After NOA-2

[Pack88 4]

Like everybody patiently waiting (Haha) in the que I am curious about after NOA-2.  When my lady and I contemplated this process in April 2019 it seemed there was a relatively clear path- a few months after NOA-1 came NOA-2 then NVC 4-6 weeks later and then 4 weeks later the medical and interview  and a plane ticket to America.  Philippine Law and COVID delayed our filing until Sep 2020 and the clear path now appears to be the maze of the Minotaur.  I am hoping for helpful guidance or information about after NOA-2.  I read so much that indicates Manilla is seriously backlogged on K-1 Visas.  Is there any current information about how long after the NVC gets our application we can anticipate a window for the medical/ interview phase to begin.  Based on projections from VJ I assume w/o glitches my NOA-2 should happen 15-25 May 2021.  Thanks and whileI read so much about other embassies and other circumstances mine is pretty simple just my lady and I no income issues or children involved!

[NandV 87]

3 hours ago, Pack88 said:

Like everybody patiently waiting (Haha) in the que I am curious about after NOA-2.  When my lady and I contemplated this process in April 2019 it seemed there was a relatively clear path- a few months after NOA-1 came NOA-2 then NVC 4-6 weeks later and then 4 weeks later the medical and interview  and a plane ticket to America.  Philippine Law and COVID delayed our filing until Sep 2020 and the clear path now appears to be the maze of the Minotaur.  I am hoping for helpful guidance or information about after NOA-2.  I read so much that indicates Manilla is seriously backlogged on K-1 Visas.  Is there any current information about how long after the NVC gets our application we can anticipate a window for the medical/ interview phase to begin.  Based on projections from VJ I assume w/o glitches my NOA-2 should happen 15-25 May 2021.  Thanks and whileI read so much about other embassies and other circumstances mine is pretty simple just my lady and I no income issues or children involved!

You have a long wait ahead. Manila is still processing NOA2s from 2019. I see from your timeline that you have not received your NOA2 yet. You are at least a year away from an interview (April - May 2022)

[NoMansLand2020 298]

Manila is only processing expedited and emergency cases at this time. There is absolutely no indication on when they will start routine services. My best guess is that it will not happen until Manila is at MGCQ. With the Philippines now starting to vaccinate, that could happen in the next few months. 

 

We are 2019 filers and received NOA2 9 months ago. I would hope that we would have an interview later this year but we really don't know. I would most likely say that you would be looking at 1.5 - 2 years from the time you filed until you are able to schedule your interview. 

[Whodey 9]

Where were you able to get the information about Manilla processing times from? My fiance is in Ecuador and I'm curious about our current wait. I'm still trying to figure out how to navigate all of this information. We received our NOA1 in mid-Sept 2020. I see from those updating their timelines on the "Immigration Timeline" tab that California has sent NOA2 for a few mid August applicants. So, I'm assuming we should hear something in the next 4 weeks. But, how can I tell is Ecuador is way behind like Manilla? 

[srilankanmafia 15]

I'm in the same boat as you! It has been helpful to do the following things: 

• Submit DS-160 and pay MRV fee
• Prepare NVC expedite request with attachments as evidence, pending case number
• Prepare binder for interview (Draft I-134, copies of all relevant documents, IDs, etc)
• Prepare AOS paperwork
• Enroll beneficiary in ESL classes (TBD waiting for their arrival)
• Getting the house ready and learning recipes/finding restaurants and grocery stores to make their adjustment here easier

Hope this helps. Wishing you all the best! 

 

NOA1 7/14 

NOA2 2/18

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Edited March 13, 2021 by srilankanmafia