December 2016 Filers (merged)

[gtiorobertsf 72]

December 5 filer here and still no NO2. Im happy for all the couples that have been approved. Seeing filers same day and even after me getting approved is driving me a little crazy.

I see from the November thread that filers are still waiting for their NO2 makes no sense. Of course when you call the call center their  reply is that its within normal processing times.

Still its frustrating and the growing grey hairs aren't helping!

[pattyandvern 282]

I think it would be the best for everybody if they would go chronogically with noa2, but it looks like they are trying to save time and not sorting petitions, just throwing them to the same buckets and take piles as they lay there. Sad. At least everybody would kinda know when to expect their noa2.

[ShanghaiSurfer 135]

6 hours ago, moosy said:

We have been approved on March 7th (NOA2) (NOA1 was 7 December), and I'm wondering whether the NVC is still sending out a postal format of your case number if you don't call? Or did they decide to not do that at all anymore?

As in: will we get our case number if we do not call?

 

My understanding is NVC don't send paper out anymore. However you can call and request a paper once the case number has been issued. I think that's the confusion. 

[ShanghaiSurfer 135]

We just got approved. Good luck to everyone. On to NVC now. 

 

Thanks to Jim, Geo, AkesAngel for all your help!!! And to everyone else who has given advice.

 

Edited March 23, 2017 by ShanghaiSurfer

[Anatti87 164]

13 hours ago, AkesAngel said:

I'm really sorry Anatti, but I have to tell you, unfortunately, that my number there is the correct number :/ As Geo said and explained why

Aaaw ...well one can only hope ?...to still play the waiting game then...Thanks @geowrian @AkesAngel

[RocarrM 52]

So Happy we are approved !???

My fiancé sent our petition in 19/Dec and we approved in 22 March.

 

Thank God for this great News, hope you guys still be patient and You will receive your approval soon. 

[AkesAngel 585]

Cases for December updated today: 142
Approved: 65
RFEs: 58
Other: 19

*Only cases starting with a receiving date of Dec 1 onward*

 

Details for December only: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1QbA9c-L-c1QlNRMXRfck1jMzA

*Looked up all cases which were updated again on 3/22! So numbers above are real numbers now.

70 approved cases for December had date of 3/22, even they were already 

approved yesterday (3/21)*

 

Spoiler

Rec'd Date	3/22/2017	3/21/2017	Touched Cases
12/1/2016	11	12	1
12/2/2016	3	3	0
12/5/2016	30	31	1
12/6/2016	46	49	3
12/7/2016	3	3	0
12/8/2016	37	40	3
12/9/2016	54	61	7
12/12/2016	56	94	38
12/13/2016	35	37	2
12/14/2016	50	52	2
12/15/2016	94	118	24
12/16/2016	133	136	3
12/19/2016	322	354	32
12/20/2016	244	244	0
12/21/2016	270	270	0
12/22/2016	260	260	0
12/23/2016	306	306	0
12/27/2016	492	492	0
12/28/2016	242	242	0
12/29/2016	98	98	0
12/30/2016	99	99	0

[Herhorizon 70]

Going to ask this question and probably this question has already been answered before. Question is do all K1 visa application go to the same service center such as CSC or are they distributed to all the service centers; CSC, TSC, VSC randomly or based on geographic location?

[RJandHamid 1,133]

20 minutes ago, Herhorizon said:

Going to ask this question and probably this question has already been answered before. Question is do all K1 visa application go to the same service center such as CSC or are they distributed to all the service centers; CSC, TSC, VSC randomly or based on geographic location?

Currently all K1 petitions are going to the CSC.

[Herhorizon 70]

7 minutes ago, RJandHamid said:

Currently all K1 petitions are going to the CSC.

Thanks RJ. That is what I was thinking but had to ask to make sure.

 

[Roger & Grace 198]

6 hours ago, AkesAngel said:

Cases for December updated today: 142
Approved: 65
RFEs: 58
Other: 19

*Only cases starting with a receiving date of Dec 1 onward*

 

Details for December only: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1QbA9c-L-c1QlNRMXRfck1jMzA

*Looked up all cases which were updated again on 3/22! So numbers above are real numbers now.

70 approved cases for December had date of 3/22, even they were already 

approved yesterday (3/21)*

 

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Rec'd Date	3/22/2017	3/21/2017	Touched Cases
12/1/2016	11	12	1
12/2/2016	3	3	0
12/5/2016	30	31	1
12/6/2016	46	49	3
12/7/2016	3	3	0
12/8/2016	37	40	3
12/9/2016	54	61	7
12/12/2016	56	94	38
12/13/2016	35	37	2
12/14/2016	50	52	2
12/15/2016	94	118	24
12/16/2016	133	136	3
12/19/2016	322	354	32
12/20/2016	244	244	0
12/21/2016	270	270	0
12/22/2016	260	260	0
12/23/2016	306	306	0
12/27/2016	492	492	0
12/28/2016	242	242	0
12/29/2016	98	98	0
12/30/2016	99	99	0

next week here we come!!

