April 2011 (USCIS) Filers

[Redtalent 0]

How do you get a tracking number?

[~Hot Mama~ 3]

Go to DHL.com and where the tracking options select "more tracking options" are you will then select "Track by shippers reference number"... In the reference number field you will need to type the following:

EXP 08 OCT 2011A... and select your country from the destinations dropdown box

Then keep changing the dates until you find one going to your embassy. Might be a little difficult to determine which package contains yours as your embassy processes a lot of them. Ours is a slower embassy so I knew exactly when it was mine. Our interview wasnt scheduled until sept 30th (so nvc says) but yet our tracking reference was EXP 28 SEP 2011a.

[~Hot Mama~ 3]

Ok so I am having a total meltdown. Our interview was scheduled for NOV 30th and that is by far the crappiest day I could have received. My job totally revolves around month-end deadlines. Hubby was going to request an earlier date but thinks that it is best not to "poke the beast". So now I am left with many problems to iron out.

First, our interview is on a Wednesday. Embassy says it takes 2-3 days to complete all paperwork and then will courier the visa to him. That being said I have to decide if we should schedule our return flight for sunday and hope we get the visa in time... Or do I just schedule to fly back tuesday from the get go? Another problem is going to be time off work. The later scenario on flying back tuesday would put me not getting back to work until friday. that would be almost two full weeks off work which I cant do.... so in that case I would need to line up a new job and quit my old one before I leave (which wont be hard) ... then start the new one when I get back. Geesh this is getting way too difficult! I just want to

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Ok so I am having a total meltdown. Our interview was scheduled for NOV 30th and that is by far the crappiest day I could have received. My job totally revolves around month-end deadlines. Hubby was going to request an earlier date but thinks that it is best not to "poke the beast". So now I am left with many problems to iron out.

I agree with him. Just let the process unfurl as scheduled. We were going to try to request an earlier date but after a few days of thinking about it we both decided to just leave it be. I even had the e-mail typed up and ready to go just in case we were going to try to request it early.

First, our interview is on a Wednesday. Embassy says it takes 2-3 days to complete all paperwork and then will courier the visa to him. That being said I have to decide if we should schedule our return flight for sunday and hope we get the visa in time... Or do I just schedule to fly back tuesday from the get go? Another problem is going to be time off work. The later scenario on flying back tuesday would put me not getting back to work until friday. that would be almost two full weeks off work which I cant do.... so in that case I would need to line up a new job and quit my old one before I leave (which wont be hard) ... then start the new one when I get back. Geesh this is getting way too difficult! I just want to

I understand you want to be there for the interview, I wish I could attend ours but my school schedule comes smack dab in the middle of everything and would not be possible for me to attend at all. My consulate will not even let me in the consulate during the time of her interview so I see no point of me being there. Some consulate/embassies do allow the petitioner in at the time of the interview. You have to weigh out your options. If you are not allowed at the time of the interview is it really necessary for you to be there? Don't take me the wrong way...I'm just trying to help you decide. Quitting a job in this current economy is a scary thing. Finding quick employment turns out to be a chore as well. Good Luck if whatever you decide.

Edited October 8, 2011 by Dave and Kinnari

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Congrats on the earlier interview date!!!

Yes, the DHL tracking system is very accurate. I was just approved for an expedite at the Mumbai embassy and tracked mine the whole way. I called to see if they received my file and they said that they had on the same day that DHL listed on their website. I would call the embassy again next week and ask them if the process is different when there is less time before your interview. I think you usually have to have the appointment letter to get the medical exam. I am a little bit worried about our medical because it can take up to a week and the embassy hasn't even given us our interview date yet. I have done a little research, though, and it looks like people who have been approved for last minute interview dates have had the medical waived so that they can attend the interview and then afterwards they submit the medical report and receive the visa. It's so different for each embassy, though, so just call them and ask about it.

In India you must have a interview letter to be able to complete a medical exam they will not let you complete it without it.

[Sam&Rimma 0]

How long would it take to get response from NVC that our case is complete?

NVC received papers from us on October 7.

[~Hot Mama~ 3]

I agree with him. Just let the process unfurl as scheduled. We were going to try to request an earlier date but after a few days of thinking about it we both decided to just leave it be. I even had the e-mail typed up and ready to go just in case we were going to try to request it early.

I understand you want to be there for the interview, I wish I could attend ours but my school schedule comes smack dab in the middle of everything and would not be possible for me to attend at all. My consulate will not even let me in the consulate during the time of her interview so I see no point of me being there. Some consulate/embassies do allow the petitioner in at the time of the interview. You have to weigh out your options. If you are not allowed at the time of the interview is it really necessary for you to be there? Don't take me the wrong way...I'm just trying to help you decide. Quitting a job in this current economy is a scary thing. Finding quick employment turns out to be a chore as well. Good Luck if whatever you decide.

Our consulate will allow me to be at the interview. From what I understood on the email I received from them is that they prefer both spouses to be there for the entire interview if possible. As far as work I am actually in a business where it is very easy to get another job. I was asking around this weekend and received an offer already. It will even be an increase in pay and less hours! No more nights and weekends!! I will actually get to see my hubby when he gets here lol. So I am just going to take a deep breath and see how this all plays out. Everything happens for a reason I just need to stay calm and its quite difficult here lately

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

How long would it take to get response from NVC that our case is complete?

NVC received papers from us on October 7.

You have filed a fiancee visa. NVC should be a stepping stone to the consulate/embassy. What I mean is that they do not process all the paperwork like they do for IR-1/CR-1 visas they simply check forward your file over to the consulate at least that's what my understanding is.

[Sam&Rimma 0]

No NVC changed our K3 for CR1, and just was wondering how long to wait to get interview date after we filled all papers to NVC.

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

No NVC changed our K3 for CR1, and just was wondering how long to wait to get interview date after we filled all papers to NVC.

Oh for that case it should take about 2-3 weeks to get thru NVC.

Getting the interview scheduled all depends on your country and consulate/embassy.

Try looking at some timelines for your country and make a guesstimate with 5-6 different timelines.

[Lytha 2]

Now seriously? That tracking DHL thing cant be working. If I put any days after Oct6th, it doesnt give me anything but 'No results for your inquiry'? What tha??

[~Hot Mama~ 3]

My tracking reference was a few days before my interview was confirmed to be scheduled. I did a few days before yours and found a package... EXP 22 SEP 2011A ... most likely this was yours!

[Shyam 0]

Hey everyone - first time poster, long time reader. Question for those with Mumbai consular processing - our file was completed at the NVC on Sept 23 but we still haven't received an interview date. Looking at Dave's timeline they received an interview date within 10-12 days. We are already running longer than that. Would it be fair to say that we are going to get a December date? Kind of getting nervous =/

[Lytha 2]

My tracking reference was a few days before my interview was confirmed to be scheduled. I did a few days before yours and found a package... EXP 22 SEP 2011A ... most likely this was yours!

Well,, whenever I called NVC they said they send it out on the 6th of October... So?

Who is lying here? lol

[Lytha 2]

My tracking reference was a few days before my interview was confirmed to be scheduled. I did a few days before yours and found a package... EXP 22 SEP 2011A ... most likely this was yours!

AND THANK YOU BTW! Hopefully this was mine indeed!