NVC Filers - July 2014

[Ryan&Joanna 44]

Another stage in the medley is in the books. Onward and upward!

Hahah yes! I had to get it when my dance partner Marcela is probably asleep!

[myjourneytoo 49]

Hello guys

DS 261 just became Available today. I am tired of reading the last 25 pages of this thread; I'll do it in the am. Oh my case was entered into the system June 27.

[nightingalejules 678]

Hi, nightingalejules.

Can you explain why the "mail received date" keep changing, and what is that mean?

I got different date each time I called, and Rep didnt give answer for the question why there is different date on my case.

I did my case with EP, sent on June 4th, the scanned date was June 20th, and it changed to June 27th last night when I called.

And the Rep told me they got three packages, but She couldnt tell me what is the third package beside AOS and IV packet...

Wait for da 30 Biz days, thats all about it...

I really feel frustrated with NVC's slow & unpredictable progression.

This verbal confirmation is hugely problematic. It allows NVC to arbitrarily change dates in a system to "fudge" things if workload is too high.

Thanks Savagechair, its much painful with NVC than USCIS I'd say...

And accroding to VJ's daily CC report, It seems not much chance to get CC by end of July then...

Exactly! Since they can just change the dates when they feel like it's getting too close to the 30 business days, they can fudge the numbers so that we're always within expected times.

It's just like with uscis changing their timelines whenever they felt like it. There's no accountability, since we only have their word to go by.

Very frustrating. I, for one, am certainly not getting a cc until mid-late august at the earliest.

[nightingalejules 678]

My husbands case was approved last year in november of 2013. I want to know do I have to call NVC in November to get an extension for this case? because I will be sending them the I-186 forum by jan of next year 2015. Or do I just call NVC and let them know that I will be sending them all the docs for I-186 in JAN 2015?

Well, it looks from your timeline that the last actual contact you had with them was in January of this year, so you will probably want to have some contact with them before the end of 2014 just to make sure your case doesn't go stale and get deleted. Maybe pay your IV bill? That will buy you another whole year if you need it. Then submit all your docs in January as planned!

Thank goodness the health scare turned out to be nothing. I have some fears about leaving the comfort of great free public health care in Australia. I hope we continue to have good health or at least find good insurance. One of my daughters is on a waiting list for a surgery here and I really hope we can get it done before we leave, as it will be much more expensive in the States!

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Yes, I'm feeling pretty good today after getting the news. I'm not looking forward to the process of getting a decent health plan in the US, after never having to think of it before. Good luck to your daughter to get the call before you move!

So my AOS finally went from PAID to N/A. Yes! The magical N/A! I can't call for another 4 hours and 38 minutes though

That's awesome! Congratulations! Just a few more hours of patience to hear those magic words!

[Soloenta 2,218]

So my AOS finally went from PAID to N/A. Yes! The magical N/A! I can't call for another 4 hours and 38 minutes though

OMG CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so very happy for you I could.................. :dance: :dance:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Ryan&Joanna 44]

That's awesome! Congratulations! Just a few more hours of patience to hear those magic words!

THanks nightingalejules!

OMG CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so very happy for you I could.................. :dance:

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Thanks Soloenta! I see you already are

[Lyndon 22]

I was told DO NOT reopen the DS261 after you have submitted it because it will reset your waiting time for IV invoice.

Is this true? Reopened it like 2hours after submission

[Lyndon 22]

Is this true? Reopened it like 2hours after submission

Can this really affect the waiting time for iv bill invoice? In my case, reopened it like 2 hours after submission. I guess they haven't received/scanned it yet in that short span of time so is this someting to worry about? Saylin please answer me???

[Robisons 91]

I think it's fair actually you have gone through this process which depending on the situation ie: as being separated from your loved one is beyond stressful so I think it's only fair in your case. Others not so much and I get upset when I see people complaining about something taking 30 days when the whole USCIS process has only taken them 22 to 60 days now those people don't deserve the rest to be easy. I know I sound bitter but I AM! Hahahaaa.

Now for the important things in life, we need more emotes I say since Saylin is brilliant she can make us some, so we need a list. I will need one picking it's nose, one fainting, one with a pissed off look and arms crossed. How about the fainting one smacking it's forehead then fainting?

what would you like Robisons? Anyone else, ok that is my post for the day now run wiff it.

Thanks, Soloenta. You're very kind

I've only just checked out the emoticons. I don't think there's one that adequately portrays how stressed I am. Haha.

[MoBar65 520]

Can this really affect the waiting time for iv bill invoice? In my case, reopened it like 2 hours after submission. I guess they haven't received/scanned it yet in that short span of time so is this someting to worry about? Saylin please answer me???

You're fine. The concern is if you re-open it, say two weeks from now, it would put you at the end of the reviewing queue which is backed-up a bit. This week they started reviewing June 6th submissions!!!

[Vivian&Jaba 17]

Hello Guys!

I have one quick question:

Bc of my country official language is different that English translations are demanded. I am wondering if Marriage, Police, Military certificates must be translated by certified translator + public notary done or i need apostle for all and notary isn't enough? Or maybe maybe just translation with statement at the end is enough and apostle and notary is extra?

Below is requirements by my country for IV visa and translation is mentioned also. Just much people tell me i need apostle and i got confused.

8. TRANSLATIONS: Certified English translations must accompany all documents that are
not in English. Translations must be certified by a competent translator and sworn before a
Notary Public. All certificates must be less than 12 months old when presented on the
interview date.

Thanks you very much!

[Robisons 91]

Hey... Snap!!! I just finished studying at Cambridge and am waiting to join my hubby in the states... small world! Wish we had done this process years ago so we wouldnt have to be separated, but I too under estimated the bureaucracy!

Hey!!

Congratulations on surviving Cambridge. I'm not sure which process is more stressful, this or Cam?!

Feel free to PM me. I hope everything goes well for you.

[Lyndon 22]

You're fine. The concern is if you re-open it, say two weeks from now, it would put you at the end of the reviewing queue which is backed-up a bit. This week they started reviewing June 6th submissions!!!

Yay!! Thank you!!!

[savagechair 38]

So my AOS finally went from PAID to N/A. Yes! The magical N/A! I can't call for another 4 hours and 38 minutes though

Early almost congratulations! Fingers crossed for you.

[msc13 282]

London Embassy re-scheduled our interview for August 6th!!!!! :joy:

OMG I saw this when I woke up this morning. How good is that. You so deserve a break. I am jumping for you. Won't be long and you guys will be together again - for good this time.

Xxxx