June 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC

[BluesDancer 147]

1 minute ago, Chowtime said:

June 4 NOA 2.  Just called NVC and the nice lady said received today.

Congratulations! You should receive your number tomorrow!

[saeric 50]

On 6/16/2018 at 8:08 PM, Greenbaum said:

Not knowing what Embassy you are processing through prevents us from responding to many of your questions. If you look at the profile others here, they have a flag for their country so it makes it easy for us to reply. Each Embassy has different set of process's and no two are the same.

 

So if you could help yourself out and complete your profile sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question.

 

Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.

 

Depending on your Embassy can be as short as 1 month or sometimes up to 3 months. It depends on the Embassy and how fast you work. Again, since I don't know your Embassy, this is a wild estimation.

 

Thanks

I am processing from Abuja embassy Nigeria. what do you think?

[DeepakChani 738]

HEAR YEE HEAR YEE MY FELLOW JUNIES. NVC JUST RECIEVED MY FILE. I AM A JUNE 1 NOA2!!! 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

27 minutes ago, saeric said:

I am processing from Abuja embassy Nigeria. what do you think?

Nigeria is a difficult Embassy to process through. My recommendation is to overload your evidence for the interview. Here a couple of study guides to you to use.

 

https://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/Interview_Prep_Packet_K1-K3_SEP14.pdf
 
Fiance/Fiancee visas (K1s, K3s) 

 

If your K1 or K3 petition has been approved by the Department of Homeland Security and you have received notification from the National Visa Center that your petition is on its way to post, you should download and complete the following application. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will contact you when your petition has arrived at post so that you may schedule your appointment. If you have questions, you may e-mail LagosIV@state.gov. [Click to open "Interview Preparatory Packet (K1, K3)"PDF 539KB] Also, please review the pamphlet “Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa.”  (PDF 53KB)

 

 

Edited June 20, 2018 by Greenbaum

[Ryanmaria2018 186]

Okay everyone, our petition was approved June 11th,  so when is the best time to send the I-134 affidavit of support? Can I send it now to my fiancee while waiting for the NVC case number or do I have to wait till after the case number is available? I don't want to send it too early but if I'm sending it to the Philippines it could take up to 2 weeks. Also, do I need 1 month pay stubs and 2017 tax returns? I do know to have to send with the form a company letter head with the job title, length of service, and hourly wage Timing is everything so hope I can get some clarity on when to send off the affidavit of support. Thanks!!!

Edited June 20, 2018 by RyanMaria 2018
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[x_driven_x 1,778]

8 minutes ago, RyanMaria 2018 said:

Okay everyone, our petition was approved June 11th,  so when is the best time to send the I-134 affidavit of support? Can I send it now to my fiancee while waiting for the NVC case number or do I have to wait till after the case number is available? I don't want to send it too early but if I'm sending it to the Philippines it could take up to 2 weeks. Also, do I need 1 month pay stubs and 2017 tax returns? I do know to have to send with the form a company letter head with the job title, length of service, and hourly wage Timing is everything so hope I can get some clarity on when to send off the affidavit of support. Thanks!!!

You can send it to him/her now I think. Every embassy is different in terms of evidence, and there's a ton of guides on here for the Philippines, so I'll let someone else point them out, as I've never gone and looked at them since I am Ukraine.

 

We front loaded our applicaiton with an I-134 and my lawyer said that is fine, but I made sure my fiance has a copy of it, plus my 2017 tax transcript, W-2, last pay stub, and employment verification letter.  None of that needs the case number. You'll probably need the case number before scheduling the medical exam and doing the DS-160 online, and whatever else Philippines might require.

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, BluesDancer said:

Happy Days!!! As expected and hoped for we received our NVC Case# and Invoice ID today! I also gave the lady on the phone my beneficiaries email address. 18 days from NOA2 to NVC#! Time for us to submit the DS-160 and print two copies, pay the fee, schedule the interview and print 3 copies, schedule the CFO and medical. Praying everyone here receives their NVC# soon. 

Don't forget the NBI with all aka's. Birth certificate, double check the spelling and for any other errors. Did she live in another country  since the age of 16 more than 6 months at a time? If so you need Police Certificates. Also, CENOMAR from PSA. Be sure to have extra passport photos for the medical 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

15 minutes ago, RyanMaria 2018 said:

Okay everyone, our petition was approved June 11th,  so when is the best time to send the I-134 affidavit of support? Wait for a few weeks before the interview date in the event you need to send something else. See below for additional information.

Can I send it now to my fiancé(e) while waiting for the NVC case number or do I have to wait till after the case number is available? You can but see above.

I don't want to send it too early but if I'm sending it to the Philippines it could take up to 2 weeks. See my suggestion below.

Also, do I need 1 month pay stubs and 2017 tax returns? That and W2's. Best to get the IRS transcripts. You can download a copy while you are on their website and it's free.  https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript

I do know to have to send with the form a company letter head with the job title, length of service, and hourly wage Timing is everything so hope I can get some clarity on when to send off the affidavit of support. Thanks!!!

If you are sending documents for the interview I wouldn't trust snail mail. Who to use?  "When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight."  Will cost you about $75 to the Phil.

