NVC Filers - August 2014

[romii 150]

Just spoke with JIM over at NVC and according to him they are working 10 hour shifts, including saturdays to reduce the processing time. He said 60 days is just an estimate around the 30 business days, since people were getting confused over the numbers. He also mentioned that their processing time is about the same, which is about 5-6 weeks once they receive the documents.

It's all a waiting game at this point!

[Changnoi 410]

THE VISA HAS BEEN ISSUED!!!!

Thank you everyone for all the heartfelt congrats!! It truly means a lot!!!

[bdrew612 1,071]

I love it! That's about what I turned into from the time I got that first interview date!! Thank you! Great to see you on here again :-)

I'm sure you are still loving life with your family home with you :-)

[msc13 282]

Anyone else still waiting for review of docs (esp checklists) scanned 20 June or earlier? I feel like mine has somehow slipped through the cracks as I see they are working on 25th June.

I just feel like I get screwed at every step of the way, why do I always get in the slow line?

Is it true it's darkest right before the dawn? I feel like I have tried to stay positive as much as possible and I have exercised patience, but now I am just getting

Tensions are high at home and I feel like my hubby will say one day soon "enough is enough, we are staying here in Australia". My family would be devastated, I almost wish we hadn't told them we are coming

Hi friend

I am sure you will hear this week. I wish I had some wonderful words of wisdom but I am numb at the moment. On hold with NVC for the second time today but that will go into another post ....... Watch this space.

Hugs

Xxx

[Amanda4964 202]

Hi friend

I am sure you will hear this week. I wish I had some wonderful words of wisdom but I am numb at the moment. On hold with NVC for the second time today but that will go into another post ....... Watch this space.

Hugs

Xxx

Sending good vibes for you. I hope someone helpful picks up the line at NVC to sort your checklist out. xo

No need for words of wisdom, I know you all understand which is helping me get through these long days

[Changnoi 410]

I love it! That's about what I turned into from the time I got that first interview date!! Thank you! Great to see you on here again :-)

I'm sure you are still loving life with your family home with you :-)

It has been my highest honor each day to awaken and share my life with my wife and son.

Its many little things that I cherish each day. It still seems like a dream sometimes.

I am still checking the thread when I have time. So very happy for your visa !!!

[Amanda4964 202]

Just spoke with JIM over at NVC and according to him they are working 10 hour shifts, including saturdays to reduce the processing time. He said 60 days is just an estimate around the 30 business days, since people were getting confused over the numbers. He also mentioned that their processing time is about the same, which is about 5-6 weeks once they receive the documents.

It's all a waiting game at this point!

I wish it was 5-6 weeks. I am at almost 7 weeks for a checklist review with only 1 little mistake that would take 5 seconds to look at. Processing time is definitely not the same as it was in previous months where my other documents were reviewed in about 30 calendar days, I am now at 51 calendar days for this...

It truly is a waiting game

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

Congrats! So happy for you!

Could you please fill out the Consulate Review section in your timeline for other Canadians (especially for me)?

Thank you, and I submitted my review and I hope it will help all my Canadian friends.

[msc13 282]

Update guys on my unbelievably horrible morning. I have just spent the past 4 hours on this. 1 hour of that was spent in floods of tears to my husband on Skye. I look a mess!!

Spoke to NVC about the IV checklist. They would not put me through to a Supervisor although Kendall, the girl I spoke to was very helpful. Will report as follows:

Birth Certificate - Hubby requested a Supervisor Review of this yesterday and they won't do anything until they look at it. I am adopted so only have an Adoption Decree. This was perfectly acceptable 14 years ago when I got my first Green Card but apparently not anymore. We also sent an original letter from the General Register Office in England explaining why I don't have a Birth Certificate but I suspect they have rejected it because it is not a 'Certified Statement'. Am trying to get hold of England and get this Statement.

