Shane-Debby

30 minutes ago, Bh_sarah said:

Thank you!!! 
 

Your case number follows the below pattern:
3 letters that identify your embassy + year + (Julian date (+500)) + number of the case in that day

I'll get the example that it's on the PDF on the first page of this thread:
MTL2014815162 =
MTL | 2014 | 815 | 162 =
Montreal | Created in 2014 | 315th Julian Day (+ 500) | 162nd case that day =
Montreal | Created in 2014 | November 11th | 162nd case that day

"First three letters indicate that this case is going through Montreal, and the case number was assigned on November 11, 2014, and it was the 162nd case that day to be given a number. The first three letters indicate that this case is going through Montreal, and the number was assigned on November 11, 2014, and it was the 162nd case that day to be given a number. Use the calendar below." (From the PDF)

You can find the 2023 Julian calendar here.

Good to know. Im curious about that julian date formula because 815+500=1315. Please forgive my ignorance and perhaps im missing something but Im assuming we lob off the first digit to arrive at 315? If mine is 699+500=1199 then my julian date would be July 18th?

Just now, Bh_sarah said:

Finally got my case number today through NVC public inquiry. On day 82! 

The case number tells me my case was created yesterday though, so I don't see how I can make the shipment this week. Will need to wait until August 15th.

Matter of luck again. And mine is terrible.

yahoo!! anytime status changes without issues is a good thing. 

22 minutes ago, JEANDBR said:

Sorry I’ve found it. Mine says in transit, that’s a good thing right?! Any estimates on how long it takes to get there and am I now waiting on a letter or something to book the interview? Can I fill in the DS160 now? 

Hello and congrats. Should only take a few days to reach your embassy. It could take weeks to get the actual instructions letter (varies by embassy.) Some people at this point start scheduling their interviews etc. Im giving it 5 days after i got the "in transit" then will start scheduling our interview, medical etc. Yes, go ahead and submit your DS-160

11 minutes ago, Gary Rich said:

( My Timeline) K1 Visa- Service Center: California Service Center.

Consulate: Ghana

I-129F Sent 12-20-2021-129F.

NOA1 12-22-2021-129F

RFE(s) 3-28-2023

RFE Reply(s) 4-14-2023

I-129F NOA2 4-24-2023

NVC Received 6-13-2013

Date Case #. 7-16-2023.

NVC Left In Transit: 8-01-2023

congrats

5 hours ago, Darko-Emily said:

Hello, our case has left the NVC yesterday and is now in transit to the embassy. 

NO2                                - April 26th/27th
Arrived at the NVC        - June 29th
Received case number - July 25th
Left NVC                        - August 1st

In transit now 

congrats

1 minute ago, ample waiting said:

Any one knows what to write in 'PRIORITY DATE' while picking filling up form for interview day selection ? 

received date on your noa1

@LindaBurke Hello. I just saw your profile name on one of the posts. I used to date a girl in high school named Linda Burke. How ironic. 

26 minutes ago, FilledesEtoiles said:

Guys, my case just turned into transit ! 

Yahoo!

3 minutes ago, OsmanMCFC said:

Hi all,

 

My case changed to 'in transit' just now.

 

Very excited and nervous. !

 

I have to wait till its 'ready'  in order to book an interview right? 

 

Hope everyone else receives some good news this week..!

 

Yahoo!

26 minutes ago, GinoNiña said:

31 minutes ago, GinoNiña said:

Ride on! I will be following your footsteps. I suggest to go to Philippine section for future Qs from now on.  Your post made me check mines. It shows in transit as well. 

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Congrats

@Bh_sarah Once "in transit" received what is the approximate time needed to reach the next step/phase?

@Bh_sarah I want to see your good news update post today too.

Yay! My status changed today. Noa2 5/5/23. @Bh_sarah how long to get the the embassy and for them to process for next step?

 

@Mr.SoI'm hoping to see my status change from "At NVC" to "In transit"

42 minutes ago, racheldodd said:

Got my P3 on July 29, sent it back July 30 and received my P4 today!
No interviews available to book yet but getting excited!!

congrats. Youre almost there.

@Robert Frasher lol Im the same way. I like to be prepared way in advance too. Im sure the visa oracle will have the answer.

6 minutes ago, Bh_sarah said:

You already have a case number, you're safe.
The "Department of State sent case to USCIS for review" status has been popping up in February these past weeks. I never counted them exactly, but it's like 1-2 per range, which would be around 20-30 cases in 2000+ approved. So the probability is low. It's still not a significant number if you look at the total approved number, but it still worries me.

Okay cool that's reassuring. Plus, I'm confident you're going to get good news soon.

@Bh_sarah "case sent back to USCIS"  happens to many? Now that's in the back of my mind too. What are the reasons a case would be sent back?

30 minutes ago, ample waiting said:

Case status changed to 'IN TRANSIT' today. 

Not the usual shipping date but its variable i guess 

Congrats!. Was the status "at nvc" before it changed?

@Bh_sarah any word yet on your case#? Are you expecting an inquiry reply from NVC this week? Im excited to see your post that says, yay i got my case number finally

@Robert Frasher Correct. It's the official notice from USCIS that your I-29F petition was approved and sent to the NVC.

@JEANDBR Hello. Yeah that message does sound concerning but im sure everything will be ok. I'll bet our visa oracle bh_sarah will have some good guidance for you when she comes online next.

3 minutes ago, Kaan said:

Hello everyone ! 
my I-129f approval notice came on 06-26-23

submitted request to NVC on 07-25-23 just received an answer from them. This is what is says. Exactly!!!! Please let me hear your thought 💭. What should I do?????

 

To Whom it Concerns:

 

Thank you for your inquiry. The National Visa Center (NVC) has not yet received your petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

 

Although the Form I-797 approval notice mentions a delay of up to 30 days for cases to be delivered to NVC from USCIS, current shipping times may be longer. If you have not received a communication from NVC about this case within 60 days from the I-797 approval notice, please contact us again.

 

Once NVC receives this petition from USCIS and enters it into our system, all case parties will receive a notice that they can begin processing if a visa number is immediately available.

 

 

 

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Monica| Inquiry Management

Department of State CA/VO/DO/NVC 

LDRM | DTSV | Contractor 

Hello Kaan. It took a little over 30 days for nvc to receive my petition after receiving my noa2 from uscis. I think you're ok. Id give it another week then inquire again. 

6 minutes ago, Robert Frasher said:

@Bh_sarah @Shane-Debby 

I have a quick question.  Please see the highlighted below.  What do I need to send for evidence of the I-129F approval?

 

Hello Robert. I would think your NOA2 should suffice.

42 minutes ago, Ieva&Brian said:

The best NEWS ever!!!!

NO2 15 May,23

1st inquiry to NVC 19.06

2nd inquiry 03.07

3rd inquiry 20.07 and response today (27.07)

Case # 27.07 through inquiry 

 

 

Question: 

Help! I saw one person here wanted to change embassies. I am residing in Norway, but closes embassy for interview is in Sweden. I want to change to my nationality country Latvia, Riga. What do you need to do to change embassies ASAP? 

 

 

congrats

@GinoNiña Thanks. Im sure you will be getting good news soon.