January 2014 TSC Filers

[todos 4]

Hi! my fiancee sent me a package with the documents for the interview. Usually how long after I submit the readiness is the interview?

[hir0 49]

It depends on the embassy. For us it is 3weeks.

[AlissaCarly 44]

Same, 3 weeks and 3 days Not a bad wait at all

[woohoo25 28]

Interview on Wednesday...I'm thinking 2 more weeks till he's here

[hir0 49]

Interview on Wednesday...I'm thinking 2 more weeks till he's here

Good luck on the interview tomorrow !!!!

[sexymackeral 14]

Hi January Filers - Can someone please give us an idea of how many of you (that you are aware of) have not received your NOA2 yet? And have you made enquiries about your case and received a SPECIFIC explanation pertaining to your case which might be causing delay? Are there those among you who have been delayed for no apparent reason?

We haven't received our NOA2 yet. We are at 215 days as of today. I have contacted 1 Senator (useless) and 1 Congressman (slightly more helpful than Senator) and placed 1 service request. Service request came back on 8/15 saying our file was placed on a processing hold due to pending security checks.... and now we wait...

[Masenko 36]

We haven't received our NOA2 yet. We are at 215 days as of today. I have contacted 1 Senator (useless) and 1 Congressman (slightly more helpful than Senator) and placed 1 service request. Service request came back on 8/15 saying our file was placed on a processing hold due to pending security checks.... and now we wait...

Same story except I think I am close to 228 days. Contacted everyone including. On Sep 7th it will be thirty days to have contacted Ombudsman.

[LaurenandCarl 16]

(quoted post removed at OP's request - VJ Moderation )

Congratulations!!!!! Awesome news! We're at 212 days (7 months exactly), praying for news soon.

Edited September 4, 2014 by Kathryn41
to remove quoted post at OP's request

[morx61 25]

Hey January fillers! My fiance used to live in another country and we have provided her current address at the time. She moved back home, and NVC sent the case the the embassy where she doesn't live anymore. I requested a transfer and the case is now received by the new embassy, and they haven't contacted us yet. How long will it take for them to contact us? Also, they still have her old address on file. Should I email them and ask them to send the packet to the new address? or just wait for them to contact me? I have no idea what the next step would be.

[madhavisri0618 8]

Its 242 days since we got our NOA1. still waiting on NOA2. My fiance raised an SR and the response is as below.

"Our records show that your Form I-129F is currently pending adjudication. We regret that we are unable to provide you with a completion date at this time. We apologize for the delay."

Did any one get this kind of response. not sure what exactly is going on.

Heights of frustration!!!

[SweetOpossum 55]

Hey January fillers! My fiance used to live in another country and we have provided her current address at the time. She moved back home, and NVC sent the case the the embassy where she doesn't live anymore. I requested a transfer and the case is now received by the new embassy, and they haven't contacted us yet. How long will it take for them to contact us? Also, they still have her old address on file. Should I email them and ask them to send the packet to the new address? or just wait for them to contact me? I have no idea what the next step would be.

Hello! Call the consulate!

As soon as the website https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ showed our case was ready I called the consulate to confirmed they had it and asked for instructions (I already knew what was next thanks to VJ, but I wanted them to confirm)

Also confirm which address they have on file for the petitioner in my case there was a small mistake in my address, but they were able to fix and updated while I was on the phone with them. Don't feel like you have to sit and wait

Best luck!!! We are almost there

[SweetOpossum 55]

Its 242 days since we got our NOA1. still waiting on NOA2. My fiance raised an SR and the response is as below.

"Our records show that your Form I-129F is currently pending adjudication. We regret that we are unable to provide you with a completion date at this time. We apologize for the delay."

Did any one get this kind of response. not sure what exactly is going on.

Heights of frustration!!!

Hello, It maybe a good idea to message Masenko , He has a beneficiary from India and is experience a delay too. Have you been able to talk to them on the phone to confirm what is pending? I have read in most cases its security checks.

ps Please fill your timeline! And keep us posted on NOA2, hopefully you will get it very soon.

[nitsirk7562 82]

Hey guys, quick question. Is it ok to go ahead and pay the visa fee before it goes up on the 12th? I haven't heard from the consulate yet but I have our case number and our status is "Ready" on ceac website. Thoughts?

[SweetOpossum 55]

Hey guys, quick question. Is it ok to go ahead and pay the visa fee before it goes up on the 12th? I haven't heard from the consulate yet but I have our case number and our status is "Ready" on ceac website. Thoughts?

Hello!

I think this information will answer your question.

Important Notice - New Application Fees: Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa application fees for certain visa categories will change on September 12, 2014. All visa applicants must pay the fee amounts in effect on the day they pay, with the exception of Immigrant Visa application processing fees paid domestically to the National Visa Center (NVC), which will be effective as of the date of billing.

Fees that will decrease are not refundable. If you paid a visa fee before September 12, 2014 and that fee decreased, we cannot give you a refund.

Fees that will increase (nonimmigrant fees only): Visa fees paid will be accepted 90 days after the new fees go into effect, as follows:

• If you paid your visa fee before September 12, 2014, and your visa interview is on or before December 11, 2014, you do not have to pay the difference between the new and old fee amounts.
• If you paid your visa fee before September 12, 2014, and your visa interview is on or after December 12, 2014, you will be required to pay the difference between the old and new fee amounts – no exceptions.

*** Source: http://www.travel.st...fiance-k-1.html ***

Was your case received by the consulate? You can give them a call and confirm and ask for instructions on next steps, but you should be fine filling out DS160 and scheduling interview appointment.

Edited September 5, 2014 by SweetOpossum

[nitsirk7562 82]

I saw this posted on another forum. My question is even though I haven't heard from my consulate, can I just go ahead and pay it? I'd like to save $25 if I can We will most likely have our interview before December 11. I am thinking I can probably just pay it now but just wanted to know if there's any issue with paying before we get the packet 3 or whatever we get from the consulate.

Thanks though.

Hello!

I think this information will answer your question.

Important Notice - New Application Fees: Nonimmigrant and immigrant visa application fees for certain visa categories will change on September 12, 2014. All visa applicants must pay the fee amounts in effect on the day they pay, with the exception of Immigrant Visa application processing fees paid domestically to the National Visa Center (NVC), which will be effective as of the date of billing.

Fees that will decrease are not refundable. If you paid a visa fee before September 12, 2014 and that fee decreased, we cannot give you a refund.

Fees that will increase (nonimmigrant fees only): Visa fees paid will be accepted 90 days after the new fees go into effect, as follows:

• If you paid your visa fee before September 12, 2014, and your visa interview is on or before December 11, 2014, you do not have to pay the difference between the new and old fee amounts.
• If you paid your visa fee before September 12, 2014, and your visa interview is on or after December 12, 2014, you will be required to pay the difference between the old and new fee amounts – no exceptions.

*** Source: http://www.travel.st...fiance-k-1.html ***

Was your case received by the consulate? You can give them a call and confirm and ask for instructions on next steps, but you should be fine filling out DS160 and scheduling interview appointment.