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

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, AFA said:

hey, i am going to schedule my interview on the website today and one of the questions asks about priority date. what is that?

Priority date is the RECEIVED date on your NOA1, that is what NVC states. But, the priority date is not used with the K-1 visa, you could enter any date you want and it wouldn't matter.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

7 hours ago, Gc0988 said:

Also, is there any higher agents at NVC than tier 2? Or is that the highest they have at the NVC 

After tier 2 is a supervisor but almost impossible to get.

 

Here is why USCIS or NVC wants to have anyone with knowledge, other than the phone agents but they read screens which is hard to argue with, to talk to you as this can easily turn into a confrontation. They have a system and they are not going to deviate from the system. When they finish their "job" on your case then you are notified and it is pushed on to the next entity whereupon they will do the same. Just my experience.

[MancRed 44]

Hey guys, 

 

I'm in the process of completing my DS160, and need answers to the following:

 

- Regular or Official Passport (We only have one type in UK, which of the two is it?)

- Application Receipt / Petition Number (is this the WAC number or LND case number?)

 

Thanks

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 minutes ago, MancRed said:

Hey guys, 

 

I'm in the process of completing my DS160, and need answers to the following:

 

- Regular or Official Passport (We only have one type in UK, which of the two is it?)

- Application Receipt / Petition Number (is this the WAC number or LND case number?)

 

Thanks

 

Q1 I am assuming that Regular is for any Tom, Richard or Harry and Official is for a government official. So I would use Regular.

Q2 WAC number

Edited February 18, 2019 by Greenbaum

[LukeU 413]

Just now, Greenbaum said:

Q1 Official

Q2 WAC number

Wow, I thought the UK ones were "Regular" unless you were like a governmental employee.

 

Now I'm dubious as I entered "Regular" on my DS-160.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 minutes ago, LukeU said:

Wow, I thought the UK ones were "Regular" unless you were like a governmental employee.

 

Now I'm dubious as I entered "Regular" on my DS-160.

You replied to fast as I went back and made a correction (edit).

Edited February 18, 2019 by Greenbaum

[LukeU 413]

4 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

You replied to fast as I went back and made a correct (edit).

I'm sorry! But thank you, my heart race is starting to come back to a normal safe level now! I despised completing the DS-160 at the time and couldn't bring myself to do it again I don't think

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 minutes ago, LukeU said:

I'm sorry! But thank you, my heart race is starting to come back to a normal safe level now! I despised completing the DS-160 at the time and couldn't bring myself to do it again I don't think

 

I was thinking that a passport is official but then I thought about it a little more and just made an educated guess that they were referring to regular for anyone and official for government employees. Stupid me for using logic.

[LukeU 413]

Just now, Greenbaum said:

I was thinking that a passport is official but then I thought about it a little more and just made an educated guess that they were referring to regular for anyone and official for government employees. Stupid me for using logic.

Oh c'mon, logic and government practices never go together  

[Blondie0216 93]

On 12/27/2018 at 7:22 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

I am trying to follow step 1 but it keeps saying I valid date of birth.  I have done as it said and entered as it is on my passport. Any Suggestions? 

[Celie 793]

On 2/16/2019 at 5:46 PM, DanielPlainview said:

You seem so on top of everything, I'm just guessing you'll nail that March 28 date.    If I see our case shipped next week, I'm going to book flights a trip to Bangkok for the month of April.  That builds in a three week buffer on the back side of my projection, and if she gets it sooner, all the better !!    She indicated she'd like me to tag along on the first trip to US.   We kept this whole thing pretty quiet, so gonna be some shocked looks when she show up in the US.

That's awesome!! That was our initial plan too but when I checked on my vacation days they gave me the finger 😒 So instead, I'll try to get him a ticket with a connection in Turkey since he's familiar with that airport and when he arrives I'll take the few vacation days I have left and we take a little vacation before settling into life. lol

[Lana&Ivy 215]

6 minutes ago, Blondie0216 said:

I am trying to follow step 1 but it keeps saying I valid date of birth.  I have done as it said and entered as it is on my passport. Any Suggestions? 

Click on the little calendar to the right of the text window and select your date.  Make sure it's the correct year in the calendar.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 minutes ago, Blondie0216 said:

I am trying to follow step 1 but it keeps saying I valid date of birth.  I have done as it said and entered as it is on my passport. Any Suggestions? 

Have you tried both ways, entering it or using the calendar. Don't use the method in your passport it must be entered as DD/month spelled out/YYYY.

[Blondie0216 93]

3 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Have you tried both ways, entering it or using the calendar. Don't use the method in your passport it must be entered as DD/month spelled out/YYYY.

Yes I have.  Tried yesterday and today both ways. 

[Blondie0216 93]

10 minutes ago, Lana&Ivy said:

Click on the little calendar to the right of the text window and select your date.  Make sure it's the correct year in the calendar.

I've tried...