Jan 2015 Support and Rant Thread

[patnjac 130]

Woohooooooo!!! Congrats to you!!

Best news I've heard all day. Easy interview too. Yay!!!

Me next! Me next! Me next! Please! Lol

So....

VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!

I posted the review of my interview already, you guys can check it. It was SO EASY...really, I was prepared for a battle and they gave me a candy cotton truck! Lol

Thank you SO MUCH my VJ friends! Without you I don't know what I'd do during the nights without sleep! Now I just wait for my visa and prepare everything to finally live my life with my sweet husband!!

Soloenta, you deserve so much hapiness in your life my dear friend, this whole group here exists because of your need to be NICE! How awesome is that?!

BRosa, AmeriDuch, patnjac, EOC, Maria&Abdo, dwheels, S&A and all the many many others thank you so much for all your time, kindness and virtual friendship. For sure I'll be around to see each and every happiness here!!!

Have you all a blessed week!

[Soloenta 2,218]

Congratulations on your visa approval!!.

Yeah!! At last, what joy you must feel. !!

I can only dream of that day but still have hope.

Thank you for not forgetting about us.

I second the motion

Woohooooooo!!! Congrats to you!!

Best news I've heard all day. Easy interview too. Yay!!!

Me next! Me next! Me next! Please! Lol

Yup your next!! .

[mofatsd 127]

Expedite can happen even after you get a checklist - That's what I ended up doing (because of financial issues) - It doesn't mean the CC gets expedited faster, it just means that, if your embassy approves, NVC just pulls your files and ships it over to the embassy and they will of course do the review of your papers and interview.

Hello VJ friends,
I have a question? Can the embassy help and any way to have NVC "expedite" the CC and send file over. Has anyone requested help from the embassy and What were the results?
thank you for your help and congratulations to everyone who has received CC lately, and best of luck for everyone waiting.

So the way that theorists on this site believe is that reps get a work load to complete over the week - it's just a stack of everyone's files and while some rep really take their job seriously and bang out more than what their weekly workload requires of them (hence some reviews that are at later dates gets completed) vs. the reps that either do less or just enough to float them by. Unfortunately it really is the luck of the draw of which rep gets your stack of files. It's sad to say that that's how we think it's being done, but I worked in a call center environment for quite sometime and can say that's basically how the process (generally) works.

So I'm so sorry that you are waiting over your 60 days for your checklist - this is unbelievable. And I am actually raging with you because thinking that they can't do checklists faster when all they have to do is check the one area that has the error. I really believe if we got someone with a six sigma belt would probably drop to the floor looking at all the errors that are being done in this process.

Chin up though, it's almost done. I know that when you are super close to your answer days feel like weeks, hours feels like days...we are here and try to keep yourself busy right now. That will hopefully make the time go by a little bit faster (easier said than done, I know). We are here for you!

Day 60 so I called NVC....no change...no review and I was told that since they were closed for 4 days during the holidays that they are running over the 60 days! I was told to call back at the end of the week... O.K. I get that they are busy and behind a few days but why is it that others with the same or later scan dates are getting CC ? The phone person could not explain that to me....I am fed up to my eyeballs and then some

[Soloenta 2,218]

Expedite can happen even after you get a checklist - That's what I ended up doing (because of financial issues) - It doesn't mean the CC gets expedited faster, it just means that, if your embassy approves, NVC just pulls your files and ships it over to the embassy and they will of course do the review of your papers and interview.

So the way that theorists on this site believe is that reps get a work load to complete over the week - it's just a stack of everyone's files and while some rep really take their job seriously and bang out more than what their weekly workload requires of them (hence some reviews that are at later dates gets completed) vs. the reps that either do less or just enough to float them by. Unfortunately it really is the luck of the draw of which rep gets your stack of files. It's sad to say that that's how we think it's being done, but I worked in a call center environment for quite sometime and can say that's basically how the process (generally) works.

