NVC Filers - May 2014

LoveMyTico · May 28, 2014

looks like NVC is getting a bit behind... maybe some people took a few days off for memorial day

it was taking only 2 weeks to get mail reviewed. Now its more like 3+ weeks. Who said they were working overtime? Someone posted that today I think

I think it may take them a few days to recover from a 3 day weekend. :pop:

LifeOnHold · May 28, 2014

Talked to WALDO !! He was actually very helpful.

Talking to Supervisor Liam last night was a waste.

Anyway, the mail that is showing up in my file from May23rd is an email response . I sent an email on May1st regarding the birth cert they checklisted me for before they put in a supervisor review on May 2nd. Waldo said when they respond to emails, they barcode them so they end up in the file. It is technically external mail but he was able to see that it was an email. So Arthur can go pound sand for being so nasty yesterday. I am guessing Waldo has been there a while.

I tried asking about the process. Like what happens after a file gets checklisted? Does it stay with the same reviewer or does it go back into the shark pool? He kept saying he couldn't give out that kind of info but I got enough out of him. They get checklisted and then it goes back to the file room to wait for the items to come in. When the checklisted items get reviewed, a reviewer requests the file from the file room and they finish the file. A completely inefficient system if you ask me.

Anyway, I am praying they get to MAY 8th mail sometime this week. Waldo told me the interviews are scheduled as an ongoing process. They aren't just limited to the last week and first week of the month. It depends on each embassy and the dates they provide. It is possible to get scheduled at anytime as long as there are openings.

You are so good about asking questions. I freeze up when I talk to them and end up asking nothing. What a failure I am lol.

MoBar65 · May 28, 2014

Now it is- just had to let off some steam- the waiting and waiting is enough to drive anyone crazy... as you know

I though it must've been a bit of gas! :lol:

As Emperor Claudius's doctor said, "Only a fool puts good manners before good health."

LifeOnHold · May 28, 2014

it was taking only 2 weeks to get mail reviewed. Now its more like 3+ weeks. Who said they were working overtime? Someone posted that today I think

I think it may take them a few days to recover from a 3 day weekend.

It is definitely taking 3+ weeks to check mail. I am just worried that they won't accept my revised AOS and that I have to resubmit another one and then forget it...I'll never get anywhere then. Don't understand why some things we can't just take as revised to the interview.

BOS_LHR · May 28, 2014

You are so good about asking questions. I freeze up when I talk to them and end up asking nothing. What a failure I am lol.

I used to spend my time on hold figuring out exactly what I wanted to say, and even jotting some notes if necessary, because my mind would always go totally blank as soon as they picked up! It helped to have a cheat sheet

LoveMyTico · May 28, 2014

It is definitely taking 3+ weeks to check mail. I am just worried that they won't accept my revised AOS and that I have to resubmit another one and then forget it...I'll never get anywhere then. Don't understand why some things we can't just take as revised to the interview.

I agree. The USCIS already approved my husband's Birth Certificate... so why all the HUB BUB at the NVC???

And why does it take 3+ weeks to review a checklist item? You would think the checklisted files would have some kind of priority. Like maybe routed to a different department to get them done and out of there.... it doesn't require a whole review... only certain items on a checklist. I'll even go further to say maybe separate them by AOS checklist itmes or IV checklist items. It would run so much smoother. IMO

dirk_diggler · May 28, 2014

I agree. The USCIS already approved my husband's Birth Certificate... so why all the HUB BUB at the NVC???

And why does it take 3+ weeks to review a checklist item? You would think the checklisted files would have some kind of priority. Like maybe routed to a different department to get them done and out of there.... it doesn't require a whole review... only certain items on a checklist. I'll even go further to say maybe separate them by AOS checklist itmes or IV checklist items. It would run so much smoother. IMO

i was just thinking the same thing too. my marriage certificate copy was approved with no problems at USCIS and now NVC has problems with it :wacko:

josh125/sashakim · May 28, 2014

Do I send my husband divorce decrees when sending my IV package?

LoveMyTico · May 28, 2014

I used to spend my time on hold figuring out exactly what I wanted to say, and even jotting some notes if necessary, because my mind would always go totally blank as soon as they picked up! It helped to have a cheat sheet

When they answer I always greet them with their name. Ask them how they are... Then I let them talk.. I try to talk to them like I am talking to a friend. I used to get nervous but not anymore. They are tight-lipped about the process though. I have asked several operators the same question. They all give vague answers.. Like its a TOP SECRET operation. I guess they don't want to be held to anything. Typical government workers I guess.

I have learned in my old age ( :rofl: ) that if you don't ask, you may never know.. So I ask everything. The worst thing they can say is no or I can't give that information out. So then I just move on to the next ~~victim~~ operator.

I am so sick and tired of waiting. :clock:

tt91504 · May 28, 2014

it was taking only 2 weeks to get mail reviewed. Now its more like 3+ weeks. Who said they were working overtime? Someone posted that today I think

I think it may take them a few days to recover from a 3 day weekend.

My IV package was scanned on May, 06 - 3 weeks up to now and has not been reviewed yet . I called them again this morning.

LoveMyTico · May 28, 2014

Do I send my husband divorce decrees when sending my IV package?

IV package is all about the beneficiary. If he is the beneficiary and has been divorced, then yes. The petitioner does not have to provide that information.

My IV package was scanned on May, 06 - 3 weeks up to now and has not been reviewed yet . I called them again this morning.

call again tonight after the day shift is over. things might have changed during the day.

Naumanxenon · May 28, 2014

Hello,

I have question regarding police clearance certificate. I read that only police clearance certificate from local passport office is needed in case of India. But some are saying that pcc from local police station is also needed. Kindly help. If I stayed in a place other than my residence will I have to include the pcc from that place also? Actually I stayed away from my home for two years for studies from 2010-2012. Does that mean I need to obtain three different pccs? I am very much confused.

Police Records

Indian Police Clearance Certificates should be obtained as follows:

All Indian IV applicants aged 16 and above, residing in India, should obtain police certificates from the local Passport Office.
Indian passport holders applying for visas outside India should obtain a statement from their local Indian embassy, consulate, High Commission, or Deputy High Commission confirming they have no criminal record.
Non-Indian IV applicants residing in India should obtain police certificates from the District Police Station serving their area of residence.
Indian police certificates are not available for foreign (non-Indian) applicants applying outside India.