JANUARY 2019 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Lana&Ivy 215]

3 minutes ago, Olga&Jared said:

Oh ok, awesome  I am so excited! Though unlike in other embassies, here you can't make an interview appointment before they send you a letter that you can, and right now there're no available dates at all. So for me, it's going to be another long wait  But hopefully, the last one 

For us too.  I will likely have a May interview at the very earliest..  We're almost there though!!

[jeffo 69]

*Two weeks after you receive the NOA2 you can contact the NVC to see if they have received your approved I-129F. You can contact them at 603 334-0700. Their homepage is here. Welcome to the US Department of State! Things move much faster now :).

 

 

HA! (he laughs sarcastically)

[DanielPlainview 368]

 

34 minutes ago, Olga&Jared said:

Ok, I actually did change something and got this result  

 

I wonder now if 2 pieces mean 2 cases? I checked with the Russian community, and there're at least 4 of us who went In Transit this Tuesday. 

 

 

Exactly what I got just now checking it.   LOL.........we had the 2 pcs, 2 cases discussion a bit earlier.  Yeah, GB says that means only 2 cases.  But it seems so low..........if 4 of you went, must be multiple cases in those shipments.    I guess it would be way to complicated for the NVC to give us a reference number for tracking.   Sort of like that nebulous "electronic mail" stuff.

[Olga&Jared 267]

3 minutes ago, DanielPlainview said:

 LOL.........we had the 2 pcs, 2 cases discussion a bit earlier.  Yeah, GB says that means only 2 cases.  But it seems so low..........if 4 of you went, must be multiple cases in those shipments.    I guess it would be way to complicated for the NVC to give us a reference number for tracking.   Sort of like that nebulous "electronic mail" stuff.

 

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Yeah, it would be too low. I actually just asked a Russian girl who got in Feb 19th shipment, she says that there were 4 cases going to Moscow the last time as well but NVC showed just 2 pieces. I guess it depends on NVC shipment rules (whatever they are)   I know there are countries with a high number of cases going out, I wonder if their DHL tracking thing differs a lot. 

[DaveAndAnastasia 2,096]

47 minutes ago, Olga&Jared said:

Ok, I actually did change something and got this result  

 

I wonder now if 2 pieces mean 2 cases? I checked with the Russian community, and there're at least 4 of us who went In Transit this Tuesday. 

 

# of pieces definitely doesn't equal number of cases; there were 3 couples just from VisaJourney in our shipment to Moscow, and just two pieces. And there were definitely cases from people who weren't on VJ, too.

[jeffo 69]

so i saw this

 

I filed for my fiance I129F and we received the NOA2 end of January. The notice says it will take 4-6 weeks for the NVC to process it. Surprisingly, a month later, we received 2 letters. One for another NOA2 but with a different date, and an I-797C notice indicating that the USCIS has reaffirmed the previous decision (which is approved) as the Department of State has sent the petition back to the USCIS for some reason. 

 

I'm wondering if anyone else went through this. Why would the NVC send the petition back to the USCIS? 

 

Thank you. 

 

 

this scares me too

 

[DanielPlainview 368]

1 minute ago, jeffo said:

I filed for my fiance I129F and we received the NOA2 end of January. The notice says it will take 4-6 weeks for the NVC to process it. Surprisingly, a month later, we received 2 letters. One for another NOA2 but with a different date, and an I-797C notice indicating that the USCIS has reaffirmed the previous decision (which is approved) as the Department of State has sent the petition back to the USCIS for some reason. 

Holy smokes..............what a pain.   OK, I think I've seen some answers to this that typically it's some i's are not dotted and t's are not crossed.   So NVC has identified something that USCIS missed and they're sending it back to USCIS for correction.   I don't think it's a serious thing, more of a PITA thing.

[ZimboFire 23]

checked the dhl website still nothing moving towards zimbabwe will play around with the dates and see what happens 

[DanielPlainview 368]

15 minutes ago, ZimboFire said:

checked the dhl website still nothing moving towards zimbabwe will play around with the dates and see what happens 

[SJordanS 343]

On 12/27/2018 at 4:22 PM, 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. Enter the petitioner's information as well as the beneficiary's in the "box". Full name, Date of Birth, NOA2 receipt number and WAC number. We have found in some cases that email are never sent and in other cases this works well. So, your mileage may vary.

 

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 must 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: Philippines (Works for any country Just replace your country where the Embassy is located using the drop down box)

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

 

 

 

 

10.  Track your case with USCIS:

Old site (also the data source for all 'USCIS case tracker' apps): https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

New: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ (you have to create an account and add your case # to it)

Neither is more reliable (and it's very possible you won't see anything on either and will have to just wait for the physical mail). For a while it looked like they were phasing out the "old" site, but that trend seems to have reversed itself and there are still lots of cases that show up on only one (or much earlier on one than the other).

 

11. How long will it take to NOA2. Once your case has been received from NVC by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate that will process it, the length of time varies from case to case according to its circumstances. Some cases are delayed because applicants do not follow instructions carefully or supply incomplete information. (It is important to give us correct postal addresses and telephone numbers.) Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant's interview by a Consular Officer.

 

12. USPS Informed Delivery Service. There is a service provided by the USPS (US Postal Service) whereby each morning USPS will scan your incoming mail (just the address side of the envelope) and email you an update. It's very convenient these days to have advance notice that an important piece of mail is being delivered.

 

The service is available to most communities, but some are still being rolling out so not all areas are available. Check the website with your zip code to verify your location is available for the service. A person in the USA can sign up for this free service here: https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

This is wonderful THANK YOU!!

[DanielPlainview 368]

Just noticed this on our P3........alright, actually my fiancee noticed it.   The K-1 is normally valid for 6 months.   But let's say you went and got the medical a month before visa issuance........in that case, your K-1 is valid only for 5 months.   Most people are probably getting out of Dodge immediately, but for those laggards, take heed !!

 

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: The IV unit will send you detailed information about Medical Examination Instructions in your Fiancé(e) (K) Visa Appointment Packet (link to Packet 4) once your Packet 3 is processed. Because the validity period of your visa is tied to the medical exam’s expiration date, applicants are cautioned not to schedule appointment too early.

[ZimboFire 23]

12 minutes ago, DanielPlainview said:

thank you im going blind over here  must have done something stupid lol

Edited March 7, 2019 by ZimboFire

[DanielPlainview 368]

1 minute ago, ZimboFire said:

thank you im going blind over here  must have done something stupid lol

Just copy that waybill number, and paste it into the main tracking page box.   Then bookmark it.   

I signed up for the shipment notifications, but I only got one so far, and the parcel has made it three steps like yours here.  So not sure how well that's gonna work out.

[ZimboFire 23]

1 minute ago, DanielPlainview said:

Just copy that waybill number, and paste it into the main tracking page box.   Then bookmark it.   

I signed up for the shipment notifications, but I only got one so far, and the parcel has made it three steps like yours here.  So not sure how well that's gonna work out.

thank you for your help will do that and see what happens swear this process has made me go bald, blind and a nervous wreck lol

[Celie 793]

So I happened to wake up from my grizzly bear slumber exactly at the time my fiance is at the bank paying his MRV fee. So I'm like yay! He pays and I go back to sleep.  It's been 10 minutes. Theres two tellers and they are on their phone texting and showing pics of their hair 😑looks like I'll be awake another half hour now lol

Edited March 7, 2019 by celie&joseph