NVC Filers - May 2013

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

You are completely right! I was just thinking about this this morning. In AKSingh's post she mentions that in India, it can take several years to get a document. Our immigration system needs a total overhaul. I did talk about it in my letters to FLOTUS, POTUS and Head of State. Like I said, I don't expect much of a response.

I feel as though NVC can't be forced to do anything... even by the senators. All they can do is suggest. I think that's what my senators did and I got the answer I expected, which is that they're not budging on the PCC issue.

Our issue was somewhat similar... a bit. The officials have told us that the PCC was "lost." When he went to the like state police, suddenly, it's on the way. Ugh. Since I know that they'll act corrupt if I'm around, when we had official business, I wait down the street or go get lunch. If I have to accompany, I pass myself off as Indian (except in legally binding matters); it's the only way to get a fair deal.

I didn't know that about Hindu marriages being considered legal without papers. Interesting. Well, at least that part of your problem is solved. Hopefully we can get past the red tape soon!

Have you tried requesting a case complete from NVC? If you are only missing the PCC they may allow a case complete and have you bring the PCC to the interview. If you have already tried this, I apologize. I may be trying this as well, except we are missing 3 documents instead of one.

Everything is assuming we are even granted the PCC.

[jilliannep 13]

Have you tried requesting a case complete from NVC? If you are only missing the PCC they may allow a case complete and have you bring the PCC to the interview. If you have already tried this, I apologize. I may be trying this as well, except we are missing 3 documents instead of one.

Everything is assuming we are even granted the PCC.

Oh yes, we tried twice before we even got the senators involved. I hope you get better luck than me!

[Darnell 8,478]

thanks for the reply i looked up mr. borkstrom and he did apply during vacation time, im wondering if that makes them slower. 2 months would be fine to wait for an interview but not 4, and I can't think clearly cause its really stressing me out. Im gonna call the NVC on friday again and ask them how its going, wondering if it would help to email the american embassy in stockholm?

Most of us following that thread, had a warped opinion (myself included) that the local workers were off on vacation. Not the USCitizens working there, but the Swedish workers... Keep us informed on yer timeticks, aye?

[Darnell 8,478]

hello everyone ,I have being reading everyone post everyday to solve my grieving. today I got some question NVC receive my case on 04/29/13 receive case # on 05/13/13 still no invc yet I called everyday,I send my ds3032 the day after I got my case # still noting yet hopefully is a good thing.my next question in form I 864 can I report my Daughter Disability income. getting ready.thanks

It's possible nothing got started yet, because you not give over the email addresses on the petitioner and the beneficiary. Also, have you asked for 'invoice identification number' by that exact label?

Use a telephone, call back, ask for 'invoice identification number' and give over email addresses.

When you call, and they won't take the email addresses, don't fret - it's just an indication that NVC isn't ready to start processing yet.

It may be you'll ave to send in another DS-3032 if you sent it in via email, so bear that in mind.

[Darnell 8,478]

Hey not sure if I fall under bullet 2 or 4. I am an Indian and not a Foreign (Non-Indian). I do have an indian passport. Does that mean I need Police Clearance from Indian embassy from Canada

Yup. You should chase after that, soonish, nowish.

[mrsgigglebox 0]

Most of us following that thread, had a warped opinion (myself included) that the local workers were off on vacation. Not the USCitizens working there, but the Swedish workers... Keep us informed on yer timeticks, aye?

yes most swedes have vacation during end of june til beginning of august. The embassy will be open except for american and swedish holidays so hopefully it will be ok. I was looking through interview dates for nonimmigrant visas and they had around 50 interviews in june and in july they have around 200 but that is for nonimmigrant visas so hopefully there is more priority to IR-1 visas I also emailed the embassy and asked how long it will take to get an interview and we'll see what the answer will be.

[micky2008 0]

It's possible nothing got started yet, because you not give over the email addresses on the petitioner and the beneficiary. Also, have you asked for 'invoice identification number' by that exact label?

Use a telephone, call back, ask for 'invoice identification number' and give over email addresses.

When you call, and they won't take the email addresses, don't fret - it's just an indication that NVC isn't ready to start processing yet.

It may be you'll ave to send in another DS-3032 if you sent it in via email, so bear that in mind.

no they have my email .later tonight I will call and ask IIn Edited May 21, 2013 by micky2008

[Clemjam 8]

Well it's not a "real" case complete. That's the day my expedite was approved so I decided to mark it as my case complete day, since from that point on NVC won't be doing anything to my case other than sending it to the embassy. I was told by a rep today that the AOS would be reviewed by the embassy.

Any updates on your case?

Yes! We ve got some news!!

DS230s have been accepted, and AOS currently under review.

We ve filed in for an expedite, something happened on Thursday which can make us elligible for one. Paris is reviewing our request right now and we should hear within the next couple of days.

My next call shall be on Thursday to hpefully have some good news

[LucidSofia 59]

Yes! We ve got some news!!

DS230s have been accepted, and AOS currently under review.

We ve filed in for an expedite, something happened on Thursday which can make us elligible for one. Paris is reviewing our request right now and we should hear within the next couple of days.

My next call shall be on Thursday to hpefully have some good news

oh that's great! hope your AOS has been reviewed by thursday keep me updated!

[NikLR 13,227]

no they have my email .later tonight I will call and ask IIn

You need the case number and invoice id number to log into the payment portal so you can check to see if you've invoiced.

