NVC Filers - May 2012

[Vilya 5]

Howdy all! Just thought I would officially join the thread. We received our NOA2 on May 10th, but I don't know if that makes us May filers or not. I do know that this thread is so incredibly useful. I was completely confused before I sat down to read it all. Saylin's links are truly lifesavers. Thanks to all of you (and congrats to everyone getting their approvals)!

At the moment, we're just waiting for a case number. I imagine our file isn't even at the NVC. I haven't tried calling yet, but maybe I will start next week. Keeping in mind all I've learned here, I am guessing we may get our interview scheduled sometime in September/October. We will likely have to wait longer than I wanted to get our paperwork together. I love my husband but he does tend to procrastinate. For a while now, I have been gently nudging him to get to work on his police clearance. He just sent the application for it off yesterday, and complained to me that "It's going to take four to six weeks!" It took all my fortitude not to say "I told ya so!" To be fair, we did get our NOA2 several weeks earlier than I thought we would. Still, it's frustrating to think this will add to our wait.

To keep busy, I'm putting together some photo albums to take to the interview, and keeping my fingers crossed that we get a case number in a week or two. Good luck to everyone waiting!

[Saylin 1,605]

Howdy all! Just thought I would officially join the thread. We received our NOA2 on May 10th, but I don't know if that makes us May filers or not. I do know that this thread is so incredibly useful. I was completely confused before I sat down to read it all. Saylin's links are truly lifesavers. Thanks to all of you (and congrats to everyone getting their approvals)!

At the moment, we're just waiting for a case number. I imagine our file isn't even at the NVC. I haven't tried calling yet, but maybe I will start next week. Keeping in mind all I've learned here, I am guessing we may get our interview scheduled sometime in September/October. We will likely have to wait longer than I wanted to get our paperwork together. I love my husband but he does tend to procrastinate. For a while now, I have been gently nudging him to get to work on his police clearance. He just sent the application for it off yesterday, and complained to me that "It's going to take four to six weeks!" It took all my fortitude not to say "I told ya so!" To be fair, we did get our NOA2 several weeks earlier than I thought we would. Still, it's frustrating to think this will add to our wait.

To keep busy, I'm putting together some photo albums to take to the interview, and keeping my fingers crossed that we get a case number in a week or two. Good luck to everyone waiting!

Welcome! And you're in the right place. Just stick with the current month for the NVC threads.

Since it's currently taking around 4+ weeks from NOA2 to get a case number, you should be getting yours in around 2 weeks or so.

Because you still have about 2 weeks left, and then another 2 weeks or so from being able to send in the IV package, your husband's procrastination probably won't hurt you too bad.

And as long as Australia is the average of 2 months from case complete to interview date, your interview will probably be around August/September.

By the way, I LOVE your name

Edited May 25, 2012 by Saylin

[reginakrys 33]

No updates for us yet. I hope Friday brings good news! Otherwise, it's a looooong weekend ahead.

[Darnell 8,478]

Question!! Is it possible to schedule an interview appointment online for IR5 case???? coz as of right now i'm about to but not sure!!

Im seriously freaking out right now!! >,< i can select the date i want!!! Is this for real??

it's a link provided by USEM in the Philippines.. can i really do it online??

I've heard that PI IV does schedule online - but that's for K-1 visas.. Unsure how it works for other visa types, sorry. Great question for the PI forum, though - have you found it here ?

[Trav&Shell 83]

Well, it's official. Applicant Summary has been updated with my DHL waybill number, and email has been sent to DHL for delivery to my office. The visa is really on its way to me. Notice has been put in at work - last day June 7th. Plane ticket bought for POE on June 9th. I guess...this means it's pretty well done?!

[Darnell 8,478]

I am surprised, i didn t know this big envelope will be needed at the embassy. I was informed by the medical office that this envelope is to be taken with me on my trip day to the US.

ya, it's a training issue, to be certain. That doctor needs some training, apparently.

you must bring it to the interview, as it's part of the requirements.

don't bring it on interview day? no visa for you, that day, even if you pass the interview.

