I-129F March 2017 Filers

[pajobra 1,395]

57 minutes ago, KB2015 said:

So I just submitted the DS160. On the confirmation page it says I must show proof I paid the visa application fee. However, I wasn't asked to pay anything. Is this normal?

As far as I know yes. You can pay when you schedule your interview.

[Michelle & Jessie 51]

Just completed the interview. K1 visa approved!!

 

There were one other K1 visa applicant and one K2 visa (from what I heard, the applicant got into trouble at the POE and was sent back). The CO was giving both of them a hard time. Took the other K1 visa applicant nearly 20 minutes with all the questions. I was a little worried that it might happen to me too. When she was done, the CO called my number and I walked up. 

 

Took me all but two minutes... The CO asked;

1. When did you meet your fiance?
2. When did you last meet in person?
3. When did you got engaged ?
4. Congratulations.. your visa is approved

Guess being organized works well...

[Holly♡ 401]

So, I feel like I have seen people talking about checking their case after NOA2, but before embassy stage...what case number are you using to check it?  the WAC number?
Also, my NOA2 date is Aug 8th... USCIS still shows my case as received lol

[ME ♥ Æ 50]

Just now, Holly♡ said:

So, I feel like I have seen people talking about checking their case after NOA2, but before embassy stage...what case number are you using to check it?  the WAC number?
Also, my NOA2 date is Aug 8th... USCIS still shows my case as received lol

Forget about USCIS and WAC ...you're done with that

YOu will need NVC Case Number

which you should get within 2-4 weeks after NOA2

[troika 307]

1 minute ago, Holly♡ said:

So, I feel like I have seen people talking about checking their case after NOA2, but before embassy stage...what case number are you using to check it?  the WAC number?
Also, my NOA2 date is Aug 8th... USCIS still shows my case as received lol

You give NVC a call and check if they have it. They give you a new case number which you can use at https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

 

Our NOA2 date was 8/3 and NVC only created case number yesterday 8/16, so give them about 2 weeks before you call on +1 (603) 334-0700.

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

15 minutes ago, Holly♡ said:

So, I feel like I have seen people talking about checking their case after NOA2, but before embassy stage...what case number are you using to check it?  the WAC number?
Also, my NOA2 date is Aug 8th... USCIS still shows my case as received lol

The ceac tracking is with the NVC number; that's where you track once it leaves the USCIS.
You can try calling after about 2 weeks from NOA2 Notice, or you just wait for their email.
I got mine by calling, but the email was already sitting in Scott's mailbox as well!

I'd suggest you to try calling (I did every 2nd day for like a week) starting 2 weeks after NOA2 notice. Say you wanted to ask if they've received your case yet, but you only have the WAC number.
If they ask for your date of birth and beneficiarys date of birth - Jackpot!
If they didn't receive it yet they'll tell you that it can take up to 6 weeks. That's the standard answer they have to give, and it's fine. Say thank you, you'll call back in a week and call the next day

NVC phone staff is very friendly!

Good luck for your further journey!  

[Holly♡ 401]

13 minutes ago, ME & Æ said:

Forget about USCIS and WAC ...you're done with that

YOu will need NVC Case Number

which you should get within 2-4 weeks after NOA2

 

12 minutes ago, troika said:

You give NVC a call and check if they have it. They give you a new case number which you can use at https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

 

Our NOA2 date was 8/3 and NVC only created case number yesterday 8/16, so give them about 2 weeks before you call on +1 (603) 334-0700.

Okay, thanks... thought I was missing something. I thought there was a number I could use to check it to see if NVC had received it or not.
And I was only mentioning the WAC number to further show how broken and unreliable USCIS really is lol

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Just now, Holly♡ said:

 

And I was only mentioning the WAC number to further show how broken and unreliable USCIS really is lol

Seriously.... the CEAC tracker is the only thing that works right in this whole process haha

[Estibaliz 3,037]

4 hours ago, gob332 said:

See the attached photo. This is taken right from the I-134 Instructions. When I filled out the I-134 I didn't include my savings, just the amount in my checking account. I got my letter from the bank the same day so the two amounts would match. This was about two months before the interview.

