NVC Filers - November 2013

Saylin · November 6, 2013

I just want to say thank you for posting this for every month. I'm finally apart of the NVC. LOL

No problem

And welcome to NVC

i have a question about AOS,

according to this link http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3197.html under i-864ez (and other ) form instructions

number 6 says

Scan the I-864EZ to Portable Document Format (PDF) and send it as an e-mail attachment toNVCElectronic@state.gov. Sending physical documents to the NVC will delay the processing of your case. When sending completed forms to the NVC do not include instruction pages or any other sheets which do not carry information you entered while completing the form.

Does this apply for everyone to scan the documents or is it only for those who are eligible for ep?

You're taking this out of context. From that box, this is point number 5. Read the end of point number 4.

for AOS, i need to request the employment letter from the HR department at work.

Who should it be addressed to ? name and address?

Ours was addressed as 'To whom it may concern'. No need to over think something as simple as this. It's the content of the letter that matters.

natalymartinez1 · November 6, 2013

I need someone advice,

I received a checlist the 13 of september for the ds260 knowign i have already submitted ds 230 in august,i filed out the form adn submitted it the same day,i was adive to send again the police certificate which was received the 20th of september(told y nvc)after 30 days of waiting to check the ds260 i was ut on supervisor review and at the 36 day it was review but i was sent another checklist for the police certficate which they tell me they are still wiaing to check that package but it as well has been 32 business days since that and nothing,it as well was put on super visor review yesterday.my quesion is how much longer is it going to be to et a case complete.my affdavit and ds260 was approved already,and it i get a case complte by the middle of this month will i get a december interview?

Upon suggestion of a VJ member (thanks foobaz123), I have created a FAQ of the most common questions I see here on VJ concerning the NVC process. If you know of a common question that isn't mentioned here, please inform me through a reply in this thread or PM me. I'd be more than happy to include it here.

FAQ

How long does it take to get a case number assigned after NOA2?

As of recently, it's been taking around 3-4 weeks, depending where you were approved. Check my spreadsheet (linked in post 1) to see where NVC is currently assigning case numbers. If you were approved at a local office, it's taking about one month just for the case to be sent and received by NVC. Then another few weeks for the case number to be assigned.

When (and how often) should I start calling NVC about the case number?

Wait at least a week from your NOA2 date, then start calling. Call about 1-3 times a week for now. Once a few weeks have passed, then start calling every single day afterwards until you get it.

What happens if my case doesn't arrive in a timely manner? (Timely manner being the current wait time)

VJ member tokinaija suggests: "Call USCIS, and specifically request to be connected to a Tier 2 supervisor (bypassing the contract customer reps). When connected to a Tier 2 representative, request that you want confirmation that your approved case has been physically shipped to NVC. In amenable words, request for the specific date that the package was shipped. If you are lucky, you will get someone who would take the time to confirm this for you."

Will I receive XXXX (initial information package, invoices, instructions, interview letter, etc) by email or snail mail?

As long as you give over the email addresses of both the petitioner and beneficiary (once you have a case number), ALL correspondence from NVC will be sent through email. This does not necessarily mean that YOU can send THEM information by email though. Only those eligible for EP (electronic processing) can email the AOS and IV packages.

What's the difference between EP and online forms?

Online forms are just that, online forms. The DS-261 and DS-260 are NOT part of electronic processing. Electronic processing (EP) is emailing in documents. Not everyone can do this yet. You still have to be eligible for EP before emailing in packages. The link to see who's eligible is in the first post.

What's the DS-261?

The DS-261 replaces the old DS-3032. So, instead of sending the DS-3032 once a case number is assigned, you'll have to wait for the DS-261 to become available on the online forms portal (link in the first post). Once it's available, fill it out. It's exactly like the DS-3032, except online. If you wish to see screenshots of the DS-261, you can do so here: Saylin's DS-261 screenshots (these are screenshots I uploaded back in 2011, but should still be the same, or at least similar). To go through all the screenshots, click on the 'next' button (there are 6 images in total). Once you've submitted the DS-261, print out the confirmation page at the end. This is for your own records.

