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Pleasehurryup   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Hi all,

Sorry if this has been covered but can't find anything that's been posted recently...

Basically, we received our NOA2 on 25th August 2014 and just wondering if anyone can answer the following.

We still haven't received a case number and no email from the NVC. My fiancé (petitioner) has tried calling a few times but it's always engaged on another call. Has anyone else managed to get through? I'm thinking it is just going to be pot luck as to when you call if you get through?

Also, when do we pay for the next stage and how? All we have paid for so far is the initial fee when submitting the i-129f package...

I know it's only been a few weeks but I've seen people getting case numbers after just s few days... It's not so much the waiting, just keen to know that they have the paperwork and it hasn't gone missing somewhere!

Thanks all.

googolplex Explorer

googolplex   7

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: China
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You have to keep calling NVC till you get through. I had to redial 30+ times each time. NVC didn't send me any email confirmation and the NVC letter arrived the same day as my fiancée received Packet 3, which is very late.

When to pay for the visa fee is country specific. For us, we can pay it after receiving Packet 3 and filling out DS 160.

Hi all,
Sorry if this has been covered but can't find anything that's been posted recently...

Basically, we received our NOA2 on 25th August 2014 and just wondering if anyone can answer the following.

We still haven't received a case number and no email from the NVC. My fiancé (petitioner) has tried calling a few times but it's always engaged on another call. Has anyone else managed to get through? I'm thinking it is just going to be pot luck as to when you call if you get through?

Also, when do we pay for the next stage and how? All we have paid for so far is the initial fee when submitting the i-129f package...

I know it's only been a few weeks but I've seen people getting case numbers after just s few days... It's not so much the waiting, just keen to know that they have the paperwork and it hasn't gone missing somewhere!

Thanks all.

02-21-2014 I-129F packet was sent to USCIS P.O. Box 660151 Dallas, TX 75266 via USPS Priority Express.

02-28-2014 USCIS NOA #1 (text and email) received.

03-03-2014 Alien Registration Number was changed.

08-08-2014 USCIS NOA #2 (found out on 08-11-2014 on USCIS website, no text nor email confirmation) [162 days]

08-18-2014 USCIS shipped the approved case to National Visa Center (NVC) for visa processing. (found out on 08-19-2014 on USCIS website)

08-25-2014 I called NVC 30+ times and finally got through. The staff there told me that my K1 petition hadn't arrived NVC.

08-??-2014 NVC assigned a case number.

08-29-2014 I called NVC 30+ times again and found out NVC sent the petition to Guangzhou Consulate on this day.

08-29-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status was "In Transit" on https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

09-02-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status became "Ready".

09-05-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status became "Administrative Processing".

09-11-2014 Packet 3 and NVC letter were received.

09-12-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status was updated.

09-13-2014 Mailed the response of Packet 3 to Guangzhou Consulate.

09-16-2014 Beneficiary applied for her birth certificate, marital-status certificate and police certificate at a city-level

notarial service center (Gongzhengchu). She also paid $265 visa fee at a CITIC Bank.

09-17-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status was updated. I took the risk and scheduled an interview on 10/15/2014 via ustraveldoc.com before receiving Packet 4.

09-18-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status was updated and Packet 4 was received via email 7 hours later in "Spam" folder.

09-20-2014 Medical Exam

09-24-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status was updated.

09-25-2014 Beneficiary received her birth certificate, marital-status certificate, police certificate and the results from the medical exam.

10-08-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status was updated.

10-14-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status was updated.

10-15-2014 "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status was updated.

10-15-2014 Interviewed and approved. "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" status was updated. Case Creation Date : 15-Oct-2014. Status Updated Date:15-Oct-2014

10-16-2014 Status Updated Date:16-Oct-2014. "IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION" became "Issued".

10-24-2014 Fiancee picked up K-1 Visa and passport at the CITIC Bank.
11-13-2014 US entry
11-20-2014 Applied for a marriage license.

12-01-2014 Received a marriage certificate.
12-05-2014 Applied for SSN.

12-15-2014 Received SS Card by mail
12-17-2014 Applied for a non-driver's ID
01-03-2015 Received the non-driver's ID by mail
02-03-2015 Mailed I-485, I-131, I-765, I-864 and G-325A to Chicago Lockbox.
03-06-2015 Attended the biometric appointment at Buffalo
03-27-2015 Passed written test and received Learner's Permit

04/13/2015 EAD and AP were approved
10/14/2015 AOS Interview (very simple 5-minute interview) and approved

Adam&Laura Contributor

Adam&Laura   3

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Keep trying! Sometimes it talks constant trying to call! We got our NOA2 August 25th also and I called each day for the past week and a half. Finally on the 11th we got our case number! We did not receive an email confirmation. Once you get your case number you can go here for the next steps ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx? once it says ready you can book your medical and do your forms online for the London embassy/ pay for visa.

