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Ash & Tiffany   4

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Hey all

How long would one usually expect to wait before they should call the NVC to find out their case number and Invoice Identification Number? :unsure:

I've heard conflicting stories. I was estimating a week - reason being that my case was touched again two days after the NOA2 was received. Could it be that it's already been sent?

Hopefully this isn't too stupid a question; I'm just really anxious to get through the NVC in as short a time as possible :)

Thanks! :thumbs:

Ash

IR-1/CR-1

USCIS
Department of Homeland Security - 61 days
12/27/2012: Sent I-130 to Chicago Lockbox
12/31/2012: Petition Received by USCIS
01/02/2013: NOA1
03/02/2013: NOA2
03/04/2013: Touch

NVC

Department of State - 36 days
03/07/2013: NVC received
03/25/2013: IIN/Case number
03/25/2013: DS-3032 Received via email (Accepted: 04/02/2013)
03/25/2013: AOS Bill (Payment Posted: 03/26/2013)
03/28/2013: AOS Packet Sent (Received by NVC: 03/29/2013)
04/04/2013: IV Bill (Payment Posted: 04/05/2013)
04/07/2013: IV Packet Sent (Received by NVC: 04/11/2013)
04/30/2013: Case Complete

US Consulate Sydney

Department of State - 49 days
05/02/2013: Embassy received
04/17/2013: Medical (Result: Passed)
04/30/2013: Interview Letter Received
06/18/2013: Interview (Result: Approved )

06/19/2013: Visa Issued & Printed
06/20/2013: Visa in hand

POE

Los Angeles, CA
08/02/2013: Entered US as a LPR

ROC

Louisville, KY

07/13/2015: Filed ROC petition with USCIS

07/20/2015: NOA received from USCIS

08/25/2015: Biometrics appointment

Money spent to date: $3438.00

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champi   13

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Hey all

How long would one usually expect to wait before they should call the NVC to find out their case number and Invoice Identification Number? :unsure:

I've heard conflicting stories. I was estimating a week - reason being that my case was touched again two days after the NOA2 was received. Could it be that it's already been sent?

Hopefully this isn't too stupid a question; I'm just really anxious to get through the NVC in as short a time as possible :)

Thanks! :thumbs:

Ash

Lately, it's been taking around 4 weeks from NOA2 date. I just read that someone whose NOA2 date is Feb 6 got their case # today.

IR-5 - for Mom
------------
08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
--------------
02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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Ash & Tiffany   4

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Lately, it's been taking around 4 weeks from NOA2 date. I just read that someone whose NOA2 date is Feb 6 got their case # today.

so do you just keep calling every so often asking for it?

IR-1/CR-1

USCIS
Department of Homeland Security - 61 days
12/27/2012: Sent I-130 to Chicago Lockbox
12/31/2012: Petition Received by USCIS
01/02/2013: NOA1
03/02/2013: NOA2
03/04/2013: Touch

NVC

Department of State - 36 days
03/07/2013: NVC received
03/25/2013: IIN/Case number
03/25/2013: DS-3032 Received via email (Accepted: 04/02/2013)
03/25/2013: AOS Bill (Payment Posted: 03/26/2013)
03/28/2013: AOS Packet Sent (Received by NVC: 03/29/2013)
04/04/2013: IV Bill (Payment Posted: 04/05/2013)
04/07/2013: IV Packet Sent (Received by NVC: 04/11/2013)
04/30/2013: Case Complete

US Consulate Sydney

Department of State - 49 days
05/02/2013: Embassy received
04/17/2013: Medical (Result: Passed)
04/30/2013: Interview Letter Received
06/18/2013: Interview (Result: Approved )

06/19/2013: Visa Issued & Printed
06/20/2013: Visa in hand

POE

Los Angeles, CA
08/02/2013: Entered US as a LPR

ROC

Louisville, KY

07/13/2015: Filed ROC petition with USCIS

07/20/2015: NOA received from USCIS

08/25/2015: Biometrics appointment

Money spent to date: $3438.00

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MeredythB   38

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so do you just keep calling every so often asking for it?

