K3 time line
Jan 8th 2004, 2:17 am
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K3 time line
Hi,
I thought some of you may be interested.
Here is our K3 time line.
10/24/2003 1st NOA
1/7/2004 2nd NOA (on line)
Now, I have a question for all K3 experts. I heard when the case is xferred to NVC, a new case no. (not the MSC no.) will be assigned. How will I find out this new case no. on line before the snail mail arrives? Currently when I type in the MSC no., all it says is our I-129F is approved but it doesn't say what the NVC no. will be.
Thank you.
Alex
I thought some of you may be interested.
Here is our K3 time line.
10/24/2003 1st NOA
1/7/2004 2nd NOA (on line)
Now, I have a question for all K3 experts. I heard when the case is xferred to NVC, a new case no. (not the MSC no.) will be assigned. How will I find out this new case no. on line before the snail mail arrives? Currently when I type in the MSC no., all it says is our I-129F is approved but it doesn't say what the NVC no. will be.
Thank you.
Alex
Jan 8th 2004, 2:43 am
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Re: K3 time line
You have to call NVC to get that new number. But give it about 7-10 days before you call them.
Jan 8th 2004, 2:50 am
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Re: K3 time line
Alex,
Of course the CIS web site case status won't give you the NVC number - the NVC is Department of State, not Department of Homeland Security.
CHill - by the time you get the letter from the NVC, they will most likely already have sent the file on to the consulate. The file won't stay at the NVC long enough for you to worry about it. Unless your fiancee is from China, Russia, or certain middle-east countries.
Regards, JEff
Of course the CIS web site case status won't give you the NVC number - the NVC is Department of State, not Department of Homeland Security.
CHill - by the time you get the letter from the NVC, they will most likely already have sent the file on to the consulate. The file won't stay at the NVC long enough for you to worry about it. Unless your fiancee is from China, Russia, or certain middle-east countries.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by alex_lg
Hi,
... I heard when the case is xferred to NVC, a new case no. (not the MSC no.) will be assigned. How will I find out this new case no. on line before the snail mail arrives? Currently when I type in the MSC no., all it says is our I-129F is approved but it doesn't say what the NVC no. will be.
Thank you.
Alex
Hi,
... I heard when the case is xferred to NVC, a new case no. (not the MSC no.) will be assigned. How will I find out this new case no. on line before the snail mail arrives? Currently when I type in the MSC no., all it says is our I-129F is approved but it doesn't say what the NVC no. will be.
Thank you.
Alex
Jan 8th 2004, 3:04 am
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Re: K3 time line
Thank you all for the feedback! We are just trying to get the medical done before packet 3 arrives. Since the consulate belongs to DOS, I assume we need to get the medical done with the NVC no., not the MSC no.
By the way, anyone happens to have the NVC tel no. handy? Does a live human answer the phone promptly or they make you wait for hrs like the CIS no.? THX
Rgds,
Alex
By the way, anyone happens to have the NVC tel no. handy? Does a live human answer the phone promptly or they make you wait for hrs like the CIS no.? THX
Rgds,
Alex
Jan 8th 2004, 3:14 am
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Re: K3 time line
Originally posted by alex_lg
By the way, anyone happens to have the NVC tel no. handy? Does a live human answer the phone promptly or they make you wait for hrs like the CIS no.? THX
Rgds,
Alex
By the way, anyone happens to have the NVC tel no. handy? Does a live human answer the phone promptly or they make you wait for hrs like the CIS no.? THX
Rgds,
Alex
The National Visa Center (NVC) receives thousands of telephone and written inquiries from applicants, congressional offices, US embassies and consulates, INS offices, and the White House. An automated recorded message can answer many of these inquiries 24 hours a day, seven days a week 603-334-0700. Information on the status of a case can only be accessed by entering your NVC case number or INS receipt number on a touch-tone telephone. NVC only has information on petitions it has received. If the automated service does not recognize the INS file or receipt numbers you enter, it is likely that the NVC has not yet received your petition.
Steve
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Jan 8th 2004, 3:30 am
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Re: K3 time line
Alex,
So go ahead and have the medical done before the Packet #3 arrives. All you need is to know the approved physicians and have the proper forms, which the approved physicians will usually have on hand anyway.
Be aware that the consulate may assign it's own number, different from the NVC number.
Regards, JEff
So go ahead and have the medical done before the Packet #3 arrives. All you need is to know the approved physicians and have the proper forms, which the approved physicians will usually have on hand anyway.
