NVC Filers - March 2013

[RFQ 110]

NVC Supervisor called me and said my DS-3032 is approved, and to send my papers,

I FedEx shipped them overnight. Glad to be EXPEDITED!

Congrats on the Expedite. Smooth sailing from here *fingers crossed*

[sld 5]

Congrats on the Expedite. Smooth sailing from here *fingers crossed*

Thank You

[dwheels76 5,468]

Oh, I so wish I could be added to April Interview. Let's see... Come on NVC!

PS: I saw one user in your April Interview list although his case is not yet completed.

Hey Grace2013 you never know. And I added myself to case complete since December got case complete 2/5. He is almost done. We'll be waiting for you. No one stands alone on that thread.

[Elxan 4]

Hi everyone, i am also checking in.

Hope we all get cases complete by the end of march

I have paid AOS bill 3 days before and it still shows "in progress" :(

Come on NVC, my DS3032 email have been sent a week ago, and no reply yet !

[dwheels76 5,468]

dwheels76, on 01 March 2013 - 08:12 AM, said:

Hey PerthtoMass I added you to the April Interview thread. Hope you don't mind.

Mind - I am very grateful - thanks dwheels (I was never going to be able to do it myself I hope all is tracking well for you

Gab

You are so welcome. Hopefully Australia is not very busy. I feel interview scheduling tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

[Elxan 4]

Thank You

Congrats on getting expedited !

Sorry, if i missed that part,

but what was your reason to ask for and expedited processing?

[aluk 4]

Checking in. Good luck to all!!!

[sld 5]

Congrats on getting expedited !

Sorry, if i missed that part,

but what was your reason to ask for and expedited processing?

Just asked them, a Congressman, and Senator.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi Saylin and the Gang!

Its Friday 7.30am Friday March 1st here in Perth Western Australia and I am checking in. While reading through these threads I was on hold with NVC. I just when I decided to check in NVC answered and I was informed that my case was COMPLETED today. (28th Fed' USA time)

Our AOS and IV Package were sent together and received by NVC 21st Feb (USA time)Guys that 7 days including a weekend - I am NOT bragging, I am hopeful many more cases will be completed very soon. I had wondered if NVC attempt to close as many cases as possible near the end of any given month??

Of course now the waiting game again, as we wait for a Sydney interview....Saylin can you please check your crystal ball and tell me my likely interview month, date, oh and time of day too...

kind regards and warmest wishes to you all,

Gab

Woohoo, grats!

If Australia is like the global average of 2 months, I'm thinking your interview will either be late April or early May. I'll give you an estimate of May 3rd as that was my date of my interview

[PerthtoMass 12]

Woohoo, grats!

If Australia is like the global average of 2 months, I'm thinking your interview will either be late April or early May. I'll give you an estimate of May 3rd as that was my date of my interview

Thanks Saylin and Dwheels!

May 3rd huh - This is the first time I have hoped you are wrong Saylin!(Ungrateful wretch that I am)

We are hoping for an early April interview as we have sold our house and will be staying with relatives from March 18th. I sure hope they enjoy having us for an extended stay!

I will email the consulate at the appropriate time to request an earlier interview.

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks Saylin and Dwheels!

May 3rd huh - This is the first time I have hoped you are wrong Saylin!(Ungrateful wretch that I am)

We are hoping for an early April interview as we have sold our house and will be staying with relatives from March 18th. I sure hope they enjoy having us for an extended stay!

I will email the consulate at the appropriate time to request an earlier interview.

Who knows, maybe Australia is faster. But yes, once you get an interview scheduled and your case has been sent and received by the embassy, then contact them to request an earlier interview day.

[JM-SHE 0]

Welcome to another monthly thread for NVC! In this first post, you'll find useful links as well as phone numbers/email addresses. In the second post, I've compiled a FAQ and at the end summarized the NVC process. Please read through everything before posting questions as it's very likely that your question can be answered by reading through the links and FAQ.

Some helpful information:

Here's some guides for those in NVC:

-How Do I Bring My Spouse to Live in the United States

-EZGuideSpouse

-LingChe NVC Shortcut

-NVC for Montreal Beneficiaries - Electronic Processing and New Online Forms

-NVC Electronic Processing [note: if doing EP in China, only optin AFTER the invoicing of the AOS bill]

And some other useful links:

-DS-3032 Email Template

-Country-Specific Documents (choose beneficiary's country from drop-down)

-Eligibility for Electronic Processing and Online Forms (table at bottom)

-Payment Portal

-Online Forms Portal (site to fill out DS-261 and DS-260 for those eligible)

-NVC

-NVC processing times spreadsheet (created by me, Saylin)

-Flowchart for IR-1/CR-1 Visa Applicants (created by me, Saylin)

-Free Passport Photos

-Thread on Ryan H's EP experience through China (lots of information)

Phone numbers:

NVC - 603-334-0700 (press 1 then 5 to speak with an operator) [HOURS: 7am - 12am EST, M-F]

DOS - 202-663-1225 (press 1 then 0 to speak with a visa specialist) [HOURS: 8:30am - 5pm EST, M-F. Closed 11am-12pm on Wednesdays]

Email addresses:

NVCInquiry@state.gov - to email DS-3032, expedite requests, and/or questions

NVCElectronic@state.gov - to email optin for EP and for scanned packages

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I'm also going to include a few non-NVC process links to help you out for once your case is completed and an interview date is assigned:

-How to Track Your Case Using DHL (use this to figure out what date you need)

-How to Track Your Case Using DHL (use this to figure out how to use the DHL site and input everything)

-General Medical Information

-Country-Specific Medical Information (choose three letter embassy/consulate code from drop-down list)

-Age-Specific Vaccination Requirements (choose age first at top of page)

-Country-Specific Interview Information (choose three letter embassy/consulate code from drop-down list)

-Sample List of Interview Questions

-Thread of Proof of Relationship Evidence Ideas

-Ideas on How to Organize Your Interview Documents

Thanks for the information it's a big help

[NYCbound 3]

FINALLY GOT A CASE NUMBER!!!!!! So excited I don't know what to do with myself!! The guy said it is being processed so he wouldn't take my emails and said to call back with them next week. Is this normal? Can't think straight - need to go back and reread the guides...

The rest of my Feb 11 VJers - hope you get your numbers before the weekend as well!

[sld 5]

FINALLY GOT A CASE NUMBER!!!!!! So excited I don't know what to do with myself!! The guy said it is being processed so he wouldn't take my emails and said to call back with them next week. Is this normal? Can't think straight - need to go back and reread the guides...

The rest of my Feb 11 VJers - hope you get your numbers before the weekend as well!

Congrats!

[daphoknee 4]

Are you doing EP? Did you send the optin email?

I sent in my Opt-In email on Feb 25th, filled in the DS-261 on the 26th. Should I wait until I get the Opt-in confirmation before paying the AOS invoice?