NVC Filers-May 2016

[greyidgdess 0]

Did you call them to check on your case? I hate to say it but when I didn't see the 3rd N/A on the CEAC portal by the 30th day, I called them to find out I had a checklist. I hope that's not the case for you.

Thanks The baby has severe sleep apnea (he hasn't slept through the night in 21 months, so that means I haven't either) so he's going to get his adenoids and tonsils removed, which will hopefully solve the problem.

I've called them everyday since the 30th day. They keep saying "it's being reviewed". The only thing I can think of why it would take them this long is that he's Iranian but is a student in Canada, so they're cross-referencing consular requirements (for instance, Montreal requires a color copy of the student visa and permit because he's not a Canadian citizen).

The last one I directly asked them if the delay was because he's from Iran, he said "no, those 'issues' are sorted are the embassy."

I can't imagine how you stayed sane waiting for so long for your CC.

Edited May 2, 2016 by greyidgdess

[LinJoe 117]

Thanks The baby has severe sleep apnea (he hasn't slept through the night in 21 months, so that means I haven't either) so he's going to get his adenoids and tonsils removed, which will hopefully solve the problem.

I've called them everyday since the 30th day. They keep saying "it's being reviewed". The only thing I can think of why it would take them this long is that he's Iranian but is a student in Canada, so they're cross-referencing consular requirements (for instance, Montreal requires a color copy of the student visa and permit because he's not a Canadian citizen).

The last one I directly asked them if the delay was because he's from Iran, he said "no, those 'issues' are sorted are the embassy."

I can't imagine how you stayed sane waiting for so long for your CC.

who said anything about staying sane! I had several moments of breaking down. trust me when I say when you hear the words case complete.....it's like an 800 lbs. gorilla decided to jump off your shoulders. now I wait for an interview but so far I've been calm and patient about it. just knowing that my husband will either get an interview for next month or July gives me sanity....knowing the end to all of this is coming soon. if I feel weightless now I can imagine how free i'll feel when my husband calls me to say he's approved....or when he says he has visa in hand!

hang in there...it'll all be over soon.

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Great News!

Case Complete Today!!!

Today is the 30th day for me (scan date April 2nd). I started checking online for the 3 N/As this morning and nothing. At 11:40 I checked again, and I saw 3 NAs. I didn't believe it, so I looked at it for like 2 mins. I called immediately to the NVC number and the first call, I got the usual 'call again' message. I called again and got through the second time at 11:43. I waited for like 7 minutes until I got someone on the line, Tina. She verified that today they updated my case to completed status and that all the documents were fine, she said the next step was for me to get an e-mail within the next 7-10 days confirming the completed status, and then another email regarding the interview.

I'm very excited, hopefully I can have my mom here within the next few months!

Good luck to everyone else.

PS: I have to say, for everyone else on the same boat. I had sent a Police Clearance document that expired on my scan date, and I did not get a checklist for that (the document had a validity of only 6 months).

[dwheels76 5,468]

Update needed, for those who are doing the spreadsheet. Our case complete was recorded already (4/25/2016). We received our interview date for 6/20/2016. It was scheduled on April 30th...I didn't even know they were open on Saturdays. Thanks in advance and good luck to us all!

Congratulations. I have updated you.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Great News!

Case Complete Today!!!

Today is the 30th day for me (scan date April 2nd). I started checking online for the 3 N/As this morning and nothing. At 11:40 I checked again, and I saw 3 NAs. I didn't believe it, so I looked at it for like 2 mins. I called immediately to the NVC number and the first call, I got the usual 'call again' message. I called again and got through the second time at 11:43. I waited for like 7 minutes until I got someone on the line, Tina. She verified that today they updated my case to completed status and that all the documents were fine, she said the next step was for me to get an e-mail within the next 7-10 days confirming the completed status, and then another email regarding the interview.

I'm very excited, hopefully I can have my mom here within the next few months!

Good luck to everyone else.

PS: I have to say, for everyone else on the same boat. I had sent a Police Clearance document that expired on my scan date, and I did not get a checklist for that (the document had a validity of only 6 months).

Congratulations. I have added you to the spreadsheet.

[brina29 5]

Great News!

Case Complete Today!!!