Be aware that the consulate may assign it's own number, different from the NVC number.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by alex_lg
Thank you all for the feedback! We are just trying to get the medical done before packet 3 arrives. Since the consulate belongs to DOS, I assume we need to get the medical done with the NVC no., not the MSC no.
By the way, anyone happens to have the NVC tel no. handy? Does a live human answer the phone promptly or they make you wait for hrs like the CIS no.? THX
Rgds,
Alex
Thank you all for the feedback! We are just trying to get the medical done before packet 3 arrives. Since the consulate belongs to DOS, I assume we need to get the medical done with the NVC no., not the MSC no.
By the way, anyone happens to have the NVC tel no. handy? Does a live human answer the phone promptly or they make you wait for hrs like the CIS no.? THX
Rgds,
Alex
Jan 8th 2004, 11:33 am
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Re: K3 time line
Originally posted by grioghair
(603) 334-0700
The National Visa Center (NVC) receives thousands of telephone and written inquiries from applicants, congressional offices, US embassies and consulates, INS offices, and the White House. An automated recorded message can answer many of these inquiries 24 hours a day, seven days a week 603-334-0700. Information on the status of a case can only be accessed by entering your NVC case number or INS receipt number on a touch-tone telephone. NVC only has information on petitions it has received. If the automated service does not recognize the INS file or receipt numbers you enter, it is likely that the NVC has not yet received your petition.
Steve
(603) 334-0700
The National Visa Center (NVC) receives thousands of telephone and written inquiries from applicants, congressional offices, US embassies and consulates, INS offices, and the White House. An automated recorded message can answer many of these inquiries 24 hours a day, seven days a week 603-334-0700. Information on the status of a case can only be accessed by entering your NVC case number or INS receipt number on a touch-tone telephone. NVC only has information on petitions it has received. If the automated service does not recognize the INS file or receipt numbers you enter, it is likely that the NVC has not yet received your petition.
Steve
NVC does have real people to talk to and if you are a K person that's the only way you will get any information. It may take several tries to get through but conventional wisdom is that they are pleasant and easy to deal with.
Jan 8th 2004, 11:40 pm
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Re: K3 time line
Originally posted by alex_lg
Hi,
I thought some of you may be interested.
Here is our K3 time line.
10/24/2003 1st NOA
1/7/2004 2nd NOA (on line)
Now, I have a question for all K3 experts. I heard when the case is xferred to NVC, a new case no. (not the MSC no.) will be assigned. How will I find out this new case no. on line before the snail mail arrives? Currently when I type in the MSC no., all it says is our I-129F is approved but it doesn't say what the NVC no. will be.
Thank you.
Alex
Hi,
I thought some of you may be interested.
Here is our K3 time line.
10/24/2003 1st NOA
1/7/2004 2nd NOA (on line)
Now, I have a question for all K3 experts. I heard when the case is xferred to NVC, a new case no. (not the MSC no.) will be assigned. How will I find out this new case no. on line before the snail mail arrives? Currently when I type in the MSC no., all it says is our I-129F is approved but it doesn't say what the NVC no. will be.
Thank you.
Alex
CONGRATULATIONS........ GOOD LUCK WITH THE REST OF THE PROCESS........!!!
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Jan 9th 2004, 12:17 am
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Re: K3 time line
Waheyyyy! Congratulations Alex on your petition approval!!!
Nov 7 (our NOA 1) is only 14 days beyond Oct 24. Hmmm, I like the sounds of this!
Nov 7 (our NOA 1) is only 14 days beyond Oct 24. Hmmm, I like the sounds of this!
Originally posted by alex_lg
Hi,
I thought some of you may be interested.
Here is our K3 time line.
10/24/2003 1st NOA
1/7/2004 2nd NOA (on line)
Now, I have a question for all K3 experts. I heard when the case is xferred to NVC, a new case no. (not the MSC no.) will be assigned. How will I find out this new case no. on line before the snail mail arrives? Currently when I type in the MSC no., all it says is our I-129F is approved but it doesn't say what the NVC no. will be.
Thank you.
Alex
Hi,
I thought some of you may be interested.
Here is our K3 time line.
10/24/2003 1st NOA
1/7/2004 2nd NOA (on line)
Now, I have a question for all K3 experts. I heard when the case is xferred to NVC, a new case no. (not the MSC no.) will be assigned. How will I find out this new case no. on line before the snail mail arrives? Currently when I type in the MSC no., all it says is our I-129F is approved but it doesn't say what the NVC no. will be.
Thank you.
Alex
