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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Bolivia
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Mine seems to be stuck at NVC...I've read about some possible reasons, one was that they are waiting for the embassy to have an open appointment date before they send it.....but I'm not liking it being there this long.

I'm not the only one though, if you play with the case # you can view other peoples case statuses on CEAC, quite a few are at the NVC that are going to the same embassy, but it could be for different reasons, like different a different type of visa that require a priority date, etc.because I tracked some as far back as November 2014..there is no way to tell which type of visas applications they are.

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Consulate : Bolivia

I-129F Sent : 2014-08-08

I-129F NOA1 : 2014-08-14

I-129F NOA2 : 2015-02-20

I-129F NOA2 hard copy recieved: 2015-03-02

USCIS to NVC: 2015-03-02

NVC Received : 2015-03-10

NVC Left : 2015-03-31

Consulate Received : 2015-04-06

Packet 4 Received : 2015-04-09

Interview Date : 2015-04-30

2nd Interview Date : 2015-05-04

Interview Result :

Visa Received :

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 190 days from your NOA1 date.[/b][/color]

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Bolivia
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Mine seems to be stuck at NVC...I've read about some possible reasons, one was that they are waiting for the embassy to have an open appointment date before they send it.....but I'm not liking it being there this long.

I'm not the only one though, if you play with the case # you can view other peoples case statuses on CEAC, quite a few are at the NVC that are going to the same embassy, but it could be for different reasons, like different a different type of visa that require a priority date, etc.because I tracked some as far back as November 2014..there is no way to tell which type of visas applications they are.

If anyone else is interested in seeing other case statuses here is how:

I found this information in another post.

Case#: CCCyyyydddqqq

CCC = city code

yyyy = year i.e. 2015

ddd = day of the year in which case was received by NVC + 500

qqq = order of application received that day. (001 first appliation, 002 second application, etc)

Example: NVC received your application on Jan 25, 2015 and your city is Montreal(MTL - not sure if this is the actual code for Montreal)

MTL = Montreal

yyyy = 2015

ddd = 525 = 25 + 500 (as Jan 25 is the 25th day of the year)

qqq = 001 - first application received

Your case number would look like this: MTL2015525001 - see for yourself verify your own case # using the method described

So to look at other cases for that day(if any) just change the last 3 digits. 001,002,003 etc.

If you want to see another day change the ddd portion. (500 + day of the year)

It seems insecure, because anyone can look at your timeline, find the NVC receive date and embassy info to figure out the city code and then create your case #, but I don't think they can't do anything with it besides look at the status, because NVC requires more than just a case number when inquiring about applications.

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Service Center : Texas Service Center

Consulate : Bolivia

I-129F Sent : 2014-08-08

I-129F NOA1 : 2014-08-14

I-129F NOA2 : 2015-02-20

I-129F NOA2 hard copy recieved: 2015-03-02

USCIS to NVC: 2015-03-02

NVC Received : 2015-03-10

NVC Left : 2015-03-31

Consulate Received : 2015-04-06

Packet 4 Received : 2015-04-09

Interview Date : 2015-04-30

2nd Interview Date : 2015-05-04

Interview Result :

Visa Received :

Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 190 days from your NOA1 date.[/b][/color]

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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If anyone else is interested in seeing other case statuses here is how:

I found this information in another post.

Case#: CCCyyyydddqqq

CCC = city code

yyyy = year i.e. 2015

ddd = day of the year in which case was received by NVC + 500

qqq = order of application received that day. (001 first appliation, 002 second application, etc)

Example: NVC received your application on Jan 25, 2015 and your city is Montreal(MTL - not sure if this is the actual code for Montreal)

Thank you.. yes I will be doing this.. at this stage, every distraction helps :)

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number

Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: India
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I'm really happy for all of you August that are approved. I am NOA - 8/21/14, and my depression is really starting to set in =/ I called today and the tier 1 wouldn't transfer me to a tier 2. I have a very mild predicament I don't talk loud or rude to anyone and this lady was just going off on me. "Sir we can not comment, sir I can't transfer you." It's not so much what she said as much as what was in her tone, the lady felt like she hated me. I feel humiliated and helpless. =[

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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Just checked online status and our case has been delivered to jamaica! Yay can't veli it happened this fast. Hopefully everyones case will be arriving soon if not already so we can all schedule our interviews

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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Just checked online status and our case has been delivered to jamaica! Yay can't veli it happened this fast. Hopefully everyones case will be arriving soon if not already so we can all schedule our interviews

Very nice.. best wishes !

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number

Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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Mine seems to be stuck at NVC...I've read about some possible reasons, one was that they are waiting for the embassy to have an open appointment date before they send it.....but I'm not liking it being there this long.

