FEBRUARY 2022 K1 NOA2 to NVC to EMBASSY

[EM&R 3]

1 hour ago, GoingEastish said:

I called the NVC today and was told our case arrived on Friday (2/26). She said to call in a week to get our case number. 

NOA2 was 2/1. 

Hi, what time did you call ?

[GoingEastish 23]

6 minutes ago, EM&R said:

Hi, what time did you call ?

I’m on the west coast, so it was about 8:30am my time. 

[TheJs 34]

Hey everybody! I got notification my case was sent to the embassy today! I had been planning to call NVC on Friday to check status so I’m not sure when it arrived there!

 

NOA1 March 9 2021

NOA2 Feb 2

In Transit March 1 2022

 

[DeeJess 53]

Hey guys, I just called NVC and they confirmed our case was recieved on the 28th of Feb. She informed me theyre currently working on cases recieved on the 11th of Feb.

 

Im going to call back possibly on Friday to check if they've assigned a case number 

 

Fingers crossed on everyone else receiving good news soon

[charlottewitch 43]

lmao, wow, after the NOA2 wait a mere delay of 20 days seems like light-speed at this point. Haven't called yet myself as I didn't even get my approval until Feb 15th, but I may today...

[DeeJess 53]

1 hour ago, charlottewitch said:

lmao, wow, after the NOA2 wait a mere delay of 20 days seems like light-speed at this point. Haven't called yet myself as I didn't even get my approval until Feb 15th, but I may today...

I’m so thankful that we’re nearing the end of this process and then be reunited with our loved ones! 

 

Yeah, when you call they’ll tell you that you have to wait 30-60 days but honestly some have gotten it a lot faster. Our case was received in 27 days  So try your luck, you never know hehe

[Hlebster 6]

Called this morning around 7am. On hold for about 30 minutes. NOA2 February 10, case received by NVC on February 23. They are working on February 11 NOA2s.

Edited March 3, 2022 by Hlebster

[SandyR 142]

2 minutes ago, Hlebster said:

Called this morning around 7am. On hold for about 30 minutes. NOA2 February 10, case received by NVC on February 23. They are working on February 11 NOA2s.

wow .  lucky you.  still waiting for mine - NOA2 January 21

but congrats! at least I know they are working!  lol

[Hlebster 6]

1 minute ago, SandyR said:

wow .  lucky you.  still waiting for mine - NOA2 January 21

but congrats! at least I know they are working!  lol

Thank you! I am trying to be very careful thinking of our "luck": Belarusian border could be closed (from either side) at any time; they could stop issuing US visas to citizens of Belarus; war could break out there. It is very unstable now. 

I hope you all get some good updates very soon!

[EatBulaga 315]

Greetings to all waiting on NVC,

I was notified by Case Tracker 02/18/2022 that our NOA2 was approved,

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/758635-march-2021-k1-i-129f-filers/?do=findComment&comment=10628984

and the I-797 Notice of Action letter was received in the mail yesterday with Notice Type: Approval Notice and the Notice Date: 02/17/2022 , which is 1-day before my Case Tracker notification. Not a big deal.

 

However, next to the Notice Type in the I-791 letter has "Valid from 02/17/2022 to 06/16/2022".

Does this mean we need to complete the K1 visa process by 06/16/2022?

That is have the K1 visa pasted into the passport by 06/16/2022?

What happens if our consulate for the interview shuts down like Hong Kong is doing because of covid again?

What is the process to extend the valid period of the I-797? 

 

Thanks in advance for any response.

[lb119397 79]

On 2/28/2022 at 2:26 PM, GoingEastish said:

I called the NVC today and was told our case arrived on Friday (2/26). She said to call in a week to get our case number. 

NOA2 was 2/1. 

Would you mind posting when you get your case number?

 

My noa2 was also 02/01 and I was told on 02/22 that they received my case. Called again on Monday and they said that my case was received on 02/23. 😐 Regardless, I was told to wait as they were processing cases received 02/11. 

 

We might get ours at around the same time! 

[SandyR 142]

11 hours ago, EatBulaga said:

Greetings to all waiting on NVC,

I was notified by Case Tracker 02/18/2022 that our NOA2 was approved,

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/758635-march-2021-k1-i-129f-filers/?do=findComment&comment=10628984

and the I-797 Notice of Action letter was received in the mail yesterday with Notice Type: Approval Notice and the Notice Date: 02/17/2022 , which is 1-day before my Case Tracker notification. Not a big deal.

 

However, next to the Notice Type in the I-791 letter has "Valid from 02/17/2022 to 06/16/2022".

Does this mean we need to complete the K1 visa process by 06/16/2022?

That is have the K1 visa pasted into the passport by 06/16/2022?

What happens if our consulate for the interview shuts down like Hong Kong is doing because of covid again?

What is the process to extend the valid period of the I-797? 

 

Thanks in advance for any response.

Hi-They usually expect to have K1 complete within the 4 months; however, if it goes beyond, you can get an extension from USCIS - you would have to call them.  I don't think this is a big deal and would be easily obtained.  Good luck

[SandyR 142]

15 hours ago, Hlebster said:

Thank you! I am trying to be very careful thinking of our "luck": Belarusian border could be closed (from either side) at any time; they could stop issuing US visas to citizens of Belarus; war could break out there. It is very unstable now. 

I hope you all get some good updates very soon!

Perhaps you should request to move your visa to another embassy.  I doubt they will stop issuing visas - that wouldn't be right.  It is not the people's fault this is going on.  Or maybe ask for an expedite due to the circumstances.  I know others have gotten it.  Just not sure if you need to wait for it to get to NVC first.  I would call USCIS and ask about an expedite due to your circumstances.    Good luck!  I'm on hold with NVC for the second time today.  I spend hours a day on hold!  lol

[TheJs 34]

On 3/1/2022 at 11:24 AM, TheJs said:

Hey everybody! I got notification my case was sent to the embassy today! I had been planning to call NVC on Friday to check status so I’m not sure when it arrived there!

 

NOA1 March 9 2021

NOA2 Feb 2

In Transit March 1 2022

 

Update on this with full timeline now that I see it in ceac: 

NOA1 March 9 2021

NOA2 Feb 2

NVC: Feb 17

In Transit March 1 

1st ready: March 3

[SandyR 142]

I have been tracking NOA2 approvals not received at NVC from mid January to early February and notice that many from January and a few from first days of February are still not at NVC.  So, for all of you from early February still waiting for your case to get to NVC, I might have some good news.  I contacted USCIS via e-request - case beyond normal processing times and got this response:

 

On 02/23/2022, you or your representative contacted USCIS concerning your Form I-129F, to notify us that you believe your case is over normal processing time. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved. 
Our record indiacte your case was transfer to NVC on 02/24/2022. USCIS Is currently experiencing delays with forwarding some approved I-129F cases to the National Visa Center (NVC). We apologize for this delay and any inconvenience you may have experienced. We will forward cases to the NVC as quickly as possible. We appreciate your continued patience. 

 

my NOA2 was January 21.  Not sure why they held it until 2/24, but am hopeful it will arrive soon.  I believe there are a bunch of us from January stuck in that bunch so hopefully we all get good news soon!   You might want to send an inquiry as well if it goes beyond 30 days.  I just said the approval letter stated to contact them after 30 days (it says that on the back).  and they replied in 9 days - not bad!  good luck to all of us!