I-129F April 2016 Filers

[Gregory&Dyn 113]

Same boat here, noa2 June 8th still not at NVC it's been over 8 weeks now. They kept giving me the 6 week spiel and then after 6 weeks asked me to email NVC research with scanned copy of noa2. I did but all I got back was that they don't have it and will work with USCIS to find the location of the petition. I have no idea what's going on. I was on the same boat with 2 other VJers who were approved a week before me but they finally were received last week. I'm still waiting and getting kinda nervous and frustrated. I hope you get there soon I'm sure you will any day now I heard July approvals have been getting there at a better pace. Just thought I'd let you know your not alone.

Eight weeks? How do you hold it together? What are your true thoughts? Was your package lost, or just put aside? What retribution do you have? Must be extremely tough when folks with approvals near your own have already reached the NVC. I am really, really sorry.

By the way, I do appreciate the response. its nice to know I am not alone.

[Dave-Bhel 84]

Yes for the medical you can print a screenshot of the CEAC NVC READY status, my fiance just did that yesterday. For the interview you will need either a scanned copy of the NVC hard copy letter or the email from NVC with your case number and beneficiary name.

Yes the email from NVC with the case number and beneficiary name printed is acceptable alternative the the NVC hard copy letter. see reply to mabeatz27 above.

I we never got an email or letter from the NVC. I got my case number by calling them.any suggestions?

[farzram 11]

Eight weeks? How do you hold it together? What are your true thoughts? Was your package lost, or just put aside? What retribution do you have? Must be extremely tough when folks with approvals near your own have already reached the NVC. I am really, really sorry.

By the way, I do appreciate the response. its nice to know I am not alone.

At first I thought it was put aside, now the more I think of it I think it's lost. The 2 other VJ members in the same position as me got there by their 8 week mark- unfortunately my 8 weeks will be up and still they don't have it- so yes I think it's lost.

I've gotten my senators person involved and they're still waiting on NVC to contact USCIS and get a response. It's crazy because I feel like since I've waited over the 6 weeks they should try alittle harder to get it moving now. USCIS is NOO help and the tier 2s give me no specific date or even a good answer- they even told me not to call them that nothing is in their hands anymore after approval. I know it's a bunch of Bologna.

I feel hopeless and feel like there's nothing I can do but wait until someone finally either fesses up to it being lost/sent somewhere else - or it just was never sent out and forgotten about.

Thanks for your kind words. I know that if your waiting 5,6, or 8 weeks - this stage is hard for EVERYONE because you finally get approved and think it's going to move fast and then it's just another big delay. So I know it's hard for you too and pray you guys get there soon.

[Doug & Cristina 2]

Hi all,

just a quick question. I'm shipping my Affidavit of Support and documents along with that....what is the best mail courier that is reliable and cost efficient? In my area (Northern California), I have USPS, FedEx and UPS. Any recommendations would really help. Thanks!!!

I'm in Northern Cali as well. I mailed mine out FEDEX and she got it two days earlier than expected and she lives in a remote area. It was rather expensive so please be aware of this. You might check with DHL because they do deliver there. I would NOT suggest USPS as I've heard of issues with that. UPS I know does deliver there as well. I simply went through FEDEX because I knew I wouldn't have to sweat it.

[farzram 11]

Eight weeks? How do you hold it together? What are your true thoughts? Was your package lost, or just put aside? What retribution do you have? Must be extremely tough when folks with approvals near your own have already reached the NVC. I am really, really sorry.

By the way, I do appreciate the response. its nice to know I am not alone.

At first I thought it was put aside, now the more I think of it I think it's lost. The 2 other VJ members in the same position as me got there by their 8 week mark- unfortunately my 8 weeks will be up and still they don't have it- so yes I think it's lost.

I've gotten my senators person involved and they're still waiting on NVC to contact USCIS and get a response. It's crazy because I feel like since I've waited over the 6 weeks they should try alittle harder to get it moving now. USCIS is NOO help and the tier 2s give me no specific date or even a good answer- they even told me not to call them that nothing is in their hands anymore after approval. I know it's a bunch of Bologna.

I feel hopeless and feel like there's nothing I can do but wait until someone finally either fesses up to it being lost/sent somewhere else - or it just was never sent out and forgotten about.

Thanks for your kind words. I know that if your waiting 5,6, or 8 weeks - this stage is hard for EVERYONE because you finally get approved and think it's going to move fast and then it's just another big delay. So I know it's hard for you too and pray you guys get there soon.

[Doug & Cristina 2]

Interview is set for August 22nd at 8:15AM. The visa's is expected to be delivered at the Mall of Asia on Friday, August 26th. I did my homework on this and its the norm expected delivery time if you are using 2Go at the Mall of Asia.

I was monitoring flight prices and when I was looking a couple months ago, flights were about $850 for two for a one-way. Then recently i saw flights jump to $1400-$1600 which I wasn't too happy about. But I also knew to check prices a couple times a day because there is one day out of the week they drastically drop.

Yesterday, I booked a flight on EVA Airways (one way) for Sunday the 28th to depart Manila at 12:40PM. It's a 19 hour (one stop) flight stopping with a 4 hour layover in Taipei. My girls will arrive at San Francisco International on the 28th at 4:30PM.

