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

[pretendthisisfun 107]

Hi everyone, I just received the NOA2 today.  Happy to be joining you.  I would say you have no idea how happy I am to be here, but out of all the people in my life...everyone here is probably the only other people who DO know how happy I am today.

[Meu Amor 180]

1 minute ago, pretendthisisfun said:

Hi everyone, I just received the NOA2 today.  Happy to be joining you.  I would say you have no idea how happy I am to be here, but out of all the people in my life...everyone here is probably the only other people who DO know how happy I am today.

Hahaha! Welcome. Check out the 1st page my friend. 

[Danery 43]

hi guys!

october 22th! here we just got our NOA2 today, do you know how long wil take from nvc to embassy, and when does my fiance have to call nvc?
do you have the phone number?

thanks you fo much for your help

 

[Meu Amor 180]

4 minutes ago, Danery said:

hi guys!

october 22th! here we just got our NOA2 today, do you know how long wil take from nvc to embassy, and when does my fiance have to call nvc?
do you have the phone number?

thanks you fo much for your help

 

Welcome!!!! Check out the 1st page. All the information you seek is there. 😊

[Jen_1987 72]

Hi guys! Received NOA2 today. So happy to be here... finally! 

[seganku 54]

Hello all!  Joining this thread.

Thanks!

[seganku 54]

9 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Here is a good primer for completing the DS-160. http://www.visajourney.com/content/ds-160-help-and-frequently-asked-questions-faqs

The link in the FAQ for the Photo Requirements may have changed.  The link is in a couple places in the FAQ.

The new link may be:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html

 

Thanks!

[Mozam 147]

11 hours ago, MozambiqueSoninha said:

NOA2 received early this month - waiting for a case number!

Congrats on the NOA2 and hello from Moz!  

[VegasJohn 29]

Hey all... following this thread now. Received NAO2 dated 11 Oct 2018!!  

 

Is anyone else here going to be going through the embassy in Bogota, Colombia??  Reviewing everything this evening and trying to figure out the timeline for how soon my fiancee might be able to get her interview and medical appointments.  Having to go to Bogota is so frustrating - how they don't have an embassy in Medellin I have no idea. It will be tough for her to get multiple days away from work, but we will make it happen one way or the other!  

 

Question for anyone familiar with the Bogota embassy:  How long after the interview do they normally send back the passport (if approved)? Do they hand things back there, on the spot? Or do they deliver it later - and if so, now long?  

 

We are hoping she can move to the US immediately at the start of the new year, so we have a couple of months to get this right. 

 

Thanks, and good luck to all! 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, seganku said:

The link in the FAQ for the Photo Requirements may have changed.  The link is in a couple places in the FAQ.

The new link may be:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html

 

Thanks!

I'm confused with your reply. Subject at hand was DS-160 but your providing a link to passport photos. Did I miss something? Thanks

[John951 54]

On 9/30/2018 at 5:37 PM, Greenbaum said:

I created this thread for those who are waiting for their NOA2 K-1 and the case assignment from NVC.

 

These are items that everyone ask for so I thought I just post them here for you to refer to when it's necessary.

 

1. How do I update my email address with NVC  Once you receive your NOA2 approval then contact NVC via https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html to update your email address as well as your beneficiary's email address. This will give you an email alert when your file arrives at NVC, your case is assigned and when the file leaves for your Embassy.

 

2. Checking on your embassy case number from NVC:

It will take 7 - 10 business days for NVC to receive your file from USCIS after you receive the NOA2, then another 2 - 5 business days for NVC to get your file in there system and produce your case number.  Call 7:00 am eastern time for shorter wait times.

 

1-603-334-0700 or 603-334-0888. Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

 

1 for English, then 7 (or 5, but I would go 7 as they would tell you if you should call 5 instead after they receive your case.)

 

Best time to call:

Right after they open which is around 7:00am US Eastern Time, Mon-Fri. Most have had luck getting the phone answered after the first ring if they called right at 7am.

 

3. How long to assign a Case # from NOA2

 

Currently it's been taking about 2 weeks for USCIS to send the file to NVC. Then it's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-3 week depending on the Embassy to receive your case. Your mileage may vary!

 

4. Follow Similar VJ members timelines.  Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture there is a link for your timeline. Select it and once you're on the next page near your picture  you will see "follow similar timelines" and it will populate 12 other couples who are near your dates. Scroll down and you will see a "spreadsheet" style page showing all the variables for measurement for when others from your Embassy are getting the same notice of approval or action.  Try it. It really works!

 

5. Follow similar VJ members timelines from other countries. And if you want to follow those from other countries that have similar timelines as yours there are several tools available to you. Go up to Immigration Timelines on the blue ribbon above and select it. Once you are on the next page looked to your left and you will see a box that states, "find similar timelines" and select it. A list will populate with those who are processing close to your timeline. When they start to change you will soon be behind them.

 

I followed those that were in my group to give me an idea where they were in processing so I could judge if I was ahead or behind.  It's pretty accurate, maybe within a day or so.

 

If you choose to follow those twelve members then you will get an email every time their status updates.

 

I hope these tips help you along your Journey. So lets share our experiences, our tips and ask questions.

 

Great post, I sent NVC my statement to update the email address. Should I still call ? The email alerts won't give me my embassy number ? What else does the e-mail system not do that I need to call and ask about ?

[John951 54]

14 hours ago, Bajanphoenix said:

Just received my NVC case number!! Woo hoo!!

 

NOA1 -- March 9

NOA2 - October 2

NVC Received -- October 18

NYC Case Number Received -- October 22

did you call in or get an email ?

[Bajanphoenix 5]

Just now, John951 said:

did you call in or get an email ?

@John951 I called in. They said there’s pretty much nothing to do now until my case gets to the Embassy. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

12 minutes ago, John951 said:

Great post, I sent NVC my statement to update the email address. Should I still call ? The email alerts won't give me my embassy number ? What else does the e-mail system not do that I need to call and ask about ?

This procedure is to help keep you off the phones. Nothing more to do but to wait. If you feel inclined to call then call late at night and do it about every 3 days. More than that you are wasting your time.

[John951 54]

22 hours ago, TheFutureMrsBowma said:

Morning from C.R!

 

I called the NVC this morning, and no case received yet. My NOA2 date is October 5th. I thought by now they would have it, but I guess I'll have to wait. Anyone else with me? At this point we need some hope and good news since there's a wedding scheduled for Dec 29th!!

I'm NOA2 oct-5th also, I just called this morning and also no case number. I'll follow your timeline to see when to expect mine.... NM you don't have a timeline

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