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Hi!!!! I just got the Biometrics appointment letter for next Monday!!!!! We're so happy!!!!! What are you gathering for your interview? Which documents??? Thanks!!!!

Hello, 

We sent AOS package on June 10 through FedEx and it arrived on June 12, I got the texts with our case numbers on June 18 and the hard copy letters  on June 28. 

NOA 1 date on June 17

19 minutes ago, JD2017 said:

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

Thanks for the help!!!

11 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

1.  Not needed, but highly encouraged, so I agree with "should", but not "need".

2.  As @missileman stated, the 2 week wait time is no longer required.  Just go get the I94 and head to the SSA.

 

Good Luck!

Heyyy, where do I get my I94??? Thanks

1 hour ago, Mococatx said:

I'm thinking that is the A number that is assigned as of NOA2 which should be in the passport along with the k1 Visa.

My question is do I need to get a SSC before the wedding in order to have the Social Security Number?

@Greenbaum I need some of your wisdom and your tips, I am trying to  figure out most of steps of this whole process. Now when I enter to USA with my fiancée visa and I want to get married I know both of us have to apply for a marriage certificate in Florida and I read this:

International Residents:

• You may obtain your Florida Marriage License by our using our Florida Marriage License By Mail.
• You may also obtain your Florida Marriage License at any clerk of court in the State of Florida.
• Bride and Groom must have a valid photo passport.
• If either party is from a foreign country and not a U.S. citizen, alien registration documentation, or other proof which contains an alien registration number is acceptable to obtain a marriage license.
• If either party was previously married and divorced, the date of the divorce will be required. If the date of the divorce was within the thirty days prior to the new application for a marriage license, a certified copy of the recorded final order will be required.
• There is no waiting period for international residents.
• Most international counties require the bride and groom register the license at the local registrar office or government agency, please check with your embassy / consulate or appropriate office.

43 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Do you have a copy of your embassy's P3 letter. Details would be there. I'm on my phone I can't send a copy but me Know as I will send one latter. Just remind me.

I have it, it's the package 3 from Guyana but it doesn't say when I should pay the amount, and I also want to recheck how much we have to pay. Thanks so much for your help and sorry for disturbing you!

20 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

https://photos.state.gov/libraries/jamaica/231771/PDFs/DS-160 Instructions.pdf

 

https://th.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2016/04/ds_160_step_by_step_guide.pdf
 

Thanks so much for the great help all the time! You are the best! One more question cuz now I'm in doubt, I know we have to pay for the K-1 visa but do we have to do it while doing the DS-160 or at in the interview? and how much is it, is this the last payments? !! Sorry for the small questions. Thanks!!!!!

Hello @Greenbaum can you help me with a guide of answers for the K-1 fillers for the DS-160? Thansk so much!!!!!!

On 7/30/2018 at 3:05 PM, DiamondEyes490 said:

If you private message me, I can add you to a Facebook group for people going through the visa process for Cuban fiances/spouses. People have been paying for each other as each person has an appointment.

Hello! I'm on my fiancée visa process, can you add me to the group??

I want to know if Cuban birth certificates need to be legalized for the interview?? Thanks

On 1/19/2019 at 3:27 PM, Chris&Ale said:

Sure. I'd be glad to help. Our application just arrived at the NVC but as soon as it gets to the embassy and we here from them, I'll let you know and also post on the Consultar Review section for Cuba (even though it's in Guyana).

Thanks, I'll be checking your posts to see your updates and info

2 hours ago, Chris&Ale said:

Sure. I'd be glad to help. Our application just arrived at the NVC but as soon as it gets to the embassy and we here from them, I'll let you know and also post on the Consultar Review section for Cuba (even though it's in Guyana).

Thanks so much! You can DM here and I'd really appreciate it!!!!!!!! Thanks for being so helpful and nice. Best wishes for your process

18 hours ago, Chris&Ale said:

The pdf link of interview preparation requirements in the doc that Greenbaum provided doesn't seem to be working. Here is a link to that section on the embassy's website: https://gy.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/

 

It doesn't mention legalized birth certificates or police records. I'll email the embassy and ask them directly what they require for Cuban fiance applicants. 

Yes, please and I'd love if you can tell me whenever you get the answers. Could you tell all the things you have ready for your interview? I have a Packet 3 link from someone else, have you received something else from Guyana's embassy? We still don't have our interview scheduled but I would like to have everything in order. Thanks so muchhhhhhh

2 hours ago, Chris&Ale said:

Apostille for USC Birth Certificate

 

I'm sure this is a stupid question but do embassies who request USC birth certificates [for the interview] require those to be Apostilled or something? It's an American birth certificate issued by a state here in the US but I'm getting a little paranoid about what is needed at the interview. LOL

Hello, since you one of you is Cuban, do Cuban birth certificates have to be apostilled? here we call them legalized, the one that takes almost a month. Can you tell me about it?

Thanks so much. It would help me a lot

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

P3 letter with instructions

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aXqmiUJyZWIuflY3GrwPo2q9WANjBpZy/view?usp=sharing

Thanks so much, does the only packet they send? Do you have more info for that embassy and my interview?

