NVC Filers - July 2014

[Eastyo11 20]

Plzzz dont say that..our packages were delivered around same dates..i was hoping for sumthing by 20th of july...

Im the 4th June and i have heard nothing yet .....

[stackeria 280]

Not sure, I've wondered how people know scan dates? Do I have to call NVC and ask?

You need to call NVC to find out.

As of a month ago, it was taking them about 3 business days to scan a package in after delivery.

[stackeria 280]

Any predictions how bad, bad will get? It seems last week saw only two days worth of NVC packet processing. Mine was scanned June 13th and it seems it would be August before it's touched at this rate!

I haven't been around long enough to make a good educated guess. Please don't put too much value in what I say here.

That said, it certainly looks like it is taking them longer to work through one day's worth of scans now than a month ago. Right now, they are very close to 30 business days. Looking at a small sample of CCs from a month ago, it looks like people got their files reviewed in about 20 business days back then. That's a 50% increase in just a month.

NVC has stated they are now receiving 22K files a day from USCIS up from 6K per week before. That is a huge increase.

I had a professor in school who taught me that when faced with a definitive trend, you should always predict that the trend will continue. That way, you'll only be wrong once. I'm going to predict that things are going to get worse. 30 business days seems to be some sort of magical number for NVC so I wouldn't be surprised if various steps in the process start taking longer (i.e. time to scan packages).

Hopefully I am wrong!

[JayBabay 29]

Guys I'm shocked at the email my wife just got. It came from Amman-IV@state.gov and it says as the following:

*********************************
Dear XXXXX:

Your immigration petition was approved , You need to schedule an appointment with this office by visiting : www.ustraveldocs.com and follow the steps.

If you experience technical difficulties please contact our call center:

Tel. 00962 -6-300 6741

No assurance can be given in advance that a visa will be issued. You are advised not to make any travel arrangements for departure from your country, nor to dispose of your properties or give up your job until the visa has been issued to you. Upon arrival at the consulate office on your appointment date, please present the appointment confirmation to the receptionist. If you cannot keep the appointment, please notify us through: http//www.ustraveldocs.com.

You must submit the following documents for you and for any accompanying children at your appointment date:

1- Valid Passport with copy of the passport

2- DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application. https://ceac.state.gov/iv/

3- Birth certificate: If you have children, you must obtain a birth certificate for each child

4- Marriage certificate: If you are married, you must obtain a civil marriage document

Previous Marriage and/or Divorce Certificates:

If you or the petitioner were previously married, you must provide evidence of termination of all previous marriages and marriage certificates

5- Civil Status Record for unmarried children over 16: Recently issued from the Civil Registry office

6- Police certificate: For Jordanians it is the one issued from the Mukhabarat. Obtain a police certificate(s) from your country of Nationality, your country of residence at the time of visa application (if you have resided there for six months or more) and from every country where you have resided for one year or more after the age of 16

7- Medical exam: Arrange for a medical examination to be completed by one of the physicians listed on the embassy web page (http://jordan.usembassy.gov/iv_medical_exams.html) . Please do NOT submit the X-ray film, but only the medical reports. Please present your immunization card to the panel physician.

8-Two photos. Please follow instructions in this link http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html#immigrant

9- Affidavit of support (I-864) with proof of income: Obtain evidence that will show that you are not likely to become dependent upon government support while living in the United States. Generally, you should provide an affidavit of support from I-864 from the petitioner accompanied with a copy of his complete federal income tax returns for the most recent year, his W-2 forms and a letter from his employer. You may also provide the followings:

- A letter from the petitioners employer or evidence that they will be self supporting;

- Evidence of assets available to you in the U.S;

- Proof of your educational qualifications and/or vocational skills.

10- Fee of 230$ if not already paid to the NVC

You need to bring all the original documents to the embassy at the interview date.

If you have any further questions, please visit: http//www.ustraveldocs.com.

Regards

IV Unit

American Embassy

Amman - Jordan

4

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What could this mean, is it possible my case is complete and I didn't know??? I have no idea what to think of any of this. They didn't send anything to me just to her, the beneficiary..

