Brklyn Belle

Have you been able to schedule an interview yet? There’s only a few  available dates in mid November. So go grab a spot. 😊 also congrats!!!

Just check CEAC site,
our case is “In Transit” as well. 

Just check CEAC site,
our case is “In Transit” as well. 

Our case is in transit. 😁

Thanks for your reply. He was there about half of a day like you stated. We are approved. Thank!

You're amazing! You always know what to say. I am glad I have people like u. 
I was just curious bc I see this year cases are getting approved early! 
I can't wait, I am not going to lie. It is killing especially when people are getting theirs... But I will keep waiting!. 
Thanks for the motivation.

You’ll not need I-129f at the interview but it will be good to have as reference when preparing for interview. Especially with important dates. As for waiting for NOA2, for example we sent our application in July 2018 and we didn’t get NOA2 until February 2019, so it does take time. Don’t worry even if you get REF things will still go well. We got REF but we responded to their request ASAP and we were approved about a week after they received it the requested document. The key is to respond to their request quickly to move things along. Our relationship was less than a year so we sent very few pics too, I think around 10 and no issues. I know someone that have sent 1 picture and still got approved, so you never know with this things. About the birth certificate, my fiancé did had issue with his birth certificate too. You do need the it But during the preparation for the interview, the embassy will send you info on where to go and get updated birth certificate. So relax, everything will fall in place. I do feel you tho, I was like you 6 months ago. 

Awesome! Congrats

Sure, I will definitely share. It’s so unfortunate to hear non of the links in the email work. 

Hi everyone! 
 
Ive been receiving MULTIPLE emails about the process I took and how come my own case seems to be going fast and first and fore most I’d like to inform everyone I did a lot of research, was very proactive and was consistent with emailing/calling NVC. So I’ve made notes on the steps and procedures I personally took after receiving my NOA2 and I will post them here for anyone interested. This is for the K1 VISA ONLY. Not the K3 spousal visa. 
 
Please be advised I am not asking anyone to follow my steps, step by step. I am just merely offering information on how I did ours. 
 
 
Thanks and Goodluck! 
    0.   https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview.html
this link will provide information about the steps NVC takes once your case is approved by USCIS. 
‭2. (603) 334-0888‬
This is the number for NVC you’ll call to obtain the case and invoice id numbers. You’ll need your USCIS case number, the full name of both the applicant and beneficiary and both birthdays in order to receive any information from them. So have that in handy. Some nvc officers will also ask for email address. If you don’t have one on file with them you can update it at this time. You can also request to add an email address to your case. They have an email address you can email to obtain information but their response time to the emails is terrible. You’d have to wait weeks, even months. 
Note: if you call them and it’s been 2 weeks or more since your case has been approved with USCIS and they’re still telling you they have not received your case, hang up. Call back again then tell the next person you need to expedite your case due to severe financial loss and you were told you needed your case id number to do so. It’ll be better if the petitioner calls NVC for this information. Remember to get both the case and invoice ID number 
    0.   https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx           once you obtain a case number from NVC, this is the link you’ll use to check the status of your case at NVC. It’ll say “At NVC” if NVC is still working on your case. “In Transit” if it is on its way to the consulate. “Ready” once the consulate has received it and this is the time they’d prefer for you to set up your interview. Though they’ll be a slight delay waiting for them. As long as your status changes to ready before your interview date you should be fine. 
    0.   https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx This is the link you’ll use to fill out the DS-160. You can either fill this out prior to paying the $265 visa fee at GTBank or after. I’d suggest after so you can set up interview immediately after filing the DS-160. 
    0.   http://www.ustraveldocs.com/   This is the link you’ll use to set up interview. Have this in handy with you when setting up the interview: The confirmation number/visa application number from the DS-160 confirmation page. Your receipt number from the GTBank for the visa fee you paid, the case ID number and the USCIS case number.
    0.   https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#1 This link provides a guide on the steps and procedures for the K1 visa. It’ll give you information on the documentation you need to have ready, an overview or much more. 
    0.   https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/LGS-Lagos.pdf this link will provide you with the steps to take for medical exam. It’ll also have the pre-interview checklist and list of approved physicians. Please call them or rather go see them to make inquiries because the information the consulate gives online is inaccurate to what actually happens. Their hours of operation for medical exam is not what it says online. They are not open from 8am-5pm. They’re only open from 8am-10am. Make inquiries first! Call, go there! Don’t assume. 
    0.    Here’s the information on how to obtain the police certificate : Applicants need to contact the Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.  The applicant should bring information regarding their full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Nigeria.html  This is link I got the information from. 
    0.    You’ll need your original birth certificate and a photo copy for the interview. Also I’d advise getting the declaration of age and having that handy. My uncle said you’ll need that once you migrate here. You can obtain your birth certificate from the local government/hospital you were born in. Make sure the name on the application filed with uscis matches the name on the birth certificate. I don’t know anything about name changes so you might have to make inquiries on your own about name changes. You can obtain the declaration of age at the National Population Commission. Here’s their link with their contact info, location e.t.c http://population.gov.ng/contact-us/
    0.    For anything that you do throughout this process, I’d suggest having your international passport with you when you go make inquiries or go to these appointments. Get new passport photos. Remember they are only valid if you’ve gotten them done within 6 months and has not passed the 6 months gap. Also, make photocopies and also have the originals of every single document you are taking with you to your interview. People often get confused so let me elaborate on this, the DS-260 is for people filing spousal K3 visa. Their process is different. The K1 visa applicants fill out the DS-160. On the affidavit of support. The I-864 is for k3 visas/family based visas. The I-134 is for K1 visas, b1/b2 visas etc. 
 
