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Darnell   8,478

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Mady, there's a queue at each step at NVC. Remember that please.

Also, queue times vary, even in the same step, over time.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
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Mady, there's a queue at each step at NVC. Remember that please.

Also, queue times vary, even in the same step, over time.

Thx darnell for your reply , i know there is a queue but its more than 2 weeks since they received the packages , 3 days since it was putted in their system . and i thought as mentioned before that they start reviewing once they input it in system

02/06/2010 - Married!!!

USCIS:
01/14/2013 - I-130 Sent
01/17/2013 - NOA1
02/20/2013 - NOA2

NVC:
03/11/2013 - Received
03/25/2013 - Case # ,INN #
03/25/2013 - DS-3032 Sent
03/27/2013 - DS-3032 Accepted
03/27/2013 - AOS Invoiced & Paid
03/29/2013 - AOS Appears as PAID
03/28/2013 - IV Invoiced & Paid
03/30/2013 - IV Appears as PAID
03/30/2013 - AOS & IV Sent
04/02/2013 - AOS & IV Received
04/15/2013 - AOS Accepted
04/22/2013 - IV Accepted ( Was in system since 04/15 but was not reviewed !!!!!)
04/22/2013 - Case Complete

04/29/2013 - Case Complete email
04/29/2013 - Interview Assigned
05/06/2013 - Shipped to Embassy

Post-NVC:
05/09/2013 - Embassy received
05/12/2013 - Medical
06/04/2013 - Interview - EGYPT (Approved)

06/06/2013 - Visa in hand
xx/xx/2013 - POE

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Thx darnell for your reply , i know there is a queue but its more than 2 weeks since they received the packages , 3 days since it was putted in their system . and i thought as mentioned before that they start reviewing once they input it in system

so what does that mean, for you, for today ?

The queue is longer for this part, today.

and apparently 3 days ago, as well.

Queues suck, but queues abound here at NVC.

Pray for speed, on the next queue thingie.

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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so what does that mean, for you, for today ?

The queue is longer for this part, today.

and apparently 3 days ago, as well.

Queues suck, but queues abound here at NVC.

Pray for speed, on the next queue thingie.

i hope they complete the case ... i wished of late may interview bas i think its difficult .. i will just wait and give them a call again at night, hopefully they finish reviewing it .

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02/06/2010 - Married!!!

USCIS:
01/14/2013 - I-130 Sent
01/17/2013 - NOA1
02/20/2013 - NOA2

NVC:
03/11/2013 - Received
03/25/2013 - Case # ,INN #
03/25/2013 - DS-3032 Sent
03/27/2013 - DS-3032 Accepted
03/27/2013 - AOS Invoiced & Paid
03/29/2013 - AOS Appears as PAID
03/28/2013 - IV Invoiced & Paid
03/30/2013 - IV Appears as PAID
03/30/2013 - AOS & IV Sent
04/02/2013 - AOS & IV Received
04/15/2013 - AOS Accepted
04/22/2013 - IV Accepted ( Was in system since 04/15 but was not reviewed !!!!!)
04/22/2013 - Case Complete

04/29/2013 - Case Complete email
04/29/2013 - Interview Assigned
05/06/2013 - Shipped to Embassy

Post-NVC:
05/09/2013 - Embassy received
05/12/2013 - Medical
06/04/2013 - Interview - EGYPT (Approved)

06/06/2013 - Visa in hand
xx/xx/2013 - POE

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hey salin , nvc still didn't review the Iv package although it appears on their systems for 3 days now .. am worried cuz most ppl get their iv packages approved the day it appears in their systems , any idea ??

Like Darnell said, queue times vary, every single day. What took 1 week for one person can take 2 weeks for someone else on other days.

Just keep calling once or twice a day.

wat a waste of time!

You do realise you're not the only person at NVC, right? There are THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of people going through NVC and it takes time for things to get processed. You need to learn patience, and quick. And remember, you're doing this for your spouse... won't the wait be worth it?

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So..they reviewed my packages and the only thing thats missing is the PCC. I tried to ask for a case closed but the operator was like "GET THAT PCC!"...boo. :crying: ..well ima send it out next day mail tomorrow since they said I should be getting that checklist in the mail soon..and so far its been 10 days to review both packages....ugh....I really hope it will take atleast 8days or sooner to review the PCC...I want my case complete in April...

