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Hey guys! I haven't gotten my NOA2 yet but I'm just trying to get things in order. So when the beneficiary pays for the interview, do they have to be the one to actually pay or can I do it? Just trying to figure the bank situation doesn't fiance

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narakthisud
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Well, folks, the day has finally arrived! After over 24 hours in transit from Thailand, my fiancee's plane touched down just a few short hours ago. What a journey it's been so far and we haven't even

Cleofe+Daniel
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We just got a case update,it now shows issued ! we are very excited,hope they mail it out soon.

Tracy-Tonia
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My fiance picked up his visa today. It feels so surreal, can't wait to finally begin our lives together. Good luck everyone!!! 

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Hey guys! I haven't gotten my NOA2 yet but I'm just trying to get things in order. So when the beneficiary pays for the interview, do they have to be the one to actually pay or can I do it? Just trying to figure the bank situation doesn't fiance

It's probably a good idea to ask this question in the region-specific forums for the best answer. In Thailand, my fiancee simply paid at a local bank branch in cash. There was also an EFT (electronic funds transfer) option as well, but I believe that requires a Thai bank account.

K1 visa journey: 107 days from NOA1 to visa in hand

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01 Oct 2016    Mailed I-129F packet (27 pages)
12 Oct 2016    NOA1 SMS and e-mail
03 Nov 2016    NOA2 SMS
24 Jan 2017    Interview
27 Jan 2017    Visa in hand
09 Feb 2017    POE Philadelphia, PA

 

AOS journey: 256 days from NOA1 to GC in hand

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06 Apr 2017    Mailed I-485/I-131/I-765 packet (83 pages)

12 Apr 2017    I-485/I-131/I-765 packet delivered

26 May 2017    Biometrics appointment

25 Aug 2017    EAD/AP card approved

07 Dec 2017    AOS interview

18 Dec 2017    Conditional (2 year) GC in hand!

 

ROC journey: 374 days

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09 Sep 2019    Mailed ROC packet via USPS Priority Mail (ETA 11 Sep)

20 Sep 2019    NOA1/18-month extension letter received

23 Jan 2020    Biometrics appointment

17 Sep 2020    Case approved without interview

 

Citizenship journey

09 Sep 2020      Submitted N-400 online

10 Dec 2020      Received biometrics reuse notice

20 Apr 2021      Received interview notice

25 May 2021      Interview - RFE for marital evidence

26 May 2021      RFE response submitted online

 

Cumulative number of pages sent to USCIS: 632

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Thank you Jim!! I will have to give NVC a call before the 23rd, try my luck! :lol: Hoping by that point some more NOA 2's will have been issued!

Yes give them a call can't hurt.

Zero approvals for VJ members so far from yesterday.

Have a great safe day there.

Jim

10/29/16....I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX
10/31/16....Delivered at Dallas Lock Box - per USPS

11/02/16....NOA1 Date on Hard Copy Notice
11/03/16....NOA1 Text and Email. Case sent to CSC
11/07/16....NOA1 Hard Copy Received

xx/xx/xx....NOA2 Text and Email

 

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Hey guys! I haven't gotten my NOA2 yet but I'm just trying to get things in order. So when the beneficiary pays for the interview, do they have to be the one to actually pay or can I do it? Just trying to figure the bank situation doesn't fiance

Hi Jass,

They don't care where the money originates (his or hers) as long as they get it via the directions the require..hehe.

As Narakthisus said above. Each country is slightly different as far as how it gets paid

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/153-caribbean/

Jim

That is the same airline I was going to use, will buy ticket once interview is done. I saw those prices, what days you flying?

PM sent

Jim

10/29/16....I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX
10/31/16....Delivered at Dallas Lock Box - per USPS

11/02/16....NOA1 Date on Hard Copy Notice
11/03/16....NOA1 Text and Email. Case sent to CSC
11/07/16....NOA1 Hard Copy Received

xx/xx/xx....NOA2 Text and Email

 

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Congrats to you guys on your progress so far! I know my fiancee is concerned about getting homesick and being away from her family, too.

