India Processing 2018 NOA2 -----> NVC

[ds2 101]

13 hours ago, ujones said:

@ds2, could you please correct me if I’m wrong in understanding of the next steps 

1. Once NOA2 approved call NVC till I get the case #

2. Hve fiancé apply for PCC 

3. At Uscis website ( is that right ) fill DS160 & pay the fee 

4. Call clinic for medical 

5. Go to ustraveldoc site to schedule for biometrics & interview. 

6. Contact embassy directly if packet4 hasn’t received 

Am I right with the sites to follow ? Does the petitioner get confirmation letter from 

NVC once it’s send to embassy ? 

Thanks a lot 

Hi @ujones,

 

Yes that sounds correct. You can apply for PCC irrespective of Case# or anything so while you are awaiting for the case# you can ask your fiance to apply for PCC.

 

You need to fill the DS-160 at the following link:

 

https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx

 

After filling the DS-160 you need to use the DS-160 confirmation number and Case# from NVC to create a profile on USTravelDocs site to pay the fee which is $265 and then schudule the biometrics/VAC and Consular Appointment. 

 

You don't really need the packet 4 but yes you should contact the embassy if you still want it. I was asked for at Rele Clinic for my medical.

 

And yes both the petitioner and beneficiary get the confirmation letter once the case is sent from NVC to the embassy. 

 

 

[ujones 148]

On 12/7/2018 at 5:03 AM, ds2 said:

Hi @ujones,

 

Yes that sounds correct. You can apply for PCC irrespective of Case# or anything so while you are awaiting for the case# you can ask your fiance to apply for PCC.

 

You need to fill the DS-160 at the following link:

 

https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx

 

After filling the DS-160 you need to use the DS-160 confirmation number and Case# from NVC to create a profile on USTravelDocs site to pay the fee which is $265 and then schudule the biometrics/VAC and Consular Appointment. 

 

You don't really need the packet 4 but yes you should contact the embassy if you still want it. I was asked for at Rele Clinic for my medical.

 

And yes both the petitioner and beneficiary get the confirmation letter once the case is sent from NVC to the embassy. 

 

 

@ds2, Thankyou. Process is more clear now. I’m planning to be there for interview with him & am hoping we could fly bk together. But I only can stay for a month or a max of 5 weeks. Do you think it’s possible to get the interview done & fly bk together by then ? 

[ds2 101]

4 hours ago, ujones said:

@ds2, Thankyou. Process is more clear now. I’m planning to be there for interview with him & am hoping we could fly bk together. But I only can stay for a month or a max of 5 weeks. Do you think it’s possible to get the interview done & fly bk together by then ? 

Yes, that can be done. You can arrive a couple of days before the interview and stay with him, he should get his visa in a week's time max, I got mine in 3 working days. And then you can fly back together. You can obviously stay for 5 weeks if you wish.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

On ‎12‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 3:01 PM, Annie74 said:

As the day approaches I’m getting a little worried ,as my main source of income is SSDI ( not welfare but disability income as I had a work place injury ) & employer pension ( as I had to retire prematurely) . My income is way above the guidelines but I’m worried if Mumbai counsulate staff is familiar with this income source. As it’s not taxable my tax return won’t show any. I also hve more than 30K liquid cash to show but still worries about it. 

Be sure you add an addendum to your I-134 that not only lists each of these income sources, but also be sure you have an official eligibility letter from all sources that can show that you are above the poverty level.  Most of the CO's at the embassy are USC's so they understand this, but don't rely on "if someone knows". From what you stated in your post I think you should have no problems at your interview on this topic.

[pknick 34]

On 12/6/2018 at 12:01 PM, Annie74 said:

As the day approaches I’m getting a little worried ,as my main source of income is SSDI ( not welfare but disability income as I had a work place injury ) & employer pension ( as I had to retire prematurely) . My income is way above the guidelines but I’m worried if Mumbai counsulate staff is familiar with this income source. As it’s not taxable my tax return won’t show any. I also hve more than 30K liquid cash to show but still worries about it. 

Did u have SSDI before applying the Fiance Visa? It depends based on that, if not then u have genuine reason to tell them it happened after that and Im sure they r not going to stop bcoz of that reason, bcoz anyway while applying I-485 after coming to US then they might have questions during the I-485 interview then it might delay else I dont see a big issue there. Thats my opinion but any legal representative advice is better

[Knome 245]

Hello ,

 

I want to know that if i have a previous B1 denial ( year 2016 ) when the first time i wanted to visit my now fiance, is going to affect my K1 ?

at that point of time wen i applied for b1 we were wanting to see each other in person for the first time but my B1 got denied and they handed me 214(b) slip.

