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Melgar Apprentice

Melgar   0

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Does anyone know if there is an alternate number to the NVC other than 603-334-0700? I have been calling ALL morning and all I get is a busy signal!!! Also, do I need to speak with a human to get my case status or can I just get my new case number via automated recording and then plug it in somewhere to get updates ( a la USCIS)?

Thanks!

Melissa and Edgar's timeline:

10.10.09- Met fiance in Barcelona

01.15.10- He visited in Tampa for 9 days

04.01.10- Trip to Barcelona for 10 days

05.28.10- Sent I-129F to VSC

06.02.10- Received I-129F

06.07.10- NOA1 dated

06.09.10- Check cashed

06.11.10- Received hardcopy NOA1

06.11.10- "touched"

06.28.10- "touched"

06.28.10- APPROVED!!!! confirmation via email and sms

07.01.10- received by NVC

07.02.10- received hardcopy NOA2

07.07.10- packet left NVC for Madrid!

07.12.10- Madrid received petition

07.29.10- received packet 3 finally!

07.31.10- Visit in Tampa for 23 days!

10.13.10- INTERVIEW!! PASSED :)

11.24.10- POE!

12.11.10- MARRIED in Kauai!!!!

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March2010 Collaborator

March2010   2

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You can get your case# through the automated system. All you need is your USCIS case#

I don't think there is an alternative number besides the one you got.

USCIS IR1/CR-1 CSC

02-24-2010 - I-130 Sent: February 24th, 2010

06-17-2010 - NOA2

Your I-130 was APPROVED in 107 days from your NOA1 date.

06-24-2010 - NVC Case Number Assigned

08-24-2010 - Sign in Fail - Case COMPLETE in 60 days

10-27-2010 - INTERVIEW Riyadh

11-27-2010 - VISA issued

01-06-2011 - POE JFK

01-27-2011 - Welcome letter

01-28-2011 - Green came via Priority mail

01-06-2011 - GC Issue Date

02-05-2011 - GC Received

02-10-2011 - Applied for SSN at local office

02-19-2011 - SSN Received by mail

10-06-2012 (?) - GC Extend Date

01-06-2013 - GC Expires Date

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ryna Proficient

ryna   132

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You can get your case# through the automated system. All you need is your USCIS case#

I don't think there is an alternative number besides the one you got.

I've read somewhere on VJ that for K-1 visas, unfortunately, you need to speak to a live person because it is technically a non-immigrant visa and the automated system doesn't handle them. Maybe this has this changed?

Also, I've seen others advise calling the very first thing in the morning. I think NVC is in the Eastern time zone but I'm not sure what the office hours are.

Keep trying, you'll eventually get through. (And auto-redial is your friend if you have it!)

Good luck!

N-400

Feb. 12, 2016 - Sent N-400 to USCIS (3-year rule)

Feb. 19, 2016 - NOA1

Mar. 14, 2016 - Biometrics

June 2, 2016 - Interview - Recommended for Approval

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March2010   2

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Sorry, my fault. I was did not see you were on a different visa.

USCIS IR1/CR-1 CSC

02-24-2010 - I-130 Sent: February 24th, 2010

06-17-2010 - NOA2

Your I-130 was APPROVED in 107 days from your NOA1 date.

06-24-2010 - NVC Case Number Assigned

08-24-2010 - Sign in Fail - Case COMPLETE in 60 days

10-27-2010 - INTERVIEW Riyadh

11-27-2010 - VISA issued

01-06-2011 - POE JFK

01-27-2011 - Welcome letter

01-28-2011 - Green came via Priority mail

01-06-2011 - GC Issue Date

02-05-2011 - GC Received

02-10-2011 - Applied for SSN at local office

02-19-2011 - SSN Received by mail

10-06-2012 (?) - GC Extend Date

01-06-2013 - GC Expires Date

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Melgar Apprentice

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Thanks, I will keep trying. I am in in EST too and have been trying since they opened. And I will be sure to speak with a human for info on K1. Thank u!

Melissa and Edgar's timeline:

10.10.09- Met fiance in Barcelona

01.15.10- He visited in Tampa for 9 days

04.01.10- Trip to Barcelona for 10 days

05.28.10- Sent I-129F to VSC

06.02.10- Received I-129F

06.07.10- NOA1 dated

06.09.10- Check cashed

06.11.10- Received hardcopy NOA1

06.11.10- "touched"

06.28.10- "touched"

06.28.10- APPROVED!!!! confirmation via email and sms

07.01.10- received by NVC

07.02.10- received hardcopy NOA2

07.07.10- packet left NVC for Madrid!

07.12.10- Madrid received petition

07.29.10- received packet 3 finally!

07.31.10- Visit in Tampa for 23 days!

10.13.10- INTERVIEW!! PASSED :)

11.24.10- POE!

12.11.10- MARRIED in Kauai!!!!

