March 2018 NOA2 ---> NVC thread

[AM 7 92]

6 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

 

I just want to advise you to something that is important concerning wedding plans. This is for everyone's attention. During the interview do not bring up, show pictures or talk about any kind of ceremony that might be construed as a wedding in your current country. There have been others who have had a "engagement" party in their home country prior to the interview and the CO saw pictures of that function with all types of guests, food and celebration cheer, and concluded it must have been a wedding and declined the applicants K-1 visa. Upon which there was nothing that could be said or done to rectify the situation. Their K-1 visa became DEAD at that moment.

 

So be guarded in what you say and what you show picture wise to the CO. Of course if you have wedding plans after you arrive in USA and you are asked by the CO about those plans then there is no harm in sharing your plans but let it be known that a date is hard to set since you are unsure of your approval but you are planning to marry within 90 days after arrival. Many female CO's love to hear about such plans and sometimes spend a little more time learning about your wedding plans. Not for the information to adjudicate your application but just because females are more curious and interested in such plans. 

@Greenbaum what if we are setting a date for wedding day? Would that be a problem? Is it taking risk? We are not planning anything until fall but should I even mention that to CO if it comes up? This is a genetic question but what are the chances of k-1 visa not being approved for someone and on what bases? If we are able to show financial stuff and Nona fife relationship, would CO look for any other rd flags? I just wanna know these things cuz my fiancé and I are trying to plan a wedding with taking risk but questioning if we should wait until visa in hand or risk it cuz we are running out of options for venues and financially it’s already killing us and FYI we aren’t going big but very small.

[Kari & Atti 411]

6 hours ago, Xie_xong said:

Same here. Me and @turkishdelight are in the electronic group. NVC received our cases last March 20 and still waiting for our case numbers.

Oh nooo 😨 don’t say that! I thought electronic meant faster 😔

[Kari & Atti 411]

2 hours ago, J&B said:

Hey guys, 

 

NOA2: March 15

NVC Received: March 30

Case # Assigned: March 30

 

I was also told that I am "one of these electronic cases" so I should call back and press 5. I asked the agent who told me this what she means and she said it means I have to upload all visa documents electronically. Then I called back and pressed 5. I asked the guy if it means I will have to upload all docs online and he said no. He explained that the embassy will still handle everything and I should follow their lead.So I don't really know what it means to be in the electronic group. 

I’m happy you got your case number!  I’m hearing all sorts of things about these electronic cases. One thing I’ve come to know about this process is that nothing is consistent. There is no way we can determine what the outcome of our case will be and how it will be handled and when it will be handled. NOA1 Was June 27th, My NOA2 was March 19th, NVC rec was March 28th, and no case number yet. All we can do is wait and wait some more. 😔

[Greenbaum 12,258]

9 hours ago, yselliegirl said:

So my case’s status is “Ready” as of this morning. Do I need to wait for a formal email / letter from my consulate? Or I can proceed to next steps? Thanks! 

Here are the "next step questions" for the Philippines. First, you do no need to wait for a formal letter or email to begin your processing in the Philippines. If you have your MNL# then start with the step by step instructions found here: http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/k-1-visa-application.html  They are free and it will help you navigate through every step of the way with recommend for links, next step advice and many other tidbits you will need. The information comes to you via Hank and is free to use. Join us over the sub-forum for the Philippines to ask your questions, address is here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

Good luck and safe travels. 

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

7 hours ago, KAF said:

Oh can you quote me to the Canadian forum please. I was looking for the most relatable forum but all I see was years/months ago. Thank you 😊 

The forum for Canada is located here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/93-canada/  Be aware that the first 2-4 post can be dated but they are pinned in their position because they contain important information. So scroll down a bit for newer topics.

[Kieth@May 61]

Just got off the phone 5 minutes ago.. We've got our case # already. Yahooo!!! Noa2-March 20

[Greenbaum 12,258]

3 hours ago, Amit M said:

@Greenbaum what if we are setting a date for wedding day?

Would that be a problem? Is it taking risk? Setting a date for a wedding is not such a problem. Just ensure if you discuss your wedding dates with the CO that you include that "it's so hard to set a firm date with everything still up in the air with our approval but our plan is to schedule the wedding within the 90 day period after arrival to the States." Informing the CO with those intentions leaves nothing for the CO to be concerned about.  Besides the CO has no way of confirming what plans you have made and to what extent. 

We are not planning anything until fall but should I even mention that to CO if it comes up? Always be truthful and do not bring up any topic unless asked as this can open you to more questioning.

