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Don't send the copy of the NOA2, it is not needed for the interview and amounts to nothing more than a fluff piece. An interview would not be taking place had the petition not already been approved.

I already sent it, the reason I included it is because the K1 guide on this website said to include it. I would rather err on the side of caution with this, now lets see if she receives the packet in a timely manner

My fiancée just received letter from Guangzhou. Your fiancée should receive it today or Monday. Keep her phone with her. Ems will call her.

Alright!! Thanks for the update, I will let her know!

Note: speaker phone is very useful when calling

Hi, I was curious if anyone who got their NOA2 have had their cases transferred to NVC yet. WSe got our approval on Nov. 12th and hardcopy on the 20th, but case hasn't been transferred yet and they're telling me on the phone could be 35 days. Hope it doesn't take that long but we're headed into holiday season. So I was wondering if anybody else is making progress?

Hello, mine did not take 35 days. When I called they said it will take 42 days, but it took about 16 days from my NOA2 date.

I am sending this stuff to China for my fiance, she has not gotten a letter from Guangzhou yet but is there anything else I need to send besides these things:

Copy of K1 packet which includes all proof of relationship, copies of hotel receipts boarding passes, photos etc.

Photos from our trips together

Letter of intent to marry

I-134 and all evidence

Copy of NOA2

Some more recent QQ and phone logs

Is this all I need to send to her?

Thank you

lots of instructions at ustraveldocs.com/cn

I suggest you set up account there, pour over it.

pore? pour? review all.

Ok, is this where I will schedule the visa interview also? Does my fiancee need to make an account or can I make it and schedule the interview for her?

Don't worry. Ems will call your fiancée to confirm address. Tell your fiancée to pay attention on her phone next week.

Oohh... really? They called yours? What a relief. I couldn't sleep last night

Thank you

Hello,

I just realized that the address I have for my fiancee's mailing address in China is incomplete, not enough for anything to be delivered. The case is ready at the consulate in Guangzhou, ready to schedule our interview, but she has not received her packet yet.

The complete address is on the place of residence, and on the address history section of the application. Is there any chance they would notice this and use this to get the entire mailing address?

I tried to call the consulate in Guangzhou like 10 times and it just sounds like someone hangs up the phone.

What do I need to do? What is the best number to call?

I am a little stressed out now...

Thanks buddies

Hi guys, I just noticed the mailing address for my fiancee on the I129F is incomplete. Does this mean her packet will never be delivered? How do I fix this? Our case already says "Ready" on the USCIS website...

I had the same things too. It means they will send the letter to the beneficiary soon. After recieved the letter, fill and send the DS-160. Then, you will recieve a email and ready to pay for interview fee.

Hello Ray, how is your application going? I know we have very similar timelines. Has your fiance received the letter yet?

I still am planning to add you on wechat, I just don't have a wechat account so I need to make one.

Good luck friend

WE ARE READY FOR INTERVIEW !!!!!!!

YEAH!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

So what's next?? The lady at NVC said wait until my fiance gets something in the mail, other people said fill out the ds160 and pay some fees, I am not sure what to do next, but I am happy!

oh wow ! you're already ''ready'' for interview !! it means that the US embassy has your file now ! you can go ahead and pay for your visa fees and submit the DS-160 if you didn't do that already and i think email them to schedule an interview !!

No way.. are you kidding me?? I WANT TO SCREAM! (but I am in my office so I will not)

I want to call China and wake up my fiance!!

I AM SO EXCITED!!

Hi, I am not sure where to look, I went to CEAC and put my case number and this is what it said in the popup:

Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3731.html

Is this what you were looking for?

What is next for me? Does this mean the consulate has our application?

Are they going to schedule the interview for me or can I pick the interview date? I am not sure what to do next...

Hi!

I called today and they said my fiancee's file left to the embassy on Nov 18! wohoo! Did yours leave yet?

Hello there! I just called NVC and mine also left on the 18th!! Woooooohoooooooooo!

Well, I got through just after posting this. Was on hold for about 30 minutes. The lady said she hasn't received our case yet and it can take up to 35 days for them to receive it. Hope it doesn't take that long! lol

The lady told me they are entering the case into their computer system and it can take 42 days. Boy, those must be some slow computers.

Based on my timeline, you should have the case number within 2 days. My case just shipped out to embassy today.

I guess I will call them again today! Thank you

What happens if I do not call the NVC or do anything? Will they send me a notice by mail? How often should I call the NVC to see if my case number is ready?

Nope. Mine specifically instructed me to not buy one, as she considers it a waste of money.

No problems at the interview.

Sounds like a keeper!

I actually have not discussed this with my fiance, we didn't really think about it. I hope she likes the surprise!

When I called on Friday the lady sounded angry and said call back in 42 days. When should I really call back? If I call too much will they get angry and make my case go slower?

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Read "Reviews: Embassy" and "Embassy Info" (links atop any VJ page) for possible insights about Guangzhou. In some consulates, lack of a ring might be questioned; in others, not.

You say "...for us to fly home together." It might well happen, and we all hope that it does, but never ever presume the granting of a visa.

Thank you, we will fly home together, I know for sure!

Just checked CEAC website for update...it says we are ready for interview...

Wooooo! Great!!

What do you do now? Just schedule the interview? This is great, I hope mine is soon too!

I was planning to give my fiance her ring when I went to China for us to fly home together, and give gifts to her family etc. but then I thought if she goes to the interview with no ring they might think something bad. How many people here had a ring vs. no ring? Does this matter?

How about just marrying the illegal that is already in US?

Ha ha, yes another good strategy! Too bad my fiance is not an illegal american. I think she will be here pretty soon anyway, hooray!

Ok I got through. The lady said call back in 42 days... like I can wait that long... I will call back next week !

I should tell my fiance to enter this country illegally, she would probably get citizenship in a few weeks