I-129F May 2017 Filers

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

4 hours ago, Naes said:

@Swissmiss82

 

yes yes I just read and incredible amount of mistakes even I'm confused 😂

 

I'm extremely sick...

 

so it was referring to the app notifications that shows the country as USA.

ahhh at this point I don't even know what to believe or think anymore?!?! I mean.. is the app so nonsense, that it's just out there to pretend to "inform" or .... uah! no seriously!

 

it better be a good day with a gazillion approvals, just not having it today lol frustrated times 30!

[kat.cap13 233]

11 minutes ago, Hope91 said:

Hey guys,

 

I'm the beneficiary from Canada. I was wondering as soon as you get the noa2 aka the approval.. what do you do next? Do you just wait to receive the packet 3 from the embassy? Or is there something else I should be filling and sending in the mean time?

 

Thank you!

Once you get the NOA2 approval start filing out the DS-160 form and start calling NVC for a case number. I got mine 2 weeks from my NOA2 date. When you get your MTL case number, start checking your visa status under immigrant visas: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV

 

Your case will turn to 'ready' and you can begin emailing MTL with Packet 3. Packet 3 link: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/. MTL will accept your Packet 3 and email you back Packet 4 to schedule the medical and interview. This part seems to work differently for everyone, some will get Packet 3 in the mail and others won't receive anything. My case was 'ready' on Oct 24 and I've already emailed Packet 3 three times already and haven't received Packet 4 yet. 

 

I'll keep you posted on the outcome!

Edited October 30, 2017 by kat.cap13
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[M&J2018 48]

1 hour ago, TeeSam said:

Expedia is good sometimes but I usually go with secretflying.com, skiplagged.com, thriftytraveler.com, airfarespot.com. Good luck!

Thank you so much! I'll look into it!

[M&J2018 48]

2 hours ago, smilei said:

We use Expedia but there are good deals at cheapOair.

Thanks much!

 

[Hope91 57]

14 minutes ago, kat.cap13 said:

Once you get the NOA2 approval start filing out the DS-160 form and start calling NVC for a case number. I got mine 2 weeks from my NOA2 date. When you get your MTL case number, start checking your visa status under immigrant visas: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV

 

Your case will turn to 'ready' and you can begin emailing MTL with Packet 3. Packet 3 link: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/. MTL will accept your Packet 3 and email you back Packet 4 to schedule the medical and interview. This part seems to work differently for everyone. My case was 'ready' on Oct 24 and I've already emailed Packet 3 three times already and haven't received Packet 4 yet. 

 

I'll keep you posted on the outcome!

Thank you so much! This is so helpful. Yes, please keep me updated on your progress as well as how the interview slots are looking for us.

 

All the best with the Packet 4, I heard they take anywhere from a couple hours to a couple days to reply. Hope you hear back soon!

 

P.S - You should read this post's answer - I found it really helpful. 

 

[Lilly2302 302]

Day 153 and waiting 

[tpeach 190]

1 hour ago, pmeyer1229 said:

My calendar says daylight saving time starts Nov. 5th now.

The US is different, for the time being I am a hour closer to my Ukrainian fiancee.  Come on Monday approvals let it rain....

[hihi 7]

what is the perfect time to call NVC? Anyone helps me please!!!

[Kween 167]

4 hours ago, Holly28291 said:

I think it's 5 days. I could be wrong. But I looked on embassy interview wait times and London was that x 

How can i find out how long to embassy wait time is for Haiti?

[Naes 12,205]

1 hour ago, pmeyer1229 said:

My calendar says daylight saving time starts Nov. 5th now.

America starts at 5th

Europe starts at 29th

in Japan we don't have a clue, we just start thinking hmm it's dark really early here 

[ECM 29]

3 hours ago, smilei said:

Here’s the promised review for US Embassy Manila. Sorry for the delay.

 

October 24, 2017 6:40am

 

I arrived there by 6:20am and the guard checked my Appointment Confirmation letter and my bag. Make sure no phone with you nor flash drive nor powerbank. Gave my DS-160 confirmation page and passport to the lady afterwards, she then put my passport inside a sealed plastic bag and my DS-160 was stamped with a sticker. Was ushered inside. Thorough screening again especially my bag when I entered the building.

 

Pre-Screening (Filipino Consul Window 49)
Was asked to submit the following documents:
•DS-160
•NBI clearance
•UK police certificate
•CENOMAR
•PSA birth certificate
•MRV slip
•SLEC brown envelope
She then asked me my name and birthday, petitioner’s name, birthday and address, how long did he stay on his visits and she looked at our pictures together on my scrapbook, asked how long I stayed in England and my fiancé in Japan, told her we were both volunteers for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in those countries. Was asked to proceed to Window 51 for my 2x2 US visa photo scanning and then went back to Window 49, she then instructed me to proceed to finger scanning for the biometrics. And then waited for about few minutes for the CO’s to open their windows for the interview. I was assigned to a Filipina consul on Window 59. She was really nice! She just asked my name and birthday, fiance’s name, birthday and address in the US, when did he visit me and for how long, and our wedding plans, so I showed her my scrap book for the details of our wedding including the invitations and wedding dress, cakes and every little stuff involving our wedding. Hehe. She then said, “Congratulations and welcome to America! If ever you’ll encounter domestic violence, I’m giving you these pamphlets so you know what to do. Expect your visa in 1 to 2 weeks.”

CO didn’t ask any document from me aside from the pre-screening documents. I was out of the embassy by 8:10am. Tip: Just relax, be confident and smile. 🙂

 

 

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm still waiting for my MCN.Hope we get it this week. I heared that their is no slots available for Nov. Is it true?

 

Congratulations!!

[Maria1989 403]

I'm so over seeing me pass the dates on my timeline. 

[Fiammetta 112]

Just want to share with you all what my Spanish friend just showed to me.

A reality show about k1 visa!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you have anything similar in your country?

http://www.dkiss.es/series/relaciones/90-dias-para-casarte/

[sagreda 12]

We watch this all the time.

[pmeyer1229 331]

13 minutes ago, Fiammetta said:

Just want to share with you all what my Spanish friend just showed to me.

A reality show about k1 visa!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you have anything similar in your country?

http://www.dkiss.es/series/relaciones/90-dias-para-casarte/

Yes, we have the show called "90 Day Fiancé". It is a reality show and the most of the couples on the show are train wrecks and should probably not be getting a K1 visa....when they do casting for the show, they must look for really unhealthy relationships or couples with a lot of drama. I have watched it a few times and get angry each time....the couples exploit the show for their 15 minutes of fame and the show exploits the couples....at least that is my personal opinion  I can see why some people like the show, it is just not for me. There was a couple last season where a young man from Tunisia came to the USA on a K1 visa and it was sooooo obvious he was never going to stay with her following the green card in hand. Makes "real" lovers frustrated as we know how hard and important this process is on us and to us.  

Edited October 30, 2017 by pmeyer1229