Anyone know what's going on at the NVC?

[Yehuda 26]

I applied for a K1 for my fiance from Manila in January. It got approve on July 9th. I emailed them last month and it's still at the NVC. I just want it to get to the embassy so as soon as this pandemic is over she can get an interview and come here. 

Edited October 12, 2020 by Ryan H
Reason for edit: to remove profanity

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

[payxibka 10,045]

4 hours ago, Yehuda said:

I applied for a K1 for my fiance from Manila in January. It got approve on July 9th. I emailed them last month and it's still at the NVC. I just want it to get to the embassy so as soon as this pandemic is over she can get an interview and come here. 

NVC is holding all files until the consulate reopens for routine visa processing.   All indications are that won't happen until closet to the end of the year. 

 

As a result,, there is a huge backlog because of the pandemic.   Don't expect an interview opportunity until sometime in  middle 2021.  

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 hours ago, Yehuda said:

I applied for a K1 for my fiancé from Manila in January. It got approve on July 9th. I emailed them last month and it's still at the NVC. I just want it to get to the embassy so as soon as this pandemic is over she can get an interview and come here. 

Thousands of K-1 records are now sitting at NVC. Yours is one of them; It will not move until the embassy requests that they be sent. Each embassy is different. The reopening of the embassy is predicated on the safety using the US and Philippines requirements. The Philippines seems to be the one that is holding things up but as they move to different quarantine levels and when deemed safe to open the embassy will resume interviews.

 

Also, there is a sub-forum for the Philippines here on VJ that you should be a part of the conversation. It's a good place to read what others are experiencing which will better prepare you for your interview.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

[Yehuda 26]

Thankyou both for the replies. I wouldn't mind waiting if I knew the exact date the interview will be. It's the unknown that is killing me. 

[carmel34 3,635]

1 hour ago, Yehuda said:

I wouldn't mind waiting if I knew the exact date the interview will be. It's the unknown that is killing me. 

Unfortunately, not knowing what the wait time will be (and the feeling of helplessness when it's out of your control) is the worst part of the US immigration process, especially this year and the huge backlog of cases because of the pandemic.  From personal experience, it is a lot easier to deal with the uncertainty if you hope for the best, but plan for the worst.  That way, you won't be too disappointed, and things will eventually get moving again.  Good luck with your journey!

Edited October 12, 2020 by carmel34