January Filers at the CSC - How are you doing?

[Levi_Heather 0]

Congratulations to all the approvals and to Steph on the second interview Looks like CSC is making up for lost time!

[Levi_Heather 0]

I'm sure someone has covered this before but how do you know when the NVC receives it and when its moved on to the consulate?

[CourtAndGrey 0]

The NVC will send you a letter once it's processed and sent to the embassy. I was nowhere near patient enough to wait for another letter, so I was on the phone within a few days of our NOA2.

Call the NVC at 1-603-334-0700. Press 1, then press 5.

The line is frequently busy, but if you call early in the morning or late at night, it's easier to get through. I always got through eventually in the same day I was trying.

At first they will ask you for your NVC number, since you don't have that yet, just tell them you have a CSC processing number. They'll need the petitioner's name and birthday and the beneficiary's as well. Then, if they have received your papers, they'll give you the NVC number. The lady I talked to was super nice and said they have received my papers that morning (Mon, June 2) and she expected they would be done by Friday. I called back Wednesday and got another really nice lady, and she said everything had gone through and was in the mail to Costa Rica that morning (Wed, Jun 4).

I asked about tracking the package and she said nothing is tracked, contradicting what other VJ members have said here. Who knows the truth. I tried doing what other VJ members have done, tracking online via some secret DHS codes and could never find mine going to Costa Rica. Now, I will start calling Costa Rica in a few days to see if it's arrived yet.

Hope that helps!

I'm sure someone has covered this before but how do you know when the NVC receives it and when its moved on to the consulate?

[Levi_Heather 0]

The NVC will send you a letter once it's processed and sent to the embassy. I was nowhere near patient enough to wait for another letter, so I was on the phone within a few days of our NOA2.

Call the NVC at 1-603-334-0700. Press 1, then press 5.

The line is frequently busy, but if you call early in the morning or late at night, it's easier to get through. I always got through eventually in the same day I was trying.

At first they will ask you for your NVC number, since you don't have that yet, just tell them you have a CSC processing number. They'll need the petitioner's name and birthday and the beneficiary's as well. Then, if they have received your papers, they'll give you the NVC number. The lady I talked to was super nice and said they have received my papers that morning (Mon, June 2) and she expected they would be done by Friday. I called back Wednesday and got another really nice lady, and she said everything had gone through and was in the mail to Costa Rica that morning (Wed, Jun 4).

I asked about tracking the package and she said nothing is tracked, contradicting what other VJ members have said here. Who knows the truth. I tried doing what other VJ members have done, tracking online via some secret DHS codes and could never find mine going to Costa Rica. Now, I will start calling Costa Rica in a few days to see if it's arrived yet.

Hope that helps!

I'm sure someone has covered this before but how do you know when the NVC receives it and when its moved on to the consulate?

Thanks! Very helpful Its been 3 days so maybe I'll give it a try!

[Alex & Rachel 78]

I received Packet 3. It's good to see how cheap and unprofessional it looks. The letters are addressed 'Dear SURNAME, FIRST NAMES' and aren't signed, and I didn't realise that they didn't send the forms to you - you have to print them out yourself. Good to see it reached the London embassy safely, though!

[Levi_Heather 0]

I received Packet 3. It's good to see how cheap and unprofessional it looks. The letters are addressed 'Dear SURNAME, FIRST NAMES' and aren't signed, and I didn't realise that they didn't send the forms to you - you have to print them out yourself. Good to see it reached the London embassy safely, though!

Very good news! One step closer... So that took about a month then?

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Yes! And about three and a half weeks from NVC receiving my petition.

It was exciting to see the envelope stamped with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'Official Business' underneath. Until now I'd not seen any of the letters (NoA2, NVC letter) or e-mails that have been sent by USCIS and getting the information second-hand from Alex just isn't quite the same!

Opening the packet was less exciting. Geez, they could at least print on good-quality paper and refrain from using Comic Sans (! It was used for 'where to have American-size passport photos taken), don't you think?

Edited June 6, 2008 by Alex & Rachel

[Levi_Heather 0]

Yes! And about three and a half weeks from NVC receiving my petition.

It was exciting to see the envelope stamped with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'Official Business' underneath. Until now I'd not seen any of the letters (NoA2, NVC letter) or e-mails that have been sent by USCIS and getting the information second-hand from Alex just isn't quite the same!

