October 2018 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, Shen said:

Thanks

 

I actually just found the P3 letter from the China sub forum and seems like it's different for different country

we are required to mail the DS-160 confirmation code, passport and photocopies to the embassy in order to process to next step

 

I guess our journey will be a little bit longer than others, lol

Here is some additional information: (can you send me the link where you received the P3 from as I don't have a copy, I like to use it to help others)

 

This is a website that is dedicated to those who are processing a visa from the US Embassy in China. I personally don't have a lot of knowledge so "buyer be where".

 

http://candleforlove.com/

 

From another VJ member who had firsthand knowledge provided this information.

 

GUZ takes on average 30 days to deliver P3, it is not electronic.

I can tell you that P3 for GUZ is only 4 line items

1. DS-160 Confirmation Page

2. Copy of Passport Personal Page

3. 2 Passport style photos White Background, Well Lit, 50mm x 50mm

4. Return the P3 instructions page

 

#4 is what prevents people in China from getting a head start, they want the instructions page mailed back with the requested documents.

 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp#KVisaPetitions

 

U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou when it is time to schedule an interview. K visa applicants will be notified by the U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou when it is time to schedule an interview.

 

An individual with an approved petition and a priority date that is current for processing (when applicable) is eligible to apply for an immigrant visa or K nonimmigrant visa. Immigrant visa applicants will be notified by either the National Visa Center (NVC)

 

And don't forget the help from other members here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/94-china/

 

And the Portal here on VJ for processing in China and what to expect

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=China&cty=Guangzhou

 

 or the http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp

 

Don't waste time while you're waiting for P3, complete DS-160 and print confirmation page. Since you are from China(I provided your website for you below), go to the 2nd link below and click immigrant to register under K1 visa. After you register and enter info it should be clear on how to pay fee, make sure you print Bank deposit slip. just follow directions under Nonimmigrant Visa, but make sure when you register K1 is under Immigrant Visa.

 

Directions go to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-niv-visaapply.asp

 

Register(Create Account) https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=China After you register make sure to choose K1 visa under Immigrant, it wasn't an option for me under non-immigrant.

[LanKei 41]

3 hours ago, Mahlerfanran said:

Well, that escalated quickly.   My case got set to Ready! 

Congrats! Same here, that was crazy fast.

[Samcik 7]

Can someone please explain me why our case missed 2 shipment periods? Am i missing something? Do i need to do something? Case was received on November 8th and number was assigned on next day but It's still sitting in NVC.

[Anna&eiad 84]

12 minutes ago, Samcik said:

Can someone please explain me why our case missed 2 shipment periods? Am i missing something? Do i need to do something? Case was received on November 8th and number was assigned on next day but It's still sitting in NVC.

I asked that sme question when ours didnt go and they said administrative processing and all we needed to do was wait. Surely we will both go next one. And our embassy cant do the interview without packet 3 and insaw that's another 2 or 3 month delay according to other timelines. So, knowing this possibility ..I'm planning another trip 

[Shen 21]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Here is some additional information: (can you send me the link where you received the P3 from as I don't have a copy, I like to use it to help others)

 

This is a website that is dedicated to those who are processing a visa from the US Embassy in China. I personally don't have a lot of knowledge so "buyer be where".

 

http://candleforlove.com/

 

From another VJ member who had firsthand knowledge provided this information.

 

GUZ takes on average 30 days to deliver P3, it is not electronic.

I can tell you that P3 for GUZ is only 4 line items

1. DS-160 Confirmation Page

2. Copy of Passport Personal Page

3. 2 Passport style photos White Background, Well Lit, 50mm x 50mm

4. Return the P3 instructions page

 

#4 is what prevents people in China from getting a head start, they want the instructions page mailed back with the requested documents.

 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp#KVisaPetitions

 

U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou when it is time to schedule an interview. K visa applicants will be notified by the U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou when it is time to schedule an interview.

 

An individual with an approved petition and a priority date that is current for processing (when applicable) is eligible to apply for an immigrant visa or K nonimmigrant visa. Immigrant visa applicants will be notified by either the National Visa Center (NVC)

 

And don't forget the help from other members here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/94-china/

 

And the Portal here on VJ for processing in China and what to expect

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=China&cty=Guangzhou

 

 or the http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp

 

Don't waste time while you're waiting for P3, complete DS-160 and print confirmation page. Since you are from China(I provided your website for you below), go to the 2nd link below and click immigrant to register under K1 visa. After you register and enter info it should be clear on how to pay fee, make sure you print Bank deposit slip. just follow directions under Nonimmigrant Visa, but make sure when you register K1 is under Immigrant Visa.

