NVC Filers - March 2017

[amistry18 76]

IV fees appeared to be paid this morning and just submitted DS-260. I'm sending AOS and IV packages in two hours and the waiting game starts.

 

Wish me luck guys and thank you for all the help

 

USCIS

07/22/2016: I-130 sent to USCIS

07/25/2016: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS Nebraska Service Center

02/14/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved (205 Days after NOA1)

02/27/2017: Approved I-130 sent to NVC

 

NVC

03/03/2017: I-130 received at NVC

03/06/2017: Case number assigned

03/10/2017: Received email with case number and invoice number & DS-261 Submitted

03/10/2017: Received & Paid AOS fees

03/14/2017: Received & Paid IV fees

03/16/2017: DS-260 available & submitted, AOS and IV packets sent to NVC

Edited March 16, 2017 by amistry18

[agesq 4]

1 hour ago, cordoba2015 said:

Does anybody know what status will show in CEAC after the DS-260 has been submitted?

This is what the site immediately changed to when our DS260 was submitted:

 

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Action required: Submit requested documents

Immigrant Visa Case Number:

 

On 2017-03-11, the National Visa Center (NVC) received your Form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Application).

Next steps:

Gather the documents below and send them to us in one (1) envelope or email. Instructions on how to send us your documents are online at https://nvc.state.gov/submit. Do not send these documents separately or it will delay your case processing time.

NOTE: If you already sent NVC the financial and civil documents for your case, please go to https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents/nvc-self-tracker.html for information on your case status. Keep in mind that if you recently submitted documents, NVC may still be reviewing them.

1. Step 1: Your Petitioner selects and complete Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support). (See detailed instructions)
2. Step 2: Your Petitioner collects photocopies of financial documents showing income level (example: their federal U.S. tax return, W-2 form). (See detailed instructions)
3. Step 3: Collect photocopies of your civil documents (example: copy of your birth certificate, passport). (See detailed instructions)
4. Step 4: Submit the documents above to the National Visa Center (NVC) in one package. (See detailed instructions)
5. Step 5: Submit documents to the National Visa Center by one (1) of the following methods below:
   • By email:
     Send 1 PDF attachment to: nvcelectronic@state.gov
   • By mail:
     Send 1 envelope to:
     National Visa Center
     Attn: Document Review
     31 Rochester Ave Suite 100
     Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914
   • If you have already submitted documents to the NVC by email or mail please use that same method to submit additional documents. For example: If you sent an email, please continue using email. If you sent mail, please continue using mail.

Our current time to review submitted documents is 30 days. However, NVC will not review your file until we have received your form DS-260, the financial documents from the petitioner and the applicant's civil documents. At that time, we will let you know by letter or email if there is anything that is missing or incomplete.

Please note:

• Your case will not advance until you complete the step(s) above.
• If there is no activity on your case for one (1) year, your case will enter termination. If your case is terminated, you will have to restart the process and repay fees.
• If you move or change your address, we will not be able to provide updated information and your case may be terminated. To update your address, please use our online form at http://nvc.state.gov/ask. You can also call +1-603-334-0700 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday.

[cordoba2015 224]

Just now, agesq said:

This is what the site immediately changed to when our DS260 was submitted:

 

U.S. Department of State
IMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Action required: Submit requested documents

Immigrant Visa Case Number:

 

On 2017-03-11, the National Visa Center (NVC) received your Form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Application).

Next steps:

Gather the documents below and send them to us in one (1) envelope or email. Instructions on how to send us your documents are online at https://nvc.state.gov/submit. Do not send these documents separately or it will delay your case processing time.

NOTE: If you already sent NVC the financial and civil documents for your case, please go to https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Submit_documents/nvc-self-tracker.html for information on your case status. Keep in mind that if you recently submitted documents, NVC may still be reviewing them.

