NVC Filers-May 2016

[LinJoe 117]

I've asked my husband to call but he's not the best at that. He tried once yesterday and once today. He fell asleep on hold ugh lol! So now I'm waiting on him to try again.

Try to call as soon as they open. there's hardly a 2 minute wait at that time. They open at 7am Eastern time.

[LinJoe 117]

Can someone give me an answer. once the NVC receives the AOS/IV packages, how long until one gets a scan date

Depends on how backlogged they are. If your courier tracking shows that it's delivered, then they have it in their building. It's a matter of when they actual scan your document cover sheet to let the system know they have it. It could be the very next day, it could be a few days after. You have to call them to find out. Once they say they have it and gives you the scan date, start counting 30-45 days from there for case complete (and pray for no checklist--which adds another 30-45 days from when they receive the document you sent them for the checklist).

***Not everyone gets an acknowledgement email from NVC stating they received your documents on xx-xx-xxxx date. Remember NVC is consistent about being inconsistent.

[EdinErvina 2]

I'm in HR and I will tell you when I'm looking at resumes and see a foreign address, I don't bother looking much further into it. In my experience, it usually means that person is not here and available to start when we need or require visa sponsorship which is a pain and very expensive for the company. Applicants with foreign addresses usually need about a month to move (at minimum) and get started. my thoughts to you is to start applying for jobs when you are closer to moving back to the US and update your resume with a local address and phone.

Closer to moving is there a way to rent an apartment from abroad? Would it be better to move ahead when we get the case complete to the States. So the only thing my husband waits for is the interview?

If I get an apartment before we move what do I do about a phone number on the CV. How would they contact me?

The problem is that we have two little girls (USC as well) and moving with them would not work since I would be on my own. Leaving them with my husband for little over two months would be toooo hard.

[Bostorican 17]

I got a scan date of the day after mine were submitted, but mine were done via electronic processing.

I received the email with the scan date one calendar week after they were submitted.

what exactly did your date email look like after you sent your documents via email

[Studentss 6]

hey everybody i hope you are getting closer to your destination

i have a question those who are living abroad

which kind of apps you are using for calling NVC because if you use regular phone from here it cost a lot of money i don't know if there is any cheap apps or free app so that we can be in contact with the NVC ?

thank you all

[gryphon 20]

hey everybody i hope you are getting closer to your destination

i have a question those who are living abroad

which kind of apps you are using for calling NVC because if you use regular phone from here it cost a lot of money i don't know if there is any cheap apps or free app so that we can be in contact with the NVC ?

thank you all

I just use a Skype # to call. Unlimited world calling isn't too bad of a monthly rate if you have decent Internet abroad. I think we pay a couple dollars (US) a month for unlimited Canada/US, and the world calling is maybe $12 or so.

Edited May 17, 2016 by gryphon

[gryphon 20]

what exactly did your date email look like after you sent your documents via email

It was from NVCInquiry@state.gov:

Dear Sir/Madam,

The National Visa Center (NVC) is processing this immigrant visa case. Please read the attached information and follow the instructions.

This message contains confidential information for the person named in the attachment. If you are not the addressee, please notify asknvc@state.gov.

If you do not want to receive email correspondence, send a request to "Opt Out" of email to asknvc@state.gov. Please DO NOT REPLY to this email.

National Visa Center

32 Rochester Ave.

Portsmouth, NH 03801

It had an attachment with the filename of <CASE #>-<BENEFICIARY'S FULL NAME>.rtf with the contents:

*[CASE NUMBER]*

03-MAY-16

Dear Sir/Madam,

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your documents on 27-APR-16. We are experiencing a high volume of incoming mail at this time. Please allow 30 days from the date we received your mail for the NVC to review your documents. We are diligently working to reduce our review time and appreciate your patience. The NVC will notify you after our review if there is additional information required or if we are able to schedule your case for an interview overseas.

