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I am getting the run-around from both NVC and USCIS on this....I have gotten different answers from both departments on whether this can really happen or not: my I129F for K1 was approved on 4/6/09 and the approval letter I got said nothing about going to NVC (as I have seen on others)...it actually stated that it was being sent to the consulate...do they really do that sometimes? It has been 3 weks and 1 day now since NAO2 and NVC still does not show it received when I call and talk to them. I realize it can take longer than that...but now I am concerned it really may have been sent directly to the consulate in Manila. How do I get the MNL # now to schedule the interview? I thought NVC assigned that? Help anyone..please...Thank you!

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I am getting the run-around from both NVC and USCIS on this....I have gotten different answers from both departments on whether this can really happen or not: my I129F for K1 was approved on 4/6/09 and the approval letter I got said nothing about going to NVC (as I have seen on others)...it actually stated that it was being sent to the consulate...do they really do that sometimes? It has been 3 weks and 1 day now since NAO2 and NVC still does not show it received when I call and talk to them. I realize it can take longer than that...but now I am concerned it really may have been sent directly to the consulate in Manila. How do I get the MNL # now to schedule the interview? I thought NVC assigned that? Help anyone..please...Thank you!

NO it cannot... NVC assigns the appropriate consulate... USCIS does NOT... It cannot get into the consulate system without going to the consulate gateway... that gateway is none other than NVC...

YMMV

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I called USCIS after we were approved and at NVC and the lady on the phone was very confused why our case was at NVC. I had to talk her out of taking action on it. They really have no clue, especially at this point in the process. Just be patient with NVC.

Timeline

AOS

Mailed AOS, EAD and AP Sept 11 '07

Recieved NOA1's for all Sept 23 or 24 '07

Bio appt. Oct. 24 '07

EAD/AP approved Nov 26 '07

Got the AP Dec. 3 '07

AOS interview Feb 7th (5 days after the 1 year anniversary of our K1 NOA1!

Stuck in FBI name checks...

Got the GC July '08

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I am getting the run-around from both NVC and USCIS on this....I have gotten different answers from both departments on whether this can really happen or not: my I129F for K1 was approved on 4/6/09 and the approval letter I got said nothing about going to NVC (as I have seen on others)...it actually stated that it was being sent to the consulate...do they really do that sometimes? It has been 3 weks and 1 day now since NAO2 and NVC still does not show it received when I call and talk to them. I realize it can take longer than that...but now I am concerned it really may have been sent directly to the consulate in Manila. How do I get the MNL # now to schedule the interview? I thought NVC assigned that? Help anyone..please...Thank you!

No. All visas go through the NVC to the consulate.

USCIS and the consulates and NVC are separate government divisions. The USCIS finishes their part and passes it on to the State Dept. The State Dept has chosen to use the NVC as their "clearing house" or "portal" for all visas. USCIS has nothing to do with this. USCIS forwards it to the "consulate" which means going through the NVC.

ALL visas go through the NVC

VERMONT! I Reject Your Reality...and Substitute My Own!

Gary And Alla

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I am having the same problem as Fourjudge

attached is a photo - stateing that it is to be sent directly to the consulate, here is my hard copy NOA2 for what its worth, what course of action should we take? i spoke with the manila embassy - they have no record and swears that it will go to the NVC, NVC swears it will go to the consulate, i haven't involved the people from USCIS yet, but i can only imagine how that conversation will go...

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Our Timeline

03/24/08 - Met online

09/20/08 - proposed

12/14/08 - Officially met in person

12/21/08 - Worst day ever, leaving her to come back home

01/05/09 - I-129F sent

01/06/09 - I-129F Received at the VCS, signed by D RENAUD

01/07/09 - NOA-1

01/08/09 - Touch

01/09/09 - Application fee posted to account

02/11/09 - Tired of missing my baby - bought ticket to Philippines for 04/03/09

04/03/09 - wooohoooo!! Paradise w/ my baby

04/12/09 - 2nd worst day ever, leaving her to come back home

04/22/09 - This spot is for approval!!! NOA2 sent out

05/08/09 - Packet sent to Manila, waiting on DHL

06/25/09 - INTERVIEW MANILA EMBASSY - APPROVED

07/11/09 - Arrive in the US

08/10/09 - SSN in hand

09/05/09 - Wedding :D WOOOOOHOOOOOo!!!

10/04/09 - AOS recived by USCIS Lockbox

10/08/09 - NOA3 Jeez how many of these things do we get??

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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,045

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Yes, straight to the consulate (VIA NVC)... NVC assigns a case number and does some checks and then forwards. It is how it works.. the language is the same "boilerplate" language every one gets including myself and our file went to Kiev via NVC

YMMV

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ohh okay if yall think so, jus freaking on it is all, i was led to belive the same. guess time will tell.

Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

Our Timeline

03/24/08 - Met online

09/20/08 - proposed

12/14/08 - Officially met in person

12/21/08 - Worst day ever, leaving her to come back home

01/05/09 - I-129F sent

01/06/09 - I-129F Received at the VCS, signed by D RENAUD

01/07/09 - NOA-1

01/08/09 - Touch

01/09/09 - Application fee posted to account

02/11/09 - Tired of missing my baby - bought ticket to Philippines for 04/03/09

04/03/09 - wooohoooo!! Paradise w/ my baby

04/12/09 - 2nd worst day ever, leaving her to come back home

04/22/09 - This spot is for approval!!! NOA2 sent out

05/08/09 - Packet sent to Manila, waiting on DHL

06/25/09 - INTERVIEW MANILA EMBASSY - APPROVED

07/11/09 - Arrive in the US

08/10/09 - SSN in hand

09/05/09 - Wedding :D WOOOOOHOOOOOo!!!

