June 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC

[hwaya 4]

I'm in the same boat as everyone else. I got my case number on the 29th on the phone and was told it should go out to the embassy soon. I don't know exactly when they assigned the number as I had only called once. According to CEAC, its still "At NVC." My NOA2 was June 4th, paper dated June 2nd. 

 

Also a FYI for others, Seoul Embassy does not allow scheduling an interview until they get the case. I had scheduled one right after I got my NVC number but they cancelled it the next day.

Edited July 9, 2018 by hwaya

[Greenbaum 12,260]

  On 7/9/2018 at 10:23 PM, rlm1893 said:

I understand NVC 's general message is 2-8 weeks before sending it to the Embassy, but how long after they've assigned a case number? And in just looking at the past 20 cases in Ukraine that have had an interview, everyone of them is 3.5 to 5 weeks (the longest) total time from the NOA2 approval to the Embassy receiving the case. Do you think the NVC got backlogged in the last month? Note: I've had my NVC case number 3 weeks on Thursday.

 

And on a different topic, I thought I had the I-134 figured out perfect until the last couple posts about it.....Now I'm confused, Do or do not enter my name on line 26?

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You can tick "Intend" and explain that "I will provide for the total support for him as my husband". And, some have skipped the tick portion and wrote N/A because this form is more gear toward the CR-1 folks and not the K-1 but it is what it is.

 

The other question is that right now the USCIS ----> NVC ---> Embassy is taking anywhere from 4-8 weeks to reach the Embassy. NO ONE can say with any certainty so your mileage may vary.

 

  On 7/9/2018 at 10:37 PM, isla543 said:

I have the same question. How long after you receive a case number does it get sent to the embassy?

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 right now the USCIS ----> NVC ---> Embassy is taking anywhere from 4-8 weeks to reach the Embassy. NO ONE can say with any certainty so your mileage may vary.

 

 

[rlm1893 29]

  On 7/9/2018 at 11:31 PM, Greenbaum said:

You can tick "Intend" and explain that "I will provide for the total support for him as my husband". And, some have skipped the tick portion and wrote N/A because this form is more gear toward the CR-1 folks and not the K-1 but it is what it is.

 

Can I put, total support for my wife instead? haha

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Thanks

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[Greenbaum 12,260]

  On 7/9/2018 at 11:36 PM, rlm1893 said:

Thanks

 

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Supporting your wife is a good thing which I think is question #1 on all the forms.

 

If you have a lot of questions for the completion of the I-134 form then this is a good primer.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/632280-new-i-134-affidavit-of-support-k1-visa-help-please/

 

This is an example of a I-134 filled out.

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-I-134.pdf

[K1visaHopeful 2,938]

  On 7/9/2018 at 12:24 PM, Vivianna said:

Good morning everyone,

 

How is everyone doing on your path for NVC or scheduling the interview?

In my case it has been 12 days since I paid for the interview, but the embassy hasn't given us an interview date yet.

 

I hope you guys are luckier than us scheduling the interview.

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Mine took 29 days from "Ready" until I was able to schedule the interview and my interview was 1 month and 4 days from then too - Canada.

[Ryanmaria2018 196]

Well just got off the phone with NVC and according to them they are not allowing me to schedule an interview until it leaves NVC and on the way to the US embassy in Manila and most likely all embassies. I've been unsuccessful in scheduling an interview so it used to be they would send out the cases right away but it is taking anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks sooo guess I will have to wait till it leaves NVC to schedule my fiancee's interview. Anyone encountering the same issue? 

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[K1visaHopeful 2,938]

  On 7/10/2018 at 3:46 AM, RyanMaria 2018 said:

Well just got off the phone with NVC and according to them they are not allowing me to schedule an interview until it leaves NVC and on the way to the US embassy in Manila and most likely all embassies. I've been unsuccessful in scheduling an interview so it used to be they would send out the cases right away but it is taking anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks sooo guess I will have to wait till it leaves NVC to schedule my fiancee's interview. Anyone encountering the same issue? 

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Consider the MNL embassy one of the few remaining embassies that would allow you to schedule/get the medical done once it reached the embassy and was "Ready". Some make you wait for Packet 3 and then P4. 

Ie: Canada:

I received my NVC case number on May 22nd.

Did not become "Ready" until May 30th. 

Did not get my P3 until June 14th.

