2017 Post NOA2 for Cuba K1 - getting ready for interview

[forena99 74]

Hi all,

I found this on how to track the package from NVC to the Embassy:

https://youtu.be/R2Xisp_zTFE

[forena99 74]

Hi there,

I'm not sure if this is my package yet, BUT, you can go to the www.dhl-usa.com website once you have the date your case was sent from NVC and SIGN UP FOR SHIPMENT NOTICES!

Click on the "Sign up for shipment notifications" in red, once you find your package, and you can select SMS and put in your cellphone number (without hyphen), and don't forget to click "Done".

I'll let you know if it worked.

Forena99

[forena99 74]

Hi everyone! =)

I received my hard copy of my NVC letter with my new case number yesterday.  Yay!

I have a couple questions though:

1. I'm not sure what to do with the case number.  Some instructions say to wait for the consulate to contact me.  Other people on this site are using the number to call the consulate to arrange their interview.  What are my options?

2. I'm trying to fill out the DS-160 form online.  

    a. Does anyone know if the Cuban Passport has a "Passport Book Number"?  It's on Page 4 of the online application.  If so, where is it?

    b. Also, the online app asks for "State/Province *If shown on passport".  I see that is says "LA HABANA" on the right hand side, but I can't tell what it says above that line.  Is it the city or the state/province?  So, I'm not sure if I should put it in the application.

3. Application Receipt/Petition Number on Page 5 is the NVC Case Number?

4. U.S. Contact on Page 8 is requiring a "Organization Name".  What are other people putting here?  Should I just check the "Do Not Know" option?

5. Last question:  I saw yesterday that it is 4 passport photos.  Is that true?  I've only seen that we need 2.  I might ask him to get 4 and just keep two somewhere else, just in case, but not sure if we actually need them...

 

Ok, thanks, that is all for now.

Forena99

 

[058rocale 74]

16 minutes ago, forena99 said:

Hi everyone! =)

I received my hard copy of my NVC letter with my new case number yesterday.  Yay!

I have a couple questions though:

1. I'm not sure what to do with the case number.  Some instructions say to wait for the consulate to contact me.  Other people on this site are using the number to call the consulate to arrange their interview.  What are my options?

2. I'm trying to fill out the DS-160 form online.  

    a. Does anyone know if the Cuban Passport has a "Passport Book Number"?  It's on Page 4 of the online application.  If so, where is it?

    b. Also, the online app asks for "State/Province *If shown on passport".  I see that is says "LA HABANA" on the right hand side, but I can't tell what it says above that line.  Is it the city or the state/province?  So, I'm not sure if I should put it in the application.

3. Application Receipt/Petition Number on Page 5 is the NVC Case Number?

4. U.S. Contact on Page 8 is requiring a "Organization Name".  What are other people putting here?  Should I just check the "Do Not Know" option?

5. Last question:  I saw yesterday that it is 4 passport photos.  Is that true?  I've only seen that we need 2.  I might ask him to get 4 and just keep two somewhere else, just in case, but not sure if we actually need them...

 

Ok, thanks, that is all for now.

Forena99

 

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Yay! I am happy you got the NVC letter!

1. Once you complete the DS-160, go to this website to pay for the application (265.00$) and you get your interview date there as well: https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=Cuba

Instructions (under Instructions to Pay your visa fee)

 http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cu/cu-niv-paymentinfo.asp 

You will find the k-1 visa under immigrant visa (although k1 its a nonimmigrant visa for all other purposes) 

(Know we don't pay for the Issuance Fee Reciprocity Fee). 

You can use this website to help you navigate the payment for DS-160 and the interview scheduling: 

http://dennyeyberg.wixsite.com/filipino-am-visa/scheduling-the-interview

The case number is all you need to do the next steps yourself  

2. .

a. For Cuba this "Passport Book number" does not apply. 

b.La Habana on the passport is the City it was issued. 

