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What you say is so true, everyone take a deep breath and remember the most important thing is to remain strong and love the ones we miss...I know I fully expected at least 90 days for this stage and soon we will get our approvals..Its a process we must go through and nothing we say can change the time...lets all be strong for each other and hope for the best

What you say is so true, everyone take a deep breath and remember the most important thing is to remain strong and love the ones we miss...I know I fully expected at least 90 days for this stage and soon we will get our approvals..Its a process we must go through and nothing we say can change the time...lets all be strong for each other and hope for the best

What you say is so true, everyone take a deep breath and remember the most important thing is to remain strong and love the ones we miss...I know I fully expected at least 90 days for this stage and soon we will get our approvals..Its a process we must go through and nothing we say can change the time...lets all be strong for each other and hope for the best

Hi January 2017 filers!  

I'm a November 2016 filer and wrote this post because in the next few weeks, some of you will be receiving your NOA2 approvals.  And there are a lot of questions and confusion on what happens next after the NVC processes your case and what to do when you receive your NVC #.  Since I just recently completed the process, its fresh in my mind and would like to share my experience. 

I hope this helps clarify things for everyone:
 
Many new VJ members mention that there is good specific information regarding how to file a K1 Visa I-129F petition, but, where is all the specific information on how to schedule an interview or medical in my country?  What do I do now that I've received my NVC #?  Where do I find this information?

Once you have your NVC # you can use it to track your case on the CEAC website here:
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

Once your case is received at your fiance's foreign embassy and says "Ready", you will be able to start scheduling your medical and interview.  This is where it gets a bit tricky and country specific.

Before you are able to schedule a medical or interview, your foreign fiance's embassy will mail a step-by-step checklist of items required to be completed first.  This checklist is what is loosely known as "Packet 3".  I say loosely, because every country is different.  Some countries literally call it "Packet 3".  Some countries call it a simple "Checklist".  Some countries call it "instructions".  Some countries have no name for it. 

Regardless of what it is called, this Packet 3 checklist will be mailed to your foreign fiance.  However, some VJ members report they never received their Packet 3 checklist in the mail.  Fortunately, many countries have this Packet 3 checklist available on their US Embassy website.  Realize however, every country does this differently.  

For example:
Canada's Embassy website provides a downloadable Packet 3 checklist PDF: https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/
Ukraine's Embassy checklist is directly written on their website:  https://ua.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/how-to-apply/
 
This Packet 3 checklist generally includes: Submitting your DS160 online, getting your affidavit of support evidence, getting your police records report, and other information required at interview. 
 
Now remember: THIS CHECKLIST IS COUNTRY SPECIFIC!!!!
 
If you read the links above:
In Canada, you are to schedule your interview first THEN schedule your medical.
In Ukraine, you are to schedule your medical first THEN schedule your interview.

So when a VJ member gives you advice on what to do, make sure that advice is geared specifically to your foreign country.

If your foreign fiance's embassy website has the Packet 3 available, and your CEAC status shows ready, you do not have to wait for the official Packet 3 letter to arrive in the mail before you can start scheduling your medical and interview.

This has been confirmed by many VJ members, including myself.  My Canadian fiance and I scheduled her interview and medical 2 weeks before receiving our Packet 3 letter in the mail.  

Some feel more comfortable waiting for their Packet 3 checklist to arrive in the mail before starting scheduling their interview and medical appointments.  That's perfectly acceptable too.  Do what makes you most comfortable.

I took my time to write this post because I had a ton of questions myself regarding what to do with my NVC#.  Fortunately, I connected the dots with the help of the VJ members here.   And, I want to help others answer the same questions I had. 

If you've received your NOA2 and are waiting for your NVC #, I recommend checking your foreign fiance's embassy website and see what their packet 3 checklist requirements are.  Your fiance's foreign embassy will have the latest information, fees, and forms as well.

Remember, your CEAC status must first be "Ready" before you can schedule your medical or interview.  Just make sure you take the proper checklist steps that are specific to your country prior to scheduling your medical or interview.  

According to some member's profiles, VJ has been around more than 14 years.  I don't think there's a immigration scenario the collective members here hasn't read, seen or gone through personally.  So if you're uncertain or need help, just ask!  

 If any Canadian filers have any questions, let me know!

Hope this helps...and good luck to everyone on their Visa Journey!

Going to be attempting to follow in Geo's footsteps for us Jan filers and do scans a few times a week once I have all of the Jan I-129fs sorted, and then once they start making progress on Jan cases I will try to do nightly scans.


This is what I have so far: (excuse the non Jan dates in there)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XCMaubqubh8N1ZCQsZlTDFscMWRdYJAmJ3Uey783cfc/pubhtml

We always spend our time remembering the special memories we shared together. The great times we shared but always focus on our future. So many memories yet to be made. So many times I get discouraged and worry about the distance but when that happens, well then I realize why I love this girl so much :-)  We do skype and Viber every morning and every night...Like we say, we start and end our days together....hahaha her sister tells us we are like a call center. It is then I realize how lucky I am. Yeah it is a long journey and the waiting is difficult but OMG it is so worth it for the one you love...So my best wishes to all that await the love of their life...together we can manage the time and support each other

Hello Tiru,
 
I think we all feel the same when we apply K1 Visa. It's hard not to think about it but it's the way it is. All we can do is just waiting, but i hope it won't take any longer for all of us to be together with our fiance again. 
 
So, the same like other opinions. I also try to keep myself busy doing my hobby of cooking, visiting places with my friends, Skype with my fiance everyday, making plan for our next meeting and read more positive comments / information from Visa Journey also makes me feel better. My fiance suggested me try not to read pesimis or negative comments or information because he thinks that's not good for my mind.
 
To be honeest, sometimes I also feel sad or anxiety because it takes so long for me to wait. When it happened, I just say it to my fiance on Skype, sometimes i cry too and it makes him busy to calm me down. And the end, we both laugh again because i feel silly for crying without any reason.. Thanks God i have him. He always try to comfort me even though we have long distance relationship.
 
Best of luck for all of us here!
 
NJ
 
Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Indonesia I-129F Sent : 2017-01-09 I-129F NOA1 : 2017-01-19

We always spend our time remembering the special memories we shared together. The great times we shared but always focus on our future. So many memories yet to be made. So many times I get discouraged and worry about the distance but when that happens, well then I realize why I love this girl so much :-)  We do skype and Viber every morning and every night...Like we say, we start and end our days together....hahaha her sister tells us we are like a call center. It is then I realize how lucky I am. Yeah it is a long journey and the waiting is difficult but OMG it is so worth it for the one you love...So my best wishes to all that await the love of their life...together we can manage the time and support each other

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I am heading back to Manila in March as well. She is from Southern Leyte but living in Manila..I fly to Boston then take JAL to Tokyo and then to Manila...not much in layovers but the 14 hour flight from Boston to Narita is rough....I learned last time JAL is a great way to go...enjoyed the service and extra legroom

God I am so jealous of you, It is a 28 hour journey to see my loving bride to be. Well worth the time and going back again in March. Hoping we get our approval soon and I wish you all the best. One day we can all look back and remember the time we spent waiting and hoping. Next chapter of our life begins soon

I would not worry so much, if you have other proof you will be fine...just enjoy the process and soon you will be together

I would not worry so much, if you have other proof you will be fine...just enjoy the process and soon you will be together