K1 Filers - July / August NOA2 - Montreal

[NGill 3]

13 hours ago, FeelingYoung66 said:

Personal info on whom? The Petitioner? The beneficiary? Someone else?

 

And had the info they're asking for now already been supplied to them on either the original 129f or DS-160?

 

First.. I would make sure of the authenticity of the email to verify that it is not a phishing attempt.

Second.. I would check the status of the visa on the ceac site to see if it's already been issued.

 

It came from the right email Montreal, NIV <Montreal-NIV@state.gov>, so does not appear to be any phishing attempt.

and as soon as the information was submitted we got another email from Montreal embassy the general that we had received in the past.

The information is of the Beneficiary.

[NGill 3]

9 hours ago, Ujjwal Bhasin said:

Hi,

 

I am confused on how things for someone who’s on work permit in Canada, do they receive packet 3 in the mail or request to provide their status in Canada before packet 3 is sent to the fiancé. 
 

it’ll be great if someone can reply this as I’ll be going through this pretty soon here in Canada. 
 

thanks 

Hello,

 

If you did not attach a copy of our work permit in the original 129F to show your Canada immigration status, than they will request for it.

You will be requested of immigration status such as copy of your work permit once the Montreal US Consulate receives your file from NVC, we were sent an mail to the Beneficiary address.

But since my Fiancé had moved, we did not know we were sent the request.

We found out after submitting the Packet 3 via email (which I never received the Packet 3, we took it upon ourselves and waited two week after NVC sends the file and submitted the packet 3).

If you review the thread not everyone received Packet 3, after the NVC sends file to the US Consulate Montreal, it be good to take it upon yourself and fill out DS160 and send the Packet 3 to the email.

I hope this helps.

 

 

[NGill 3]

On ‎11‎/‎23‎/‎2019 at 4:19 PM, wingman23 said:

Visa is valid for 6months and you can enter the US from the day you get a hold of your visa until the last day it is valid. Your decision when to enter the US. Can't leave though until you get the GC or AP approval.

How do we know if we got the GC or AP approval is there an additional email or notification?

[Oscean 8]

15 hours ago, Ujjwal Bhasin said:

Hi,

 

I am confused on how things for someone who’s on work permit in Canada, do they receive packet 3 in the mail or request to provide their status in Canada before packet 3 is sent to the fiancé. 
 

it’ll be great if someone can reply this as I’ll be going through this pretty soon here in Canada. 
 

thanks 

AS soon as consulate received your doc from NVC, they will send you e-mail or regular mail for asking proof of status in Canada.. once they receive those doc from you, it would take 1 week approx for process. if everything is fine, they would send you pac-3 in e-mail/regular mail. 

 

[13alwilson 16]

So we sent in the final piece of paperwork and fiancés passport and it was received on the 19th. I know they say it can take 6-8 weeks but anybody else have this issue as well and does it actually take that long. With needing to submit paperwork for final approval? Also how do you keep track of the status? Hoping someone has answers, I’ve been using the ais site

[klgck 153]

3 hours ago, 13alwilson said:

So we sent in the final piece of paperwork and fiancés passport and it was received on the 19th. I know they say it can take 6-8 weeks but anybody else have this issue as well and does it actually take that long. With needing to submit paperwork for final approval? Also how do you keep track of the status? Hoping someone has answers, I’ve been using the ais site

https://ceac.state.gov/ allows you to track your case! 

[Ujjwal Bhasin 3]

6 hours ago, Oscean said:

AS soon as consulate received your doc from NVC, they will send you e-mail or regular mail for asking proof of status in Canada.. once they receive those doc from you, it would take 1 week approx for process. if everything is fine, they would send you pac-3 in e-mail/regular mail. 

 

Thank you for your reply, another question is when did you had your interview and when tracking the case on ceac website should I select immigrant visa or non immigrant visa link?

[Ujjwal Bhasin 3]

Hey guys,

 

Would it be enough for me to take my fiancé’s latest IRS transcript with I134 to Montreal as the previous year she didn’t make enough to pass the poverty guideline. Any suggestions would be helpful. 
 

thanks 

 

[NGill 3]

As per my previous post on supplemental questionnaire.

