CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

[Saylin 1,605]

So now when I know my interview date, should I expect something to be mailed from the embassy? What about those packet 3 and 4? Do they apply for CR1 visas?

Packet 3 and 4 are for K1 visas. Packet 3 contains the DS-230 and a few other forms specific for K1. Packet 4 is the interview letter as well as what documentation is needed at the interview.

IR-1/CR-1 visa applicants technically do get packet 4, but we just usually call it the interview letter.

Hi VJ Friends,

I got an RFE on 3/23. I asked them to re-review it. Login Failed and Case complete on 3/25th. I only checked the AVR this morning.

I could not believe how sometimes we get RFE's for documents already sent. It breaks your heart and your emotions. I know my case is IR5.

I felt like staying in this forum with this group since we all went through the TSC journey.

After all we have gone through why don't I feel happy also hearing this message? This journey has caused emotional stress and now I don't even trust anybody.

Saylin, my spreadsheet guru please guide me what should I be doing now to get the interview date.

To all my VJ friends I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart

Grats on getting CC! It's good that you asked them to re-review your RFE. I've seen some really ridiculous RFEs lately.

All you can do now is continue calling NVC, and start calling DOS, to see if an interview date has been assigned.

Does NVC will email me that my case is already complete or i need to call the operator?

thanks

You'll only find out about case complete through either an operator or the AVR. Case complete emails are only sent out to those doing EP as they're sent out from an EP email address, and not NVC Inquiry.

We received email from NVC that has appointment letter with interview date and time, that must be printed out and presented on the day of the interview and also we got other information like what documents to bring, saying we should do medical examination before the interview and they provided a link where to check online other requirements. Hummm... so seems like there is nothing else to be received from he embassy, correct?

Nope, that was the last piece of correspondence you'll ever receive. The US Embassy/Consulate never sends out anything to IR-1/CR-1 visa applicants (unless you do DCF), only NVC sends out things to IR-1/CR-1 applicants.

[cutiezoe 3]

Packet 3 and 4 are for K1 visas. Packet 3 contains the DS-230 and a few other forms specific for K1. Packet 4 is the interview letter as well as what documentation is needed at the interview.

IR-1/CR-1 visa applicants technically do get packet 4, but we just usually call it the interview letter.

Grats on getting CC! It's good that you asked them to re-review your RFE. I've seen some really ridiculous RFEs lately.

All you can do now is continue calling NVC, and start calling DOS, to see if an interview date has been assigned.

You'll only find out about case complete through either an operator or the AVR. Case complete emails are only sent out to those doing EP as they're sent out from an EP email address, and not NVC Inquiry.

thanks Saylin

btw what's the meaning of DOS?

Nope, that was the last piece of correspondence you'll ever receive. The US Embassy/Consulate never sends out anything to IR-1/CR-1 visa applicants (unless you do DCF), only NVC sends out things to IR-1/CR-1 applicants.

thanks saylin

btw what's the meaning of DOS?

[Saylin 1,605]

thanks saylin

btw what's the meaning of DOS?

DOS = Department of State. You can call them at 202-663-1225. Press 1 to get to the main menu, and then press 0 to speak with a visa specialist.

[xelance 31]

woohoo! I got the AOS packet today from my mom Alrightttt, everything is coming alone nicely..still cant believe its only days away

[Saylin 1,605]

woohoo! I got the AOS packet today from my mom Alrightttt, everything is coming alone nicely..still cant believe its only days away

That's great! This Thursday! So close! Good luck, good luck, good luck!

[xelance 31]

That's great! This Thursday! So close! Good luck, good luck, good luck!

Thanks!!! Yeah all of us have been busy translating documents, didnt expect to have to do that so that was another thing we had to do in less than a week! It is almost done now though, starting to feel more relaxed

[cutiezoe 3]

DOS = Department of State. You can call them at 202-663-1225. Press 1 to get to the main menu, and then press 0 to speak with a visa specialist.

Once i got SiF does it mean CC is next? No need to worry for any RFE?

Thanks

[Saylin 1,605]

Once i got SiF does it mean CC is next? No need to worry for any RFE?

Thanks

Yes, CC is usually after SIF. If you have a SIF, call an operator to see if you have CC. The AVR will also update (albeit a couple days later) on when you get a CC.

There's a very, very low chance of getting an RFE after a SIF. I would like to say 0%, but you never know with NVC.

[aj2010 1]

DOS = Department of State. You can call them at 202-663-1225. Press 1 to get to the main menu, and then press 0 to speak with a visa specialist.

Thanks Saylin. I didn't know anything about DOS until you mentioned.

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks Saylin. I didn't know anything about DOS until you mentioned.

You're welcome. I had read about DOS months and months ago. Ever since I got CC, I was calling up both NVC and DOS each day.

Note, DOS isn't open as long as NVC is. DOS's hours are: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm (closed on Wednesdays from 11am-noon) EST.

[Me and my wife 9]

I called first NVC AVR and I heard RFE. When I talked with an operator, she told me NVC is waiting for my DS230. Thanks god, my AOS is accepted. Now I am waiting for NVC to review my DS230.

Congrats everyone who has received interview dates and who has their case completed.

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

I called first NVC AVR and I heard RFE. When I talked with an operator, she told me NVC is waiting for my DS230. Thanks god, my AOS is accepted. Now I am waiting for NVC to review my DS230.

Congrats everyone who has received interview dates and who has their case completed.

This is the reason I get afraid to call the AVR. They give false RFEs and mess with your brain.

[Naveed Hassan 10]

how i will know that my case has left NVC ?

[SqdnGuns 21]

Article online now, in print tomorrow.

http://www.ocregister.com/news/-293905--.html

[xelance 31]

grrr...my mom used blue ink to fill out the I-864...do you think this will be a problem? When I look at the I-864 instructions, it says Use black ink...