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

[Snicda 16]

On 10/30/2018 at 8:24 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.

 

Will this take long time to response? I updated it like 3-4 dayd ago bit haven't heard from them yet?

[WFinished 163]

2 minutes ago, Snicda said:

Will this take long time to response? I updated it like 3-4 dayd ago bit haven't heard from them yet?

I made two inquries on AskNVC. 

1st response took 9 days +/-, made on 11/22(?), Noa2 was 11/21

2nd respond took 10 days, made an Inquiry on the day I was given the first response since I knew it would take a bit of time to receive a response. 

[tiggermuffin 41]

Hello! 

 

Has anybody stayed in the US for more than 6 months before? Do we need a Certificate of Clearance from the US? I was an international student back then so I am not sure whether I still need COC from the US, might be a bit tough for me to get 😕

[Air27 16]

Nvc received IR-2 Nov 5 and until now no case number yet idk what's going on we've been calling everyday i guess it will take up to 8weeks like what nvc always tell us whenever we call. I think its a bit longer for IR-1 and IR-2 to get case number😑

[Greenbaum 12,260]

1 hour ago, tiggermuffin said:

Hello! 

 

Has anybody stayed in the US for more than 6 months before? Do we need a Certificate of Clearance from the US? I was an international student back then so I am not sure whether I still need COC from the US, might be a bit tough for me to get 😕

Required for all countries where you have lived for more than 6 months since the age of 16 and any country where you have been arrested, even if you were not resident there.  U.S. police certificates are not required.  Police certificates from certain countries are unavailable or are obtained directly by this office.  Fingerprints are required for certain countries. A list of UK police stations who can provide fingerprinting services is available from the Embassy website, here. (PDF – 337kb) Foreign police certificates are valid indefinitely, unless you have returned to reside in that country or has been arrested since the issuance of the certificate;

[Greenbaum 12,260]

4 hours ago, Snicda said:

Will this take long time to response? I updated it like 3-4 dayd ago bit haven't heard from them yet?

Please don't quote something that has nothing to do with your question. It just makes the thread junked up. If you would like to ask a question of someone then use the "@" sign and then start spelling the nick. Once you see it appear go ahead and select it and now you have contacted the individual. So for Greenbaum you would @Greenbaum and you know you have completed it properly if it turns to a solid blue block as you can see with my example.

 

Now, since you quoted 9 different subjects which one are you referring to as I have no earthly idea the topic.

[Mel&Jo 57]

12 hours ago, Caye said:

Got my Case number today! 😊😊😊

When do you think is the next shipment @Greenbaum ?

 

Updating my timeline now

were same date noa2, nvc recieve and mcn # 

[Lucky_Mimi 87]

So excited to meet @Elle29 for CFO seminar and SLEC medical next week!! Glad I made a friend thru this site 😁

 

I just turned 25 this year. Is the parents advice really a necessary requirement for CFO?

 

@Greenbaum please help me.. I just had my period. My slec medical exam will be next week. Do I need to wait for it to stop first before having my medical exam? 

[Caye 28]

44 minutes ago, Mel&Jo said:

were same date noa2, nvc recieve and mcn # 

Hi! We need to wait more than a week till NVC ship ours. So most likely, our medical will be after Christmas.

[Mel&Jo 57]

12 minutes ago, Caye said:

Hi! We need to wait more than a week till NVC ship ours. So most likely, our medical will be after Christmas.

Yes.. Hopefully everything going to be smoothly

[Snicda 16]

6 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Please don't quote something that has nothing to do with your question. It just makes the thread junked up. If you would like to ask a question of someone then use the "@" sign and then start spelling the nick. Once you see it appear go ahead and select it and now you have contacted the individual. So for Greenbaum you would @Greenbaum and you know you have completed it properly if it turns to a solid blue block as you can see with my example.

 

Now, since you quoted 9 different subjects which one are you referring to as I have no earthly idea the topic.

Will this take long time to response? I updated it like 3-4 dayd ago bit haven't heard from them yet? this is the topic @Greenbaum. If y are telling me.

Thank you though.

[seganku 54]

6 hours ago, Snicda said:

Will this take long time to response? I updated it like 3-4 dayd ago bit haven't heard from them yet? this is the topic @Greenbaum. If y are telling me.

Thank you though.

You quoted a rather long post.  I suspect @Greenbaum was asking which part you were asking about.

I would guess you were asking about the AskNVC (Step 1).  I submitted my AskNVC request too early (a couple times),.  Each time they responded in about 7 days, saying there was no record of my case yet.  Eventually, they did update my case with my email, but it appears they did not add my fiancé's email address.

I wonder if two separate requests, one for each email address, would be less error-prone.

[Cata&Ben 199]

13 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Foreign police certificates are valid indefinitely, unless you have returned to reside in that country or has been arrested since the issuance of the certificate;

@Greenbaum how do you know aabout this? is it stated in an american governmental institution´s website?

 

Thanks 

[Greenbaum 12,260]

8 hours ago, Filipina_2018 said:

So excited to meet @Elle29 for CFO seminar and SLEC medical next week!! Glad I made a friend thru this site 😁

 

I just turned 25 this year. Is the parents advice really a necessary requirement for CFO?

 

@Greenbaum please help me.. I just had my period. My slec medical exam will be next week. Do I need to wait for it to stop first before having my medical exam? 

 ***
 CFO Informational Brochure: http://cfo.gov.ph/images/publications/US_infokit.pdf
 
** From the Family Code of the Philippines**
 
It states;  21-25 years old for advice and 18-21 years old for consent. (Some have noted that they were not asked for this, yet others have been asked, so be prepared) Bring the ID of the parents, plus copies, postal ID should be adequate.
 
An attorney in your area should have this form, being they will also have to notarize it for you.

 

Menstrual cycle is fine. No Problem but advise the "nurse" or assistant beforehand.

[Greenbaum 12,260]

31 minutes ago, Cata&Ben said:

@Greenbaum how do you know aabout this? is it stated in an american governmental institution´s website?

 

Thanks 

Yes it was a governmental institution and it was a website and since I suspect your in doubt, I recommend that you do a Google search as this is what I did to find that information for you.

Edited December 15, 2018 by Greenbaum