July 2009 Filers

[Musho 0]

Guys, there is one more couple that we need to watch out for. itt I haven't seen any updates lately from them. But please keep them in your thoughts.

Ohh fingers crossed for them too! I know how they feel !!!

Ohhh so cute that you will see each other!

Live.. Love.. Laugh!

[kitty23 0]

Enjoy your time together Pdcvcm! You rightfully deserve it after waiting for so long! Have a glass of champagne for us!

Thanks Musho! Your name is so cute too! To me it sounds like a butterfly!

Stay strong Batta! We're praying for you!

Fingers crossed for the last couple to get NOA2!

PS. Do we have to move to another thread when we start AOS? Just don't want to lose you guys!

[EasternDE 35]

Yes, ITT is still missing... :s But I'm sure this should be fixed in a very few days as it seems VSC is working on backlog at the moment.

No, Kitty we don't have to move to another thread for AOS, you can see most of "month filers" thread usually last until everybody is done with AOS, then we get a big break from USCIS.

(I can't wait for that 2 years break already :x)

I feel so relieved for Musho and Rachel! Wow!!!

But you'll see, you feel happy for like 3 or 4 days max, then the NVC tracking begins and just another kind of wait...

I'm afraid I'll start to feel better once I'll fasten my seatbelt for that very last flight...

I keep dreaming about how it will feel to go there knowing that this time you won't have to go back...

Doing those dumb everyday stuffs, like watching TV on the couch in my monkey arms, without that anxious thought, you know what I mean?

I can't wait !

[itt 0]

Yes, ITT is still missing... :s But I'm sure this should be fixed in a very few days as it seems VSC is working on backlog at the moment.

No, Kitty we don't have to move to another thread for AOS, you can see most of "month filers" thread usually last until everybody is done with AOS, then we get a big break from USCIS.

(I can't wait for that 2 years break already :x)

I feel so relieved for Musho and Rachel! Wow!!!

But you'll see, you feel happy for like 3 or 4 days max, then the NVC tracking begins and just another kind of wait...

I'm afraid I'll start to feel better once I'll fasten my seatbelt for that very last flight...

I keep dreaming about how it will feel to go there knowing that this time you won't have to go back...

Doing those dumb everyday stuffs, like watching TV on the couch in my monkey arms, without that anxious thought, you know what I mean?

I can't wait !

Still waiting and just a little tense...

[Batta 6]

Hi to everyone. We just wanted to let you all know that we have been approved!!! Yes, we finally got ur NOA2 last night at 11.45 US time!!!!!!!!!!!! We can't believe it! Russ rang me at 4am UK time and I couldnt sleep afterwards! Yaaaaaaay!!!

I was so worried for the other two couples this morning that I actually sent them both private messages. But I just looked on here and theyre both approved too!!!!!!!!!! Omg Im so happy! I have been dancing around the house and singing all morning! CONGRATS EVERYONE!!!!!

YAYAYAYA!!!

I AM SOO SOOOOOOO HAPPY THAT WE ALL GOT APPROVED!!!

We also get an e-mail at 11:45 US time (the same time like youuuuu )!!!

jeiiiiiiiiii"""""

Hugs""

And thanks to all of you for you suport! You are wonderful, and with you this journey is easier!

Congrats to you Musho and Russ..

I been trying to stay way from anything deals with embassy.. and focus on him while he is here...

It is sunny day in Chicago and wish it will bright my day today..

Now we are all on the same track... cannot wait for holidays to come so I can take my mind off the case for some time..

[kata&rob 2]

Confused about POLICE CLEARANCE. I lived in the US for over 6 months. Do i need to get a police clearance from US too, or just my homecountry? Havent lived in any other foreign country.

[pdcvcc 0]

Confused about POLICE CLEARANCE. I lived in the US for over 6 months. Do i need to get a police clearance from US too, or just my homecountry? Havent lived in any other foreign country.

Hey guys, these are the kinds of things that I look for answers to under the Regional Forums. The UK has one that is for people between NOA2 to Interview. I believe I read there that you do not need one from the US. Let me know if you need the link to the regional forums.

[Colleens 40]

Confused about POLICE CLEARANCE. I lived in the US for over 6 months. Do i need to get a police clearance from US too, or just my homecountry? Havent lived in any other foreign country.

I am pretty sure that you need to have police clearance for every place you have lived for more than 6 months since you were 16. But check out your regional forum as well. You will find a lot of info there for the next steps of the process. Each consulate is different and some may ask for more documentation than others, so you will get more accurate info there.

