May TSC Transfers with NOA2 around 7/3 not yet shipped to NVC?

[h_m 12]

Anyone else out there transferred from VSC to TSC in May with NOA2 around 7/3 that hasn't been sent to the NVC yet? I haven't even received notification that it has been sent and it's 4 weeks now...My calls to USCIS and DOS confirm it hasn't been sent yet.

I know a few around my NOA2 date have already been sent and a lot of people after my NOA2 date have also been sent. I know some have been sent earlier and later and not yet received a case number, but I haven't even received the shipping notification and it certainly hasn't even left TSC yet! Both frustrated and worried that someone has misplaced my case...

Edited July 31, 2013 by h_m

[h_m 12]

Guess we're the only one Hope our case isn't lost...

[Jeannie & Al 18]

Guess we're the only one Hope our case isn't lost...

I hope not too h_m..it just doesn't seem to make sense. I think you said you contacted your senator, right? have you tried your congressman's office? I have had a lot of success there- well at least they are trying to help and super responsive. I hope you hear something soon.

[h_m 12]

I hope not too h_m..it just doesn't seem to make sense. I think you said you contacted your senator, right? have you tried your congressman's office? I have had a lot of success there- well at least they are trying to help and super responsive. I hope you hear something soon.

Thanks Jeannie & Al. It doesn't make sense to me either and it's beyond frustration to worry now.

At this point I've:

1) Contacted the caseworker the Senator assigned to me when I asked them to check in prior to approval; they have sent an inquiry and have not yet heard back

2) Submitted one of those forms for the Ombudsman

3) Had customer service file a service request

4) Magically, despite the previous, been able to and filed a service request online in addition to the previous one

In addition to those, last night and today I have:

5) Sent an e-mail to tsc.ncscfollowup@dhs.gov

6) Called the Texas Service Center directly after finding their phone number off a PDF on the DOS's website; the person who answered said they would figure out who to forward my inquiry to

7) E-mailed the Deputy Director at TSC - Angela Barrows - about the situation and asked her for her help; seems like she was somewhat helpful when the CSC-TSC transfer happened a couple of years ago (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/295136-california-to-texas-texas-to-california-part-2/page-3)

I'm really hoping the last 3 that I've done will help. I had no success with the Congressman's office last time around (in fact, the caseworker has yet to tell me I've been approved!). I'm not planning on asking them for help at this point because they, quite frankly, were useless.

[Jeannie & Al 18]

Thanks Jeannie & Al. It doesn't make sense to me either and it's beyond frustration to worry now.

At this point I've:

1) Contacted the caseworker the Senator assigned to me when I asked them to check in prior to approval; they have sent an inquiry and have not yet heard back

2) Submitted one of those forms for the Ombudsman

3) Had customer service file a service request

4) Magically, despite the previous, been able to and filed a service request online in addition to the previous one

In addition to those, last night and today I have:

5) Sent an e-mail to tsc.ncscfollowup@dhs.gov

6) Called the Texas Service Center directly after finding their phone number off a PDF on the DOS's website; the person who answered said they would figure out who to forward my inquiry to

7) E-mailed the Deputy Director at TSC - Angela Barrows - about the situation and asked her for her help; seems like she was somewhat helpful when the CSC-TSC transfer happened a couple of years ago (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/295136-california-to-texas-texas-to-california-part-2/page-3)

I'm really hoping the last 3 that I've done will help. I had no success with the Congressman's office last time around (in fact, the caseworker has yet to tell me I've been approved!). I'm not planning on asking them for help at this point because they, quite frankly, were useless.

oh wow - i really hope someone gets you some answers soon. I think you have all your bases covered...I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys.

[h_m 12]

oh wow - i really hope someone gets you some answers soon. I think you have all your bases covered...I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys.

Thanks, much appreciated! Not sure if there's really anything else I can do at this point!

[Elio_C 0]

I have NOA2 of June 24 and still no case number. This is torture

[h_m 12]

I have NOA2 of June 24 and still no case number. This is torture

Did you receive the notification that your case had been shipped to the NVC?

[Elio_C 0]

Did you receive the notification that your case had been shipped to the NVC?

I am not a TSC transfer. I am a VSC only. I originally put in a service request on July 16 and they mailed me a notice stating they shipped it on July 12 which clearly was a lie. IF they did ship it, it went to the wrong place or they did not ship it at all. I am so angry.

[h_m 12]

I am not a TSC transfer. I am a VSC only. I originally put in a service request on July 16 and they mailed me a notice stating they shipped it on July 12 which clearly was a lie. IF they did ship it, it went to the wrong place or they did not ship it at all. I am so angry.

Sorry to hear that I don't know if this will help but I managed to find direct contact information for the service centers off DOS's website: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/88027.pdf

That is as of December last year, so hopefully it's still current. There's a phone number for VSC that may help. I called the TSC number and I did get directly to TSC. The lady I spoke to said she would find the right person to forward my inquiry on to...who knows if that'll go anywhere but it's worth a shot.

