September 2013 Filers

[sind27 41]

Why CEAC keep making updated after received the interview date?? Is that normal? Please anyone?

[TrixieStep 10]

Why CEAC keep making updated after received the interview date?? Is that normal? Please anyone?

Ours updated after. It was just him going on the interview list and such.

[TrixieStep 10]

We were approved this morning in London. Another one on the books!

[FaithSteps 3]

We were approved this morning in London. Another one on the books!

Congrats to you guys !!

[TrixieStep 10]

Congrats to you guys !!

Thank you! We're happy to have this part behind us.

[nina.mb 8]

Hi again,

Hi September filers!

First of all, congrats to all who have received approvals, interviews dates, even visas for some of you!!

I'm wondering specifically about those with files at the TSC...my fiancé and I received our NOA1 on September 13th but haven't heard a peep since. I've been perusing some of these forums to try to get a sense of whether/when others with similar NOA1 dates, specifically at the TSC, have received their NOA2s.

If you fit into that category (NOA1 ~ early September 2013, TSC), I would be so grateful if you could share a bit about your experience or any useful intel you may have come by!

Thank you in advance for any insight you can offer!

The fact that I haven't had any responses to the above inquiry makes me think that we might be the only ones left in this thread that haven't received our NOA2. Is that right? Disheartening if so.... : (

If anyone has any ideas, either about what might be going on to hold up our petition in Texas or ways to move things forward that have proved effective in the past, I'm all ears!

Thanks, all!

[jgoodman 8]

Hi again,

The fact that I haven't had any responses to the above inquiry makes me think that we might be the only ones left in this thread that haven't received our NOA2. Is that right? Disheartening if so.... : (

If anyone has any ideas, either about what might be going on to hold up our petition in Texas or ways to move things forward that have proved effective in the past, I'm all ears!

Thanks, all!

What does the NVC say when you talk with them? I also am not familiar with the F1 timeline so I don't know if this is normal. If it is not, I would ask to speak to a supervisor at the NVC if you can't get a straight answer from the rep you are speaking with.

[nina.mb 8]

Sorry, we're actually K-1...I must have entered it wrong in my profile!

Thanks for calling my attention to the error. Maybe with that corrected, maybe people might have more to say!

As for where we're at in the process, still waiting on our NOA2...5 months, 1 week after NOA1 and haven't heard anything. I called the service line and filed a service request, but even that will take up to 30 days they said.

Do you think it's too early to call back and ask for a "Tier 2 rep"? I heard others on the forum mention this option if you're really feeling like something's up. Judging by how far behind we are most other September filers, I'm thinking it might be time...

Thoughts?

Thanks!!

[jgoodman 8]

I would speak with a Tier 2 rep asap. Unless there is some kind of issue, I would not think it should take this long.

Best of luck.

[ellasim3 0]

Anyone have their interview in MTL, Canada? I have my interview on Wednesday and am just looking for any pointers. I'm so excited What kind of questions can I expect? Wait times etc?

[sind27 41]

We were approved this morning in London. Another one on the books!

Congrats..

[Xenob 2]

Anyone have their interview in MTL, Canada? I have my interview on Wednesday and am just looking for any pointers. I'm so excited What kind of questions can I expect? Wait times etc?

We got our visa in hand today so excited. As for as the Montreal experience, you can see the review my finance put up along with some others here. We will be wishing you luck!!!!!

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Canada&cty=&dfilter=5

[ashleyphilly 70]

Sorry, we're actually K-1...I must have entered it wrong in my profile!

Thanks for calling my attention to the error. Maybe with that corrected, maybe people might have more to say!

As for where we're at in the process, still waiting on our NOA2...5 months, 1 week after NOA1 and haven't heard anything. I called the service line and filed a service request, but even that will take up to 30 days they said.

Do you think it's too early to call back and ask for a "Tier 2 rep"? I heard others on the forum mention this option if you're really feeling like something's up. Judging by how far behind we are most other September filers, I'm thinking it might be time...

Thoughts?

Thanks!!

I would certainly talk to a Tier 2. If that does not help, you can even contact your senator asap. Hope you get it soon.

[nina.mb 8]

Hi all -

So a quick update:

Per your suggestions (thank you!), I called customer service and requested to speak to a Tier 2 representative regarding our case since we're 5mo+ from the NOA1 (i.e. past the estimated processing time). She transferred my call with no objection and I was put on hold for an estimated 62 minutes (ouf!). Then something miraculous happened. I decided to take my chances with the call-back option (you give your name and phone number and then call you when you get to the head of the line). Lo and behold about 45 minutes later, someone actually called back!!!! I was shocked, but pleasantly so : ) Use this option if it's given, for sure...

Anyway, result of the conversation being that apparently everything looks on track for our file (no sneaky RFEs lurking, it seems, yay!) and that they are currently working on EXACTLY our date ( i.e mid-September 2013) at the TSC.

I know some of you will remain skeptical because of Igor's list and all the petitioners with later dates who have already been approved, but hey, I'll take whatever leads I can get at this point. Officer seemed confident that we should be receiving our answer quite soon, so for those of you in a similar situation...fingers crossed for some good news in the coming days...

Thanks again for encouraging me to call!

[jgoodman 8]

Hi all -

So a quick update:

Per your suggestions (thank you!), I called customer service and requested to speak to a Tier 2 representative regarding our case since we're 5mo+ from the NOA1 (i.e. past the estimated processing time). She transferred my call with no objection and I was put on hold for an estimated 62 minutes (ouf!). Then something miraculous happened. I decided to take my chances with the call-back option (you give your name and phone number and then call you when you get to the head of the line). Lo and behold about 45 minutes later, someone actually called back!!!! I was shocked, but pleasantly so : ) Use this option if it's given, for sure...

Anyway, result of the conversation being that apparently everything looks on track for our file (no sneaky RFEs lurking, it seems, yay!) and that they are currently working on EXACTLY our date ( i.e mid-September 2013) at the TSC.

I know some of you will remain skeptical because of Igor's list and all the petitioners with later dates who have already been approved, but hey, I'll take whatever leads I can get at this point. Officer seemed confident that we should be receiving our answer quite soon, so for those of you in a similar situation...fingers crossed for some good news in the coming days...

Thanks again for encouraging me to call!

Best of luck! I am just thankful this didn't happen to us. I hope things go smoothly for you from now on.