NVC number doesnt work

[Brad&Love 0]

I had a hard time calling the nvc using my phoneline so I downloaded the magic jack apps and called them using this number 1-603-334-0700 and it was very easy though I was on hold for 30 mins but worth waiting. I called between 10pm-11pm us time.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

~ Moved from K-1 Process to National Visa Center - topic is about contacting the NVC ~

[dhlunar 25]

We always call after 9pm, usually on a Friday evening. Sometimes I get busy signals and have to redial several times in order to get through even at that time of night, and then once the system picks up I have to wait on hold for at least 30 minutes.

In terms of NVC emailing you when a case number is assign, it is possible if you wrote your email address on paperwork that you sent to USCIS. My wife is the petitioner for her parents and she spoke with NVC when they finally had the case number. She said they had my email address (which she wants, because I always have my email open) and I should of received letters by email with instructions. The only place I can think of that had my email address was the G-1145 Electronic Notification of Acceptance by a USCIS Lockbox.

Don't rely on email as the latest form of updates from NVC.

Here is the information regarding the cases for my in-laws (wife, their daughter, is the petitioner under the IR-5 category, Parents of a USC):

USCIS approved the cases on March 10, 2014.

Received notice online from USCIS the cases were sent to NVC on March 17, 2014.

NVC received the cases on March 28, 2014

The case numbers were created on Monday, April 28.

We received the numbers by phone on Friday, May 2.

DS-261 became available on both cases late in the evening on Friday, May 2. Both DS-261 filed on Saturday, May 3.

Received emails to my wife regarding AOS at around 8am on Wednesday, May 7. At the same time received emails that were cc of letters sent to my in-laws. However, the date of all of the letters was Monday, May 5.

Received emails regarding the Immigrant Visa Fee at around 11:15am on Wednesday, May 7. IV fees became available online at around 1pm on Wednesday, May 7. Date of invoice was Tuesday, May 8.

Paid all the fees on Wednesday, May 7 at around 1:15pm.

All fees marked as paid and DS-260 become available sometime late on Friday, May 9.

Dropped off IV and AOS packages (in two different envelopes - 1 for AOS and 1 for IV documents) at the local post office at around 2pm on Saturday, May 10.

Submitted DS-260 (for both cases) around 10am on Sunday, May 11.

Both document packages received by NVC on Monday, May 12 (according to Post Office Tracking - one around 1pm and the other around 4pm. Don't know why they got separated.)

By the way, we sent the packages via Flat Rate Priority Mail. It was guaranteed and took only two days from the DC area to NH. I purchased the postage online so we got a bit of a discount. Yes, priority mail does include tracking, so I was able to track the packages as they made their way to NH.

Edited May 13, 2014 by dhlunar

[Laspoxaroumeni 68]

We always call after 9pm, usually on a Friday evening. Sometimes I get busy signals and have to redial several times in order to get through even at that time of night, and then once the system picks up I have to wait on hold for at least 30 minutes.

In terms of NVC emailing you when a case number is assign, it is possible if you wrote your email address on paperwork that you sent to USCIS. My wife is the petitioner for her parents and she spoke with NVC when they finally had the case number. She said they had my email address (which she wants, because I always have my email open) and I should of received letters by email with instructions. The only place I can think of that had my email address was the G-1145 Electronic Notification of Acceptance by a USCIS Lockbox.

Don't rely on email as the latest form of updates from NVC.

Here is the information regarding the cases for my in-laws (wife, their daughter, is the petitioner under the IR-5 category, Parents of a USC):

USCIS approved the cases on March 10, 2014.

Received notice online from USCIS the cases were sent to NVC on March 17, 2014.

NVC received the cases on March 28, 2014

The case numbers were created on Monday, April 28.

We received the numbers by phone on Friday, May 2.

DS-261 became available on both cases late in the evening on Friday, May 2. Both DS-261 filed on Saturday, May 3.

Received emails to my wife regarding AOS at around 8am on Wednesday, May 7. At the same time received emails that were cc of letters sent to my in-laws. However, the date of all of the letters was Monday, May 5.

Received emails regarding the Immigrant Visa Fee at around 11:15am on Wednesday, May 7. IV fees became available online at around 1pm on Wednesday, May 7. Date of invoice was Tuesday, May 8.

Paid all the fees on Wednesday, May 7 at around 1:15pm.

All fees marked as paid and DS-260 become available sometime late on Friday, May 9.

