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Hey guys-

I have tried to call the 24 hour NVC phone line several times today and I always get a busy signal. What's up with that? Has anyone else experienced this??

The number was from loto's NVC guide, and also on the website. It is 603-334-0700. It's supposed to be a 24 hour hotline so not sure why it's always busy. Anyone else having this problem?

1/22/08- Mailed I-130 to Chicago lockbox

2/13/08- NOA1

5/29/08- Touched (changed address online)

5/30/08- Touched

6/04/08- Touched

6/08/08- APPROVED! NOA2 by mail (never showed up online!)

6/16/08- NVC Recieved, Case Number Assigned

6/24/08- Called NVC to get IIN, paid AOS fee online

6/24/08- Emailed DS3032 to NVC

6/30/08- NVC received AOS I-864EZ form

7/13/08- Paid IV fee online

7/15/08- Mailed DS-230

7/31/08- CASE COMPLETE!

8/14/08- Mailed to US Embassy in Dublin

8/19/08- Received Interview Date and Time

9/5/08- Ciaran's Interview!!!

9/9/08- CIARAN IS HERE!!! We will never have to be apart again :)

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Hey guys-

I have tried to call the 24 hour NVC phone line several times today and I always get a busy signal. What's up with that? Has anyone else experienced this??

The number was from loto's NVC guide, and also on the website. It is 603-334-0700. It's supposed to be a 24 hour hotline so not sure why it's always busy. Anyone else having this problem?

Better time to call is in the morning in between 7:30am -10am or after 10pm Estern Time. It is very busy line just keep calling and you will get thru. :thumbs:

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Hey guys-

I have tried to call the 24 hour NVC phone line several times today and I always get a busy signal. What's up with that? Has anyone else experienced this??

The number was from loto's NVC guide, and also on the website. It is 603-334-0700. It's supposed to be a 24 hour hotline so not sure why it's always busy. Anyone else having this problem?

Congrats Moldha01 on your I-130 approval :star: Good luck in NVC, if you call at 7:30AM eastern time, the chances are high to get NVC live operator :thumbs:

CSC - I-130 for Parents (IR5)

10/11/2011 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

10/13/2011 - Delivered at Chicago Lockbox

10/17/2011 - Email received with Receipt#, Routed to CSC

10/18/2011 - Cleared the checks $420*2

10/21/2011 - Received NOA1

03/30/2012 - Received NOA2

NVC

04/19/2012 - NVC received

05/01/2012 - Case# generated

05/02/2012 - DS-3032 COA emailed

05/02/2012 - I-864 AOS Fee $88 paid

05/05/2012 - I-864 AOS package mailed to NVC

05/07/2012 - I-864 AOS package received by NVC

05/07/2012 - DS-3032 COA accepted

05/08/2012 - DS-230 IV Fee $230*2 paid

05/09/2012 - DS-230 IV package mailed to NVC

05/11/2012 - DS-230 IV package received by NVC

05/17/2012 - Case Completed

Consulate

07/02/2012 - VFS visit in Cochin

07/04/2012 - Medical in Chennai

07/12/2012 - Interview in Mumbai - Success!

09/08/2012 - POE at JFK, NY

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Hey guys-

I have tried to call the 24 hour NVC phone line several times today and I always get a busy signal. What's up with that? Has anyone else experienced this??

The number was from loto's NVC guide, and also on the website. It is 603-334-0700. It's supposed to be a 24 hour hotline so not sure why it's always busy. Anyone else having this problem?

I had the same problem and when I finally got through, I kept being sent into the automated loop and then disconnected because no agent was available. I decided to call exactly at 7:30 AM and was successful.

Good luck.

Our K-1 Timeline

01/12/08: Attorney mailed petition to CSC

01/22/08: NOA1

05/27/08: NOA2

06/03/08: NVC received

06/04/08: NVC forwarded to Rio de Janeiro consulate

06/09/08: Consulate received

06/23/08: Packet 3 sent

08/19/08: Interview!! (Approved!!)