[Saylin 1,605]

Well, it's official. Applicant Summary has been updated with my DHL waybill number, and email has been sent to DHL for delivery to my office. The visa is really on its way to me. Notice has been put in at work - last day June 7th. Plane ticket bought for POE on June 9th. I guess...this means it's pretty well done?!

Yay!!! Yes, you're nearly at the end of your visa journey!

[Neela & Jitu 79]

Well, it's official. Applicant Summary has been updated with my DHL waybill number, and email has been sent to DHL for delivery to my office. The visa is really on its way to me. Notice has been put in at work - last day June 7th. Plane ticket bought for POE on June 9th. I guess...this means it's pretty well done?!

Same here.Applicant Summary page is showing my Waybill number.Im 99% sure tomorrow morning/afternoon it will be ready for pick up.

Im so excited.My POE will be on May 27Th,this Sunday :dance:

[Saylin 1,605]

Same here.Applicant Summary page is showing my Waybill number.Im 99% sure tomorrow morning/afternoon it will be ready for pick up.

Im so excited.My POE will be on May 27Th,this Sunday :dance:

Omg, so soon!!! That's awesome!!

[Trav&Shell 83]

Same here.Applicant Summary page is showing my Waybill number.Im 99% sure tomorrow morning/afternoon it will be ready for pick up.

Im so excited.My POE will be on May 27Th,this Sunday :dance:

Wheee, congrats! It's such a RELIEF to be nearly done

Yay!!! Yes, you're nearly at the end of your visa journey!

...I don't know why but I still get worried when I think about POE at Winnipeg airport. There's no way around it but wow...these guards make me nervous...

[Darnell 8,478]

We have two weeks waiting to get an answer from the NVC...when will they contact us?

well, it depends on how fast or slow you wish to traverse NVC.

DO NOTHING, but wait - and you'll get something via postal mail in about 3 months.

Have the USCitizen Petitioner (Spouse) call in to NVC, instead, and follow LingChe's shortcuts, (see post #1) then the casefile can be in/out of NVC within 4 to 7 weeks.

At this point, the edge of intake at NVC, it really is your choice on how you wish to traverse NVC.

Want Speed? Study LingChe.

Wish 'to be contacted' first? Then yer in the 'postal' track, and that takes about 9 months, from start to finish.

Choose something, soonish, aye?

[Saylin 1,605]

Wheee, congrats! It's such a RELIEF to be nearly done

...I don't know why but I still get worried when I think about POE at Winnipeg airport. There's no way around it but wow...these guards make me nervous...

No need to worry about POE. You'll be fine

[Neela & Jitu 79]

Omg, so soon!!! That's awesome!!

I know I just want to go home ASAP.If i could i would like to go on the date of my Interview.But Im happy Coz finally I made it Before My 1st year anniversary(june 3rd) by hook or cook

[Neela & Jitu 79]

Wheee, congrats! It's such a RELIEF to be nearly done

i will take a deep breath of relief right after my POE.

[gad33 47]

Soooo, our IV bill appeared as PAID early this afternoon! My DS-260 has been completed (reviewed by me at least 10 times and by my Hubby at least 5) and submitted. Supporting documents e-mail has been sent and auto-response from NVC has been received. Yaaaaay!!! As prepared as I was to complete the DS-260, it took longer than I expected and my brain is drained now!

Feels really good to have that done!! Now to wait for our "Case Complete"!!!

Case complete is just around the corner

Well, it's official. Applicant Summary has been updated with my DHL waybill number, and email has been sent to DHL for delivery to my office. The visa is really on its way to me. Notice has been put in at work - last day June 7th. Plane ticket bought for POE on June 9th. I guess...this means it's pretty well done?!

So long waiting and now it's suddenly here. I'm happy for you.