NVC Filers - June 2012

[sunshine_84 11]

Maybe I did put saving instead of Checking . . cant wait to buy a ticket lol, need to request a vacation first hehe . .

Aaaaah I see

[sunshine_84 11]

congrats to those moving along...i can't wait to get the nvc phase started.

If you like to get insulated by rude NVC operator then call them everyday Otherwise based on my experience I would call them once in every 2 or 3 days.

Majority of people have to wait for approx. 2 to 3 weeks to reach their case at NVC and then another 1 to 2 weeks to get case number assigned for your file. You may get things rolling quickly if you are very lucky

[reginakrys 33]

just read this:) thanks!! yeah too bad we have to wait 5 days after the last day of our period to have the medical..

anyhow i hope to hear your interview sched..you should have it maybe before this week ends

You're right! We received packet 4 today.. Interview date on July 11!

I just want to ask regarding legend on the appointment letter. What's the difference between:

O = The original document has been received and accepted as meeting post requirements, and

Y = The required document has been received?

Do they both mean that I don't have to bring those to the interview anymore?

[Amenspanglish 5]

Saylin:

Technically, you only need one original/certified copy of the birth and marriage certificates. Photocopies are sent to USCIS, and the originals/certified copies are sent to NVC. You don't bring new certified copies to the interview as the consulate/embassy already has the ones from NVC.

Not to say it's bad to have multiple certified copies (I myself ordered 3 certified copies of my birth certificate, along with my husband who ordered multiple certified copies of his birth certificate and our marriage certificate), but it's not needed in this process (unless it gets lost).

Thanks, Saylin! I'm going to probably do MEP, in which case I will need originals at the interview (since you scan to NVC). I guess that's why I got confused! By the way, I printed out your FAQ sheet! Your info is so helpful! Thank you!!!

And...CONGRATS to everyone who got their interview dates! I'm a few weeks behind y'all I hope! Happy trip planning! Whoo-hoo!

[Saylin 1,605]

You're right! We received packet 4 today.. Interview date on July 11!

I just want to ask regarding legend on the appointment letter. What's the difference between:

O = The original document has been received and accepted as meeting post requirements, and

Y = The required document has been received?

Do they both mean that I don't have to bring those to the interview anymore?

Grats on getting your interview date!

O is referring to original documents (like birth and marriage certificate), whereas Y are other things, just not necessarily originals (like the photocopy of the bio-data page of the passport).

All you should need to bring to the interview:

-interview letter

-passport

-medical results (if not sent directly by the panel physician)

-passport-style pictures (2 required in Canada)

-proof of relationship

I still recommend bringing a copy of everything you've submitted (in addition to what's required). It's always good to have everything, for that "just-in-case" reason.

Thanks, Saylin! I'm going to probably do MEP, in which case I will need originals at the interview (since you scan to NVC). I guess that's why I got confused! By the way, I printed out your FAQ sheet! Your info is so helpful! Thank you!!!

And...CONGRATS to everyone who got their interview dates! I'm a few weeks behind y'all I hope! Happy trip planning! Whoo-hoo!

I highly suggest doing EP as it's cheaper (don't have to send packages!) and easier. So, you just scan your originals/certified copies then bring them to the interview where they'll check it over then return it to you.

And hehe, glad my FAQ was helpful!

[Amenspanglish 5]

Grats on getting your interview date!

O is referring to original documents (like birth and marriage certificate), whereas Y are other things, just not necessarily originals (like the photocopy of the bio-data page of the passport).

All you should need to bring to the interview:

-interview letter

-passport

-medical results (if not sent directly by the panel physician)

-passport-style pictures (2 required in Canada)

-proof of relationship

I still recommend bringing a copy of everything you've submitted (in addition to what's required). It's always good to have everything, for that "just-in-case" reason.

I highly suggest doing EP as it's cheaper (don't have to send packages!) and easier. So, you just scan your originals/certified copies then bring them to the interview where they'll check it over then return it to you.

And hehe, glad my FAQ was helpful!

[Tony&Darquise 1]

Just got off the phone with the NVC. They received the case today and I was told it will be 10 to 20 business days to get the case number! So I'll be back on the phone tomorrow....LOL!

[itsmeleila 6]

You're right! We received packet 4 today.. Interview date on July 11!

I just want to ask regarding legend on the appointment letter. What's the difference between:

O = The original document has been received and accepted as meeting post requirements, and

Y = The required document has been received?

Do they both mean that I don't have to bring those to the interview anymore?

wow!! congrats!!! the interview schedule is very soon:)

[reginakrys 33]

Grats on getting your interview date!

O is referring to original documents (like birth and marriage certificate), whereas Y are other things, just not necessarily originals (like the photocopy of the bio-data page of the passport).

All you should need to bring to the interview:

-interview letter

-passport

-medical results (if not sent directly by the panel physician)

-passport-style pictures (2 required in Canada)

-proof of relationship

I still recommend bringing a copy of everything you've submitted (in addition to what's required). It's always good to have everything, for that "just-in-case" reason.

Oh yeah, I just noticed they put O on the original civil documents. Didn't notice earlier, guess I was too excited on receiving our interview date. LOL

Yes, I'm going to try to bring as much as possible. I even filled out a new G-325A. =)

wow!! congrats!!! the interview schedule is very soon:)

Yes, and we have to book plane tickets and hotels!

[itsmeleila 6]

@reginakrys: let me know where you're staying:) and if it's good or not:) there's a lot of hotels in between slec and usem:) so excited for you..

Edited June 15, 2012 by itsmeleila

[kingilbert 2]

@reginakrys: let me know where you're staying:) and if it's good or not:) there's a lot of hotels in between slec and usem:) so excited for you..

Let me know too please and thank you . . .

[StormHeraldEDM 5]

Alright, so since we got our Case numbers, etc yesterday...

I'm trying to follow the Montreal guide, hopefully it's still good. We sent the opt-in email using the referenced template naming me as the person to receive info. Then we logged on to the referenced portal page and filled out the DS-261. As of right now, unable to pay any bills, no other forms showing as able to be filled out/submitted via EP.

Am I missing anything? I feel so discombobulated by the whole process!

[porcs 0]

called NVC today morning and got a nice lady, she told me that our case has not been received from CSC, and advised to scan the NO2 and email it to them... i have called several other times and that is the same response i am getting.. wondering how come our case has taken more than 30 days to be sent out to NVC.. are there other guys with NO2 in may and the cases have not reached NVC?

hi our case was also approved on may 15,2012 and not yet receive, but i saw dates of approval like may 16 and may 22 and their cases were both at NVC...

[CANtoUSlove 3]

Hubby's picking up his Medical paperwork this afternoon!

23 days until the interview! Not feeling very nervous, I just want to make sure we have everything 150% ready to go, so there's no "oh shi*" moments.

and a big CONGRATS to everyone with all of their good news this week!! You all keep me staying positive and excited!

[Trav&Shell 83]

:dance: Just got the e-mail from NVC with my interview date!! July 16th!!! WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! :dance:

Happy does not even begin to describe how I'm feeling! Doing that jig I said I'd be doing when I no longer HAVE to communicate with NVC!

woo hoo - CONGRATULATIONS :D