NVC March 2010 Edition!

[MrsOO 7]

Just joining in! got our NOA2 notice in the mail today dated 3/10!! Hello NVC!!

Edited March 16, 2010 by MrsOO

[atsleumas 3]

You guys want to laff your rears off?

Well, I had a panic attack, rushed down stairs, ripped open my FedEx pack and applied moisture to the signatures on the original DS230, because I was afraid I sent two copies. Im a nervous wreck. The receptionist looked at me like I had DONE lost my mind entirely.

Anyway, a new FedEx envelope later, Its in the bin, ready to head out.

Just joining in! got our NOA2 notice in the mail today dated 3/10!! Hello NVC!!

Welcome aboard MrsOO

Well I got the AOS packet sent. FedEx will deliver it before 10:30am tomorrow. Friday I'll get the IV packet sent, Monday delivery I'd guess.

Kev, since your sending your packets in seperate, keep in mind that they may throw you a False RFE lookin for you IV package. Dont freak out! Just keep trucking...

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

You guys want to laff your rears off?

Well, I had a panic attack, rushed down stairs, ripped open my FedEx pack and applied moisture to the signatures on the original DS230, because I was afraid I sent two copies. Im a nervous wreck. The receptionist looked at me like I had DONE lost my mind entirely.

Anyway, a new FedEx envelope later, Its in the bin, ready to head out.

Welcome aboard MrsOO

Kev, since your sending your packets in seperate, keep in mind that they may throw you a False RFE lookin for you IV package. Dont freak out! Just keep trucking...

Ok, I'll TRY not too..LOL Thanks Ats

[sachinky 465]

Ok. Update from The Husband.

Apparently, they're still "processing" our RFE.

They HAVE hired 150 new workers to cope with the extra pressure on NVC so expect RFE processing to go quickly from this week onward.

Once my husband explained the case of the 2 RFEs, the operator, said that, while she couldn't say for certain, it seemed like they were processing the first one. And that no, we won't be issued another RFE. (Seriously, you wouldn't believe the kind of worst-case scenarios I was dreaming up).

She also said to disregard the AVR until the next week until it syncs up.

We wait. Again. So what's new, folks?

[FireRay 1]

FireRay--Hi and Welcome!

Here's Christeen's time tested formula to get you through NVC in one piece alive:

Petitioner: Get NVC # + give operator your email IDs + receive AOS fee bill + pay 70$ online + wait to show paid + print cover sheet + send I-864 AOS with all documents and case # written on each page.

Beneficiary: Get NVC# + receive DS3032 + send DS3032+ DS3032 accepted + IV fee bill available to be paid + pay & wait to show paid + print IV cover sheet + mail DS230 package with all original/certified documents

= wait for case complete + wait for interview to be scheduled.

Suggestions:

1) Have the beneficiary mail SIGNED extra DS230s to you so that you have them handy in case something goes wrong. Or you get hit by a dreaded RFE.

2) If you just received your NOA2, THIS is the time to get your tax stuff and police certificates sorted out. Don't waste time on this.

3) Double check the PCC requirements in the regional forums as they are country specific.

4) Check out the stupid RFE pinned thread BEFORE sending out your packages.

Currently the # of business days NVC is taking:

3-4 days for NVC to receive your case and assign a case #.

3-4 days to receive emailed links after case # has been assigned and email addresses been given to NVC operator.

1-2 days for the AOS bill to show as PAID.

1-3 days for DS3032 to be accepted.

3-4 days for IV bill to be PAID.

8-11 days for case complete after all your documents have been sent in.

Thanks very much

I think I have all the various documents required by the different forms. (I hope! lol) 3-4 days to get my case..hmm perhaps a call tomorrow to them then to find out

Signed Ds230's...hmmm I will have her toss those in the mail to me.

***Edit***

I tried finding out using the USCIS Reciept number in the automated system.(as it says you can).. It kept messing up for some weird reason..and finally told me that It didnt have a record of my case. I am assuming thats it will actually tell me...or do I actually want to talk to a person?

