I-129F November 2016 Filers - Part 2

[Adriana&Marko 58]

96 days today almost hitting 100 when will be the day for this noa2 just thinking positive!!??

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

On 2/25/2017 at 8:47 AM, CmAndS said:

Thank you very much, chelley. I was just worried that it's gonna be too early and i would be advised to retake medical. Lol

I think it has a 3month window then you would have to retake it.

[Cleofe+Daniel 107]

20 hours ago, Michael & Madelle said:

Hi everyone. I have a question. We just received the hard copy of the NOA2 by mail. 

 

Does the petitioner need to send this by mail to the benificiary? Does the benificiary need the original copy?

 

Thanks,

Madelle

i sent a complete copy of everything i mailed to the service center and any replies i got from them to her by fed ex. I included copies of the NOA1&2    the manila embassy ask for copy of letter from NVC  showing the case number and the confirmation of the ds160.

[pe8ches 48]

Hi Everyone, I'm feeling much more relaxed now that our NAO2 will be through any day - and given today is Sunday I don't have to worry about checking for approval every 5 minutes, which is a nice break.

 

I do have some lingering apprehension though when it comes time to provide an affidavit of support.  I have a well paying specialty occupation with more than enough savings to get me through the 45-90 period it will take to get work authorisation, however I hear this is irrelevant to my application.  My fiance on the other hand, due to his health, does not have an income, with all assets etc liquidated to pay for treatment while waiting for an insurance company to cover him.  I have read in various places that, even with a co-sponsor, applications are generally denied if the petitioner is a government beneficiary.  Does anyone have any knowledge of this?

Edited February 26, 2017 by pe8ches

[geowrian 22,338]

No updates this weekend on my scan. A couple cases had things like name changes and such, but no approvals, denials, or RFEs.

[valkyriex 194]

On 2/25/2017 at 8:50 PM, Chelleyandaaron said:

Thngs I have learned since NOA2 approved in case tracker: (or 'what to do now')

 

1) Ignore the information to wait a month before calling NVC.  Call them about 12 days after your NOA2 approval.  This might be before the hard copy of your NOA2 arrives.

 

2) Ignore the NVC person who tells you to wait at least six weeks before calling again.  Try again the next morning. Or the evening. And the next one. And the next one.

 

3) Ignore the status in the CEAC case tracker.  It is probably two days behind your case.  Your case is alreaady sitting in a pile at the Embassy by the time Fred at the NVC has fired up his Dell and typed 'In Transit'.  Gloria at the Embassy is already looking at your case number and your package  and wondering how long it is until her next tea break.

 

4) Ignore the information on dhl case tracker for cases on the date that your case shows as 'in transit'. Use the DHL package tracker to track parcels going to your country but remember this won't be on the day you think it was despatched because Fred went home early to watch the hockey and your case update was still on his desk.  Then he was sick the next day - (must have been a bad beer) - and your case won't be updated on the case tracker until he is back at work and has fired up his Dell two days after your case left the NVC. By which time your case is already away on its holidays.

 

5) Ignore the advice to wait for package 3/letter from the embassy to do anything else.  You can fill in your DS-160 and file it now.  In fact you could have filed it before Fred went to the hockey.

 

6) Ignore the advice to wait for package 3 to schedule your medical.  You can do this with your NVC case number.

 

7) Ignore the information from the clinic that says you need the letter from the embassy at your medical. You need the case number, your vaccination records, a letter from your doctor outlining major medical history, your passport style photographs, your police record.  And a very fat wallet.

 

8) You should have requested your police record already. Probably around the time you got your case number and before Fred went to the hockey game.

 

9) You should have requested your vaccination records and the letter from your doctor already.  The sooner the better.  But after you have had the shots you need. And you need those shots.  Or you'll need a fatter wallet. (This is UK specific - variations will apply according your country).

 

10) You might be able to register online for your interview.  You might also get a big red message on the screen telling you YOUR CASE IS NOT READY!  WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? DID YOU READ ANYTHING ON THE PREVIOUS SCREENS ASKING IF YOU HAD YOUR LETTER FROM THE EMBASSY YET? NO YOU DIDN'T! GLORIA IS STILL ON HER TEA BREAK AND HASN'T EVEN WRITTEN THE LETTER YET SO WE KNOW YOU HAVEN'T GOT IT.  GO AWAY AND COME BACK WHEN YOU CAN READ THE SCREEN BEFORE THIS ONE! Or something like that.

