JANUARY 2019 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Moraesm 42]

I'm sorry if the following questions sound too simple or banal but I'm trying to understand all the next steps...

 

For what I understood right after receiving NOA2 (ours was issued on 1/8) the next step is for the NVC to receive the case and generate a number, right? That being the case, the only way to contact them to know about it is via phone calls, I guess there isn't a website to check the progress of this step?

 

Also, after a number is assigned, is this when I get to check progress on the CEAC website? or only after the consulate receives and processes it?

 

I guess the most pressing question is when the time to take action again is, do I just wait until packet 3 is sent with the instructions?

 

So, summarizing...

 

- NOA2 is issued, case is sent to the NVC by the USCIS;

- NVC receives the case and generates a number (at this point I can only check progress by phone calls);

- NVC sends case to country's consulate (any way I can check this step's progress?);

- Consulate receives case, processes it and sends beneficiary packet with instructions;

- Beneficiary gets all the documentation needed, schedules medical appointment and interview;

- Interview;

- Success.

 

It that it?

[Greenbaum 12,258]

30 minutes ago, Moraesm said:

I'm sorry if the following questions sound too simple or banal but I'm trying to understand all the next steps...

 

For what I understood right after receiving NOA2 (ours was issued on 1/8) the next step is for the NVC to receive the case and generate a number, right? Yes

 

That being the case, the only way to contact them to know about it is via phone calls, I guess there isn't a website to check the progress of this step? No website but you can call and/or email. Go to the first page of this thread for instructions.

 

Also, after a number is assigned, is this when I get to check progress on the CEAC website? Yes you can go to ceac.state.gov to check the progress.

 

or only after the consulate receives and processes it? You will also receive information at the ceac website as to the status of your case either in transit, received or ready.

 

I guess the most pressing question is when the time to take action again is, do I just wait until packet 3 is sent with the instructions? Read the links that I provided below.

 

So, summarizing...

 

- NOA2 is issued, case is sent to the NVC by the USCIS;

- NVC receives the case and generates a number (at this point I can only check progress by phone calls);

- NVC sends case to country's consulate (any way I can check this step's progress?);

- Consulate receives case, processes it and sends beneficiary packet with instructions;

- Beneficiary gets all the documentation needed, schedules medical appointment and interview;

- Interview;

- Success.

 

It that it?

You should become familiar with your country's sub-forum here on VJ to get a better understanding of the process for the Embassy that you will be interviewing with. This will allow you to get direct answers from those who have completed the steps you are about to take at the US Embassy - Brazil.  Sub-forum for Brazil is located here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/96-mexico-latin-south-america/

 

This is the Packet 3 (P3) letter from your Embassy.

https://br.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/the-interview-2/

 

There is a lot of information on the Embassy for Brazil here https://br.usembassy.gov/visas/frequently-asked-questions-non-immigrant-visas/

 

A thread were a lot of chatter about the process for the Brazil Embassy and interview

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/679652-nvc-to-interview-in-rio-brazil/?page=10

 

For additional information on the Immigration Visa process and required documents, please refer to your letter or email or visit the Consular Section Website at https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-BR/iv/information/iv_overview.

 

Brazilian Visa applicant(s) under the age of 14 and Non-Brazilian Visa applicants under the age of 14 do not need to appear in person at the Applicant Service Center (ASC) appointment however they must attend in person the Consular Section interview. The parent must bring the minor child's documentation including a printed photo (A 5 x 5 cm (2 x 2 inches) colored printed photo, taken within the last 6 months and with white background. For additional instructions on photo requirement for the US Department of States, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html to the Applicant Service Center on behalf of the child.

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-BR/iv/information/iv_overviewFrom

[Javier Mera 217]

Today I got approved on the old site of USCIS, but I haven't received anything else regarding my case. Has anybody had a situation where the old site only showed approved and then had to wait without notice for a long time?

[Greenbaum 12,258]

7 minutes ago, Javier Mera said:

Today I got approved on the old site of USCIS, but I haven't received anything else regarding my case. Has anybody had a situation where the old site only showed approved and then had to wait without notice for a long time?

Many have experienced what you are experiencing. Nothing to worry about as you are moving along on a normal pace. The websites are not accurate. In less then two weeks you should have a NOA2 and then a few weeks later it should be at NVC. Whereupon a C# will be assigned.  

