Application approved in TX one month ago but case still unopened at Consulate

[coloradaninperu 0]

Hi there!

For reference, here's a brief timeline of our case:

May 14, 2013: Applied for K-1 Visa

May 22, 2013: 1st notice // application received

August 15, 2013: RFE

September 5, 2013: Approval from TX Center

We received notification that our petition was approved nearly a month ago, but neither my fiancee or I have received any information from the consulate regarding progress or interviews, etc. I have read that the Lima, Peru consulate generally only takes 25-30 days to process, so I am getting a little worried. I thought for sure we at least would have received some notification of our case being opened there or he'd have any interview scheduled by now. I don't know who to contact exactly because we don't have a case number yet and all of the phone numbers/e-mail info specify needing to state your case number.

And now that the government is shut down, I'm worried it's just going to be delayed further.

Has anyone here dealt with this? Or the Lima consulate specifically?

Any light anyone can shed on this issue or advice would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks so much.

[Darnell 8,480]

You've skipped the NVC Step.

Please study the K-1 Visa Flowchart in the GUIDES section, above.

[kmiami15 8]

please follow the flowchart... go to the top menu and select "guides" and then click on K1 flowchart... that will tell you exactly what to do next... good luck on your journey and congrats!!!

You've skipped the NVC Step.

Please study the K-1 Visa Flowchart in the GUIDES section, above.

nice to see you again Darnell... !!