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Mononoke28 Grand Master

Mononoke28   135

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Since K1 visas are not processed by the NVC, the IVR will not give you your case number. You will need to get in touch with a customer service rep in order to get your case number and also to find out when they mailed it to the embassy. The trick is to call them really early in the morning or late at night, I found that the night crew was a lot nicer than the day crew for some reason. Try calling them again like around 7:30 am, right when they open or after 11-11:30 pm, and you'll get right through.

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

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I always gotten throught late at night, around 10:30pm..good luck!! :thumbs:

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. " – Herm Albright

POE: JFK New York: 04/18/2010
Receive Green Card in mail: 06/03/2010
Received SSN: 06/17/2010
Received NEW SS CARD: 07/20/2010 (to match GC!)
Got JOB!!: 09/27/2010
Got a better JOB!!: 11/20/2010
ROC Mailed: 02/16/2012
Check cashed: 02/24/2012
NOA received dated for: 02/22/2012
Biometrics dated: 04/18/2012
RFE: 10/23/2012
RFE Response Confirmed: 11/16/2012
Interview at Orlando office: 02/13/2013

2nd RFE!!: 10/03/13

2nd RFE Response: 10/09/2013

Update Biometrics: 10/13/2013 NEVER GOT 10 yr card!

N-400 mailed: 01/21/2014

Biometrics (N-400): 02/21/2014

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Dodi Community Regular

Dodi   69

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Melgar, try calling the DOS instead. They can help you. 202-633-1225 (Option 4 for immigrant visas, then press 0 for an operator so you can skip most of the recorded stuff).

Hope that helps!

Angela & Peter

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K-1 Process (Condensed)

02/01/10: Took atty's bad advice and applied for B2 visa

02/16/10: B2 Visa Interview: DENIED - K1 Required

05/07/10: Atty sent I-129F Petition to Chicago Lockbox

05/31/10: Atty rec'd Petition back due to wrong location

06/01/10: I-129F pkg sent to VSC

06/11/10: NOA1 Rec'd/Touch

09/17/10: INTERVIEW = APPROVED

10/22/10: Marriage in the US

AOS Process

11/13/10: Mailed Packet to CHI Lockbox

11/18/10: NOA1 Rec'd via Text

11/20/10: Soc. Sec. fixed mistake/Processed SSN

11/23/10: Rec'd SSN

11/23/10: Touch

12/09/10: RFE - Supposedly didn't sign I-864 when I KNOW I did. (Copies to prove it.)

12/20/10: Biometrics Appt

12/20/10: RFE Response Rec'd/Processing Resumed

12/27/10: Transferred to CSC

12/29/10: Contacted Senator re: EAD Expedite Request

12/30/10: AOS Touch

12/30/10: EAD & AP Approved (Card Production Ordered)

01/05/11: AOS Touch (Rec'd @ CSC)

01/06/11: AOS Touch/EAD Mailed

01/08/11: EAD & AP Rec'd

01/10/11: AOS Touch

01/14/11: EAD Touch

01/26/11: AOS APPROVED!!

02/02/11: Green Card Received

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Dodi Community Regular

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I FINALLY got through. Try now if you can!!

Angela & Peter

usa.gift4527.gifuk.gif

K-1 Process (Condensed)

02/01/10: Took atty's bad advice and applied for B2 visa

02/16/10: B2 Visa Interview: DENIED - K1 Required

05/07/10: Atty sent I-129F Petition to Chicago Lockbox

05/31/10: Atty rec'd Petition back due to wrong location

06/01/10: I-129F pkg sent to VSC

06/11/10: NOA1 Rec'd/Touch

09/17/10: INTERVIEW = APPROVED

10/22/10: Marriage in the US

AOS Process

11/13/10: Mailed Packet to CHI Lockbox

11/18/10: NOA1 Rec'd via Text

11/20/10: Soc. Sec. fixed mistake/Processed SSN

11/23/10: Rec'd SSN

11/23/10: Touch

12/09/10: RFE - Supposedly didn't sign I-864 when I KNOW I did. (Copies to prove it.)

12/20/10: Biometrics Appt

12/20/10: RFE Response Rec'd/Processing Resumed

12/27/10: Transferred to CSC

12/29/10: Contacted Senator re: EAD Expedite Request

12/30/10: AOS Touch

12/30/10: EAD & AP Approved (Card Production Ordered)

01/05/11: AOS Touch (Rec'd @ CSC)

01/06/11: AOS Touch/EAD Mailed

01/08/11: EAD & AP Rec'd

01/10/11: AOS Touch

01/14/11: EAD Touch

01/26/11: AOS APPROVED!!

02/02/11: Green Card Received

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Sweetcheeksss   91

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When I called today (several times in fact) I didn't get a busy signal, ever!

I could hardly believe it, I called throughout the day too, so it must have been a slow day at the NVC today maybe? :devil:

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