October 2018 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[lilpinay 59]

22 hours ago, Lucrezia_ITALY said:

Same here!!! APPROVED finally!!

Same here! Finally after 8 months! This is an exhausting journey, but we all know this is all worth it, when we finally together with someone we love!..😍 

[iwir 337]

8 hours ago, BridefromKZ said:

How did you make it? We don’t get any mails from NVC, we were approved 10/1

I'm following @Greenbaum tips at the beginning of this thread and signed up for email alert. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

 

I hope they will keep us updated. It's still one week for us. So I'm happy that this is some kind of communication with them.

 

@Greenbaum, will they keep us updated when the starus changes? I'm so excited 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, iwir said:

I'm following @Greenbaum tips at the beginning of this thread and signed up for email alert. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

 

I hope they will keep us updated. It's still one week for us. So I'm happy that this is some kind of communication with them.

 

@Greenbaum, will they keep us updated when the starus changes? I'm so excited 

They have been pretty good at updating when there is a "touched" to your record or that there are any changes. I hoping this method continues to mature and work for all. Thanks for sharing with others.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

On ‎10‎/‎10‎/‎2018 at 2:37 PM, Ms Peggy said:

Hello again guys! 

Just got our embassy case number today.  😁 but we haven’t received any mail yet. I called at 1pm est, waited for almost 30min, but the rep was very nice and helpful so it was all good. 

 

noa2: sept 25 2018

embassy case number thru nvc call center: oct 10, 2018

 

 

Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.

 

So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.

 

Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.

 

Thanks

[Greenbaum 12,258]

13 hours ago, iwir said:

Just got an email from NVC saying they haven't received my case, which is normal. It's been only 8 days. Anyway my question is: will they keep sending us alert when something changed or we need to repeat the inquiry again? Thanks!!

In for one, in for life. No need to repeat as it the ticket that keeps on giving.

 

9 hours ago, BridefromKZ said:

How did you make it? We don’t get any mails from NVC, we were approved 10/1

Go to the very first page of this thread and I list many tips to make your life calm. Guess what it's FREE.  Except of course I need the P3 interview instruction letter from your country. I don't have one from your embassy. So when you get a copy can you post a copy as you use it to help those that come behind you.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

On ‎10‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 6:27 PM, Icamarn said:

My country is Spain, I think I just updated it.

Thank you. 

Thanks for updating your profile. Here is an award for your help.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UsM5rUke5AZ3kH8HQf7SNRSxhtHiqzAS/view?usp=sharing

 

Spain requires the embassy send the packet 3 which allows the beneficiary to schedule and attend the medical and needs to be brought to the medical appointment, and in order to book the interview Spain requires packet 4. I have not verified this but this information came from someone who processed recently.

 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

P3 Letter request for your Embassy interview

 

If I haven't given you a link to your P3 letter please ask me and if I have it I will be more than happy to share. Good luck to all.  

[LuFlolady 881]

20 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

P3 Letter request for your Embassy interview

 

If I haven't given you a link to your P3 letter please ask me and if I have it I will be more than happy to share. Good luck to all.  

Do you have one for the south African embassy in Joburg?

[Mehappy 28]

21 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

P3 Letter request for your Embassy interview

 

If I haven't given you a link to your P3 letter please ask me and if I have it I will be more than happy to share. Good luck to all.  

Dear Greenbaum, any chance you can share one for Hong Kong? Thank you sooo much for everything you do here! 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 minute ago, LuFlolady said:

Do you have one for the south African embassy in Joburg?

This a great group to join. They are couples who are in the same space you are and there are others who are experts for SA. Drop in and read the thread where you will find a lot more information. I don't have the P3 from there so if you get a copy sure would appreciate you sharing it with me.

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/663264-south-african-k1-visa-applicants/

 

Best thing for you all to do is get your police certificates BUT they cannot be older than 6 months.  If you were 16 and older and lived in another country besides S.A., then you will need a police certificate from there as well, so be prepared.

 

Start gathering documents, originals of birth certificates, divorce decree's, pictures and other evidence of your relationship that was not included in your original package (since it will take some time, they still want to see you are still an active couple).  Any passport photos cannot be older than 6 months old. 

When you get your NOA2, give it about 10 days before you call NVC and asking status of your case.  You can always call USCIS for your status, but they are not the friendliest and I wouldn't even but them until at least 90 days minimum, I highly doubt they have caught up with the backlog, especially with all the immigration and DACA stuff going on.  The NVC is much friendlier, when you get there and will help you with no problem with any update you are asking.  But normally when you get your NOA2, like I said give it at least 10 days before you call them.  They didn't get our package for at least 14 days.

 

After you get your NOA2 and your package goes to NVC, it goes pretty quick, so use this time wisely to gather all your documents.  The petitioner needs to provide pay stubs (3 months), I-134 Aff. of Support, Employment verification letter, VA eligibility letter, if applicable, to show as part of income and last 3 years of tax records.

 

Then once NVC processes your package, a medical appointment can be made, you only have 2 options, one in Joburg and one in Cape Town.  My fiancé went to Joburg.   It's a 2 day process, but spread between 3 days.  You go one day for bloodwork and x-rays and the next for shots and discussion with the dr., so plan on that.

 

Your finance, not the petitioner, will need to fill out the Visa app online, DS-160 and pay the fee.

Make sure you set up your online account correctly and schedule the interview, she finished her physicals (her and her boys) in November, but we missed the interview's for Dec/Jan/Feb, due to holiday schedules.  They only do K1 visa interviews there at the consulate the last 2 weeks of the month and only on Tues and Thursdays.  So our interview is 20 March, we scheduled it 26 Dec, because they kept telling her there were no appointments, then we call and it jumped 3 months!  So plan wisely.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

3 minutes ago, Mehappy said:

Dear Greenbaum, any chance you can share one for Hong Kong? Thank you sooo much for everything you do here! 

Here you go:

 

Spend some time at the HK US Embassy website and read up on what the requirements are and what is next. Here is the link: https://hk.usconsulate.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee/the-interview/ and http://www.ustraveldocs.com/hk/Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants 14June2017.pdf

 

 

Spend sometime in the sub forums for China/HK found here. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/94-china/  There are many experts that can help you along. Most here in this forum are trying to get their arms around their own process and have very little knowledge for HK.

[amy1411 51]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

In for one, in for life. No need to repeat as it the ticket that keeps on giving.

 

Go to the very first page of this thread and I list many tips to make your life calm. Guess what it's FREE.  Except of course I need the P3 interview instruction letter from your country. I don't have one from your embassy. So when you get a copy can you post a copy as you use it to help those that come behind you.

Hey Greenbaum, do have any for my country Nigeria?

[americaninlove 381]

4 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

P3 Letter request for your Embassy interview

 

If I haven't given you a link to your P3 letter please ask me and if I have it I will be more than happy to share. Good luck to all.  

I’m sure you’ve given it to me for Germany before but would love to see it again. Thank you!

[S_and_K_K1 83]

Hi everyone! Happy to be in this thread. NOA2: Oct 11. Good luck to us all!

[Pich_David 4]

God approved October 9☺️