January 2017 I-129F Filers

[PR&PR 325]

7 minutes ago, MapleLeaf29 said:

Yes, everything really picked up speed after NOA2.  

I am from Canada as well so this is giving me hope that when I receive my NOA2 it will be less than 3 months ...My packet 3 is basically ready to be sent.

[Martin & Rona 157]

5 hours ago, dbmathis said:

I found this tonight. Seems like they are just making stuff up when we call.

 

From the USCIS FAQ

 

"How often is the case status information on this site updated?

The case status information on this site is updated regularly throughout the business day. If any action is taken regarding your case, the change will be reflected on this site within a few minutes of the action-taking place."

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/html/faq.html

This is also the same language you hear on the recorded message when calling USCIS.

 

What a bunch of BS

[MrMizo 144]

Letter carrier, be swift and early today for many of us waiting on a NOA 2 !

[Lz&Jn 23]

9 hours ago, MapleLeaf29 said:

We wondered the same thing.  Here is what we did after we got our NOA2:

 

1) Two weeks after our NOA2 was approved, I started calling the NVC every day.  It usually took between 15-30 minutes to get through.  Here is what I did:

• Phone number: 603-334-0700.
• If it goes straight to voice recording, it means that the lines are busy.  Hang up right away.
• If it rings once and then goes to a voice recording, it means they will take your call.  You will hear a voice recording with a woman.  As soon as she starts talking, press 1.
• You will be directed to a voice recording with a man.  As soon as he starts talking, press 7.
• You will be put on hold.  
• When an employee answers, they will ask you for your case number.  Tell them that you don't have a case number yet, but you have your USCIS receipt number.  This was my standard line: "My fiancé and I applied for a k-1 visa.  We received our I-797 (Notice of Action 2) from the California Service Center on February 16, 2017.  W are calling to see if the California Service Center has forwarded our case."
• The employee will enter your case number into their system.  If the case has not been forwarded, they will tell you to call back again in a few days.
• If the case has been forwarded, they will ask you for your full name and date of birth and your fiancé's full name and date of birth.  Then they will give you your case number (important) and your invoice number (which they said was important but we never used).

2) After you have your case number, you can check your case status here:

https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

 

3) I think the next steps vary by consulate, so take everything with a grain of salt and double-check the requirements for your country.  When our case status was set to "Ready," we submitted Packet 3 and the DS-160 electronically to the US Consulate in Montreal.

 

4) Within a few days, we received Packet 4 from Montreal.  You do not have to submit anything for Packet 4, but you do need to print it off and bring it to your visa interview.

 

5) We scheduled my fiancé's visa interview.  After the interview was scheduled, we were able to book his medical.

What is Packet 3? Do they send us this and then we have to return it?

[MapleLeaf29 247]

12 minutes ago, Lz&Jn said:

What is Packet 3? Do they send us this and then we have to return it?

We found it on our consulate website.  You might want to do a Google search for "k-1 Packet 3 Colombia".

[SkruDe 311]

35 minutes ago, Lz&Jn said:

What is Packet 3? Do they send us this and then we have to return it?

For Colombia you receive Packet 3/4 from the Embassy at the same time.  After the Embassy receives the petition they will email it  (which is really nice!)

 

I have a bootleg copy from a friend my fiance and I are using of Packet 3/4.  If you want a copy to get ready for your process send me a PM and I'll send it over.

Edited May 13, 2017 by SkruDe

[Canada856 21]

9 hours ago, MapleLeaf29 said:

We wondered the same thing.  Here is what we did after we got our NOA2:

 

1) Two weeks after our NOA2 was approved, I started calling the NVC every day.  It usually took between 15-30 minutes to get through.  Here is what I did:

• Phone number: 603-334-0700.
• If it goes straight to voice recording, it means that the lines are busy.  Hang up right away.
• If it rings once and then goes to a voice recording, it means they will take your call.  You will hear a voice recording with a woman.  As soon as she starts talking, press 1.
• You will be directed to a voice recording with a man.  As soon as he starts talking, press 7.
• You will be put on hold.  
• When an employee answers, they will ask you for your case number.  Tell them that you don't have a case number yet, but you have your USCIS receipt number.  This was my standard line: "My fiancé and I applied for a k-1 visa.  We received our I-797 (Notice of Action 2) from the California Service Center on February 16, 2017.  W are calling to see if the California Service Center has forwarded our case."
• The employee will enter your case number into their system.  If the case has not been forwarded, they will tell you to call back again in a few days.
• If the case has been forwarded, they will ask you for your full name and date of birth and your fiancé's full name and date of birth.  Then they will give you your case number (important) and your invoice number (which they said was important but we never used).

