30 days for processing the IV Paket each time?

[Hermione 3]

Hi everyone,

NVC got our IV Paket on 29th of February 2016. (Scan date)

We called to NVC several times and on the 32nd day NVC sent my husband a checklist that he forgot to sign the I-864 form. He is sure that he signed it.

So he had to send the form again, which they got on 4th of April. I called last Friday and the lady on the phone says, it can take another 30-45 days. Does the clock start from the beginning each time they request something?

I have researched in internet a bit and saw quite a few people complaining that NVC looses the documents or they misteriously do not get the last page where the signature is.

We are waiting since then our Case to be completed and the Interview date scheduled in Frankfurt.

The problem is that I did my medical in December, because I wanted things to go smooth with little waiting time. In May 17th the medical will expire. But I hope the case will be transfered to Frankfurt by then.

The petition was filed end of August, 16 and still waiting for my interview.

[rmarias10 0]

They say 30-45 days but it rarely takes that long. Unless they don't request more documents you're case should be completed shortly. Give them a call to get an update on your case. They will tell you if they need anything else or if whatever you sent last is all they needed.

[Thesmiths2016 117]

It depends how busy they are, but regardless of how long the turnaround time is, yes I believe the clock resets every time you have to send something else in. It doesn't usually seem to take 30-45 days though.

[Gafelkins56 2]

Differrnt person differrnt answers an yes they lose papers I sent my I 864 an low behold no signature page 9.plus husbands birth certificate hmmmm

[Hermione 3]

Well I hope it is not going to take 45 days to review the signature.

Otherwise I have to pass the medical again and not excited about it all:)

I read somewhere that the medical has to be "valid" when you enter US. Any experiences with this?

Thank you. :reading:

[Ryan H 3,812]

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[LinJoe 117]

Hi everyone,

NVC got our IV Paket on 29th of February 2016. (Scan date)

We called to NVC several times and on the 32nd day NVC sent my husband a checklist that he forgot to sign the I-864 form. He is sure that he signed it.

So he had to send the form again, which they got on 4th of April. I called last Friday and the lady on the phone says, it can take another 30-45 days. Does the clock start from the beginning each time they request something?

I have researched in internet a bit and saw quite a few people complaining that NVC looses the documents or they misteriously do not get the last page where the signature is.

We are waiting since then our Case to be completed and the Interview date scheduled in Frankfurt.

The problem is that I did my medical in December, because I wanted things to go smooth with little waiting time. In May 17th the medical will expire. But I hope the case will be transfered to Frankfurt by then.

The petition was filed end of August, 16 and still waiting for my interview.

Unfortunately, yes, the clock does reset every time you send them something. the average processing time these days have been closer to the 30 day range. I don't know if Frankfurt does Electronic processing or if that's how you submitted your packets. If it's EP then you might hear sooner. If you don't hear anything from them on day 30, call them that evening and ask again for an update. It sucks...trust me I know, but just remember why you're going through this and what's waiting for you when it's over.

I am curious how you got your Medical exam done already. Didn't they ask for an appointment (interview) letter? Most people will get their medical done when an interview date and time have been scheduled so their exam results don't expire.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think if medical exam results expire prior to the interview and/or POE in the US, the exam has to be repeated. the good thing is if you do have to repeat it, you won't have to do any of the shots again since you already got them done the first time so it would be current.

I don't mean to freak you out or anything; however, if you don't already know you should be aware of the following for after you do receive your visa.....this is directly from the DOS website:

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/after.html

When You Should Travel - You must arrive and apply for admission in the United States no later than the visa expiration date printed on your visa. An immigrant visa is usually valid for up to six months from the date of issuance unless your medical examination expires sooner, which may make your visa valid for less than six months.

NVC will begin scheduling interviews again next week.....for the month of June. If you do get CC as early as next week or even after that, you could attempt to request for an earlier interview date but I don't think it will happen before May 17th. I don't know how strict the Frankfurt Consulate is for requests for earlier interviews.

This probably isn't what you wanted to hear but better to know now and come up with a game plan to prepare for it. I do hope things work out in your favor. Good luck in your journey.

