CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues

[SupastarsaM 7]

Sooo I figured I'd go ahead and start this thread for all of us [former] TSC hostages waiting for our NVC case #s! So far there's only been one of us that has gotten to NVC.

As for me, I spoke to an operator on 1/24/11 and she told me to wait 15 business days for the case to be received and entered in the system (that'd be around 2/4/11). So that's what's going on with me.

Hi, call them everyday. When my case went to NVC, I waited about five days, called and asked for the case number. The operator wouldn't give me the Invoice ID number so I hung up, called again and told the second operator that I was previously given the number but misplaced it. Send in the choice of agent form by email and you can bug them as much as you like. Unlike the USCIS, you can actually try to get some info. Lastly, make sure all those forms that you will send with the DS-230 packet is complete. I got an RFE. They said we didn't send an original birth certificate. I said that they have two "certified" copies and that should be sufficient enough. They still said no. That little hick up cost me at least an extra month. Every body that had their files sent to NVC the same time I did are already doing interviews. Good Luck.

Sam,

[jennie ann 15]

I'm going to start lurking on this thread so I know what I have to look forward to when I'm approved (I'm just a masochist like that). By the way, I spoke to a caseworker in my congresswoman's office today. She said that a month's delay in processing time would be normal following a transfer (especially given the holidays), but I also told her about how the people who did get approved still haven't gotten their NVC case numbers even after two months, and she said that that could be a legitimate reason for an inquiry. So hopefully she will be able to get some insight into that.

Good luck to you all in getting your case numbers and moving through NVC quickly! I hope to be joining this club soon!

[DanTes 21]

Hi, Dan! Are they *still* telling you that your case needs additional review??? That makes me nervous for the rest of us!

Yay, Skynaut!

If you don't have a case # within 15 business days from your I-797C approval notice, NVC will tell you to send them a copy as an attachment to an email to nvcresearch@state.gov. After I sent NVC a copy of my NOA2, I called USCIS, and they sent me a letter stating that my case had been "ordered approved in November, BUT was still being processed, and that a request had been sent to the adjudicator to finish processing my case." Still waiting on TSC to forward my case to the NVC. All I can do is wait at this point.

[J e n n y 26]

What's that? No NVC number yet? HAH HAH!

When I call NVC and the automated voice says, "We have no record of your case #," I die a little inside.

[J e n n y 26]

If you don't have a case # within 15 business days from your I-797C approval notice, NVC will tell you to send them a copy as an attachment to an email to nvcresearch@state.gov. After I sent NVC a copy of my NOA2, I called USCIS, and they sent me a letter stating that my case had been "ordered approved in November, BUT was still being processed, and that a request had been sent to the adjudicator to finish processing my case." Still waiting on TSC to forward my case to the NVC. All I can do is wait at this point.

Dan, have you had any congressional assistance with your case (before approval and/or after)?

I'm going to start lurking on this thread so I know what I have to look forward to when I'm approved (I'm just a masochist like that). By the way, I spoke to a caseworker in my congresswoman's office today. She said that a month's delay in processing time would be normal following a transfer (especially given the holidays), but I also told her about how the people who did get approved still haven't gotten their NVC case numbers even after two months, and she said that that could be a legitimate reason for an inquiry. So hopefully she will be able to get some insight into that.

Good luck to you all in getting your case numbers and moving through NVC quickly! I hope to be joining this club soon!

Thanks, Jennie! I think we will all be at the NVC at the same time! We got each other's backs

[J e n n y 26]

Hi, call them everyday. When my case went to NVC, I waited about five days, called and asked for the case number. The operator wouldn't give me the Invoice ID number so I hung up, called again and told the second operator that I was previously given the number but misplaced it. Send in the choice of agent form by email and you can bug them as much as you like. Unlike the USCIS, you can actually try to get some info. Lastly, make sure all those forms that you will send with the DS-230 packet is complete. I got an RFE. They said we didn't send an original birth certificate. I said that they have two "certified" copies and that should be sufficient enough. They still said no. That little hick up cost me at least an extra month. Every body that had their files sent to NVC the same time I did are already doing interviews. Good Luck.

Sam,

Sam, thanks for the info. Regarding the birth certificate, I have my husband's original certificate but he had a new one created to get his military record. The new one looks nicer (25 years takes a toll on a piece of paper lol) so I am planning to use the second one. Do you think that's ok or should I use the original one?