3. The Application Receipt/ Petition Number is the USCIS Receipt Number, so the WAC17900*****

4. Yes, for the "Organization name" put Do Not Know. 

5. hmm, I have read everywhere about the 2 passport photos but I would also bring 4 just in case. It's better to have more than less  

 

I found this link useful for the Ds-160:

https://www.fil-amsociety.com/uploads/1/9/6/8/19688741/ds_160_guide2.pdf

It's for people in the Philipines, but its still works for us

 

Know that for the Security Background: Part 1. you can put Yes on the question "Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with the U.S law?" since he will be getting the medical exam and vaccinations before the interview anyways. 

 

 

[forena99 74]

8 minutes ago, 058rocale said:

Yay! I am happy you got the NVC letter!

1. Once you complete the DS-160, go to this website to pay for the application (265.00$) and you get your interview date there as well: https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=Cuba

Instructions (under Instructions to Pay your visa fee)

 http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cu/cu-niv-paymentinfo.asp 

You will find the k-1 visa under immigrant visa (although k1 its a nonimmigrant visa for all other purposes) 

(Know we don't pay for the Issuance Fee Reciprocity Fee). 

You can use this website to help you navigate the payment for DS-160 and the interview scheduling: 

http://dennyeyberg.wixsite.com/filipino-am-visa/scheduling-the-interview

The case number is all you need to do the next steps yourself  

2. .

a. For Cuba this "Passport Book number" does not apply. 

b.La Habana on the passport is the City it was issued. 

3. The Application Receipt/ Petition Number is the USCIS Receipt Number, so the WAC17900*****

4. Yes, for the "Organization name" put Do Not Know. 

5. hmm, I have read everywhere about the 2 passport photos but I would also bring 4 just in case. It's better to have more than less  

 

I found this link useful for the Ds-160:

https://www.fil-amsociety.com/uploads/1/9/6/8/19688741/ds_160_guide2.pdf

It's for people in the Philipines, but its still works for us

 

Know that for the Security Background: Part 1. you can put Yes on the question "Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with the U.S law?" since he will be getting the medical exam and vaccinations before the interview anyways. 

 

 

Phew!  Yay, thank you!

I feel I have so much to do.  Have you completed yours already (I mean as far as you can)?

I haven't received any text msgs for the package, but the DHL website is telling me the package was in Mexico this morning.  BTW, don't use the upgraded version of the DHL website.  The youtube instructions don't work.  I wasn't able to get it to work with the new upgraded website!  The problem is the website will automatically ask you if you want to 'try' the new upgraded version and then if you say 'yes', there is no way to go back to the older version.  So, just stay with the old one for as long as you can.  lol.

Thanks again,

Forena99

[forena99 74]

Do I need a digital photo of my fiance for the DS-160 application?

[058rocale 74]

1 minute ago, forena99 said:

Do I need a digital photo of my fiance for the DS-160 application?

Yes. Ask him to have someone take it for him in front of a white wall (or close enough). And from his shoulders up. The closest to a passport picture look as possible  

[058rocale 74]

6 minutes ago, forena99 said:

Phew!  Yay, thank you!

I feel I have so much to do.  Have you completed yours already (I mean as far as you can)?

I haven't received any text msgs for the package, but the DHL website is telling me the package was in Mexico this morning.  BTW, don't use the upgraded version of the DHL website.  The youtube instructions don't work.  I wasn't able to get it to work with the new upgraded website!  The problem is the website will automatically ask you if you want to 'try' the new upgraded version and then if you say 'yes', there is no way to go back to the older version.  So, just stay with the old one for as long as you can.  lol.

Thanks again,

Forena99

 

I have completed mine already. I am just waiting to have my NOa2 notification to have him go online, review it and submit it. But I have everything done since I'm so anxious haha. Even the  Ds-160 payment page, since it has a profile for the interview. I'm on my 89th day :''( and I'm still waiting. I hope I hear something soon...

