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Unfortunately you just have to keep doing PI until NVC State they've received it, because it means USCIS no longer has possession of the case and it's either just taking a longer time to arrive at NVC or perhaps they're just delayed at entering the case into their system as received etc. Hope you hear back soon!

If it helps; On 31 October 2024, cases that were approved on Sept 6th were sent to the department of state. Give you a general idea of how much longer you have

I think you're confusing what people are saying. Personally I've never seen "engagement" ceremonies be an issue; when people say to avoid ceremonies they are more so discussing wedding ceremonies or other types of marriage ceremonies that aren't necessarily legal marriage. E.g certain cultures wanting to do a ceremony for their wedding in their country that isn't a formal wedding but just for their family in their home country to be able to participate. There have been so so many people on here, reddit and across the facebook groups who have experienced denials because their ceremonies often look too much like a wedding, or they have some type of actual wedding/ ceremony. There's a huge difference between an engagement ceremony or celebration - which should in theory be okay, and actual non-legal and other forms of wedding ceremonies people try to do in their home country (which more often than not are related to their family participating or their culture) before getting legally married (in the US). CO and USCIS don't like seeing wedding ceremonies or any type of ceremony for marriage - because even if it isn't legal, it pushes you over this "too-married" for a k1 boundary. Also regardless, even if a ceremony wasn't an issue in your case, doesn't mean it should be encouraged to others; there's a reason so so so many people online across the community say to avoid any type of wedding/marriage ceremony, regardless of the nature or purpose, during the k1 process because it isn't worth the risk it poses.

Unfortunately completely normal right now. Most recently; cases approved on Sept 6th were sent to the department of state on Oct 31st 2024. So 55+ days right now. Some people are waiting over 70. Mine took 45 but this was before it slowed down even more (Approved aug 23, sent to DOS on Oct 7 then an additional 9 days after it was sent for NVC to actually say they received it), right now it's getting worse for some reason.

Me and my fiance met online and play video games together, we then had several physical visits and trips etc. We included a brief paragraph stating how we met (online via a gaming group chat) and that's all. Online evidence isn't really as helpful here as physical meets, evidence of time spent in person, boarding passes, pics of you together etc etc. We got approved with no issue, I'd say 95% of our evidence was of the physical in person meets and stuff we did together physically, then the other 5% would've been like the brief summary of how we met and a screenshot of 2 social media posts- one of our engagement and one of a family trip/event where family members all attended. that's it in relation to "online" stuff. Like others' have said, best evidence is time spent in person.

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