Hi everyone,
I am a bit concerned. I have filed our aos back on october 1st, biometrics 10/23 and we still didn't receive our EAD. I see here many people who have had their biometrics done after our date that have received their work authorizations. Is there anyone who has a similar timeline as mine that still hasn't received their EAD? I am a bit concerned at this point.
Thank you for your input.
And "good news", the USCIS estimate for the National Benefits Centers' processed I-765 went down to 5-7 months, so I guess they're acknowledging that things are moving slightly faster.
Since these numbers are supposed to be 2 months old, we can compare them with VJ's processing average of cards approved in November which was 150 days (== 5 months) so USCIS' estimate seems to be in line with VJ's.
you don’t have to be concerned. Per USCIS estimated waiting times it takes 5.5-7.5 months to receive your EAD. On their website it says they’re processing July cases. Yes, in reality it takes less time, but I’d be concerned only if their website was e.g. saying processing November cases. There’s no pattern to how they process EAD’s. I mean, I’m sure there is, but it’s a huge mystery to us . I follow both August and September AOS and many people are still waiting. But I feel you....it’s frustrating
My appointment was at 8:40. I got there at 8:30, checked in at the door (we don't need to wait in line with the tourist visa people) and went to the second floor. Two people was checking the documents and asked to put then in the order specified in the list. If you forgot to print something, there's a computer and a printer there you can use. After that someone will call you to check the documents again, compare them to the information provided in the petition and in the ds-160. After that you wait for the consular officer to call you by your name. When I got there, there was only one CO working, so it was pretty slow, but then two more people showed up. I was called around 10:30/10:40. He asked my fiance's name, when we met, where he lives, what he does, if he ever came to brazil, f I met his family and what are our plans for the wedding. It didn't last more than 5 minutes. He said he would be able to issue the visa, told me the expiration date of it, that I should get married within the 90 days after arriving, the visa would be ready for pick up in two weeks, and that was it. I left the building at 11.
Every interview was pretty quick, I don't remember seeing someone being denied. There was some people that needed to submit more documents, but they said they would be approved after sending it. There was one case in particular that the doctor forgot to fill out some forms in her sealed package. So the embassy would have to call the doctor to make sure everything was okay. The COs were encouraging people to take the vaccines here in Brazil as well, if they haven't taken in the medical appointment.
@Greenbaum Everything was fine with my scanned affidavit form. They don't require it to have a wet signature.
They did not ask for a letter of intent to marry. In fact, they did not ask to see proof of relationship either - they go by what you sent in the petition.
You will hand in the documents they ask for - birth and marriage certificates, photos, the signed paper available in the website showing you are able to get married, police certificates, affidavit of support and copy of document showing sponsor is USC.
To be honest, when I had my interview most people I talked to had not gone in with their fiancé and all of them got approved within 5 mins or so. The people at the Consulate are pretty chill if your petition was solid.
Good morning all,
Well it is now official! Our approval was updated online this morning. I will update it on here now. I129f approved on Feb22.
October filers seem to be getting approved this month so for all the ones that haven't received any news as of yet, be hopeful and think positive.
Good luck everyone
Good morning all,
Well it is now official! Our approval was updated online this morning. I will update it on here now. I129f approved on Feb22.
October filers seem to be getting approved this month so for all the ones that haven't received any news as of yet, be hopeful and think positive.
Good luck everyone
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
Congratulations everyone who got approved. Looks like productive week. Let’s keep the momentum going 😆 (like it’s up to us).
Nevertheless, let’s not lose hope!
Igor's list Is showing 57/175 approved for October, giving us a 33% approved rate for October, 17 of the 57 were approved after the 16th (My NOA/Middle of month), so 1/3 of total approvals were approved after the 16th, 2/3 approved prior to it.
I expect these numbers to change due to a large amount of approvals today, I will update this later today for anyone who is wondering. If you also have a NOA1 date you would like stats for, just let me know
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