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14 hours ago, SalishSea said:
You posted this paragraph 3 times. Please do not spam.
it was no intentionally done by me.
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On 5/30/2024 at 4:29 AM, Rosaly said:
He requested a copy of his birth certificate, but it gonna take 3 to 8 months?... Im very confused by the amount of time this takes since in the netherlands i had a copy of mine within a week 😅
I dont think the consulate is going to overlook this one...
It depends on how it was requested most of my vital records I was able to obtain through this site: https://www.vitalchek.com/v/
Once state did not support this site and I was able to get it directly through them calling the county vital records office and they sent me the record.
All my records arrived to me within a week which should be the case as well for Illinois. Illinois does partner with vitalcheck to get an copy and it is fast and easy. -
Well sadly, some of them weird comments are true.
It does depend on the person doing the interview at the gate.
I've heard the problems from my fiancee even before we knew each other she had problems just coming to tour. -
I chose to go through a lawyer for my process and he advised me to be mindful of the amount of times the visitations occur in the United States.
My lawyer said they look at the overall amount of time visiting over a period of visits within a year.
As the original post alluded to, they will always assume someone is trying to circumvent the system.
My lawyer also said he can provide a letter to help justify that we are proceeding according to law and the petitioner will return home but that even with this he has witnessed people get deported.It will always depend on the person at the port of entry and what they think is unreasonable.
Wishing everyone luck on their journey -
On 5/3/2024 at 7:16 AM, JojoandTomas said:
They are answering through the below emails :
➡️ NVCinquiry@state.gov ⬅️
OR
➡️ NVCResearch@state.gov ⬅️
Just to let people know if you send an email to NVCinquiry@state.gov they will send you an auto response that you cannot use their email you must use their website.
"To Whom it Concerns:
Thank you for contacting the National Visa Center (NVC). This is an automatically generated email response. Please do not reply to this email.
In order to ensure your private information is protected, NVC will only respond to inquiries received through the Public Inquiry Form at https://nvc.state.gov/inquiry. If you submitted your inquiry directly to this email address, please resubmit at https://nvc.state.gov/inquiry in order to receive a response..."- hplusj and JojoandTomas
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24 minutes ago, nautilus808 said:
Their are others that have the case sent to their respective embassy in 3 weeks from Noa2 date.
It depends on when your case lands on the person's desk, the time frame is usually quick, within 2 weeks.
That is why they say after 2 weeks you can make an inquiry to get your case number. Although, sometimes this can take up to 4 weeks.
However, there is a time line as well that they only ship out packets every 2 weeks. So, If your packet landed on someone's desk the day after shipping you will probably be there for 4 or 6 weeks before they get shipped to the embassy - depending on how quickly and accurately you provide them with the information they need. Some of the delays at this stage will be dependent upon how quickly you fill everything out.
I fully understand you want to be on the next step. It will come. -
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2 hours ago, KIMANI_666 said:
Here my update:
I-129F sent: 11/30/23
USCIS received: 12/01/23
NOA 1: 12/05/23
NOA 2: 04/15/24
Case sent to DOS: 04/17/24
NOA 2 Mail: 04/23/24
NVC Pub. Inquiry: 05/03/24
NVC Case No.: 05/07/24
In Transit: 05/07/24
DS 160: 05/09/24
Paid Visa Delivery: 05/09/24
Ready: 05/10/24
Paid Visa fee: 05/10/24
Package 3:
Package 4:
Medical:
Interview: 07/19/24
VOH:
POE:
wow, i guess i didn't need to send you all that I did in a message 😆
I am so happy for you! I know you are excited for July to get here! -
12 hours ago, nautilus808 said:
I also track other time lines . How do you explain these lucky people?
I do not understand. The people here had their information sent to NVC. Doesn't mean NVC has received the information yet.
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On 5/16/2024 at 6:55 PM, nautilus808 said:
Our case was approved on April 29, how long shall we expect to wait for an NVC case number? Uscis does not show case was sent to NVC. I have submitted public inquiries and received generic replies
I used the system too look at people with a similar timeline as me and there are 2 other couples one 2 weeks ahead of my NOA2 and one a month ahead of my NOA2
In both cases it was a little under 4 weeks that both of their NOA2 was received by NVC.
