MAY 2023 K1 to NOA2 to NVC to EMBASSY

[GinoNiña 182]

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

what you guys make out from this link?

[Tere2022 62]

Hello all!

 

Excited to learn about this step of the process in depth!

 

NOA1 - Apr 21, 2022

NOA2 - May 20, 2023

[bruceftw 22]

This is from chatgpt AI after I fed VisaJourney average time frames at each stage:

 

 

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2nd Prompt based on 90 day averages:

The estimated timeframe of the NVC process phase is 52 days for the USCIS to send to the NVC, 24 days for the NVC to process it, 6 the package to get to the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines and 50 days for the embassy to process it for an interview.

 

ChatGPT

Thank you for providing the specific timeframes for each phase of the process. Based on this information, here's the updated timeline:

1. USCIS to NVC: 52 days from May 20, 2023, which would be around July 11, 2023.

2. NVC Processing: 24 days from July 11, 2023, which would be around August 4, 2023.

3. Package Transit to US Embassy in Manila: 6 days from August 4, 2023, which would be around August 10, 2023.

4. Embassy Processing for Interview: 50 days from August 10, 2023, which would be around September 29, 2023.

So, based on these specific timeframes, you can expect your embassy interview to be around the end of September 2023. Please remember that these are estimates and actual dates may vary. Good luck with your process!

 

This does not take into account delays at the NVC or Embassy that could happen. But sounds about right. I think it will be sooner TBH

 

 

[bruceftw 22]

Use ChatGPT (or any AI) to create tailored realistic Embassy Interview Questions:

 

PROMPT:

act as a strict Immigrations officer at the US embassy in Manila. Ask questions of a K-1 visa beneficiary. After reviewing her file you see that she is 30 years old with a 12 year old. Her fiance is a US citizen who is about 48. He has been married twice.

 

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ChatGPT Response:

 

Sure, I'll play the role of a strict immigration officer. In a real-world scenario, these interviews are conducted with the utmost respect and professionalism to ensure that the process is as fair and just as possible. Please keep in mind that this is a role play and my responses are based on my understanding of the typical questions that might be asked during a K-1 visa interview.

"Good morning. Thank you for coming in today. My name is Officer Smith and I'll be conducting your interview today. Can you please confirm your full name and date of birth for the record?"

[Assume the beneficiary provides the information]

"Thank you. Now, let's proceed with the interview. I see here that you are applying for a K-1 visa, also known as the Fiancé(e) Visa. This is to confirm that you are intending to marry a U.S. citizen, is that correct?"

[Assume the beneficiary confirms]

"Alright. I also see here that your fiancé has been previously married twice. Can you tell me more about his previous marriages and how they ended?"

[Assume the beneficiary provides the information]

"Thank you for that information. Now, moving on. I see that you have a child who is 12 years old. Will your child be joining you in the U.S.?"

[Assume the beneficiary confirms]

"I understand. In such a case, your child would be eligible for a K-2 visa. Have you taken steps to apply for this?"

[Assume the beneficiary provides the information]

"Thank you for that information. Now, I’d like to ask a few questions about your relationship with your fiancé. How did you meet your fiancé and what attracted you to him?"

[Assume the beneficiary provides the information]

"I see. And how often do you communicate with each other? What forms of communication do you use?"

[Assume the beneficiary provides the information]

"Thank you for sharing that. Have you met your fiancé’s family or friends? Can you tell me about them?"

[Assume the beneficiary provides the information]

"I see. Do you have any plans for where you'll live once you're in the U.S., and have you discussed how you'll support yourselves financially?"

[Assume the beneficiary provides the information]

"Understood. Lastly, can you please share your plans for your wedding in the United States? Have you started any preparations?"

[Assume the beneficiary provides the information]

"Thank you for your responses. This concludes our interview for today. You will be informed of the decision on your application in due course. Please make sure you have all your contact information updated with us. Have a good day."

This is a general idea of how such an interview might go. The questions are designed to ensure the legitimacy of the relationship and that the applicant understands and is prepared for the commitments involved in moving to the United States. In a real interview, the officer may ask further detailed questions based on the responses given by the applicant.

 

[0508 57]

NOA1 - March 28, 2022

NOA2 - May 24, 2023

 

422 days, so excited to be at this step!

[GinoNiña 182]

It can take up to six weeks for an approved petition from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to arrive at the National Visa Center (NVC). Once we receive it, we will enter your petition into the U.S. Department of State's database systems.

 

For current processing times, please visit our website at https://nvc.state.gov/timeframes for English and https://nvc.state.gov/plazos for Spanish. If your approved petition was sent to NVC later than the listed processing times, you do not need to take any action.

 

If your petition was approved before the dates NVC is working on, please send us a scanned copy of your I-797 or I-171 Notice of Action - Approval Notice.  You can attach it to an email and send it to nvcresearch@state.gov.

 

·           In the subject line of your email, please type only the receipt number from your I-797 Approval Notice.

·           If you have more than one petition, send a separate email for each petition

·           Once we receive the copy of your approval notice, we will contact USCIS to find your petition.

 

Before you send us an email, please check your Notice of Action and make sure it says your petition was approved and sent to NVC.  If it says that USCIS kept your petition, or if it is not an approval, contact USCIS for more information. You can contact them on their website at https://uscis.gov, or by telephone at 1-800-375-5283.

 
can someone explain this to me in larmanś term?

[LindaBurke 8]

NOA1 5 April 2022

NOA2 15 May 2023

[ffsRhys 24]

Hi All

 

NOA1 28 April 2022

NOA2 23rd May 2023

 

What are times looking like at the moment for NOA2 to NVC? is their timeframe on their website accurate? (currently says: "Current case creation time frame: As of 23-May-23, we are working on cases that were received from USCIS on 2-May-23." )

 

Thanks and good luck to all here on these next steps

Edited May 30, 2023 by ffsRhys

[Bh_sarah 942]

13 minutes ago, ffsRhys said:

Hi All

 

NOA1 28 April 2022

NOA2 23rd May 2023

 

What are times looking like at the moment for NOA2 to NVC? is their timeframe on their website accurate? (currently says: "Current case creation time frame: As of 23-May-23, we are working on cases that were received from USCIS on 2-May-23." )

 

Thanks and good luck to all here on these next steps

Congrats on your approval!
The NVC timeframes only consider the date they received the petition from USCIS. On the back of your approval notice, you will see that USCIS asks for 30 days for them to send the petition to NVC. However, the real timelines from people that were approved in March tell us that they are taking 60-90 days to send the approved petitions to NVC. So even though NVC says they're working on petitions that were received on May 2nd, these petitions were probably approved 60-90 days before, in March. I am yet to see people that were approved in April get a case number, right now I'm only seeing early March ones.

I will start contacting NVC to see if my petition arrived when I complete 30 days of waiting post NOA2. But I am only expecting a case number 70-90 days after approval.

[ffsRhys 24]

3 hours ago, Bh_sarah said:

Congrats on your approval!
The NVC timeframes only consider the date they received the petition from USCIS. On the back of your approval notice, you will see that USCIS asks for 30 days for them to send the petition to NVC. However, the real timelines from people that were approved in March tell us that they are taking 60-90 days to send the approved petitions to NVC. So even though NVC says they're working on petitions that were received on May 2nd, these petitions were probably approved 60-90 days before, in March. I am yet to see people that were approved in April get a case number, right now I'm only seeing early March ones.

I will start contacting NVC to see if my petition arrived when I complete 30 days of waiting post NOA2. But I am only expecting a case number 70-90 days after approval.

Hiii,

 

Thanks for the info. Thats what I was pretty much expecting. Will probably do the same as you and contact after 30 days

[GinoNiña 182]

It’s reported somewhere here that it’s taking 90 days for nvc to process. Does anyone know if nvc is processing by received date or they skip around just like Uscis do. 

[FilledesEtoiles 336]

1 hour ago, GinoNiña said:

It’s reported somewhere here that it’s taking 90 days for nvc to process. Does anyone know if nvc is processing by received date or they skip around just like Uscis do. 

It seems to be random as well ....

[Nitsua0895 11]

It’s been a little over 30 days since I received my NOA2 so I’m going to contact the NVC for the first time. I’ve heard different opinions. Is the NVC only responding to inquiries through email or is it possible to speak to someone on the phone? 

[WestHighlander 64]

Judging by the posts I've been seeing in various groups for January 2022 K1 filers, it's now looking like USCIS is holding approved petitions for at least 90 days before even considering mailing them to the NVC. Our NOA2 was May 10th, but we're working on the assumption that it's going to be late August before our petition even arrives at the NVC. If we can get to the medical / interview stage before the end of September, I'll count that as a bonus. Until then, we basically decided to just forget about it over the summer and go back into "endless waiting mode". We had 16 months to get used to that, so another 3 won't kill us!

[Gary Rich 261]

Just now, WestHighlander said:

Judging by the posts I've been seeing in various groups for January 2022 K1 filers, it's now looking like USCIS is holding approved petitions for at least 90 days before even considering mailing them to the NVC. Our NOA2 was May 10th, but we're working on the assumption that it's going to be late August before our petition even arrives at the NVC. If we can get to the medical / interview stage before the end of September, I'll count that as a bonus. Until then, we basically decided to just forget about it over the summer and go back into "endless waiting mode". We had 16 months to get used to that, so another 3 won't kill us!

Correct!