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I also agree with the point where it seems you are overly optimistic about how fast it'll be from filing to interview. The process has sped up significantly, yes, but even if you get a fast USCIS approval, the next stages can often take several months alone, it would be extremely realistic to say 3-4 months from USCIS approval to interview date. (Especially because there are currently such long delays people are experiencing between USCIS approval and then that approved case being sent to the Department of State (NVC). ) As for the question about "scheduling a visit to the US Embassy", no, you can't do this that far in advanced. You can only book an interview once your case has been approved, sent to Department of State, created at NVC, sent to the embassy and been updated as ready at embassy. Then you can book the interview. It might be helpful to note that it is possible to delay the latter stages of the process: the initial i-797 approval notice can potentially be extended in 4 month increments for up to 1 year after approval, so if you are in need of extra time, it is possible. But with the potential time it will take the process without these delays, you are most likely going to be okay anyway. Realistically, worrying about an approval happening whilst the 18 weeks is still ongoing is kind of pointless. Even if you got an extremely fast USCIS approval, there's several stages of then process after that which often take several months alone. But yes, you can file now whilst her 18 weeks is ongoing. As long as she travels back to her designated country for her interview.

Afaik; The police clearance must be valid, not expired. If it is expired or invalid for whatever reason, a new one must be acquired.

As far as I know it is possible to change, but this can result in delays and no guarantee the requesting embassy will be able to get the case from the embassy it is currently at (I've seen people attempt to change and the desired embassy wasn't able to get the case transferred) and also I believe the beneficiary needs to have residency in the desired country. Other than that, I do not know that much about whether it's possible in your situation- I also do not know if multiple transfers is possible as I haven't ever read about that before, perhaps others can advise you more appropriately.

I do not know 100% if it is possible in this situation, but some people are able to change their embassy that they do their k1 at (afaik you have to have residency in the country you choose) but it is possible to change embassy. I do not know if that would help you here or if you can do it, but I thought to comment in the chance that it does help you. I wish you the best with trying to figure out your journey, I'm also so sorry you've been dealing with that!

Like others have said, ESTA visits should probably be before k1 issuance. After k1 is issued it's best not to try to enter the US until you're ready to use the k1 and marry and stay. Many people have implied the ESTA get automatically cancelled upon k1 issuance, not sure if that is true but you shouldn't really risk it - if you enter and use the k1 and aren't ready for it, you can't leave the US until you have advanced parole approved or the green card, if you do, you won't be able to re enter and will have to do spousal visa. So even if the k1 issuance does not "cancel" the ESTA, it is not really worth the risk.

I'd advise against having that much specifically for k1s. The list of required documents you need isn't that long and proof of relationship doesn't need to be excessive, perhaps just a few up to date pictures or recent travel documents at the most - they already see everything you included in your original i-129f, they don't need your life story. Having too much will just complicate the process of trying to hand docs over fast when they ask for them. Adjustment of status is a different situation, so for k1 the requirements and evidence aren't the same.

Perhaps you should've called them beforehand to see if that was even possible or to see what the procedure was in the situation it did get opened. There's no way to really know how it will turn out with doing it how you have done it. Hopefully it works out positively.

I'm using an accordion file. I've used sticky tab / page markers to categories what each section of the accordion file is for so I know where each doc is.

I know the feeling! No matter what kind of ceremony it is, all that matters is you and your fiance! It'll be perfect regardless ❤️

NOA1: March 4th NOA2: Aug 23rd Sent to DoS: Oct 7th PI: Oct 13th NVC Received: Oct 16th In transit: Oct 22nd

Me too! I wish I found this forum earlier on, luckily we found it still waiting for noa2, and I'm so thankful we did because it's definitely going to make the aos etc less stressful! I hope you guys have a magical wedding !!!

thank you so much for your kindness and support, you've commented on so many of my posts and helped so much so please know I appreciate you so much!!! ❤️

update: We're in transit!! We didn't even get the case number separately, just immediately had the email telling us our case was forwarded to London and attached the k1 ftp!! Yay!!

Alright. All I was simply doing was explaining that persons' comment to you because you stated you didn't understand it. & That explanation from the comment was that people encourage using income over assets since assets are usually more difficult to prove and because of their nature, visa processes tend to prefer income as it's easier and more dependable in regard to being used to financially support someone.

I'm sorry that's happening to you, perhaps make a post of your own to see if others are in the same situation as you, as I am not sure anything here will be able to help you since my post is specifically about how long it takes for NVC to provide a case number after they've already received the case. The only advice I can give is to contact a congressman and see if they will assist you.

