When to submit DS-160

[DanimalBVB 15]

Me and my fiancé are K1 filers. We received NOA2 about 2 weeks ago and are currently waiting for our case number from NVC. When do we file DS-160? Do we need our case number first or can it be done before that?

 

thanks 

[HOORAY7 165]

2 hours ago, DanimalBVB said:

Me and my fiancé are K1 filers. We received NOA2 about 2 weeks ago and are currently waiting for our case number from NVC. When do we file DS-160? Do we need our case number first or can it be done before that?

 

thanks 

Congrats!  That is the hard one, finally getting past USCIS.  Your case could take up to 30 days to get to NVC, ours did.  But after that it goes quickly so be ready.

Some of my history to help you and my fiancé is in South Africa (JOBURG).

We were approved by USCIS on 15 Oct 17

Our package did not arrive at NVC from USCIS until 13 Nov 17

Our letter from NVC to me (petitioner) was mailed on 16 Nov 17, I received it on 20 Nov and the SA Consulate received it 22 Nov 17. 

We received, via email, the attached letter of instructions (I believe this is the packet 3 instructions, because it’s all we received) on 22 Nov 17. So ensure you both check your email addresses, it came to my email address, but addressed to my fiancé because they had my email because i’m the petitioner.  But both of you should be checking your email inbox and spam, just in case your filters are pushing it to the spam folder.

On 27 Nov 17, my fiancé filed her DS-160 applications (herself and her two boys) online at the website listed in the attached K1 instructions (1). 

My fiancé scheduled her medicals and because of the holidays and the fact there is only one dr in JOBURG for Visa physicals, her appointment was not until 11 Dec 17.

You cannot schedule an interview until you’ve had your medical, but what I am telling people (based off our experience and delay), schedule your interview right after you have scheduled your medical; BUT be sure to schedule the interview at least a week AFTER you have completed both days of the medical.  The medical is a 2 day process, but spread over a 3 day period, there is a day in between the 2 appointments.

 

This should help you determine when to do your DS-160, the rest is applicable to our consulate, but let you know just for an FYI. Hope it helps.

K1 Instructions (1).pdf