NVC Filers - November 2012

[Jamaican Luv 13]

Jamaican Luv so sorry to be so late to the party. Catching up on a weeks worth of VJ emails.

Congratulations. Wooo whooo. So happy for you/:dance:

Lol it's Ok. And Thank u! He said He's picking up visa tomorrow!!! Then Hopefully he'll be here next week! OMG! O_o. Lol

[rade2rising 205]

I didnt't realize everytime you call NVC they record it bcoz I just called DOS and the lady was oh I see you called just friday no change since then lol

[amzż 3]

I didnt't realize everytime you call NVC they record it bcoz I just called DOS and the lady was oh I see you called just friday no change since then lol

Darn, really?? There were times when I called 3 days in a row and I was always scared they would keep track. But then I thought: nahhh, why would they?

Oopppsss

[Saylin 1,605]

Do we call NVC and DOS for case number? or only NVC?

Just NVC for the case number

hi thank you so much saylin youve been very helpful! God bless you!

we called nvc tonight (just now) and we already got our case number and inn (invoice number?) so we'll just wait for their email regarding the choice of agent and the bill forms.

thank you very much!

i am going to schedule my medical exam now, do i need to bring the nvc letter to the clinic or i just need to know my case number? thank you very much again and God bless!

Grats on getting the case number! Did you hand over both email addresses as well? I hope so! If not, call back asap and do it!!

As far as I know, you need to bring the NVC letter with you. So make sure you get those email addresses over to NVC pronto so they can email the initial information package to you! And check St. Luke's for exactly what you need to bring to the medical as I only know for Canada.

I didnt't realize everytime you call NVC they record it bcoz I just called DOS and the lady was oh I see you called just friday no change since then lol

Yup, they do! When I was waiting for my interview date to be scheduled, I called twice in one day (first time ever, usually I just called once). The operator I got the second time was extremely rude and told me I had already called earlier that day and there were no changes. He then proceeded to rant at me about why I shouldn't call until the next month and by the end I was pretty much in tears at his rudeness.

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Just called NVC, got my NVC# and IIN.

When I started the conversation the agent asked me for my name and DOB, wifes name and DOB and emails for both of us. Then she asked is there anything else I can help you with? So it looks like you really need to know what to ask for cause they will not give you the info straight up, aske for the NVC# she gave it, then again the questions anything else? I asked for the invoice ID, then she gave me that. Pretty crazy, then I asked if I could send the 3032 email, she said I would have to wait for the email to be generated since my emails were just updated and the entire case had been put into the system this morning.

Just checked the payment site and no Invoice has been generated.

Do I add the NVC# to all documents (top right hand corner)? including the forms (I864EZ) and all?

Edited November 19, 2012 by Cesar & Cata

[shadesandbalcony 1]

yup saylin we have her both our email addresses. how many days will it take for them to email us (the letter needed for the medical exam)

And I posted on regional forums (my country) regarding the scheduling of interview coz what ive seen in the guidelines is nvc will sched the interview but ive read some posts that some applicants are scheduling theirs and paying some fee in a local bank here. that stuff confuses me.

[GelendzhikBelle 7]

Just called NVC, got my NVC# and IIN.

When I started the conversation the agent asked me for my name and DOB, wifes name and DOB and emails for both of us. Then she asked is there anything else I can help you with? So it looks like you really need to know what to ask for cause they will not give you the info straight up, aske for the NVC# she gave it, then again the questions anything else? I asked for the invoice ID, then she gave me that. Pretty crazy, then I asked if I could send the 3032 email, she said I would have to wait for the email to be generated since my emails were just updated and the entire case had been put into the system this morning.

Just checked the payment site and no Invoice has been generated.

Do I add the NVC# to all documents (top right hand corner)? including the forms (I864EZ) and all?

