Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?

[Steph1973 0]

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I GOT AN RFE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe this ######????

How long is this going to postpone things?????

Hang on Steph it might be something very fixable....easily.........with Byron it was only a week or so........so have hope

I have a feeling they may ask for a copy of Darren's divorce papers. At the time of application we didn't have the official court documents, just a letter from the court. We have them now though. That is the only thing I can think of.

I suspect you are right Steph abou the the decree absolute. Do you have an original of the document? Cos the thing with the UK doc is that its so nondescript.

Just be prepared to overnight the RFE docs backs to VSC as soon as you get their request. Make sure on the outside of the envelope that you mark it "RFE" in RED letters. That helps it to get routed propery once it is received at VSC.

Good luck Steph! I hope this won't hold you up too much longer.

Do they need the original? I will probably get that by week's end. I do have a copy now though. thanks for the insight of how to mail!!! phew...

Did you get an RFE? Did it work fast for you?

[*julez* 124]

[quote

I GOT AN RFE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe this ######????

How long is this going to postpone things?????

Hang on Steph it might be something very fixable....easily.........with Byron it was only a week or so........so have hope

I have a feeling they may ask for a copy of Darren's divorce papers. At the time of application we didn't have the official court documents, just a letter from the court. We have them now though. That is the only thing I can think of.

I suspect you are right Steph abou the the decree absolute. Do you have an original of the document? Cos the thing with the UK doc is that its so nondescript.

Just be prepared to overnight the RFE docs backs to VSC as soon as you get their request. Make sure on the outside of the envelope that you mark it "RFE" in RED letters. That helps it to get routed propery once it is received at VSC.

Good luck Steph! I hope this won't hold you up too much longer.

Do they need the original? I will probably get that by week's end. I do have a copy now though. thanks for the insight of how to mail!!! phew...

Did you get an RFE? Did it work fast for you?

No, I didn't get an RFE. I sent in originals of pretty much everything cos I didn't want to risk an RFE. It was worth the investment to get duplicate originals of all legal documentation. For me, I was meticulous about everything I submitted since we'd had to wait over a year to file while divorces were battled out in the courts.

However, I have research this sight for well over a year and have seen and heard just about everything! I'm not sure if they'll want an original Decree Absolute from you. The RFE will tell you for sure. To err on the side of caution, I'd have your fiance post an original to you. He can get a replacement for free for himself by calling the court - that's what my fiance did.

Timewise, like someone else pointed out - Lora I think - RFE turn around can be pretty swift, like Byron, or a long time like Mel & Syl. I hope yours won't take long! Those of you with RFEs having been waiting long enough!!!

[Steph1973 0]

[quote

I GOT AN RFE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you believe this ######????

How long is this going to postpone things?????

Hang on Steph it might be something very fixable....easily.........with Byron it was only a week or so........so have hope

I have a feeling they may ask for a copy of Darren's divorce papers. At the time of application we didn't have the official court documents, just a letter from the court. We have them now though. That is the only thing I can think of.

I suspect you are right Steph abou the the decree absolute. Do you have an original of the document? Cos the thing with the UK doc is that its so nondescript.

Just be prepared to overnight the RFE docs backs to VSC as soon as you get their request. Make sure on the outside of the envelope that you mark it "RFE" in RED letters. That helps it to get routed propery once it is received at VSC.

Good luck Steph! I hope this won't hold you up too much longer.

Do they need the original? I will probably get that by week's end. I do have a copy now though. thanks for the insight of how to mail!!! phew...

Did you get an RFE? Did it work fast for you?

No, I didn't get an RFE. I sent in originals of pretty much everything cos I didn't want to risk an RFE. It was worth the investment to get duplicate originals of all legal documentation. For me, I was meticulous about everything I submitted since we'd had to wait over a year to file while divorces were battled out in the courts.

However, I have research this sight for well over a year and have seen and heard just about everything! I'm not sure if they'll want an original Decree Absolute from you. The RFE will tell you for sure. To err on the side of caution, I'd have your fiance post an original to you. He can get a replacement for free for himself by calling the court - that's what my fiance did.

Timewise, like someone else pointed out - Lora I think - RFE turn around can be pretty swift, like Byron, or a long time like Mel & Syl. I hope yours won't take long! Those of you with RFEs having been waiting long enough!!!

God, I hope mine goes as quick as Byron's does. I don't think I could take it.

[amrssnowangel 0]

God, I hope mine goes as quick as Byron's does. I don't think I could take it.

Steph, get the original...better to take a few extra days to do this...than send a copy and have them STILL want the original. And as stated...make SURE to get signature with overnight AND mark the outside in RED RFE!!!! (LARGE) Include the original RFE letter ON TOP of the information you are returning and make copies for yourself. (Actually if he has to get ONE original..have him get THREE...one for YOU tokeep in case the one u send gets lost AND one for him for AT interview if its needed...trust me this can save butts)

For the emotional...what you let go into your head...comes back out. Think, hear, see ONLY positive things. Keep the future in sight Steph...Its not today that counts...its your future with your love...THATS what you want to stay focused on. Keep in there...stay strong...do NOT let negativity consume u. (poms poms are back out folks). Just know we are all here for you.melandsyl, Lora, Mirla...all of you waiting...Ric to.....

