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Got my case number today 

Got my case number today 

Got my case number today 

Got my case number today 

Oh snap, they received mines this afternoon, but no case number, prolly get that tomorrow... Happy Halloween.

Oh snap, they received mines this afternoon, but no case number, prolly get that tomorrow... Happy Halloween.

Once you call them to get your case number just give them your email address via phone call. 

Buy tickets two tickets together at same time pick your seats together. 

Always jumping the gun anit ya @Greenbaum 😂🤣😂🤣😂

This thread was created for those who are waiting from their NOA2 K-1 to the case assignment from NVC.
 
These are items that everyone asks for, so I thought I just post them here for you to refer to when it's necessary.
 
1. How do I update my email address with NVC  Once you receive your NOA2 approval then contact NVC via https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html 
to update your email address as well as your beneficiary's email address. This will give you an email alert when your file arrives at NVC, your case is assigned and when the file leaves for your Embassy.
 
2. Checking on your embassy case number from NVC:
It will take 7 - 10 business days for NVC to receive your file from USCIS after you receive the NOA2, then another 2 - 5 business days for NVC to get your file in their system and produce your case number.  Call 7:00 am eastern time for shorter wait times.
 
1-603-334-0700 or 603-334-0888. Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)
 
1 for English, then 7 (or 5, but I would go 7 as they would tell you if you should call 5 instead after they receive your case.)
 
Best time to call:
Right after they open which is around 7:00am US Eastern Time, Mon-Fri. Most have had luck getting the phone answered after the first ring if they called right at 7am.
 
3. How long to assign a Case # from NOA2
 
Currently it's been taking about 2 weeks for USCIS to send the file to NVC. Then it's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-3 week depending on the Embassy to receive your case. Your mileage may vary!
 
4. Follow Similar VJ members timelines.  Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture there is a link for your timeline. Select it and once you're on the next page near your picture you will see "follow similar timelines" and it will populate 12 other couples who are near your dates. Scroll down and you will see a "spreadsheet" style page showing all the variables for measurement for when others from your Embassy are getting the same notice of approval or action.  Try it. It really works!
 
5. Follow similar VJ members timelines from other countries. And if you want to follow those from other countries that have similar timelines as yours there are several tools available to you. Go up to Immigration Timelines on the blue ribbon above and select it. Once you are on the next page looked to your left and you will see a box that states, "find similar timelines" and select it. A list will populate with those who are processing close to your timeline. When they start to change you will soon be behind them.
 
I followed those that were in my group to give me an idea where they were in processing, so I could judge if I was ahead or behind.  It's accurate, maybe within a day or so.
 
If you choose to follow those twelve members then you will get an email every time their status updates.
 
6. Be sure your profile is complete so that we can determine your Embassy. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.
 
So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.
 
Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.
 
Thanks
 
7. Timelines. Complete your timeline. In your profile to the left of the page you will see the word “timeline” toward the bottom. Select it and it will take you to the page that has the link for you to complete your timeline. This to can help us to answer some of your questions.
 
I hope these tips help you along your Journey. So, let’s share our experiences, our tips and ask questions.
 

She totally tried to immigrate on a tourist visa. Glad they caught her and sent her packing. Pisses me off when we wait months sometimes years doing it the right way and some prissy tries to get around it but it makes me happy when they get denied. 

Hi guys,
 
Our petition was finally mailed off today. Hoping and praying no RFE. Wishing all others in this journey success. 

137 to NOA2... you're already winning @kimme79...

First always be honest with your answer during this process. Second, yes this may slow down the process but not eliminate you from moving toward a visa. Most medical centers that do the visa medical's will ask you a series of questions and self harm and physical observation will take place. Be honest and tell them your history. Third, they will probably recommend you to their phycologist who will interview and take you history. Based on that interview, he/she will write up their findings and recommendations and pass them to your Embassy. The decision will be made by your report and the CO, once your interview has concluded. Don't get discourage, as I have seen many with similar cases get an approval. Good luck.

He got it!
 I mean, they said yes and that his visa will be mailed. We will wait for that of course. Without the help of visa journey And the plethora of information and camaraderie here I am not sure if I would be saying these words tonight. Thank you all for everything. I will update when visa is in hand.
I will say that the officer asked why we didn't have "real" pictures. That was sort of a surprise to me. We just printed our pictures at home on regular paper . Also, I have three teenagers and most of the questions were centered on them ( not very many questions overall though less than 10 total) Just FYI!

I hired a lawyer... Told her if it m5 finance is here before Christmas I would pay her an extra 1k. Hope she didnt leave anything unchecked 

DUI's and poor decisions made while drinking are the fast track to losing status.  Having had immigrant friends from Mexico and seeing several sent back for that reason, I'd say people should really consider sobriety while here as a non citizen. 

He may or may not be fine re-entering the US (possibly with a detention pending seeing an immigration judge) given that criminal history. The DUI is not an issue in itself, but refusing to comply with the sentence/agreement may result in a CIMT, which can be an issue upon entry or renewal of a green card (and for naturalization due to the Good Moral Character requirement).
If he is living and working outside the US, and not paying taxes he owes, he may or may not have difficulty showing that he has not abandoned permanent residence.
 
As for advice, i"m not sure what there is to say. If he wants to live abroad with his girlfriend, then he can continue doing that. If he wants to live in the US, the sooner he returns, the better IMO. His criminal activities may or may not come up as an issue either at POE or when renewing the green card.

haha I know , and they are hoping for fast NVC case number.... I've been waiting since the 5th for just a case number.... pffff @kimme79  your already ahead on the game, you could wait an extra 30 days for the NVC number and still come out ahead of me... but hopefully you get it soon.

Possible, but by far that's the minority of cases. More often than not, the issue is strong ties, not the public charge issue (roughly 90%+ of tourist visa denials are for 214b).
 
Yes....a simple statement on the DS-160 where it asks who is paying for the trip is sufficient. They don't need an affidavit, bank accounts, etc. to show that they will buy tickets (not that buying tickets really matters as it's not  a public charge issue anyway), let them stay at the house or buy a hotel, etc.
But again, the public charge concern is the crux of the issue.
As stated, the -134 is unenforceable as well.

I 134 is unenforceable.
 
Nuff said.

Google USCIS service center. And then Google your Embassy.

haha I know , and they are hoping for fast NVC case number.... I've been waiting since the 5th for just a case number.... pffff @kimme79  your already ahead on the game, you could wait an extra 30 days for the NVC number and still come out ahead of me... but hopefully you get it soon.

137 to NOA2... you're already winning @kimme79...