Visiting the US - when to go back?

[Gerusa 15]

Hi guys!
I am a German national and my wife and I are currently waiting for our NOA2 (Hopefully end of October/beginning of November, NOA1 was Apr 25. 2018 at TSC).
We have looked at the further timeline, NVC, consulate etc.
Now, I have the opportunity to visit my wife for the maximum of 3 months on my ESTA, however I am trying to figure out at what point I need to be back in Germany to physically deal with the CR1 process. The idea is to come to the US in the middle of November and stay until the middle of February. During the NVC stage, I do not have to physically be in Germany right? From what I can tell, I will need to be in Germany by the time the consulate takes over my case and I will need to do the medical and the interview, is that correct or is there anything that I am missing? I assume it is very unlikely the NVC stage will take less than 3-4 months? Thank you so much in advance and good luck to everyone else!

[arken 4,197]

As long as you have your civil documents like police certificate, birth certificate n such handy, you can be anywhere while NVC process goes on. 

[Gerusa 15]

46 minutes ago, arken said:

As long as you have your civil documents like police certificate, birth certificate n such handy, you can be anywhere while NVC process goes on. 

Thank you! Will it be in any way possible to tell along the way when the NVC stage is about to conclude? In the case I would need to fly back earlier. Or is it practically impossible I will be through NVC before February anyways?

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[p-ana 933]

Just to remind you that it’s not 3 months but 90 days. Plan accordingly so you don’t overstay. 

 

Good luck

[Gerusa 15]

2 minutes ago, p-ana said:

Just to remind you that it’s not 3 months but 90 days. Plan accordingly so you don’t overstay. 

 

Good luck

Yes thank you, definitely will!

[arken 4,197]

1 hour ago, EgorD said:

Thank you! Will it be in any way possible to tell along the way when the NVC stage is about to conclude? In the case I would need to fly back earlier. Or is it practically impossible I will be through NVC before February anyways?

I don’t think you need to worry. NVC Process is usually 1-2 months or more and then you have around 1 months or so after NVC completion and interview, so you’ll have ample time to decide when to fly back. If you don’t want to return early if required, you can delay NVCcprocess by uploading/submitting documents to NVC may be within 1.5 months of your return flight so that you will be back to your country for sure for the interview.

[Gerusa 15]

2 hours ago, arken said:

I don’t think you need to worry. NVC Process is usually 1-2 months or more and then you have around 1 months or so after NVC completion and interview, so you’ll have ample time to decide when to fly back. If you don’t want to return early if required, you can delay NVCcprocess by uploading/submitting documents to NVC may be within 1.5 months of your return flight so that you will be back to your country for sure for the interview.

Thank you so much! I am just trying to spend as much time together with my wife as possible while doing the visa as fast as humanly feasible  You definitely helped us out here!

[Diane and Chris 651]

6 hours ago, EgorD said:

Yes thank you, definitely will!

Yes, OP, definitely give yourself a few extra days (say 5?) just in case your flight is canceled due to weather. Especially since that time of year it could be extreme depending when you’re flying out of. Best of luck!  

[Gerusa 15]

4 hours ago, Diane and Chris said:

Yes, OP, definitely give yourself a few extra days (say 5?) just in case your flight is canceled due to weather. Especially since that time of year it could be extreme depending when you’re flying out of. Best of luck!  

Didn't think of that, that's a great tip, thanks!