What's the DS-260?

The DS-260 replaces the old DS-230. As before, you will still submit the IV package, just without the DS-230. The DS-260 will be done online. For me, it was only available once the IV appeared as PAID in the payment portal. Not sure if it's changed or not at all since then. But, at the most, it'll be a few days after you pay the IV bill. Like the DS-261, it'll be on the online forms portal (link in first post). You can do the DS-260 before or after you send the IV package, it doesn't matter. As long as it gets done, NVC doesn't care.

Please note: depending on how prepared you are, the DS-260 can take a few hours. You can always save and return, if you wish; it doesn't need to be all done in one sitting. But, it'll take an hour at the least (30 minutes maybe if you're really fast). My suggestion is to have a DS-230 pre-filled out and that way you can just copy over the answers. This will shave off quite some time if you prepare ahead. But be warned, there are some differences between the DS-230 and DS-260 where the DS-260 asks for more information. You can view screenshots (and thus the differences) here from when it was first released back in 2010: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/49845403/DS-260-screen-shots There have been changes since this original DS-260 was released, but it's quite similar still. As with the DS-261, print out the confirmation page at the end. Make sure to bring this to the interview, just in case. It took Montreal quite a few months to get used to the online forms, so they were still requesting DS-230s at the interview. So, it might not be a bad idea if everyone going through NVC now brought a completed DS-230 to their interview, in case it's requested. Having a DS-230 already completed will shave off much time if you had to suddenly fill out the form at the embassy/consulate.

What do I do after my case number is assigned?

Get the IIN from an operator (ask for the 'Invoice Identification Number', not IIN) and also ask for the Beneficiary Identification Number (BIN). Give over the email addresses of the beneficiary and petitioner. If you are doing EP (and are eligible for it), then send the optin email. Once possible, send the DS-261 online (may take a day or two before you can sign onto the online forms portal).

After the case number is assigned, how long does it take for the AOS bill to be invoiced?

Recently, it's been taking a week or less.

How much are the two bills? And how do I pay them?

The AOS costs $88 (per case) and the IV is $230 (per person). They have to be paid with a US banking account on the payment portal (site linked in first post). See information here: http://travel.state..../info_3906.html If you can't or don't want to pay online, here's a link to how to pay through the mail: http://travel.state..../info_3905.html .

Help! I can't sign into the payment portal. Why?

If you're getting an error message ("Please be advised that the case that you have attempted to access is not eligible for further processing by the National Visa Center at this time…" or "This case is in the process of termination. Fee payments and online forms can no longer be accepted…" or "You cannot make online payments for your case at this time. Please contact the NVC if you have questions or need further information."), do NOT panic. This is actually good news! If you just got your case number, then this message means NVC is inputting your case in their system. If you get this message a few days after case number generation, then it's a good possibility that NVC is invoicing your AOS bill. And if this message appears a few days after DS-3032 acceptance, then there's a good chance the IV bill is being invoiced.

What is needed in the AOS package?

Generally, the following is needed:

With no joint sponsors:

- Bar-coded cover sheet from payment portal
- Cover letter (optional)
- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 form by petitioner
- Tax information* of petitioner (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)
- Employment letter of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)
- Pay stub(s) of petitioner (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

With joint sponsors:

- All of the above of the petitioner
- Completed, signed, and dated I-864 of joint sponsor
- Tax information* of joint sponsor (either just the last year OR the last 3 years)
- Proof of US citizenship/residency of joint sponsor (ex: copy of US passport, US birth certificate, US naturalization certificate, or front & back of green card)
- Employment letter of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)
- Pay stub(s) of joint sponsor (optional, but good proof of CURRENT income)

If the joint sponsor is a household/family member, also include proof of that relationship (example: if a parent is a joint sponsor, include the petitioner's birth certificate with parents' name on it to show link).

*You have two choices here of what to send in:

- Tax return transcripts ordered from IRS (preferred by NVC and of most consulates/embassies) RECOMMENDED
OR
- Tax returns (1040) and W2s and any other schedules (if applicable)

What if I (the petitioner) live with my spouse in their foreign country? Do I need to include anything in either package?

