NVC Filers - July 2014

[thedude6752000 360]

Assuming you sent your package by FedEx or UPS, it arrived at NVC on Thursday.

Since it takes 3-4 days for them to scan a package, they scanned your AOS package yesterday.

Actually, it took only 2 business days in your case so that's good news!

Or... Did you mean you sent your package last Wednesday by USPS and it arrived there on Tuesday?

I sent it by USPS overnight (good service, a lot cheaper than Fedex or UPS, who screwed me over with my I-130) on Wednesday and it arrived Thursday, got scanned and put into their database on this Monday.

[katieflossom 54]

I'm still not over the 11 months and 6 days at the USCIS. I try not to think about it because it still makes me angry. Now I am dealing with a lazy lawyer. I can't believe some people are still at the NVC. I was just looking at some timelines and signatures.. Ellinora is still here too. I am just floored. When I see people who only spent a month at the USCIS...... smh ..... They just have no idea.

Totally. And I swear if anyone says to me "my cousin/brother/blah got their spouse visa in 2 months" I will hit the roof. I just PRAY i'm done by christmas...

[AustinCanada 681]

I just PRAY i'm done by christmas...

You should be able to be done by Christmas based on the current NVC and London Embassy timelines! Fingers crossed!

[LoveMyTico 999]

They didn't say! Basically we sent our package on 7th May and it wasn't scanned in until 12th June. So the actual processing time from scanning in until today and our checklist is about right at 30 days. But they still won't/can't tell us why it took them all that time just to scan it in...

I'm crossing my fingers for retirement from this thread soon too!

Since they have your transcript, maybe you can request an expedite and ask that they send your file on to the embassy and you can just bring the AOS with you to the interview. Use the long wait for them to scan your package as a reason and that you have been caught up in this mess for way too long. Throw in a few other reasons. It can't hurt to ask.. Really... I would if I were you !! I lost my job after my CC so I just brought a NEW AOS to my interview with my daughter as the sponsor. They didn't even really care. I offered it and at first they said no... we don't need it.... then I insisted they take it... so they did. I think it is an NVC obsession.

Edited July 29, 2014 by LoveMyTico

[katieflossom 54]

Since they have your transcript, maybe asking for an expedite and for your file to be sent on to the embassy and you can just bring the AOS with you to the interview. Use the long wait for them to scan your package as a reason and that you have been caught up in this mess for way too long. Throw in a few other reasons. It can't hurt to ask.. Really... I would if I were you !!

How would we do that? In writing or on the phone?

[LoveMyTico 999]

How would we do that? In writing or on the phone?

the NVCexpedite email address .. I think its in Sayins WIKI

Here it is:

NVCExpedite@state.gov - to email expedite requests

A supervisor told me that requesting an expedite does not slow down your case. So you have nothing to lose. They can only say NO....

include both names, NVC case number and 2 phone numbers for beneficiary. If they approve the request they will call you !!!

GOOD LUCK. I'm routing for you !! You were always super supportive to me.. I really appreciated that .

Edited July 29, 2014 by LoveMyTico

[Saylin 1,605]

the NVCexpedite email address .. I think its in Sayins WIKI

It is

[stackeria 280]

They didn't say! Basically we sent our package on 7th May and it wasn't scanned in until 12th June. So the actual processing time from scanning in until today and our checklist is about right at 30 days. But they still won't/can't tell us why it took them all that time just to scan it in...

I'm crossing my fingers for retirement from this thread soon too!

Do you have a dated proof of delivery for your AOS package? How did you send it?

[katieflossom 54]

the NVCexpedite email address .. I think its in Sayins WIKI

It is

Thanks x

[LoveMyTico 999]

Do you have a dated proof of delivery for your AOS package? How did you send it?

oh yeaaaaaaa scan that puppy and attach it to the request. waiting 30 days for review is one thing... but waiting 6 weeks for them to scan it in their dang system is outrageous .

[jsumner86 403]

Well, everyone waiting for a CC and an interview date, or whatever, it's another case of hurry up and wait. Visa processing is severely delayed. I guess DoS bought their computer software system with a coupon from Wal-Mart. They're having trouble printing visas, completing background checks (third check's the charm, right?) and it's getting backed up.

It really doesn't matter where we are right now, we're a moving target. No matter what stage we're in, we get another backlog. If this were a lottery, we'd all be millionaires.

There better not be a backlog at POE. That would just be my luck.

Edited July 29, 2014 by jsumner86

[bdrew612 1,071]

There better not be a backlog at POE. That would just be my luck.

Visa processing is before POE. The delay is with printing the stupid thing.

[jsumner86 403]

Visa processing is before POE. The delay is with printing the stupid thing.

I know- I was saying with my luck there would be a delay at POE somehow with how it's been over the last 14 months.

[TargetNovember14 41]

Damn…when you put it like that…i was watching one of those world war movies..where all these soldiers were running through mine fields….every time you think you are through one phase and think you are safe….think again…you got another mine field….ahead of you….

they even have backlogs in printing a damn visa….wow… .

Well, everyone waiting for a CC and an interview date, or whatever, it's another case of hurry up and wait. Visa processing is severely delayed. I guess DoS bought their computer software system with a coupon from Wal-Mart. They're having trouble printing visas, completing background checks (third check's the charm, right?) and it's getting backed up.

It really doesn't matter where we are right now, we're a moving target. No matter what stage we're in, we get another backlog. If this were a lottery, we'd all be millionaires.

[JeffInMX 157]

Do you get an email when your case arrives at NVC? Or do you have to call? I got my NOA2 on July 9th and then I recieved another email stating it was shipped to the NVC on the 23rd of July. Is it too early to start calling them?

You do not receive an email when your case arrives at the NVC. The only option you have is to call them and confirm if your case has been received or not. I would wait about a week after the shipping date. From that date, it could take anywhere from 1-3 weeks to be received at the NVC.