DECEMBER 2020 K-1 NOA2 to NVC to EMBASSY

[Greenbaum 12,259]

10 minutes ago, as1996 said:

Well, my case isn't an emergency case, but what I'm trying to figure out is whether it's normal for people to wait that long 999 days for their case to be requested, or if it's possible that the embassy could finish emergency cases and switch back to a lower amount of calendar days.

"999" is a filler and the only meaning it has is that visa is NOT being processed. It is not a timeframe number to be used to determine when your case will be acted upon. Use the link that was provided to determine your approximate adjudication. You're fixating on a number that is only a placeholder and its only value is to tell you that nothing is in progress for that type of visa. When your inquiry begins to like this example then you will have a better idea.  In this example Abu Dhabi is processing non-immigrant visas within 30 days.

 

 

Edited January 5, 2021 by Greenbaum

[Vizaguy123 9]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

"999" is a filler and the only meaning it has is that visa is NOT being processed. It is not a timeframe number to be used to determine when your case will be acted upon. Use the link that was provided to determine your approximate adjudication. You're fixating on a number that is only a placeholder and its only value is to tell you that nothing is in progress for that type of visa. When your inquiry begins to like this example then you will have a better idea.

 

 

Oh that makes sense. Thank you!

[Joy44 5]

@Greenbaumcould I please get a copy of the P3 for Rwanda kigali??

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, Joy44 said:

@Greenbaumcould I please get a copy of the P3 for Rwanda kigali??

 

I'll give you some information to help you along if you would do me a favor and finish your profile with your embassy. 

 

No one has provided an actual P3 from Rwanda but here are two links to use that will give you the same information. Please help others with a copy given to me once you receive the P3 from your embassy. 

 

Fiancé(e) Visa | U.S. Embassy in Rwanda

Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fianc(é)e (K-1) (state.gov)

 

If you find anything not up to date or the information is wrong, please share your findings. Please compare the date of the P3 of mine with the date from your copy, once you receive yours from your embassy. Keep in mind that I try and be factual with my information, but I can't do it on my own and that's where you come in and can give back to the community those who come behind you. Without others ahead of you I would not be able to provide this to you.  I can only share factual information if folks like you continue to be my eyes and ears for your embassy. I wish you much success in your visa journey. 
 

[trliber 11]

On 1/3/2021 at 3:03 AM, Greenbaum said:

Yes, The US Embassy Dubai must request your file from NVC. Pre-pandemic NVC would assign a case number and then every other week NVC would send files to the embassies for the interviewing stage of the visa procurement phase. When the pandemic reared its ugly head, things changed and NVC housed the files until such time as the embassy would open to processing K-1 visas, then and only then did NVC send files. Some embassies are open and doing K-1 visas now and others are not. 

 

Check to see if your embassy is processing visas and which ones. If your results return 999 that indicates that they are still not processing that visa type. Your mileage may vary.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

 

Calling to get your case number is a good move but calling to nudge your file forward is a waste of your time and the customer service agent's time, just saying.

Thank you so much for this info @Greenbaum. I emailed US Embassy Seoul directly and they confirmed for me that they are processing K visas. I suppose this means I wait to hear from someone for next steps? It feels wrong not taking any action! 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 hours ago, trliber said:

Thank you so much for this info @Greenbaum. I emailed US Embassy Seoul directly and they confirmed for me that they are processing K visas. I suppose this means I wait to hear from someone for next steps? It feels wrong not taking any action! 

It is "wrong" if you at this point don't keep plowing ahead. Here is some information to help you sort out what you can do now and what you must wait for.

 

P3 letter is found on the embassy website

https://kr.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/packet3-k/

Preparation materials for the interview

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/kr/kr-iv-typek1k2.asp

Your country's portal here on VJ

http://www.visajourney.com/portals/index.php?country=South Korea

Your country/regional discussion here on VJ where you can ask more specific questions about your case with others from SK.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/90-asia-east-and-pacific/

[Michael & Kate 20]

Hello everyone,

 

Happy to join you here. Our petition was approved on December 31st and today (January 8th) we finally received the hardcopy.

 

Petition sent: May 1st,
Petition received: May 4th,
NOA1: May 7th,
NOA2: December 31st,
NOA2 (hardcopy received): January 8th.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Michael & Kate said:

Hello everyone,

 

Happy to join you here. Our petition was approved on December 31st and today (January 8th) we finally received the hardcopy.

 

Petition sent: May 1st,
Petition received: May 4th,
NOA1: May 7th,
NOA2: December 31st,
NOA2 (hardcopy received): January 8th.

Be sure to download the PDF on the first page, first post of this thread where I share what you'll can do at this stage with contacts, forms, and phone numbers. Also, I recommend reading through some of this thread to get an idea what others are experiencing and any outcome to their dilemma. 

Edited January 9, 2021 by Greenbaum

[RishDan 77]

On 1/4/2021 at 3:07 PM, Greenbaum said:

What is your current condition at CEAC.state.gov?