You'll need to provide proof of US domicile with the AOS package, as well as bring it with you to the interview. Please read the I-864 instructions (pages 3 and 4) for information about it. This is NOT needed if the petitioner is living in the US. Here is a sample cover letter to include in the package (it lists MANY possible documents, some may not be applicable of course, to prove that you have, or will re-establish, domicile in the US):

NAME
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
FORM I-1864
No. 15 Country of Domicile

I, XXXX, am currently residing in FOREIGN COUNTRY with my spouse, SPOUSE'S NAME. Below you will find a list of attached documents to show that my principle residence is in the US and the steps that I have taken to return to the US with my family.

Steps I have taken to maintain US Domicile:
• Maintained my XXXX voter registration
• Maintained my XXXX credit card registered in the US with a US PO box
• Maintained my bank account at the XXXX Credit Union
• Maintained my bank account at XXXX Bank
• Maintained my XXXX drivers license
• Maintained my US retirement fund through XXXX
• Maintained my US investment account with XXXX
• Maintained my US PO box
• Maintained licensure by the XXXX
• Maintained membership in the XXXX
• Maintained my automobile in care of my parents

Supporting Documents for the above steps I have taken:
• Voter registration card showing permanent US address
• XXXX credit card statement showing US billing address
• XXXX Credit Union statement showing permanent US address
• XXXX Bank statement showing permanent US address
• XXXX drivers license showing permanent US address
• Retirement fund statement showing permanent US address
• Mutual fund statement showing permanent US address
• XXXX license currently up to date
• Renewal of XXXX membership
• County tax bill showing I still own a vehicle

Steps I have taken to return to the US to take up residence:
• Made arrangements for us to have a house to live in
• Contacted schools for requirements of things to bring to register my children in school
• Contacted my auto insurance company to find out about re-instating my insurance on my car
• Contacted shipping company for estimate of costs to ship belongings

Supporting documents for the above steps I have taken:
• Lease agreement for our house
• Email from schools regarding registration requirements
• Email from my former auto insurance company regarding my inquiry
• Email from XXXX with estimate and correspondence regarding shipping our belongings

I declare that I intend in good faith to re-establish my domicile in the United States no later than the date of spouse's admission into the US.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the statements in this letter and all accompanying evidence are true and correct.

Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________
NAME

Thanks to VJ member lemayz for this suggestion!

I sent the AOS package but got a checklist for the IV package (which I either have sent or not sent yet) [or vice versa]. What's going on?

If you sent the packages separately, then get a checklist for the other one, just ignore it; it's a false checklist. The same applies if you sent just one of the packages and get a checklist for the other. Please understand that as soon as NVC reviews a package, they very frequently generate a checklist for the other package, without even checking if they have it in the building first. If you do get a checklist for one of the packages, you do NOT have to use that bar-coded cover sheet; you can still use the one from the payment portal.

The only time a checklist is real (and not false) is if it asks for something very specific missing in a package (like a police certificate, for example). If it asks for something general, like the entire package, then you can assume it's false. Call up an operator at NVC to confirm.

Thanks to VJ member sulhaq for this suggestion!

When does the IV bill get invoiced?

About a week or two after you complete the DS-261, NVC will accept and add it to your case file. A few days after that, the IV bill will be invoiced. You won't get an email of acceptance, so you need to call to find out when it's been accepted and added to the case file.

What is needed in the IV package?

Generally, the following is needed:

- Bar-coded cover sheet from payment portal
- Two passport-style photographs (2" x 2") of beneficiary (on the back, write: beneficiary's full name, date of birth, and case number)
- Copy of bio-data page of beneficiary's unexpired passport
- Original or Certified Copy of beneficiary's birth certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY
- Original or Certified Copy of marriage certificate, PLUS A PHOTOCOPY
- Original police certificate(s)

Please read: http://travel.state..../info_3195.html for additional documents if applicable (such as petitioner documents in IR-5 cases or divorce/military records or proof of permanent residency, etc).