It is the DS-5535 that was enforced in 2017 by Trump as extra security measures.

As I have been reading up on it, it seems there is no indefinite timeline for the process.

If anyone knows anyone r/t this process please share.

I am surprised my Fiancé has to go through the D-5535 since he is India citizen. But guessing it could be that he has a Master's Mechanical Engineering.

[Ujjwal Bhasin 3]

2 hours ago, NGill said:

As per my previous post on supplemental questionnaire.

It is the DS-5535 that was enforced in 2017 by Trump as extra security measures.

As I have been reading up on it, it seems there is no indefinite timeline for the process.

If anyone knows anyone r/t this process please share.

I am surprised my Fiancé has to go through the D-5535 since he is India citizen. But guessing it could be that he has a Master's Mechanical Engineering.

It applies to some people from Mexico or countries in middle eastern or India but not all receive this as what I read. It could take up to 2-4 weeks for them to get back the security clearance before issuing the visa. What email and questions your fiancé received after his interview?

[NGill 3]

1 hour ago, Ujjwal Bhasin said:

It applies to some people from Mexico or countries in middle eastern or India but not all receive this as what I read. It could take up to 2-4 weeks for them to get back the security clearance before issuing the visa. What email and questions your fiancé received after his interview?

Below is the exact email except I removed personal info... Do you really think it would only take 2-4 weeks, I am finding threads that people are waiting forever over 12 months and plus.

From: Montreal, NIV <Montreal-NIV@state.gov> Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 at 8:31 AM Subject: DS160 app # (removed personal info) To: (my fiancé email - removed) (I removed name) You are being asked to provide the information below as part of your application for a U.S. visa.  Processing of your application cannot proceed without the requested information. Please reply to this email with your response, or if you have any questions about this request.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Department of State SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS If you are unsure of the answer to a question, please provide a response to the best of your knowledge. For example, if you are unsure of an exact address, provide the city, state, and street name if you can recall them. U.S. Department of State will consider all the information derived from the form in its entirety. Failure to answer every question will not necessarily preclude visa issuance, as the application is considered in its entirety. If you believe a particular question does not apply to you or your circumstances, please write "not applicable" or "N/A." If you need more space to respond to a question, please write the rest of your response on a separate sheet of paper. Aside from your name, date of birth, and visa classification, please only provide information not included in your current visa application. For example, if all of your children are listed in your current visa application (Form DS-160 or DS-260), you do not need to list them again. Personal Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname(s): Given Name(s): Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy): Visa Type/Classification: Passport and Travel History ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have you travelled to any country (other than your country of residence) in the last 15 years? (YES or NO): If yes, provide details for each trip, including locations visited, date visited, source of funds and length of stay: Have you ever held a passport other than the passport listed in your visa application? (YES or NO): If yes, provide the following information: COUNTRY OF ISSUANCE                                                                PASSPORT NUMBER Relatives ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Siblings (brothers and sisters) – Provide the full name(s) and date of birth of any sibling (full, half, step or adopted), living or deceased:   SURNAME                                           GIVEN NAME(S)                                DATE OF BIRTH (mm-dd-yyyy)  Children – Provide the full name(s) and date of birth of any child (minor and adult), living or deceased. Children includes natural children, step-children, and adopted children: SURNAME                                           GIVEN NAME(S)                                DATE OF BIRTH (mm-dd-yyyy) Spouse – Provide the full name(s) of any current or previous spouse or civil/domestic partner, living or deceased: SURNAME                                           GIVEN NAME(S)                                DATE OF BIRTH (mm-dd-yyyy)  Address and Contact Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address – Provide all addresses where you have lived during the last 15 years, if not already provided in your application: Date of residence (mm-dd-yyyy): Street Address 1: Street Address 2: City: State/Province: Postal Zone/Zip Code: Country/Region: (repeat as needed) Phone Number – Provide all phone numbers you have used in the last five years, including primary, secondary, work, home and mobile numbers: Phone Number (1): Phone Number (2): Phone Number (3): Phone Number (4): Phone Number (5): (repeat as needed) E-mail – Provide all email addresses you have used in the last five years, including primary, secondary, work, personal and educational addresses: E-mail address (1): E-mail address (2): E-mail address (3): E-mail address (4): E-mail address (5): (repeat as needed) Social Media ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please provide your unique user name for any websites or applications you have used to create or share content (photos, videos, status updates, etc.) as part of a public profile within the last five years. (You do not need to list accounts designed for use by multiple users within a business or other organization.) SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM                                           SOCIAL MEDIA IDENTIFIER (Name/Handle) Employment History ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Provide the following information on all employment in the last fifteen years, if not already provided in your application: Employer name: Dates of Employment (mm-dd-yyyy😞 Street Address 1: Street Address 2: City: State/Province: Postal Zone/Zip Code: Country/Region: Telephone number: Job title: Job description: (repeat as needed) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I understand all the information I have provided in, or in support of, this application may be provided to other U.S. government agencies authorized to use such information for purposes including enforcement of the laws of the United States. I understand all of the information contained in this form and I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is complete, true, and correct. I understand that any willfully false or misleading statement or willful concealment of a material fact made by me herein may result in refusal of the visa, denial of admission to the United States, and, may subject me to criminal prosecution and/or removal from the United States.   PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 60 minutes per response, including time required for searching existing data sources, gathering the necessary documentation, providing the information and/or documents required, and reviewing the final collection. You do not have to supply this information unless this collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. If you have comments on the accuracy of this burden estimate and/or recommendations for reducing it, please send them to: PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.   CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT AUTHORITIES: The information on this form is requested pursuant to Section 212(a) and 221 and as required by Section 222 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Section 222(f) provides that the records of the Department of State and of diplomatic and consular offices of the United States pertaining to the issuance and refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be considered confidential and shall be used only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States. Certified copies of such records may, in the discretion of the Secretary of State, be made available to a court provided the court certifies that the information contained in such records is needed in a case pending before the court.   PURPOSE: The U.S. Department of State uses the information provided on this form to determine an individual’s eligibility for a U.S. visa. Individuals who fail to submit this form or who do not provide all the requested information may be denied a U.S. visa. Although furnishing this information is voluntary, failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the processing of an individual visa application. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Approved OMB 1405-0226 Expires 02/28/2021 Estimated Burden 60 Minutes