 

For the Financial https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/K1-and-K2-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-336KB.pdf

 

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form may be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You may also be asked to submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

 

Visit Hanks website where he has taken the time and research, and of course it helps if you spent 8 plus years helping folks in the Philippines sub-forum get their visas, where he has listed each step. With those steps he includes the what, when and why to completing the item. Many have used the website and have had little or NO problems securing a visa from USEM.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

Next you'll want to connect with those who are processing through the Philippines in the VJ Philippines sub-forum that way you will be with like minded ppl who are sharing their experiences and also asking and answering questions. Since most in this thread are processing through another country they would be hard pressed to explain what is needed for the Philippines.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

You'll find this on Hank's website but I will give it to you early and that is the Packet 3 Letter for USEM. It's found here:

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

Here is the Packet 3 letter.

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/K1-and-K2-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-336KB.pdf

 

There you have it. Everything you need to get your visa. Good luck and smooth sailing.

[BluesDancer 147]

25 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Don't forget the NBI with all aka's. Birth certificate, double check the spelling and for any other errors. Did she live in another country  since the age of 16 more than 6 months at a time? If so you need Police Certificates. Also, CENOMAR from PSA. Be sure to have extra passport photos for the medical 

Great informational points to bring up @Greenbaum
 

1) NBI: She recently fixed her middle name on all her paperwork. That took 8 months to fix. So should she run the NBI with both variations of her middle then? Better to be safe. She just updated her NBI this week. Is it bad she just ran the NBI for only her new name?
2) Birth Certificate: Yes 
3) She only has lived in the Philippines. 
4) CENOMAR: Yes 

5) 4 Passport Photo's: Yes 

Thank you for all of your wonderful help and support! 

Edited June 20, 2018 by BluesDancer

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 minutes ago, BluesDancer said:

Great informational points to bring up @Greenbaum
 

1) NBI: She recently fixed her middle name on all her paperwork. That took 8 months to fix. So should she run the NBI with both variations of her last middle then? Better to be safe. She just updated her NBI this week. Is it bad she just ran the NBI for only her new name? She needs to have the NBI in all variations of her name that were ever associated, even the misspelled names. If a name is missing and the CO discovers it you will get an RFE till your NBI complies.
2) Birth Certificate: Yes 
3) She only has lived in the Philippines. 
4) CENOMAR: Yes 

5) 4 Passport Photo's: Yes 

Thank you for all of your wonderful help and support!  

Your Welcome and anytime.

[Ryanmaria2018 186]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

If you are sending documents for the interview I wouldn't trust snail mail. Who to use?  "When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight."  Will cost you about $75 to the Phil.

 

For the Financial https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/K1-and-K2-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-336KB.pdf

 

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT. You should be able to demonstrate that you will not become a public charge or burden on the U.S. taxpayers for financial support. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support Form may be useful to the consular officer to evaluate your petitioner’s ability to be financially responsible for you. You may also be asked to submit your petitioner’s most recent U.S. Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and wage statements (Form W-2). Employment letters stating salaries and bank statements may be included to substantiate the I-134. Download Form I-134 at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

 

Visit Hanks website where he has taken the time and research, and of course it helps if you spent 8 plus years helping folks in the Philippines sub-forum get their visas, where he has listed each step. With those steps he includes the what, when and why to completing the item. Many have used the website and have had little or NO problems securing a visa from USEM.

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html

 

Next you'll want to connect with those who are processing through the Philippines in the VJ Philippines sub-forum that way you will be with like minded ppl who are sharing their experiences and also asking and answering questions. Since most in this thread are processing through another country they would be hard pressed to explain what is needed for the Philippines.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

You'll find this on Hank's website but I will give it to you early and that is the Packet 3 Letter for USEM. It's found here:

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

Here is the Packet 3 letter.

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/82/2016/08/K1-and-K2-Applicant-Interview-Preparation-Instructions-08112016-English-336KB.pdf

 

There you have it. Everything you need to get your visa. Good luck and smooth sailing.

Hey Greenbaum, thanks a million for the advice my friend and one day you and I will hook up and have a beer or 2  on me. I have funny suspicion I won't hear the end of you yet!! Hahahahaha. God bless you sir!!! 

[LenaT 95]

2 hours ago, DeepakChani said:

HEAR YEE HEAR YEE MY FELLOW JUNIES. NVC JUST RECIEVED MY FILE. I AM A JUNE 1 NOA2!!! 

June 1 NOA2 here and they got our case today too!

[Brigitte84 143]

On 6/18/2018 at 8:23 PM, BluesDancer said:

OMG.......I called NVC just now and the sweet lady told me they received our paperwork today but we still don't have the NVC number yet. We should most likely get the number tomorrow. So it took 17 days from NOA2 to NVC received. We are celebrating tonight!!! 

That’s awesome!!! 👏🏼👏🏼

[Brigitte84 143]

10 hours ago, Mike & Tanja said:

I'm not sure, if I ever asked...somebody here who will live in California?

Yes me! My fiancé lives in Redlands, CA. I’m from Mexico City 😊 although I’m half French, half Mexican 😋

[Brigitte84 143]

5 hours ago, BluesDancer said:

Happy Days!!! As expected and hoped for we received our NVC Case# and Invoice ID today! I also gave the lady on the phone my beneficiaries email address. 18 days from NOA2 to NVC#! Time for us to submit the DS-160 and print two copies, pay the fee, schedule the interview and print 3 copies, schedule the CFO and medical. Praying everyone here receives their NVC# soon. 

Yeeey!!! 👏🏼👏🏼🍾🎉