APRIL 2020 K-1 NOA2 to NVC to EMBASSY

[ClioNicole 60]

We havent even started our DS-160. I guess we just need to wait for the smart ones to tell us whats goin on. lol 

Edited August 28, 2020 by ClioNicole

[Greenbaum 12,259]

@ClioNicole and @mryrth. Being one of the "smart ones" I'll offer an answer. The CEAC status you received is only advising you to where your file is currently hence it states "AT NVC". Nothing further in that post pertains to you so no need to concern yourselves. The advisal about the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application is just that. It's advising you to complete the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. If you have then great but if you have not, they advise you to complete the document.

 

I know a thing or two because I have seen a thing or two! 

Edited August 28, 2020 by Greenbaum

[pooj97 89]

Anyone else here heard any updates from their embassy? I know Taiwan and New Zealand have started. It’s coming up on five months since we’ve gotten our NOA2s - feeling anxious with each passing day

[ClioNicole 60]

I knew I can always count on you. lol. 

 

Thanks.  

[Greenbaum 12,259]

18 minutes ago, ClioNicole said:

I knew I can always count on you. lol. 

 

Thanks.  

Count on whom? You don't "quote" someone, so we have no idea who you are responding to.

 

Here's some tricks to use when answering and wanting to quote someone.
 
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[MMM3 4]

US Embassy in TGU started to resume visa appointments for student visas. Meanwhile I am here going crazy waiting for K1s to get the proper urgency they deserve, students get to go back to their school but I keep suffering for not having my significant other 😔

[national 5]

Official: K1 is authorized to be high priority now! US Embassies - now your turn. 
 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-notice-for-k-visa-applicants-affected-by-covid-19.html

[Fumero 26]

2 minutes ago, national said:

Official: K1 is authorized to be high priority now! US Embassies - now your turn. 
 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-notice-for-k-visa-applicants-affected-by-covid-19.html

Thank God

[Greenbaum 12,259]

On 8/28/2020 at 7:13 PM, MMM3 said:

US Embassy in TGU started to resume visa appointments for student visas. Meanwhile I am here going crazy waiting for K1s to get the proper urgency they deserve, students get to go back to their school but I keep suffering for not having my significant other 😔

Go directly to your embassy's webpage to keep checking for information regarding operating status and any further updates. When new appointment dates are available for booking, they will display through your appointment calendar within your Visa Appointment Service account at https://www.ustraveldocs.com. Please ensure that you monitor the email address that you used to register with the Visa Appointment Service, including the junk or spam folder, as that is how you will be contacted if it is necessary for your future appointment to be postponed.

 

Also, DOS has issued a memorandum that K-1 Visas are now a high priority.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-notice-for-k-visa-applicants-affected-by-covid-19.html?fbclid=IwAR1pAibqzHe2zPj0CgkxSbr0Uqog-Qfcyfei5STueVj-07gyW1nCRl5_qs4

[Jackie1011 19]

Hello everyone, just want to share some really good news from Malaysia Embassy. They are finally processing K1 visa!  Now all I have to wait is for NVC to send my case to the embassy. Hopefully this brings a light in the tunnel for some of you! Good luck  

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

6 hours ago, Jackie1011 said:

Hello everyone, just want to share some really good news from Malaysia Embassy. They are finally processing K1 visa!  Now all I have to wait is for NVC to send my case to the embassy. Hopefully this brings a light in the tunnel for some of you! Good luck  

 

Keep checking CEAC for status changes. Records are usually sent on a Wednesday but that was when it was a normal process. When CEAC status changes to "in transit" you'll know your case is on its way to the embassy. Further details are in the PDF on the first page, first post search for #9 for further information. Good luck and stay engaged. 

[Lee11 5]

How do you expedite your case stuck at nvc? Do u email the consulate in the beneficiary's country or email nvcexpedite@state.gov?

My fiance sent it to the email above but I'm not sure if that's the correct place

Edited September 9, 2020 by Lee11

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Lee11 said:

How do you expedite your case stuck at nvc? Do u email the consulate in the beneficiary's country or email nvcexpedite@state.gov?

My fiance sent it to the email above but I'm not sure if that's the correct place

First be sure you follow the guidelines for the request to expedite and that you meet their requirements. Anyone can ask for their case to be expedited but must follow certain criteria. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria  If accepted or denied neither have an impact on any other process toward a visa. 

1. For USCIS refer to https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/how-make-expedite-request

2. For NVC they expedite K-1 visas already.
3. For Embassies; An expedited request requires you to contact them either through email or a phone call. Most embassy don't grant expedited visas but only in the case of an emergency. Check with your embassy for additional details.

Chapter 5 - Requests to Expedite Applications or Petitions

Benefit requestors may request USCIS to expedite the adjudication of their applications or petitions. USCIS considers all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis and generally requires documentation to support such requests. The decision to grant or deny an expedite request is within the sole discretion of USCIS. 

[Lee11 5]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

First be sure you follow the guidelines for the request to expedite and that you meet their requirements. Anyone can ask for their case to be expedited but must follow certain criteria. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria  If accepted or denied neither have an impact on any other process toward a visa. 

1. For USCIS refer to https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/how-make-expedite-request

2. For NVC they expedite K-1 visas already.
3. For Embassies; An expedited request requires you to contact them either through email or a phone call. Most embassy don't grant expedited visas but only in the case of an emergency. Check with your embassy for additional details.

Chapter 5 - Requests to Expedite Applications or Petitions

Benefit requestors may request USCIS to expedite the adjudication of their applications or petitions. USCIS considers all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis and generally requires documentation to support such requests. The decision to grant or deny an expedite request is within the sole discretion of USCIS. 

Thank you 

[Jackie1011 19]

My K1 case is in transit to Malaysia Embassy!  

Hi @Greenbaum, is it necessary to have all documents (Form I-134, Letter of Intent...) to be originally signed or a copy is good enough? And other documents such as Birth Cert, does it have to be an original one or a copy of the original is fine? Appreciate your help.