1. Step 1: Your Petitioner selects and complete Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support). (See detailed instructions)
2. Step 2: Your Petitioner collects photocopies of financial documents showing income level (example: their federal U.S. tax return, W-2 form). (See detailed instructions)
3. Step 3: Collect photocopies of your civil documents (example: copy of your birth certificate, passport). (See detailed instructions)
4. Step 4: Submit the documents above to the National Visa Center (NVC) in one package. (See detailed instructions)
5. Step 5: Submit documents to the National Visa Center by one (1) of the following methods below:
   • By email:
     Send 1 PDF attachment to: nvcelectronic@state.gov
   • By mail:
     Send 1 envelope to:
     National Visa Center
     Attn: Document Review
     31 Rochester Ave Suite 100
     Portsmouth, NH 03801-2914
   • If you have already submitted documents to the NVC by email or mail please use that same method to submit additional documents. For example: If you sent an email, please continue using email. If you sent mail, please continue using mail.

Our current time to review submitted documents is 30 days. However, NVC will not review your file until we have received your form DS-260, the financial documents from the petitioner and the applicant's civil documents. At that time, we will let you know by letter or email if there is anything that is missing or incomplete.

Please note:

• Your case will not advance until you complete the step(s) above.
• If there is no activity on your case for one (1) year, your case will enter termination. If your case is terminated, you will have to restart the process and repay fees.
• If you move or change your address, we will not be able to provide updated information and your case may be terminated. To update your address, please use our online form at http://nvc.state.gov/ask. You can also call +1-603-334-0700 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) Monday through Friday.

Thank you!

[Tanish 197]

1 hour ago, amistry18 said:

IV fees appeared to be paid this morning and just submitted DS-260. I'm sending AOS and IV packages in two hours and the waiting game starts.

 

Wish me luck guys and thank you for all the help

 

USCIS

07/22/2016: I-130 sent to USCIS

07/25/2016: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS Nebraska Service Center

02/14/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved (205 Days after NOA1)

02/27/2017: Approved I-130 sent to NVC

 

NVC

03/03/2017: I-130 received at NVC

03/06/2017: Case number assigned

03/10/2017: Received email with case number and invoice number & DS-261 Submitted

03/10/2017: Received & Paid AOS fees

03/14/2017: Received & Paid IV fees

03/16/2017: DS-260 available & submitted, AOS and IV packets sent to NVC

Good luck.

[amistry18 76]

32 minutes ago, Tanish said:

Good luck.

@tanish Thank you  

 

Do you know how long it takes them to scan once they receive my packages?

 

 

USCIS

07/22/2016: I-130 sent to USCIS

07/25/2016: NOA1, I-130 received at USCIS Nebraska Service Center

02/14/2017: NOA2, I-130 approved (205 Days after NOA1)

02/27/2017: Approved I-130 sent to NVC

 

NVC

03/03/2017: I-130 received at NVC

03/06/2017: Case number assigned

03/10/2017: Received email with case number and invoice number & DS-261 Submitted

03/10/2017: Received & Paid AOS fees

03/14/2017: Received & Paid IV fees

03/16/2017: DS-260 available & submitted, AOS and IV packets sent to NVC

Edited March 16, 2017 by amistry18

[Hannah9285 15]

Hi everyone! Any cc this week? I'm trying to stay hopeful! Today is marks 10th week of 2nd scan date (January 5) 1st scan (November 22  ) 

[Tanish 197]

26 minutes ago, amistry18 said:

@tanish Thank you  

 

Do you know how long it takes them to scan once they receive my packages?

 

My Case reached on Mid-day Friday at NVC and was scanned on Monday. We called on Monday Evening, but they didn't have update till then. So I would guess 2-3 days. But keep calling everyday (most likely near closing time) until you get your scan date.

[Phoebe&Seva 3]

Hi guys, another small question. I called the NVC when they opened this morning and they said that our case has been moved to supervisor review on Friday (that was our 8 week mark, scan date January 13th) and that it is being reviewed "as we speak." I have checked back a couple times today, and still no 3rd N/A...Once a case is in review, how long does it usually take to be CC in your experience? Should I be concerned that she said it's in review but I'm not seeing a 3rd N/A?

