While you're waiting for NOA2: Talk to your boss!

[JaJo 1]

They better - cuz our petition was mailed over to France the same day as yours, December 28th! :dance: :dance: The guy on the phone couldn't tell me the day they got it, but he said he could tell me when they sent it. What next, bostonparis - your fiance and mine have their interview dates the same day? LOL!

You can kind of track the package using DHL website. Here are some links explaining how to do it:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=47345&hl=

If the France embassy website is anything like the brazilian one, you should look for a link to visas, then immigrant visas and then fiancé(e) visas. You'll get a page with some links that describes (badly) what you have to do and links to the forms.

I'll try to look for some info and if I find any, I'll post here.

Check on the regional forum for timelines for France. The few I saw seem to go pretty fast.

Since you and BostonParis' petitions were probably shipped in the same batch, chances are your fiancés will have their interviews on the same day.

I'll probably get to the US through JFK too (long story). Who knows...maybe I'll arrive on the same day as your fiancé

Edited January 4, 2007 by JaJo

[bostonparis 0]

They better - cuz our petition was mailed over to France the same day as yours, December 28th! :dance: :dance: The guy on the phone couldn't tell me the day they got it, but he said he could tell me when they sent it. What next, bostonparis - your fiance and mine have their interview dates the same day? LOL!

You can kind of track the package using DHL website. Here are some links explaining how to do it:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=47345&hl=

If the France embassy website is anything like the brazilian one, you should look for a link to visas, then immigrant visas and then fiancé(e) visas. You'll get a page with some links that describes (badly) what you have to do and links to the forms.

I'll try to look for some info and if I find any, I'll post here.

Check on the regional forum for timelines for France. The few I saw seem to go pretty fast.

Since you and BostonParis' petitions were probably shipped in the same batch, chances are your fiancés will have their interviews on the same day.

I'll probably get to the US through JFK too (long story). Who knows...maybe I'll arrive on the same day as your fiancé

The France embassy page is ... I don't want to say worthless exactly... but it doesn't have NEARLY the information that some other embassy web pages have. Thanks for that link, though, I'm going searching now!

Angilla, yes, he did live in London!

[JaJo 1]

The France embassy page is ... I don't want to say worthless exactly... but it doesn't have NEARLY the information that some other embassy web pages have. Thanks for that link, though, I'm going searching now!

Angilla, yes, he did live in London!

Yeah...you're right, I went there and couldn't find half the info I found on the brazilian one...

The DHL tracking isn't a sure thing. You'll get to know if a package was sent to Paris, but there is no guaranty that package contains your petition. The best way to know for sure is emailing the embassy (I began doing this just before Christmas - didn't even know if NVC had it then... ).

If you or your fiancé email them, ask if he can send packet 3 before he recieves it.

Good luck

[bostonparis 0]

The France embassy page is ... I don't want to say worthless exactly... but it doesn't have NEARLY the information that some other embassy web pages have. Thanks for that link, though, I'm going searching now!

Angilla, yes, he did live in London!

Yeah...you're right, I went there and couldn't find half the info I found on the brazilian one...

The DHL tracking isn't a sure thing. You'll get to know if a package was sent to Paris, but there is no guaranty that package contains your petition. The best way to know for sure is emailing the embassy (I began doing this just before Christmas - didn't even know if NVC had it then... ).

If you or your fiancé email them, ask if he can send packet 3 before he recieves it.

Good luck

I know - I couldn't believe all the helpful information on most Embassy pages! I was SO excited to get over to the Paris website... then... nuthin'. Ah well.

I did a search, and there were two packets delivered to Roissy, France - one shipped the day before they said mine shipped, and one shipped the day after mine shipped. But nothing said they were delivered to Pars, to the address. Oh, well.

And, of course, they do not accept email inquiries. Sweet.

[JaJo 1]

I know - I couldn't believe all the helpful information on most Embassy pages! I was SO excited to get over to the Paris website... then... nuthin'. Ah well.

