The NVC Moral Support/Ranting Thread

[EOC 440]

Patiently waiting on the case complete.

It will happen soon sweetie.

[EOC 440]

So another NVC issue.

Two days ago I received the 60 day email about documents received on 17th September. I had not sent any documents

Hubby called NVC yesterday and spoke to a supervisor. They said it was an email on their system. I had emailed them beginning of August to see if I might take Singapore Police Certificate to interview. Didn't hear back and sent PCC to NVC late August and got a scan date of 29th August. They replied to me on 17th September saying there wasn't enough information in the email. Their email then generated the 60 day email to me on 23rd September. #######. Do these people know what they are doing but I guess we all know the answer to that.

I then called today, was hung up on by Gus as he couldn't get me through to a Supervisor. Called back, waited another 46 mins to be told don't worry. As soon as they look at PCC they will close the case and give me an interview date. Find it hard to believe anything they say.

Will wait until they get to the 29th August reviews and if I don't get a CC I will be on the phone. pronto!!!

I really don't know what group or category to classify NVC in. Toiling with people's life and emotions. They act and behave as if they are novice and not professionals at what they do. But all I can say is that my fingers are crossed till they get to your scan date. Praying for a speedy CC for you. Before you know it, you and the kids are back in U.S

[EOC 440]

Forgot to mention other details from my interview with all the drama:

1. All x-rays were returned to me and fingerprints were taken of me and my wife before the CO interview. No digital photos were taken. Kids were exempt... all four are under 14 years old.

2. All my originals were returned, including our PCCs since I provided copies of them in the IV package... that last bit was a surprise. CO simply compared the copies with originals then stamped the copies and handed over the originals.

3. CO did ask for the Kuwait marriage certificate even though we provided the US marriage certificate which predates it. I had it with me. Made a copy himself and stamped it then returned the original. He asked if I had a translation which I didn't (it was in Arabic) and he let it go at that.

4. My wife was called and asked a few questions, in my presence. CO asked several questions he asked of me about her and knew the answers by then to verify I was telling the truth. I did pre-warn my wife to tell the exact truth and not hide anything. I also warned her not to expand unnecessarily, or guess an answer if she wasn't sure. All our answers matched.

5. We both took an oath and digitally signed our DS-260 forms with our fingerprints. Kids were also called to the window and were given the chance to take the oath if they wanted to. They did with much excitement. I digitally signed for them.

6. CO asked for all available old passports. I was ready with nearly a dozen of them. He went through them and stamped the old foil visas with a "Cancelled Without Prejudice" stamp, even though they were expired already. The really old ones that used to be stamped-in in passports were ignored. CO also elected not to cancel our current B1/B2 visas, remarking specifically that he trusts us not to abuse them and risk our IV case. That was towards the end of the tense interview.

Note to all, especially those who used a lawyer to prepare their paperwork: Your lawyer will not be with you at the interview. Be well prepared mentally and documentarily. Arm yourself with the USCIS guidelines pertaining to your category. Tell the truth always but don't volunteer unnecessary information. Stay calm and courteous throughout, no matter what happens. Don't cower from defending your case, logically and calmly, if you notice the CO is missing the mark or attempts to intimidate you. Don't let the CO disarm you with his/her sweetness. Stay pleasantly formal throughout and keep your guard against any possible left-hooks. You're in for the interview of your life so don't fumble the ball needlessly.

Saying all that, I hope each of you will be one of the 90+% of all applicants who have a nice and uneventful 10-minute interview.

Thanks for sharing this, its really helpfully. Just bookmarked it now for future purpose and reference.

[THETIMEISNOW 37]

Today is my 5th wedding anniversary! I am so blessed to be married to such a wonderful man , yet I am troubled that he is not here to celebrate with me. I am so frustrated with this process ...Lord Jesus, here my prayer.

[EOC 440]

Hello Ebu

How are u doing, hope your file have arrived Lagos. How's preparation going. Sending you good vibes.

[Changnoi 410]

Don told my my AOS was accepted, Amanda told me I had CC and it was all a lie. I don't believe a word they say, I can't trust them anymore. God willing this wont happen to anyone else at least any one of us.

