Case number still not available after 16 days + Beneficiary name problem

[rhenzhen 5]

I got my 2ND NOTICE OF ACTION with Notice Date: May 27, 2011, that my petition has been approved. I called NVC today to follow up my case number and still not available or they haven't received my NOA2 per NVC representative. I called the (603)340-0700. I was advised to e-mail a copy of my NOA2 at nvcresearch@state.gov. Any idea how long it will generate a case number after this?

Another problem I have is I need to make changes on my wife full name.

When i filed I-130, I wrote

Family Name: GALANG First Name: MARIA Middle Name: DESAMIE

Maiden Name: BARCENAS

She just got her passport now and written on the passport

GALANG, MARIA DESAMIE BARCENAS (Family name: GALANG, First Name: MARIA DESAMIE Middle Name: BARCENAS

When i received my NOA 1 and NOA 2, It was written GALANG, MARIA D. only.

Is this going to be a problem? I talked to one of NVC represent and told me that I have to follow whatever her name on the passport. I also ask the NVC rep. if she could help me make some changes but because my case number is still not available, she can't do anything. I really don't know what to do next. Can someone give me advise what exactly to do? If someone can help me, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Edited June 21, 2011 by rhenzhen

[Navyk 78]

I understand your concern. The passport name is important, which is the reason why I-130 and G-325 are filled with the name in the passport. Since the passport is obtained now, you will have to explain to NVC regarding the difference in the name, as getting the name change in the passport takes more time. Hopefully someone who had previous experience like this will help you with his/ her experience in resolving this. But I don't think this should be a big issue as the change is from a intial to full name.

[rhenzhen 5]

I understand your concern. The passport name is important, which is the reason why I-130 and G-325 are filled with the name in the passport. Since the passport is obtained now, you will have to explain to NVC regarding the difference in the name, as getting the name change in the passport takes more time. Hopefully someone who had previous experience like this will help you with his/ her experience in resolving this. But I don't think this should be a big issue as the change is from a intial to full name.

I thought so, too, that it should not be a problem. I'm really paranoid about this. Maiden name and middle name are same meaning in the Philippines, Here in the United States, there is Middle name and Maiden name.

I thought that having 2 names, I should separate the Maria Desamie and put the Maria to First Name and Desamie to Middle name. I was wrong. I can't wait to have my case number so i can request for adjustment. I really hoping that it's really a big issue. Anyway, Thanks for the input!

Edited June 21, 2011 by rhenzhen

[Carmi 4]

Hi! I had the same issue. Received my NOA2 on May 31. Called every single day and nothing.. until yesterday when they told the same thing. So, I sent my approval notice I received via e-mail and I got a reply today confirming that they received our case yesterday. I spoke with the operator and she said that case number should be generated in the next few days. We just have to keep calling until being able to get that info. Good luck to you on your NVC journey!!

[rhenzhen 5]

I just got a reply today from my yesterday inquiry regarding my case number.

Unfortunately, until now, they still haven't received it from USCIS. I really have no idea why it takes forever for them to receive it.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please be advised that the National Visa Center (NVC) has received your

inquiry and the attached I-797 Notice of Action - Approval Notice.

Unfortunately, we do not have record of receiving your approved petition

from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The NVC will contact

USCIS on your behalf for information on the location of this petition.

Sincerely,

Jess

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc., Support Contractor

NVCResearch@state.gov

Edited June 22, 2011 by rhenzhen

[rhenzhen 5]

I just called USCIS and asked about why NVC still haven't receive my approved visa petition. My notice date was May 27, 2011. USCIS Customer Server told me to wait for 90 days!!!

Edited June 22, 2011 by rhenzhen

[GLJ1322 5]

I just called USCIS and asked about why NVC still haven't receive my approved visa petition. My notice date was May 27, 2011. USCIS Customer Server told me to wait for 90 days!!!

huh frickin' 90 days wait! We're approved by USCIS on June 8 and up till now no case # assigned yet. Hoping for good result soon and same goes to your petition too. I understand how you feel, it's difficult to stay calm and not be frustrated but the best thing we can do now is be patient and just do what you can on knowing what action you have to take and hopefully find solution to your problem. Good luck God bless.

[usaf&cop 4]

I got my 2ND NOTICE OF ACTION with Notice Date: May 27, 2011, that my petition has been approved. I called NVC today to follow up my case number and still not available or they haven't received my NOA2 per NVC representative. I called the (603)340-0700. I was advised to e-mail a copy of my NOA2 at nvcresearch@state.gov. Any idea how long it will generate a case number after this?

Another problem I have is I need to make changes on my wife full name.

When i filed I-130, I wrote

Family Name: GALANG First Name: MARIA Middle Name: DESAMIE

Maiden Name: BARCENAS

She just got her passport now and written on the passport

GALANG, MARIA DESAMIE BARCENAS (Family name: GALANG, First Name: MARIA DESAMIE Middle Name: BARCENAS

When i received my NOA 1 and NOA 2, It was written GALANG, MARIA D. only.

Is this going to be a problem? I talked to one of NVC represent and told me that I have to follow whatever her name on the passport. I also ask the NVC rep. if she could help me make some changes but because my case number is still not available, she can't do anything. I really don't know what to do next. Can someone give me advise what exactly to do? If someone can help me, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Hi there! I have the same problem too for our NOA1, my fiance also wrote on his I-129 Form, Family Name: RIZALFirst Name : MARIA Middle : ANNIE which it should be Family Name : RIZAL, First Name : MARIA ANNIE, Middle: BONIFACIO so the name written in the NOA1 as beneficiary was RIZAL, MARIA only. and yep my full name is RIZAL, MARIA ANNIE BONIFACIO for my passport and all other documents. I wanna know if you were able to change the name of your wife. Please share us how did you do it if ever so we can also call or ask the USCIS to fix my name before we get the NOA2. Thank you and Good luck to you.

