P&K

I'm in a weird situation myself. I applied for a ssn in August 2019, got married the same month, my 90 days  to get married was to expire in late September. 

SS waited 3 weeks to inform me that they could not verify my status and since my 90 days timeline was about to expire, they could not provide a ssn for me, over the phone they even said I could be deported? 

I applied for AOS in September 2019 and asked for a ssn in the application. I got my EAD in April this year, still no SS card. 

USCIS says they sent the request to SS , SS says they didn't get it and I should ask for a ssn in person. Since they apparently are not planning on opening any time soon, I'm pretty much stuck. Funny thing is that my daughter applied at the same time as I did and she got her EAD and SS card almost at the same time but she's too young to start working or drive 😆 anyway I'm grateful for that but it can get frustrating.

Posteo este relatorio sobre mi propia experiencia como beneficiaria de la visa K1/K2, tratando de ayudar en algo a otros que estén en el mismo proceso. La información es sobre los pasos que seguí luego de la NOA2. En adjunto: instrucciones enviadas por la embajada, instrucciones para certificado de antecentes policiales y judiciales, instrucciones para la fotografía. A mí me costó bastante encontrar información en línea sobre Paraguay, así que ahí va:

NOA2 April 1

NVC case # assigned:                        2019-04-23

NVC left:                                               2019-04-30

Consulate received:                            2019-05-03

Packet3 received:                               2019-05-07 fueron enviadas por email al peticionante.

Exámenes Médicos: No esperé a recibir las instrucciones de la embajada para hacerme los exámenes. Nuestra cita fue el 11-abril. Al salir de la consulta fui inmediatamente al Sanatorio Bautista, que queda a una cuadra del consultorio del Dr. Ortiz, para los rayos x del torax para mí. Al día siguiente fuimos a Meyerlab para los análisis de sangre para mi hija y orina para mí. Los resultados estuvieron listos en dos semanas. Luego fuimos al Ministerio de Salud, 8va región sanitaria (Brasil casi Petirossi) para las vacunaciones. Todas las vacunas son gratuitas ahí, solo se paga Gs. 20.000 por la legalización de la libreta de vacunación, que se hace ahí mismo. Luego  esperar dos semanas por los resultados laboratoriales (Meyerlab envía por email los resultados) fui al consultorio del Dr. Ortiz nuevamente para entregar los resultados de laboratorio y la placa de tórax. Los sobres con los informes médicos estuvieron listos el 25 de Abril. No se deben abrir los sobres, entregarlos tal cual en la entrevista.

Costo de los exámenes médicos:

Formularios DS-160: los fui completando mientras esperaba los resultados médicos. https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/

Agendar la Entrevista: Luego de crear el usuario en la página https://ais.usvisa-info.com/es-PY/iv/users/sign_in , seguí los pasos indicados en la página. Al llegar a la sección Pago de Visa, no me permitía emitir la boleta para pagar la visa porque no había fechas de entrevista disponibles. Envíe un correo a ParaguayIV@state.gov  y me respondieron que habilitarían fechas para que pueda proceder. Respondieron los correos con celeridad y me ayudaron en todo momento. Luego de pagar la visa, fui checkeando a cada momento y apenas se habilitó la única fecha abierta, la tomé (5 de Junio).

Entrevista: favor ver la reseña completa acá: https://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Paraguay

Retiro de pasaporte, visa y sobre: 6 días hábiles después recibí la llamada de DHL informando que mis documentos estaban disponibles para retirar.

Espero que esta información les sea de utilidad y les deseo éxitos en el proceso!

Antecedentes Policiales-Police Certificates.pdf Instrucciones para examen medico.pdf INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA VISA DE PROMETIDO-A.pdf Photorequirements.pdf

My daughter and I had our interview today and we are approved!! Very happy!! Best wishes for all of you and praise God for this blessing 👐❤️

Our case has been ready since may 6, but I cannot pay the fee because there are no appointments available. I wonder how long will it take for them to open more dates, considering the very small quantity of immigrant visas  issued in my country (according to uscis statistics). What is the experience for you? 

I received the intructions from the local embassy today, actually my fiance the USC did. And now I am just waiting for they to open dates for the interview! Fast pace so far! Hoping all of you also are having a smooth process

9 minutes ago, KatieR said:

Neither the fist case number nor the one I got from the NVC works when I enter it at CEAC.state.gov

Make sure to select immigrant visa (please read part8 of the first post of this thread.) then enter the case number given by NVC (starts with 3 letters) I couldn't also track it at first but gave it a day and I was able to track it. 

12 minutes ago, KatieR said:

There is so much information I am starting to feel confused. The NVC has given us a case number. The next step will be to send it to Bogota. At what point to we fill out the DS160? Is this the only other form besides the support one that we fill out? Also, there is a fee for the DS160, will there also be a fee at the embassy? Do we fill out the form once the embassy has our case? After they receive our form then they give us the appointment or do they get our case, we schedule an appointment and then fill out the dc 160? 

