JULY 2020 K-1 NOA2 to NVC to EMBASSY

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 hours ago, eirinlinn said:

I just barely got my NOA2 approved today! (woohoo!) I just have a question. I'm aware of the processing time it takes for the NVC to receive your case from USCIS; but I'm wondering if anybody happens to know exactly what happens to your petition right after approval? Does USCIS send it off right away to the NVC or does it just sit in the office for (in this case on the historical timeline from USCIS to NVC) 40 days? I'm confused. Is that when they actually receive it or when USCIS sends it with the NVC subsequently receiving it? 🤪 if that makes sense? Hopefully it does. 

 

 

This is why there is a PDF, to answer the same questions others have had when they were at your stage of the process.

 

Once you receive your NOA2 your case file is being shipped to NVC. The timeline for receipt from USCIS at NVC is about 4 weeks, but we have found that "your mileage may vary" when it comes to timelines. Once NVC has your case it will assign a case number and mail you a copy another 2 week has passed. So, our answer is normally 5-6 weeks before you will have a case number. Records will then ship to the embassy, but that process stopped about 2 months ago so they sit at NVC till the embassies reopen and call for them to begin to ship again.

 

The PDF is in the first post of this thread. Good luck and stay engaged. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

8 hours ago, Mtu Mzuri said:

Hi. Our I -129F actually made it to the NVC about less than 2 weeks after USCIS approved it. That was back in February 2020. The NVC letter to us was received about less than 4 weeks after USCIS approval. So there was a delay in us actually knowing the case had reached NVC. So I think a lot happens behind the scenes before the sponsor/applicant is made aware although they tell you to allow 6 -8 weeks. Hope that helps.

Thanks for your answer and welcome to the thread.

 

We need a little housekeeping on your end. 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. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile. 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 their Embassy. The country that should be used is the country where the interview will take place.
 
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.

 
Timeline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTx4pIFfcIXyW15L-nyLuBGzwqYRx5lI/view?usp=sharing

Country and Visa Type: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyJiLo_7WTmqvkzXXqLuOlVHm9oyhAES/view?usp=sharing

 
Once you finish that then return and you will see a flag in your profile. Select it and see what wonderful information will open up for you.
 
Thanks 

[lecht008 8]

Happy to join this group!  NOA2 notification received today!  We're one step closer everyone 🙂

[eirinlinn 105]

1 hour ago, lecht008 said:

Happy to join this group!  NOA2 notification received today!  We're one step closer everyone 🙂

Congrats! It’s a good feeling! Welcome! 😀

[Themelissa10 1]

NOA2 received today , I am beyond happy 😊 

[eirinlinn 105]

4 hours ago, Themelissa10 said:

NOA2 received today , I am beyond happy 😊 

Congrats! Welcome! 😊

[Greenbaum 12,259]

17 hours ago, Themelissa10 said:

NOA2 received today , I am beyond happy 😊 

 

 

 

Congratulations. Read the PDF for tips, tricks and hacks for the next steps for the first posting in this thread.

 

We need a little housekeeping on your end. 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. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile. 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 their Embassy. The country that should be used is the country where the interview will take place.
 
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.

 
Timeline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTx4pIFfcIXyW15L-nyLuBGzwqYRx5lI/view?usp=sharing

Country and Visa Type: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyJiLo_7WTmqvkzXXqLuOlVHm9oyhAES/view?usp=sharing

 
Once you finish that then return and you will see a flag in your profile. Select it and see what wonderful information will open up for you.
 
Thanks 

Edited July 17, 2020 by Greenbaum

[CamGeniia 37]

Received our NOA2 today. Glad that part is over and to join this thread!

[LibbyG99 65]

NOA2 received today! Now praying for embassies to open!

 

Thanks for all you do Greenbaum- sincerely appreciate it. I would be lost without visajourney.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 hours ago, CamGeniia said:

Received our NOA2 today. Glad that part is over and to join this thread!

 

5 hours ago, LibbyG99 said:

NOA2 received today! Now praying for embassies to open!

 

Thanks for all you do Greenbaum- sincerely appreciate it. I would be lost without visajourney.

Congratulations to the two of you. Please download the PDF file found on the first page of this thread as it will help you along the way.

 

@LibbyG99 Thank you.

[Tommyz44 67]

Just received out noa2 today!! Finally some good news!!already looking at the links from @Greenbaum. We appreciate them! 

[Gii 48]

Received our NOA2 today woohoo

[Tommyz44 67]

Quick question i did a search and i think i understand but i want to double check. for the i134 i make well over what is needed for the 125%. Do i still need to add personal property and life insurance stuff? i figured i dont need to add my 401k from what i read. The mortgage i figure ill add since it also has my address as proof. I assume that this is a pretty generic question to make sure you have enough. The I864 will be more in depth i assume? Just want to clarify. Thanks! 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

19 minutes ago, Tommyz44 said:

Quick question i did a search and i think i understand but i want to double check. for the i134 i make well over what is needed for the 125%. Do i still need to add personal property and life insurance stuff? i figured i don't need to add my 401k from what i read. The mortgage i figure ill add since it also has my address as proof. I assume that this is a pretty generic question to make sure you have enough. The I864 will be more in depth i assume? Just want to clarify. Thanks! 

Your understanding of the I-134, Affidavit of Support is correct. Here is what I recommend as this is the max that you will need for the interview. I have not had anyone say this wasn't enough.

 

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT: You must submit any evidence which will show that you and members of your family who will accompany you are not likely to become public charges while in the United States. Visa petitioner (US Citizen) will have to complete form I-134. If the petitioner does not qualify as a sponsor, a Joint-Sponsor should ALSO be presented (any US Citizen living in the US or Legal Permanent Resident), who will also have to complete form I-134. Both, the Sponsor (Petitioner) as well as the Joint-Sponsor, will have to present last year's income tax return transcripts. W2 form and proof of current and sustainable income (e.g. letter of employment on letterhead including salary and start date, most recent salary receipts, bank accounts, the value of properties, etc.). You may download the I-134 affidavit at https://www.uscis.gov/i-134

Get the IRS transcript in place of the actual 1040 here: 

https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

Use this link to determine the income levels needed https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

Also, the new requirement from the embassies is to complete the DS-5540. https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5540.PDF

[Gii 48]

12 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Your understanding of the I-134, Affidavit of Support is correct. Here is what I recommend as this is the max that you will need for the interview. I have not had anyone say this wasn't enough.

 

EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT: You must submit any evidence which will show that you and members of your family who will accompany you are not likely to become public charges while in the United States. Visa petitioner (US Citizen) will have to complete form I-134. If the petitioner does not qualify as a sponsor, a Joint-Sponsor should ALSO be presented (any US Citizen living in the US or Legal Permanent Resident), who will also have to complete form I-134. Both, the Sponsor (Petitioner) as well as the Joint-Sponsor, will have to present last year's income tax return transcripts. W2 form and proof of current and sustainable income (e.g. letter of employment on letterhead including salary and start date, most recent salary receipts, bank accounts, the value of properties, etc.). You may download the I-134 affidavit at https://www.uscis.gov/i-134

Get the IRS transcript in place of the actual 1040 here: 

https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

Use this link to determine the income levels needed https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p

Also, the new requirement from the embassies is to complete the DS-5540. https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5540.PDF

Sorry to jump onto this- my partner had been a student for 4 years, he started working as an intern the start of july and has a 4 year contract. He is over triple the amount required for the two of us but doesn't have any tax returns for the last 4 years. Should we get a co-sponsor? I keep hearing different advice.