NVC Filers - July 2011

[Fire Foxy 2]

I see, thanks!

Boy, this forum sure helps to relieve my compulsive impulses

I called the NVC and they said "for sure" after 15 business days, which is Monday, they will have it. I don't believe them.

[Louis&Venice 2]

I'm hoping to join soon, as I was approved last July 12, 2011...Hoping I could get my manila case no. soon.........Help me Lord Jesus!!

[sarah278 0]

After waiting 6 weeks, I am a July NVC filer. They received my file this past monday, but have not generated my I-864 bill. How long does this usually take, anyone know?

[Fire Foxy 2]

Hi,

Just want to share my timeline. I emailed the NVC yesterday.

I call them twice a day

Also, I saw that some people are talking about how to call the DOS (= dept of state?). Why would I call them?

Thanks!

Hi, just wanted to follow up with this. I just got a response from the NVC saying:

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.

The email I wrote was something around my 12th business day. I dont recommend waiting the full 15.

OK, here goes the patience test.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Hi, just wanted to follow up with this. I just got a response from the NVC saying:

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.

The email I wrote was something around my 12th business day. I dont recommend waiting the full 15.

OK, here goes the patience test.

How long did it take them to email you after sending in your scanned copy? I am curious how far backed up they are on responding to initial email requests (mine was two days - and then another day to tell me the case was "in route" and to wait another 6-8 weeks).. Also after talking to a supervisor last night at NVC it does not sound like the nvcresearch emails will give you any more speed at this point as they are already 20+ business days behind and still losing ground

[H&I 6]

You are an angel to put all this info up for people!! Thank you so much! I had been looking for a number the call the NVC... you have made me very happy!

Everyone who's dealing with NVC this month can share their timelines and ask questions here

Here's some guides for those in NVC:

-http://www.visajourn..._live_in_the_US

-http://www.visajourn...p/EZGuideSpouse

-http://www.visajourn...he_NVC_ShortCut

-http://www.visajourn...ew_Online_Forms (Canada-specific)

And some other useful links:

-http://www.visajourn...il_DS-3032_form (template on how to email the DS-3032)

-http://travel.state..../info_5165.html (table at bottom, to see if you're eligible for Electronic Processing and/or online forms)

-https://ceac.state.g...ice/signon.aspx (payment portal)

-https://ceac.state.g...px?signout=true (site to fill out DS-261 and DS-260 for those eligible for online forms)

-http://travel.state....c/nvc_1335.html (NVC)

Phone numbers:

NVC - 603-334-0700 (press 1 then 5 to speak with an operator)

DOS - 202-663-1225 (press 1 then 0 to speak with a visa specialist)

Email addresses:

NVCInquiry@state.gov - to email DS-3032, expedite requests, and/or questions

NVCElectronic@state.gov - to email optin for EP and for scanned packages

[H&I 6]

Try and remember that God's timing is perfect and can't be messed up!! So hold onto that faith ok? It will happen...

I'm hoping to join soon, as I was approved last July 12, 2011...Hoping I could get my manila case no. soon.........Help me Lord Jesus!!

[Saylin 1,605]

You are an angel to put all this info up for people!! Thank you so much! I had been looking for a number the call the NVC... you have made me very happy!

No problem!

Hope you get your case number soon!

[raj1975 10]

sent AOS and DS 230 together in one envelope to NVC on July 5. AVR still plays the old message and the operator says the packet must be somewhere in the building and allow 20 business dates. 9 business days over, still 11 more to go. getting nervous here and hoping they didn't forget the packet somewhere in the corner.

Edited July 17, 2011 by raj1975

[raj1975 10]

sent AOS and DS 230 together in one envelope to NVC on July 5. AVR still plays the old message and the operator says they must be somewhere in the building and allow 20 business dates. 9 business days over, still 11 more to go. getting nervous here and hoping they didn't forget the packet somewhere in the corner. any July filers to NVC or late June filers provide some status.

[Saylin 1,605]

sent AOS and DS 230 together in one envelope to NVC on July 5. AVR still plays the old message and the operator says they must be somewhere in the building and allow 20 business dates. 9 business days over, still 11 more to go. getting nervous here and hoping they didn't forget the packet somewhere in the corner. any July filers to NVC or late June filers provide some status.

It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for NVC to review your packages. You might just hear something this week, hopefully CC and not an RFE.

[raj1975 10]

It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for NVC to review your packages. You might just hear something this week, hopefully CC and not an RFE.

Thanks Saylin for the good wishes. As always you are the best. i hope your words come true. we can't take this separation anymore. eagerly waiting to be with her.

[Fire Foxy 2]

How long did it take them to email you after sending in your scanned copy? I am curious how far backed up they are on responding to initial email requests (mine was two days - and then another day to tell me the case was "in route" and to wait another 6-8 weeks).. Also after talking to a supervisor last night at NVC it does not sound like the nvcresearch emails will give you any more speed at this point as they are already 20+ business days behind and still losing ground

Hi, sorry for the late reply, I was out of town.

I got an automatic email from them right away, then two days later this one, and then one business day later, I got one saying that the petition is "en route".

I am going to try calling USCIS now, apparently, they can tell you when it was mailed. Also, someone on this forum said that maybe this week, a June 18th petition will come up. I guess it is guess work.

people here might find this interesting:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/320059-fustration-no-sign-of-my-case-yet-with-the-nvc/

[~Hot Mama~ 3]

Well for kicks I decided to make a Monday afternoon call to NVC... No record of case (of course) so I called USCIS just to see if they had any info as my case was supposed to be "expedited". In fact the officer that approved my petition sent me an email as soon as he approved it and said NVC should have my case in 5 business days as he was sending it THAT DAY!

Typical government responses were all I received today...

NVC says "We havent received your approval yet. Please wait a few more days and call us back. You can also submit a complaint via email" blah blah blah... I did send it just in case it helps speed things up.

USCIS says "Your case is approved please allow 45 days for us to send your case to NVC and an additional 6-8 weeks for NVC to send something to you. When I informed them that NVC is telling all of us to send in these complaints she sooo did not care! Also she acted like the 15 day timeframe to send to NVC was amusing! So our cases are sitting in some dead end office waiting for the shipping department to wake up from their long winters nap lol

So now what should be a 15 day wait has turned into a 12-14 week wait? C'mon government employees get a grip!!! Your standard response phrases mean nothing to us! We want our families!

[~Hot Mama~ 3]

Oh and I know some of you have been waiting for weeks now for an NVC update... so please dont take my post wrong since mine was just approved on the 11th. I just figure the more people we have creating a stir at USCIS and NVC the better! Gotta keep em movin!!!