Late June-Mid July 2024 Filers, Skipped Batch

[Coconut99 10]

Hi friends, just letting you know that my fiancé (the petitioner) got an e-mail today that our case was received at NVC (8 weeks after I-129F approuval) and that our case is being transferred to Montreal consulate. No physical mail for me yet. I'm worried about the upcoming Canada Post strike tho. 

[Edward and Jaycel 1,609]

You likely will not receive anything from NVC in the mail. Jaycel never did. Did your fiancé update NVC with both of your email addresses?

[Coconut99 10]

6 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

You likely will not receive anything from NVC in the mail. Jaycel never did. Did your fiancé update NVC with both of your email addresses?

Hi Edward, apparently no. But anyways, if I am not mistaken we are done with NVC now and I just need to wait for the instructions package from my consulate? And that comes by mail correct? When do I file the DS-160? When I get the instructions package? Thanks  

[Edward and Jaycel 1,609]

5 minutes ago, Coconut99 said:

Hi Edward, apparently no. But anyways, if I am not mistaken we are done with NVC now and I just need to wait for the instructions package from my consulate? And that comes by mail correct? When do I file the DS-160? When I get the instructions package? Thanks  

 

Every consulate is different so I can't answer that for you but yes the next communication should be from the consulate. They will provide the exact instructions for you to proceed. Good luck! Keep us all updated  

[Tom-Addy 3]

On 5/19/2025 at 5:25 PM, Edward and Jaycel said:

Was your RFE complex or simple? Was the evidence of additional in-person meetings since filing the I-129F requested or was that unsolicited evidence?

They asked for further proof of relationship. I had previously provided all proof of meeting in person but it wasn't enough?!?  Oh well, we sent more recent pictures and evidence of another in person meeting since filing i129f along with written history of our relationship. By god, i hope that's enough. 

[Edward and Jaycel 1,609]

4 minutes ago, Tom-Addy said:

They asked for further proof of relationship. I had previously provided all proof of meeting in person but it wasn't enough?!?  Oh well, we sent more recent pictures and evidence of another in person meeting since filing i129f along with written history of our relationship. By god, i hope that's enough. 

Ah ok... well I hope they act quickly for you!

[SolidSnakex 15]

We finally got our case number!! Once our case was officially sent to the NVC. It took 2 weeks.. Make sure to send an inquiry two week after the submission date! 

[Edward and Jaycel 1,609]

4 minutes ago, SolidSnakex said:

We finally got our case number!! Once our case was officially sent to the NVC. It took 2 weeks.. Make sure to send an inquiry two week after the submission date! 

 

Great news!! 🎉

[Angie A. 13]

On 5/23/2025 at 11:19 AM, SolidSnakex said:

We finally got our case number!! Once our case was officially sent to the NVC. It took 2 weeks.. Make sure to send an inquiry two week after the submission date! 

Hello, Congratulations first thing!

 

We are still waiting, we were approved on April 2, 2025, going on 2 months with waiting on it being transferred to NVC, wondering if there is anything I can do, how long did it take for your file to be sent to NVC? As well, what do you mean about making sure to send an inquiry 2 weeks after the submission date, do you mean after it has been approved by USCIS or after it's been received by NVC? 

 

Thank you and hoping your next part goes quickly and smoothly.

[Edward and Jaycel 1,609]

4 hours ago, Angie A. said:

Hello, Congratulations first thing!

 

We are still waiting, we were approved on April 2, 2025, going on 2 months with waiting on it being transferred to NVC, wondering if there is anything I can do, how long did it take for your file to be sent to NVC? As well, what do you mean about making sure to send an inquiry 2 weeks after the submission date, do you mean after it has been approved by USCIS or after it's been received by NVC? 

 

Thank you and hoping your next part goes quickly and smoothly.

 

Has the case status of your I-129F changed to "Case Was Sent To The Department of State" yet?

[SolidSnakex 15]

10 hours ago, Angie A. said:

Hello, Congratulations first thing!

 

We are still waiting, we were approved on April 2, 2025, going on 2 months with waiting on it being transferred to NVC, wondering if there is anything I can do, how long did it take for your file to be sent to NVC? As well, what do you mean about making sure to send an inquiry 2 weeks after the submission date, do you mean after it has been approved by USCIS or after it's been received by NVC? 

 

Thank you and hoping your next part goes quickly and smoothly.

We also waited 6-7 weeks before our case was finally transferred to the NVC.

 

Once the case is sent to the NVC you’ll need to wait another 2 weeks to receive your case number. After the second week you can send them a public inquiry to speed up the process a bit. 
 

Once you get the case number you’ll need to wait another 2 weeks for your case to be “in transit” to the embassy.

 

The final step is scheduling the interview which can be 4-5 weeks.

 

So all in you’re likely looking at another 2.5 months before the process is complete. Good luck! 

[Angie A. 13]

20 hours ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

Has the case status of your I-129F changed to "Case Was Sent To The Department of State" yet?

 

Where would I check that at? I log into the USCIS and it only states that the case approved, and on April they approved Form I-129F, and that they will mail something with instructions, nothing else.

 

Is there another website I can check to see the status through the DOS or NVC?

[Edward and Jaycel 1,609]

5 minutes ago, Angie A. said:

 

Where would I check that at? I log into the USCIS and it only states that the case approved, and on April they approved Form I-129F, and that they will mail something with instructions, nothing else.

 

Is there another website I can check to see the status through the DOS or NVC?

 

No, once USCIS sends it to NVC, the case status on the USCIS site will change from "Case Was Approved" to "Case Was Sent To The Department of State"

[Angie A. 13]

Hi all,

 

So got confirmation that are case has now been transferred to the DOS, so this exciting news but now another waiting game begins.

 

Not sure what my next step is but I guess I should find out shortly from the DOS.

[Ha j 0]

congra what was your approval date