USCIS vs NVC

[ALSA 2]

I just received an email from USCIS. My NOA2 date was Nov. 13th, 2012, and I figured my case would have been at the NVC by now. I have been calling daily to get my case number but they tell me the case takes up to 15 days to be put into the system. I called USCIS right when my case was approved to change my address but they told me the case was already sent to the NVC. I will post below the email from the 13th telling me my case was approved and the one I received today, I just want to know if this is normal. Thanks!

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** (email from 13th)

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: ***********

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On November 13, 2012, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 .

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283 .

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** (email from 26th)

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: ************

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On November 26, 2012, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results

listed above, or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current

processing time listed*, please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283 .

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Check Processing Times.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

[Cesar & Cata 35]

I just received an email from USCIS. My NOA2 date was Nov. 13th, 2012, and I figured my case would have been at the NVC by now. I have been calling daily to get my case number but they tell me the case takes up to 15 days to be put into the system. I called USCIS right when my case was approved to change my address but they told me the case was already sent to the NVC. I will post below the email from the 13th telling me my case was approved and the one I received today, I just want to know if this is normal. Thanks!

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

I was also approved on the 13th.

[ALSA 2]

I just read my original post and it is not very clear. I received 2 emails from USCIS, one on the 13th and one on the 26th telling me my case was approved and sent to NVC. Is this normal? It has been almost 15 days since the 13th which the NVC says it takes to input the case into their system. I am trying to figure out if I have to wait up to 15 days again from the 26th? Has anyone else received 2 emails from USCIS telling them almost the same thing? Thanks.

[NikLR 13,227]

Have you tried calling the NVC to see if they have your case?

[Darnell 8,478]

I just read my original post and it is not very clear. I received 2 emails from USCIS, one on the 13th and one on the 26th telling me my case was approved and sent to NVC. Is this normal? It has been almost 15 days since the 13th which the NVC says it takes to input the case into their system. I am trying to figure out if I have to wait up to 15 days again from the 26th? Has anyone else received 2 emails from USCIS telling them almost the same thing? Thanks.

absolutely normal.

I note that casefiles that were adjudicated at MSC , though, have faster trip times into NVC.

I say call NVC once a day next week, around 8:45 PM EST, ask for casefile status, till you find that the NVC TeleOperator tells you it's in the system and starts asking you for email addresses.

[ALSA 2]

I just spoke with USCIS Tier 2 and they told me the case was approved on the 13th and an approval letter was mailed out to me. On the 26th, my package was mailed to NVC. It all makes sense now. Thanks Guys.

[Darnell 8,478]

does your receipt # start with 'MSC' ? If so, could you please update your timeline and profile (both) to reflect 'National Benefits Center' as your Service Center and Filing Location? TIA !

[ALSA 2]

does your receipt # start with 'MSC' ? If so, could you please update your timeline and profile (both) to reflect 'National Benefits Center' as your Service Center and Filing Location? TIA !

My receipt number starts with EAC. It was transferred to NBC from Vermont. Should I change anything or is it fine the way it is?

[Darnell 8,478]

meh - leave it as EAC... Thank You ..

(I've been nudging ppl about the change, as I've gotten MSC added into the databases here)

Sometime soon, i'm gonna compile a spreadsheet on this stuff, from August forward, posting data on the GoogleDocs.

IMO, to leave it as EAC skews the EAC stats, but I think is best to leave it as EAC.

Thanks for responding !