allendo

Hmm so they started early then? Because I started having this problem last night 12/11. The release date you posted said they will conduct the maintenance on Wed, Dec 13 - Thurs Dec 14.....

Hi. I'm having the same issue. I started experiencing this last night. I got really worried and thought it was only for me. My wife has her biometrics appointment this next Monday for her AOS. Was anyone able to get it fixed?

Hey everyone!

I just got my NVC case number today after I sent my public inquiry a few days ago. My NOA2 is 11/22/2021. They emailed me my case number but I did not get an inquiry number. Did any of you guys get an inquiry number?

I just got my NVC case number after I sent my public inquiry a few days ago. My NOA2 is 11/22/2021. They emailed me my case number but I did not get an inquiry number. Did any of you guys get an inquiry number?

12 minutes ago, LA1234 said:

Hi All,

 

Does anyone know if its possible to add the beneficiary's email address to NVC file so the fiance also gets email notifications. Once NVC sends the case to the embassy does anyone know who gets notified from the embassy is it the petitioner, beneficiary or both and how do they notify that person by email or mail? The reason why I am asking is because I only recall them asking for the petitioners email address on Form I-129F and am curious to know how the beenficiary gets notified by the embassy when they receive the  case from NVC.

 

Thanks

In the same boat. Would like to know how the beneficiary gets the email notifications for like visa interviews once NVC sends the case to the beneficiary's embassy?

14 minutes ago, Beshoy Farid said:

Thanks , I made chat with askEmma , they told me that USCIS sent my petition on Nov/29 

but I don't know when NVC received my case from USCIS

I think that 11/29 date is when NVC received your case from USCIS since it was 3 weeks after your NOA2 on 11/8.

My NOA was Nov 22 and I found out NVC received my case on December 14 which was basically 3 weeks too. 

I'm thinking I'll get my NVC case number by Feb 6 then going off your numbers. I'll probably send an enquiry a few days before. 

13 minutes ago, Beshoy Farid said:

My NOA2 is Nov 8th 

I send several inquiries to AskNVC and in all of them the response was your petition waiting entering to system .

on Jan 22 I filled the inquiry form 

on Jan 24 I got this email from AskNVC your correct Case number is ####### 

Congrats! Do you know the date when NVC received your case from USCIS?

My NOA2 is Nov 22, 2022.

I found out from the NVC emails they received my case from USCIS on Dec 14, 2022.

Seeing that someone with a NOA2 on 11/8/2022 getting their NVC case I'm hopeful mine will be soon.

2 hours ago, Optimist19 said:

He got it around the same time that I got the I-797C (which was about a week after approval). It's possible they forgot to send it or maybe it got lost in the mail. Ask your lawyer if you need the official notice. I think he can request another one from USCIS since he didn't receive it! 

@Optimist19 Wow. It has been 18 days since I got the approval and my lawyer hasn't gotten it yet. Kind of making me panic now. I know we need that form for AOS and if anything goes funky with the NVC process we need to show them the I-797 form right?

11 minutes ago, Optimist19 said:

Did you happen to file with an immigration attorney? We filed with a lawyer, and the lawyer got the official notice (I-797) and I received the copy (I-797C). They basically have the same information. 

Hi @Optimist19 thanks for replying back. I do have an immigration attorney. I contacted him yesterday and he said he hasn't gotten it yet. How long did it take for your lawyer to get the official notice (I-797) after NOA2?

Hello everyone,
 

NOA1: 9/17/2021

NOA2: 11/22/2022

I received the I-797C form a few days after NOA2 stating that our case has been approved by USCIS, that it is being sent to the NVC and that this I-797C form is not the true receipt notice.

On my NOA2 approval online, it says I should receive the true approval notice(I-797 form) by Dec 7 but I still have not gotten it yet. I have only received the I-797C.

Does anyone know how long it takes to get the true approval notice of NOA2 (I-797 form)?

Thanks for all tips and feedback guys. I have started filling out my I-129F

Hey guys. Thanks for all the tips and advises. I understand everyone is trying to help. In the end... my gf and I want to do the K1 visa. It sounds like the process would take a bit but we feel like this could be the most safest and most impactful route on our priority and goals. 

10 minutes ago, Mike E said:

You apply for marriage license online in Utah county, Utah.  You get an appointment to have a Utah county officiant perform your wedding over zoom.  Provided you and your wife are physically next to each other when you both say “I do” or at least before you file I-130, USCIS and the rest of the USA will recognize your marriage.  
 

You get a digital marriage certificate in email right after the ceremony. You get a paper certificate in the mail.  
 

