K-1 December 2014 Filers

[brien0512 61]

Finally noa2 hardcopy just arrived ... whats next after noa2

[steftlin 10]

Finally noa2 hardcopy just arrived ... whats next after noa2

wait for notice from NVC that your case has been mailed to your benefiaries consulate. Or you can start calling NVC directly to get the case number to track it online sooner or try the DHL tracker trick. That is if they actually assigned a case number to your packet yet...

[brien0512 61]

Oh ok thank you so much

Edited January 21, 2015 by brien0512

[Ezzface 0]

Hi everyone, just a quick question whether the people who have received their NOA2 hard copy have already booked a flight to the US? I would like to book ASAP, but am unsure whether this is wise? Flights cost so much already from Aus ?

[Williameshawjr 3]

Recieved my approval notice on the 13th. Awaiting the NVC. Anyone get the NVC # yet? How long did it take after your approval?

[Williameshawjr 3]

Hi everyone, just a quick question whether the people who have received their NOA2 hard copy have already booked a flight to the US? I would like to book ASAP, but am unsure whether this is wise? Flights cost so much already from Aus ?

No way. Im going to get our consulate date first. I know its cheaper this far out but unless you book the flight for a summer month you risk losing that money.

[chrismorrison 96]

I am so excited, it's almost 10PM at night and I've just received electronic NOA2!!

[surf2japan 0]

wait for notice from NVC that your case has been mailed to your benefiaries consulate. Or you can start calling NVC directly to get the case number to track it online sooner or try the DHL tracker trick. That is if they actually assigned a case number to your packet yet...

I also just got my hard copy NOA2 today (woot woot!). Curious what this "DHL tracker trick" is all about. Can you elaborate?

[Williameshawjr 3]

I am so excited, it's almost 10PM at night and I've just received electronic NOA2!!

That's fantastic. Congrats man

[steftlin 10]

I also just got my hard copy NOA2 today (woot woot!). Curious what this "DHL tracker trick" is all about. Can you elaborate?

You need the date when NVC shipped out your packet 3 then you can track it on the DHL site. Or if you're lucky you might find it randomly. See discussion thread here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/532245-dhl-tracking/

[TabeaK 516]

Congrats everyone!

I think I am gonna slink of to the TSC filers thread now and wallow in misery for having to wait another 6 months...

[brien0512 61]

Hi everyone, just a quick question whether the people who have received their NOA2 hard copy have already booked a flight to the US? I would like to book ASAP, but am unsure whether this is wise? Flights cost so much already from Aus ?

dont risk mostly they booked their ticket if they already have their visa...

[Britandconfused 2]

I and another poster on this forum had the exact same problem. No hard copy of the NAO1 ever came. The first time I called the tier 1 guy stated that the hard copy was not needed since I already had a copy of my reference number by email. Then when I got back from visiting my fiancee I called today and was put through a tier 2 representative and they stated they will send me a duplicate of the NAO1 reference number. You may want to call and see if you need it. The guy on the line stated that you probably would not need it, but could be asked for it. I requested that a new copy be sent since I never received one.

I'm not sure whether or not the hard copy NOA1 is styrictly needed, however I'm inclined to push to get it since you never know. My fiance called them last week and they said they would send out another copy. I'll update if and when I receive it. Mainly I'm just frustrated that the TSC is so incredibly far behind on processing applications. It's hard to plan for the future when you have no idea how long the application process is going to take. It's even more difficult when you're looking at a 6-8 month minimum wait on the whole process being completed. Arrrrgggghhh.

[chrismorrison 96]

After receiving NOA2, do you still use the USCIS for the remainder of the K-1 process? Will it update when they've sent the packet to NVC? When does one start calling the NVC for a case number, I've heard two weeks (is that from the electronic notice or the hardcopy)?

[Blueblood 5]

You need the date when NVC shipped out your packet 3 then you can track it on the DHL site. Or if you're lucky you might find it randomly. See discussion thread here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/532245-dhl-tracking/

Does every embassy still use the Packet 3 system?

I could be wrong, but I may have seen it on another thread (forgive me for not linking; I've read so many threads on VJ) that the Philippines no longer uses the Packet 3's (?). And if they don't, I don't know what it's been replaced with---my guess would be an electronic system (again, ?).