The NVC October Moral Support/Ranting Thread

[TargetNovember14 41]

sucks to be me…. …i am getting on his case from today….and mine….i really should have done it myself….but its neither here nor there..

all i can do is to fix it as of today and hope for the best.

Wait.... You're calling NVC everyday!? I thought that was your lawyer's job?

[Molly&Juan 90]

This's is so awful Soloenta. I can't even imagine what you're going through.

I know it frustrating but you need to DEMAND a clear list of all of the "missing" info for your case so you don't have a bunch of separate packages being scanned in. And ask someone to explain why it took 4 MONTHS for you to learn that you needed more information about the AOS package?? I am so upset for you. Sending a HUGE hug ands lots of supportive energy!!!

[TargetNovember14 41]

thanks….thats all I can do….WAIT!! due to my attorney's negligence...

when you fired your attorney…what all changes did you make? Also how much time did that take? Do you just update your information somewhere or do you have to go through NVC again?

and thanks…i am going to need all the good luck now

Wow...I am so sorry to hear this. Checklists at the NVC stage are like daggers to the heart. When our attorney screwed up our AOS and caused a checklist I immediately fired his butt and sent the correct AOS in myself. My trust was lost on this "immigration attorney."

Hang in there though. 60 days will happen quicker than you think. Good luck!

[samreen23 461]

I really don't understand what they are getting from torturing u soloenta. Now u just have to insist on talking to a supervisor and demand that why it took so long for u to find out. Tell them u got a false checklist. And tell them if they need a correction then let u bring to interview! And don't take no for an answer!! They can't treat u like this!

[mdzcpa 58]

when you fired your attorney…what all changes did you make? Also how much time did that take? Do you just update your information somewhere or do you have to go through NVC again?

and thanks…i am going to need all the good luck now

All I did was inform my attorney that he is "fired" and to take no further action going forward. I did not notify the NVC as I did not want to report a change or removal of attorney and delay the process even further. So the attorney's email is still on my file, but so is my name (as petitioner) and my wife's (as beneficiary), so we will get all correspondence and be able to respond. When I spoke to NVC about the AOS checklist they very clearly indicated that I could send the corrected AOS on my own and It did not have to come from the attorney. That's exactly what we did.

Edited October 8, 2014 by mdzcpa

[AustinCanada 681]

sucks to be me…. …i am getting on his case from today….and mine….i really should have done it myself….but its neither here nor there..

all i can do is to fix it as of today and hope for the best.

You mean your lawyer didn't email the checklist document a month ago!?

Maybe you can fire your lawyer since you really don't need him/her anymore.

Edited October 8, 2014 by AustinCanada

[TargetNovember14 41]

Oh he did….he just sent it to the wrong email address… to nvcattorney instead of nvcelectronic@…. i am so frustrated due to his clumsiness… but NVC will not budge on this matter….so i have lost time…oh well like i said before sucks to be me. He re-sent the email yesterday again…this time to the correct address…. apparently…

You mean your lawyer didn't email the checklist document a month ago!?

Maybe you can fire your lawyer since you really don't need him/her anymore.

thanks

All I did was inform my attorney that he is "fired" and to take no further action going forward. I did not notify the NVC as I did not want to report a change or removal of attorney and delay the process even further. So the attorney's email is still on my file, but so is my name (as petitioner) and my wife's (as beneficiary), so we will get all correspondence and be able to respond. When I spoke to NVC about the AOS checklist they very clearly indicated that I could send the corrected AOS on my own and It did not have to come from the attorney. That's exactly what we did.

[Soloenta 2,218]

This's is so awful Soloenta. I can't even imagine what you're going through.

I know it frustrating but you need to DEMAND a clear list of all of the "missing" info for your case so you don't have a bunch of separate packages being scanned in. And ask someone to explain why it took 4 MONTHS for you to learn that you needed more information about the AOS package?? I am so upset for you. Sending a HUGE hug ands lots of supportive energy!!!

I was very lucky to get Betsy she is a compassionate supervisor and told me not to send anything until she gets back to me so this wont happen again. I spoke to Candy just now, who was very sweet and helpful said Betsy requested my file but it takes two days so to call on Friday, which or course I will do.

