Is it possible to skip NVC and go direct to consulate?

[lizzyduckluv 3]

Hello Everyone,

I received my NOA2 approval email on July 5th. Today my NOA2 letter arrived. I had expected the letter to outline the next steps in the process with the NVC but there is no mention of them in the letter I received. Instead it says "the above petition has been approved and forwarded to the above consulate (London)."

The NOA2 email did say "For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. "

My question--is it possible to skip the NVC within the K-1 process and go direct to the consulate?

Thank you in advance for your responses and guidance.

[batallion9 50]

It is possible but on very rare occasion. Most NOA2 state that it went to consulate, but in reality, it goes to NVC first.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Not likely, for K-1 visas, the NVC assigns the Department of State (DOS) casefile number, may perform additional (administrative processing), and then forwards the approved petition to the interviewing embassy/consulate. Refer to the DOS Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) K-1 Visa FAQs for more information:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

No. They all go through the NVC first.