I-129F November 2016 Filers - Part 2

[visamountain 73]

Thank you!  Believing big news for everyone in this waiting room.  It's coming!  Trust even what you can't yet see.  @Mattagba your last line reads ATL Bound.  That's where I am.   

[Chi&Clint 203]

It's fun, we called the NVC tonight (after they told us to wait about 4 weeks) and they said our case was sent to US consular in Ho Chi Minh on April 5th LOL. Still happy though! 

[visamountain 73]

Does anyone know, is NOA2 to NVC taking about two weeks still or longer OR shorter?  Just got approved tonight and he's trying to leave SA well to head to Zim for his part in this next phase.  We're thinking April 21st would be a good time to go.  

[geowrian 22,337]

16 minutes ago, Chi&Clint said:

It's fun, we called the NVC tonight (after they told us to wait about 4 weeks) and they said our case was sent to US consular in Ho Chi Minh on April 5th LOL. Still happy though! 

And it arrived a couple hours ago...

http://www.dhl.com/en/express/tracking/shippers_reference.html?fromDayValue=01&fromMonthValue=03&fromYearValue=2017&shipperReference=EXP 05 APR 2017A&toDayValue=10&toMonthValue=04&toYearValue=2017

4 minutes ago, visamountain said:

Does anyone know, is NOA2 to NVC taking about two weeks still or longer OR shorter?  Just got approved tonight and he's trying to leave SA well to head to Zim for his part in this next phase.  We're thinking April 21st would be a good time to go.  

They seem to send from USCIS to NVC in batches. So ~2 weeks is right. Give or take a week depending on exactly when they send it in the cycle.

[visamountain 73]

Is there any way to track it @geowrian?

Edited April 11, 2017 by visamountain

[geowrian 22,337]

Just now, visamountain said:

Is there anyway to track it @geowrian?

Nope. You can call USCIS and ask if they sent it yet. It takes only about 2 days to travel from CA to NH by normal mail.

[visamountain 73]

@geowrian will it matter at all that I didn't have my mobile or email alert on, as far as on the USCIS login page?

[geowrian 22,337]

19 minutes ago, visamountain said:

@geowrian will it matter at all that I didn't have my mobile or email alert on, as far as on the USCIS login page?

Nope

[Mattagba 141]

1 hour ago, visamountain said:

Thank you!  Believing big news for everyone in this waiting room.  It's coming!  Trust even what you can't yet see.  @Mattagba your last line reads ATL Bound.  That's where I am.   

Yeah it does. I use to live on Holcomb Bridge in Roswell

[Ray&Ash 271]

2 hours ago, visamountain said:

I just got my birthday wish for those who read my horrific story   I am crying hysterically and about to call Africa and tell him the news  We are December 27th filers and they have never touched our case, so all in ONE day APPROVED!

Congratulations  wish you the best!

[Ray&Ash 271]

Guys im slightly confused. The travel.state.give site talks about 6 steps after the case is at NVC. 

6 steps at NVC

This says the first step as 'Choose an agent' . Whats that??? 

Also, Whats the DS-260 form? 

Sorry but its getting too much to process. Those of you who've reached the interview stage already and passed that, please help and guide.. 

Thanks so much  

[Kiki-G 82]

Hello K1 Family. I just wanted to share my interview experience yesterday at the Manila Embassy. 

I was there around 8:20 and before you enter, they will ask you for your DS-160 so they can put the barcode sticker in it. They would also ask what time is your interview appointment.

You don't have to worry since there are a lot of people there who would tell you what to do, where to go and what is next. Upon entry, they will let you sit to wait for your turn on the Pre-interview. 

On the pre-interview, i was asked for all my documents. Don't worry, they will give back what they don't need and they would ask if something is missing. The lady also asked for pictures and since i had a thick album, she just had me open it and show to her so she can note it on the system. 

After the pre-interview, you will need to fall in line for the finger printing window (window 46 if I am not mistaken). Please make sure that your hands are dry and to read the instructions while waiting so you won't have a hard time. You will need to show your DS-160 then your name and then finger print scanning. 

