February 2015 filers - Texas Service Center

[Paul_Shannon 5]

**Update**

I called a few minutes ago to NVC considering its been a week since I'd received my NO2 and found out it arrived as of today. The Agent who kept the conversation very short and simple said that it could take anywhere up to 42 days to assign a few set of numbers, which i figure its not as a bad as TSC wait time. So yeah there's more waiting- I just hope we get to spend Christmas together.. Fingers crossed to those who are still waiting to be approve GOOD LUCK guys!!

Fingers Crossed

Fingers Crossed

My NOA2 was approved August 7th. I received a message from USCIS on August 21st stating that they mailed off my petition to the NVC. I have called NVC every Friday and they tell me it could take up to 35 days to receive... We were really hoping for a October wedding. We would definitely like to get married before the end of the year so I can file my taxes with him as a dependent. lol It's starting to get really ridiculous... this waiting. We are ready to move on with our lives.

[Pennycat 880]

My NOA2 was approved August 7th. I received a message from USCIS on August 21st stating that they mailed off my petition to the NVC. I have called NVC every Friday and they tell me it could take up to 35 days to receive... We were really hoping for a October wedding. We would definitely like to get married before the end of the year so I can file my taxes with him as a dependent. lol It's starting to get really ridiculous... this waiting. We are ready to move on with our lives.

I started planning a January wedding about this time last month. I haven't paid for anything that is date-dependent (I ordered a dress, and I'm getting some invitations designed...will plug in the date and location as soon as we can commit to it). I figure that if we have a January wedding planned, the earliest he'll be "allowed" to immigrate is that date in October. We'll probably do the courthouse at the end of December for tax purposes, or to hit the 90 day requirement, if he makes it here in late Sept/early Oct.

But honestly, I think that mid/late October is what is realistic for us. He is just REALLY BAD at anything to do with organization. He's had the list of vaccinations for 2 weeks. Public clinics are free (as long as you've paid your social insurance). Every day for two weeks, I've been asking where he's at on getting the vaccinations. "It's complicated" is all I keep getting. Apparently "complicated" is "asking for an appointment". Which can take a while. Which is exactly why I sent him the list two weeks ago. To get the show on the road. Sigh. At this rate, I feel like we'll be lucky to see October.

But for you, assuming you're not marrying my fiance's long lost twin or something.......October is very do-able for you. Maybe not the big white wedding. Maybe you'll give folks two weeks' notice. Or elope. But I think as long as you get moving on Packet 3, you'll be able to do October.

[Paul_Shannon 5]

I started planning a January wedding about this time last month. I haven't paid for anything that is date-dependent (I ordered a dress, and I'm getting some invitations designed...will plug in the date and location as soon as we can commit to it). I figure that if we have a January wedding planned, the earliest he'll be "allowed" to immigrate is that date in October. We'll probably do the courthouse at the end of December for tax purposes, or to hit the 90 day requirement, if he makes it here in late Sept/early Oct.

But honestly, I think that mid/late October is what is realistic for us. He is just REALLY BAD at anything to do with organization. He's had the list of vaccinations for 2 weeks. Public clinics are free (as long as you've paid your social insurance). Every day for two weeks, I've been asking where he's at on getting the vaccinations. "It's complicated" is all I keep getting. Apparently "complicated" is "asking for an appointment". Which can take a while. Which is exactly why I sent him the list two weeks ago. To get the show on the road. Sigh. At this rate, I feel like we'll be lucky to see October.

But for you, assuming you're not marrying my fiance's long lost twin or something.......October is very do-able for you. Maybe not the big white wedding. Maybe you'll give folks two weeks' notice. Or elope. But I think as long as you get moving on Packet 3, you'll be able to do October.

Yes, we are going to do a courthouse wedding within days of him getting here and then have a huge family wedding in March. He refuses to order the wedding bands (in Belgium) until he gets the visa in his hands and we were told it could take up 3 weeks to get the rings!!! So, yes, I think your fiancé and my fiancé may be twins.

I do have another question. Paul, my fiancé, was going to pay for the fees that were needed to finish this process up... but am I reading this correctly? Do we have to pay the fees online first? I have had nightmares with trying to get money back and forth from Belgium. It's never happened. But he saved up all the money to pay the fees.... Can he not pay there in Belgium at the embassy???