After about a week (maybe 10 days if you're patient) start calling EVERY DAY until you get your number. Also, read the first two posts on any of the NVC filing threads. I'll include March's here. It's got the information you'll need for this next step. Good luck! :thumbs:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/417050-nvc-filers-march-2013/

Our Visa Timeline
USCIS
11/23/12: Package Mailed to Chicago Lockbox from Ireland
11/28/12: Arrived at Lockbox, Signed for by JOHN
11/30/12: NOA1; Transferred to NBC
12/06/12: NOA1 Hard Copy Received
12/19/12: Touched
01/16/13: NOA2 (47 days after NOA1)
01/21/13: Approved petition mailed to NVC
01/22/13: NOA2 Hard Copy Received
NVC
01/25/13: Petition arrived at NVC
02/11/13: Received Case#/IIN from NVC
02/11/13: Received DS-3032/AOS Bill Invoiced
02/11/13: AOS Bill Paid/DS-3032 Emailed
02/15/13: AOS Package sent to NVC
02/25/13: DS-3032 Accepted
02/26/13: AOS Package Accepted
02/26/13: IV Bill Invoiced
02/26/13: IV Bill Paid
02/27/13: IV Package sent to NVC
03/11/13: RFE: Irish Police Cert. (It's there, Idiot Stick just can't read Irish. "Garda" means "Police". Fool.)
03/20/13: Case Complete
04/01/13: Interview Date Assigned
Consulate
04/16/13: Medical
05/07/13: Interview...Denied 221(g). Now to find a joint sponsor. Good times.
05/22/13: Visa in Hand
07/30/13: POE Dublin

Citizenship

06/04/2023: N-400 Filed Online

06/05/2023: Receipt Sent

06/12/2023: Notice of Biometrics Appointment Received; Appointment Date 06/30/2023

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so do you just keep calling every so often asking for it?

Hey Ash/Tiffany, certainly I dont pressume to speak for anyone but myself and my partner when I offer insight or my tidbits of information, but from 'my personal experience' I was on top of it from the get go, meaning I called the NVC until I got the info I was after, I found it more frustrating to sit back and wait/wonder, than I did to call the NVC and be told "nothing to report yet" so I say call as often as the urge strikes. In retrospect, it may not have sped (sp?) anything up, but our processing time seemed shockingly quick, even as we went through the process it seemed fast.

Further, have you been doing it all on your own, or calling the Embassy in Auckland for advice? They have some absolutely overwhelmingly helpful staff who will keep you going through this process by answering any and all questions as they arrise, they were only 2nd to the lovely crowd here at Visa Journey.

Best of luck guys, speedy journey to you.

Kel (of kelnjohn)

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Thanks, folks, I just got back from a trip and I was anxious about my number too (my NOA2 was Feb 7). Thanks for posting!

I'm a dual US/Hungarian citizen (both by birth; Hungarian citizenship verification TBA), and my husband is a dual British/Irish citizen (by treaty) from Northern Ireland. We are atheists.

All advice is given pursuant to the Disclaimer that you may read at the bottom of each forum page.

LATEST STEPS:

28 Jun 2013: POE Houston

08 Jul 2013: SSN received (at SSA office)

07 Aug 2013: Green Card received

27 Feb 2014: Whoa, life happened. Planning move "back home" together to Republic of Ireland by end of April.

29 Apr 2014: POE Dublin through Heathrow

15 May 2014: Received formal residency/work permission (GNIB card with Stamp 4, one year renewable) for the ROI

For my FULL timeline, see my "About Me" page.


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champi   13

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Thanks, folks, I just got back from a trip and I was anxious about my number too (my NOA2 was Feb 7). Thanks for posting!

I hope you get your # soon. Good luck!!!

IR-5 - for Mom
------------
08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
--------------
02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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champi   13

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so do you just keep calling every so often asking for it?

I have becomd bit patient with this process so we are making call 3 times a week. But it is totally up to you how often you want to call. There is no wrong way. We did wait 1 weeks from NOA2 date to make our first call to find out if our case has arrived at NVC.

IR-5 - for Mom
------------
08/27/2012 - Sent Application
08/28/2012 - NOA1 date
08/31/2012 - Received email from USCIS saying the package is accepted
09/11/2012 - Received a letter saying case transferred Lee's Summit, MO
02/15/2013 - Received an email saying case is approved
02/22/2013 - I-130 NOA2 hard copy received