Also, our case's CEAC status just got updated to READY!!!!!!! What a coincidence because my fiancee just received the I-134 and financial support docs I sent her last week.

Great news for you guys, sounds like you are prepared!

My fiancee actually downplays the thoughts of being homesick but I'm thinking otherwise, it's just human nature and probable a huge culture shock once they arrive here.

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The DS-160 is valid 30 days, but if you pay fee before 23rd do you effectively lose the $$ should the interview not occur? Then do it again with new fee applied? Curious gamble I suppose. We feel like Malawi is obscure enough it might get punched through quick, yet also TIA(this is africa) and ####### my push through slowly. We are exploring getting medical done and have results officially done once packet 3 appears that side. Thoughts and,opinions welcome

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The DS-160 is valid 30 days, but if you pay fee before 23rd do you effectively lose the $$ should the interview not occur? Then do it again with new fee applied? Curious gamble I suppose. We feel like Malawi is obscure enough it might get punched through quick, yet also TIA(this is africa) and ####### my push through slowly. We are exploring getting medical done and have results officially done once packet 3 appears that side. Thoughts and,opinions welcome

No expiration on the completed form DS-160 unless there are changes made or the photo is out of spec.

I lifted that from another site somewhere....

Also - pay now before Dec 23... and you will not get hit for a pay difference later. The receipt# of the payment is valid for 1 year. I got that info from calling the 0888 number that you call to get your Case #.

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K1 VISA
10/23/16....I-129F FEDEX 2nd day to Lewisville, TX
10/26/16....Delivered at Lewisville, TX

10/28/16....NOA1 Text and Email

10/28/16....NOA1 Date on Hard Copy Notice
11/04/16....NOA1 Hard Copy Received

w..a...i...t...i...n...g........ :clock:

11/22/16....NOA2 Text Only

11/22/16....NOA2 Approval Date - no email yet
11/28/16....NOA2 Hard Copy Received

w..a..i...t...i...n...g........ :clock:

12/06/16....Called NVC - No case yet (15 days after NOA2)

12/12/16....Called NVC - I-129F Received - no case number yet.

12/13/16....Case Number Received

12/15/16....Case status set as "In Transit"  to US Embassy in Manilla, PH

12/19/16....Embassy Received. Case status set as "Ready"

12/19/16....Emailed NVC asking for case information as it was never received (I know its too early - Just Do It Anyway)

w..a..i...t...i...n...g........ :clock:

xx/xx/xx......Never Received NVC letter hard copy from NVC (STILL MISSING GRRRRR)

01/03/17....NVC replied to email providing NVC letter and info

01/04/17....Medical Completed

01/04/17....Fedex I-134 (wet signature) and all documents needed from petitioner for CFO and for the USEM interview (employment, divorce decree, etc...)
02/08/17....Interview 
02/09/17....Visa Issued

02/15/17....Visa In Hand :jest:

02/17/17....CFO Interview, Yellow sticker in hand

03/07/17....POE - San Francisco, CA

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Oh wow. Great thanks!! Please know all of you that we all share empathy, hope and optimism and a bit of survivors guilt for getting to NVC. Its like survivor tv show in here and its like we found the immunity idol. I know you are all keeping positive and Jim is the best cheerleader/guide/spiritual leader going!!!

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Oh wow. Great thanks!! Please know all of you that we all share empathy, hope and optimism and a bit of survivors guilt for getting to NVC. Its like survivor tv show in here and its like we found the immunity idol. I know you are all keeping positive and Jim is the best cheerleader/guide/spiritual leader going!!!

Well I'd be cheering you on a little more if it wasnt for that god awful buzzard in your profile pic.

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

K1 VISA
10/23/16....I-129F FEDEX 2nd day to Lewisville, TX
10/26/16....Delivered at Lewisville, TX

10/28/16....NOA1 Text and Email

10/28/16....NOA1 Date on Hard Copy Notice
11/04/16....NOA1 Hard Copy Received

w..a...i...t...i...n...g........ :clock:

11/22/16....NOA2 Text Only

11/22/16....NOA2 Approval Date - no email yet
11/28/16....NOA2 Hard Copy Received

w..a..i...t...i...n...g........ :clock:

12/06/16....Called NVC - No case yet (15 days after NOA2)

12/12/16....Called NVC - I-129F Received - no case number yet.

