CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

[Saylin 1,605]

Yay awesome!

I called NVC on Friday afternoon and the operator was like, 'we schedule interviews during the second week of each month,' and I was like, 'you mean...next week?' and she was like, 'the second week of each month, so call back in a couple weeks.' She also mentioned that NVC will email the petitioner and beneficiary when the interview date is set- is that true?

Anyhoo, I'm calling every morning for the rest of week to see if I get some good news!

Please know that when operators say they ONLY schedule during the second week of each month that it's a lie. They schedule all month. If you want proof, look at my own signature; I was scheduled during the FOURTH week.

And yes, once an interview date has been scheduled, an email will be sent out to both the petitioner and beneficiary with an interview package attached.

Keep calling and good luck!

[Me and my wife 9]

Can I call DOS even though my case has been expedited? Thanks

hey everybody congrats on all of the CC's !!!!!!!

as for me i got my CC finally on 04/07/11!!!!!! yeah!!!!!!

what should the next step be?

how long should it be for an interview in el salvador?

Congrats...

[Saylin 1,605]

Can I call DOS even though my case has been expedited? Thanks

Yes, you can. Whether expedited or not, DOS has access to your case.

[Me and my wife 9]

Yes, you can. Whether expedited or not, DOS has access to your case.

Thanks Saylin. How is your interview preparation going? What type of evidence are you planning to submit in embassy? thanks...

[Val and Gary 29]

Yes, you can. Whether expedited or not, DOS has access to your case.

You mean there is someone else we can pester?

What is the contact number for the Dept Of State? I didn't know we could call there - do they have any different info - or is it the same PC screen they look at?

[Mrs. P 6]

Oh my, I have not been on the forum in ages! I've been soooo busy, and pretty upset at some circumstances that held me back a whole month to get my AOS/IV package sent it. So finally today all of that was completed. *sigh of relief*

I'm so out of the loop, and definitely can't read all that I've missed. I hope to just catch up along the way.

I hope everyone is doing well!!

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks Saylin. How is your interview preparation going? What type of evidence are you planning to submit in embassy? thanks...

Oh, I have most of my interview preparation done. I did it like 2 months ago. I just have a few things to print out, but I'll do that in a few weeks; I'm in no rush.

Montreal rarely asks for evidence, but just in case, I'm bringing the following: call records from Skype, a few samples of conversations on our IM client, copy of my husband's car insurance which I'm listed under, I have a US phone underneath my husband's account, going to print a few pictures out, I have 2 or 3 holidays cards sent from my husband's mother and grandmother. I've also been keeping all text messages between my husband and I and backing them up to Gmail, so I'm going to print out the 3 or 4 pages on Gmail showing 100 text messages per each "email". I believe that's it. I don't have anything else, so that's all I have.

[Saylin 1,605]

You mean there is someone else we can pester?

What is the contact number for the Dept Of State? I didn't know we could call there - do they have any different info - or is it the same PC screen they look at?

Yes, you can definitely pester DOS! Their number is 202-663-1225. Press 1 for the main menu, then 0 to speak with a visa specialist. Just state why you're calling, then they'll ask for your NVC case number. But remember, they're only available Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5pm (EST). And on Wednesdays they're closed from 11am-noon.

I'm not sure if they look at the same screens as NVC. But it's always worth a shot calling someone different.

[Me and my wife 9]

Oh, I have most of my interview preparation done. I did it like 2 months ago. I just have a few things to print out, but I'll do that in a few weeks; I'm in no rush.

Montreal rarely asks for evidence, but just in case, I'm bringing the following: call records from Skype, a few samples of conversations on our IM client, copy of my husband's car insurance which I'm listed under, I have a US phone underneath my husband's account, going to print a few pictures out, I have 2 or 3 holidays cards sent from my husband's mother and grandmother. I've also been keeping all text messages between my husband and I and backing them up to Gmail, so I'm going to print out the 3 or 4 pages on Gmail showing 100 text messages per each "email". I believe that's it. I don't have anything else, so that's all I have.

Thanks for info. I am also planning to submit skype logs, wedding pics, car insurance, joint tax return and some emails. Saylin, You are very helpful. Thanks

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks for info. I am also planning to submit skype logs, wedding pics, car insurance, joint tax return and some emails. Saylin, You are very helpful. Thanks

You're welcome!

Oh, I remember some other things I have as evidence: I'm also submitting a copy of my husband's lease for an apartment he just got that is in both our names. As well, my husband has visited me here in Canada a few times, so I got him to take a scan of his passport with all the stamps he's gotten. I also have parking receipts from when I picked him up and dropped him off at the airport, as well as movie tickets when he was here.

And my husband just filed his 2010 taxes last month, and it was married filing jointly, so I have a copy of that. But I have to submit that as 2010 tax info will be required at the interview, so I can't use it as evidence. I suppose I could print out another copy, but I won't bother.

If you (and anyone else) wants to get ideas for evidence, please read this whole thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/284203-evidences-of-bona-fide-marriage-relationship/ It has a bunch of things listed and suggested.

[cycliste 0]

congrats to those who have their journey complete or getting close.

For those waiting for an interview date, I'd like to share my experience to confirm what some others have reported:

-I got my SIF on April 1

-Operators kept telling me my case was still under "final review"

-I got my CC on April 6

My application is still sitting at NVC with no interview date yet.

Oh and 2 more things I noticed:

1)The AVR system is lagging behind (up to 10 days) and the email notifications can also be lagging (up to 2 days)

2)The only information you can get from the operator is a status update. They cannot do anything.

[jennie ann 15]

Grats on the CC!

Once I heard of my CC, I continued calling every day to see if I had an interview date assigned. I called both NVC and DOS once a day. So you can start (or continue) to call NVC and/or DOS for your interview date. Once you do get the interview date, then you call an operator at NVC or DOS (or listen to the AVR) and ask when your package was shipped out. It's usually the day after your case has been scheduled an interview date. Then you can start tracking on DHL.

Thanks, Saylin!

[J e n n y 26]

Please know that when operators say they ONLY schedule during the second week of each month that it's a lie. They schedule all month. If you want proof, look at my own signature; I was scheduled during the FOURTH week.

And yes, once an interview date has been scheduled, an email will be sent out to both the petitioner and beneficiary with an interview package attached.

Keep calling and good luck!

Yes, you and many others have had their interviews scheduled during various times of the month! Not sure why they tell that to people, so let's see what they say as I call this week, the infamous "second week of the month"!!

[Saylin 1,605]

Yes, you and many others have had their interviews scheduled during various times of the month! Not sure why they tell that to people, so let's see what they say as I call this week, the infamous "second week of the month"!!

The only reason I can think of for them to say it is to try to dissuade people from calling every day. Didn't work on me though. I called every single day until I had my date

[J e n n y 26]

Just got an email from NVC! Interview date is May 3 @ 2 pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!