JojoandTomas

3 hours ago, s725 said:

Had my interview yesterday in Montreal! It went very smoothly and I was approved! 😁

Congrats!!!

6 hours ago, Hazelgreeneyes said:

No update to the NVC calendar as of yet  

Thank you for the reminder. The calendar does seem to be accurate so I will be posting it going forward

On 1/1/2024 at 7:27 AM, Hazelgreeneyes said:

Is there one for January 

I got approved in December but based upon this calendar it appears I won’t be shipped until January 

Yes, I just created it

Welcome and Congratulations on your approval!

 This thread was created for those who are waiting for their NOA2  K-1 case assignment from NVC and then tracking your case onwards to your Embassy.  
 

A few helpful NVC links:

 NVC phone number is  (603)334-0888

 🚨  Please note:  They are currently NOT answering queries over the phone! 🚨

They are answering through the below emails :
 

➡️  NVCinquiry@state.gov ⬅️

                      OR

➡️ NVCResearch@state.gov ⬅️

Once you’ve received your NVC case number you can track your case online using the following link, until it is sent to your embassy:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV

If you need to submit an inquiry, change an address , or need to update your info in anyway NVC also has a public inquiry form where you can submit your request as well as other requests:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

Also, inside the attached PDF below are a few tips, tricks and hacks to help you along the way.

These are items that everyone asks for, so they have been very helpfully put together by senior VJ Member Greenbaum for you to refer to when necessary. If you are new to this thread, please read these first as these are the most asked questions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfin98c33IEpB0T0FlURERriblYmlm5O/view?usp=sharing

NVC sends petitions to the embassy every two weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I noticed a 2024 shipping calendar being shared but have not confirmed if it is accurate. Once I do, I will repost it below.

With that calendar you can use it to track when the next shipment date will be. 

On 9/25/2023 at 8:26 PM, Kttb said:

Does anyone have an idea on how often the embassy in Dominican Republic release interview dates for k1 fiancé visa??

They were sent monthly. 
what is your DQ Date?

On 12/18/2023 at 10:00 PM, kxp said:

Application refused. They advised that she is not allowed to translate her own documents (despite other guidance from this forum), so she is going to have to seek someone else to certify the translation. Further they wanted an additional copy of divorce decree; they were provided an original only. Scrambling to try and get paperwork together today and mailed if possible. 

That’s surprising that they did not accept the translated document. Loads of people have submitted self translated docs and been approved but obviously every case won’t be the same.

 what embassy is it?

3 hours ago, JoetheEskimo said:

129-F Sent October 19 2023

No Reply Yet From Anyone 

You would not be receiving your approval if you just filed your petition in October. Have you joined the October Filers group? They may be able to give you a better idea of when you’ll receive a response

2 hours ago, kxp said:

I’m a wreck right now. Interview appointment is in 10 hours. My partner and I have been reviewing basic questions for the past week. She does okay on most of them, but despite having met three times in person now she cannot seem to get the dates correct when we practice. She gets them all mixed up in her replies. I have a feeling we aren’t going to get approved. I don’t know what else to do to help her remember. We will talk again when she wakes up but I can’t take the interview for her. 

Oh I misread. I thought it said in a few hours. Just do the best you can with the questions. Continue to practice them with her

4 hours ago, Y and M said:

This past Friday our case status in CEAC officially changed to "Issued", but USTraveldocs is still blank so I assume we now just wait to get the email that the passport is ready for pickup. I called multiple times, but no luck on getting any new information.

That’s great. Do you have the link to the MBE website? You just enter your passport number and It’ll give you accurate passport updates

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On 12/8/2023 at 8:49 AM, Y and M said:

Good to hear that it’s not only us. We still haven’t heard back yet, but I guess it is just a waiting game

Have you sent your inquiries to them? You should call and email (both) to make sure

On 12/3/2023 at 7:05 PM, powerpuff said:

Hi,

 

was this meant to be December 2023 K1 NOA to NVC/Embassy thread?

 

there’s one for November already:

 

Let Me know and I can edit the title 

Yes, brain fart lol should be December if you can edit please

Welcome and Congratulations on your approval!

 This thread was created for those who are waiting for their NOA2  K-1 case assignment from NVC and then tracking your case onwards to your Embassy.  
 

A few helpful NVC links:

 NVC phone number is  (603)334-0888

 🚨  Please note:  They are currently NOT answering queries over the phone! 🚨

They are answering through the below emails :
 

➡️  NVCinquiry@state.gov ⬅️

                      OR

➡️ NVCResearch@state.gov ⬅️

Once you’ve received your NVC case number you can track your case online using the following link, until it is sent to your embassy:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV

If you need to submit an inquiry, change an address , or need to update your info in anyway NVC also has a public inquiry form where you can submit your request as well as other requests:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

Also, inside the attached PDF below are a few tips, tricks and hacks to help you along the way.