Hopefully they get to you next week; but this is a long weekend. "First weekend of summer" and many people take vacations. So, I'd assume the 1st week of June and if they happen to get to it sooner, then great! -
I received the following letter from the NVC
IE: check the timelines before making an inquiry as of this writing they are looking at items they received on the 16th of April which means those of us who got their NOA2 in May are not yet be entered into their system:
Thank you for your inquiry. Our records do not show that we received your petition.It can take up to six weeks for an approved petition from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to arrive at the National Visa Center (NVC). Once we receive it, we will enter your petition into the U.S. Department of State's database systems.
For current processing times, please visit our website at https://nvc.state.gov/timeframes for English and https://nvc.state.gov/plazos for Spanish. If your approved petition was sent to NVC later than the listed processing times, you do not need to take any action.
If your petition was approved before the dates NVC is working on, please send us a scanned copy of your I-797 or I-171 Notice of Action - Approval Notice. You can attach it to an email and send it to nvcresearch@state.gov.
· In the subject line of your email, please type only the receipt number from your I-797 Approval Notice.
· If you have more than one petition, send a separate email for each petition
· Once we receive the copy of your approval notice, we will contact USCIS to find your petition.
Before you send us an email, please check your Notice of Action and make sure it says your petition was approved and sent to NVC. If it says that USCIS kept your petition, or if it is not an approval, contact USCIS for more information. You can contact them on their website at https://uscis.gov, or by telephone at 1-800-375-5283.
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4 minutes ago, Happy1233 said:
We have finally been approved as of yesterday! USCIS updated on website and they have told us to wait for the approval notice! Thank God, so so grateful. Thank you for being so supportive!
Does anyone know what the next stages are and is there anything I can do to be prepared?
Thank you!
Congratulations!!!
This link will give you some guidance about what is coming next:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html
It will show you are on step 2 of 12, but don't let that fool you. Several steps are collecting documents and uploading them to the online site so if you start that part now, you'll be well ahead of the process and you will complete several steps really quickly.I am still waiting for NVC to pick up my packet (this should happen bout 30 days after your approval)
Once you get the case number then you will proceed. But the link above will give you some guidance to the supporting documents you might need.Also, I am going through a lawyer and the firm sent me some additional questions that they need to fill out the application that include where my fiancee lived and worked and went to school since she was 16.
Also, they wanted to know dates of her travel to the US (this link should help you get information of any travel for the last five years: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home)
So, I'm going to assume you should be prepared to see these on the application.My understanding is NVC will collect everything and open a case and send everything to the embassy so an interview can be scheduled.
The wait for the interview at the embassy will depend on how busy the embassy. This site has reviews about embassies that may help you understand what that part will be like.
Just click the link at the top for "processing times" and then click the link for the consulate reviews -
1 hour ago, Happy1233 said:
The NOA1 was received July 2023
Then in Jan 2024 they issue the RFE. We tried to reach out and they just tell us to ‘wait’ and I’ve seen everyone who got NOA1 in July, August and even December have had responses by now. Feeling so disheartened.
Can I ask when did you receive your RFE and what was your NOA1 date and NOA2 date?
Thank you for replying x
What does this site say about your case: https://egov.uscis.gov/
It should say that they received your RFE -
1 hour ago, Happy1233 said:
The NOA1 was received July 2023
Then in Jan 2024 they issue the RFE. We tried to reach out and they just tell us to ‘wait’ and I’ve seen everyone who got NOA1 in July, August and even December have had responses by now. Feeling so disheartened.
Can I ask when did you receive your RFE and what was your NOA1 date and NOA2 date?
Thank you for replying x
My NOA1 was 12.07.2023My RFE was a fast turn around.
I received it 04.22.2024
I sent the information back on 04.23.2024They acknowledged receipt on 04.24.2024
Today I received my NOA2 in the mail and it was dated 04.30.2024
I wish you luck with this process, I wish they were more transparent
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16 minutes ago, Happy1233 said:
Hi guys
I’m happy to hear your cases are moving along. My timeline is below:
Applied for I-129F on 14th July 2023.