Australia Police Clearance for Queensland - I have sent them a National Certificate that covers all 7 States but is that good enough for NVC - you bet your bottom dollar it is NOT! They want one for Queensland where I lived for 1 year 15 years ago. Spoke to Queensland Police - there were SO nice. They are just fed up with NVC for keep requesting people do this. They cannot do a fingerprint Certificate as I don't live in QLD but can do a Criminal Check Certificate so I am going to get that. NVC don't want to see this but are expecting me to have it at the interview. They think that QLD will send it direct to Consulate but they don't, they send it to me. I might then email Consulate and see if they want me to send it on.

Singapore Police Certificate - tried to explain to NVC that they don't send this to NVC anymore and the paperwork that NVC is totally out of date. That fell on deaf ears. So, I have applied for this, will wait for it to get to my house and will then send on to NVC.

By the time I wait for all my 60 days reviews I might be lucky to be there by Christmas but probably January.

I am just stunned with it all.

Have a great day everybody. Love XXX

[bdrew612 1,071]

Update guys on my unbelievably horrible morning. I have just spent the past 4 hours on this. 1 hour of that was spent in floods of tears to my husband on Skye. I look a mess!!

Spoke to NVC about the IV checklist. They would not put me through to a Supervisor although Kendall, the girl I spoke to was very helpful. Will report as follows:

Birth Certificate - Hubby requested a Supervisor Review of this yesterday and they won't do anything until they look at it. I am adopted so only have an Adoption Decree. This was perfectly acceptable 14 years ago when I got my first Green Card but apparently not anymore. We also sent an original letter from the General Register Office in England explaining why I don't have a Birth Certificate but I suspect they have rejected it because it is not a 'Certified Statement'. Am trying to get hold of England and get this Statement.

Australia Police Clearance for Queensland - I have sent them a National Certificate that covers all 7 States but is that good enough for NVC - you bet your bottom dollar it is NOT! They want one for Queensland where I lived for 1 year 15 years ago. Spoke to Queensland Police - there were SO nice. They are just fed up with NVC for keep requesting people do this. They cannot do a fingerprint Certificate as I don't live in QLD but can do a Criminal Check Certificate so I am going to get that. NVC don't want to see this but are expecting me to have it at the interview. They think that QLD will send it direct to Consulate but they don't, they send it to me. I might then email Consulate and see if they want me to send it on.

Singapore Police Certificate - tried to explain to NVC that they don't send this to NVC anymore and the paperwork that NVC is totally out of date. That fell on deaf ears. So, I have applied for this, will wait for it to get to my house and will then send on to NVC.

By the time I wait for all my 60 days reviews I might be lucky to be there by Christmas but probably January.

I am just stunned with it all.

Have a great day everybody. Love XXX

It pains me to read the troubles you're going through and I wish there was a way to make this nightmare end for you right now :-( I don't like seeing my September sisters struggle like this!

I do hope you and your family are reunited before the holiday season. (((HUGS)))

[Amanda4964 202]

Update guys on my unbelievably horrible morning. I have just spent the past 4 hours on this. 1 hour of that was spent in floods of tears to my husband on Skye. I look a mess!!

Spoke to NVC about the IV checklist. They would not put me through to a Supervisor although Kendall, the girl I spoke to was very helpful. Will report as follows:

Birth Certificate - Hubby requested a Supervisor Review of this yesterday and they won't do anything until they look at it. I am adopted so only have an Adoption Decree. This was perfectly acceptable 14 years ago when I got my first Green Card but apparently not anymore. We also sent an original letter from the General Register Office in England explaining why I don't have a Birth Certificate but I suspect they have rejected it because it is not a 'Certified Statement'. Am trying to get hold of England and get this Statement.

