I-129F April 2016 Filers

[Dreaming-big 13]

They ask for two photos but they only take one at the interview scan it and return it back to you. So only one is needed but I brought two. Also they only request originals of your paperwork even though they ask for copy's as well, they don't want the copies they copy it themselves and return the originals at the interview stage.

[joand lee 30]

well what a waste of time lol !!

thankyou

[mabeatz27 7]

Finally scheduled interview for 08/22

[rtguy1 6]

Finally scheduled interview for 08/22

congrats!!

Most people have been receiving the NVC hard copy letter 8-10 days after receiving their NVC case number, however, today is our 11th day and we still have not received the letter. You wont need the letter for the medical exam as a printed copy of a screenshot from the CEAC NVC status website showing READY status is sufficient enough. You will however need a COPY of the NVC hard copy letter for the embassy interview, which is mailed to the petitioner not the beneficiary in philippines.

Our interview date is set for August 9, we still have not received the NVC hard copy letter yet so we are getting a little anxious, but not worried because you can go onto the website to reschedule the interview date. Keep in mind when you reschedule you are going back to the calendar and selecting an open date, so it will be like back to beginning choosing a date most likely 2-4 weeks from the current date. Currently if we decide to reschedule even today the closest most available date is 3 weeks from today.

If I were you I would schedule the interview now, because you can always reschedule, just have courtesy to at least reschedule a few days before your current appointment date, so someone else can have enough time to take your date-time slot you abandoned. When you receive the NVC letter, just scan it to PDF format, and email it to your fiance to print for the interview. From what i understand, the only "original" documents you need to postal mail to your fiance are any documents which require a signature from either of you, eg.. I-134 form, letter of intent to marry

BTW.. my fiance is at the St Lukes (SLEC) medical exam this very moment, I just mailed her interview package with all our required documents and empty photo album visa FedEx yesterday Saturday 3:00PM pacific time, guaranteed delivery by Wednesday August 3 5:00 PM local Philippines time, i'm finishing up on our photo album pages today, will save to PDF then email it to her to print at a photo shop in Philippines... example page:

thanks for the info!!

[Pallavis 1]

I havent booked my appointment as of yet. The case is still at NVC, so I will wait for the once the case reaches the consulate. I read the pdf on the american consulate at mumbai and it seems they prefer to wait till they receive it and send out the packet 4 via email. Mine is the mumbai consulate. How about you ?

Ours is new delhi. Interesting that they send it by email hoping that quickens it up. Good luck with yours!!!

[chipmunk92 11]

Has anyone gotten a case number yet this morning?

I have called twice already but no luck yet... hoping to get it by noon NY time so that my fiance can book his medical in London before Knightsbridge closes!

[nicknkatie0608 7]

Yayyyy petition finally approved!

NOA1- April 27

NOA2- July 28

Now the NVC journey begins!

So happy :)

CONGRATS!!!!

[mamichula34 7]

Gm, I called NVC this morning and they rec'd my package on 7/29. I will call tonight to see if a case number has been generated. Process going fast.

[zzmr_qzz 24]

Has anyone gotten a case number yet this morning?

I have called twice already but no luck yet... hoping to get it by noon NY time so that my fiance can book his medical in London before Knightsbridge closes!

we got it on 29 Jul.

[aratamorne 164]

Received our case number this morning from NVC. When the operator started asking me to confirm all our information, I knew they had finally received the case.

Good Luck everyone else.

[cricketman 22]

The American Consulate in New Delhi has the packet 4 that they send out on their website. Based on the embassy reviews I learned that they email out that information, which is much better. Good luck to yall too

Ours is new delhi. Interesting that they send it by email hoping that quickens it up. Good luck with yours!!!

[nicknkatie0608 7]

I am wondering if I am missing out on something.....NVC has given us the case # and invoice #....as of Friday....we've filled out the DS-160 form and received the confirmation page....but when I go to check status, it still states it at NVC and when I go to pay the fee, there isn't an amount to select yet.....????? Am I missing something or still need to fill out something else??? Thanks for any help!!!!

[LadieGrace 21]

I have a question... Can we pay the visa fee at bpi even if our status is still in TRANSIT? Just a thought plus I saw someone posted the same on the facebook page for K-1's but I can no longer see that post. Maybe someone can answer here. TIA.

Edited August 1, 2016 by LadieGrace

[fruitcake 31]

I have a question... Can we pay the visa fee at bpi even if our status is still in TRANSIT? Just a thought plus I saw someone posted the same on the facebook page for K-1's but I can no longer see that post. Maybe someone can answer here. TIA.

Yes. I paid mine when it was still at NVC.

Edited August 1, 2016 by fruitcake

[LadieGrace 21]

Yes. I paid mine when in transit.

Thank you. Just brought with you the mrv slip, payment and your passport?