[Mrs. Oluyede 22]

Got my approval letter today and I'm ao happy..... 

[K1korean 10]

I did step 1 on the first post of this thread and all I got is an email last Thursday saying they haven't recieved my petition. Was I supposed to do step 1 after I received a case#? My NOA2 is Dec. 20th, which I'm going to inquire for a case number on Friday.

[ErickandLeo 61]

45 minutes ago, K1korean said:

I did step 1 on the first post of this thread and all I got is an email last Thursday saying they haven't recieved my petition. Was I supposed to do step 1 after I received a case#? My NOA2 is Dec. 20th, which I'm going to inquire for a case number on Friday.

That's what i did when we received our NOA2 Dec 18 and emailed me the same thing, we waited for their email about notifying us that they received our petition  but no luck until now  so what i did is to call them just today and luckily i got my case number

Edited January 14, 2019 by ErickandLeo

[Javier Mera 217]

3 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

Many have experienced what you are experiencing. Nothing to worry about as you are moving along on a normal pace. The websites are not accurate. In less then two weeks you should have a NOA2 and then a few weeks later it should be at NVC. Whereupon a C# will be assigned.  

Awesome thanks for the info and help 😁

[vera1992 12]

On 12/27/2018 at 7:22 PM, Greenbaum said:

This thread was created for those who are waiting from their NOA2 K-1 to the case assignment from NVC.

 

These are items that everyone asks 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. Enter the petitioner's information as well as the beneficiary's in the "box". Full name, Date of Birth, NOA2 receipt number and WAC number. We have found in some cases that email are never sent and in other cases this works well. So, your mileage may vary.

 

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 their 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

It's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-4 weeks 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 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.

 

6. Be sure your profile is complete so that we can determine your Embassy. 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

 

7. Timelines. Complete your timeline. In your profile to the left of the page you will see the word "timeline" toward the bottom. Select it and it will take you to the page that has the link for you to complete your timeline. This to can help us to answer some of your questions.

 

8. Tracking your case. As a K1, when checking your case online at CEAC.state.gov you must select "immigrant visa" as it is treated as such even though it is a "non-immigrant visa".  Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa with intent to immigrate, but it is treated like an immigrant visa because of the AOS. It is kind of a ba$tard. Non-immigrant case treated like an immigrant case. The K-1 on its own is a single entry, with a short time limited visa that expires within 90 days after POE. That is why it is a non-immigrant visa treated like an immigrant visa.

 

USICS states If you have a pending I-129f, I-90, I-485, I-751 or N-400, we’ve recently changed the way we’re displaying processing times online to give you a more realistic date range. To check these times, visit https://t.co/ho3dfC5KCA

 

9. Tracking your case file that's in transit to your Embassy. Go to www.dhl.com click Express then Tracking, then Track by Shipper's Reference, and on this page you add your search information. You change the day and month to what you think your package might have left NVC or call NVC to get the date your package had left NVC in route to your Embassy then go to the DHL website and enter the following information:

 

EXAMPLE:

* Shipper´s Reference : EXP 24 MAR 2011A　 (This is the date you think it left NVC, just substitute the date and　leave everything else as is)

* Date range for shipment - From: 23 - 03 - 2011

* Date range for shipment - To: 26 - 03 - 2011

Account Number - Leave this blank

Shipment Destination: Philippines (Works for any country Just replace your country where the Embassy is located using the drop down box)

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

 

 

 

 

10.  Track your case with USCIS:

Old site (also the data source for all 'USCIS case tracker' apps): https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

New: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ (you have to create an account and add your case # to it)

Neither is more reliable (and it's very possible you won't see anything on either and will have to just wait for the physical mail). For a while it looked like they were phasing out the "old" site, but that trend seems to have reversed itself and there are still lots of cases that show up on only one (or much earlier on one than the other).

 

11. How long will it take to NOA2. Once your case has been received from NVC by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate that will process it, the length of time varies from case to case according to its circumstances. Some cases are delayed because applicants do not follow instructions carefully or supply incomplete information. (It is important to give us correct postal addresses and telephone numbers.) Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant's interview by a Consular Officer.