Edited July 13, 2014 by JayBabay

[JayBabay 29]

Okay I checked on the CEAC website and under Visa Application Status it says "READY" ....

"Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3731.html"

Is that CC???

[Amanda4964 202]

Hi friends,

Just needed to email you all as you are the only ones who understand.

I have had a TERRIBLE morning. Came down with a bad cold last night so feel ####### anyway. We all got up this morning at 4.30 am (which I am used to anyway as I take my son swim training at that time five times a week) to take Andy to the airport as he left to go back to New York and I was just crying like a baby. I am usually so strong and have to be for the children. I settled down by the time we got to the airport. He was very supportive but I feel so bad for him. He is all alone again while I have the children and dogs here.

After yesterday's Checklist and now being separated again it was all just too much. We were all quiet on way home. I think the children - ages 13 and 15 - really felt it this time. Went back to bed and slept for a couple of hours.

Oh well life and this nightmare go on! I will feel better tomorrow.

Thanks for listening and I wish you all good luck this coming week.

Xxx

Sending big hugs your way! This process has our emotions up and down like a roller coaster. Of course you will be feeling low with getting a cold, a checklist and your hubby leaving all in the last couple of days. Since every high has a low, just remember every low has a high. Keep reminding yourself it will all be over and you will be together soon. You have been through the worst of it and now are almost on the home stretch. My dad keeps saying to me "You are further along than if you had started today".

Stay strong for your kids, but allow yourself to feel sad when you need to, it is completely normal. Have a cry if you need to, then move on to do something to keep your mind off this mess. Start researching fun stuff to do in the US when you are all reunited xo

[Amanda4964 202]

Okay I checked on the CEAC website and under Visa Application Status it says "READY" ....

"Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3731.html"

Is that CC???

Does sound like a Case Complete, congratulations!

[JayBabay 29]

Does sound like a Case Complete, congratulations!

I don't want to get my hopes up just yet, this took me by surprise, but thanks so much, if true this would be amazing news I didn't see this coming out of nowhere like this. I thought my e-mail never got to them and I just another set of e-mails just a couple weeks ago. Now this..

[MoBar65 520]

Okay I checked on the CEAC website and under Visa Application Status it says "READY" ....

"Your case is ready for your interview when scheduled at the U.S. Consular section. If you have already scheduled an appointment for an interview, please prepare your documents as directed in your appointment letter and appear at the consulate on the appointed date and time. Otherwise, please wait until you have been notified of your interview appointment. Additional information about how Immigrant Visa interview appointments are scheduled can be found at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3731.html"

Is that CC???

EP did you real good. CEAC status confirms your case is at Amman consulate. Congrats! Call NVC tomorrow and see if they scheduled an appointment for you. If not, call embassy to schedule it.

As for the email, verify it didn't come directly from ustraveldocs. I thought www.ustraveldocs.com is a private company used for sending passport/visa packet back to you after approval, but the email said you need to schedule the interview appointment through them? Doesn't add up!

[JayBabay 29]

EP did you real good. CEAC status confirms your case is at Amman consulate. Congrats! Call NVC tomorrow and see if they scheduled an appointment for you. If not, call embassy to schedule it.

As for the email, verify it didn't come directly from ustraveldocs. I thought www.ustraveldocs.com is a private company used for sending passport/visa packet back to you after approval, but the email said you need to schedule the interview appointment through them? Doesn't add up!

She just called the embassy and they told her the same thing, to go on ustraveldocs.com, register an account, and schedule an appointment. The e-mail came from "Amman-IV@state.gov..

Man they hooked it up big time. I better get on this and see if I can get this scheduled. That came out of nowhere, my AOS didn't change to N/A and I didn't receive any e-mails. Just out of the blue she said you gotta check your e-mail, hurry! When I did I was unsure for the same reasons you were, but she called and I checked the CEAC "status page" as opposed to the DS-260 page that lists if your payments are complete, and thats when I was like this might just be it, after I saw it say "READY"

[MoBar65 520]

She just called the embassy and they told her the same thing, to go on ustraveldocs.com, register an account, and schedule an appointment. The e-mail came from "Amman-IV@state.gov..