Hope this helps!

3/17/2014 I-129f Sent
3/20/2014 Received at Texas lockbox
3/24/2014 NOA 1
8/18/2014 Expedite requested via phone call to USCIS Tier 2 customer service representative
8/22/2014 E-mail received requested evidence for expedite
8/22/2014 Scanned and E-mailed evidence needed
8/25/2014 Text Received, NOA2 approved
8/29/2014 NOA2 Hard copy in the mail.
8/29/2014 Case shipped to NVC

9/9/2014 Received by NVC

9/11/2014 Case Number assigned by NVC

9/12/2014 Left NVC

9/17/2014 Arrived in London

9/22/2014 Medical

9/25/2014 Medical results received at the Embassy

10/6/2014 Interview!!! - APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

10/10/2014 CEAC status changed to ISSUED

10/16/2014 Visa in hand!!!

10/17/2014 POE Boston!

12/7/2014 Marriage!!!!

AOS

12/23/2014 Filed paperwork

12/30/2014 NOA 1

1/22/2015 Bio Appointment

2/10/2015 RFE (needed more proof of income for i-864a)

2/12/2015 Replied to RFE

2/18/2015 Reply to RFE received.

Pleasehurryup Contributor

Pleasehurryup   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Keep trying! Sometimes it talks constant trying to call! We got our NOA2 August 25th also and I called each day for the past week and a half. Finally on the 11th we got our case number! We did not receive an email confirmation. Once you get your case number you can go here for the next steps ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx? once it says ready you can book your medical and do your forms online for the London embassy/ pay for visa.

Hope this helps!

Very helpful!

Thanks!

Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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~Moved from K1 Process to NVC Forum~

~At that stage of the K1 visa process~

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

"Si vis amari, ama" - Seneca

 

 

 

Nich-Nick Grand Master

Nich-Nick   3,354

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: United Kingdom
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Posted (edited)

Very helpful!

Thanks!

If you will read this whole short thread, it will help you with every detail you need to know for LONDON except "how long does this or that take?".

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/

It will take you by the hand and lead you. :P

Edited by Nich-Nick

England.gifENGLAND ---

K-1 Timeline 4 months, 19 days 03-10-08 VSC to 7-29-08 Interview London

10-05-08 Married

AOS Timeline 5 months, 14 days 10-9-08 to 3-23-09 No interview

Removing Conditions Timeline 5 months, 20 days12-27-10 to 06-10-11 No interview

Citizenship Timeline 3 months, 26 days 12-31-11 Dallas to 4-26-12 Interview Houston

05-16-12 Oath ceremony

The journey from Fiancé to US citizenship:

4 years, 2 months, 6 days

243 pages of forms/documents submitted

No RFEs

Adam&Laura Contributor

Adam&Laura   3

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
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If you will read this whole short thread, it will help you with every detail you need to know for LONDON except "how long does this or that take?".

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/

It will take you by the hand and lead you. :P

It has helped us a lot!!! I have read it 10+ times!

3/17/2014 I-129f Sent
3/20/2014 Received at Texas lockbox
3/24/2014 NOA 1
8/18/2014 Expedite requested via phone call to USCIS Tier 2 customer service representative
8/22/2014 E-mail received requested evidence for expedite
8/22/2014 Scanned and E-mailed evidence needed
8/25/2014 Text Received, NOA2 approved
8/29/2014 NOA2 Hard copy in the mail.
8/29/2014 Case shipped to NVC

9/9/2014 Received by NVC

9/11/2014 Case Number assigned by NVC

9/12/2014 Left NVC

9/17/2014 Arrived in London

9/22/2014 Medical

9/25/2014 Medical results received at the Embassy

10/6/2014 Interview!!! - APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

10/10/2014 CEAC status changed to ISSUED

10/16/2014 Visa in hand!!!

10/17/2014 POE Boston!

12/7/2014 Marriage!!!!

AOS

12/23/2014 Filed paperwork

12/30/2014 NOA 1

1/22/2015 Bio Appointment

2/10/2015 RFE (needed more proof of income for i-864a)

2/12/2015 Replied to RFE

2/18/2015 Reply to RFE received.

 
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