NVC Filers - March 2012

[Trav&Shell 83]

Technically that 'NVC Received' date is when peoples's case numbers get assigned, not when NVC actually receives the file.

Oohhhhhh...that's what that means! *runs to change timeline...*

[Saylin 1,605]

Oohhhhhh...that's what that means! *runs to change timeline...*

Maybe I should make an explanation of the timeline dates?

[Trav&Shell 83]

Maybe I should make an explanation of the timeline dates?

Nah, I was just being a bonehead and following someone else's timeline example that I saw. I know I read you say something like that somewhere, but saw something different and went "ooooooooh, pretty..."

Note to self - Saylin knows.

[Saylin 1,605]

Nah, I was just being a bonehead and following someone else's timeline example that I saw. I know I read you say something like that somewhere, but saw something different and went "ooooooooh, pretty..."

Note to self - Saylin knows.

[Neela & Jitu 79]

Nah, I was just being a bonehead and following someone else's timeline example that I saw. I know I read you say something like that somewhere, but saw something different and went "ooooooooh, pretty..."

Note to self - Saylin knows.

right whatever Saylin says!

[lizka 3]

Well, of course you're not going to find anything on USCIS about time lines. You're at NVC, whole different step in this process

And please go back and RE-READ POST ONE AND TWO IN THIS THREAD. I have already mentioned how long it takes for packages to be accepted.

As for the time frame AFTER a case complete, well, this varies by country. Use this timeline feature to determine how long on average it takes for those from Spain: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=0&op1=3&op2=d&op3=5&op4=1&op5=5,6,8,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,25,26,27,28,108,110,111,208,210,211&op6=All&op7=Spain&dfile=No&adv=

yeah the latter was what i was referring to, i've checked these timelines but they don't make any sense, some of these people received their NOA1 and NOA2 within weeks of each other, in California center with Spain being their country, it took me 6 months??? If this is the trend he'll never make it to school on time if it starts in late August.

i was thinking about asking to expedite due to the scholarship/school thing but don't know if that would really work :-( we are already in april and school starts in less than 5 months, i am praying that everything goes smoothly

[Saylin 1,605]

yeah the latter was what i was referring to, i've checked these timelines but they don't make any sense, some of these people received their NOA1 and NOA2 within weeks of each other, in California center with Spain being their country, it took me 6 months??? If this is the trend he'll never make it to school on time if it starts in late August.

i was thinking about asking to expedite due to the scholarship/school thing but don't know if that would really work :-( we are already in april and school starts in less than 5 months, i am praying that everything goes smoothly

There doesn't seem to be a lot of Spain filers, so it'd be a little harder for you to estimate how long it takes from CC to interview.

For those that got their NOAs within weeks of each other, keep in mind, they might have expedited, or gotten really, really lucky.

And you can try for the expedite, but be warned, it might not get approved. Probably not a good enough reason for them.

[Matt & Rocio 28]

For those that got their NOAs within weeks of each other, keep in mind, they might have expedited, or gotten really, really lucky.

There has been a trend with USCIS to approve I-130 petitions from petitioners who live overseas with their spouse in weeks rather than months. Since direct consular filing is no longer offered at most locations as of 8/15/11 the current theory is that USCIS is placing these petitions in a separate queue that gets processed faster. No one has been able to confirm the existence of this expedited queue, but there are a lot of VJ members with time lines to suggest that one does exist. It seems that the key to get on this expedited queue is to list your foreign address as your home address on the I-130 petition. It used to be that you had to be a legal resident for a minimum of 6 months of the foreign country where you would file DCF, but that may or may not be the case with this special queue.

Another theory is that USCIS is approving some petitions in a matter of weeks so that their overall average for I-130 processing times remains at or below 5 months. For those of us that had the "pleasure" to wait 6 months or more we thank you USCIS

[keysjangle 145]

IV is Paid today... again. We'd be on our way to a CC if my dear, handsome, clever, light-of-my-life husband had used the right account number the first time Sending off our package tonight.

Edited March 16, 2012 by Gervl

[Saylin 1,605]

There has been a trend with USCIS to approve I-130 petitions from petitioners who live overseas with their spouse in weeks rather than months. Since direct consular filing is no longer offered at most locations as of 8/15/11 the current theory is that USCIS is placing these petitions in a separate queue that gets processed faster. No one has been able to confirm the existence of this expedited queue, but there are a lot of VJ members with time lines to suggest that one does exist. It seems that the key to get on this expedited queue is to list your foreign address as your home address on the I-130 petition. It used to be that you had to be a legal resident for a minimum of 6 months of the foreign country where you would file DCF, but that may or may not be the case with this special queue.

Another theory is that USCIS is approving some petitions in a matter of weeks so that their overall average for I-130 processing times remains at or below 5 months. For those of us that had the "pleasure" to wait 6 months or more we thank you USCIS

Oh yes, that's the popular theory on why some people get NOA2s very quickly with no expedite requested or other foreseeable reason.

And yeah, I've heard about that DCF expedite thing. Looks like it might be the case for those Spain ones...

IV is Paid today... again. We'd be on our way to a CC if my dear, handsome, clever, light-of-my-life husband had used the right account number the first time Sending off our package tonight.

Report back to us once you've sent the IV package and completed the DS-260

[mvale 0]

i am new in this forum ,i am the beneficiary, can i call to NVC and ask my case number? should i call three times (one for me and two for my children)?

[Saylin 1,605]

i am new in this forum ,i am the beneficiary, can i call to NVC and ask my case number? should i call three times (one for me and two for my children)?

Welcome!

And yes, the beneficiary certainly can call! I was the beneficiary and I was the ONLY one that called (my husband had a full-time job whereas I just sat at home all day).

You won't need to call three times. Just the once with the same operator.

[Rujby 23]

Hey Friends, i am currently filling thr I 864 for my wife, can " none" and N/A still be used?

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey Friends, i am currently filling thr I 864 for my wife, can " none" and N/A still be used?

Yes, one or the other, depending on the question.

[lizka 3]

There doesn't seem to be a lot of Spain filers, so it'd be a little harder for you to estimate how long it takes from CC to interview.

For those that got their NOAs within weeks of each other, keep in mind, they might have expedited, or gotten really, really lucky.

And you can try for the expedite, but be warned, it might not get approved. Probably not a good enough reason for them.

so there is no way to know if he'll be done by august or next january??? no light at the end of the tunnel...