December 2016 Filers (merged)

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

4 hours ago, Chair_force1 said:

December folks I have a few questions, so bare with  me please.  I'm sure these questions have been asked and answered before, but if you can help me out I would appreciate it.

 

1.  Tracker app said "approved" on the 16th, anyone know how long after that a text confirmation comes?  

 

2.  Everyone says call NVC about 2 weeks later for new case number.  Is this case # only to track the package from that point forward or do you need it to fill out DS160?

 

3.  Do we wait until Embassy receives package to fill out DS160 and pay for the visa?  Or can we fill it out after receiving case #?

1. From what I have heard most don't receive a confirmation text or email once your NOA-2 is approved. You will get that confirmation and what's next in the mail however.

 

2. Once you get that case number from the NVC believe that will track the case movement forward but that's fracked on a different site, not in the case tracker app. Not sure what site is will get it for you when I find it. But I think you can fill out DS 160 and save it as you go. Think you will need actual case number to fill it out completely

 

3. Not sure if it's the same for all embassy's so you may want to look at a thread on VJ specific to your embassy but seems the beneficiary will be mailed instructions on what to bring to actual interview and I think embassy dependamt you can either pay online or in person on that day. You will need to bring in electronic receipt signed from completed DS160 on the day of beneficiary's interview. 

 

Hope this helps and congrats 

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

5 hours ago, Chair_force1 said:

December folks I have a few questions, so bare with  me please.  I'm sure these questions have been asked and answered before, but if you can help me out I would appreciate it.

 

1.  Tracker app said "approved" on the 16th, anyone know how long after that a text confirmation comes?  

 

2.  Everyone says call NVC about 2 weeks later for new case number.  Is this case # only to track the package from that point forward or do you need it to fill out DS160?

 

3.  Do we wait until Embassy receives package to fill out DS160 and pay for the visa?  Or can we fill it out after receiving case #?

Here is link to site you will use to track once you have your case number https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=stLgYJNY3SVNSD63kBq4ow==

[pattyandvern 282]

You also need that number for scheduling your medical examination.

[RocarrM 52]

On 3/19/2017 at 9:17 AM, Chair_force1 said:

December folks I have a few questions, so bare with  me please.  I'm sure these questions have been asked and answered before, but if you can help me out I would appreciate it.

 

1.  Tracker app said "approved" on the 16th, anyone know how long after that a text confirmation comes?  

It might take a week or two weeks for you to receive the text and later the hard copy of NOA2 by mail.

On 3/19/2017 at 9:17 AM, Chair_force1 said:

2.  Everyone says call NVC about 2 weeks later for new case number.  Is this case # only to track the package from that point forward or do you need it to fill out DS160?

After you received the text then wait for a week and after a week you start calling to the NVC and ask them if they received your case already and if they said yes then ask them the case number # , after you get the case number, you track your case By entering your case # , if it's in Transit to the Local embassy, and when there's written Ready in the Tracker website , then you start filling your DS-160 and get an appointment for the medical exam.

On 3/19/2017 at 9:17 AM, Chair_force1 said:

3.  Do we wait until Embassy receives package to fill out DS160 and pay for the visa?  Or can we fill it out after receiving case #?

No you wait until there's written READY in the website.

[RocarrM 52]

On 3/19/2017 at 9:17 AM, Chair_force1 said:

December folks I have a few questions, so bare with  me please.  I'm sure these questions have been asked and answered before, but if you can help me out I would appreciate it.

 

1.  Tracker app said "approved" on the 16th, anyone know how long after that a text confirmation comes?  

 

2.  Everyone says call NVC about 2 weeks later for new case number.  Is this case # only to track the package from that point forward or do you need it to fill out DS160?

 

3.  Do we wait until Embassy receives package to fill out DS160 and pay for the visa?  Or can we fill it out after receiving case #?

