December 2019 K-1 NOA2 to NVC to Embassy

[sandraigho 53]

4 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Read the first post of this thread and download the .pdf file. Everything you need to know is there, check it out

Yes that's the one!

Are you saying after you've gotten the NVC number, you still have to send a mail again?

[Sarge2155 4,587]

2 minutes ago, sandraigho said:

Are you saying after you've gotten the NVC number, you still have to send a mail again?

No only before you have gotten your case number.

[awaywithlei 16]

7 hours ago, Ljubcasta said:

I just called and got mine today! . Arrived at the NVC on the same date As you! After seeing your news, I decided to try again because I called yesterday and they gave me the same bull about still working on November. Called at 8:05 am est and held for 1 min. 

Yeah the way they’re processing the cases received on the same date is so random!!! I was surprised when I found out we had a case number already.

[Kay & Evan 60]

hello eveyone! 

NVC received our case also on Dec 23rd. We just called (waiting time a little less than 10 mins) and they told us they assigned our case number today and gave us the number. Also asked me to give them an email address. I saw on the pdf that the next shipment is 7th of January so hopefully we will be on that one!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, Kay & Evan said:

hello eveyone! 

NVC received our case also on Dec 23rd. We just called (waiting time a little less than 10 mins) and they told us they assigned our case number today and gave us the number. Also asked me to give them an email address. I saw on the pdf that the next shipment is 7th of January so hopefully we will be on that one!

The PDF also points out that a case number must be assigned prior to the Wednesday before the following weeks schedule shipment. You will probably not see your case on this shipment. This is the process for over a year now.

[Kyle_274 2]

On 12/24/2019 at 12:17 PM, Sarge2155 said:

You are cooking with grease now, won't  be long  now!

We haven't recieved any emails from them yet to so what my fiance must send me. 

She phoned our lawyer and he says because he hasn't recieved anything from them, 

That I must phone the consolute here in south africa to find out what must be sent. 

 

Does this sound right to you? 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

3 hours ago, Kyle_274 said:

We haven't recieved any emails from them yet to so what my fiance must send me. 

She phoned our lawyer and he says because he hasn't recieved anything from them, 

That I must phone the consolute here in south africa to find out what must be sent. 

 

Does this sound right to you? 

Oh my goodness. A lawyer who is collecting a fee and doesn't know the first thing about what is needed.

 

The best thing you can do is head on over to this thread and make yourself comfortable and knowledgeable from others who are processing from SA. Link is here.

 

 

Here is the P3 letter for South Africa https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eFx68_qjxcdedQnvDkdB5A0oKTew17VW/view?usp=sharing

 

Some additional information to be aware of:

 

The best thing for you all to do is to get your police certificates BUT they cannot be older than 6 months.  If you were 16 and older and lived in another country besides S.A., then you will need a police certificate from there as well, so be prepared.

 

Start gathering documents, originals of birth certificates, divorce decree's, pictures and other evidence of your relationship that was not included in your original package (since it will take some time, they still want to see you are still an active couple).  Any passport photos cannot be older than 6 months old. 

 

When you get your NOA2, give it about 10 days before you call NVC and asking the status of your case.  You can always call USCIS for your status, but they are not the friendliest and I wouldn't even but them until at least 90 days minimum, I highly doubt they have caught up with the backlog, especially with all the immigration and DACA stuff going on.  The NVC is much friendlier when you get there and will help you with no problem with any update you are asking.  But normally when you get your NOA2 like I said give it at least 10 days before you call them.  They didn't get our package for at least 14 days.

 

After you get your NOA2 and your package goes to NVC, it goes pretty quick, so use this time wisely to gather all your documents.  The petitioner needs to provide pay stubs (3 months), I-134 Aff. of Support, Employment verification letter, VA eligibility letter, if applicable, to show as part of income and last 3 years of tax records.

 

Then once NVC processes your package, a medical appointment can be made, you only have 2 options, one in Joburg and one in Cape Town.  My fiancé went to Joburg.   It's a 2-day process but spread between 3 days.  You go one day for bloodwork and x-rays and the next for shots and discussion with the dr., so plan on that.

 

Your finance, not the petitioner, will need to fill out the Visa app online, DS-160 and pay the fee.

 

Make sure you set up your online account correctly and schedule the interview. They only do K1 visa interviews there at the consulate the last 2 weeks of the month and only on Tues and Thursdays.  So plan wisely.

