I-129F November 2016 Filers - Part 2

[Afraye 30]

And my case is also in Guangzhou embassy. So I guess that's just their way of doing things now.

[ShanghaiSurfer 135]

11 minutes ago, Afraye said:

And my case is also in Guangzhou embassy. So I guess that's just their way of doing things now.

Have you guys tried emailing the Guangzhou consulate? I met with the head of Shanghai Visa section for the consulate tonight and she suggested contacting the Guangzhou consulate by email with my questions. I believe they have to answer all questions with a few days.

Edited March 9, 2017 by ShanghaiSurfer

[S & D 39]

14 minutes ago, Afraye said:

I'm actually in the same situation. My case is in AP the whole time, ever since I found out my case has arrived at the embassy. Even after I scheduled my interview, it's still in AP. I think that's normal. I would start to worry if the status is still in AP AFTER the interview for a long time. Just my 2 cents.

That's what I wondered -- does status change to AP while you're awaiting your interview? And only AFTER the interview, if it remains in AP, then maybe it's of concern?

[ShanghaiSurfer 135]

Just now, S & D said:

That's what I wondered -- does status change to AP while you're awaiting your interview? And only AFTER the interview, if it remains in AP, then maybe it's of concern?

Here is where you can send an inquiry:

 

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/mobile/immigrant-visa-unit-question.html

[thatsmygsp 48]

February 16 NOA2. Called NVC this morning. They received my packet yesterday. Finally!! No case number yet. Good luck to the February 16th NOA2 folk. We are well on our way!

[Ubahsi 43]

15 hours ago, MapleLeaf29 said:

My fiancé called the NVC today and they said that our case has arrived, but they haven't processed it yet.  They told him to check back on Friday (one of us will check tomorrow) and they will have a case number for us.  Yay!  I know there are a few people with a February 16th approval who are still waiting, so I thought I would pass along the good news.  If you haven't called for a few days, you should definitely try tomorrow or Friday.

Thank you for sharing after reading your post I called to check as I received  NOA2 approval 2/16 also... NVC has finally received our petition and just gave me the case number, so happy!

[Ubahsi 43]

11 minutes ago, thatsmygsp said:

February 16 NOA2. Called NVC this morning. They received my packet yesterday. Finally!! No case number yet. Good luck to the February 16th NOA2 folk. We are well on our way!

Yes we are!

[carloolive 68]

2 hours ago, Andsco said:

That's a question for those who got approved to have a better idea of everything. Let's say that when any of you check on the USCIS website with your tracking number, it says that they received your I-129f on the 21st but then later on the letter it says 25th. Did you guys follow your case by 21st or by 25th when you got NOA2 approved? (hopefully i'm making myself clear haha those are my dates) 

I'm also looking for the same answer! As received date for us us 13/12/2016 (noticed they started a few December 12th :D) but noa1 letter says reicept date 17th but that's a Saturday :/ 

 

i dont know know which one to go by 

 

aldo congrats to all the recent approvals ?

[Kevin&Kanyanat 172]

Good morning all, I received my NOA2 on 2 March 2017. I called NVC today and they don't have a record of receiving it yet. No worries I wasn't truly expecting it to be there yet. I'll call weekly. 

In the interim I am trying to gather the remaining documents needed that'll be required to complete the K1 visa. 

Ive put together a packet containing the following:

USPS tracking card 

NOA1

NOA2

employment verification letter from my boss. 

W2 for 2016 (haven't met with my cpa yet to do my taxes)

ordered tax transcripts for 2014 and 2015

check stubs for last part of 2017 up to most recent one 

copy of retirement account showing last quarterly balance. 

Copy of my passport showing when I was last visit to my fiancé 

Expedia records showing airline and hotel

i didn't save my boarding passes. I know rookie mistake 

and a whole boat load of pictures. Each one labeled with the location and date. 

my question is what else am I missing if anything. Embassy is Bangkok. 

[chauphuong 29]

11/14 filer, 116 days and counting, still no NOA2. This is making me really worried! 

[pattyandvern 282]

2 minutes ago, Kevin&Kanyanat said:

Good morning all, I received my NOA2 on 2 March 2017. I called NVC today and they don't have a record of receiving it yet. No worries I wasn't truly expecting it to be there yet. I'll call weekly. 

In the interim I am trying to gather the remaining documents needed that'll be required to complete the K1 visa. 

Ive put together a packet containing the following:

USPS tracking card 

NOA1

NOA2

employment verification letter from my boss. 

W2 for 2016 (haven't met with my cpa yet to do my taxes)

ordered tax transcripts for 2014 and 2015

check stubs for last part of 2017 up to most recent one 

copy of retirement account showing last quarterly balance. 

Copy of my passport showing when I was last visit to my fiancé 

Expedia records showing airline and hotel

i didn't save my boarding passes. I know rookie mistake 

and a whole boat load of pictures. Each one labeled with the location and date. 

my question is what else am I missing if anything. Embassy is Bangkok. 

I don't think you will need transcripts from 2014 and 2015, all finantial documents you need gotta be from most recent tax year, so just 2016 will be alright, unless you didnt fill your tax papers yet. Also, your bank assets may not be needed if you are making enough money at your work (100% poverty guidelines for 2016). You need to fill I-134 Form of course for your fiancee Interview. Finantial papers from 3 recent tax years will be needed for Adjoustment of Status, so you can ask for transcripts now and save it for later. Unless your embassy in Thailand got different requirements.

[geowrian 22,338]

9 minutes ago, pattyandvern said:

I don't think you will need transcripts from 2014 and 2015, all finantial documents you need gotta be from most recent tax year, so just 2016 will be alright, unless you didnt fill your tax papers yet. Also, your bank assets may not be needed if you are making enough money at your work (100% poverty guidelines for 2016). You need to fill I-134 Form of course for your fiancee Interview. Finantial papers from 3 recent tax years will be needed for Adjoustment of Status, so you can ask for transcripts now and save it for later. Unless your embassy in Thailand got different requirements.

Correct. For the I-134, only the most recent tax year is required (2015, or you can use 2016 if you have it as you noted). The I-864 for AOS needs all 3. Or if you are self-employed, sending 3 years can be useful as well. Bank assets may not be needed, but I'd send it anyway just in case (no harm, no foul).

[Kevin&Kanyanat 172]

Thank you very much. 

One more questions;

for transcript of our conversations do they want the complete unabridged version?  We use Line app and we have used Facebook messenger. Within both of those we can video chat. We have a years worth of conversations so I cant imagine the reams of paperwork to print all those out?

[geowrian 22,338]

4 minutes ago, Kevin&Kanyanat said:

Thank you very much. 

One more questions;

for transcript of our conversations do they want the complete unabridged version?  We use Line app and we have used Facebook messenger. Within both of those we can video chat. We have a years worth of conversations so I cant imagine the reams of paperwork to print all those out?

How much you send is really up to you, but personally I just printed out one page of messages from every month we were together. That was huge already. haha

[Kevin&Kanyanat 172]

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

How much you send is really up to you, but personally I just printed out one page of messages from every month we were together. That was huge already. haha

Awesome. Thank you. I appreciate it. Too bad the federal government hasn't gone all snowflake and allow everything to be submitted electronically. That way I'd only be annoying  a few millions electrons instead of depleting a forest.