Naz2020

On 3/19/2021 at 5:38 PM, HKS said:

How did it go?

Well, the interview was really smooth and good, However, USCIS did not send (lost) my fiance's divorce decree. We have to send it again. :( 

2 hours ago, HKS said:

Turkish Embassy doesnt like to communicate. They scheduled my spouse’s interview appointment, but I think it was because we got expedited case. I do know they have been doing very little interviews. I remember someone a while back was in same situation as u and had to obsessively check the website and book the first one that popped up as available. I do know they make their schedule for the next month during the last week of the previous month. So maybe next week you will see something come available. 
Good luck. 

Thanks for your reply. 

I had my interview on Monday. 🙂

I had an interview on March 15. There is no visa yet. I've got form g 221. The USCIS did not send ( or lost ) my fiance's divorce decree to the embassy. He has to apply and get another original one. Also, they wanted another document which was not in the requirements list. But the good news is:  the case officer told me once I send them back , my visa will be issued in 5 working days. 

Does anybody know that what is going on in THE US EMBASSY in Ankara?? I have got email on 11 FEB , and informed to schedule an appointment. Since then I have been constantly checking the website. No appointments available. Sending a lot of emails and their responses was just check the website. 

On 2/28/2021 at 10:57 AM, RishDan said:

Did you get your slots for the interview ? 
I think the process has slowed down very much!

maybe some transitions going on in the office with the new administration maybe ? 
it’s going to be 3 months next week since we got our petition approved and yet our case is “At NVC” status still. 
has anyone seen some movement or same like me ? 
 

Not yet :(  

On 2/19/2021 at 7:36 PM, Azraa said:

@Naz2020    hi is your case expedite ? Cause  we have almost the same timeline but our case still at nvc

Hi

We sent the email and explained that we live in Turkey. As you know, The Ankara embassy just schedule appointment for Turkish and Turkey residents. 

On 2/18/2021 at 9:04 AM, RishDan said:

Congratulations!! 
I believe the process has been really slow, has anyone seen the status change from “At NVC” to “In Transit”, it’s been more than 40 days and our status has not changed ... 😰😰😰

Thanks!

YES definitely a slow process. It has been 8 days since we got the embassy letter, but there are no available slots for the interview. It is really frustrating 😫

We got an e-mail from the Ankara embassy, but there are no available appointments there. Are there any special time to check the website?

I got an email from the embassy that we receieved your case and we have available slots for next week. But no available interviews have shown up on the system yet 😔

3 minutes ago, 2monkeys said:

We called NVC today and got our case number. But for some reasons, we couldn’t check our case status on the nvc website. we both kept getting the same error message 

 

The code entered does not match the code displayed on the page."

 

anyone have the same issue?

Yes, 

Since last night We've had that problem, too 

9 hours ago, Antonina said:

I'm in a same situation as you guys. Our case has been at the NVC since December 23rd. I don't know why for some people it takes only a few weeks and for others it takes months. I had a thought that perhaps the NVC is doing our background checks and maybe for those who traveled a lot or lived in different countries it takes more time than for those who didn't travel much.  I have traveled to many countries maybe that's why it is taking more time for us.  How about you guys ?  Has the beneficiary traveled or lived abroad much?

Yes , I traveled a lot, too. However when we reached the NVC, they told us : 

We at the NVC forward cases to the embassy based upon their capacity.  The US embassy in each city will give a certain and limited number of openings available for K1 and other non-immigrant visas.  We cannot send your case to the Ankara US embassy, until they request it.  Some embassies have already re-opened fully others are behind.  Ankara is in the 2^nd phase of re-opening.  Based upon current schedule, Ankara is not requesting K1 visa petitions yet.  

Nothing about the background check and the other issues. 

11 hours ago, EmreAnk said:

You are not alone. Our timelines are almost the same. My fiance called the Nvc to get our case number and was told that the Ankara embassy isn't getting new cases from Nvc due to the previous piled up ones. So I don't know how much it's going to take.  I'm also confused about ds-160 form. Should we wait to fill it up or fill it up now? is there any benefits of waiting?

I think it is better to wait. The benefit of waiting is that some of your information might change during it. I suppose the best time to fill it is after getting your interview letter. 

53 minutes ago, SK&JB said:

We found out our case number by calling on Jan 12, but our case is still at NVC (3 weeks now). Embassy is open in Korea by the way and they are processing K1 without delays. 

It was my understanding that NVC does not review case like CR1, they will only crease case number and put information on the system.

I don't understand why in transit is not happening soon.

our case has been sitting at NVC since 15 Dec. Sending several e-mail to the embassy and NVC. Still no news. 