After NOA2 (case approved) wait for 10-15 business days and you can start calling the National Visa Center for your Manila Case Number. 
• NVC contact number: (603) 334-0700 you can call them Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. EST to 12:00 midnight EST. You need to prepare the beneficiaries full name and birthdate, Receipt #: starts with WAC1234567890 and the date of approval. 
• If you got the case number which starts with MNL followed by 10 digit numbers. You can check it at: ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx Click immigrant and enter the case number. 
• After checking your status. Make sure the status of your visa is: 
• AT NVC - meaning your case still sitting at their office 
• IN TRANSIT - meaning your case is on the way to United States Embassy in the PH 
• READY - your case is already received and ready for interview at USEM. 
• By then you can start paying your visa fee at Bank of the Philippine Islands. Bring your printed MRV Slip together with your passport and money. 
• MRV Slip: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/pmisdepositslip.htm?amount=265&country=philippines for you to be able to have it done in one bond paper, right click and select ALL. Right click and select COPY. Go to MS Word and right click PASTE. Select ALL and adjust the font size. 
• Visa Fee is $265 converted in to Philippines Peso. Cut off of payments is 2PM (PH Time) Wait for 4-6hrs to validate your receipt. Sometimes it takes longer, just be patience. 
• While waiting for you interview you can can accomplish the DS160 here: https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx
• Schedule your interview here: https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/
• If you are done scheduling your interview you can set your medical at: http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/ 16,042.50 pesos . 14 years of age or younger remain US$ 185.00 or Php 8,600.00. Medical fee will be in PESO – Cash. 
• For your CFO Seminar set your appointment at: http://gcp-appointment.cfo.gov.ph/ remember that no more walk in allowed at CFO.

[Fontz 1]

1 hour ago, RocarrM said:

After NOA2 (case approved) wait for 10-15 business days and you can start calling the National Visa Center for your Manila Case Number. 
• NVC contact number: (603) 334-0700 you can call them Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. EST to 12:00 midnight EST. You need to prepare the beneficiaries full name and birthdate, Receipt #: starts with WAC1234567890 and the date of approval. 
• If you got the case number which starts with MNL followed by 10 digit numbers. You can check it at: ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx Click immigrant and enter the case number. 
• After checking your status. Make sure the status of your visa is: 
• AT NVC - meaning your case still sitting at their office 
• IN TRANSIT - meaning your case is on the way to United States Embassy in the PH 
• READY - your case is already received and ready for interview at USEM. 
• By then you can start paying your visa fee at Bank of the Philippine Islands. Bring your printed MRV Slip together with your passport and money. 
• MRV Slip: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/pmisdepositslip.htm?amount=265&country=philippines for you to be able to have it done in one bond paper, right click and select ALL. Right click and select COPY. Go to MS Word and right click PASTE. Select ALL and adjust the font size. 
• Visa Fee is $265 converted in to Philippines Peso. Cut off of payments is 2PM (PH Time) Wait for 4-6hrs to validate your receipt. Sometimes it takes longer, just be patience. 
• While waiting for you interview you can can accomplish the DS160 here: https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx
• Schedule your interview here: https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/
• If you are done scheduling your interview you can set your medical at: http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/ 16,042.50 pesos . 14 years of age or younger remain US$ 185.00 or Php 8,600.00. Medical fee will be in PESO – Cash. 
• For your CFO Seminar set your appointment at: http://gcp-appointment.cfo.gov.ph/ remember that no more walk in allowed at CFO.

Thanks for the infos,also Philippines here.

[carloolive 68]

New week and a new hope!!

 

lets all give out positive vibes that uscis starts the week with a bang and gets a lot of approvals out today!!

 

good luck all  

[Chair_force1 195]

5 hours ago, RocarrM said:

