8 weeks from NOA2 to NVC Case #???

[twinkie3841 1]

Hi Everyone,

We received our NOA2 notice on 10/29/13. I just called the NVC and they have not received our case yet - they said to allow 8 weeks. Does this sound normal??? I've noticed on others timelines they have received case #'s in 2/3 weeks.

Our Approval notice expires on 2/28/13 Just want to make sure we have enough time to get everything done.

My fiances interview will be at the London Embassy - I have my affidavit of support ready for him. Can we do the DS-160 now before we have our case #?

Just want to get as much as we can get done now. Any advise - tips would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

My fiance and his daughter will be coming to stay for Christmas and new years so we can work on getting things done together when he is here.

Thank you so much

[volkditty 23]

It is normal that the NVC says "up to 8 weeks," and it also true that it generally comes faster than that. Be patient, hang in there.

[EndlessStory 53]

NVC just gives everyone the same answer : 8 weeks

I got mine after 5 weeks, if you are processed in CSC as per your timeline, you probably need to wait about the same time as I do.

About 4-5 weeks. You cannot fill up DS-160 because you need your invoice ID and Case number.

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Hi Everyone,

We received our NOA2 notice on 10/29/13. I just called the NVC and they have not received our case yet - they said to allow 8 weeks. Does this sound normal??? I've noticed on others timelines they have received case #'s in 2/3 weeks.

Our Approval notice expires on 2/28/13 Just want to make sure we have enough time to get everything done.

My fiances interview will be at the London Embassy - I have my affidavit of support ready for him. Can we do the DS-160 now before we have our case #?

Just want to get as much as we can get done now. Any advise - tips would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

My fiance and his daughter will be coming to stay for Christmas and new years so we can work on getting things done together when he is here.

Thank you so much

There is a procedure in place you are expected to follow. London will send a letter to the UK fiancé when they are ready for him to begin the next part. That will be when they have the case and have logged it in. Right now London is not ready to receive his visa application. They haven't received an approved petition with his name on it.

Here's some things to work on now--

Advance preparation for the London part of the K1 process

When your NOA2 is near, its a good time to start your preparation.

Petitioner:

• Order your tax transcripts. Only the most recent tax return is needed, but you can order three years at a time for free from the IRS. Tax transcripts are summaries of your whole tax return provided free by the IRS. They can't be faked because it's a copy/summary of your whole tax return picture, basically certified by the IRS because it's issued by them. That's why you don't have to include any 1040, Schedules, W2s or 1099s if you send a transcript. They are free from the IRS. Transcripts take the place of sending a complete tax return. London will actually approve without a tax return/transcript with other good proof, but they are a good way to show income.

  If you call 1-800-908-9946 (the transcript line) , there is an automated system for ordering transcripts. You'll have to enter your Social Security number and the numbers of your street address. It will generate an automated request to mail your transcripts. You can also order online on the IRS website http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=232168,00.html

• Start filling out the I-134 Affidavit of Support. It will have to be signed and mailed to the UK the slow way. Get familiar with the form. When the NOA2 is received is a good time to finalize it with the supporting documents and get it in the mail.
• Don't obsess printing Skype logs, emails, photos, or Facebook status. London does not want to look at that. Really they don't. London does not want to see a copy of your I-129F petition or NOA2. They got that in the file from NVC.

UK beneficiary:

• Get some passport photos taken. You will eventually need

  2 US sized for the Embassy

  1 UK sized for the police certificate

  1 either size for the visa medical exam.

  (and for AOS in the US, 6 more US sized photos)

  You can take your own and size it using this uploader tool from the Dept of State. Scroll halfway down the page. http://travel.state.gov/passport/pptphotoreq/pptphotoreq_5333.html Save the jpg file and print at home or at a photo place. Also available at Snappy Snaps, Photo-Me booths, Jessops, Gould's Pharmacy (by the embassy), near the Bond St Tube station (Oxford St) which is closest Tube to the medical exam.

• Go to your NHS doctor and get the immunizations you will need for Adjustment of Status. You can get a K1 visa without having any shots, but you will need them before AOS. Its really wise to take care of it before getting to the US so you can avold civil surgeon hassles and $$$. Many NHS doctors will do them for free, but they are not obligated to do so for immigration purposes. If you had these shots as a child, Tdap/Td must be no longer than 10 years ago or you have to do them again. Get the shots documented by your doctor to take to your visa medical exam. Heres the shots needed for 19 through 59 years of age:

  Td or Tdap - or get DT, DTP or DtaP and it will be accepted for AOS also (not longer than 10 yrs ago)

  MMR (if born in 1957 or later) Get a second shot 4 wks later if you have time before your medical. It's two doses in your life, but if you get the first, and 4 weeks haven't passed by your medical, they will waive the second dose for "insufficient time interval".

  Varicella Not routinely given in the UK ; a history of having chickenpox excuses you from the shot. They take your word for it at the visa medical exam.

  Influenza - During flu season only, October 1 through March 31. This was a new recommendation dated November 2010 for all ages over 6 months. Older lists will say flu shots for over age 50. It changed.

• Order your police certificate. It takes some preparation because you need a passport photo signed off on by somebody officialish whos known you two years. Heres the website. Read the instructions. A police certificate is good for 12 months. Must take it to medical exam. http://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx
• Look at your passport and make sure it will have 6 months remaining after visa issuance. If not get it renewed now. If you've damaged it or gotten it wet, or the edges are wrinkled, it will need to be renewed. London is fussy about that.
• Study the list of original documents London wants you to bring to the embassy and get those in hand or ordered. http://london.usembassy.gov/application_documents.html

  Make photocopies of any document you want back. They will verify the original and file the photocopy.

• Study the London K1 instructions so you know what to do when London notifies you they are ready for you to proceed with the visa application http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

[firegirl1788 4]

why csc take longer than tsc and vsc to send the file to nvc

[twinkie3841 1]

Thank you sooooo much that is a HUGE help!!!!!!!

Fingers crossed!!!

Thanks again!