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

[cata & JB 23]

hi!! i just called NVC and still no cas number, the same answer of 8 week wait now.... i hope that's just for keep people away.... 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 minutes ago, cata & JB said:

hi!! i just called NVC and still no cas number, the same answer of 8 week wait now.... i hope that's just for keep people away.... 

We are a week away from the shipping of the cases to the embassies and typically we see a lot of cases being assigned numbers in this week before.

[Qwerty87 34]

20 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

We are a week away from the shipping of the cases to the embassies and typically we see a lot of cases being assigned numbers in this week before.

Hi Greenbaum, how long does it typically take for the file to ship to London? I've booked my medical but don't know if it's going to be too soon.

[Xiaofen+Alex 0]

Hello all,
On February 15 we received our NOA2. We are looking forward to hearing back from the NVC that they have received our application. In the meantime, I am preparing my affidavit of support, the i-864 form. I had been living in China for the past 5 years, but recently moved back and have been working in the US since August 2018 (when we submitted the application). I have my taxes, but my income was under the poverty line for those years. Should I include a joint sponsor just in case?
Thank you in advance
Alex&Xiaofen

[Greenbaum 12,259]

32 minutes ago, Qwerty87 said:

Hi Greenbaum, how long does it typically take for the file to ship to London? I've booked my medical but don't know if it's going to be too soon.

When it leaves NVC it's usually only 3 days. When your NVC case status changes to “In-transit” you can go to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/iv to create an account and schedule an interview.  Make sure that you allow at least 5 working days between the date of your medical exam and the date of your interview or risk the results from the exam not arriving in time.  For your interview go here https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/iv/  or call here 442074867822

[Greenbaum 12,259]

24 minutes ago, Xiaofen+Alex said:

Hello all,
On February 15 we received our NOA2. We are looking forward to hearing back from the NVC that they have received our application. In the meantime, I am preparing my affidavit of support, the i-864 form. I had been living in China for the past 5 years, but recently moved back and have been working in the US since August 2018 (when we submitted the application). I have my taxes, but my income was under the poverty line for those years. Should I include a joint sponsor just in case?
Thank you in advance
Alex&Xiaofen

The I-864 is only used by CR-1 visa applicants and for AOS for K-1 visa's after marriage. You need to fill out the I-134. Where is you salary with your new company? Above or below the poverty line?

 

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

[vjscorp 23]

4 hours ago, FaintSpartan said:

So, been around a month since NOA2 today. Still no word from the NVC or London Embassy?

 

Going to try calling the NVC again today, since last week the said they had not received anything yet. 

 

I assume this is still considered a normal amount of time to wait on the NVC?

you should hear something back this week from NVC. I was 2.5.19 NOA2 and got a case number 3.8.19

[Celie 793]

39 minutes ago, Qwerty87 said:

Hi Greenbaum, how long does it typically take for the file to ship to London? I've booked my medical but don't know if it's going to be too soon.

have you received your case number from NVC yet?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, cata & JB said:

hi!! i just called NVC and still no cas number, the same answer of 8 week wait now.... i hope that's just for keep people away.... 

Sometimes I may or someone else may have information specific to your process but without knowing which embassy it may never get to you. Thus we ask you to complete your profile because:

 

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

[Xiaofen+Alex 0]

29 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

The I-864 is only used by CR-1 visa applicants and for AOS for K-1 visa's after marriage. You need to fill out the I-134. Where is you salary with your new company? Above or below the poverty line?

 

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

Thank you for your response. We have updated our profile just now. We are working on xiaofen's immigration from China to the US. Yes I was incorrect, I will have to fill out the I-134. I wasn't sure since we haven't gotten to that stage yet, I should have double checked the requirements. My income is currently double the poverty line (the same since I started August 2018). I live with family members who all work and who are happily able/willing to become a joint sponsor if need be.
Thanks again,
Xiaofen&Alex

Edited March 11, 2019 by Xiaofen+Alex

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 minutes ago, Xiaofen+Alex said:

Thank you for your response. We have updated our profile just now. We are working on xiaofen's immigration from China to the US. Yes I was incorrect, I will have to fill out the I-134. I wasn't sure since we haven't gotten to that stage yet, I should have double checked the requirements. My income is currently double the poverty line (the same since I started August 2018). I live with family members who all work and who are happily able/willing to become a joint sponsor if need be.
Thanks again,
Xiaofen&Alex

Well then, I feel compelled to help you as you completed your profile and I have information that will help you.