Today is the 30th day for me (scan date April 2nd). I started checking online for the 3 N/As this morning and nothing. At 11:40 I checked again, and I saw 3 NAs. I didn't believe it, so I looked at it for like 2 mins. I called immediately to the NVC number and the first call, I got the usual 'call again' message. I called again and got through the second time at 11:43. I waited for like 7 minutes until I got someone on the line, Tina. She verified that today they updated my case to completed status and that all the documents were fine, she said the next step was for me to get an e-mail within the next 7-10 days confirming the completed status, and then another email regarding the interview.

I'm very excited, hopefully I can have my mom here within the next few months!

Good luck to everyone else.

PS: I have to say, for everyone else on the same boat. I had sent a Police Clearance document that expired on my scan date, and I did not get a checklist for that (the document had a validity of only 6 months).

congrats to u an all the best to the next step

[VZLAN-US-Citizen 11]

Congratulations. I have added you to the spreadsheet.

Thank you dwheels!!!

Can you give me the link to the spreadsheet? Also, do I go to a Case Complete to Interview thread? and a different spreadsheet for that? Could you provide the links to those as well, please?

Thank you!!!

[LinJoe 117]

Thank you dwheels!!!

Can you give me the link to the spreadsheet? Also, do I go to a Case Complete to Interview thread? and a different spreadsheet for that? Could you provide the links to those as well, please?

Thank you!!!

Congratulations on your CC! the CC to Interview thread link and the CC spreadsheet link are listed all at the bottom of her signature.

[Sunnybeach7 2]

I just called NVC to try to find out when my case was received and if my case # or invoice ID was assigned yet.

I was approved on April 13 and my case was mailed out from Potomac on the 21st. The operator asked me for the receipt date (April 13) then just told me that it can take up to 35 days from the receipt date for them to get my case. I don't think she even looked up my information. Has anyone else had this problem?

I asked her "So you haven't even gotten my case yet?" and she said no. I find that really odd since it's been 11 days

[LinJoe 117]

I just called NVC to try to find out when my case was received and if my case # or invoice ID was assigned yet.

I was approved on April 13 and my case was mailed out from Potomac on the 21st. The operator asked me for the receipt date (April 13) then just told me that it can take up to 35 days from the receipt date for them to get my case. I don't think she even looked up my information. Has anyone else had this problem?

I asked her "So you haven't even gotten my case yet?" and she said no. I find that really odd since it's been 11 days

They may have received it and just haven't entered it into their system yet. the operators that answer the phone can only tell you what they see in the system in front of them. If you know for sure that your case was mailed out on the 21st then they probably have it, but because they get thousands of approved petitions a day, they may not have entered yours into the system yet for the operator to confirm receipt. hang in there.

[greyidgdess 0]

who said anything about staying sane! I had several moments of breaking down. trust me when I say when you hear the words case complete.....it's like an 800 lbs. gorilla decided to jump off your shoulders. now I wait for an interview but so far I've been calm and patient about it. just knowing that my husband will either get an interview for next month or July gives me sanity....knowing the end to all of this is coming soon. if I feel weightless now I can imagine how free i'll feel when my husband calls me to say he's approved....or when he says he has visa in hand!

hang in there...it'll all be over soon.

LOL - good to hear I'm not the only person going completely batty with this process. The good news is I just checked the website and got the 3 N/A's (checked it this morning and afternoon, nothing, and then literally just checked it a few minutes ago). Confirmed case closed with customer service. The 800lb gorilla has finally left. The waiting for this was worse than when I was approaching my due dates with my children.

Thanks for the support! The lady I spoke to said that emails for June interviews are going out this week so I hope you hear about your interview soon!

[greyidgdess 0]

Woohoo!!! 3 N/A's and confirmed Case Complete!

Scan Date was March 24, 2016, so 39 days.

Customer Service rep said emails for June interviews are going out this week. Good luck everyone!

Side note: the country in my profile says Iran (where he's from), but the interview will be in Canada, since that's where he is right now.

[Christyarrrr 0]

Just in case anyone else is in the same boat: my second scan date is April 4th (for documents the already had!). Just constantly checking and waiting for CC!

Congrats to everyone else who got their CCs!

[Shanshanjamrock 44]

Scanned on April 12th. Please don't get a checklist.

My scanned date is April 12th too and am hoping not to get a checklist. I call nvc they say my doc is wanting to be review

[Pkr 21]

how to check for the scan date ?