On 1/16/2019 at 9:48 AM, MancRed said:

 @Greenbaum Amazing... you’re a LEGEND! 

@Greenbaum do you have all this info for Guyana's embassy? I'm Cuban but our interviews will be in Guyana. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

19 hours ago, Jay Jones said:

Congrats.  It took mine 24 hours to update on the new website.

Hello, can you explain me how to add my email address to NVC site to be able to know when they assign our case? I tried but at the end it says to ask a question, what should I put there?

On 12/27/2018 at 7:22 PM, Greenbaum said:

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. Enter the petitioner's information as well as the beneficiary's in the "box". Full name, Date of Birth, NOA2 receipt number and WAC number. We have found in some cases that email are never sent and in other cases this works well. So, your mileage may vary.

 

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

It's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-4 weeks 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.

 

8. Tracking your case. As a K1, when checking your case online at CEAC.state.gov you must select "immigrant visa" as it is treated as such even though it is a "non-immigrant visa".  Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa with intent to immigrate, but it is treated like an immigrant visa because of the AOS. It is kind of a ba$tard. Non-immigrant case treated like an immigrant case. The K-1 on its own is a single entry, with a short time limited visa that expires within 90 days after POE. That is why it is a non-immigrant visa treated like an immigrant visa.

 

USICS states If you have a pending I-129f, I-90, I-485, I-751 or N-400, we’ve recently changed the way we’re displaying processing times online to give you a more realistic date range. To check these times, visit https://t.co/ho3dfC5KCA

 

9. Tracking your case file that's in transit to your Embassy. Go to www.dhl.com click Express then Tracking, then Track by Shipper's Reference, and on this page you add your search information. You change the day and month to what you think your package might have left NVC or call NVC to get the date your package had left NVC in route to your Embassy then go to the DHL website and enter the following information:

 

EXAMPLE:

* Shipper´s Reference : EXP 24 MAR 2011A　 (This is the date you think it left NVC, just substitute the date and　leave everything else as is)

* Date range for shipment - From: 23 - 03 - 2011

* Date range for shipment - To: 26 - 03 - 2011

Account Number - Leave this blank

Shipment Destination: Philippines (Works for any country Just replace your country where the Embassy is located using the drop down box)

I hope these tips help you along your Journey. So, let’s share our experiences, our tips and ask questions.

 

 

 

 

10.  Track your case with USCIS:

Old site (also the data source for all 'USCIS case tracker' apps): https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do

New: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ (you have to create an account and add your case # to it)

Neither is more reliable (and it's very possible you won't see anything on either and will have to just wait for the physical mail). For a while it looked like they were phasing out the "old" site, but that trend seems to have reversed itself and there are still lots of cases that show up on only one (or much earlier on one than the other).

 

11. How long will it take to NOA2. Once your case has been received from NVC by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate that will process it, the length of time varies from case to case according to its circumstances. Some cases are delayed because applicants do not follow instructions carefully or supply incomplete information. (It is important to give us correct postal addresses and telephone numbers.) Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant's interview by a Consular Officer.

 

12. USPS Informed Delivery Service. There is a service provided by the USPS (US Postal Service) whereby each morning USPS will scan your incoming mail (just the address side of the envelope) and email you an update. It's very convenient these days to have advance notice that an important piece of mail is being delivered.

 

The service is available to most communities, but some are still being rolling out so not all areas are available. Check the website with your zip code to verify your location is available for the service. A person in the USA can sign up for this free service here: https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action

Hello @Greenbaum, when I go to the link you provide it goes to the NVC page and at the bottom it has a space to ask a question, what should I put there? Thanks!!!

1 hour ago, Shiran said:

Congratulations. Here is next: https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/693420-january-2019-k-1-noa2-nvc/

Thanks so much!!!!!!!! Here I go...

On 1/6/2019 at 9:50 AM, Greenbaum said:

P3 letter with instructions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aXqmiUJyZWIuflY3GrwPo2q9WANjBpZy/view?usp=sharing
 

Thanks so MUCH!!!! I am really thankful. Can you help me to clarify the whole process for me till the interview? I know after NOA2, then it's the NVC and then our case goes to the consulate, what's the P3 , etc??? Can you  also provide me the list of documents for Guyana Embassy, I have read it in their page but I'd like to know if birth certificates have to be legalized. Thanks so much for your great help.

10 hours ago, ED&Oni said:

Wow! Congrats to you. Our Noa1 is August 9. I’m a nervous wreck right now. 

Hello!!! Those are great news!! Congrats!!! Can you provide me the link of the new website? Thanks in advance!!!

@Greenbaum can you help me

with the info and next steps for Guyana embassy???? Thanks so much!!!!!

10 hours ago, Shiran said:

They just barely started on August. You can book mark https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?form=1&visa=1&scenter=1&option=1&sortby=2 also known as "Igor's list" and monitor it there.

Do make sure you are checking mailbox, as it seems they are very inconsistent with updating online sources. 

Thanks so much for the help!! Really  appreciate it!!!!!

Hello, We submitted our petition on August 10th and our NOA1 was received on August 16th. Any of you from these dates has received further updates?? Thanks!!!!!

I'd love if you can share your experiences from K-1 Visa applicants in Guyana. Thanks!!!!!!