 

Directions go to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-niv-visaapply.asp

 

Register(Create Account) https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=China After you register make sure to choose K1 visa under Immigrant, it wasn't an option for me under non-immigrant.

 

Thanks a lot for the information

 

and here's the picture of P3 letter  that I found

 

[seganku 54]

In Transit!

[Dolphin_33 12]

4 hours ago, Shen said:

 

Thanks a lot for the information

 

and here's the picture of P3 letter  that I found

 

Hi, I want to ask which location did u choose when u apply DS-160 online,? No matter where we are in China, we all should choose GuangZhou?  Can I choose Shanghai?

Edited November 30, 2018 by Dolphin_33
Need to add extra info

[seganku 54]

10 minutes ago, Dolphin_33 said:

Hi, I want to ask which location did u choose when u apply DS-160 online,? No matter where we are in China, we all should choose GuangZhou?  Can I choose Shanghai?

What did you specify on the I-129F, question 62a/62b?

[Shen 21]

13 minutes ago, Dolphin_33 said:

Hi, I want to ask which location did u choose when u apply DS-160 online,? No matter where we are in China, we all should choose GuangZhou?  Can I choose Shanghai?

I'm not sure if you can choose other locations than Guangzhou,  we chose it because it's the closest location to us (Hainan)

I don't even remember if there are any options to choose, it has been a while since the time we filled the form

 

 

I found this after doing some searches,  but since it's not from the official embassy  website so I can't say if it's 100% true

the embassy website only stats that it will be forwarded to Guangzhou for future processing

 

Edited November 30, 2018 by Shen

[Dolphin_33 12]

6 minutes ago, Shen said:

I'm not sure if you can choose other locations than Guangzhou,  we chose it because it's the closest location to us (Hainan)

I don't even remember if there are any options to choose, it has been a while since the time we filled the form

 

 

I found this after doing some searches,  but since it's not from the official embassy  website so I can't say if it's 100% true

the embassy website only stats that it will be forwarded to Guangzhou for future processing

 

Thank you for your info

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Dolphin_33 said:

Hi, I want to ask which location did u choose when u apply DS-160 online,? No matter where we are in China, we all should choose GuangZhou?  Can I choose Shanghai?

There is a China forum. I'd suggest you ask your question there where there are ppl who are more familiar with the process in China. I put the link in the information I posted. 

[payxibka 10,047]

1 hour ago, Shen said:

I'm not sure if you can choose other locations than Guangzhou,  we chose it because it's the closest location to us (Hainan)

I don't even remember if there are any options to choose, it has been a while since the time we filled the form

 

 

I found this after doing some searches,  but since it's not from the official embassy  website so I can't say if it's 100% true

the embassy website only stats that it will be forwarded to Guangzhou for future processing

 

While it is not from an official website, the answer is correct.  Guangzhou has been the only consulate for k1s in China for as long as I have been a member here

From the us embassy.

 

After you have completed the steps included on the Fiancé(e) Visa Process, the National Visa Center (NVC) will conduct preliminary processing on your case.  Your case will then be forwarded to U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou for pre-interview processing.  You will receive a notification to complete the required visa application form (DS-160) and prepare the necessary documents.  Once your case becomes qualified for an interview, you will be notified to go to the visa application serviceswebsite to schedule an interview.

Edited November 30, 2018 by payxibka

[Maham10 106]

OMG I am so happy and confused at the same time. So the CEAC tracker is saying that my case is still at NVC but I just recieved at email from NVC that my case has been sent to the embassy!!! Yesterday when I checked DHL tracker just for fun to see if any case was being sent to Islamabad there was one!! @Greenbaum thoughts? Does the CEAC website act up? 

[Martacz 52]

Ohhh I got so so excited this morning!

28-NOV-2018 - we received a below email from NVC:

 

 

We haven't called to get to know our case number but it was provided in this email in the upper-left corner. I went to DHL website to check if it has been sent or not and....

 

 

and CEAC website says it's READY!!!!  I chose 27th NOV so it seems it took them only 2 - 3 days! 

 

Waiting for a P3 and gathering the rest of the documents now.

[Tower of Destiny 3]

3 minutes ago, Martacz said:

Ohhh I got so so excited this morning!

28-NOV-2018 - we received a below email from NVC:

 

 

We haven't called to get to know our case number but it was provided in this email in the upper-left corner. I went to DHL website to check if it has been sent or not and....

 

 

and CEAC website says it's READY!!!!  I chose 27th NOV so it seems it took them only 2 - 3 days! 

 

Waiting for a P3 and gathering the rest of the documents now.

Congrats!

 

Quick question for you.

What info did you put into DHL to get the tracking status?

 

Thanks in advance.