And since is a a bonafide Utah state marriage most of the world recognizes it just like a normal bricks and mortar Utah marriage. 

 

 

People reacted similarly to pretty much every technological innovation in the past.  

Interesting. I didn't know that Utah can do that. Thanks for suggesting this option. I will discuss these options with my gf and decide on what would be the best for us. Much appreciated! 

3 minutes ago, Mike E said:

@allendo
 

The Utah Zoom Marriage makes marriage laws in foreign countries irrelevant.  You can get married in Brazil and not involve the Brazilian authorities.    
 

In the future I think most people (Americans or not) in the world, whether they are immigrating or visiting the USA or not  will be doing the Utah zoom marriage.  Utah will be able to repeal its income, sales, and property taxes.  

Hi Mike. Sorry I don't really understand this Utah zoom marriage? It sounds like what it is by the name... you host a wedding through zoom? To be honest.. I'd like to avoid that unless if you can elaborate more.

@ALL Thank you for all the support/comments/tips. I will do my research on this and prepare things accurately.

34 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

It will be 10 months or so from arrival before she can return to the US if she leaves, or work.   AOS/green card is taking well over a year for most.

 

You should start researching the AOS process ASAP.  

Understood. I've done some research. I forgot to mention I'm working with a lawyer/attorney for this. He's told me that along with the service/signed contract he will help us with her status change/green card. The lawyer mentioned it would be best if we get "engaged" to further provide more evidence to our visa submission. That is probably true and I understand his concern but I'm just wondering if submitting evidence of being "engaged" crucial or needed. We will provide other evidence of being free to and willing to marry each other within 90 days.  Like the signed statement from both parties, her family and mine, our relationship rings(Brazilian culture) etc.

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

AOS

@Jorgedig. Can you tell me more what is AOS? I understand she might not be able to work for a little while and that is fine. I can provide with my salary. As for not being able to travel it is only outside of the USA right? From what I researched she should be able to travel anywhere inside the USA correct?

11 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

"Engaged" is not a legal status.

 

You both have to show evidence of being free to and willing to marry each other within 90 days.  Usually this is accomplished via a signed statement from both.

 

Btw, if Covid has taught us anything in the world of US immigration, it is that spousal visas are far superior than fiance visas.  Which makes sense, in light of 'fiance' not being a legal relationship like 'spouse.'

Not needed.  USCIS does not care.

Hi @Jorgedig appreciate the comment! So my future wife and I actually looked at the spousal visa but we didn't want to be "married" and then be in long distance marriage. Long distance and wanting to be married is hard enough. XD

28 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Lets check the Instructions.   Instructions say to have met at least once face to face within previous two years.  Says nothing about engaged. 

@payxibka thanks for the reply! How confident are you in this? I've heard from people that said you need to be "engaged". But what is the definition in being engaged? I found out that you don't to show proof of a ring. https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/do-you-have-to-be-engaged-to-be-eligible-for-a-k1--2413346.html (I'm planning to get the ring in a few months). My only concern is that do they ask for pictures etc. of engagement? Or providing documentation stating we will get married, documentation on when I asked her parents for her hand will be enough?

So long story short. My girlfriend and I want to get married. I am a USA citizen and she is from Brazil. We heard that because of COVID the process to get a visa takes a lot longer than usual. Due to this, my gf and I want to start and submit our K1 visa as soon as we can. Our question is... do we have to be "engaged" to file the K1 visa? The reason why we ask this is because my gf and I want to get engaged/propose in person so I have booked my flights to Brazil at the end of the year.

The question is.... am I still able to file/submit the K1 visa now(in like 2 weeks) without us being "engaged/proposed"?

More information for you guys to know:

• I've asked her father/parents for her hand. Her and my family know we are planning to get married next year. My future wife and I have decided on where we are going to live and what months we want to get married(this part still depends on when we can get the visa)
• We've been dating for over a  year and a half. I've been to Brazil three times in the last year and a half and am making a fourth trip at the end of this year(want to propose at that time).
• I can provide my travel itineraries and bank statements of all my transactions that have happened in Brazil
• We have hundreds of pictures together and have almost 1 GB worth of photos/messaged saved/backed up

Again...we want to know if it is possible to file/submit the K1visa(in like 2 weeks) without us being "engaged/proposed"? We want that special (engagement/proposal) moment to happen in person and that is why we want to wait on getting "engaged" until we see each other again in person. If that doesn't work..... we might have to get engaged online.

Any knowledge/facts would be appreciated! Thank you!