FEBRUARY 2020 K-1 NOA2 to NVC to Embassy

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, JenelleRosado said:

How long is it taking approximately for them to receive the application and create a  case number? Also I read you don't submit a affidavit of support until you're in the US but I see you guys talking as if it's required before the interview is even scheduled?

• How long is it taking approximately for them to receive the application and create a  case number?

 

30 days to NVC and 1-2 weeks for case number to be assigned. Your mileage may vary.

 

• Also I read you don't submit a affidavit of support until you're in the US

 

Not true. You must submit your financials which is included but not limited to I-134 and the new DS-5040. Each embassy is different so wait till you get your P3 letter for the most up to date information for your embassy.

 

• as if it's required before the interview is even scheduled

 

The DS-160 is required to be completed before the interview and most embassies are requiring you to complete as the confirmation number is used in the interview scheduling phase. Again, your mileage may vary.

 

If you haven't already done so many of these topics are talked about in the PDF file found on the first page of this thread in the first posting. Download a copy to review.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

2 hours ago, Cilllah said:

Seems like a lot of people whos applications didn't ship are ones going to China. So I was just the unlucky one who didn't make the cut off with no other reason lol

The China Embassy is on a very light skeleton crew and have requested NVC to not forward any more cases till they get the backlog caught up. No timetable has been set for this action.

 

Unfortunately, you were assigned a case number the day after the cut off so you should be on the next shipment.

[Cilllah 470]

1 hour ago, BlackAfrodyte said:

Lol mine was assigned Thursday. We completed ds160 but have not submitted just yet. 

We haven’t started. Going to do mine and my daughters DS160 and pay on Wednesday.

Mine was assigned Friday!

[Zaraliaya 122]

4 hours ago, Cilllah said:

Seems like a lot of people whos applications didn't ship are ones going to China. So I was just the unlucky one who didn't make the cut off with no other reason lol

looks like you got your number on the 28th. 

the NVC number needs to have been created on/before the Tuesday/Wednesday prior to the ship date to be sent out. So that's why yours didn't go with the others.

 

 

Edit: nvm I didn't see the reply you've gotten already >.>

Edited March 7, 2020 by Zaraliaya

[NewYorkLover 38]

17 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

• How long is it taking approximately for them to receive the application and create a  case number?

 

30 days to NVC and 1-2 weeks for case number to be assigned. Your mileage may vary.

 

• Also I read you don't submit a affidavit of support until you're in the US

 

Not true. You must submit your financials which is included but not limited to I-134 and the new DS-5040. Each embassy is different so wait till you get your P3 letter for the most up to date information for your embassy.

 

• as if it's required before the interview is even scheduled

 

The DS-160 is required to be completed before the interview and most embassies are requiring you to complete as the confirmation number is used in the interview scheduling phase. Again, your mileage may vary.

 

If you haven't already done so many of these topics are talked about in the PDF file found on the first page of this thread in the first posting. Download a copy to review.

Hi, is it DS 5540 or 5040?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, NewYorker14 said:

Hi, is it DS 5540 or 5040?

DS-5540 https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5540.PDF

[Cilllah 470]

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

DS-5540 https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds5540.PDF

Just looking at this form and it seems simple enough BUT a lot of the questions seem to be aimed as if one has already lived in the US e.g. US tax returns. So question 11 is about benefits your US family use, right? It just lists American ones. In Australia I have received some benefits the last few years as a solo parent going to university full time. But that doesn't even matter it seems like?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 hour ago, Cilllah said:

Just looking at this form and it seems simple enough BUT a lot of the questions seem to be aimed as if one has already lived in the US e.g. US tax returns. So question 11 is about benefits your US family use, right? It just lists American ones. In Australia I have received some benefits the last few years as a solo parent going to university full time. But that doesn't even matter it seems like?

First off this such a convoluted process. I have read a lot on this subject and everywhere I read it states that it is for a immigrant who completes the DS-260. Well, we know that a K-1 is a non-immigrant visa who will complete the DS-160. But the catch here is "the man with the gold gets makes the rules." The "man" that I am referring to is the Embassy. Now this can be, and I believe it is, a hit or miss whether your embassy is requiring it. A lot of the embassies are. So having said that you should shoot off an email to your embassy and ask if this is requirement for your interview. Base on the response you'll have a better idea what to do. Not only ask if it is required and if so who completes the form. Get back to me with their answer as I am curious to what they will say.

