NVC Filers - May 2012

[Mr. Borkström 63]

I can honestly say that I don't know how we would have navigated this process without Visa Journey (and in my case, Saylin in particular ). Being able to find information via the wiki's, seeing examples of filled forms & templates, checklists of what we need to include at every step, etc., has been absolutely invaluable to us. Maybe your wife should check it out and see for herself?

I've tried to but unfortunately she doesn't have the same faith in this board as I do. I try to pass information along though.

[VisaJourney2011 14]

I've tried to but unfortunately she doesn't have the same faith in this board as I do. I try to pass information along though.

It took about 10 months to bring my spouse to US !

Without VJ, it would definitely have been lot longer wait, confusing, stressful, and MESSY !

Not a single doubt in our mind that We owe all our success to VJ !

[djames95 3]

My wife submitted her ds3032 choice of agent email on May 18, and recieved a confirmation of receipt email within a few minutes. And nothing since! Is there any way I can find out if they are reveiwing it yet, or how long it might take them? Thanks!

[Kerry & Carl 8]

My wife submitted her ds3032 choice of agent email on May 18, and recieved a confirmation of receipt email within a few minutes. And nothing since! Is there any way I can find out if they are reveiwing it yet, or how long it might take them? Thanks!

Have either of you called NVC to find out the status of your case? If not, you should. You may need to resubmit the DS-3032.

[WrightFamily 34]

Customs Declaration form on the plane

CMP 6059B Form 1) Family Name

Passport: wife's maiden name

Visa: My Last name

OK, I just called (2) different U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency's in Atlanta, Ga and Dallas, TX because our P.O.E. LAX is closed, I asked them:

"What do my wife put as her last name on Question#1 on the form?"

a) name on passport (maiden) OR

b) name on Visa (My last name)

I got (2) different answers:

Dallas says: "a) name on passport (maiden)"

Atlanta says: "b) Name on Visa (My last name)"

What did you or your spouse put here?

[Saylin 1,605]

Customs Declaration form on the plane

CMP 6059B Form 1) Family Name

Passport: wife's maiden name

Visa: My Last name

OK, I just called (2) different U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency's in Atlanta, Ga and Dallas, TX because our P.O.E. LAX is closed, I asked them:

"What do my wife put as her last name on Question#1 on the form?"

a) name on passport (maiden) OR

b) name on Visa (My last name)

I got (2) different answers:

Dallas says: "a) name on passport (maiden)"

Atlanta says: "b) Name on Visa (My last name)"

What did you or your spouse put here?

Well, usually, the visa comes in the name of the passport. I've never heard of a case where it came in different names.

I would suggest in your case for your wife to leave that question blank and just ask the border officer once she gets to customs. They'll tell her what to write.

[Divs 35]

Wanted to take the time out to thank everyone here on VJ, especially Saylin, for the invaluable advice and support you all have given me. It's a week since I got to LA. I'm so happy to finally be reunited with my husband. Thank you everyone, and for all those waiting for approvals/interviews/NOA2s, it's worth the wait. There definitely is light at the end of the tunnel, and all it takes is the will to go on, no matter how excruciatingly painful each day is.

Thank you!!!

Edited June 1, 2012 by Divs

[Saylin 1,605]

Wanted to take the time out to thank everyone here on VJ, especially Saylin, for the invaluable advice and support you all have given me. It's a week since I got to LA. I'm so happy to finally be reunited with my husband. Thank you everyone, and for all those waiting for approvals/interviews/NOA2s, it's worth the wait. There definitely is light at the end of the tunnel, and all it takes is the will to go on, no matter how excruciatingly painful each day is.

Thank you!!!

I bet the last week has been like a honeymoon

Glad I was able to help you out with the NVC process and such. I love to see happy endings

[WrightFamily 34]

Well, usually, the visa comes in the name of the passport. I've never heard of a case where it came in different names.

I would suggest in your case for your wife to leave that question blank and just ask the border officer once she gets to customs. They'll tell her what to write.

ok, that sound good too, but im still going to call LAX in the morning!

so did your Visa come in your maiden name? or you changed your passport after the marriage? I remember asking you the name my wife visa will come in and you said the name i filed all the papers in....and you were correct!

[Saylin 1,605]

ok, that sound good too, but im still going to call LAX in the morning!

so did your Visa come in your maiden name? or you changed your passport after the marriage? I remember asking you the name my wife visa will come in and you said the name i filed all the papers in....and you were correct!

I'd say skip calling, I'm sure everyone's going to give you a different answer. Just have your wife wait until she's at customs and ask how to answer that question. This would be the best (and perhaps only) option in her case.

I never changed my name, so all my documents are still in my maiden name. We filled out the paperwork in my maiden name. And so, my visa (and later, green card) came in my maiden name. When I was first denied at the airport, the immigration officer suggested I do this to make it easier. So I did.

[WrightFamily 34]

I'd say skip calling, I'm sure everyone's going to give you a different answer. Just have your wife wait until she's at customs and ask how to answer that question. This would be the best (and perhaps only) option in her case.

I never changed my name, so all my documents are still in my maiden name. We filled out the paperwork in my maiden name. And so, my visa (and later, green card) came in my maiden name. When I was first denied at the airport, the immigration officer suggested I do this to make it easier. So I did.

Gotha!!

Thank you again.................

:dance: Enjoy your trip back home!! :dance:

Edited June 1, 2012 by WrightFamily

[Saylin 1,605]

Gotha!!

Thank you again.................

:dance: Enjoy your trip back home!! :dance:

You're welcome

And thank you!!! Packing as we speak

[sunshine_84 11]

I called NVC tonight and operator said NVC has received my file on 5/28/2012 but they need to enter my file into their system to issue a case number which will take 10 to 20 business days. How many days typically takes to get case number from this point? Should I keep calling them on every day?

[Mr. H 0]

I called NVC tonight and operator said NVC has received my file on 5/28/2012 but they need to enter my file into their system to issue a case number which will take 10 to 20 business days. How many days typically takes to get case number from this point? Should I keep calling them on every day?

These days NVC is taking anywhere between 15 to 20 business days. For us they took near to 17 business days.

[sunshine_84 11]

These days NVC is taking anywhere between 15 to 20 business days. For us they took near to 17 business days.

I am asking number of days to issue a case number once NVC has received a file. From your timeline, you are talking about 17 business days to get your file fwd from CSC to NVC only.