How long did it take your case to get to the NVC?

[Dodi 69]

I received my NOA2 via email on 7/1, and it said it had been mailed on 6/30. Due to the holiday, I just received the hard copy yesterday. How long should I expect it to take for the NVC to receive my file? I know I should expect a delay from the holiday for them to get it as well, but what's the realistic waiting period there? They're telling me it takes 3 weeks to 3 months for them to receive it, which doesn't sound at all like the norm according to timelines here.

Any ideas?

[patient2010 93]

I received my NOA2 via email on 7/1, and it said it had been mailed on 6/30. Due to the holiday, I just received the hard copy yesterday. How long should I expect it to take for the NVC to receive my file? I know I should expect a delay from the holiday for them to get it as well, but what's the realistic waiting period there? They're telling me it takes 3 weeks to 3 months for them to receive it, which doesn't sound at all like the norm according to timelines here.

Any ideas?

definitely doesnt take that long they should have it by now mine was there within 4days of the approval call them and see 603.334.0700 it cant hurt to call and see...GOOD Luck

[Dodi 69]

I call every day, just to check. I just want to get the new case number so I can keep tracking it. I hate being in limbo.

[dakay ♥ 10]

we called them in 5 business day after we receive the notice from USCIS and we got the new case number

Edited July 7, 2010 by ♫ yakad ♫

[newLife2010 1]

My NOA2 was 6/29/10. Received the hard copy on 7/1/10. NVC received my case on 7/6/10. So it took just about a week including the holiday. Like the advise above call them everyday. My first call I was told to call in two weeks to see the status. Called the next day and suddenly they had my case. Just be persistant.

GOOD Luck

[marlea 84]

My NOA2 was dated June 28th, and I got the hard copy on the 2nd. I called the NVC today and they didn't have any record of our file. She told me to call back on the 15th, but I will probably try again on Friday.

[Dodi 69]

Spoke to the DOS this morning - 202-663-1225 (Option 4 for Immigrant Visas, then 0 for an operator)

Very nice operator, their system was lagging this morning so it took her a minute to pull things up, but she apologized repeatedly for the delay and assured me it usually doesn't take long at all. She seemed very knowledgable about the procedures, and everything she told me reflected what I already learned here at VJ.

Unfortunately, my case still hadn't been given a case number by the NVC yet, so she wasn't able to pull it up. She told me that technically it CAN take up to 90 days to be logged in at the NVC, but that it usually doesn't take long at all, so I should keep checking back.

I've got all of my documents compiled to send to him and all of his forms filled out (with his help) and printed, with the exception of the DS-230 pt 1, which I'm still working on. I'm going to have them printed, tabbed and little "Sign Here" tags put on them so there's no questions. Hopefully that'll simplify everything.

Edited July 8, 2010 by Dodi

[Matt&Kaci 3]

We recieved NOA2 on 4/20/2010, it was sent to NVC on 4/21/2010. NVC sent our case to Jamaican consulate on 4/23/2010.

[Khandog25 1]

My petition was approved on the 25th of June, recieved hardcopy NOA2 on June 3rd, but still nothing from the NVC. I have also called three times, and I even called that dos number you listed about 30 minutes ago and I also got a very nice operator who was helpful. They said they still don't have record of my petition so they were unable to give me the new case#. VSC is going fast, but are there now issues with the NVC? hmmmm....makine me a little worried. I just hope it was not lost in the mail.

[TKYtoAL 1]

Our case got approved on 6/28, received the hard copy on 7/1.

I called NVC few hours ago, but the operator told me they don't have our case yet

[newLife2010 1]

My NOA2 was dated June 28th, and I got the hard copy on the 2nd. I called the NVC today and they didn't have any record of our file. She told me to call back on the 15th, but I will probably try again on Friday.