 

Here are a few links if you want to read up on how to fill out the form. There is a youtube video out there how to fill out the new form but I thought I had the link. If you run across please share with me.

 

https://www.murthy.com/2019/10/24/dos-rule-on-determining-visa-ineligibility-based-on-public-charge-grounds/

 

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/733174-ds-5540-for-k1/

 

 

https://cliniclegal.org/resources/ground-inadmissibility-and-deportability/public-charge/state-departments-new-fam-public

[Stringbeans 65]

After the petitioner recieved the NVC Letter, how long for the beneficiary will recieve the US Embassy's (country of origin )mail about the instructions of the interview?

[MaruMaru 76]

Can I book the final interview even even if my case is READY at the Consulate but I have not received any packet 3 yet?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Just now, Manu8915 said:

Can I book the final interview even even if my case is READY at the Consulate but I have not received any packet 3 yet?

Did I not provide the P3 letter for your use? If I didn't please ask and I will. If I have please use it because it just answered your question. So here is the answer to your question.

 

Yes.

As soon as you have obtained all the documents that apply to your case, please go to go the
following website https://usvisa-info.com/ to pay and schedule your K visa appointment.

 

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

 

You will be required to register for courier service and pay the $265 K1 visa fee online at
https://usvisa-info.com/. You will need your case number, which begins with NPL, in order to
complete your online registration.

 

Please refer to our website, https://it.usembassy.gov/visas/iv/, or to the Department of State website,
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate.html, for general information. If you need to
contact the immigrant visa section, you should email us at IVNaples@state.gov.

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

36 minutes ago, Gummybear said:

After the petitioner recieved the NVC Letter, how long for the beneficiary will recieve the US Embassy's (country of origin )mail about the instructions of the interview?

Move over to the PI sub-forum for specific questions about USEM process's. Also, Hank has made a handy dandy website with all the step by step instructions found here:

 

https://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/us-embassy-usem.html

 

You'll find your answer there.

[MaruMaru 76]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

Did I not provide the P3 letter for your use? If I didn't please ask and I will. If I have please use it because it just answered your question. So here is the answer to your question.

 

Yes.

As soon as you have obtained all the documents that apply to your case, please go to go the
following website https://usvisa-info.com/ to pay and schedule your K visa appointment.

 

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

 

You will be required to register for courier service and pay the $265 K1 visa fee online at
https://usvisa-info.com/. You will need your case number, which begins with NPL, in order to
complete your online registration.

 

Please refer to our website, https://it.usembassy.gov/visas/iv/, or to the Department of State website,
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate.html, for general information. If you need to
contact the immigrant visa section, you should email us at IVNaples@state.gov.

 

Actually, no you didn't. The last time you said you had some issues with phone and you could not provide me with oneù:)

[Greenbaum 12,259]

47 minutes ago, Manu8915 said:

Actually, no you didn't. The last time you said you had some issues with phone and you could not provide me with oneù:)

Ok. I'll list them now for you.

 

P3 Letter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/133TzZ6AdCvMncoaXhsg9WANs2ikwIrB8/view?usp=sharing

 

Vaccinations

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RJSmNlmpr9iM_cUfxJ9t84uAhXAUgDdP/view?usp=sharing

 

IMBRA Pamphlet

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPeC5-YGZuFtqNUp1k36UPk8d6niiHmb/view?usp=sharing

 

Embassy portal
http://www.visajourney.com/portals/index.php?country=Italy

Embassy instructions from VJ members
http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Italy&cty=Naples

Embassy reviews from VJ members who have completed their interview
http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Italy

Sub-forum for your country or region on VJ
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/95-europe-amp-eurasia-except-the-uk-and-russia/

 

Also this is a good thread to read. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/665869-naples-italy-my-entire-k-1-visa-process-step-by-step-2018/

[caitlinrose88 6]

Okay guys, random question that I haven’t gotten an answer to on the Canada forum. 
 

My fiancé, in filling out the DS160, put Vancouver in it instead of Montreal. Oops  Is there a way to fix that? We’re not sure what to do. It’s already been submitted and the confirmation page says Vancouver even though they don’t process K1 there.