P4: June 18th

And was unable to schedule my interview until June 29th.

AND the earliest interview I could get was Aug 1st.

That's 64 days from "Ready" to interview date...

...count your blessings.

[satoshi 18]

Hi from April 2018 NOA2 -> NVC thread!

Seems like NVC is a bit backlogged these days. I've been under Administrative Processing at NVC (not after embassy interview!) for over 2 months as well. Though most cases are forwarded quickly to the embassy, some cases or if it's in AP, it needs much more time I guess.

[A_R 191]

  On 7/9/2018 at 9:32 PM, Greenbaum said:

The beneficiary will need to travel on a visa for that purpose. Does he/she have a visa for that travel?

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Yes I have a B1/B2 valid visa to have legal entry into the US.

[weddas 39]

Hi, idk if this is the right forum for my question but we got approved (NOA2) last June 28 and as I was checking our copy of the form I-129F, I noticed that my fiancé unknowingly switched the given name and middle name of my mother. Is this going to cause us any trouble? Anyone here knows how we can correct it? Thanks in advance!

[Brandon & Sarah 21]

  On 7/9/2018 at 9:07 PM, Greenbaum said:

Lately, it's been taking about 2-4 weeks for NVC to assign a case number. Just a little more patience. Keep checking the website for updates on your case.

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Hello,

 

Which website can you check for NVC updates?

[Stanley & Brandi 18]

  On 7/10/2018 at 10:14 AM, Brandon & Sarah said:

Hello,

 

Which website can you check for NVC updates?

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Hey Brandon & Sarah, 

 

Here's the link - https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx . Just enter your info .(do this after you have been assigned a case # from NVC)  If it says 'ready' , it means your application has been sent to the beneficiary's consular, and you can go ahead and mail your packet 3 letter and request an appointment date for your interview.

 

Also, If it says 'received', it means NVC has received it. And if it says 'in transit' it means it's on the way to your consular. 

 

Hope that's clear.

 

[Brandon & Sarah 21]

  On 7/10/2018 at 10:23 AM, Stanley & Brandi said:

Hey Brandon & Sarah, 

 

Here's the link - https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx . Just enter your info .(do this after you have been assigned a case # from NVC)  If it says 'ready' , it means your application has been sent to the beneficiary's consular, and you can go ahead and mail your packet 3 letter and request an appointment date for your interview.

 

Also, If it says 'received', it means NVC has received it. And if it says 'in transit' it means it's on the way to your consular. 

 

Hope that's clear.

 

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Ah perfect, thanks so much Stanley & Brandi 

[Greenbaum 12,260]

  On 7/10/2018 at 10:23 AM, Stanley & Brandi said:

Hey Brandon & Sarah, 

 

Here's the link - https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx . Just enter your info .(do this after you have been assigned a case # from NVC)  If it says 'ready' , it means your application has been sent to the beneficiary's consular, and you can go ahead and mail your packet 3 letter and request an appointment date for your interview.

 

Also, If it says 'received', it means NVC has received it. And if it says 'in transit' it means it's on the way to your consular. 

 

Hope that's clear.

 

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  On 7/10/2018 at 10:36 AM, Brandon & Sarah said:

Ah perfect, thanks so much Stanley & Brandi 

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Be sure you enter the visa type as immigrant and not non-immigrant.

 

The K-1 process is quite strange. For a time, it is both a non immigrant and immigrant visa type. That is why the links send you the process for immigrant which would be the I-864 even though it truly is a non immigrant visa requiring I-134. As you go through the stages, within the NVC system you look up your file under immigrant. It stays that way until after approval and ready for issue. At that point, it changes over to non -immigrant. It truly is a non immigrant visa with immigrant intent
 

[Brandon & Sarah 21]

  On 7/10/2018 at 11:38 AM, Greenbaum said:

 

Be sure you enter the visa type as immigrant and not non-immigrant.

 

The K-1 process is quite strange. For a time, it is both a non immigrant and immigrant visa type. That is why the links send you the process for immigrant which would be the I-864 even though it truly is a non immigrant visa requiring I-134. As you go through the stages, within the NVC system you look up your file under immigrant. It stays that way until after approval and ready for issue. At that point, it changes over to non -immigrant. It truly is a non immigrant visa with immigrant intent
 

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ok, thanks for that info thats really useful!