My petition was approved on the 25th of June, recieved hardcopy NOA2 on June 3rd, but still nothing from the NVC. I have also called three times, and I even called that dos number you listed about 30 minutes ago and I also got a very nice operator who was helpful. They said they still don't have record of my petition so they were unable to give me the new case#. VSC is going fast, but are there now issues with the NVC? hmmmm....makine me a little worried. I just hope it was not lost in the mail.

Our case got approved on 6/28, received the hard copy on 7/1.

I called NVC few hours ago, but the operator told me they don't have our case yet

Guys, Don't loose heart. I know where you are coming from and how you feel. Keep calling everyday even if they tell you to call back in a week or 15 days. That's what I was told on 7/6/10 and that my case wasn't there yet. But I called the very next day and the lady start asking me all these questions about benefeciary and petitionary name and birthday and suddenly she start saying all these numbers at me. I asked her to repeat and was told that the case has been received the day before and I have been issued a new case no.

So, the moral of the story: Keep calling every day...DO not stop...

[newLife2010 1]

Spoke to the DOS this morning - 202-663-1225 (Option 4 for Immigrant Visas, then 0 for an operator)

Very nice operator, their system was lagging this morning so it took her a minute to pull things up, but she apologized repeatedly for the delay and assured me it usually doesn't take long at all. She seemed very knowledgable about the procedures, and everything she told me reflected what I already learned here at VJ.

Unfortunately, my case still hadn't been given a case number by the NVC yet, so she wasn't able to pull it up. She told me that technically it CAN take up to 90 days to be logged in at the NVC, but that it usually doesn't take long at all, so I should keep checking back.

I've got all of my documents compiled to send to him and all of his forms filled out (with his help) and printed, with the exception of the DS-230 pt 1, which I'm still working on. I'm going to have them printed, tabbed and little "Sign Here" tags put on them so there's no questions. Hopefully that'll simplify everything.

Hi Dodi, what are the forms/documents that you have ready? I have the same idea for my fiance but I am not sure what all the forms and stuff I need.

[Dodi 69]

Click on the link at the top of the VJ page that says "Portal" and it should take you to the India portal. From there click on the consulate information page and it should give you a link to that consulate's information/requirements.

My fiance will interview at the London embassy, so they require the DS-230 pt I, DS-156 & 156K, DS-157, and the checklist DS-2001.

They will need the 156, 156k, and 157 signed in duplicate (2 originals) as well as a copy of each.

From my end, I'm including a copy of everything that was in the I-129F packet for reference, a copy of the NOA1 and NOA2 (also for reference), my divorce decree, a new letter of intent to marry (notarized), and the I-134 for myself and my co-sponsor, tax returns & w-2's for each of us, letters from our employers & banks, pay stubs and bank statements. To prove an ongoing relationship, I've included 7 photos, copies of itineraries from our trips to see each other, copies of boarding passes, copies of our passport pages, copies of phone logs showing how much we call (THANK YOU, VONAGE!!!!), copies of a xmas card he sent me that said "To my fiance", copies of my wedding dress receipt to show proof of intent, and copies of a USPS receipt from where my mother sent him his xmas/bday presents.

I know that might be overkill on the relationship thing, but I'd rather send more than less. I'm also including the informational guide print out for his police certificate and medical exam.

For his forms, I'm including 2 copies of the ones he needs to sign twice, and flagging them with "Sign Here" tabs, as well as sticky notes with instructions to copy them.

I'm making this as idiot-proof as possible, and no, he's not an idiot... but he's a guy. Nuff said.

[Dodi 69]

Ok, I'm officially getting cheesed off by these idiot operators at the NVC who don't know what they're talking about. "We don't handle K1's, they wouldn't come here." How many untrained operators are going to tell me this???

It's been over a week and my case still isn't logged into their system. Nobody else seems to be taking this long. I'm starting to get frustrated.

[marlea 84]

I'm still waiting too! Its been two full weeks (with the holiday in there) and every time I call they keep telling me it's too soon. I feel your pain!