Also read the country-specific documents linked in the first post. There may be additional documents needed not listed above.

If my documents are not in English, do they need to be translated?

NVC's website states:

"All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations and submitted to the NVC. The translation must include a statement signed by the translator stating that the:

-Translation is accurate, and

-Translator is competent to translate."

Despite this, I have seen cases of people getting checklists for not having translations of non-English documents. I'd suggest you get everything translated anyways to be on the safe side. It's not needed, but highly recommended.

Additionally, embassies/consulates in some countries require translations of documents into English even though they are written in the official language of the country, so it's best to check with the embassy/consulate to see what document translation requirements are. [Thanks to Ryan H for his suggestion on this last statement!]

How long does it take for a bill to appear as PAID in the payment portal after paying it?

Usually just a day or two, but can take longer.

Do I have to wait for NVC to email me instructions before mailing packages?

NO. If you wait on NVC for this, it can take WEEKS to get anything from them. As long as the respective bill has been paid in the payment portal, you can send in your package.

Members have had luck sending the packages as soon as they pay the bills (since the bar-coded cover sheet becomes available after paying). If you're not going to wait for it to appear as PAID in the portal, at least wait until the money has cleared the bank account.

What address do I send the AOS and IV packages?

You will find their addresses on their respective bar-coded cover sheets, which are printed off the payment portal.

Can the packages be sent from abroad or does it have to be from within the US?

Doesn't matter where the package is sent from; NVC just needs to receive it.

Do the packages have to be sent separately or can they be sent together?

Either one or the other works. Again, as long as NVC receives both needed packages, they don't really care. Each way has their pros and cons.

Help! I called NVC and they said they haven't received my package(s) yet, but the tracking says it was delivered!

Don't worry. Unfortunately, the package won't show up in the operator's system until the package has begun to be reviewed. At that point, it's entered in the system. So, don't fret. If your tracking says it arrived, it arrived.

After sending in the packages, how long does it take for them to get reviewed?

Lately, it's been taking just 1-2 weeks after it's received, but as with everything, it can take longer.

Do I get an email if my packages have been accepted?

No, not that I have seen. You have to call NVC every day and ask for updates on your case to find out if a package has been reviewed and accepted.

Note: If you're in the EP program, lately people have been getting acceptance emails, but don't ever rely on receiving emails from NVC. Call, call, call.

Do I get an email when my case is completed?

Generally, no. Only those doing EP (electronic processing) get the case complete emails. There are some non-EP folk that get case complete emails. It used to be rare, but it's becoming more common. Although, they're delayed by almost a week or more, so do not rely on them. Again, to find out if your case is complete (the fastest way), call an operator at NVC and ask.

After the case is completed, what happens?

In most cases: the case is put in a queue to get an interview date scheduled. Once an interview date is scheduled, the case is shipped out to the consulate/embassy.

Who should I be calling to find out my interview date?

You could call NVC and/or DOS. Both have access to your case information. Their numbers are linked above.

How long does it take to get an interview date after a case complete?

This varies by country and consulate/embassy. Some people find out within a day or two, others a few weeks, then the few unfortunate that wait a few months (ex: Ghana). To get the best estimate for YOUR country is to search, using the timeline feature, when others got case completes and when they got their interview dates scheduled.

When do interview dates get scheduled?

If you talk to operators at NVC, they'll always tell you they ONLY schedule during the second week of each month. This is a LIE. They schedule interviews ALL month long. Many people (like myself) have gotten scheduled during the last week of the month. I repeat, they schedule ALL month long.

How long does it take for NVC to mail my case out after getting an interview date scheduled?

Usually it's the next day, but it can take up to a week or more in rare cases.

Is it possible to get a tracking number for my green card after POE?

Yes it is! Follow VJ member Darnell's advice:

"Call USCIS, get a human, ask for the TRACKING NUMBER on the green card.
Yes, such a thing exists, and they will give it to you when asked.

