NVC Filers - April 2012

[Saylin 1,605]

Well, I have finally gotten my Case number and IIN, wooohooooo! However, I have a few questions for Saylin or anyone that can help because I got a mean lady on the phone with NVC and she made me really nervous and tongue-tied.

1. I tried to give her my and my spouse's email addresses and she said she didn't need them because she already has them, and everything will be emailed to us. So should I try calling back or just leave it at this (the lady didn't even let me read her our email addresses).

2. I am about to send in the DS3032 via email, but how will I know if they have accepted it? Do they ALWAYS send a rejection email if it is not accepted? If so, how soon after receiving it?

3. What should my next step be after sending the DS3032? I just logged in to the Payment Portal, but it won't let me select either the AOS Fee or IV Fee. Should I wait a few days?

Thanks!

First off, grats on finally getting your case number!

1. I'd call back and confirm with an operator the email addresses they have on hand for the beneficiary and petitioner. As far as I remember, there's no form that asks for the beneficiary's email in the I-130 petition, so I wonder how they know that.

2. The absolute one way of knowing your DS-3032 is accepted is by the IV bill being invoiced. But, in most cases, NVC replies to the email, either with a rejection or acceptance. Yes, they would send an email if it was rejected. I think it's taking around 7-10 days to respond to DS-3032 emails, might be faster, might be longer. NVC time frames change constantly as it depends how many others are emailing NVC.

3. Right now, you have to wait for the AOS to be invoiced. Should be either the end of this week or early next week. Then the IV bill will be invoiced a few days after DS-3032 acceptance. While you're waiting, get both packages ready to go.

Hm. Email comments seem to be on fire - got notification of my official name change AND address update (since they had that wrong too) - both this morning. Yee haw!

Woohoo!

And they had an address error too? Jeez, did they just glance at your file and start randomly typing in stuff for your file without double-checking? You definitely deserve an expedite.

[Neela & Jitu 79]

What list is this? Can you link it?

I think in your case, your interview will be in May, so no worries.

Here is the list.I got it from another VJ member.

http://www.imminfo.com/Library/temporary_work_visas/list_of_26_countries.html

[Trav&Shell 83]

Woohoo!

And they had an address error too? Jeez, did they just glance at your file and start randomly typing in stuff for your file without double-checking? You definitely deserve an expedite.

LOL...yeah, I didn't even mention the address error in the expedite letter. I think they let the new monkeys loose on my file LOL. And they must not have fed them enough bananas At least with the address, it was a former address - but we had formally changed it with USCIS and the update should have been included with our package. GAH!

[Alaska2012 462]

There have been two in this thread I believe. Usually takes a week or so, but it will vary by embassy/consulate as they have to forward the request to them.

Was it an auto response you got or did someone actually reply saying it was under review?

I think in your case, your interview will be in May, so no worries.

Yes I do belive someone actually replied to me since I got told never to put 2 case numbers in one email again! But then they used standard stuff I'm sure but also included a little more contact info to both me and my husband than I had provided in my email to them. And they also sent info about which embassy we belonged to, like I didn't know that already

And I do hope you are right regarding your thoughts that our interview will be in may!

Edited April 4, 2012 by Alaska2012

[Laure&Colin 557]

LOL...yeah, I didn't even mention the address error in the expedite letter. I think they let the new monkeys loose on my file LOL. And they must not have fed them enough bananas At least with the address, it was a former address - but we had formally changed it with USCIS and the update should have been included with our package. GAH!

Never expect any update to be forwarded. They prefer to keep fresh information for themselves and forward the original old stuff they received. So much more fun to make you send in your new information AGAIN.

After CC I called NVC to inform them that my husband's address in the USA, thus the address where I intend to live and where I want to receive the GC, had changed. They told me it was updated, and I didn't need to bring updated forms (DS230 and I864) to the interview.

At the interview, they had never heard of the new address, and they wanted updated forms. Glad I brought them anyway...