 

I hope this helps. Now how about that beer for payment. 

[Kyle_274 2]

12 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Oh my goodness. A lawyer who is collecting a fee and doesn't know the first thing about what is needed.

 

The best thing you can do is head on over to this thread and make yourself comfortable and knowledgeable from others who are processing from SA. Link is here.

 

 

Here is the P3 letter for South Africa https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eFx68_qjxcdedQnvDkdB5A0oKTew17VW/view?usp=sharing

 

Some additional information to be aware of:

 

The best thing for you all to do is to get your police certificates BUT they cannot be older than 6 months.  If you were 16 and older and lived in another country besides S.A., then you will need a police certificate from there as well, so be prepared.

 

Start gathering documents, originals of birth certificates, divorce decree's, pictures and other evidence of your relationship that was not included in your original package (since it will take some time, they still want to see you are still an active couple).  Any passport photos cannot be older than 6 months old. 

 

When you get your NOA2, give it about 10 days before you call NVC and asking the status of your case.  You can always call USCIS for your status, but they are not the friendliest and I wouldn't even but them until at least 90 days minimum, I highly doubt they have caught up with the backlog, especially with all the immigration and DACA stuff going on.  The NVC is much friendlier when you get there and will help you with no problem with any update you are asking.  But normally when you get your NOA2 like I said give it at least 10 days before you call them.  They didn't get our package for at least 14 days.

 

After you get your NOA2 and your package goes to NVC, it goes pretty quick, so use this time wisely to gather all your documents.  The petitioner needs to provide pay stubs (3 months), I-134 Aff. of Support, Employment verification letter, VA eligibility letter, if applicable, to show as part of income and last 3 years of tax records.

 

Then once NVC processes your package, a medical appointment can be made, you only have 2 options, one in Joburg and one in Cape Town.  My fiancé went to Joburg.   It's a 2-day process but spread between 3 days.  You go one day for bloodwork and x-rays and the next for shots and discussion with the dr., so plan on that.

 

Your finance, not the petitioner, will need to fill out the Visa app online, DS-160 and pay the fee.

 

Make sure you set up your online account correctly and schedule the interview. They only do K1 visa interviews there at the consulate the last 2 weeks of the month and only on Tues and Thursdays.  So plan wisely.

 

I hope this helps. Now how about that beer for payment. 

Thank you for help, just trying to figure out what's going on as the lawyer hasn't been much help 🙄

[Sarge2155 4,587]

3 hours ago, Kyle_274 said:

We haven't recieved any emails from them yet to so what my fiance must send me. 

She phoned our lawyer and he says because he hasn't recieved anything from them, 

That I must phone the consolute here in south africa to find out what must be sent. 

 

Does this sound right to you? 

No it does  not sound right, but do what Greenbaum suggested and you can learn from people there who are also  from SA.

[NatashaK1 158]

Called the nvc today at 7am EST, was on hold for about 20mins and I received case number and invoice ID. 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

16 minutes ago, NatashaK1 said:

Called the nvc today at 7am EST, was on hold for about 20mins and I received case number and invoice ID. 

Very good!

[NatashaK1 158]

13 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Very good!

I just tracked on Ceac and it says IN TRANSIT. Your case is in transit to consular section. Does this mean my case has left the nvc to the embassy? I know they received my case on the 23rd of December. 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

11 minutes ago, NatashaK1 said:

I just tracked on Ceac and it says IN TRANSIT. Your case is in transit to consular section. Does this mean my case has left the nvc to the embassy? I know they received my case on the 23rd of December. 

Yup that's what it means!

[NatashaK1 158]

On 1/4/2020 at 12:22 AM, Kay & Evan said:

hello eveyone! 

NVC received our case also on Dec 23rd. We just called (waiting time a little less than 10 mins) and they told us they assigned our case number today and gave us the number. Also asked me to give them an email address. I saw on the pdf that the next shipment is 7th of January so hopefully we will be on that one!

Have you tracked your case on Ceac? We have the same date and mine says in transit 

[Kay & Evan 60]

3 minutes ago, NatashaK1 said:

Have you tracked your case on Ceac? We have the same date and mine says in transit 

Hi! thanks for the info. thats really good news for you!

 

I just checed and it says "at NVC"  I still hope it gets sent today or tomorrow to be honest.. 21st seems too far!

 

btw did you get any email from NVC? I am confused because the asked me to give them an email address but not sure what they'd use it for.

 

Thanks!