Then call USPS and inquire for status.
In the end, if USPS sent it back to USCIS, you'll need to call USCIS again, talk with an ISO about 'returned mail pieces', go over your address again on the telephone, and ask to have all returned mail pieces sent back to you."

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Please note: the above time frames are just estimates. Do NOT freak out if your case takes a little bit longer. The time frames are constantly changing. They also depend on NVC's work load for that day/week.

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Summary of NVC process:

- get case number, IIN, and BIN, give email addresses over
- complete the online DS-261
- pay the AOS bill, once it's invoiced
- once the bill appears as PAID, send the AOS package
- pay the IV bill, once it's invoiced
- once the bill appears as PAID, send the IV package

- complete the online DS-260
- respond to any checklists, if applicable
- get case complete
- get interview date scheduled
- case is sent to embassy/consulate

I need someone advice,

I received a checlist the 13 of september for the ds260 knowign i have already submitted ds 230 in august,i filed out the form adn submitted it the same day,i was adive to send again the police certificate which was received the 20th of september(told y nvc)after 30 days of waiting to check the ds260 i was ut on supervisor review and at the 36 day it was review but i was sent another checklist for the police certficate which they tell me they are still wiaing to check that package but it as well has been 32 business days since that and nothing,it as well was put on super visor review yesterday.my quesion is how much longer is it going to be to et a case complete.my affdavit and ds260 was approved already,and it i get a case complte by the middle of this month will i get a december interview?

Jematt · November 7, 2013

Saylin and other fellow VJ'ers, thank you so much for your effot in putting this together for us! My wife and I really appreciate it! Thank you!

I second that emotion!!!

And MVD, I love your quote. =)

jayjayj · November 7, 2013

We are still stuck at the NVC - waiting and waiting and waiting on Supervisor Reviews.

The most recent problem is that the NVC failed to properly review our marriage certificate and my wife's annulment paperwork from her previous marriage.

The marriage certificate we submitted meets the requirements for approval - it is original (actual one used in our wedding ceremony), certified, stamped, sealed, attested by every possible government office in the United Arab Emirates. The marriage certificate is also certified, stamped, and signed by the Philippine Embassy in the UAE. Nobody in the entire world has a more original and/or certified marriage certificate - it just isn't possible. The NVC looked at it and then sent us an RFE requesting an original marriage certificate. The also requested we send a marriage certificate from a Sharia Court. Nobody at the NVC can tell me what that means. We were married in a Christian Church in the UAE. The marriage certificate is registered, sealed, stamped, and signed by the UAE Ministry of Justice - which is a court, and being in the UAE, it is also a Sharia Court. There are no non-Sharia courts in the UAE. The seal is on the back of the certificate and it is huge. You can't miss it if you take the time to properly check it. This is an obvious error on the part of the NVC.

The annulment documents we went meet the requirements for approval - they are authentic certified copies from the issuing authority in the Philippines. They are certified, stamped, and signed by both the court in the Philippines and the Philippine Embassy in the UAE. They also have the infamous Philippine government red ribbon attached to them. It is not possible to get a more authentic certified copy of those documents. They do not give you the original documents. The NVC clearly states that certified copies from the issuing authority are perfectly acceptable. Cleary this is another error by the NVC.

I don't understand how someone could have reviewed both these documents and come to the conclusion that neither of them are good enough, when both clearly meet all requirements for approval. In addition, my documents and DS-230 have been at the NVC since the second week of August. I got caught in the DS-230 to DS-260 debacle. My DS-230 supporting documents were originally reviewed on September 13th - on that date I was sent an RFE and asked to submit the DS-260 and there was no mention of a problem with the marriage certificate or the annulment documents. It took over 4 weeks for them to finally review the DS-260 and that is when I got the RFE about the supporting documents. The NVC is telling me that it will take another 30 working days for someone to look at those documents again. This is just totally unacceptable. It wouldn't help to resubmit the documents again because they would be exactly the same as the documents the NVC already has in their possession.

