Confused NOA2 / NVC

[Roxy5212 3]

Hi guys,

I've read the guides and searched the forum but some confusion now that we have received our NOA2. There seems to be a lot of info on NOA2 for K3 but not the K1.

Do I send off copies of everything NOW to my fiance? (I-134, copies of what I sent to USCIS, proof of income, etc) -- or am I waiting for a letter from the NVC FIRST that will tell me exactly what to send? I've been waiting to send anything to my fiance in Costa Rica because I've been under the impression that I now get a letter from NVC telling me what exactly to send (even though I already know based on guides). However, other posts seems to say the fiance will get the letter from the NVC directly for interview/medical and I won't even get any info in between. Can anyone clarify? If I need to get documents mailed I want to do it now so he has them in time.

Thank you!

The letter sent to you by NVC doesn't provide directions on what to do next. The embassey would provide your fiancé with that info. You can send him everything now so he's prepared

[alborosie8090 17]

Chiming in late here but just came across this and I have a request and maybe some help to offer. Request is...can you give a picture of what the embassy in CR needs and what their time frame looks like? Would be super helpful, especially as I'm trying to bring all the paperwork myself rather than rely on the mail (I get the feeling we're going to have to really hustle once we get NOA2 if we have a prayer to POE be for 2016).

Suggestion: Spirit, JetBlue and Southwest all go to SJO now (very recent developments too). I just got a RT from BWI for $410. I know you're in Denver but there really is probably a much cheaper option than $1k now.

Hi guys! Just a quick update on this. I did decide to go ahead and book a flight to be there. My work is being very supportive after I explained the situation and have no problem with it. Very relieved. Tickets weren't cheap, but definitely better than anticipated, closer to the $600 range. I think it is worth it to be there with him and not be as stressed, and we are planning on flying home together if all goes well.

Catherine, to answer your question - after we received our NOA2, we went ahead and filled out the DS-160 for my fiance (which is required, and you also pay the $265.00). We waited for a few weeks after our NOA2 to do this but I would suggest doing it right away because the day after we filled it out and made our payment, we got our interview appointment scheduled! Our interview is next Tuesday on June 23rd. After you fill out the DS-160 and make your payment the consulate will e-mail you directions (in both Spanish and English) of all the evidence you will need to gather for the interview. Then you will go online to schedule the intervew (AFTER YOU HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS) and they will give days and time slots where you can schedule your interview.

I hope this helps!

[Pennycat 880]

Hi guys! Just a quick update on this. I did decide to go ahead and book a flight to be there. My work is being very supportive after I explained the situation and have no problem with it. Very relieved. Tickets weren't cheap, but definitely better than anticipated, closer to the $600 range. I think it is worth it to be there with him and not be as stressed, and we are planning on flying home together if all goes well.

Catherine, to answer your question - after we received our NOA2, we went ahead and filled out the DS-160 for my fiance (which is required, and you also pay the $265.00). We waited for a few weeks after our NOA2 to do this but I would suggest doing it right away because the day after we filled it out and made our payment, we got our interview appointment scheduled! Our interview is next Tuesday on June 23rd. After you fill out the DS-160 and make your payment the consulate will e-mail you directions (in both Spanish and English) of all the evidence you will need to gather for the interview. Then you will go online to schedule the intervew (AFTER YOU HAVE ALL DOCUMENTS) and they will give days and time slots where you can schedule your interview.

I hope this helps!

Thanks. So about how long after NOA2 was your interview scheduled? Or, well now I'm confused. You said after DS-160 they scheduled your interview appointment, but then you said that after you have all the documents is when you went online to schedule the interview. I'm trying to figure out any little way to save time here. Like maybe doing the DS-160 right now so we can file it the same day we're eligible. Or maybe getting all the documents together now (or at least making a plan on how to get them so that they don't get them so soon that they're expired by the time we need them).

We petitioned in February, are stuck at the TSC hellhole and ALL I WANT is to have him here before the new year. And this will only happen if we can get everything after NOA2 done in 8 weeks or less, unless something magical changes at TSC which it won't, so I'm really really anxious to get whatever is necessary from US done as quickly as possible.

[alborosie8090 17]

Thanks. So about how long after NOA2 was your interview scheduled? Or, well now I'm confused. You said after DS-160 they scheduled your interview appointment, but then you said that after you have all the documents is when you went online to schedule the interview. I'm trying to figure out any little way to save time here. Like maybe doing the DS-160 right now so we can file it the same day we're eligible. Or maybe getting all the documents together now (or at least making a plan on how to get them so that they don't get them so soon that they're expired by the time we need them).

We petitioned in February, are stuck at the TSC hellhole and ALL I WANT is to have him here before the new year. And this will only happen if we can get everything after NOA2 done in 8 weeks or less, unless something magical changes at TSC which it won't, so I'm really really anxious to get whatever is necessary from US done as quickly as possible.

Sorry this is so late! It has been super busy the past few weeks and we just got back from Costa Rica.

You can get all the documents before. I did (letter from employer, bank letter and statements, taxes, etc.). Just make sure you update the dates when it gets closer. Everything moved very quickly for us after we got our NOA2. Feel free to direct message me if you have anymore questions.