Please give me reassurance - NOA2 has been approved - What now?

[visajourneyman 2]

I have received the second Notice of Action (NOA) acknowledging our K-1 petition has been approved.

 

2 Questions.

 

1.) I thought that NOA2 would involve a second step -> Example = Taxes and proof of income.

But, apparently, all is good and the paperwork on my end (until her interview or until she comes here to USofA) is complete? I don't know, but I feel like I am missing something. (I am probably overthinking it ...Either way, your feedback would be greatly appreciated.)

 

2.) on the K1 Flow page http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1flow they say in Step 4:

* Start gathering documents needed by beneficiary (Fiance(e)) - See K-1 Guide.

* Beneficiary can research and prepare forms required by embassy.

What are you talking about exactly ^^ ? -> what documents do I need to send / what documents can I help my fiance prepare. (I think I already know the answers, but I just want to ask you, to double check

 

All my concerns are primarily about me missing an important step. It's just me, so I would appreciate your feedback for reassurance.

- NOA2 HAS been approved - What Do I do now?

 

I am under the impression that all is good on my end and now she (my fiance) must wait (1-2 weeks?) until she receives letter of direction <- is this correct? (and will she receive a letter or an email?)

 

- I have sent a exact duplicate copy of my entire K1 package to her. 57 pages.

- My fiance is from Moldova

- She is very nervous about the interview, even though I KNOW this won't be problem. (I don't 'know' but I read a lot about this and all the women that have an interview at the American embassy in Chisinau seem to have good experience. am I wrong?)

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and reply

- greatly appreciated.

 

To Recap: 

// NOA2 has been approved.

// I am under the impression that all is good on my end (despite not sending in my taxes over the last 3 years)

// She will receive a letter or an email in 1-2 weeks with directions / next steps.

// She will do medical exam and interview.

^ this will all take 1-2 months

 

^^^^ Is true? or am I wrong?

 

thanks again

J&M

 

Edited February 25, 2017 by visajourneyman
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[Cryssiekins 976]

You'll need to send her the NOA2 copy of the approved petition

 

An update letter of your intent to marry, dated within 30 days of the interview.

 

A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support.  (This will require an IRS tax transcript, a letter from your employer, a copy of bank statements/assets [if using], and pay stubs)

 

Check out the guides here for more information, but once NVC is completed with their processing and the Embassy receives the file, your fiancée will get a series of email packets with next steps to complete the visa application (payable in US dollars with a credit card) etc. 

[visajourneyman 2]

Hold on let me reread the NOA2

[visajourneyman 2]

you say I need to send her 2 things:

1.) Send to her? -> An update letter of my intent to marry, dated within 30 days of the interview. (and she fills one out too I assume?)

2.) Send to her? -> A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support.  (This will require an IRS tax transcript, a letter from your employer, a copy of bank statements/assets [if using], and pay stubs)

[visajourneyman 2]

but why doesn't the NOA2 mention any of this?

[Dutchster 1,107]

NOA2 just mentions it has been approved and forwarded to the NVC. NVC will handle your application there and send it to the Embassy. In that meantime you can send her a package with the I-134 and supporting documents like tax returns, letter of employment etc, your intent of marry with wet signature. Read the guides good where it says "What to send when your I-129F is approved (NOA2)" http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

It'll tell you.

Edited February 25, 2017 by Dutchster

[visajourneyman 2]

What to send to your fiance once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2): 

 

okay ty

 

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one). Your fiance should review this information in advance of the interview (the embassy will have copies of this as well). 2. Send copies of the documentary proof that you submitted with the I-129F for your fiance to have on hand for their interview at the embassy. Your fiance should review this information in advance of the interview (the embassy will have copies of this as well). 3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F). 4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all. 5. You will need several items (for the above form). Gather duplicate evidence of income and resources as appropriate:  (A) Statement from an officer of the bank/financial institution with your deposits, identifying the following: 1. date account opened; 2. total amount deposited for the past year; 3. present balance  (B) Statement(s) from your employer on business stationary showing: 1. Date and nature of employment; 2. salary paid; 3. whether position is temporary or permanent (also include copies of your last two pay stubs and your previous W-2 for the associated employer if available)  (C) If Self Employed: 1. Copy of last income tax return filed (or IRS transcripts); or 2. report of commercial rating concern  (D) List containing serial numbers and denominations of bonds and name of record owner(s).  Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. See this FAQ for more tips and useful information on the Affidavit of Support Form. 6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail. (backup information; the embassy will have copies of this as well) 7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, online chat logs (pick several over the prior few months), etc.. from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 until date-now). Examples: Copies of land line and cell phone bills, appropriate emails and letters you have sent including the stamps on envelopes (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)   ^^ I have completed and/or sent all of this except for 4&5     Let me be clear, my taxes / income is not so much an issue - I am just wondering who I send my taxes too? - if the usa government approves the petition, then who needs to look at the taxes?  - I will send I-134 Affidavit of Support form - but who do I send it to? and why.

 

 

 

Edited February 25, 2017 by visajourneyman

[Dutchster 1,107]

You send the I-134 and tax returns, letter of employment etc to your fiancee. She will have to present them at her interview to prove you can sponsor her. 

[Scandi 4,168]

You have an approved i-129f petition. Now your fiancée will have to apply for the K-1 visa. Ie the i-129f and the K-1 are two different things.

 

The approved PETITION will go through NVC and they'll give you a case number. Once the approved PETITION reaches the embassy in your fiancées country the embassy will probably reach out to either her or you, in one way or another (this is country specific and I have no experience with how it works in Moldova). This is when your fiancée applies for the VISA, the embassy will let her know what to send or what to bring. I suggest both of you keep an eye on your emails etc in case they contact you that way.

 

She needs to bring documents proving you can support her, generally they want originals, ie wet signatures and so on. So you need to send them via regular mail. She also need to have a medical with chest x-rays, she needs to complete the DS-160 and then of course the interview.

[USC1961 251]

Visajourneyman, congrats on making it this far!  I'm not going to repeat what documents you need, because the great members on this site have covered it very well.  I would just add that it's not the time to sit back and relax just yet.  Especially on your fiancees end, she has a lot to take care of before the interview.  (Medical exam, DS-160 etc.)  As others have said the local embassy will contact her and tell her what she needs before the interview.  Don't fret, this is the final push before the interview.  Good luck!

[visajourneyman 2]

thanks everybody