I-129F November 2016 Filers

[ben747 0]

1 hour ago, JSWH said:

After you got your case # (which will begin with MOS) you can track your case here. When its status changes to READY, it means your documents are in Moscow in the consular. Do not wait anything from them, there is no Packet 3 in Russia.

Please, have you fiancee carefully read this (in Russian). Also, check the US Embassy in Russia web site for the most precise list of required documents https://ru.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/.

You fiancee must fill in the DS-160 form (yes, for non-immigrant visa).

How to pay visa fee  http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/ru/ru-niv-paymentinfo.asp You can do it online using your bank card. Wait till the next working day after you make a payment, then it shows in the system. K1 visa fee is $265.

To schedule her interview your fiancee must register here. 

And don't forget about her medical exam, information is here (in Russian). Medical fee is $240 (must be paid in RUB in cash during the actual exam).

 

Thank you so much, JSWH!

 

I have another question. When I check the case status at CEAC (apparently under immigrant visa drop-down list item since non-immigrant/Moscow doesn't recognize the MOS number), it shows ""Please follow the instructions you received from the NVC that list the six steps you must take before NVC can schedule your visa interview appointment..." message. Are these standard 6 steps, or specific to my case? I haven't yet received them.

 

Edited February 6, 2017 by ben747

[Anthony and Bobby 170]

That Halftime show was amazing, I still watch it from time to time. :))

 

It's Monday again! Here's to hoping we get a lot of approvals this week! @JimJesDuma also needs good news.

 

???

 

Bobby

[JSWH 262]

4 minutes ago, ben747 said:

Thank you so much, JSWH!

 

I have another question. When I check the case status at CEAC (apparently under immigrant visa drop-down list item since non-immigrant/Moscow doesn't recognize the MOS number), it shows ""Please follow the instructions you received from teh NVC that list the six steps you must take before NVC can schedule your visa interview appointment..." message. I haven't yet received this. Is it coming by mail to me, or to my fiancee? 

 

Neither my fiance (the petitioner), nor I haven't received anything from NVC. It must be a generic message for all immigrant visas. Though, K visa shows as immigrant, it's proceeded as non-immigrant one. For immigrant visas an interview is scheduled by NVC, but for K viasas the applicants can pick up the date themselves (not in all countries, but definitely in Russia). And the instructions how to pay visa fees are given on the Embassy website. I've done a lot of readngs about the others' experience on K visa in Russia, and nobody mentiones about any instructions received from NVC. You can also contact the consular section of the US Embassy in Moscow by e-mail - consulmo@state.gov, but wait until your case shows READY. 

[shen4663 24]

@JSWHFor k1 visas, can Canadian choose to schedule an interview date themselves? At the Vancouver consulate?

[JSWH 262]

9 minutes ago, shen4663 said:

@JSWHFor k1 visas, can Canadian choose to schedule an interview date themselves? At the Vancouver consulate?

I don't know about Canada, you should check the regional sub-forum, but the US Embassy in Canada is considered "easy". The countries where K-1 visa applicants can't schedule their interview and must wait till consular contacts them are mostly MENA and some African countries (Ghana, Nigeria, etc.). 

[kasu06 36]

Thank you, Vogann!! And, yes, thank God there is VJ!! 

I thought that the RapidVisa fees would be money well spent, if they had been able to help me put together the petition, even one day faster than I would have been able to by myself.

But, their online forms required so much more info, and in very different format, than what's needed for I-129f.

Why would they do that? 

And then, they would give no guidance ahead of time in terms of how to put together the package?    

It appeared to be that they create an unnecessary dependency, and can only be useful for those not willing or confident enough to read and follow simple instructions.

 

But, I was completely taken aback by how dismissive and rude they were

[KimchiLumpia 315]

1 hour ago, shen4663 said:

@JSWHFor k1 visas, can Canadian choose to schedule an interview date themselves? At the Vancouver consulate?

The Vancouver consulate no longer does K1 Visa interviews.  All interviews are now done in Montreal.  