[nj27 2]

You are amazing. Period.

I hope you dont mind but Ill be copying your steps below as well. NOA2 June 20th and not sent to NVC either. I've all but given up hope but with that new To-Do List from you I've been reinvigorated

Thanks Jeannie & Al. It doesn't make sense to me either and it's beyond frustration to worry now.

At this point I've:

1) Contacted the caseworker the Senator assigned to me when I asked them to check in prior to approval; they have sent an inquiry and have not yet heard back

2) Submitted one of those forms for the Ombudsman

3) Had customer service file a service request

4) Magically, despite the previous, been able to and filed a service request online in addition to the previous one

In addition to those, last night and today I have:

5) Sent an e-mail to tsc.ncscfollowup@dhs.gov

6) Called the Texas Service Center directly after finding their phone number off a PDF on the DOS's website; the person who answered said they would figure out who to forward my inquiry to

7) E-mailed the Deputy Director at TSC - Angela Barrows - about the situation and asked her for her help; seems like she was somewhat helpful when the CSC-TSC transfer happened a couple of years ago (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/295136-california-to-texas-texas-to-california-part-2/page-3)

I'm really hoping the last 3 that I've done will help. I had no success with the Congressman's office last time around (in fact, the caseworker has yet to tell me I've been approved!). I'm not planning on asking them for help at this point because they, quite frankly, were useless.

[nj27 2]

Also, I second your comment regarding the Congressman. I called them today, and they were incredibly mean and interrogated me on why I'm calling them again after the first time, and that to not call again for at least 30 days. And that was just after politely saying hi, my name, and that I wanted to give a brief update on my case. I thought it was ok just to give a quick status update after 2 weeks and to tell them what I learned from a tier 2 rep today, so maybe they can use it to push my case forward, but no.. they gave the clear impression that they dont care and dont want to be bothered.

Time to vote for the other guy/gal haha

[h_m 12]

You are amazing. Period.

I hope you dont mind but Ill be copying your steps below as well. NOA2 June 20th and not sent to NVC either. I've all but given up hope but with that new To-Do List from you I've been reinvigorated

Aw, thanks Just trying to do everything I can to get this moving along.

You've been waiting a whole two weeks more than we have...sorry to hear that, we really shouldn't have to go through this at this point!

Here's the phone number I used to reach TSC directly: (214) 962-2626

And the deputy director (as of this document from December 2012: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/88027.pdf) is Angela Barrows, her e-mail address is Angela.Barrows@dhs.gov.

I also sent an e-mail to SCOPSSCATA@dhs.gov last night. I know I'm not supposed to yet based on their timeframes for who to contact, but I couldn't care less about those. It's easy for them to say 30 days one place, 21 days another, 10 days another, but that adds up!

We can do this!

Also, I second your comment regarding the Congressman. I called them today, and they were incredibly mean and interrogated me on why I'm calling them again after the first time, and that to not call again for at least 30 days. And that was just after politely saying hi, my name, and that I wanted to give a brief update on my case. I thought it was ok just to give a quick status update after 2 weeks and to tell them what I learned from a tier 2 rep today, so maybe they can use it to push my case forward, but no.. they gave the clear impression that they dont care and dont want to be bothered.

Time to vote for the other guy/gal haha

Hah, agreed! That's incredibly rude of them. It's funny how their staff can be so uncaring when Congressmen are more directly influenced by you than the Senators are. I realize they probably have smaller staff, but this is a voting constituent you're talking about!

[Jeannie & Al 18]

Also, I second your comment regarding the Congressman. I called them today, and they were incredibly mean and interrogated me on why I'm calling them again after the first time, and that to not call again for at least 30 days. And that was just after politely saying hi, my name, and that I wanted to give a brief update on my case. I thought it was ok just to give a quick status update after 2 weeks and to tell them what I learned from a tier 2 rep today, so maybe they can use it to push my case forward, but no.. they gave the clear impression that they dont care and dont want to be bothered.

Time to vote for the other guy/gal haha

oh wow - that stinks! sorry you are still waiting too! Do you mind me asking who is your Congressman? My congressman is Lance from NJ and the woman from his office has been phenomenal...sorry to hear yours is so rude. grumble, grumble.

[nj27 2]

My Congressman is Rodney Frelinghuysen. His office is maybe half a mile away from where I live.

Also emailed, sent a completed privacy form, and left a voicemail for Senator Robert Menendez's immigration office but got no response at all

I really wish I had a nice one who is willing to help. This process is so frustrating. I'm already approved, but have to fight each step of the way for the very simple step of having my file sent to the NVC

oh wow - that stinks! sorry you are still waiting too! Do you mind me asking who is your Congressman? My congressman is Lance from NJ and the woman from his office has been phenomenal...sorry to hear yours is so rude. grumble, grumble.