 

You will not need to have a family member co-sponsor you as you can show that you are employed and that your salary meets or exceeds the poverty level. In your case double. Follow the links below and this will not only educate you for the interview but also answer most of your questions.

 

This is a website that is dedicated to those who are processing a visa from the US Embassy in China. I personally don't have a lot of knowledge so "buyer be where".

 

http://candleforlove.com/

 

From another VJ member who had firsthand knowledge provided this information.

 

GUZ takes on average 30 days to deliver P3, it is not electronic.

I can tell you that P3 for GUZ is only 4 line items

1. DS-160 Confirmation Page

2. Copy of Passport Personal Page

3. 2 Passport style photos White Background, Well Lit, 50mm x 50mm

4. Return the P3 instructions page

 

#4 is what prevents people in China from getting a head start, they want the instructions page mailed back with the requested documents.

 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp#KVisaPetitions

 

P3 Letter for China:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gcrLW0OCkGfdz43tehWNmgDayJUrRTdj/view?usp=sharing

 

U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou when it is time to schedule an interview. K visa applicants will be notified by the U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou when it is time to schedule an interview.

 

An individual with an approved petition and a priority date that is current for processing (when applicable) is eligible to apply for an immigrant visa or K nonimmigrant visa. Immigrant visa applicants will be notified by either the National Visa Center (NVC)

 

And don't forget the help from other members here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/94-china/

 

And the Portal here on VJ for processing in China and what to expect

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=China&cty=Guangzhou

 

 or the http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-iv-visaapplyinfo.asp

 

Don't waste time while you're waiting for P3, complete DS-160 and print confirmation page. Since you are from China(I provided your website for you below), go to the 2nd link below and click immigrant to register under K1 visa. After you register and enter info it should be clear on how to pay fee, make sure you print Bank deposit slip. just follow directions under Nonimmigrant Visa, but make sure when you register K1 is under Immigrant Visa.

 

Directions go to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/cn-niv-visaapply.asp

 

Register(Create Account) https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=China After you register make sure to choose K1 visa under Immigrant, it wasn't an option for me under non-immigrant.

 

 

[cata & JB 23]

43 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Sometimes I may or someone else may have information specific to your process but without knowing which embassy it may never get to you. Thus we ask you to complete your profile because:

 

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

i have my profile update, im from Venezuela but the Embassy is going to be in Colombia, Bogota.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 minute ago, cata & JB said:

i have my profile update, im from Venezuela but the Embassy is going to be in Colombia, Bogota.

When your profile is correct it will look like the example below. Follow the instructions in red within my post.

 

 

[queloque67 30]

Well I just got off the phone with NVC.  They received my package today.   Not entered into the system yet for a case number.   

[Greenbaum 12,259]

43 minutes ago, cata & JB said:

i have my profile update, im from Venezuela but the Embassy is going to be in Colombia, Bogota.

Thank you for following up on your profile. The flag and country is of the beneficiary's embassy that they will interview in as your questions and our answers will depend on that information. Since you attempted and I now know the embassy I can give you information that is tied to Colombia.

 

After you get your case number from NVC it would be a good idea if you were to connect with the VJ sub forum for all things dealing with the US Embassy in Colombia and they will answer your questions for the processing of your visa from their personal experience. Link:

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/96-mexico-latin-south-america/

 

Get the US Embassy Colombian K-1 Packet 3 (P3) at  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7hB3bl9Snfkb0NiMVFUd2JsVjA/view  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 your country so that you are up to speed.

 

https://co.usembassy.gov/visas/

 

One last place to check for information would be the VJ Wiki found here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Special:AllPages and here http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Colombia&cty=Bogota

 

Ppl doing their vaccinations in Columbia can do them with anyone not connected to the approved medical center where  your exam will take place saving you a lot of money. Be sure to get a receipt that states every single vaccination that you received. See list below that are required vaccinations. Then during your medical present the receipt for the vaccinations to the Doctor and ask that they be transposed to the DS-3025 and marked COMPLETE! Very important that they are marked complete. You will use this document once you are married and filing your AOS package.

 

Good luck and God's speed.