[Ujjwal Bhasin 3]

What I read was 2-4 weeks, it could be more but I am not sure why some people have to go through this. It seems pretty random even after providing police clearance and everything. Hope you get your visa soon. 

[Michelle_VM 84]

My Canadian husband has only the birth certificate card, and that is we uploaded to NVC. Has any Canadian run into problems with that? We are applying for the longer form with parental information but have already submitted all docs to NVC. Is it possible to attach a note of explanation after we already submitted, or can we still upload it when it arrives, and keep our place in line? 

[NGill 3]

On ‎12‎/‎11‎/‎2019 at 8:56 AM, CRayneG said:

Hello Everyone, 

 

I have my appointment next week on December 18th. Due to the lengthy wait time we all experienced, I had to renew my passport to meet the validity period (6 months). I did, however, request and receive my old passport along with my new one which would meet the requirements. Have any of you experienced this previously? Advice would be much appreciated as I have already emailed Montreal without much insight into what should be done. 

 

Thanks

Hello, what were the results of your interview on the 18th.

My fiancé ended up under AP with DS5535.

[NGill 3]

On ‎12‎/‎26‎/‎2019 at 8:51 AM, 13alwilson said:

So we sent in the final piece of paperwork and fiancés passport and it was received on the 19th. I know they say it can take 6-8 weeks but anybody else have this issue as well and does it actually take that long. With needing to submit paperwork for final approval? Also how do you keep track of the status? Hoping someone has answers, I’ve been using the ais site

Hello,

quick timeline:

12-18-19: Interview. Approved. Passport was kept. No 221g given or anything.

12-19-19: Immigrant visa changed to non-immigrant visa as below image.

12-23-19: email by Montreal for DS5535 - Sent back same date. But did not see any change to CASE LAST UPDATED on below image.

 

Mine looks like below, does yours look the same.

I'm just wondering with the holidays if it caused a delay or the DS5535 causing delay?