I'm not the only one though, if you play with the case # you can view other peoples case statuses on CEAC, quite a few are at the NVC that are going to the same embassy, but it could be for different reasons, like different a different type of visa that require a priority date, etc.because I tracked some as far back as November 2014..there is no way to tell which type of visas applications they are.

I tried the tracking method. We are 001 on a Monday, so I'm assuming the next one before us was the Friday prior. There was only one and it has been sent to the embassy. Being a small country though there aren't enough to give much of a pattern but at least that shows us we're next.. we don't know how long that will be exactly but I guess it's soon.

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number

Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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I tried the tracking method. We are 001 on a Monday, so I'm assuming the next one before us was the Friday prior. There was only one and it has been sent to the embassy. Being a small country though there aren't enough to give much of a pattern but at least that shows us we're next.. we don't know how long that will be exactly but I guess it's soon.

oops no.. I may be wrong about that. Someone the day after us, Tuesday, has moved on to the embassy... does this just depend which desk you are on or the type of visa and what appointments are available?

Edited by Andie

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number

Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Scotland
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oops no.. I may be wrong about that. Someone the day after us, Tuesday, has moved on to the embassy... does this just depend which desk you are on or the type of visa and what appointments are available?

Please tell me we aren't going to have the extreme randomness we experienced with approvals.

Lee & William

8/2/2014 - Sent I-129F Petition with USPS by Express Mail    
8/4/2014 - I-129F delivered to dropbox    8/6/2014 - NOA1 Text/E-Mail received    8/11/2014 - Alien Registration Number Changed (Text/E-Mail) / NOA1 Letter received by Mail    3/16/2015 - NOA2 Text/E-Mail received (224 days)    3/20/2015 - Sent to NVC    3/31/2015 - NVC Received    4/1/2015 - Case Number Assigned       4/7/2015 - NVC Sent to Embassy    4/10/2015 - London Embassy Received    4/11/2015 - Medical     4/15/2015 - Packet 3 Received    4/12/2015 - Packet 3 Sent    4/23/2015 - Packet 4 Received    5/18/2015 - Interview - APPROVED     5/30/2015 - Visa collected from courier    6/1/2015 - POE    6/14/2015 - Wedding 💍💍
 
 
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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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Please tell me we aren't going to have the extreme randomness we experienced with approvals.

I think it might be only slightly random if that's any help.. just trying to check if I'm on the right track and also noticed that there are one or two after that are still waiting so perhaps the 'out of order' person is on a different type of visa anyway. (I can probably live with that)

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number

Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: New Zealand
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I'm really happy for all of you August that are approved. I am NOA - 8/21/14, and my depression is really starting to set in =/ I called today and the tier 1 wouldn't transfer me to a tier 2. I have a very mild predicament I don't talk loud or rude to anyone and this lady was just going off on me. "Sir we can not comment, sir I can't transfer you." It's not so much what she said as much as what was in her tone, the lady felt like she hated me. I feel humiliated and helpless. =[

I think I would just keep calling and again ask to speak to a Tier 2 person and emphasise the length of time you have been waiting.... you are at around 7 months which is not unusual for July/August NOA1's.. you may be close to hearing something anyway, but I would still try to call. It does sometimes take a bit more to get someone to listen to you. Best of luck.

(Also your Profile says India and your timeline says Japan... where is your beneficiary from?)

Mar 2011 - After 5mths denied for lost docs - Attempts to follow up failed. Mar 18 2012 - I-129F sent - No sign of NOA1 but they have banked the check...Jul 24 - Update - USCIS has located our file
Infopass Apt - they sorted through everything - our 2011 and 2012 file keep getting mixed up - getting us a Case# (still waiting) Dec- Infopass Appt- expecting to get a case # in about a week ..Still no Case number

Mar 2013 Infopass - advised file was in a box somewhere,and it would be quicker for us to refile. Life gets in the way... New petition submitted July 2014 .
I-129F Sent : Jul 28 2014
TSC received: Aug 04 2014
I-129F NOA1 : Aug 06 2014
I-129F NOA2 : Feb 25 2015 (NOA2 copy rcd: Mar 02)

Sent to NVC: Mar 09 / Left NVC Apr 1 / Arr Embassy Apr 7 / Pkt 3 Rcd Apr 15 / Medical Apr 17 / Pkt 3 sent May 1 / Interview May 12

Left NZ May 15

Married Aug 10

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: France
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I'm really happy for all of you August that are approved. I am NOA - 8/21/14, and my depression is really starting to set in =/ I called today and the tier 1 wouldn't transfer me to a tier 2. I have a very mild predicament I don't talk loud or rude to anyone and this lady was just going off on me. "Sir we can not comment, sir I can't transfer you." It's not so much what she said as much as what was in her tone, the lady felt like she hated me. I feel humiliated and helpless. =[

Sorry to hear that :/ You should definitely call again!

