DECEMBER 2018 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Greenbaum 12,259]

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

It's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-4 weeks 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.

 

8. Tracking your case. As a K1, when checking your case online at CEAC.state.gov you have to select　"immigrant visa" as it is treated as such even though it is a　"non-immigrant visa".

Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa with intent to immigrate, but it is treated like an immigrant visa because of the　AOS. It is kind of a ba$tard. Non-immigrant case treated like an immigrant case. The K-1 on its own is a single entry, with a short time limited visa that expires within 90 days after POE. That is why it is a non-immigrant visa treated like an immigrant visa.　

USICS states If you have a pending I-129f, I-90, I-485, I-751 or N-400, we’ve recently changed the way we’re displaying processing times online to give you a more realistic date range. To check these times, visit　https://t.co/ho3dfC5KCA

 

9. Tracking your case file that's in transit to your Embassy. Go to www.dhl.com click Express then Tracking, then Track by Shipper's Reference, and on this page you add your search information. You change the day and month to what you think your package might have left NVC or call NVC to get the date your package had left NVC in route to your Embassy then go to the DHL website and enter the following information:

 

EXAMPLE:

* Shipper´s Reference : EXP 24 MAR 2011A　 (This is the date you think it left NVC, just substitute the date and　leave everything else as is)

* Date range for shipment - From: 23 - 03 - 2011

* Date range for shipment - To: 26 - 03 - 2011

Account Number - Leave this blank

Shipment Destination: Manila (Works for any Country Just replace the city where the Embassy is located)

　

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

[Greenbaum 12,259]

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[d24v 200]

Well we are (maybe) at the NVC now and waiting on case number and transfer, so I'll carry over my membership from November and join this one.   

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, d24v said:

Well we are (maybe) at the NVC now and waiting on case number and transfer, so I'll carry over my membership from November and join this one.   

Welcome. We won't charge you for the extra month as we have a special buy one and get one free.

 

Here is an early Xmas present which is preparation information for your upcoming interview.

 

You can't hurry it along at all. You have to wait for P3 which takes 2-4 weeks from Ready. Comply with what they ask for in P3 (the actually one they send you) by sending them a copy of the signed P3 checklist, your DS160 confirmation and your Passport Bio. Then they send you P4. Then they tell you to register to schedule and you'll wait some more for interviews to open up, which only happens once a month during the last week of the month for two months ahead UNLESS you are lucky and you scoop up a cancellation. Get your medical appointment first so you can schedule the interview shortly afterwards.

 

Packet 3: https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/07/Packet3Instructions-K1.pdf  And Packet 4 for reference also: https://ca.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2016/03/Packet4-MTL.pdf

 

For all things dealing with the US Consulate in Canada head on over to the subforum for Canada where they will answer your questions for the processing of your visa from their personal experience. Link:

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/93-canada/

 

Get the Canadian K1 P3 letter at http://photos.state.gov/libraries/canada/303578/montreal/Packet3-K1-MTL.pdf as this is your bible needed to complete and receive your visa. The required documents are included and use the P3 as a check list. Once you have completed or gathered the required documents you'll be ready for your interview. If it is not on the Embassy letter, it probably is not needed.

 

Last but not least, READ the pages on the US Embassy website for you country so that you are up to speed.

 

http://canada.usembassy.gov/

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/iv

[d24v 200]

4 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

which only happens once a month during the last week of the month for two months ahead UNLESS you are lucky and you scoop up a cancellation

Really?  Well, fingers crossed for a cancellation along the way.  Based on what I've read in the Canada forum waiting for P3, if we're lucky we'll get P3/P4 in mid-Jan.  

[Smashy 155]

Hey kids! I'm tail end of Nov for my NOA2, so following here makes sense since i'm likely not getting anything achieved-->sent to NVC-->Consulate etc  till maybe Dec.

