TSC JULY 2014 FILERS - NOA2 APPROVALS

[firecat 1]

oh wow.i'm in shock. I haven't been on here in some time, and need to update my timeline. However, my fiancé had her interview this week. Everything went well and they said at the embassy congratulations, should take a day for the visa to be issued (they have the passport). I checked online and it's showing administrative processing.

Is that necessarily a bad thing?!?!? I so hope not.

Oh also she said they gave her a pink slip that just had her name on it and said the visa takes 3-5 days to issue

[Lorvin 45]

oh wow….i'm in shock. I haven't been on here in some time, and need to update my timeline. However, my fiancé had her interview this week. Everything went well and they said at the embassy congratulations, should take a day for the visa to be issued (they have the passport). I checked online and it's showing administrative processing.

Is that necessarily a bad thing?!?!? I so hope not.

Administrative processing can be a worry but they've told you it was approved and kept the passport to add the visa to so you should be good. What is the process for returning the visa? What timeframe were you given to actually receive the visa? Your portal on VJ or the consulate's webpage may help you with some of these answers. Good luck.

[Lorvin 45]

Oh also she said they gave her a pink slip that just had her name on it and said the visa takes 3-5 days to issue

Sounds like she will be receiving it any day. Me being me I would give it the 4-6 total days they suggested and then email/call them if it isn't received.

[firecat 1]

Appreciate the positive response. Trying to keep my spirits up. We've been counting down the days till we see each other again because we did get a ticket (I know, you aren't supposed too until the visa is issued but I took a gamble because it was a good deal…..although will have to change it if necessary). But that ticket is for travel in 10 days….and next week friday is Good Friday so I assume the embassy will be closed and the following monday is a public holiday.

I'm hoping we get some good news early next week!

Administrative processing can be a worry but they've told you it was approved and kept the passport to add the visa to so you should be good. What is the process for returning the visa? What timeframe were you given to actually receive the visa? Your portal on VJ or the consulate's webpage may help you with some of these answers. Good luck.

The CO said it takes like a day, but they can't be sure because sometimes the system may go down etc and it's out of their control….but that she's putting it into the system now.

[Lorvin 45]

Appreciate the positive response. Trying to keep my spirits up. We've been counting down the days till we see each other again because we did get a ticket (I know, you aren't supposed too until the visa is issued but I took a gamble because it was a good deal…..although will have to change it if necessary). But that ticket is for travel in 10 days….and next week friday is Good Friday so I assume the embassy will be closed and the following monday is a public holiday.

I'm hoping we get some good news early next week!

The CO said it takes like a day, but they can't be sure because sometimes the system may go down etc and it's out of their control….but that she's putting it into the system now.

Good luck - the anxiety lifts a bit as each point along the line is reached... wishing you the best.

[wbeem 568]

I called NVC today and they said it could take up to 35 days for them to receive our petition from TSC. Has anyone had to really wait that long?

Ours was sent the same day as yours, I think. I am going to call them late tonight (EST). I will let you know if we have any luck, or tell you what they say if I get through. What time did you call?

[LoveinGhana! 55]

Ours was sent the same day as yours, I think. I am going to call them late tonight (EST). I will let you know if we have any luck, or tell you what they say if I get through. What time did you call?

It can take anywhere from 10-14 days to get to NVC. Once they receive it you will have your case number in a day or two. I found the best time to call is around 7:00 am EST...or about 10:00 pm EST.

Good luck

[wbeem 568]

It can take anywhere from 10-14 days to get to NVC. Once they receive it you will have your case number in a day or two. I found the best time to call is around 7:00 am EST...or about 10:00 pm EST.

Good luck

Yes, I called between 11 pm and midnight. 56 attempts but could not get past the automated 'lines busy' message. It's OK. We know we are probably a bit early, but I don't regret trying and will see if Monday morning yields better results. All they can do is say they don't have it and then we will keep trying. After waiting, it just feels good to be able to do something, knowing that our wedding is in sight

[Andie 147]

It can take anywhere from 10-14 days to get to NVC. Once they receive it you will have your case number in a day or two. I found the best time to call is around 7:00 am EST...or about 10:00 pm EST.

