What if noa2 arrives while visiting my fiancé in the U.S.

[Tisa 9]

Hey

I am currently in the us with my fiancé to spend some time with him. I'll be back in germany on January 14th. We filed for the k1 visa late August (noa1 September 8th) and since we are processed at Texas I was pretty sure to no hear anything from them until February next year. But now I see the date on our timeline where it says "your petition may be adjudicated by xyz" coming closer and closer. And first it said we will probably be processed between February and March. Now, for some reason, it says we will be processed between early November and December. On one hand I am very excited to see this as I can't wait to finally be able to marry my fiancé but on the other hand I wonder if I have to leave to germany as soon as we get noa2. Or is it possible to end my vacation in the U.S. as planned and start to gather the required documents as soon as I arrive back in germany ? Is there a time frame in which I have to react to noa2 ?

Thank you guys

[Stressed Out 81]

I think I read somewhere that NOA2 expiration is something like 4 months after petition approval. Visa would have the be approved within that time frame, but extensions through the consulate/embassy are always possible.

[d3adc0d3 186]

Hello there!

When your NoA2 arrives it will take several weeks for your petition to get shipped to NVC from USCIS. In addition to that, it will also take additional time (a couple more weeks) until the Consulate handling your petition will send you Packet 3,which has the instructions for your medical, items to bring, etc. Once you get packet 3 set up and return the documents, they will book your appointment. You'll likely have at least a month before you'd need to do anything for packet 3. It was about 2 months for me.

Most consulates will automatically extend your K1 expiration date, however you can officially request one via mail or email, depending on your consulate's policies. A simple email inquiry to the consulate would likely get you information, such as if your consulate automatically extends the validity of approved petitions, or if they require an email/letter requesting an extension. I don't think you'll need one! You'll likely be back soon after packet 3 would arrive. If you can prepare for packet 3 (aside from the medical appointments/police certificate and such) prior to the interview, that's even better. Gather all the paperwork you'll need while you're visiting. Then when you return you'll have a lot less to do and be ready to rock and roll!

If you check the consulate's website, you may be able to find a packet 3 for download, or someone's old packet to refer to for what you will need. Keep in mind these get updated regularly, and sometimes they have specific requirements, so it's just a guideline until you get YOUR packet 3 in hand!

Good Luck!

Edited October 27, 2014 by d3adc0d3

[cocolucho 35]

Hey

I am currently in the us with my fiancé to spend some time with him. I'll be back in germany on January 14th. We filed for the k1 visa late August (noa1 September 8th) and since we are processed at Texas I was pretty sure to no hear anything from them until February next year. But now I see the date on our timeline where it says "your petition may be adjudicated by xyz" coming closer and closer. And first it said we will probably be processed between February and March. Now, for some reason, it says we will be processed between early November and December. On one hand I am very excited to see this as I can't wait to finally be able to marry my fiancé but on the other hand I wonder if I have to leave to germany as soon as we get noa2. Or is it possible to end my vacation in the U.S. as planned and start to gather the required documents as soon as I arrive back in germany ? Is there a time frame in which I have to react to noa2 ?

Thank you guys

I don't believe you should get too excited about the VJ timeline. It is only a guideline and sadly to say it does not represent an accurate representation of when you will get a NOA2. :-( :-(

Most likely your timeline for Texas is still 5 months at least. If you get it approved sooner it will be great :-) If you get your NOA2 you have a couple of weeks until it reaches NVC and then another week or so until it reaches the US embassy in Germany so you will have time to travel back to Germany and get your documents together. You may or may not have to go back to Germany right away and cut your vacation short.

I know how excited you must feel to marry your fiance, it must be a great feeling :-) Don't worry too much right now, you just started the process and you are just one month in the process. Don't worry and enjoy your time here in the US with your fiance and then worry once you get the NOA2 notification, you will have time to adjust your trip if necessary and fly back to Germany ;-)

Good luck to you both and best wishes :-)

Edited October 27, 2014 by cocolucho

[sma1488 155]

Also, not to be pessimistic, but the VJ estimates are only as accurate as the timelines people fill out, and there has been an increasing number of mistakes made lately with people choosing TSC when they're really at CSC. This makes the estimate sooner than it probably really is.

Also, as others have noted, the NOA2 does not require any action. But make sure you've signed up for the electronic notification so at least you'll know when you've been approved at TSC!

[Marco&Bettina 502]

Hey

I am currently in the us with my fiancé to spend some time with him. I'll be back in germany on January 14th. We filed for the k1 visa late August (noa1 September 8th) and since we are processed at Texas I was pretty sure to no hear anything from them until February next year. But now I see the date on our timeline where it says "your petition may be adjudicated by xyz" coming closer and closer. And first it said we will probably be processed between February and March. Now, for some reason, it says we will be processed between early November and December. On one hand I am very excited to see this as I can't wait to finally be able to marry my fiancé but on the other hand I wonder if I have to leave to germany as soon as we get noa2. Or is it possible to end my vacation in the U.S. as planned and start to gather the required documents as soon as I arrive back in germany ? Is there a time frame in which I have to react to noa2 ?

Thank you guys

I'm happy you get to spend time with your SO. Enjoy & for a bit, don't worry about the process that much. Just make sure when you go back to Germany, you take the packet that your Fiance would normally mail you, to prevent from having to do that. Once the petition reaches the Consulate phase, everything transitions from him taking care of everything to you taking care of everything. The diligence he puts in now will be rewarded to you with you having everything you need to make your life easier when it becomes your burden to carry. We are just a few months ahead of you in the process, so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

-Marco

[HafsaJawwad 39]

My timeline says I should have gotten my NOA2 a few weeks ago.. So don't get too excited just yet. The problem with TSC (besides being slow) is that people on here get confused when filing out their timelines and it messes up the real TSC people. Also, this is just VJ, it can give you an idea of about where they are approving people, but I wouldn't judge based just on this website.