May 2018 NO2 ----> NVC

[snyderjt 33]

14 minutes ago, LoveTakesOver said:

Hello everyone! 

 

What is the correct phone number to call NVC for K-1? Im confused because I called 603-334-0700, the automated recorded message says a different phone number for non-immigrant visa. 

 

Thanks! 

It is confusing because K1 is technically a non-immigrant visa, but they process it through the immigrant pipeline.  For example, if you use the CEAC site for visa status check once you get the case#, you select the immigrant option and you want to use the 0700 phone #.

[jackyjimenez 115]

3 minutes ago, snyderjt said:

It is confusing because K1 is technically a non-immigrant visa, but they process it through the immigrant pipeline.  For example, if you use the CEAC site for visa status check once you get the case#, you select the immigrant option and you want to use the 0700 phone #.

So is that the correct number? I am scared to call myself cause I am the beneficiary and I am sure it will be so expensive. But I will try it 

[snyderjt 33]

1 hour ago, EllyNelly said:

ok so now that nvc has our case. My fiancee fills out DS 160 right? and books medical? There is only 1 in abuja (wuse 2) and that is where he will go... I have almost all of the docs done pretty much. I dont even know what else to do now lol

This is where paths start to split.  For Manila at least, most say to start the DS 160, but don't actually submit it until the case # shows ready.  Manila also has a first come, first served set up with medical so no advanced appointments, but you have to have either an email or letter with the case # notification and the visa appointment confirmation in hand when you go.  

 

Just be sure to check with the embassy there since so many of the little details are different from country to country.   Good Luck....no, no luck needed we've all got this!

[snyderjt 33]

12 minutes ago, jackyjimenez said:

So is that the correct number? I am scared to call myself cause I am the beneficiary and I am sure it will be so expensive. But I will try it 

yeah, I called Monday and yesterday.  It's not a toll free number so long distance will apply.  If it's any consolation though, the calls were really quick for me.  I almost spent more time in the automated menu than I did talking to a person and I didn't have any holding time.  Once I was out of the menu, it rang straight to an agent.  You can speed the menu up a bit by immediately hitting 1 for English and then option 7 at the next menu to go straight to an agent.

 

You could try to email too, but I hear they don't really reply to the email until it is actually sent to the Embassy.  NVCInquiry@state.gov  You need the same info as calling.  Put the WAC USCIS receipt number in the subject line and include both petitioner and beneficiary name and DOB.  I just sent an email myself now based on an older post I saw so I cannot say personally if it works yet  

[snyderjt 33]

3 hours ago, Sarac9 said:

Hey guys!! 

Has anyone's reached NVC yet? 

I was reading an old thread/flowchart and one comment about NVC was "welcome to the U.S. State Department, things move faster here" and they weren't kidding it seems.  They received my file on Monday and the case number was already generated on Tuesday.   I think even slow NVC is light speed compared to USCIS so stay strong! 

 

One thing I did laugh at was that same timeline said that Point of Entry takes 20 minutes.  Whoever wrote that either has not flown internationally recently, or was literally only referring to the face to face interaction with the immigration agent.  I pick up international students for the college I work at and we usually have to wait at least 2 hours for students to clear customs and immigration after the flight lands.  Granted, most of that is standing in line though.

[Rex and Yuliya 30]

My NOA2 notice date on paper is May 2.  I called NVC today and they said they received my case today May 17 so my case took 15 days to be received by NVC.  She said it could be 8 weeks but to try back in a few weeks.  I'll call back next week to see if they have my case number.

[LoveTakesOver 100]

42 minutes ago, snyderjt said:

It is confusing because K1 is technically a non-immigrant visa, but they process it through the immigrant pipeline.  For example, if you use the CEAC site for visa status check once you get the case#, you select the immigrant option and you want to use the 0700 phone #.

I called the non-immigrant phone number and it said the case # is not available yet.

 

Should I call the 0700 phone #? 

[DK AND MK 62]

Just called NVC 5 minutes ago.......we got the case number 

Anyone with doubts call 603-334-0700 do not press option for non-immigrant just listen in 1 is English then option 2  

[jackyjimenez 115]

16 minutes ago, DK AND MK said:

Just called NVC 5 minutes ago.......we got the case number 

Anyone with doubts call 603-334-0700 do not press option for non-immigrant just listen in 1 is English then option 2  

Wow you got your number so fast 

40 minutes ago, snyderjt said:

yeah, I called Monday and yesterday.  It's not a toll free number so long distance will apply.  If it's any consolation though, the calls were really quick for me.  I almost spent more time in the automated menu than I did talking to a person and I didn't have any holding time.  Once I was out of the menu, it rang straight to an agent.  You can speed the menu up a bit by immediately hitting 1 for English and then option 7 at the next menu to go straight to an agent.

 

You could try to email too, but I hear they don't really reply to the email until it is actually sent to the Embassy.  NVCInquiry@state.gov  You need the same info as calling.  Put the WAC USCIS receipt number in the subject line and include both petitioner and beneficiary name and DOB.  I just sent an email myself now based on an older post I saw so I cannot say personally if it works yet  

I have called twice and they say they are busy and busy 😭

[snyderjt 33]

6 minutes ago, jackyjimenez said:

Wow you got your number so fast 

I have called twice and they say they are busy and busy 😭

Yeah, I think they would be busy in the middle of the day so try different hours if you can.  They are open until midnight Eastern time and both times I called was about 7 or 7:30pm Pacific (10:30 on the East Coast) and I got right through at the later times.  I've heard other folks say really early in the morning on the East Coast is good too.

 

I was actually quite surprised I got the case number so fast.  It took about 10 days to get to NVC but only 24 hours to generate a case number was unexpected so I hope everyone else gets a bit of that luck too.

[EllyNelly 385]

sorry i dont know if someone asked this already, but for the DS-160 does the Beneficiary fill out the non-immigrant, or immigrant form?

[karlabarbosa 27]

Hey guys! Today my fiance get the NVC number. My Noa2 date is may 2 

[Naes 12,205]

2 hours ago, EllyNelly said:

sorry i dont know if someone asked this already, but for the DS-160 does the Beneficiary fill out the non-immigrant, or immigrant form?

Ds160 is the Nonimmigrant form. (Ds-260 would be immigrant)

 

and to answer beneficiary fills ds-160

[karlabarbosa 27]

Which site I check the NVC status?

[Nika211 17]

Hello for my supporting documents.i just started a new job and my employer says I have to wait till June 1 to recieve a letter.   I don't want to wait this long. can I just use my job acceptance/approval(offer) letter as my letter from my employer? On my approval letter I have my position salary and start date. I will also include pay stub. PLEASE HELP!!! 

Edited May 18, 2018 by Nika211