NVC Filers - June 2017

[trininurse 79]

3 hours ago, nyokie said:

Congratulations everyone! Just want to join and hope everything go fast for all of you

Have you had a chance to look at our spreadsheet? Open to all NVC scan dates in 2017 (mail, email, CEAC upload)

 

NVC Case Status Spread Sheet -  2017 (save this link in your browser) 

 

Please visit the following, this will update the spreadsheet with your info. 

NVC Case Status Questionnaire -  2017

 

VERY IMPORTANT: please keep your confirmation email to edit your status as your case moves along.. Yes, You CAN bookmark the questionnaire link but only after opening it up via email. I have no access to resend your original questionnaire to you. Here are instructions on how to edit/save the questionnaire. 

 

If you have lost your questionnaire, you can redo it, I'll delete the duplication.

feel free to ask any questions our amazing members are always willing to help @JBMG

[cleon86 244]

Ok, I have a new question about the DS-260 guys. So, last year before we were married, my husband applied for a tourist visa to come visit me but it was denied because he didn't have "strong enough ties to show he would return to the country". Should I put that detailed information as to why it was denied or just put the he applied and it was denied without further explanation? It shouldn't come as much of a shock to them. They pretty much deny everyone unless you're elderly or have a lot of money (harsh, but true). Thanks for any input!! 

Edited June 16, 2017 by cleon86

[nyokie 572]

34 minutes ago, trininurse said:

Have you had a chance to look at our spreadsheet? Open to all NVC scan dates in 2017 (mail, email, CEAC upload)

 

NVC Case Status Spread Sheet -  2017 (save this link in your browser) 

 

Please visit the following, this will update the spreadsheet with your info. 

NVC Case Status Questionnaire -  2017

 

VERY IMPORTANT: please keep your confirmation email to edit your status as your case moves along.. Yes, You CAN bookmark the questionnaire link but only after opening it up via email. I have no access to resend your original questionnaire to you. Here are instructions on how to edit/save the questionnaire. 

 

If you have lost your questionnaire, you can redo it, I'll delete the duplication.

feel free to ask any questions our amazing members are always willing to help @JBMG

Thanks...I didn't get approved as yet but hopefully soon

[nyokie 572]

Have anyone ever get  RFE during USCIS process? If so how long did it take to get approved after the Second RFE?

[cadtousa 95]

35 minutes ago, cleon86 said:

Ok, I have a new question about the DS-260 guys. So, last year before we were married, my husband applied for a tourist visa to come visit me but it was denied because he didn't have "strong enough ties to show he would return to the country". Should I put that detailed information as to why it was denied or just put the he applied and it was denied without further explanation? It shouldn't come as much of a shock to them. They pretty much deny everyone unless you're elderly or have a lot of money (harsh, but true). Thanks for any input!! 

just say I was rejected for b1/b2 visa on _____ date. there is no official reason for rejection given to you so this much detail will be ok. they can pull up record if they want.

[rahill 28]

Hello, wondering if this forum is for me...my husband's application is now at the NVC stage. I'm not sure what is meant by "scan date." Is this for electronic processing? My husband's home country is Ethiopia which does not allow ep. I overnighted the IV and AOS package yesterday via USPS. 

[April Mora 91]

10 minutes ago, rahill said:

Hello, wondering if this forum is for me...my husband's application is now at the NVC stage. I'm not sure what is meant by "scan date." Is this for electronic processing? My husband's home country is Ethiopia which does not allow ep. I overnighted the IV and AOS package yesterday via USPS. 

Yes, you can follow this forum post now. Scan date is when the NVC receives your package and marks it as received in their system. is like your priority date from the USCIS.

 

This is a spreadsheet we have been using to track everyone's cases:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Cs5_XtthCAGFpjDPu1jiUkrSeCEVdquHKDDkH5z9VHM/edit#gid=809457694

 

Please add your information to the spreadsheet too by filling out the following questionnaire: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsivDwGR9tBRjMCyqo2HtYWElq5Vczgo9wiVUpS8Oo0pRdQg/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=send_form

[Patient 57]

On 6/15/2017 at 4:55 PM, cleon86 said:

Does anyone know if there's an expiration date on the Police Certificate? The actual document itself doesn't have one. It just has the issue date. We thought the USCIS process and I-130 approval would be much quicker, so in attempt to be preemptive my husband got the police certificate March 20th, 2017. I'm worried now that we're sending it in that they won't accept it?? Does anyone know the rules on this and how long they're valid for? 