2) After you have your case number, you can check your case status here:

https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

 

3) I think the next steps vary by consulate, so take everything with a grain of salt and double-check the requirements for your country.  When our case status was set to "Ready," we submitted Packet 3 and the DS-160 electronically to the US Consulate in Montreal.

 

4) Within a few days, we received Packet 4 from Montreal.  You do not have to submit anything for Packet 4, but you do need to print it off and bring it to your visa interview.

 

5) We scheduled my fiancé's visa interview.  After the interview was scheduled, we were able to book his medical.

 Hello!! Can you please confirm if the NOA2 goes to the Petitioners mailbox in the USA? 

Also, do the Packet 3 documents only apply to the Beneficiary in Canada? Thank you! 

[MapleLeaf29 247]

1 minute ago, Canada856 said:

 Hello!! Can you please confirm if the NOA2 goes to the Petitioners mailbox in the USA? 

Also, do the Packet 3 documents only apply to the Beneficiary in Canada? Thank you! 

Yes, the NOA2 will come to the Petitioner.  I received the hard copy of our NOA2 five days after the case tracker app said "approved".  Keep the original in a safe place because you apparently need it all the way through the AOS process.

 

Most of the documents on the checklist are for the Beneficiary only.  However, the US Petitioner is responsible for the following:

- Signed affidavit of support form (I-134) with all supporting documents: tax transcripts going back three years, a letter from your employer verifying your employment status, a letter from your bank stating the amount of money in your accounts, etc.

- Updated letter of intent to marry with an original signature, dated no more than 30 days before your interview.

- Continued evidence of relationship (chats, photos, phone records, etc.)

- Evidence of the petitioner's domicile in the United States.  I went to our local voting office and requested a letter with a raised seal certifying that I was registered to vote in my county.  I also photocopied my driver's license and included some credit card and bank statements with my address at the top.  

 

If your fiancé(e) does not yet have a copy of the original k-1 visa application, make sure (s)he has it before the interview, since you need all of that paperwork too.  

[mbassett 288]

Best wishes to all who still await NOA2

I pray you all get a wonderful surprise from the USPS today

 

And for those of you with children, a early Happy Mother's day

[eagle85 268]

4 minutes ago, mbassett said:

Best wishes to all who still await NOA2

I pray you all get a wonderful surprise from the USPS today

 

And for those of you with children, a early Happy Mother's day

Thank you for your wishes @mbassett. I thought my fiance will get that special letter yesterday but we haven't got it yet. We are still waiting for Noa2 . Feel tired and anxious

[MrMizo 144]

Just checked the Mail., Nada, hopefully next week... 

[mbassett 288]

3 minutes ago, Noeyjohns said:

Thank you for your wishes @mbassett. I thought my fiance will get that special letter yesterday but we haven't got it yet. We are still waiting for Noa2 . Feel tired and anxious

I know the feeling, so many days I wondered why not us

You will get that special letter soon and when you do...OMG what a relief

words cannot explain the joy and excitement

Both of you will feel that soon and that day I will be so happy for you

My loving Juvy was the one who kept me calm and focused, she always tells me everything happens for a reason and no matter what we just need to talk and enjoy our time together..so @Noeyjohns I wish nothing more than you and your fiance to feel the joy of knowing you are one step closer 

We send our best wishes to both of you

 

[eagle85 268]

4 minutes ago, mbassett said:

Best wishes to all who still await NOA2

I pray you all get a wonderful surprise from the USPS today

 

And for those of you with children, a early Happy Mother's day

Thank you for your wishes @mbassett. I thought my fiance will get that special letter yesterday but we haven't got it yet. We are still waiting for Noa2 . Feel tired and anxious

[mbassett 288]

2 minutes ago, Chris&RunnyRun said:

Just checked the Mail., Nada, hopefully next week... 

I am sure you will get it soon, just hang in there 

I know it is so difficult waiting but your time will come my friend

btw  - you in Philly? I am in York...not so far away

 

[MrMizo 144]

2 minutes ago, mbassett said:

I am sure you will get it soon, just hang in there 

I know it is so difficult waiting but your time will come my friend

btw  - you in Philly? I am in York...not so far away

 

yes I am in Philly, I have a feeling it will come in sometime soon..