WayneAdoresWendy

15 minutes ago, jean Baptiste A said:

I doubt that it will be lost it always take time to come back to you tho.

 

I would hope to agree. At the moment my stepson sits here with an expired Green Card for 6 weeks. I really don’t care how long it takes for his Removal of Conditions, I just want the receipt giving him the 18 month extension. 
 

Many members get their receipt in a couple weeks. How long is to long?

12 hours ago, jean Baptiste A said:

wouldn't it be nice if they can forward it? but they do not. At least I have not hear of that transfer yet, and your package might be coming back to you.

After 6 weeks, I think we need to move forward as though our application has been lost. 

16 hours ago, Bob in Boston said:

Might send it back to you. Six weeks is a while. When your green card expire?

Our original submission was returned in August. Green Card expired end of August. We resubmitted immediately in September with  a correction. Between the first submission and the second, evidently the address had changed to Arizona. They received September 28. In 6 weeks the Money Order was never cashed and we have received nothing back. 
 

I am thinking we cancel the Money Order, make a 3rd submission detailing all of this in a letter with the new submission. I have photographs to confirm my statements I can include. 
 

ideas???

We submitted our I-751 in August was returned to us. I resent in September and they received at the Dallas Lockbox September 28. If I understand, the second time we submitted, the mailing address had changed to Arizona, 

We have been waiting 6 weeks for the Money Order to be cashed. Do you think they will forward to Arizona or return to us. After 6 weeks we don’t know what to do.

Has anyone heard of any problems receiving their I-797 Receipt Notice of Action? Our application was received September 28 and the Money Order never cashed. 6 weeks. I can’t get past Emma. Don’t know what to do. 

Has anyone had trouble receiving their I-751 NOA or Receipt? Ours was received September 28. Money Order never cashed and I can’t get past Emma. Any ides?

6 hours ago, TriloByte said:

Our visa was approved 15 minutes ago.  

 

This is the happiest moment I have ever experienced in my entire life.

 

For those that still are waiting, stay strong. There is no greater thing in life than to share each moment with the one you love.

Congrats!🎈 

1 hour ago, TriloByte said:

Thanks. Yes. August 1st.

 

Congrats again on your approval! Has to be the best feeling in the world.

Once you pass NOA2, it is amazing how much less stress is involved. I know is not the way for everyone. But if you have thoroughly done your due diligence, the rest is all down hill. 

We just returned from picking up Wendy's Visa. I think many immigrants who have distrust in their government will find more comfort in ours. It was precious to see Wendy's eyes water when they handed her the Visa. 

To those still waiting, may I make a suggestion? Don't let your Fiancé go through the interview process without you. One, they need your strength, courage and support. Two, this is such an incredible event in everyone's life. Like the birth of a child, who do they have to be there beside them to celebrate the joy of success or the unfortunate event of a decline.

May GOD BLESS our fellow VJ's as you finish the race!

Wayne y Wendy 

1 hour ago, TriloByte said:

My fiancee just did her medical. She did so well. I am so proud of her.  

Do you have an interview appointment yet? Can't wait to see you cross the finish line. We just bought our airplane tickets. We leave 7/26 for Miami!

3 hours ago, JayeBird said:

Congrats! Two weeks sounds just about right. From what I've read on other forums, most embassies usually issue in two weeks 

Our embassy said 10 days. We were hoping about 5 or 6 days. 

We received a text text yesterday and are waiting for our taxi now to go pickup the Visas. Interview was 10:00 Monday and our text to pickup was in the afternoon on Wednesday. Only 2 days later.

I know many of us have made mistakes during the K1 Process. Me included. I scheduled Wendy's interview through the Non-Resident portion of the Embassy website. Delayed our being together 4 days and we had to rearrange many plans. I was so furious with my self I could no long tolerate interacting with this forum. May seem like a very small setback to others, but to me devastating. Wendy was very calm and understanding through my mistake.

9:00 at night, The night before the interview. Wendy discovered she did not have the Passport Photos for the interview. She became a basket case. She tore the house apart. Crying! Wayne, Trust Me! I will find them.

I gave her 15 minutes then took control of the situation. Time to teach her "Gringo Attitude"! When we have a problem, we dry our eyes, grab the $$$ and fix our problems.

We ran to the photo shop that had just closed. She cried. A few moments later, she remembered a man in her neighborhood who made photos for a friend years ago. Maybe he can help! The man could and did help. 

I told Wendy later I was glad this happened. Gave us an opportunity to learn again to work together. These events either drive us apart or bring us closer together. 

Be be patient with each other. Learn to forgive yourself as much as you learn to forgive your Spouse. 

I pray your Visa Journey will be as memorable for you as it has been for us. 

1 minute ago, TriloByte said:

That's what I like to hear! Hoping everything goes great for you!!!

i have not been on the forum for several days. Sorry to see I left a false impression. I have talked with several people who have gone through Guayaquil Embassy and they say is very easy cut and dry. but there is no way I would not be by her side with something this serious on the line. I have no doubt we will be traveling home together in 2 weeks. 

Thanks everyone for you concern. but I truly believe GOD is in control and it is only a matter of time.

