June 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Mayi & MiMi 172]

14 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

A K1 Visa is classified as a non immigrant Visa with immigrant intent. 

when I do a search under non immigrant visa status it does not recognized my case number only the application number 

when I do a search under immigrant visa status it recognizes my case number 

 

I just hope I didnt srew this up.  Still waiitng on letter to show up.  

[K1visaHopeful 2,804]

6 minutes ago, Mayi & MiMi said:

when I do a search under non immigrant visa status it does not recognized my case number only the application number 

when I do a search under immigrant visa status it recognizes my case number 

 

I just hope I didnt srew this up.  Still waiitng on letter to show up.  

IV is to watch for status updates for the stage from the NVC to your embassy. (Use NVC case #).

NIV is to watch for status updates after your interview to see the process of Visa processing/approval/issued. (Use the DS160#).

Edited June 25, 2018 by K1visaHopeful

[dannybeans123 23]

Hi Everyone, 

Just trying to gauge the processing time from receiving NVC case # to application being sent to consulate/embassy. 

 

Our Case # was generated on 6/14

As of today it is still at NVC

Anyone's application left the NVC recently? If so, when did you get your case #? Thank you!

[andjen0519 18]

12 hours ago, BluesDancer said:

I will gladly help you all that I can.

I broke down the paperwork into smaller packets of information with quick release paper binders.

They are technically not folders, they are more like books.
Each packet is color coded, alphabetized with an index page and some also have quick access labeled tabs.

Packets A through D are for the initial filing I-129F on November 7, 2017

Packet E: are petitioners documents for June 2018.

Packet F: are beneficiaries documents for June 2018.

 

Packet A: Primary Documents

Cover Letter

Payment
I-129F
G-1145
Petitioner Passport Photo
Fiance Passport Photo
Petitioner Statement of Intent to Marry
Fiance Statement of Intent to Marry

 

Packet B: Proof of US Citizenship
Birth Certificate Front
Birth Certificate Back
Passport - All Pages

 

Packet C: Proof of meeting in person within two years
First Visit:

11/07/2016 to 11/19/2016
Second Visit:
09/27/2017 to 10/10/2017

Packet D: Proof of ongoing relationship 
April 9, 2016 to present
 

 

Hi @BluesDancer

Edited June 25, 2018 by andjen0519

[andjen0519 18]

12 hours ago, BluesDancer said:

I will gladly help you all that I can.

I broke down the paperwork into smaller packets of information with quick release paper binders.

They are technically not folders, they are more like books.
Each packet is color coded, alphabetized with an index page and some also have quick access labeled tabs.

Packets A through D are for the initial filing I-129F on November 7, 2017

Packet E: are petitioners documents for June 2018.

Packet F: are beneficiaries documents for June 2018.

 

Packet A: Primary Documents

Cover Letter

Payment
I-129F
G-1145
Petitioner Passport Photo
Fiance Passport Photo
Petitioner Statement of Intent to Marry
Fiance Statement of Intent to Marry

 

Packet B: Proof of US Citizenship
Birth Certificate Front
Birth Certificate Back
Passport - All Pages

 

Packet C: Proof of meeting in person within two years
First Visit:

11/07/2016 to 11/19/2016
Second Visit:
09/27/2017 to 10/10/2017

Packet D: Proof of ongoing relationship 
April 9, 2016 to present

Packet E: Petitioners Documents
NOA 1 & 2: I-797C & I-797
Proof of Support: I-134 Form
I-134 Supporting Documents:
Work Letter
Bank Letter
2017 W2 2017

2017 IRS Tax Script
2017 Pay Stubs
Evidence:
Proof of ongoing relationship from December 2017 to present

Packet F: Beneficiaries documents 
Passport Photos
Passport Biopage copies

Passport Visa page copies

2018 Intent To Marry
Birth Certificate and copies

NBI and copies

CENOMAR and copies

DS-160 Confirmation page and copies

Medical Registration Page
Interview Confirmation Page and copies

CFO Confirmation Page
Pictures Together for CFO

I hope this helps. I was able to do most of the paperwork for my fiance from the US and add it to the packets.
 

Hi @BluesDancer I'm just curious about something. So on the interview the application that was submitted are needed as well? What I mean is that all the documents that we submitted with i129f are needed to be brought to the embassy during the interview? Am I right? 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

54 minutes ago, andjen0519 said:

Hi @BluesDancer I'm just curious about something. So on the interview the application that was submitted are needed as well? What I mean is that all the documents that we submitted with i129f are needed to be brought to the embassy during the interview? Am I right? 

The only reason to send the I-129F is for the beneficiary to know more about the petitioner.  This was a step that @bluesdancer decided to do to help out his beneficiary.  It is not a requirement to have a I-129F at the interview for any and this embassy.  Since I do not know from your profile what country you are applying and I'm not able to help you with your embassy requirements.  If you complete your profile were better able to serve you with answering your questions.  Because all embassies are not the same in their requirements. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer.

 

If you look at the profile others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply.

 

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.

