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

[Mozam 147]

13 hours ago, IrishTexan said:

Hello all!

 

We received our NOA2 in the mail with a date of November 1st. Not really sure what the next steps are....I know we will eventually get a case number from the NVC, but does this come with information about the next steps? Is there something we can do in preparation? 

 

Thank you to all who help out daily ❤️

In preparation you can start gathering all the documents you will need for your interview. (Tax info, Affidavit of Support, Proof of ongoing relationship, background check, divorce decree if necessary, etc. etc.) Your embassy will give you the exact specifics of what is needed, but there is a general list of documents that all embassies require. 

[madameMaison 204]

If I may ask, I've seen a trend of early October to the rest of Oct approvals still not having recieved a case number? Whereas previous months approvals were able to get their case numbers in less than a month (ie 14-17 days) ? What may have caused this delay for October approvals?

[madameMaison 204]

Just now, madameMaison said:

If I may ask, I've seen a trend of early October to the rest of Oct approvals still not having recieved a case number? Whereas previous months approvals were able to get their case numbers in less than a month (ie 14-17 days) ? What may have caused this delay for October approvals?

and will this create a Domino effect in delays for upcoming approvals? Or will they be able to Batch the delayed approvals up in 1 bunch so they can catch up

[Mozam 147]

29 minutes ago, madameMaison said:

If I may ask, I've seen a trend of early October to the rest of Oct approvals still not having recieved a case number? Whereas previous months approvals were able to get their case numbers in less than a month (ie 14-17 days) ? What may have caused this delay for October approvals?

I assume you are speaking about the NVC. Timelines fluctuate with the amount of applications that are being received. Timelines vary as some still receive a case number rather quickly, but some take up to 3 weeks or more. However, receiving your case number at the 3 week mark is still considered under their normal processing time. Therefore, it isn't a delay. A delay would be if it took longer than the normal processing time to receive the case number. 

[CMH678 11]

Hello Everyone,

 

Hope everyone is doing well!

 

I am filling out my I-134 form and I have a question.  For "Beneficiary's Children", do

I list my fiancee's daughter, even if her daughter is going to college in the US and I

am not sponsoring her daughter?

 

Thank You and Best Wishes,

 

Chris

[Cata&Ben 199]

We got approved today 7th of November!!!  one step closer 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨  !!!!!!!

 

[Mattsson9 9]

Hey! 

How Long does it usually take for the embassy to recive the papers from NVC? 

 

 

[June1990 178]

On 10/30/2018 at 5:39 AM, Greenbaum said:

This thread was created for those who are waiting from their NOA2 K-1 to the case assignment from NVC.

 

These are items that everyone asks for, so I thought I just post them here for you to refer to when it's necessary.

 

1. How do I update my email address with NVC  Once you receive your NOA2 approval then contact NVC via https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html 

to update your email address as well as your beneficiary's email address. This will give you an email alert when your file arrives at NVC, your case is assigned and when the file leaves for your Embassy.

 

2. Checking on your embassy case number from NVC:

It will take 7 - 10 business days for NVC to receive your file from USCIS after you receive the NOA2, then another 2 - 5 business days for NVC to get your file in their system and produce your case number.  Call 7:00 am eastern time for shorter wait times.

 

1-603-334-0700 or 603-334-0888. Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

 

1 for English, then 7 (or 5, but I would go 7 as they would tell you if you should call 5 instead after they receive your case.)

 

Best time to call:

Right after they open which is around 7:00am US Eastern Time, Mon-Fri. Most have had luck getting the phone answered after the first ring if they called right at 7am.

 

3. How long to assign a Case # from NOA2

 

Currently it's been taking about 2 weeks for USCIS to send the file to NVC. Then it's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-3 week depending on the Embassy to receive your case. Your mileage may vary!

 

4. Follow Similar VJ members timelines.  Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture there is a link for your timeline. Select it and once you're on the next page near your picture you will see "follow similar timelines" and it will populate 12 other couples who are near your dates. Scroll down and you will see a "spreadsheet" style page showing all the variables for measurement for when others from your Embassy are getting the same notice of approval or action.  Try it. It really works!

 

5. Follow similar VJ members timelines from other countries. And if you want to follow those from other countries that have similar timelines as yours there are several tools available to you. Go up to Immigration Timelines on the blue ribbon above and select it. Once you are on the next page looked to your left and you will see a box that states, "find similar timelines" and select it. A list will populate with those who are processing close to your timeline. When they start to change you will soon be behind them.

 

I followed those that were in my group to give me an idea where they were in processing, so I could judge if I was ahead or behind.  It's accurate, maybe within a day or so.

 

If you choose to follow those twelve members then you will get an email every time their status updates.

 

6. Be sure your profile is complete so that we can determine your Embassy. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.

 

So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.

 

Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.

 

Thanks

 

7. Timelines. Complete your timeline. In your profile to the left of the page you will see the word “timeline” toward the bottom. Select it and it will take you to the page that has the link for you to complete your timeline. This to can help us to answer some of your questions.

 

I hope these tips help you along your Journey. So, let’s share our experiences, our tips and ask questions.

 

So iv been trying to update my email address with NVC on the link you’ve stated but it tells me to write a question in the end and also doesn’t ask about any other email address apart from mine, how do I put my finances email address aswell ? 

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, June1990 said:

So iv been trying to update my email address with NVC on the link you’ve stated but it tells me to write a question in the end and also doesn’t ask about any other email address apart from mine, how do I put my finances email address aswell ? 

In the question box

[June1990 178]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

In the question box

Thanks 

[PelagijaP 67]

Hi. There at the bottom where it tells you to ask a question I wrote: Can you please update both my email address **** and my fiancé's email address***?   Nothing back from them yet. 

But I got an email from USCIS saying there is some post decision activity being taken on our case, meaning it is being transfered to NVC. We will call next Wednesday to see if it has been received. 

[Valmabe 254]

9 hours ago, AmandaandChayne said:

Joining this thread as  NVC  didn't get  our file in October!

Good to see people from the old neighborhood. You'll get your case number sooner than later. Just think about the last 7 months, we passed the rough part already. 

[Valmabe 254]

General question, 

 

Out of curiosity, after case aproved, do we get any other notifications from USCIS website? i.e. Your case have been transfered to NVC.

 

Thanks.

[payxibka 10,045]

3 minutes ago, Valmabe said:

General question, 

 

Out of curiosity, after case aproved, do we get any other notifications from USCIS website? i.e. Your case have been transfered to NVC.

 

Thanks.

Nope,  uscis is done 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, PelagijaP said:

Hi. There at the bottom where it tells you to ask a question I wrote: Can you please update both my email address **** and my fiancé's email address***?   Nothing back from them yet. 

But I got an email from USCIS saying there is some post decision activity being taken on our case, meaning it is being transfered to NVC. We will call next Wednesday to see if it has been received. 

No need to call your case goes to NVC from USCIS without a hiccup. Wait about 10 business days and then call if you want to learn your case number. Till then you are wasting your time and the agent at NVC's time. This is the normal timeframe so you should be fine.