Post-NVC timeline question
Jun 9th 2004, 11:45 am
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Post-NVC timeline question
Have submitted all paperwork for I-130 and K3 visa, but with current processing times I think the I-130 will get approved first - Once all the hoopla and paperwork is done with the NVC and the NVC has sent the approved petition to the respective consulate, what's the timeline from there? Specifically but not all inclusive:
1. How long from NVC to consulate?
2. How many personal trips for applicant to consulate?
3. How long from consulate receipt until final visa interview?
I realize that these times probably differ between consulates, so if anyone has information specific to Tokyo it would be greatly appreciated.
1. How long from NVC to consulate?
2. How many personal trips for applicant to consulate?
3. How long from consulate receipt until final visa interview?
I realize that these times probably differ between consulates, so if anyone has information specific to Tokyo it would be greatly appreciated.
Jun 9th 2004, 1:03 pm
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Re: Post-NVC timeline question
Perhaps my timeline will help, but this is for London, UK not Tokyo. So i'm sure it varys from country to country based on your postal service, efficiency of embassy staff etc:
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K-1 VISA TIMELINE (UK FIANCE / U.S. FIANCEE)
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U.S. PROCESS:
• I-129F package sent to Nebraska - 2nd September 2003
• NOA1 - 8th September 2003 (and waiting......)
• Senators office contacted Nebraska - 16th March 2004 (day 190)
• RFE Online - 17th March 2004
• NOA2 Recieved Online - 9th April 2004
• Notification letter recieved from NVC - 29th April 2004
UK PROCESS:
• London recieves I-129f from NVC - 29th April 2004
• Packet 3 recieved from London - 30th April 2004
• Packet 4 recieved from London - 8th May 2004
• U.S. Embassy London Interview - 2nd June 2004
APPROVED after 274 DAYS!
• Moving to USA - June 12th 2004 ( London -> NY JFK -> NY LGA -> Chicago Midway -> Milwaukee )
• Wedding Date - July 10 2004 (Set, Booked and paid for)
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James
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K-1 VISA TIMELINE (UK FIANCE / U.S. FIANCEE)
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U.S. PROCESS:
• I-129F package sent to Nebraska - 2nd September 2003
• NOA1 - 8th September 2003 (and waiting......)
• Senators office contacted Nebraska - 16th March 2004 (day 190)
• RFE Online - 17th March 2004
• NOA2 Recieved Online - 9th April 2004
• Notification letter recieved from NVC - 29th April 2004
UK PROCESS:
• London recieves I-129f from NVC - 29th April 2004
• Packet 3 recieved from London - 30th April 2004
• Packet 4 recieved from London - 8th May 2004
• U.S. Embassy London Interview - 2nd June 2004
APPROVED after 274 DAYS!
• Moving to USA - June 12th 2004 ( London -> NY JFK -> NY LGA -> Chicago Midway -> Milwaukee )
• Wedding Date - July 10 2004 (Set, Booked and paid for)
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James
Jun 9th 2004, 4:59 pm
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Re: Post-NVC timeline question
Originally posted by sherlock
Have submitted all paperwork for I-130 and K3 visa, but with current processing times I think the I-130 will get approved first - Once all the hoopla and paperwork is done with the NVC and the NVC has sent the approved petition to the respective consulate, what's the timeline from there? Specifically but not all inclusive:
1. How long from NVC to consulate?
2. How many personal trips for applicant to consulate?
3. How long from consulate receipt until final visa interview?
I realize that these times probably differ between consulates, so if anyone has information specific to Tokyo it would be greatly appreciated.
Have submitted all paperwork for I-130 and K3 visa, but with current processing times I think the I-130 will get approved first - Once all the hoopla and paperwork is done with the NVC and the NVC has sent the approved petition to the respective consulate, what's the timeline from there? Specifically but not all inclusive:
1. How long from NVC to consulate?
2. How many personal trips for applicant to consulate?
3. How long from consulate receipt until final visa interview?
I realize that these times probably differ between consulates, so if anyone has information specific to Tokyo it would be greatly appreciated.
As far as I know, there is only one trip to the consulate for the interview. I would guess that each consulate can be different in this respect.