Hello @Greenbaum

happy to share the news. Finally got our case number today! 
yay 😀 

so I wait to get P-3 from Embassy in UAE correct ? 
happy to see things are moving and on track again 

x 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, RishDan said:

Hello @Greenbaum

happy to share the news. Finally got our case number today! 
yay 😀 

so I wait to get P-3 from Embassy in UAE correct ? 
happy to see things are moving and on track again 

x 

Is the UAE embassy (US) open and processing K-1 visas? Answer that question and I will help outline your next steps.

[RishDan 77]

18 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Is the UAE embassy (US) open and processing K-1 visas? Answer that question and I will help outline your next steps.

Yes, it’s open and processing K-1 visas now. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 minutes ago, RishDan said:

Yes, it’s open and processing K-1 visas now. 

The first thing is to complete the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. 

 

Then don't do anything in advance until the case is ready at embassy and the embassy sends you an email to the petitioner to follow these steps for Scheduling interview, Medical exam, police clearance etc.  Usually takes about 2 months to receive. You are advised to email the embassy once your file has gone to the "ready" state on ceac.state.gov.

 

P3 Letter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ClZRCaQal3op29l-Gk17rk7eNtDCd-sH/view?usp=sharing

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-AE/niv.

 

You should go to your sub-forum website here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/97-middle-east-and-north-africa/ and here is a recent thread for some who are processing a K-1 and their recent experience (see below).

 

Also, more info here from your portal http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=United

 

A wealth of information on this thread

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/667916-k1-visa-interview-at-us-embassy-abu-dhabi/

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ae/niv

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ae/niv/information/niv

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=United Arab Emirates&cty=Abu Dhabi

 

If you find anything not up to date or the information is wrong, please share your findings. Please compare the date of the P3 of mine with the date from your copy, once you receive yours from your embassy. Keep in mind that I try and be factual with my information, but I can't do it on my own and that's where you come in and can give back to the community those who come behind you. Without others ahead of you I would not be able to provide this to you.  I can only share factual information if folks like you continue to be my eyes and ears for your embassy. I wish you much success in your visa journey.

[RishDan 77]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

The first thing is to complete the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. 

 

Then don't do anything in advance until the case is ready at embassy and the embassy sends you an email to the petitioner to follow these steps for Scheduling interview, Medical exam, police clearance etc.  Usually takes about 2 months to receive. You are advised to email the embassy once your file has gone to the "ready" state on ceac.state.gov.

 

P3 Letter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ClZRCaQal3op29l-Gk17rk7eNtDCd-sH/view?usp=sharing

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-AE/niv.

 

You should go to your sub-forum website here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/97-middle-east-and-north-africa/ and here is a recent thread for some who are processing a K-1 and their recent experience (see below).

 

Also, more info here from your portal http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=United

 

A wealth of information on this thread

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/667916-k1-visa-interview-at-us-embassy-abu-dhabi/

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ae/niv

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ae/niv/information/niv

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=United Arab Emirates&cty=Abu Dhabi

 

If you find anything not up to date or the information is wrong, please share your findings. Please compare the date of the P3 of mine with the date from your copy, once you receive yours from your embassy. Keep in mind that I try and be factual with my information, but I can't do it on my own and that's where you come in and can give back to the community those who come behind you. Without others ahead of you I would not be able to provide this to you.  I can only share factual information if folks like you continue to be my eyes and ears for your embassy. I wish you much success in your visa journey.

Thanks a lot!! @Greenbaum

 

just a doubt , we need to fill another online form: I-134 right , by the petitioner and send it to me? 
also when you say normally 2 months. Is that the Time frame to get my P-3 letter ? 
 

Does the DS-169 form have a validity or something? Can I fill it online right now or better wait till I get my P-3 letter ? 
just anxious questions, might not make sense maybe: 

any helpful hints appreciated 

TIA. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

51 minutes ago, RishDan said:

Thanks a lot!! @Greenbaum

 

Just a doubt, we need to fill another online form: I-134 right, by the petitioner and send it to me? Yes, petitioner completes the I-134, Affidavit of Support and can email it to the beneficiary to print and present at the interview. The evidence that will be needed for the financial aspect of the I-134, Affidavit of Support must be current and I recommend not older than 30 days. This is reference to the employment letter and the paystubs.
Also, when you normally say 2 months. Is that the Time frame to get my P-3 letter? Pre-pandemic it was the timeframe. now "your mileage may vary" 

Does the DS-169 form have a validity or something? No validity for the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application.

Can I fill it online right now or better wait till I get my P-3 letter? As I stated in the PDF (please get a copy and read it as most of the questions have already been discussed) you can fill out the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application at any time you will need it to be completed prior to your interview. There is no expiration date for the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
Just anxious questions, might not make sense maybe: 

Any helpful hints appreciated. 

TIA. 

see above.

[cararyn 12]

On 1/5/2021 at 5:22 AM, Greenbaum said:

Go to the first page of this thread and in the first post there is a link to a PDF file that has tips, tricks, and hacks to use during this stage of the process. I authored this to answer most of your questions with reliable information and historical history from others. The information to answer your question is in the PDF.

Hi @Greenbaum, I was looking at the PDF and tried to click on the link for the first step (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information resources/ask-nvc.html) but it doesn't appear to work. Do you know if the link has changed? Thank you!