Nvc case status, confused???

[Eorop88 1]

I called the Nvc on tuesday, and I fianlly got a case #. I asked them if i can start filling and submit ds-160. They told me I had to wait for them to sent it to the embassy and wait for instructions from them. I guess my question is can i start filling out and submit the form or do as they say and wait for the embassy, im confused because i noticed a lot of couples fill it out right away!! Please help, i appreciate all the help!!

[KimchiLumpia 315]

Before you are able to schedule a medical or interview, your foreign fiance's embassy will mail a step-by-step checklist of items required to be completed first.  This checklist is what is loosely known as "Packet 3".  I say loosely, because every country is different.  Some countries literally call it "Packet 3".  Some countries call it a simple "Checklist".  According to the Mexican Embassy website, it is called "instructions":

https://mx.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/how-to-apply/

This "instructions" checklist generally includes: Submitting your DS160 online, getting your affidavit of support evidence, getting your police records report, how to schedule your medical, how to schedule your interview, and other information. 
 

Once you have your NVC # you can use it to track your case on the CEAC website here:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

Once your case says "Ready", you will follow the instructions letter received in the mail start scheduling your medical and interview.

Now understand, the instruction letter is different for every country.  Some countries have it available for download on their website.  For example Canada Embassy provides a downloadable Packet 3 checklist PDF: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/

 

So Canadian K1 Visa filers do not need to wait until the instructions letter arrives in the mail.

In messaging VJ members from Mexico, they have to wait for the instructions letter to arrive in the mail. 

There is another VJ member named @minemar who's also going through the same process currently with the Mexican Embassy.  Maybe they can give you some advice as well.

Good luck

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Yes, you can start filling out your DS-160 application if you wish.  But, do not submit it yet.   You can start the application, save it, access it again, and add more information as needed.  Do not submit the DS-160 until you receive the "instructions" letter with information on when to submit.

Edited March 24, 2017 by KimchiLumpia
To Answer Your DS-160 Question

[minemar 96]

Hi!   

 

Unfortunately you can't go further with your process until you receive the letter from the consulate.  You can only fill the ds-160 online but you can't actually get an interview or medical done without that piece of paper.  

 

Trust me it's very frustrating.  If you're from Mexico you might end upwaiting from 2 - 4weeks to receive the letter after the consulate issued the letter since they send it through regular post office. 

 

 

You can either wait or travel to the consulate window and get a copy printed out. 

 

Good luck '!

[C-ma'am 684]

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[tab4768 31]

On 3/24/2017 at 6:16 AM, minemar said:

Hi!   

 

Unfortunately you can't go further with your process until you receive the letter from the consulate.  You can only fill the ds-160 online but you can't actually get an interview or medical done without that piece of paper.  

 

Trust me it's very frustrating.  If you're from Mexico you might end upwaiting from 2 - 4weeks to receive the letter after the consulate issued the letter since they send it through regular post office. 

 

 

You can either wait or travel to the consulate window and get a copy printed out. 

 

Good luck '!

You have already received this paper? Was there any issues getting in the mail. I have been living in Mexico for 7+ years, and despite people mailing me cards for holiday's. I have never received any. This is the fear my fiancé and I are having over this process. Why can't things be done efficiently, like Canada, and doing everything though email. Save time and loads of money

[minemar 96]

On 26/3/2017 at 0:58 PM, tab4768 said:

You have already received this paper? Was there any issues getting in the mail. I have been living in Mexico for 7+ years, and despite people mailing me cards for holiday's. I have never received any. This is the fear my fiancé and I are having over this process. Why can't things be done efficiently, like Canada, and doing everything though email. Save time and loads of money

Sorry for the late response. No we just got our case approved last night and now we will wait for NVC and finally the consulate. I'm worried I won't get the embassy letter cause I had to abbreviate my address due to the small space to put it in all the forms, I am guessing I'll have to go directly to CDJ and do everything there during 1 week or less.

 

Are you and your fiancé waiting for the checklist letter from the Consulate?

[tab4768 31]

14 hours ago, minemar said:

Sorry for the late response. No we just got our case approved last night and now we will wait for NVC and finally the consulate. I'm worried I won't get the embassy letter cause I had to abbreviate my address due to the small space to put it in all the forms, I am guessing I'll have to go directly to CDJ and do everything there during 1 week or less.

 

Are you and your fiancé waiting for the checklist letter from the Consulate?

Well.. firstly... Congratulations on your approval. How long was your wait between Noa1 and Noa2? I'm at 7 weeks now since the Noa1 email (still no letter in the mail). Are you and your fiance in Mexico, as we both are? For all of addresses, we both did supplements as our home and work addresses are just too long and abbreviating I would think would certainly cause delays in an already screwed up mail system. Our thoughts about CDJ is to get everything done in 3 days. Fly in on day 1, go to the Embassy if we don't get the invitation letter, do the medical in afternoon. Day 2 biometrics appointment and pick up medical packet. Day 3 interview and then fly back to Cancun.  

[minemar 96]

9 hours ago, tab4768 said:

Well.. firstly... Congratulations on your approval. How long was your wait between Noa1 and Noa2? I'm at 7 weeks now since the Noa1 email (still no letter in the mail). Are you and your fiance in Mexico, as we both are? For all of addresses, we both did supplements as our home and work addresses are just too long and abbreviating I would think would certainly cause delays in an already screwed up mail system. Our thoughts about CDJ is to get everything done in 3 days. Fly in on day 1, go to the Embassy if we don't get the invitation letter, do the medical in afternoon. Day 2 biometrics appointment and pick up medical packet. Day 3 interview and then fly back to Cancun.  

Thanks!  It took exactly 102 days after they received our pettion to get NOA2. Sadly my fiancé is living in the U.S. while I am in Mexico!

 

3 days? I think that'd be ideal, Idk if it's really possible to do it all within 3 days, What if there's a delay on the Medical?  I'm just too paranoid, that's why I'm giving myself at least one week to do the whole process, Although  I'd rather to do the medical and biometrics in Mexico city and just fly to CDJ for the interview.  I wonder if you can call them and provide the full address, maybe a 2nd address would be nice.  

 

Now I'm just waiting to hear from NVC and I'm really counting the days till I get to see my fiancé again.

[tab4768 31]

On 4/6/2017 at 8:01 PM, minemar said:

Thanks!  It took exactly 102 days after they received our pettion to get NOA2. Sadly my fiancé is living in the U.S. while I am in Mexico!

 

3 days? I think that'd be ideal, Idk if it's really possible to do it all within 3 days, What if there's a delay on the Medical?  I'm just too paranoid, that's why I'm giving myself at least one week to do the whole process, Although  I'd rather to do the medical and biometrics in Mexico city and just fly to CDJ for the interview.  I wonder if you can call them and provide the full address, maybe a 2nd address would be nice.  

 

Now I'm just waiting to hear from NVC and I'm really counting the days till I get to see my fiancé again.

I have read the others review of their time in Juarez, and it seems like three days is enough. The last place on earth either of us ever wanted to be was in Juarez, and now we have to go for more than a few hours. If there is a problem with the Medical, which their should't as he will have a full exam in Cancun prior to Juarez, just to be sure everything: blood panels and vaccinations are all up to date and the general doctor gives a green light. Plus doing Medical Day 1, will allow for any follow up needed on day 2 (afternoon). I suppose we can extend if need be, but we cannot afford more than 3 days of no pay to be there. 

 

I already tried the call to USCIS... there is always a wait of over 100 minutes, and they have to call you back. Since I live international, they won't call me. I can only do things though email, and no one wants to respond to me. It really really sucks!

 

Tori