So I'm so sorry that you are waiting over your 60 days for your checklist - this is unbelievable. And I am actually raging with you because thinking that they can't do checklists faster when all they have to do is check the one area that has the error. I really believe if we got someone with a six sigma belt would probably drop to the floor looking at all the errors that are being done in this process.

Chin up though, it's almost done. I know that when you are super close to your answer days feel like weeks, hours feels like days...we are here and try to keep yourself busy right now. That will hopefully make the time go by a little bit faster (easier said than done, I know). We are here for you!

Thank you so much for clarifying that you put it beautifully!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming in and being such a comfort.

Please everyone don't forget to say a prayer for, EOC, SharksBelow, AmeriDutch, BRosa, Natasha&Noor, Maharosa, nicholemariev, it will come back to you ten fold.

[Labebesota188 57]

Any One With A CC For Scan Date On Nov21st?

[e&g12.05.13 176]

CEAC already shows issued...is it ok??, I'm so happy, but I wasn't expecting for so early!

[Robisons 91]

Guuuuuyyyyyss!!!!!

I just got my interview date (via email) - February 9th at 9.30am. I am in shock and so thankful as I was expecting a March interview. All things going well, this would mean a smoother school transition for my daughter

Looks like London is still scheduling - I got CC on Jan 7th. Now I need to hurry up and go get my medical!!

[mrs thb 331]

soloenta et al,

I posted this question elsewhere but I think I may have been misinformed....so now I am asking here.

the nvc talks of a 42 day wait to get a case number, and when I called the kind gentleman I spoke with repeated it was from the date the nvc received our case. so, my question is.....is this 42 business/working days or calendar days?

and similarly, once we've submitted all docs and our case is scanned, and we get the wonderful "60 days" notice......are these 60 business/working days or calendar days?

i also asked my trusted friend who is also on this journey (and I believe you sista!) who is also awaiting her interview but I thought I'd post it here to get others to chime in.....

my husband and I would like to begin planning our summer but would like to have some idea of our expected timeline at nvc (provided no more hiccups)

thanks!!!!!

[Kels2487 96]

soloenta et al,

I posted this question elsewhere but I think I may have been misinformed....so now I am asking here.

the nvc talks of a 42 day wait to get a case number, and when I called the kind gentleman I spoke with repeated it was from the date the nvc received our case. so, my question is.....is this 42 business/working days or calendar days?

and similarly, once we've submitted all docs and our case is scanned, and we get the wonderful "60 days" notice......are these 60 business/working days or calendar days?

i also asked my trusted friend who is also on this journey (and I believe you sista!) who is also awaiting her interview but I thought I'd post it here to get others to chime in.....

my husband and I would like to begin planning our summer but would like to have some idea of our expected timeline at nvc (provided no more hiccups)

thanks!!!!!

When you called NVC did they tell you when your case was received? A month ago it was running about 28-30 days to get a case # (from date received) but I believe due to holidays they are a little behind so average about 35 recently. That's not scientific, just trend i've seen as I'm waiting also.

Both the "42" and "60" are calender days. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong

[BatmanFlow 481]

Guuuuuyyyyyss!!!!!

I just got my interview date (via email) - February 9th at 9.30am. I am in shock and so thankful as I was expecting a March interview. All things going well, this would mean a smoother school transition for my daughter

Looks like London is still scheduling - I got CC on Jan 7th. Now I need to hurry up and go get my medical!!

congrats! your embassy seems pretty fast!

Still waiting for my interview date from montreal embassy

[Soloenta 2,218]

Any One With A CC For Scan Date On Nov21st?

Yes I have seen those with Nov 21 st scan dates if not mistake, have you called? You really need to call.

CEAC already shows issued...is it ok??, I'm so happy, but I wasn't expecting for so early!

Yes of course why not woooooooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooo nice and smooth!

WOW great week congratulation, keep them coming NVC you SOB's your finally earning your money!

Guuuuuyyyyyss!!!!!

