NVC

[Yace 43]

Hello everyone, I have received my NOA2 on 10/10/17. I have just called the NVC and they told me that they haven't received my case yet, however I look at literally everyone's timelines and their cases have all been through the NVC and at the consulate 2 1/2 weeks after NOA2. Is this normal? We really want to get married before Christmas but it's looking a little impossible now I guess? :/ It will be going to the US Consulate in Amsterdam.  

[John & Rose 7,239]

That does seem like a long time for NVC.  I did hear others say that it can take a month.  I would keep calling everyday!

[Yace 43]

2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

That does seem like a long time for NVC.  I did hear others say that it can take a month.  I would keep calling everyday!

They were very rude and uncheerful to me on the phone and told me, sir it takes 6 weeks sometimes for the NVC to receive a case from USCIS. You will receive a letter when we have it. I am legit so frustrated because I waited some 161 days for NOA2 and now this "fastest" part looks like its gonna take forever, and the idea of having her here with me in December is slowly falling away..

[Marion 105]

3 minutes ago, Yace said:

They were very rude and uncheerful to me on the phone and told me, sir it takes 6 weeks sometimes for the NVC to receive a case from USCIS. You will receive a letter when we have it. I am legit so frustrated because I waited some 161 days for NOA2 and now this "fastest" part looks like its gonna take forever, and the idea of having her here with me in December is slowly falling away..

I am in the same boat as you... I was approved California center October 6th and still nothing at NVC... I am getting really stressed out and panicked. I waited the same amount for NOA2 as you... This is so beyond frustrating...

[Marion 105]

5 minutes ago, Yace said:

They were very rude and uncheerful to me on the phone and told me, sir it takes 6 weeks sometimes for the NVC to receive a case from USCIS. You will receive a letter when we have it. I am legit so frustrated because I waited some 161 days for NOA2 and now this "fastest" part looks like its gonna take forever, and the idea of having her here with me in December is slowly falling away..

But Christmas is still very very possible... stay positive! 

[Yace 43]

1 minute ago, Marion said:

But Christmas is still very very possible... stay positive! 

Thanks bud!!! I'm certainly praying for it. I think they ship a bunch at the same time to NVC together maybe?? Maybe they will be shipped in the same box haha. It stays at NVC for only a couple of days usually before it is sent to the Consulate if I am correct

[Marion 105]

1 minute ago, Yace said:

Thanks bud!!! I'm certainly praying for it. I think they ship a bunch at the same time to NVC together maybe?? Maybe they will be shipped in the same box haha. It stays at NVC for only a couple of days usually before it is sent to the Consulate if I am correct

I think you’re correct yes. From what I read, it’s pretty fast once they have your case. It can be 2-3 days before it gets to the embassy.

 

It makes feel so mad honestly and frustrated. I don’t understand why we have to wait longer  so unfair. I am gonna call them at the end of their day around 6pm and see if they have something...

[John & Rose 7,239]

4 minutes ago, Yace said:

Thanks bud!!! I'm certainly praying for it. I think they ship a bunch at the same time to NVC together maybe?? Maybe they will be shipped in the same box haha. It stays at NVC for only a couple of days usually before it is sent to the Consulate if I am correct

Do you have the tracking number from NVC?  You will get the tracking number before the files are physically delivered to the embassy.  If you have the number you can schedule the interview.  There is generally some time (30 to 60 days) for the first available slot.  You can get the interview scheduled and the medical taken care of so you aren't just sitting and waiting.

Edited October 24, 2017 by John & Rose

[Marion 105]

2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Do you have the tracking number from NVC?  You will get the tracking number before the files are physically delivered to the embassy.  If you have the number you can schedule the interview.  There is generally some time (30 to 60 days) for the first available slot.  You can get the interview scheduled and the medical taken care of so you aren't just sitting and waiting.

I think you need to wait until the tracker says ready which means it is at the embassy. You can’t schedule the interview before that... 

[John & Rose 7,239]

2 minutes ago, Marion said:

I think you need to wait until the tracker says ready which means it is at the embassy. You can’t schedule the interview before that... 

I see.  We aren't quite at that point yet so I wasn't completely sure.  I assumed all you needed was the tracking number.  

Edited October 24, 2017 by John & Rose

[Marion 105]

Just now, John & Rose said:

I see.  We aren't quite at that point yet.  I assumed all you needed was the tracking number.  

Just now, John & Rose said:

I see.  We aren't quite at that point yet.  I assumed all you needed was the tracking number.  

I understand completely but just a word of advice, be careful with the info you give to people if you’re not sure  They could make a mistake and wait longer...

But the point you are making makes sense actually... but I think some embassies schedule the interview for you so gotta be careful 🤓

[Yace 43]

1 hour ago, Marion said:

I think you’re correct yes. From what I read, it’s pretty fast once they have your case. It can be 2-3 days before it gets to the embassy.

 

It makes feel so mad honestly and frustrated. I don’t understand why we have to wait longer  so unfair. I am gonna call them at the end of their day around 6pm and see if they have something...

Let me know if they have it, if they have yours then they probably have mine too

 

[Marion 105]

Just now, Yace said:

Let me know if they have it, if they have yours then they probably have mine too

 

Lol Ive seen a couple who approved Oct 9th and got their NVC case number Oct 17th... you could get it before me 😂😩

1 minute ago, Yace said:

Let me know if they have it, if they have yours then they probably have mine too

 

I’ll let you know of course! 

[Marion 105]

17 minutes ago, Yace said:

Let me know if they have it, if they have yours then they probably have mine too

 

I called and nothing... I am so pissed off. 

[eastcoastgroove 329]

Back in the summer, it took me a month to get a number from NVC (NOA2 May 19th, got my # on June 20th).  Unfortunately, some petitions just take longer to be processed.  At the time, every time I called they said "not received", until one agent told my husband to use option 5 (instead of option 7 I think is what is regularly used) because we were an electronic case.  Once we called that line (on June 20th), they told us they had actually received our petition on June 6 and we didn't have a number yet.  We called again that night and got our number.  

 

I am not sure if this is still happening to some people since it was awhile ago, but there is no harm in trying option 5 and seeing if you are in that system??