12/13/16....Case Number Received

12/15/16....Case status set as "In Transit"  to US Embassy in Manilla, PH

12/19/16....Embassy Received. Case status set as "Ready"

12/19/16....Emailed NVC asking for case information as it was never received (I know its too early - Just Do It Anyway)

w..a..i...t...i...n...g........ :clock:

xx/xx/xx......Never Received NVC letter hard copy from NVC (STILL MISSING GRRRRR)

01/03/17....NVC replied to email providing NVC letter and info

01/04/17....Medical Completed

01/04/17....Fedex I-134 (wet signature) and all documents needed from petitioner for CFO and for the USEM interview (employment, divorce decree, etc...)
02/08/17....Interview 
02/09/17....Visa Issued

02/15/17....Visa In Hand :jest:

02/17/17....CFO Interview, Yellow sticker in hand

03/07/17....POE - San Francisco, CA

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The DS-160 is valid 30 days, but if you pay fee before 23rd do you effectively lose the $$ should the interview not occur? Then do it again with new fee applied? Curious gamble I suppose. We feel like Malawi is obscure enough it might get punched through quick, yet also TIA(this is africa) and ####### my push through slowly. We are exploring getting medical done and have results officially done once packet 3 appears that side. Thoughts and,opinions welcome

Congrats on your NVC movement.

I've scoured the internet and am unable to find any reference to increase in the DS-160 which is currently $265

This is a US State Department fee.

It appears that only USCIS fees are going up next week.

Could be wrong but I can't find anything stating State Dept fees going up.

Jim

10/29/16....I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX
10/31/16....Delivered at Dallas Lock Box - per USPS

11/02/16....NOA1 Date on Hard Copy Notice
11/03/16....NOA1 Text and Email. Case sent to CSC
11/07/16....NOA1 Hard Copy Received

xx/xx/xx....NOA2 Text and Email

 

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No expiration on the completed form DS-160 unless there are changes made or the photo is out of spec.

I lifted that from another site somewhere....

Also - pay now before Dec 23... and you will not get hit for a pay difference later. The receipt# of the payment is valid for 1 year. I got that info from calling the 0888 number that you call to get your Case #.

Hey Jstryker, did they tell you how much the fee will increase, currently $265. I can't find the new amount or did they just tell you the fact that what ever you pay is good for 1 year?

Thanks

Jim

10/29/16....I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX
10/31/16....Delivered at Dallas Lock Box - per USPS

11/02/16....NOA1 Date on Hard Copy Notice
11/03/16....NOA1 Text and Email. Case sent to CSC
11/07/16....NOA1 Hard Copy Received

xx/xx/xx....NOA2 Text and Email

 

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Ok if your case was received by USCIS on 10/28 then this is for you.

Over the last week since 12/6 there have ben a total of 3 yes 3 approvals

It went from 39 to 42 there are currently now 39 RFE's and 42 approvals for I-129F's received that day.

Something is going on at USCIS and it is NOT good for those of us still waiting.

Very Frustrating but nothing we can do.

There are still 51 cases left with no decision.

For the 10/31 received dates it is much worse.

Still 333 No decision and only 15 approved unless something further comes in tonight.

In one weeks time CSC approved ONE petition for 10/31

One petition in one week with 330 left to be worked.

Time to focus on something else for a while.

Merry Christmas everyone be safe out there.

Jim

10/29/16....I-129F mailed to Lewisville, TX
10/31/16....Delivered at Dallas Lock Box - per USPS

11/02/16....NOA1 Date on Hard Copy Notice
11/03/16....NOA1 Text and Email. Case sent to CSC
11/07/16....NOA1 Hard Copy Received

xx/xx/xx....NOA2 Text and Email

 

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