Called USCIS for a consulate change request...

[ER Team :) 5]

We're waiting for our NOA2...our case is in CSC. (Our I-129F, Q20 says the consulate where the visa will be applied for is Warsaw, Poland). We called the USCIS at (800) 375-5283 and requested a change of consulates for our interview from Warsaw,Poland to Dublin, Ireland.( I work and reside in Dublin) Th officer said the request should take about 2 weeks or less to process. The officer said she will put the request into the CSC and they should send a letter in the mail if the request to change consulates is approved. Since the case has not yet been transferred from the CSC to the NVC, she informed us that there is no need for us to send this request by mail or in writing. She also said that our case should be transferred to the NVC for the 2nd stage within 2 or 3 weeks....

My question: Does that mean we can expect approval? Or that we can expect an answer within 2-3 weeks? What happens to the cases when CSC denies them, do they go to NVC as well?... I'm just revising all that and trying to think what does all that mean... Does anyone know how to read between the lines of what those officers say? Any miracle workers here?

Edited March 8, 2011 by ER Team :)

[TwoCats 55]

I'm starting to wonder about the 'disinformation line'.

A person in the January filers group mentioned calling regarding some extra information and being told they should get an NOA within 35 days.

Both what they were told, and what you were told, strikes me as someone on the phone just making up numbers.

Then again, I guess if these were /real/ I'd be quite surprised.

[ER Team :) 5]

I'm starting to wonder about the 'disinformation line'.

A person in the January filers group mentioned calling regarding some extra information and being told they should get an NOA within 35 days.

Both what they were told, and what you were told, strikes me as someone on the phone just making up numbers.

Then again, I guess if these were /real/ I'd be quite surprised.

That's what I'm thinking...probably just some USCIS employees trying to get us off their backs for few weeks... oh well... Unless they are planning to start working with some extra speed...

[Afrikan Queen 11]

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We're waiting for our NOA2...our case is in CSC. (Our I-129F, Q20 says the consulate where the visa will be applied for is Warsaw, Poland). We called the USCIS at (800) 375-5283 and requested a change of consulates for our interview from Warsaw,Poland to Dublin, Ireland.( I work and reside in Dublin) Th officer said the request should take about 2 weeks or less to process. The officer said she will put the request into the CSC and they should send a letter in the mail if the request to change consulates is approved. Since the case has not yet been transferred from the CSC to the NVC, she informed us that there is no need for us to send this request by mail or in writing. She also said that our case should be transferred to the NVC for the 2nd stage within 2 or 3 weeks....

My question: Does that mean we can expect approval? Or that we can expect an answer within 2-3 weeks? What happens to the cases when CSC denies them, do they go to NVC as well?... I'm just revising all that and trying to think what does all that mean... Does anyone know how to read between the lines of what those officers say? Any miracle workers here?

Well, I'm no miracle worker, but this is what I think.....When I put in a service request, 2 weeks later I was approved. Because they are putting in a request for change of consulate for you, this is forcing them to pick up your file and while they are making the changes they will probably go ahead and make a decision regarding your petition. So the officer may be right about the 2-3 weeks thing.

[kikip 12]

huh. think that'd work for a change of address too? i was just debating whether I should keep my parents address on my application or submit the online request to change address thing to change it to my new apartment... if it means i'd be adjudicated in 2-3 weeks, im going for it! haha.

[ER Team :) 5]

Well, I'm no miracle worker, but this is what I think.....When I put in a service request, 2 weeks later I was approved. Because they are putting in a request for change of consulate for you, this is forcing them to pick up your file and while they are making the changes they will probably go ahead and make a decision regarding your petition. So the officer may be right about the 2-3 weeks thing.

Well, wouldn't that be great Well I will try not to get my hopes up too much, but I will keep on secretly thinking that you actually might be right! Thanks!

huh. think that'd work for a change of address too? i was just debating whether I should keep my parents address on my application or submit the online request to change address thing to change it to my new apartment... if it means i'd be adjudicated in 2-3 weeks, im going for it! haha.

I wouldn't bet much on it! But hey, who knows? Maybe it will speed our petitions up a bit! Gota have hope! Cheers!

[kikip 12]

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I wouldn't bet much on it! But hey, who knows? Maybe it will speed our petitions up a bit! Gota have hope! Cheers!

I called and changed my address, I'll let you guys know how it goes... and I'll keep an eye on your timeline to see if yours goes well

[iampatricias 17]

Ha, I never thought about it but both my fiance and I had our addresses changed in the middle of December which is apparently when our RFE was first processed (we didn't receive it, requested another copy be mailed - it was dated Jan 5). We also received written confirmation that our addresses had been updated.

In any case, mail from the consulate sent to me in the middle of February was still sent to my old address - I paid for forwarding services when I moved back in November... what more can I do people?!