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

[Meu Amor 180]

13 minutes ago, Abbey B said:

Thanks @Greenbaum !! I don't see much information on the site about Packet 3 and just went to the embassy website. We finally filed the DS160. Do you remember if you paid the fee now or when it reaches the Embassy? One person said that it is too premature to pay the fee and that it is only done-so when the embassy receives your case. 

I'd wait until it reaches the embassy to pay. This way it assures the case got there and it avoids any mix ups with the payment. If you submit a payment they have nothing to match it with. We all can understand your eagerness, but submitting the payment early won't necessarily move anything faster. Just take a deep breath and keep busy. The case should arrive soon.

[Meu Amor 180]

18 minutes ago, Abbey B said:

Thanks @Greenbaum !! I don't see much information on the site about Packet 3 and just went to the embassy website. We finally filed the DS160. Do you remember if you paid the fee now or when it reaches the Embassy? One person said that it is too premature to pay the fee and that it is only done-so when the embassy receives your case. 

FYI - Also the ds160 I believe is only good for 30 days unless you download it and then re-upload it again. If the 30 days pass and your case still isn't with the embassy, you'll need to complete the entire thing again.

*if you have your case number don't forget to update your timeline*

[Anna&eiad 84]

1 hour ago, Meu Amor said:

Congrats and welcome

Thank you!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

43 minutes ago, Abbey B said:

Thanks @Greenbaum !! I don't see much information on the site about Packet 3 and just went to the embassy website. We finally filed the DS160. Do you remember if you paid the fee now or when it reaches the Embassy? One person said that it is too premature to pay the fee and that it is only done-so when the embassy receives your case. 

The Philippines Embassy in my experience is one of the easiest Embassy to process through. Over the years we were able to find work arounds to move the process forward at lightning speeds. Last couple who used our "hacks" was able from case number assignment to approval was done in 22 days. I believe that all Embassy's are beginning to cut down on these hacks and now are requiring that you must wait for your case to be set to ready before paying the interview fee, scheduling the interview, completing the medical, and submitting the DS-160. Some embassies are even going as far as requiring you to return your complete interview package from the P3 before they'll set your record to ready.

 

I hope this bit of information is educational and helpful.

Edited October 29, 2018 by Greenbaum

[Abbey B 79]

59 minutes ago, Meu Amor said:

FYI - Also the ds160 I believe is only good for 30 days unless you download it and then re-upload it again. If the 30 days pass and your case still isn't with the embassy, you'll need to complete the entire thing again.

*if you have your case number don't forget to update your timeline*

@Meu Amor thank you!! I did update it, not sure if it's showing or not... but the NVC issued our case number 16 days after NOA2. I think you're right...I will need to keep busy and just wait for the embassy to receive it. I notice that you and me almost have exact same timelines...fingers crossed our embassy timing is right around the corner

[Abbey B 79]

40 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

The Philippines Embassy in my experience is one of the easiest Embassy to process through. Over the years we were able to find work arounds to move the process forward at lightning speeds. Last couple who used our "hacks" was able from case number assignment to approval was done in 22 days. I believe that all Embassy's are beginning to cut down on these hacks and now are requiring that you must wait for your case to be set to ready before paying the interview fee, scheduling the interview, completing the medical, and submitting the DS-160. Some embassies are even going as far as requiring you to return your complete interview package from the P3 before they'll set your record to ready.

 

I hope this bit of information is educational and helpful.

@Greenbaum That's a crazy good turnaround time--I did hear that the PH has the most cases received than any other country so I'm sure that they know what they're doing by now and are experts at this point, as are you  thank you! 

[Meu Amor 180]

4 minutes ago, Abbey B said:

@Meu Amor thank you!! I did update it, not sure if it's showing or not... but the NVC issued our case number 16 days after NOA2. I think you're right...I will need to keep busy and just wait for the embassy to receive it. I notice that you and me almost have exact same timelines...fingers crossed our embassy timing is right around the corner

Nice! Yes fingers crossed....As soon as we see that "Ready" status we have everything on deck for the rest of the way....

 

The date your case number was assigned is blank. Maybe a VJ glitch...

[americaninlove 381]

6 hours ago, Bladeness said:

Just now joining!  NOA2 the 24th, after waiting a long 277 days, haha. 😅

Wow amazing and congrats to you!!! This part will seem like a breeze after that lol!

[KevinInATX 133]

2 hours ago, người nước ngoài said:

 Reposting this one ☝️ thank you 🙏 

   16 hours ago,  người nước ngoài said: 

Ok. I know this question probably been asked before but is it required to bring the NVC approval letter with you to the embassy interview?

 Reposting this one ☝️ thank you 🙏 

 

 

just answering my own question in case anyone else was wondering but after waiting 30 minutes on hold with NVC, they said you do not need NVC letter for interview and not worry about it because they also email the letter as well...just need case number to complete the DS 160

-Cheers 🙂

[Air27 16]

We received my Noa 2 today.....Thank God

Noa 1 May 4th

Noa 2 (IR-2) Oct 22

Noa 2 (IR-1) Oct 29

Edited October 29, 2018 by Air27

[KevinInATX 133]

6 minutes ago, Air27 said:

We received my Noa 2 today.....Thank God

Noa 1 May 4th

Noa 2 (IR-2) Oct 22

Noa 2 (IR-1) Oct 29

Sorry but what’s IR..that something special for K1 Visa?

[Lucy&Jason 807]

8 hours ago, Bladeness said:

Just now joining!  NOA2 the 24th, after waiting a long 277 days, haha. 😅

Welcome to the October NVC thread @Bladeness

[Abbey B 79]

1 hour ago, Meu Amor said:

Nice! Yes fingers crossed....As soon as we see that "Ready" status we have everything on deck for the rest of the way....

 

The date your case number was assigned is blank. Maybe a VJ glitch...

Yes @Meu Amor I think it is a glitch--it keeps telling me that the date needs to be after my previous ones...but it is! i tried entering it every combo possible but still nothing. anyways, good to know that 'ready' is what we need to look out for! Super exciting for everyone in this phase right now! 

[LeeO 0]

Hey all,

 

Is there an NVC site where we can check our status once we have a case number from them? Like how USCIS had one? If yes, could you send me a link. 

Edited October 30, 2018 by LeeO

[Meu Amor 180]

1 minute ago, LeeO said:

Hey all,

 

Is there an NVC site where we can check our status once we have a case number from them? Kind of like how USCIS? If yes, could you send me a link. 

https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

 

Select nonimmigrant visa....