Australia Police Clearance for Queensland - I have sent them a National Certificate that covers all 7 States but is that good enough for NVC - you bet your bottom dollar it is NOT! They want one for Queensland where I lived for 1 year 15 years ago. Spoke to Queensland Police - there were SO nice. They are just fed up with NVC for keep requesting people do this. They cannot do a fingerprint Certificate as I don't live in QLD but can do a Criminal Check Certificate so I am going to get that. NVC don't want to see this but are expecting me to have it at the interview. They think that QLD will send it direct to Consulate but they don't, they send it to me. I might then email Consulate and see if they want me to send it on.

Singapore Police Certificate - tried to explain to NVC that they don't send this to NVC anymore and the paperwork that NVC is totally out of date. That fell on deaf ears. So, I have applied for this, will wait for it to get to my house and will then send on to NVC.

By the time I wait for all my 60 days reviews I might be lucky to be there by Christmas but probably January.

I am just stunned with it all.

Have a great day everybody. Love XXX

I am just gutted reading this. I wonder if there is any way they will allow you to bring all documents to interview. Keep persisting if you have the strength to keep calling. I hope it won't take long to get your documents and that they can remedy the time frames for reviewing checklist docs by the time you send them in.

I just don't understand this whole process and why they make it so hard.

I hope your lawyer gives you a refund. I know it's not her fault about the documents the NVC has asked for, but she certainly hasn't been able to help you here. She should be the one on phone everyday putting the pressure on NVC to fix the bogus checklist.

[bdrew612 1,071]

It has been my highest honor each day to awaken and share my life with my wife and son.

Its many little things that I cherish each day. It still seems like a dream sometimes.

I am still checking the thread when I have time. So very happy for your visa

Thank you for coming back and sharing what lies ahead for us in here. I know when I was waiting for a CC, it was hard to see the light. I'm so glad you're all well and happy!!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Thanks Soloenta. I called on Monday and may try again on Friday just in case I have a case complete but my AOS hasn't changed. Saw today someone had a CC without it changing, so you never know! I still check the ceac site like a maniac just in case.

I'm keeping my fingers, toes and eyes crossed and praying while at it that you get your CC by Friday or no later than next week. Remember it get's worse the closer you are to the end, like those those last few pounds.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Update guys on my unbelievably horrible morning. I have just spent the past 4 hours on this. 1 hour of that was spent in floods of tears to my husband on Skye. I look a mess!!

Spoke to NVC about the IV checklist. They would not put me through to a Supervisor although Kendall, the girl I spoke to was very helpful. Will report as follows:

Birth Certificate - Hubby requested a Supervisor Review of this yesterday and they won't do anything until they look at it. I am adopted so only have an Adoption Decree. This was perfectly acceptable 14 years ago when I got my first Green Card but apparently not anymore. We also sent an original letter from the General Register Office in England explaining why I don't have a Birth Certificate but I suspect they have rejected it because it is not a 'Certified Statement'. Am trying to get hold of England and get this Statement.

Australia Police Clearance for Queensland - I have sent them a National Certificate that covers all 7 States but is that good enough for NVC - you bet your bottom dollar it is NOT! They want one for Queensland where I lived for 1 year 15 years ago. Spoke to Queensland Police - there were SO nice. They are just fed up with NVC for keep requesting people do this. They cannot do a fingerprint Certificate as I don't live in QLD but can do a Criminal Check Certificate so I am going to get that. NVC don't want to see this but are expecting me to have it at the interview. They think that QLD will send it direct to Consulate but they don't, they send it to me. I might then email Consulate and see if they want me to send it on.

Singapore Police Certificate - tried to explain to NVC that they don't send this to NVC anymore and the paperwork that NVC is totally out of date. That fell on deaf ears. So, I have applied for this, will wait for it to get to my house and will then send on to NVC.

By the time I wait for all my 60 days reviews I might be lucky to be there by Christmas but probably January.

I am just stunned with it all.

Have a great day everybody. Love XXX

This will get cleared up you'll see then you'll get your CC and be home and forget all about this or at least be a distant memory. My heart goes out to you, wont stop praying for you until your home.