NVC Filers - October 2011

[Saylin 1,605]

Ok I have way too much time to think since NVC has a long weekend. So, I have thought of a new question.

People write how many days it took to get thru NVC. But my case took awhile to get a case number as many others did. So, when is the right time to calculate how many days it took at NVC?

I got my NOA2 on Sept 11th.

Went to NVC on Sept 12--some operators said received on 12 and some said 15th.

I called 2 times a day Or more for my number and I finally got it on Sept 30th.

So, do I count the days I waited for a case number as the days at nvc? Or do i start counting from the day i got the numbers?

Thank you

I would say start counting once you got your case number. My reasoning: you really didn't have any control how fast your case got shipped from USCIS to NVC, and how fast NVC assigned a case number. As soon as you get your case number, the time spent in NVC is mostly decided by you. So go with September 30th

hello! I think I will also join this thread, I haven't gotten my case number yet but I'm hoping it'll be this week or next week. can't wait to get started

Welcome Hopefully you get your case number very soon so you can start the process! Do you have everything ready, so you can send it asap?

[Miss smarty pants 84]

Ok I have a crazy question...again

I want to know if countries share nvc numbers or if there can be a CRO2011501010 and a CAS2011501010

But first you should understand why I want to know this information.

I am looking at egypts interview schedule for October. I see many numbers. Numbers from 2005 till July 2011 for fiance visa apps. So I am trying to figure out if there are 50,000 egyptian visa interviews before me right now or if it refers to 50,000 apps from ALL countries.

I hope this makes sense. I have searched for it but no where does it say if countries share the numbers or if each country has there own. Thank you

How do you know how many cases a consulate has?

[together4evr 360]

How do you know how many cases a consulate has?

I do not know if I understand your question.

Egypt embassy has a portal every month that lists who has an interview. So, I look and I see them do about 500 interviews every month. Then I look at the numbers and see when they started the NVC process. In october there are mostly interviews of people who started NVC in Jan and Feb.

Oh, I think I found out that countries share the same numbers and just add their country 3 digit to the begining.

Also on Egypt embassy it showed people with numbers like CRO2011600100.

So my number is like CRO2011730100

So really there are 130000 numbers before me. But some have already completed interviews...like many fiance visas and C2, C3, C4. and probably have many earlier that did not complete nvc timely.

So, you never rally know how many are in front of you. I just like numbers. And I like to try and estimate when things will happen and see which number I am. Like in Igors list I was like number 108 when I got NOA2.

I hope something of this answered your question.

Hey, Where is your update??? Case complete yet?

Edited October 10, 2011 by togetherforever13

[Saylin 1,605]

Ok I have a crazy question...again

I want to know if countries share nvc numbers or if there can be a CRO2011501010 and a CAS2011501010

But first you should understand why I want to know this information.

I am looking at egypts interview schedule for October. I see many numbers. Numbers from 2005 till July 2011 for fiance visa apps. So I am trying to figure out if there are 50,000 egyptian visa interviews before me right now or if it refers to 50,000 apps from ALL countries.

I hope this makes sense. I have searched for it but no where does it say if countries share the numbers or if each country has there own. Thank you

For some reason, I didn't see this question when it was posted on the 7th, but I'll reply now. IMO, it would be impossible to have two people with the same numbers but different country codes. My reasoning: the last three numbers indicate the order of that day of which cases were assigned numbers. Example: it's only possible for the first case of the day to have a case number of #######001. The next case would then be #######002, then #######003, #######004, etc. It doesn't matter what country they come from. That 3-digit country code just gets added to their number, probably to make it easier to identify, than just looking up the string of numbers.

Again, this is just my speculation, but I believe it's logical and makes sense.

[together4evr 360]

For some reason, I didn't see this question when it was posted on the 7th, but I'll reply now. IMO, it would be impossible to have two people with the same numbers but different country codes. My reasoning: the last three numbers indicate the order of that day of which cases were assigned numbers. Example: it's only possible for the first case of the day to have a case number of #######001. The next case would then be #######002, then #######003, #######004, etc. It doesn't matter what country they come from. That 3-digit country code just gets added to their number, probably to make it easier to identify, than just looking up the string of numbers.

Again, this is just my speculation, but I believe it's logical and makes sense.

Well that was my thinking but then I found a immigration website that stated the last 3 digits represent each country only. Like 001 would be the first case of canada for the day. So the number can be duplicated and just have different country codes. But who really knows??? NVC doesn't tell. And I do not know how reliable the immigration website is. It was a lawyer who wrote the explanation...

[CanadaLove 16]

I forbid you to join the November thread. I order you to finish this month!

I would /love/ to finish this month (Oct 30 is the one-year anni of sending out the I130), but we're aiming for an interview date of Jan/Feb in order to allow for as much moneymaking potential to get to Montreal on his part. I'm trying to convince him that going to Montreal to get the medical done a couple of days before the interview is in his best money-saving interest, but sometimes getting him to change his mind is like convincing a brick wall to change to water. I'm about to pull the 'who's spent the year researching this sh!t till she knows it back and forth' card and show him 'Starman stubborn' applies to me too. (Plus I'm Taurus, I /know/ how to dig in my heels. )

[jv323 3]

I would say start counting once you got your case number. My reasoning: you really didn't have any control how fast your case got shipped from USCIS to NVC, and how fast NVC assigned a case number. As soon as you get your case number, the time spent in NVC is mostly decided by you. So go with September 30th

Welcome Hopefully you get your case number very soon so you can start the process! Do you have everything ready, so you can send it asap?

