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Grace2013   2

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Hi all,

Today I finally got a chance to talked to an agent at NVC asking if they have received my case (My NOA2 date was 1/15/2013). On hearing my CIS number, the lady said yes, but not in system yet. I was surprised that it took her no time to look up my package before she answered me. Could what she said be true? Then she said it will take 10-20 business days to assign a number. Then I asked if they will notify me as soon as they assign the number. The lady says yes. Everything seemed too smooth and I even couldn't come up with what to ask further. I wonder if I need to keep calling and follow it up. Could I count on the NVC info given by the agent? Anyone has some experience or thoughts? :help: Thanks!

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Its that smooth. They will always say 20 business day. Call back tomorrow, it should be in there system then. The latest Friday.

Thank you srey. Your reply makes me feel much better. :thumbs: Once they assigned a number will they send it to me ASAP, do they have a hold time?

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I called NVC multiple times inquiring my case. My impression was that the almost all the representatives are responsible, helpful, patient and professional. One thing we should keep in mind is that they cannot control the case processing and they can only communicate with you based on what they have on their computers. So, you may get a lot of answers like "it will take 20 business days........". Stay tuned and NVC Staff are good at email communications as well.

Hi all,

Today I finally got a chance to talked to an agent at NVC asking if they have received my case (My NOA2 date was 1/15/2013). On hearing my CIS number, the lady said yes, but not in system yet. I was surprised that it took her no time to look up my package before she answered me. Could what she said be true? Then she said it will take 10-20 business days to assign a number. Then I asked if they will notify me as soon as they assign the number. The lady says yes. Everything seemed too smooth and I even couldn't come up with what to ask further. I wonder if I need to keep calling and follow it up. Could I count on the NVC info given by the agent? Anyone has some experience or thoughts? :help: Thanks!

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Call NVC every day. It does take a while for them to upload all the info USCIS sends them. It was 19 days for us until we got our case number. They do scan your package right away though, that is why they know exactly what is going on with it. And yes, they do let you know when you've been assigned a case number, within a day or two. NVC is fast, but you have to keep up, every day counts ;)

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Thank you srey. Your reply makes me feel much better. :thumbs: Once they assigned a number will they send it to me ASAP, do they have a hold time?

NVC does email the Case number and INN; given that they have your email address on file. Getting your case number via email takes a few days from when its entered into the system. I recommend calling everyday, this way you'll get your case number early and you can have your beneficiary submit the Choice of Agent via email early. This will allow for an early IV Invoice. Usually the email with your case number is sent out the same time when your AOS invoice is available. :thumbs:

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It has not evefn been 10 days yet, give it another 10, you should get a text or email first, then hard copy.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

http://www.uscis.gov/dateCalculator.html

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Thank you all, my dear friends! The I-130 form doesn't have an email address field, so I don't think NVC will know my email unless I tell them. I wonder if I can send them an email telling my email address with my CIS number. Will they update it in the system with my case? I did send an email on Jan 18, but haven't heard any response except an auto reply.

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I suggest you call into NVC exactly 23 days after NOA-2 date.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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I suggest you call into NVC exactly 23 days after NOA-2 date.

I got NOA2 by email on Jan 15th. So that would be Feb 6 or Feb 7. See if your prediction works, however I'll try to call everyday. :lol:

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lol'ing!!!

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Call NVC every day. It does take a while for them to upload all the info USCIS sends them. It was 19 days for us until we got our case number. They do scan your package right away though, that is why they know exactly what is going on with it. And yes, they do let you know when you've been assigned a case number, within a day or two. NVC is fast, but you have to keep up, every day counts ;)

I don't believe they scan it right away. I was told that the day they scan it is the day a case number is assigned from NVC. They know it is in the building but the case file has not yet been scanned. That is what I was told when mine first arrived back in December anyway.

USCIS - 40 DAYS
2012-10-30: FedEx delivered I-130 to Chicago Lockbox Mail Room
2012-11-01: NOA1 by email - MSC
2012-11-02: $420 (x3) debited from our account
2012-11-05: NOA1 hard copies received, Priority Date 2012-10-30
2012-12-11: NOA2

NVC - 26 DAYS
2013-01-02: Rec'd case#, IIN, BIN & OPTIN emails for EP sent
2013-01-03: Submitted DS-261 (x3)
2013-01-07: AOS bills invoiced and paid & OPTIN for EP accepted for each of us
2013-01-08: AOS bills appear as paid & AOS packages sent by email
2013-01-08: IV bill invoiced & paid (kids' only)
2013-01-09: IV bill appears as paid (kids' only)
2013-01-09: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (kids only)
2013-01-11: AOS received -notified by email
2013-01-11: IV bill invoiced & paid (for me)
2013-01-14: IV bill appears as paid (for me)
2013-01-14: IV Supporting Docs received for kids - notified by email
2013-01-14: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (me only)
2013-01-18: IV Supporting Docs received for me - notified by email
2013-01-18: Son#1 CASE COMPLETE - Son#2 checklist - saying $ on I-864 don't match tax return (but they do)-resubmitted
2013-01-23: AOS 2nd submission for Son #2 received - notified by email
2013-01-25: My CASE COMPLETE
2013-01-28: ALL 3 OF OUR CASES ARE NOW COMPLETE
2013-02-06: Packet 4 Received by email

MEDICAL ~ CONSULATE ~ POE REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS - 160 DAYS NATURALIZATION
2013-02-13: Medicals 2014-12-17: Delivered to California Lockbox 2015-12-15: Delivered to Phoenix Lockbox
2013-03-06: Interview 2014-12-19: 1 I-751 + 3 Biometrics Fees debited from our account 2015-12-16: Fees charged to Credit Card
2013-03-08: Visas in-hand 2014-12-22: Received NOA1 by mail. Receipt Date: 2014-12-17 2015-12-17: NOA
2013-03-12: Paid USCIS Immigrant Fee 2014-12-24: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter 2016-01-02: Biometrics Letter 2016-01-11: Biometrics
2013-03-14: POE 2015-01-06: Biometrics 2016-02-15: In Line for Interview 2016-02-19: Letter
2013-03-25: SSNs arrived 2015-05-27: Approved 2016-03-22: Interview
2013-04-01: Green Cards arrived 2015-06-03: New Green Cards arrived 2016-04-15: Oath Ceremony

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You'd be unusually lucky to have it before February to be honest.

I kinda agree. So far I've called three times and everytime I have to hold on for 15-20 min, then talk 1 min. :P

I'm using my cell phone to call NVC. My cell phone is not unlimited. I got to watch not to exceed too much.

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