Mostly take time for YOU. Go visit friends and family, go to a spa and pamper yourself, get a pedicure...jsut take care of YOU.

[waiting9 0]

APPROVED!!!

Email sent at 6:30am EST today.

Website also has the approval notice.

I should receive the notice via mail next week.

Can someone enlighten me on the journey ahead?

How long does it take for VSC to send it to NVC?

How long does NVC take to process the paperwork?

How long does NVC take to send it to the embassy?

Any perspective is much appreciated.

Thank you all for the support. This group has been instrumental in maintaining my sanity!!!

[MKCT 0]

HEY!!!!! Do we have to write RFE on the envelope!?!?!?!? Has anybody else had done this before????

[Munesh and Suz 0]

Just thought I'd report..... WE WERE APPROVED!!!!!!!

MAILED I129-7/21

NOA1-7/30

I'm so happy I'm shaking. Thanks to everyone here for making this part of the journey better. Blessings to all who are still waiting. May your approvals come quickly!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!

[*julez* 124]

HEY!!!!! Do we have to write RFE on the envelope!?!?!?!? Has anybody else had done this before????

I have seen this advice given on VJ numerous times.

[sunnylight 0]

APPROVED!!!

Email sent at 6:30am EST today.

Website also has the approval notice.

I should receive the notice via mail next week.

Can someone enlighten me on the journey ahead?

How long does it take for VSC to send it to NVC?

How long does NVC take to process the paperwork?

How long does NVC take to send it to the embassy?

Any perspective is much appreciated.

Thank you all for the support. This group has been instrumental in maintaining my sanity!!!

CONGRATULATIONS !

[amrssnowangel 0]

HEY!!!!! Do we have to write RFE on the envelope!?!?!?!? Has anybody else had done this before????

Its a good idea to do so. It helps it get sorted into the right areas in the mailrooms for faster processing. My fear was that your original RFE information is in the mail room...if processing mail is behind, it could take time for them to get to your RFE. I'd suggest writing in LARGE RED LETTER: RFE on outside of envelope to make sure mailroom sorters know where it goes.

[MKCT 0]

HEY!!!!! Do we have to write RFE on the envelope!?!?!?!? Has anybody else had done this before????

I have seen this advice given on VJ numerous times.

Never heard of it......

[Munesh and Suz 0]

APPROVED!!!

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

[amrssnowangel 0]

APPROVED!!!

Email sent at 6:30am EST today.

Website also has the approval notice.

I should receive the notice via mail next week.

Can someone enlighten me on the journey ahead?

How long does it take for VSC to send it to NVC?

How long does NVC take to process the paperwork?

How long does NVC take to send it to the embassy?

Any perspective is much appreciated.

Thank you all for the support. This group has been instrumental in maintaining my sanity!!!

How long does it take for VSC to send it to NVC?

With Vermont they are sending crates every day or so to NVC. I'd say give it 3-4 business days AFTER your approval. You can then call and get information and find out your new case number:

# 202-663-1225 and press 1, 0 you will be able to talk to a live(not dead) person within 3 minutes, they are extremely polite

OR

VSC to NVC is a couple of days. Call NVC at 603-334-0700, 1, 5 to talk to someone. Make sure you talk to someone because K1s are not entered into the automated sytem. If you give them your EACXXXX case number, if they have received it, they will give you your new case number, when they received the file and when it will be sent to the embassy. Turnaround is about 5 days, if not less.

If you have the new case number, some embassies will let you turn in packet 3 before they have the physical file.

How long does NVC take to process the paperwork?

Can be a few days up to weeks or months, depending on the name check and hits. Usually the typical petition is through this in less than 2 weeks. You can call for updates.

How long does NVC take to send it to the embassy?

No clue on this one...I'd say give the entire process 2-4 weeks. Just keep tabs on it at the above phone numbers...then after its been sent..you can call/email your embassy to find out if its been recieved.

[Bill y Bella 0]

APPROVED!!!

Can someone enlighten me on the journey ahead?

How long does it take for VSC to send it to NVC?

How long does NVC take to process the paperwork?

How long does NVC take to send it to the embassy?

Congratulations!

The answer to each one of your questions is that it has been taking a week or less for each step although it is possible to have delays. If you go to Embassy Info at the top of the page and then look for Colombia's embassy there is some information there that will help you up to the point when the package arrives at your embassy. After that you need to look elsewhere for information that pertains specifically to your embassy. Good luck!

PS: Don't forget to update your timeline!

Edited December 5, 2007 by Bill y Bella

[Zee Bee 61]

APPROVED!!!

Email sent at 6:30am EST today.

Website also has the approval notice.

I should receive the notice via mail next week.

Can someone enlighten me on the journey ahead?

How long does it take for VSC to send it to NVC?

How long does NVC take to process the paperwork?

How long does NVC take to send it to the embassy?

Any perspective is much appreciated.

Thank you all for the support. This group has been instrumental in maintaining my sanity!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

VSC - NVC is a couple of days. Call NVC at 603-334-0700, 1, 5 to talk to live person (do not go through the automated system because K1s are not entered there). They will give you your new case number, when they got it and when they will forward to the embassy. The K1 petitions only stay at NVC for a couple of days.

Good luck