Ok, I'll use the only version of the DHL! Thank you!!

[forena99 74]

Hi @058rocale,

They told my fiance it would take 30-45 days to complete the background check.

Should he go ahead and do this?  Or should we wait until we have our interview date?

Any idea?

 

Also, I don't get my interview date until I complete, pay and submit the DS-160?

Thanks!

Forena99

[058rocale 74]

2 minutes ago, forena99 said:

Hi @058rocale,

They told my fiance it would take 30-45 days to complete the background check.

Should he go ahead and do this?  Or should we wait until we have our interview date?

Any idea?

 

Also, I don't get my interview date until I complete, pay and submit the DS-160?

Thanks!

Forena99

 

From what I have read you do need to submit the Ds-160 before scheduling an interview since they will ask you for it. Whether if you call or if you do it online. I am not sure about the payment...

From what I saw the earliest interview date start on May 23rd. So If you finish your Ds-160 this week, there is a big chance you'll have an interview that week in May. If he goes next week to star his background check, he would have it at the beginning or mid-April. A month away from the interview. I think it would be wise to go and request it by next week. According to the information that CubaandChill gave me a couple of days ago, that paperwork is good for three months. I think it's a good and safe timeline.

[forena99 74]

How do I call to schedule an interview?

Sorry, the process is just not clear to me.

Thanks!

Eufemia

[058rocale 74]

14 minutes ago, forena99 said:

How do I call to schedule an interview?

Sorry, the process is just not clear to me.

Thanks!

Eufemia

 

It's Ok, This is complicated

So you can call the U.S embassy to this phone number:  (+53) 7839-4152

BUT it's the same if you do it online, and you don't have to spend money to be placed on hold or something, at the embassy. The date availability will be the same. 

Finish the Ds-160 and submit it. Then with your confirmation page, you can go here:  https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=Cuba and get an interview as well as pay the 265.00$. 

One you open the link, do the steps for new user.

 

Then get the New Application/Schedule appointment (in the picture bellow) this is part of the page, but after you start your profile it will look just like mine. the go ahead and pay the Ds-160  + schedule an appointment. 

Does this help you? 

[forena99 74]

1 hour ago, 058rocale said:

It's Ok, This is complicated

So you can call the U.S embassy to this phone number:  (+53) 7839-4152

BUT it's the same if you do it online, and you don't have to spend money to be placed on hold or something, at the embassy. The date availability will be the same. 

Finish the Ds-160 and submit it. Then with your confirmation page, you can go here:  https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=Cuba and get an interview as well as pay the 265.00$. 

One you open the link, do the steps for new user.

 

Then get the New Application/Schedule appointment (in the picture bellow) this is part of the page, but after you start your profile it will look just like mine. the go ahead and pay the Ds-160  + schedule an appointment. 

Does this help you? 

 

Ok, so one weird question.  I heard that the 9 digit number on the NOA2 approval is his US Social Security Number.  Is this true? 

If so, should I put this in page 2 Personal 2 of the DS-160?  It asks for US SSN.  I don't think I should put it in there, but just checking.

Thanks,

EUfemia

[058rocale 74]

2 minutes ago, forena99 said:

Ok, so one weird question.  I heard that the 9 digit number on the NOA2 approval is his US Social Security Number.  Is this true? 

If so, should I put this in page 2 Personal 2 of the DS-160?  It asks for US SSN.  I don't think I should put it in there, but just checking.

Thanks,

EUfemia

 

Really? I haven't heard anything about this... It's interesting. But for the Ds-160 just put Does Not Apply. Do the same for the U.S Taxpayer ID number  

[forena99 74]

48 minutes ago, 058rocale said:

Really? I haven't heard anything about this... It's interesting. But for the Ds-160 just put Does Not Apply. Do the same for the U.S Taxpayer ID number  

Ok, thank you.  I have to agree with you.  I´m going to say "Does Not Apply".

Thanks!

Eufemia