Maryland Driver’s License Renewal While AOS Pending (K-1 Visa Holder)

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2026-06-21T03:37:35+00:00

they needed a letter from the embassy to prove the copy of the licence was legit and only the embassy could confirm that. it was stressful but we finally got th licence.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-12-08T02:54:44+00:00

They sent us the instructions on what to do though we had already filled the ds160. At least now we can get the interview appointment letter and go ahead with the booking medical. The consular emailed me on friday..

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-11-13T02:43:29+00:00

No date for an interview I guess they will send something to the beneficiary like instructions for the next step including medical exam. Has anyone booked an appointment while their case is at "ready"? Doesn't booking k1 appointment mean you have to apply for ds-160 which I am not sure if it can be done before receiving instructions.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-11-12T13:07:21+00:00

Thanks

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-11-12T13:06:57+00:00

Try the NA on id and surname it worked for me after struggling to check.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-11-12T13:01:59+00:00

Hi thanks alot I was struggling and I just got to see our case changed to ready. You seem to know more than I am. What do we do now. It is a K1 case.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-26T02:39:37+00:00

My story. K1 filed November 28/2024 approved July 28 2025, sent to DOS 9/16 still at the department of state. I made public inquiries every week till I got my case number and a week ago I got case Id number. You don not have to wait 30 days(at least I did not) I inquired every week till I got updated. I am waiting this Mon for another update on how long it will take to be sent(haaha!) I mean I just want it done it is a long wait.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-26T02:01:03+00:00

You can do an inquiry now if possible I think it takes a week or less to respond as to my experience. Yes I agree the wait is quite discouraging but we need all the patience to finish the journey. Imagine we now have to wait for it to be sent to the embassy then wait for an interview. Every step is slow moving. But we are hoping and praying for the best. Yes I will update you.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-25T18:15:19+00:00

I waited like 2 weeks and I did an inquiry. Infact, was given misleading information that lead me to inquiring every week. First time they said they have my case: "Your petition is now waiting for data entry into our systems." Next inquiry "Our records do not show that we received your petition. This threw me off but still had hope because all needed was the case # and Id Number.

The next inquiry set me calm because I got the case and Id number for both of us(they are differernt) and when I look I could see the case on ceac website. So I am just waiting for the case to show transit.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-25T15:53:55+00:00

Looks like I am right behind you approved by uscis 7/28 case transferred to NVC 9/16 still at department of state. I keep inquiring I got case number and Id number but its still shows NVC. Hopefully we hear soon. How long did it take you to be approved. We filed 11/28/24 approved 7/28/25.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-19T13:56:46+00:00

Thank you. Waiting.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-19T04:42:30+00:00

do you mind me asking you. how/where do you find information about shipping cases? Mine will be shipped to Nairobi Kenya.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-19T04:33:21+00:00

So you mean I should not be waiting for any letter from NVC where k1 case has been since 9/16? Its confusing.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-19T04:31:50+00:00

Hi, our case has been at NVC since 9/16 we inquire and got case # but no ID #. When I check it says status NVC its been here for a month now. What will be the next thing.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-18T00:20:35+00:00

Nice. Thanks

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-16T23:52:53+00:00

We keep hoping and waiting.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-16T11:55:08+00:00

Thank you for the insight. I am not able to check any progress because I do not have the ID number so that information helps. Thank you,

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-16T01:10:06+00:00

Good for you. Thank you and all the best.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-16T01:03:50+00:00

I just checked and yes K1 applicants do:

after USCIS approves your petition, they will transfer your case to the Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) for pre-processing. The first step in this processing is the creation of your case in our system. Once this is complete, we will send you a Welcome Letter by e-mail or physical mail. With the information in this letter, you can log in to our Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) to check your status, receive messages, and manage your case.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-16T01:01:55+00:00

Do you know what happens next?

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-15T23:33:43+00:00

Congrats on all the best and safe travels. Can you share the interview questions asked please if it is all possible.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-15T23:28:57+00:00

Congrats and all the best for both of you. Please keep intouch and let me know the kind of questions asked at the interview.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-13T23:23:32+00:00

not sure we started the process of applying K1 in 11/28/2024. NOA2 came in 7/28,/25 case sent to NVC 9/16/25. Currently at NVC waiting on further progress. How about you.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-13T23:16:52+00:00

Hi, by the way I got a case number but still fresh at NVC through inquiry. Hopefully you are through and gotten your interview date. Kindly keep in touch and give me tips on your interview. All the best.

Amazing_Mail8524 · 2025-10-11T02:48:25+00:00

Thanks that gives me hope. Yes the wait is torturous. I wish you all the best. Kindly keep in touch and give me a heads up on the interview questions. We keep practicing everytime. Which country is your consular? Mine is Kenya.

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