NVC Email Replied - Case in "Transit" - Egyptian Embassy

[ShawnSpiker 6]

 I got my email reply from NVC and they provided me with the case and invoice ID number. they stated the following:

"The National Visa Center (NVC) received your fiancé (e)’s/spouse’s approved I-129F petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). NVC will now forward the petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Cairo, Egypt. Please note that the transfer process can take several weeks. The U.S. Embassy or Consulate will contact your fiancé (e)/spouse when they are ready to process his or her petition.

 

Next steps:

Go to our website http://nvc.state.gov/k1 to learn how to apply for a K visa and prepare for the visa interview."

So my questions are:
1- Should I wait till the status changes from "Transit" to "Ready" before starting DS 160? or can I just complete the DS 160 and schedule the interview while I am in Transit?
2- How long may it take the embassy to change from "Transit" to "Ready".
3- Am I going to get a welcome letter to create an account on CEAC?
4- What should I do to be proactive with the case?

Thank you.

[MalloryCat 245]

8 minutes ago, ShawnSpiker said:

1- Should I wait till the status changes from "Transit" to "Ready" before starting DS 160? or can I just complete the DS 160 and schedule the interview while I am in Transit? the DS-160 can technically be completed at any time, it is valid for 1 year after submitting. you typically have to wait to schedule the interview and medical exam once you receive something from the actual embassy. this is typically called packet 3. it lists the information on how and when to schedule the interview and medical, as well as what you need to bring with you to your interview
2- How long may it take the embassy to change from "Transit" to "Ready". it could take a few days, just keep an eye on the status.
3- Am I going to get a welcome letter to create an account on CEAC? you shouldn't need a welcome letter to make an account/start the DS-160
4- What should I do to be proactive with the case? you should start gathering the documents you need to bring with you to your interview. you can find that information here, but packet 3 will have the most updated information, but this should be close if not the same. https://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Egypt&cty=Cairo
 

 

Edited 11 hours ago by MalloryCat

[Edward and Jaycel 544]

19 minutes ago, MalloryCat said:

3- Am I going to get a welcome letter to create an account on CEAC?

 

K-1 visa applicants do not create an account on CEAC as they do not upload any documents there. When it's time to create the DS-160 you don't need an account.