NVC Filers - September 2014

[DD1 2]

Hi,

I have sent Civil Docs to NVC. I have question about birth certificate.

My Details:

We sent original BC (in regional language) to NVC and also sent the translated version.

The translated version is also issued by issuing authority (i.e. Birth and Death registration authority). So we did not translate with any other person.

The translaterd version has Seal and sign of issuing authority (Rubber stamp). This translated version also has stamp "Translated Version" (rubber stamp).

This is the way the authority issues translated version.

I have already sent this to NVC in first week of Aug.

NVC Says :

"All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations.

The translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states that the:

-Translation is accurate, and,

-Translator is competent to translate."

My Questions:

-The translated version I sent has stamp "Translated Verion" on it but it doesn't have statement specified by NVC because it was issued by issuing authority only.

Q-1 So will I get check list (because we dont have those exact words on translated version) or will go through without any problem.

Q-2 What to do if NVC say that they need this specific words on the Translated version? (Issuing authority does not write any extra words on this certificete. They have their format.).

Q-3 I read the word supervisor review in this forum. What is that and in what case we can ask for supervisor review and how to ask for supervisor?

[BOS_LHR 829]

Yeah, both our email addresses were in the package to USCIS. We'll probably end up calling too, but just wanted to know whether I should look out for emails too.

BTW - I read your blog yesterday. Helped with my postivity!

I'm glad! We hit 2 months from POE this week, there's still a lot of adjustment going on but life together is incredible. All the ups and downs of the visa process are just a fading memory now, and that is definitely something for everyone here to look forward to

[EOC 440]

During my weekly 7am call to NVC, which usually results in me banging my head against the kitchen counter, I finally got some good news!

Expedite request approved!!!!!

As someone living/filing from abroad who did not receive an automatic expedite at USCIS (although I honestly don´t understand why they do that) due to the USCIS sh*t storm of 2013, I am soooo happy to finally catch a break!

Since I´m sure someone will ask, my request was due to a normal pregnancy. I know that there are many embassies that would not accept this sort of case, but luckily for me the Santiago embassy does not receive a high volume of cases. So if your local embassy is pretty quiet, you know what to do to get that expedite request *wink wink* (Haha I´m totally kidding!)

As far as timing, I sent the request email on Aug 19, received a response email from NVC on Aug 29 that they forwarded the request to the embassy, and according to the call center lady this morning, the embassy accepted the case on Sept 4 and NVC will ship my case to Chile today. Yay!!! I´m sooo happy to be done with that NVC nightmare!

Congratulations :thumbs:

Nothing feels as good as having a closed and finished business with NVC.

Am happy for you

[StrawberryKiss 170]

Guys , we just send in our AOS Package on 2 September and we had paid the fee last week and also completed the DS 261.

My Question is "Approximately how many more months should we wait for the Consulate interview ?"

We are just getting frustrated on this . Else can we also file or 129F will that be processed faster than this ?

We had filed the 129F right after getting our NOA1 for the 130 petition. The latter was approved earlier, so when the 129F was finally approved and forwarded to NVC, they told us that they received the 129F, but the case was immediately closed for administration since the 130 was already in the stage of processing and would take less time to be completed than the 129F. Honestly, I gotta say I highly doubt that fact And now we're still waiting *patiently*

[Icee14 10]

During my weekly 7am call to NVC, which usually results in me banging my head against the kitchen counter, I finally got some good news!

Expedite request approved!!!!!

As someone living/filing from abroad who did not receive an automatic expedite at USCIS (although I honestly don´t understand why they do that) due to the USCIS sh*t storm of 2013, I am soooo happy to finally catch a break!

Since I´m sure someone will ask, my request was due to a normal pregnancy. I know that there are many embassies that would not accept this sort of case, but luckily for me the Santiago embassy does not receive a high volume of cases. So if your local embassy is pretty quiet, you know what to do to get that expedite request *wink wink* (Haha I´m totally kidding!)

As far as timing, I sent the request email on Aug 19, received a response email from NVC on Aug 29 that they forwarded the request to the embassy, and according to the call center lady this morning, the embassy accepted the case on Sept 4 and NVC will ship my case to Chile today. Yay!!! I´m sooo happy to be done with that NVC nightmare!

Congratulations! I just sent an expedite request last Tuesday. Looking forward to a positive response like you! ?

#prayerswork

[jsumner86 403]

Visa was approved today! Easy! Just checked the website and it is now to "ISSUED"

Thanks to everyone here- all the awesome people we've met, really appreciate the support, love, and compassion we all have for each other. Big Thanks to awesome Saylin, for keeping my wife sane , BDrew, BOS, KlgD, Stackeria, Lovemytico, JEFFINMX, Mobar, and many others!

You all have brilliant. Will be writing a review soon. I will say that the checklist for NVC are beyond frustrating and uncall for as they didn't seem to be bothered to have no W2 nor want the P60!

Good luck to everyone still waiting for this lengthy process, it's hard but it will be worth it all in the end .

Will be around (not posting much though) to see everyone's good news! Good luck!!

Edited September 5, 2014 by jsumner86

[Saylin 1,605]

Visa was approved today! Easy! Just checked the website and it is now to "ISSUED"

Thanks to everyone here- all the awesome people we've met, really appreciate the support, love, and compassion we all have for each other. Big Thanks to awesome Saylin, for keeping my wife sane , BDrew, BOS, KlgD, Stackeria, Lovemytico, JEFFINMX, Mobar, and many others!

