March 2018 NOA2 ---> NVC thread

[Riane and Chad 45]

4 minutes ago, Fippsie said:

Hey, I received my NOA2 on the 24th of march! I really don't know why we were so lucky. The first person we talked to immediately gave us our case number within 5 minutes of being on the phone. The one thing he said is that our case is one of those new electronical applications. Maybe that's why it's going so fast? 

You only called NVC once and you already got your case number in 5 minutes?? Thats incredible! We got approved march 28 and Ive been calling NVC after a week since then but still they havent received our case. 

Edited April 11, 2018 by Riane and Chad

[JayMar2019 2,741]

2 minutes ago, Mgdtime97 said:

I called the NVC last night, and it still hasn't been received there yet, but the person I talked to actually told me the approval date for my case, instead of them asking me when I was approved.

Does that mean there has been at least some kind of movement between USCIS and the NVC, or did he just look up the approval date instead of asking me like the others have?

I would call them today...call them early in the morning and if nothing yet definitely call them in the evening. It's possible that their systems didn't update when you called last night and could be available today!

[Riane and Chad 45]

4 minutes ago, Mgdtime97 said:

I called the NVC last night, and it still hasn't been received there yet, but the person I talked to actually told me the approval date for my case, instead of them asking me when I was approved.

Does that mean there has been at least some kind of movement between USCIS and the NVC, or did he just look up the approval date instead of asking me like the others have?

When was your approved date? 

[Mgdtime97 140]

Just now, Riane and Chad said:

When was your approved date? 

The notice date on the physical NOA2 is 3/28, but we received notification on the app and website on 3/29.

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

uahhh <3 mine just changed to in transit!!!!

 

i feel so happy and blessed! 

 

medical is on tuesday so we are ready! bam bam bammmmm!

[John & Rose 7,239]

1 minute ago, Trinab80 said:

@John & Rose....I haven't spoke to you in a while. How are things going so far??? Are you with Rose and the kids yet????

Hi there.  I leave for the Philippines tomorrow.  Rose's birthday is Sunday and the interview is next Tuesday.  If all goes well I will be bringing them back on May 16!

 

How are you doing?  Isn't it weird how that 10 month wait just disappeared when you can focus on the next steps of new stress and challenges?  As bad as it felt, all that stress just ended when the NOA2 was issued.  Then we have the "oh now what do we need to do" stress.   LOL  I don't mind that stress because things really move fast on this side of NOA2.

 

How are your plans coming along?

[Mgdtime97 140]

2 minutes ago, Trinab80 said:

I would call them today...call them early in the morning and if nothing yet definitely call them in the evening. It's possible that their systems didn't update when you called last night and could be available today!

I'll give them a call and see.  They are always so polite (at least all the ones I've spoken with so far).

[John & Rose 7,239]

3 minutes ago, Trinab80 said:

I would call them today...call them early in the morning and if nothing yet definitely call them in the evening. It's possible that their systems didn't update when you called last night and could be available today!

NVC receives files just once a day.  I recommend just calling at night, say 10:00 PM EST.  The calls go right through and they will already have all of the day's petitions received in the system.  There is no need to call more than once a day.

[JayMar2019 2,741]

1 minute ago, Mgdtime97 said:

I'll give them a call and see.  They are always so polite (at least all the ones I've spoken with so far).

It will be there before the week is out. Mine took 9 days. The average is about 9-20 days. Based on your NOA2, I would say between today no later than Friday they should have it.

[Riane and Chad 45]

3 minutes ago, Mgdtime97 said:

The notice date on the physical NOA2 is 3/28, but we received notification on the app and website on 3/29.

We were approved March 28 too and nvc dont have our case yet. Im getting impatient calling and talking to their representatives. If we wont call them will we receive a notification if they already got our case? Just wondering 

[JayMar2019 2,741]

2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

NVC receives files just once a day.  I recommend just calling at night, say 10:00 PM EST.  The calls go right through and they will already have all of the day's petitions received in the system.  There is no need to call more than once a day.

The only reason why I recommend calling this morning was because OP said they told her what her NOA2 date was and not her providing it to them which could be that they have it but the system didn't update. Otherwise, I would always recommend calling in the evening. It's less call volume.

[Mgdtime97 140]

1 minute ago, Riane and Chad said:

We were approved March 28 too and nvc dont have our case yet. Im getting impatient calling and talking to their representatives. If we wont call them will we receive a notification if they already got our case? Just wondering 

I believe one of the two of you will receive an email (per the responses of others earlier in this topic).

[Fippsie 164]

9 minutes ago, Riane and Chad said:

You only called NVC once and you already got your case number in 5 minutes?? Thats incredible! We got approved march 28 and Ive been calling NVC after a week since then but still they havent received our case. 

yeah, but it might be because michelle was here in germany for 2 weeks and she only called after she went back now, so it has been a few weeks since it was received at nvc and they had time to process it! 

 

Guys Michelle just got two emails.. this is going so fast all of a sudden!! 

 

Can someone tell me how they are going to contact me? Via Mail or Email? Should I call them? 

[Fippsie 164]

I wonder why the email says that the request for our case to be expedited got approved though? We never asked for it to be expedited lol. not that I'm complaining.

[JayMar2019 2,741]

17 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Hi there.  I leave for the Philippines tomorrow.  Rose's birthday is Sunday and the interview is next Tuesday.  If all goes well I will be bringing them back on May 16!

 

How are you doing?  Isn't it weird how that 10 month wait just disappeared when you can focus on the next steps of new stress and challenges?  As bad as it felt, all that stress just ended when the NOA2 was issued.  Then we have the "oh now what do we need to do" stress.   LOL  I don't mind that stress because things really move fast on this side of NOA2.

 

How are your plans coming along?

I knew you were leaving soon (I still have a good memory after all of this time..ha) I will keep you both in my prayers but I'm sure you two will blow the interview out of the park.

 

I'm doing much better of course. It's crazy how I went from waiting 300 days for a NOA2 and Reni's interview is in 2 weeks....2 WEEKSSSSS!!!! In a matter of 2 weeks from getting our NOA2, we went from NVC to Embassy (less than 2 weeks if you take the weekend days out). Next Wednesday, Reni has his medical exam and I'm flying out the following Wednesday so I can attend his interview on the 27th. I'm gonna stay at least until May 6th which hopefully he gets his visa and brown envelope before then, but if I have to extend my stay a little longer so we can fly back together I will. So right now, I'm just putting our binder together will dividers with all our documents and additional copies. Already typed out our checklist so I know I don't leave out anything, but really, this part of the process we have been prepared for a while now. Financial documents are at the touch of button.

 

Not gonna lie....I'M SUPER DUPER EXCITED and nervous at the same time! Kinda like when you got your NOA2 and said that it hit you that it's really happening??? Well, I've been having those moments more frequently as the day gets closer. I can't believe it's almost time!

Edited April 11, 2018 by Trinab80