You normally have 12 months, if it "expires" close to the interview date you may need to get another. Thankfully here it is an easy process, I know of someone in Canada who is really struggling with trying to source one from India for his application to be a citizen. He claims to "know" his Fedex driver and his colleagues enough to send them a Christmas card this year! 

[omar1 24]

1 hour ago, nyokie said:

Have anyone ever get  RFE during USCIS process? If so how long did it take to get approved after the Second RFE?

I got RFE on March 23, 2017 , I submitted the mail and it was delivered March 30, 2017. Got approved April 19, 2017

[nyokie 572]

15 minutes ago, omar1 said:

I got RFE on March 23, 2017 , I submitted the mail and it was delivered March 30, 2017. Got approved April 19, 2017

Oh ok cool not bad.... You got second RFE? 

[myheart0628 30]

Scan date June 14 

[JBMG 890]

I just sorted the spreadsheet by interview city. And when I did that, I finally saw a trend about processing times "SD to CC".. And it looks like London is at about 8 weeks. 

 

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
57	8.14
58	8.29
58	8.29
58	8.29
53	7.57

 

 

And regarding your interview date.. Last month were all given on May 31..  Looks like @pjsr had just missed that date as his CC was on June 1..  So if this is true.. hopefully you'll receive your interview notification on June 30/July3rd ..  For an interview in August.  

 

Received Interview Notifcation

5/31/2017

5/31/2017

5/31/2017

 

Interview

7/10/2017

7/28/2017

7/26/2017

 

 

The following is for Montreal.. Looks like they're processing at 9 weeks...

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
64	9.14
63	9.00
63	9.00
0	0.00
64	9.14

 

 

Received Interview Notifcation

6/14/2017

5/17/2017

6/14/2017

 

 

India 63-65 days.. 9 weeks

 

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
65	9.29
63	9.00
63	9.00
64	9.14
65	9.29
63	9.00

 

 

Receiving Interview notifications at the beginning and middle of the month.

Received Interview Notifcation

5/13/2017

6/2/2017

6/2/2017

6/13/2017

6/2/2017

6/13/2017

 

 

Vietnam -

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
69	9.86
69	9.86
65	9.29

 

Received Interview Notifcation

6/15/2017

6/14/2017

6/13/2017

 

 

Philippines 67-68 days.

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
68	9.71
68	9.71
67	9.57
68	9.71
37	5.29

 

Received Interview Notifcation

5/16/2017

6/5/2017

6/2/2017

6/13/2017

 

Mexico 68-71 days.. 

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
71	10.14
71	10.14
64	9.14
68	9.71
57	8.14
68	9.71

 

Received Interview Notifcation

6/2/2017

5/31/2017

6/12/2017

 

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So this is good news for the more popular countries.. They can get a better idea of when they'll get their CC and interview notification.. Thank you to everyone for filling out the questionnaire and keeping our spreadsheet up to date.. Finally I think we can see some real evidence that processing times are based on the country you come from... 

 

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Have you had a chance to look at the new spreadsheet? Open to all NVC scan dates in 2017 (mail, email, CEAC upload)

 

NVC Case Status Spread Sheet -  2017 (save this link in your browser) 

 

Please visit the following, this will update the spreadsheet with your info. 

NVC Case Status Questionnaire -  2017

 

VERY IMPORTANT: please keep your confirmation email to edit your status as your case moves along.. Yes, You CAN bookmark the questionnaire link but only after opening it up via email. I have no access to resend your original questionnaire to you. Here are instructions on how to edit/save the questionnaire. 

 

If you have lost your questionnaire, you can redo it, I'll delete the duplication.

 

Thank you, JBMG

[synthrian 28]

Hi everyone! We got approved at USCIS on the 7th of June. Hubby called NVC and they said they received our case on Monday the 12th. We're excited but also dreading another potentially long wait ahead of us. 