 

But the instructions for the I-134 to specifically include the letter from the bank. The fact that you make 300% the poverty level means you should have no problem and don't need to include other assets. You do however need to provide proof that you make this amount from multiple sources: https://www.uscis.gov/i-134

It is a common thing to use only income and not savings or bank deposits. The instructions say to submit documents"as appropriate", depending on what you are using, not that everything listed is necessary

 

[Holly♡ 401]

12 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

Seriously.... the CEAC tracker is the only thing that works right in this whole process haha

Good to know... I am getting so excited and anxious!
I know I am the petitioner and those who are bene's say they have so much to do to prepare for the big move, but I am feeling the pressure of all the stuff I need to get done too! And sometimes, when I have too much going on at one time it gets really hard for me to focus on just one thing... which is really bad cuz tryna do a million things at the same time is not productive at all!  lol
Last night I actually asked my F if he wanted one side of the closet or the two cabinets on the side of it... he got a kick out of that, but I really needed to know and he said he didn't care! Like how was I to proceed with an answer like that?!  lol

*EDIT* 
But, to be fair, one of the cabinets has a rod in it to hang clothes in it!  hehe

Edited August 17, 2017 by Holly♡

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

5 minutes ago, Holly♡ said:

Good to know... I am getting so excited and anxious!
I know I am the petitioner and those who are bene's say they have so much to do to prepare for the big move, but I am feeling the pressure of all the stuff I need to get done too! And sometimes, when I have too much going on at one time it gets really hard for me to focus on just one thing... which is really bad cuz tryna do a million things at the same time is not productive at all!  lol
Last night I actually asked my F if he wanted one side of the closet or the two cabinets on the side of it... he got a kick out of that, but I really needed to know and he said he didn't care! Like how was I to proceed with an answer like that?!  lol

Haha, see that's typically woman!

Scott has piled my now 6 moving boxes that came with DHL in the hallway and is just waiting. He was making fun that I can be busy squaring stuff away once I'm there. So he's saving it for me. How GENEROUS haha 
Honestly, from beneficiary perspective: I'm so glad once this entire thing is done. All these organizing appointments, 1000s of things you have to think of, from selling the furniture to cancelling the home phone... on top with medical checks and of course the whole consulate anxiety. I can't wait for it to be over.
Now I'm down to an almost empty apartment, a quit job, my passport and visa at home, on to booking my flight next week... it feels like it never ends. 
I guess I will finally calm down from speed once I'm in the train to Hamburg, from where I will leave for the USA 4 days later.  

But you have every right to be anxious after such a long wait. It was a pain for me already and we were super quick. I can only imagine how you felt, and you got my kudos for still being so sweet and patient. I'm very happy for you!

[troika 307]

15 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

Seriously.... the CEAC tracker is the only thing that works right in this whole process haha

 

17 minutes ago, Holly♡ said:

 

Okay, thanks... thought I was missing something. I thought there was a number I could use to check it to see if NVC had received it or not.
And I was only mentioning the WAC number to further show how broken and unreliable USCIS really is lol

Yeah our case also still says "Received" on the USCIS tracker  We will have to deal with them all over again come AOS time ....

[TearsOfBabylon 1,680]

Just now, troika said:

 

Yeah our case also still says "Received" on the USCIS tracker  We will have to deal with them all over again come AOS time ....

I've got my visa in hand since Saturday and checked for fun: Still received
So much for the tracker, haha!

[Holly♡ 401]

34 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

Haha, see that's typically woman!

Scott has piled my now 6 moving boxes that came with DHL in the hallway and is just waiting. He was making fun that I can be busy squaring stuff away once I'm there. So he's saving it for me. How GENEROUS haha 
Honestly, from beneficiary perspective: I'm so glad once this entire thing is done. All these organizing appointments, 1000s of things you have to think of, from selling the furniture to cancelling the home phone... on top with medical checks and of course the whole consulate anxiety. I can't wait for it to be over.
Now I'm down to an almost empty apartment, a quit job, my passport and visa at home, on to booking my flight next week... it feels like it never ends. 
I guess I will finally calm down from speed once I'm in the train to Hamburg, from where I will leave for the USA 4 days later.  

But you have every right to be anxious after such a long wait. It was a pain for me already and we were super quick. I can only imagine how you felt, and you got my kudos for still being so sweet and patient. I'm very happy for you!

Did you already buy your ticket?

[eagle85 268]

1 hour ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

The ceac tracking is with the NVC number; that's where you track once it leaves the USCIS.
You can try calling after about 2 weeks from NOA2 Notice, or you just wait for their email.
I got mine by calling, but the email was already sitting in Scott's mailbox as well!

I'd suggest you to try calling (I did every 2nd day for like a week) starting 2 weeks after NOA2 notice. Say you wanted to ask if they've received your case yet, but you only have the WAC number.
If they ask for your date of birth and beneficiarys date of birth - Jackpot!
If they didn't receive it yet they'll tell you that it can take up to 6 weeks. That's the standard answer they have to give, and it's fine. Say thank you, you'll call back in a week and call the next day

NVC phone staff is very friendly!

Good luck for your further journey!  

@TearsOfBabylon, what time NVC open and close?. can my fiance call NVC in the evening?. Because he always busy during day time and was not able to call them.