NVC to Consulate in Rio Question (BRAZIL)

[Natureza 0]

Thank you for having a website where getting support and feedback from others is possible!

I finally just received my NOA2 on March 30th (NOA1 dated September 21, 2010). I know I have to wait for a new case number from NVC at this point (average wait time?) and that I can call in about 2 weeks for that information if they haven't sent it already I believe...

I am also curious about the current average wait time to receive an interview date at the consulate in Rio and if there is anyway to make this go as smoothly as possible... we used to be able to check but their new websites don't seem to have this function anymore.

I would also like to know if any of you who have applied for this process in Rio have any specific suggestions on what is to follow... I am looking at flight costs/hotels etc. and I know the more lead time I have to make those arrangements the better deal I can possibly get for us. I plan on traveling with my fiancee and daughter so we can spend these last days in Brazil together with our family and friends there who won't be able to join us for the actual wedding.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to reply!

[tru_loves_journey 117]

Hi, I started calling within 5 days of receiving our NOA2. When you call the NVC speak to an operator (#5). You will need to provide the Petitioners full name and date of birth and the Beneficiaries full name and date of birth and the NOA2 number. Ask if they have received your case from your service center yet? If they tell you YES then they will give you a new case Number, If they tell you they have'nt received it then you can call back everyday if you want to check on it. The automated system won't give you any information of receiving it or if it's left to the consulate. You must speak to an operator. Look at my signature to see our progress. Good Luck to you Both

Edited April 2, 2011 by tru_loves_journey

[Natureza 0]

Hi, I started calling within 5 days of receiving our NOA2. When you call the NVC speak to an operator (#5). You will need to provide the Petitioners full name and date of birth and the Beneficiaries full name and date of birth and the NOA2 number. Ask if they have received your case from your service center yet? If they tell you YES then they will give you a new case Number, If they tell you they have'nt received it then you can call back everyday if you want to check on it. The automated system won't give you any information of receiving it or if it's left to the consulate. You must speak to an operator. Look at my signature to see our progress. Good Luck to you Both

Thank you for that advise! I will do just that. Have a great weekend :-)

[Fofochinho73 8]

I am in the same boat. I have been trying to get some estimated times for everything as well. I know the NVC should have the case by middle of next week but I am pretty in the dark as far as the interview in Rio. Anyone have an estimate for this specific consulate?

[Blob18 111]

The Rio Consulate loves to play games.

I emailed them thursday and was told friday "We haven't gotten your case yet". I called the DOS # and they said, "Yes the consulate received your case just recently".

Usually takes them around 10-15 days to issue an interview date (from what I noticed on other peoples timelines here).

Either way, Rio likes to screw around and you have to just keep bothering them until you get the answers you are looking for.

[Natureza 0]

The Rio Consulate loves to play games.

I emailed them thursday and was told friday "We haven't gotten your case yet". I called the DOS # and they said, "Yes the consulate received your case just recently".

Usually takes them around 10-15 days to issue an interview date (from what I noticed on other peoples timelines here).

Either way, Rio likes to screw around and you have to just keep bothering them until you get the answers you are looking for.

Thank you for this information...how odd that they would not give the right information on this unless they leave things sitting in piles there too... so then they don't scan your case into some kind of system the day it is received?

I know they have a couple of emails listed on their website - which one did you find the most helpful using so far?

visario@state.gov or immigrationrio@state.gov?

Thank you in advance... I was so hoping that I would be able to go during my daughter's spring break so we could all be together during this process, but it looks like that is definitely not happening based on the timelines here.

[menina 50]

Use the immigrationrio address. I had no problem getting a response within 2 days. They sent me the date in the reply email. It seems like it is taking about 2 months to get an interview right now. Good luck to you!

[Natureza 0]

Use the immigrationrio address. I had no problem getting a response within 2 days. They sent me the date in the reply email. It seems like it is taking about 2 months to get an interview right now. Good luck to you!

Thank you for this info. I will try to be patient then until I get the number from NVC and go from there. Good luck on your interview!

[Natureza 0]

Use the immigrationrio address. I had no problem getting a response within 2 days. They sent me the date in the reply email. It seems like it is taking about 2 months to get an interview right now. Good luck to you!

Muito obrigada Menina! I will use that one once I get my new case number from NVC... This wed will be a week since the NOA2 so I'll start calling then - who knows perhaps I'll get lucky and it will go faster...

[bluexdiver 1]

Definately email them with the Case number, if they say they don't have it yet, try again a few days later.

I got the interview date and info about 2 weeks after it was sent from NVC. My fiance did not receive any info, as in mail confirmation for another month! Email is certainly the best way to contact them.

Gene