July 2010 NVC thread!

[Mintchip 0]

Can someone enlighten me and explain what "SIF/CC" and "LIF/SIF" means?

Thanks!

[Waiter 2]

I called NVC and they still havent received my case yet. WTH. after doing research i saw the almost everyone's case was at NVC 7th or 8th day after uscis approval. lets see if totosan's case is at NVC.

why there have to be all the bumps in my way.

[Cheyemo 8]

Can someone enlighten me and explain what "SIF/CC" and "LIF/SIF" means?

Thanks!

They are all pretty much the same. SIF= sign in failed, LIF = log in failed. Both of these refer to the message received when one tries to sign into the NVC payment portal and the case has finally been closed by NVC (the cc = case closed). This means that NVC has received and reviewed all your documents and will be sending your package to the appropriate consulate after they schedule your interview. SIF/CC/LIF are WONDERFUL messages!

[ally and moh 3]

How the HECK did I miss this? I actually went to your profile so that I can see if there was an update and there was! Congrats Ally! I'm sure you are WAYYYY prepared.

Thanks so much!

I am working on more paperwork now before I leave for work. I think we will be over-prepared, but after that K1 experience last year... we aren't taking any chances!

Of course that CO last year didn't even look at anything he took in, just decided I was too old for him.

But I have stacks of pics and all our chat logs from almost 2 years, phone bills, ticket stubs, trip receipts, etc. And I will make them look at all of it if I have to!

[msd 3]

The mail room is evidently a large cavern several miles below the data input room, and the drudge that has to carry each individual package up there - one at a time - (walking - uphill - thru the snow - without shoes) takes about 7 to 10 days to get there. (That doesn't mean your paperwork is not being reviewed, by the way.)

Fixed.

No seriously. Thank you for explaining the "sowing and recieved" thing.

Just wait till I come back in a week throwing a fit because it's still not updated.

[Cheyemo 8]

Thanks so much!

I am working on more paperwork now before I leave for work. I think we will be over-prepared, but after that K1 experience last year... we aren't taking any chances!

Of course that CO last year didn't even look at anything he took in, just decided I was too old for him.

But I have stacks of pics and all our chat logs from almost 2 years, phone bills, ticket stubs, trip receipts, etc. And I will make them look at all of it if I have to!

That's right Ally! I'll be keeping you two in my thoughts and prayers. You'll be fine this time around.

[ally and moh 3]

That's right Ally! I'll be keeping you two in my thoughts and prayers. You'll be fine this time around.

I think the worst part of this... besides the waiting... is having one person hold your future in his or her hands at the interview. I just wonder if we will be interviewed by the same woman. I am pretty sure if its a 2nd interview for the same visa, you have it with the same CO, but since we withdrew the K1 and filed CR1, I am really not sure.

[tokyo.lovers 6]

It took 2 weeks for them to even open our 230 package! And unfortunately I think its busier now than it was in April. This process is toooo long!

But hang in there, I did. And we finally got an interview in Aug!

yeah definitely summer is PEAK immigration season for sure!! lucky we got through NVC in march/april

[Waiter 2]

Waiter. You are about right. The main reason was I couldn´t gather enough evidence to prove residency time.

You will get your case number this week and I hope so do I. As son as I call and get an answer from NVC I´ll let you know.

totosan any update from you???? NVC case number???

for me they have not received it and i really doubt it that its gonna be anytime soon for me. my immigration luck has been very bad from the start from getting my green card till now, i expect the worst.

Edited July 2, 2010 by Waiter

[BigSigh 12]

Sorry to hear that Waiter! I hope they give you a case number soon. At least you have come this far!

[LoveRani 1]

Can someone enlighten me and explain what "SIF/CC" and "LIF/SIF" means?

Thanks!

LIF = Log in Failed / SIF = Sign in Failed. Both mean the same thing. It means when you try to access the payment portal, you are no longer allowed to sign in which usually means that your case complete(CC) Hope that helped. Goodluck

[Nica_In_Love 98]

Well we filed in February and our case is still at NVC. We got an RFE for the 2 passport photos. Our checklist letter response was just entered in the AVR on 06/29/10 now we just wait. I long that SIF so much!

[JinyAndJony 0]

Phew..finally in this thread...! NOA2 on Jun30th!

My wife will call the NVC number from July 7th.. and ask for case number. and if she gets one, she will give our email addresses to them.. and same day we will try emailing our DS3032.. I hope am right abt these steps. any other opinions?

now just wonder how to ensure we get to speak to the operator though.

[Married2009 32]

Phew..finally in this thread...! NOA2 on Jun30th!

My wife will call the NVC number from July 7th.. and ask for case number. and if she gets one, she will give our email addresses to them.. and same day we will try emailing our DS3032.. I hope am right abt these steps. any other opinions?

now just wonder how to ensure we get to speak to the operator though.

Grats and welcome! When you call the NVC number (which you will have memorized by the time this is done!), follow the prompts and press #5 to speak to an operator. Best time to call is early in the morning, or late at night. I always called before 8 am Eastern time.

[BigSigh 12]

Welcome JinyAndJony! I hope you have a smooth sail through NVC . Good luck to everyone waiting! I hope some of you get some good news before the holiday!