YES!! Now that you have this code you MUST put your NVC Code on EVERY PAGE of EVERYTHING you send to NVC from now on. everything!! Original documents too! It does no good to "preserve" a Document in this process only to get a Checklist notice sent to you. The Code is absolutely required from now on with NVC because that is how they keep track of the flood of paper flowing through there.

Today I have been trying to call them to ask for Supervisor review of our Petition and so far it is nothing but a busy signal. Hopefully I will get through today.

Get used to the Contract clerks being this way. They are pretty much not going to be very talkative and they DO see how many times you call them. You are being recorded too..so keep your cool on all conversations.

DOS is easier to get in contact with but you will only speak with them when it is time for your Interview (you can also ask NVC for this VERY important information). As Saylin mentioned...I would not "bug" DOS very much. They are much less tolerant of our being anxious to be complete to our Visa. For me, when I get finally get through the NVC Checklist maze, that patience is going to be very difficult to keep!! Got to get there first.. just trying to get resolution through to these people is an act of skillful diplomacy.

Your DS-3032 can go in now. We did this electronically at the same timeframe as you are now and it was not a problem. They accepted the Assignment of Agent being me. Now NVC has both of our E-mails. If you call them (guaranteed, you will if for nothing else than your Interview appointment date) they will repeat both your E-mail and your Spouses E-mail to you after you give the case code, your full names, and dates of birth. remember..you are the Petitioner, your Spouse is the Beneficiary. Same routine every time you call them. Have your Spouse do the DS-3032 now. You need this in order for you to take over as agent because at this point it gets more difficult. In fact.. I have strong doubts the DS-230 could ever be completed correctly unless the non USC was VERY fluent in English and Computer IQ is high. I had a heck of a time getting that form to work before I had it perfect. If you make changes the form will "auto-delete" and you have to start over from the beginning. You also cannot "save" this form. Not to Flash or harddrive. BE SURE all your Documents match as far as numbers, places, names, and dates and you should be ok.

Congrats on being pro-active. Your going to be fine because the agent cannot be bashful in this process. Time to stand up as an American and be the guide to your loved ones.

[GelendzhikBelle 7]

Just called NVC, got my NVC# and IIN.

Just checked the payment site and no Invoice has been generated.

Cesar... you gotta be patient on the invoices...keep checking through the day..and evening..and also monitor when they are Paid. Do not use Firefox to access the payment Portal.. use Internet Explorer.

[Cesar & Cata 35]

YES!! Now that you have this code you MUST put your NVC Code on EVERY PAGE of EVERYTHING you send to NVC from now on. everything!! Original documents too! It does no good to "preserve" a Document in this process only to get a Checklist notice sent to you. The Code is absolutely required from now on with NVC because that is how they keep track of the flood of paper flowing through there.

Today I have been trying to call them to ask for Supervisor review of our Petition and so far it is nothing but a busy signal. Hopefully I will get through today.

Get used to the Contract clerks being this way. They are pretty much not going to be very talkative and they DO see how many times you call them. You are being recorded too..so keep your cool on all conversations.

DOS is easier to get in contact with but you will only speak with them when it is time for your Interview (you can also ask NVC for this VERY important information). As Saylin mentioned...I would not "bug" DOS very much. They are much less tolerant of our being anxious to be complete to our Visa. For me, when I get finally get through the NVC Checklist maze, that patience is going to be very difficult to keep!! Got to get there first.. just trying to get resolution through to these people is an act of skillful diplomacy.

Your DS-3032 can go in now. We did this electronically at the same timeframe as you are now and it was not a problem. They accepted the Assignment of Agent being me. Now NVC has both of our E-mails. If you call them (guaranteed, you will if for nothing else than your Interview appointment date) they will repeat both your E-mail and your Spouses E-mail to you after you give the case code, your full names, and dates of birth. remember..you are the Petitioner, your Spouse is the Beneficiary. Same routine every time you call them. Have your Spouse do the DS-3032 now. You need this in order for you to take over as agent because at this point it gets more difficult. In fact.. I have strong doubts the DS-230 could ever be completed correctly unless the non USC was VERY fluent in English and Computer IQ is high. I had a heck of a time getting that form to work before I had it perfect. If you make changes the form will "auto-delete" and you have to start over from the beginning. You also cannot "save" this form. Not to Flash or harddrive. BE SURE all your Documents match as far as numbers, places, names, and dates and you should be ok.

