NOA2!! Need some advice!!

[billsafari 0]

I need some advice!!!! I am at CSC, Moscow Embassy, recieved NOA1 March 9, they recieved petition 3/01. Looking at the immigration timelimes(CSC and Moscow embassy, 3 month and 6 month) I am HOPING for NOA2 email around May 28. (I know, dont hope too much!!) I am leaving for Russia May 31 -Aug 31 for 3 months and (hoping) that she will come home with me. (dont laugh). Anyway, do I need the NOA2 or copy for interview?? Or any other documents from CSC or NVC??? Ideally I would like to leave about a week or so after approval but tickects jump from 1150.00 May 31 to 2050.00 June 1st, plus I miss her dearly!!! Do I need to stay until approval???? I have prepared all documents(FED EX) for any RFE scenarios. I need some advice!!!!

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[TimsDaisy 0]

Do you have someone at home who can check the mail and forward on important parts to you? If you can get documents when you need them you should be fine.

Check the I-34 requirements and instructions and make sure you have everything you'll need to give her for the interview.

Check your regional discussion area and check for the later requirements. With preparation - lots of things are possible!

[billsafari 0]

Do you have someone at home who can check the mail and forward on important parts to you? If you can get documents when you need them you should be fine.

Check the I-34 requirements and instructions and make sure you have everything you'll need to give her for the interview.

Check your regional discussion area and check for the later requirements. With preparation - lots of things are possible!

Yes!! I have my mom checking my mail every day religiously!!!! Do I need the NOA2 or other any docs from CSC or NVC for interview or is it just an approval letter? What about case number from State Dept???????

[payxibka 10,045]

I need some advice!!!! I am at CSC, Moscow Embassy, recieved NOA1 March 9, they recieved petition 3/01. Looking at the immigration timelimes(CSC and Moscow embassy, 3 month and 6 month) I am HOPING for NOA2 email around May 28. (I know, dont hope too much!!) I am leaving for Russia May 31 -Aug 31 for 3 months and (hoping) that she will come home with me. (dont laugh). Anyway, do I need the NOA2 or copy for interview?? Or any other documents from CSC or NVC??? Ideally I would like to leave about a week or so after approval but tickects jump from 1150.00 May 31 to 2050.00 June 1st, plus I miss her dearly!!! Do I need to stay until approval???? I have prepared all documents(FED EX) for any RFE scenarios. I need some advice!!!!

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Visit Mar 12-27 2007

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No, you do not need anything from CSC or NVC for the interview.... The only concern should be the issuance of a request for additional evidence (RFE) that you will need to reply to if one occurs...

[Minya's wife 24]

I need some advice!!!! I am at CSC, Moscow Embassy, recieved NOA1 March 9, they recieved petition 3/01. Looking at the immigration timelimes(CSC and Moscow embassy, 3 month and 6 month) I am HOPING for NOA2 email around May 28. (I know, dont hope too much!!) I am leaving for Russia May 31 -Aug 31 for 3 months and (hoping) that she will come home with me. (dont laugh). Anyway, do I need the NOA2 or copy for interview?? Or any other documents from CSC or NVC??? Ideally I would like to leave about a week or so after approval but tickects jump from 1150.00 May 31 to 2050.00 June 1st, plus I miss her dearly!!! Do I need to stay until approval???? I have prepared all documents(FED EX) for any RFE scenarios. I need some advice!!!!

Met Dec 4!!

Visit Jan 23-30 2007

Visit Mar 12-27 2007

Visit May- Help!!!

No, you do not need anything from CSC or NVC for the interview.... The only concern should be the issuance of a request for additional evidence (RFE) that you will need to reply to if one occurs...

I thought a copy of the NOA2 was needed for the interview....at least its in the guides here, to send a copy of the NOA2 to your fiance(e) along with the other necessary documentation. Is that not needed at all consulates then, only some of them?

I agree that an RFE would be of concern if the petitioner is out of the country...but if someone is checking the mail a response to the RFE could be generated in time, I think....it just may take a bit longer.

-P

[payxibka 10,045]

I thought a copy of the NOA2 was needed for the interview....at least its in the guides here, to send a copy of the NOA2 to your fiance(e) along with the other necessary documentation. Is that not needed at all consulates then, only some of them?

Guides are guides and therefore merely suggestions (and maybe good ones at that) but not necessarily requirements....

[Minya's wife 24]

Guides are guides and therefore merely suggestions (and maybe good ones at that) but not necessarily requirements....

You're right! But at consulates that are somewhat more nit-picky than others, isn't it best to include more evidence than less? I've read some stories here on how things are done at the consulate in Russia, and I saw that they diligently make sure to cross all T's and dot all I's....so if I was going through such a consulate, I'd make sure to be able to provide more at the interview. (In my case, I've been able to gleem precious little about my consulate's MO, so I'm will make sure to have as much documentation as possible, so as not to run the risk of any delay. )

-P

[CountryBoy 0]

Wow, wish I was you .. spending 3 months with your fiancee and coming back to be married afterward .. that is so great

[JoanBill 0]

I need some advice!!!! I am at CSC, Moscow Embassy, recieved NOA1 March 9, they recieved petition 3/01. Looking at the immigration timelimes(CSC and Moscow embassy, 3 month and 6 month) I am HOPING for NOA2 email around May 28. (I know, dont hope too much!!) I am leaving for Russia May 31 -Aug 31 for 3 months and (hoping) that she will come home with me. (dont laugh). Anyway, do I need the NOA2 or copy for interview?? Or any other documents from CSC or NVC??? Ideally I would like to leave about a week or so after approval but tickects jump from 1150.00 May 31 to 2050.00 June 1st, plus I miss her dearly!!! Do I need to stay until approval???? I have prepared all documents(FED EX) for any RFE scenarios. I need some advice!!!!

Met Dec 4!!

Visit Jan 23-30 2007

Visit Mar 12-27 2007

Visit May- Help!!!

I am in an identical dilemma. I want to go visit Joan soon, and our NOA2 should be coming due sometime during May. I want to see her now as I view this as "halftime" of our VJ. But at the same time, the delivery service I trust the most is that backpack sitting by my feet on a flight to Manila. In the end, I will probably wait till I get our NOA2. That way I will have the peace of mind knowing she has everything.