December i-130 Approvals Waiting for NVC

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I emailed NVC on Dec 9 (6 days after the NOA2) & they emailed me back Dec 14 that they recently received the petition.

I called NVC on Dec 19 to inquire if they have assigned a case number & they told me that father's case is still not in the system.

Well, they have at least one of them. I wonder why this takes so long. Isnt it all electronic? Or are they using the post office like its the 1800s and there is a man and a wagon caring our files to New York?

[PNYC89 2]

Hi!

I was approved on December 11th, called NVC two days ago, they received my case on December 20th... Put our emails in, now waiting for them to generate the first documents .

Mid December approval here.

My understanding is that you shouldn't wait for NVC, but start calling 1 or 2 weeks after NOA2, which would be end of December for me.

Do you all do that?

Did you receive anything from NVC yet (mail, email)?

[Nick1980 11]

Approved Dec 18th,still nothing at NVC

[let-it-be 36]

That's great if communicating via email works that well! Even though it may not actually help the process.

Which email do you use?

Thank you for your reply, it's really helpful to see your experience and dates.

This is the email: NVCInquiry@state.gov

[let-it-be 36]

Well, they have at least one of them. I wonder why this takes so long. Isnt it all electronic? Or are they using the post office like its the 1800s and there is a man and a wagon caring our files to New York?

With the vacation holidays they are probably going to get around to assigning us case numbers by January.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Yes I figured it might be January. Nothing hurts to be hopeful. I am now just worried about trying to file taxes and get them back in time. If NVC dont want the 2012 taxes I am sure the Embassy will. Or will NVC make us wait and file taxes. What do you think?

[let-it-be 36]

Yes I figured it might be January. Nothing hurts to be hopeful. I am now just worried about trying to file taxes and get them back in time. If NVC dont want the 2012 taxes I am sure the Embassy will. Or will NVC make us wait and file taxes. What do you think?

I plan on using the last 3 years (2009, 2010 & 2011), by law I can't file before January 31. We don't necessarily have to include the 2012 ITR/transcripts since we have until April 15 (last day) to file. Hope this will work.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Me too! Lets keep our fingers crossed. We are almost there!

[God's mercy 5]

hw are u janelle2002? hope things is moving fine with u and i wish u best on ur visa journey.still waiting for NVC......

[Janelle2002 3,865]

hw are u janelle2002? hope things is moving fine with u and i wish u best on ur visa journey.still waiting for NVC......

Happy Holidays to all. Kinda depressing though God's Mercy but I am making it through the holidays. I will go for a jog in the snow, then start bugging NVC.

How are you?

It is driving me insane we got caught by the holidays.

[Darnell 8,478]

Well, they have at least one of them. I wonder why this takes so long. Isnt it all electronic? Or are they using the post office like its the 1800s and there is a man and a wagon caring our files to New York?

Tis a man and a wagon.

Seriously.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Tis a man and a wagon.

Seriously.

Hahahahaha you have confirmed my suspicion.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Okay so I called NVC. They have my case. It arrived today but of course its not in the system. They said wait 20 business days. Sigh......

[God's mercy 5]

OMG IT IS WELL..GOD IS OUR STRENGTH.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

He is our strength. He will lead us through our hardest times and just when we think we cant go on there is a light.