I mentioned that I want to visit my friend..because at that time we were jus new to the relationship...will this be considered a lie?

although in our I129F petition we have mentioned that I got refused wen i ws trying to meet her first time

[Tara & Rohit 224]

Hey Everybody! 

 

Waiting for NVC to receive my case. 

We were one of the lucky ones and were approved after 5 months at USCIS.

Anyone know approx. how long NVC has been talking?

Wishing everyone good luck and all the best! 

[Knome 245]

2 hours ago, Tara & Rohit said:

Hey Everybody! 

 

Waiting for NVC to receive my case. 

We were one of the lucky ones and were approved after 5 months at USCIS.

Anyone know approx. how long NVC has been talking?

Wishing everyone good luck and all the best! 

Congrats.....for our case it took 2 weeks approx to reach NVC and thn two weeks more to assign a case no

[Tara & Rohit 224]

2 hours ago, Knome said:

Congrats.....for our case it took 2 weeks approx to reach NVC and thn two weeks more to assign a case no

Thank you! I appreciate the info

[Annie74 6]

On 12/8/2018 at 6:28 PM, Greenbaum said:

Be sure you add an addendum to your I-134 that not only lists each of these income sources, but also be sure you have an official eligibility letter from all sources that can show that you are above the poverty level.  Most of the CO's at the embassy are USC's so they understand this, but don't rely on "if someone knows". From what you stated in your post I think you should have no problems at your interview on this topic.

@Greenbaum, was looking at I-134 form part 3 question on employment information. So as I’m medically retired on ssdi should I just leave everything about employment blank ? I don’t see anywhere to add retired or on disability 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Annie74 said:

@Greenbaum, was looking at I-134 form part 3 question on employment information. So as I’m medically retired on ssdi should I just leave everything about employment blank ? I don’t see anywhere to add retired or on disability 

You can put N/A or you can write in that you are retired and on disability and leave the rest blank.

[K1journey_16 40]

On 10/10/2018 at 10:56 AM, IndiaAnnie said:

We emailed support-india@ustraveldocs.com and asked for an electronic copy of the letter. The P4 packet arrived after our interview and included instructions for how to schedule interview and a copy of all the sickness ppwk. We took that and a printed copy of the appointment confirmation to medical and they accepted.

We emailed support-india@ustraveldocs.com and asked for an electronic copy of the letter. The P4 packet arrived after our interview and included instructions for how to schedule interview and a copy of all the sickness ppwk. We took that and a printed copy of the appointment confirmation to medical and they accepted.

 @A_R  @IndiaAnnie @Greenbaum @ds2

Hi All!

I need to submit the DS 160 and at the end of the submission and I need to sign and certify that I have received the IMBRA PAMPHLET. 

 

"It basically has a letter + instructions + your original i129f package + imbra pamphlet, domestic violence pamphlet  etc. This packet comes via postal mail n takes about 10 days after your case is ready as per NVC website." (NCV case status ready on 12/13/2018), so do I have to wait for the packet 4 and only then certify and submit the  DS1 60 OR can I just certify now ?

 

 

Thank you all

Edited December 19, 2018 by K1journey_16

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, K1journey_16 said:

 @A_R  @IndiaAnnie @Greenbaum @ds2

Hi All!

I need to submit the DS 160 and at the end of the submission and I need to sign and certify that I have received the IMBRA PAMPHLET. 

 

"It basically has a letter + instructions + your original i129f package + imbra pamphlet, domestic violence pamphlet  etc. This packet comes via postal mail n takes about 10 days after your case is ready as per NVC website." (NCV case status ready on 12/13/2018), so do I have to wait for the packet 4 and only then certify and submit the  DS1 60 OR can I just certify now ?

 

 

Thank you all

Here is the letter that you will receive from Mumbai Embassy. Read it over carefully and follow the instructions. Another member of VJ added some additional information contained below which outlines what he experienced.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xukUjdqnKM7yqrkqfPfl8tCao_BY2XsC/view?usp=sharing
https://photos.state.gov/libraries/mumbai/1057584/senkx/BMB%20IV%20Packet%204%20for%20Ks%20January%202015%20Revision_001.pdf

Once you received your case number from NVC,  I would recommend you fill out DS-160 form and submit. Some say the packet 3 letter is nothing just waste of time same thing they have mention which you easily get from USCIS website when you called to the clinics to book your medical appointment date they will ask you have you received your packet letter or not. Just say yes and booked the appointment date however you will receive that letter within 2 weeks the day you will get your NVC number.

Go on USCIS website make your account with password and then pay your fees to Citibank or Axis bank. They will give you reference number. With that number you can book your biometric and interview appointment date. The fees are 18,500 and for medical but I recommend that you carry 20,000 with you in the event you need more. Be sure to  keep at least 7 days gap between medical and interview.

 

The website address for Hyderabad is

https://www.migrationmedicine.com/ just in case if someone needs

 

Here is a topic in another forum where those from the Mumbai Consulate are applying with good information.

