NOVEMBER 2018 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[carinap 93]

Checking in to share that our case status changed to "Ready" today and congratulate everyone who've also had their case ready. To those still waiting, hang in there a bit more!

@Laras.D sent an email to Indonesian US Embassy yesterday but they simply replied that they wanted us to wait for their instruction's email (P3) before gathering any sort of documents.

 

Wish you all a great weekend and New Year's eve!! 😊

[June1990 178]

Absolutely disappointed with the US Embassy in Dar es Salaam, my case has been ready for interview since the 12/11 but haven’t heard a thing, tried calling them/email but no reply, I just did my medicals and tried to go to the embassy, went there last week Thursday they said the interviews are conducted only on Thursday early in the morning, and the guard outside gave me a number and asked me to ring, rang them and the lady mentioned that they don’t have my file, rang the NVC, the NVC said the file was electronically sent on the 12/11, went back on Monday, the embassy was temporarily closed, went yesterday (Thursday), they said the interviews taken place on Thursdays are not for K1, the guards gave me their phone to ring inside, when I rang the lady mentioned they don’t have my file, I told them they have my file since the 12/11, after a long argument the lady asked me for my file number and now has told me to drop the documents on Monday and that they’ll let me know about the interview date. How Pathetic and unorganised Embassy this is. Iv never had such an experience with any countries iv travelled to.

 

P.S I doubt if it’s a busy embassy as I hardly ever see anyone from Tanzania. 

[ANGELCL 11]

Status is ready

[tirzajogja 56]

3 hours ago, carinap said:

Checking in to share that our case status changed to "Ready" today and congratulate everyone who've also had their case ready. To those still waiting, hang in there a bit more!

@Laras.D sent an email to Indonesian US Embassy yesterday but they simply replied that they wanted us to wait for their instruction's email (P3) before gathering any sort of documents.

 

Wish you all a great weekend and New Year's eve!! 😊

Glad to find Indonesian fellows here. I suggest you to wait until you receive the email from the embassy. They will email the petitioner first then they will email the beneficiary. 

When the status is ready on CEAC website, it means they have received the soft copy (scanned) of your approved petition. 

Mine was ready since Dec 13, and my fiance got email from the embassy on Dec 21, then they email me (P3) on Dec 26. According to DHL tracking trick, it said that the case has arrived in Jakarta on Dec 17 though. So, it's good to wait rather than annoy them by sending their email. Because they receive so many emails asking for the same information. While waiting your fiance can schedule the medical check up and fill DS 160 & preparing other documents. Just a thought. You can message me if you want me to share the instructions from US Embassy in Jakarta-Indonesian P3 😊

 

[Laras.D 13]

17 minutes ago, tirzajogja said:

Glad to find Indonesian fellows here. I suggest you to wait until you receive the email from the embassy. They will email the petitioner first then they will email the beneficiary. 

When the status is ready on CEAC website, it means they have received the soft copy (scanned) of your approved petition. 

Mine was ready since Dec 13, and my fiance got email from the embassy on Dec 21, then they email me (P3) on Dec 26. According to DHL tracking trick, it said that the case has arrived in Jakarta on Dec 17 though. So, it's good to wait rather than annoy them by sending their email. Because they receive so many emails asking for the same information. While waiting your fiance can schedule the medical check up and fill DS 160 & preparing other documents. Just a thought. You can message me if you want me to share the instructions from US Embassy in Jakarta-Indonesian P3 😊

 

thank you  i emailed them yesterday not to ask for the interview schedule, but simply questions about tax returns, i was wondering what income taxes should we bring for the interview, 2017 or 2018? because i was reading in the other forum they mentioned it, if the interview schedule before April 15th 2019 we can use tax returns from 2017, but if it is after april 15th 2019 we should bring 2018 tax returns. 

[tirzajogja 56]

1 hour ago, Laras.D said:

thank you  i emailed them yesterday not to ask for the interview schedule, but simply questions about tax returns, i was wondering what income taxes should we bring for the interview, 2017 or 2018? because i was reading in the other forum they mentioned it, if the interview schedule before April 15th 2019 we can use tax returns from 2017, but if it is after april 15th 2019 we should bring 2018 tax returns. 

Hi Laras. I was wondering the same question too because I plan to schedule the interview on February 2019.

Can I get the link of the forum? Because the instructions they sent me only mention one year current tax documents and didn't mention about 2017 or 2018. I'm curious too

but our current plan is bring my fiance's 2018 tax documents because he just started working on Oct 2017. 

[Laras.D 13]

28 minutes ago, tirzajogja said:

Hi Laras. I was wondering the same question too because I plan to schedule the interview on February 2019.

Can I get the link of the forum? Because the instructions they sent me only mention one year current tax documents and didn't mention about 2017 or 2018. I'm curious too

but our current plan is bring my fiance's 2018 tax documents because he just started working on Oct 2017. 

