Case status says ready but haven’t received any information to move forward

[luvkay77 0]

Hello everyone,

 

I am the U.S. Citizen and my fiancé and I have filed a K1 fiancé visa. I received a letter from the NVC stating that they have sent our approved petition to the consulate in Kingston, Jamaica and that the consulate will contact my fiancé when they are ready to process his case. I’m assuming that when they are ready they will send us what is known as packet 3. It has been 1 week since then and so far neither of us have received packet 3, follow up emails or etc from the consulate. Also, When I checked the ceac website to track our case status it says “ready”. So I am confused as what to do next.

 

So my questions are:

1. How long does it usually take to receive packet 3?
2. Should we receive packet 3 automatically or do we have to email them about it?
3. Should we wait until they contact us or can we go ahead and gather the necessary documents we need.

 

 

Any answers or information will be well appreciated and thank you in advance!

[EricLT 29]

You should email the embassy directly. They're probably not processing K visa right now.

[luvkay77 0]

Yeah maybe I’ll try emailing them.. and really? Because I read on the Jamaican embassy website itself that they are processing K1’s as a high priority at this time. 

[Empressdivine 113]

As of September 8th Jamaica's embassy has stopped processing visas due to the increase in cases. They will have a Facebook live this morning look up us embassy Jamaica on facebook. We might get more answers today. U can start looking over things you would need for your I-134 w2s etc but Jamaica hasn't scheduled new k1 interviews since March to my understanding so there is a backlog.

[Empressdivine 113]

FYI I received this email from the consulate in May when I had my interview in March cancelled. So they might not send u an email in time. I would wait until they confirm that k1s are processing again and even then expect them to clear out the cases that are first in line. 

 

The following will be what the email says

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL FURTHER ADVISED DUE TO THE PRESENT COVID 19 CRISES.

 

We have received a visa petition on your behalf from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) according you status as a fiancé(e). To continue the processing of your case, please read and follow the instructions below:

 

Step 1—Complete the DS-160.

The DS-160 Form is available online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. The system will automatically generate a confirmation number after you submit the form.

 

Step 2—Register online, pay the fee, and schedule your interview.

Please go to http://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv, click “Register,” and follow the on-screen instructions. After you pay the USD $265 fee online, you will be able to schedule your interview.

 

If you need help registering, please call (876) 632-7400 from Jamaica, or (703) 439-2360 from the U.S.

 

Step 3—Schedule your medical exam.

Consult the medical exam information included in this packet to schedule your exam at least ten (10) days before your interview date.

 

Step 4—Gather the required documents before your interview.

In addition to the DS-160 confirmation page, you must present the items listed below. Any missing information will result in a delay in processing your case.

 

_____Passport: Passports are required for each applicant, and must have at least six months validity beyond the visa issuance date.

 

_____Photographs: Each applicant needs six (6) color, passport-sized photographs (four (4) for the medical exam and two (2) for the visa interview).

 

­­­_____Birth Certificate*: Birth certificates are required for each applicant. If born in Jamaica, please obtain certificates issued by the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) on security paper.

 

­­­_____Marriage Certificate*: Certified copies of all prior marriage certificates are required for you and/or your fiancé(e), along with  the accompanying divorce or death certificates to prove dissolution. Jamaican documents must be issued by the RGD security paper.

 

_____Police Certificate*: You (and any accompanying children over the age of 16) must obtain a police certificate from the police authorities of any country (including Jamaica) where you have resided for more than one year since your 16^th birthday.

 

_____Court Records*: If you have been charged with a crime or other offence, obtain a certified court record covering each offence.

 

_____Military Records: If you have served in the military, you must submit a military record for your complete years of service.  This record must also show any convictions of crimes before any military tribunals.

 

_____Certificate of No-Impediment: Jamaican residents must obtain a Certificate of No-Impediment on RGD security paper. This requirement also applies to any accompanying Jamaican-resident children age 18 or older.

 

_____Evidence of Support: Your petitioner must submit evidence that you will receive adequate financial support in the U.S. They should complete Form I-134 “Affidavit of Support” and submit recent tax returns, proof of employment, or other supporting documentation.

 

_____Medical Examination: Schedule your exam at least ten (10) days prior to your interview.

 

*non-English documents must be accompanied by certified and notarized English translations.

 

We hope the above information addresses any questions you may have regarding your fiancé(e) visa application. If you have any other questions, please feel free to send an email to kingstoniv@state.gov or visit us online at http://kingston.usembassy.gov.  

 

We look forward to seeing you on your interview date.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Immigrant Visa Unit

 

Edited September 23, 2020 by Empressdivine

[luvkay77 0]

46 minutes ago, Empressdivine said:

As of September 8th Jamaica's embassy has stopped processing visas due to the increase in cases. They will have a Facebook live this morning look up us embassy Jamaica on facebook. We might get more answers today. U can start looking over things you would need for your I-134 w2s etc but Jamaica hasn't scheduled new k1 interviews since March to my understanding so there is a backlog.

Ok thanks I will check them out on Facebook hopefully we can hear some good news, so what happens when I-797 Notice of action expires?

[Empressdivine 113]

46 minutes ago, luvkay77 said:

Ok thanks I will check them out on Facebook hopefully we can hear some good news, so what happens when I-797 Notice of action expires?

They will renew we might need to just bring an updated letter of intent to marry but they should make everything clear. 

[luvkay77 0]

21 minutes ago, Empressdivine said:

They will renew we might need to just bring an updated letter of intent to marry but they should make everything clear. 

Ok thank you for your help hun I appreciate it 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, luvkay77 said:

Ok thanks I will check them out on Facebook hopefully we can hear some good news, so what happens when I-797 Notice of action expires?

A fiancé visa must be issued within four months from the date of approval of the fiancé petition by USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). If your appointment is later then the validity date, bring a signed and dated letter from your U.S. fiancé(e) stating that you both remain legally free to marry and that you intend to get married within 90 days of your arrival. E-mail or copies are acceptable.

9 FAM 41.81 N6.2 Validity of a K-1 Petition
(CT:VISA-2165; 08-21-2014)

An approved K-1 visa petition is valid for a period of four months from the date of USCIS action and may be revalidated by the consular officer any number of times for additional periods of four months from the date of revalidation, provided the officer concludes that the petitioner and the beneficiary remain legally free to marry and continue to intend to marry each other within 90 days after the beneficiary's admission into the United States.