Edited March 16, 2010 by FireRay

[atsleumas 3]

Ok. Update from The Husband.

Apparently, they're still "processing" our RFE.

They HAVE hired 150 new workers to cope with the extra pressure on NVC so expect RFE processing to go quickly from this week onward.

Once my husband explained the case of the 2 RFEs, the operator, said that, while she couldn't say for certain, it seemed like they were processing the first one. And that no, we won't be issued another RFE. (Seriously, you wouldn't believe the kind of worst-case scenarios I was dreaming up).

She also said to disregard the AVR until the next week until it syncs up.

We wait. Again. So what's new, folks?

Well, thats some relief I guess, that they are going to have extra staff to get things moving. AND its good news that you got some relief that they wont be issuing another RFE. You are not alone in your freak out dream sequences... I have dreamt up quite a few myself. For a while I was staring at my husbands birth certificate, hoping we had his mothers date of birth correct. Mind you, they didnt even RFE us on anything but the question 30. pooooo. So, no AVR till next week huh? Well, for us, that means checking FRIDAY!

[mrs. wife! 3]

Ok. Update from The Husband.

Apparently, they're still "processing" our RFE.

They HAVE hired 150 new workers to cope with the extra pressure on NVC so expect RFE processing to go quickly from this week onward.

Once my husband explained the case of the 2 RFEs, the operator, said that, while she couldn't say for certain, it seemed like they were processing the first one. And that no, we won't be issued another RFE. (Seriously, you wouldn't believe the kind of worst-case scenarios I was dreaming up).

She also said to disregard the AVR until the next week until it syncs up.

We wait. Again. So what's new, folks?

Hey Sachi, good thing they hired new people. Just hope the new ones are well trained and don't cope to send ridiculous RFEs out.

I'm sure you will have your sign in fail soon dear!

I don't know if you saw my update, but my rfe is going to be mailed first thing tomorrow morning.

[sachinky 465]

Too early for a case #, Ray--wait till Thursday/Friday and call back again. Once you enter your CIS number it will read you your NVC case #.

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

In case you fine people might miss it, I wondered about the email I just got from NVC - Agent instructions?? I posted what it says on the last page here (212). I'll check back when I wake up, maybe someone can answer it for me. Shoot me a pm or just post it here and I'll rummage around till I find it Now, sadly, I have to get some sleep. Work comes early at 3am..yuck Have a great afternoon, evening, morning everyone!! See ya tomorrow

[mrs. wife! 3]

You guys want to laff your rears off?

Well, I had a panic attack, rushed down stairs, ripped open my FedEx pack and applied moisture to the signatures on the original DS230, because I was afraid I sent two copies. Im a nervous wreck. The receptionist looked at me like I had DONE lost my mind entirely.

Anyway, a new FedEx envelope later, Its in the bin, ready to head out.

Alicia, you are getting crazy woman!!!!

Just send those papers out! Everything is gonna be just fine

[sachinky 465]

I think it's time for me to go to bed now.

See you girls, and boys, in the morning. With hopefully some good news.

[mrs. wife! 3]

Nite nite Sachi!

[sachinky 465]

Alicia--Send them out, already! Isn't 5PM the last pick up time for Fedex?

Natalia--Good luck. I'll make sure you're back up on our list as soon as your package reaches the NVC doorsteps.

Edited March 16, 2010 by sachinky

[sachinky 465]

Kevin--That's your false RFE (email checklist) for your DS230. You can either use that cover sheet. Or your IV bill cover sheet when you send in your DS230 packet next Monday.

I'd ignore it and proceed as planned.

Good luck!

MrsOooo -- Congrats on your NOA2! Have you called the NVC AVR yet? You should have a case # by now. If it's busy call after midnight. Once you have your case number, give BOTH your emails to an operator tomorrow morning.

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

Kevin--That's your false RFE (email checklist) for your DS230. You can either use that cover sheet. Or your IV bill cover sheet when you send in your DS230 packet next Monday.

I'd ignore it and proceed as planned.

Good luck!

Thank you sachi gnite all