10/04/09 - AOS recived by USCIS Lockbox

10/08/09 - NOA3 Jeez how many of these things do we get??

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Yes, straight to the consulate (VIA NVC)... NVC assigns a case number and does some checks and then forwards. It is how it works.. the language is the same "boilerplate" language every one gets including myself and our file went to Kiev via NVC

Except that apparently, there is more than one "boilerplate". Some do say that it has been sent to the NVC ...

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Manila, Philippines

I-129F Sent : 2008-12-02

I-129F Receipt Notice : 2008-12-05

RFE: 2009-02-26

Approval Notice: 2009-03-13

NVC Received: 2009-03-23

Left NVC: 2009-05-12

Stuck at NVC 50 days

Interview: 2009-06-23 Passed!

Visa picked up: 2009-06-25

POE Detroit: 2009-07-04

Married: 2009-09-11

Filed for AOS: 2009-09-22

Biometrics taken: 2009-10-29

Advance Parole approved 2009-11-04

Employment Authorization approved 2009-11-04

AOS Appointment 2009-12-15

AOS Approved 2009-12-15

Green Card Received 2010-01-02

Filed for ROC: 2011-09-17

ROC approved 2012-03-21

Green Card Received 2012-03-26

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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,045

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Yes, straight to the consulate (VIA NVC)... NVC assigns a case number and does some checks and then forwards. It is how it works.. the language is the same "boilerplate" language every one gets including myself and our file went to Kiev via NVC

Except that apparently, there is more than one "boilerplate". Some do say that it has been sent to the NVC ...

Sure... I am sure each service center has developed there own "boilierplate"

YMMV

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hey guys! I had the same problem... I even called the USCIS and they gave the false information...

REALITY is that, CASE GOES TO NVC regardless if your NOA 2 says it will go to consulate or national visa center.... it will go to national visa center...

SO, if National Visa Center have not yet received your case, keep calling.... keep calling everyday to that 603 area code number and.... it will get there! Some people it may take up to 1 month.. not sure why, seems like National Visa Center is pretty backed up!

Timeline:

2/18/2009: Mailed I-129F Form

2/20/2009: NOA 1 Receipt Date

3/20/2009: NOA 2 Notice Approval Date

05/28/2009: Interview APPROVED

7/22/2009 --POE (LAX)-- We are together forever <3

AOS Journey Begins Here ^------^

7/28/2009 -- Applied for SSN & Registered for Marriage License

8/3/2009 -- Civil Ceremony

8/5/2009 -- Received Marriage Certificate via Express Mail. Pass DMV Written Exam & Received Permit

08/11/2009-- Mailed AOS to Chicago, IL

08/17/2009 -- Check clears $1010 USCIS

8/20/2009- Touched ^---^

8/21/2009-- NOA 1 for I-485 and I-765 Hard Copy

08/29/2009-- Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in the mail, dated 08/26

09/03/2009 -- Early Walk In Biometrics Appt (Original Date 09/23)

09/04/2009 -- Touched ^---^

09/29/2009 -- EAD Card Production

10/07/2009 -- EAD Card Received

10/16/2009 AOS I-485 Interview in Los Angeles(APPROVED)

10/28/2009 -- GC in HAND <3

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hey guys! I had the same problem... I even called the USCIS and they gave the false information...

REALITY is that, CASE GOES TO NVC regardless if your NOA 2 says it will go to consulate or national visa center.... it will go to national visa center...

SO, if National Visa Center have not yet received your case, keep calling.... keep calling everyday to that 603 area code number and.... it will get there! Some people it may take up to 1 month.. not sure why, seems like National Visa Center is pretty backed up!

Please note that no information about K visas can be obtained from NVC unless you speak to a human. Yes, all petitions for visa pass through NVC regardless of the text on the approval notice.

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HWANG0926   0

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Call 603-334-0700 once it rings~ & goes into an automated system press 1 and then 5 ~ to speak to a live person

Timeline:

2/18/2009: Mailed I-129F Form

2/20/2009: NOA 1 Receipt Date

3/20/2009: NOA 2 Notice Approval Date

05/28/2009: Interview APPROVED

7/22/2009 --POE (LAX)-- We are together forever <3

AOS Journey Begins Here ^------^

7/28/2009 -- Applied for SSN & Registered for Marriage License

8/3/2009 -- Civil Ceremony

8/5/2009 -- Received Marriage Certificate via Express Mail. Pass DMV Written Exam & Received Permit

08/11/2009-- Mailed AOS to Chicago, IL

08/17/2009 -- Check clears $1010 USCIS

8/20/2009- Touched ^---^

8/21/2009-- NOA 1 for I-485 and I-765 Hard Copy

08/29/2009-- Received Biometrics Appointment Letter in the mail, dated 08/26

09/03/2009 -- Early Walk In Biometrics Appt (Original Date 09/23)

09/04/2009 -- Touched ^---^

09/29/2009 -- EAD Card Production

10/07/2009 -- EAD Card Received

10/16/2009 AOS I-485 Interview in Los Angeles(APPROVED)

10/28/2009 -- GC in HAND <3

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fourjudge   0

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Is NVC running behind?? OUr case is 28 days now and still not received at NVC, when I call there and talk to a live person. Anyone else waiting for a month or more, just to get received? Thanks!

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