[Monicalalfonso 67]

4 hours ago, Smashy said:

Hey kids! I'm tail end of Nov for my NOA2, so following here makes sense since i'm likely not getting anything achieved-->sent to NVC-->Consulate etc  till maybe Dec.

Same here! 

[Frozen🇺🇸 139]

Yayyy good to be here

[Smashy 155]

My understanding of what to do after NOA2 is issued for USA CONSULATE, MONTREAL, people in this thread who are also DEC NOA2/NVCers --->let me know if i have this wrong, advice, corrections, helpful hints would be a great help:

 

1) Update email address at CEAC

2) Wait two weeks then call NVC to see if they received and assigned a case number

3) Get case number then apply online for the  DS160 - save the confirmation page. (when does "ready" show up on CEAC?)

4) Pay DS160 fee's (same place?) then save receipt

5) Wait for packet 3 and send back what they require (or i see ppl say on here "just send it in"? I dunno, its confusing)

6) Wait for packet 4 then register to try to get an interview.

7) Get medical appointment before interview, so do this first to see dates available??

8 ) Go to consulate and do interview. 

9) Get approval, like a badass... lol

 

Pretty sure i got some of this wrong but i'm kinda feeling info overload. Halppppp...lol

 

thanks guys

 

 

 

Edited December 1, 2018 by Smashy
typo

[Greenbaum 12,259]

10 hours ago, Smashy said:

My understanding of what to do after NOA2 is issued for USA CONSULATE, MONTREAL, people in this thread who are also DEC NOA2/NVCers --->let me know if i have this wrong, advice, corrections, helpful hints would be a great help:

 

1) Update email address at CEAC

2) Wait two weeks then call NVC to see if they received and assigned a case number

3) Get case number then apply online for the  DS160 - save the confirmation page. (when does "ready" show up on CEAC?)

4) Pay DS160 fee's (same place?) then save receipt

5) Wait for packet 3 and send back what they require (or i see ppl say on here "just send it in"? I dunno, its confusing)

6) Wait for packet 4 then register to try to get an interview.

7) Get medical appointment before interview, so do this first to see dates available??

8 ) Go to consulate and do interview. 

9) Get approval, like a badass... lol

 

Pretty sure i got some of this wrong but i'm kinda feeling info overload. Halppppp...lol

 

thanks guys

 

 

 

I was hoping that you would read the thread and see that I provided everything that is needed for the interview in Montreal. Go up a couple of post and there you will have what you need. Unless someone is a step ahead of you and from Canada it's would be hard for someone from Germany, Cuba or Finland to know what is expected for Montreal. It is different for each embassy BUT some items can be similar. Hate to see you make a mistake. Use the P3 link and use the document as your checklist for the interview. BTW head on over to the sub-forum for Canada and get to know the folks their. There is a WEALTH of information then can only help you.

[Smashy 155]

Thanks Greenbaum, i did read the thread but am still a tad confused hence my post. I'll re-read it.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

19 minutes ago, Smashy said:

Thanks Greenbaum, i did read the thread but am still a tad confused hence my post. I'll re-read it.

Pose your question again in the Montreal sub forum.

[Frozen🇺🇸 139]

So what called NVC around 10pm last night to ask if they'd received my visa petition. My call was answered in less than 3minutes, I think that was super cool.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, Drsmile said:

So what called NVC around 10pm last night to ask if they'd received my visa petition. My call was answered in less than 3minutes, I think that was super cool.

That is one of those times that the phone lines are not tied up and are answered on the first few rings. Also, right at 7 am is another time but if you wait 10 min to call 30-45 min wait. So, you did pick the best time to call.

[MissEclair 16]

We just got our NOA2 on 11-21-18 so it looks like this is our forum. 😀

 

I’m leaving for the Netherlands on the 20th to spend Christmas with my fiancé and his family (he’s Dutch but lives in Austria). I’m hoping to maybe have a case number by then.

 

I know Austria isn’t as common as the other countries but if anyone has info on what to expect there with the remaining process I’d be very grateful.