NVC Filers - February 2012

[foobaz123 39]

People are still getting March dates as we speak. Don't lose hope!

I won't. At least not yet.

One difference is that NVC doesn't schedule the appointments for GUZ like they do for everyone else. GUZ is also a very high volume consulate and those dates fill up fast. I'm sure it varies by season, but I've seen people scheduled for interviews two months after the date they were scheduled. Not common, but it happens. It's why I'm nervous to get in that scheduling queue as quickly as we can.

[Laure&Colin 558]

I won't. At least not yet.

One difference is that NVC doesn't schedule the appointments for GUZ like they do for everyone else. GUZ is also a very high volume consulate and those dates fill up fast. I'm sure it varies by season, but I've seen people scheduled for interviews two months after the date they were scheduled. Not common, but it happens. It's why I'm nervous to get in that scheduling queue as quickly as we can.

Yeah, I had an interview date 2 months ahead, although NVC schedules for France which is soo not a busy IV issuing post, so you never know. Keep you hopes up.

[foobaz123 39]

NVC just told me that:

A) Even though I had thought they had accepted our DS-3032 (Based on having gotten a response from them saying the case was now eligible for further processing), they are now saying that since they haven't requested the DS-3032 from us they haven't accepted it. Thus, we're still at Step 1 with zero forward progress beyond getting a case number.

B) They'll request it from me within 2 to 4 weeks. (Probably boiler plate, but at this point I have no reason not to think it'll take that long or even longer)

So.... The reason we've not received our AOS or IV bill? Our case is still stuck in limbo with no action on it at all.

Happy Monday.

Edited February 13, 2012 by foobaz123

[Saylin 1,605]

NVC just told me that:

A) Even though I had thought they had accepted our DS-3032 (Based on having gotten a response from them saying the case was now eligible for further processing), they are now saying that since they haven't requested the DS-3032 from us they haven't accepted it. Thus, we're still at Step 1 with zero forward progress beyond getting a case number.

B) They'll request it from me within 2 to 4 weeks. (Probably boiler plate, but at this reason I have no reason not to think it'll take that long or even longer)

So.... The reason we've not received our AOS or IV bill? Our case is still stuck in limbo with no action on it.

Happy Monday.

Remember, the AOS and IV are separate tracks, so even though they're claiming that the DS-3032 wasn't accepted, that doesn't affect the AOS being invoiced at all.

And IMO, I wouldn't believe them about the DS-3032 not being accepted. That's just the response from ONE operator. If you want to be 100% sure, then I'd suggest calling up and asking specifically "has my DS-3032 been accepted" to at least FIVE operators. The more the better.

[alizon 77]

That was kind of weird...I called DOS just to see if they could confirm that our package made it to Montreal, and she just reiterated the interview date and asked if we received packet 4 (which we did, it's just the interview letter and we got it via email). Then she said "have a good day!" Uh...so did Montreal get it? NVC told me they have no way of tracking it either. I guess we just have to go with faith in the postal service! Not that that is hard to do...it's just Canada, but I want to fill in my timeline with the date the consulate received it!

Max is currently at his medical, btw, and they DID make him get a flu shot. Oy vey.

Edited February 13, 2012 by alizon

[foobaz123 39]

Remember, the AOS and IV are separate tracks, so even though they're claiming that the DS-3032 wasn't accepted, that doesn't affect the AOS being invoiced at all.

And IMO, I wouldn't believe them about the DS-3032 not being accepted. That's just the response from ONE operator. If you want to be 100% sure, then I'd suggest calling up and asking specifically "has my DS-3032 been accepted" to at least FIVE operators. The more the better.

Yeah, you're right about the AOS and IV as separate tracks. Just extremely frustrated, as I'm sure you know and see often.

That's actually directly what I asked the guy. Before I had just been asking where the bills were and being told "we haven't generated them yet" (As if I often find myself asking for things I already have). This time I asked directly if it had been accepted and that's when he said that it wouldn't have been accepted since they hadn't asked for it.

More standing-by to stand-by.

[Saylin 1,605]

That was kind of weird...I called DOS just to see if they could confirm that our package made it to Montreal, and she just reiterated the interview date and asked if we received packet 4 (which we did, it's just the interview letter and we got it via email). Then she said "have a good day!" Uh...so did Montreal get it? NVC told me they have no way of tracking it either. I guess we just have to go with faith in the postal service! Not that that is hard to do...it's just Canada, but I want to fill in my timeline with the date the consulate received it!

Max is currently at his medical, btw, and the DID make him get a flu shot. Oy vey.

