NVC Filers - February 2014

[gwenstar 66]

Got my case number, so excited! It took exactly 20 business days (not including MLK day or the snow day earlier this week). Yay Yay Yay!!

[Jasminka8 16]

Same here! Monday Feb 17 is a holiday so I would really love to get a case number in the coming week!

Fingers crossed for us ✌?

[hunnymoon 5]

paid my aos fee on the 30st of january; showed up paid on the 5th of Feb. When should I expect my IV bill to be invoiced? DS261 was submitted quite a while back, while my case was on hold to get assigned to a new embassy. That was a go on the 30th of january, so maybe thats when they started to input the DS261 in the system? So basically, should I give them a call or wait a couple more days for the IV bill to be invoiced?

[marcris86 0]

Called NVC today to see if they had reviewed my husband civil documents and the operator informed that they did and that they are only waiting on my AOS packet which I had mailed out next day (USPS) yesterday. I did ask the operator if I had to submit any additional civil documents and he said no just need the AOS. Also, how long it will take for them to process the AOS and he said 30 business days, but that must be a standard saying for them. Sooo I guess no check list for IV packet .

My package was suppose to arrive today before 3pm at NVC, but when I track it, it keeps telling me its departed from the post office facility in Savannah today...Not to happy about that I paid $30 so it could arrive today.

[MY HOPE 4]

Called NVC today to see if they had reviewed my husband civil documents and the operator informed that they did and that they are only waiting on my AOS packet which I had mailed out next day (USPS) yesterday. I did ask the operator if I had to submit any additional civil documents and he said no just need the AOS. Also, how long it will take for them to process the AOS and he said 30 business days, but that must be a standard saying for them. Sooo I guess no check list for IV packet .

My package was suppose to arrive today before 3pm at NVC, but when I track it, it keeps telling me its departed from the post office facility in Savannah today...Not to happy about that I paid $30 so it could arrive today.

congratulations when did the NVC receive your IV package and scanned it in the system

[MY HOPE 4]

as for the delay that the USPS did to your package i suggest you to fill a complaint since this package was with a tracking number beside it was granted and due for over night mail and you will get your money back as i did last time i got my money back due to the delay

[Saylin 1,605]

Right, but am I right in thinking that if you were to put 'no' and in the explanation box 'because I'm scared of needles" then you'll still be iinvited for an interview but obviously refused? I'm not scared of needles by the way! Just hyperthetical! Ha

Also, having looked at some historic examples on here it seems that around half of people in my situation put 'yes' as they know they would be covered by the time of the interview. Do you reckon putting 'yes' in this instance potentially get you in trouble as you wouldn't have the required documents at the time of submitting the form or is this acceptable?

Thanks again!

Well, a medical needs to be completed, and if you don't pass that, then no, you won't get the visa.

In your case, I'd put no, as RIGHT NOW, as of the filing of the form, you don't have the vaccines and record to prove it. If you put yes, you'd be lying, even if, at the time of the interview, you'd have it. But, you're filing the form NOW. Just put no and state that by the time of the interview, you'll have gotten all required vaccines, and proof of them, at the medical. Simple as that.

Hi saylin ,,,, I won't to ask you question about my friend , he's live in Jerusalem and he's submit all paper to NVC with his address (Jerusalem) but , the NVC schedule his interview on March 3th in India (Mumbai)!!!! What can we do about this mistake????

Was his case number assigned for Jerusalem? In other words, what was the three letter embassy code at the beginning of his case number?

If the interview was JUST scheduled, then the case is likely still at NVC, so he should contact them IMMEDIATELY and explain the situation.

paid my aos fee on the 30st of january; showed up paid on the 5th of Feb. When should I expect my IV bill to be invoiced? DS261 was submitted quite a while back, while my case was on hold to get assigned to a new embassy. That was a go on the 30th of january, so maybe thats when they started to input the DS261 in the system? So basically, should I give them a call or wait a couple more days for the IV bill to be invoiced?

No need to mention the AOS at the beginning as that has nothing to do with the IV track. IV bill is invoiced after the DS-261 has been added to the case file. If you haven't called yet to inquire the status on the DS-261, then yes, do so now.

Called NVC today to see if they had reviewed my husband civil documents and the operator informed that they did and that they are only waiting on my AOS packet which I had mailed out next day (USPS) yesterday. I did ask the operator if I had to submit any additional civil documents and he said no just need the AOS. Also, how long it will take for them to process the AOS and he said 30 business days, but that must be a standard saying for them. Sooo I guess no check list for IV packet .