[RUSSandRACHEL 3]

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well. Haven't heard any news from Itt. We hope they get their NOA2 soon. It is so great that we all recieved our NOA2 on the same night on the 4th! It makes the experience even better! Thanks to everyone for their continued support. We were starting to go a bit crazy towards the end.

About starting a new thread, I think we should stay on this thread and stick it out to the end. Wow, we're going to be together for a while. Aww its nice to have a VJ family

Ahhh... so anyway, we have kind of calmed down now after being super, super excited for a couple of days and now to the next step...

What do we do now? Can anyone give us a bit of advice?

Aren't we supposed to call NVC to check on our case? When should we do this? What are we supposed to find out from them and what happens after then? Also what info do they need from us when we call?

We have been so focused on getting the NOA2, we didnt even think to look up the next step. Oh and our case was touched yesterday. Does that mean it was sent off to the NVC?

Edited November 6, 2009 by RUSSandRACHEL

[Colleens 40]

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well. Haven't heard any news from Itt. We hope they get their NOA2 soon. It is so great that we all recieved our NOA2 on the same night on the 4th! It makes the experience even better! Thanks to everyone for their continued support. We were starting to go a bit crazy towards the end.

About starting a new thread, I think we should stay on this thread and stick it out to the end. Wow, we're going to be together for a while. Aww its nice to have a VJ family

Ahhh... so anyway, we have kind of calmed down now after being super, super excited for a couple of days and now to the next step...

What do we do now? Can anyone give us a bit of advice?

Aren't we supposed to call NVC to check on our case? When should we do this? What are we supposed to find out from them and what happens after then? Also what info do they need from us when we call?

We have been so focused on getting the NOA2, we didnt even think to look up the next step.

I waited about 2 weeks before I called NVC (603-334-0700) to see if they had recieved my case and had forwarded it onto the consulate. When I first called I was told that we had been put into AP )administrative processing) and there was no timeframe for that. I called about 4 days later and was told my case had been forwarded!! I think that because there were so many petitions being processed at that time AP may have been used as a holding area. There have been several people who have been held up for a couple of months in AP, so just be aware of that. Once it has been forwarded to the consulate you can start to call the DoS (202-663-1225) to see if the consulate has recieved it. I waited about a week or so before I called DoS. About a week after that I called again to see if my packet 3 had been sent out which it had. It took about a week in the mail, so in the mean time I had prepared all the forms I was required to send back. I found this information in the regional fourms. I have also already requested any documents that I will be needing for the interview (long form Birth Certificate, Police check etc). I was able to send my packet 3 back the same day. Now I am just waiting for the consulate to log my packet 3 and schedule the interview. Unfortunately, the consulate in Monteal is quite backed up (although they seem to be on an interview biltz the past month) so I am doubtful for getting and interview and my visa before christmas

[Musho 0]

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well. Haven't heard any news from Itt. We hope they get their NOA2 soon. It is so great that we all recieved our NOA2 on the same night on the 4th! It makes the experience even better! Thanks to everyone for their continued support. We were starting to go a bit crazy towards the end.

About starting a new thread, I think we should stay on this thread and stick it out to the end. Wow, we're going to be together for a while. Aww its nice to have a VJ family

Ahhh... so anyway, we have kind of calmed down now after being super, super excited for a couple of days and now to the next step...

What do we do now? Can anyone give us a bit of advice?

Aren't we supposed to call NVC to check on our case? When should we do this? What are we supposed to find out from them and what happens after then? Also what info do they need from us when we call?

We have been so focused on getting the NOA2, we didnt even think to look up the next step. Oh and our case was touched yesterday. Does that mean it was sent off to the NVC?

Heyiiii!!!

I HOPE THAT ITT WILL GET THEIR NOA2 SOON!!!

Our case was touched on 5 th NOvember.. so I suppose that it was sent to NVC like you said Rachel!

I dont know what to do after NOA2? I suppose that we need to call NVC after about 7 days? And when our documents arrive to our country, we should get packet 3 right?

I dont know which forms does benificiary needs to have?

I know that there is lot of work to do to get a visa, but I feel so much better after we got NOA2.. It is much less stress?!

And Ileana.. My name is not Musho.. My name is Azra !

AND PLEASE.. DONT MAKE ANOTHER THREAD.. I WANT TO HAVE YOU ALL HERE! I DONT KNOW HOW COULD I MAKE IT THROUGH THIS WITHOUT YOUR SUPORT!

