I-129F November 2016 Filers - Part 2

[S & D 39]

2 minutes ago, Ray&Ash said:

Hi S&D,

From whatever I've seen and read so far, i dont think it should've ideally taken this long. Usually takes 2-3 weeks max. 

I suggest you call NVC and check. 

All the best  

 

Edit - You may also call CSC and verify when you case was mailed to NVC. 

Hi!  Thanks for your reply.

 

Well, I did call USCIS yesterday. Not sure if you saw my post about that. Is USCIS different than calling directly to the CSC?  Forgive my ignorance, just not sure if they're considered one in the same or not.

 

USCIS was completely unhelpful and indicated it was no longer their problem since the petition was approved. BUT, at the same time, could not confirm that it had left USCIS.  I'm like, uhhh ok...so it's in a black hole until it pops up one day at NVC?  Thanks for nothing.

 

A nice-er guy at NVC told me yesterday that "4 weeks is very normal" and I disagreed with him.  He told me I "shouldn't worry".  I did ask what happens if it reaches 6 weeks (their magical threshold) and he said, then you're given a "special" email address and they basically go dig it up from whomever's desk it is sitting on.  Comforting.  So, it's likely just sitting somewhere, lost in a pile.

 

Just struggling to stay upbeat about it. You feel so elated with you get NOA2 and know you're really close.  And then, weeks go by and things aren't working how they're "supposed" to, so you start to worry.

 

Thanks guys.

[ShanghaiSurfer 135]

That really sucks. Hope they find it soon. Good luck!

[M&M13 7]

Hi guys, it's been now more than 120 days since I got my NOA1, I heard that you can call them via phone to enquire about the case if 100 days pass, does any have any experience with that ? Or what's the contact number of California sevice center. Thanks in advance 

[sbane12 63]

Jan filer here, and thanks to the instructions and help from Geo I will be heading up the Jan scans when the time comes.

Since there seems to be disagreement for a few of us Jan filers, to anyone in here who already has had their interview or already has their interview date set, what is the time between your NOA2 and the interview date itself?

[Quiinng 37]

1 hour ago, MenaMariel said:

Hi guys, it's been now more than 120 days since I got my NOA1, I heard that you can call them via phone to enquire about the case if 100 days pass, does any have any experience with that ? Or what's the contact number of California sevice center. Thanks in advance 

You can call 800-375-5283 to ask them about your case! Good luck

[Quiinng 37]

3 hours ago, Keemdenice said:

You can register now. Ive been calling like you guys everyday but i am unlucky. I registered at ask nvc when i got my no2 and they are the one who send it in my email.

You just got Noa2 3 days ago? You should wait more! At least 3 week to plan to call them! 

[Ray&Ash 271]

1 hour ago, sbane12 said:

Jan filer here, and thanks to the instructions and help from Geo I will be heading up the Jan scans when the time comes.

Since there seems to be disagreement for a few of us Jan filers, to anyone in here who already has had their interview or already has their interview date set, what is the time between your NOA2 and the interview date itself?

The time between NOA2 and interview includes the follwoing and will vary country/city to country - 

File from csc to nvc - 2 to 4 weeks 

File sent to embassy in ur country - 1-2weeks

File reaches your country and case ready- 2-3 weeks(depends on geography and general busy times etc) 

Waiting time to scehdule interview at embassy in your country - varies 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Total of above all can be anywhere between 8 weeks to 12 weeks....

 

 

 

[sbane12 63]

42 minutes ago, Ray&Ash said:

The time between NOA2 and interview includes the follwoing and will vary country/city to country - 

File from csc to nvc - 2 to 4 weeks 

File sent to embassy in ur country - 1-2weeks

File reaches your country and case ready- 2-3 weeks(depends on geography and general busy times etc) 

Waiting time to scehdule interview at embassy in your country - varies 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Total of above all can be anywhere between 8 weeks to 12 weeks....

 

 

 

Oh ok for Japan where my fiance will be having her interview it seems maybe a faster embassy than normal. Most timelines for that consulate between NOA2 and Interview seems to hover at almost exactly 2 months total.