 

12. USPS Informed Delivery Service. There is a service provided by the USPS (US Postal Service) whereby each morning USPS will scan your incoming mail (just the address side of the envelope) and email you an update. It's very convenient these days to have advance notice that an important piece of mail is being delivered.

 

The service is available to most communities, but some are still being rolling out so not all areas are available. Check the website with your zip code to verify your location is available for the service. A person in the USA can sign up for this free service here: https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

Hello @Greenbaum, when I go to the link you provide it goes to the NVC page and at the bottom it has a space to ask a question, what should I put there? Thanks!!!

[Greenbaum 12,258]

5 minutes ago, vera1992 said:

Hello @Greenbaum, when I go to the link you provide it goes to the NVC page and at the bottom it has a space to ask a question, what should I put there? Thanks!!!

Enter the petitioner's information as well as the beneficiary's in the "box". Full name, Date of Birth, NOA2 receipt number and WAC number. 

[Shiran 1,134]

Mini update:

NOA1: Aug 08 (old) Aug 13 (New)

NOA2: Dec 27 (Notice date, received in USPS mail Dec 31, no updates to either website to this day)

 

No notification of any kind in either e-mail or postal mail despite updating AskNVC website.

Started calling to NVC Jan 10 (on 2 weeks mark)

Today finally was told  case arrived to NVC today

NVC Arrived: Jan 14

 

Moral of the story: Do not count on them to update via e-mail, calling seems to be the only reliable way to get updates. Call while having your WAC number  ready.

 

[HP+IC 292]

1 hour ago, Shiran said:

Mini update:

NOA1: Aug 08 (old) Aug 13 (New)

NOA2: Dec 27 (Notice date, received in USPS mail Dec 31, no updates to either website to this day)

 

No notification of any kind in either e-mail or postal mail despite updating AskNVC website.

Started calling to NVC Jan 10 (on 2 weeks mark)

Today finally was told  case arrived to NVC today

NVC Arrived: Jan 14

 

Moral of the story: Do not count on them to update via e-mail, calling seems to be the only reliable way to get updates. Call while having your WAC number  ready.

 

Good news, we should not be long behind. I would be happy if our case leaves NVC by the end of the month. However, the NOA2 says the NVC will keep you informed once that they have mailed your case to the embassy by sending the USC a notice which I assume will be a hard copy. To me it is very unlikely that they will fail to do it as to e-mail enquiries at their website, my fiance believes that it is handled automatically. It is my assumption that until the system is unable to identify your case it simply drops the request. 

[Him&me 71]

3 hours ago, Shiran said:

Mini update:

NOA1: Aug 08 (old) Aug 13 (New)

NOA2: Dec 27 (Notice date, received in USPS mail Dec 31, no updates to either website to this day)

 

No notification of any kind in either e-mail or postal mail despite updating AskNVC website.

Started calling to NVC Jan 10 (on 2 weeks mark)

Today finally was told  case arrived to NVC today

NVC Arrived: Jan 14

 

Moral of the story: Do not count on them to update via e-mail, calling seems to be the only reliable way to get updates. Call while having your WAC number  ready.

 

My Noa2 is Dec 28th, so hopefully it was with the same patch of approved cases as

yours that’s arrived to NVC today

Ill call them tomorrow to find out if they got mine as well. Thank you for your update! 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

12 hours ago, vera1992 said:

Hello @Greenbaum, when I go to the link you provide it goes to the NVC page and at the bottom it has a space to ask a question, what should I put there? Thanks!!!

I'd like to add on additional comment.

 

When you respond to a posting and the posting you are quoting contains a graphic, there is a very good chance that we have seen the graphic from the original post so repeating it only takes up a lot of space. So here is the tip. Use the quote and when it populates for you to respond just click on the graphic and hit your back button or the delete key and only the highlighted graphic will disappear. The text will remain for your use. This makes for a cleaner thread and one that is easier to navigate and read.

 

Another way If you just want to post something to an individual without a quote then use the "@" sign then begin typing, in the box at the end of the page, their nick name and you should see it populate to a little window that you can choose their nik. Good luck and I hope this helps navigate the thread and posts in a much easier way.  Thanks.

[Hobidyali 267]

Thanks Greenbaum

 

NOA1: 08/03/2019

NOA2: 01/04/2019

 

NO emails/notifications/updates, approval notice in the mail.