Edited April 22, 2016 by LinJoe

[Kun052 1]

First time I sent docs to NVC it took them 42 days. I had to resubmit some more docs. As of today its been 30 days , just called them and nothing yet. So yea, 45 days is likely each time you send and re send something to NVC. Damn shame.

[Hermione 3]

last week I called the NVC and the lady told me kind of not to "bug" them before 4th of may, because they got the resent docs on 4th of April.

I will call again at the end of this week.

Edited April 25, 2016 by Hermione

[Hermione 3]

I didnt do the EP, well I did but they did not accept it saying: once you choose a processing via Mail you cannot change it to EP. But I did not choose via Mail, since they wanted before the IV Paket all documents via Mail.

I did the Medical in Freiburg/Germany and that time I even didnt have a case number. They didnt tell me that it was not possible.

Well if I have to repeat it I have to pay 142€ again, because it s not covered by my insurance.

I have checked my status at ceac and it was still "processing at NVC".

Unfortunately, yes, the clock does reset every time you send them something. the average processing time these days have been closer to the 30 day range. I don't know if Frankfurt does Electronic processing or if that's how you submitted your packets. If it's EP then you might hear sooner. If you don't hear anything from them on day 30, call them that evening and ask again for an update. It sucks...trust me I know, but just remember why you're going through this and what's waiting for you when it's over.

I am curious how you got your Medical exam done already. Didn't they ask for an appointment (interview) letter? Most people will get their medical done when an interview date and time have been scheduled so their exam results don't expire.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think if medical exam results expire prior to the interview and/or POE in the US, the exam has to be repeated. the good thing is if you do have to repeat it, you won't have to do any of the shots again since you already got them done the first time so it would be current.

I don't mean to freak you out or anything; however, if you don't already know you should be aware of the following for after you do receive your visa.....this is directly from the DOS website:

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/after.html

When You Should Travel - You must arrive and apply for admission in the United States no later than the visa expiration date printed on your visa. An immigrant visa is usually valid for up to six months from the date of issuance unless your medical examination expires sooner, which may make your visa valid for less than six months.

NVC will begin scheduling interviews again next week.....for the month of June. If you do get CC as early as next week or even after that, you could attempt to request for an earlier interview date but I don't think it will happen before May 17th. I don't know how strict the Frankfurt Consulate is for requests for earlier interviews.

This probably isn't what you wanted to hear but better to know now and come up with a game plan to prepare for it. I do hope things work out in your favor. Good luck in your journey.

[Kun052 1]

I call them twice a week. I dont care what they say. They get to go home each night to their spouses, while we are apart from ours for months and months. As soon as they start reading me their standard response I hang up. All I want to hear at this point is "yes sir its been approved and we scheduled your appointment for..". Till then I'll keep bugging.

[Thesmiths2016 117]

Well I hope it is not going to take 45 days to review the signature.

Otherwise I have to pass the medical again and not excited about it all:)

I read somewhere that the medical has to be "valid" when you enter US. Any experiences with this?

Thank you. :reading:

Yes that's correct. You basically have 6 months to enter the US from when your visa is granted, or the expiry date of your medical, whichever is sooner. of your medical is expiring before or at the same time as your interview they will probably require you to do another before you attend ... I'd suggest finding out if this is the case once you get your interview date, so you don't risk holding up th approval process longer.

From what I've read the medical centre shouldn't have even let you do the medical without the interview date letter ... It's odd they let you.

Good luck!

[Hermione 3]

Last week on wednesday (ca. 4th of may) my husband called them and they have told him that its completed, but he has to send me the AOS in original and his 2016 tax return or the embassy in Frankfurt.

I just do not understand why it has to be submitted 3 times. First he submitted that with his petition I-130, then the Paket IV and now I have to take it with me to the embassy.

Dont they trust each other - the NVS and the US embassy?

I have logged in ceac.gov and it still shows that its beeing processed at NVC. Any experiences how log it takes from CC to the Interview letter?

[Gafelkins56 2]

checklist sent to nvc on april 12.stillwaiting. they daying 30 to 40! Dmn

[Ryan H 3,812]

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