What To Do After DS-160 Submission? (K1)

[Kryssie1067 2]

Hi everyone,

 

So my fiancé recently submitted his DS-160 application because our case says “READY” when I checked, and read online that the next step is to complete the DS-160 form. I am also working on the I-134 form as well.

 

But… what happens now? Ordinarily with another kind of application (for example, B1/B2) I would move on to scheduling an interview.

 

I see many people talk about a “Welcome Letter” from NVC but I have not received this. The letter I received was the K1FTP, which stated that our case would be sent to my fiancé’s country and the Embassy/Consulate would contact my fiancé when they are ready to process his application.

 

The awkward part about that is that “home mail” is not really a common thing in my fiancé’s country, so I wonder how exactly will they get in contact?

 

Or since our case is marked “READY”, do we go ahead and complete our documentation, medical, police certificates, fees, and evidence and then schedule interview ourselves?

 

Thank you for your guidance!

 

 

[Oko Vicki 55]

Don't wait on any mail that will never come. You were right to fill out the DS160 since your case says 'Ready'. Pay the K1 visa fee and schedule your appointment.

Also, get your police clearance certificate, medical (I advise you pick an interview date about 2 weeks from when you intend to go for your medicals).

Gather all supporting documents and help your partner prepare.

Good luck!

[Chancy 6,241]

*** Moved from K1 Progress Reports to K1 Process & Procedures ***

 

1 hour ago, Kryssie1067 said:

the Embassy/Consulate would contact my fiancé when they are ready to process his application.

 

Which consulate?  The K1 procedures for each consulate differ once CEAC status turns ready.

 

[Kryssie1067 2]

21 minutes ago, Oko Vicki said:

Don't wait on any mail that will never come. You were right to fill out the DS160 since your case says 'Ready'. Pay the K1 visa fee and schedule your appointment.

Also, get your police clearance certificate, medical (I advise you pick an interview date about 2 weeks from when you intend to go for your medicals).

Gather all supporting documents and help your partner prepare.

Good luck!

Thanks so much Vicki!