NVC Questions After I-797 Received

[Dave N. 0]

Hi,

 

I received my I-797 after filing an I-129F petition which has the "Notice date of March, 15th 2024". From what I understand, it takes about 2 weeks for the NVC to process a case. I have been waiting for almost a month now, and still not received anything from the NVC about my case being entered into their system. When I reached out on their public inquiry email, they assigned me a new case number (which I'm guessing they did enter my information in), and gave me a generic answer of "NVC is not able to predict how long the process takes". However, if they gave me a new case number, is it safe to assume that my case was entered into the system? If so, does anyone how long does it take to receive a letter in the mail notifying me, or do I have to wait for the US embassy in Vietnam send a letter when the NVC sends it over there? Is there a way where I can look up the new case number the NVC provided in their system to see where the case is currently? I am a little anxious as the length of time of processing is not matching with what I am reading as the I-797 is only valid for 4 months, until 07/15/2024. If anyone has any input, it would greatly be appreciated.

 

Thanks!

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

***Moved this to the Vietnam regional forum as OP's question is completely dependent on any backlog at the consulate***

[Crazy Cat 41,836]

 

[J.M. 230]

You can check your case status here: CEAC (state.gov)

Select immigrant visa.

NVC will send your case to Vietnam.  They will probably email you when they send it.  It will change to "In Transit" and then "Ready" when it arrives.

The I-797 validity date is normally extended automatically by the consulate in additional 4 month increments, if needed, up to a year total.

 

[Dave N. 0]

Thanks for the guidance!!! I was struggling to find where I can research my case. I thought because it was a K-1 , it would've been non-immigrant. At the moment, it looks like it is still at the NVC (so more waiting).