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331403-mumbai-consulate-k1-visa-221g-given/

And

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/684938-india-processing-2018-noa2-nvc/?page=1

[Lonegirl 23]

Hey everyone,

 

I had my final interview today and I was approved. I had gone expecting a denial, but the officer interviewing me was really nice.

 

I went to Rele Clinic for my medical exam on the 17th of December. The staff there is extremely polite and helpful. I had forgotten to take my 2"x2" photos, but they helped me out by directing me to a photo studio close by. I had an appointment at 9:00 am but I finished at around 12pm. 

 

There was a huge crowd, and candidates were given a token and asked to wait. Between each process (blood draw, urine, x-ray, height, weight, eyesight, and physical exam) there was a long wait. But everyone was super helpful.

 

For the physical exam, ladies are examined by Dr. Bharati Rele. You have to remove your clothes (not your underwear) and wear a backless gown (yes :p) You are asked a series of questions about your medical history, and then poked and prodded for lumps or abnormalities. It takes only two minutes.

 

The person drawing blood did a good job. No pain or swelling. You also have to remove your clothes waist up and wear an oversized gown for the chest x-ray. The gowns are clean, and discarded gowns are sent to the wash.

I didn't take the vaccinations, because I wasn't sure if I would get the visa. K1 applicants have the option to get vaccinated during AOS. 

I got the report the very next day. But a word of caution: it is EXTREMELY cold inside. Please take a warm jacket or sweater, or you will be a frozen chicken.

 

The VAC has shifted from Trade Center to Parinee Crescenzo, about 2 kms away. I didn't know that because I had booked my appointment two months ago. The VAC is huge and there are lots of counters. It hardly takes five minutes.

 

My final interview time was 7:30 am but I finished around 10:00 am. The place was thick with candidates. I had to go inside and there are volunteers who help you arrange your documents. Then I was given a token and asked to wait. The wait is LONG. I almost felt like running away, it was so frustrating! At around 8:30 I was called to a counter where an Indian officer collected my DS-160, PCC, medical report, affidavit of support, two photos, and the bank statements and tax documents of my fiance. I was also asked some basic questions like if this is our first marriage, if I have ever traveled outside the country, my profession, etc. Then I had to wait again.

 

A little before 10, I was called to the interview where there was a male American officer. He was really nice and causally conversed with me. There was no rapid fire or interrogation. I was asked the questions very politely, and was also given ample time to explain. Among documentary proof, he only asked to see our photos together ( I also showed him the engagement ring on my finger). Then he told me that my visa was approved and laughed when I stared at him in disbelief!

 

The questions asked were:

 

How I met my fiance

How many times we met in person 

When and where we got engaged

How our families reacted

Have we met each other's families

Members of his family

Our wedding plans (when I said we would have a courthouse wedding, he laughed and asked why we were opting for a small wedding when Indians are known for big weddings. I said that he wasn't Indian, and that being together is more important to us than a big wedding).

Profession and scope of work of my fiance

Where he stayed during his visits 

Who paid for his visits

What attracted me to him (I loved answering this because I got to brag about my soulmate :p)

Where we intend to live after marriage

 

The process took only a few minutes if you don't count the long wait time. The key is to not be too hopeful and also provide all kinds of proof and documents to support your case. I sat up all of last night and rehearsed answers to all possible questions, which made me well-prepared and confident. Think of it like an examination and prepare all answers well in advance. Also, keep calm and don't forget to face the CO with a smile. Laugh if you want to, and treat it like a casual conversation.

Overall, my experience in Mumbai wasn't too bad. Good luck to everyone

[Greenbaum 12,259]

@Lonegirl

 

From your posting it sounds like everything went smoothly. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I'm throwing the "buyer beware" annotate so others will consider it before taking the same path you have chosen when it comes to Vaccinations.

 

When you finish your medical the medical staff will work up your DS-3025 which is a required form you will use to submit during your AOS after marriage which is proof that you completed your vaccinations and your medical is clear for immigration. Most opt to have the vaccinations completed at the medical exam prior to your interview so that the form is 100% complete avoiding the headache that you will experience once you began to prepare your AOS package after marriage. I say this because you will still need to complete your vaccinations in the US and have the DS-3025 and the completed vaccinations transposed to I-693 that will be sent off with your AOS package. A qualified civil surgeon in the US can help you but you will have the additional cost of the vaccination and his fee to provide you with a completed I-693. Vaccinations can be far more expensive in the US then in your country and you add the fee from the CS. This process in the states can run you in the $250 - $500 range. Of course your mileage may vary as you have the ability to "shop" around for the best price from CS's in your area.

 

 

DS-3025.pdf

Edited December 21, 2018 by Greenbaum