July 2014 Interviews

[dwheels76 5,468]

How do you learn the "Shipper's Reference" to enter on this website? Does someone at NVC give it to you, or do you get it somewhere else?

Also, when I go to CEAC.STATE.GOV and enter the case number, it simply says "Ready." What does this mean? We already received the interview date of July 21, but I'd like to find out when the case file is shipped.

If you want the exact date you have to call. Once NVC releases they will put it "In Transit" then about 1 to 2 days later you can use the DHL to track. Use the range of dates to track. It's not an exact science. You may see your country and something ship. It could be a reaffirm, a K1, another CR1/IR1 or bunches of all kinds of things. Long as you know its sent that will comfort you. Trust me. (But I love the tracking and willng to help anyone). Or just go to the tracker thread (see first post all about it). She will track and report findings.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Thanks but the email I received did not have this information, and there was no pdf file attached. It seems like they used different formats to communicate about case complete, including no email at all (since my wife did not get anything!).

Here is the full email text I received:

NVC Case Number: PRSXXXXXX

Dear Sir or Madam:

The National Visa Center has received all documentation necessary to complete pre-processing

of your case. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner

and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment

until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of

the interview. Additional documentation requirements if applicable can be referenced at

the following URL: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3742.html

Sincerely,

Director

National Visa Center

Case Number: PRS XXXXXXX

Beneficiary's Name: XXXXXXXXX

Preference Category Name: XXXXXXXXXX

Priority Date: 31-JUL-13

That's what they were mentioning that what they posted wasn't a case complete. It was the Interview Letter.

This here is a Case Complete. So now you wait. There's no PDF attachment for a case complete.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Cool, thanks! I suppose that means I can go ahead and contact the embassy now about an earlier interview date... Much appreciated.

They may ignore you until they get the file in their hands they can't do anything with your case.

[bduong89 14]

Sigh... ho chi minh!!!! Where is your damn interview schedule slots paper. Hand it over to the NVC! So I can get an interview

[justojai 53]

If you want the exact date you have to call. Once NVC releases they will put it "In Transit" then about 1 to 2 days later you can use the DHL to track. Use the range of dates to track. It's not an exact science. You may see your country and something ship. It could be a reaffirm, a K1, another CR1/IR1 or bunches of all kinds of things. Long as you know its sent that will comfort you. Trust me. (But I love the tracking and willng to help anyone). Or just go to the tracker thread (see first post all about it). She will track and report findings.

Just wondering... why track packages?

[London2Boston 59]

Once CEAC status changes to ISSUED, how long does the passport usually take to arrive at the DHL in the same city?

Was your visa issued?!?!

[dwheels76 5,468]

Just wondering... why track packages?

No reason but to know. Its no affect seeing they get there whether we track or not.

I like knowing everything. So I tracked all the way to Ben Obi's hands. I guess for the last 8 years he has been the one to sign for all arrivals at Lagos.

[Gurubabe 19]

Yes I have known personally a couple of them who were successful. Better move it now. You

won;t know unless you ask.

Make it as sweet and endearing as possible. No "

I need my baby home soon as possible".

I know I had one who desperately ask that her

husband have his interview moved to an earlier

date so he could attend her only child's graduation from college and she wanted her husband to be there.They moved her up 7 weeks.

From a end of January appointment to 1st week

on December. She had a week to prepare from the day she was told.

So I would have medical done soonest. Be ready.

Thanks dwheels, you've been very helpful, I wish

I could pay you back, one more question, is this the e-mail to use lagosIV@state.gov, and do I get an auto response after that. How long do they take to reply the email

Edited June 5, 2014 by Gurubabe

[justojai 53]

No reason but to know. Its no affect seeing they get there whether we track or not.

I like knowing everything. So I tracked all the way to Ben Obi's hands. I guess for the last 8 years he has been the one to sign for all arrivals at Lagos.

Noted..... all I want now is an interview date and an early one for that matter, called NVC today nothing yet and ive decided not to call anymore until I get a mail from them.

[bduong89 14]

Dwheeels, any experience or memories of vietnam?

[Gurubabe 19]

Dwheels what e-mail do I send the request for reschedule to?

[CBCB 8]

Looking at the spreadsheet at there are about 5 of us starting in early May until now still waiting on Paris, France interview dates. Makes me nervous. Please check back when you get a date so that the rest of us are aware.

Hello again,

(Posting here too so other people can see my comment! )

We had a case complete last May 14th, and we are still waiting for an interview to be scheduled at the Paris embassy. We have been calling everyday since last Wednesday, but no much luck. I was hoping that the delay was "just" due to the holidays / long weekend (embassy was close last Thursday may 28th - and will be close again this upcoming Monday, by the way) and that they would start this week but... nothing yet. I am guessing that we are all looking at the spreadsheet wondering if we are all screwed by PRS or just nobody is "checking back". Pretty sure it is just the immigration process who feels like messing with us a little more. Bad luck from start to the end.

[lucybelle 453]

I was thinking of calling San Jose embassy tomorrow to see if they still have openings for the month of July. Does anyone know if they have this sort of information?

I haven't gotten interview date yet, but I want to see what my chances are for getting a July slot.

[STACEY&MISHO 103]

So hubby's interview went ok but we are now in AP. He had everything the NVC requested but apparently there is some other document having to do with marital status that he needed from some government agency there. This is frustrating to me because I went on NVC website under country specific and the only thing that was listed there was about the police clearance.

So he was able to go get this document this afternoon. But he is only allowed to take it back to the embassy tomorrow between 4 and 4:30. Really? A half hour window? And on a Friday no less!! Ugh!!! I'm pretty disgusted right now.

After 14 months of waiting and jumping thru hoops now this!!!!! I can't wait til this bs is over!

And I was thinking we would be so happy and relieved today. And here we are still stressed out!

What more could they want from us? They had our ORIGINAL marriage cert!!!!!!!!!!

The lady at the embassy told him it may still be possible to get the visa next week but they don't do anything quickly there so I'm not holding my breath!

Sorry for the rant. I'm just pi$$ed off!

[bduong89 14]

Its okay to rant and let go some steam! Thats the reason we are here and as one. Hope everything works out for you asap.