NVC Filers - October 2013

[RedPepper 9]

Are you talking to a supervisor at NVC? IMO, is better to get a supervisor there, if'n you want actual resolution to a problem.

I should have known this when I was having difficulties with the payment portal.

But I was a VJ only recently. hehehe!

Hopefully, I won't need to talk to a supervisor though.

Hopefully, everything is smooth with the waiting, and no more glitches nor RFE's

Thanks for the info, Darnell!

[Darnell 8,478]

bah. I likes talking on the phone, having a two-way. It's swell ! (No, not swelling...)

[Saylin 1,605]

Hi Saylin

Do you know how long it usually takes from the time you submit DS260 and other required documents to get a case complete? What has been the norm lately?

I'm not positive as I haven't been following too closely, but I'm thinking just a few weeks from the last package they receive to case complete (if everything is accepted). If you want a more accurate time frame, look at others' timelines here in this thread.

[RedPepper 9]

Hello everyone,

Yesterday I finished my DS260 and submitted it along with civil documents. The AOS package I have completed about 10 days ago. Now when I log in to the CEAC website all the statuses either say PAID or COMPLETED. What is the next step from here? I know I'm supposed to wait for case complete but do I still check for anything in the CEAC website or do I start calling NVC right off the bat?

Thank you!

Yes, i guess it's just waiting for case complete, but better check their website once in a while in case something comes up so you can catch RFE's or glitches before it causes you delay or something...

I had the experience that after paying the IV fee and CEAC website reflected our status as PAID--it suddenly changed to REJECTED...(check my timeline). Good thing I kept checking their website.

And oh, I suggest to keep screen shots of how your invoice pages look like...good thing I did, it came in handy when I sent an email to NVC for disputes, queries, or requests.

Edited October 24, 2013 by RedPepper

[RedPepper 9]

Hey Folks... I have a problem and I'm now freaking out. I just tried to log in to check the status of my invoice (which was fine last night) and here is the error I got:

This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted. If you believe you have received this message in error, or to resume processing of the case, please contact the NVC immediately.

My hubby just sent the email for DS-3032 today and we got the auto-reply notice. I am really freaking out. Anyone else gotten this??? I obviously believe I received this message in error...

Thanks!

HI! I see that this post was yesterday. How was it?

I remember Saylin had a guideline for this one...BUT

If still unresolved, I still suggest that you contact NVC immediately just to make sure.

Email them (so when they respond, you have a written communication to refer to/as proof.

AND call NVC--if it still does not get resolved, Darnell always suggests to talk to a supervisor instead.

Better chances of getting resolved. :-) Good luck!

[RedPepper 9]

Hi Saylin

Do you know how long it usually takes from the time you submit DS260 and other required documents to get a case complete? What has been the norm lately?

I hope you don't mind me responsing, since you are directly addressing Sayling in this question.

On a call to the NVC they told me to count about 30 business days (YES 30 BUSINESS DAYS--excluding weekdays and holidays) after the last document submitted was dated as received. So if you sent your DS260 and submitted your civil documents, which ever was received last--check with them the dates their system recorded it as received. They review it within 30 business days from then.

I saw in some timelines that NVC gave case complete after 3-5days!!! There is no actual pattern in the timelines.

My docs were last received in October 3...until now I do not have a case complete yet. So Calling NVC every other day to check. If the NVC operator was true to her word, 30-business-days for me willbe November 14. A very long wait, I know!

Hoping they give me a case complete sooner. And hoping for an earlier case complete for everyone else, and you, too! Good luck!

Edited October 24, 2013 by RedPepper

[RedPepper 9]

I am so excited! Just got off the phone to NVC and our case number has been assigned! So excited I have to focus and get on to the next task at hand!!! WOOHOOOOO!!!!!!! I am feeling so blessed and lucky right now!!!!

Wow! Congratulations!!! All the best!!!

[KPACOTKA 0]

As already answered, that's a normal message (albeit terrifying to see!), so no worries.

Also, you shouldn't have sent the DS-3032, that's an old process. You need to submit the online version (DS-261). Please go back to posts 1 and 2 and re-read the information.

