QM&Jam

Hello again November friends, to make it quick,  we were approved, they didn't even ask to look at our evidence, once she heard of how we met it was automatic. I'll write a more in detail post later, were going to go celebrate.

I'm hoping NVC will do shipments today 
🙏 😊

We got approved!! 12/19 showing on the new site. It’s made all the more sweet by being together for Christmas! 
 
Thanks everyone for all the information and continued support over the last billion months. Hope everyone has a wonderful time over the holidays and for those still waiting for approvals I wish you all the best! 

I just want to use this medium to encourage everyone still waiting on their approval. There is a reason why things happen and at the moment it seems very aggravating and annoying but know that delay is not denial. Who knows the reason for this delay may speed up the other processes or in fact align things perfectly for when your significant other arrives.  I am still waiting on mine and I have decided to let go of the anxiety and live in the moment. There would be down days leading up to the approval but I have a plan to get me out of any funk on those days. I have also planned the perfect meal I will have the day the approval comes (for those in Houston- Hop Doddy Burger, Shake Shack Fries and an Oreo Milkshake) plus the best sleep I'll have since November. 
 
So remember, Live and Let Go. This time next year this will be a thing of the past and most of us will have forgotten these days. I sure will!

Was asked to put together the numbers for June, so I figured I'd do one more pass at May while I'm at it...
Currently for May I-129F/CSC timelines here, we've got 136 unapproved (20 with RFEs listed), and 193 approved. So ~58.7% approved, and 64.7% with some action taken (and recorded on their timeline).
 
Good luck to those of you still waiting for NOA2. Hope you can move on to waiting on NVC and waiting for an interview soon. 

Ok. It's a new week and fresh cases with case numbers are heading out to the Embassies. I hope everyone is on board for this trip. Starts Tuesday and Wednesday. Be sure to check the CEAC website for status updates.
 
If you want an advance copy of your Embassy P3 letter just hit me up as I have most.
 
You can track you package from NVC to your Embassy by using this little trick. Caution: All of the cases on this shipment for your Embassy will include your case as well as others. So this shipment is not just your case file. Please don't ask "is my case in that shipment"!
 
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: Manila (Works for any Country Just replace the city where the Embassy is located)
 

Either group or both. We are running a special, pay for Oct and you get Nov FREE.
 
Getting a case number sooner then later still will put in line to get your case sent to the Embassy only on those dates. In fact, if it were me I wouldn't waste my time on the phone because once you have you case number your file is still going to sit until those dates. So why not sit back and chill out and call in about a or 10 days when you know there is a better opportunity in receiving your approval.
 
When planning your medical and interview keep in mind your Embassy will not move forward with an interview until such time as you case has arrived and they have set your file to "ready". Schedule to soon and you use up one of your "passes" for another interview. Use 2 and your at the back of the line and I mean the beginning back of the line to start all over.
 
Your walking on a tightrope so keep your balance and not do something stupid.

We got our NOA2!
 
I had kind of given up on checking my mailbox everyday to not drive myself crazy, but over the weekend we got the letter from USCIS!
I've been quietly stalking this thread for months and have come to really appreciate this community. I hope that we will all be with our fiancés soon.   

NOA2 is November 1
NVC received our case November 13
Case number was assigned November 27
 
our case is going to US Embassy Manila. I just want to ask, normally, how long does it take for a case in Manila to be ready? Thanks 🙏

No need to list real estate if you are above the poverty level. Do what do will do.
 
In the new revised I-134 form dated 11/30/2018 - Question #38 now regards contributions.  You leave the yes/no boxes "unchecked" and your explanation is submitted in Part 7 on page 8 of the new form.  
You will do this:
3.a. "Page 4"
3.b. "Part Number 3"
3.c. "Item Number 38"
3.d. "N/A (K1 Visa Process For Permanent Residence)"

NOA2 -- 10/29
NVC -- 11/13 
CASE ASSIGNED --11/21
NVC LEFT- 11/27
its in Transit ……….

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.
 

Thanks for replying. I will definitely let you know when I hear back from them. 

I have nothing on Qatar, but can send you to consulate reviews here https://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Qatar. I suggest using the search function on the top right hand corner of this page where it will search VJ for your terms. I would start by using just your country. If you get a packet 3 letter from your embassy please share it with me so I can use it for others. Just PM me on VJ with a scanned PDF file and I'll take it from there. Thanks.
 
Use these tools to search for others from your country:
 
Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture, there is a link to 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!
 
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.

Got our NOA approved on Nov 15! After 174 days of waiting 🎉
 
@Greenbaum what should we do next? My fiance is Filipino but working in Qatar so we applied to the consulate there. Can't find a Qatar specific thread. 😔 Thanks!!
 
Good luck everyone!! So excited for the future 😍