NVC Filers - September 2014

[left.coast.love 17]

Hello!

To those who sent an expedite request for their cases. What E-mail Address did you send it at & what did you put on the the Subject Line?

Looking into sending an expedite request for my husband.

Thanks!

I sent my expedite request to <NVCExpedite@state.gov> with the subject

ATTN: SUPERVISOR - [casenumber] - Expedite Request - [beneficiary name]

Be sure to include all of this information in the body of the email:

Name of the person submitting the inquiry

NVC case number or USCIS receipt number

Petitioner's name

Principal Applicant's name and date of birth

Email and phone numbers for petitioner and beneficiary

[stackeria 280]

I got a couple of checklists on the Affadavit of Support form too, and I read it and re-read it before filling it out. If the NVC is getting so many forms submitted with the wrong information, obviously the directions on the form need a bit of re-tooling.

You'd think they'd make the form easier to understand to save time.

That wouldn't fit with their strategy to inflict maximum emotional damage.

[hope88 104]

Never thought I would be stuck this long )) good luck everyone

[anuspras 65]

That wouldn't fit with their strategy to inflict maximum emotional damage.

Ha Ha.......... Good one and very true actually!!!

[EOC 440]

I know sometimes we are frustrating as this process is frustrating, but I would really suggest that we all try to stay clear of the profanity on this page which is in other words showing that we are not there only for each other but respect each other. That is why when ever I need CORRECT information, I ask to go straight to a supervisor (Except for the one name Michael). This morning I called, some little brat name Sarah told me all confidently grinning your IV Package IS BEING REVIEWED, I asked her what does that mean? She asked me what do you think it means? Keep in mind my AOS was sent on July 25 and IV was sent Aug 11, they have not even touch AOS yet. I also asked her about the Police Certificate for Haiti and she said, they are going to review your package. I said in my head "stupid" do they need the certificate or nor from me because I did not send it. She still did not respond my question - so I asked for a supervisor - Guess who I spoke with, the wonderful Betsy! And she said - no you don't need it and also no your package is not being reviewed - it is waiting its turn in line.

I guess Sarah is one of the new recruits. Thank God you spoke with the famous and helpful Betsy. Some of this NVC reps are just so dumb.

[Ortolan 381]

That wouldn't fit with their strategy to inflict maximum emotional damage.

Yeah, it's kind of odd. Just seems like a simple metrics review would prompt a review of the directions and a possible change. ("What percentage of forms out of X are returned to us with mistakes? Answer: 68%")

[Ken Adams 41]

Interview scheduled .. Thanks VJ friends

[benjicher 26]

Hi All,

Just an FYI in case anyone is interested in working on this with me, I filed an FOIA request with State for NVC records, inspired by waiting_______'s request for similar records from USCIS. Here is the text of the request:

I am requesting any and all records relating to the current massive delay in processing US citizen immediate family immigrant visas at the National Visa Center. Types of records may include emails, internal memoranda, communication with other government agencies including USCIS, communication from Congressional Representatives' staff, inquiries from House and Senate oversight committees, and letters from US citizen petitioners. Records may go as far back as September 2012 when DACA petitions began at USCIS: what communication happened between USCIS and NVC? Did USCIS warn NVC about the massive increase and backlog in processing of petitions? Records around May-August of 2014 are of particular interest: as USCIS was clearing up its backlog of DACA-delayed I-130 and I-129 petitions, did they warn NVC? What did NVC do to prepare for the additional burden of petitions? What did NVC do to plan ahead for the rush of petitions coming from USCIS? What did NVC management decide to do and to whom did they decide to communicate or not their decisions? What did they decide to communicate or not to Congress and US citizens who made inquiries into the delays? What if any were management's reactions to the New York Times article in February 2014 regarding the delays? Did anyone at NVC see the trainwreck coming?

I also have the information I need to do a follow up request to USCIS around their plans and capacity to handle DACA renewals, which should be starting to flow to USCIS now.

Jon

[JeffInMX 157]

Interview scheduled .. Thanks VJ friends

Awesome! Congratulations! I bet you are feeling a sigh of relief now. When is your interview scheduled for?

[Ortolan 381]

Interview scheduled .. Thanks VJ friends

Congratulations!

[EOC 440]

Interview scheduled .. Thanks VJ friends

CONGRATULATIONS :Dance:

[meg_654 84]

:wow: Another NVC month this is my 5th month with NVC, I pray it is my last month with NVC, though I'll still hang around here for my friends.

Checking in! 5th so far and looks like a couple more to go *sigh*

Hi all

This is my 6th month at NVC. Wish I could say it is my last but I think October will see us with a CC unless NVC respond quickly to my IV checklist for that Singapore Police Certificate. I know it is just wishful thinking.

Here's to lots of movement this month.

Best wishes to all of you dear souls patiently waiting CC!

My case was transferred to NVC in April; got case number May 12th and I have been stuck there ever since. Last scan date 08/12. Let’s hope September is a better month…..

[Nordic Tim 95]

Best wishes to all of you dear souls patiently waiting CC!

My case was transferred to NVC in April; got case number May 12th and I have been stuck there ever since. Last scan date 08/12. Let’s hope September is a better month…..

Fingers crossed!!

[Molly&Juan 90]

July 14th is already 35 business days ago. It would be great to see some July 14-18th scan dates get reviewed today. Anyone here waiting on those dates?

We are! Submitted DS-261 July 17th, NVC's date is July 18th... 31 business days, 46 days. Boo.

[stackeria 280]

We are! Submitted DS-261 July 17th, NVC's date is July 18th... 31 business days, 46 days. Boo.

Are the DS-261's in the same line as the AOS/IV/Checklist packages?

Either way, I hope this week brings you some good news!