NVC (November 2017 Approvals)

[Catseal 268]

17 minutes ago, Andy davies said:

just out of interest what do we do once we have a case number ? 

You can now check your status online and see if it already got sent to the embassy. If you haven't already, submit your DS-160 and get your documents ready (letter of intents, all the financial stuff, new passport photos, whatever your embassy requests which I think you can find online). Then wait for the embassy to contact you I guess. I contacted them on my own yesterday but I also have everything ready for the interview. It's country specific from here as far as I understand. I am confused about when to pay the fee for example, but heard back from them today that they received our case and I hope I will know more soon.

 

Good luck to you!

Edited January 11, 2018 by Catseal

[Andy davies 136]

Just now, Catseal said:

If you haven't already, submit your DS-160 and get your documents ready (letter of intents, all the financial stuff, new passport photos, whatever your embassy requests which I think you can find online). Then wait for the embassy to contact you I guess. I contacted them on my own yesterday but I also have everything ready for the interview. It's country specific from here as far as I understand. I am confused about when to pay the fee for example, but heard back from them today that they received our case and I hope I will know more soon.

 

Good luck to you!

sweet, yeah ive done the ds-160. Were in London so most is done online . I have all the documents needed already, tax scripts, income support form, passport photos , evidence, the barcode thing they make you print off etc. I know I can schedule a medical but was wondering if thats better to do after London get the file. In london we pay the visa fee online and schedule our own interview date I don't know about your country . But London is all online now which is pretty sweet. 

[Catseal 268]

6 minutes ago, Andy davies said:

sweet, yeah ive done the ds-160. Were in London so most is done online . I have all the documents needed already, tax scripts, income support form, passport photos , evidence, the barcode thing they make you print off etc. I know I can schedule a medical but was wondering if thats better to do after London get the file. In london we pay the visa fee online and schedule our own interview date I don't know about your country . But London is all online now which is pretty sweet. 

I have not found an option to do this online so far, but I hope they will get back to me tomorrow. Smaller country/less applicants and different system, maybe.

Edited January 11, 2018 by Catseal

[TNJ17 1,329]

Finally we’re at NVC!!!! The lady was super nice, she said they received our case but no case number yet and to call back in a couple of days for a number but it can take up to two weeks. But she said normally it doesn’t. 

[TNJ17 1,329]

4 hours ago, Andy davies said:

STOP THE PRESS ours has been received TODAY

 

NOA2 NOV 22

Rec NVC 01/11

Me too, me too!!!!!!

[Andy davies 136]

26 minutes ago, TNJ17 said:

Me too, me too!!!!!!

It’s like Christmas ! 

[TNJ17 1,329]

7 minutes ago, Andy davies said:

It’s like Christmas ! 

Except a month late. Bastards. 

[Cabovercat 179]

So what are we seeing so far, about 6 week average to NVC receiving?

I got my NOA2 in the mail today dated the 4th so I'm hoping you guys can fill me in with any tips for clearing round two.

 

Thanks

[TNJ17 1,329]

4 minutes ago, Cabovercat said:

So what are we seeing so far, about 6 week average to NVC receiving?

I got my NOA2 in the mail today dated the 4th so I'm hoping you guys can fill me in with any tips for clearing round two.

 

Thanks

No way, more like almost 8 weeks is the average. About 50-55 days give or take a few days. Just sit and wait and start gathering the documents for interview. 

Edited January 12, 2018 by TNJ17

[Cabovercat 179]

3 minutes ago, TNJ17 said:

No way, more like almost 8 weeks is the average. About 50-55 days give or take a few days. Just sit and wait and start gathering the documents for interview. 

Hey! no problem....I had just resigned myself that the USCIS would not even look at me for the next two months hahaha!  so no worries waiting over here!   I'm a pro

[Cabovercat 179]

the next question is ####### happens if they overrun their own deadline??? :/ mines May 3rd

[Andy davies 136]

1 minute ago, Cabovercat said:

the next question is ####### happens if they overrun their own deadline??? :/ mines May 3rd

you will get auto extended, I asked the exact same question as mine expires 03/22

[TNJ17 1,329]

4 minutes ago, Cabovercat said:

Hey! no problem....I had just resigned myself that the USCIS would not even look at me for the next two months hahaha!  so no worries waiting over here!   I'm a pro

Yeah they’re a-holes at USCIS. Unfortunately your file is gonna sit there in the corner for weeks before it even gets mailed out to NVC. 

[Cabovercat 179]

Just now, Andy davies said:

you will get auto extended, I asked the exact same question as mine expires 03/22

this happens automatically I hope???

Just now, TNJ17 said:

Yeah they’re a-holes at USCIS. Unfortunately your file is gonna sit there in the corner for weeks before it even gets mailed out to NVC. 

Watergate the USCIS

[Andy davies 136]

I think so, or its an easy thing to ask for ive heard.