JULY 2020 K-1 NOA2 to NVC to EMBASSY

[Greenbaum 12,258]

8 hours ago, Gii said:

Sorry to jump onto this- my partner had been a student for 4 years, he started working as an intern the start of july and has a 4 year contract. He is over triple the amount required for the two of us but doesn't have any tax returns for the last 4 years. Should we get a co-sponsor? I keep hearing different advice. 

Filing your taxes is written into law. There is no reason for the embassy to adjudicate your case if you have not filed your taxes. If your petitioner is paying taxes per month with the IRS that is fine. The filing is the stickler here. I suggest he/she file them if your goal is to have a visa. One of the requirements is to provide a tax transcript at the time of the interview. So, at least get the petitioner to file 2019 so that you can receive a TT to present in the I-134, Affidavit of Support at your interview. Failing to do so can generate a 221(g) Request for Evidence (RFE) and delay your visa processing further.

[Xavier_ 31]

Did anyone get the letter ? We are still waiting

Edited July 30, 2020 by Xavier_

[Greenbaum 12,258]

2 hours ago, Xavier_ said:

Did anyone get the letter ? We are still waiting

I got one today but it was for a Drs appointment at the VA for January 2021. So I guess I'll be waiting some to.

 

What letter may I ask are you waiting for, you didn't say so it's difficult to answer. 😊

[fed614 28]

I got my NOA2 approval July 30th am I a part of this group here? or am i apart of the August NOA2-NVC?

Edited August 1, 2020 by fed614

[Greenbaum 12,258]

21 minutes ago, fed614 said:

I got my NOA2 approval July 30th am I a part of this group here? or am i apart of the August NOA2-NVC?

Congratulations. Join either or both. Good luck and stay engaged. 

[lecht008 8]

On 6/26/2020 at 3:15 AM, Greenbaum said:

This thread was created for those who are waiting for their NOA2 K-1 case assignment from NVC and then tracking your case on wards to your Embassy.  Contained in the PDF below are many tips, tricks, and hacks to help you along the way.

 

These are items that everyone asks for, so I thought I just post a PDF of them here for you to refer to when it's necessary. If you are new to this thread, please use the link below to read the information which are answers to the most asked questions.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfin98c33IEpB0T0FlURERriblYmlm5O/view?usp=sharing

 

I'm following the link to the PDF but nothing is loading... is anyone else having this problem or am I the only one? 

[lecht008 8]

20 minutes ago, lecht008 said:

I'm following the link to the PDF but nothing is loading... is anyone else having this problem or am I the only one? 

Please disregard this, it's working for me now 🙃

[lecht008 8]

On 7/28/2020 at 3:52 AM, Greenbaum said:

Filing your taxes is written into law. There is no reason for the embassy to adjudicate your case if you have not filed your taxes. If your petitioner is paying taxes per month with the IRS that is fine. The filing is the stickler here. I suggest he/she file them if your goal is to have a visa. One of the requirements is to provide a tax transcript at the time of the interview. So, at least get the petitioner to file 2019 so that you can receive a TT to present in the I-134, Affidavit of Support at your interview. Failing to do so can generate a 221(g) Request for Evidence (RFE) and delay your visa processing further.

I have a followup question about the I-134: I was employed for the summer in 2019 and made more than the minimum poverty requirements (and have my IRS transcript for 2019).  I am going to start work for the same employer in January 2021, but am currently unemployed (I just finished school in May).  Will that be a problem for the I-134?  I'll have my IRS transcript (showing income above the poverty requirements), I'll have a letter from my employer saying start date and starting salary, and I'll have a letter from my bank stating amount deposited over the last year and current balance.  Would I need a co-sponsor? 

 

Thanks as always Greenbaum 👍

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, lecht008 said:

I have a followup question about the I-134: I was employed for the summer in 2019 and made more than the minimum poverty requirements (and have my IRS transcript for 2019).  I am going to start work for the same employer in January 2021, but am currently unemployed (I just finished school in May).  Will that be a problem for the I-134?  I'll have my IRS transcript (showing income above the poverty requirements), I'll have a letter from my employer saying start date and starting salary, and I'll have a letter from my bank stating amount deposited over the last year and current balance.  Would I need a co-sponsor? 

 

Thanks as always Greenbaum 👍

I can't say conclusively that you'll be OK, but what you have I would go with it as it's pretty strong evidence that you would not be a public charge. 

[fed614 28]

Greenbum are we still going to need to do the I134 even though they are not enforcing the public charge rule ? or do it anyways for the K1 

[fed614 28]

Also @Greenbaum 

 

My noa 2 says monterrey for the consulate under approval does that mean the beneficiary will interview there ? or will it still be juarez or México city ?

