NVC Filers - May 2014

[Ken Adams 41]

Just now i called to NVC. They said if I resubmit the DS 261 it may take longer to approve it and delay the IV fee to be invoiced.

I don't wanna touch that...

[LoveMyTico 999]

Good morning VJ family,

I read some posts this morning talking about "why can't NVC correct "small" mistakes" in the forms they get" or why can't they just write the correct income if the petitioner makes a mistake or why can't they check a box we left blank, and so on.

One very obvious reality we sometimes fail to take into prospective: NVC processes millions of packets. Most of us think that they should focus on our packets, but THEY CAN'T. If they start correcting things it will take double or may be triple the time it takes right now to turn around and review packets.

I'm not defensing the NVC as they make some stupid mistakes: they lose docs, they don't even follow the instructions on their forms.... but don't expect them to correct our mistakes.

I just wanted to throw that out there, food for though

One more thing.... NVC cannot correct the AOS because it is a contract. YOU have to complete the form and sign it. All info must come from you. You wouldn't want them changing things around without your approval. You signed it. You are stating your income and you are sponsoring the beneficiary. Not sticking up for them, just explaining why they don't do corrections...

[lindystephan 20]

Today is 2 weeks since they scanned our last package.... Does anyone have a best guess for what day they are processing for mail?

I am dying for a case complete... My poor husband has lost hope !!

I would like to know too Same boat.

[100JH 129]

Our NOA2 was approved on 6 May. The NVC received the case on 14 May. I called yesterday, I called today, I am calling tomorrow....I will be calling everyday until I get my case number. I called at 700 EST promptly and it took 25 minutes to get through (that is crazy btw!). By reading other peoples timelines and the google spreadsheet, It seems like it is taking 3-4 weeks to get a case number, on average. Is it a waste of my time to call every day? Do they log these calls and see that someone is calling every day? Will me being persistent help? Any other advice besides being patient, as well as courteous on the phone? Our one year anniversary is August 31 and we both really want to be together by that date. I have all of my paperwork and documentation ready to go now, crazy amounts of documentation/proof of our relations. We also have a lawyer btw...

[BOS_LHR 829]

Our NOA2 was approved on 6 May. The NVC received the case on 14 May. I called yesterday, I called today, I am calling tomorrow....I will be calling everyday until I get my case number. I called at 700 EST promptly and it took 25 minutes to get through (that is crazy btw!). By reading other peoples timelines and the google spreadsheet, It seems like it is taking 3-4 weeks to get a case number, on average. Is it a waste of my time to call every day? Do they log these calls and see that someone is calling every day? Will me being persistent help? Any other advice besides being patient, as well as courteous on the phone? Our one year anniversary is August 31 and we both really want to be together by that date. I have all of my paperwork and documentation ready to go now, crazy amounts of documentation/proof of our relations. We also have a lawyer btw...

Generally you'll sit on hold anywhere from 20-45 minutes. You can call every day if you want, as it's your time you'll be spending on hold, but it's extremely unlikely you'll receive a case number prior to that 3-4 week mark you mention. In that sense my personal opinion is that it's not a productive use of time. Yes, they do maintain a record of each call you make, and no, your persistence won't make them work faster. I would advise calling once a week for 2-3 weeks, then once a day thereafter until you receive your number. It's an individual choice though and people around here all go about it differently. Good luck and welcome to NVC

[etrangais 932]

Our NOA2 was approved on 6 May. The NVC received the case on 14 May. I called yesterday, I called today, I am calling tomorrow....I will be calling everyday until I get my case number. I called at 700 EST promptly and it took 25 minutes to get through (that is crazy btw!). By reading other peoples timelines and the google spreadsheet, It seems like it is taking 3-4 weeks to get a case number, on average. Is it a waste of my time to call every day? Do they log these calls and see that someone is calling every day? Will me being persistent help? Any other advice besides being patient, as well as courteous on the phone? Our one year anniversary is August 31 and we both really want to be together by that date. I have all of my paperwork and documentation ready to go now, crazy amounts of documentation/proof of our relations. We also have a lawyer btw...

give it two weeks after they received and then start calling twice a week!

If you provided an eamil to USCIS, NVC most likely have it and they will send you an email to that email address once your DS261 and AoS fees are ready to pay. The email will contain the case #, IIN and BIN.