[chamma 382]

9 hours ago, cleon86 said:

Ok, I have a new question about the DS-260 guys. So, last year before we were married, my husband applied for a tourist visa to come visit me but it was denied because he didn't have "strong enough ties to show he would return to the country". Should I put that detailed information as to why it was denied or just put the he applied and it was denied without further explanation? It shouldn't come as much of a shock to them. They pretty much deny everyone unless you're elderly or have a lot of money (harsh, but true). Thanks for any input!! 

You got to be honest with the entire process. Because if you do not mention - USCIS would eventually know that he was denied. I am sure being true would not hamper the process of your IR1/CR1. Good Luck!

 

8 hours ago, rahill said:

Hello, wondering if this forum is for me...my husband's application is now at the NVC stage. I'm not sure what is meant by "scan date." Is this for electronic processing? My husband's home country is Ethiopia which does not allow ep. I overnighted the IV and AOS package yesterday via USPS. 

Please call NVC and get it confirmed that your packet is in their system. That is when you can start counting down your 11 week wait. Good Luck!!  

1 hour ago, JBMG said:

I just sorted the spreadsheet by interview city. And when I did that, I finally saw a trend about processing times "SD to CC".. And it looks like London is at about 8 weeks. 

 

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
57	8.14
58	8.29
58	8.29
58	8.29
53	7.57

 

 

And regarding your interview date.. Last month were all given on May 31..  Looks like @pjsr had just missed that date as his CC was on June 1..  So if this is true.. hopefully you'll receive your interview notification on June 30/July3rd ..  For an interview in August.  

 

Received Interview Notifcation

5/31/2017

5/31/2017

5/31/2017

 

Interview

7/10/2017

7/28/2017

7/26/2017

 

 

The following is for Montreal.. Looks like they're processing at 9 weeks...

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
64	9.14
63	9.00
63	9.00
0	0.00
64	9.14

 

 

Received Interview Notifcation

6/14/2017

5/17/2017

6/14/2017

 

 

India 63-65 days.. 9 weeks

 

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
65	9.29
63	9.00
63	9.00
64	9.14
65	9.29
63	9.00

 

 

Receiving Interview notifications at the beginning and middle of the month.

Received Interview Notifcation

5/13/2017

6/2/2017

6/2/2017

6/13/2017

6/2/2017

6/13/2017

 

 

Vietnam -

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
69	9.86
69	9.86
65	9.29

 

Received Interview Notifcation

6/15/2017

6/14/2017

6/13/2017

 

 

Philippines 67-68 days.

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
68	9.71
68	9.71
67	9.57
68	9.71
37	5.29

 

Received Interview Notifcation

5/16/2017

6/5/2017

6/2/2017

6/13/2017

 

Mexico 68-71 days.. 

SD to CC - DAYS	SD to CC - WEEKS
71	10.14
71	10.14
64	9.14
68	9.71
57	8.14
68	9.71

 

Received Interview Notifcation

6/2/2017

5/31/2017

6/12/2017

 

====

So this is good news for the more popular countries.. They can get a better idea of when they'll get their CC and interview notification.. Thank you to everyone for filling out the questionnaire and keeping our spreadsheet up to date.. Finally I think we can see some real evidence that processing times are based on the country you come from... 

 

====

Have you had a chance to look at the new spreadsheet? Open to all NVC scan dates in 2017 (mail, email, CEAC upload)

 

NVC Case Status Spread Sheet -  2017 (save this link in your browser) 

 

Please visit the following, this will update the spreadsheet with your info. 

NVC Case Status Questionnaire -  2017

 

VERY IMPORTANT: please keep your confirmation email to edit your status as your case moves along.. Yes, You CAN bookmark the questionnaire link but only after opening it up via email. I have no access to resend your original questionnaire to you. Here are instructions on how to edit/save the questionnaire. 

 

If you have lost your questionnaire, you can redo it, I'll delete the duplication.

 

Thank you, JBMG

Amazing work @JBMG!!

36 minutes ago, synthrian said:

Hi everyone! We got approved at USCIS on the 7th of June. Hubby called NVC and they said they received our case on Monday the 12th. We're excited but also dreading another potentially long wait ahead of us. 

Please start filling up your DS 261, paying your AOS & IV fees as soon as you have your Invoice and Case Number. Also, start working on the documentation to submit to the NVC for achieving your Case Complete. Good Luck  

[trininurse 79]

@chamma how mch was your wifes medical in trinidad?