[Pennycat 880]

Yes, we are going to do a courthouse wedding within days of him getting here and then have a huge family wedding in March. He refuses to order the wedding bands (in Belgium) until he gets the visa in his hands and we were told it could take up 3 weeks to get the rings!!! So, yes, I think your fiancé and my fiancé may be twins.

I do have another question. Paul, my fiancé, was going to pay for the fees that were needed to finish this process up... but am I reading this correctly? Do we have to pay the fees online first? I have had nightmares with trying to get money back and forth from Belgium. It's never happened. But he saved up all the money to pay the fees.... Can he not pay there in Belgium at the embassy???

I just checked my NVC status. It's "in transit". Meaning my dumbutt yet again was playing like he had all the time in the world to do the SIMPLEST of tasks....and now...times up! We weren't talking to each other the day we got NOA2. Or more specifically, I wasn't talking to him so that I didn't some extremely nasty things that I don't really mean. August has not been a good month for us. And I'm not entirely sure what to do about that.

[Marine 1 4]

• Woohoo

Another day and nothing

Hope for tomorrow

[HislittleSecret 21]

• Woohoo
• Another day and nothing
• Hope for tomorrow
• 

You are certainly not alone. Another day and nothing has happened. ?

[Marine 1 4]

You are certainly not alone. Another day and nothing has happened. ?

You are correct, there are a lot of us on the waiting list

The first six months of waiting was easy, now the day to day is tormenting

Oh well, live and learn

I have a friend who said screw it and came up with his own personal immigration plan, similar to 25 million others

No paperwork and go.........................

[HislittleSecret 21]

You are correct, there are a lot of us on the waiting list

The first six months of waiting was easy, now the day to day is tormenting

Oh well, live and learn

I have a friend who said screw it and came up with his own personal immigration plan, similar to 25 million others

Its so sad that they took our money in Feb but they will not give use any useful info about our case. Millions just sneak over the boarders and they get first attention. Smh I'm over it!

No paperwork and go.........................

[Marine 1 4]

As long as our system is broken more and more people will evade the "Right and Honest" way

Nobody said it was easy to be legal

But in the long run those of us who play by the rules will prevail

[leisli 15]

I just checked my NVC status. It's "in transit". Meaning my dumbutt yet again was playing like he had all the time in the world to do the SIMPLEST of tasks....and now...times up! We weren't talking to each other the day we got NOA2. Or more specifically, I wasn't talking to him so that I didn't some extremely nasty things that I don't really mean. August has not been a good month for us. And I'm not entirely sure what to do about that.

catherineA, are you able to check you case status in CEAC already?

How long did it take for you to get your case number from NVC from NOA2? My fiance has been calling NVC since last week he hasn't able to connect to an operator. he's starting to get frustrated

[Pennycat 880]

catherineA, are you able to check you case status in CEAC already?

How long did it take for you to get your case number from NVC from NOA2? My fiance has been calling NVC since last week he hasn't able to connect to an operator. he's starting to get frustrated

I didn't even try to call until 2 weeks after NOA2. I wasn't even planning to try but I was curious. They had just assigned a number that day. Then, I checked the ceac site on Friday...nothing. and then today and i saw that it went out today, with at least one other Costa Rica filer from this site (she's a CSC person so shes not on this thread ). She got her number on Friday. Looks like they mail to San Jose on Mondays.

[Lade 5]

You are certainly not alone. Another day and nothing has happened. ?

Same here ?

[desi123 21]

Same here ?

Same with me

[Lade 5]

Same with me

Getting really impatient. Can't make any plans and it frustrates me.

Actually, I was assigned an alien number on my receipt notice. Not sure if that's same for everyone?

Should I ring USCIS?

[pepper44 18]

I just checked my NVC status. It's "in transit". Meaning my dumbutt yet again was playing like he had all the time in the world to do the SIMPLEST of tasks....and now...times up! We weren't talking to each other the day we got NOA2. Or more specifically, I wasn't talking to him so that I didn't some extremely nasty things that I don't really mean. August has not been a good month for us. And I'm not entirely sure what to do about that.

What is the site link to check the status? You have to have the case number from NVC to do this correct?

I'm still waiting for NVC to get my case number. I've called three times in hopes that my packet would be processed quickly and nothing as of yet.

Seems like another waiting game. I'd love to get married in October even if it is at the court house. I can at least celebrate in October every year but it seems more realistic I am going for a Feb wedding date now. Bummer. It was either Oct 28th or Feb 29th. ;-) leap year!!