[Likeitizz 76]

10 hours ago, geowrian said:

***Today's comprehensive update***
Date: 3/2/2017
Scan ran: 10:30 PM EST
Scan finished: 11:19 PM EST
Records: 4000

 

Cases updated today: 217
Approved: 117
RFEs: 91
Other: 9

 

Today's Data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8es4j04tzi2VXJCdlRDaU5KZEU

 

All data: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1B_oR3Imoi-dVhQSG02YkFhVjg
MS Access Database: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8es4j04tzi2WndWWDFpM2gxVm8

 

*Keep in mind I'm only counting WACs from WAC1790048000 onward. Records untouched prior to this are not included.*

 

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	2-Mar	1-Mar	# Touched
10/31/2016	6	7	1
11/1/2016	3	6	3
11/2/2016	4	5	1
11/3/2016	26	27	1
11/4/2016	5	5	0
11/7/2016	16	16	0
11/8/2016	5	5	0
11/9/2016	11	12	1
11/10/2016	7	7	0
11/14/2016	41	48	7
11/15/2016	14	21	7
11/16/2016	10	18	8
11/17/2016	31	33	2
11/18/2016			0
11/21/2016	79	90	11
11/22/2016	73	73	0
11/23/2016	34	46	12
11/25/2016	33	43	10
11/28/2016	87	107	20
11/29/2016	28	35	7
11/30/2016	16	24	8
12/1/2016	59	74	15
12/2/2016	82	96	14
12/5/2016	245	276	31
12/6/2016	188	211	23
12/7/2016	104	110	6
12/8/2016	215	223	8
12/9/2016	131	131	0
12/12/2016	380	380	0
12/13/2016	144	144	0
12/14/2016	121	121	0

 

 

 

Lots of progress today! Quite a few Dec. filers, too.

So, they just stopped working on Nov. 22nd!@#?? USCIS is the Best!

[Likeitizz 76]

3 hours ago, MenaMariel said:

Hi guys, it's been now more than 120 days since I got my NOA1, I heard that you can call them via phone to enquire about the case if 100 days pass, does any have any experience with that ? Or what's the contact number of California sevice center. Thanks in advance 

Hey,

I'm at 101 days. I was told today that they could not inquire @ my case until the processing date on USCIS' website passes my received date on my NOA1. I'm sure that's the standard answer. 

Let me know what they tell you. 

Best Wishes to You!

[DianaLucena 72]

11 hours ago, Valex said:

Anyone knows how to do this? im confused lol..

 

Im currently doing this on http://www.ustraveldocs.com/

Im right here on step 8

Step 8: Please enter your MRV receipt information below.

 

Receipt number? is it the WACxxxxxxxxx from before? Appreciate your help guys!

 

Thank you,

Val

Hi! Did you schedule you appointment? When I enter my number on that step I just can't go forward. It appears this message: "No valid record can be found for the entered receipt number. Please validate that your receipt number is correct and that you have paid the correct amount for the visa which you are applying for." I've been trying for two days and no luck  

[Chelleyandaaron 528]

3 hours ago, sbane12 said:

Jan filer here, and thanks to the instructions and help from Geo I will be heading up the Jan scans when the time comes.

Since there seems to be disagreement for a few of us Jan filers, to anyone in here who already has had their interview or already has their interview date set, what is the time between your NOA2 and the interview date itself?

It will vary enormously from country to country - estimate about a month from NOA2 to the case reaching the embassy - and then it depends on procedures at each Embassy.  Some might provide an interview in about a month - some are quicker and some might take longer - however they must process your case (including interview) within four months of your NOA2 date.

 

For country specific information it is best to search for threads, forums and posts that are specific to the embassy and country.

 

 

[valkyriex 194]

46 minutes ago, DianaLucena said:

Hi! Did you schedule you appointment? When I enter my number on that step I just can't go forward. It appears this message: "No valid record can be found for the entered receipt number. Please validate that your receipt number is correct and that you have paid the correct amount for the visa which you are applying for." I've been trying for two days and no luck  

I've been reading the whole afternoon to understand the process. We need to pay it first before we get the receipt number. First you have to get a gci number which you will need the deposit slip.

 

 

When you click the $265 MRV it will generate the gci number. Follow instructions together with it. 

 

I have attached both images so you have an idea. Visit your country's consular website to see the exact fee. My attachment is for Singapore consulate. I haven't done mine but will settle it soon.

 

Val

[geowrian 22,338]

20 minutes ago, Chelleyandaaron said:

It will vary enormously from country to country - estimate about a month from NOA2 to the case reaching the embassy - and then it depends on procedures at each Embassy.  Some might provide an interview in about a month - some are quicker and some might take longer - however they must process your case (including interview) within four months of your NOA2 date.

Scheduling of an interview can generally take under a month to 4+ months. Some embassies are really over packed and don't have interview dates available. I recall reading a post here about a month ago about somebody from Riyadh waiting over 3 months just to get an open interview date from the embassy. That said, they do not have to process your case within 4 months. The 4 months is just the expiration for the underlying I-129F petition. The embassy should extend this by another 4 months if you keep it active (or auto extend it if it's waiting on something from them).

[Adriana&Marko 58]

Anyone no when your rfe comes by mail today on my app it says it was mailed