[lsu_mike 97]

5 minutes ago, Phoebe&Seva said:

Hi guys, another small question. I called the NVC when they opened this morning and they said that our case has been moved to supervisor review on Friday (that was our 8 week mark, scan date January 13th) and that it is being reviewed "as we speak." I have checked back a couple times today, and still no 3rd N/A...Once a case is in review, how long does it usually take to be CC in your experience? Should I be concerned that she said it's in review but I'm not seeing a 3rd N/A?

For me, 

 

review dept 2/23

 

cc 3/3.  

[amistry18 76]

22 minutes ago, Tanish said:

 

My Case reached on Mid-day Friday at NVC and was scanned on Monday. We called on Monday Evening, but they didn't have update till then. So I would guess 2-3 days. But keep calling everyday (most likely near closing time) until you get your scan date.

Thank you again. My package will be there tomorrow before noon so I should expect it get scanned on Monday. 

[Zebracakex 79]

15 hours ago, R and KJ said:

Hi Kate and  Zebracakex

hopefully we will have ours early next week ~praying

 

Called yesterday and the rep was VERY rude. He said they have till midnight so he won't put my case to supervisor review. I was like yeah right there is no way I will get a CC in a few hours. 

 

Called today, spoke to a very sweet lady who said she is sending our case to supervisor's attention and even though the time frame is up to 6 weeks, it won't take that long. 

 

Scan Date 01/18

Supervisor Review 03/16

 

keeping everyone in my prayers.

Has there been any more CC's ?? I haven't seen a lot this week.

[Samad194 6]

3 minutes ago, Zebracakex said:

 

Called yesterday and the rep was VERY rude. He said they have till midnight so he won't put my case to supervisor review. I was like yeah right there is no way I will get a CC in a few hours. 

 

Called today, spoke to a very sweet lady who said she is sending our case to supervisor's attention and even though the time frame is up to 6 weeks, it won't take that long. 

 

Scan Date 01/18

Supervisor Review 03/16

 

keeping everyone in my prayers.

Has there been any more CC's ?? I haven't seen a lot this week.

That's good. I called few minutes ago and she said that it's still not under review. So I said that if it doesn't go under review by 23rd March (8 Weeks) then what should I do. She said technically we do 3 Months so it will be 26th March because the you Scan Date is 26th Jan. I don't know why most of them are so rude. I think I'll have to call them on 24th then. 

[Zebracakex 79]

11 minutes ago, Samad194 said:

That's good. I called few minutes ago and she said that it's still not under review. So I said that if it doesn't go under review by 23rd March (8 Weeks) then what should I do. She said technically we do 3 Months so it will be 26th March because the you Scan Date is 26th Jan. I don't know why most of them are so rude. I think I'll have to call them on 24th then. 

I can't believe they are making you wait 8 + weeks just to review ONE DOCUMENT. Thats just so wrong. I feel so sad for people with checklists. So unfair.  I am sorry that you have to go through this.  Hopefully you will get someone nice who will flag your case for a supervisor review sooner or probably request to speak to a supervisor.

I have seen it has helped some people around here. I am giving them end of this month and will start calling back to back requesting for a supervisor. I know we are too late for April interview I better get MAY 

 

I have also emailed them and haven't received a reply yet. Will let you know if I hear something. Keep us updated. Good luck. 

[Samad194 6]

4 minutes ago, Zebracakex said:

I can't believe they are making you wait 8 + weeks just to review ONE DOCUMENT. Thats just so wrong. I feel so sad for people with checklists. So unfair.  I am sorry that you have to go through this.  Hopefully you will get someone nice who will flag your case for a supervisor review sooner or probably request to speak to a supervisor.

I have seen it has helped some people around here. I am giving them end of this month and will start calling back to back requesting for a supervisor. I know we are too late for April interview I better get MAY 

 

I have also emailed them and haven't received a reply yet. Will let you know if I hear something. Keep us updated. Good luck. 

Yeah. I'm just waiting for 23rd and then I'll do everything. Will email the congressman office too. 

[Tanish 197]

1 hour ago, amistry18 said:

Thank you again. My package will be there tomorrow before noon so I should expect it get scanned on Monday. 

Hopefully. But it may take up to Wednesday, so keep calling and have patience. They had 2 days of bad weather which may have back logged their mail room.