September 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Greetings all. I thought I'd start the new NOA2 to NVC thread for September 2018. Please join and ask questions and share your experience.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Bump

[Leah and Matt 120]

I will be the first to post!

NOA2- Sept 4th!

 

We are sooooooo excited!

[Taffi111 17]

I'm confused. Is this one different to the other one?

[Bambi_Eyes9390 109]

I'm very confused now but nevertheless I found my way here lol

 

NOA2: September 4th 😊

 

So what now?

[Amnazaid 46]

My approval date was 22 aug and waiting for nvc

Edited September 5, 2018 by Amnazaid

[Greenbaum 12,258]

6 hours ago, Taffi111 said:

I'm confused. Is this one different to the other one?

These are K-1's who are waiting on their file to be transferred from USCIS to NVC then a case number assigned then onward to their respective Embassy's. I hope this explanation has helped.

 

Edited September 5, 2018 by Greenbaum

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, Bambi_Eyes9390 said:

I'm very confused now but nevertheless I found my way here lol

 

NOA2: September 4th 😊

 

So what now?

First, don't begin calling for 10 business days after you get your text message (NOA2). Second, you will need the Petitioner's and Beneficiaries full name and date of birth.

 

Call 603-334-0700 or 603-334-0888 Be prepared for a wait. Tell the operator that you are requesting a case number for your K-1. They will ask for the receipt number located on the left top of your I-797 (NOA2) form. Then he/she will either tell you that they have not received your case or you will be asked for the names and date of birth. If they don't have the case, you will be told it can take 30 to 45 days for them to receive it and to wait however many days/weeks and call back. That's a pad answer so ignore it. You can call back the next day or as often as you want. NVC's hours are 7am to 12 am (midnight) eastern time. Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays. Calling early at 7 am on the dot will get you in the fastest or calling late the lines to be open most often.

 

When you have your case number, enter it here https://ceac.state.g...ker/status.aspx and it will tell you one of three things... At NVC, In Transit, or Ready.

[JayHouser 209]

Sept 4 NOA2

 

When do I start calling for my case #?

 

Nvmd i saw greens post lol

Edited September 6, 2018 by JayHouser

[Bambi_Eyes9390 109]

8 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

First, don't begin calling for 10 business days after you get your text message (NOA2). Second, you will need the Petitioner's and Beneficiaries full name and date of birth.

 

Call 603-334-0700 or 603-334-0888 Be prepared for a wait. Tell the operator that you are requesting a case number for your K-1. They will ask for the receipt number located on the left top of your I-797 (NOA2) form. Then he/she will either tell you that they have not received your case or you will be asked for the names and date of birth. If they don't have the case, you will be told it can take 30 to 45 days for them to receive it and to wait however many days/weeks and call back. That's a pad answer so ignore it. You can call back the next day or as often as you want. NVC's hours are 7am to 12 am (midnight) eastern time. Monday through Friday except Federal Holidays. Calling early at 7 am on the dot will get you in the fastest or calling late the lines to be open most often.

 

When you have your case number, enter it here https://ceac.state.g...ker/status.aspx and it will tell you one of three things... At NVC, In Transit, or Ready.

Thank you so much for this.

It's weird cos I feel like I've been waiting and thinking about the NOA2 for so long, then it arrived and I was so excited! Then I was like "ok now what do I do?" Haha

As always thank you for your help!

[crono_clone 213]

41 minutes ago, Bambi_Eyes9390 said:

Thank you so much for this.

It's weird cos I feel like I've been waiting and thinking about the NOA2 for so long, then it arrived and I was so excited! Then I was like "ok now what do I do?" Haha

As always thank you for your help!

Haha I was the same way. Thanks Greenbaum for the explanation! 

[Glenn&Diana 14]

Sept 4 here too.

 

Now I want to know when we can call for the case number.  I saw to wait 2 weeks, but I am hoping/thinking this is a bit long?

 

ahh. Just saw Green,s post too.

 

 

What is the magic os 10 days?

Edited September 6, 2018 by Glenn&Diana

[Bambi_Eyes9390 109]

10 minutes ago, Glenn&Diana said:

Sept 4 here too.

 

Now I want to know when we can call for the case number.  I saw to wait 2 weeks, but I am hoping/thinking this is a bit long?

I think after all the time that we've waited, 2weeks isn't super fast but it also isn't too bad.

Obviously it's up to you but I would just try to be patient and give it at least 10days before calling so as to avoid disappointment and frustration

[Penguin_ie 5,985]

**** Mod note:  as this thread has existed and is active, I am going to let it go but in future, a reminder that we want to have monthly filers start monthly threads:  

  

[Jen&Cal 85]

Hello everyone & congrats on getting this far!

 

I was approved on Sept 4th. My question is should I go ahead and get everything for the affidavit of support together and mail it to my fiancee?

Or should I wait until a little closer to the time of the interview? I'm wondering if I should get the letter from my employer today or if it is too early?

 

Thank you

Edited September 6, 2018 by Jen&Cal