NVC Filers - September 2015

[theskeets 10]

Hi. I applied together with my daughter, but in order to follow USCIS rules, we had to send separate forms.

For the NVC, because I had a police report missing, I actually sent her documents through email one day before mine.

Everything about her case took longer than mine. Her case was locked for 10 days at DS-261, we only got it fixed through a supervisor. She's eight, so I can't really understand why everything about her case is hard, while mine in reality is a lot more complicated (I am divorced, have lived in many different places so I had to send several police reports...).

It simply makes no sense.

WOW- so frustrating...she's only 8! They must have put her in a wrong pile or something at some point.

[kamw 93]

Congratulations. You beat me lol. None for us here. You got the 17 day review.

Hoping for CC soon too.

Had you called the NVC from when you sent your documents in? Trying to see if they slow it down if one calls too much during the document review phase.

If that's the case I better pack my bags and just make life with my husband at home. I called 2 a day everyday for 8 days+ various calls when I first got there....

... then again I'm still waiting for my scan date email and they got the paperwork on Monday. :cry:

[Dyattaw 7]

I call every day and still got my CC in 20 days, so I don't think anyone gets slowed down. I've now talked to the same person 3 days in a row and don't even have to ask whether my wife's interview is scheduled yet as she knows my question in advance.

[MsJC 5]

If that's the case I better pack my bags and just make life with my husband at home. I called 2 a day everyday for 8 days+ various calls when I first got there....

... then again I'm still waiting for my scan date email and they got the paperwork on Monday. :cry:

My Docs were also received on Monday, and I haven't gotten an email either.... Someone said they just got an email yesterday with their scan date of Aug 26th, I believe the system is just slow. I am guessing we will get our emails by mid/end of next week?

[Thozelle 16]

My Docs were also received on Monday, and I haven't gotten an email either.... Someone said they just got an email yesterday with their scan date of Aug 26th, I believe the system is just slow. I am guessing we will get our emails by mid/end of next week?

Got email yesterday morning. But couldn't open attachment. Called NVC and they said it was just the notification the AOS/IV was received Monday. Strange thing was I didn't get the 30 day dialog. Instead she said it will be a few days before it gets to review.

[musicalm 1]

Hi There,

I've been having some issues with calling NVC and getting in touch with the right department - this has happened 3 times now. I am at the stage where I have filled out the DS 261, paid the AOS fee, and am waiting for the DS 260 to be available to me along with the IV invoice.

- I call 603-334-0700

- I press 1 for English (the only other option is 2 for Spanish, if I don't press anything, I get disconnected)

- I press 1 to speak to customer rep (no other option, if I don't press anything, I get disconnected)

- When I get connected to a rep after ~25-30 minutes, they take my NVC case number, check on their side, and say that I've pressed a wrong button, because they are only handling cases where the interview has already been scheduled/taken place, and that they will connect me to the right department. When they do that, I either get disconnected, or I come back to the same department again.

Anyone else facing this? Any pointers on what I might be doing wrong?

Thanks

[Thozelle 16]

Hi There,

I've been having some issues with calling NVC and getting in touch with the right department - this has happened 3 times now. I am at the stage where I have filled out the DS 261, paid the AOS fee, and am waiting for the DS 260 to be available to me along with the IV invoice.

- I call 603-334-0700

- I press 1 for English (the only other option is 2 for Spanish, if I don't press anything, I get disconnected)

- I press 1 to speak to customer rep (no other option, if I don't press anything, I get disconnected)

- When I get connected to a rep after ~25-30 minutes, they take my NVC case number, check on their side, and say that I've pressed a wrong button, because they are only handling cases where the interview has already been scheduled/taken place, and that they will connect me to the right department. When they do that, I either get disconnected, or I come back to the same department again.

Anyone else facing this? Any pointers on what I might be doing wrong?

Thanks

The options have changed. There are 7 options now. Sounds like you are wanting option 3 which is to establish agent.

[Hassan&Amina 0]

Hi There,

I've been having some issues with calling NVC and getting in touch with the right department - this has happened 3 times now. I am at the stage where I have filled out the DS 261, paid the AOS fee, and am waiting for the DS 260 to be available to me along with the IV invoice.

- I call 603-334-0700

- I press 1 for English (the only other option is 2 for Spanish, if I don't press anything, I get disconnected)

- I press 1 to speak to customer rep (no other option, if I don't press anything, I get disconnected)

- When I get connected to a rep after ~25-30 minutes, they take my NVC case number, check on their side, and say that I've pressed a wrong button, because they are only handling cases where the interview has already been scheduled/taken place, and that they will connect me to the right department. When they do that, I either get disconnected, or I come back to the same department again.

Anyone else facing this? Any pointers on what I might be doing wrong?

Thanks

I paid the Aos in 8/19 and I am still waiting on the IV fee and 260 form to be available. So I just went ahead and mailed both aos and iv documents in one package. I called nvc and they said it was ok. Edited September 5, 2015 by Hassan&Amina

[Hassan&Amina 0]

I paid the Aos in 8/19 and I am still waiting on the IV fee and 260 form to be available. So I just went ahead and mailed both aos and iv documents in one package. I called nvc and they said it was ok.

