February 2017 I-129F Filers

[TexasHeartsIndia 371]

4 hours ago, DInLove said:

Hey! If you don't mind my asking, since there is so much discussion going on about when to fill out DS-160...have you guys started on this yet? I had to use the same form to apply for my visitor's visa a couple of years back, so I believe I can just retrieve that one and update it along w our case number - once NVC contacts us and I'll get a new application number for the ds-160. But have not tried it yet. Thought I'd wait on NVC to confirm 1st. 

We have not, although I plan on having him start once we get the NVC case number. You can create a log in so the form can be saved and retrieved. Once he gets the letter/email from the embassy, he can submit it. 

 

Do you know if the embassy mails the letter by post or email? I hate how unreliable the Indian mail system is...

[Alya and Joe 130]

3 hours ago, cherryblossoms916 said:

YES. 15 DAYS! THEY SAID THEY MAILED IT LAST JUNE 13. HAAAAYS!!!!!!!!

hi..did they just SAY or its on uscis website also says that they mailed it? its impotrant....how it happened with us; we called them 6 of june just to find out whats going on with our case and woman told we got RFE, BUT...the letter was really sent on 15 of june! and on 15 of june it appeared on website that they sent it and also we got e-mail notice about it...so if they just told it to you by phone it does not mean they sent it...but if the status of case is updated on website and you are waiting for 15 days, you should call them!

[Alex2017 34]

On 27.6.2017 at 10:41 AM, Alex2017 said:

I just checked my case status at CEAC and it says ready. Can I schedule my interview?

I haven't got Packet 3 in snail mail.

I'm confused.

 

Does anyone know if that works only via email and online for Germany?

 

[DInLove 9]

23 minutes ago, TexasHeartsIndia said:

We have not, although I plan on having him start once we get the NVC case number. You can create a log in so the form can be saved and retrieved. Once he gets the letter/email from the embassy, he can submit it. 

 

Do you know if the embassy mails the letter by post or email? I hate how unreliable the Indian mail system is...

Oh I'm not sure, that's a good question! That's what I was wondering too, if they do it electronically or via snail mail. Hopefully the faster of the two options 😊

[ChristaandJosh 145]

1 hour ago, Alya and Joe said:

hi..did they just SAY or its on uscis website also says that they mailed it? its impotrant....how it happened with us; we called them 6 of june just to find out whats going on with our case and woman told we got RFE, BUT...the letter was really sent on 15 of june! and on 15 of june it appeared on website that they sent it and also we got e-mail notice about it...so if they just told it to you by phone it does not mean they sent it...but if the status of case is updated on website and you are waiting for 15 days, you should call them!

You are waiting on an rfe reply too? Ours was recieved 22nd June, two days after yours. Nervous times 🙏🙏

[FindHerKeepHer 244]

20 hours ago, TriloByte said:

So I changed my VJ cover photo to an image of a timeline of the last 4 billion years history of planet Earth. I think it accurately describes how long this process feels as we go through it (at least for me anyway). I am basically a trilobite that's looking a billion years in the future for our Visa.

you are taking way too long to get ur nvc number... when last did you call?

[FindHerKeepHer 244]

1 hour ago, Alex2017 said:

Does anyone know if that works only via email and online for Germany?

 

when your case says ready- you have to complete and submit your ds 160 and then pay the visa fee. once you do this call and inform your us embassy in germany. 

[TriloByte 1,818]

15 minutes ago, FindHerKeepHer said:

you are taking way too long to get ur nvc number... when last did you call?

Nah, right now I am still within the average time for NVC received. Now, tomorrow, I will be on the wrong side of the average.  

 

Averages aside, the process takes too long.

Edited June 28, 2017 by TriloByte

[FindHerKeepHer 244]

Just now, TriloByte said:

Nah, right now I am still within the average time for NVC received. Now, tomorrow, I will be on the wrong side of the average.  

u should be calling everyday lol thats what i did, i really feel like my nagging got me ahead.. lol idk prob just in my mind. 

[TriloByte 1,818]

Just now, FindHerKeepHer said:

u should be calling everyday lol thats what i did, i really feel like my nagging got me ahead.. lol idk prob just in my mind. 

I've been calling every 3 days or so. So far everyone has been pleasant on the phone, except one, which had a bit of they couldn't be bothered sound to their voice. My luck so far has been my stuff taking a bit longer than others.

[mtina518 25]

1 hour ago, Alex2017 said:

Does anyone know if that works only via email and online for Germany?

 

For Germany, you will get your Package 3 in the snail mail. After you gathered all your documents you will send them back also by snail mail. Package 4 will then be an email. 

[cherryblossoms916 216]

1 hour ago, Alya and Joe said:

hi..did they just SAY or its on uscis website also says that they mailed it? its impotrant....how it happened with us; we called them 6 of june just to find out whats going on with our case and woman told we got RFE, BUT...the letter was really sent on 15 of june! and on 15 of june it appeared on website that they sent it and also we got e-mail notice about it...so if they just told it to you by phone it does not mean they sent it...but if the status of case is updated on website and you are waiting for 15 days, you should call them!

Hello! We just found out in USCIS site. We didn't tried to call bcos there is a date that if you didn't received the mail that's the time you request it again. And for sure if we call them they will say just wait for it. Btw, we got the mail today. I hope you got yours too. Goodluck!

[mtina518 25]

37 minutes ago, FindHerKeepHer said:

when your case says ready- you have to complete and submit your ds 160 and then pay the visa fee. once you do this call and inform your us embassy in germany. 

This won't work for Germany. You can't even call but only email them. German beneficiaries have to send some documents to the embassy prior to the interview...in addition to DS-160 and paying fhe fee. 

[doggieandsam 765]

help guys! re the employment letter and bank statements - do they have a validity? how fresh do they need to be by the time you interview?

 

i am trying to figure out if its okay to request it now (my case just turned to ready) or wait until i get packet 3. i know it may be a while (a month or more) before my embassy sends me packet 3 and then another few weeks or so before i can interview. i know in some countries like here in the UAE (employment and bank statements needs to be fresh ie not more than a month old when you use it).

 

thanks!

[mtina518 25]

5 minutes ago, iamdegie said:

help guys! re the employment letter and bank statements - do they have a validity? how fresh do they need to be by the time you interview?

 

i am trying to figure out if its okay to request it now (my case just turned to ready) or wait until i get packet 3. i know it may be a while (a month or more) before my embassy sends me packet 3 and then another few weeks or so before i can interview. i know in some countries like here in the UAE (employment and bank statements needs to be fresh ie not more than a month old when you use it).

 

thanks!

I think you're good to go if you request your documemts now. My fiance also gathered all his paperwork prior to our packet 3. We didn't read anything about a validity of these documents...except the photograph and the police records, which should not be older than 6 months. FYI: We submitted the packet 3 at the embassy in Germany. Check you embassy website...perhaps you will find some detailed information specific for your country.