At the end, it is up to you! You can call anytime and as many times you want! it is all up to you!

Good luck

[LoveMyTico 999]

Our NOA2 was approved on 6 May. The NVC received the case on 14 May. I called yesterday, I called today, I am calling tomorrow....I will be calling everyday until I get my case number. I called at 700 EST promptly and it took 25 minutes to get through (that is crazy btw!). By reading other peoples timelines and the google spreadsheet, It seems like it is taking 3-4 weeks to get a case number, on average. Is it a waste of my time to call every day? Do they log these calls and see that someone is calling every day? Will me being persistent help? Any other advice besides being patient, as well as courteous on the phone? Our one year anniversary is August 31 and we both really want to be together by that date. I have all of my paperwork and documentation ready to go now, crazy amounts of documentation/proof of our relations. We also have a lawyer btw...

This is my take on this

1. yes, it is taking 3-4 weeks for a case number. start calling about 2 weeks in..

2. they do have a log of how many times you call.

3. no, being persistent does nothing... unless it makes you feel better by calling.. but it does nothing on their end

4. You attract more flies with Sugar... always be nice... they deal with many a-holes. Many operators are not so nice, others are amazingly helpful

5. we all want to be together... alot of us are 13 -14 months in ... you can dream, but the average time at NVC is 3-4 months. Just hope you don't get a checklist

6. my lawyer did nothing but slow me down. I ended up doing the entire NVC process.

7. you are already approved... NVC only processes the visa . You don't need to send any proof of relationship... save it for the interview. Those are the people you have to prove something to.

[savanp90 7]

Didn't even realize there was another New Jerseyian here!!! Heyyyy....

The weather has definitely sucked. No Spring and it sure as heck doesn't feel like Summer is on its way.

There is a third New Jerseyian here!!

[Saylin 1,605]

:rofl: Bless you it worked got a few hours sleep.

Yay, good to hear!

Yes happy 4 Th wedding anniversary saw it hours ago on the side of the page and I posted to it. Was weird didn't know you could do that.

:dance: :dance: Party time! :dance: :dance:

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Thanks again! And yes, VJ has profile status updates like Facebook

[MoBar65 520]

Good morning VJ family,

I read some posts this morning talking about "why can't NVC correct "small" mistakes" in the forms they get" or why can't they just write the correct income if the petitioner makes a mistake or why can't they check a box we left blank, and so on.

One very obvious reality we sometimes fail to take into prospective: NVC processes millions of packets. Most of us think that they should focus on our packets, but THEY CAN'T. If they start correcting things it will take double or may be triple the time it takes right now to turn around and review packets.

OK... Who are you and what did you do to the real etrangais?

[etrangais 932]

OK... Who are you and what did you do to the real etrangais?

The NVC process and the fact of missing the June cut off completely destroyed me!

As I was typing that post and the one after that, I was thinking "look who's talking"!!!!!!!!!!!!

Made my day!!!!!!!!!

Edited May 22, 2014 by etrangais

[LoveMyTico 999]

last night I was chatting with my husand and a light bulb turned on in my head.... as much as I NEED to hear Case Complete, Interviews won't start scheduling until next week anyway.. so we would be waiting just the same.

Just trying to make myself feel better. The holiday sucks !! It wastes more time. Problem solved if they would just REVIEIW MY FREAKIN MAIL !!!!

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

Is EP mandatory for Canadians? Given how long EP seems to be taking right now, would there be any disadvantages of snail mail other than having to send originals?

I opted for EP and I am waiting over a month for Enrollment confirmation. I called NVC last night and the representative told me "they have changed the procedures and there is no need to wait for EP enrollment confirmation" so you could send your documents right away. I suggest to call NVC and confirm that before making any decision. If is true then I suggest send it EP (safer to email than sending documents) . Just a suggestion, good luck!

[semidevil 12]

do you mean they were scanned in ?

well, mvc received it on May 3rd and when I called on May 7th, they said it was received on may 7th...so I assume 'scanned.'

[savanp90 7]

i am so pissed off right now. my marriage certificate wasn't approved. i sent the original registration #######

When was you IV package scanned in the system?

Thanks