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Thank you so much @Greenbaum and God bless you for continuously helping all us here in VJ. You are part of our journey here.  

Welcome to the group. We are glad you have found us and that you are moving along with the attainment of your visa. We like to offer some tips, so if you go to the first page of this thread you'll be able enlighten yourself with those tips. Also, I recommend that you read the tabs 5-10 as they contain a lot of questions that you will have and we have already answered them. After you read and you have questions please ask.  Good luck and welcome.

Hello! Happy to join this thread Oct25 we received our approval

I created this thread for those who are waiting for their NOA2 K-1 and the case assignment from NVC.
 
These are items that everyone ask 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 there 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 pretty 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.
 
I hope these tips help you along your Journey. So lets share our experiences, our tips and ask questions.
 

After 65 days of waiting after USCIS received our RFE on Oct.25th we got APPROVED 😀😀 finally. We made a follow up on the 62nd days and said it is still on processed. But my Fiance made a follow up called again and told we are approved. To God be all the glory. For those who are still waiting for their approval keep praying and I hope you get your approval soon. Be moving on the next topic forum here regarding NVC#

We have the same predicament. RFE received Aug.20. Called USCIS and was told that they will make a service request and wait 30 days before they can reply.. by then we are almost 365 days waiting for approval. 

We have the same predicament. RFE received Aug.20. Called USCIS and was told that they will make a service request and wait 30 days before they can reply.. by then we are almost 365 days waiting for approval. 

Hey guys! We still don’t receive any answers from USCIS. WE sent RFE August 4, they texted that docs were received by officer August 17 and after that just silent.. we called them and the man said wait until October 17 and still nothing.. my fiancée tried to call them few times and was on the line for 2 hours before call was canceled.. we don’t know what to do??? I am sad.. 

Thank you for the swift and detailed informations. We will try our luck to follow up after 60th day. Hopefully we will find our luck. 

Thank you for the swift response. 😊

Thank you for the swift and detailed informations. We will try our luck to follow up after 60th day. Hopefully we will find our luck. 

Thank you for the swift response. 😊

Most people who have responded to an RFE can, however, expect further action by USCIS within about 60 days. If you don't receive a response or update within 94 days since USCIS originally sent you the RFE, it's a good idea to call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
 
https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/contact-us/national-customer-service-center
 
1 (800) 375-5283 8:00 am
 
This is for USCIS
 
Option 1:
Call USCIS. Do not press anything. Do not choose a language. If someone who picked up the phone cannot answer your question, ask them to transfer you to TIER 2.
 
Option 2:
Dial 1-866-953-7684
 
Option 3:
Call 1-800-375-5283
Press 1 to continue to English
Press 2 for case status
Press 1 if you know your receipt number
Press your receipt number 922(WAC) then your numeric receipt number
 
Option 4:
Dial 1-800-375-5283 then press 1,2,2,4,2,1 then enter receipt number then press 1.

tel:1-800-375-5283

That is great for you@BJ & Christine. Congratulations on your approval. I have been receiving this email message below. Every Tuesday. We do hope that it is a good sign that our paper is really on process and not just automatic email from USCIS. 🙏🙏🙏

Sadly it's generic msg. Hopfully something will happen for u soon.

Helo we are rfe also and on our 26 days our rfe was very easy just an omitted check to yes or no ..we resend it on that day but up to now still no news i am on my 298 days today..the new site still says we receive your form 129 not updated so i quit checking site..i hope we can get ours too..it os really frustrating

That is great for you@BJ & Christine. Congratulations on your approval. I have been receiving this email message below. Every Tuesday. We do hope that it is a good sign that our paper is really on process and not just automatic email from USCIS. 🙏🙏🙏

I called at day 26 of rfe and was informed I was approved the previous day. If u haven't called in a few days give it a try. 

Thank you so much, i offer all my worries to Almighty God,and wont stop believing that He will give it to us at the right time..

I can't agree with u more. U been waiting a lot long then the majority of people. And tbh if I was in ur shoes I would have been doing everything in my power to get answers also. 
Im just telling u what I have seen. I want to say it was a nov 2017 filer who had same thing happen. 

@A_R @vsforlife count my Prayers for you guys. No retreat no surrender in this journey for love. We can do this..💪💪💪

praying for all december filers who are still waiting. goodluck guys

OMG we have just got approved! 
 
NOA1: 08 dec 2017 (old site) and 14dec 2017 new site 
RFE received: 14 June 2018
RFE response: 25 June 2018
RFE response received by USCIS: 29 Jun 18
NOA2: 08 Aug 2018 (new site) -got the email notification just now (09 aug 2018) 
Total waiting: 243 days! 
Total time of waiting after RFE response received by USCIS to noa2: 40 days
 
i would like to apologize if i was too aggressive and offended anyone especially @Vintage girl. I am very sorry for my teasing! 
 
Dear @Naes and @Greenbaum, @Little_Vixen , @x_driven_xYou have been all so supportive and helpful during this stressfull first stage! 
 
Thank you all for sharing the information! I wish everyone good luck in further journey! 
 😀❤️
 
I will update my timeline shortly 
my son will be happy for sure! Omg knees are still shaking! 

There are a couple of BRIGHT spots to your story. First, is that you were there for the interview supporting your beneficiary. That goes along ways with CO's. I attended my wife's interview in the Philippines, which is an Embassy that is probably the busiest in the world or close to it, and the CO stated the same to me that he was glad to see me there. For me it was an exciting time because I was able to witness one of the primary responsibilities for an Embassy. I was in awe the entire time. Second, that the CO kept your passport which is always a good sign. If during the interview it's returned then that means the case for a visa has been denied. Third, they are living up to their word, they knew you didn't have your medical case to present and they asked you to come in the same. Knowing that they gave you a pass till such time as you can produce your medical case to the CO. Once they receive that it's not going to be long before you see your passport with your visa inside. Take a big deep breath as you have nothing to worry about as shortly you will have that visa you been chasing. Good luck.