They can't tell me anything about the AOS they have no idea why this happened, I told Betsy thatt they told me Aug 10 our AOS were accepted and Sept 24 Th we had CC. She didn't know what to say but, "OMG I'm sorry" good that did me they wont even expedite our case due to these lies. When I talk to her God willing Friday I will ask her if she can ask her supervisor due to the circumstances of all the blatant lies if my case can be rushed. I know they wont but will be worth a try.

Thank you my friend.

Edited October 8, 2014 by Soloenta

[AustinCanada 681]

Oh he did….he just sent it to the wrong email address… to nvcattorney instead of nvcelectronic@…. i am so frustrated due to his clumsiness… but NVC will not budge on this matter….so i have lost time…oh well like i said before sucks to be me. He re-sent the email yesterday again…this time to the correct address…. apparently....

Your lawyer sent it to the wrong email address!? Sorry to hear that!

Well, it was a good thing that you called NVC to check if they have received your email address!

If you hadn't, you would have waited longer!

I hope you get a CC ASAP and make the cut-off date of Dec 10-ish for a late Jan interview. Fingers crossed!

[TargetNovember14 41]

yes, i realized that whether you have a lawyer or not, I NEEDED to be on top of my case. I know i know, when you pay someone money its their job…but i should have known better….oh well. cannot take that back.

Well he sent it again yesterday, this time to the correct address… LOL…. i asked him to send me the email he sent with the AOS form. I want to make sure he didn't mess up for the third time.

Thanks Austin, I need all the prayers i can get. Dec 10 --- well if Oct 7 is the confirmation date (haven't received the email confirmation yet) then Dec 7, so its going to be pretty close…. though NVC is processing a good amount of cases about a week before….so who know…..its all up to the God and Universe.

Your lawyer sent it to the wrong email address!? Sorry to hear that!

Well, it was a good thing that you called NVC to check if they have received your email address!

If you hadn't, you would have waited longer!

I hope you get a CC ASAP and make the cut-off date of Dec 10-ish for a late Jan interview. Fingers crossed!

[Soloenta 2,218]

For those of us going through stress meaning still at NVC this is for us. I know I had a nervous breakdown when talking to poor Betsy and I want everyone to know the

warning signs. This is NOT an easy thing for me to admit, I'm usually a very strong person one people come to when things are bad, never thought in a million years this was possible.

5 Nervous Breakdown.

1. crying easily, and seemingly endlessly, at the drop of a hat - whether you're male or female! No need to be embarrassed.
2. feeling guilty for all kinds of reasons: 'not pulling your weight', not being there for someone else, not being your 'normal' self, etc
3. feeling alone - you're embarrassed and don't want to bother with anyone. You don't even recognize yourself.
4. feeling joyless - increasingly withdrawing from all the things you would normally enjoy - no wonder with all those symptoms!
5. being/feeling 'paranoid' - feeling that people are out to get you and single you out for every scrap of negativity.

It is not surprising that often a nervous or mental breakdown goes hand-in-hand with depression.

Therefore I'm going to be straight with you: you're not going to get better by staying in bed, miserable and worried!

A nervous breakdown really means the point of exhaustion reached after a prolonged period of anxiety. The overwhelming anxiety, depression, and stress leads to a sense of overwhelm, helplessness, and utter exhaustion; a feeling of not being able to deal with life.

So if anyone feels this way, I think this thread helps lot also it says to do thing with family and friends if possible.

A nervous breakdown really means the point of exhaustion reached after a prolonged period of anxiety (perhaps related to relationship, financial, health, or work worries; often a combination). The overwhelming anxiety, depression, and stress leads to a sense of overwhelm, helplessness, and utter exhaustion; a feeling of not being able to deal with life or even get out of bed. - See more at: http://www.uncommonhelp.me/articles/nervous-breakdown-symptoms/#sthash.SGHFJzuP.dpuf

A nervous breakdown really means the point of exhaustion reached after a prolonged period of anxiety (perhaps related to relationship, financial, health, or work worries; often a combination). The overwhelming anxiety, depression, and stress leads to a sense of overwhelm, helplessness, and utter exhaustion; a feeling of not being able to deal with life or even get out of bed. - See more at: http://www.uncommonhelp.me/articles/nervous-breakdown-symptoms/#sthash.SGHFJzuP.dpuf

A nervous breakdown really means the point of exhaustion reached after a prolonged period of anxiety (perhaps related to relationship, financial, health, or work worries; often a combination). The overwhelming anxiety, depression, and stress leads to a sense of overwhelm, helplessness, and utter exhaustion; a feeling of not being able to deal with life or even get out of bed. - See more at: http://www.uncommonhelp.me/articles/nervous-breakdown-symptoms/#sthash.SGHFJzuP.dpuf

I have four of the five, so far not #2, so if you feel any of these they say you need to take action to relive these feelings. One says to get out of the house which is a great idea if you can do that. Walk on the grass barefoot sounds a little ridiculous to me but if it works why not. You don't have to have all of these symptoms to have or be close to a nervous breakdown. It's a horrible feeling I pray I never have again.

