FEBRUARY 2019 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[UAtoUS 55]

1 minute ago, DaughterOfAfrica said:

Thank you. The RFE was because they said I had forgotten to check off one of the boxes on the petition application.

They said you "forgot" or you actually forgot it? I am asking because I would really be pissed if they tell me something that I forgot but in the reality I didn't and it would be just something they overlooked or missed. 

[DaughterOfAfrica 42]

1 minute ago, UAtoUS said:

They said you "forgot" or you actually forgot it? I am asking because I would really be pissed if they tell me something that I forgot but in the reality I didn't and it would be just something they overlooked or missed. 

I checked my photocopy and it was there, but too faint I guess. Very strange situation but nothing I could do except fill out their requested form and send it back. I was out of the country when I received the RFE letter, so I couldn't mail it back until 3 weeks later, putting me further behind.

[UAtoUS 55]

3 minutes ago, Shiran said:

It certainly should not be too hard to design database driven site to assist dedicated archivists like Greenbaum which would keep all relevant country data in one location, with look up by country. Ukraine embassy is great because it actually has plethora of information readily available well before you actually get to the coveted interview stage of the process. Checklists, medical requirements, addresses, MRV for etc, etc. But look at around at other embassies, and it is not so much while some document process just as well as Ukraine, they seem to be exception rather than the rule. Heck, I've seen one embassy that even tell people "Fill out DS-260 form" which was obvious cut and paste from other immigrant visas, and misleading to people doing K-1 which usess DS-160. So you need people who keep actual P3/information packets sorted for those places, because otherwise it is complete dearth of information.

This website is absolutely the best there is for this process but so much more stuff should be automated like every month a new forum should be created with general information like the one Greenbaum posts for every NOA2 to NVC thread. Or an easy calendar or map where you can see lets say your friends where they are in the process instead of clicking on the user then go to their timeline.

 

But, i am actually just thinking of creating something personal where people can track their documents and their process based on their situation. For instance when you have to file I-129F there is a list but so much stuff that is not applicable to you. There is much more stuff on there that you need to do like if you have a criminal record what do you need to do. Or if you have 2 kids you need to prepare documents for each. So what I want to do is to give a list of requirements that would fit most of the people and then each user would add more to that or remove the once that are not related to them. Then each of those requirements would have a check list that once completed you would mark. That is what i did on a piece of paper but having that on a phone or a site it would be so much better and more convenient. And each task like Letter of intent would have links right in it to the forums and examples. 

 

I would not want to recreate a site like this but adding check points with tracking would be an amazing add to this site. Maybe once this process ends for me I can talk to developers of this site and see if I can add my idea to this site. Kind of like Igors list. I am not sure but I think that is just a plug in that uses database that some Igor designed. I am also assuming he went through the same process of immigration and had an idea to add that chart that every one uses right now. 

[JMEngland 438]

7 minutes ago, UAtoUS said:

so much more stuff should be automated like every month a new forum should be created with general information like the one Greenbaum posts for every NOA2 to NVC thread.

This

 

If Greenbaum ever gets tired of hanging around here, this site would fall apart. The mods need to start working on building a better information database for one, but yes, automating the creation of these threads would be an awesome feature. 

[mepck 197]

On 1/29/2019 at 10:19 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's 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 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: 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

 

13. Calling USCIS - You'll need your receipt number, DOB for both of you and full names. Beneficiary or the petitioner can call.

 

1 (800) 375-5283 8:00 am

 

Option 1:

Call USCIS. Do not press anything. Do not choose a language. If someone who picked up the phone cannot answer your question, ask them to transfer you to TIER 2.

 

Option 2:

Dial 1-866-953-7684

 

Option 3:

Call 1-800-375-5283

Press 1 to continue to English

Press 2 for case status

Press 1 if you know your receipt number

Press your receipt number 922(followed by your WAC#).

They will tell you to visit the website for the answer but press 3 or wait and you will be connected to a live agent.

 

Option 4:

Dial 1-800-375-5283 then press 1,2,2,4,2,1 then enter receipt number then press 1.

 

14. Get to know your sub-forum. Each country is divided to sub-forums here on VJ. This is where you go during your wait at this stage to get familiar with those who have gone before you and those who are currently processing. There is a wealth of information there in those threads. It's a better place to ask then someone in this thread from Germany, Spain or Norway who may not know the "steps" that must be taken for approval in your Country's Embassy.

 

To get there go up to the blue ribbon at the top of the page, select "forums" and scroll down about 3/4 of the page for the link to your region/embassy.

 

GOOD LUCK!

Hi @Greenbaum, sorry silly question. When I clicked the "ask NVC link" on (1) your list, it did not give me options for update beneficiary email. Unless on the column "Who are you" I click "Principal Applicant". So if the one submit this form is my fiance, it will be still the same email address he is using for USCIS account?

 

One more thing, for the last box "type your question below", what should we write? i.e request for update NVC Case number?

Thanks alot!

[wxman22 109]

In the box, I just requested my NVC number and got a response that they didn't have it yet.

[RT&MJ 10]

I called NVC late last night and the guy that answered said my case was at the NVC and confirmed my USCIS approval date: 2/4. They asked me what visa it was and I said K1 then he said its been 3 weeks and I need to give them more time. For the last week I've been checking every other day now. We should be cooking with gas next week. 😁

[Greenbaum 12,259]

7 hours ago, mepck said:

Hi @Greenbaum, sorry silly question. When I clicked the "ask NVC link" on (1) your list, it did not give me options for update beneficiary email. Unless on the column "Who are you" I click "Principal Applicant". So if the one submit this form is my fiance, it will be still the same email address he is using for USCIS account? Yes.

 

One more thing, for the last box "type your question below", what should we write? i.e request for update NVC Case number?

Thanks alot!

Give them your names and email address's and DOB and NOA1 receipt number and ask that both email address's be updated.

In the future please don't quote the entire posting as It is a GIANT and only makes a mess. Just use the @ with the person's nick and then copy the text out of the larger post to respond to.

 

Thanks for asking your question. It adds to the discussion to which others like you may have the same question.

[mepck 197]

2 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

In the future please don't quote the entire posting as It is a GIANT and only makes a mess. Just use the @ with the person's nick and then copy the text out of the larger post to respond to.

 

Thanks for asking your question. It adds to the discussion to which others like you may have the same question.

Aha! Sorry okay okay noted😀😀

Thanks a lot!!! You are the best👍👍

Edited March 2, 2019 by mepck

[Russel1995 163]

Im here now! NOA2 2-26-2019!!

[Joyoussinger 1,425]

30 minutes ago, Russel1995 said:

Im here now! NOA2 2-26-2019!!

Yay!!! Congratulations! Doesn't it make the whole day sunnier? 

[Catherine6 118]

47 minutes ago, Russel1995 said:

Im here now! NOA2 2-26-2019!!

Yaaayyyyyy

1st, congratulations 

2nd, you're just in time for the March NOA 2 ~ NVC forum 🤣🤣🤣

[Gyyomme 273]

Here now NOA2 2/27

[JMEngland 438]

Lots of new NOA2s rolling in. Congrats everyone. 

[Jo&Bob 83]

Hi everyone!
I´m a bit confused, I have been reading along when you guys have been talking about who makes it to the next NVC shipment and when, and that they are quite backed up and it takes about a month. So I understand that they get sent out on the 5th and the 19th. Our NOA2 date is 02/14, will we maybe make it on the 03/5 shipment to NVC you guys think?