I'm really happy for all of you August that are approved. I am NOA - 8/21/14, and my depression is really starting to set in =/ I called today and the tier 1 wouldn't transfer me to a tier 2. I have a very mild predicament I don't talk loud or rude to anyone and this lady was just going off on me. "Sir we can not comment, sir I can't transfer you." It's not so much what she said as much as what was in her tone, the lady felt like she hated me. I feel humiliated and helpless. =[

Sorry to hear that :/ You should definitely call again!

Service Center : Texas Service Center


☑ I-129F sent: 08-18-2014

☑ NOA1 : 08-25-2014

☑ NOA2 : 03-13-2015

☑ Received NOA2 hardcopy: 03-20-2015

☑ Sent to NVC: 03-23-2015

☑ NVC received: 03-31-2015
☑ NVC attribute case nuimber: 03-31-2015

☑ Case sent to embassy: 04-02-2015

☑ Embassy received: 04-07-2015

☑ Packet 3 received: 04-29-2015

Medical: 05-19-2015

Interview: 05-20-2015

Interview result: Approved!!!

Visa received: 06-05-2015

US entry: 08-06-2015
☑ Wedding: 09-02-2015

:star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star:

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: France
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I found that list of what we need to get from our us fiancé. There is no mention of the tax return. Is it really necessary to have one and is it easy to obtain?

What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):

1. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F).

2. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.

3. You will need several items (for the above form). Gather duplicate evidence of income and resources as appropriate:

(A) Statement from an officer of the bank/financial institution with your deposits, identifying the following: 1. date account opened; 2. total amount deposited for the past year; 3. present balance

(B) Statement(s) from your employer on business stationary showing: 1. Date and nature of employment; 2. salary paid; 3. whether position is temporary or permanent (also include copies of your last two pay stubs and your previous W-2 for the associated employer if available)

BEGIN COLLECTING THESE ASAP WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR NOA2!

4. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail. (backup information; the embassy will have copies of this as well)

5. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, online chat logs (pick several over the prior few months), etc.. from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 until date-now).

Examples: Copies of land line and cell phone bills, appropriate emails and letters you have sent including the stamps on envelopes (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

Service Center : Texas Service Center


☑ I-129F sent: 08-18-2014

☑ NOA1 : 08-25-2014

☑ NOA2 : 03-13-2015

☑ Received NOA2 hardcopy: 03-20-2015

☑ Sent to NVC: 03-23-2015

☑ NVC received: 03-31-2015
☑ NVC attribute case nuimber: 03-31-2015

☑ Case sent to embassy: 04-02-2015

☑ Embassy received: 04-07-2015

☑ Packet 3 received: 04-29-2015

Medical: 05-19-2015

Interview: 05-20-2015

Interview result: Approved!!!

Visa received: 06-05-2015

US entry: 08-06-2015
☑ Wedding: 09-02-2015

:star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star::star:

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Scotland
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Hi Curlies,

What is the general consensus from those who have been through the consulate in France? Some of them are a bit more difficult than others, but as a Visa Waiver country, I would think France might be a bit more relaxed. London doesn't seem to insist on proving income every different way. We selected W2, 3 pay stubs, letter from employer and are arranging a letter from the bank. We may well have more than we need, but I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. If your consulate has a similar approach, then I'd think you could leave out one of the means of proof, unless there are reports that they are insistent upon the tax return.

Lee & William

8/2/2014 - Sent I-129F Petition with USPS by Express Mail    
8/4/2014 - I-129F delivered to dropbox    8/6/2014 - NOA1 Text/E-Mail received    8/11/2014 - Alien Registration Number Changed (Text/E-Mail) / NOA1 Letter received by Mail    3/16/2015 - NOA2 Text/E-Mail received (224 days)    3/20/2015 - Sent to NVC    3/31/2015 - NVC Received    4/1/2015 - Case Number Assigned       4/7/2015 - NVC Sent to Embassy    4/10/2015 - London Embassy Received    4/11/2015 - Medical     4/15/2015 - Packet 3 Received    4/12/2015 - Packet 3 Sent    4/23/2015 - Packet 4 Received    5/18/2015 - Interview - APPROVED     5/30/2015 - Visa collected from courier    6/1/2015 - POE    6/14/2015 - Wedding 💍💍
 
 
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