NVC Filers - July 2014

[stackeria 280]

Booooooo.

They must have new staff there, I see a lot of names that are unfamiliar to me now! Are the hold times still roughly 45 minutes - 1 hour, or has that decreased at all?

Oh yes, the wait time is still the same. Operators are even becoming more short and rude. Not missing much there.

Weird. I've only called NVC 4 times but I never waited more than 40 minutes on hold. On average it was probably about 30 minutes. The phone operators I spoke to were all polite and helpful.

I called twice at 7AM and twice at about 7PM eastern. At 7AM I always got a connection after two or three redials.

[bdrew612 1,071]

Weird. I've only called NVC 4 times but I never waited more than 40 minutes on hold. On average it was probably about 30 minutes. The phone operators I spoke to were all polite and helpful.

I called twice at 7AM and twice at about 7PM eastern. At 7AM I always got a connection after two or three redials.

Daaaaaaang you are fortunate! I had a couple of yukky run ins with the Agents. The night Agents are generally the best (Agent Gus is awesome pants).

When I first started calling in March, it was about a 30 minute hold, towards mid-June it was an average of 45 minutes. Oddly enough, when I was able to get through in the middle of the workday, it would usually be a 20 minute hold.

Re-dialing? Forget it! The only time I got through on the first try is right when they open.

[jsumner86 403]

Weird. I've only called NVC 4 times but I never waited more than 40 minutes on hold. On average it was probably about 30 minutes. The phone operators I spoke to were all polite and helpful.

I called twice at 7AM and twice at about 7PM eastern. At 7AM I always got a connection after two or three redials.

Lucky you . We try avoiding the early mornings to avoid Arthur or Joyless

[stackeria 280]

Daaaaaaang you are fortunate! I had a couple of yukky run ins with the Agents. The night Agents are generally the best (Agent Gus is awesome pants).

When I first started calling in March, it was about a 30 minute hold, towards mid-June it was an average of 45 minutes. Oddly enough, when I was able to get through in the middle of the workday, it would usually be a 20 minute hold.

Re-dialing? Forget it! The only time I got through on the first try is right when they open.

Lucky you . We try avoiding the early mornings to avoid Arthur or Joyless

I don't know about being lucky or fortunate... I'd swap those friendly and helpful phone conversations for some abuse and a case complete!

[Soloenta 2,218]

It's okay Soloenta. You're not stupid. It's the NVC.

If it's a false checklist it's usually like this if they just reviewed your AOS:

______1 - IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION PART 1:_______________________

The National Visa Center received your DS-260 form. We are waiting for the traveling applicant’s

supporting civil documents to be submitted to the NVC. Your online Immigrant Visa Application will be

reviewed upon receipt of your supporting documentation.

To view which documents the applicant must submit to the NVC, please go to our website

immigrantvisas.state.gov.

^(That's for the civil docs) they haven't been reviewed yet...

There's a list at the bottom of it stating what is missing and what you need to send them . If you're not sure you can always ask .

Heheheheee I am shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and I've proved it. But thank you, your so kind. Well, honestly when they post what they

received in an e-mail it looks like Chinese to me. I hope I never get one or have to ask and If I don't get on on the AOS you know why and it has nothing to do wiff me. :rofl:

If you pay me for my wiki first :P

Not a problem! To summarize:

False checklist: simply asking for a package as a whole

Real checklist: asking for something specific and/or, in the case of the AOS, saying a specific question was filled out wrong

In either case, calling up NVC to confirm would be a good idea, just to make sure you understand exactly what they want (or don't need, in cases for false checklists).

But, but I haven't read your Wiki :P running to hide under the bed. ......................................................................... ..........

Edited July 16, 2014 by Soloenta

[jsumner86 403]

Heheheheee I am shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and I've proved it. But thank you, your so kind. Well, honestly when they post what they

received in an e-mail it looks like Chinese to me. I hope I never get one or have to ask and If I don't get on on the AOS you know why and it has nothing to do wiff me. :rofl:

You know who to ask if you need help

I don't know about being lucky or fortunate... I'd swap those friendly and helpful phone conversations for some abuse and a case complete!

We all deserve case completes, and I really hope for your sake as well they speed up in their processing so you can cc soon!