Case Number: [CASE NUMBER]

Petitioner's Name: [MY NAME - PETITIONER]

Principal Applicant's Name: [MY WIFE'S NAME - BENEFICIARY]

Edited May 17, 2016 by gryphon

[Thegirl 225]

Try to call as soon as they open. there's hardly a 2 minute wait at that time. They open at 7am Eastern time.

He can't call that early because he works night so he's asleep at that time... BUT he finally got through and now I am so frustrated. They are now telling me my scan date is May 7th. I dont know what they received on May 7th since I confirmed scan date for April 14th when we sent the docs. The rep told him we have to wait for 30 days from May 7th I can't be bothered.

[LinJoe 117]

Closer to moving is there a way to rent an apartment from abroad? Would it be better to move ahead when we get the case complete to the States. So the only thing my husband waits for is the interview?

If I get an apartment before we move what do I do about a phone number on the CV. How would they contact me?

The problem is that we have two little girls (USC as well) and moving with them would not work since I would be on my own. Leaving them with my husband for little over two months would be toooo hard.

The only other thing is don't list your address on the resume and just provide an email address that you can be reached. Perhaps include a cover letter stating you are overseas and planning to move back by July (or whenever you are planning to be back). It's hard to tell you to start looking or applying because your husband doesn't have visa in hand yet. Can't really fully plan for everything until you get that. What I can say is put your feelers out there and start applying when you are closer to actually coming back to the US.

Unfortunately, I can't answer your other questions because you have to do what's best for your family.

Maybe there are others on this forum that have or are going through the same as you that might be able to chime in and advise better.

[LinJoe 117]

He can't call that early because he works night so he's asleep at that time... BUT he finally got through and now I am so frustrated. They are now telling me my scan date is May 7th. I dont know what they received on May 7th since I confirmed scan date for April 14th when we sent the docs. The rep told him we have to wait for 30 days from May 7th I can't be bothered.

Oh that sucks!! I'm so sorry to hear that.

Did you send your AOS and IV documents in one package or did you send it in separately? Even if you sent your documents in one FedEx (whatever courier service you used) package, was it in two separate folders? I'm just thinking out loud as to why you would've gotten this second date.

[war teacher 6]

hey everybody i hope you are getting closer to your destination

i have a question those who are living abroad

which kind of apps you are using for calling NVC because if you use regular phone from here it cost a lot of money i don't know if there is any cheap apps or free app so that we can be in contact with the NVC ?

thank you all

I use an app call freetone it gives u a US number which u can use o call usa or canada free!

[Studentss 6]

I just use a Skype # to call. Unlimited world calling isn't too bad of a monthly rate if you have decent Internet abroad. I think we pay a couple dollars (US) a month for unlimited Canada/US, and the world calling is maybe $12 or so.

Okey thank you gryphon so much

[Thegirl 225]

Oh that sucks!! I'm so sorry to hear that.

Did you send your AOS and IV documents in one package or did you send it in separately? Even if you sent your documents in one FedEx (whatever courier service you used) package, was it in two separate folders? I'm just thinking out loud as to why you would've gotten this second date.

I sent them in one package together. Only thing I can think is that one didn't reach the correct department the same time. But he has asked if they had both packages in April. Yeah it sucks thanks. I know you understand the frustration because they gave you hell as well.

[LinJoe 117]

I sent them in one package together. Only thing I can think is that one didn't reach the correct department the same time. But he has asked if they had both packages in April. Yeah it sucks thanks. I know you understand the frustration because they gave you hell as well.

You should call and see if you can get anyone to answer what this second scan date was for because you confirmed with them about the first one and you didn't send anything in after that.

It is unfortunate and just plain sucks that we have to suffer the wait for their mistake. ..... Yes, I know it far to well and can empathize with you.

[MrsBurgz 104]

Wow after paying the AOS fee yesterday I thought the IV fee would be invoiced a week from yesterday. Just got an invoice to pay IV fee and AOS fee is already showing paid!! Docs were mailed today