[Presirika 0]

Hey guys, I'm a little confused, do you need the nvc case number(email copy or letter from nvc) to schedule the medical interview ?

[carloolive 68]

RFE on march 20th  have know idea what for yet, provided everything that was needed! 

 

I guess its still a step forward! 

 

Congrats to all the approvals!! 

[KimchiLumpia 315]

Hi December 2016 filers!  

I'm a November 2016 filer and wrote this post because are a lot of questions and confusion on what happens next after you receive your NVC #.  Since I just recently completed the process, its fresh in my mind and would like to share my experience. 

I hope this helps clarify things for everyone:

 

Many new VJ members mention that there is good specific information regarding how to file a K1 Visa I-129F petition, but, where is all the specific information on how to schedule an interview or medical in my country?  What do I do now that I've received my NVC #?  Where do I find this information?

Once you have your NVC # you can use it to track your case on the CEAC website here:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

Once your case is received at your foreign embassy and says "Ready", you will be able to start scheduling your medical and interview.  This is where it gets a bit tricky and country specific.

Before you are able to schedule a medical or interview, your foreign fiance's embassy will mail a step-by-step checklist of items required to be completed first.  This checklist is what is loosely known as "Packet 3".  I say loosely, because every country is different.  Some countries literally call it "Packet 3".  Some countries call it a simple "Checklist".  Some countries call it "instructions".  Some countries have no name for it. 

Regardless of what it is called, this Packet 3 checklist will be mailed to your foreign fiance.  However, some VJ members report they never received their Packet 3 checklist in the mail.  Fortunately, many countries have this Packet 3 checklist available on their US Embassy website.  Realize however, every country does this differently.  

For example:

Canada's Embassy website provides a downloadable Packet 3 checklist PDF: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/

Ukraine's Embassy checklist is directly written on their website:  https://ua.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/how-to-apply/

 

This Packet 3 checklist generally includes: Submitting your DS160 online, getting your affidavit of support evidence, getting your police records report, and other information required at interview. 
 

Now remember: THIS CHECKLIST IS COUNTRY SPECIFIC!!!!

 

If you read the links above:

In Canada, you are to schedule your interview first THEN schedule your medical.
In Ukraine, you are to schedule your medical first THEN schedule your interview.

So when a VJ member gives you advice on what to do, make sure that advice is geared specifically to your foreign country.

If your foreign fiance's embassy website has the Packet 3 available, and your CEAC status shows ready, you do not have to wait for the official Packet 3 letter to arrive in the mail before you can start scheduling your medical and interview.

This has been confirmed by many VJ members, including myself.  My Canadian fiance and I scheduled her interview and medical 2 weeks before receiving our Packet 3 letter in the mail.  

Some feel more comfortable waiting for their Packet 3 checklist to arrive in the mail before starting scheduling their interview and medical appointments.  That's perfectly acceptable too.  Do what makes you most comfortable.

I took my time to write this post because I had a ton of questions myself regarding what to do with my NVC#.  Fortunately, I connected the dots with the help of the VJ members here.   And, I want to help others answer the same questions I had. 

If you've received your NOA2 and are waiting for your NVC #, I recommend checking your foreign fiance's embassy website and see what their packet 3 checklist requirements are.  Your fiance's foreign embassy will have the latest information, fees, and forms as well.

Remember, your CEAC status must first be "Ready" before you can schedule your medical or interview.  Just make sure you take the proper checklist steps that are specific to your country prior to scheduling your medical or interview.  

According to some member's profiles, VJ has been around more than 14 years.  I don't think there's a immigration scenario the collective members here hasn't read, seen or gone through personally.  So if you're uncertain or need help, just ask!  

 If any Canadian filers have any questions, let me know!

Hope this helps...and good luck to everyone on their Visa Journey!

Edited March 24, 2017 by KimchiLumpia

[AkesAngel 585]

Cases for December updated today: 157
Approved: 69
RFEs: 67
Other: 21

*Only cases starting with a receiving date of Dec 1 onward*

 

Details for December only: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1QbA9c-L-c1ZzA5TWI1WlBrTkU

 

Spoiler

Rec'd Date	3/23/2017	3/22/2017	Touched Cases
12/1/2016	9	11	2
12/2/2016	2	3	1
12/5/2016	23	30	7
12/6/2016	45	46	1
12/7/2016	3	3	0
12/8/2016	33	37	4
12/9/2016	47	54	7
12/12/2016	45	56	11
12/13/2016	12	35	23
12/14/2016	48	50	2
12/15/2016	93	94	1
12/16/2016	109	133	24
12/19/2016	299	322	23
12/20/2016	223	244	21
12/21/2016	270	270	0
12/22/2016	260	260	0
12/23/2016	306	306	0
12/27/2016	491	492	1
12/28/2016	242	242	0
12/29/2016	98	98	0
12/30/2016	99	99	0