NVC Filers - May 2014

[Dwipal 50]

Finally.. Case Complete!!!

Congrats!!

[LoveMyTico 999]

Finally.. Case Complete!!!

BOOOOOOOYYAAAAAAA CONGRATS !!!

May 1st thats soooo cool

[LRKO 53]

How is it that some people get to pay the AOS and IV invoice at the same time and others (like me) have to wait for each one to be invoiced separately? I am quite frustrated with the process! Does anyone know the difference and why? Cheers!

[LoveMyTico 999]

How is it that some people get to pay the AOS and IV invoice at the same time and others (like me) have to wait for each one to be invoiced separately? I am quite frustrated with the process! Does anyone know the difference and why? Cheers!

usually those who pay the fees together have an attorney.

[B & G 200]

wow congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so happy for you!!

Congrats!!

BOOOOOOOYYAAAAAAA CONGRATS !!!

May 1st thats soooo cool

Thank you all!!! Not long for you guys either!

This is straight from the horse's mouth... NVC have finished working on packages that were receive on May 1st today.

[justojai 53]

OK so May 1st was a Thursday.. May 2nd Friday.... No mail 3rd and 4th. Getting closer and closer. Wasn't the CEAC down for a while during that time? I wonder if it prevented people from mailing their documents because they couldn't access their barcode sheet? Just wishful thinking....

I think you are right on this.... am closer...

[LRKO 53]

usually those who pay the fees together have an attorney.

Maybe...or possibly overseas? I'm wondering if that makes a difference as well...I just want to pay my IV invoice and get the packet sent off!! Maybe soon....

[k.dlg 300]

Maybe...or possibly overseas? I'm wondering if that makes a difference as well...I just want to pay my IV invoice and get the packet sent off!! Maybe soon....

Hope you get the invoice soon!

[bduong89 14]

Yay grats b & g. Calling nvc in t-minus 2 hrs!

Edited May 22, 2014 by bduong89

[etrangais 947]

I have read that the CC email could take a week to be sent. I would rather call everyday and find out right away. It will take away some stress for sure. Also from what I read, interviews start getting scheduled the last week of the month and the first week of the next month. But it seemed like the June interviews were well into the second week of May this month. If I am worng, somebody please correct me..

I had CC on 15-May and I just got the email this morning at 06:04AM eastern time. 7 days.

Finally.. Case Complete!!!

CONGRATS

[grapier 10]

I am confused about the final steps at the NVC. Specifically, is an interview assigned at the same time that an appointment is scheduled? Or is it scheduled afterwards? If so, is this done after the packet is sent to the Embassy or before?

[etrangais 947]

Maybe...or possibly overseas? I'm wondering if that makes a difference as well...I just want to pay my IV invoice and get the packet sent off!! Maybe soon....

Only if you have an attorney!

AoS is invoiced first.

IV fee is invoiced when DS261 is accepted by NVC.

Good luck

[etrangais 947]

I am confused about the final steps at the NVC. Specifically, is an interview assigned at the same time that an appointment is scheduled? Or is it scheduled afterwards? If so, is this done after the packet is sent to the Embassy or before?

In most cases (mostly all the time unless expedite), NVC schedules the interview appointment.

Once the interview appointment is set, NVC then sends the entire file to the embassy/consulate for interview.

[CanGirl 95]

Topic - EP or mailing for NVC. Which is the better option?

Hello, So i got approved with NOA2 on may 14 from NSC and I am practically ready with the AOS and IV packages already. All thanks to information i have gotten here and from Saylin's wiki page. Thanks a lot.

I am filing from Canada so I have both EP or regular mailing system for processing. I wanted to know people in NVC stage, who are submitting their AOS and IV packages, is EP better or worse than mailing documents to NVC? As per saylin's wiki page, once you submit for EP (with the email) you should submit your AOS and IV packet only after you receive confirmation from them. If that is still true, then can any of you who did enroll for EP tell me how much time it takes for them to send the confirmation? Also, is it quicker or the same. I saw the timelines on NVC spreadsheet for the past couple of months, and it didn't make much of a difference in time. Would most people say its true or my estimate is incorrect? Thank you.

Here are a few responses from the forums that may help you with your decision. It seems that we no longer have to wait for confirmation email. You can call NVC to confirm with them too before you decide. Good luck!

I confirm, I spoke to 2 different NVC agents . This is a change in their procedure, there is no need to wait for the email confirmation or electronic enrollment. Not telling you how much I worked to convince our lawyer to go ahead and submit the packages!

Just got off the phone with NVC regarding the same issue, asking what the heck happened to my ENROLL request?

They told me they STOPPED sending enrollment confirmation, and asked me to submit the documents electronically.

Apparently they are experiencing a huge load of emails, and they have changed the flow of electronic processing. The agent told me that once they receive the documents electronically, it will "implicitly" trigger your case as Electronically Processed, even if you didn't send an enrollment request.

so folks, go ahead and submit them documents. no need to wait anymore.

cheers.

I opted for EP and I am waiting over a month for Enrollment confirmation. I called NVC last night and the representative told me "they have changed the procedures and there is no need to wait for EP enrollment confirmation" so you could send your documents right away. I suggest to call NVC and confirm that before making any decision. If is true then I suggest send it EP (safer to email than sending documents) . Just a suggestion, good luck!

Right now EP is optional for Canadians. Myself and one other VJ member have called to inquire about our EP confirmation emails and the operator told us both that we no longer have to wait for it. They told us just to send in our documents and we will be automatically enrolled in EP.

There have been discrepancies in the past with operators telling people different information so I would suggest that you call yourself and ask what is the best option for you. The only disadvantage I would see with snail mail is sending originals and the cost of sending packages. Good luck!

[grapier 10]

In most cases (mostly all the time unless expedite), NVC schedules the interview appointment.

Once the interview appointment is set, NVC then sends the entire file to the embassy/consulate for interview.

Okay, I understand. Thank you. I was just curious because the embassy in Manila has online interview scheduling system. I am trying to figure out how I could use that to possibly get a quicker appointment.