NVC Filers - March 2012

[foobaz123 39]

It actually doesn't. It depends on USCIS's workload and which desk your case landed on, whether it was a fast reviewing officer or a slow reviewing officer.

I'm not entirely certain about that though. During the slog through CSC there were some definite patterns to who tended to fly through CSC faster than others and there did seem to be a possible link to the beneficiaries country. Of course, we all know that correlation doesn't necessarily equal causation. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if the service centers are generally organized into groups who do certain regions. It would only make sense to avoid endless "Is this really a marriage document from country X?" type questions. Such organization alone could lead to patterns of speed and/or slowness.

[dimples 9]

Getting really frustrated! NOA2 date of 2/27 and still waiting for a case number... I call NVC daily.

Yea I called them this morning and still nothing, it's frustrating. But in retrospect we did not just wait just over six months at USCIS to give up on NVC after just two weeks right! We'll get it this week!

[Saylin 1,605]

Please somebody correct me if I'm wrong in my conclusions but there is something I don't understand. The DS-3032 is sent out in an email format as if it was a normal "INQUIRY" because it is sent to "NVCINQUIRY@state.gov" and as such it's treated and processed in the same order as any other email they get right?

Ok, so this is what I don't get. Call me dumb or whatever you wish but it just doesn't make sense that I sent an "INQUIRY" on Monday 3/5/12 and received a reply Thursday 3/9/12 ... but sent another "INQUIRY" the very following day Tuesday 3/6/12 and no answer as of today. So from one day (Monday) to the next (Tuesday), it has taken them almost 5 business days to get to that second email?

There is no way! Somenthing just doesn't look right knowing how quick NVC moves with things.

Just re-send the DS-3032 if you think something is wrong.

I'm not entirely certain about that though. During the slog through CSC there were some definite patterns to who tended to fly through CSC faster than others and there did seem to be a possible link to the beneficiaries country. Of course, we all know that correlation doesn't necessarily equal causation. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if the service centers are generally organized into groups who do certain regions. It would only make sense to avoid endless "Is this really a marriage document from country X?" type questions. Such organization alone could lead to patterns of speed and/or slowness.

It could be possible. But I'm from Canada and it took 5 months to get our NOA2. All my documents were in English, and are similar to American documents. According to your logic, it should have been extremely easy to verify documents and should have flown thrown CSC.

[GoingCrazy2012 16]

Just re-send the DS-3032 if you think something is wrong.

Thanks. DS-3032 resent this morning Tuesday 3/13/12

[VisaJourney2011 14]

Just re-send the DS-3032 if you think something is wrong.

It could be possible. But I'm from Canada and it took 5 months to get our NOA2. All my documents were in English, and are similar to American documents. According to your logic, it should have been extremely easy to verify documents and should have flown thrown CSC.

i think USCIS tries to balance diversity in US by slowing down on certain countries and not on others.

In anycase, so paid my AOS bill yesterday, still IN PROCESS in the payment portal.

Good thing is that at least it is showing as Processing transaction on my bank account. So i'm happy about that.

Saylin, few days ago you mentioned that if the beneficiary actively has two addresses and we put 2 present addresss in ds-230 #30. You mentioned that to put an explanation on why. Do you mean put a sticky note on it or a 1 pg letter type deal?

Edited March 13, 2012 by VisaJourney2011

[Saylin 1,605]

i think USCIS tries to balance diversity in US by slowing down on certain countries and not on others.

In anycase, so paid my AOS bill yesterday, still IN PROCESS in the payment portal.

Good thing is that at least it is showing as Processing transaction on my bank account. So i'm happy about that.

Saylin, few days ago you mentioned that if the beneficiary actively has two addresses and we put 2 present addresss in ds-230 #30. You mentioned that to put an explanation on why. Do you mean put a sticky note on it or a 1 pg letter type deal?

I meant just include a paragraph about it on the cover letter.

Including a sticky note next to the question on the DS-230 would probably also be a really good idea in case the reviewing officer doesn't read the cover letter (which is quite possible).

Edited March 13, 2012 by Saylin

[VisaJourney2011 14]

I meant just include a paragraph about it on the cover letter.

Including a sticky note next to the question on the DS-230 would probably also be a really good idea in case the reviewing officer doesn't read the cover letter (which is quite possible).

Going through my old notes from last year when i thought i was on K3 path, i read that i had to submit I-134 AOS

but now that i'm on CR1, I need to instead submit I-864.

Am i correct?

[Saylin 1,605]

Going through my old notes from last year when i thought i was on K3 path, i read that i had to submit I-134 AOS

but now that i'm on CR1, I need to instead submit I-864.

Am i correct?

Yes, you submit the I-864. Refer back to the first two posts.

[foobaz123 39]

Just re-send the DS-3032 if you think something is wrong.

It could be possible. But I'm from Canada and it took 5 months to get our NOA2. All my documents were in English, and are similar to American documents. According to your logic, it should have been extremely easy to verify documents and should have flown thrown CSC.

There is that. There were also cases where people from the UK and such also inexplicably slowed to a crawl. In any case, they clearly have some serious load balancing issues. Of course, being the government there is no incentive to sort it out and fix the issue. As I used to say in the CSC July thread: "They get to go home to their families at night, so why should they care?"

[Saylin 1,605]

There is that. There were also cases where people from the UK and such also inexplicably slowed to a crawl. In any case, they clearly have some serious load balancing issues. Of course, being the government there is no incentive to sort it out and fix the issue. As I used to say in the CSC July thread: "They get to go home to their families at night, so why should they care?"

That's the general sentiment everyone feels about it...

Perhaps, I'll work for USCIS and NVC and re-haul everything to make it more automatic, thus speeding up the process for everyone

[foobaz123 39]

That's the general sentiment everyone feels about it...

Perhaps, I'll work for USCIS and NVC and re-haul everything to make it more automatic, thus speeding up the process for everyone

Yeah, but then they'll remind you that you're working for fed.gov now and that efficiency and speed is not allowed. So slow down and start making random errors!

[Saylin 1,605]

Yeah, but then they'll remind you that you're working for fed.gov now and that efficiency and speed is not allowed. So slow down and start making random errors!

Unfortunately, that's true. If I automate everything, there will be hundreds of (slow reviewing) people without jobs

[foobaz123 39]

Unfortunately, that's true. If I automate everything, there will be hundreds of (slow reviewing) people without jobs

The unions would eat you alive for that. Increase efficiency and save money... heresy!!

[Saylin 1,605]

The unions would eat you alive for that. Increase efficiency and save money... heresy!!

I know, right

[foobaz123 39]

It is time to call NVC! Anyone want to take bets on whether we have an interview date set? Will they tell me "April is full, no interview for you!"? In mere minutes (or so) we'll know!