CSC to TSC to NVC: the Saga continues, Part 2

[Saylin 1,605]

Fantastic- so now I have 2 sources to harass daily

Exactly!! Have fun!

Remember though, DOS closes at 5pm I believe, so call them before they close. They're not open as late as NVC sadly.

[celldoc 21]

Exactly!! Have fun!

Remember though, DOS closes at 5pm I believe, so call them before they close. They're not open as late as NVC sadly.

Yeah I just realized

[Saylin 1,605]

Yeah I just realized

[digital82 3]

Hey all, so I just called the NVC and they told me my case was completed, but I MISSED their deadline in getting scheduled for July interview dates

The NVC operator told me to call back July 15th to see when (if) in August my wife's interview date was set.

I'm glad my case is complete, but so, so sad that I have to wait so much longer

Hey CellDoc...

ur in the same situation as me... my case was completed on May17th... missed the deadline by just few days...

but i got the date in about 10 days... so i would say just wait... and keep calling...

anyways goodluck...

[celldoc 21]

Hey CellDoc...

ur in the same situation as me... my case was completed on May17th... missed the deadline by just few days...

but i got the date in about 10 days... so i would say just wait... and keep calling...

anyways goodluck...

Wow thanks so much for sharing digital, I'll definitely follow Saylin's advice and continue to call.

Again, I've got some new-found hope

Best wishes to you and your loved one!

[guyrock 0]

Interview result.Mandatory AP.nothing required all docs fine.i m PHD in "Waiting" now.

[celldoc 21]

Interview result.Mandatory AP.nothing required all docs fine.i m PHD in "Waiting" now.

By "AP" I take it you mean administrative processing? What does that mean anyway? Additional background checks???

[Saylin 1,605]

By "AP" I take it you mean administrative processing? What does that mean anyway? Additional background checks???

AP (administrative processing) means two things. One is additional background checks, and this is pretty much mandatory in most MENA countries. The second, found in all countries, is when the officer requests more documents to be sent in, either because you're missing it or the officer doesn't believe in your marriage and requires more proof.

Sometimes AP is also referred to as AR (administrative review), which is the same thing.

Edited June 22, 2011 by Saylin

[celldoc 21]

AP (administrative processing) means two things. One is additional background checks, and this is pretty much mandatory in most MENA countries. The second, found in all countries, is when the officer requests more documents to be sent in, either because you're missing it or the officer doesn't believe in your marriage and requires more proof.

Sometimes AP is also referred to as AR (administrative review), which is the same thing.

Thanks for the clarification Sensei

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks for the clarification Sensei

No problem!

[celldoc 21]

Hey all- I finally got our interview date! It's the last week of August but it's all good- just glad we actually have a date!

So, what steps do I take now? Any advice would be much appreciated

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey all- I finally got our interview date! It's the last week of August but it's all good- just glad we actually have a date!

So, what steps do I take now? Any advice would be much appreciated

Yay, grats!

If you haven't already, you're going to be receiving an email soon with the details of your interview.

Your case should also be shipped to India next week. If you want to track it, you're either going to have to call the AVR as it'll update when your case has left NVC or you can talk with an operator and ask what day your case was shipped. But this is a completely optional step!

Your next mandatory step, schedule a medical! Gather all the documents you need for it: interview letter, passport, passport pictures (in Canada, it's 3, not sure in India though), and vaccination record.

Also, because you're in India, you have to set up courier service with VFS. You can take a look here: https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/Index.html Please don't ask me any questions about VFS, cause I have no idea All I know is Indians have to sign up for it and that's it.

[celldoc 21]

Yay, grats!

If you haven't already, you're going to be receiving an email soon with the details of your interview.

Your case should also be shipped to India next week. If you want to track it, you're either going to have to call the AVR as it'll update when your case has left NVC or you can talk with an operator and ask what day your case was shipped. But this is a completely optional step!

Your next mandatory step, schedule a medical! Gather all the documents you need for it: interview letter, passport, passport pictures (in Canada, it's 3, not sure in India though), and vaccination record.

Also, because you're in India, you have to set up courier service with VFS. You can take a look here: https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/Index.html Please don't ask me any questions about VFS, cause I have no idea All I know is Indians have to sign up for it and that's it.

Thanks so much Saylin!!! Yeah I'm pretty excited!

I received an email from the NVC this morning at 2:30 AM EST

The punchline reads

An immigrant visa interview has been scheduled for the applicant at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in MUMBAI (BOMBAY)

I still cannot believe that I have to wait over 2 months

I saw a post from digital2 that he was going to request an earlier interview date in Mumbai- I wonder if anything came of it.

Also, I can't seem to locate threads that indicate the average length of time from the interview to the visa in hand.

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks so much Saylin!!! Yeah I'm pretty excited!

I received an email from the NVC this morning at 2:30 AM EST

The punchline reads

I still cannot believe that I have to wait over 2 months

I saw a post from digital2 that he was going to request an earlier interview date in Mumbai- I wonder if anything came of it.

Also, I can't seem to locate threads that indicate the average length of time from the interview to the visa in hand.

Yes, I got my interview letter at 6:30am on a Saturday morning. But that's normal. The email was generated the day before, but it takes awhile to get sent out as it's all automated.

Yes, some people have luck asking for an earlier interview date. But it always depends on the consulate/embassy and how busy they are.

Since you can't locate threads on the time between interview and visa in hand, try looking at people's timelines from India that had recent interviews. See how long it took to get their visa. That's what I did for Montreal. Had a whole spreadsheet going on

[celldoc 21]

Had a whole spreadsheet going on

Spreadsheet Sensei- I wouldn't have expected anything less from you