I did a search, and there were two packets delivered to Roissy, France - one shipped the day before they said mine shipped, and one shipped the day after mine shipped. But nothing said they were delivered to Pars, to the address. Oh, well.

And, of course, they do not accept email inquiries. Sweet.

Oh shoot...that sucks! And here I was thinking that they would be nice and things would go fast and easily since it was an european embassy...

Anyway, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys. I still think your fiancés will have an interview date before I do.

[bostonparis 0]

I know - I couldn't believe all the helpful information on most Embassy pages! I was SO excited to get over to the Paris website... then... nuthin'. Ah well.

I did a search, and there were two packets delivered to Roissy, France - one shipped the day before they said mine shipped, and one shipped the day after mine shipped. But nothing said they were delivered to Pars, to the address. Oh, well.

And, of course, they do not accept email inquiries. Sweet.

Oh shoot...that sucks! And here I was thinking that they would be nice and things would go fast and easily since it was an european embassy...

Anyway, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys. I still think your fiancés will have an interview date before I do.

Thanks! I bet it will be around the same time. Looks like they shipped yours a week before ours!

[JaJo 1]

I know - I couldn't believe all the helpful information on most Embassy pages! I was SO excited to get over to the Paris website... then... nuthin'. Ah well.

I did a search, and there were two packets delivered to Roissy, France - one shipped the day before they said mine shipped, and one shipped the day after mine shipped. But nothing said they were delivered to Pars, to the address. Oh, well.

And, of course, they do not accept email inquiries. Sweet.

There are other ways to track the DHL package:

Tracking Instructions for DHL

www.dhl.com

Track by Reference

Reference: (Depends on Embassy)

I-730

EXPEDITE NIV SECTION (Maybe Non-Immigrant Visas)

EXPEDITE IV SECTION (Maybe Immigrant Visas)

CORRESPONDENCE

Put the range of dates around the date that NVC gives you as package has been shipped.

And there you have it.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

I don't believe I'll get an interview at the same time as you - it's a busy consulate and there is the carnaval... (they don't work then)

[RosaMystica7 0]

Since you and BostonParis' petitions were probably shipped in the same batch, chances are your fiancés will have their interviews on the same day.

I'll probably get to the US through JFK too (long story). Who knows...maybe I'll arrive on the same day as your fiancé

LOL that would be very cool! And if you go through JFK, too, keep us posted - maybe you can join our VJJFK party.

The France embassy page is ... I don't want to say worthless exactly... but it doesn't have NEARLY the information that some other embassy web pages have.

Aaaah, glad I'm not the only one that thinks that about the embassy's website!

Angilla, yes, he did live in London!

LOL I'm sending you a PM about that.

I did a search, and there were two packets delivered to Roissy, France - one shipped the day before they said mine shipped, and one shipped the day after mine shipped. But nothing said they were delivered to Pars, to the address. Oh, well.

And, of course, they do not accept email inquiries. Sweet.

Yeah I tried searching around and saw those two deliveries to Roissy, too. Isn't Roissy where the Charles de Gaulle airport is? Would the packets be sent straight to the embassy in Paris, or would something involving that airport happen?

And yeah, no e-mail inquiries and the VJ embassy page says there's a fee for calling the embassy - to talk to an operator it says there's a 14.50€ fee! That's sickening! I guess our best bet is to wait for our fiances to get packet 3 in the mail.

[bostonparis 0]

Since you and BostonParis' petitions were probably shipped in the same batch, chances are your fiancés will have their interviews on the same day.

I'll probably get to the US through JFK too (long story). Who knows...maybe I'll arrive on the same day as your fiancé

LOL that would be very cool! And if you go through JFK, too, keep us posted - maybe you can join our VJJFK party.

The France embassy page is ... I don't want to say worthless exactly... but it doesn't have NEARLY the information that some other embassy web pages have.