 

Thank you for your help

I started filling out the ds 160 when I got the case number from NVC. One for you and one for each child also traveling (if any). Once the status of your case is "ready" you can pay the fee in order to schedule the appointment in your local embassy /consulate. No other fees are required, but you might want to check with your embassy. 

Have you been able to track your case with CEAC.state.gov? 

Just to keep this thread alive and maybe cause @Greenbaum to shake his head in cringe a little 😅 

Anyone on here ever watched a tlc reality show called 90 days fiance? I have recently heard of it and watched an episode, my goodness is so cringe worthy that you can't help but to feel better about yourself no matter what's your situation 😁

19 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Your more sarcastic then me.

Is that even possible? 🙄😂

20 minutes ago, ecstaticrobot said:

How does the tracking thing work exactly? I followed the instructions and it shows a package from the NVC to Argentina so I am guessing I did it right but how exactly did putting in those dates even pull up the exact package. 😮

I was wondering the same thing! 

I can track my packet in DHL page now. Says it should arrive this coming Friday! So excited! The first post on this thread is definitely very helpful. Thank you. 

I checked ceac tracking today and status changed from "at NVC" to "in transit" how waiting times are changing!! 

NOA1   11/28

NOA2    4/1

NVC rec  4/20

NVC number 4/25

In transit 4/30

Does this mean it will be sent to embassy in today's shipment? Also, in the message box says "your interview date was provided to you by the national visa center" but I have not received any 

16 minutes ago, O-D said:

Please, what is the AA number on the noa2 then ? Useless to track?

There's no way to track our case after noa2 except once you get nvc number ?

The AA number he is referring to is the number on the DS- 160 confirmation, that we can use in case of problems with tracking with the NVC number. Luckily I was able to track with NVC number and status is "at NVC" 

27 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

If you are new to CEAC there is a nuance that needs to be explained.

 

As a K1, when checking your case online at CEAC.state.gov you have to select "immigrant visa" as it is treated like as such even though it is a "non-immigrant visa".

 

Thank you Greenbaum! I will try to track with the aa number then. 

I called today and got two series of numbers for our  case and none of them works for me for CEAC tracking lol 

One of the series starts with ESM the other is just numbers. Anyone had a similar issue? 

NOA2 4/1

NVC receive : 4/23 even though they sent me an email on the 20th informing of the receipt. 

BTW: I used the hangouts app to make the calls and it is for me a lot cheaper than using phone credit, even from outside the US so you might want to try it! 

NOA2 : April 1

Inquiry sent : April 13

NVC reply : April 20, they received our petition but no case number yet, and I should wait the number to be assigned within 8 weeks. 

I don't want to wait 8 weeks to make an inquiry again lol but I don't want to stress over sending inquiries all the time either. So I guess I will send another inquiry in about a week. 

Our estimated date was moving forward in time and by the time of approval it was April 2nd. Our NOA2 date is April 1st. So pretty accurate for us. 

10 hours ago, KistiAli said:

Hi, here is my timeline

sent the documents : 26th November 2018.

first sms from uscis : 7th December 2018. 

Hard copy NOA1 : 7th December 2018. 

Hard copy NOA2 : 8 April 2019

 

What should I do or prepare in this stage?

Thank you in advance. 

read the first post of this thread, if you still haven't. 

In the first post of this thread it is suggested that we update our email address by going to the "ask NVC" section of their website. Others have suggested to send an email to NVC. Which one did you do? I have done the first so just curious about what yall went for 😅 

Also, I have seen many "April fool approvals" like ours 😁. I was wondering when are yall going to give NVC a call about your case? I was thinking around Friday next week? 

2 hours ago, brandonflude1 said:

@Greenbaum There doesn’t appear to be a “APRIL 2019 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC”. Are you planning getting that set up?

Congratulations!! I have been following you and hoping for your approval, so happy for you and your fiancee 😊. There's a thread already for April approvals.

2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

If you feel the need. One day difference is not going to make or break the timeline system. But, its accuracy depends on members imputing their information and accuracy will help. Your choice. Your case is moving along very smoothly. Makes me .

Thank you Greenbaum 😁 you are very kind and I haven't forgotten your request about information about my embassy or p3. I still don't have a p3 but I was able to find some orientation on the embassy in my country. How do I send it to you? 

We received the hardcopy today. Notice date April 1st. New website says the 2nd. Should I change my timeline to the 1st?

4 minutes ago, Robify said:

Can i start with the police report and medicals while i wait for the NVC since today is 2weeks since i got my NOA2 and still waiting for NVC?

I am wondering myself the same. I have to travel a stay overnight in order to get the exam done and in my country things tend to take more time, so I would like to get that out of the way. 

27 minutes ago, P&K said:

Hello everyone, I have seen a few of you mention checking CEAC for a status. Would someone please kindly explain what is CEAC, what and where do you check it? Thank you in advance. 

Nevermind is all in the first post of this thread and I don't know how to delete this post lol

Hello everyone, I have seen a few of you mention checking CEAC for a status. Would someone please kindly explain what is CEAC, what and where do you check it? Thank you in advance.