NVC Filers - March 2018

[crissyfisher 98]

7 minutes ago, microdisney said:

 Sometime between Feb 18th and Feb 20th, NVC received a mega batch of approvals that they weren't prepared to handle. It was our group that started being told that the norm 2 week wait for case numbers is now 8 weeks. Start reading 10 to 15 pages back for the full story. The snow storms haven't helped any either. 

I wish they done it by dates would be better 

[ms_bobdog 501]

7 hours ago, truelove29 said:

Its ridiculous how long certain things take. I think they sent my petition via carrier pigeon lol. I was approved November 15th...they didn't mail it until December 26th (got the status update of sent to department of state)...it arrived at NVC on January 8th. 

A carrier pigeon would have gotten there faster. Sorry, but I am trying to humour myself!  

[ABK 327]

7 hours ago, jesserz said:

My USCIS status changed from "we approved your I-130" to "we sent your petition to the department of state." I did not know that was going to happen. There were 14 days between the two dates. So, mail takes like 3 days to get from Nebraska to New Hampshire, so I should imagine they'll receive it anywhere between tomorrow and death.

 

In this day and age, you'd think these things would be more streamlined. 

 

Anyone else get the "we sent your petition to the department of state?" Do you think it means that it left USCIS that day? Phone calls to NVC continue to be a dead end.

My NOA2 was approved on Feb 12. I received it in mail on Feb 20 and on the same day my USCIS status changed to "we sent your petition to department of state". I called NVC on March 5 and they told me they received it on Feb 28 (I hope that's true, haven't called after that) so, it takes 8-9 days for the petition to reach NVC. I will call today. I hope they don't disappoint me.

[ABK 327]

29 minutes ago, crissyfisher said:

I wish they done it by dates would be better 

True! That would be fair for everyone too

[crissyfisher 98]

27 minutes ago, ABK said:

My NOA2 was approved on Feb 12. I received it in mail on Feb 20 and on the same day my USCIS status changed to "we sent your petition to department of state". I called NVC on March 5 and they told me they received it on Feb 28 (I hope that's true, haven't called after that) so, it takes 8-9 days for the petition to reach NVC. I will call today. I hope they don't disappoint me.

Hi I was approved on feb 12 also and received the mail feb 16 Uscis Status  change same day saying sent to department of state. I gave nvc few weeks then called and was told they received my case on the feb 23. Was also told it takes 8 weeks so hope we get through soon

Edited March 22, 2018 by crissyfisher

[crissyfisher 98]

22 minutes ago, ABK said:

True! That would be fair for everyone too

Yea then we could have keep track with our case better

[ABK 327]

17 minutes ago, crissyfisher said:

Hi I was approved on feb 12 also and received the mail feb 16 Uscis Status  change same day saying sent to department of state. I gave nvc few weeks then called and was told they received my case on the feb 23. Was also told it takes 8 weeks so hope we get through soon

I really hope it doesn't take 8 weeks to get case #. Did you call again?

[ABK 327]

20 minutes ago, crissyfisher said:

Hi I was approved on feb 12 also and received the mail feb 16 Uscis Status  change same day saying sent to department of state. I gave nvc few weeks then called and was told they received my case on the feb 23. Was also told it takes 8 weeks so hope we get through soon

When I called, the lady said it'll take 4 weeks...although it's a pivot case

Edited March 22, 2018 by ABK

[MrsKhan 84]

3 hours ago, microdisney said:

 Sometime between Feb 18th and Feb 20th, NVC received a mega batch of approvals that they weren't prepared to handle. It was our group that started being told that the norm 2 week wait for case numbers is now 8 weeks. Start reading 10 to 15 pages back for the full story. The snow storms haven't helped any either. 

My case was received Feb 16th and I haven't got a case number  yet. I  am in the same boat as you guys! 

[HariMS 93]

1 hour ago, MrsKhan said:

My case was received Feb 16th and I haven't got a case number  yet. I  am in the same boat as you guys! 

As per the discussions in this forum, NVC has generated case numbers till receipt date of feb 14 (Although there are some exceptions). You might receive your case number by the end of this week or early next week. NVC received my case on 21st of feb. So I'm waiting too. fingers crossed! 

[MrsKhan 84]

13 minutes ago, HariMS said:

As per the discussions in this forum, NVC has generated case numbers till receipt date of feb 14 (Although there are some exceptions). You might receive your case number by the end of this week or early next week. NVC received my case on 21st of feb. So I'm waiting too. fingers crossed! 

I really hope so. Good luck to us!

[hanin 18]

7 hours ago, Muhammadsheikhale said:

Congrats Ali. that was quick! Are you interviewing in Beirut? I am considering to slow down the process a bit to see what happens with the bans (for Syrians!) 

Good luck

Thank you , yes my interview with be at the us embassy in Aokar. Well i dont know if that has to do anything with Lebanese citizens 

[R&OC 371]

Hey everyone,

 

in order to track the case received - case number assigned status better, shall we start a list? It would be awesome for everyone to see when case numbers assigned for which dates.

 

If anyone of you has a suggestion how to do this (I am literally IT illiterate)...?

 

My NVC receive date is Feb 22nd - no Case Nr yet - Pivot case.

[Rawanruru 7]

6 hours ago, Jeevan said:

I just called NVC and Our case was  completed today .

scan date was March 7-2018

but they haven’t assigned interview date yet .hopefully soon fingers crossed 

R u a pivot case ?

[MR-SAUDI 122]

On 3/21/2018 at 2:31 PM, peachouille said:

Called NVC, case was received on March 15th. Countdown to 8 weeks starts now (hopefully it doesn't take 8 weeks ).

We are together hopeful for good