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I think you can send it from S. Korea. but make sure someone is at your Virginia Location to check your mail. How are you paying? By Check? Make sure you double check all of your documents before sending it out.

have you tried calling the embassy ? i actually called the embassy because they don't send out packet # 3s' its actually emailed. well they didn't have my fiance's email until i called them! On VJ there is embassy contact information you should try that! Usually if it left NVC, they should have some record of it coming.

You can also track on DHL website under references:

for example since your package was sent 4/09 then it would be EXP APR 09 2009A

you will never know which one is really yours but if there is only 1 package that day going out to our embassy it should be yours.

hey April K1 Fliers! U know just over 2 month ago ~ i received my NOA 1 in the mail ~ hang in there ! i was the lucky ones that was approved within 31 days from NOA 1... seriously I never expected that and thought NOA 2 would take forever ! but miracles can happen to at least some of us!

I pray all of your journey a smooth and successful one! ~ i totally understand all of the agony that goes with waiting for USCIS, NVC and EMBASSY! its all our journey!

Hi Kims,

No APPT was neccessary - things move REAL fast in Seoul. My fiance walked in at 9 AM was finished by 940 AM. No waits... parking validated!

Same day pick up too 5 PM.... Applicant brings passport and once passport number is entered, Korean Hospitals have a shared database with embassy. It's connected and therefore the case # would pop up right away in their system.

You wait... until you receive your NOA 2 and you can start calling the National Visa Center to ask if they have received your case. 603-334-0700. Press 1 and then press 5.... you might not get through with first try~ the line is always busy! Have some patience and keep pressing the redial button! Our case took 15 days from Notice Date to arrive at the National Visa Center. On average should be anywhere from 4-5 days. so, just try to talk to an operator and then she will tell you whether your case has been received or not. Please have your WAC receipt number and petition & beneficiary's name & birth dates.

Then your case stays at NVC for a few days... and it will be transferred to the embassy. Then Embassy sends off packet # 3 --

Thta's your next step!

Sean / Yan, you have 1 year time frame. on Packet # 3 its listed as Valid for 1 Year of receiving date. I'm applying via Seoul Embassy it may be different! But YES you can control your interview date! At least for Seoul Embassy interview is booked online and you can select which week is preferred. Although its not guaranteed but they do try to schedule you for that week.

Hey DEandKJ,

I totally understand what you are going through - but I have to say I have been very fortunate to have our case approved in 31 days from receiving of the NOA1. Basically this is what you would expect to happen next.

Now... you wait... until your fiance in USA receives NOA2 either via Email & in the Mail.

Then... you wait again... you can start calling the NVC (National Visa Center) to see whether your case has been received or not, then your case will be given a South Africa Embassy Case #.

Then.... you wait again for a few days... until NVC sends out the approved petition to the South Africa Embassy. Usually you would receive a letter from NVC stating that your petition has been sent to the destination embassy.

Now .... takes 5-6 working days for your package to arrive at the Embassy. Then Packet # 3 is sent out. This is where you need to prepare ... such as medical, police clearance report, I134.. etc...

Then, once packet # 3 is completed, you are given the right to schedule an interview date. That is Packet # 4. Packet # 4 usually states what you should bring with you to the interview.

So. this is basically the entire process. Some Feb California Service Center fliers were very fortunate to have our case approved... i remember there were a thread of us that were real surprised to be approved within 30 days or so.

But anyhow, never know whats going to happen. The usual time frame i would estimate is 3-4 month from time of receiving NOA1.

Good luck!

Fiance completed his medical yesterday. I know Korea is probably a lot faster than other countries, it was a 40 min. medical examination.

- Check his height/weight

- Blood Test

- X Ray

- Vaccinations (3 type)

Results ready for pick up at end of the day 5 PM.

He's given 1 stamp inside his passport, stating medical OK & signature of doctor

1 packet which he is not allow to open

1 envelop of his medical results

Again every embassy is different. I just learned yesterday that DS230 PART I should be mailed or faxed into the Seoul Embassy for preliminary background check on the applicant. DS 230 PART II should be submitted at the time of interview.

Every consulate is different, there should be a consulate phone # you can call. Customer service reps should be able to assist you.

While getting his medical today, fiance also received 3 different types of vaccine. I was told woman usually get 5 vaccines before entering into the States. Its highly recommended to get the vaccines when medical is performed. Not sure why~ perhaps, its more costly to have it done in the states?

Please add me into this thread. I was also the very fortunate ones that were approved within 31 days of NOA1.