NVC Journey
--------------
02/18/2013 - NVC received the case
03/11/2013 - NVC case # assigned
03/12/2013 - Petitioners' email corrected, Beneficiary's email added
03/13/2013 - DS3032 received
03/13/2013 - DS3032 email sent (was sent before the we received the DS3032)
03/13/2013 - AOS fee invoiced and Paid (shows In Progress)
03/14/2013 - AOS fee shows PAID
03/14/2013 - AOS package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/15/2013 - AOS package delivered to NVC on 03/15/2013 at 10:06:00
03/19/2013 - Re-sent DS-3032 email with Supervisor Review on subject
03/21/2013 - DS-3032 accepted
03/22/2013 - IV fee invoiced and paid
03/25/2013 - IV fee shows PAID
03/25/2013 - IV package sent (overnight next-day delivery)
03/26/2013 - IV package delivered to NVC on 03/26/2013 at 10:04am
03/27/2013 - AOS accepted
04/08/2013 - IV checklist found out by phone - NVC lost our marriage certificate sad.png
04/09/2013 - IV checklist email received
04/16/2013 - IV Checklist response mailed - new Marriage Certificate

04/16/2013 - Case Complete (they found our first marriage certificate during supervisor review??)
04/17/2013 - NVC received IV Checklist response
04/23/2013 - Case Complete email from NVC

05/13/2013 - Medical

06/03/2013 - Interview

Thank you God!!!!

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I've been waiting a few days between calls as well but they haven't received the file yet. I think the NBC is slow at sending them over. But they also have to go from the local field office to the NBC, who sends out the NOA2, then they get shipped over to the NVC in batches.

I'm assuming BTW.

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Ash & Tiffany   4

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Hey Ash/Tiffany, certainly I dont pressume to speak for anyone but myself and my partner when I offer insight or my tidbits of information, but from 'my personal experience' I was on top of it from the get go, meaning I called the NVC until I got the info I was after, I found it more frustrating to sit back and wait/wonder, than I did to call the NVC and be told "nothing to report yet" so I say call as often as the urge strikes. In retrospect, it may not have sped (sp?) anything up, but our processing time seemed shockingly quick, even as we went through the process it seemed fast.

Further, have you been doing it all on your own, or calling the Embassy in Auckland for advice? They have some absolutely overwhelmingly helpful staff who will keep you going through this process by answering any and all questions as they arrise, they were only 2nd to the lovely crowd here at Visa Journey.

Best of luck guys, speedy journey to you.

Kel (of kelnjohn)

Hey,

Thanks for your reply :)

Yeah we've been going it alone. I wouldn't deal with NZ consulates because I live in Australia. I have sent the Sydney consulate a few emails and they've helped me out. We're proactive and on top of it as well. We got our NOA2 in 61 days and we didn't really load up on evidence. The paperwork and steps are pretty simple but are very time consuming. Two days ago I went and got my fingerprints taken and applied for the police certificate as it will take a few weeks. My wife will be in Australia next week so she's going to bring our marriage certificate and if we get our case number in time, send off the AOS package after we're billed (and it's paid). I work for a US-based engineering and construction company who are willing to help me get a job sorted in the US so that's taken care of. The thing that's stressing me the most is finding a house to live in and a car to drive to work in haha!

I'll wait til I get my case number before I have my medical. I was going to wait at least until my wife arrives next week before I call. What reason would USCIS have for touching my case again two days after I received my NOA2?

Thanks everyone for your replies, it's very helpful :)

Ash

IR-1/CR-1

USCIS
Department of Homeland Security - 61 days
12/27/2012: Sent I-130 to Chicago Lockbox
12/31/2012: Petition Received by USCIS
01/02/2013: NOA1
03/02/2013: NOA2
03/04/2013: Touch

NVC

Department of State - 36 days
03/07/2013: NVC received
03/25/2013: IIN/Case number
03/25/2013: DS-3032 Received via email (Accepted: 04/02/2013)
03/25/2013: AOS Bill (Payment Posted: 03/26/2013)
03/28/2013: AOS Packet Sent (Received by NVC: 03/29/2013)
04/04/2013: IV Bill (Payment Posted: 04/05/2013)
04/07/2013: IV Packet Sent (Received by NVC: 04/11/2013)
04/30/2013: Case Complete

US Consulate Sydney

Department of State - 49 days
05/02/2013: Embassy received
04/17/2013: Medical (Result: Passed)
04/30/2013: Interview Letter Received
06/18/2013: Interview (Result: Approved )

06/19/2013: Visa Issued & Printed
06/20/2013: Visa in hand

POE

Los Angeles, CA
08/02/2013: Entered US as a LPR

ROC

Louisville, KY

07/13/2015: Filed ROC petition with USCIS

07/20/2015: NOA received from USCIS

08/25/2015: Biometrics appointment

Money spent to date: $3438.00

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AKSinghSingh79   143

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No case # for us yet either. NOA2 was 2/13/2013 and the NVC received our file on 2/25/2013.

