NVC March 2010 Edition!

[Lji 0]

I'm still here and still waiting.I could'nt resist calling them again after Lashbanda broke the good news.

I ended up speaking with a rude operator.

I'm starting to think they DO keep a log of all the times you call, coz the operators just keep getting ruder and ruder (is that a word?) every day.

Or maybe its just how they are as the week progresses.

Anywho...

She said it was still under review and that I should call back end of next week,like that's gonna happen...

Oh well, I guess Ima havta take to cooking too to get my mind off of this stuff.

I think I might make me some traditional Hyderabadi Biryani...mm mm mmmm.....

(Look it up,its an awesome dish created for kings)

They do keep a log of all the times you call... Although they don't explicitly tell you that, I ran into one instance when an operator told me that. But I think they know that everyone with a case @ NVC will call more than a few times a day and they're prepared for it. Some operators are just plain rude, while others are really nice.

Cooking is a good idea to take your mind off of things.... Biryani sounds goods right about now..

Edited March 5, 2010 by lji

[Lji 0]

All,

I have two questions on DS-230:

1) Documents that need to be submitted such marriage certificate, PCC should be in ORIGINAL or CERTIFIED COPIES: How are most applicats submitting them? What if we lose them in the mail or at NVC? IF Cerfied copies can be submitted, who in India can certify them? Can an attoney with Power of authority certify them?

2) NVC letter says that "write your case number clearly (exactly as it appears below) on the upper right-hand corner of all documents"

How can we write the NVC case number on original certificates?

Would appreciate your help on the above two questions

Thanks

1) Certified copies as per NVC are different from notarized copies. A certified copy as per NVC is a document from the issuing agency with a raised seal or something to that effect stating that it is not an original rather a Certified copy of it.

I wouldn't worry about sending in your originals as you should mail them to NVC with tracking number & insurance. If I may be so bold, most of us have submitted our originals to NVC.

2) I wouldn't write the NVC case number on the originals, but on the photocopies that will be sent along with the originals to NVC.

[TatyanaR 6]

... oh and pay no mind to the screams in the back closet. Although there are reports of missing NVC employees we promise that it truly is GOAT meat in Sean Jeans Hyderabadi Biryani..

[vivekjay 1]

YES! A cooking weekend for all maybe. Anything to get my mind off this. Goodbye March Week One

It sure does seem like the longest week. To keep my mind off I went ahead and applied for my US passport. I think I am hooked to doing paperwork after NVC and needed my fix. But one paperwork I don't need is an RFE :-)

[jrd4508 0]

:dance: :dance: CASE COMPLETE :dance: :dance:

:yes: :yes:

THE WEBSITE IS STILL NOT WORKING....I CALLED AND THE OPERATOR SAID YOUR CASE IS COMPLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETEEEEEEEE

WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

CONGRATULATIONS! that's something good to hear for everyone here

[DoctorM 0]

Welcome! Leave your sanity at the door and feel free to bring in all of your questions!

There's an NVC suggestion box down the hallway. Sachinky has the matches, estrella has the gasoline.

Thanks for this warm welcoming with gasoline! Unlike NVC operators .. you have a 10% chance of a nice operator @ NVC.

[Brian_Toma 0]

It's a good thing I'm waiting on other documents to continue, otherwise I would be freakin' out with the Payment Portal down. Seems like noone's IV bill is going through this week. I paid mine online Sunday night, but it showed IN PROCESS yesterday, and can't check it today.. I did the AOS bill at the same time, but that went through on Wednesday.... Breath Deeply... Relax... Drink Heavily... It is Friday Night after all

[ValerieA 350]

It's a good thing I'm waiting on other documents to continue, otherwise I would be freakin' out with the Payment Portal down. Seems like noone's IV bill is going through this week. I paid mine online Sunday night, but it showed IN PROCESS yesterday, and can't check it today.. I did the AOS bill at the same time, but that went through on Wednesday.... Breath Deeply... Relax... Drink Heavily... It is Friday Night after all

I paid both of mine on Saturday, and both are still in process! Well, I think they are, I have no idea what has happened today. I wonder if the payment portal being down is related to us not getting our paid statuses?

[Sean John 0]

... oh and pay no mind to the screams in the back closet. Although there are reports of missing NVC employees we promise that it truly is GOAT meat in Sean Jeans Hyderabadi Biryani..

No naming names Ats, we need to be inconspicuous...

[And_Sam 44]

I paid both of mine on Saturday, and both are still in process! Well, I think they are, I have no idea what has happened today. I wonder if the payment portal being down is related to us not getting our paid statuses?

With the payment portal being down and having all ready paid, did it show in your checking accounts that it had been deducted??? That is how I knew mine went through, even if the AVR and website no updating, I knew that the money was taken out!!!

[ValerieA 350]

With the payment portal being down and having all ready paid, did it show in your checking accounts that it had been deducted??? That is how I knew mine went through, even if the AVR and website no updating, I knew that the money was taken out!!!

Yeah, the money has been taken out, on Tuesday. I hate having to have patience.

[tokyo.lovers 6]

how long did you guys wait on hold for the NVC to answer? i just want to give them my email addy!!! i have for serious waited an hour yesterday. phone battery died while on hold....

[Lji 0]

how long did you guys wait on hold for the NVC to answer? i just want to give them my email addy!!! i have for serious waited an hour yesterday. phone battery died while on hold....

Trying calling late @ night or early in the morning.... good luck!!

Edited March 6, 2010 by lji

[Married2009 32]

how long did you guys wait on hold for the NVC to answer? i just want to give them my email addy!!! i have for serious waited an hour yesterday. phone battery died while on hold....

I usually call before 8:30 am, est, to get thru to them. The earlier I call, the shorter my hold time is. (Not that it does me any good!)

Edited March 6, 2010 by Married2009

[Christi and Ian 24]

Ladies and Gentlemen....

We have made it...

WOOOO-HOOOOOO!!!!

Approved @ noon today...after scouring the boards & figuring out that the "Revised Notice" for the I-130 is approval...why couldn't they just put "Approval Notice sent" like on the I-129F?

Oh who cares - I'M HERE!!!