 

https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/

Edited February 6, 2017 by KimchiLumpia
Added informative link

[JimJesDuma 472]

6 hours ago, Maagiclady said:

I know i told all of you before that I am a November I-130 , but have been following this thread instead because it is active and filed with you all in a similar boat of waiting for NOA2 and getting closer to your loved ones and marriage. 

 

I am already married and was waiting along with you.  

 

TODAY  I RECEIVED AN EMAIL OF APPROVAL FOR MY NOA2 !! 

 

I am hoping this week to see the same announcement from the majority of you ESPECIALLY JIM  ??

So not quite 3 months for I-130. Any idea how long your case is at NVC? I believe it is longer than the time a I-129F spends there.

When do you expect the interview to be at this point?

Congrats 

 

Thanks so much

 

Jim

[JimJesDuma 472]

2 hours ago, Anthony and Bobby said:

That Halftime show was amazing, I still watch it from time to time. :))

 

It's Monday again! Here's to hoping we get a lot of approvals this week! @JimJesDuma also needs good news.

 

???

 

Bobby

Not the outcome I wanted. A Patriot's loss LOL But still a fun game over all.

I hope so.

Thanks so much Bobby

Jim

[JimJesDuma 472]

Ok  apparently the iPhone app for US CI S case tracker has been updated the viewing format is a little different now .

 

 Fortunately no plumbing issues at CSC 

 There are a few cases for today February 6th . 

 

Jim

[VictoriaS208 178]

5 hours ago, Brandon y Nadia said:

After the NOA2 you can gather the information needed for the beneficiary such as I-134 form with the supporting documentation ( tax return, letter from your employer showing salary, time of employment their and your in good standing, deposit history from last 12 months signed by a bank officer, and recent pay stubs from your job ). You will need to get that info to your fiancée (e) and they will fill out DS-160 ( believe it is $160 USD ). Can set up medical exam actually before DS-160 and once all that is set can ask for interview appointment from embassy of beneficiary's country

Theres no fee for DS 160, its $265 but for the Visa at the Embassy.

[VictoriaS208 178]

4 hours ago, ben747 said:

Thank you so much, JSWH!

 

I have another question. When I check the case status at CEAC (apparently under immigrant visa drop-down list item since non-immigrant/Moscow doesn't recognize the MOS number), it shows ""Please follow the instructions you received from the NVC that list the six steps you must take before NVC can schedule your visa interview appointment..." message. Are these standard 6 steps, or specific to my case? I haven't yet received them.

 

How soon did u get your NVC number? I got my I129f Approved and I'm  waiting patiently to call NVC, not sure when is the best time to call. I got my approval on Thur 2. 

[Nico22 68]

4 minutes ago, mgsanch509 said:

How soon did u get your NVC number? I got my I129f Approved and I'm  waiting patiently to call NVC, not sure when is the best time to call. I got my approval on Thur 2. 

You can start calling the NVC 8-10 days after you received your NOA2.

[shen4663 24]

 @KimchiLumpiaThank you so much for letting me know! On our i129f application, on line 36a and 36b we wrote Vancouver, Canada? How do we correct this mistake? Will they not process our application because vancouver does not do interviews anymore? We have been waiting for so long, we have a noa1 date of Nov 7th.

[KimchiLumpia 315]

7 minutes ago, shen4663 said:

 @KimchiLumpiaThank you so much for letting me know! On our i129f application, on line 36a and 36b we wrote Vancouver, Canada? How do we correct this mistake? Will they not process our application because vancouver does not do interviews anymore? We have been waiting for so long, we have a noa1 date of Nov 7th.

Because I'm new to the process as well, I would assume they would still process your application. Perhaps send you an RFE to update that part of your application.  If you go to your "Portals" tab, you can post this question to others from Canada that have gone through the process.  Sorry I can't be a direct help, but, hope you find answers to your questions!

http://www.visajourney.com/portals/index.php?auto=1