I-129f NOA1, now what?

[Jason96 1]

Ok, so I got my I-129f application mailed and got my NOA1, so now I'm just going to be waiting several months now as I understand it (about 5 months for VSC???), so I figured while I'm waiting, I might as well figure out what I need to start working on next. So what will I need to have ready to go after I get my NOA2? I want to eliminate as much as possible any delays on my end of things, so just wondering what I ought to be gathering as far as information wise or otherwise to be ready as soon as I reach the next step...and what is the next step after NOA2? LOL

Whew...so much to learn....

Thanks for all your help!

Edited October 1, 2010 by Jason96

[marriedtomrg 141]

The next step is described in the VJ Guides: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Basically the approved I-129F petition goes to the National Visa Center (NVC), where it gets assigned a case number that starts with MNL.

From there, it's sent to the US Embassy Manila (which I am assuming the consulate you guys indicated on the I-129F where her visa interview and processing will take place). You or your fiancee will then have to set the interview date.

Once it's set, your fiancee has to get forms, supporting documents, visa fee, courier fee and medical ready well before the interview date. On the day of her interview, she will know right then if she passes...she will receive the famous "pink slip" which is basically the courier form.

Here is the interview preparation list that the US Embassy Manila agent will give your fiancee when the interview is set:

English: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/301443/pdf-files/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet_001.pdf

Tagalog: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/301443/pdf-files/K1instructionTag_rtf3_001.pdf

Some of the documents listed you can prepare well in advance. But for some, I'd recommend your fiancee only secures when it is close to the interview date, so they are current. This includes the passport size pictures, CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage/Singleness), the police clearance (if applicable), and the NBI Clearance.

Your fiancee may also want to connect with members from the Philippines discussion board for location-specific concerns.

Good luck with your journey!

Ok, so I got my I-129f application mailed and got my NOA1, so now I'm just going to be waiting several months now as I understand it (about 5 months for VSC???), so I figured while I'm waiting, I might as well figure out what I need to start working on next. So what will I need to have ready to go after I get my NOA2? I want to eliminate as much as possible any delays on my end of things, so just wondering what I ought to be gathering as far as information wise or otherwise to be ready as soon as I reach the next step...and what is the next step after NOA2? LOL

Whew...so much to learn....

Thanks for all your help!