Good luck

Ours took two and half weeks to get to NVC from NOA2 and has now been sitting there for 2 weeks. I thought this was going to be the quick part and don't understand what takes so long at NVC if some can be out in a couple of days.

[wbeem 568]

Ours took two and half weeks to get to NVC from NOA2 and has now been sitting there for 2 weeks. I thought this was going to be the quick part and don't understand what takes so long at NVC if some can be out in a couple of days.

We also thought it was usually quick. Is NVC still catching up on backlog from the bad weather and February closures?

[Lorvin 45]

Ours took two and half weeks to get to NVC from NOA2 and has now been sitting there for 2 weeks. I thought this was going to be the quick part and don't understand what takes so long at NVC if some can be out in a couple of days.

We also thought it was usually quick. Is NVC still catching up on backlog from the bad weather and February closures?

A couple factors and a bit of luck influence how quickly a file leaves NVC for the consulate. If the beneficiary's consulate receives frequent K1 applications the files are batched and forwarded about every two weeks, otherwise they are sent individually as they become ready. Your wait will be impacted depending when in that two week cycle your case receives a number.

Also keep in mind, not all consulates receive files via DHL (2 day shipping) some are simply mailed (ours took a week to arrive).

As an example, our file took 6 weeks from NOA2 to arriving at the consulate - many others were quicker.

Hope this helps.

Edited March 29, 2015 by Lorvin

[LoveinGhana! 55]

Ours took two and half weeks to get to NVC from NOA2 and has now been sitting there for 2 weeks. I thought this was going to be the quick part and don't understand what takes so long at NVC if some can be out in a couple of days.

Trust me I know how you feel!! Mine was at NVC for 3 weeks. Now it is in Ghana and we still don't have an interview date. It will be 3 weeks there Thursday. They mailed out his packets almost 2 weeks ago. But most of the time you don't get them. So I have requested several times for an email-call letter so he can go pick up his packets with the interview date! I never thought this would take close to a year!!! by the time our interview comes we will be close to a year with this entire process. A little frustrated with all the waiting!!

[LoveinGhana! 55]

A couple factors and a bit of luck influence how quickly a file leaves NVC for the consulate. If the beneficiary's consulate receives frequent K1 applications the files are batched and forwarded about every two weeks, otherwise they are sent individually as they become ready. Your wait will be impacted depending when in that two week cycle your case receives a number.

Also keep in mind, not all consulates receive files via DHL (2 day shipping) some are simply mailed (ours took a week to arrive).

As an example, our file took 6 weeks from NOA2 to arriving at the consulate - many others were quicker.

Hope this helps.

Tomorrow is the big interview!!! I wish you both the best of luck!!!

[Andie 147]

A couple factors and a bit of luck influence how quickly a file leaves NVC for the consulate. If the beneficiary's consulate receives frequent K1 applications the files are batched and forwarded about every two weeks, otherwise they are sent individually as they become ready. Your wait will be impacted depending when in that two week cycle your case receives a number.

Also keep in mind, not all consulates receive files via DHL (2 day shipping) some are simply mailed (ours took a week to arrive).

As an example, our file took 6 weeks from NOA2 to arriving at the consulate - many others were quicker.

Hope this helps.

Thank you for that... not panicking so much...

and... GOOD LUCK for the interview !!!

[Andie 147]

Trust me I know how you feel!! Mine was at NVC for 3 weeks. Now it is in Ghana and we still don't have an interview date. It will be 3 weeks there Thursday. They mailed out his packets almost 2 weeks ago. But most of the time you don't get them. So I have requested several times for an email-call letter so he can go pick up his packets with the interview date! I never thought this would take close to a year!!! by the time our interview comes we will be close to a year with this entire process. A little frustrated with all the waiting!!

I agree after waiting for TSC all that time you hope to pick up some speed at this point. I hope you dont have to wait any longer for your interview date