[fermat 32]

From the NVC website:

You (and any family members immigrating with you to the United States) must obtain an original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in your country of birth, showing your date of birth, place of birth, and parentage.

NVC website

Sam, thanks for the info. Regarding the birth certificate, I have my husband's original certificate but he had a new one created to get his military record. The new one looks nicer (25 years takes a toll on a piece of paper lol) so I am planning to use the second one. Do you think that's ok or should I use the original one?

[skynaut 29]

Which one is the correct email to contact NVC this NVCINQUIRY@state.gov or this nvcresearch@state.gov ?

When I call NVC and the automated voice says, "We have no record of your case #," I die a little inside.

I know what you mean

[J e n n y 26]

From the NVC website:

You (and any family members immigrating with you to the United States) must obtain an original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in your country of birth, showing your date of birth, place of birth, and parentage.

NVC website

"An" original birth certificate- k, I understand. Thanks, fermat!

[edsotherhalf 1]

Hi All. Our case is at NVC, got there Dec 29, 2010. Jan 7 I Opted In and sent my 3032. Jan 24, I got an email saying they have received my 3032 and they say it will be 4-6 weeks before I get the next package with instructions. The old waiting game again!!!

Sept 13, 2009 - Met Online

June 18, 2010 - Married in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Sept 3, 2010 : I-130 Sent

Sept 14, 2010: NOA1 Issued (Hard Copy)

Dec 10, 2010: NOA2 Approval!!!

85 Days since NOA1 - NOA2

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NVC Received File - Dec 14, 2010

Dec 31, 2010 Received Case #/

Dec 31, 2010: I-864(AOS) fee ($88) payment Received

Jan 4, 2011: I-864 (AOS) PAID

Jan 5, 2011: AOS package Via Mail

Jan 7, 2011: Sent 3032 through email and Opt In

Called Jan 19th, said waiting for 3032 form.

Jan 24, 2011 - Got email from NVC saying they have me as Opted In.

Jan 24, 2011 - Accepted 3032

[skynaut 29]

Hi All. Our case is at NVC, got there Dec 29, 2010. Jan 7 I Opted In and sent my 3032. Jan 24, I got an email saying they have received my 3032 and they say it will be 4-6 weeks before I get the next package with instructions. The old waiting game again!!!

Sept 13, 2009 - Met Online

June 18, 2010 - Married in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Sept 3, 2010 : I-130 Sent

Sept 14, 2010: NOA1 Issued (Hard Copy)

Dec 10, 2010: NOA2 Approval!!!

85 Days since NOA1 - NOA2

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NVC Received File - Dec 14, 2010

Dec 31, 2010 Received Case #/

Dec 31, 2010: I-864(AOS) fee ($88) payment Received

Jan 4, 2011: I-864 (AOS) PAID

Jan 5, 2011: AOS package Via Mail

Jan 7, 2011: Sent 3032 through email and Opt In

Called Jan 19th, said waiting for 3032 form.

Jan 24, 2011 - Got email from NVC saying they have me as Opted In.

Jan 24, 2011 - Accepted 3032

Were you transferred to TSC either?

[Jellybelly 1]

Hi all - Wanted to say hi as well. Got my NOA2 on Jan 21st after 6.5 months of waiting... CSC/TSC. For those who have their NVC case numbers, did you call to get it, or did you get a snail mail with it? I'm planning to call bc I know we need to be proactive, but was just curious if one were not to call to follow up, how is that info communicated - email or snail mail? Thanks!

Jill

[Val and Gary 29]

OK, joining you in this thread also.

15 days from date of NOA2 is what they said - mmm, - still nerve racking. We'll all be glad when we hear of others except Gnasher getting their case numbers from NVC.

We haven't even got our hard copy yet, but then it's only been 3 days!

[Timosha 7]

OK, joining you in this thread also.

15 days from date of NOA2 is what they said - mmm, - still nerve racking. We'll all be glad when we hear of others except Gnasher getting their case numbers from NVC.

We haven't even got our hard copy yet, but then it's only been 3 days!

Waiting hardcopy too

[Val and Gary 29]

Waiting hardcopy too

What date were you approved Timosha?