NVC Filers - April 2012

[dimples 9]

Last night I decided to apply for an expedite based on NVC error. I just received a reply from the NVC that the request is under review. Knowing my luck the NVC will assign more interview dates today, but will skip our case because of the expedite request. Then our expedite request will be denied after a week or two and we will be stuck waiting until the second week of May.

I just want to know when the interview date will be so I can make the necessary travel arrangements and request time off from my employer.

I really think you deserve and expedite!!! You should think positive as hard as that is right now, you've done your part the rest of it you really can't control....Good Luck!!

[bahialove 3]

Last night I decided to apply for an expedite based on NVC error. I just received a reply from the NVC that the request is under review. Knowing my luck the NVC will assign more interview dates today, but will skip our case because of the expedite request. Then our expedite request will be denied after a week or two and we will be stuck waiting until the second week of May.

I just want to know when the interview date will be so I can make the necessary travel arrangements and request time off from my employer.

same here

[MCMLXXXII 29]

Got this email today. Should I be worried?

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please be advised that the National Visa Center (NVC) has received your

inquiry and the attached I-797 Notice of Action - Approval Notice.

Unfortunately, we do not have record of receiving your approved petition

from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The NVC will contact

USCIS on your behalf for information on the location of this petition.

Sincerely,

Jess

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc., Support Contractor

NVCResearch@state.gov

This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions

provided in 12 FAM 540.

Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or

refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be

considered confidential under Section 222(j) of the Immigration and

Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such

information must be solely for the formulation, amendment,

administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and

other laws of the United States under INA 222(j) and as specified in FAM

guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review,

retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance

upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

[meno-is-mine 37]

Thanks for sharing Hope that "anytime soon" means the next few hours!

And congrats for the AOS complete!

Thanks... and yes, i'm just waiting for that special email to come so ready for it... i could just imagine it now... positive thoughts, positive thoughts...

COME ON NVC, YOU CAN DO IT!!! GO GO GO !!! POST THOSE BILLS!!!

[Trav&Shell 83]

Got this email today. Should I be worried?

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please be advised that the National Visa Center (NVC) has received your

inquiry and the attached I-797 Notice of Action - Approval Notice.

Unfortunately, we do not have record of receiving your approved petition

from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The NVC will contact

USCIS on your behalf for information on the location of this petition.

Sincerely,

Jess

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc., Support Contractor

NVCResearch@state.gov

This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions

provided in 12 FAM 540.

Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or

refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be

considered confidential under Section 222(j) of the Immigration and

Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such

information must be solely for the formulation, amendment,

administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and

other laws of the United States under INA 222(j) and as specified in FAM

guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review,

retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance

upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

Oh wow. I really hope they're able to find your petition...your case is the biggest royal mess imagineable. Think they'll approve your expedite if I help you with a letter? (I write magical expedite letters, it seems, and would be very glad to help...just a thought...)

Edited April 17, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[RRK 8]

Hi guys,

I am honored to join VJ crowed. Just wanted to also put my piece of information. I am in the same boat with everyone else who are waiting for the IV bill to be generated. I called them on number of occasions and they told me that it should be up sometime before Friday. My husband also received an email from NVC saying that IV bill will be sent shortly. I hope they will do it very soon.

Thank you and nice to meet you all

[lemayz 2]

Got this email today. Should I be worried?

Dear Sir/Madam:

Please be advised that the National Visa Center (NVC) has received your

inquiry and the attached I-797 Notice of Action - Approval Notice.

Unfortunately, we do not have record of receiving your approved petition

from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The NVC will contact

USCIS on your behalf for information on the location of this petition.

Sincerely,

Jess

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc., Support Contractor

NVCResearch@state.gov

This email is Sensitive but Unclassified based on the definitions

provided in 12 FAM 540.

Any information in this transmission pertaining to the issuance or

refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States shall be

considered confidential under Section 222(j) of the Immigration and

Nationality Act (INA) [8 US C. Section 1202]. Access to and use of such

information must be solely for the formulation, amendment,

administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and

other laws of the United States under INA 222(j) and as specified in FAM

guidance. If you have received such information in error, do not review,

retransmit, disclose, disseminate, use, or take any action in reliance

upon this information, and contact the sender as soon as possible.

Oh wow, what a disaster! I definitely think you should have Trave&Shell help you with an expedite request!

[Trav&Shell 83]

Hi guys,

I am honored to join VJ crowed. Just wanted to also put my piece of information. I am in the same boat with everyone else who are waiting for the IV bill to be generated. I called them on number of occasions and they told me that it should be up sometime before Friday. My husband also received an email from NVC saying that IV bill will be sent shortly. I hope they will do it very soon.