Yes I do, I had begun gathering documents since May once I sent in the I-130 I hope I'm more than prepared lol, but I'm sure something will always come up but overall I have all the paperwork that I have to send in.

[Saylin 1,605]

Well that was my thinking but then I found a immigration website that stated the last 3 digits represent each country only. Like 001 would be the first case of canada for the day. So the number can be duplicated and just have different country codes. But who really knows??? NVC doesn't tell. And I do not know how reliable the immigration website is. It was a lawyer who wrote the explanation...

Hmm, never heard that explanation before. It could be possible...

I would /love/ to finish this month (Oct 30 is the one-year anni of sending out the I130), but we're aiming for an interview date of Jan/Feb in order to allow for as much moneymaking potential to get to Montreal on his part. I'm trying to convince him that going to Montreal to get the medical done a couple of days before the interview is in his best money-saving interest, but sometimes getting him to change his mind is like convincing a brick wall to change to water. I'm about to pull the 'who's spent the year researching this sh!t till she knows it back and forth' card and show him 'Starman stubborn' applies to me too. (Plus I'm Taurus, I /know/ how to dig in my heels. )

Let's hope it doesn't get down to you "digging in your heels" But I understand how he will need the money to get to Montreal and such.

Yes I do, I had begun gathering documents since May once I sent in the I-130 I hope I'm more than prepared lol, but I'm sure something will always come up but overall I have all the paperwork that I have to send in.

Glad you've been prepared! Since your country is Mexico, I hope you know you're required to do EP and online forms.

[together4evr 360]

Woe is me....I called NVC as soon as they opened and they do not have a record of getting my Aos or DS-230. I would have thought a long weekend would have been enough time to get it to someones desk. I hope their week is productive!

Also I am tired of hearing the AVR "Sent out a packet blahblahblah since the 6th.

NVC is slow too. Maybe I am just an overacheiver and that is why this process seems slow to me? lol

Good luck this week to all

[Allegra+Hadrien 2]

Woe is me....I called NVC as soon as they opened and they do not have a record of getting my Aos or DS-230. I would have thought a long weekend would have been enough time to get it to someones desk. I hope their week is productive!

Also I am tired of hearing the AVR "Sent out a packet blahblahblah since the 6th.

NVC is slow too. Maybe I am just an overacheiver and that is why this process seems slow to me? lol

Good luck this week to all

Still waiting as well - they still need to take my $404 (In process right now). I hope they do it before they read my files.

Case completes for all of this week...

[JP&BP 1]

Still waiting as well - they still need to take my $404 (In process right now). I hope they do it before they read my files.

Case completes for all of this week...

We're waiting too.... My patience is really being tested by the NVC right now. Our case is in review right now because of the rfe for the birth certificate I know I included in the IV package. My husband talked to a supevisor today and they said to call again next week. I don't want to wait that long, I want a case complete !! And they still haven't figured out the payment thing. Bill still shows paid but the money is still in the account. Come on NVC and complete our cases!!!

[Allegra+Hadrien 2]

We're waiting too.... My patience is really being tested by the NVC right now. Our case is in review right now because of the rfe for the birth certificate I know I included in the IV package. My husband talked to a supevisor today and they said to call again next week. I don't want to wait that long, I want a case complete !! And they still haven't figured out the payment thing. Bill still shows paid but the money is still in the account. Come on NVC and complete our cases!!!

The closer you get to the end, the harder it is to wait. I feel like that every time we go visit each other as well. How much longer will we have to endure this - just think after case complete...more waiting..then waiting for interview!!! waiting waiting waiting waiting...... :wacko: :wacko:

[JP&BP 1]

The closer you get to the end, the harder it is to wait. I feel like that every time we go visit each other as well. How much longer will we have to endure this - just think after case complete...more waiting..then waiting for interview!!! waiting waiting waiting waiting...... :wacko: :wacko:

I know, I'm so not good at waiting! I want everything to happen right away !

I guess the best thing to do is to keep busy and taking it one step at the time. First CC and then knowing the interview date, so at least we know what time frame we're looking at. I keep telling myself there is light at the end of the tunnel... it's just hard to see it right now

[Dumb/Dumber 61]

Woe is me....I called NVC as soon as they opened and they do not have a record of getting my Aos or DS-230. I would have thought a long weekend would have been enough time to get it to someones desk. I hope their week is productive!

Also I am tired of hearing the AVR "Sent out a packet blahblahblah since the 6th.

NVC is slow too. Maybe I am just an overacheiver and that is why this process seems slow to me? lol

Good luck this week to all

I am also tired of hearing the AVR same Check List Rec'd October 6th blahblahblah. I would like a lot more action and a little less blahblahblah Hope they review my I-864 today. I was so excited last week when they reviewed my DS-230 and now holiday road block.

Edited October 11, 2011 by Dumb/Dumber

[together4evr 360]

I am also tired of hearing the AVR same Check List Rec'd October 6th blahblahblah. I would like a lot more action and a little less blahblahblah Hope they review my I-864 today. I was so excited last week when they reviewed my DS-230 and now holiday road block.

I just called AVR and it said BlahBlahBlahBlahBlah