November 2013 TSC Filers

[TheFoxxy 76]

Thanks, Sparkle Pony. Yes, the Russian certificate itself says one year, as did the info on this site for the Moscow Embassy, so maybe that's it. Anyway, I think I will e-mail Moscow to be sure, since at least some people at other embassies seem to have run into the 6-month requirement, and one had a Russian certificate.

I was told one year as well. Diana got her certificate from the police in February

[Chaera Aria 26]

Can't believe that we're gonna be waiting a little longer like this, when some approved so fast.

This month is the 5th month mark of November filers petition. We should hear something from them!

[Rebecca.V 24]

Can't believe that we're gonna be waiting a little longer like this, when some approved so fast.

This month is the 5th month mark of November filers petition. We should hear something from them!

Take heart! It will happen!

[SparklePony 238]

I expect that the majority of the petitions still pending will get approved soon, before they hit the 5 month-mark.

[Stef & Andrew 9]

Hi every one. NOA2 today after 4 months and 21 days! We sent USCIS an email 10 days ago and called them 2 days ago. My fiancee asked to talk to a manager or someone with more information/authority. They put us through to a supervisor and she told that our petition might take another 30 to 35 days, but today morning the approval notice came through email. Really happy and looking forward for the next steps to go smooth and quick for me and every one else. We would suggest that everyone waiting for NOA2 should try calling or sending emails to TSC. We wish everyone best of luck with the whole process and hope that the ones still waiting will get their approvals very soon!

What email did you use? For future reference.

[Zeeshanish 9]

Hey SparklePony, Whens your interview date since u've already recieved your packet 3?

[relativeways 27]

Hey guys!

Got my interview date today.

The process has been a bit weird, just goes to show how every embassy is different.

So when the NVC forwarded my packet to the Hong Kong consulate, I waited for a week or so until I got the packet 3 with the instructions. It was only then that I could do my police certificate (you need the consulate's letter to get a police cert in HK). I couldn't do the medical yet though according to the packet instructions. I mailed the packet 3 back a few days later.

The consulate called today to ask me if I wanted to interview this Friday! They had a slot opened up so I'll be going in at 8.30am. I mentioned that I haven't done the medical nor have they received the police cert yet - and the lady was very nice and said it doesn't matter, they can get that stuff afterwards.

One step closer!

[Lovology2003 2]

Hey guys!

Got my interview date today.

The process has been a bit weird, just goes to show how every embassy is different.

So when the NVC forwarded my packet to the Hong Kong consulate, I waited for a week or so until I got the packet 3 with the instructions. It was only then that I could do my police certificate (you need the consulate's letter to get a police cert in HK). I couldn't do the medical yet though according to the packet instructions. I mailed the packet 3 back a few days later.

The consulate called today to ask me if I wanted to interview this Friday! They had a slot opened up so I'll be going in at 8.30am. I mentioned that I haven't done the medical nor have they received the police cert yet - and the lady was very nice and said it doesn't matter, they can get that stuff afterwards.

One step closer!

Right because in my case, I didn't get a packet 3 or 4. I just read the consulate website. Called the consulate and I was told to schedule an interview by email. Sent the email and got a response a day later stating that they way was waiting on the physical papers. Once they received it from.the NVC, they accepted my interview request on the day I wanted it. Bam, I was done. No packet 3 or 4 and the kicker was that she was able to pick up the visa from the consulate a couple days later.

[SparklePony 238]

Hey SparklePony, Whens your interview date since u've already recieved your packet 3?

I don't have one yet. Paris won't schedule an interview until I send in a Readiness Form (which basically says I have gathered all the necessary documents), and I won't send that in until I have a final ruling from the court on the custody situation regarding my children - my ex-husband refuses to sign the authorization even though I have main guardianship of the kids and he moved out of the country last year, so I have to get a court decision on it. The process is moving along, but much too slow for my liking.

[zhivago 5]

Thanks, TheFoxxy, for your input. Just got a reply about the police certificate from the U.S. Embassy Moscow:

"Police certificate is valid for one year, and must be valid at the time of applicants interview at the U. S. Embassy"

So, we should be fine, and I guess each embassy is different!

Good luck this week to all those still waiting - of course it's frustrating, but hang in there, each day brings us closer!

[roadrunner3773 0]

My fiancé just got her police record, now she has to have that it translated to English and notarized. I hope they give us an interview date by next week.

[TheFoxxy 76]

Thanks, TheFoxxy, for your input. Just got a reply about the police certificate from the U.S. Embassy Moscow:

"Police certificate is valid for one year, and must be valid at the time of applicants interview at the U. S. Embassy"

So, we should be fine, and I guess each embassy is different!

Good luck this week to all those still waiting - of course it's frustrating, but hang in there, each day brings us closer!

Awesome thank you for checking in on that for us! Diana got hers officially translated to English, I am not sure if that is required or not but she just wanted to be safe.

It is nice knowing that we are in the same boat on waiting for our NOA2s.. I know you are a little ahead of us time wise but we are still awfully close.

I have been checking the NOA2 approvals from TSC lately and I see that a lot from late October to mid November have been getting approved. This leads me to believe we should be in the mix here soon and getting approvals within the end of April.

Let us hope at least! This waiting is getting hard(( already going back to Russia for my 3rd trip to be with her since we sent the petition!

[zhivago 5]

Awesome thank you for checking in on that for us! Diana got hers officially translated to English, I am not sure if that is required or not but she just wanted to be safe.

It is nice knowing that we are in the same boat on waiting for our NOA2s.. I know you are a little ahead of us time wise but we are still awfully close.

I have been checking the NOA2 approvals from TSC lately and I see that a lot from late October to mid November have been getting approved. This leads me to believe we should be in the mix here soon and getting approvals within the end of April.

Let us hope at least! This waiting is getting hard(( already going back to Russia for my 3rd trip to be with her since we sent the petition!

Sure, no problem. I believe all documents must be translated, so that's good. Yes, let's hope we can move on to the next step soon!

[Trisha89 36]

Everybody, my passport arrived today :-)! I love it! I fly on sunday to the united states and it's been over a year for me since I was there due to my denied entry in the end of june 2013, what a horrible experience, but this time I come with Visa! :-)

Wish me luck guys.

Wish y'all all the very best of luck for upcoming approvals and everyone who is about to have his interview soon!

Sending good vibes to everybody, thank you all :-)))

Edited April 2, 2014 by Trisha89

[Ouryear 15]

Hi All- I'm a Dec 9th filer and I was just wondering how many November filers are still waiting for NOA2. I just wanted to get an idea of what month TSC might be working on. Thanks