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K1 Petition stuck at NVC

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5 hours ago, User1993 said:

Yes, they are going to my embassy, we have a chat group where we update each other and alot of people are getting their case sent over just 2weeks after being sent to nvc.

You are not the only one.

 

I am also in a chat group that tracks cases going to the same embassy.  So far I have seen three cases from my contacts, advance to Johannesburg before me.

 

One of them is in this thread, saying they had to wait a while.  😂  No shade to them, but they waited very little time.  For Joberg it's been said the average time is four weeks.  Our case has been at NVC for twelve now.

 

I recommend sending the NVC a request for a K1-FTP through their inquiry form.  No proof it works, only that the cases that advanced before me did that in at least one instance.  My fiance and I are trying the same method, in hopes they put us back in line for our embassy's requests.

Our Visa Journey

7 Aug 23: I-129F petition mailed.

9 Aug 23: NOA1 arrives approx. 1 week after mailing with this issuance date.

1 Mar 24: NOA2 (v 1.0) issued.  Time between NOAs, 205 days (6 months 23 days).  NOA2 exp date 30 Jun 2024.

8 Mar 24: NVC received case

1 Apr 24: NVC inquiry, and provided case #.

8 May 24: NOA2 (v2) issued.  Same USCIS #, same case #, new exp date of 7 Sep 2024.

May-June 24: many inquiries sent to NVC as well as the embassy, as we see other K1s with later NOA2s are sent to Johannesburg before us.  Involved senators to investigate, refused to assist without expedite request.  Email to White House end of June 2024.

2 Jul 24: case leaves the NVC for Johannesburg.  Total wait time at NVC, 123 days (4 months 1 day).

5 Jul 24: consulate in Johannesburg receives case.

8 Jul 24: Packets 3 & 4 received, medical and visa appointments scheduled.

23 Jul 24: medical appointment with Dr. Brauer (Cape Town).

8 Aug 24: visa interview with CO in Johannesburg, 16 days after medical.  Visa not issued because medical packet wasn't filed yet.  Passport and birth certificate kept by CO.  Total time from NOA1 to interview/approval, 365 days (exactly 1 year).

13 Aug 24: email to consulate due to CEAC still displaying "Application Received" status, instead of the predicted "Refused" or "Administrative Processing".

14 Aug 24: consulate reply, they are currently processing visa.  CEAC status changes to "Approved" (no refused or AP statuses prior).

15 Aug 24: CEAC case status changed to "Issued"

20 Aug 24: K1 visa in hand!

13 Sep 24: POE, Detroit (DTW)

17 Sep 24: Applied for SSN successfully

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30 minutes ago, hplusj said:

You are not the only one.

 

I am also in a chat group that tracks cases going to the same embassy.  So far I have seen three cases from my contacts, advance to Johannesburg before me.

 

One of them is in this thread, saying they had to wait a while.  😂  No shade to them, but they waited very little time.  For Joberg it's been said the average time is four weeks.  Our case has been at NVC for twelve now.

 

I recommend sending the NVC a request for a K1-FTP through their inquiry form.  No proof it works, only that the cases that advanced before me did that in at least one instance.  My fiance and I are trying the same method, in hopes they put us back in line for our embassy's requests.

😂😂😂 

please let me know if as for a K1 FTP works

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1 hour ago, User1993 said:

😂😂😂 

please let me know if as for a K1 FTP works

The answer to this question is embassy/consulate specific. Some yes, some no.

 

Your Timeline on here shows the beneficiary is based in Kenya, but will be interviewing through the Armenia embassy. I'm guessing it may be a mistake, so if you are looking for information on the Nairobi embassy processing times, I can tell you it seems many of the sub-Saharan African embassies are not moving as quickly as many in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Mine left the NVC over 70 days ago, but now it's at the embassy and waiting for them to begin processing.

 

It can be frustrating seeing all these other people who sent in their form 6 months after we did getting interviews and we're just here waiting still. Hang in there, buddy! We got this. 😇

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