9/29/06 - Started dating my husband (LDR For 5 years after 6/07)
8/22/12 - Married in Japan
10/10/12 - I-130 Sent (Japan Post)
10/12/12 - Received at Chicago Lock Box
10/15/12 - NOA1(no email, had to call and find out and recieved the hard copy 10/22/12) case at NBC
12/14/12 - NOA2(no email once again,randomly checked it online)
01/07/13 - NVC Case Received
01/25/13 - Case Number assigned and AOS fee billed(somehow NVC didn't write down the proper emails for my husband and I )
3/06/13 - AOS invoice paid!(more like the 4th,when they withdrew the money!)
3/04/13 - DS-3032 email sent
3/13/13 - DS-3032 replied to
3/14/13 - IV invoice billed
3/16/13 - IV invoice bill paid
3/19/13 - NVC withdrew my money(waiting for the PAID STATUS)
3/24/13 - IV invoice officially paid
4/03/13 - Sent AOS and IV (without PCC....doh!) package via next day mail
4/04/13 - AOS & IV Package received
4/16/13 - AOS accepted(found out by phone april 17th)
4/17/13 - NVC wants PCC(found out via phone)CHECKLIST!
4/18/13 - Sent PCC with checklist (cover letter, etc) next day mail
4/19/13 - PCC delivered
4/30/13 - Case Complete(Lord, PLEASE!!! LET ME GET IT BY THE END OF APRIL!!) #### YEAH!
5/13/13- Interview date assigned & received Packet 4
5/16/13- Package left NVC for Tokyo(I assume it will get there in 3days)
5/20/13- Package delivered to Tokyo embassy
5/21/13- Medical
6/10/13- Interview at Tokyo embassytuzki-emoticon-030.gif APPROVED!!
6/x/13- Visa received
7/9/13- MY Hubby is coming to good ole Houston, TX

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Hi Saylin,

Not that I am in a rush, but I was calling today to see where our case is, given that it's been 2 weeks since NOA2. I realize that most cases from NBC take around a month to get case number assigned, and most here on VJ that were approved around that date didn't get to NVC yet. So, I adjusted my expectations accordingly.

But, then I read on this thread that we can call USCIC to find out when our case left USCIS, and to actually talk to multiple ISOs to confirm the info. So, today I first called NVC, and after some 20 min found out that the case is not there yet. Then I called USCIS, and after another 40 min wait the ISO tells me that 1) it was probably sent right after approval, 2) it might be still in transit (which just sounds like a funny phrase to use - what, do they use carriages?!), and that 3) they would not have the in-depth information in their system on when the case left USCIS, not even 4) when it was transferred to the local office for approval.

All of those I know that people were able to find out about, but I didn't see the point of trying to argue with him on that.

Now, I know misinformation is common from these calls, and I guess that's why you suggested talking to 5 people for confirmation, but this guy sounded as clueless as a CSR would be.

So, are there "magic words" to ask to find this info? :)

Or should I just call again and hope for another ISO?

USCIS (106 days) US Consulate/Medical

12/18/12- NOA1 08/22/13- Medical

04/03/13- NOA2 09/16/13- Interview (Approved!)

Transit (68 days) 09/19/13- Visa in hand

NVC (59 days) 09/19/13- USCIS Immigrant Fee paid, ELIS: Circle: Accepted, Status: Case Received

06/10/13- Case Received ELIS/GC Production (63 days)

06/19/13- Case # and IIN Received 12/14/13- POE Houston

06/19/13- DS-3032 emailed 12/23/13- SSN card arrived in the mail

06/21/13- AOS bill paid 02/06/14- ELIS: Circle: Optimized, Status: In Process

06/25/13- DS-3032 accepted 02/07/14- USCIS status: Initial Review

06/26/13- IV bill paid 02/10/14- USCIS status: Card Production

06/28/13- AOS and IV packages sent 02/13/14- ELIS Circle: Closed, Status: Card Produced

07/23/13- IV accepted 02/15/14- card arrived in the mail

07/26/13- AOS accepted

07/26/13- Case complete

07/30/13- Interview scheduled (for 09/16/13)

08/08/13- Case left NVC For my FULL timeline, see my "About Me" page.

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Thx darnell for your reply , i know there is a queue but its more than 2 weeks since they received the packages , 3 days since it was putted in their system . and i thought as mentioned before that they start reviewing once they input it in system

Hi Mady, I'm just curious behind the logic of how AOS & IV from review to entering to system since you in this limbo :lol: . Basiclly what I have learn or read is....they received our documents >>> scan bar code of cover letter " now doesn't this entered our case to their system? just curious." >>> they will review them page by page >> go back to computer send enter accept or RFE? is this how it work?.