This is a genetic question but what are the chances of k-1 visa not being approved for someone and on what bases? Once you get to the interview stage and your documents that need to be presented at the interview check out then 99% of the time you are approved.

If we are able to show financial stuff and Nona fife relationship, would CO look for any other rd flags? It's there job to look for RED flags. So they will be looking. But if you have everything in order then you'll more than will likely pass.

I just wanna know these things cuz my fiancé and I are trying to plan a wedding with taking risk but questioning if we should wait until visa in hand or risk it cuz we are running out of options for venues and financially it’s already killing us and FYI we aren’t going big but very small.

See my comments in RED above.

[turkishdelight 185]

Day 13 since NVC receive. I just spoke to Sunny who said my case should have a number by the end of this week. When I asked her to re-confirm she said she couldn't say for sure.  But she said everything looks good and it's going through its normal process, etc.

 

Tagging my homies in the electronic group who also have a March 20 NVC receive date. Anyone else out there?

@Xie_xong @Elif

[NICK & PAULA 1,097]

11 hours ago, Martin3517 said:

got back from my vacation and still nothing. 

Any latest news about your case? Have you tried the new website? Geez! It's been 10 months for you, brother. I really admire your patience regarding this process. I hope you'll hear something soon. Praying for you and fiancee. 

[Martin3517 488]

13 minutes ago, NICK & PAULA said:

Any latest news about your case? Have you tried the new website? Geez! It's been 10 months for you, brother. I really admire your patience regarding this process. I hope you'll hear something soon. Praying for you and fiancee. 

what new website? my lawyer has been bothering uscis about it. I am just going with the flow nowadays. I think he contacted the service operations in D.C. already.

[baggles 60]

So, previously I said we're not in a rush and so we were going to wait for the email from nvc. But guys, trust me, this is hard. 

I received the NOA2 on 03/13 but on the hard copy it actually says "notice date 03/10". So it's been around 3 weeks more or less since approval. 

My fiance has been busy so he's never called and unfortunately I don't have a phone plan to call, it would be too expensive. So, we have no idea what's going on and I'm getting nervous. He said he'll probably call when he has some free time this week, but I doubt it. We're not in a rush, cause I won't be able to move before mid June, but I guess the sooner I book my interview, the better. Also because I have no idea how much I will have to wait for it. (nobody knows about Italian waiting time, right?) 

And then I read about a lot of you guys who received their case numbers in just a couple of weeks and maybe mine is already there waiting for me. 

Anyone know how long does it take to get the email after they assign a case number? 

Thanks everyone, I'm just really nervous and anxious and fiancé is not helping right now! 

Edited April 2, 2018 by baggles

[NICK & PAULA 1,097]

1 minute ago, Martin3517 said:

what new website? my lawyer has been bothering uscis about it. I am just going with the flow nowadays. I think he contacted the service operations in D.C. already.

https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ 

[Martin3517 488]

2 minutes ago, NICK & PAULA said:

https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ 

i have the old account in USCIS should i use that? but it is asking for an email.

[NICK & PAULA 1,097]

Just now, Martin3517 said:

i have the old account in USCIS should i use that? but it is asking for an email.

Choose "create a new account" on the lower right portion and you can use the same email add in your old account when you register.

[turkishdelight 185]

14 minutes ago, baggles said:

So, previously I said we're not in a rush and so we were going to wait for the email from nvc. But guys, trust me, this is hard. 

I received the NOA2 on 03/13 but on the hard copy it actually says "notice date 03/10". So it's been around 3 weeks more or less since approval. 

My fiance has been busy so he's never called and unfortunately I don't have a phone plan to call, it would be too expensive. So, we have no idea what's going on and I'm getting nervous. He said he'll probably call when he has some free time this week, but I doubt it. We're not in a rush, cause I won't be able to move before mid June, but I guess the sooner I book my interview, the better. Also because I have no idea how much I will have to wait for it. (nobody knows about Italian waiting time, right?) 

And then I read about a lot of you guys who received their case numbers in just a couple of weeks and maybe mine is already there waiting for me. 

Anyone know how long does it take to get the email after they assign a case number? 

Thanks everyone, I'm just really nervous and anxious and fiancé is not helping right now! 

I think the email is pretty immediate, but maybe not everyone gets it. I really don't trust anything they say...

 

I have been waiting a month since NOA2 so I think you're within normal processing times, especially if yours is an electronic case.