I-129F March 2017 Filers

[KULtoATL 1,551]

2 hours ago, SamWasi said:

Funny how nerve wracking this process is. We count days to the receipt confirmation, while at least 5 months of wait is ahead of us. But hey, luckily we have each other here with the assurance that many others are in the same boat.

 

5 months?  Is that based on VJ estimation when you update your timeline?

[KULtoATL 1,551]

1 hour ago, mytruelove18 said:

i cant chekc my status on USCIS, it says validations errors.

are you able to check your status?

Sometimes it takes awhile for the system to be updated so wait for a bit. If it works, it will just say the same thing as the text and e-mail for now. Nothing much to see so to speak However, once they start adjudicating your case, that's when being able to check the status online is more crucial. 

[SamWasi 15]

3 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

5 months?  Is that based on VJ estimation when you update your timeline?

I meant at least 5 months of wait until we have our K-1 visa. 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Just now, SamWasi said:

I meant at least 5 months of wait until we have our K-1 visa. 

Ahhh I got you now I want June to come faster! Really want to go be with my fiancé like all of you.

[nephthys 41]

1 hour ago, MD&MC said:

I get to go see my fiancée! I bought a plane ticket for the end of April. This will be an all new adventure for me. I've never been on a plane, never seen the ocean, never been out of the country. It's all kind of scary but I cant wait!

Yay so excited for you!!

 

Also nice to see everyone's plans for seeing their partners while the K1 is in process   My fiancé is visiting me again this summer, and I can't wait!

[MentalVoid 191]

1 hour ago, MD&MC said:

I get to go see my fiancée! I bought a plane ticket for the end of April. This will be an all new adventure for me. I've never been on a plane, never seen the ocean, never been out of the country. It's all kind of scary but I cant wait!

Congrats! I'm hoping I can go see mine in August, before school starts. It'll be weird because every time he's come to see me. I've never been out of the country before, so it'll be exciting.

Edited March 23, 2017 by MentalVoid

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Happy to hear that everyone gets to spend some face-to-face time with their fiance(e)! Travel safe and have lots of fun

[kquyen 48]

So my fiancé received the  hard copy NOA1 today (March 23)!  I've updated my timeline & signature with the correct notice date ! 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

2 minutes ago, kquyen said:

So my fiancé received the  hard copy NOA1 today (March 23)!  I've updated my timeline & signature with the correct notice date ! 

Another congratulations to you!! Soon we will all get a NOA2 together too  

[kquyen 48]

1 minute ago, KULtoATL said:

Another congratulations to you!! Soon we will all get a NOA2 together too  

Yay I like the positivity! Yes soon we all will (yay!!) my timeline estimation says mid June.

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Just now, kquyen said:

Yay I like the positivity! Yes soon we all will (yay!!) my timeline estimation says mid June.

We are all in June for now. I hope CSC will speed up and take less than 90 days to adjudicate our cases. That way we can all get an interview and approval soon to fly out to the US and get married to start a new life already! Can you tell I am getting impatient?  

[kquyen 48]

1 minute ago, KULtoATL said:

We are all in June for now. I hope CSC will speed up and take less than 90 days to adjudicate our cases. That way we can all get an interview and approval soon to fly out to the US and get married to start a new life already! Can you tell I am getting impatient?  

My goodness trust me, who doesn't wanna be with their fiance(e) as soon as possible? hehe. At least we know if all goes well, we should arrive in the US and start a new life by the end of this year!!! Thinking about that alone makes me so excited!

[KULtoATL 1,551]

2 minutes ago, kquyen said:

My goodness trust me, who doesn't wanna be with their fiance(e) as soon as possible? hehe. At least we know if all goes well, we should arrive in the US and start a new life by the end of this year!!! Thinking about that alone makes me so excited!

Actually I am really hoping to move there by December 2016. Then I can start my new life with my new husband (then) by ushering in a new year. It is all so exciting. The only part I'm not so thrilled about is immigration paperwork and being in a limbo  Just the other day I was already telling him what marriage dates we should consider if I move in November or December  Have you talked about dates and all?

[KimchiLumpia 315]

Hi March 2017 filers!  