Dropped off IV and AOS packages (in two different envelopes - 1 for AOS and 1 for IV documents) at the local post office at around 2pm on Saturday, May 10.

Submitted DS-260 (for both cases) around 10am on Sunday, May 11.

Both document packages received by NVC on Monday, May 12 (according to Post Office Tracking - one around 1pm and the other around 4pm. Don't know why they got separated.)

By the way, we sent the packages via Flat Rate Priority Mail. It was guaranteed and took only two days from the DC area to NH. I purchased the postage online so we got a bit of a discount. Yes, priority mail does include tracking, so I was able to track the packages as they made their way to NH.

I had a hard time calling the nvc using my phoneline so I downloaded the magic jack apps and called them using this number 1-603-334-0700 and it was very easy though I was on hold for 30 mins but worth waiting. I called between 10pm-11pm us time.

We email them so now we are waiting for reply email.

I have some questions if u can answer me pls.

1.uscis will let us know when they send the papers on nvc? We havent receive anything else except that we got approved.

2.does it make any difference that we got approved as an expedite form the uscis? Are we still expedite case for the whole process or it was only for the uscis?

3.when i ll have the interview and tell them that i havent seen my fiance since august will they deny me cause we havent see each other for so long? We dont have money for my fiance to travel in greece. We try to earn money for the whole process. First his citizenship then k1 he sends me money every month is my ticket to go there again and then the 1080$ for aos the wedding... We are really struggling with money right now. I worry for my interview a lot.

4.nvc will send the papers on my embassy when they have appointment available....

5.i need to pay some taxes around 300 do i really must give them all? Will they ask me to pay the whole amount before i leave or i ll be fine?

[VicAus 7]

We email them so now we are waiting for reply email.

I have some questions if u can answer me pls.

1.uscis will let us know when they send the papers on nvc? We havent receive anything else except that we got approved.

2.does it make any difference that we got approved as an expedite form the uscis? Are we still expedite case for the whole process or it was only for the uscis?

3.when i ll have the interview and tell them that i havent seen my fiance since august will they deny me cause we havent see each other for so long? We dont have money for my fiance to travel in greece. We try to earn money for the whole process. First his citizenship then k1 he sends me money every month is my ticket to go there again and then the 1080$ for aos the wedding... We are really struggling with money right now. I worry for my interview a lot.

4.nvc will send the papers on my embassy when they have appointment available....

5.i need to pay some taxes around 300 do i really must give them all? Will they ask me to pay the whole amount before i leave or i ll be fine?

1. USCIS will let you know they have sent the papers on the NOA2 letter saying 'We will forward your peition to the NVC' . Thats it. Your fiance however will get a letter in about 2-3 weeks from the NVC saying it has received your application and will send it to Greece.

2. It doesnt make a difference that you were expedited. But the rest of the process now will not be expedited. Once it reaches NVC it is all standard. Expect 2-3 weeks minimum before reaching Greece or as a worse case 8 weeks.

3. Its ok you have not seen your Fiance since August and this will not be a problem at the interview. What they will want to know at the interview is that ou have remained in contact- emails, phone calls, skype, even if he was sending you money keep all receipts etc and show them if they ask.

4. NVC will send the papers to your embassy in Greece. The US/ Greece embassy will then contact you (or the US fiance) with instructions on what you need to do next.

5. Greece may require you to pay fines/ taxes before you board a plane to leave. Sometimes in some countries if you have a debt to pay or unpaid fines etc they can stop you from boarding a plane. Unfortunately I dont know what they will do for this question in Greece. You may leave easily you may not be able to until you pay. But for the USA they dont care if you pay it or not.. as long as you dont do the same thing in the USA

Edited May 14, 2014 by VicAus

[Laspoxaroumeni 68]

1. USCIS will let you know they have sent the papers on the NOA2 letter saying 'We will forward your peition to the NVC' . Thats it. Your fiance however will get a letter in about 2-3 weeks from the NVC saying it has received your application and will send it to Greece.

2. It doesnt make a difference that you were expedited. But the rest of the process now will not be expedited. Once it reaches NVC it is all standard. Expect 2-3 weeks minimum before reaching Greece or as a worse case 8 weeks.

3. Its ok you have not seen your Fiance since August and this will not be a problem at the interview. What they will want to know at the interview is that ou have remained in contact- emails, phone calls, skype, even if he was sending you money keep all receipts etc and show them if they ask.

