EvanKhanyi

12 hours ago, HRQX said:

Call again and, if needed, ask for a supervisor. Reference the DOS FAM section when you call: https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM050404.html

In the case that the change of venue were not approved, or if the case gets sent to Johannesburg before the inquiry is processed, what is the timeline for requesting a case transfer from Johannesburg to South Korea?

Hello,

My fiance is from South Africa, but we met in Shenzhen, China when we were both working there from 2018-2020. I know she is required to obtain a Chinese Police Clearance Certificate. However, it seems as if this may be an extremely difficult or at least considerably expensive endeavor. Is there anyone on here who has had success in obtaining this document? We still have some friends in China and were thinking that maybe they could facilitate the collection of this certificate.

I also read that it is possible that thje consular may waive this requirement if you can prove that the document is unobtainable. Is this realistic or common? Has anyone successfully demonstrated that a Chinese Police Clearance Certificate is unobtainable? Has anyone been approved for a K1 Visa without this document?

Thank you so much for any help or advice.

Hello everyone,

Any recent successes or interviews in Johannesburg? I was told by the NVC that they are accepting cases, but I don't see a single interview date on anyone's timeline. Are things moving? The NVC just received my case so I am curious as to what should my expectations be? It is hard to get any reliable information as I am sure everyone knows haha.

On 8/13/2021 at 4:47 PM, EvanKhanyi said:

On 8/13/2021 at 4:45 PM, payxibka said:

Since you will need to submit evidence,  I would start immediately by submitting an inquiry form (Google "ask nvc").  Then continue to follow up via phone 

 

Hello,

I spoke to the NVC regarding the above issue and they indicated that in order for a change of venue to be approved the applicant will need to show proof of "permanent residence" as opposed to "temporary residence" that would be a result of a work visa. Do you have any experience or knowledge of a change of venue being approved without proof of permanent residence? 

Just now, payxibka said:

Since you will need to submit evidence,  I would start immediately by submitting an inquiry form (Google "ask nvc").  Then continue to follow up via phone 

Ok I will do so. Thanks again.

Just now, payxibka said:

Then the visa and employment contract would seem to be a good start 

Okay great. I will contact the NVC as soon as possible then. It seems that their phone service is down at the moment. Thanks so much for your help.

Just now, payxibka said:

Did she require a work visa?  

Yes she did.

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

You will be required to provide evidence supporting the change of venue and then they will decide 

Okay I see. Would an offer letter or an employment contract be sufficient for this?

Just now, payxibka said:

You need to intercept it as soon as you can.  

Okay, thank you so much, can you advise the best way to go about this? I was out of the country and did not receive any digital notices from the USCIS otherwise I would have taken care of this sooner.

As long as I intercept it would there be any issues with her interviewing in S. Korea?

Hello,

I recently received my NOA2 from the USCIS (July 26, 2021) and am now waiting for a case # to be issued by the NVC. My fiance is South African, but she has recently moved to South Korea as she wanted to work while we were waiting for the Visa to process. Is it possible for her to be interviewed at the Consulate in Seoul instead of in South Africa?

If so, how do I go about facilitating that? Can I change her address of residence with the NVC? How soon can I do that? I know the waiting period in between NOA2 and NVC case number is about 30 days, should I begin calling them at that point?