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Next Step After NOA2 for Portugal

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SardinhaAssada   0

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Hey everybody,

We've just received our NOA2 about a week ago and I'm in the process now of reaching out to my employer and bank, etc for rest of the needed paperwork. So far, so good, as our case has been moving along fairly quickly...

After contacting the NVC, they gave me the case number and to our surprise, the interview will be conducted in Paris instead of Lisbon! So now my fiance has to fly into Paris for the interview!

However, we're a bit confused as to the next step. With case number in hand, is there anything we can now do to expedite the process? Or are we simply just waiting until Paris sends us the packet with further instruction? Also, what about about the medical? Can she take the medical in Portugal, or must it be in Paris? We're looking at some added costs due to this new surprise!

Any help here would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Dario & Sandra

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TBoneTX   47,087

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Have you read "Embassy Info" and "Reviews: Embassy" (links atop any VJ page)?

Look for relevant threads in the "Europe & Eurasia" regional forum, too.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

SardinhaAssada Newbie

SardinhaAssada   0

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I'm still continuing the search and I have already been able to find the US embassy medical PDF out of Paris. It contains some helpful information regarding qualified doctors in Portugal. It's quite a price difference when compared to getting it done in Paris.

Thank you help point me in the right direction!

baron555 Veteran

baron555   934

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With case number in hand, is there anything we can now do to expedite the process?

No

Or are we simply just waiting until Paris sends us the packet with further instruction?

Yes, but go to their website. You should be able to download the forms yourselves.

Also, what about about the medical? Can she take the medical in Portugal, or must it be in Paris?

Go to their website or contact them. They know what they want.

We're looking at some added costs due to this new surprise!

It happens. There will be more future costs.

Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

nolee Contributor

nolee   7

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Hey everybody,

We've just received our NOA2 about a week ago and I'm in the process now of reaching out to my employer and bank, etc for rest of the needed paperwork. So far, so good, as our case has been moving along fairly quickly...

After contacting the NVC, they gave me the case number and to our surprise, the interview will be conducted in Paris instead of Lisbon! So now my fiance has to fly into Paris for the interview!

However, we're a bit confused as to the next step. With case number in hand, is there anything we can now do to expedite the process? Or are we simply just waiting until Paris sends us the packet with further instruction? Also, what about about the medical? Can she take the medical in Portugal, or must it be in Paris? We're looking at some added costs due to this new surprise!

Any help here would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Dario & Sandra

Here we go, went through my files and found a copy of the letter that Paris will send to you. Hope the upload works. Depending where you live the medical exam will either be in Lisbon or Azores.

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