4. NVC will send the papers to your embassy in Greece. The US/ Greece embassy will then contact you (or the US fiance) with instructions on what you need to do next.

5. Greece may require you to pay fines/ taxes before you board a plane to leave. Sometimes in some countries if you have a debt to pay or unpaid fines etc they can stop you from boarding a plane. Unfortunately I dont know what they will do for this question in Greece. You may leave easily you may not be able to until you pay. But for the USA they dont care if you pay it or not.. as long as you dont do the same thing in the USA

Thank u for ur response!! So i wont have problem not to get the visa or deny it cause of the taxes. Only maybe on the airport.

Cause i plan to pay per month a small amount cause i cant give the whole amount in once. And I'm afraid ... I dont want to deny my visa cause of this.

[Laspoxaroumeni 68]

Which number did you use?

Hello!! Im sorry for bother u once again but we try to contact nvc and the number still doesnt work we call from the usa and from greece too but still we cant be on the line... We email them but they didnt reply us... what should we do? How we ll know when the papers are there ??

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Hello!! Im sorry for bother u once again but we try to contact nvc and the number still doesnt work we call from the usa and from greece too but still we cant be on the line... We email them but they didnt reply us... what should we do? How we ll know when the papers are there ??

I saw your NOA-2 around May 8th. Based on my experience, I got my case number about 2 weeks after approval had shown on USCIS website. You should've heard about your case in this week. I knew TSC was pretty quick sent the approved petition to the NVC. If you could not get through the phone call, just waited a few days before calling them back. Also, try to call them around 08.30 am in their local time. I called them around that time and eventually I went through though I had waited about 30 minutes before speak to their visa specialist. I hope it helps.

[Laspoxaroumeni 68]

I saw your NOA-2 around May 8th. Based on my experience, I got my case number about 2 weeks after approval had shown on USCIS website. You should've heard about your case in this week. I knew TSC was pretty quick sent the approved petition to the NVC. If you could not get through the phone call, just waited a few days before calling them back. Also, try to call them around 08.30 am in their local time. I called them around that time and eventually I went through though I had waited about 30 minutes before speak to their visa specialist. I hope it helps.

Wooow You Are soooooooo quickkkkk!! Haha!!

Post Decision Activity

On May 12, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

This is what we got and then we received the hardcopy! Does this mean that on the 12th they sent the papers at the nvc?

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Wooow You Are soooooooo quickkkkk!! Haha!!

Post Decision Activity

On May 12, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

This is what we got and then we received the hardcopy! Does this mean that on the 12th they sent the papers at the nvc?

Ha ha ha.

Yes, it means they sent the approved petition to the NVC. I think you would hear something from them this week. Also, if you can't get hold any of them, tell your fiance to check his mailbox because the NVC sent mail contain all information including your case number and you would use it to communicate with the US embassy in your country.

on the side note, it is better to learn next steps now how to deal with the US embassy since each of them has their own requirements. Check the US embassy or consulate in Greece or study reviews of beneficiaries from Greece on VJ. It would help you out a lot. That is what I did.

[Laspoxaroumeni 68]

Ha ha ha.

Yes, it means they sent the approved petition to the NVC. I think you would hear something from them this week. Also, if you can't get hold any of them, tell your fiance to check his mailbox because the NVC sent mail contain all information including your case number and you would use it to communicate with the US embassy in your country.

on the side note, it is better to learn next steps now how to deal with the US embassy since each of them has their own requirements. Check the US embassy or consulate in Greece or study reviews of beneficiaries from Greece on VJ. It would help you out a lot. That is what I did.

Ohh i will tell him...

When we we had a rfe the package came back and it was on the table for two weeks and he didn't pay attention to it. So we were waiting and waiting and waiting and it was there 2 weeks.... Grrrrrrrr he is soooo bad with those things hahahaha..

Thank u soooooo much for ur help!! :* i ll make sure to annoy u again if i have a new question! U re better even than Wikipedia ahhahaha

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Ohh i will tell him...

When we we had a rfe the package came back and it was on the table for two weeks and he didn't pay attention to it. So we were waiting and waiting and waiting and it was there 2 weeks.... Grrrrrrrr he is soooo bad with those things hahahaha..

Thank u soooooo much for ur help!! :* i ll make sure to annoy u again if i have a new question! U re better even than Wikipedia ahhahaha

Ha ha ha. No problem. I have my emails connected to all different devices so I would answer your question as soon as I saw yours!