Aaaah, glad I'm not the only one that thinks that about the embassy's website!

Angilla, yes, he did live in London!

LOL I'm sending you a PM about that.

I did a search, and there were two packets delivered to Roissy, France - one shipped the day before they said mine shipped, and one shipped the day after mine shipped. But nothing said they were delivered to Pars, to the address. Oh, well.

And, of course, they do not accept email inquiries. Sweet.

Yeah I tried searching around and saw those two deliveries to Roissy, too. Isn't Roissy where the Charles de Gaulle airport is? Would the packets be sent straight to the embassy in Paris, or would something involving that airport happen?

And yeah, no e-mail inquiries and the VJ embassy page says there's a fee for calling the embassy - to talk to an operator it says there's a 14.50€ fee! That's sickening! I guess our best bet is to wait for our fiances to get packet 3 in the mail.

I checked, and Roissy is where the DHL warehouse is. So they are delivered there, then they ship out to the Embassy.

I didn't notice that about calling the embassy for a fee. That sucks. If I don't hear anything by mid-week next week, maybe I'll call. Because I'm an impatient girl.

[Nkybaby 0]

I happened to jump ahead...I ask my HR Dept, cause I knew my boss often ask more question then necessary and everyone told me it took a while...They turned it around in 2 days and I ended up sending it in with my I-129F application...and I had my office notorize 2 copies for me...Now I will be glad when the NOA2 comes...

[RosaMystica7 0]

I checked, and Roissy is where the DHL warehouse is. So they are delivered there, then they ship out to the Embassy.

I didn't notice that about calling the embassy for a fee. That sucks. If I don't hear anything by mid-week next week, maybe I'll call. Because I'm an impatient girl.

Aaaah, ok, so good news then. I checked from December 26th til yesterday and there's only been 2 France deliveries, I would think they've gotta be us. Wouldn't that be funny, the only two France deliveries in this time frame and we meet ONLINE? I also think it's funny that NVC told us both the 28th, and DHL is saying 27th and 29th.

If you do call the embassy, can you ask if the packet 3 forms can be sent to the embassy before the Frenchie fiance recieves packet 3 in the mail?

I happened to jump ahead...I ask my HR Dept, cause I knew my boss often ask more question then necessary and everyone told me it took a while...They turned it around in 2 days and I ended up sending it in with my I-129F application...and I had my office notorize 2 copies for me...Now I will be glad when the NOA2 comes...

You sent it with your I-129F? Wow, I hope that works out ok. I suggest sending one of those notorized copies over to your fiance for their interview. The boss I asked is the boss of the HR department, but she had to go to the vice president of the organization for permission first.

[bostonparis 0]

I checked, and Roissy is where the DHL warehouse is. So they are delivered there, then they ship out to the Embassy.

I didn't notice that about calling the embassy for a fee. That sucks. If I don't hear anything by mid-week next week, maybe I'll call. Because I'm an impatient girl.

Aaaah, ok, so good news then. I checked from December 26th til yesterday and there's only been 2 France deliveries, I would think they've gotta be us. Wouldn't that be funny, the only two France deliveries in this time frame and we meet ONLINE? I also think it's funny that NVC told us both the 28th, and DHL is saying 27th and 29th.

If you do call the embassy, can you ask if the packet 3 forms can be sent to the embassy before the Frenchie fiance recieves packet 3 in the mail?

Yes, I'll ask. I also want to know if he can pick up packet 3 directly, since he literally works next door. THAT would be sweet.

Also regarding the person (Nkybaby?) who sent the letter from employer with I-129F, you didn't need to do that. You will need a new one since a significant enough amount of time will have passed between your original petition and the interview (which is when they actually want to see it. But, I'm sure it won't be a problem for you to get another one!!

