December Immigrant Visa Filers (IR-1/CR-1)

[elya4848 3]

I would suggest everyone call USCIS and speak to a person.

[SandMax 1]

Finally, Dear God, APPROVED May 3, Hubby just got the letter in the mail, however case update has n't changed.

Congratulations.

We also got our approval May 3 in the mail and the update still hasn't changed either. Do you know if NVC has your case yet? Ours isn't there yet.

[RosyMad 2]

I would suggest everyone call USCIS and speak to a person.

I have called everyday the past two days and they tell me that it is within processing time and that I should wait and call on the 22nd of May because that will be my 5 months.. but I'll call today as well

[michking 0]

Congratulations.

We also got our approval May 3 in the mail and the update still hasn't changed either. Do you know if NVC has your case yet? Ours isn't there yet.

Not sure, the letter just says it was sent off. How do i check though? really don't know where to go from here.

[SandMax 1]

Not sure, the letter just says it was sent off. How do i check though? really don't know where to go from here.

You can call the NVC at 1-603-334-0700 and listen to the automated voice response (AVR) and at some point enter in the USCIS case # and it will tell you if they have your case yet. If it says no, then I call back, hit number 1 then number 5 and talk to an operator, give them the case # and they tell me, no not yet, wait a few days and call back.

Technically, I think the petitioner has to call, but I've never gotten far enough for it to matter. If your case is there then you (or the petitioner) give the e-mail addresses and ask for the Invoice ID number and things start to happen quickly (or so I've read).

There are good wiki guides at the top about James' shortcuts and Ling Che's shortcuts through the NVC which are really helpful (if I knew how to add a link, I would) but it looks like you can fly through NVC in 30 - 60 days once you're case has been entered in the system.

Good luck.

[michking 0]

You can call the NVC at 1-603-334-0700 and listen to the automated voice response (AVR) and at some point enter in the USCIS case # and it will tell you if they have your case yet. If it says no, then I call back, hit number 1 then number 5 and talk to an operator, give them the case # and they tell me, no not yet, wait a few days and call back.

Technically, I think the petitioner has to call, but I've never gotten far enough for it to matter. If your case is there then you (or the petitioner) give the e-mail addresses and ask for the Invoice ID number and things start to happen quickly (or so I've read).

There are good wiki guides at the top about James' shortcuts and Ling Che's shortcuts through the NVC which are really helpful (if I knew how to add a link, I would) but it looks like you can fly through NVC in 30 - 60 days once you're case has been entered in the system.

Good luck.

Thanks a million and all the best to you too

[TJ 4EVER 40]

:thumbs: :thumbs: congrats to those who just got approved...welcome to NVC WOOTWOOT!!! :thumbs:

[redsnap 13]

Helpful links:

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/117-time-savers-for-nvc-plus-knowing-your-case-%23/

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3904.html

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/National_Visa_Center

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/124589-how-to-send-ds-3032-via-e-mail-method/

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/monthly_filers.php?visa=2&form=1&scenter=1&option=2&sortby=2

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

[Immigration race 0]

I have called everyday the past two days and they tell me that it is within processing time and that I should wait and call on the 22nd of May because that will be my 5 months.. but I'll call today as well

Hi Rosy, I am in same boat as you are.I am planning to put congressional inquiry. I heard that involving congressman or senator in your case can end up giving you RFE or denial of petition....is that true...what is your opinion.....what is right step to take in this situation..

[elya4848 3]

Hi Rosy, I am in same boat as you are.I am planning to put congressional inquiry. I heard that involving congressman or senator in your case can end up giving you RFE or denial of petition....is that true...what is your opinion.....what is right step to take in this situation..

I would be patient and wait until 5 months pass before involving a congressman. You will get NOA2 befor you know it!

[lvriesling 11]

Received the NVC's "NOA1 for Petitioners" package in the mail yesterday, containing:

* NVC Case Number

* Affidavit of Support Processing Fee Bill Invoice

* Barcoded DS-3032 form

The online payment system is down for maintenance since 6PM last night, but I'll pay the AOS fee as soon as it comes back up.

We are emailing the DS-3032, but using a variation on the DS-3032 emailing procedure given here:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Email_DS-3032_form

Our variation is:

* Petitioner scans the barcoded DS-3032 form and emails it to Beneficiary

* Beneficiary prints, signs and dates the barcoded DS-3032 form and then scans it

* Beneficiary attaches the scanned signed, dated & barcoded DS-3032 form to the email

* Beneficiary adds a line of text to the email noting that the signed, dated and barcoded DS-3032 form is attached.

[elya4848 3]

Received the NVC's "NOA1 for Petitioners" package in the mail yesterday, containing:

* NVC Case Number

* Affidavit of Support Processing Fee Bill Invoice

* Barcoded DS-3032 form

The online payment system is down for maintenance since 6PM last night, but I'll pay the AOS fee as soon as it comes back up.

We are emailing the DS-3032, but using a variation on the DS-3032 emailing procedure given here:

http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form

Our variation is:

* Petitioner scans the barcoded DS-3032 form and emails it to Beneficiary

* Beneficiary prints, signs and dates the barcoded DS-3032 form and then scans it

* Beneficiary attaches the scanned signed, dated & barcoded DS-3032 form to the email

* Beneficiary adds a line of text to the email noting that the signed, dated and barcoded DS-3032 form is attached.

Thats awsome!! It so nice to hear the sound of progress! Hopefully we will be right on your heels.

[yhang 20]

We paid for the IV bill yesterday, Monday, before the website was shut down due to maintenance. We're hoping to see it 'Paid' today (if possible) or Monday tops. Then we can send all the documents needed.

Here's hoping for everyone's quick NVC process!

oh btw, lvriesling - why do you have to do that thing in your DS3032? I just sent mine via email using the template found here on VJ and got the confirmation that it was accepted. Have you tried that?

[lvriesling 11]

oh btw, lvriesling - why do you have to do that thing in your DS3032? I just sent mine via email using the template found here on VJ and got the confirmation that it was accepted. Have you tried that?

It was really easy to do, and it provided a barcoded, signed & dated document (the favorite thing of every bureaucrat).

Could be overkill, but whenever the additional weaponry is free, overkill is my preferred strategy.

[yhang 20]

It was really easy to do, and it provided a barcoded, signed & dated document (the favorite thing of every bureaucrat).

Could be overkill, but whenever the additional weaponry is free, overkill is my preferred strategy.

I see.. well, if it works and it is how you really wanna do it, I can only wish you luck and hope to have a speedy NVC process too!