I’m a believer, I’m an overachiever; Laid-back and fashion-forward. Up-front, down-home; low-rent, high-maintenance. I’m super-sized, long-lasting, high-definition, fast-acting, oven-ready and built to last. A hands-on, footloose, knee-jerk head case; prematurely posttraumatic, I'm feeling, I’m caring, I’m healing, I’m sharing. A supportive, bonding, nurturing primary-care giver. My output is down, but my income is up. I take a short position on the long bond, and my revenue stream has its own cash flow. I read junk mail, I eat junk food, I buy junk bonds, I watch trash sports. I’m gender-specific, capital-intensive, user-friendly and lactose-intolerant. I bought a microwave at a mini-mall. I bought a mini-van at a mega-store. I eat fast food in the slow lane. I’m toll-free, bite-size, ready-to-wear, and I come in all sizes. A fully equipped, factory-authorized, hospital-tested, clinically proven, scientifically formulated medical miracle.

I’ve been pre-washed, pre-cooked, preheated, pre-screened, pie-approved, prepackaged, post-dated, freeze-dried, double-wrapped and vacuum-packed. And … I have unlimited broadband capacity. I’m a rude dude, but I’m the real deal. Lean and mean. Cocked, locked and ready to rock; rough, tough and hard to bluff. I take it slow, I go with the flow; I ride with the tide, I’ve got glide in my stride. Drivin’ and movin’, sailin’ and spinnin’; jivin’ and groovin’, wailin’ and winnin’. I don’t snooze, so I don’t lose. I keep the pedal to the metal and the rubber on the road. I party hearty, and lunchtime is crunch time. I’m hangin in, there ain’t no doubt; and I’m hangin tough. Over and out.

Edited September 26, 2014 by Changnoi

[Soloenta 2,218]

I’m a believer, I’m an overachiever; Laid-back and fashion-forward. Up-front, down-home; low-rent, high-maintenance. I’m super-sized, long-lasting, high-definition, fast-acting, oven-ready and built to last. A hands-on, footloose, knee-jerk head case; prematurely posttraumatic, I'm feeling, I’m caring, I’m healing, I’m sharing. A supportive, bonding, nurturing primary-care giver. My output is down, but my income is up. I take a short position on the long bond, and my revenue stream has its own cash flow. I read junk mail, I eat junk food, I buy junk bonds, I watch trash sports. I’m gender-specific, capital-intensive, user-friendly and lactose-intolerant. I bought a microwave at a mini-mall. I bought a mini-van at a mega-store. I eat fast food in the slow lane. I’m toll-free, bite-size, ready-to-wear, and I come in all sizes. A fully equipped, factory-authorized, hospital-tested, clinically proven, scientifically formulated medical miracle.

I’ve been pre-washed, pre-cooked, preheated, pre-screened, pie-approved, prepackaged, post-dated, freeze-dried, double-wrapped and vacuum-packed. And … I have unlimited broadband capacity. I’m a rude dude, but I’m the real deal. Lean and mean. Cocked, locked and ready to rock; rough, tough and hard to bluff. I take it slow, I go with the flow; I ride with the tide, I’ve got glide in my stride. Drivin’ and movin’, sailin’ and spinnin’; jivin’ and groovin’, wailin’ and winnin’. I don’t snooze, so I don’t lose. I keep the pedal to the metal and the rubber on the road. I party hearty, and lunchtime is crunch time. I’m hangin in, there ain’t no doubt; and I’m hangin tough. Over and out.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Today is my 5th wedding anniversary! I am so blessed to be married to such a wonderful man , yet I am troubled that he is not here to celebrate with me. I am so frustrated with this process ...Lord Jesus, here my prayer.

Happy Anniversary next year you will spend it with your husband God willing, I do know how you feel I'll have my 3ed anniversary very soon.

[romii 150]

The NVC checklisted my friend saying all of her originals in the IV package were copies! She spoke with reps over and over again...she even put in a supervisors request and today she spoke with supervisor Betsy who also confirmed that they were copies and not originals!

What is happening to NVC? Why are they acting like such lunatics! She's obviously devestated and I don't know how to comfort her

Fellow VJrs please make a small prayer on her behalf that some sense prevails into the heads of NVC workers and they stop mistreating people like this.

