January 2016 I-129f Filers

[Lowens8 10]

I just called NVC to see if they received my case and still nothing, this time the operator gave me not the usual wait for 35 days but wait for 70 days oO I was like ####### in my head. I do not understand why it takes so much time for them to send the case compare to some who got their case received in a week or two.

I guess there's a change for the Embassies in Canada with processing the K-1s...Georgia posted about it in the February filers forum if you want to take a look...maybe that's why it's taking longer?

[Georgia16 2,858]

I just called NVC to see if they received my case and still nothing, this time the operator gave me not the usual wait for 35 days but wait for 70 days oO I was like ####### in my head. I do not understand why it takes so much time for them to send the case compare to some who got their case received in a week or two.

I think they gather them together and send a lot together to save on the transport so some are waiting to be send while others are lucky and get send right away. Just a guess of course.

[Yalda 54]

I guess there's a change for the Embassies in Canada with processing the K-1s...Georgia posted about it in the February filers forum if you want to take a look...maybe that's why it's taking longer?

I cannot find the post

[Georgia16 2,858]

I cannot find the post

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/584322-i-129f-february-2016-filers/page-73

On page 73

[Yalda 54]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/584322-i-129f-february-2016-filers/page-73

On page 73

oh thank you very much!!!!

[Georgia16 2,858]

oh thank you very much!!!!

You're welcome

[LAS1204 6]

I cannot find the post

Yalda, it's on page 73 in the Feb filers forum. This is the source link:

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/news/montreal-to-handle-all-fiance-e--visa-interviews-in-canada.html

Out of curiosity, anyone know which consulate fiance will interview at? Is it his country of current residence or the country he holds citizenship in? My fiance is in Canada on student visa but is citizen of Guyana (South America).

[Georgia16 2,858]

Yalda, it's on page 73 in the Feb filers forum. This is the source link:

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/news/montreal-to-handle-all-fiance-e--visa-interviews-in-canada.html

Out of curiosity, anyone know which consulate fiance will interview at? Is it his country of current residence or the country he holds citizenship in? My fiance is in Canada on student visa but is citizen of Guyana (South America).

He can do both since he is legal in Canada. What consulate did you write on the I-129F form?

[Yalda 54]

Yalda, it's on page 73 in the Feb filers forum. This is the source link:

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/news/montreal-to-handle-all-fiance-e--visa-interviews-in-canada.html

Out of curiosity, anyone know which consulate fiance will interview at? Is it his country of current residence or the country he holds citizenship in? My fiance is in Canada on student visa but is citizen of Guyana (South America).

THANK YOU

[LAS1204 6]

He can do both since he is legal in Canada. What consulate did you write on the I-129F form?

Phew! I was hoping it would be Canada! On the form, I wrote Toronto, Canada (didn't know at the time Toronto didn't process K visas). Thanks for that!

[Yalda 54]

Ok I looked at it and understand better now. One thing they are stating is that now after the NVC send our files to the embassy, they will contact us with instructions to set the date of our interview. Does it mean that the process after they receive our files will change meaning that we will have to book our interview before sending the DS160...I am also worried that it will take even longer to book our interview since it was taking already 1month and half/2month to get the first available date and now that all canadian will have to have our interview in Montreal it will be more crowded/busy and harder to get an available date the soonest possible. :s

[Georgia16 2,858]

Ok I looked at it and understand better now. One thing they are stating is that now after the NVC send our files to the embassy, they will contact us with instructions to set the date of our interview. Does it mean that the process after they receive our files will change meaning that we will have to book our interview before sending the DS160...I am also worried that it will take even longer to book our interview since it was taking already 1month and half/2month to get the first available date and now that all canadian will have to have our interview in Montreal it will be more crowded/busy and harder to get an available date the soonest possible. :s

Ds-160 first and you should really ask in the Canadian forum since this is only specific to that embassy that why you'll get more answers from Canadians in the same situation as you

[Yalda 54]

Ds-160 first and you should really ask in the Canadian forum since this is only specific to that embassy that why you'll get more answers from Canadians in the same situation as you

You're right

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Yalda, on 25 Mar 2016 - 2:45 PM, said:Yalda, on 25 Mar 2016 - 2:45 PM, said:

Ok I looked at it and understand better now. One thing they are stating is that now after the NVC send our files to the embassy, they will contact us with instructions to set the date of our interview. Does it mean that the process after they receive our files will change meaning that we will have to book our interview before sending the DS160...I am also worried that it will take even longer to book our interview since it was taking already 1month and half/2month to get the first available date and now that all canadian will have to have our interview in Montreal it will be more crowded/busy and harder to get an available date the soonest possible. :s

Keep in mind that a forum like this one is for initial bonding with others who are along the same timeline as you for initial processing. The initial application is the same no matter where in the world you are. But, having said that, once you get your approval (NOA2 text message or email), you should move over to your country's sub-forum to get a better understanding of the process for the Embassy that you will be interviewing with, and to get direct answers from those who have completed the steps you are about to at the US Embassy Canada.

Those in this thread, are applying from various Embassies around the world and there are different process for each. So what works in Russian, Philippines or UAE may not work for those processing through Canada. VJ sub forum for all things dealing with the US Embassy in Canada and they will answer your questions for the processing of your visa from their personal experience.

Link: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/93-canada/

Get the Canadian K1 Embassy Letter (EL) at http://photos.state.gov/libraries/canada/303578/montreal/Packet3-K1-MTL.pdf as this is your bible needed to complete and receive your visa. The required documents are included and use the EL as a check list. Once you have completed or gathered the required documents you'll be ready for your interview. If it is not on the Embassy letter, it probably is not needed.

Last but not least, READ the pages on the US Embassy website for you country so that you are up to speed.

http://canada.usembassy.gov/

Two more places to check for information would be the VJ Wiki found here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Special:AllPages

And a recent interview review http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=18429

Good luck and God's speed.

Edited March 25, 2016 by Greenbaum

[Bcs1 2]

I have not received the NOA2 approval. its been over 2 months and have not heard a beep

petition sent Jan 15th received hard copy 01/21/2016 showing receipt date 01/19/2016......I want to call them and ask.

feeling frustrated!!!