I just got my interview date (via email) - February 9th at 9.30am. I am in shock and so thankful as I was expecting a March interview. All things going well, this would mean a smoother school transition for my daughter

Looks like London is still scheduling - I got CC on Jan 7th. Now I need to hurry up and go get my medical!!

Woooooooooo Hoooo what a great week this is turning out to be just FABULOUS!

WOW great week congratulation, keep them coming NVC you SOB's your finally earning your money!

soloenta et al,

I posted this question elsewhere but I think I may have been misinformed....so now I am asking here.

the nvc talks of a 42 day wait to get a case number, and when I called the kind gentleman I spoke with repeated it was from the date the nvc received our case. so, my question is.....is this 42 business/working days or calendar days?

and similarly, once we've submitted all docs and our case is scanned, and we get the wonderful "60 days" notice......are these 60 business/working days or calendar days?

i also asked my trusted friend who is also on this journey (and I believe you sista!) who is also awaiting her interview but I thought I'd post it here to get others to chime in.....

my husband and I would like to begin planning our summer but would like to have some idea of our expected timeline at nvc (provided no more hiccups)

thanks!!!!!

Yes so the 42 and 60 include weekends, thank GOD and most people it's less than 60 day around 54 to 55 right now and hope they improve soon. Good luck to you we all need it.

congrats! your embassy seems pretty fast!

Still waiting for my interview date from montreal embassy

I would call I think it makes a difference.

[Labebesota188 57]

Yes I have seen those with Nov 21 st scan dates if not mistake, have you called? You really need to call.

Yes i called today the lady said to call on the 21st which is the 60 days Im so stress out and worried I'm hoping no checklist crossing my fingers...,

Yes of course why not woooooooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooooo nice and smooth!

WOW great week congratulation, keep them coming NVC you SOB's your finally earning your money!

Woooooooooo Hoooo what a great week this is turning out to be just FABULOUS!

WOW great week congratulation, keep them coming NVC you SOB's your finally earning your money!

Yes so the 42 and 60 include weekends, thank GOD and most people it's less than 60 day around 54 to 55 right now and hope they improve soon. Good luck to you we all need it.

I would call I think it makes a difference.

[Soloenta 2,218]

Yes I have seen those with Nov 21 st scan dates if not mistake, have you called? You really need to call.

Yes i called today the lady said to call on the 21st which is the 60 days Im so stress out and worried I'm hoping no checklist crossing my fingers...,

1. Rule number one, don't believe a word they say.

2. Never do what they say.

3. Call once in the late morning then after 6/7 pm your time every day from now until you get your CC, you should be getting it God willing in the next couple of days or so. Some it does take 60 days but it's been averaging around 54 or so. SO, call twice a day you wont regret it.

And yes NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CHECKLIST, please God NO checklist Labebesota will be good promise .

Edited January 14, 2015 by Soloenta

[Labebesota188 57]

1. Rule number one, don't believe a word they say.

2. Never do what they say.

3. Call once in the late morning then after 6/7 pm your time every day from now until you get your CC, you should be getting it God willing in the next couple of days or so. Some it does take 60 days but it's been averaging around 54 or so. SO, call twice a day you wont regret it.

And yes NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CHECKLIST, please God NO checklist Labebesota will be good promise .

Thank you for putting a smile in my face I will take your advice and I will keep calling... I have 1 more question for you does the status on PAID always changes when a cc???

[Soloenta 2,218]

Thank you for putting a smile in my face I will take your advice and I will keep calling... I have 1 more question for you does the status on PAID always changes when a cc???

Hahhaaa your welcome happy I could and big FAT no, sometimes it never changes and when I called it hadn't changed I called in the morning and the rep said the same thing yours did call back when the 60 days are up, In the evening I checked the site and hope Paid didn't change to N/A. I called about 7 pm their time and the lady said CC complete. Paid didn't change until a day or two after. Ummmm it's 10:31 at NVC why not give a call then let me know?