08/27/08: Visa in hand

09/12/08: POE (Washington DC)

09/25/08: Applied for Social Security card

10/06/08: Social Security card received

11/12/08: Marriage!!

AOS Timeline

03/21/09: Mailed AOS docs to Chicago

03/23/09: AOS packet received in Chicago

03/31/09: NOA1

04/03/09: NOA1 Received (His Birthday!!)

04/17/09: Received notice that our case was transferred to CSC on 4/13/09

04/17/09: My case has been entered into the USCIS system!!

04/23/09: Biometrics appointment

05/11/09: AP approved

05/12/09: Case arrived at CSC for further processing

05/13/09: EAD approved

05/13/09: AOS Touched

05/14/09: AP received

05/15/09: EAD card received

06/25/09: Card production ordered

07/06/09: Approval notice sent

07/06/09: Card Received!!!

Removal of Conditions

03/23/11: Will mail I-751

Citizenship

03/23/12: Will mail N-400

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Hey guys-

I have tried to call the 24 hour NVC phone line several times today and I always get a busy signal. What's up with that? Has anyone else experienced this??

The number was from loto's NVC guide, and also on the website. It is 603-334-0700. It's supposed to be a 24 hour hotline so not sure why it's always busy. Anyone else having this problem?

I had the same problem and when I finally got through, I kept being sent into the automated loop and then disconnected because no agent was available. I decided to call exactly at 7:30 AM and was successful.

Good luck.

One semi-tip that I tried in my numerous attempts to contact the NVC during this process so far was to press the menu option I wanted right as the "operator" started giving the options. If another option follows that, know what option you need to choose and hit it ASAP. I had much difficulty even using that method the last time, and maybe it's gotten worse, but at least it will cut down on your wasted time per call, especially if you're like I was and using a cell phone! Maybe that small tip might help someone. I, too, recommend calling later evening or early morning, like the others have recommended.

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D&J

05-26-2006: Engaged!!

DHS/USCIS - I-129F

02-26-2007: Petition Mailed to TSC via Express Mail

03-06-2007: NOA1 "Notice"

03-07-2007: Check cashed (posted 03-12-2007)

03-12-2007: NOA1 Received in Mail from CSC

06-11-2007: NOA2 Received in Mail from CSC

NVC

06-22-2007: NVC Received Case

06-26-2007: NVC Sent to Manila Embassy (got DOS Case #)

07-02-2007: Received Letter from NVC, dated June 27, 2007

USE-Manila

06-26-2007: USE received case electronically

07-05-2007: USE received hard copy of case from NVC

07-31-2007: J receivied Packet 4

08-16/17-2007: J did early Medical Review at St. Luke's

09-10-2007: Interview Approved!

09-14-2007: Visa in HAND!!

02/21/2008: USA Arrival

03/29/2008: Wedding!

05/12/2008: Mailed AOS via Express Mail

05/21/2008: Check clears our bank account

05/22/2008: Touch on all three apps

05/23/2008: NOA1 for AOS, EAD, and AP arrives from MSC (notice date 5/19/08)

05/24/2008: Received Biometrics Appt. Letter

06/16/2008: Biometrics Appt. at Durham Office

06/17/2008: EAD & AOS touched

07/21/2008: AP "Approval Notice Sent" & EAD "Card Production Ordered" via CRIS Email

07/25/2008: 2 copies of AP approval form received in snail mail, dated 7/21/08

07/28/2008: EAD Card arrives in mail; CRIS email sent I765 (EAD) "Approval Notice Sent"

11/25/2008: Received Appt. Letter dated 11/18/2008 (Appt. is 1/13/09)

01/13/2009: AOS Interview approved

01/20/2009: AOS Approval Notice received

01/23/2009: 2-year Green Card received

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Amy B.   0

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It happened to me all the day long......but finally got through around 5 mins ago.

