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What's next after receiving I-797, Notice of Action on the mail

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janmaria   0

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Hello everyone!

Been receiving good news for the past few days and this is overwhelming. Praise God for this. But I have so many questions that I need your assistance on this.

Oct 24, 2014 - Checked USCIS website with our Receipt # and stated that they approved our I-129F Petition for Fiance.

Oct 29, 2014 - Checked the same website and it says there that they shipped our approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing.

Oct 30, 2014 - My fiance received the hard copy of I-797, Notice of Action on the mail.

Well, my first concern is that what's next after receiving this I-797, Notice of Action. I checked the Department of State for visa processing and it shows me STEPS that i need to complete.

Next is, when can we start completing those steps? Do we have to wait for another notification so we can start the first step or we can just proceed right away?

I just want to thank you all for taking your time to read this. Your inputs will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you everyone.

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CF41051   3

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Start gathering the documents now. The USC will need to send documents to you (I-134, supporting docs, proof of ongoing relationship, updated letter of intent, etc) and you will need to gather documents as well (birth certificate, passport, passport pics, etc). Get these documents together now then when you get the letter from from embassy you can get your medical, ds-160, and interviews scheduled.

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Pitaya   2,577

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:guides: easily accessible at the top of the forum page. In particular, review the K1 Flowchart: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow

Additionally, check in at the Phil. Regional Forum.

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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Dan&Yvette   15

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Wait 2-3 weeks after your approval before calling the NVC to get the MNL case #. Once you get the MNL #, pay your visa at BPI and complete your DS-160. Create an account to ustraveldocs.com/ph so you could check the available dates for interview.

No need to wait for another notice. You should schedule your interview online. Do a pre registration for the medical - refer to St Lukes website.

And of course, gather all documents needed for your medical and interview. :)

Hello everyone!

Been receiving good news for the past few days and this is overwhelming. Praise God for this. But I have so many questions that I need your assistance on this.

Oct 24, 2014 - Checked USCIS website with our Receipt # and stated that they approved our I-129F Petition for Fiance.

Oct 29, 2014 - Checked the same website and it says there that they shipped our approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing.

Oct 30, 2014 - My fiance received the hard copy of I-797, Notice of Action on the mail.

Well, my first concern is that what's next after receiving this I-797, Notice of Action. I checked the Department of State for visa processing and it shows me STEPS that i need to complete.

Next is, when can we start completing those steps? Do we have to wait for another notification so we can start the first step or we can just proceed right away?

I just want to thank you all for taking your time to read this. Your inputs will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you everyone.

***K-1 Visa***

MAY 01, 2014: Met in person and got Engaged!
JULY 01, 2014: Sent I-129F Packet to Dallas Lockbox
JULY 04, 2014: Received via USPS Tracking
JULY 09, 2014: USCIS received the case - route to CSC - notified via email/text
JULY 10, 2014: NOA1 Hardcopy received and ARN changed
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014: Approved!!! (via USCIS site)...yipeee!!!! (80 days from NOA1)
OCTOBER 01, 2014: Got NOA2 Hardcopy
OCTOBER 15, 2014: Called NVC and got our MNL case # (19 days after approval)
OCTOBER 20, 2014: Paid the visa fee (BPI)
OCTOBER 22, 2014: Case status "In Transit". Completed and submitted DS-160 Form
OCTOBER 23, 2014: CEAC status "READY"
OCTOBER 30, 2014: Received NVC Letter thru mail (letter dated October 21st)
NOVEMBER 17, 2014: Medical (SLEC) - Result "Passed"
NOVEMBER 21, 2014: Received letter from US Embassy (Manila)
NOVEMBER 24, 2014: Interview - Result "Approved" :thumbs:
NOVEMBER 26, 2014: CEAC status "Administrative Processing"
NOVEMBER 28, 2014: CEAC status "ISSUED" :dance:
DECEMBER 02, 2014: Got text message from 2GO courier that my US Visa is ready to pick up :wow:
DECEMBER 06, 2014: Got my Visa. :dancing:
DECEMBER 15, 2014: CFO Seminar (didn't get my certificate and sticker - the counselor wanted to have copies of chat logs and I forgot to bring, huhuhu)
DECEMBER 19, 2014: Follow up seminar with CFO... Got my CFO certificate and seminar
DECEMBER 26, 2014: POE - San Francisco, CA (L) (L)
DECEMBER 30, 2014: Courthouse Wedding

JANUARY 15, 2015: Got my SS card (with my married name)

***AOS, EAD & AP***

MARCH 12, 2015: Sent AOS, EAD & AP packet via USPS (Express Mail)

MARCH 13, 2015: Packet delivered & signed (via USPS tracking)

MARCH 18, 2015: Receipt notice from USCIS (via text message and email)

MARCH 23, 2015: Received NOA's in mail

APRIL 04, 2015 : Received Biometrics Appointment Notice via mail

APRIL 14, 2015 : Biometrics (in Oakland)

APRIL 23, 2015 : Case Is Ready To Be Scheduled For An Interview

APRIL 29, 2015 : Received letter from USCIS for my initial interview

MAY 27, 2015 : EAD and AP is approved

MAY 29, 2015 : Interview.... APPROVED!!!

JUNE 04, 2015 : EAD/AP combo card received

JUNE 07, 2015 : GC received!!!

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