Hi Tirza, this is the forum

Because my fiancee Would be able to send me his recent tax returns which ia 2018 tax returns by the mid of February or even at the end of February. But if we can use 2017 he Will send it to me soon, so we can make plann for interview around February also

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, tirzajogja said:

Hi Laras. I was wondering the same question too because I plan to schedule the interview on February 2019.

Can I get the link of the forum? Because the instructions they sent me only mention one year current tax documents and didn't mention about 2017 or 2018. I'm curious too

but our current plan is bring my fiance's 2018 tax documents because he just started working on Oct 2017. 

 

@Laras.D

If you file your taxes before your interview, then that is the most current tax year they are requiring. If you do not file till April (tax deadline month) and your interview is in February 2019 then you will use 2017 because that is your most current filed tax return. To keep down all the paperwork you can submit a IRS Tax Transmittal and not the 1040 which will conserve paper. This form is acceptable and can be retrieved from the IRS.gov website for free as a same day download. Once downloaded send it by email and the beneficiary can print it off.

Edited December 28, 2018 by Greenbaum

[Greenbaum 12,259]

7 hours ago, carinap said:

Checking in to share that our case status changed to "Ready" today and congratulate everyone who've also had their case ready. To those still waiting, hang in there a bit more!

@Laras.D sent an email to Indonesian US Embassy yesterday but they simply replied that they wanted us to wait for their instruction's email (P3) before gathering any sort of documents.

 

Wish you all a great weekend and New Year's eve!! 😊

@tirzajogja @Laras.D

I don't have a P3 for Indonesia but If you receive one from you Embassy I would appreciate if you were to share it with me so I can help others who are coming behind you. 

 

Here is a few known items about your upcoming interview and prep work.

 

The I-134 is required to have a "wet" signature.

 

U.S. Embassy Jakarta hase received the approved I-129F.

Please complete following and submit them to the embassy within 4 months.

1. Passport must be valid for 8 months or more

2. DS-160

3. Birth Certificate

4. Name change Certificate

5. Death or Divorce Decree (if applicable from Petitioner or Beneficiary)

6. Military discharge, arrest, prison, court records; U.S. immigration documents

7. Police Certificate

Each applicant aged 16 or older must have police clearance from any country where the applicant resided for one year or more. Please note Indonesian Police Certificate is not required

8. Original Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) from the Petitioner along with supporting evidence:

  a. One year U.S. income tax returns 1040 or IRS tax transmittal and W-2 (copies are acceptable)

  b. Bank statements or proof of assets

  c. Letter of employment or job offer

9. Two identical passport size photographs of each applicant size 2X2

10. Medical Examination result

11. Evidence of relationships (photos, cards, letters, emails, etc. )

12. Receipt for non-refundable K-1 application fee, of USD 265.00, paid in IDR at current exchange rates by cash payment at any CIMB Niaga bank in Indonesia up to six months before your appointment.  Click here for Step By Step Procedure of US Embassy Visa Fee Payment

 

For each document, the applicant must bring:

· Originals or original certified copies by the issuing office

· Photocopies of the original documents

· All documents should be accompanied by English translations

 

Please note: medical examination forms are available at the appointed clinic

When forms and documents completed, please send an email JakIV@state.gov to request for an interview date.

Please provide your name and case number exactly as shown in this letter when communicating with this office.

 

 Regards,

 

Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S. Embassy Jakarta

Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan #5

Jakarta 10110, Indonesia

Email: JakIV@state.gov

Website: https://id.usembassy.gov/

 

Your country's portal here on VJ

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Indonesia&cty=Jakarta

[Bob & Karla 162]

18 hours ago, Kyle&Ana said:

And we are READY

NOA2---Nov 15

NVC received ---Nov 27

number case ---Dec 12

medical---DEC 26

in transit---DEC 26
Ready------Dec 27

Interview----Jan 8!!!!

 

So excited!!!

Ohhhh very Nice Ana..Very soon the interview btw....Success for you that day and Happy New Year...

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 hours ago, June1990 said:

Absolutely disappointed with the US Embassy in Dar es Salaam, my case has been ready for interview since the 12/11 but haven’t heard a thing, tried calling them/email but no reply, I just did my medicals and tried to go to the embassy, went there last week Thursday they said the interviews are conducted only on Thursday early in the morning, and the guard outside gave me a number and asked me to ring, rang them and the lady mentioned that they don’t have my file, rang the NVC, the NVC said the file was electronically sent on the 12/11, went back on Monday, the embassy was temporarily closed, went yesterday (Thursday), they said the interviews taken place on Thursdays are not for K1, the guards gave me their phone to ring inside, when I rang the lady mentioned they don’t have my file, I told them they have my file since the 12/11, after a long argument the lady asked me for my file number and now has told me to drop the documents on Monday and that they’ll let me know about the interview date. How Pathetic and unorganized Embassy this is. Iv never had such an experience with any countries iv travelled to.