Man they hooked it up big time. I better get on this and see if I can get this scheduled. That came out of nowhere, my AOS didn't change to N/A and I didn't receive any e-mails. Just out of the blue she said you gotta check your e-mail, hurry! When I did I was unsure for the same reasons you were, but she called and I checked the CEAC "status page" as opposed to the DS-260 page that lists if your payments are complete, and thats when I was like this might just be it, after I saw it say "READY"

"gotta check your e-mail, hurry!" indeed.

The green-eyed monster in me says: "I'm not speaking to you any more... I hate you!"

[Soloenta 2,218]

Prayinggg that the IV invoice is available next week for us who are still dangling!!!

Hahahaaaa dangling well put hahaaa :rofl: :rofl:

[Soloenta 2,218]

Guys I'm shocked at the email my wife just got. It came from Amman-IV@state.gov and it says as the following:

*********************************

Dear XXXXX:

Your immigration petition was approved , You need to schedule an appointment with this office by visiting : www.ustraveldocs.com and follow the steps.

If you experience technical difficulties please contact our call center:

Tel. 00962 -6-300 6741

No assurance can be given in advance that a visa will be issued. You are advised not to make any travel arrangements for departure from your country, nor to dispose of your properties or give up your job until the visa has been issued to you. Upon arrival at the consulate office on your appointment date, please present the appointment confirmation to the receptionist. If you cannot keep the appointment, please notify us through: http//www.ustraveldocs.com.

You must submit the following documents for you and for any accompanying children at your appointment date:

1- Valid Passport with copy of the passport

2- DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application. https://ceac.state.gov/iv/

3- Birth certificate: If you have children, you must obtain a birth certificate for each child

4- Marriage certificate: If you are married, you must obtain a civil marriage document

Previous Marriage and/or Divorce Certificates:

If you or the petitioner were previously married, you must provide evidence of termination of all previous marriages and marriage certificates

5- Civil Status Record for unmarried children over 16: Recently issued from the Civil Registry office

6- Police certificate: For Jordanians it is the one issued from the Mukhabarat. Obtain a police certificate(s) from your country of Nationality, your country of residence at the time of visa application (if you have resided there for six months or more) and from every country where you have resided for one year or more after the age of 16

7- Medical exam: Arrange for a medical examination to be completed by one of the physicians listed on the embassy web page (http://jordan.usembassy.gov/iv_medical_exams.html) . Please do NOT submit the X-ray film, but only the medical reports. Please present your immunization card to the panel physician.

8-Two photos. Please follow instructions in this link http://travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html#immigrant

9- Affidavit of support (I-864) with proof of income: Obtain evidence that will show that you are not likely to become dependent upon government support while living in the United States. Generally, you should provide an affidavit of support from I-864 from the petitioner accompanied with a copy of his complete federal income tax returns for the most recent year, his W-2 forms and a letter from his employer. You may also provide the followings:

- A letter from the petitioners employer or evidence that they will be self supporting;

- Evidence of assets available to you in the U.S;

- Proof of your educational qualifications and/or vocational skills.

10- Fee of 230$ if not already paid to the NVC

You need to bring all the original documents to the embassy at the interview date.

If you have any further questions, please visit: http//www.ustraveldocs.com.

Regards

IV Unit

American Embassy

Amman - Jordan

4

***************************************

What could this mean, is it possible my case is complete and I didn't know??? I have no idea what to think of any of this. They didn't send anything to me just to her, the beneficiary..

Congratulations it means you got your CC and your going to get your interview date wow so very happy for you and jealous all at the same time. :dance: :dance:

[JayBabay 29]

Congratulations it means you got your CC and your going to get your interview date wow so very happy for you and jealous all at the same time. :dance: :dance:

Thanks so much, you know I took a break from here after what happened the EP issues I had. I just had to step back for a couple weeks. But it sounds like since NVC doesn't work weekends I must have gotten it sometime last week. I still don't know if they really didn't receive the first set of e-mails or if they just were being super nice for my situation after I explained to the supervisor what had happened.

[Soloenta 2,218]

"gotta check your e-mail, hurry!" indeed.

The green-eyed monster in me says: "I'm not speaking to you any more... I hate you!"

Hey, hey, hey MISTER I have green eyes. :P :P!