CEAC is pointless now if you've submitted both fees and the DS-260. Start calling up NVC as often as you want (I recommend daily) and ask the status on each package.

The I-864A is typically used for spouses of the same household (ex: husband is the main joint sponsor, but wife is contributing as well). Your husband can just fill out the regular I-864. Doesn't matter if they're living under the same roof or not.

Thank you so much for your response Saylin. So I864 can be used for both even if they share the same household?

I am having a huge problem! I cant find the NOA2 hard copy!(((I know it shoud have A number for beneficiary, and it is needed when filling out the forms.....I dont know what I am going to do. Saylin, do you know if theres a way to get A number from USCiS?

[RedPepper 9]

I submitted by ds260 (september 13)after reciecig a checklist due to the new form which i had already submitted in august he ds230.the 20th of september nvc received the police certificate i resent jut incase and until now no case complete can anyone gove me their opinion suggesions please how much more is the wait time

NVC tells me docs received are being reviewed within 30 business days from the time they received the last document you submitted. Yes, 30 business days--excluding weekends and weekdays.

[RedPepper 9]

Thank you very much for your help, really appreciate a lot.

No problem! Glad to have helped! Good luck!

Yeah I am super paranoid about that and want to avoid any and all delays possible. I may do that as well and send both of them overnight.

Better paranoid than to be too relaxed in this case. Just making sure is all.

[Saylin 1,605]

Thank you so much for your response Saylin. So I864 can be used for both even if they share the same household?

I am having a huge problem! I cant find the NOA2 hard copy!(((I know it shoud have A number for beneficiary, and it is needed when filling out the forms.....I dont know what I am going to do. Saylin, do you know if theres a way to get A number from USCiS?

Yup, an I-864 can be used, and in your situation, recommended. I'd only recommend I-864As to be used in cases of spouses. Any other situation and it makes more sense to use an I-864.

You can try calling USCIS and asking. It'll have to be the petitioner though, and you'll need the USCIS receipt number on hand.

[KPACOTKA 0]

Yup, an I-864 can be used, and in your situation, recommended. I'd only recommend I-864As to be used in cases of spouses. Any other situation and it makes more sense to use an I-864.

You can try calling USCIS and asking. It'll have to be the petitioner though, and you'll need the USCIS receipt number on hand.

Thank you Saylin, I am calling first thing in the morning! I really hope they can give it to me! I found out online that theres a form one can file requesting a duplicate NOA, I824, but it would be just too long to do it, I am running out of time:(((

[stlMac 16]

I just got an emai for the Package 4. I applied I 130 with my wifes name after the marriage. The PAckage 4 is still showing the old middle name. Is that a problem NOA2 showing my wifes new name after marriage while Package 4 showing my wife's name before marriage?

IS this a problem? Should I call customer service and correct this?

Thanks in advance.

[dance of life 1]

Yes, i guess it's just waiting for case complete, but better check their website once in a while in case something comes up so you can catch RFE's or glitches before it causes you delay or something...

I had the experience that after paying the IV fee and CEAC website reflected our status as PAID--it suddenly changed to REJECTED...(check my timeline). Good thing I kept checking their website.

And oh, I suggest to keep screen shots of how your invoice pages look like...good thing I did, it came in handy when I sent an email to NVC for disputes, queries, or requests.

Hi RedPepper.

Thank you for your responce to my post about case complete duration.

Now I read something you wrote that I find also asa great idea- the screenshot of pages we look at- now... How do you do screenshot on a labtop ?? hahah. thanks-

[removed-2014-0501 9]

Yes, i guess it's just waiting for case complete, but better check their website once in a while in case something comes up so you can catch RFE's or glitches before it causes you delay or something...

I had the experience that after paying the IV fee and CEAC website reflected our status as PAID--it suddenly changed to REJECTED...(check my timeline). Good thing I kept checking their website.

And oh, I suggest to keep screen shots of how your invoice pages look like...good thing I did, it came in handy when I sent an email to NVC for disputes, queries, or requests.

Girl my AOS checklist was received on October 3rd and i am been tracking NVC for 5 months now because this is my 3rd checklist so call tomorrow evening.. because they have reviewed October 2nd on October 23rd