K1 stuck in AP at NVC!?

[Brent and Vika 3]

NVC received petition form TSC on 8/19, case number assigned 8/20 (when I called them) case still shows "at NVC" as of Friday so I called. Nice gentleman said we were in "additional processing". I've read the older threads on here, anyone have any new information on what this is about, or how long it takes to get case sent on to the embassy? Just want to get this process over with soon!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

NVC received petition form TSC on 8/19, case number assigned 8/20 (when I called them) case still shows "at NVC" as of Friday so I called. Nice gentleman said we were in "additional processing". I've read the older threads on here, anyone have any new information on what this is about, or how long it takes to get case sent on to the embassy? Just want to get this process over with soon!

Anywhere from a day to 8 weeks or more. Some cases have been in AP at NVC for a matter of years...but not likely. Depends on why it is in Ap and what they need to clear it out of AP. If they need something from Ukraine, and Ukraine takes their sweet time about delivering, then you wait longer.

Can be because of some reason or for no reason. They will not tell you why and will not tell anyone else why. When the case is completed they will send you a notice that the case has been forwarded to Kiev and from then it usually takes 2-3 weeks before you can schedule your appointment.

I wish I could tell you something else, but that is how it is.

There are going to be numerous delays and snafus in this process, this process lasts 4 years or more and you are still in the "easy part" and it is not just USCIS and NVC and DOS that you have trouble with. Prepare for problems with insurance, banks, SS, DMV, schools and everyone else that is going to look at you like deer in the headlights when you answer the question "Are you a US citizen?" with a "NO".

And NEVER claim to be a US citizen until the oath of citizenship is taken. It would seem to be the "easy way" sometimes, but even one claim to citizenship is a deportable offense.

Don't worry...she's worth it!

[Brent and Vika 3]

Anywhere from a day to 8 weeks or more. Some cases have been in AP at NVC for a matter of years...but not likely. Depends on why it is in Ap and what they need to clear it out of AP. If they need something from Ukraine, and Ukraine takes their sweet time about delivering, then you wait longer.

Can be because of some reason or for no reason. They will not tell you why and will not tell anyone else why. When the case is completed they will send you a notice that the case has been forwarded to Kiev and from then it usually takes 2-3 weeks before you can schedule your appointment.

I wish I could tell you something else, but that is how it is.

There are going to be numerous delays and snafus in this process, this process lasts 4 years or more and you are still in the "easy part" and it is not just USCIS and NVC and DOS that you have trouble with. Prepare for problems with insurance, banks, SS, DMV, schools and everyone else that is going to look at you like deer in the headlights when you answer the question "Are you a US citizen?" with a "NO".

And NEVER claim to be a US citizen until the oath of citizenship is taken. It would seem to be the "easy way" sometimes, but even one claim to citizenship is a deportable offense.

Don't worry...she's worth it!

Thanks Gary. I appreciate your Information. I did find this while searching around the web.

http://blogs.usembassy.gov/malaysia/2012/12/27/check-the-status-of-your-visa-online-ceac-status-check/

I'm currently showing "at NVC" so maybe it's not administrative processing. Something tells me sometimes the paperwork from USCIS isn't correct or in correct order. But who knows.

Yeah I know she is worth the wait but for a year and a half we've been waiting in some way or another. Typing words on iMessage and Facebook just don't cut it anymore. Ha!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks Gary. I appreciate your Information. I did find this while searching around the web.

http://blogs.usembassy.gov/malaysia/2012/12/27/check-the-status-of-your-visa-online-ceac-status-check/

I'm currently showing "at NVC" so maybe it's not administrative processing. Something tells me sometimes the paperwork from USCIS isn't correct or in correct order. But who knows.

Yeah I know she is worth the wait but for a year and a half we've been waiting in some way or another. Typing words on iMessage and Facebook just don't cut it anymore. Ha!

The problem with timeline updates is they are often wrong, which is why I never checked them for any purpose for any process. I relied on snail mail notices.

There is some truth to the claim that "everyone goes through" Ap at NVC. They have their checks that they do and sometimes they go fast and sometimes not. I have never seen a Ukraine beneficiary take more than 8 weeks that I recall. the really long waits have usually been from MENA countries. Often they only take a few days and often the case is already in Kiev before they update the timeline info.

[Darnell 8,478]

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