Newbie needs help! Confused with whats next

[LadyJLeague 1]

Hi guys, newbie here! So as of 11/5 NVC has assigned our case number but still waiting on hard copy of NOA2 in the mail. I called Friday and it was still not sent out to the Consulate in DR. I am confused about the next steps of the process. I have seen posts stating that we can proceed with filling out DS-160 with the case number, but I am a bit apprehensive since I am unsure how long the NVC will take to send out our application. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

How long did it take for your case to be sent out after case number assigned?

Did you fill out DS160 and schedule medical before your case was received by Embassy?

Did you schedule your own interview or was a date assigned by NVC?

Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Dominican Republic I-129F Sent : 2015-09-14 I-129F NOA1 : 2015-09-23 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2015-10-20 NVC Received : Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2015-11-05 NVC Left : Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : Interview Result :
Edited November 16, 2015 by LadyJLeague

[mrsashko 16]

Generally, it takes 3-5 days for NVC to send the case to the embassy. It takes another 2-5 days for shipping.

Ds-160 - you can fill out earlier, just don't submit it until the case reached the embassy. If you have all the info nearby(which you should), it should only take you about 2 hours to fill out the form.

Interview - we scheduled the interview ourselves. But it is different for everyone embassy!!!! Please check with embassy specific sub-forum and/or check with the embassy itself.

Edited November 16, 2015 by mrsashko

[iarias 1]

Well how it worked for me was a case number was assigned

* received a letter in the mail stating to wait for further instructions.

* recived an email with all the things they were requiring. submitted those things

* oct 13 they approved everything, and we are now just waiting for an interview.

* I have been told once it says ready you can schedule your own interview typically they schedule it for you. keep calling that's what I do, keep calling and check your case status online

ceac.state.gov

[LadyJLeague 1]

Well how it worked for me was a case number was assigned

* received a letter in the mail stating to wait for further instructions.

* recived an email with all the things they were requiring. submitted those things

* oct 13 they approved everything, and we are now just waiting for an interview.

* I have been told once it says ready you can schedule your own interview typically they schedule it for you. keep calling that's what I do, keep calling and check your case status online

ceac.state.gov

thank you for this info!

what kind of information did they request from you if I may ask?

Also what was the total amount of time before they sent out to the embassy in your fiance country?

[iarias 1]

thank you for this info!

what kind of information did they request from you if I may ask?

Also what was the total amount of time before they sent out to the embassy in your fiance country?

They asked basically for the same things they asked when you first file the petition

Birth certificate extensive

A report called Acta de Buena conducta

Taxes from the past 2 years

Passport number

Parents name and dob etc

Passport pictures

We are married so we had to send the marriage certificate, besides everything else is the same.

They ask for the same things over and over

Our case is still at the NVC we haven't received an interview date yet.Its been there for a month and 3 days waiting for an interview.... Yes im counting the days the hours and the minutes this process is so slow its hard.

Edited November 17, 2015 by iarias

[LadyJLeague 1]

They asked basically for the same things they asked when you first file the petition

Birth certificate extensive

A report called Acta de Buena conducta

Taxes from the past 2 years

Passport number

Parents name and dob etc

Passport pictures

We are married so we had to send the marriage certificate, besides everything else is the same.

They ask for the same things over and over

Our case is still at the NVC we haven't received an interview date yet.Its been there for a month and 3 days waiting for an interview.... Yes im counting the days the hours and the minutes this process is so slow its hard.

The NVC asked for these things ? Thats confusing to me I thought that was part of the next step to the process. I am doing a K1 i wonder if its different for me. My understanding was that the NVC repackaged, rechecked and sent to the DR embassy and then from there was an accumulation of those documents- ds160, fingerprints, medical, police report etc. I'm so confused

[iarias 1]

The NVC asked me for those things.

Check their website

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/approved.html

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

The NVC asked for these things ? Thats confusing to me I thought that was part of the next step to the process. I am doing a K1 i wonder if its different for me. My understanding was that the NVC repackaged, rechecked and sent to the DR embassy and then from there was an accumulation of those documents- ds160, fingerprints, medical, police report etc. I'm so confused

The other poster is doing a spousal visa, and not a K-1. Their process is not the same, so that is probably why it is confusing you. K-1 applicants send nothing to the NVC. Follow your consulate's instructions and take what they ask of you to your K-1 interview.

DR site listing what is needed > http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-required_documents.html

DR site telling you what needs to be done to schedule your interview > http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-new_process-k1_steps.html

[LadyJLeague 1]

The other poster is doing a spousal visa, and not a K-1. Their process is not the same, so that is probably why it is confusing you. K-1 applicants send nothing to the NVC. Follow your consulate's instructions and take what they ask of you to your K-1 interview.

DR site listing what is needed > http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-required_documents.html

DR site telling you what needs to be done to schedule your interview > http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-new_process-k1_steps.html

Thank you for this clarification!! I feel relieved =]

[lemarf8916 0]

Well how it worked for me was a case number was assigned

* received a letter in the mail stating to wait for further instructions.

* recived an email with all the things they were requiring. submitted those things

* oct 13 they approved everything, and we are now just waiting for an interview.y

your pettition is not for visa k1

[LadyJLeague 1]

19 days after NVC assigned my case number FINALLY IN TRANSIT TODAY!!!!!! I am so overjoyed and excited to report this thanks to all for your support and wisdom!

I'm not quite sure if this had anything to do with it, but I visited the website of the US Embassy in DR http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-contact-e.html

and emailed support@ustraveldocs.com inquiring about the status of my case and tell me anything further about the status of my case (more than the CEAC website or NVC has been telling me). A few emails and a few hours later, checking CEAC for probably the fourth time today it is IN TRANSIT!!!!