My package was suppose to arrive today before 3pm at NVC, but when I track it, it keeps telling me its departed from the post office facility in Savannah today...Not to happy about that I paid $30 so it could arrive today.

Keep in mind, the tracking might not have updated yet. Give it some time. If, when the update does appear, and it was delivered after 3pm, then contact USPS and issue a complaint and a demand of a refund.

[aptiger 3]

I got email from NVC this what i got in email. what does that mean I already send it

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

The NVC has received the requested Immigrant Visa Application (DS-230). However, we are still

waiting for the response to the checklist letter for the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864). Please return

the requested information so that we may complete the processing of your case.

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

Edited February 7, 2014 by aptiger

[Saylin 1,605]

I got email from NVC this what i got in email. what does that mean I already send it

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

The NVC has received the requested Immigrant Visa Application (DS-230). However, we are still

waiting for the response to the checklist letter for the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864). Please return

the requested information so that we may complete the processing of your case.

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this

letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the

address provided.

Please read post 2. Your answer can be found there.

[sam400 6]

Getting closer now... i requested for an expedite a couple weeks ago and NVC hasnt responded to it, however, the process seems to be picking up momentum at this point which is good.

When you say NVC hasn't responded to your request, do you mean they never sent you an email acknowledging the receipt of your request? I ask this because, based on the timeline on my signature, my lawyer requested an expedited processing on 2/5/14 and we received a response from NVC on 2/7/14 (today) stating that my request my under review. Can you please clarify?

[TYorke1 9]

Well, a medical needs to be completed, and if you don't pass that, then no, you won't get the visa.

In your case, I'd put no, as RIGHT NOW, as of the filing of the form, you don't have the vaccines and record to prove it. If you put yes, you'd be lying, even if, at the time of the interview, you'd have it. But, you're filing the form NOW. Just put no and state that by the time of the interview, you'll have gotten all required vaccines, and proof of them, at the medical. Simple as that.

Ok I will definitely do that then. It's just that I wanted to make sure this is something that many people have done and it has been ok, and you have reassured me of that :-)

At first I thought it saying "no" even if you state you were getting vaccines and documents at medical was a risky thing!

Thanks again. Enjoy your weekend!

Edited February 7, 2014 by TYorke1

[Saylin 1,605]

Ok I will definitely do that then. It's just that I wanted to make sure this is something that many people have done and it has been ok, and you have reassured me of that :-)

At first I thought it saying "no" even if you state you were getting vaccines and documents at medical was a risky thing!

Thanks again. Enjoy your weekend!

Nope, don't worry. They understand that not everyone has the vaccines; that's what the medical is for. And like I said, whether you say yes or no, it doesn't matter. As long as you have/get all the required vaccines at the medical, then you're golden

[Josh & Mishka 5]

When you say NVC hasn't responded to your request, do you mean they never sent you an email acknowledging the receipt of your request? I ask this because, based on the timeline on my signature, my lawyer requested an expedited processing on 2/5/14 and we received a response from NVC on 2/7/14 (today) stating that my request my under review. Can you please clarify?

I received the automated response, however have not received any email stating under review. I emailed them on the 30th of Jan....

I can resend now that you are telling me they are working on yours after two days

[sam400 6]

I received the automated response, however have not received any email stating under review. I emailed them on the 30th of Jan....

I can resend now that you are telling me they are working on yours after two days

This is what we received today from NVC

Dear Sir/Madam:

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: KDU20XXXXXX filed by SAMXXXXXXX on behalf of KXXXXXXXX.

Your request for the expeditious processing of this immigrant visa petition is currently under review. You will be informed of the results when the review is completed.

The NVC case number is listed below.

Case Number: KDU20XXXXXX

Petitioner's Name: XXXXXXXXXXX

Principal Applicant's Name: THXXXXXXX

Preference Category: IR1

Your Priority Date: 11Apr2013

Foreign State Chargeability: NEPAL

Invoice ID Number: 35XXXXX

U.S. EMBASSY

MAHRAJGUNJ

KATHMANDU

NEPAL

MXXXX

National Visa Center

Written Inquiry Unit

Serco Inc, Support Contractor

[Ana&Sean 5]

I FILED MY DS 261!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CANT BELIEVE IT FINALLY SOME MOVEMENT!!! from what ive been reading 2 months until i have an interview date right??