Finally Appproved... Yeyyyyy....

[Hemal M 0]

Hello,

I got my approval letter for I-129F from USCIS stating the file has been received at NVC and will be transferred to consulate soon. Really really happy to get this, its been a great relief after long wait of 8 months. But I see the status on the uscis site has not changed yet.

I am looking for some help regarding the next steps, when do I need to sent the intent to marry letter and financial documents to her. I also heard from some VJ members that they didn't receive any packet 3,4 and directly got the interview letter.

Will greatly appreciate any views and help.

Thanks.

[NikLR 13,227]

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[Tony23 11]

How long did it take after you were notified of your NOA2

[Hemal M 0]

I am not sure if its NOA2, its letter from NVC with Case no. I got mine around month after I sent RFE back.

[Hemal M 0]

Thanks Sashah for the reply, I think they need recent dated intent to marry letter to be submitted at time of interview. I already have case no. on NVC letter, so do you know when I will receive packet 3,4 and how long it will take for interview..?

[Chucklove 2]

Congrats Hemal

Yes, you are right, even though the Consulate will have the Letter of Intent from you finacee you need to have an updated one and you can ask your fiancee to mail one while nearing your Interview date.

Now that you have the NVC file number (BMBxxxxxxxxxx) you can call the USTRAVELDOCS CS number (022-67209400) or email support-india@ustraveldocs.com and keep a tab on your file, they are always very helpful.

As for PKT 3 & 4, offlate the Mumbai consulate doesn't mail you the PKT 3 but only will mail you the Interview letter (as was in my case), so start your preparation to get all the requisite documents ready for the interview.

website : http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/interview_preparation.html

Also fill out DS156, DS156K, DS230 part 1 and 2, get your PCC from the local PSK and your medical (once you get the Interview letter).

The interview will ideally be within 45 days from the day the Consulate receives your file from NVC.