[Nkybaby 0]

Also regarding the person (Nkybaby?) who sent the letter from employer with I-129F, you didn't need to do that. You will need a new one since a significant enough amount of time will have passed between your original petition and the interview (which is when they actually want to see it. But, I'm sure it won't be a problem for you to get another one!!

From Nkybaby= If your name is Nkiruka as mine than in Nigeria your friends may nickname you Nkybaby or Nkii for short....

I was aware that I didn't have to send it, but I sent it along...since it is already in my file...I won't have to send it again...I just submit my 3 years tax papers...& I plan on going with another one in person...

And because of the time frame...and so much going on with our country & terrorist, amongst, many other things...I sent the letter...because I had a name change from one of my parents to the other...I had to show proof and since I've worked at my job for 6 years they knew the process of changing my name...Trust me when I went 2 years ago to apply for my passport...I had so much drama over a name change...and to tell people that you are not married or haven't it's like they think you are lying...I had to pull all my records down to my library, BJ card, etc...

So as far as the letter...I just added it in...

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!! MARK 11:24

I WENT TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY & I PUT GAVE MY REQUEST FOR PRAYER TO THE PASTOR ON THIS MATTER...

TAKE CARE !!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe this...I just happened to called VSC on Monday, just to be nosy/poking around...since I never actually received a touch!!!!!!!! And look at what I got today....

CRIS <USCIS-CSSO@dhs.gov> Wed, Jan 10, 2007 at 11:30 AM

To:

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 10, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status & Processing Dates.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Edited January 11, 2007 by Nkybaby

[Nkybaby 0]

I checked, and Roissy is where the DHL warehouse is. So they are delivered there, then they ship out to the Embassy.

I didn't notice that about calling the embassy for a fee. That sucks. If I don't hear anything by mid-week next week, maybe I'll call. Because I'm an impatient girl.

Aaaah, ok, so good news then. I checked from December 26th til yesterday and there's only been 2 France deliveries, I would think they've gotta be us. Wouldn't that be funny, the only two France deliveries in this time frame and we meet ONLINE? I also think it's funny that NVC told us both the 28th, and DHL is saying 27th and 29th.

If you do call the embassy, can you ask if the packet 3 forms can be sent to the embassy before the Frenchie fiance recieves packet 3 in the mail?

Yes, I'll ask. I also want to know if he can pick up packet 3 directly, since he literally works next door. THAT would be sweet.

Also regarding the person (Nkybaby?) who sent the letter from employer with I-129F, you didn't need to do that. You will need a new one since a significant enough amount of time will have passed between your original petition and the interview (which is when they actually want to see it. But, I'm sure it won't be a problem for you to get another one!!

From Nkybaby= If your name is Nkiruka as mine than in Nigeria your friends may nickname you Nkybaby or Nkii for short....

I was aware that I didn't have to send it, but I sent it along...since it is already in my file...I won't have to send it again...I just submit my 3 years tax papers...& I plan on going with another one in person...

And because of the time frame...and so much going on with our country & terrorist, amongst, many other things...I sent the letter...because I had a name change from one of my parents to the other...I had to show proof and since I've worked at my job for 6 years they knew the process of changing my name...Trust me when I went 2 years ago to apply for my passport...I had so much drama over a name change...and to tell people that you are not married or haven't it's like they think you are lying...I had to pull all my records down to my library, BJ card, etc...

So as far as the letter...I just added it in...

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!! MARK 11:24

I WENT TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY & I PUT GAVE MY REQUEST FOR PRAYER TO THE PASTOR ON THIS MATTER...

TAKE CARE !!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe this...I just happened to called VSC on Monday, just to be nosy/poking around...since I never actually received a touch!!!!!!!! And look at what I got today....

CRIS <USCIS-CSSO@dhs.gov> Wed, Jan 10, 2007 at 11:30 AM

To:

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXXXX

Application Type: I129F , PETITION FOR FIANCE(E)

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On January 10, 2007, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status & Processing Dates.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)