July 2015 Filers

[katie123 7]

Got an RFE too. Waiting for the hard copy. I was expecting one anyway because I didn't add the letter of intent.

Edited August 22, 2015 by katie123

[ferchu 0]

Hi Everyone! I have been on vacation and it was great arrive to the hotel and receive the NOA2 approved on the email! That was August 14th and then on August 20th my boyfriend received the hard copy!!! So happy we are. Everything is going so fast. Now waiting for the NVC's news! I read it is taking more time (35 days as you said) so we are trying to keep calm now that everything is going perfect.

Congrats to all who also recieved their NOA2 and patience to all who are still waiting!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

We got our RFE in the mail today and as expected it was due to the fact that we met on Tumblr and we didn't provide specific details about the website. Per the notice they're asking that we submit information regarding the website and the circumstances under which we met to establish our relationship.

I had put together a letter at the start of the week in preparation for this being the cause of the RFE and I stated that Tumblr is a microblogging platform and social networking website and is in no way affiliated or classified as an International Marriage Broker. On top of that I re-explained how we met and what it was that first drew us to speaking and forming our initial friendship and subsequent relationship. I even included attached their terms of service and privacy policy as documentation to establish that they are not an international marriage broker which I got both from the website and from speaking with their customer service support team.

This should be plenty, right? I'm sending out the reply first thing Monday morning since the post office is closed until then.

It's amazing the number of different social media sites that one can meet that special person on. I'm sure it is difficult for NVC and UCIS to stay on all of them, so by getting a RFE for the reason you stated doesn't surprise me.

The outline of your response will satisfy them. You shouldn't have any problems going forward with this issue.

[Franzy 0]

guys how many days did you receive your nvc no. after getting your noa2 ?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

guys how many days did you receive your nvc no. after getting your noa2 ?

You can call the NVC and get your MNL# and not have to wait any longer. By moving now you can save yourself about 2 months of waiting and shortening your wait times. I explain everything for the US Embassy in The Philippines at my website. Here is where you are in the process. Follow each step from tab to tab and you will have all the information and "gotcha's" under tow.

No need to wait now you are in charge.

Edited August 24, 2015 by Greenbaum

[6yearslater 4]

You can call the NVC and get your MNL# and not have to wait any longer. By moving now you can save yourself about 2 months of waiting and shortening your wait times. I explain everything for the US Embassy in The Philippines at my website. Here is where you are in the process. Follow each step from tab to tab and you will have all the information and "gotcha's" under tow.

No need to wait now you are in charge.

You'll need to wait to get your case number - which is taking about 35 days and once you have that then its all on you.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

You'll need to wait to get your case number - which is taking about 35 days and once you have that then its all on you.

Wrong. The OP has received their NOA2 according to their timeline so they do not have to wait any longer. They can proceed with scheduling their interview, medical and CFO. My post is for the Embassy in the Philippines and may not be the same for other Embassy's.

Edited August 24, 2015 by Greenbaum

[sarah03 2]

If any fellow Canadian July people have Montreal as their consulate, there is a really helpful thread clarifying how/when to go about sending packet 3. Every embassy seems to work slightly differently and so general information has its limits, but if this is your embassy, this thread is great! I had no clue what to do next after receiving NOA2 (except wait, obviously), but after asking questions in this thread and reading it through (it's short!) I feel way more prepared for the next step, thought I'd share instead anyone else was feeling lost at sea

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/562191-when-can-i-get-my-packet3/

Edited August 24, 2015 by sarah03

[6yearslater 4]

Wrong. The OP has received their NOA2 according to their timeline so they do not have to wait any longer. They can proceed with scheduling their interview, medical and CFO. My post is for the Embassy in the Philippines and may not be the same for other Embassy's.

Most embassy's require your case number to schedule an interview or medical - I guess yours is different.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Most embassy's require your case number to schedule an interview or medical - I guess yours is different.

For the embassy in the Philippines, the applicant can call the NVC after they received a text message that the case has been approved in order to receive their MNL# (case number you refer to in your message above). With that number they do not have to wait for Packet 3 or 4 as they usually never arrive because the Philippine postal service sucks big time.

Each Embassy is different as to what steps you can take to speed up your processing. Some you just have to wait. Phil is not like that. That's why I developed a website to help those processing through Manila to shave up to 2 months off their processing time on their visa case. The steps are outlined (step by step) and I include all the "gotcha" mistakes to avoid.

Those who want more information about the process for the Manila Embassy follow my link in my signature below. Use the link at the twisting arrow. Good luck to all.

Edited August 24, 2015 by Greenbaum

[jandjin 19]

I know many of us here are waiting to hear update from others so they can compare their expected date based on the post they see. So here it is. I just got my case no. and there was no forwarded date to the US embassy as the case was just entered into the system and the case no. was generated today. I'm expecting USEM should be getting it soon. As I'll be visiting my fiancee in 2 weeks, I'll have her do medical and CFO while I'm there.

Good luck to everyone!!!

Edited August 24, 2015 by jandjin

[Marc2015 0]

Congrats !!!

[gaiaslastlaugh 1]

I know many of us here are waiting to hear update from others so they can compare their expected date based on the post they see. So here it is. I just got my case no. and there was no forwarded date to the US embassy as the case was just entered into the system and the case no. was generated today. I'm expecting USEM should be getting it soon. As I'll be visiting my fiancee in 2 weeks, I'll have her do medical and CFO while I'm there.

Good luck to everyone!!!

CONGRATS!!

Huge thanks for the update. We're a 7/29 NOA2, so I'm trying to get through to the NVC now and see if we have a case number. Haven't been able to penetrate the wall of callers yet. Probably all of my fellow July filers saw your message and got ahead of me ;-)

[Marc2015 0]

you received an email from nvc about your package 3 @jandjin

[KD_Wright 2]

when I called earlier this week, i was told that my info is being entered into the system; however, I got a different answer today. my case is not even received from USCIS. hmmmm.... it's been 3 weeks since my NOA2.

Hi Sis! You're just one day ahead of me. We got approved July 31 and I called USCIS this morning and the agent told me that they haven't receive our packet and I need to wait for 35 days.