Opening the packet was less exciting. Geez, they could at least print on good-quality paper and refrain from using Comic Sans (! It was used for 'where to have American-size passport photos taken), don't you think?

Shhhhh..... Good quality paper would somehow mean more taxes Lol..... I called the NVC to see if they had our papers but I guess it was a little too soon yet. They said try at the beginning of the week...

[Pam&Josh 0]

I received Packet 3. It's good to see how cheap and unprofessional it looks. The letters are addressed 'Dear SURNAME, FIRST NAMES' and aren't signed, and I didn't realise that they didn't send the forms to you - you have to print them out yourself. Good to see it reached the London embassy safely, though!

Yeah! It is good to see that you received your packet 3.

I still didn't receive anything, and I start wondering if mine didn't got lost in the French mail or not...

I will send them a fax tomorrow, hoping that someone would be able to send that to me again, or send it to me for the first time.

I am a little bit anxious, and just cannot wait to receive those papers, and move on for the last turn before getting the visa!!

[Herolmounia 0]

has anyone from january filers who got RFE and got the approval yet???

thanks for any answer

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Herolmounia - yes. E_Dude had an RFE on the 7th May and was approved the 29th May. Sorry to hear that you have not heard back from VSC yet.

[Herolmounia 0]

Herolmounia - yes. E_Dude had an RFE on the 7th May and was approved the 29th May. Sorry to hear that you have not heard back from VSC yet.

Thank u Rachel and yes i am still waiting any sign from VSC to go on!! it seems it's gonna take more than expected but who knows what destiny hide behind this delay :)maybe it's better to wait . you know Rachel me and herol feel much more closer from each other with this delay and we support each other to be more patient, and i think our love is very very strong now thank God!!

need ur prayers please do it for me

[sunnybear 0]

Well guess those CSC people went back to sleep again haha....either that or people just aren't posting their approvals ASAP over here I know I will be as cannot wait to stop my moaning haha!

Tomorrow is my birthday partayyyyy as my birthday is actually on Sunday this year so we all are going out tomorrow night for dinner at an Irish Pub and then to a club to see this group called Mega 80's who of course do all 80's cover songs heehee. Should be a fun time! I will be the big 3-0 ooooffffffffff

What does everyone else have planned this weekend?

[shes 0]

At first they will ask you for your NVC number, since you don't have that yet, just tell them you have a CSC processing number. They'll need the petitioner's name and birthday and the beneficiary's as well. Then, if they have received your papers, they'll give you the NVC number. The lady I talked to was super nice and said they have received my papers that morning (Mon, June 2) and she expected they would be done by Friday. I called back Wednesday and got another really nice lady, and she said everything had gone through and was in the mail to Costa Rica that morning (Wed, Jun 4).

is the csc processing number the RECEIPT NUMBER we use to log in to our uscis account?

[JeroenAndMichelle 28]

At first they will ask you for your NVC number, since you don't have that yet, just tell them you have a CSC processing number. They'll need the petitioner's name and birthday and the beneficiary's as well. Then, if they have received your papers, they'll give you the NVC number. The lady I talked to was super nice and said they have received my papers that morning (Mon, June 2) and she expected they would be done by Friday. I called back Wednesday and got another really nice lady, and she said everything had gone through and was in the mail to Costa Rica that morning (Wed, Jun 4).

is the csc processing number the RECEIPT NUMBER we use to log in to our uscis account?

Yepz

Yes! And about three and a half weeks from NVC receiving my petition.

It was exciting to see the envelope stamped with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'Official Business' underneath. Until now I'd not seen any of the letters (NoA2, NVC letter) or e-mails that have been sent by USCIS and getting the information second-hand from Alex just isn't quite the same!

Opening the packet was less exciting. Geez, they could at least print on good-quality paper and refrain from using Comic Sans (! It was used for 'where to have American-size passport photos taken), don't you think?

Shhhhh..... Good quality paper would somehow mean more taxes Lol..... I called the NVC to see if they had our papers but I guess it was a little too soon yet. They said try at the beginning of the week...

From what I've seen so far, I think they only send the petitions out every friday or every other friday to the NVC.. since you had your approval last tuesday, I think you should try again next monday