January 26th 2024 - we received a letter requesting initial and additional evidence.
February 8th 2024 USCIS received our response.
5th May 2024 - still waiting as nothing further from them.
when i had my RFE I was told it would be quick to get a turnaround notice.
Usually within 7-10 days after they received my response.
When did you receive an NOA1? If that is what you received in February, then you probably will get a response within a month.
If you received your NOA1 back in July 2023, and Jan was just an RFE - you should have already heard back and you should reach out to them and ask.
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I-129F (Sent to USCIS): 11.30.2023
I-129F (Received by USCIS): 12.05.2023
I-129F Noticed (NOA1): 12.07.2023
I-129F REF: 04.22.2024
I-129F REF (Sent to USCIS): 04.23.2024
I-129F REF (Received by USCIS): 04.24.2024
Date I-129F (Approved) : 05.01.2024 -
We were approved today!!!!!
My timeline is now:
I-129F (Sent to USCIS): 11.30.2023
I-129F (Received by USCIS): 12.05.2023
I-129F Noticed (NOA1): 12.07.2023
I-129F REF (Sent to Applicant): 04.19.2024
I-129F REF (Received by Applicant): 04.22.2024
I-129F REF (Sent to USCIS): 04.23.2024
I-129F REF (Received by USCIS): 04.24.2024
Date I-129F NOA2 (Approved) : 05.01.2024 -
9 hours ago, Autumn.Andreea said:
We got approved on my birthday!
-Autumn
What an awesome birthday present two reasons to celebrate!!!!
Congratulations! -
On 4/19/2024 at 12:13 PM, ToNhi said:
Not even sure if I am even dreaming right now or not. I just received an update today! Seems a bit fast? It usually sits for a year at California Service Center until NOA2 is received?
On 4/19/2024 at 12:19 PM, KIMANI_666 said:No it's not a dream. Congrats!
I got mine approved on Tuesday 23.59.
So my update is:
I-129F sent: 11.30.2023
I-129F received: 12.01.2023
I-129F noticed (NOA1): 12.05.2023
I-129F approved: (NOA2): 04.16.2024
Case Sent to NVC: 04.17.2024
I apologize, I thought it was a dream they were already processing our visa's and was dismayed by my RFE.
I forgot to take the time to congratulate you all!!
This is very exciting and I am extremely excited for you.
I am looking forward to hearing more good things from your journey soon!
Congratulations -
On 4/19/2024 at 2:01 PM, SundryCoder said:
On April 19, 2024, we sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). The request for evidence explains what we need from you. We will not take action on your case until we receive the evidence or the deadline to submit it expires. Please follow the instructions in the request for evidence.
They are processing them quickly, unfortunately my response does not sound good.
They are merely requesting we send another document.
We sent the divorce papers, but not the certificate. They needed both.
So that is an easy request to answer! -
On 2/16/2024 at 11:21 AM, SundryCoder said:
My dates are very close to yours Kimani!!
I-129F sent: 11.30.2023I-129F received: 12.05.2023
I-129F noticed (NOA1): 12.07.2023
On April 19, 2024, we sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). The request for evidence explains what we need from you. We will not take action on your case until we receive the evidence or the deadline to submit it expires. Please follow the instructions in the request for evidence.
They are processing them quickly, unfortunately my response does not sound good. -
My dates are very close to yours Kimani!!
I-129F sent: 11.30.2023I-129F received: 12.05.2023
I-129F noticed (NOA1): 12.07.2023
Yes, you can visit!
in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures
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Yes, i meant beneficiary.
Because, officially, the customs and border patrol do not want you to visit under tourist visa after you have applied for a K-1 visa.
What the lawyer does know is people who have applied for a K-1 visa and have come to visit and been deported because according to the agent, that is not what a tourist visa is used for and to such an issue he has written some clients a note on letter head to use as a last resort to present as evidence of the ongoing petition and that the petitioner and beneficiary are following the law and the beneficiary will return home, and for some people this letter has helped but for others it does not. It ultimately depends on the agent. There is no hard/fast rule for what is allowed.