NVC Filers - March 2012

[Saylin 1,605]

I know he asked me two or three things, but the one I remember was that he asked me "what type of petition was filed? Was it an I-129F, I-130 or something different?". It's probably insignificant but that stuck out as...hmm, no one in 2 weeks has asked that! What's the deal?

That is definitely an interesting question to ask. Never at NVC or DOS was that asked of me. And I've never seen anyone here being asked that. You definitely got a strange little dude this morning..

[foobaz123 39]

Darnell, check my logic if you would. The interview is on Tuesday the 17th. Presuming that there are no problems and we're approved, the passport with the visa in it will likely show up in around 3 business days. Thus, the odds are very low that we'd have the visa in hand in time for a flight out of HKG on 23April, correct?

[Trav&Shell 83]

That is definitely an interesting question to ask. Never at NVC or DOS was that asked of me. And I've never seen anyone here being asked that. You definitely got a strange little dude this morning..

LOL...oh you have no idea! Frank was pleasant, if somewhat robotic...clearly reading something from somewhere, but asked me odd questions. Poor lil Frank, wonder if he knows he made the message boards

I also just reviewed my timeline and realized that nothing's really been NORMAL with my simple little I-130 so why should I start having normal now? Thank you, USCIS, for starting the chain of strange!

Edited March 16, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[Saylin 1,605]

LOL...oh you have no idea! Frank was pleasant, if somewhat robotic...clearly reading something from somewhere, but asked me odd questions. Poor lil Frank, wonder if he knows he made the message boards

He probably doesn't realise at all. At least he was nice, albeit weird.

[Trav&Shell 83]

He probably doesn't realise at all. At least he was nice, albeit weird.

I've only had one really cranky op at NVC, but they weren't cranky with me per se - they were just grumpy in general I think. Pouring on the nice with them makes those types sometimes give you info to shut you up so here's hoping I get cranky again later!

[Saylin 1,605]

I've only had one really cranky op at NVC, but they weren't cranky with me per se - they were just grumpy in general I think. Pouring on the nice with them makes those types sometimes give you info to shut you up so here's hoping I get cranky again later!

Yeah, all my operators except one were pleasant, albeit not very smart at times. The only time I got a really rude one was when I was waiting for an interview date and instead of calling NVC just once that day, I decided to call a second time, closer to midnight. The dude freaked out on me, almost yelling, saying I had already called earlier that day and that an interview date was still not scheduled. And that I should just wait another week or two before calling again. I was like, woah...

[Trav&Shell 83]

Yeah, all my operators except one were pleasant, albeit not very smart at times. The only time I got a really rude one was when I was waiting for an interview date and instead of calling NVC just once that day, I decided to call a second time, closer to midnight. The dude freaked out on me, almost yelling, saying I had already called earlier that day and that an interview date was still not scheduled. And that I should just wait another week or two before calling again. I was like, woah...

Wow. Sure hope he got talked to! Or maybe he had, just before you called - and that made him extra crispy? At any rate, wow...How quick after that did you get your interview?

[Wolffsrain 7]

Just called NVC to inquire about the DS-3032 that was e-mailed 3 days ago, they said they have no time frame on those e-mails and to keep waiting.

Just giving an update for anyone that e-mailed around the same day.

[Laure&Colin 557]

I know he asked me two or three things, but the one I remember was that he asked me "what type of petition was filed? Was it an I-129F, I-130 or something different?". It's probably insignificant but that stuck out as...hmm, no one in 2 weeks has asked that! What's the deal?

I guess the guy was just too lazy to look up your receipt number on his system, so he asked you that question to be able to give you general answers that apply for your case. If it was an I-129F, he would probably say something like "we'll forward the case to the embassy a couple days after we receive it, so just wait for the embassy to contact you (and don't call back)"

[Trav&Shell 83]

I guess the guy was just too lazy to look up your receipt number on his system, so he asked you that question to be able to give you general answers that apply for your case. If it was an I-129F, he would probably say something like "we'll forward the case to the embassy a couple days after we receive it, so just wait for the embassy to contact you (and don't call back)"

Oh THAT'S a good thought - and completely understandable! He probably zoned out the second I said "I have a CIS number" lol. Didn't think he'd be that lazy on a Friday....Oh wait, I'm being lazy too so why wouldn't I think that!?

[StephanieM 60]

First call of today down - strangely perky yet odd sounding operator informed me to call back between March 26 and April 9th. Sigh. Nope, still calling every day but...

I am waiting till 11am to do my first call. Good news maybe?

[Trav&Shell 83]

I am waiting till 11am to do my first call. Good news maybe?

Sure hope you get some good news! Fingers/toes crossed - keep us posted!

[Saylin 1,605]

Wow. Sure hope he got talked to! Or maybe he had, just before you called - and that made him extra crispy? At any rate, wow...How quick after that did you get your interview?

Yeah, I dunno what happened to that idiot that day. It was the same week I got my interview date assigned. So I'm glad I didn't listen to him about waiting like 2 weeks to call back.

[gad33 47]

Alright, people, I'm going to bed. No more replies in this thread I don't want to wake up to 100 emails in my inbox tomorrow all from this thread

I know. I was catching up last night and had to give up and then this morning I was trying to find all the posts I wanted to reply to.

It differs by country. In Canada, that's how long it usually takes to get an interview letter (I was on the longer end). But it doesn't really matter WHEN you get the date assigned, it's more important of when the interview is! Mine was less than 2 months from my CC, so I was happy It's possible to get the interview date assigned the day after a CC, but be months and months later. Which would you prefer?

Our interview is 8 weeks after case complete. I'd rather have had the interview assigned immediately and waited the 8 weeks to make it easier for getting the flights we wanted, we have to go a week earlier for my medical, so by the time we got interview notification there were no frequent flyer spots available.

Sorry maam we ONLY schedule during the second week of each month. Call back in April. Thats a LIE. I call you back Monday...lol...i read Saylin post & I must say shes been on point!!! 'They schedule interviews ALL month long. Many people (like myself) have gotten scheduled during the last week of the month. I repeat, they schedule ALL month long.' Enjoy your weekend Vj Fam!!!

To prove their point NVC scheduled mine during the first week of the month.

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I'll have to see if hubby is interested. Is Poutine meat? I don't eat meat, hoping it's easier to find non-meat options in Montreal than it is in Alberta.

[Trav&Shell 83]

I'll have to see if hubby is interested. Is Poutine meat? I don't eat meat, hoping it's easier to find non-meat options in Montreal than it is in Alberta.

Nope. Poutine is essentially fries smothered in cheese and this most yummy gravy. Well, in the gravy there may be meat stock...not sure if that counts as meat? Some people have also seen it covered in pulled pork/butter chicken, etc.