It wouldn't let me edit so here it js: Airline: United Date: 19 Oct UK Heathrow Airport to Washington D.C Dulles (IAD). Flight was from 12.30 midday landed at around 3.30 EST. Security line was insanely long took almost 3hrs. Questions I was asked: • what is the purpose of your visit? (Visiting fiancé) • how did you meet him? (Over xbox a video game) • where does he live? (Provided exact addresss) • how old is he? (25) • what is your occupation? (I work in a corporate governance firm) • how long are you here for? (Until Nov 30) • is he going to take care of you during that time? (Yes) • how much cash do you have? (I am not carrying any cash) • where does he live? (Repeated question, responded the same) • is this the first time you have visited him? (No) Conclusion: Welcome to the U.S, enjoy your stay. (Prepared proof of ties,proof of noa2 etc and return flight but was not asked for any of this- note it can vary so best to take it just in case.) So happy!

If you don't have the k1 then it would be unlikely to be the reason he can't pre check. Not being able to check in online is extremely common. I'm flying to the US tomorrow and it was displaying on my account that I couldn't pre check (that I had to go to check in kiosk at the airport to have my travel documents verified by a worker), however upon opening the airline page on my computer, it let me check in no issue. ( I have a k1 pending and we are at NVC stage and I have travelled before whilst waiting for noa2 and had no issues ) But I did have a friend who every single trip to the US, it doesn't let her check in online / pre check. She has to go to the check in counter every time. It could be a variety of things; even down to multiple people having experiences that their name could be one similar to one on a no fly list and therefore they need to see the passport and travel document to verify who they are. It could be a variety of reasons. If you haven't interviewed for the k1, and the k1 hasn't been issued at all, then it's probably not a likely cause of this.

Yeah , I was originally from that skipped period and got lucky when I was approved aug 23, someone from the same day as me only just got approved yesterday so the difference can be huge, others are still waiting from Jan and February too, its very hit or miss and unknown haha. Also you can book tickets if you're visiting of course - I personally am going on a short visit tomorrow to see my fiance in the US, but just wouldn't recommend making plans for your actual visa or actual permanent move yet. I got approved Aug 23 and sent to department of state October 7th, only just on the 16th Oct did NVC receive my case. It'll probably be December by the time my interview is and that is optimistic side of it, so it can really vary how long things take. Good luck!

Thank you! Will do an inquiry next week and see if they have the number

Hi all, just wondering about recent experiences with how long it takes to get case number from NVC? NVC confirmed they have received my case and its awaiting data entry, how long would it take as a general guess/estimate to get my case number? Thanks

I'm in the UK, so I woke up for work and checked my emails at 8am (1hr 23min ago), and I had an email time stamped at 4:28am from NVC stating my case has been received and awaiting data entry. It was an email in response to an inquiry I submitted on Sunday October 13th. (I sent an inquiry using PI form, beneficiary email address) I inquired the week after it was sent to dos. Thank you

I believe that the actual interview will be in English - BUT, they allow translators if required. This is a paragraph copied from the travel state gov web, also, below this paragraph was a sort of section outlining the processes for applying for a translator. Best advice would be to search your specific US embassy website for your country and locate if and what the process is for having a translator.

Unfortunately there will always be people who think that way. It's extremely narrow minded and completely unwarranted, but Unfortunately that is just how some people are. If they have expressed that's how they view the situation, I can't exactly say it'll magically get fixed, because realistically people who have those mindsets are extremely set in their ways, stubborn and are not open to anyone changing their minds. It does suck, but at the end of the day if they do not choose to support you in your relationship; regardless of where your fiancé is originally from, then there is a huge chance that they never will. Hopefully in time perhaps they will change their perspective from exposure and education, but there is a very real possibility that this won't happen. And then you have to accept the fact this could alter the friendship/ relationship you have with that family member or friend. All that matters is you are both happy in your relationship. You can't control what opinions other people have. Even if they're extremely offensive and rude and hurtful to you.

Perhaps this could be a country specific thing "specialist from the hospital". Many countries allow the proof of being mentally fit and mental health reports to come from licensed professionals, in many cases the doctor is professional who treated the patient, especially in situations where the patient has completed the treatment etc etc. Some countries just require it to be from a licensed doctor in general. Either way - so sorry you have had such a long and draining journey. I hope you guys get some good news and some faster progress from this point onward. I know it's probably silly to hear, but the challenges you face will make you guys stronger!

Sorry to hear you went through that. Unfortunately it is a well known thing that any type of mental health illness or history will be inevitably addressed because many countries medical exams require a patient history and people should approach that accordingly. ( a quick google search of k1 mental health history or even searching the forum here shows many results.) Many processes from individual countries will outline the specific requirements; specific medical history, even letters from psychiatrists or psychologists. A lot of them want you to prove you are no longer a harm to others or yourself (with certain circumstances of specific mental illnesses.) It does state that in many places https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/medical-examination-faqs.html & there have been a lot of posts on here about histories of mental illness and how that can affect the k1. But it is very unfortunate and sad that getting the appropriate documents etc can take such a long time. Sorry to hear how difficult your journey has been so far. Hope you guys get some progress soon. Just hold onto the fact it'll be worth it in the end.