Colombia - K1 Visa - Packet of Instructions has not arrived

[rosa_s 2]

Hello! 

 

I am the petitioner and I received an email from the NVC that the visa petition was sent to the Bogota embassy on 6/8/2021. I know it usually takes a couple of weeks to receive an email from the embassy with the packet of instructions but we have received nothing. I’ve tried emailing them - nada. So my questions are: 

 

- Can we go ahead and schedule an interview without receiving the packet of instructions? I definitely don’t want this to backfire on us since this process has taken some time but not sure if this is the way to go at this point?

- Is there a number that I can contact that would be answered by a person? It seems like they don’t really respond to emails 

- Is there anything I can do? Or I just have to wait? Is the packet of instructions suppose to arrive via email to me or to my fiancé? 

 

We might be being impatient but we just want it to continue moving and it was looking hopeful that things were moving along until now. 

 

Thank you so much for any help! 

[JPAZ 10]

Pretty sure I saw the embassy Facebook page post that once your CEAC status says “ready” to go ahead and schedule the interview 

[rosa_s 2]

If that’s the case, then that’s amazing new! I just saw this on Colombia’s embassy page which is what’s stopping me from scheduling the interview but I’m not sure if they just haven’t updated the page. So maybe they are just backlogged? I’m not really sure if it’s more of just continuing to play the waiting game 😕

[Godsonjp 0]

How long did  NVC take for a response after being accepted by USCIS? 

Edited July 22, 2021 by Godsonjp

[Removed20210801 22]

15 minutes ago, Godsonjp said:

How long did  NVC take for a response after being accepted by USCIS? 

About a year for the original poster. I'm sitting at 6 months since USCIS accepted mine and they only look to be moving slower now (I'm also waiting to go from NVC to the bogota embassy). About two months ago it looked like they were at least close to pre covid levels but now no one has heard anything.

 

I assume you mean take to go from USCIS NOA2 to the embassy. If you mean how long before the NVC lets you know that they got your approved NOA2 you will have to call. The NVC hasn't let anyone know they got their accepted NOA2s that I know of.

Edited July 22, 2021 by bogotaCO

[amarilloslick 13]

When you get the packet of instructions could you post the content of the list of documents and other requirements from Bogota? Our NOA2 was approved yesterday so I'm not sure how long the next steps will take. Thanks.

[Andrs01-2020 24]

On 7/20/2021 at 5:41 PM, rosa_s said:

Hello! 

 

I am the petitioner and I received an email from the NVC that the visa petition was sent to the Bogota embassy on 6/8/2021. I know it usually takes a couple of weeks to receive an email from the embassy with the packet of instructions but we have received nothing. I’ve tried emailing them - nada. So my questions are: 

 

- Can we go ahead and schedule an interview without receiving the packet of instructions? I definitely don’t want this to backfire on us since this process has taken some time but not sure if this is the way to go at this point?

- Is there a number that I can contact that would be answered by a person? It seems like they don’t really respond to emails 

- Is there anything I can do? Or I just have to wait? Is the packet of instructions suppose to arrive via email to me or to my fiancé? 

 

We might be being impatient but we just want it to continue moving and it was looking hopeful that things were moving along until now. 

 

Thank you so much for any help! 

 

HI Rosa,

 

Were you able to get the appointment? I asked the same question in the other thread (below)

 

someone said we can try to set it up - 'last page'

 

 

 

[Andrs01-2020 24]

So, I just checked through 

https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

 

this is what im getting - but read last part on K1

 

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Ready

Immigrant Visa Case Number:	BGT2020xxxxxxx BGT
Case Created:	16-Jul-2020
Case Last Updated:	09-Jun-2021

 

Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at: http://nvc.state.gov/interview

K Visa Applicants: Please be advised that you must wait for the Packet of Instructions from the Embassy prior to scheduling your appointment. Although your case could appear Ready when you are checking the status in this platform, if you are applying for a K1 (fiancée visa) you need to wait for instructions from the Embassy to continue with the process. As soon as we receive the file from NVC, the Immigrant Visas Unit will send you notification that your case is ready for an interview and include instructions on the next steps. If you schedule an interview without authorization from the Embassy, your appointment will be canceled as we will not be ready to receive you.

For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.

 

 

[amarilloslick 13]

How long was your case at the NVC?

 

Thanks

[Andrs01-2020 24]

On 7/29/2021 at 3:28 PM, amarilloslick said:

How long was your case at the NVC?

 

Thanks

 

I don't if you are asking Rosa or me

here is my timeline:

1st Letter -- NOA - receipt date 01/21/2020 - 

2nd Letter -- RFE - pictures didn't have dates - 04/17/2020  -- sent

3rd Letter - NOA2 - 06/23/2020 - Notice of Approval (Valid from 06/23/20 to 10/22/20) - didnt do anything since on other threads all said it was extended automatically due to Covid

JUST EMAIL - from NVC - 06/08/2021-- approved I-129F will now forward petition to Bogota Embassy -- with Case# Receipt#

 

No other communication yet

 

 

[rosa_s 2]

Hi everyone! Sorry about the late response but it looks like if your status has changed to "Ready", you can go ahead and schedule the interview without waiting for the packet of instructions. I've attached two screenshots that the embassy posted on their Instagram (under their Visa Highlights around June). I haven't received the packet of instructions so not sure where the latest one is but I'd say it's safe to go ahead and schedule the interview if your status is Ready on CEAC. Definitely do the DS-160 first since they ask for the application number when scheduling the interview. 

 

My timeline has been: 

• I-129F Sent - 1/25/2020
• NOA 1 Received - 1/31/2020
• NOA 2 - 4/21/2020
• Case changed to Ready on CEAC - 6/9/2021
• Interview scheduled - 9/10/2021

[Daniel y Andreina 0]

Has anyone scheduled and went to their interview without receiving the packet yet? I'm looking to schedule one for myself and fiance, but I don't want to show up there and have them cancel on us as it will be a somewhat expensive and time consuming endeavor currently.

 

Any info is much appreciated!!!

[mrveg 11]

So Colombia is only doing interviews for Colombia/Venezuela right?  The embassy my fiance has to go to is also Colombia but the NVC said they are holding it because Colombia isn't accepting any applications at the moment.

[amarilloslick 13]

1 minute ago, mrveg said:

So Colombia is only doing interviews for Colombia/Venezuela right?  The embassy my fiance has to go to is also Colombia but the NVC said they are holding it because Colombia isn't accepting any applications at the moment.

So if this is true, is there a way to have the file sent to Mexico for the medical exam and interview? Our case just arrived at the NVC a couple of weeks ago.

 

Thanks for any input.

[mrveg 11]

12 hours ago, amarilloslick said:

So if this is true, is there a way to have the file sent to Mexico for the medical exam and interview? Our case just arrived at the NVC a couple of weeks ago.

 

Thanks for any input.

I think only if the person who needs the visa has residency in Mexico can they move it there.