These are items that everyone asks for, so they have been very helpfully put together by senior VJ Member Greenbaum for you to refer to when necessary. If you are new to this thread, please read these first as these are the most asked questions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfin98c33IEpB0T0FlURERriblYmlm5O/view?usp=sharing

NVC sends petitions to the embassy every two weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A FB group has created a shipping chart for 2023 that you can use to track when the next shipment date will be. It seems to line up with all the dates I’ve seen so far so I think it’s accurate and will include it below.
 

On 11/27/2023 at 8:11 PM, Y and M said:

Hello, My fiancee and I got approved for the K1 Visa in the Dominican Republic on Nov 8th of this year. How long does it take to get the email that the passport is ready? The officer said 2 weeks at the end of the appointment, but we are over our two week mark.

CEAC says visa is in "ready" for interview status (as of November 14th) and UStraveldocs is blank as of today. Every time I call they do not give much information except for that "ready" status.

 

Hello, my fiancé is from the DR as well. The passport has been taking long for everyone so it isn’t just a one off thing. The official estimate is 2 weeks but it can be anywhere from 2-5 weeks. Calling won’t do much cause it’s just about them issuing the visa at this point but it’s good to maintain contact at least 1 or 2 times a week  just to see if there are any updates. Only thing you can do is check your car daily and see if it updates to Issued

11 minutes ago, Michaell P said:

I’m sorry for posting this as I’m sure it’s been posted countless times, but how long does it take them to process the package to send the NOA1 and process payment? 
 

Shipped: 11/4/2023

Delivered: 11/7/2023

 

No NOA1, no payment withdrawal, nothing. Again, sorry if this is a redundant question, just having a hard time not hearing anything and expecting the worst. 

Hello. It’s only been a week so I’m sure you’re fine. Processing  usually takes longer than that

On 10/17/2023 at 3:06 PM, KristyN27 said:

@Adamaris   Could you share the WhatsApp Groups with us if they are still available? 

I have a Dominican Republic WhatsApp group Link if your case is also in DR? I can pass it to you through PM

Welcome and Congratulations on your approval!

 This thread was created for those who are waiting for their NOA2  K-1 case assignment from NVC and then tracking your case onwards to your Embassy.  
 

A few helpful NVC links:

 NVC phone number is  (603)334-0888

 🚨  Please note:  They are currently NOT answering queries over the phone! 🚨

They are answering through the below emails :
 

➡️  NVCinquiry@state.gov ⬅️

                      OR

➡️ NVCResearch@state.gov ⬅️

Once you’ve received your NVC case number you can track your case online using the following link, until it is sent to your embassy:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV

If you need to submit an inquiry, change an address , or need to update your info in anyway NVC also has a public inquiry form where you can submit your request as well as other requests:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

Also, inside the attached PDF below are a few tips, tricks and hacks to help you along the way.

These are items that everyone asks for, so they have been very helpfully put together by senior VJ Member Greenbaum for you to refer to when necessary. If you are new to this thread, please read these first as these are the most asked questions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfin98c33IEpB0T0FlURERriblYmlm5O/view?usp=sharing

NVC sends petitions to the embassy every two weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A FB group has created a shipping chart for 2023 that you can use to track when the next shipment date will be. It seems to line up with all the dates I’ve seen so far so I think it’s accurate and will include it below.
 

Bump 

Welcome and Congratulations on your approval!

 This thread was created for those who are waiting for their NOA2  K-1 case assignment from NVC and then tracking your case onwards to your Embassy.  
 

A few helpful NVC links:

 NVC phone number is  (603)334-0888

 🚨  Please note:  They are currently NOT answering queries over the phone! 🚨

They are answering through the below emails :
 

➡️  NVCinquiry@state.gov ⬅️

                      OR

➡️ NVCResearch@state.gov ⬅️

Once you’ve received your NVC case number you can track your case online using the following link, until it is sent to your embassy:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV

If you need to submit an inquiry, change an address , or need to update your info in anyway NVC also has a public inquiry form where you can submit your request as well as other requests:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

Also, inside the attached PDF below are a few tips, tricks and hacks to help you along the way.

These are items that everyone asks for, so they have been very helpfully put together by senior VJ Member Greenbaum for you to refer to when necessary. If you are new to this thread, please read these first as these are the most asked questions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfin98c33IEpB0T0FlURERriblYmlm5O/view?usp=sharing

NVC sends petitions to the embassy every two weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A FB group has created a shipping chart for 2023 that you can use to track when the next shipment date will be. It seems to line up with all the dates I’ve seen so far so I think it’s accurate and will include it below.
 