The expedite criteria for the NVC is supposed to be the same as the expedite criteria for the USCIS. One of the potential situations listed that could get an expedite approved at the USCIS is "USCIS Error". I am going to assume that means the USCIC reviews documents or forms, which are 100% accurate and should be approved, but for some reason denies or sends an RFE in error. This seems to be a valid reason for expedite approval because human error can create unnecessary processing time for the petition. Considering the already ridiculous waiting times, it would completely unfair for someone to go to the back of the line because of human error at the NVC.

I submitted an expedite request and it was denied. I resubmitted the exact same request again the next day because this is absolutely an error by the NVC and that is listed as a valid reason to get an expedite approved. I haven't gotten a response yet for the second expedite request.

I've gotten my Senator involved as well, and reading the NVC responses to him, I think that is helping correct the problem but things are still not moving fast enough in my opinion. I should have been out of the NVC 30 days ago and should be getting ready for an Embassy interview right now. Instead I am still waiting and waiting for someone to properly review my 100% approvable supporting documents. I realize this isn't the nghtmare scenario that some people have faced but the human error thing is very frustrating.

Has anyone else faced a similar issue? Anyone have any luck getting an expedite approved due to human error at the NVC?

some81 · November 7, 2013

Hi,

Today I called NVC and they told me that, they receive my case, so I asked them to provide an invoice number and she said that I have to received in the mail.

I think the Guide says that I can call them and they will provide me the number.

So I am not sure do I need to call them again?

jilliannep · November 7, 2013

Full panic mode y'all!!! My husband was on the train on his way to his medical and interview and his suitcase was stolen! Everything is gone. Papers, photos.... everything. I have copies of papers from NVC on but nothing from USCIS. I have most of the photos, but, there were some paper photos that I never got a chance to scan.

Will they do the medical without his passport?

What to do?!?!

Edited November 7, 2013 by jilliannep

lonelywithouthim1 · November 7, 2013

Hi,

Today I called NVC and they told me that, they receive my case, so I asked them to provide an invoice number and she said that I have to received in the mail.

I think the Guide says that I can call them and they will provide me the number.

So I am not sure do I need to call them again?

Call again and again until you get the information.

La Isla Bonita · November 7, 2013

Hi,

Today I called NVC and they told me that, they receive my case, so I asked them to provide an invoice number and she said that I have to received in the mail.

I think the Guide says that I can call them and they will provide me the number.

So I am not sure do I need to call them again?

I always called NVC every other day.

October 22, 2013 - They received our file.

November 5, 2013- Got our case number and Invoice ID number

November 6,2013- Received email from NVC and giving us FEE BILL for both AOS and IV and already due to

be paid.

La Isla Bonita · November 7, 2013

Sorry to hear about this stressful NVC stage of yours. We are still on the process of sending our documents once the FEE BILL for both AOS & IV will be paid today. Just got our case number and Invoice ID # last November 5 and yesterday, Nov.6, received email from NVC and giving us our fee bill which is due already. Hope everything will be sort out. Goodluck!

We are still stuck at the NVC - waiting and waiting and waiting on Supervisor Reviews.

The most recent problem is that the NVC failed to properly review our marriage certificate and my wife's annulment paperwork from her previous marriage.

The marriage certificate we submitted meets the requirements for approval - it is original (actual one used in our wedding ceremony), certified, stamped, sealed, attested by every possible government office in the United Arab Emirates. The marriage certificate is also certified, stamped, and signed by the Philippine Embassy in the UAE. Nobody in the entire world has a more original and/or certified marriage certificate - it just isn't possible. The NVC looked at it and then sent us an RFE requesting an original marriage certificate. The also requested we send a marriage certificate from a Sharia Court. Nobody at the NVC can tell me what that means. We were married in a Christian Church in the UAE. The marriage certificate is registered, sealed, stamped, and signed by the UAE Ministry of Justice - which is a court, and being in the UAE, it is also a Sharia Court. There are no non-Sharia courts in the UAE. The seal is on the back of the certificate and it is huge. You can't miss it if you take the time to properly check it. This is an obvious error on the part of the NVC.

