Calling NVC too much?

[GoingCrazy2012 16]

This might be a dumb question but I wanted to throw it out there to see what you guys think. Do you think it gets registered in the NVC system every time you call to inquire about the same thing? That is, will this be a negative thing to do? Maybe they'll put your case aside and take longer to assign a case number to it? (Some crazy thoughts here).

They got my case this past Monday and first they were saying 7 to 10 business days, then they went to 10 to 15, and now 10 to 20 to be entered in the system.

Any thoughts?

[Saylin 1,605]

This might be a dumb question but I wanted to throw it out there to see what you guys think. Do you think it gets registered in the NVC system every time you call to inquire about the same thing? That is, will this be a negative thing to do? Maybe they'll put your case aside and take longer to assign a case number to it? (Some crazy thoughts here).

They got my case this past Monday and first they were saying 7 to 10 business days, then they went to 10 to 15, and now 10 to 20 to be entered in the system.

Any thoughts?

I can tell you matter-of-factly, that yes, they DO log your calls. When I was waiting for an interview date to be scheduled, I was calling them every day. On one of those days, I decided to call a second time right before they closed. I got this incredibly rude operator that told me that I had already called that day and that an interview date hadn't been scheduled yet, blah, blah, blah.

Despite this, it no way impacts your file. The operators don't have access to "put your case aside". They only read what's on their computer screens.

As for the time frames changing, you have to remember, you're speaking to different operators each day, and each operator will always say something different. That's why I always suggest, when calling in for a specific question (besides getting a case number, but more case-specific), to call at least five times as operators' answers will vary drastically.

[GoingCrazy2012 16]

Thank you so much! you're always a lifesaver with your wonderful answers

[Saylin 1,605]

Thank you so much! you're always a lifesaver with your wonderful answers

Hehe, you're welcome

As long as you're not calling every two minutes, you'll be fine calling them once a day without having any problems. I have yet to see a case on here where calling often jeopardized their case.

Edited March 3, 2012 by Saylin

[crea78 0]

The US Embassy just got my fiancee's DS-230 part 1. When should I start calling to find out the interview date? Also, do I need to call the NVC or DOS?

[andrea y arturo 14]

This might be a dumb question but I wanted to throw it out there to see what you guys think. Do you think it gets registered in the NVC system every time you call to inquire about the same thing? That is, will this be a negative thing to do? Maybe they'll put your case aside and take longer to assign a case number to it? (Some crazy thoughts here).

They got my case this past Monday and first they were saying 7 to 10 business days, then they went to 10 to 15, and now 10 to 20 to be entered in the system.

Any thoughts?

CALL - I called everyday . At first I would get the answer after I gave them the receipt number: That case is not in our system. Until the day that I called and they said could you verify the beneficiaries names, address, phone, email etc thats when I knew they had the case

[ndu26 114]

I also called everyday and just before they closed and looking at my timeline, I do not think it was delayed. They must know its ok to be anxious and expectant about these things

[andrea y arturo 14]

The US Embassy just got my fiancee's DS-230 part 1. When should I start calling to find out the interview date? Also, do I need to call the NVC or DOS?

I see that you filed for a K1 visa. Since your embassy requires the DS 230 (please double check on this as the US consulate in Colombia no longer does), you should be calling DOS... check to see if you can file online by checking in your regional forum.

[GoingCrazy2012 16]

Yaaaay! just wanted to let all you guys know that I received my NVC Case Number and IIN!

[VisaJourney2011 14]

I also called everyday and just before they closed and looking at my timeline, I do not think it was delayed. They must know its ok to be anxious and expectant about these things

What time do they call?

and

When can i start calling NVC after receiving email/txt msg of NOA2?

THANKS!

[Saylin 1,605]

What time do they call?

and

When can i start calling NVC after receiving email/txt msg of NOA2?

THANKS!

You can call anytime between 8am - midnight (eastern times).

As for when you should start, wait a week from your NOA2 date. Then start calling every day afterwards until you get your case number and IIN.