I-129F April 2016 Filers

[fruitcake 31]

I never heard or read anything like, Should wait the NVC case status to change to READY before paying the visa.

What I know is that when you receive the NVC case number which means you are now able to pay the visa fee then proceed to the next step which is scheduling an interview.

I dont know what to do now, just made me confused.

[bigant006 44]

File had been received at Philippines Embassy..... about to go ahead and change the date to Aug 9th..... Once receiving the NVC # only took one week to make to the Embassy and website says "READY"

[bigant006 44]

how long does it take the nvc to send my case to the embassy of my country?

Send to Philippines on took a week

[linafinn 11]

Just sticking in a comment here since I was an April filer so I can follow the thread as well

Got my NoA1 on April 28th and NoA2 on 8th of July so still waiting for the NVC notice and case number

Seems like NVC is still slow though...

[Shana1705 2]

So I'm still waiting for NOA2, 103 days now ? Londoners, how long is it taking for you to get through the NVC stage to scheduling your medical and interview? I was hoping to be able to move at the end of November, just wondering if it would be possible to complete everything in that time or whether I should make alternative arrangements.

[linafinn 11]

So I'm still waiting for NOA2, 103 days now ? Londoners, how long is it taking for you to get through the NVC stage to scheduling your medical and interview? I was hoping to be able to move at the end of November, just wondering if it would be possible to complete everything in that time or whether I should make alternative arrangements.

What the h-ell?!

Have you tried calling the USCIS office since your NoA2 date is passed their timeline? If you don't get an answer then you should try and contact your senator/congressman and get them involved. According to your timeline you should've gotten your NoA2 last month

Edited July 25, 2016 by linafinn

[alexandaaron 13]

That is true about London! They are constantly adding more interview spots so if you keep checking you can get a much earlier one than you originally scheduled!!

Oh, that is great news!! Thanks, guys!

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[alexandaaron 13]

So I'm still waiting for NOA2, 103 days now ? Londoners, how long is it taking for you to get through the NVC stage to scheduling your medical and interview? I was hoping to be able to move at the end of November, just wondering if it would be possible to complete everything in that time or whether I should make alternative arrangements.

I agree with the poster above -- reach out and see if you can't get any further updates! Email your senator/congressperson, too. But my rough mental timeline (which, based on my and others' experiences here seems to have been pretty accurate so far):

From NOA2 Date:

- 2-3 weeks for USCIS to send to NVC

- 1 week for NVC to find it & assign a case #

- 1 week for it to get from NVC to London Embassy

Although the USCIS --> NVC part could technically take up to 6 weeks, it looks like it's averaging 3 and folks are getting lucky with 2.

So if you get your NOA2 within the next month (by August 25th) and presuming you have EVERYTHING else in order -- police certificate received, Special Access Report received if needed, jabs done, forms filled, DS-160 done and confirmation page printed, etc. -- then you should be able to schedule your medical and interview simultaneously August by mid-to-late September. From there, it's ~60 - 70 days to interview (although that seems to be getting shorter!) So you could still interview + depart by mid-to-late November and be together in the US in time for Thanksgiving.

[Shana1705 2]

What the h-ell?!

Have you tried calling the USCIS office since your NoA2 date is passed their timeline? If you don't get an answer then you should try and contact your senator/congressman and get them involved. According to your timeline you should've gotten your NoA2 last month

Yes, we called last week and the lady we spoke to said that the USCIS processing times are currently 5 months and as we haven't passed that time, they wont look into it. She said our case was still there though. This timeline isn't anything to do with USCIS apparently, as not everyone who applies for a visa registers on this site, so it gives an unpredictable timeline.

[Shana1705 2]

I agree with the poster above -- reach out and see if you can't get any further updates! Email your senator/congressperson, too. But my rough mental timeline (which, based on my and others' experiences here seems to have been pretty accurate so far):

From NOA2 Date:

- 2-3 weeks for USCIS to send to NVC

- 1 week for NVC to find it & assign a case #

- 1 week for it to get from NVC to London Embassy

Although the USCIS --> NVC part could technically take up to 6 weeks, it looks like it's averaging 3 and folks are getting lucky with 2.

So if you get your NOA2 within the next month (by August 25th) and presuming you have EVERYTHING else in order -- police certificate received, Special Access Report received if needed, jabs done, forms filled, DS-160 done and confirmation page printed, etc. -- then you should be able to schedule your medical and interview simultaneously August by mid-to-late September. From there, it's ~60 - 70 days to interview (although that seems to be getting shorter!) So you could still interview + depart by mid-to-late November and be together in the US in time for Thanksgiving.

I have a feeling its taking so long because I have a special guardianship order in place for my niece as my sister was killed 8 years ago. I have a leave to remove order in place though, which I sent in with my petition. I'm just guessing they're doing background checks on that as I have nothing else registered against me.

I will keep praying that we get approved soon. I was hoping to be there end of Nov/Start of Dec so we will see. Just have to keep waiting. I don't think keeping calling will help, I've read else where that they get fed up if you keep chasing them and your paperwork gets buried!

Thanks for the info re the medical and interview, at least I have a rough idea of how long it will take once we get approved!

[linafinn 11]

I have a feeling its taking so long because I have a special guardianship order in place for my niece as my sister was killed 8 years ago. I have a leave to remove order in place though, which I sent in with my petition. I'm just guessing they're doing background checks on that as I have nothing else registered against me.

I will keep praying that we get approved soon. I was hoping to be there end of Nov/Start of Dec so we will see. Just have to keep waiting. I don't think keeping calling will help, I've read else where that they get fed up if you keep chasing them and your paperwork gets buried!

Thanks for the info re the medical and interview, at least I have a rough idea of how long it will take once we get approved!

Oh okay I understand. Best of luck to you anyways and hope that you'll get to the US according to your plans <3

[chipmunk92 11]

So I'm still waiting for NOA2, 103 days now ? Londoners, how long is it taking for you to get through the NVC stage to scheduling your medical and interview? I was hoping to be able to move at the end of November, just wondering if it would be possible to complete everything in that time or whether I should make alternative arrangements.

Shana, every time I see that you have posted I am hoping it is to report that you have received your NOA2!!

I have spent a lot of time looking at timelines, and I think as long as you are staying ahead of the game and are ready for the next steps you can expect about 2 months between your NOA2 and your interview for London. If you are diligent and keep checking for earlier interview dates it could be less than 2 months!

I really hope that you get your news soon and that you can go through with your original plan!

[bigant006 44]

interview date changed Aug 9th.... moves everything up....

[nicknkatie0608 7]

interview date changed Aug 9th.... moves everything up....

Congrats!!!!

[Backpackers 19]

No, you do not need to wait until it says "READY". Ours was in transit when we paid. Priority date is for a different type of visa, I found on VJ that most others use NOA1 date, so I did the same.

Yes, Case ID is NVC #. I forget what I put for State, probably just put her province in there.

Look around this site for helpful info: http://dennyeyberg.wix.com/filipino-am-visa#!scheduling-the-interview/c23ij

Do I need to wait till my NVC case status changes to READY on CEAC website before I can pay the visa fee at Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI)?

Also, I went to US Travel Docs apply for a US visa website, then to the Schedule Your Interview Appointment Online link, But i'm confused about a couple of the questions, can someone explain?

Priority Date: what is a priority date and where can i find it?

Case ID: is this the NVC case number?

Address:

City:

State: Philippines has states!?? who knew!?

Postal Code: