Question about steps after NOA2

[SaltyCaptain592 5]

So I found out my I-129F has been approved. I was doing some reading and basically this is what happens now:

 

1) USCIS will send me a letter that my case has been approved and they are sending it NVC

 

2) After a few weeks, NVC receives the case and assign it a number. NVC will send me a letter with this case number.

 

3) NVC will then send it to the embassy/consulate of my fiancee's country.

 

4) ONce the embassy receives it, we then have to prepare DS160 and I-134F

 

5) My fiancee then takes the medical exam and schedules the interview appointment

 

6) During the interview she provides DS160, I-134F and other forms

 

7) She then receives the K1 Visa after the embassy/consulate makes the decision

 

Correct me if im wrong somewhere here.

 

Also my fiancee is in pakistan

 

My questions are:

 

1) I was reading somewhere, that I should call NVC instead of waiting on them to provide me a letter with the case number. Is this still the case? 

 

2) How do I track the status of the case once it reaches NVC?

 

3) When exactly are DS-160 and I-134F forms needed?

 

4) What other forms do we need to prepare or what other documents can I gather?

 

5) Can the I-129F approval be extended? IF so who should I contact and what is the benefit to this?

 

6) Will my fiancee be preparing the forms and documents from now or do I the petitioner have anything else to complete?

 

7) Can I help my fiancee with the forms and documents?

 

Its just so confusing after NOA2. All info would be appreciated

[TBoneTX 45,229]

5)  The consulates can extend the validity of an approved I-129F in 4-month periods for up to one year.  E-mail them with the A# in the Subject line to request this, if necessary.

 

4), 6), 7)  You'll both be compiling evidence of your bona fide relationship to take to the consular interview.  You have no VJ timeline (make one, please  ), but your posting history indicates Pakistan, which is not easy.  If you front-loaded your I-129F package with relationship evidence, super; if not, take a large amount of such material.  It's highly prudent that you arrange to be present on the consular premises, or within range, during your fiancee's interview, when the date is known.

 

Become an "A" student of the entire legal-immigration process -- it pays off.  Regarding forms:  Read carefully, interpret instructions literally, and answer completely & honestly.  These hints will ease your immigration journey.

[SaltyCaptain592 5]

On 1/25/2024 at 11:58 PM, TBoneTX said:

5)  The consulates can extend the validity of an approved I-129F in 4-month periods for up to one year.  E-mail them with the A# in the Subject line to request this, if necessary.

 

4), 6), 7)  You'll both be compiling evidence of your bona fide relationship to take to the consular interview.  You have no VJ timeline (make one, please  ), but your posting history indicates Pakistan, which is not easy.  If you front-loaded your I-129F package with relationship evidence, super; if not, take a large amount of such material.  It's highly prudent that you arrange to be present on the consular premises, or within range, during your fiancee's interview, when the date is known.

 

Become an "A" student of the entire legal-immigration process -- it pays off.  Regarding forms:  Read carefully, interpret instructions literally, and answer completely & honestly.  These hints will ease your immigration journey.

 

Thanks. My I-129F was very front loaded with the engagement photos, other parties, and chat logs. Also statements of willingness to marry etc. Should I wait for the NVC letter then send out an extension request? Also when am I able to complete DS-160?