2 hours ago, TriloByte said:

Oh man, what!? What was the reason? I just assumed things were smooth sailing for you, as I saw no timeline updates from those that I follow (you being one of them).  

TriloByte, let me clarify. I have not written for awhile and I think you have gotten confused.

If you remember, I made a mistake in completing the DS-160 / Scheduling the Embassy Interview. We were scheduled for the interview July 12. Because of my mistake, Our interview was moved to July 17. When I said they denied my request, it was a request to move our interview back to July 12.

I am leaving Friday July 14 afternoon to be in Ecuador with my Fiance. I arrive Saturday July 15 in the morning and our interview is 10:05am on Monday July 17. We are both very excited that this process is almost over. I  have 7 more nights here alone then I get to join her for the rest of my life. GOD IS GOOD!

She and I are both packed and ready to FLY!

Thanks everyone for letting me vent. The Embassy just denied my request. I think I will take a leave of absence from the forum and calm down. I wish everyone well.

4 minutes ago, kevination said:

Hate asking this because I know the answer is probably "it varies" but does anyone know the average time it takes for an embassy to email (in our since Rio doesn't physically mail them) the instructions once they have the info from the NVC?

 

 

Hoping it's smooth sailing from here on out. Best of luck to you!

Everything I have learned. Imagine it is in the mailroom. Once it is delivered to someone's dish for processing it should be relative quickly. 1-2 days. 

26 minutes ago, kevination said:

Okay great. I'll hold off until we have all the info we need. 

Let me explain what this has cost me. First the interview date is now 5 days later. I need to rebook my flight. More $$$$$. 

Our original schedule.

7/10 I drive from KY to Cleveland to spend the day with my mom. Plane tickets are $300 cheaper from CLE to GYE.

7/11 Flying to see my Fiancé.

7/12 Interview 

7/13 Vaccination shot for my Fiancé and our last opportunities to go to our favorite beach to celebrate our interview.

7/14 Grocery Shopping with my "Ecuadorian Mommy" for our farewell dinner on 7/15. 

7/15 Farewell dinner with her entire family. Invitations are being printed, family coming from out of town. 

7/16 I get to attend with her as her last worship time at her church.

7/17-7/20 hopefully she has Visa in hand so we can come home.

I put all of this at risk by 1 mistake. Right now I am talking daily to the Embassy to allow our interview back to the original time. I am asking them to make an exception. I feel they will. But not sure yet. Everyday now, my Fiancé is asking for updates that I can't provide!

10 minutes ago, kevination said:

Hey, thanks for this call-out. I'm hoping to not make the same mistake. I'm not totally clear on what to do though -- can anyone clarify?

 

I received an email today confirming the NVC will forward my case to the US Embassy in my fiancee's country. The email states:

Based on your experience, are you suggesting I wait until I have instructions from the embassy to have my fiancee fill out her DS-160? Or is it okay to go ahead and have my fiancee (the beneficiary) 

 

Also, this email refers to it as a "nonimmigrant visa application", but you say:

What did you mean by this? I only see an option for DS-160 nonimmigrant visa on the CEAC website.

 

Thanks for any help you can provide! Really just wondering if my fiancee should go ahead and fill out the DS-160 while we wait for instructions from the embassy to contact us or wait.

If you complete the DS-160, it can not be changed later. Only takes 20 minutes. Saving 20 minutes now really doesn't get you to the finish line any faster.

3 hours ago, prish17 said:

For London the packet 3 is an email. So yes, you can go ahead and book. 

 

It all depends on the consulate  

It is true, you can book. BUT BE CAREFUL. Different Embassy's have different processes. If you book before receiving Packet 3/4, like I did, you do not have the information on their guidelines. 

I am being very adamant about this because it has caused us many problems because I did not wait. Everyone has waited a long time to get to this stage. Consider wait another 24-48 so you know you are playing with the correct procedures for your Embassy 

1 hour ago, EmGosh said:

can i complete DS 160  and book an appointment before i receive packet 3 for London Embassy????

 

Thanks in advance!

I did this for Ecuador. You can! I made a big mistake that has cost me a delay and $100's . I urge you to be a little patient. The Packet will come in 24-48 hours.

33 minutes ago, Alex2017 said:

Hi guys,

i have a question. We received our nvc number via email and they said we can complete DS 160, which I did. 

But we didn't receive packet 3 yet via snail mail.

can I already pay for the visa?

 

And another question. After I completed DS 160 and submit it the ceac tracker says now 'No status'...

Isn't  that weird? Have I filled all in to early?

 

I'm confused 🙄

 

 

I cross fingers for all those who still wait for NOA 2. It must be frustrating to see the progress of many of us. But your day is close!!! Hang in there!

 

 

Not being patient on Packet 3 is what got me in trouble. Had I waited 36 hours, it came by email 

1 hour ago, pattyandvern said:

Guys I can officially say that I crossed us border today and I am officially here on K1 visa! My POE was in Boston and everything went super hiper fast, like 5min, I was first person in the line, didnt have secondary or didnt move to any another room, everything went smooth  now I am in bus on a way to see my Baby!!!  so excited!

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