February Filers Goin To NVC

[Milenka 0]

I am definitely convinced now too that we are in the same pile! So, let's hope that we are on our way to NVC already! Or maybe we made it to NVC? Is that being too hopeful? If you hear something, please keep me updated I will do the same

[Dan J 277]

Questions!.. rofl.. yeah it was bound to come..

1. how big is packet 3?

2. does it come via email or snail mail etc?

3. if there is more paperwork to be filled out - is there a place on it you can give them your new address if applicable?

my fiance emailed me his proof of employment.....

Every consulate does it diffrently, but for Jakarta, an email was sent to me, the petitioner. They sent a couple documents, and a few forms to fill out. As well as instructions for the medical.

Jakarta consulate requires 3 forms, DS-156, DS-156K and DS-230. Some of those forms are used for any type of a visa. So some of the questions dont exactly apply to K-1 visas. It looks like australia requires the same forms, but thier instructions are somewhat diffrent.

[Minya's wife 25]

Called NVC again...yesteryday in my elated state that my case had made it there, I forgot to ask for the new case # so I wanted to get that. The nice operator told me the case # and then told me she had updated information, and that the case was forwarded on to the consulate "Today". Two days at NVC, I'll take that! :dance: Consulate here we come!

-P

[Milenka 0]

That's great Paula! You're moving right along...Before you know it you'll be having the interview! Hopefully my case will get to NVC soon...

-Milena

[Nagishkaw 510]

:dance: Go Paula Go ! :dance:

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

That's great, Paula!! On the downhill stretch now!

[Nagishkaw 510]

CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO !

[SharynY 2]

yay!!

well NVC read my email (i got a read reciept back)... but no answer as yet.........

every day i check my mail box... hoping i'll get something....

[Minya's wife 25]

That's great Paula! You're moving right along...Before you know it you'll be having the interview! Hopefully my case will get to NVC soon...

-Milena

I'm sure next week you'll have good news from NVC! The bright side is that these K-1 petitions do seem to stay very little at NVC and get forwarded on....so things speed up once you're out of the clutches of CSC.

-P

[Minya's wife 25]

:dance: Go Paula Go ! :dance:

Thanks Nagi! What's the update w/ you? Has the petition made it to the consulate yet? How quickly does Cairo (is that the consulate you'll be going through?) process these things? I hope very soon you'll have him w/ you.

-P

[gorockogo1 0]

I have a question for the forum. I am getting conflicting information from what my lawyer is telling me versus what the NVC representative is telling me. I received an email from CSC saying that my I-129F was sent to the NVC on the 23rd of May. From what I read on the FAQ and K3 guide in VJ, once the NVC receives the petition it is assigned a case number and then forwarded directly to the embassy. My lawyer is telling me that is not true. She said once the NVC assigns a case number, it is sent back to us with a packet that we have to complete (AOS) and send back to the NVC and then they forward to the embassy.

My situation has another twist. I have also filed for the I-130 and the NVC sent us the bar coded packet with the DS-230 and I-864 on 5/22 (we still havent received it).

My primary goal is to bring my wife here as quickly as possible since she is 5 months pregnant.

In my opinion, the K3 will be received in Venezuela before the I-130, but my lawyer thinks otherwise. If the information in the FAQ is correct that the NVC directly forward to the emabssy, the I-129 petition can be there as early as next week. Since we still havent received the I-130 packet yet, I am predicting it can take up to anotjer 4-6 weeks before the I-130 gets to Venezuela.

Can somebody help clarify? What would you guys do if you were in my situation?

I dont have the specific dates, but my timeline is approximately the following:

12/11/06 Filed for I-130

2/28/07 Filed for I-129F

3/8/07 I-129F sent to CSC

5/2/07 I-130 approved

5/18/07 NVC receives AOS Bill

5/22/07 NVC sends bar coded instructions with I-864 and DS 230 package

5/23/07 I-129F approved and sent from CSC to NVC

6/1/07 (estimated) NVC receives I-129F ????

6/1/07 (estimated) Receive bar coded packet from NVC for I-130

[Dan J 277]

I have a question for the forum. I am getting conflicting information from what my lawyer is telling me versus what the NVC representative is telling me. I received an email from CSC saying that my I-129F was sent to the NVC on the 23rd of May. From what I read on the FAQ and K3 guide in VJ, once the NVC receives the petition it is assigned a case number and then forwarded directly to the embassy. My lawyer is telling me that is not true. She said once the NVC assigns a case number, it is sent back to us with a packet that we have to complete (AOS) and send back to the NVC and then they forward to the embassy.

My situation has another twist. I have also filed for the I-130 and the NVC sent us the bar coded packet with the DS-230 and I-864 on 5/22 (we still havent received it).

My primary goal is to bring my wife here as quickly as possible since she is 5 months pregnant.

In my opinion, the K3 will be received in Venezuela before the I-130, but my lawyer thinks otherwise. If the information in the FAQ is correct that the NVC directly forward to the emabssy, the I-129 petition can be there as early as next week. Since we still havent received the I-130 packet yet, I am predicting it can take up to anotjer 4-6 weeks before the I-130 gets to Venezuela.

Can somebody help clarify? What would you guys do if you were in my situation?

I dont have the specific dates, but my timeline is approximately the following:

12/11/06 Filed for I-130

2/28/07 Filed for I-129F

3/8/07 I-129F sent to CSC

5/2/07 I-130 approved

5/18/07 NVC receives AOS Bill

5/22/07 NVC sends bar coded instructions with I-864 and DS 230 package

5/23/07 I-129F approved and sent from CSC to NVC

6/1/07 (estimated) NVC receives I-129F ????

6/1/07 (estimated) Receive bar coded packet from NVC for I-130

Pretty much everyone in this thread is a K-1 filer. Your best bet is to look here: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list...;op4=1&op5= to get an idea of how long It will take to get an interview in Venezuela

I think its possible, that by the time your wife receives her visa, it may be too late to travel. Airlines don't allow passengers on the plane when they are in the late stages of pregnancy. If the case is, that your child is born in Venezuela he will automatically get US Citizenship by registering the birth with the embassy.

[natronic 0]

I AM ON THE WAY TO EMBASSY!!!!!! I was bumbed out last week when they still hadn't gotten it. Ours left NVC May 30th. I am soooooo :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

To those approved congratulations, and to those who are not keep calling or wait a week then call. The lady I spoke to told me to call back in a week and they can tell me when packet 3 was sent out. Soon we will all move to the embassy forum.

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

I AM ON THE WAY TO EMBASSY!!!!!! I was bumbed out last week when they still hadn't gotten it. Ours left NVC May 30th. I am soooooo :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

To those approved congratulations, and to those who are not keep calling or wait a week then call. The lady I spoke to told me to call back in a week and they can tell me when packet 3 was sent out. Soon we will all move to the embassy forum.

Awww, but I just got to THIS one! Just kidding - congrats, and hope the embassy speeds things along for you guys!

[SharynY 2]

got a reply from NVC last night - WOOO HOOOOO!!! consulate here i come... after you send what i need that is!!

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC). The

NVC has completed its processing of the visa petition you mentioned in

your letter and has forwarded the petition to the assigned US Consulate

General for further processing.

Any further inquiries should be directed to the assigned US Consulate

General.

Case Number: SYDxxxxxxxxxx

Beneficiary's Name: ME!!!!!!

Preference Category: K1

Your Priority Date: 20Feb2007

Foreign State Chargeability: AUSTRALIA

U.S. Embassy/Consulate: CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES

SYDNEY NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA