NVC Working Overtime

[S and S 12]

Hi! THANKS, you're doing what all of us wanted to do . Keep us posted, I need to know if they're working.

P.S- Can we help you with the gas bills?

e-migra

My 12 year old son made the high honor roll at school so this morning there was an awards ceremony at his school. I left a bit early so I could swing by the NVC. I am happy to report that at 6:30 am the parking lot was almost full. So that makes me pretty darn happy. It looks like they are at work before I usually am out of bed and they are working until at least 10pm on Friday nights. Not sure how many hours a full time employee actually works there but I hope they are racking up some overtime and getting some extra money for the holidays. The more OT for them the faster we all get processed.

Bob

Yeah for NVC, overtime is a good thing, you are right. Thanks for the update.

[LemonGrass 0]

Nice to know our lives are in good hands (haha)... the requirements aren't that high, only GED needed, and what excellent pay!!!! I found this recent posting for openings at NVC - Oct 28, 2008. I have not modified any of this information - straight from Careerbuilder.

Visa Processing Specialist - Case Processing Oct 28, 2008

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Company Overview:

Centuria Corporation has 11 years of sterling past performance, an existing GSA schedule and multiple prime contracts with several key agencies. With the VETS win GSA has acknowledged Centuria as one of the leading Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Centuria was formed as an Oracle boutique in 1996 and managed to grow and prosper long before SDVOSB legislation and presidential directives made our set aside status meaningful in 2004. Over the years we have added to our IT capabilities and are able to support the Federal Marketplace with Program Management, Financial, and Complex Administrative capabilities as well.

Description:

Centuria Corporation is continuing to grow on an exciting project and needs your help! Our operations at the National Visa Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire are increasing and we're hiring to fill over 25 positions. Interviews will start immediately for Visa Processing Specialists.

The National Visa Center (NVC) at Portsmouth, NH was opened in April of 1994 by the Department of State. NVC processes all approved immigrant visa petitions after they are received from Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security and retains them until the cases are ready for adjudication by a consular officer abroad. NVC receives thousands of telephone and written inquiries from applicants, petitioners, congressional offices, U.S. embassies and consulates, CIS offices and the White House. This is a high-visibility position that had a major impact on the lives of people in the visa system.

Working at NVC carries a great deal of responsibility. Each of the immigrant visa packages represents a family that is waiting to be together or someone that has chosen to legally come to the United States for a better life. The environment you will work in reflects the importance of the process: a professional environment where high quality and high performance are expected and rewarded. The program is a highly efficient production-line setting where everyone is assigned very specific roles with clear tasks to be performed. The positions in this round of hiring will predominantly be for the second (2nd) shift - Hours for these positions will be from 4pm in the afternoon until 12:30am in the morning.

For more information contact Kate Wolf by applying through this job posting - be sure to list the job number VPS-CaseProc.

Visa Processing Specialist – Case Processing

**Please note: All Visa Processing Specialists start in Case Processing.

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: We are hiring for both 1st and 2nd shift openings, but the largest number of openings will be on 2nd shift. If you are interested in 1st shift only please feel free to apply, but understand there may be a delay in getting you started due to lack of openings on that shift.

1st shift - 7am to 3.30pm

2nd shift - 4pm to 12:30am (just after midnight)

Salary/rate: Starting hourly rates are predetermined and defined by our government customer (Dept of State) and are as follows. Rates include comprehensive benefits package.

1st shift: $12.88 per hour

2nd shift: 10% differential, so rate will be $14.17 per hour

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or a GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant experience.

Experience in an Office/Clerical environment is desired.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

None

MINIMUM SKILL SETS

Basic Computer Skills (Ability to type 30 WPM)

Good Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Strong English Skills

Strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment

Knowledge of World Geography desirable

Analytical Skills

Ability to readily adapt to changes within the work environment

Capable of working in a multi-task environment with rapidly changing priorities and have very good command of the written English Language

Demonstrate a professional work ethic

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reviews the completeness and accuracy of various forms and supporting documents in accordance with Department of State guidelines and procedures.

Data Entry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Creation will enter data information from petitions received into IVIS as completely and accurately as possible based upon the submitted documents, creating a unique case record.

Quality Control will verify the data information entered in IVIS for each case record created is complete and accurate based upon the submitted documents, modifying information and providing Case Creation feedback as needed.

Consistently meet/exceed the performance requirement standards (productivity and quality) for the various petition (CC) and case (QC) types assigned.

For more information or to apply please respond to this job posting and be sure to reference job code VPS-CaseProc. Look forward to hearing from you soon!

Compensation:

$12.88 - $14.17 Hourly

10% shift differential for 2nd shift employees - starting hourly rate for second shift is $14.17/hr.

[S and S 12]

Glad NVC hires such educated and knowledgeable employees, though I do believe their employees are still well above what USCIS has.

[Brad and Vika 129]

Glad NVC hires such educated and knowledgeable employees, though I do believe their employees are still well above what USCIS has.

No doubt!!

[panterchen 1]

I wish USCIS would work as much!

[Uncle Wally 2]

Are you driving a van with the windows blocked out by curtains when you're doing your drive-bys?

Because that would be about six shades of awesome.

[LemonGrass 0]

tuk-tuk with shades or curtains

[SankuNiku 0]

Thanks for the info!! Now if only someone can go to VSC to see what's going on over there!!!

I drove by the NVC last night, Friday Nov 14th at about 10pm. The parking lot was packed and the lights were blazing inside. About 6 weeks ago they hired another 20 people and I think they are gearing up for a huge push in processing.

I will be driving past there today and will let you all know if they are there working today on a Saturday.

Bob

[Uncle Wally 2]

Now if only someone can go to VSC to see what's going on over there!!!

They've had their lights on at all hours, I think they're working hard- I've been keeping tabs on them.

You might have seen me parked scoping them out, I usually post up opposite the fence by the staff daycare playground:

[Marmite Lovers! 0]

Any news????

Are they working tomorrow do you know?

[Uncle Wally 2]

UPDATE:

I received a verbal warning for being caught in my van with my sweat pants around my ankles furiously masturbating across the street from the USCIS service center last night.

Could have been a lot worse, Vermont cops are pretty laid back.

The lights were on and there were cars in the lot, though, if that's any solace to you...