 

 

Good luck!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Im kinda starting to hate Fred and Gloria now... haha

 

Thanks for the info. We're currently waiting for our case as it is currently "in transit" still. Will take your advise and follow up on them. 

 

And yes each country varies requirements too!

 

As for Singapore consulate (as far as I know its just me @isabelleyri  - both pinays residing in singapore)  But might be helpful for some foreigners in singapore too. 

 

• There is only one accredited hospital in Singapore to do the Medical and they won't arranged any appointment for you not until you have interview date. 

Fullerton Healthcare Screening Centre at Ngee Ann City

Address: The Penthouse 391B #26- Ngee Ann City Tower B, 238874, 2 Orchard Rd

Phone: 6836 3366

 

• Police clearance (COC) - They wont entertain you not unless you have the letter from US embassy stating that you need to get this legal doc.

• ROM (singapore) - registration of marriage is also needed which is easy to acquire (just visit the website)

 

& To date, i havent done any of these yet. Hahaha Kinda panicking but keeping it positive.

 

I hope most of NOV filers have gotten their NOA2 already! Goodluck to those who haven't got it yet but soon! im happy for everyone!

 

Get ready December filers. 

 

Val

 

 

Edited February 27, 2017 by Valex

[Chi&Clint 203]

I think I will be off this topic for a while until I get the approval, I also uninstall the app so i can stop checking my case status then feel sad because nobody touches it haha. My fiance will tell me when we get notification by email, phone or mail. Good luck to you guys who are still waiting for approval!! 

[KurtBear 58]

To everyone who is still awaiting there NOA2 I PRAY that you receive it and will be reunited with your loved ones soon.your patience and long wait will be over soon.

Goodluck to everyone!

[Anthony and Bobby 170]

On 2/25/2017 at 3:55 PM, Michael & Madelle said:

Hi Bobby. Do you already have a schedule for medical exam?

 

Madelle

Hey hey @Michael & Madelle! Nah, I paid for the Visa fee earlier today and I'm gonna wait till I schedule the interview tomorrow before I schedule my medical exam.

 

how about you?

 

Bobby

[Michael & Madelle 75]

1 minute ago, Anthony and Bobby said:

Hey hey @Michael & Madelle! Nah, I paid for the Visa fee earlier today and I'm gonna wait till I schedule the interview tomorrow before I schedule my medical exam.

 

how about you?

 

Bobby

We just got our NOA2 last 2/21. I asked because I want to keep updated with other Filipinos filing so I know what to do next. Lol. Thanks! ?

 

Madelle

[shanakog 26]

7 hours ago, Valex said:

Im kinda starting to hate Fred and Gloria now... haha

 

Thanks for the info. We're currently waiting for our case as it is currently "in transit" still. Will take your advise and follow up on them. 

 

And yes each country varies requirements too!

 

As for Singapore consulate (as far as I know its just me @isabelleyri  - both pinays residing in singapore)  But might be helpful for some foreigners in singapore too. 

 

• There is only one accredited hospital in Singapore to do the Medical and they won't arranged any appointment for you not until you have interview date. 

Fullerton Healthcare Screening Centre at Ngee Ann City

Address: The Penthouse 391B #26- Ngee Ann City Tower B, 238874, 2 Orchard Rd

Phone: 6836 3366

 

• Police clearance (COC) - They wont entertain you not unless you have the letter from US embassy stating that you need to get this legal doc.

• ROM (singapore) - registration of marriage is also needed which is easy to acquire (just visit the website)

 

& To date, i havent done any of these yet. Hahaha Kinda panicking but keeping it positive.

 

I hope most of NOV filers have gotten their NOA2 already! Goodluck to those who haven't got it yet but soon! im happy for everyone!

 

Get ready December filers. 

 

Val

 

 

Hey Val! I have this police certificate requirement for my country as well. On my consulate's website it states that "Police certificates are required from your country of residence for the past 6 months and from other countries in which you have lived for more than 12 months after age 16."

