NVC Filers - january 2016

[Amadia 711]

Just got off the phone with NVC's Nora regarding my kids' petition packets. She stated NVC rec'd it but the email should be sent by Fri....I got my email regarding my packet early this morning.....so I'm presently awaiting emails on my kids' own

Has this ever happened to any1 else where the spouse petitions were separate from the kids?

[Amadia 711]

Question...how would one go about finding out where to look to see when Embassay'd are scheduling? Is that based on information VJ users provide? Just curious.

These are statistics used based on info from VJers who have completed the process. Not all embassies will be updated for members to know the exact. I can say the PoS consulate schedules non-immigrant visas based on an appointment system since I was able to go onto the CEAC website for TT Embassy and select the date and time slot which was available and to my convenience.....I cannot say the process for the IR-1/CR-1 visa and I believe that NVC receives a schedule from the consulate with available dates for interviews and this i how NVC is able to send a letter. Based on the review by the consulate after the packet is sent from NVC to the consulate where the interview must take place, then the consulate determines a suitable date and time and sends out the packet 3 for you to gather docs and do the medical etc prior to attending the interview.

[Frankjavir 55]

Question...how would one go about finding out where to look to see when Embassay'd are scheduling? Is that based on information VJ users provide? Just curious.

That is the 64 bucks question every one would like to have an answer.

Varies from embassy to embassy obviously based on demand.

Each embassy has an scheduling internet portal but is for K-1, tourists and other categories.

In this portal they can register and look for slots available for those categories only.

Bogota's portal is https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-co/iv (for other countries is similar, just change the CO for whatever letters is necessary).

As far as immigrant visa interview slots go, there is no public information unless you have a close friend inside willing to risk his/her job for talking about what goes inside.http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/threads/how-long-does-nvc-take-to-schedule-interview.14120/

Here is more info:

http://www.immigration-information.com/forums/threads/how-long-does-nvc-take-to-schedule-interview.14120/

Edited January 22, 2016 by Frankjavir

[Amadia 711]

Question...how would one go about finding out where to look to see when Embassay'd are scheduling? Is that based on information VJ users provide? Just curious.

Also...a helpful tip! Look on the extreme right of the VJ page and you'll see a column going straight down that says "Latest VISA Approvals" and underneath that is another that states "VISA Interviews for today". There is one from Jamaica for each of these...you can PM them and ask abt their experience or just scroll through their timelines to establish what you were asking You're welcome lol

[Frankjavir 55]

Question...how would one go about finding out where to look to see when Embassay'd are scheduling? Is that based on information VJ users provide? Just curious.

Would be nice if all embassies did this:

http://www.usemb-ankara.org.tr/consular/english/schedule_iv.html

[Amadia 711]

Question...how would one go about finding out where to look to see when Embassay'd are scheduling? Is that based on information VJ users provide? Just curious.

So check out this person's timeline regarding their IR-2 visa application: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=209652

It does indeed take 4mths from NVC receiving docs to CC....and 4mths to schedule interview with Jamaica US embassy....YIKES!

[Amadia 711]

Would be nice if all embassies did this:

http://www.usemb-ankara.org.tr/consular/english/schedule_iv.html

Yup...it definitely would have been a HUGE help to all!

[Frankjavir 55]

So check out this person's timeline regarding their IR-2 visa application: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=209652

It does indeed take 4mths from NVC receiving docs to CC....and 4mths to schedule interview with Jamaica US embassy....YIKES!

Keep in mind that an IR-2 needs to be current before goes to interview. In our cases, IR1/CR1 we do not have to wait for a priority date to be current.

[shsl73 29]

Also...a helpful tip! Look on the extreme right of the VJ page and you'll see a column going straight down that says "Latest VISA Approvals" and underneath that is another that states "VISA Interviews for today". There is one from Jamaica for each of these...you can PM them and ask abt their experience or just scroll through their timelines to establish what you were asking You're welcome lol

You all are the best!

[Amadia 711]

You all are the best!

Aww shucks! lol

Being well-informed is better than trying to figure stuff out on your own...you'd go bat-sh*t crazy!

[shsl73 29]

Aww shucks! lol

Being well-informed is better than trying to figure stuff out on your own...you'd go bat-sh*t crazy!

Well the confirmation of an approx 5 to 6 mos more just sent me bat sh** crazy...but what can one do but ride it out or committ to a room with rubber walls and bounce back and forth! Seems that we will spend our year anniversary apart??????

[shsl73 29]

Would be nice if all embassies did this:

http://www.usemb-ankara.org.tr/consular/english/schedule_iv.html

LOL...guess I married the wrong country (just kidding). That would be great if they all did that but that's too much like right...maybe at some point all the entities will function in the same format but I'm sure we will be way beyond this process before it happens. Too bad there isn't a suggestion box where we could help them out on how better to streamline this process. Funny thing is if we can build drones that deliver packages to your door or cars that drive themselves...seems like streamlining this process would be a cake walk. A great idea would be 1 giant mainframe system that all embassay's tap into (for petition processing, data/form collection, appointment scheduling and provides a portal for petitioners and beneficiaries). Imagine the number of trees that would be saved and the contribution made to the environment and global warming??? Edited January 22, 2016 by shsl73

[Amadia 711]

Well the confirmation of an approx 5 to 6 mos more just sent me bat sh** crazy...but what can one do but ride it out or committ to a room with rubber walls and bounce back and forth! Seems that we will spend our year anniversary apart??????

Can't you take time off to visit him for your anniversary? I'll be doing so when mine comes around using my tourist visa.

[LoveinGhana! 55]

I have a question is it normal for my AOS paid fee to change and say in process after two weeks of saying paid? IV still says in process.

[shsl73 29]

I have a question is it normal for my AOS paid fee to change and say in process after two weeks of saying paid? IV still says in process.

Maybe their system is running a nightly batch job to update case status's.