[rhenzhen 5]

Hi there! I have the same problem too for our NOA1, my fiance also wrote on his I-129 Form, Family Name: RIZALFirst Name : MARIA Middle : ANNIE which it should be Family Name : RIZAL, First Name : MARIA ANNIE, Middle: BONIFACIO so the name written in the NOA1 as beneficiary was RIZAL, MARIA only. and yep my full name is RIZAL, MARIA ANNIE BONIFACIO for my passport and all other documents. I wanna know if you were able to change the name of your wife. Please share us how did you do it if ever so we can also call or ask the USCIS to fix my name before we get the NOA2. Thank you and Good luck to you.

Hi! I have not been able to fix my problem until now. I'm still waiting for my case number. USCIS no longer have my files, they mailed it to NVC, but NVC still haven't received it and it's already been 19 days.

When i talked to one of NVC representative, she said that they have to follow whatever written on her passport. I hope you can fix yours as well. Goodluck!

[Carmi 4]

huh frickin' 90 days wait! We're approved by USCIS on June 8 and up till now no case # assigned yet. Hoping for good result soon and same goes to your petition too. I understand how you feel, it's difficult to stay calm and not be frustrated but the best thing we can do now is be patient and just do what you can on knowing what action you have to take and hopefully find solution to your problem. Good luck God bless.

My NOA2 is from May 31 and still no case number either!! I was told they received our file on June 20 but today I called again and still no case number. CSR said to wait 2 to 4 weeks!! (which I don't believe because we know for a fact that it does not take that long to get the case number!).

[GLJ1322 5]

My NOA2 is from May 31 and still no case number either!! I was told they received our file on June 20 but today I called again and still no case number. CSR said to wait 2 to 4 weeks!! (which I don't believe because we know for a fact that it does not take that long to get the case number!).

I see that you already got your case # assigned on your time line, that's awesome

I hope we'll get our case # soon, for as what NVC is telling us we need to send a scanned copy of our NOA2 blah blah same thing as they're saying to everyone else. I hope good news will come soon for us and for others who are waiting too.

[tripod 0]

I see that you already got your case # assigned on your time line, that's awesome

I hope we'll get our case # soon, for as what NVC is telling us we need to send a scanned copy of our NOA2 blah blah same thing as they're saying to everyone else. I hope good news will come soon for us and for others who are waiting too.

where did u send it? can i just send them before they tell us what to do

[GLJ1322 5]

where did u send it? can i just send them before they tell us what to do

Hehe nah.. I sent a inquiry email about our case status giving them our CIS receipt # and our infos. and this is what they have to say:

Dear Sir/Madam:

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC).

Please be advised that the National Visa Center (NVC) has received your inquiry. Unfortunately, we do not have any record of receiving your petition. If your petition was approved more than 15 days ago, please email a scanned copy of your I-797 or I-171 Notice of Action - Approval Notice to NVCResearch@state.gov. Please type the receipt number in the subject line of your email and include one attachment/case per email. We will contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on your behalf to locate your petition.

If you received the form I-797 or I-171 Notice of Action - Approval Notice indicating that your petition has been retained by USCIS, or another type of the Notice of Action that is not an Approval notice, please contact USCIS at 800-375-5283 or visit their web site at www.uscis.gov for additional information.

Sincerely,

Kobe

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc.

Support Contractor

NVCInquiry@state.gov

[tripod 0]

Hehe nah.. I sent a inquiry email about our case status giving them our CIS receipt # and our infos. and this is what they have to say:

Dear Sir/Madam:

Your inquiry has been received at the National Visa Center (NVC).

Please be advised that the National Visa Center (NVC) has received your inquiry. Unfortunately, we do not have any record of receiving your petition. If your petition was approved more than 15 days ago, please email a scanned copy of your I-797 or I-171 Notice of Action - Approval Notice to NVCResearch@state.gov. Please type the receipt number in the subject line of your email and include one attachment/case per email. We will contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on your behalf to locate your petition.

If you received the form I-797 or I-171 Notice of Action - Approval Notice indicating that your petition has been retained by USCIS, or another type of the Notice of Action that is not an Approval notice, please contact USCIS at 800-375-5283 or visit their web site at www.uscis.gov for additional information.

Sincerely,

Kobe

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc.

Support Contractor

NVCInquiry@state.gov

thank u for this helpful info so if no case number after 15 days i know what to do now hehe still sucks to wait

[GLJ1322 5]

I just got a reply today from my yesterday inquiry regarding my case number.

Unfortunately, until now, they still haven't received it from USCIS. I really have no idea why it takes forever for them to receive it.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please be advised that the National Visa Center (NVC) has received your

inquiry and the attached I-797 Notice of Action - Approval Notice.

Unfortunately, we do not have record of receiving your approved petition

from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The NVC will contact

USCIS on your behalf for information on the location of this petition.

Sincerely,

Jess

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc., Support Contractor

NVCResearch@state.gov

Hello rhenzhen, did you get your NVC case # yet? If so can you please let us know how did you follow it up to NVC? Thanks...