Thank you and nice to meet you all

Nice to meet you! Welcome to the "hurry up and wait" crowd - we're happy to have you

[MCMLXXXII 29]

Oh wow. I really hope they're able to find your petition...your case is the biggest royal mess imagineable. Think they'll approve your expedite if I help you with a letter? (I write magical expedite letters, it seems, and would be very glad to help...just a thought...)

Sure, I wouldn't mind the expediate. But on what basis?

[Trav&Shell 83]

Sure, I wouldn't mind the expediate. But on what basis?

Well, what I used was "NVC error." I sent a strongly worded letter, along with the documentation that I could gather (my passport, my marriage certificate, the original page from the I-130 with the CORRECT information, correspondence between NVC and the congressman where they actually communicated the errors to the congressman). I indicated that, had I not found the error myself - I'd still be waiting. I also indicated that every time I phoned, NVC indicated there was no error and they could not understand why my invoices weren't generating. I ALSO indicated that people who received case numbers/NOA2s on the same day as me had their cases complete and mine was still stalled - and the only way I got movement was by throwing papers at NVC until something stuck, and I was on my own to find the problem. I sent my request to Supervisor Sue, and copied our congressman as well as Travis. I'd also like to note - I got the expedite and I'm the alien non-resident spouse (I've also been the main one talking to Congress and they've been busting their butts to help - he and his family have only now started to get mad at Congress too, which is really helping). So...how can I best help you? I'd love to try - you CERTAINLY deserve it and have grounds for it!

[MCMLXXXII 29]

Well, what I used was "NVC error." I sent a strongly worded letter, along with the documentation that I could gather (my passport, my marriage certificate, the original page from the I-130 with the CORRECT information, correspondence between NVC and the congressman where they actually communicated the errors to the congressman). I indicated that, had I not found the error myself - I'd still be waiting. I also indicated that every time I phoned, NVC indicated there was no error and they could not understand why my invoices weren't generating. I ALSO indicated that people who received case numbers/NOA2s on the same day as me had their cases complete and mine was still stalled - and the only way I got movement was by throwing papers at NVC until something stuck, and I was on my own to find the problem. I sent my request to Supervisor Sue, and copied our congressman as well as Travis. I'd also like to note - I got the expedite and I'm the alien non-resident spouse (I've also been the main one talking to Congress and they've been busting their butts to help - he and his family have only now started to get mad at Congress too, which is really helping). So...how can I best help you? I'd love to try - you CERTAINLY deserve it and have grounds for it!

I am trying to determine on what grounds. I mean NVC has said that they have not received it. They askd me after the 15 business days were up to send the approval notice to them and then they replied within a day to let me know that they will contact USCIS. While contacting USCIS, they said that it takes up to 90 days to send the case and on the approval notice itself it says allow 60 days for the NVC to receive your case. So I guess everything is still under normal processing times. I would love to say that someone has made an error but right now, I have no idea who or what the error was. So what do I write?

[JacAng 8]

Ok so I filed the DS-260 last week and the lawyer sent the rest of the documents and I got this letter this morning

Dear Sir/Madam:

All documentation necessary to complete the National Visa Center's processing of your case has been received. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of the interview.

Do I just wait now?

[Saylin 1,605]

Ok so I filed the DS-260 last week and the lawyer sent the rest of the documents and I got this letter this morning

Dear Sir/Madam:

All documentation necessary to complete the National Visa Center's processing of your case has been received. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of the interview.

Do I just wait now?

Grats, that's the case complete email!!

Now, you just wait for the interview letter that will be sent by email from NVC!

I'd like to add you to my spreadsheet, but I don't know the date you got your case number or sent the packages...

Edited April 17, 2012 by Saylin

[Trav&Shell 83]

Ok so I filed the DS-260 last week and the lawyer sent the rest of the documents and I got this letter this morning

Dear Sir/Madam:

All documentation necessary to complete the National Visa Center's processing of your case has been received. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of the interview.

Do I just wait now?

Hooray! Congrats!!

Edited April 17, 2012 by Trav&Shell

[MCMLXXXII 29]

Ok so I filed the DS-260 last week and the lawyer sent the rest of the documents and I got this letter this morning

Dear Sir/Madam:

All documentation necessary to complete the National Visa Center's processing of your case has been received. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of the interview.

Do I just wait now?

Congratulations! So you had a case complete in just over a month after your NOA2! That is impressive. I have been waiting 3 weeks for the NVC to even receive my case!