[bdrew612 1,071]

I don't know about being lucky or fortunate... I'd swap those friendly and helpful phone conversations for some abuse and a case complete!

Touche!

We all deserve case completes, and I really hope for your sake as well they speed up in their processing so you can cc soon!

I hope neither of you get jacked with your interview date! jsumner, any news yet??? Has she talked with a supervisor again recently?

[Saylin 1,605]

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But, but I haven't read your Wiki :P running to hide under the bed. ......................................................................... ..........

Then you owe me double for NOT reading!!

[Lottry 14]

I'm assuming it's because I'm the beneficiary and I didn't select anyone to act on my behalf

ok, make sense, thanks

[jsumner86 403]

Touche!

I hope neither of you get jacked with your interview date! jsumner, any news yet??? Has she talked with a supervisor again recently?

Nope. I called twice Monday, tried to get through to a supervisor, (none available.. of course). Asked for a callback which we never have gotten...yet. She tried calling yesterday, and still no supervisor available. Operators seem to tell us different things. Of course then, they argue with her when she asks to speak with a supervisor. No status change of AOS payment either :/. Getting quite tedious and wanting to pull our hair out to be honest. They have until next Friday to remove that checklist...or else

[Soloenta 2,218]

I am filling out my I-864 now. I am only sponsoring my husband who is listed in part 2. Do i list him again in part 3 under family number 1? In the example form it doesn't have this part filled out. So I didn't because i checked yes in part 3 question 1 to: I am sponsoring the principal immigrant named in part 2.

Just want to make sure I get it right

Hi Solenta! No we didn't expedite. We are both living abroad and got very lucky with the timing that we sent in our paperwork I guess! Other couples both living abroad are experiencing the same quick I-130 approval lately. Im unsure of the reason, but I feel so so lucky as I know lots of couples are apart during the long approval process!

We will have a slower NVC process. I was already told I will get a checklist because I am filling out I-864 and showing support with only assets as my income abroad does not count and I need to fill in 0.00 for my current income. They will ask for a joint sponsor and then let the embassy decide. My husband will also fill out I-864a with his assets.

Just curious when you got your case number did you keep checking for the Ds-261 to open up or did you wait for the email?

Hahahahaa I have to be honest, it usually upsets me to see people fly by I have seen the whole USCIS process take 22 to 60 days for some people for some unexplained reason and I want to be happy for them but I just can't. But I have to tell you that I am very happy you have gone through this quickly and I mean it. You seem so sweet and kind not a snot like the others zipping by.

I hope your journey through NVC will prove to be go by quickly and that your interview be a smooth one.

I only called once a week for our case number, I saw people calling twice a day or more and it was driving them crazy. I realalized that it wouldn't change a thing and when I called the thrid week I think they had my case number and Invoice number for me. But it's up to you and the wait time is horrible. Waited for an hour and 25 minutes one time. Uggg gave me a migraine.

[megwin 57]

I'll definitely report back. I did the EZ form and left blanks, apart from the "if different from mailing address" question where I just repeated the same address. I answered all of the questions, just didn't put N/A in spaces like retirement info since my husband is employed, ergo not retired.

I'll report back too because I went the opposite route and left not one space blank on the EZ. Although I would bet we are both fine since it seems the only blank space they are picky about is the address one. Good luck

[Soloenta 2,218]

We got our case # July 1 and we are still waiting. I check the website approximately 50,000/day

I swear every time I see you post I start to sing "Chile LIndo or Corazones Partidos" hahahaaa love those songs!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Originally I got an Interview schedule by NVC for August 18, by mistake when I was creating an account for Loomis courier , by mistake I schedule an appointment for August 21st and immediately I cancelled that appointment. I called this morning to confirm that my original appointment was still schedule and they informed me that appointment was cancelled too (because of my stupidity ). Then she said we have an opening for August 5th, would you like to take that appointment? WOULD I LIKE TO TAKE THAT APPOINTMENT? LOL of course I said! so at the end it paid off.

Thanks and I wish you best of luck with your process.

See what they say is right, God works in mysterious ways. So happy for you Che Marcela :dance: :dance:

[Soloenta 2,218]

Thank you so much, I am very happy!

Thank you so much, you are the best! I will be celebrating when you get yours

You might get bored waiting but I hope and pray so .