August 2018 NOA2 -----> NVC

[B-B 17]

19 hours ago, Spardasa said:

Got my case number assigned via email just now!

 

Though, what does the following mean:

 

This petition is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. You will be notified with further instructions when the processing is complete.

I got that as well in the end of August and since yesterday my case is in transit.. So it is nothing to worry about

[ObiChe 57]

I need to call in again I called on Monday evening and was told they haven't received our case yet. He told me I have to go by the date on the hardcopy not the date on the website. My hardcopy says Aug 31st approved, the old and new site say Sept. 4th. Going to call again shortly. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 hours ago, AndrewAlp said:

I called NVC just now and got our case number and invoice number.  When I try to put it into https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx it says "your search did not return any data"  Am I doing something wrong or could it just not be in this system yet?

Thanks - Andrew

Select "immigrant" for your visa type and it should work. 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 (what you received in the email) will send you the process for immigrant which would be the I-864 and DS-260 even though it truly is a non-immigrant visa requiring I-134 and the DS-160. As you go through the stages, within the NVC system you look up your file under immigrant (ceac.state.gov/). It stays that way until after your interview and the approval and your visa is ready for issue. At that point, it changes over to non -immigrant. It truly is a non-immigrant visa with immigrant intent.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, Ann0409 said:

Does anyone know how much the medical exam is for the Santo Domingo embassy?

It will be in one of these documents. Also, I have included some information from another subscriber that may help in other issues.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Dominican%20Republic&cty=Santo%20Domingo

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17b9Xxvd_YAgCenc65GwkdDDO5-3NytY3/view?usp=sharing

 

After waiting for "something" finally on August 3, 2018 the Embassy at Santo Domingo notified us by email that we that we could start filing DS-160 and scheduling  VAC  and Consulate Appointments.  As stated before in these forums the Santo Doming Embassy does not mail packet #3.  However we expected some kind of notification by "snail" mail but got the email instead.  Still in doubt that the package was received electronically since NVC sent it on July 24 and the info was updated on July 25 with status Ready.  Now the CEAC shows that the case was updated on August 6.

 

Since both medical exam providers  Consultorios de Visa and Servicios Médicos Consulares list the appointment sheet (Hoja de Cita)   as a prerequisite you must schedule your appointments on the ustraveldocs.com/do website.  In order to do that you need the DS-160 confirmation number.  

 

As stated in these forums be very VERY careful on creating your ustraveldocs (aka https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/applicanthome)  profile.  I won't spout the whole rant about the website.  Be mindful of two caveats: 1) Type the email exactly as it is.  One small typo will cause you not to receive anything since the profile will be created without the system validating the email first.  2)Never create more that one profile just to check out website user interaction.  I did both mistakes and had to call ustraveldocs and request that all 3 profiles (the first I created, the one with the typo in the email and the one with the correct email) be merged since I used the same beneficiary's data.  The system checks that and won't let you pay and schedule your appointments.  VAC appointment is on the last week of August and Embassy in mid-September.  After we are done I will be updating our timeline.

 

Once we passed that hurdle we managed to fill and file DS-160 print in PDF the confirmation page.  We also printed in PDF the DS-160 already filled and filed.  By this week we hope to complete the medical and all requested documents.

 

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 of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.

 

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

 

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

[Bure 161]

2 hours ago, Real_Hubby said:

@Bure I think you should be here

Oh I see you're here already

Lol 

[Bure 161]

@Greenbaum my case is now showing 'ready'.  What does that mean? 

 

Changed from 'in transit' yesterday to 'ready' today

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 minutes ago, Bure said:

@Greenbaum my case is now showing 'ready'.  What does that mean? 

 

Changed from 'in transit' yesterday to 'ready' today

It means that your case is now with your Embassy and ready for you to begin the processing there.

 

Fiancé/Fiancée 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-mailLagosIV@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) https://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/Interview_Prep_Packet_K1-K3_SEP14.pdf

 

You don't need to make appointments for medicals in Nigeria. You need to wait to pay the visa fee (have the DS-160 confirmation page) and have the interview booked before you can go for medicals.  

 

Here is a recent couple who just finished their visa interview. These are some of the questions that were asked as well as the documents that were checked. Follow the Embassy instructions as to what to bring for the interview. You'll need all those documents in the event they are asked for.

[Bure 161]

20 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

It means that your case is now with your Embassy and ready for you to begin the processing there.

 

Fiancé/Fiancée 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-mailLagosIV@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) https://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/Interview_Prep_Packet_K1-K3_SEP14.pdf

 

You don't need to make appointments for medicals in Nigeria. You need to wait to pay the visa fee (have the DS-160 confirmation page) and have the interview booked before you can go for medicals.  

 

Here is a recent couple who just finished their visa interview. These are some of the questions that were asked as well as the documents that were checked. Follow the Embassy instructions as to what to bring for the interview. You'll need all those documents in the event they are asked for.

done everything except medicals. Interview date is first week in November.  How I wish I could bring it closer😥

[nikki1992 62]

3 hours ago, catdhru said:

 We got our noa2 aug 28th and got case number on sep17, you can call nvc and check on the status.

I posted this about a month ago so I have my case number already (and have attended my medical and have my interview booked), but thanks for the response anyway! 😊

[Gina Salinas 5]

Waiting for the letter from the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador, to take the next steps. Maybe someone in the same waiting and recommendations. Thank you

[CnMjourney 44]

the email that i received that says its in transit to Santo Domingo, is that the email we need for the medical or will there be another email that says it has arrived?

[Chair_force1 195]

Booked my fiancée interview in Rio for the 23rd of October, already booked my airline tickets to join her for both the medical exams and interview .  Just gotta wait a little longer now 

[Mike and Jess 9]

12 minutes ago, Chair_force1 said:

Booked my fiancée interview in Rio for the 23rd of October, already booked my airline tickets to join her for both the medical exams and interview .  Just gotta wait a little longer now 

Were these the first available dates or just for your own convenience?

[Chair_force1 195]

12 minutes ago, Mike and Jess said:

Were these the first available dates or just for your own convenience?

They actually had the the 1st open, but that was too soon.  Next was 23rd

[Gina Salinas 5]

I could help myself I have a doubt. I will the beneficiary change my address here in Ecuador, I have to report it online or only applies when the petitioner in the U.S. changes domicile. Help