A nervous breakdown really means the point of exhaustion reached after a prolonged period of anxiety (perhaps related to relationship, financial, health, or work worries; often a combination). The overwhelming anxiety, depression, and stress leads to a sense of overwhelm, helplessness, and utter exhaustion; a feeling of not being able to deal with life or even get out of bed. - See more at: http://www.uncommonhelp.me/articles/nervous-breakdown-symptoms/#sthash.SGHFJzuP.dpuf

[emmaface 12]

I posted this on the other NVC October 2014 thread, but I guess this is more of a rant so it should go here!

I was approved September 20th. I know it hasn't been long, but I tried to call NVC yesterday - redialed about 60 times to get through, waited on hold 30 minutes, then my cellphone dropped the call. I gave up. Today I tried and got through the first time, waited on hold about 20 minutes, and they told me they haven't received it yet, to allow 5 weeks.

I recalled seeing a post once upon a time, suggesting calling USCIS, speaking to a supervisor, and getting the date the package was physically shipped to NVC. I tried that, the first USCIS agent I talked to told me to allow 90 days for NVC to receive my case. Then I waited about an hour an a half to talk to a supervisor, who told me to wait 30 days. The supervisor was pretty rude, he basically said not to bother calling USCIS again unless NVC hasn't received anything after the 30 days.

So is it 5 weeks, 90 days, or 30 days? I'm just going to try calling NVC once a week until I hear something.

[meg_654 84]

I have nothing to rant about today, but came back to this thread few times since this morning looking for good news from Soloenta. Prayers for you, dear Soloenta. I know everything will work out at the end, and in the meantime, know you are in our hearts and minds.

[Soloenta 2,218]

I posted this on the other NVC October 2014 thread, but I guess this is more of a rant so it should go here!

I was approved September 20th. I know it hasn't been long, but I tried to call NVC yesterday - redialed about 60 times to get through, waited on hold 30 minutes, then my cellphone dropped the call. I gave up. Today I tried and got through the first time, waited on hold about 20 minutes, and they told me they haven't received it yet, to allow 5 weeks.

I recalled seeing a post once upon a time, suggesting calling USCIS, speaking to a supervisor, and getting the date the package was physically shipped to NVC. I tried that, the first USCIS agent I talked to told me to allow 90 days for NVC to receive my case. Then I waited about an hour an a half to talk to a supervisor, who told me to wait 30 days. The supervisor was pretty rude, he basically said not to bother calling USCIS again unless NVC hasn't received anything after the 30 days.

So is it 5 weeks, 90 days, or 30 days? I'm just going to try calling NVC once a week until I hear something.

I'm so sorry USCIS is the worst I would say 30 days is most likely the most realistic but I would keep calling NVC a land line would be better than a cell is you have one. Some people use Skype or other services. I don't trust cells for calls this important. It has been taking a lot of time for everything but this part is short then what is to come. I would call NVC on Wednesday and Friday every week. You just never know when it will arrive then NVC scan it into their system. Please keep us posted. I'll be saying a prayer so your journey will be an easy and quick one. Also To the thread.

I have nothing to rant about today, but came back to this thread few times since this morning looking for good news from Soloenta. Prayers for you, dear Soloenta. I know everything will work out at the end, and in the meantime, know you are in our hearts and minds.

Thank you sweet heart it means the world to me and you and our friends here are in my heart and thoughts always. I do have good news I hope Betsy is going to check into my files to make sure this doesn't happen again. We shall see.

My dear how is your sweet mother is she happy her interview will be soon?

[Ketsuban 1,034]

I'm coming back here everyday to get an update on your case Soloenta and it seems to get more and more insane as time goes on. Like how can NVC be in such a tizz over it, giving all sorts of different and conflicting info about your AOS when really it's black and white: either it's correct or isn't. How can they have different interpretations of its status? Even going so far as to say you had CC when you didn't. Truly baffling