 

US has been my primary residence since the age of 15 (I only go home 1-2 months every year) and I lived in Europe for a short study course from Aug 2016-Dec 2016. I am very confused as to whether I need to get a police certificate from my home country and/or Europe. (What is country of residence!?) Is the requirement same for Singapore? Do you happen to know anything about that?

 

I emailed my consulate and they said they refuse to answer my question until they receive my file lol. It seems that you folks at VJ are much more helpful most of the time.

 

[valkyriex 194]

1 hour ago, shanakog said:

Hey Val! I have this police certificate requirement for my country as well. On my consulate's website it states that "Police certificates are required from your country of residence for the past 6 months and from other countries in which you have lived for more than 12 months after age 16."

 

US has been my primary residence since the age of 15 (I only go home 1-2 months every year) and I lived in Europe for a short study course from Aug 2016-Dec 2016. I am very confused as to whether I need to get a police certificate from my home country and/or Europe. (What is country of residence!?) Is the requirement same for Singapore? Do you happen to know anything about that?

 

I emailed my consulate and they said they refuse to answer my question until they receive my file lol. It seems that you folks at VJ are much more helpful most of the time.

 

Hi @shanakog,

 

Im kinda confuse with your question. Are you the beneficiary? You need to get it from your home country of course. If you stayed in a different country for the duration of 6 months or so then you need to get the police clearance as well. For my case since Iam a Filipino i got both Philippines and Singapore police clearances.. Im a resident of Singapore for 6 years now so I have to get it as well. This applies to everyone yes. I hope I answered your question.

 

Val

[Afraye 30]

Hi everyone. Also a Nov filer. I have been following this thread for quiet a while and the forum is so helpful. I got my NOA2 at feb 6 and the case is currently at the embassy right now. Having been really nervous and excited for quite long time lol 

 

I have one question: I stayed in US for 4.5 years on a f1 visa. Do I need a police certificate from US? 

Also I am kinda worried that it's been over a year that I and my fiancé haven't seen each other(he joining the military and I came back to China). Is it too long? But before I came back to China, we already dated for one and half year in US ( tho still long distance relationship--him in NorCal while I was in SoCal, during school semesters we met once every month, and then spend all the major holidays, as well as all the school breaks together. We were literally everyday together during all summer and winter breaks. ). Anyway, I would like to know if us not seeing each other for over a year would be an issue? Any answer would be appreciated! Thanks!

[shanakog 26]

2 hours ago, Valex said:

Hi @shanakog,

 

Im kinda confuse with your question. Are you the beneficiary? You need to get it from your home country of course. If you stayed in a different country for the duration of 6 months or so then you need to get the police clearance as well. For my case since Iam a Filipino i got both Philippines and Singapore police clearances.. Im a resident of Singapore for 6 years now so I have to get it as well. This applies to everyone yes. I hope I answered your question.

 

Val

Hi Val,

 

I am the beneficiary! I am just confused whether I need to get a police certificate from Europe. According to the instruction on my consulate's website, "Police certificates are required from your country of residence for the past 6 months and from other countries in which you have lived for more than 12 months after age 16." I was there within the last 6 months (Aug 2016-Dec 2016) but the total duration was only for 4 months. I don't know if I am misunderstanding the statement or if the requirement from my consulate is a little weird! But if I go with what you say (only required from the countries where I stayed for more than 6 months) then I wouldn't have to worry about it. Thanks for your help anyways

Edited February 27, 2017 by shanakog

[shanakog 26]

37 minutes ago, Afraye said:

Hi everyone. Also a Nov filer. I have been following this thread for quiet a while and the forum is so helpful. I got my NOA2 at feb 6 and the case is currently at the embassy right now. Having been really nervous and excited for quite long time lol 

 

I have one question: I stayed in US for 4.5 years on a f1 visa. Do I need a police certificate from US? 

Also I am kinda worried that it's been over a year that I and my fiancé haven't seen each other(he joining the military and I came back to China). Is it too long? But before I came back to China, we already dated for one and half year in US ( tho still long distance relationship--him in NorCal while I was in SoCal, during school semesters we met once every month, and then spend all the major holidays, as well as all the school breaks together. We were literally everyday together during all summer and winter breaks. ). Anyway, I would like to know if us not seeing each other for over a year would be an issue? Any answer would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hi afraye,

 

You don't need a police certificate from the US. I was a F1 student as well!