NVC passed the 35 day mark is this common

[jstset 0]

Hello VJ! This is my first post. My question is how common is it for the NVC to run past 35 days? I have been monitoring the similar timelines and it appears mine is lagging. I used Siam Legal in Bangkok to process the documents. My NOA1 took 65 days most take 10. The NOA2 was normal now the NVC is lagging. I have not had any additional request for information. NOA2 dated July 7, 2015 I sent in an email for research Aug 7, 2015. I am watching other VJ times lines move along at a correct pace, any ideas????? Thanks

[Zedayn 485]

The NVC can take up to 8 weeks to receive your case from USCIS. It normally doesn't take that long, but it can and is still within normal times. It took me 5 weeks to receive my case from NVC...the same amount of time you have been waiting according to your NOA2 date.

Have you been calling the NVC every day to see if your case has arrived?

[Pennycat 880]

Hello VJ! This is my first post. My question is how common is it for the NVC to run past 35 days? I have been monitoring the similar timelines and it appears mine is lagging. I used Siam Legal in Bangkok to process the documents. My NOA1 took 65 days most take 10. The NOA2 was normal now the NVC is lagging. I have not had any additional request for information. NOA2 dated July 7, 2015 I sent in an email for research Aug 7, 2015. I am watching other VJ times lines move along at a correct pace, any ideas????? Thanks

That's well within the normal time it takes NVC. And "most" don't take 10 days at CSC. The current average is 37 days. Average just means average, though, and a margin for error 3 or 4 weeks in either direction is completely normal for USCIS, even within a service center.

[TBoneTX 45,333]

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[jstset 0]

Thanks all for the replies! I have called several times.I called 7am this morning 8/11 which prompted me to post on the VJ forum. I emailed nvcresearch@state.gov with the required info in the subject line and additional info in email body on Aug 7...I hope this is the correct address to request research/location and case status. Does anyone have any info on how long this takes or what the process involves?

To CatherineA: Hey thanks for the reply! I wanted to clarify the dates as maybe that will make a difference in future posters suggestions. My Lewisville, TX drop box NOA1 reply was 60+ days. VJ wont even let you select that long on your time line. If i understand correctly the NOA1 is just the hey you we got your stuff letter. My original packet arrived at the DropBox on March 28, 2015. NOA1 June2 i felt that this was a bit long to receive an NOA1.

The NOA2 July 7. The CSC took about 29 days which follows the VJ projected time line. I made the assumption (we all know how those go lol) that the NVC process would follow the projected Timeline as well. As a side note it appears most of the VJ users do follow the projected trend. There has to be a difference in why some cases flow better than others. If someone is enlightened please share.

Thanks,

[JamesT 12]

I'm in a similar situation as you, jstset. My NOA2 was 6/29/2015, but I still don't have a case number from the NVC. The last time I called was 8/06 when they told me to email nvcresearch@state.gov. I did that on the evening of 8/06, and haven't received a response yet. My guess is it will take at least a week to get a response, probably more. I try not to worry too much (yet), but it certainly seems strange that it would take this long.

[M. Fleming 1]

Hello VJ! This is my first post. My question is how common is it for the NVC to run past 35 days? I have been monitoring the similar timelines and it appears mine is lagging. I used Siam Legal in Bangkok to process the documents. My NOA1 took 65 days most take 10. The NOA2 was normal now the NVC is lagging. I have not had any additional request for information. NOA2 dated July 7, 2015 I sent in an email for research Aug 7, 2015. I am watching other VJ times lines move along at a correct pace, any ideas????? Thanks

Sorry to hear you used Siam Legal. We used them too and they waited to send our application, only 50 days but they only sent because my fiancee went to their office and demanded that they send it. She wouldn't leave until she had a shipping number in her hand. About a week later we had the NOA1. I have since quit using their service because we realized we can do this on our own.

[jstset 0]

I suspect that Siam legal also held my application. I would have to assume the reason is money.Siam Legal is very expensive and i have heard good reviews. The truth is yes you can do all this yourself. Had i found VJ before i would have not hired a lawyer. It is sad but Thailand is full of scammers. A Thailand lady runs a visa service about a half block from embassy. She has people telling the Thai people she has an inside source to get visa. The unknowing believe her as many things in Thailand are done this way.