Quick Approval but slow NVC? Also, Question about MOSCOW EMBASSY!

[tscott 0]

Okay, so I was happily surprised that it only took 1 month to get approved for the k-1 Visa at USCIS. Everywhere I have read it has said it should take 5 months! but mine arrived on Dec. 30 and was approved Jan. 31! Sweet right?

But then I called the NVC after 12 days to see if it has been forwarded there. I know people have been saying wait at least 2 weeks but I got a little excited. Unfortunately they said to wait at least 8 weeks!

Now I am getting a bit confused, most of the information I have read is that the USCIS approval will take a long time, but NVC will be fast. Has this happened to anyone else recently? A quick USCIS approval but called the NVC to find out it would take 8 weeks? Most of the information I have read so far has been at least 2 years old. so If anyone had some current information that would be awesome!

Next, for anyone to help me with the embassy (Especially those who went through Moscow!) Can you tell me how long after the Embassy receives the information that my Fiancee can set up an interview and how is the wait for an interview( 1 Month)? Anyone who has current information (within 6 months) will be especially helpful! but all information is thanked!I just know things change all the time.

Lastly, this is for everyone,I have a question about visa issuance. If she passes the interview, what are the chances she can get the visa the same day? I ask because she lives 2 days away by train, and if she could just get it same day that would be awesome! I have read on here it is possible but don't know percentages. But if she can not pick it up same day, will the send it to her home? Or can she have them send it to her hotel? It will be a pain in the butt to have her spend 2 days by train to get home so she can pick up a visa and then go back to Moscow and fly to the US. I really just hope she can stay in Moscow for a few days, have them send her her visa and then fly out from there.

Her birthday is April 14. just over 10 weeks from our approval date, and I know that the chances are pretty small, but i hope that maybe we can be together by then if we are lucky!

Any and all information is welcome!

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Okay, so I was happily surprised that it only took 1 month to get approved for the k-1 Visa at USCIS. Everywhere I have read it has said it should take 5 months! but mine arrived on Dec. 30 and was approved Jan. 31! Sweet right?

But then I called the NVC after 12 days to see if it has been forwarded there. I know people have been saying wait at least 2 weeks but I got a little excited. Unfortunately they said to wait at least 8 weeks!

Now I am getting a bit confused, most of the information I have read is that the USCIS approval will take a long time, but NVC will be fast. Has this happened to anyone else recently? A quick USCIS approval but called the NVC to find out it would take 8 weeks? Most of the information I have read so far has been at least 2 years old. so If anyone had some current information that would be awesome!

Next, for anyone to help me with the embassy (Especially those who went through Moscow!) Can you tell me how long after the Embassy receives the information that my Fiancee can set up an interview and how is the wait for an interview( 1 Month)? Anyone who has current information (within 6 months) will be especially helpful! but all information is thanked!I just know things change all the time.

Lastly, this is for everyone,I have a question about visa issuance. If she passes the interview, what are the chances she can get the visa the same day? I ask because she lives 2 days away by train, and if she could just get it same day that would be awesome! I have read on here it is possible but don't know percentages. But if she can not pick it up same day, will the send it to her home? Or can she have them send it to her hotel? It will be a pain in the butt to have her spend 2 days by train to get home so she can pick up a visa and then go back to Moscow and fly to the US. I really just hope she can stay in Moscow for a few days, have them send her her visa and then fly out from there.

Her birthday is April 14. just over 10 weeks from our approval date, and I know that the chances are pretty small, but i hope that maybe we can be together by then if we are lucky!

Any and all information is welcome!

Unfortunately, there is no exact time both USCIS and NVC regarding cases that they handled. Some people got quick approval less than a month at USCIS but stuck at NVC but some others don't. I got approval for I-129F in 38 days, 2 weeks at NVC and had my case number, then forwarded to US consulate in my country. I had a friend who got approved within 3 months and had his case number very quick like mine. NVC representatives kept saying wait until 8 weeks which is not always true. You can get your case number less than 8 weeks.

Edit:

I just saw where your I-129F was processing. CSC is well known on VJ for being slow sent approval petition to NVC.

Edited February 13, 2014 by Girl from Celebes

[tscott 0]

Thanks for the reply, I will try calling again next week. I hope it is just like ordering pizza, they say it will take an hour because they dont want you to keep calling, but it usually arrives in 30 mins.

Also, can you tell me how long after it arrived at the Embassy in your country that you could set up an interview?

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Thanks for the reply, I will try calling again next week. I hope it is just like ordering pizza, they say it will take an hour because they dont want you to keep calling, but it usually arrives in 30 mins.

Also, can you tell me how long after it arrived at the Embassy in your country that you could set up an interview?

I called both NVC and DOS at Visa Unit after approval. In fact, I got my case number from DOS, less waiting and quick answer but I read recently that they don't handle K-1 cases anymore.

I think it was about 2 weeks my case file arrived at the US embassy in Jakarta. My fiance did not see first email dated November 12 from the embassy asked my update info, 2013 from my case left NVC on October 31. My fiance inquired our case December 17, got replied on 18, and the embassy sent packet 3 on 19. But, it's possibly different from the US embassy in Moscow.

I could set up my interview as soon as I want but my fiance waited for approval to travel since he is in the military and travel request is a mandatory and I want him at my interview. That's why there was a time gap after got packet 3 and packet 4 (interview date) on my timeline.

Edited February 13, 2014 by Girl from Celebes

[tscott 0]

Do I need to be there for her interview? I mean, of course I would love to visit her, but it is hard for work, especially since we want to take some time off after we get married, and I already just took a week off of work 3 months ago so we be together in mexico for a late birthday.

Also, Russian Visas can always be a bit of a pain.

[El Burro 11]

I got an email from Moscow about 6 weeks after NOA2 approval, that they had received our paperwork and about a week after that, the notification came in the mail from NVC. Moscow doesn't send out any packets - just follow the instructions in the email. Your fiancee can schedule the interview herself as soon as the DS-160 is submitted and the visa application fee is paid. Moscow is pretty quick about replying to emails - nothing like USCIS or NVC!!!

[tscott 0]

Oh Wow, that is pretty awesome! I heard they did packets, but that's even better if it can be done online. I guess after we do the finish the ds-160 and pay the fee then all we have left is the interview! That would be awesome!

How long after the interview did you get your visa?

[El Burro 11]

Oh Wow, that is pretty awesome! I heard they did packets, but that's even better if it can be done online. I guess after we do the finish the ds-160 and pay the fee then all we have left is the interview! That would be awesome!

How long after the interview did you get your visa?

....and don't forget the medical. We had our case transferred from Moscow to Kiev and she's been waiting for the Russian police certificate - she had ordered it back in early December & was told 30 days, but 30 days turned into 60 days, and only today when I called she said it's finally ready. Kiev has pretty much the same procedure as Moscow and my fiance will be able to schedule her interview fairly quickly. I believe it takes about a week after the interview to get the visa. Good luck to you guys!