[Trav&Shell 83]

Never expect any update to be forwarded. They prefer to keep fresh information for themselves and forward the original old stuff they received. So much more fun to make you send in your new information AGAIN.

After CC I called NVC to inform them that my husband's address in the USA, thus the address where I intend to live and where I want to receive the GC, had changed. They told me it was updated, and I didn't need to bring updated forms (DS230 and I864) to the interview.

At the interview, they had never heard of the new address, and they wanted updated forms. Glad I brought them anyway...

All (and I do mean all) applications submitted to NVC will be using all current information, including addresses/names/birthdate, etc. As of now, their system SHOULD be reflecting our correct details. That is, unless I find another mistake lurking...

[meno-is-mine 37]

Please to hear that ur Mulim too.Im Preety positive i wont get through AP.Bangladesh is not listed in AP list even though i heard some guys got through it.Lets see what happens.I believe in Allah.Allah will fix everything.I had a feeling you could be Muslim coz your from Egypt.Anyway ur spouse is gonna go through Ap as well Right?

Yes, most likely...

Shell Good morning.Whats the update for AOS bill? Mine is still in process

Huh? ur signature says its 'paid'... i'm confused

Actually Bangladesh is on the list depending on the source: since it's classified you can always only find unofficial lists, and they vary. There's no way to know right now if you're gonna go through AP or not, it's a possibility. However it's generally resolved pretty quickly for female applicants, from what I've seen.

I've heard of people from Bangladesh gettinginto AP, not uncommon at all...

[Saylin 1,605]

Here is the list.I got it from another VJ member.

http://www.imminfo.c..._countries.html

Thanks, I'll have to check it out later.

LOL...yeah, I didn't even mention the address error in the expedite letter. I think they let the new monkeys loose on my file LOL. And they must not have fed them enough bananas At least with the address, it was a former address - but we had formally changed it with USCIS and the update should have been included with our package. GAH!

This is the "person" inputting your case file:

Yes I do belive someone actually replied to me since I got told never to put 2 case numbers in one email again! But then they used standard stuff I'm sure but also included a little more contact info to both me and my husband than I had provided in my email to them. And they also sent info about which embassy we belonged to, like I didn't know that already

And I do hope you are right regarding your thoughts that our interview will be in may!

Well, that's a good sign that someone actually replied and are forwarding your request. You got through the NVC point of validating your request. I'm sure some don't even make it past that.

Never expect any update to be forwarded. They prefer to keep fresh information for themselves and forward the original old stuff they received. So much more fun to make you send in your new information AGAIN.

After CC I called NVC to inform them that my husband's address in the USA, thus the address where I intend to live and where I want to receive the GC, had changed. They told me it was updated, and I didn't need to bring updated forms (DS230 and I864) to the interview.

At the interview, they had never heard of the new address, and they wanted updated forms. Glad I brought them anyway...

That's just ridiculous

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Huh? ur signature says its 'paid'... i'm confused

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She's referring to her IV bill.

[Trav&Shell 83]

This is the "person" inputting your case file:

Bahahaha! That's too awesome!

[Neela & Jitu 79]

Yes, most likely...

Huh? ur signature says its 'paid'... i'm confused

I've heard of people from Bangladesh gettinginto AP, not uncommon at all...

I mean Iv bill.

This is the "person" inputting your case file:

:rofl: may be this is the same person who hold my payment.It stole my money and wants to buy bananas with it

Edited April 4, 2012 by Neela & Jitu

[Saylin 1,605]

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:rofl: may be this is the same person who hold my payment.It stole my money and wants to buy bananas with it

This is probably what happened!

[Neela & Jitu 79]

This is probably what happened!

hehe

[Trav&Shell 83]

:rofl: may be this is the same person who hold my payment.It stole my money and wants to buy bananas with it

I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts...doo doo da doo!

[Neela & Jitu 79]

I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts...doo doo da doo!

[Neela & Jitu 79]

This is probably what happened!

Saylin my dear,

Its paid Yahooooo!im going to email the Iv package. :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: