NVC March 2010 Edition!

[TheBears 9]

For sure. MENA AP is a whole other ballgame. I should have remembered. But Rian is from the Philippines and it didn't occur to me. My mistake. Thank you guys for adding your knowledge. I heart VJ!

[sachinky 465]

List of VJers waiting for a SIF/CC. Updated by the date on which NVC received their last package. Please use the most current list, arranged chronologically:

(03/15/2010) -- jrd4508, Kapsig1295

(03/17/2010) -- Atsleumas, Yulechka42, Tatyana R, Bobobo, Seaking, Life2live

(03/18/2010) -- Mrs.Wife, Kirthiraj

(03/19/2010) -- Estrellademiel, Doctor M, Rhowin

(03/22/2010) -- Kevin-n-Merlaine, TheBears

(03/23/2010) -- Lukaszk

(03/24/2010) -- WaitingforHubby, Jaxson

(03/25/2010) -- Oliver-Chris, Gwdenton

(03/26/2010) -- Deb+Steve

(03/28/2010) -- Canadianndgal

(03/29/2010) -- Chintu, Joevilla, yobmica@guilar

(03/30/2010) -- Christi and Ian

Current RFE list:

--Emmamama

--Gina2010

--SeanJohn

--AUS2USA

--Schopap

--Aspasia

--Sassythea

Members with interview dates assigned:

(04/11/2010) Ananthu

(04/15/2010) ScottandMhay

(04/26/2010) SPSGuy

(04/26/2010) CP2009

(04/27/2010) Lashbanda

(05/03/2010) M&ME

(05/03/2010) Myra

(05/04/2010) Tharnsur

(05/04/2010) pogingmasunurin

(05/06/2010) KulayBlue

(05/07/2010) Mr&Mrs Wrest

(05/11/2010) Yohino

(05/11/2010) HongKong2LA

(05/12/2010) Sachinky

(05/12/2010) M2A

(05/24/2010) Dipesh

(05/24/2010) Muna and Madan

(05/26/2010) Keysersoze

(05/27/2010) Amit-N-Melody

(05/28/2010) PKG2010

Good luck, folks!

Recent case completes, updated by the date on which NVC received their last package. Now waiting for interview appointments:

(02/16/2010) -- (03/01/2010) MSPtoYYZ

(03/03/2010) -- (03/10/2010) Aneudy Martinez

(03/02/2010) -- (03/13/2010) Vivek

(03/01/2010) -- (03/14/2010) yuryromero

(03/10/2010) -- (03/22/2010) nejay

(03/09/2010) -- (03/23/2010) Comembot0120

(03/12/2010) -- (03/25/2010) MattandRian

(03/15/2010) -- (03/25/2010) Dawn654

(03/14/2010) -- (03/26/2010) Gpmaan2

Edited March 30, 2010 by sachinky

[sachinky 465]

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Pay attention, non-EP NVC noobs. 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 the pinned STUPID RFEs thread in IR-1/CR-1 forum before you send out your respective 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.

1-2 days for IV bill to be PAID.

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

Folks--please make sure your official VJ timelines are up to date. Remember this is our only source of predictions. Thankyou!

[sachinky 465]

Here's the part we've all been waiting for. Your sign in fails! What happens AFTER you get a SIGN IN FAILED?

Check the AVR/confirm with an operator that your case has indeed completed processing at NVC.

CR-1 interviews are scheduled by NVC. The interview letter will be e-mailed to both the beneficiary and the petitioner.

You can track the DHL packages sent out from Portsmouth, NH to your consulate.

Keep bugging NVC till they assign your date. Not too much, though.

You can check the US Consulate's website for updates on interviews. Most consulate's have an interview schedule updated bi-weekly.

You can also call your consulate for regular updates on how busy the consulate is that month.

Get your medical out of the way. The medical is country specific, so check out your regional forums.

Usually, you need 2-3 photographs, passport, interview letter, and your medical records but I'm sure requirements differ.

[sassythea 0]

Ok folks my RFE was received on the 29 March.I know there will be no more RFE's for me.Im praying to get CC before 15 April.I am back on waiting list Sachkiny.Please do update list.

[sachinky 465]

List of VJers waiting for a SIF/CC. Updated by the date on which NVC received their last package. Please use the most current list, arranged chronologically:

(03/15/2010) -- jrd4508, Kapsig1295

(03/17/2010) -- Atsleumas, Yulechka42, Tatyana R, Bobobo, Seaking, Life2live

(03/18/2010) -- Mrs.Wife, Kirthiraj

(03/19/2010) -- Estrellademiel, Doctor M, Rhowin

(03/22/2010) -- Kevin-n-Merlaine, TheBears

(03/23/2010) -- Lukaszk

(03/24/2010) -- WaitingforHubby, Jaxson

(03/25/2010) -- Oliver-Chris, Gwdenton

(03/26/2010) -- Deb+Steve

(03/28/2010) -- Canadianndgal

(03/29/2010) -- Chintu, Joevilla, yobmica@guilar, Sassythea

(03/30/2010) -- Christi and Ian

Current RFE list:

--Emmamama

--Gina2010

--SeanJohn

--AUS2USA

--Schopap

--Aspasia

[Jaxson 0]

Wow, thought i'd see a lot of LIF's. I guess slow Monday at NVC. :unsure:

[atsleumas 3]

Meh - apparently I didn't WANT to see it - oh well - I'll overnight them tomorrow. Fair enough - if I catch it before they do.

Oh crappie... dont forget to include cover sheet and explanation letter and if I was you, Id send it attention DR. I dont kno tho... anyone else have a suggestion on how she can get it there to the right department so the boobs over there dont screw it up?

right his name, case number on back of photo and maybe even include a copy of the DS230 you sent. hmmmm

[tharnsur 1]

:crying: :crying:

No email from NVC....

No interview day assigned.... :angry: :angry:

it feel like a pain in the @$..

Aneudy - hang in there. We're praying for you.

[atsleumas 3]

Can still sign in... what else is F'n new?!?! Gonna go put water to @ss now and get ready for work... maybe check the newspaper and see if my names in the obituaries... Let's get some SIF/CC/Interview Dates today people! If not me, then one of us for the love of all things good and nice?

Sachinky - thanks for the feeds on things. Know your busy and pre-occupied with your own pre-interview drama - but appreciate you so much for stickin with us. Our fearless leader you are...

btw - when are you going to call the consulate on your co-sponsor ish?

Natalia- what's new with you? Have you attempted the first of many sign-ins?

Estrell..

Yule... will you please send lots of funnies my way today so I dont lose my GD mind???

The dead people I saw last Friday have even given up.

[darkangel1215 4]

hi,

Do you guys know how to track the packet at DHL? please help me

Thanks in advance

[sachinky 465]

Just an update on my situation: I called the consulate and spoke to someone in the IV unit. They said they will not accept mail sent directly to the Consulate. Or by email or fax.

They also said there is a good possibility that 2009 taxes WILL be asked for and that I can wait till the interview day and if it is asked for, they will issue me a slip and I can THEN mail it in. Which will obviously delay everything and it is not something I want.

So I'm going to get my Dad to talk to my cousin. I'm done dealing with him and him treating me like I'm six years old.

He is ready to send it ONLY if he receives some official notice or link. Otherwise, he is hesistating due to privacy concerns. He thinks since we went through NVC successfully, the Consulate won't be asking for anything else and I'm just asking for unnecessary stuff.

Yeah, maybe I'm being paranoid but I'd rather be over-prepared than under. Why is this so difficult to understand? For someone who went from a F1 to naturalization as a USC, I thought he'd be more understanding and aware about this entire process. I could tear out my hair now.

[Kevin-n-Merlaine 14]

Just an update on my situation: I called the consulate and spoke to someone in the IV unit. They said they will not accept mail sent directly to the Consulate. Or by email or fax.

They also said there is a good possibility that 2009 taxes WILL be asked for and that I can wait till the interview day and if it is asked for, they will issue me a slip and I can THEN mail it in. Which will obviously delay everything and it is not something I want.

So I'm going to get my Dad to talk to my cousin. I'm done dealing with him and him treating me like I'm six years old.

He is ready to send it ONLY if he receives some official notice or link. Otherwise, he is hesistating due to privacy concerns. He thinks since we went through NVC successfully, the Consulate won't be asking for anything else and I'm just asking for unnecessary stuff.

Yeah, maybe I'm being paranoid but I'd rather be over-prepared than under. Why is this so difficult to understand? For someone who went from a F1 to naturalization as a USC, I thought he'd be more understanding and aware about this entire process. I could tear out my hair now.

Sorry you're going through all that right here at the end You have time to get it taken care of before your interview though sachi. Just one more small hurdle in a long line of them and you've already cleared 95% of them!!

[yulechka42 2]

MOrning everyone - Surprise, I can still sign in....

Alicia - hang in there, we'll get through it, although as it's coming closer and closer to them starting scheduling May interview, I spent more effort calming myself down..

Sachinky - sorry to hear about your situation, I know that with the stress of us going through the whole process the last thing we need is uncooperative people who were supposed to help us...

I'm off to work....I decided that I am not going to be pissed at NVC for yesterday if they make up for it today....

[atsleumas 3]

Just an update on my situation: I called the consulate and spoke to someone in the IV unit. They said they will not accept mail sent directly to the Consulate. Or by email or fax.

They also said there is a good possibility that 2009 taxes WILL be asked for and that I can wait till the interview day and if it is asked for, they will issue me a slip and I can THEN mail it in. Which will obviously delay everything and it is not something I want.

So I'm going to get my Dad to talk to my cousin. I'm done dealing with him and him treating me like I'm six years old.

He is ready to send it ONLY if he receives some official notice or link. Otherwise, he is hesistating due to privacy concerns. He thinks since we went through NVC successfully, the Consulate won't be asking for anything else and I'm just asking for unnecessary stuff.

Yeah, maybe I'm being paranoid but I'd rather be over-prepared than under. Why is this so difficult to understand? For someone who went from a F1 to naturalization as a USC, I thought he'd be more understanding and aware about this entire process. I could tear out my hair now.

UGH! Ok, so can your cosponsor call? Can you call the IV unit and have him on the line so he can hear for himself? Oh Sach.. poo this. Good thing is you have a good month or so before the interview and time to work on him a bit. I have faith this will be ok and he will come through. Strive babygirl...

MOrning everyone - Surprise, I can still sign in....

Alicia - hang in there, we'll get through it, although as it's coming closer and closer to them starting scheduling May interview, I spent more effort calming myself down..

Sachinky - sorry to hear about your situation, I know that with the stress of us going through the whole process the last thing we need is uncooperative people who were supposed to help us...

I'm off to work....I decided that I am not going to be pissed at NVC for yesterday if they make up for it today....

Yes, maybe I should take a break for a day and actually spend some time WORKING. I talked to husband this am and he sounds so down and frusterated too. Not a good thing when were both down in the dumps.

Ahh well. Lets see how the week pans out for everyone. People keep posting your updates, your concerns, your issues, food porn, frusterations, vents and vexations.