KevJo

1 hour ago, Brylie said:

Did you receive an email? Did you update your email address with NVC?

 

Once it's at consulate,  it's out of NVC's hands basically so I just kept checking the CEAC update...the date changed 3 times as they were processing and then mailing it to me. I didn't get an email...just received the P3 in the mail 5 days after the date stopped changing...

37 minutes ago, Brylie said:

What is the current time frame to receive packet 3 once it hits the consulate?

It was about 2.5 weeks for me

3 hours ago, Lana&Ivy said:

Congrats!

 

I'm waiting on my P3 and am in a total state of panic about missing May dates.  Was May 1 the only date open or were there options for later weeks as well? 

I'm not 100% sure, but it gave me the May 1st date with 2 options left for times...I'm thinking there are 4 times for each date since 2 others here are also May 1st (Maybe more if someone's not on visa Journey)...I think there was also a calendar if I wanted to choose a later date...I'm pretty sure you could book on any of the Wednesdays in May, so don't panic, you'll get in!

Once you get your P3 it's super fast...the date on CEAC changed 3 times for me (and then came in the mail 4 days later since there was a weekend in there).

18 hours ago, F + S said:

Congrats!! 😊 isn't it the best feeling to be able to breathe in relief? 

I'll be seeing you there on May 1st! 😉     I chose the latest time slot - 9am. 

Interview also on May 1st! 

There is 1 more time slot left for that date! 

My packet 3 came today as well through regular Canada post mail...Didn't get it until after work though, so haven't gotten an email back about package 4 yet

4 hours ago, F + S said:

 

 

This Thursday will make 2 weeks since Montreal received my case and I'm still waiting on P3 🤦🏼‍♀️  this is truly the biggest test of patience ever 😂

I'm in the same impatient boat as you!! So I had sent an email to the montreal embassy, and they responded on the 26th, saying they didn't have any record of my case at that point (sitting on someones desk I guess), though my date on CEAC changed to Feb. 26, assuming because they had looked into my case and found nothing. BUT good news, the date changed again yesterday to March 4th, and then again today to March 5th???...sooo something is happening lol, not sure why all the date changes though

4 minutes ago, MeghanK said:

Congrats! The DS-160 photo is SUCH A B-WORD. It took us HOURS. Also, I'm sure you know this, but don't make any wedding plans that can't be changed until visa is in-hand! 

Thanks Got it figured out finally and have confirmation in hand!! Does the approval expiry date not necessarily mean anything then?? We were thinking of a July wedding...giving a couple month leeway in case of delays after the interview.

Also...I've been researching, but not finding...how do I go about paying the fee and booking the interview...Or should I just wait until they've sent the package 3? Thanks!

13 hours ago, F + S said:

I saw that too! So exciting 😊 

 

Did you check your case status on the ceac site? I'm sure it updated to "Ready" for you too! 

Yep It's ready!!

Going into crazy mode now...trying to get wedding plans in place as well as getting paperwork organized...having trouble getting the picture on the DS-160 to load as well lol

3 hours ago, F + S said:

Thank you both for answering!! 😊 

It now shows "Ready"!! 

 

Hope it won't take too long for them to mail Packet 3 🤞😂

Ours was sent at the same time as yours. I saw through the DHL tracking that they arrived and were signed for in Montreal earlier today!

Currently waiting in airport after a visit with my fiance and checking my status! 

Changed to 'in transit'

Received by NVC Feb.6 and got # around the 11th

quick question for anyone who has already filled out the DS-160...currently working on it!

When they ask for all previous visits to the U.S...do I really have to enter every single entry on the I-94??

I've gone to the States a lot since I live only an hour from the border...seems kind of crazy to insert every one after so many years!!

Hey! My NOA2 date was January 16th. I just received word that they just got my petition yesterday at NVC...but to allow for 8 weeks to get the case #??  Curious about the time frame...if it takes so long, why do they only give a 4 month expiry date for our NOA2? It doesn't seem possible with all that goes on in between the approval and the Interview date. thoughts?

AP?

Hi!

Can't find answer...Still waiting for approval (NOA2) for our K1 Visa and just looking to be prepared. It says I need a police check from every Country I've lived in for more than 6 months. Back in 2012-2013, I went over to teach in Bali, Indonesia...Has anyone else been in the same situation? Do I need a police check from Indonesia for that 1 year, and how to I go about getting it? Thanks In Advance!