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I didn't check ours for a few days and when I looked again it had left on 01Apr and was in transit. DHL showed it arrived here on Friday when everything is closed for Easter Weekend so wont be delivered to the consulate till Tuesday when it reopens... (this obviously was never meant to be a quick process for us)

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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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Cool! Thank you. Let's hope the following process will be fast now.

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I think the general consensus on VJ is to wait at least 10 days(business days I believe) before calling NVC and also to ignore the 35 day wait time that is stated in the recorded message when calling.

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The NVC number to call is: 603-334-0700 you will need: SRC receipt number from USCIS Name and Date of Birth of Beneficiary Name and Date of Birth of Petitioner There open until Midnight.

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I didn't check ours for a few days and when I looked again it had left on 01Apr and was in transit. DHL showed it arrived here on Friday when everything is closed for Easter Weekend so wont be delivered to the consulate till Tuesday when it reopens... (this obviously was never meant to be a quick process for us)

Same thing here...ours left on March 31, arrived in one city in Bolivia on Thursday, departed that city for the destination city, but didn't quite make it before the holiday on Friday...but I think the consulate/embassy is open on Monday, hard to tell when the Embassy page shows a 2014 holiday calendar which only shows good Friday as a holiday, not the following Monday.

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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Same thing here...ours left on March 31, arrived in one city in Bolivia on Thursday, departed that city for the destination city, but didn't quite make it before the holiday on Friday...but I think the consulate/embassy is open on Monday, hard to tell when the Embassy page shows a 2014 holiday calendar which only shows good Friday as a holiday, not the following Monday.

How thoughtful of them..haha. I think the biggest relief for me is that I know where it is.. at last, and it hasn't disappeared in a pile of paper in Texas or Boston. I'm not totally sure how our process works as I've read different things but I called about the medical a couple of weeks ago and they wont do it until I have the instructions from Packet 3.

I guess for once you're almost hoping Monday isn't a holiday !

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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I'm not totally sure how our process works as I've read different things but I called about the medical a couple of weeks ago and they wont do it until I have the instructions from Packet 3.

Ours works the same way. When I called to book the medical the receptionist asked me if I had my Police Certificate (yes I do), my London case number (yest I do - she doesn't have to know I got it from NVC) and my instructions from the embassy. I truthfully told her that I do have the instructions. Well, it's digital and just a link to the embassy website, so I'm not waiting for a letter that may never arrive, as it's likely USCIS ignored William's letter notifying them of my change of address. Is yours digital or is all the information in the hard copy letter sent to you by the consulate?

I will never understand the point of spending money on postage and printing to send out a letter that simply directs you to a website link, when an email would suffice. I suppose it's for those who don't know you can hound NVC for your number so it contains that and the beneficiary ID and receipt number too, but it would make sense to be able to select the option of post or electronic. They could save a fortune in mailing costs.

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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I have question.

After we get k1 visa , we have 6months before the visa get expired right?

Do you think I can visit my fiance with ESTA for travel n comeback then use K1 visa to move ??

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I have question.

After we get k1 visa , we have 6months before the visa get expired right?

Do you think I can visit my fiance with ESTA for travel n comeback then use K1 visa to move ??

I know for a fact that the K1 is only a 1 time use visa. Once you enter the country it can not be used again.

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I know for a fact that the K1 is only a 1 time use visa. Once you enter the country it can not be used again.

I know that's why I'm trying to use ESTA(travel visa) n visit fiance then come back before use k1 visa to move.

But idk if I'm allowed to do it so im asking....

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I have question.

After we get k1 visa , we have 6months before the visa get expired right?

Do you think I can visit my fiance with ESTA for travel n comeback then use K1 visa to move ??

I know that's why I'm trying to use ESTA(travel visa) n visit fiance then come back before use k1 visa to move.

But idk if I'm allowed to do it so im asking....

I don't think you can do this. Once you have been granted a visa, you cannot apply for a visa waiver. Any existing VW you have will be void on the granting of your K1. So when you enter the USA for the first time with your passport bearing the K1, your entry is 'used'. It's not worth the risk. Are you not able to go over right away? You have six months from the date of the medical to enter the US, not from the day the visa is issued. If you really want to visit before using the K1, you are better off trying to put off your interview until after the date of your return from visiting. Hope this helps.

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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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I know for a fact that the K1 is only a 1 time use visa. Once you enter the country it can not be used again.

Your ESTA should be revoked at this point, with the k1 approval. Several other people I know had theirs revoked. Ours was revoked months ago.

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I know that's why I'm trying to use ESTA(travel visa) n visit fiance then come back before use k1 visa to move.

But idk if I'm allowed to do it so im asking....

Your safest bet is to get your affairs in order, travel once, and then wait a few months will you get ur conditional residence card and then you can travel.

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Thank you everyone.

I just try to work here and get money as much as possible before move there. But my bday is coming in July and fiance wants me to visit so I was thinking I'll visit him in July then come back and work as much as possible then move.

But if that's gonna cost a risk then I won't visit him and work and move.

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I just came home from work and ....and saw mail from embassy !!! I got packet 3 now.

I'm really excited...I haven't even opened it but wanted to let everyone know.

It's getting real everyone....dream will come true pretty soon for you too :)

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I just came home from work and ....and saw mail from embassy !!! I got packet 3 now.

I'm really excited...I haven't even opened it but wanted to let everyone know.

It's getting real everyone....dream will come true pretty soon for you too :)

That's wonderful news. I don't think I have the patience you do. I would have knocked over my coffee in a rush to get to open the packet ;)

That means ours are to follow shortly!

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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That's wonderful news. I don't think I have the patience you do. I would have knocked over my coffee in a rush to get to open the packet ;)

That means ours are to follow shortly!

Thank you !

I know right lol I still haven't opened it. I had to calm down so decided to eat dinner and chill for a while.

I'll open it in a lil bit tho.

But yes everyone else's will be coming soon ;)

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