July '08 filers

[Naglfar 0]

I just received an e-mail reply from the Embassy that they haven't RECEIVED our case yet. I'm a bit shocked now, because NVC confirmed once again that it was sent on 12/12. I called DOS, but all they could tell me was it was sent by NVC, but not received by the Embassy and it's nothing to worry about. They told me Embassy has the electronic file, but not the physical one.

Now, I looked everywhere and some people ASSUME that until case is entered in the system, it will be considered as it was not received yet. So it could be sittng on the shelf at the Embassy somewhere and they would tell you they don't have it yet because they didn't process it. This is just an uneducated guess though and DOS employee apparently doesn't know anything about the way the process works.

Does anybody have a knowledge on this? This is certainly not the kind of news I wanted to hear right before the New Year, but maybe I'm freaking out for nothing.

[Cham 3]

I just received an e-mail reply from the Embassy that they haven't RECEIVED our case yet. I'm a bit shocked now, because NVC confirmed once again that it was sent on 12/12. I called DOS, but all they could tell me was it was sent by NVC, but not received by the Embassy and it's nothing to worry about. They told me Embassy has the electronic file, but not the physical one.

Now, I looked everywhere and some people ASSUME that until case is entered in the system, it will be considered as it was not received yet. So it could be sittng on the shelf at the Embassy somewhere and they would tell you they don't have it yet because they didn't process it. This is just an uneducated guess though and DOS employee apparently doesn't know anything about the way the process works.

Does anybody have a knowledge on this? This is certainly not the kind of news I wanted to hear right before the New Year, but maybe I'm freaking out for nothing.

they did the same thing to us..saying it was sent out on the 13th..THEN i get two more letters from NVC one on the 15th and one on the 19th saying it was sent out..SOOOOO I called they still said the 13th BUT could not explain the letters!! SO FINALLY sydney said they DID receive the packet BUT are waiting on the paperfile. They did send an email with all the info finally that we can print out. I sometimes think that nvc and the embassy have no idea how to communicate

[Naglfar 0]

I just received an e-mail reply from the Embassy that they haven't RECEIVED our case yet. I'm a bit shocked now, because NVC confirmed once again that it was sent on 12/12. I called DOS, but all they could tell me was it was sent by NVC, but not received by the Embassy and it's nothing to worry about. They told me Embassy has the electronic file, but not the physical one.

Now, I looked everywhere and some people ASSUME that until case is entered in the system, it will be considered as it was not received yet. So it could be sittng on the shelf at the Embassy somewhere and they would tell you they don't have it yet because they didn't process it. This is just an uneducated guess though and DOS employee apparently doesn't know anything about the way the process works.

Does anybody have a knowledge on this? This is certainly not the kind of news I wanted to hear right before the New Year, but maybe I'm freaking out for nothing.

they did the same thing to us..saying it was sent out on the 13th..THEN i get two more letters from NVC one on the 15th and one on the 19th saying it was sent out..SOOOOO I called they still said the 13th BUT could not explain the letters!! SO FINALLY sydney said they DID receive the packet BUT are waiting on the paperfile. They did send an email with all the info finally that we can print out. I sometimes think that nvc and the embassy have no idea how to communicate

Sorry, Cham, now I'm even more confused. So if they are still waiting on paperfile, then what was in the DHL package that they received and signed up for??? The way DOS lady explained it to me, the Embassy had our electronic file (e-mail), but they didn't have the paper file in their possession yet. I don't know, I might be reading too much int this, but I assumed that our case was already at the Embassy and interview date was coming up and now I have no idea what's going on.

[Cham 3]

I just received an e-mail reply from the Embassy that they haven't RECEIVED our case yet. I'm a bit shocked now, because NVC confirmed once again that it was sent on 12/12. I called DOS, but all they could tell me was it was sent by NVC, but not received by the Embassy and it's nothing to worry about. They told me Embassy has the electronic file, but not the physical one.

Now, I looked everywhere and some people ASSUME that until case is entered in the system, it will be considered as it was not received yet. So it could be sittng on the shelf at the Embassy somewhere and they would tell you they don't have it yet because they didn't process it. This is just an uneducated guess though and DOS employee apparently doesn't know anything about the way the process works.

Does anybody have a knowledge on this? This is certainly not the kind of news I wanted to hear right before the New Year, but maybe I'm freaking out for nothing.

they did the same thing to us..saying it was sent out on the 13th..THEN i get two more letters from NVC one on the 15th and one on the 19th saying it was sent out..SOOOOO I called they still said the 13th BUT could not explain the letters!! SO FINALLY sydney said they DID receive the packet BUT are waiting on the paperfile. They did send an email with all the info finally that we can print out. I sometimes think that nvc and the embassy have no idea how to communicate

Sorry, Cham, now I'm even more confused. So if they are still waiting on paperfile, then what was in the DHL package that they received and signed up for??? The way DOS lady explained it to me, the Embassy had our electronic file (e-mail), but they didn't have the paper file in their possession yet. I don't know, I might be reading too much int this, but I assumed that our case was already at the Embassy and interview date was coming up and now I have no idea what's going on.

me either here is what I received

Following our email response to you, please be advised that we have received the electronic transfer of your data file but have not yet received the paper file from the National Visa Center (NVC). If we receive your forms and documents and have not yet received your paper file, an interview will not be scheduled until the paper file is received. We are in the process of requesting NVC for an update as to your paper file.

then the SAME dang day i got THIS email about 2 hours LATER:

Thank you for your inquiry.

The Consulate has received your approved petition. You may now download the initial set of instructions, known as “Packet 3”, from the following website:

http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/fiance.html.

Forms required:

Form DS-156 — Nonimmigrant Visa Application (2 copies)

Form DS-156K — Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application (1 copy)

Form DS-230 Part I— Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration

Form DSL-1076 — Applicant’s Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed

Form I-134 — Affidavit of Support

A medical examination is required. For further information please refer to the following website: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/medical.html.

To obtain a list of the Panel Physicians, please refer to the following website http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/doctors.html . Medical forms are only obtained from the Panel Physician.

If you need to obtain a police certificate for Australia, please refer to the following website: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/pol...ertificate.html.

If you need to obtain a police certificate for another country, please visit the State Department website on

http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reci...ocity_3272.html.

The visa applicant should complete and return form DS-230 (Part I only) as soon as possible to the U.S. Consulate General, Sydney. We only accept original forms, not faxed or scanned copies.

Please note that you must be interviewed and have your visa issued within the four-month validity of your petition.

When you have obtained all of the documents required for your case, complete and mail all of the documents(do not fax or scan) with Form DSL-1076 to advise the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney that you are ready for your final visa interview.

K-1 visa processing times vary. There may be unexpected ineligibilities that become apparent only at the time of your interview which require additional time and processing. For this reason, you should not make any irrevocable arrangements, such as purchasing non-refundable tickets, selling your home, or quitting your job, until after your visa is actually approved and issued to you.

Sincerely,

(mr)

Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S. Consulate General, Sydney

Kai has not received ANYTHING in the post yet so not sure WHEN That will come SIGH

I am JUST as confused!!!!!

[Naglfar 0]

Well, sounds to me like they didn't have your paper file at first and then they got it.

Don't know what to make of all these DHL shipments we tried to track here and NVC's statement that they sent it out on 12/12 then. Were they referring to the e-file and the paper file wasn't sent out until the later date? I don't understand why the process can't be made a bit more clear? Is it a matter of national security or do they like to get annoyed with all these phone calls?

Anyway, it would be good to hear from some other people whose cases already left NVC. Do you by any chance know what it is that the Embassy has???

Edited December 31, 2008 by Naglfar

[Koakland 0]

I think that your I129F petition is at the Embassy, has been delivered by DHL but has not been input into their system/processed. When I called NVC a few weeks ago they told me that the Embassy had received the electronic file but not the physical file. I checked DHL and it had been delivered. I think that your assumption is right. The embassy has your file but it's on a shelf waiting to be processed.

[Shannon ♥ Nick 0]

Well, sounds to me like they didn't have your paper file at first and then they got it.

Don't know what to make of all these DHL shipments we tried to track here and NVC's statement that they sent it out on 12/12 then. Were they referring to the e-file and the paper file wasn't sent out until the later date? I don't understand why the process can't be made a bit more clear? Is it a matter of national security or do they like to get annoyed with all these phone calls?

Anyway, it would be good to hear from some other people whose cases already left NVC. Do you by any chance know what it is that the Embassy has???

We went through the same thing. At one point a DOS employee explained it to me like this... When we sent in our petition, we knew they rec'd it on July 3rd (for example) but we didn't get our NOA1 until July 25th.... that it is sort of the same thing with the Embassy. The place they receive mail is not actually at the Embassy. So while DHL may have a sign-for name and date, it doesn't mean that it's at the Embassy yet - and will still need some days to make its way there and then be processed into their system - which will then be the day that we finally 'show up' in the system.

Our case left NVC on Dec 8th... It wasn't until the 16th of Dec that we showed up in their system with a date of Dec 11th. When ever we'd call during that time we'd get the same thing, "they rec'd our electronic file and are waiting for the paper" blah blah blah LOL

[Naglfar 0]

Well, sounds to me like they didn't have your paper file at first and then they got it.

Don't know what to make of all these DHL shipments we tried to track here and NVC's statement that they sent it out on 12/12 then. Were they referring to the e-file and the paper file wasn't sent out until the later date? I don't understand why the process can't be made a bit more clear? Is it a matter of national security or do they like to get annoyed with all these phone calls?

Anyway, it would be good to hear from some other people whose cases already left NVC. Do you by any chance know what it is that the Embassy has???

We went through the same thing. At one point a DOS employee explained it to me like this... When we sent in our petition, we knew they rec'd it on July 3rd (for example) but we didn't get our NOA1 until July 25th.... that it is sort of the same thing with the Embassy. The place they receive mail is not actually at the Embassy. So while DHL may have a sign-for name and date, it doesn't mean that it's at the Embassy yet - and will still need some days to make its way there and then be processed into their system - which will then be the day that we finally 'show up' in the system.

Our case left NVC on Dec 8th... It wasn't until the 16th of Dec that we showed up in their system with a date of Dec 11th. When ever we'd call during that time we'd get the same thing, "they rec'd our electronic file and are waiting for the paper" blah blah blah LOL

Well, thanks for your replies, folks. I sure hope you are right. I'm just concerned that it was sent on the 12th and they still don't have it. Maybe this is all due to the holidays and some of their staff being on vacation. Embassy advised me to get back to them after 1/14, so two more weeks of waiting game begin...

[dillon 6]

Happy new year everyone!

[Shannon ♥ Nick 0]

Happy new year everyone!

HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS AND GALS!!!

[cdneh 3,112]

Happy New Year

[Cham 3]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I pray this new year brings NOA2s and our sweeties home

[dillon 6]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I pray this new year brings NOA2s and our sweeties home

Ditto!

[Koakland 0]

Happy 2009 everyone! I just spoke with my honey a few hours ago. He was on his way home from a NYE party and was quite tipsy but very happy because after many years we will finally be together! 2009 is the year that we'll get married!!! Congrats July filers and Happy New Year!!!

[Shannon ♥ Nick 0]

Happy New Year

Hope you get sorted soon guys, keep us posted. We've got our fingers crossed for ya !!