How long does NVC takes before sending an approved I129F to the post for a interview

[mikeygttx79]

Hi i recieved a notice from NVC saying on april 1,2009 they recieved my approved I129F saying this letter is to let me know that within a week the petition will be forwarded to the appropiate visa-issuing post where my fiance will have a interview .And my fiancee will soon recieve a packet with instructions from the consular section on how to apply for the K1 VISA .Here is my problem it's been two weeks and i call NVC everyday my petition is still at NVC after 2 weeks how long more will it take to go down to the post all they keep saying whenever i call is that it's undergoing standard processing and there is no time frame for that process anyone have any advice !?!?

[A2EZ]

Wht was your time line like so far? When and where did u file? How long till approval?

[romeh]

That's weird. Did you tell them that the letter states that it will be forwarded within a week? If yes, what was their reply? As far as I know, the only processing that NVC does for K-1/K-3 is to enter the visa application into the system and then forward it to the appropriate post!

[nichole]

Normally the file is there about 3 days at the most. But I have know several people who were held up at NVC for "additional processing". For some reason they are doing extra security checks on those and it could be held up there for weeks. There's not really anything you can do to speed it up. But your fiance could be gathering all the papers needed for the Embassy ahead of time instead of waiting for "instructions" then starting. And if you haven't done the I-134 with supporting tax return, W2, letter from employer, pay stubs, etc then you can be doing that and mailing it over.

[mikeygttx79]

Wht was your time line like so far? When and where did u file? How long till approval?

I filed with vermont on october 3,2008.On feb 23,2009 i receive letter for more evidence letter.pictures, phone bills G325-A etc.On march 26,2009 i got my approval letter .On the 30 april my case was sent down to NVC on the 1 april,2009 NVC sent me a notice saying that within a week my case will be sent down to the post where my fiance lives and here we are 15 days so far and my case is still at NVC undergoing "additional processing" and there are no time frame for this process this sucks hope this nightmare ends soon .

[mikeygttx79]

Normally the file is there about 3 days at the most. But I have know several people who were held up at NVC for "additional processing". For some reason they are doing extra security checks on those and it could be held up there for weeks. There's not really anything you can do to speed it up. But your fiance could be gathering all the papers needed for the Embassy ahead of time instead of waiting for "instructions" then starting. And if you haven't done the I-134 with supporting tax return, W2, letter from employer, pay stubs, etc then you can be doing that and mailing it over.

Thank u nichole for the advice.By anychance do u know how long after they sent it down tot he post will the interview take place?

[mikeygttx79]

That's weird. Did you tell them that the letter states that it will be forwarded within a week? If yes, what was their reply? As far as I know, the only processing that NVC does for K-1/K-3 is to enter the visa application into the system and then forward it to the appropriate post!

I did customer service people are just big dummies they only tell u what they see in the system they are no help at all i told them what the letter said their respond was it's ungoing additional processing and we will notify you whenever it gets done.

[nichole]

As far as I know, the only processing that NVC does for K-1/K-3 is to enter the visa application into the system and then forward it to the appropriate post!

It happens. I know of alot of people whose AP for security checks at the NVC lasted from 3 weeks to 3 months. Most were in the 6-7 week range. You can call the Dept of State customer service and check on the status instead of calling the NVC.

Thank u nichole for the advice.By anychance do u know how long after they sent it down tot he post will the interview take place?

There are alot of consulates all over the world and some are much busier than others, so it's impossible to say without knowing which one you are talking about. Juarez, Mexico comes to mind as really fast. The Canadian ones seem to take longer. You can Google "US Embassy Juarez" (use yours) and find the website of your country's US Embassy with lots of information to help you with the next steps.

[nyah28]

Hi i recieved a notice from NVC saying on april 1,2009 they recieved my approved I129F saying this letter is to let me know that within a week the petition will be forwarded to the appropiate visa-issuing post where my fiance will have a interview .And my fiancee will soon recieve a packet with instructions from the consular section on how to apply for the K1 VISA .Here is my problem it's been two weeks and i call NVC everyday my petition is still at NVC after 2 weeks how long more will it take to go down to the post all they keep saying whenever i call is that it's undergoing standard processing and there is no time frame for that process anyone have any advice !?!?

mikeygttx79,

How long did it take you after receiving your receipt and the approval letter? please I like to know that timeframe?

[mikeygttx79]

It happens. I know of alot of people whose AP for security checks at the NVC lasted from 3 weeks to 3 months. Most were in the 6-7 week range. You can call the Dept of State customer service and check on the status instead of calling the NVC.


There are alot of consulates all over the world and some are much busier than others, so it's impossible to say without knowing which one you are talking about. Juarez, Mexico comes to mind as really fast. The Canadian ones seem to take longer. You can Google "US Embassy Juarez" (use yours) and find the website of your country's US Embassy with lots of information to help you with the next steps.

Hey i called dept of state today they told me that i should contact NVC with any questions about my application.

[mikeygttx79]

mikeygttx79,

How long did it take you after receiving your receipt and the approval letter? please I like to know that timeframe?

Hi at first i did not receive any receipt i had filed oct 3,2008 two weeks after i saw my check was cashed but still no receipt so i decided to call uscis they told me that they sent a receipt and they don't not reissue receipt but i kept on calling and a rep finally decided to sent me a receipt on jan 6,2009 .But my application was dated october 3,2008 and i received my approval letter on march 26,2009 i had receive letter asking for additional evidence on feb 23,2009 and so after my approval letter NVC sent me a letter saying they received my approve app on march 30,2009 and within a week they will be sending my papers down to where my fiancee is so far it's been three and half weeks and my app is still at national visa center waithing to go down to my fiancee so she can have her intervied

[kprettypaul]

Nvc i-129f held up

Hey! bro it's should only be held up for a few days 1-4 days the most that why the K1 visa is faster than the K3. All they do is enter ur I-129F petition in their system and gave you a NVC case number and hit you with a $70 fee for the affidavit of support I-134 then they send it to Georgetown Guyana U.S.A Embassy the phone # is 011-592-225-4900 that's when the embassy will send ur fiance packet# 3. I listen to 93.5 fm around 12:00pm they have immigration lawyers answering all your immgration questions for free so that's why I know this info. They may also have to run a security clearance cheek with the NCIP or BIAS.visit the department of state web site and click under visas. Best of luck.

[mikeygttx79]

Thanks bro my stuff is still at NVC undergoing additional processing april 30,2009 will make it one month now since they hold up my paper at NVC .

[mikeygttx79]

Hey people may5,2009 my papers went down appropiate visa-issuing post after undergoing additional processing at NVC for little less than five weeks .

[nyah28]

Hey people may5,2009 my papers went down appropiate visa-issuing post after undergoing additional processing at NVC for little less than five weeks .

Ok Thank you. I received the receipt on March 3,2009 and I'm still waiting. Its been 2months now, how much longer???