After NOA2 (case approved) wait for 10-15 business days and you can start calling the National Visa Center for your Manila Case Number. 
• NVC contact number: (603) 334-0700 you can call them Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. EST to 12:00 midnight EST. You need to prepare the beneficiaries full name and birthdate, Receipt #: starts with WAC1234567890 and the date of approval. 
• If you got the case number which starts with MNL followed by 10 digit numbers. You can check it at: ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx Click immigrant and enter the case number. 
• After checking your status. Make sure the status of your visa is: 
• AT NVC - meaning your case still sitting at their office 
• IN TRANSIT - meaning your case is on the way to United States Embassy in the PH 
• READY - your case is already received and ready for interview at USEM. 
• By then you can start paying your visa fee at Bank of the Philippine Islands. Bring your printed MRV Slip together with your passport and money. 
• MRV Slip: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph/pmisdepositslip.htm?amount=265&country=philippines for you to be able to have it done in one bond paper, right click and select ALL. Right click and select COPY. Go to MS Word and right click PASTE. Select ALL and adjust the font size. 
• Visa Fee is $265 converted in to Philippines Peso. Cut off of payments is 2PM (PH Time) Wait for 4-6hrs to validate your receipt. Sometimes it takes longer, just be patience. 
• While waiting for you interview you can can accomplish the DS160 here: https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx
• Schedule your interview here: https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/
• If you are done scheduling your interview you can set your medical at: http://www.slec.ph/us/registration/ 16,042.50 pesos . 14 years of age or younger remain US$ 185.00 or Php 8,600.00. Medical fee will be in PESO – Cash. 
• For your CFO Seminar set your appointment at: http://gcp-appointment.cfo.gov.ph/ remember that no more walk in allowed at CFO.

She's not in the PI but thank you for the other info, it's still good info

[eluniya 6]

Hello everyone and sorry if this question has recently been answered. I don't follow this thread. I got my NOA2 on March 7th and the last few business days we have tried calling the NVC without getting through. We use this number: 603-334-0700. A voice answers and says something like they're all busy right now but look forward to assisting us soon. Then it just hangs up instead of putting us on hold to wait for a representative. Does this happen to anyone else? Are we calling the wrong number? Thanks in advance <3

[Pee&Eee 70]

5 minutes ago, eluniya said:

Hello everyone and sorry if this question has recently been answered. I don't follow this thread. I got my NOA2 on March 7th and the last few business days we have tried calling the NVC without getting through. We use this number: 603-334-0700. A voice answers and says something like they're all busy right now but look forward to assisting us soon. Then it just hangs up instead of putting us on hold to wait for a representative. Does this happen to anyone else? Are we calling the wrong number? Thanks in advance <3

Hi Eluniya

I called NVC this morning at 7am EST that would be 12pm in Sweden and I got through after my second try. I called and was on hold for 5 minutes and I hung up and called back before getting through to a nice lady who said my case had not arrived. Try calling between 7-10 am and 8pm-12am EST.  The number you called is for Immigrant Visa applications, I called 603-334-0888 which is the number for Non Immigrant visas which K1 is.

[eluniya 6]

1 minute ago, PrisEri said:

Hi Eluniya

I called NVC this morning at 7am EST that would be 12pm in Sweden and I got through after my second try. I called and was on hold for 5 minutes and I hung up and called back before getting through to a nice lady who said my case had not arrived. Try calling between 7-10 am and 8pm-12am EST.  The number you called is for Immigrant Visa applications, I called 603-334-0888 which is the number for Non Immigrant visas which K1 is.

Thank you very much! I'll try that number immediately.

[Brandon y Nadia 66]

13 minutes ago, PrisEri said:

Hi Eluniya

I called NVC this morning at 7am EST that would be 12pm in Sweden and I got through after my second try. I called and was on hold for 5 minutes and I hung up and called back before getting through to a nice lady who said my case had not arrived. Try calling between 7-10 am and 8pm-12am EST.  The number you called is for Immigrant Visa applications, I called 603-334-0888 which is the number for Non Immigrant visas which K1 is.

Seems the range is 10-14 business days before the NVC receives your case.

[eluniya 6]

54 minutes ago, Brandon y Nadia said:

Seems the range is 10-14 business days before the NVC receives your case.

Yeah they hadn't received mine yet either. The lady said "it can take up to 6 weeks for us to receive it". That seems like a really long time for a document to go from CSC to the NVC...

[Tajj 1]

Hi 

 

can anyone Answer a question for me friends. My fiancées mom or dad are going to co sponsor. One is on retirement and the other receives disability benefit. Are either of them eligible to use their income to co sponsor. 

 

Thank you in advance. 

[Pee&Eee 70]

57 minutes ago, eluniya said:

Yeah they hadn't received mine yet either. The lady said "it can take up to 6 weeks for us to receive it". That seems like a really long time for a document to go from CSC to the NVC...

Yes, my thoughts exactly.