NVC Filers - February 2013

[Mina90 134]

So....I finally mailed out the I-864 (AOS) packet today through USPS...but I'm reading here that some people don't trust USPS... I have always used USPS for many things and I've never encountered a problem, but now I'm starting to feel paranoid.

[sunflower123 6]

Grats!

Unfortunately, no, not as far as I know. Since the DS-261 isn't like the DS-3032 where you email it, there really isn't another way to re-submit an online form.

The only thing you can do is request over the phone to speak with a supervisor. Or, send a DS-3032 email (following the format), and mentioning in the body that you originally submitted a DS-261 on so-and-so date and it hasn't been reviewed yet, so you sent a DS-3032 instead.

Thank you Saylin!

Umm, I am going to wait, tomorrow is the 10th (business) day after I submitted my DS-261,let's see what NVC has to say and if I don't get anything yet I think I will go for plan B (Speak with a supervisor) and if it doesn't work, Plan C (DS-3032 through email).

Thanks a lot!!! :thumbs:

[sunflower123 6]

Got busy tone too! And went through after 9th tries & waited for 20 minutes to talk to the operator. But not much information, she just say to wait for 20 business day.. Huh.?!

Huh? 20 business days for the DS-3032?? really?

I was told from 5 -10 business days for the DS-261 to get approved and I am already feeling like I am waiting for an eternity

Hopefully it doesn't take that long!

Edited February 19, 2013 by sunflower123

[sunflower123 6]

Hey all. Am I suppose to wait until I get my NOA2 in the mail before I call NVC? Or do I use the USCIS case number to inquire at NVC?

Thanks guys.

You can start calling NVC without your NOA2 hardcopy! I would wait a week after NOA2 to start calling.

Since you will ask for your case number, you can use your USCIS case number in the meanwhile, so they can look in the system if they have already received your case, and eventually they will tell you when was it received and provide your NVC case number.

GOOD LUCK!!!

[ludakrishna 2]

Yes, call USCIS and ask for the exact date that your case was shipped out. If it hasn't been shipped yet, request that it be shipped asap.

Tried calling. Was transferred to an ISO and was waiting for 40 minutes then someone answered the phone, took all my info, "Due to high call volumes someone will contact you within 48 hours" hang up....AAARGHH POOP!!!

[keyonlukie 0]

I called USCIS and was told the same thing

I also hang up tooo .....lol

[SundayBelinda 15]

You can start calling NVC without your NOA2 hardcopy! I would wait a week after NOA2 to start calling.

Since you will ask for your case number, you can use your USCIS case number in the meanwhile, so they can look in the system if they have already received your case, and eventually they will tell you when was it received and provide your NVC case number.

GOOD LUCK!!!

Thank you! I did call and she told me that I have to wait until I got the NOA2 in the mail, because the USCIS case number will not show in their computer system. I was so confused.

[Meme26504 0]

They just re-submitted my IV fee, now we have progress now I guess we wait for the DS-260

[sunflower123 6]

Thank you! I did call and she told me that I have to wait until I got the NOA2 in the mail, because the USCIS case number will not show in their computer system. I was so confused.

Really?

In my case, it took like 3 weeks to get the case number (NOA2 Jan 16th and NVC case # Feb 5th) my husband and I started calling a week after the NOA2 (online)and yes, they said many times that it was not in the system yet, we kept calling almost everyday, and in one of those calls an operator said that the file was received on Jan 21st, but they didn't have any NVC case number generated yet, because it has to be input in the system.

A few days later, finally we got our Case number, the IIN and the BIN.

I don't know how the fact you receive your NOA2 hardcopy is related to the NVC#. Anyone?

Edited February 19, 2013 by sunflower123

[oohpartiv 484]

NVC just invoiced my IV bill! Paid it, and am going to send both AOS and IV packets tomorrow! Progress! Hopefully I'll the case will get completed soon!

[sunflower123 6]

NVC just invoiced my IV bill! Paid it, and am going to send both AOS and IV packets tomorrow! Progress! Hopefully I'll the case will get completed soon!

CONGRATS!! Glad to hear you're progressing and soon you will get "Case Complete"!

[speedwell 224]

Hey all. Am I suppose to wait until I get my NOA2 in the mail before I call NVC? Or do I use the USCIS case number to inquire at NVC?

Thanks guys.

Use the USCIS number, but you won't be in the system for at least a few days. Go have a bubble bath and relax.

[oohpartiv 484]

CONGRATS!! Glad to hear you're progressing and soon you will get "Case Complete"!

Thanks! Hopefully you'll get some good news tomorrow in the form of an approved DS260! Fingers crossed!

[Sarsoor 8]

Hey does any body know about the NVC expedite process and specifically for Egypt fillers? Does the embassy approve any requests sent to it or what? thanks in advance!

[oohpartiv 484]

Hey does any body know about the NVC expedite process and specifically for Egypt fillers? Does the embassy approve any requests sent to it or what? thanks in advance!

I don't know much about the expedite process - but I DO know that they don't approve any request that are sent. You have to have a valid reason to get it granted (a lot of people try because of pregnancy, which won't get you an expedite). As for Egypt specific cases, you might have more luck asking on the MENA forum - I'm sure they'd be a lot more knowledgable and helpful. Good luck!