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Hi Saylin,

Not that I am in a rush, but I was calling today to see where our case is, given that it's been 2 weeks since NOA2. I realize that most cases from NBC take around a month to get case number assigned, and most here on VJ that were approved around that date didn't get to NVC yet. So, I adjusted my expectations accordingly.

But, then I read on this thread that we can call USCIC to find out when our case left USCIS, and to actually talk to multiple ISOs to confirm the info. So, today I first called NVC, and after some 20 min found out that the case is not there yet. Then I called USCIS, and after another 40 min wait the ISO tells me that 1) it was probably sent right after approval, 2) it might be still in transit (which just sounds like a funny phrase to use - what, do they use carriages?!), and that 3) they would not have the in-depth information in their system on when the case left USCIS, not even 4) when it was transferred to the local office for approval.

All of those I know that people were able to find out about, but I didn't see the point of trying to argue with him on that.

Now, I know misinformation is common from these calls, and I guess that's why you suggested talking to 5 people for confirmation, but this guy sounded as clueless as a CSR would be.

So, are there "magic words" to ask to find this info? :)

Or should I just call again and hope for another ISO?

For me the ISO's all said it was shipped and one even opened a service request. Just because the NVC says its not there. Doesn't mean it's not in the mail room. I got a reply 3 weeks after about my service request. The USCIS said my case was shipped to the NVC on 2/17 but the NVC didn't say they received it to 3/11.


USCIS - 66 days ROC - 139 days from sent to approved
12/3/2012 - I-130 delivered to Chicago 5/20/15: mailed I-751 package to California office
12/4/2012 - NOA1 NBC (Missouri Service Center MSC) 5/22/15: Date on NOA1
12/6/2012 - Check cashed 8/26/15: Bio appointment

12/8/2012 - Received paper NOA1 10/06/15: Received Email card was being processed
12/20/2012 - Case number showed up on USCIS website
1/29/2013 - Called USCIS and case is still at NBC
2/8/2013 - Received an Email that we were approved on 2/7/13
3/5/2013 - Told file may have been "misplaced" to email NOA2 to NCVresearch
3/7/2013 - ISO at the USCIS opened a service request to try to track down
if and when the file was shipped. Should hear something before 3/26 ( so she said)

NVC - 119 days NVC to Visa in hand
03/11/2013: NVC received (31 days from NOA2 at USCIS till received at NVC )
03/25/2013: NVC Case no. assigned
03/27/2013: Paid AOS fee (shows paid 3/29/13)
04/01/2013: AOS Sent
03/27/2013: Received IV Bill
03/27/2013: Paid IV Bill (shows paid 3/29/13)
04/01/2013: Sent IV Packet
04/02/2013:IV Packet Delivered
04/16/2013: Case Complete (37 days from received to case complete)
04/16/2013: Received Case Complete Email

05/13/2013: NVC status "In Transit"

051/20/2013: NVC status "Ready"
06/24/2013: Interview date - Orange card... wanted copy of USC passport

07/08/2013: Visa received in the mail

08/03/2013: POE



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Hi Saylin,

Not that I am in a rush, but I was calling today to see where our case is, given that it's been 2 weeks since NOA2. I realize that most cases from NBC take around a month to get case number assigned, and most here on VJ that were approved around that date didn't get to NVC yet. So, I adjusted my expectations accordingly.

But, then I read on this thread that we can call USCIC to find out when our case left USCIS, and to actually talk to multiple ISOs to confirm the info. So, today I first called NVC, and after some 20 min found out that the case is not there yet. Then I called USCIS, and after another 40 min wait the ISO tells me that 1) it was probably sent right after approval, 2) it might be still in transit (which just sounds like a funny phrase to use - what, do they use carriages?!), and that 3) they would not have the in-depth information in their system on when the case left USCIS, not even 4) when it was transferred to the local office for approval.

All of those I know that people were able to find out about, but I didn't see the point of trying to argue with him on that.

Now, I know misinformation is common from these calls, and I guess that's why you suggested talking to 5 people for confirmation, but this guy sounded as clueless as a CSR would be.

So, are there "magic words" to ask to find this info? :)

Or should I just call again and hope for another ISO?