 

P.S I doubt if it’s a busy embassy as I hardly ever see anyone from Tanzania. 

You have had a rough road during this whole process. What I like is your tenacity to not give up. For some this process is "easy" for others, they make it very difficult. Just keep plowing ahead and you will soon be rewarded.  

[tirzajogja 56]

4 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

@tirzajogja @Laras.D

I don't have a P3 for Indonesia but If you receive one from you Embassy I would appreciate if you were to share it with me so I can help others who are coming behind you. 

 

Here is a few known items about your upcoming interview and prep work.

 

The I-134 is required to have a "wet" signature.

 

U.S. Embassy Jakarta hase received the approved I-129F.

Please complete following and submit them to the embassy within 4 months.

1. Passport must be valid for 8 months or more

2. DS-160

3. Birth Certificate

4. Name change Certificate

5. Death or Divorce Decree (if applicable from Petitioner or Beneficiary)

6. Military discharge, arrest, prison, court records; U.S. immigration documents

7. Police Certificate

Each applicant aged 16 or older must have police clearance from any country where the applicant resided for one year or more. Please note Indonesian Police Certificate is not required

8. Original Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) from the Petitioner along with supporting evidence:

  a. One year U.S. income tax returns 1040 or IRS tax transmittal and W-2 (copies are acceptable)

  b. Bank statements or proof of assets

  c. Letter of employment or job offer

9. Two identical passport size photographs of each applicant size 2X2

10. Medical Examination result

11. Evidence of relationships (photos, cards, letters, emails, etc. )

12. Receipt for non-refundable K-1 application fee, of USD 265.00, paid in IDR at current exchange rates by cash payment at any CIMB Niaga bank in Indonesia up to six months before your appointment.  Click here for Step By Step Procedure of US Embassy Visa Fee Payment

 

For each document, the applicant must bring:

· Originals or original certified copies by the issuing office

· Photocopies of the original documents

· All documents should be accompanied by English translations

 

Please note: medical examination forms are available at the appointed clinic

When forms and documents completed, please send an email JakIV@state.gov to request for an interview date.

Please provide your name and case number exactly as shown in this letter when communicating with this office.

 

 Regards,

 

Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S. Embassy Jakarta

Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan #5

Jakarta 10110, Indonesia

Email: JakIV@state.gov

Website: https://id.usembassy.gov/

 

Your country's portal here on VJ

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Indonesia&cty=Jakarta

Hi @Greenbaum thank you. That's exactly the same email I received 2 days ago

 

1 hour ago, Laras.D said:

Hi Tirza, this is the forum

Because my fiancee Would be able to send me his recent tax returns which ia 2018 tax returns by the mid of February or even at the end of February. But if we can use 2017 he Will send it to me soon, so we can make plann for interview around February also

 

Thank you @Laras.D

 

 

14 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

 

@Laras.D

If you file your taxes before your interview, then that is the most current tax year they are requiring. If you do not file till April (tax deadline month) and your interview is in February 2019 then you will use 2017 because that is your most current filed tax return. To keep down all the paperwork you can submit a IRS Tax Transmittal and not the 1040 which will conserve paper. This form is acceptable and can be retrieved from the IRS.gov website for free as a same day download. Once downloaded send it by email and the beneficiary can print it off.

Thank you @Greenbaum

my fiance will try to file as soon as possible before Feb 2019 and will also try to retrieve IRS Tax Transmittal by the end of Jan 2019 if he hasn't filed. I am so antsy lol

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 minutes ago, tirzajogja said:

Thank you @Greenbaum

my fiance will try to file as soon as possible before Feb 2019 and will also try to retrieve IRS Tax Transmittal by the end of Jan 2019 if he hasn't filed. I am so antsy lol

You don't need to hurry. They will take 2017 without a problem. If one were to try and submit 2017 in May 2019 the embassy would kick that back and require 2018 or an explanation or at least the copy of the extension request. I think you have this under control.

[tirzajogja 56]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

You don't need to hurry. They will take 2017 without a problem. If one were to try and submit 2017 in May 2019 the embassy would kick that back and require 2018 or an explanation or at least the copy of the extension request. I think you have this under control.

Oh I see, that makes sense. We thought so too but he didn't make enough to reach the 100% or 125% of the poverty level in 2017 because he just worked for 3 months in 2017. He was in grad school for most of 2017. But thankfully he made it above poverty level in 2018 So that's why we think we want to send both, along with pay stubs and letter of employment, so they will be matched--just in case

[G C 40]

Hi all's! Is the K1 fiancee required to submit their petitioner's most recent federal income tax return form (Form 1040) along with the I-134 to the embassy? Saw this posted in 2017 on a Facebook support group. BUT according to the I-134 instructions from USCIS, Form 1040 will only be required if the petitioner is self-employed. Please help? Scrambling to gather all the paperwork before my interview.

Edited December 28, 2018 by G C
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