You will get your best deal booking 21 days minimum in advance. I'm not telling everyone that is what they should do, but if you're confident your significant other will pass the interview process and have their visa in hand on time, be smart and book ahead. Yes, I'm aware there could be a hiccup, but I have to have faith.... Good luck to everyone!

[otmy0023 16]

its not an interview letter its just saying embassy has received case, and original i-129f with approved stamp on it

Are you expecting a separate interview letter, or is that it until your appointment? Also, did they deliver it to your home address?

Edited August 5, 2016 by otmy0023

[Doug & Cristina 2]

The letters of intent (from each of you), and the I-134 Affidavit of Support which the Original Poster stated he mailed BOTH require signatures. ANY document related directly to the petition which requires a signature MUST be originals and cannot be a scanned copy.

After calling NVC over and over complaining and requesting them to mail or email the letter so we can use it to request a Hong Kong police clearance and them telling me either that NVC no longer sends the letter or it could take up to 6 weeks to be sent, we finally received our NVC letter in the mail yesterday when I arrived home. But of course now we have a new problem, we still cannot get a bank draft in Hong Kong Dollar for the Police Clearance fee!

My fiance has a Landbank account but that bank doesn't issue bank drafts in Hong Kong Dollar, she went to China bank and BPI they both can issue bank drafts in Hong Kong Dollar but only if you have an account with them, and to open a new account with them one of the requirements is a billing (utility?) statement, which she doesn't have.

So now that we have the NVC letter we still cannot get a bank draft in Hong Kong Dollar to order and pay the police clearance fee! Arggg i'm so frustrated right now, and my fiance is soo stubborn and refuse to follow my directions, insists she will do her part her way then she mucks everything up and causes us delays!

I sent a copy of each of my last 3 months pay statements, as well as the last pay statements for the previous 3 years December 2013, 2014, 2015. I did not send a bank statement, because I think the previous 3 years or pay statements, W2 and 1040 tax statements are sufficient proof of income, and a bank statement really has absolutely nothing to do with income nor do I feel it is the governments business to review my purchases and spending.

Still haven't received anything from the NVC either which I'm concerned about myself. You are required apparently required to have this letter for your interview is my understanding??

[OhioLovesUK 27]

its not an interview letter its just saying embassy has received case, and original i-129f with approved stamp on it

I hope I get one of these in time to take to the medical with me ..

Says I need "A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category"

[Dave-Bhel 84]

Interview is set for August 22nd at 8:15AM. The visa's is expected to be delivered at the Mall of Asia on Friday, August 26th. I did my homework on this and its the norm expected delivery time if you are using 2Go at the Mall of Asia.

I was monitoring flight prices and when I was looking a couple months ago, flights were about $850 for two for a one-way. Then recently i saw flights jump to $1400-$1600 which I wasn't too happy about. But I also knew to check prices a couple times a day because there is one day out of the week they drastically drop.

Yesterday, I booked a flight on EVA Airways (one way) for Sunday the 28th to depart Manila at 12:40PM. It's a 19 hour (one stop) flight stopping with a 4 hour layover in Taipei. My girls will arrive at San Francisco International on the 28th at 4:30PM.

You will get your best deal booking 21 days minimum in advance. I'm not telling everyone that is what they should do, but if you're confident your significant other will pass the interview process and have their visa in hand on time, be smart and book ahead. Yes, I'm aware there could be a hiccup, but I have to have faith.... Good luck to everyone!

Our interview is on the 22nd also, at 9 a.m. I'm looking at flying back the following tuesday afternoon I went through to tuesday just to be sure that her visa would be done because we want to fly back together. Now that you say the 26th I wish I would have taken the chance and booked then.

[Doug & Cristina 2]

Six days since the consulate received our case and we scheduled our interview, and still haven't received the interview letter to do the medical. Is anyone else having an issue getting this letter?

Still haven't received our letter from NVC either. Intending to put in Dropbox as soon as I get it. I recently moved as this was all in progress and submitted the change in address but we all know the address change doesn't always happen.

[joand lee 30]

I hope I get one of these in time to take to the medical with me ..

Says I need "A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category"

you dont need that for medical .. just print your interview page from ais site and ceac screen shot .. thats what i took last week

[Doug & Cristina 2]

Our interview is on the 22nd also, at 9 a.m. I'm looking at flying back the following tuesday afternoon I went through to tuesday just to be sure that her visa would be done because we want to fly back together. Now that you say the 26th I wish I would have taken the chance and booked then.

I originally was intending to fly there as well, but we are in peak season and I begin a management position on Monday so I reasonably can't do that now. But went through checking so many visa's on hand being delivered to Mall of Asia and if you had an interview on Monday, they were available for pickup on Friday. Some even came in on a Thursday.

[joand lee 30]

I hope I get one of these in time to take to the medical with me ..

Says I need "A Letter/Email from the embassy/NVC to confirm your case number and visa category"

oh and i took the ds-160 printout because that has k1 on it

[OhioLovesUK 27]

you dont need that for medical .. just print your interview page from ais site and ceac screen shot .. thats what i took last week

I will thank you