APRIL FILERS AFTER NOA2 - NVC (CSC)

[kikibozu 24]

Another update on our interview dilemma...

After the embassy hung up on my fiancé, I tried calling the English-speaking call center instead. I explained to them that there are ZERO interview dates available online, and this is becoming urgent because our NOA2 expires in late August. They told me that they can't do anything, and they can't tell me if interviews will even be available in August. Apparently the only thing to do is keep checking usvisa-info... which we have done every single day since our CEAC status changed to "ready" 2 months ago.

On the bright side, I leave for France in 20 days and I will be there with my fiancé for the next 5 months. So if we get an interview date, then great! We'll hop on the next train to Paris. If not, and our petition expires... well, we'll have 5 months to figure out where to go from there. Fingers crossed it never comes to that.

[shellymarie 24]

oh no! I'm so sorry to hear!! but you have such a great outlook on everything!!! plus, you'll be together! not sure if every embassy does this, but I've read on here that if you email the embassy, it's possible that they'll extend your NOA2. i would think that in circumstances like this they would have to!! good luck and keep us posted!!

Another update on our interview dilemma...

After the embassy hung up on my fiancé, I tried calling the English-speaking call center instead. I explained to them that there are ZERO interview dates available online, and this is becoming urgent because our NOA2 expires in late August. They told me that they can't do anything, and they can't tell me if interviews will even be available in August. Apparently the only thing to do is keep checking usvisa-info... which we have done every single day since our CEAC status changed to "ready" 2 months ago.

On the bright side, I leave for France in 20 days and I will be there with my fiancé for the next 5 months. So if we get an interview date, then great! We'll hop on the next train to Paris. If not, and our petition expires... well, we'll have 5 months to figure out where to go from there. Fingers crossed it never comes to that.

[shellymarie 24]

quick question: for those that have scheduled the interviews online with the new system...the "pay online" option can be paid with the American petitioner's credit card, correct? it doesn't have to be paid using a credit card with the finances name on it right? i just didn't know if it will make a difference on the day of the interview if it was paid by me instead of him. thanks!!!

[NataliaLin 18]

Hey...

I believe it is the NVC case number. That´s why you cannot file the form unless you have the number or received the packet 3.

It is USCIS number. There is a "?" Sign where it explains that it is the petition number, not the case number

[Anapr 15]

quick question: for those that have scheduled the interviews online with the new system...the "pay online" option can be paid with the American petitioner's credit card, correct? it doesn't have to be paid using a credit card with the finances name on it right? i just didn't know if it will make a difference on the day of the interview if it was paid by me instead of him. thanks!!!

I think as long as it is paid, it's alright. Send him the receipt or any proof for the payment made.

(Could you please tell me that payment methods available? I saved dollars in cash to pay for it, but now I'm not sure if I have to pay them in reais - thanks!)

Good luck!

[shellymarie 24]

ok cool. that's what i figured but i just wanted to make sure!

I'll definitely let you know! but just so you know...i already registered for the website to schedule the interview and i chose the "pay in cash" option...thinking that would be an option to pay the day of the interview...but when you choose that option, it actually generates a piece of paper that gives you a date (like 5 days later) that you have to pay a fee of 680 reais. i can't really read it because it's on Portuguese but i think you have to bring it somewhere. if not the slip will expire and you have either print another slip or pay with credit card.

I'm not actually scheduling the interview til next Thursday though, so my slip will expire by then and I'll pay with my credit card instead

I think as long as it is paid, it's alright. Send him the receipt or any proof for the payment made.

(Could you please tell me that payment methods available? I saved dollars in cash to pay for it, but now I'm not sure if I have to pay them in reais - thanks!)

Good luck!

Edited July 23, 2015 by shellymarie

[Anapr 15]

ok cool. that's what i figured but i just wanted to make sure!

I'll definitely let you know! but just so you know...i already registered for the website to schedule the interview and i chose the "pay in cash" option...thinking that would be an option to pay the day of the interview...but when you choose that option, it actually generates a piece of paper that gives you a date (like 5 days later) that you have to pay a fee of 680 reais. i can't really read it because it's on Portuguese but i think you have to bring it somewhere. if not the slip will expire and you have either print another slip or pay with credit card.

I'm not actually scheduling the interview til next Thursday though, so my slip will expire by then and I'll pay with my credit card instead

Thanks for letting me know!

I was hopeful that they would give the option of paying it in cash but the currency be dollars instead.

That slip is called a "boleto bancario" and it's common here, but not really useful if you're the one paying it (people usually go directly to a bank and hand cash to the teller or pay it online withdrawing from a checking account).

Hoping everything goes smoothly for you. Fingers crossed!!

[NataliaLin 18]

I think as long as it is paid, it's alright. Send him the receipt or any proof for the payment made.

(Could you please tell me that payment methods available? I saved dollars in cash to pay for it, but now I'm not sure if I have to pay them in reais - thanks!)

Good luck!

Thanks for letting me know!

I was hopeful that they would give the option of paying it in cash but the currency be dollars instead.

That slip is called a "boleto bancario" and it's common here, but not really useful if you're the one paying it (people usually go directly to a bank and hand cash to the teller or pay it online withdrawing from a checking account).

Hoping everything goes smoothly for you. Fingers crossed!!

I paid it Argentina's Pesos here, even before my case status were ready. In argentina we paid it in Citibank or "pagofacil" with the official exchange (thank god, because there is an alternative exchange which is almost double and changing us dollars here ain't easy)

My receipt says that my fee will be allowed to use it on ONE visa within ONE YEAR. so.. I guess it is okay...

[Anapr 15]

I paid it Argentina's Pesos here, even before my case status were ready. In argentina we paid it in Citibank or "pagofacil" with the official exchange (thank god, because there is an alternative exchange which is almost double and changing us dollars here ain't easy)

My receipt says that my fee will be allowed to use it on ONE visa within ONE YEAR. so.. I guess it is okay...

As stupid as it sounds, I'm afraid of calling nvc to get my new case number. Without it I can't proceed with paying yet. But I wanted to be prepared, I had already put some dollars aside for the visa payment but in the end it will be about the same right? Dollars, reais, just another expense in this process.

Thanks for letting me know how it was for you.

[NataliaLin 18]

As stupid as it sounds, I'm afraid of calling nvc to get my new case number. Without it I can't proceed with paying yet. But I wanted to be prepared, I had already put some dollars aside for the visa payment but in the end it will be about the same right? Dollars, reais, just another expense in this process.

Thanks for letting me know how it was for you.

Don't be! They may bark, but they won't bite

If you already waited more than 15-20 days, you could start calling! I've seen that they have an average of 21 days between NOA2 and getting a NVC case #!

Good luck and keep it posted!

[NewKid 20]

Had my interview yesterday in South Africa, 30 minutes from entering the Consulate I was done and on my way. APPROVED! :-) so happy!

[KASH2011 382]

Had my interview yesterday in South Africa, 30 minutes from entering the Consulate I was done and on my way. APPROVED! :-) so happy!

Congrats!

[kikibozu 24]

Had my interview yesterday in South Africa, 30 minutes from entering the Consulate I was done and on my way. APPROVED! :-) so happy!

AHH! CONGRATS! I'm so happy everything went smoothly for you!

[NataliaLin 18]

Congrats NewKid!

Had my interview yesterday in South Africa, 30 minutes from entering the Consulate I was done and on my way. APPROVED! :-) so happy!

[TandL 5]

Had my interview yesterday in South Africa, 30 minutes from entering the Consulate I was done and on my way. APPROVED! :-) so happy!

Congratulations! I am really happy for you.

That is really exciting news