Edited August 5, 2020 by fed614

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, fed614 said:

Greenbum are we still going to need to do the I134 even though they are not enforcing the public charge rule ? or do it anyways for the K1 

Each embassy requires the I-134, Affidavit of Support at the interview. There is no getting around this requirement.

 

58 minutes ago, fed614 said:

Also @Greenbaum 

 

My noa 2 says monterrey for the consulate under approval does that mean the beneficiary will interview there ? or will it still be juarez or México city ?

 

For Mexico the interview will be held in Ciudad Juarez. 

[fed614 28]

thank you @Greenbaum do you have the p3 for juarez ? im planning on doing an expedite based on us interests.? can i please have it if you have it

[Greenbaum 12,258]

7 hours ago, fed614 said:

thank you @Greenbaum do you have the p3 for juarez ? im planning on doing an expedite based on us interests.? can i please have it if you have it

First be sure you follow the guidelines for the request to expedite and that you meet their requirements. Anyone can ask for their case to be expedited but must follow certain criteria. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria  If accepted or denied neither have an impact on any other process toward a visa. 

1. For USCIS refer to https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-information/how-make-expedite-request
2. For NVC they expedite K-1 visas already.
3. For Embassies; An expedited request requires you to contact them either through email or a phone call. Most embassy don't grant expedited visas but only in the case of an emergency. Check with your embassy for additional details.

Chapter 5 - Requests to Expedite Applications or Petitions

 

Benefit requestors may request USCIS to expedite the adjudication of their applications or petitions. USCIS considers all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis and generally requires documentation to support such requests. The decision to grant or deny an expedite request is within the sole discretion of USCIS.

 

If you find anything not up to date or the information is wrong, please share your findings. Please compare the date of the P3 of mine with the date from your copy, once you receive yours from your embassy. Keep in mind that I try and be factual with my information, but I can't do it on my own and that's where you come in and can give back to the community those who come behind you. Without others ahead of you I would not be able to provide this to you.  I can only share factual information if folks like you continue to be my eyes and ears for your embassy. I wish you much success in your visa journey. 
 

 

P3 Letter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBWgGJr4a5ay3b4OV28_dC3pgf63ZUr-/view?usp=sharing

 

Keep in mind that a forum like this one is for initial bonding with others who are along the same timeline as you for initial processing. The initial application is the same no matter where in the world you are. But, having said that, once you get your approval (NOA2 text message or email), you should also check in with your country's sub-forum to get a better understanding of the process for the Embassy that you will be interviewing with, and to get direct answers from those who have completed the steps you are about to at the US Embassy - Juarez Mexico.

 

Link: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/96-mexico-latin-south-america/

 

Get the Juarez K1 Embassy instructions at http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ%20-%20Ciudad%20Juarez.pdf (Spanish) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBWgGJr4a5ay3b4OV28_dC3pgf63ZUr-/view?usp=sharing (English) as this is your bible needed to complete and receive your visa. The required documents are included and use this website as a checklist. Once you have completed or gathered the required documents you'll be ready for your interview.

 

Last but not least, READ the pages on the US Embassy website for you country so that you are up to speed.

 

 http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-Mx/iv

 

One last place to check for information would be the VJ Wiki found here: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Special:AllPages

 

This is a very detailed and well thought out map to find many of the different locations you will need to visit for your visa. I would like to give credit to the author Stfiii at https://www.visajourney.com/profile/210028-stfiii/

 

She writes: Please enjoy this custom Map I made in Google to share with the community members who will be going to the American Consulate in Juarez.

 

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z0e2ZFE5NX5k.kNz6Hugk8RNE&usp=sharing

 

You will find highlighted areas that shows the Clinica Medica Internacional, American Consular, ASC (Application Service Center) Groceries, Walmart, Costco, Restaurants, Convenience Stores, Museums etc...- are all at.

[lecht008 8]

Has anyone with July approval heard anything from the NVC?  I just called them (my NOA2 was July 14th) and they said that their records show they have not received anything from USCIS yet... I called USCIS and their notes for my case say that notice of approval has been sent back in July (the person I was talking to did not know if that meant sent to the NVC or just to me).  Anyways, I am wondering if anyone else has called and gotten that reply from NVC?  It seems to me they might have received the notice from USCIS in the mail but haven't processed it yet.  The only thing that is confusing is their reply, that they haven't received the notice from USCIS yet, which makes me think USCIS has not sent it or it was lost in the mail.