June 2017 I-129F Filers, Part IV

[Tony and Tillie 340]

So Tony is in town and we got our visa on Tuesday, March 6th. Then yesterday we went shopping for his wedding suit and shoes. The tired monster got the groom, I guess. 

[emekus94 1,125]

Hi Junies!

For those of you done/semi-done with this crazy process-
So I just called NVC and they gave me my case number. Then the lady proceeded to give me an INVOICE number that she said I will need later. 
What?? Did anyone ever have to reference/use an invoice number for the rest of this process?/

Edited March 9, 2018 by emekus94

[KBA 542]

15 hours ago, Martin3517 said:

What I missed?

 

Anything new on your case?

[Martin3517 488]

33 minutes ago, KBA said:

Anything new on your case?

Oh yeah. there's new pile of dust LOL what about yours?

[Lana&Tyler 359]

14 hours ago, adiczhazy said:

congrats!!!! Did the officer tell you right there? Any estimate on when you get your passport back via mail?

 

If you don't mind me asking, when was medical completed? His was done on March 1st, and we just scheduled the interview today for March 14th. I am hoping we gave ourselves enough time?

Thanks. Yes she did tell me right after the approx. 5 minute interview that my visa has officially been approved and that I should expect everything to come back to me within 7 days. My online status has already been changed to "issued". Pretty good! 

 

I had my medical exactly 2 weeks before my interview.  I think that's a very safe timeframe and enough time to get all your medical results to the consulate. I had no problems, everything worked out perfectly! 

 

To to all the Germans out there, the interview was THE MOST RELAXED THING EVER. the people and officers were ridiculously nice and friendly, everyone has a smile on their face, is respectful and understanding and just overall nice. You will be treated well.

I spend a total of 30 mins at the consulate. I did NOT HAVE TO SHOW A SINGLE DOCUMENT except my passport of course, and the DS-160 confirmation page at the outside of the consulate. That was it!!! The questions were the standard "where did you meet him, when did you start dating, do you have any children etc". They will explain very thoroughly what happens after issuance of the visa and what to do. 

At the end, when she declared that everything looked great and she  announced with great pleasure that our visa has been approved, she wished us good luck and all the best for our marriage. 

Naturally I told her how amazing she is, took all my anxiety and nervousness away in a heartbeat.

 

I was blown away. Very nice, relaxed and comfortable experience. You mustn't worry, even though I did not have to show any documents or any proof of an ongoing relationship I advise and urge you to bring EVERYTHING you have. I brought well over 150 documents and evidence. 

 

 

Good luck to everybody. 🍀

[Lana&Tyler 359]

11 hours ago, emekus94 said:

Hi Junies!

For those of you done/semi-done with this crazy process-
So I just called NVC and they gave me my case number. Then the lady proceeded to give me an INVOICE number that she said I will need later. 
What?? Did anyone ever have to reference/use an invoice number for the rest of this process?/

Nope but we did get one also. Never had to use it though!

[Martin3517 488]

21 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Flights are ridiculous right now.  The cheapest flights have 14 hour stopovers and if I want something reasonable they are between $1500 and $2000 per person.  I have never seen this.  I usually travel in the $500 RT range.  I am completely blown away. What happened?  

My flight is almost 27hrs. with an hour layover at Singapore. I have a stop at Manchester for refuel

[AmbMar18 52]

33 minutes ago, Lana&Tyler said:

Nope but we did get one also. Never had to use it though!

It's what you use when you pay the fee I believe 

35 minutes ago, Lana&Tyler said:

Thanks. Yes she did tell me right after the approx. 5 minute interview that my visa has officially been approved and that I should expect everything to come back to me within 7 days. My online status has already been changed to "issued". Pretty good! 

 

I had my medical exactly 2 weeks before my interview.  I think that's a very safe timeframe and enough time to get all your medical results to the consulate. I had no problems, everything worked out perfectly! 

 

To to all the Germans out there, the interview was THE MOST RELAXED THING EVER. the people and officers were ridiculously nice and friendly, everyone has a smile on their face, is respectful and understanding and just overall nice. You will be treated well.

I spend a total of 30 mins at the consulate. I did NOT HAVE TO SHOW A SINGLE DOCUMENT except my passport of course, and the DS-160 confirmation page at the outside of the consulate. That was it!!! The questions were the standard "where did you meet him, when did you start dating, do you have any children etc". They will explain very thoroughly what happens after issuance of the visa and what to do. 

At the end, when she declared that everything looked great and she  announced with great pleasure that our visa has been approved, she wished us good luck and all the best for our marriage. 

Naturally I told her how amazing she is, took all my anxiety and nervousness away in a heartbeat.

 

I was blown away. Very nice, relaxed and comfortable experience. You mustn't worry, even though I did not have to show any documents or any proof of an ongoing relationship I advise and urge you to bring EVERYTHING you have. I brought well over 150 documents and evidence. 

 

 

Good luck to everybody. 🍀

Thank you for sharing your experience!! This helps so much

 

Congratulations again!

[Lana&Tyler 359]

Just now, adiczhazy said:

It's what you use when you pay the fee I believe 

I used my FRN# for that

[KBA 542]

47 minutes ago, Martin3517 said:

Oh yeah. there's new pile of dust LOL what about yours?

Lol, mine is probably collecting dust as well! My congresswoman submitted an inquiry and was told the same thing as me...that the security checks are still pending. I contacted USCIS yesterday and they didn’t have an update for me...recommended I make an appointment at the field office 🙄

[Martin3517 488]

Just now, KBA said:

Lol, mine is probably collecting dust as well! My congresswoman submitted an inquiry and was told the same thing as me...that the security checks are still pending. I contacted USCIS yesterday and they didn’t have an update for me...recommended I make an appointment at the field office 🙄

when I use my USCIS tracker to search. out of the WAC ending in 280-290 are either approved already or RFE received, but mine is 288 and it is still received. I know it is not by number but sh*&! 

[emekus94 1,125]

50 minutes ago, Lana&Tyler said:

Nope but we did get one also. Never had to use it though!

Cool.
Thank you!

[John & Rose 7,239]

7 minutes ago, Martin3517 said:

when I use my USCIS tracker to search. out of the WAC ending in 280-290 are either approved already or RFE received, but mine is 288 and it is still received. I know it is not by number but sh*&! 

Of the 500 with my WAC in the center, there are 114 approvals, 9 rejections, 51 RFEs and still 59 at "received".  These are all June 6 I-129F filers.

[Lotts 1,433]

Dumb question number #192736 from Lotts;

 

Does the DS-160 barcode page thing need to be printed in colour?

[Nefertari 102]

Hi Junies, 

 

I'm still waiting my passport...