Congrats on being pro-active. Your going to be fine because the agent cannot be bashful in this process. Time to stand up as an American and be the guide to your loved ones.

Just to confirm:

I can send in the DS-3032 email from my wife's email now that i have my case #?

Even before they generate and send the 3032 package?

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Just to confirm:

I can send in the DS-3032 email from my wife's email now that i have my case #?

Even before they generate and send the 3032 package?

Got anxious, already sent the email.

[Saylin 1,605]

Just called NVC, got my NVC# and IIN.

When I started the conversation the agent asked me for my name and DOB, wifes name and DOB and emails for both of us. Then she asked is there anything else I can help you with? So it looks like you really need to know what to ask for cause they will not give you the info straight up, aske for the NVC# she gave it, then again the questions anything else? I asked for the invoice ID, then she gave me that. Pretty crazy, then I asked if I could send the 3032 email, she said I would have to wait for the email to be generated since my emails were just updated and the entire case had been put into the system this morning.

Just checked the payment site and no Invoice has been generated.

Do I add the NVC# to all documents (top right hand corner)? including the forms (I864EZ) and all?

Grats on the case number! :dance:

And yes, write in the case number on the top right of all forms. There are two exceptions for where you do NOT write the case number: bar-coded cover sheet from the payment portal and your own cover letter.

For originals/certified copies, if you don't want to write on them, I'd suggest writing the case number on a sticky note and attaching that to all the certificates. That way, you can just peel them off afterwards with no lasting damage.

yup saylin we have her both our email addresses. how many days will it take for them to email us (the letter needed for the medical exam)

And I posted on regional forums (my country) regarding the scheduling of interview coz what ive seen in the guidelines is nvc will sched the interview but ive read some posts that some applicants are scheduling theirs and paying some fee in a local bank here. that stuff confuses me.

For me, it only took a few business days, and I believe the time frame is still the same for that. So, I'd guess you should get it sometime this week.

Remember, when reading posts, you need to be careful as K1 applicants go through an entirely different process as IR-1/CR-1s like yourself.

Just to confirm:

I can send in the DS-3032 email from my wife's email now that i have my case #?

Even before they generate and send the 3032 package?

Time to re-read post #2

[alex_dc4 5]

Its been 10 days since i sent ds_3032 , no answer yet still waiting .

[Mr. Borkström 63]

Lol it's Ok. And Thank u! He said He's picking up visa tomorrow!!! Then Hopefully he'll be here next week! OMG! O_o. Lol

Wow. That's so cool. Congratulations.

[GelendzhikBelle 7]

Just to confirm:

I can send in the DS-3032 email from my wife's email now that i have my case #?

Even before they generate and send the 3032 package?

Saylin post #2. Read again, carefully.

This is one step in the process that is not a sure thing as to when, Cesar.

My Wife and I did this right after the invoices and we had no problems...your situation may be a bit different, but is worth the try. It won't cause your petition to be rejected or anything like that.

Edited November 19, 2012 by GelendzhikBelle

[dwheels76 5,466]

Its been 10 days since i sent ds_3032 , no answer yet still waiting .

As Uncle Darnell has instructed me and I did it and accepted within 4 hours. Do this

Resend email (u can send from yours its cool). Now this is the important part in the subject line.

SUBJECT: 'Supervisor Review' NVC Case# LGSXXXXXXXXXX- Your wifes full name ‏- second time sending

and resend the body of the email again. there you go (Obviously the LGS is me at Lagos don't put that. LOL