I'm probably going to give it at least until Monday to try again. Hope to hear some good news next week.

I am the petitioner.


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Ash & Tiffany   4

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No case # for us yet either. NOA2 was 2/13/2013 and the NVC received our file on 2/25/2013.

I'm probably going to give it at least until Monday to try again. Hope to hear some good news next week.

how did you find out that the NVC received your case? did you just call and ask?

IR-1/CR-1

USCIS
Department of Homeland Security - 61 days
12/27/2012: Sent I-130 to Chicago Lockbox
12/31/2012: Petition Received by USCIS
01/02/2013: NOA1
03/02/2013: NOA2
03/04/2013: Touch

NVC

Department of State - 36 days
03/07/2013: NVC received
03/25/2013: IIN/Case number
03/25/2013: DS-3032 Received via email (Accepted: 04/02/2013)
03/25/2013: AOS Bill (Payment Posted: 03/26/2013)
03/28/2013: AOS Packet Sent (Received by NVC: 03/29/2013)
04/04/2013: IV Bill (Payment Posted: 04/05/2013)
04/07/2013: IV Packet Sent (Received by NVC: 04/11/2013)
04/30/2013: Case Complete

US Consulate Sydney

Department of State - 49 days
05/02/2013: Embassy received
04/17/2013: Medical (Result: Passed)
04/30/2013: Interview Letter Received
06/18/2013: Interview (Result: Approved )

06/19/2013: Visa Issued & Printed
06/20/2013: Visa in hand

POE

Los Angeles, CA
08/02/2013: Entered US as a LPR

ROC

Louisville, KY

07/13/2015: Filed ROC petition with USCIS

07/20/2015: NOA received from USCIS

08/25/2015: Biometrics appointment

Money spent to date: $3438.00

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AKSinghSingh79   143

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how did you find out that the NVC received your case? did you just call and ask?

I called and they volunteered the information. Some of them aren't so generous with their details. Most just tell me yes your case is in our building but it has not been entered into our computer system yet.

When you call them, ask them specifically when your case was received at the NVC. They should have that information from your USCIS receipt #.

I am the petitioner.


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After about a week (maybe 10 days if you're patient) start calling EVERY DAY until you get your number. Also, read the first two posts on any of the NVC filing threads. I'll include March's here. It's got the information you'll need for this next step. Good luck! :thumbs:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/417050-nvc-filers-march-2013/

You really need to click this link and read the first two posts, it's step by step information on what to do at NVC so that you can fly through the process. Most (if not all) your questions are answered there.

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USCIS - 37 days
12.13.12: Sent I-130 from abroad
12.16.12: Delivered to Chicago Lock Box
12.19.12: NOA1 - E-mail, MSC number
12.21.12: Case showed up online
01.25.13: NOA2
01.30.13: Email from USCIS - Post Decision Activity - Case sent to NVC
NVC - 28 Days
02.05.13: NVC Received
02.22.13: Case/IIN Received
AOS Track
02.26.13: AOS bill invoiced
02.27.13: Pay AOS bill
03.06.13: AOS bill shows PAID
03.07.13: AOS package sent
IV Track
02.23.13: DS-3032 sent
03.03.13: DS-3032 re-sent for Supervisor Review
03.04.13: DS-3032 accepted
03.06.13: First DS-3032 accepted!
03.05.13: IV bill invoiced
03.06.13: Pay IV bill
03.07.13: IV bill shows PAID
03.07.13: IV package sent
03.11.13: AOS and IV Packages delivered to NVC
03.20.13: IV Package Accepted
03.22.13: Case complete
03.29.13: Interview scheduled - Email
04.02.13: Case left NVC
Consulate
04.04.13: Case received
04.08.13 - Medical
04.28.13 - Interview - Approved
05.02.13 - Visa In Hand
07.21.13 - POE (Washington D.C.)

Gearing up to apply for Naturalization in April 2016!

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Lately, it's been taking around 4 weeks from NOA2 date. I just read that someone whose NOA2 date is Feb 6 got their case # today.

It took my case exactly 3 weeks from when my I-130 was approved on Jan. 23.

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