 

Thanks

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, dannybeans123 said:

Hi Everyone, 

Just trying to gauge the processing time from receiving NVC case # to application being sent to consulate/embassy. 

 

Our Case # was generated on 6/14

As of today it is still at NVC

Anyone's application left the NVC recently? If so, when did you get your case #? Thank you!

3 days to 14 days seems to be the norm. Some are sooner and some are later.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, Mayi & MiMi said:

when I do a search under non immigrant visa status it does not recognized my case number only the application number 

when I do a search under immigrant visa status it recognizes my case number 

 

I just hope I didnt srew this up.  Still waiitng on letter to show up.  

As a K1, when checking your case online at CEAC you have to select "immigrant visa" as it is treated like as such even though it is a "non-immigrant visa".

 

Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa but it is treated like an immigrant visa because of the AOS. It is kind of a ba$tard. Non-immigrant treated like an immigrant. Other non-immigrant visas do not usually end up with green cards!  The K-1 on its own is a single entry, short time limit visa that expires 90 days after POE. That is why it is a non-immigrant visa treated like an immigrant visa. 

[BluesDancer 147]

19 minutes ago, andjen0519 said:

Hi @BluesDancer I'm just curious about something. So on the interview the application that was submitted are needed as well? What I mean is that all the documents that we submitted with i129f are needed to be brought to the embassy during the interview? Am I right? 

I would say not all the documents are needed like the I-129F. What if they accidentally lost some of your information after they approved your paperwork and then asked for that information that was originally submitted. Be prepared for the unexpected. At CFO for the Philippines, they can and have been known to ask for random documents and information. This is where having the original package in hand can save you from delays or possibly being  denied not being able to answer the questions in a timely manner. Most likely what we have in packets E for the petitioner and F for the beneficiary is what my fiance will mostly use to get approved. Originally submitted Packets A through D will be used mostly to reference information as needed. I hope this information is helpful into why I am arming my fiance with the full arsenal all the paperwork in hand for the interview.

[blueskyhah 46]

Hi everyone,

I've searched through old posts and I couldn't find the exact answers I was looking for....so I'm looking for some help.

We're in the process of applying for a K-1 visa. I've seen different information in different places regarding when a police report is needed. Is it 6 or 12 months for living in another country?

Do I need to apply for police reports for countries over 6 months or just or over 12 months?

If I have to get all the police reports....does anyone know how I would go about applying for Japan?

Thanks all for your help

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

I have to point out that no, it is not the same journey. That is very misconstrued. Sure the process through USCIS is very similar for everyone but once your petition leaves NVC the procedure varies HUGELY from embassy to embassy. Many ppl do not understand that and if you will scroll up you will see that it is extremely common for ppl to think that each embassy follows the same procedure and then ask questions expecting easy answers which is impossible because everyone is from a different country. You are asking questions that are specific to SA therefore either research must be done about your embassy or as advised, you could ask your lawyer who is paid the big bucks to know all of the details about your particular embassy. 

Great summation of the process. @BluesDancer opened a can of worms but not intentionally as he was sharing his steps on his journey. As you pointed out his process for the Philippines is different then from SA as well as any other Embassy. Sometimes lawyers understand one Embassy well but at times they have applied that information to all Embassy's and it's just not true. This is why I chime in and try and either correct the false information or point the VJ member to other locations for background information and interruption such as their Embassy, their Packet 3 letter, VJ portals or sub-forums. Thanks for adding your perspective to this issue.  

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 minute ago, blueskyhah said:

Hi everyone,

I've searched through old posts and I couldn't find the exact answers I was looking for....so I'm looking for some help.

We're in the process of applying for a K-1 visa. I've seen different information in different places regarding when a police report is needed. Is it 6 or 12 months for living in another country?

Do I need to apply for police reports for countries over 6 months or just or over 12 months?

If I have to get all the police reports....does anyone know how I would go about applying for Japan?

Thanks all for your help

The rule of thumb to use is, that a police Report is required for any country that you have lived in for 6 months or longer since the age of 16. Here is the link to find the countries that you may have lived in that you require a police Certificate from. If you discover that you cannot get a police clearance from a country then print off that information as a screenshot and bring it with your interview to your interview. Your CO will probably know that it's not available but just in case bring the document to show that you are unable to get it. Some countries require you to be in country and order get a police certificate.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html

 

For Japan use this link https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Japan.html

[rachelgreen 27]

What is the best hour to call NVC?

[dannybeans123 23]

11 minutes ago, rachelgreen said:

What is the best hour to call NVC?

I usually call at 11am EST, I get put on hold for about 5-10 minutes.

[rachelgreen 27]

23 minutes ago, dannybeans123 said:

I usually call at 11am EST, I get put on hold for about 5-10 minutes.

Thanks!! 

 

Anybody with NOA2 date from June 8th already received the case number? I called NVC today and they didn't receive my case yet. What I find strange is that they ask me if it is a I-130 petition.. it is the second time they ask me that after I provide my WAC number. Should I be worried that they mix my case with someone else with a I-130f petition?