I'd suggest calling up again and requesting to speak with a Tier 2. Most of the time, Tiers 1 don't give out useful information headbonk.gif

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Thx darnell for your reply , i know there is a queue but its more than 2 weeks since they received the packages , 3 days since it was putted in their system . and i thought as mentioned before that they start reviewing once they input it in system

Mady, Think of it this way. Its an office and people do things differently but in the end its the same. Maybe "Mary" gets a stack of files and scans all the bar codes before she starts on them. So all the cases show in the system. Even if she has not looked at them yet. Then maybe "Fred" Looks and reviews the file. Then scans it and marks it completed. That would explain why some show for days and others go from not showing / just showed that day to completed.... Just a thought


USCIS - 66 days ROC - 139 days from sent to approved
12/3/2012 - I-130 delivered to Chicago 5/20/15: mailed I-751 package to California office
12/4/2012 - NOA1 NBC (Missouri Service Center MSC) 5/22/15: Date on NOA1
12/6/2012 - Check cashed 8/26/15: Bio appointment

12/8/2012 - Received paper NOA1 10/06/15: Received Email card was being processed
12/20/2012 - Case number showed up on USCIS website
1/29/2013 - Called USCIS and case is still at NBC
2/8/2013 - Received an Email that we were approved on 2/7/13
3/5/2013 - Told file may have been "misplaced" to email NOA2 to NCVresearch
3/7/2013 - ISO at the USCIS opened a service request to try to track down
if and when the file was shipped. Should hear something before 3/26 ( so she said)

NVC - 119 days NVC to Visa in hand
03/11/2013: NVC received (31 days from NOA2 at USCIS till received at NVC )
03/25/2013: NVC Case no. assigned
03/27/2013: Paid AOS fee (shows paid 3/29/13)
04/01/2013: AOS Sent
03/27/2013: Received IV Bill
03/27/2013: Paid IV Bill (shows paid 3/29/13)
04/01/2013: Sent IV Packet
04/02/2013:IV Packet Delivered
04/16/2013: Case Complete (37 days from received to case complete)
04/16/2013: Received Case Complete Email

05/13/2013: NVC status "In Transit"

051/20/2013: NVC status "Ready"
06/24/2013: Interview date - Orange card... wanted copy of USC passport

07/08/2013: Visa received in the mail

08/03/2013: POE



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I'm feeling a bit confused at this moment!

I paid the AOS fee by money order and when I login to the payment portal it says PAID but I am not able to print out any receipts or cover sheets. I've read in other posts that have been dated between 2006-2010 that if we pay through money order we cannot print it online and have to wait for snail mail to come in, is that still the case? I ask because I called NVC and they told me since I am EP I don't have to print out anything on portal and I can just email the I-864 form but looking at Saylin's Wiki EP it says that I have to print it out and email it with the documents.

Saylin, what do you think? Shouldn't I get an email from NVC informing me that my AOS fee has been received?

Thanks!

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yay! I got my NVC case number and my IIN (by calling, did not receive email).. and I just sent out my DS3032 email... AOS bill has not yet been invoiced.. hopefully soon :)

I'm the beneficiary.

USCIS
02/05/13 - Sent I-130 to Chicago Lockbox
02/14/13 - I-130 delivered
02/19/13 - NOA1 email, routed to NBC smile.png
03/29/13 - NOA2! (38 days from NOA1)
04/03/13 - Shipped to NVC

NVC
04/09/13 - NVC received
04/17/13 - Case number and IIN received
04/17/13 - Sent DS3032 email
04/23/13 - AoS fee invoiced and paid
04/24/13 - Resent DS3032 (Supervisor review), accepted within the hour

04/25/13 - IV fee invoiced

04/30/13 - IV fee paid

04/30/13 - IV and AOS packages sent together

05/02/13 - Packages delivered

05/13/13 - Expedite request sent

05/14/13 - IV packet accepted

05/16/13 - Expedite granted

05/21/13 - Case sent to embassy

Embassy

05/24/13 - Case arrived at embassy (according to DHL)

05/29/13 - Case arrived at embassy (according to embassy) Interview date scheduled!

06/05/13 - Medical

06/14/13 - Interview - APPROVED!

07/22/13 - POE Atlanta

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Hello everyone, I have... :secret: to tell ya!.

Just in case you wondering.......

1. Why it taking so damn long at NVC.

Article read....NVC have over 500+ employees god who know when 20+ year ago, now probably more since the volume.

2. My documents has been shipped/sent to NVC but they said they don't have it.

looks at the photos, boxes are pile/stack up high :blink: and this is probably 20+ years ago I assume?.

3. Lastly......the girl seem to be an operator is so happy answering your call. :rofl:

Now.....don't quote me on it, :reading: , :lol: , enjoy ......!

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