Yeah, some of the DOS operators can be weird. I'd suggest calling them up again and ask if the package sent by NVC has been received by the consulate. Hopefully you don't get the same person

Hope his medical is going alright. And that sucks about the flu shot. I had the same experience Wasn't expecting to get a flu shot (thought flu season was over)...

Yeah, you're right about the AOS and IV as separate tracks. Just extremely frustrated, as I'm sure you know and see often.

That's actually directly what I asked the guy. Before I had just been asking where the bills were and being told "we haven't generated them yet" (As if I often find myself asking for things I already have). This time I asked directly if it had been accepted and that's when he said that it wouldn't have been accepted since they hadn't asked for it.

More standing-by to stand-by.

I've heard that stuff from operators before that you had to wait for them to ask for things before sending things. It's just another line they read from their manual, similar to "NVC only schedules interviews during the second week of each month". And we ALL should know how very false that statement is.

[foobaz123 39]

Yeah, some of the DOS operators can be weird. I'd suggest calling them up again and ask if the package sent by NVC has been received by the consulate. Hopefully you don't get the same person

Hope his medical is going alright. And that sucks about the flu shot. I had the same experience Wasn't expecting to get a flu shot (thought flu season was over)...

I've heard that stuff from operators before that you had to wait for them to ask for things before sending things. It's just another line they read from their manual, similar to "NVC only schedules interviews during the second week of each month". And we ALL should know how very false that statement is.

True... *ponders a drink* haha

I wonder who would have to "kick" to be able to call someone at the actual NVC instead of know nothing contractors... haha

[Saylin 1,605]

True... *ponders a drink* haha

I wonder who would have to "kick" to be able to call someone at the actual NVC instead of know nothing contractors... haha

If only...

[alizon 77]

Hope his medical is going alright. And that sucks about the flu shot. I had the same experience Wasn't expecting to get a flu shot (thought flu season was over)...

It's been two hours since his exam started, and all I've heard from him is that he got through the first part (prise de sang, vaccin contre la grippe, pression rythme cardiaque). Hope they let him go soon! How long did it take you, Saylin?

EDIT: Never mind, he just finished. The only thing he needed was the flu vaccine. Results will be available Thursday. One more step down!

Edited February 13, 2012 by alizon

[Saylin 1,605]

It's been two hours since his exam started, and all I've heard from him is that he got through the first part (prise de sang, vaccin contre la grippe, pression rythme cardiaque). Hope they let him go soon! How long did it take you, Saylin?

EDIT: Never mind, he just finished. The only thing he needed was the flu vaccine. Results will be available Thursday. One more step down!

Yeah, it took me about two hours I think. My appointment was around 10am if I remember, and I was out around lunch. Most of the time was spent waiting to be called.

Glad he finished though And make sure he doesn't lose the medical results once he picks them up Kinda required at the interview

[alizon 77]

Yeah, it took me about two hours I think. My appointment was around 10am if I remember, and I was out around lunch. Most of the time was spent waiting to be called.

Glad he finished though And make sure he doesn't lose the medical results once he picks them up Kinda required at the interview

It'll be hard to lose them in a studio apartment! =P

I'm a little concerned because they didn't give him a second MMR shot and he only has record of having one in the past (in the Canada forum, they're pretty adamant that he needs two). He mentioned it to the nurse and she said he was fine. Do they use the blood to test for immunities too or just syphilis? If they test his blood and tell him after the fact that he needs another MMR booster, I'm going to be annoyed.

[Rujby 23]

IV package, please be invoiced today

[Saylin 1,605]

It'll be hard to lose them in a studio apartment! =P

I'm a little concerned because they didn't give him a second MMR shot and he only has record of having one in the past (in the Canada forum, they're pretty adamant that he needs two). He mentioned it to the nurse and she said he was fine. Do they use the blood to test for immunities too or just syphilis? If they test his blood and tell him after the fact that he needs another MMR booster, I'm going to be annoyed.

I'd have to look at my vaccination record at home to be sure, but I think there's only one vaccine for MMR, a combination one for measles, mumps, and rubella.

And as far as I know, no, they don't test the blood for immunities, just for syphilis.

IV package, please be invoiced today

Please note, you want the IV BILL to be invoiced, not package. The IV package is what you send to NVC

[foobaz123 39]

I'd have to look at my vaccination record at home to be sure, but I think there's only one vaccine for MMR, a combination one for measles, mumps, and rubella.

And as far as I know, no, they don't test the blood for immunities, just for syphilis.

Please note, you want the IV BILL to be invoiced, not package. The IV package is what you send to NVC

Sheesh.. wanting people to be accurate and such... next thing you know you'll be reminding us that words have meanings...

Also, come on IV and AOS invoices!!