[SXMFL 1]

Anybody else willing to respond to our post? Going crazy out of my mind, I would call NVC again, but its only been a couple of days and I don't want to upset them hehe I've read a lot of people get a supervisor review AFTER case complete, they didn't tell me, but could this be a possibility? Thanks in advance again

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey not sure if I fall under bullet 2 or 4. I am an Indian and not a Foreign (Non-Indian). I do have an indian passport. Does that mean I need Police Clearance from Indian embassy from Canada

Hmm, you may want to call up NVC and request to speak with a supervisor. Explain your situation and ask if you need a PCC. You may want to call up NVC throughout this week at a variety of different times (to get different supervisors) and ask them as well to see if you're getting the same answer each time.

Saylin, you were right about the AOS being reviewed by the embassy. I called NVC again today and they said that my case would be sent to the embassy probably this week and the AOS would be reviewed there.

Question I probably should have asked the rep but forgot to: Will my expedite be carried over to the embassy? Would it have been faster if I would have waited for a case complete at NVC and an interview date before requesting the expedite? I feel like this expedite may actually delay my process since now I have to wait for my case to reach the embassy and be reviewed by them BEFORE I get an interview scheduled. Am I right?

When you request an expedite at NVC, it means for them to close your case and immediately send the case to the embassy/consulate, where they'll then issue you an interview. I'm not entirely sure at what point they review the paperwork that hasn't been reviewed by NVC.

hello everyone ,I have being reading everyone post everyday to solve my grieving. today I got some question NVC receive my case on 04/29/13 receive case # on 05/13/13 still no invc yet I called everyday,I send my ds3032 the day after I got my case # still noting yet hopefully is a good thing.my next question in form I 864 can I report my Daughter Disability income. getting ready.thanks

I'm surprised you haven't gotten the IIN yet. How often are you calling? And you're asking for the 'Invoice Identification Number', right? You're not saying 'IIN'? Cause they won't know what you're talking about. What are the operators responses when you ask them for it?

And I'm not entirely sure, but if it's considered income, I don't see why not.

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey all! Thought it'd be a good idea to jump in here!! My name is Danielle(USC) and my husband is a French Citizen. We have lived in St Martin (FWI) for the past 8 years and brought our Kaylie (4 yrs old) into the world here as well. She's a U.S./French dual citizen(lucky ducky!). And we are ready to go HOME!

So called about 5 times last Wednesday to find out about our file. Asked for a supervisor every time, none available) They said we were missing papers for my I-864 (I sent TONS of emails, letters, quotes for shipping a container and such to prove our intent to reestablish domicile since I have nothing over there) and that it was being sent for a supervisors review.

So we scrambled all weekend to compiles to prove our intent to reestablish domicile in the U.S. (I haven't lived in the U.S. for almost 8 years, the only thing I've done is filed tax returns, I know - should have kept more)

Called this morning and FINALLY got through to a supervisor who told us to hold off on sending, they are reviewing the case. If we send more papers and it gets approved in the mean time it could re-open our case >.<

So has anyone else gotten a checklist/supervisor review for missing documents for the 864 (W2s, proof of domicile, etc) when you sent as much evidence as possible when filing abroad?? Hoping for a case approved in the next couple of days.... when should I start calling? Because I'll start tomorrow if that's appropriate

Also, does anyone know about appointments in Barbados?? I don't see anyone going through there...... I am REALLY REALLY hoping for one in July, otherwise we are cutting it SUPER close

We're planning on moving back August 31st 2013, we have to get back to put our daughter in school and start living!!!! It's really hard to live on a tiny island....

Thanks for any input anyone has..... I feel like I have ants in my pants! Haha

Dwheels already answered you about time frames. You can also search up here for Barbados: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=0&op1=3&op2=d&op3=5&op4=1&op5=5,6,8,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,25,26,27,28,108,110,111,208,210,211&op6=All&op7=Barbados&dfile=No&adv= Not much data though :/

And checklists are always possible. It's dependent upon the reviewing officer. Hopefully the supervisor review will help and they'll complete the case. Call every single day for an update on the case. Good luck.

[SXMFL 1]

Dwheels already answered you about time frames. You can also search up here for Barbados: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=0&op1=3&op2=d&op3=5&op4=1&op5=5,6,8,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,25,26,27,28,108,110,111,208,210,211&op6=All&op7=Barbados&dfile=No&adv= Not much data though :/

And checklists are always possible. It's dependent upon the reviewing officer. Hopefully the supervisor review will help and they'll complete the case. Call every single day for an update on the case. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply, hearing the review can actually help our case lowers my stress level about 0.5pts!! I saw the timelines, but its hard to base it on two people :/ The amount of people going through there seems to be so small. I guess this embassy caters to more student and investors visa possibly, A LOT of locals go to the states for school and often have other family members there.

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks for the reply, hearing the review can actually help our case lowers my stress level about 0.5pts!! I saw the timelines, but its hard to base it on two people :/ The amount of people going through there seems to be so small. I guess this embassy caters to more student and investors visa possibly, A LOT of locals go to the states for school and often have other family members there.

There's obviously more people immigrating to the US from Barbados, but not everyone's on VJ, and those that are, don't always update their timelines (if they even have one in the first place) as diligently as other folks. Hopefully the fact that there's not that many people immigrating will mean there's a very low backlog, so you'll get an interview quickly after case complete.

And yes, a supervisor review helps most times. Good luck!