[EasternDE 35]

NVC # is 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.

Rachel, you should call NVC on Monday, it may be a little early but oh well.

Well, you make Russ to call.

NVC # is 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.

NVC hotline is opened only from 8am to 12 (not sure about the schedule but it's only in the morning)

The line is always busy, so you have to try until you reach someone, but then NVC agents seem much more efficient than USCIS ones.

You have to give you case number and both of your birthdate.

The important information you need is your new case number because you'll need it to fill your packet 3.

We are actually supposed to get a letter from NVC but not many people get one...

Then you want to know when it arrived and when it left so you can proudly file your VJ timeline.

Once you know which day it left you may be able to track it on DHL site but it's a bit tricky, and probably not accurate since there are many cases for London.

Explanation about how to track your package is in the NVC section on this forum.

Et voila

[RUSSandRACHEL 3]

Heyiiii!!!

I HOPE THAT ITT WILL GET THEIR NOA2 SOON!!!

Our case was touched on 5 th NOvember.. so I suppose that it was sent to NVC like you said Rachel!

I dont know what to do after NOA2? I suppose that we need to call NVC after about 7 days? And when our documents arrive to our country, we should get packet 3 right?

I dont know which forms does benificiary needs to have?

I know that there is lot of work to do to get a visa, but I feel so much better after we got NOA2.. It is much less stress?!

And Ileana.. My name is not Musho.. My name is Azra !

AND PLEASE.. DONT MAKE ANOTHER THREAD.. I WANT TO HAVE YOU ALL HERE! I DONT KNOW HOW COULD I MAKE IT THROUGH THIS WITHOUT YOUR SUPORT!

Aww Azra! Its so good to put a name to your face. Even Russ was saying the other day, we should call you by your real names, but Musho is so cute!

I definitely agree about all us sticking together. I don't know what we'd do without you all either. In fact I doubt we would have got this far without VJ! When I think about applying for a Social Security number, marriage licence and AOS my head goes But you're right, it feels soooooo much better now knowing we have completed the longest wait and the biggest obstacle. It feels so good to know that we may have our visa's in 2 months or so... Fingers crossed.

The way I understood the next step is:

1. We call NVC to check they're recieved our case (?), then

2. Once they have it gets forwarded to our local embassy (?) then

3. They send out packet 3 (isn't that the checklist of things we need to compile for the interview and info about the medical??) I have already got everything together more or less - Russ's payslips, 2008 tax return, employers letter and medical records from my doctor. I also mailed off my police certificate application last week, so I should have that soon. Then when you have all that, you send it back to them and wait for packet 4 with your interview date. (I think this is all right, but not sure )

The other thing I don't understand is, how do you 'track' your case with DHL? Ive heard about a few couples being able to do this... And also, can we book our medicals now we have our NOA2's??

[RUSSandRACHEL 3]

NVC # is 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.

Rachel, you should call NVC on Monday, it may be a little early but oh well.

Well, you make Russ to call.

NVC # is 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5.

NVC hotline is opened only from 8am to 12 (not sure about the schedule but it's only in the morning)

The line is always busy, so you have to try until you reach someone, but then NVC agents seem much more efficient than USCIS ones.

You have to give you case number and both of your birthdate.

The important information you need is your new case number because you'll need it to fill your packet 3.

We are actually supposed to get a letter from NVC but not many people get one...

Then you want to know when it arrived and when it left so you can proudly file your VJ timeline.

Once you know which day it left you may be able to track it on DHL site but it's a bit tricky, and probably not accurate since there are many cases for London.

Explanation about how to track your package is in the NVC section on this forum.

Et voila

Ohh thankyou Eastern DE! Thats an amazing help. Only one thing... where do we find our new case number. We havent had the actual NOA2 yet, just the email... Do NVC need that during the call?

[EasternDE 35]

Oh, maybe I wasn't clear, sorry.

You give your old USCIS case number to the NVC agent and they give your their new case number they have assigned to your case (if they have received it of course).

That new case number is precious because you'll need it to fill a form for your embassy.

You should be able to call on Monday.

For example, I got my NO2 on a Monday, we called on Thursday, they had just received it, then we called again on Tuesday and they told us the package left the day before.

Packet 3 is mainly a checklist yes.

More info on London embassy packet 3 here:

London Embassy

Edited November 6, 2009 by EasternDE