Welcome and Congratulations on your approval!

 This thread was created for those who are waiting for their NOA2  K-1 case assignment from NVC and then tracking your case onwards to your Embassy.  
 

A few helpful NVC links:

 NVC phone number is  (603)334-0888

 🚨  Please note:  They are currently NOT answering queries over the phone! 🚨

They are answering through the below emails :
 

➡️  NVCinquiry@state.gov ⬅️

                      OR

➡️ NVCResearch@state.gov ⬅️

Once you’ve received your NVC case number you can track your case online using the following link, until it is sent to your embassy:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV

If you need to submit an inquiry, change an address , or need to update your info in anyway NVC also has a public inquiry form where you can submit your request as well as other requests:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

Also, inside the attached PDF below are a few tips, tricks and hacks to help you along the way.

These are items that everyone asks for, so they have been very helpfully put together by senior VJ Member Greenbaum for you to refer to when necessary. If you are new to this thread, please read these first as these are the most asked questions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nfin98c33IEpB0T0FlURERriblYmlm5O/view?usp=sharing

NVC sends petitions to the embassy every two weeks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A FB group has created a shipping chart for 2023 that you can use to track when the next shipment date will be. It seems to line up with all the dates I’ve seen so far so I think it’s accurate and will include it below.
 

13 hours ago, susan@birdsandpup said:

He has no knowledge of this process and no money for an immigration lawyer so I'm doing everything for him. I thought the invoice number was needed because when I went to CEAC to check status, it required it. But I think I went to CEAC when I should have gone to the visa fee payment site instead. I'm guessing the visa fee site won't require the invoice number, just the case number. 

 

Your answer has been so helpful to me and I truly appreciate it! 

Remember to select IMMIGRANT visa not “non immigrant” visa when checking the status. The page only asks you to provide the nvc case number

I’ve provided the link below:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV

14 hours ago, susan@birdsandpup said:

I'm helping a friend (naturalized US citizen) bring his fiancee from Pakistan on a K1 visa. His NOA was 3/18 and NVC didn't get his file (which we found out after 2 inquiries, first at 30 days and then at 60 days). It took a two-week search after the second inquiry and then on 6/7 he was notified that NVC had received the case. Today, he got the NVC letter with the Case Number (yay!!!).  However, there is no NVC invoice number on this letter, so he is unable to take next steps. 

 

Can anyone inform us if the NVC letter with the case number should already have had the invoice number?  Or is that assigned by the Embassy once they receive the petition? We submitted inquiry #3 to NVC about it but any information would be helpful.

 

Thank you!!

 

Susan 

Invoice number is not needed for the k1 process to my knowledge.  The only thing you need is the NVC case number.

the invoice number is used primarily for spousal visa.
 

Did he say why he was waiting for the invoice number specifically? Maybe there is something i am unaware of

16 hours ago, jgray808 said:

Even though the increase is relatively trivial, have your beneficiaries completed the DS-160 to pay the lower rate ahead of the increase tomorrow or what is the guidance that everyone has seen?  Not sure if it is worth doing now or if we should just wait until we have confirmation that the NVC has received our case?  From what I'm seeing and learning, the completed DS-160 is valid for 1 year?

Hello. My embassy is Dominican Republic too . You cannot pay your visa fee if your case is not in the Dominican Republic embassy. It will give you an error message because it is not in their system yet. And you DEFINITELY cannot pay the fee unless you have your NVC case number. You need that number in order to pay the fee (the form will ask you for it) and your case also needs to have been forwarded to the embassy for processing . 

On 6/15/2023 at 10:45 PM, Sha-Lee88 said:

Every week for 3 months.  Finally got my case number today.  Took 93 days from NOA2.

Wow. I know it can take upwards of 90 days at NVC but in some cases apparently in can go over. Thank you for sharing that

On 6/14/2023 at 5:03 PM, Sha-Lee88 said:

Hold your horses, kiddos.

 

I got my NOA2 on March 14th, and STILL don't have an NVC case number. The reality is that you are still in for a wait.

Did you send an inquiry? What did they say

3 hours ago, fellaamazing said:

Alright, so what is the estimate looking?

We got NOA2 on 6/6/23. I assume they will either send it to NVC on 6/20 or 6/21? or 7/4 or 7/5? Or they already sent on 6/7?

 

And what's the current estimate for NOA2 to embassy?

That is not quite right. I don’t think your petition will go on any of those dates. You just got approved and it takes 30 days just for nvc to receive your case ( sometimes even longer) , then they will enter it into their system and assign a case number. Once you have that case number assigned, then you can begin to look at that calendar and figure out when it may be shipped next