Once you are done, you will need to sit with the others for your interview, there will be people assisting you so do not worry. During my interview (Window 60), it was so smooth. I was asked for my DS-160 then my name then he went to get my documents and then made me do the oath which you will just say YES. He asked me 5 questions: 
1. Where did you and Matthew meet
2. How many times did he come here
3. What does he do?
4. Where is he living?
5. Have you ever travelled outside the Philippines?

Then the consul looked at me and smiled and said "So i see here that the relationship is genuine and that we will approve your visa" and I smiled and said thank you and I even told him that i have a lot of evidence in my bag and he said that he can see that since my bag is big but it is no longer necessary. Then i was told to wait for my visa within 5-10 business days and was given the pamphlet. 😁😁😁😁

I went outside and it was around 9:35 am. 

Thank you all for the support and prayers. 
I am and will continue to pray for the other who are still undergoing the process. We will all pass!! ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊 

P.S
Just be honest, relax and don't forget to pray. 😉😉

[AkesAngel 585]

3 minutes ago, Ray&Ash said:

Guys im slightly confused. The travel.state.give site talks about 6 steps after the case is at NVC. 

6 steps at NVC

This says the first step as 'Choose an agent' . Whats that??? 

Also, Whats the DS-260 form? 

Sorry but its getting too much to process. Those of you who've reached the interview stage already and passed that, please help and guide.. 

Thanks so much  

As I understand ... chose an agent is needed for the correspondence, but that can be the applicant/beneficiary or the petitioner or a third party.

DS-260 is for spouses, for fiance it's the DS-160

[Ray&Ash 271]

Just now, AkesAngel said:

As I understand ... chose an agent is needed for the correspondence, but that can be the applicant/beneficiary or the petitioner or a third party.

DS-260 is for spouses, for fiance it's the DS-160

Thanks...  

so maybe im not supposed to read the general instructions on the website  they must've clubbed the instructions for all visas. 

Also, why do they need an agent again? the details are already specified in the petition. 

Where do we choose the agent? And if we dont choose any is it the petitioner or beneficiary by default or the case is put on hold? 

 

Has anyone out there done this step or maybe its not applicable to K1? 

[KF & OS 109]

8 hours ago, visamountain said:

My 35th birthday is this Saturday and we would appreciate prayers for an approval for my birthday.  I've made 5 trips to South Africa and each one cost between $1,200-$2,200 on a teacher's salary and that's just the flight, not hotels, or any entertainment.  Blessed to have made the trips as I know many are unable to do the same, but financially ouch.  He has almost lost his life several times and one of the closest calls was last night.  He and I had said goodnight and then I missed a call from him.  He had gone on a late night walk unable to sleep, thinking of and missing his love.  I called back and immediately he started running and screaming.  I didn't know if he was ok or what was happening to him.  He lives in an extremely dangerous township in SA and where they burn people alive (to give you a real clear picture of the violence) and he witnessed a man he knows being mugged.  While others did nothing he called out and ran after the man.  He had a knife to his throat and because my love called out he got away with the man's keys, phone, money, and wallet...but his life was spared.  The kept thanking him for saving his life.  He helped him to his feet and took him back to his house.  Today that man is still thanking him.  Many nights there are protests or the Toi Toi are singing in the streets before doing something violent.  We've witnessed stabbings, muggings, and while 95% of the people are HIV positive almost 100% are drunk 100% of the time.  It's insane, and the rape statistics leaves me speechless.  He's the pastor and electrical engineer.  This community was our mission field and has been his for 11 years.  Helpless I call on my Helper nightly.  I could have easily seen and heard my love shot to death had the man retaliated.   

ehhhh, I dont know what to say to u visamountain other than "He (Jesus) will never leave you nor forsake you"....from today on wards u and ur fiance are going to be in my prayers. Thank u for sharing ur story, it so inspiring even in the midst of all the craziness around. You have my prayers that I can assure you.