You all have brilliant. Will be writing a review soon. I will say that the checklist for NVC are beyond frustrating and uncall for as they didn't seem to be bothered to have no W2 nor want the P60!

Good luck to everyone still waiting for this lengthy process, it's hard but it will be worth it all in the end .

Will be around (not posting much though) to see everyone's good news! Good luck!!

Ahhh, it's already switched to issued?! It was in AP as of this morning when I was talking with your wife (whom I've had a great time trying to keep sane, lol). She's awesome by the way Hopefully I can see you guys soon in Orlando while I'm there

[laurenmat 2]

I'm glad! We hit 2 months from POE this week, there's still a lot of adjustment going on but life together is incredible. All the ups and downs of the visa process are just a fading memory now, and that is definitely something for everyone here to look forward to

That is what I always try to tell myself when I am feeling frustrated about it.

I was a little naive to think that once we got approved it would be a lot quicker but judging by these threads, I don't think that will be the case.

Although looking at your timeline, once you were at NVC it wasn't too long was it?

[EOC 440]

Visa was approved today! Easy! Just checked the website and it is now to "ISSUED"

Thanks to everyone here- all the awesome people we've met, really appreciate the support, love, and compassion we all have for each other. Big Thanks to awesome Saylin, for keeping my wife sane , BDrew, BOS, KlgD, Stackeria, Lovemytico, JEFFINMX, Mobar, and many others!

You all have brilliant. Will be writing a review soon. I will say that the checklist for NVC are beyond frustrating and uncall for as they didn't seem to be bothered to have no W2 nor want the P60!

Good luck to everyone still waiting for this lengthy process, it's hard but it will be worth it all in the end .

Will be around (not posting much though) to see everyone's good news! Good luck!!

CONGRATULATIONS :joy: :joy: I can't imagine how I will feel if am in your position/stage :Dance: :Dance: am so happy for you and your wife :joy:

[JeffInMX 157]

Visa was approved today! Easy! Just checked the website and it is now to "ISSUED"

Thanks to everyone here- all the awesome people we've met, really appreciate the support, love, and compassion we all have for each other. Big Thanks to awesome Saylin, for keeping my wife sane , BDrew, BOS, KlgD, Stackeria, Lovemytico, JEFFINMX, Mobar, and many others!

You all have brilliant. Will be writing a review soon. I will say that the checklist for NVC are beyond frustrating and uncall for as they didn't seem to be bothered to have no W2 nor want the P60!

Good luck to everyone still waiting for this lengthy process, it's hard but it will be worth it all in the end .

Will be around (not posting much though) to see everyone's good news! Good luck!!

Congratulations! I am so happy for you both!

[BOS_LHR 829]

That is what I always try to tell myself when I am feeling frustrated about it.

I was a little naive to think that once we got approved it would be a lot quicker but judging by these threads, I don't think that will be the case.

Although looking at your timeline, once you were at NVC it wasn't too long was it?

It took a month waiting at NVC before we got a case number, but after that things moved very quickly. The disclaimer is that we got CC before the backlog began, packages were being reviewed in 2 weeks back then. Review times started creeping up very soon after. NVC used to be the "good" part of the process, where things happened more quickly and you could be more active in getting things done. It's a different world now I hope the increased fees will mean increased staff and an end to this backlog.

[Molly&Juan 90]

DS-261 approved! Apparently it was approved on Sept 2 (but they didn't tell me that yesterday when I called). But I still don't have the invoice...

But whatever! I'm just excited for this step!!! Woohoo!

[Molly&Juan 90]

During my weekly 7am call to NVC, which usually results in me banging my head against the kitchen counter, I finally got some good news!

Expedite request approved!!!!!

As someone living/filing from abroad who did not receive an automatic expedite at USCIS (although I honestly don´t understand why they do that) due to the USCIS sh*t storm of 2013, I am soooo happy to finally catch a break!

Since I´m sure someone will ask, my request was due to a normal pregnancy. I know that there are many embassies that would not accept this sort of case, but luckily for me the Santiago embassy does not receive a high volume of cases. So if your local embassy is pretty quiet, you know what to do to get that expedite request *wink wink* (Haha I´m totally kidding!)

As far as timing, I sent the request email on Aug 19, received a response email from NVC on Aug 29 that they forwarded the request to the embassy, and according to the call center lady this morning, the embassy accepted the case on Sept 4 and NVC will ship my case to Chile today. Yay!!! I´m sooo happy to be done with that NVC nightmare!

Woohoo!!! Congrats on your expedite and your baby!!!

[stackeria 280]

DS-261 approved! Apparently it was approved on Sept 2 (but they didn't tell me that yesterday when I called). But I still don't have the invoice...

But whatever! I'm just excited for this step!!! Woohoo!

Great news! I hope you're able to pay the fee later today! I think that was submitted on 7/17 so that took 32 business days.

@nicholemariev, I think you're waiting on a 7/18 scan? Maybe you should call them before they close for the week end? You should be the next CC!

[JeffInMX 157]

DS-261 approved! Apparently it was approved on Sept 2 (but they didn't tell me that yesterday when I called). But I still don't have the invoice...

But whatever! I'm just excited for this step!!! Woohoo!

Congrats on your progress!