[EOC 440]

Today is my 5th wedding anniversary! I am so blessed to be married to such a wonderful man , yet I am troubled that he is not here to celebrate with me. I am so frustrated with this process ...Lord Jesus, here my prayer.

Happy wedding anniversary sweetie. The immigration process have made everyone miss celebrating anniversary, birthday and special events with our spouse. Just hang in there, all this immigration nightmare will soon be over and you get to celebrate christmas and next anniversary with your hubby.

[Ebu70 63]

Hello Ebu

How are u doing, hope your file have arrived Lagos. How's preparation going. Sending you good vibes.

Oh hi Eoc, sorry I have been off vj for a couple of days. I was not feeling too well, still a little sick. Yes my file has arrived, but still waiting on the consulate to schedule an appointment. I emailed them, and tell replied telling me, I should hear from them by Monday. How are you doing? I hope you are not stressing yourself out. You will soon get a cc, and an appt in November, please stay strong sweetie. To my other sis from a different mama, Soloenta I hope things are working out for you too. I know you are going through a really tough time, please hang in there.

I recently wrote an email to Senator Boxer, about the delays, checklists etc at nvc. Hopeful things will get done quicker, I heard she is very passionate about immigration.

[benjicher 26]

It's not up yet, will work on it this weekend.

Serco lost the NVC contract; it's now FCi Federal. Find them on facebook and flood their page.

Thank you for posting the information and I hope someone can help.

Can't find bringthemhome.today so I presume it's not up yet, will try late.

[EOC 440]

I just called and spoke with NVC rep {didn't get hold of his name}. He told me about the missing document and also waiting for the supervisor review. I asked to talk with Supervisor Silvia, he placed me on hold and he told me that Supervisor Silvia said Octavio is the supervisor currently handling my case file and that he resume 4pm, he asked me to call back in the evening to speak with Octavio any time from 4.30pm.

**Hubby planned to call this night anyway but I was just too impatient to know the outcome of our case.

At least am a bit relief someone has been appointed to handle my case file and Supervisor Silvia and the rep even confirmed its Octavio without me telling them hubby had spoke with Octavio before.

Am praying to God to touch the heart of Octavio and make him check my file and give me a CC. My prayers also goes to Soloenta, Samreen, Romil, Msc and everyone going thru this immigration process. We all shall come out of this process victorious and happy by God's grace.

[Molly&Juan 90]

New thread each month please Soloenta my dear!!!

[MoBar65 520]

I’m a believer, I’m an overachiever; Laid-back and fashion-forward. Up-front, down-home; low-rent, high-maintenance. I’m super-sized, long-lasting, high-definition, fast-acting, oven-ready and built to last. A hands-on, footloose, knee-jerk head case; prematurely posttraumatic, I'm feeling, I’m caring, I’m healing, I’m sharing. A supportive, bonding, nurturing primary-care giver. My output is down, but my income is up. I take a short position on the long bond, and my revenue stream has its own cash flow. I read junk mail, I eat junk food, I buy junk bonds, I watch trash sports. I’m gender-specific, capital-intensive, user-friendly and lactose-intolerant. I bought a microwave at a mini-mall. I bought a mini-van at a mega-store. I eat fast food in the slow lane. I’m toll-free, bite-size, ready-to-wear, and I come in all sizes. A fully equipped, factory-authorized, hospital-tested, clinically proven, scientifically formulated medical miracle.

I’ve been pre-washed, pre-cooked, preheated, pre-screened, pie-approved, prepackaged, post-dated, freeze-dried, double-wrapped and vacuum-packed. And … I have unlimited broadband capacity. I’m a rude dude, but I’m the real deal. Lean and mean. Cocked, locked and ready to rock; rough, tough and hard to bluff. I take it slow, I go with the flow; I ride with the tide, I’ve got glide in my stride. Drivin’ and movin’, sailin’ and spinnin’; jivin’ and groovin’, wailin’ and winnin’. I don’t snooze, so I don’t lose. I keep the pedal to the metal and the rubber on the road. I party hearty, and lunchtime is crunch time. I’m hangin in, there ain’t no doubt; and I’m hangin tough. Over and out.

You've been sorely missed my friend. Glad you found us at our VJ retreat. As someone said, this is VJ's Cheers bar. Don't be a stranger and don't skimp on the tips.