On 1/28/2021 at 9:16 AM, RishDan said:

Hello @Greenbaum

Its almost 2 months now since we got our petition approved by USCIS: 

Today I went and looked our case status . It said “At NVC” , then I logged into the website ceac.state.gov/iv and was looking for the status of case with NVC, I got this message back. 
Does it mean I have to fill the DS-160 form for NVC to send my case to US Embassy in UAE ? 
kindly clarify 

TIA

 

No, it said that it is for counselor section. You are advised to fill it right before your interview. I don't know what is NVC priorities to send cases to the embassies. Cuz I see they sent one case that got its case number after me to Ankara embassy and Unfortunately,mine still at NVC 😔

We are on the same page. Although I'm a Turkey resident. My case has not been sent to Ankara embassy. I contacted the embassy they told me to contact NVC and ask for your case to be transferred. Then I contacted NVC, they told me no this is ANkara's task to request. Again Ankara, and the answer was no that is NVC's task. 

This is 2 monthS since I got my NOV2 😔

What is the main role of NVC? Are they performing the back ground check, too? 

Just now, Greenbaum said:

That is for CR-1/IR-1 "immigrant" visa. You are pursuing a "non-immigrant" visa but under the umbrella of "immigrant" until such time as the visa is issued then it reverts to a "non-immigrant with immigration intent". Any reference such as the one you are replying to should be ignored. Further information can be found in my replies to @RishDan.

 

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".

 

Technically the K-1 is a non-immigrant visa, but it is treated like an immigrant visa because of the AOS. It is kind of a ba$tard. Non-immigrant treated like an immigrant. Other non-immigrant visas do not usually end up with green cards!  The K-1 on its own is a single entry, brief time limit visa that expires 90 days after POE. You are a non-immigrant (90 days limit) with immigrant intentions (GC). That is why it is a non-immigrant visa treated like an immigrant visa.

Thank You for your reply. I mentioned in my E-mail to Ankara Embassy that My case is a Fiance visa. And as you can see they replied me that your I-129F (which is a K1 visa form) is not here yet. 

The best thing is to wait and see what is going on . 

On 1/16/2021 at 3:49 AM, smile101 said:

I’m happy to say that I got approved today!!!! I’m literally crying right now of joy 😭😭😭😭😭. The hardest part is done finally. I can’t wait to celebrate it with my family. I pray for everyone else to get their approvals!!!

Congrats  

I am really happy for you. That was a long journey. 

On 1/15/2021 at 10:39 PM, RishDan said:

Hello @Naz2020

I also send an email to the Abu Dhabi -US Embassy and I got a response like this below: 

I’m not sure about the message though. It’s a bit confusing 🤐

Yes , I am confused,too. 

Just now, Greenbaum said:

The shipping schedule is not being used at this time, but I am not 100% sure as no one has reported when their file has shipped. Send an email using the askNVC.gov 

 

The procedure that you should follow is an email via asknvc.gov and put in the request the following information via the Public Inquiry Form

 

- Go to NVC.state.gov/inquiry

- Fill out the necessary information

- In the box titled “Type your question below” state your request. 

 

That should do it. Good luck and stay engaged in the process. 

Thanks for your reply. 

I sent an E-mail via asknvc and inquiry. I attached my E-mail to the embassy and their response, too. But the problem is after submitting there in no message like: your inquiry was successful or something like that. It got back to the same inquiry page. I am not sure if it has been delivered to them or not. 

I sent an E-mail to Ankara Embassy and asked them to request my case from NVC. 

They replied me like this

It seems that I should request it from NVC. Should I send the request immediately or wait for next shipment 21 Jan ( according the 2020 shipping timetable) ?

Just now, Bug&Bug said:

Im in the same boat. Ive visited the USA for holidays and its beautiful but the idea of living there suffocates me and I hope Im wrong and get used to it. 

Coming from Europe im dreading:

- Having to drive everywhere ( with some terrible drivers!)

- Guns, crime and general lack of safety for women

- Lack of freedom and rights compared to Europe (healthcare, labour rights, work-life balance, social safety nets).

-Some of the food (tomatoes are terrible, pork and lamb are not great).

 

I really hope its all in my head!

Yes, the driving makes me nervous, too. We have a great public transportation here and everything is on the walking distance. I'm not used to the idea that for buying some fruits I have to drive 😀

I am really happy that I've found your topic. I'm in the middle of K1 visa and I live in Istanbul. I traveled a lot ,however, I've never been in the united states. I don't know why I'm a bit concerned by the idea of living there. My fiance is an American and the language is not a barrier for me. But I'm over -concerned about the safety. 

Do you feel safe there? Can you walk at night on your own? Are breaking into the houses common there?

I think, I watch movies a lot and it has a negative impact on my notion about there 😆

We got our case number 😍 

There are some questions :

1. I checked my case status and it showed my case is still at NVC. Since Ankara embassy only carries out Turkish and Turkey's resident interviews , (the embassy mentioned on their website to send your residency card to arrange an interview) , is it necessary to send an email to the embassy and ask them to request my case from NVC or not?

2. We have sent my fiance's court records already, should I take them again?

3. Should my fiance take form I-134 to notary or only signing is enough?

4. Do I need to take the original form I-134 or copied one is acceptable?

5. Does it have a negative impact if my fiance is here with me during my interview or he should be in the united states?

My fiance called NVC today. They received our case on 15 DEC. But no case number yet.