[A-square 31]

I paid the Aos in 8/19 and I am still waiting on the IV fee and 260 form to be available. So I just went ahead and mailed both aos and iv documents in one package. I called nvc and they said it was ok.

Yes. I also did that. I sent out my package on Aug 15, paid IV on the 21st and filled out DS-260 on Aug 24. By the way, you should call NVC to review your choice of agent if you haven't done that.

[Hassan&Amina 0]

I called them twice and they said they are still reviewing the choice of agent forms. And that it takes time. I try to call them twice a week now.

[FabtheFab 67]

My Docs were also received on Monday, and I haven't gotten an email either.... Someone said they just got an email yesterday with their scan date of Aug 26th, I believe the system is just slow. I am guessing we will get our emails by mid/end of next week?

You know, my case took 6 days and my daughter's 9 days to get the documents receipt email :-(

And I only got them one day after calling and asking about it. Have you tried calling NVC?

[aeh85 7]

We're on the same boat! Ours arrived but have yet to be scanned...we also have a joint-sponsor, hope that won't delay us both too much!

Good luck to us both! Hopefully if one of us gets news, the other won't be far behind!

Was your joint sponsor a friend or family? It's my friend, who's a dentist, so income shouldn't be a problem, but she ordered the wrong transcripts (W2s not tax returns), and she's married, so I used the 2014 tax return and her W2s, employment letter, and 3 paystubs.

You scan date will most likely be today and you will probably get the e-mail on Friday saying they received your documents on 9/2/15.

Right on time! Got the email yesterday :-)

[Oluwaese 17]

That is amazing news!! Congrats!! You have no idea how much hope you give us all!! Hopefully the trend continues 15-21 day review, and for all of us to get CC soon! Please let us know when you get notified for the interview date! I also want to thank you for having such a detailed Timeline, as it helps us all!!

Msjc....thank you so much....I hope it continues for everyone. I will keep everyone updated. I' m glad my timeline could be of some help. Good luck!!!!!

[Nkkystel 8]

Hi everyone,

Scan date is August 17th and got this mail yesterday September 4th.

_____CORRESPONDENCE INSTRUCTIONS:_________________________________

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar

code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the address provided.

______PASSPORT:_______________________________________

Please submit a copy of the biographic data page of this person's passport, including the expiration date of the passport. The passport must be valid.

---3 - BIRTHCERTIFICATE:_________________________

Please submit this applicant's photocopy of the original document listed above. Each applicant must send a photocopy of the original birth certificate issued by the official custodian of birth records in the country of birth, showing the date and place of birth, and the parentage of the alien, based upon the original registration of birth.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing authority. Failure to provide the correct document will delay your case and may result in rescheduling of your interview or refusal of a visa.

The certificate must contain the following information: Person's date of birth Person's place of birth Names of both parents, and Annotation by the appropriate authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records

If the certificate is a photocopy of the certified original document, it must come from the issuing government authority and it must contain annotation by the issuing authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records.

- A baptismal certificate that contains the date and place of birth, as well as both parents names (providing the baptism took place shortly after birth)

- An adoption decree for an adopted child

- An affidavit from a close relative, preferably the applicant's mother, stating the date and place of birth, both parents names, and the mother's maiden name

Suitability of Documentation for Immigration Purposes:

For many countries, the U.S Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please go to our website http://nvc.state.gov/to determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country specific guidelines for the documents requested.

All documents not in English or in the official language of the country where the visa application will be processed must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement by the translator which includes the following:

Translation is accurate

Translator is competent to translate

______5 - MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:____________________________________

Please send a copy of this applicant's original marriage certificate or a copy of the certified marriage document.

Documents must be from the appropriate issuing government authority. Failure to provide the correct document will delay your case and may result in rescheduling of your interview, or refusal of a visa.

For many countries, the U.S. Department of State has established country-specific criteria for ensuring that applicants submit documents appropriate for visa processing. Please go to http://nvc.state.gov/to determine if the U.S. Department of State has issued any country-specific guidelines for the requested document.

All documents not in English, or the official language of the country where the visa application will be processed, must be accompanied by a certified translation. Your translation must include a statement signed by the translator that states the following:

Translation is accurate

Translator is competent to translate

If the certificate is a certified copy of the original it must come from the issuing government authority and it must contain annotation by the issuing government authority indicating that it is an extract from the official records. If the applicant's marriage record is unobtainable because records have been destroyed or the appropriate government authority will not issue one, please obtain a certified statement from the appropriate government authority stating the reason your record is not available.

______F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

We received your Immigrant Visa Application; however, we have not received an Affidavit of Support form. You must submit an Affidavit of Support form before we can complete your case.

Please go to our website http://nvc.state.govfor instructions on how to obtain, complete, and submit an Affidavit of Support form.

When responding to the National Visa Center, please include the bar code sheet that came with this letter. Failure to include the bar code sheet may cause a delay in the processing of your case. The bar code sheet should be placed on top of all documents being submitted for this case and mailed to the address provided.

My husband submitted the AOS form. Why the checklist.