 90 days after arrival in US. All information on I-797 is about what you have to do after you come to US. VJ community is such a big help. Good luck.

Well I am currently in the US for a visit, can we technically get started on our marriage licences now?

[Girl from Celebes 588]

he put montreal. That's an 8-12 drive! Hopefully the department will pick a closer one.

So with this letter, we are just waiting for interview dates i'm assuming?

Well I am currently in the US for a visit, can we technically get started on our marriage licences now?

Your I-129F was processing at TSC like mine. TSC is pretty quick sent the case to NVC. I've got mine a week after my fiance (the petitioner) received I-797 by mail. I guess, you probably need start call NVC and DoS to get your case number. With the case number. you can check your visa application on CEAC. Please, if you have a time you can read this post.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/460993-when-is-the-good-time-to-nvc/

I absolutely have no idea about start having marriage licence in advance before K-1 visa gets approved. Maybe some other VJers can shed some light for you.

Edited November 1, 2013 by Girl from Celebes

[GermanCanadian89 7]

Your I-129F was processing at TSC like mine. TSC is pretty quick sent the case to NVC. I've got mine a week after my fiance (the petitioner) received I-797 by mail. I guess, you probably need start call NVC and DoS to get your case number. With the case number. you can check your visa application on CEAC. Please, if you have a time you can read this post.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/460993-when-is-the-good-time-to-nvc/

I absolutely have no idea about start having marriage licence in advance before K-1 visa gets approved. Maybe some other VJers can shed some light for you.

Thank you!

I'll give that a check. Basically now, once I get all that, interviews begin, medical/police checks, all the fun stuff now and hefty fees!

It's unfortunate when you find true love you have to go through all this only because people decided it would be fun to scam the govt.

The best part of all this is, I just found out I'm pregnant. I would love for this process to quickly speed up so we can be together before the baby comes!

[TBoneTX 46,426]

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[Girl from Celebes 588]

Thank you!

I'll give that a check. Basically now, once I get all that, interviews begin, medical/police checks, all the fun stuff now and hefty fees!

It's unfortunate when you find true love you have to go through all this only because people decided it would be fun to scam the govt.

The best part of all this is, I just found out I'm pregnant. I would love for this process to quickly speed up so we can be together before the baby comes!

Wow, congratulation for your pregnancy. I'm pray everything will going smoothly and you can be with your loved one sooner.

[angeldaemon13 42]

he put montreal. That's an 8-12 drive! Hopefully the department will pick a closer one.

So with this letter, we are just waiting for interview dates i'm assuming?

Well I am currently in the US for a visit, can we technically get started on our marriage licences now?

Besides Montreal, Vancouver is the other one. The other Consulates don't process these visas, which sucks I know. Winnipeg would be closer for me but from what I read, it will be Montreal.

[CDNme 11]

Unfortunately, the options are Montreal or Vancouver and USCIS picks which one you go to (depending on where you live in the country.)

If you are on a K1 - the next steps are to wait (but to prepare for) receiving your Packet 3 from the Consulate. You will have more forms to fill out, order a long-form birth certificate, a police report and take more passport photos.

After you send it you Packet 3, you wait for them to approve that.

When you receive Packet 4 (typically in an e-mail, if you've provided one) - THEN you can schedule your interview (and your medical).

I wouldn't start with marriage licences... you still have another 2-6 months ahead of you at this point. The consulate is scheduling interviews into March at this point. If all goes smoothly/quickly for your NVC, Packet 3, Packet 4 experience - I'd guestimate an interview in May-ish for you.

Best of luck.