I hope this information helps! Good luck on your process and I wish you all the best. 

Hi Everyone, I’ve been on VJ since the start of this journey and I just got my Visa in hand, I can’t believe how helpful this forum was for me. I wish every single of you good luck on your journey

You will not make the 17th shipment date. You would have had to get a case number assigned by today. Sorry but you should be  on the next one. Good Luck you are almost to the finish line of this part of the process. 
Congrats 

WOW!!!  I just called NVC and got through immediately.  I received my case number 😁
The lady asked me the type of visa i applied for, my name, my dob, confirmed that I am the petitioner and then provided the case number.  She then told me my case will be shipped to the embassy and NVC will notify us know when it ships.  I asked her if they will notify me via mail or email and she said email. 

WOW!!!  I just called NVC and got through immediately.  I received my case number 😁
The lady asked me the type of visa i applied for, my name, my dob, confirmed that I am the petitioner and then provided the case number.  She then told me my case will be shipped to the embassy and NVC will notify us know when it ships.  I asked her if they will notify me via mail or email and she said email. 

Congrats!!!!! You're in the home stretch of this phase of the process.
 

Congrats!!!!! You're in the home stretch of this phase of the process.
 

We booked our interview date !!! Can’t wait to be done with this part of the process in November!🥳

They have to give it a case number by tomorrow in order to make that ship date. Most people waited almost a month before it was received by NVC. Then a couple of days to get be assigned a number.
 
I would suggest maybe calling next week. Good Luck!

Received NOA2 in the mail today too  
 
NOA1 : May 22
NOA2 : August 15 

 

Yes the apps too, they work for some folks but never did I get ANYTHING from any of them. They were a direct result of my stress level. Once I stopped checking and relying on them I felt 100% better and my NOA2 finally  showed up. IMO I'd trash the apps and the websites especially if they have never worked for you. I try to stay visible here in the K1 sections of VJ as people might draw strength from my journey if they'd  care to look at my time line.

@morry & ren I'm waiting on ya'll &*^% you should be real close to getting your NOA2, I've been sending those good vibes to you two. Just keep on keeping on!!!!!

Case flipped to Ready early this afternoon!! We had already done our DS160 the day after getting our case number and fiance had just received his police report and finished all his vaccines about 6mo ago. So... booked both medical and interview for September! 😎
Getting closer!

Thanks for the information @Greenbaum.
Oh yes, you’re right, I skipped a step in my original note. I haven’t received my case number yet.  So my file won’t get shipped until sometime in September (fingers crossed). And let me clarify...the “letter” I was referring to was in fact the NOA2.  
 
Thanks again. 
Good day everyone! 

I learned the hard way so now I read every thread before I ask any questions.  I find that my question has been asked and answered multiple times.  I only can speak for me but I think the anxiety of this process makes you not think your questions are original and forget that this whole website is about people who have been, are going through and have just started this process. 

Does anyone know if we are allowed to travel internationally before and after getting the actual K1 VISA, and before entering the US?