I actually received the NOA 2 while my fiance was visiting me back in March ~ we almost cried ~

If you had filed for I-130, I-485, I-131, and I-765 for an ex-spouse, but he was on a student visa at the time of marriage - do you answer YES to #10? Would you state Yes, although, its not a VISA you were applying for, but rather an adjustment of status ?

Anyone know? Have similar experience? I'm confused on what I should put on the I134 Form.

If your parent was a co sponsor for a petition for you, do you still state that you had previously files for I134 for someone on that I134 form?

Although you were the one who petitioned but the sponsor wasn't you?

Just wondering, anyone know?

I guess now all of us have had our case received by the NVC ^-^ Its' definitely a relief! I guess NVC will always eventually receive your case and file.... they may be misplaced and may take longer i suppose. But it will get there when you see a NOA2.

OF COURSE! I think asking those questions is just to PICK YOUR brain and pretend like they are doing their job. But i do feel that we should have all of our documents required ready as well. Thats the key. As for whether the consulate officer will approve or deny your case, he/she probably have already determined before your arrival for your k1/k3 visa.

It means your K 1 Visa is Only Valid For ONE ENTRY INTO U.S. from the date of issuance. Which is possibly the date you receive your K 1 Visa. You must enter the country. After you enter into the country, you can wait up to 90 days to get married.

I live about 30 Miles from the California USCIS Office, notice date was March 20, 2009. Actual receiving the letter in the mail was afternoon of March 25, 2009. So 5 days ^-^

Cool this link is really helpful! Thank you so much.

So basically, on the translated form, someone must state:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________

Date Typed Name

Address

AND provide original & translated copy correct?

One question:

For the translation of documents, anyone can translate of does it have to come from an official translation agency?

My fiance is telling me that anyone can translate the document with signature?

Is that true?

I know how frustrating it can be. Our case took 15 days from notice date on our NOA2, the last few days was really really aggrevating. I basically called NVC day and night because ... they do update their case in the evening if not updated in the morning. I suppose, just keep trying until they receives the case. I also emailed NVC, and received a notice in the mail for response upon my inquiry. They are pretty good with emails. I'll scanned my NOA 2 and attached it in the email for NVC. It worked for me.

Hi,

I'm sure only few of friends on VJ is going through the Seoul Embassy, I have to say when things arrive in Korea they sure more quickly. I called the embassy twice from the date our NVC packet was mailed-- the customer service representative have 2 sets of computer informations. Once NVC sends a file, they automatically receives a notice of which file is coming. Although your packet has not yet arrived at the embassy they will tell you approximately when the file will arrive. I called last week, the customer service rep told me it should arrive sometimes next week. So, I called yesterday and sure she found our case. She told me, oh its right here we receive it. But we haven't opened it . She did tell me that they do not mail any packet 3's; therefore, i should provide her with my fiance's email address. Which I did, I gave her 2 in case one didn't go through. She told me ok I send the packet # latest by tomorrow afternoon. Her attitude was I would say 100 times better than people at NVC and USCIS.

Anyhow I wanted to update all of the korean petitioner on VJ... do take advantage of their customer service representative line..... dial between the hours of 2-3:30PM Korea Time, For me, it was 10:00 PM -11:30 PM (PST). The number is 011-8223974114 (this is how you dial directly) Ask for Immigration Visa, and girl will transfer you into another automated system, press 2 for english... and listen for the instructions. In the end press 9 to speak to customer service representative. Its kind of a long automated system, but its worth the wait!

Anyhow, if any friends on VJ has any questions, please let me know.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=190628

above thread, i posted the next notice I received from NVC after receiving our case.

Oh! one thing I should correct, we are not getting legally married in Korea. We are having a ceremony in Korea in 2010. We will get married legally here in california, but have a ceremony & reception in Korea.

Beside your name it says you are applying for a K-1 visa...but you also say that you are getting married in Korea...these two things CANNOT go together.

If you get married in Korea you CANNOT GET A K-1 VISA! You can get a K-3 visa, CR-1 visa or (if and only if you as the USC live in Korea for at least 6 months) can apply DCF. Take a look at the guides to see your options, but if you want to get married in Korea, k-1 is NOT one of them.

Ask if you are confused or have questions...and

Welcome to VJ!

Reception & Ceremony in Korea 2010~ after our legal marriage takes place in California ~

I realize that there is no consistency in the forms that USCIS sends out and NVC sends out. For example: for NOA2, some of us received NOA2 stating that petition forwarded to consulate... some stated on NOA2 stating that petition forwarded to NVC..... Some people never receives this notice from NVC. Some never receives any touches and updates on the USCIS website status. There is just no consistency !

But I thought it would be nice to just share all of my experience with friends on VJ.

Anyhow, i think once its on embassy level, every embassy is different. ^-^ ...