Still no interview date :(

I-130 Journey

06/06/2007 I-130 sent

06/22/2007 I-130 NOA1

02/20/2008 I-130 NOA2 (259 days)

05/20/2008 Case complete @ NVC

Interview Time

07/31/2008 INTERVIEW @8am --------AP

08/04/2008 Our file reached Washingtown for AP ( called DOS)

09/10/2008 US Embassy called for his Passport ( On AP 37 days)

09/11/2008 Submitted passport to AMEX

09/18/2008 Picked up passport w/visa!!!!!!

POE--Washington 12-11-2008

Qasim is Home!!!!!-12-12-2008

Petition to remove conditions

Vermont Service Center

Date Filed : 11/23/2010

NOA Date : 12/06/2010

RFE(s) :

Bio. Appt. : 01/12/2011

Interview Date :

Approval / Denial Date :

Approved :

Got I551 Stamp :

Green Card Received :

Filing N-400

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You just gotta keep trying... :thumbs:

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Married : 2007-10-20

I-130 Sent : 2008-01-26

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-02-14

I-130 Approved : 2008-05-14

NVC Received : 2008-05-20

DS-3032 sent AOS Bill Generated : 2008-05-26

Eva emailed DS-3032 : 2008-05-30

Called NVC and got IIN number : 2008-05-30

PAID AOS Fee Online and IN PROCESS : 2008-06-02

AOS Status changed to PAID online, and updated at the NVC : 2008-06-04

AOS packet with barcode cover letter MAILED via Priority Mail : 2008-06-05

DS-3032 email accepted : 2008-06-10

NVC received AOS : 2008-06-11

IV Bill Invoiced and paid online and IN PROCESS : 2008-06-14

IV Bill status = PAID, Barcode printed : 2008-06-17

AOS packet officially "received" : 2008-06-16

DS-230 Packet express mailed to NVC : 2008-07-02

DS-230 arrived at the NVC 11:02 am : 2008-07-03

DS-230 entered into NVC system! : 2008-07-03

CASE COMPLETE : 2008-07-11

CASE LEFT NVC : 2008-08-05

Interview letter (my copy) received. : 2008-08-08

Interview letter (her copy) received. : 2008-08-27

Delbros Paid : 2008-08-11

Medical APPROVED : 2008-08-26

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Interview scheduled APPROVED : 2008-09-17

Visa RECEIVED : 2008-09-20

POE : 2008-10-17

I-130 was approved in 109 days - NVC process completed in 42 days - I-130 filing date to interview in 235 days

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Be tenacious!!! You have to keep trying and eventually you will make it to the AVR or an operator. But the lines are busy because there are so many VJers... :dance::dance::lol::lol:

2007 10 05 : Married (In Arequipa, Peru)

USCIS

2008 01 22 : NOA1

2008 04 11 : NOA2 (I-130 Approved)

NVC

2008 04 21 : NVC received & case# generated

2008 05 12 : I-864 Package entered into system by NVC

2008 05 13 : DS 3032 Accepted (Spouse - Received e-mail confirmation)

2008 05 23 : DS 230 Entered into system by NVC

2008 06 02 : Case Complete

2008 06 12 : Case Forwarded (Embassy - Lima, Peru)

2008 06 20 : Appt Letter received

EMBASSY - LIMA

2008 06 26 : Medical Exam - 9 AM (Picked up results 07/01)

2008 07 03 : Interview - 10 AM (DENIED - RENIEC ENDOREMENT MISSING)

2008 07 07 : Submit RENIEC Endoresed Marriage Cert.

2008 07 10 : Passport & Visa (Pick-up at DHL Facility - Lima)

POE

2008 07 15 : San Francisco (midnight)

2008 08 19 : SSC Received (Had to re-file at SSA Office)

2008 08 04 : I-551 Received

2008 08 26 : Permanent Employment (HR Asst. Int'l Firm)

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