Noorah101

Oh my gosh, Patty, you and I could be twins! My job is just like yours, lots of planning and coordination, and I also care for elderly parents and do all the coordinating doctor's visits, etc. I have 3 planners I use, one for my personal stuff, one for work, and now one for my K1 visa process! LOL Talk about Type-A! I know exactly what you mean about the unknown, I always like to know what's going on, what the plan is, way ahead of the game...

This forum has been a huge help for me too, I have to say. Even though I have an attorney for my case, this group has shed light on a more personal level, and has raised some issues I had to rethink, and asked my attorney for clarification on a few items. Just knowing I'm not alone in all this is a big help, and everyone is so nice and friendly here....thanks again!
Rene

Khadija

Thanks, Noorah.

This forum has shed so much light on the process. While I'm still nervous (I won't be completely at ease until Abdo is here), this forum at least gives me the ability to find answers (or solace) where I thought there was none.

After this last visit "home" in March, I said to myself this is it!! So, wrote all the Senators/Congressman and rec'd no help, save one Senator's staff person who said I-130 would be approved any day now and not to waste the money on the K3! Considering it's taken the NSC about 4 months to move one week, I think that's doubtful. I confirmed this info on this site.

Then, when I was about to mail my K3 in I left out the 3 extra G235A forms thinking only "one completed for each" (I submitted 4 each for the I-130 so don't ask me why I suddenly thought only one would do) was the requirement. I happened to read a thread on G325As 15 minutes before the mail was picked up at our office and was able to rescue the envelope and put in the extra forms for each of us! Talk about kismet!!! WoW!

So, aside from making lots of new friends, this site is a lifesave at times!!!

Bye for now,
Patty Khadijah

Keivan

Hi,

If the consulate has requested for security checks; you can call State
Department at 202-663-1225, 1 then 0 to get a status on the name
check; I've heard it may take up to 45 minutes to talk to some one.

Regards,
Keivan

K3-NOA2 3-3-3


Khadija wrote in message news:...
    > Thanks, Noorah.
    >
    > This forum has shed so much light on the process. While I'm still
    > nervous (I won't be completely at ease until Abdo is here), this forum
    > at least gives me the ability to find answers (or solace) where I
    > thought there was none.
    >

Noorah101

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Keivan
Hi,

If the consulate has requested for security checks; you can call State
Department at 202-663-1225, 1 then 0 to get a status on the name
check; I've heard it may take up to 45 minutes to talk to some one.

Regards,
Keivan

K3-NOA2 3-3-3

Thank you Keivan, That number will certainly come in handy for lots of us! I'll keep it until my turn comes. I don't mind waiting 45 minutes to talk to someone as long as I can get an update on the status. Thanks again.
Rene

natalija

You should contact your Senator or Congressman.
In our case it helped.
Natalija

Keivan

Here is the latest on my case. NVC now says they have sent my case to
the Consulate three weeks ago. They kept telling me as late as last
Friday that they are still waiting for my security checks! I called
them several times yesterday to make sure I get the same answer; they
said it's been forwarded. I have not received any letter from them
saying it's been forwarded and I have been unable to contact the
consulate to verify its receipt.

Regards,
Keivan

NOA2 3/3/3

    > You should contact your Senator or Congressman.
    > In our case it helped.
    > NatalijaOriginally posted by Mvstolar
    > > good question. was wondering if that's what's happened with our
    > > petition. on
    > > day 226!!!!
    > > 1st noa nsc -9/13/02
    > 2nd...no rfe, no approval, no nothin..............

Caldaron

I remember the time when I was so anxious to find out what happened to the
case as NVC told me on the phone that they had already forwarded it to the
consulate.
I even attempt to open a provisional file. However, the procedure works as
they advertise on their website. It was just the time. Now, I know that it
takes a little time for them to do something.


"Keivan" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Here is the latest on my case. NVC now says they have sent my case to
    > the Consulate three weeks ago. They kept telling me as late as last
    > Friday that they are still waiting for my security checks! I called
    > them several times yesterday to make sure I get the same answer; they
    > said it's been forwarded. I have not received any letter from them
    > saying it's been forwarded and I have been unable to contact the
    > consulate to verify its receipt.
    > Regards,
    > Keivan
    > NOA2 3/3/3
    > > You should contact your Senator or Congressman.
    > > In our case it helped.
    > > NatalijaOriginally posted by Mvstolar
    > > > good question. was wondering if that's what's happened with our
    > > > petition. on
    > > > day 226!!!!
    > > > 1st noa nsc -9/13/02
    > > 2nd...no rfe, no approval, no nothin..............

Yael Martinez

Can you tell me exactly who is handling the security check?
we have been waiting since 10/22/02 and still nothing and I don't know where
to go for information

thanks
"Caldaron" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > I remember the time when I was so anxious to find out what happened to the
    > case as NVC told me on the phone that they had already forwarded it to the
    > consulate.
    > I even attempt to open a provisional file. However, the procedure works as
    > they advertise on their website. It was just the time. Now, I know that it
    > takes a little time for them to do something.
    > "Keivan" wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > Here is the latest on my case. NVC now says they have sent my case to
    > > the Consulate three weeks ago. They kept telling me as late as last
    > > Friday that they are still waiting for my security checks! I called
    > > them several times yesterday to make sure I get the same answer; they
    > > said it's been forwarded. I have not received any letter from them
    > > saying it's been forwarded and I have been unable to contact the
    > > consulate to verify its receipt.
    > >
    > > Regards,
    > > Keivan
    > >
    > > NOA2 3/3/3
    > >
    > > > You should contact your Senator or Congressman.
    > > > In our case it helped.
    > > > NatalijaOriginally posted by Mvstolar
    > > > > good question. was wondering if that's what's happened with our
    > > > > petition. on
    > > > > day 226!!!!
    > > > > 1st noa nsc -9/13/02
    > > > 2nd...no rfe, no approval, no nothin..............

Yael Martinez

does anyone have any idea how long these security checks are taking???

My fiancee went to his interview on 10/22/02 and still nothing


"Caldaron" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > I remember the time when I was so anxious to find out what happened to the
    > case as NVC told me on the phone that they had already forwarded it to the
    > consulate.
    > I even attempt to open a provisional file. However, the procedure works as
    > they advertise on their website. It was just the time. Now, I know that it
    > takes a little time for them to do something.
    > "Keivan" wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > Here is the latest on my case. NVC now says they have sent my case to
    > > the Consulate three weeks ago. They kept telling me as late as last
    > > Friday that they are still waiting for my security checks! I called
    > > them several times yesterday to make sure I get the same answer; they
    > > said it's been forwarded. I have not received any letter from them
    > > saying it's been forwarded and I have been unable to contact the
    > > consulate to verify its receipt.
    > >
    > > Regards,
    > > Keivan
    > >
    > > NOA2 3/3/3
    > >
    > > > You should contact your Senator or Congressman.
    > > > In our case it helped.
    > > > NatalijaOriginally posted by Mvstolar
    > > > > good question. was wondering if that's what's happened with our
    > > > > petition. on
    > > > > day 226!!!!
    > > > > 1st noa nsc -9/13/02
    > > > 2nd...no rfe, no approval, no nothin..............

natalija

What country is your fiance from?
Natalija

Keivan

Hi

Here is my timeline

NOA2(K3) 3/3
NVC Received 3/18
NVC to Consulate 4/19 (NVC told me about this on 5/12; prior to that
they said they're waiting for security checks!)
Interview at the Consulate 6/24

Keivan

Noorah101

Keivan
Congratulations on getting the interview date!! :-)
Rene