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Setting an interview date, help please!

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jen06042012   14

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Hi everybody,

I was just wondering if anyone knew whether there is a specific time frame in which the NVC has to set an interview date. Our case was completed on the 1st of March and the interview will be done at the Embassy in Athens, Greece. However every time I call they don't have any information to give us and they don't even know if the date has to be set within 10 business days or something. Does anyone know how it works?

Thank you all!

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Hi everybody,

I was just wondering if anyone knew whether there is a specific time frame in which the NVC has to set an interview date. Our case was completed on the 1st of March and the interview will be done at the Embassy in Athens, Greece. However every time I call they don't have any information to give us and they don't even know if the date has to be set within 10 business days or something. Does anyone know how it works?

Thank you all!

Each country has different timelines for when interviews will be scheduled. I don't think there is any time frame in which NVC must schedule it as it isn't up to NVC as to what the availability is.

USCIS - 40 DAYS
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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)
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2013-01-09: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (kids only)
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2013-01-14: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (me only)
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2013-01-18: Son#1 CASE COMPLETE - Son#2 checklist - saying $ on I-864 don't match tax return (but they do)-resubmitted
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jen06042012   14

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But don't they have to schedule it within a specific time even if the actual interview will be two or three months from now?

You can probably tell that we're getting really impatient ;)

Each country has different timelines for when interviews will be scheduled. I don't think there is any time frame in which NVC must schedule it as it isn't up to NVC as to what the availability is.

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dwheels76   5,469

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But don't they have to schedule it within a specific time even if the actual interview will be two or three months from now?

You can probably tell that we're getting really impatient ;)

One thing I can tell you is no they don't schedule months in advance. Like they just scheduled April interviews. The people getting case complete now are in queue for May. They always schedule for next month. But when they do who knows.

NVC will say they schedule 2nd week of the month. Well the last 2 months they haven't. I had case complete 2/5 got interview date 3/5 for April..

All you can do is wait.

Come to the Interview thread and add yourself. Great source and it will help those from your country coming behind you.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/417100-april-2013-interviews/page__pid__6055912__st__360#entry6055912

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
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5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

jen06042012 Explorer

jen06042012   14

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Greece
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One thing I can tell you is no they don't schedule months in advance. Like they just scheduled April interviews. The people getting case complete now are in queue for May. They always schedule for next month. But when they do who knows.

NVC will say they schedule 2nd week of the month. Well the last 2 months they haven't. I had case complete 2/5 got interview date 3/5 for April..

All you can do is wait.

Come to the Interview thread and add yourself. Great source and it will help those from your country coming behind you.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/417100-april-2013-interviews/page__pid__6055912__st__360#entry6055912

Thank you for your help! I just added myself in the thread :) Congratulations on getting your interview date and Good luck!!!!

dwheels76 Grand Master

dwheels76   5,469

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Thank you for your help! I just added myself in the thread :) Congratulations on getting your interview date and Good luck!!!!

Soon as I posted I saw you updated the list. So you had case complete 3/1. Greece might be very busy. hang on keep your head up. Almost there. And thank u

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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