The annulment documents we went meet the requirements for approval - they are authentic certified copies from the issuing authority in the Philippines. They are certified, stamped, and signed by both the court in the Philippines and the Philippine Embassy in the UAE. They also have the infamous Philippine government red ribbon attached to them. It is not possible to get a more authentic certified copy of those documents. They do not give you the original documents. The NVC clearly states that certified copies from the issuing authority are perfectly acceptable. Cleary this is another error by the NVC.

I don't understand how someone could have reviewed both these documents and come to the conclusion that neither of them are good enough, when both clearly meet all requirements for approval. In addition, my documents and DS-230 have been at the NVC since the second week of August. I got caught in the DS-230 to DS-260 debacle. My DS-230 supporting documents were originally reviewed on September 13th - on that date I was sent an RFE and asked to submit the DS-260 and there was no mention of a problem with the marriage certificate or the annulment documents. It took over 4 weeks for them to finally review the DS-260 and that is when I got the RFE about the supporting documents. The NVC is telling me that it will take another 30 working days for someone to look at those documents again. This is just totally unacceptable. It wouldn't help to resubmit the documents again because they would be exactly the same as the documents the NVC already has in their possession.

The expedite criteria for the NVC is supposed to be the same as the expedite criteria for the USCIS. One of the potential situations listed that could get an expedite approved at the USCIS is "USCIS Error". I am going to assume that means the USCIC reviews documents or forms, which are 100% accurate and should be approved, but for some reason denies or sends an RFE in error. This seems to be a valid reason for expedite approval because human error can create unnecessary processing time for the petition. Considering the already ridiculous waiting times, it would completely unfair for someone to go to the back of the line because of human error at the NVC.

I submitted an expedite request and it was denied. I resubmitted the exact same request again the next day because this is absolutely an error by the NVC and that is listed as a valid reason to get an expedite approved. I haven't gotten a response yet for the second expedite request.

I've gotten my Senator involved as well, and reading the NVC responses to him, I think that is helping correct the problem but things are still not moving fast enough in my opinion. I should have been out of the NVC 30 days ago and should be getting ready for an Embassy interview right now. Instead I am still waiting and waiting for someone to properly review my 100% approvable supporting documents. I realize this isn't the nghtmare scenario that some people have faced but the human error thing is very frustrating.

Has anyone else faced a similar issue? Anyone have any luck getting an expedite approved due to human error at the NVC?

some81 · November 7, 2013

I always called NVC every other day.

October 22, 2013 - They received our file.

November 5, 2013- Got our case number and Invoice ID number

November 6,2013- Received email from NVC and giving us FEE BILL for both AOS and IV and already due to

be paid.

Hi,

How did you get Invoice ID, by phone or by mail?

I`ll try to call them tomorrow again.

La Isla Bonita · November 7, 2013

Hi,

How did you get Invoice ID, by phone or by mail?

I`ll try to call them tomorrow again.

By Phone. The lady gave it to me last November 5 both NVC case number and Invoice ID number. and telling me the fee Bill will generate on the system after a week or so. But Next day Nov. 6, we received email from them giving us FEE BILL for both AOS and IV. when I check the CEAC site, its already there and due to be paid. Did they received your files already?

some81 · November 7, 2013

By Phone. The lady gave it to me last November 5 both NVC case number and Invoice ID number. and telling me the fee Bill will generate on the system after a week or so. But Next day Nov. 6, we received email from them giving us FEE BILL for both AOS and IV. when I check the CEAC site, its already there and due to be paid. Did they received your files already?

When I called them today, she said that they received the file and I asked for an Invioce number, and she said that they will send me a mail package after 2-4 weeks.

So that`s why I am not sure what to do, do I need to call them again tomorrow or I need to wait for mail?

natalymartinez1 · November 7, 2013

Hey i got the same scenario i as well receive a checklist fr ds260 the 13 of september knowing i had sent the ds230 already.i mailed the police certificate just in case the 20th o september.30 business days pass and the ds260 was put on supervisor review and monday it was review and i was sent a checklist for police certificate knowing i mailed it as well.so they put that in supervisor reiew monday.when was your things put in supervisor review?

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