Late April/May NVC Filers

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

Congrats!!! I got my CC yesterday.... looks like a nice batch of us are all getting our cases closed. hope you get a fast interview!

Congrats!! I just got an SIF today finally.

[Jim Brown 5]

Spoke to an operator today to ask if they had scheduled an interview yet. She said the same normal script, that they couldn't get us in to June because it was already full, and NVC schedules all interviews in the 2nd week of the month. I asked her if this was considered the second week, and she said yes. I asked her then if I was going to get scheduled, and she said "No." ... Confusing to say the least, but I'm just chalking it up to standard operator silliness.

Is there any chance we're in AP? I thought AP at the NVC stage occured PRIOR to a SIF and CC, or does it occur afterwards?

[Saylin 1,605]

Congrats!! I just got an SIF today finally.

Grats on the SIF. Have you called NVC yet to ask if your case is complete?

Spoke to an operator today to ask if they had scheduled an interview yet. She said the same normal script, that they couldn't get us in to June because it was already full, and NVC schedules all interviews in the 2nd week of the month. I asked her if this was considered the second week, and she said yes. I asked her then if I was going to get scheduled, and she said "No." ... Confusing to say the least, but I'm just chalking it up to standard operator silliness.

Is there any chance we're in AP? I thought AP at the NVC stage occured PRIOR to a SIF and CC, or does it occur afterwards?

That's just the regular script the operators give. They schedule all month long, not just the second week. If you want proof, check out my signature. I was scheduled during the FOURTH week.

And no, there's like no chance you're in AP. I've never heard of that occurring to those in NVC for spousal visas. AP usually only happens for IR-1/CR-1 applicants after the interview has been conducted. Now, if you're a K1 applicant, then yes, you can be put into AP at the NVC stage, but you're not.

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

Grats on the SIF. Have you called NVC yet to ask if your case is complete?

Thanks but I am not that happy cause of the long wait. I called to confirm SIF and no CC yet. And NVC still hasn't heard back from Montreal embassy for my expedite request.

[giamimigio 21]

i was told by an operator that once the interview is scheduled then they'll email the appt letter that's shown at the embassy. my question is what's the purpose of calling everyday and getting the standards scripted answer if it isn't gonna make a difference on when they schedule the interview anyway?

[Jim Brown 5]

i was told by an operator that once the interview is scheduled then they'll email the appt letter that's shown at the embassy. my question is what's the purpose of calling everyday and getting the standards scripted answer if it isn't gonna make a difference on when they schedule the interview anyway?

Because I don't trust the operators as far as I can throw them. They've shown themselves to be the front end of a very disorganized process, and the only use they've shown themselves to have is that they seem to have access to information before the AVR updates or I get e-mails. The operators always knew I'd be getting an RFE before I got the letter, so I'm imagining they'll know I've been scheduled before some clerk feels bothered enough to send out the mass auto-email. If it buys me a week of extra time to have my wife schedule her trip to London it was worthwhile, plus it satisfies my curiosity and lets me feel like I'm still doing something with the petition rather than just sitting and waiting for the unknown. At least with an interview date we'll know what precisely we're waiting for. With the NVC I don't have that confidence.

[giamimigio 21]

Because I don't trust the operators as far as I can throw them. They've shown themselves to be the front end of a very disorganized process, and the only use they've shown themselves to have is that they seem to have access to information before the AVR updates or I get e-mails. The operators always knew I'd be getting an RFE before I got the letter, so I'm imagining they'll know I've been scheduled before some clerk feels bothered enough to send out the mass auto-email. If it buys me a week of extra time to have my wife schedule her trip to London it was worthwhile, plus it satisfies my curiosity and lets me feel like I'm still doing something with the petition rather than just sitting and waiting for the unknown. At least with an interview date we'll know what precisely we're waiting for. With the NVC I don't have that confidence.

oh ok. so it's not something that needs to be done. thanks for the explanation. i figured if it needed to be done and it was in our control then i should have been on the ringer as well.

[Jim Brown 5]

oh ok. so it's not something that needs to be done. thanks for the explanation. i figured if it needed to be done and it was in our control then i should have been on the ringer as well.

Yeah, I doubt I'm doing more than just appeasing my own desire to feel involved. Once the case is closed I'm under the impression that nothing short of a congressional inquiry or a writ of mandatus would move things along faster than the NVC is already going... and, credit where credit is due, they are a heck of a lot quicker than the USCIS.

[giamimigio 21]

Yeah, I doubt I'm doing more than just appeasing my own desire to feel involved. Once the case is closed I'm under the impression that nothing short of a congressional inquiry or a writ of mandatus would move things along faster than the NVC is already going... and, credit where credit is due, they are a heck of a lot quicker than the USCIS.

well at least being with your loved one is right around the corner. that's all that really matters at this point. here's to everything going well at the interview-poe-happily ever after.

[Saylin 1,605]

i was told by an operator that once the interview is scheduled then they'll email the appt letter that's shown at the embassy. my question is what's the purpose of calling everyday and getting the standards scripted answer if it isn't gonna make a difference on when they schedule the interview anyway?

The only reason people call everyday is to find out their interview date as soon as they can. When I called DOS on March 25 around 3pm, I got the good news finally that an interview date had been scheduled. But if I hadn't called, I would have only found out of my interview date by email and that only arrived the next morning at 6am. So, no, calling isn't mandatory or anything and it only saves you about a day or two of finding out the date. But calling was free for me, so I thought, why not.

[Lidia & JB 4]

Thanks but I am not that happy cause of the long wait. I called to confirm SIF and no CC yet. And NVC still hasn't heard back from Montreal embassy for my expedite request.

Congrats for SIF and don't worry, I got SIF Monday and CC only today on AVR but operator had confirmed it Tuesday

It was about time for you to have your CC

[cristina.c 2]

:thumbs: Is your husband already there in Bucuresti? If so, why not have him with you for moral support, and also to provide any answers? Otherwise, he doesn't have to be there for the interview.

no he's not here,i'll see if to come or not

[KarenB 0]

An immigrant visa interview has been scheduled for the applicant at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in BUCHAREST on July 26, 2011 at 01:00 pm.

July 12th is the day!!!!!!they had a wrong email adress,provided by the lawyer,and only her adress was correct,anyway it's very closed and i'm happy,my only concern is if my husband should come or not with me?!

Congrats!! I just got an SIF today finally.

Great Whoop for all the Cc and interview dates.

CGuy, finally this is done, i do hope the embassy grants your expedite and gives you that early July date you wanted. Best of luck!

[charity1214 3]

Congrats!! I just got an SIF today finally.

OMG that's AWESOME!!!! I knew you had to be right behind!!!!!!! I got an email the next day, and then called on the day after that (to ask about a false RFE that showed up that day) and it was confirmed. Dont' sweat it... you will be closed! Very happy for you!

[CaliforniaGuy 2]

Congrats for SIF and don't worry, I got SIF Monday and CC only today on AVR but operator had confirmed it Tuesday

It was about time for you to have your CC

Great Whoop for all the Cc and interview dates.

CGuy, finally this is done, i do hope the embassy grants your expedite and gives you that early July date you wanted. Best of luck!

OMG that's AWESOME!!!! I knew you had to be right behind!!!!!!! I got an email the next day, and then called on the day after that (to ask about a false RFE that showed up that day) and it was confirmed. Dont' sweat it... you will be closed! Very happy for you!

Thanks guys. At least it will be over soon even if I don't get the expedite and the early July date. I guess I just have to change my plans somehow.