I'm a November 2016 filer and wrote this post because I've been getting a lot of questions regarding what happens after you receive your NOA2 approval and your case goes to the NVC.  There are a lot of questions and confusion on what happens after the NVC processes your case and what to do when you receive your NVC #.  Since I just recently completed the process, its fresh in my mind and would like to share my experience. 

I hope this helps clarify things for everyone:

 

At this point, many of you will be waiting for a number of more weeks/months for your NOA2 petition approvals.  Once you receive your NOA2 approval, your case will go from the USCIS to the NVC for processing.  Once received and processed at the NVC, they will mail your foreign fiance your NVC#.  This can take up to 4-6 weeks to arrive in the mail.

So instead of waiting, many VJ members will call the NVC after about 2 weeks from receiving their NOA2, and ask if their case has an NVC#.  The NVC phone agent will need your WAC#, your birthdate, and your foreign fiance's birthdate to look up and confirm your case.  My fiance and I called after 2 weeks, but, an NVC# wasn't given to us until 4 weeks.  

Once you have your NVC# you can use it to track your case on the CEAC website here:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

Once your case is received at your fiance's foreign embassy and says "Ready", you will be able to start scheduling your medical and interview.  This is where it gets a bit tricky and country specific.

Before you are able to schedule a medical or interview, your foreign fiance's embassy will mail a step-by-step checklist of items required to be completed first.  This checklist is what is loosely known as "Packet 3".  I say loosely, because every country is different.  Some countries literally call it "Packet 3".  Some countries call it a simple "Checklist".  Some countries call it "instructions".  Some countries have no name for it. 

Regardless of what it is called, this Packet 3 checklist will be mailed to your foreign fiance.  However, some VJ members report they never received their Packet 3 checklist in the mail.  Fortunately, many countries have this Packet 3 checklist available on their US Embassy website.  Realize however, every country does this differently.  

For example:

Canada's Embassy website provides a downloadable Packet 3 checklist PDF: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/

Ukraine's Embassy checklist is directly written on their website:  https://ua.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/how-to-apply/

 

This Packet 3 checklist generally includes: Submitting your DS160 online, getting your affidavit of support evidence, getting your police records report, and other information required at interview. 
 

Now remember: THIS CHECKLIST IS COUNTRY SPECIFIC!!!!

 

If you read the links above:

In Canada, you are to schedule your interview first THEN schedule your medical.
In Ukraine, you are to schedule your medical first THEN schedule your interview.

So when a VJ member gives you advice on what to do, make sure that advice is geared specifically to your foreign country.

If your foreign fiance's embassy website has the Packet 3 available, and your CEAC status shows ready, you do not have to wait for the official Packet 3 letter to arrive in the mail before you can start scheduling your medical and interview.

This has been confirmed by many VJ members, including myself.  My Canadian fiance and I scheduled her interview and medical 2 weeks before receiving our Packet 3 letter in the mail.  

Some feel more comfortable waiting for their Packet 3 checklist to arrive in the mail before starting scheduling their interview and medical appointments.  That's perfectly acceptable too.  Do what makes you most comfortable.

I took my time to write this post because I had a ton of questions myself regarding what to do with my NVC#.  Fortunately, I connected the dots with the help of the VJ members here.   And, I want to help others answer the same questions I had. 

If you've received your NOA2 and are waiting for your NVC #, I recommend checking your foreign fiance's embassy website and see what their packet 3 checklist requirements are.  Your fiance's foreign embassy will have the latest information, fees, and forms as well.

Remember, your CEAC status must first be "Ready" before you can schedule your medical or interview.  Just make sure you take the proper checklist steps that are specific to your country prior to scheduling your medical or interview.  

According to some member's profiles, VJ has been around more than 14 years.  I don't think there's a immigration scenario the collective members here hasn't read, seen or gone through personally.  So if you're uncertain or need help, just ask!  

 If any Canadian filers have any questions, let me know!

Hope this helps...and good luck to everyone on their Visa Journey!

Edited March 24, 2017 by KimchiLumpia

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Hey girls and guys - greetings from Germany!

Am I the only German here, filing in March?  

We've sent our i-129f to the PO box in TX on March 14th and are now patiently (him) and impatiently (me!!!!) waiting for the first baby step named NOA1.

Glad I found this forum and looking forward to share experiences with you!

I just saw in another post that someone forgot to write the name on the photo and realized: We forgot as well! Might this cause a RFE?

Have a great day everyone!