February Filers Goin To NVC

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

Grrr NVC keeps hanging up on me. I KNOW it's only been 6 days. I can't stop myself. ALSO I want to ask them if I can go ahead and change Dan's address in the UK with them to prevent the wrong (old) one from going to the Embassy. London is sending out packet 3 before they even receive the petition lately. Don't want them sending it to the wrong place. Still holding on to the shred of hope for that August wedding.

[Dan&Tiffany 0]

So...if anyone is curious about the NVC/Embassy transit, I found this posted on one of the regional forums. Thought it could be useful.

EDIT: Several people are reporting that this doesn't work. So - may or may not??

Also the original post can be found here.

I wrote the exact instructions once and here they are:

First you need to get the "NOA2" - the Notice of Approval of your I-129F application. After getting the NOA2, you can contact the NVC about your case.

NVC Info (to find out when your case arrives/leaves there and to get NVC Case number):

Call (603) 334-0700 - press "1" for English then "5" to speak to a rep on the phone. Be ready with your USCIS case number (it's on the NOA2), beneficiary name and birthdate. K1 visas are NOT entered into the automatic system, so you have to speak personally with a rep. Reps are available 7:30 AM - 12 midnight Eastern time. Call right after they open or right before they close for best results - during the day lines are always busy. They do answer emails but sometimes it takes them 2-3 days to reply! When you get the NVC on the phone, ask them if your case has arrived and if it has, ask for the case number and write it down. Also ask them when it left for the Consulate.

Immediately after getting the NOA2 I kept calling the NVC until they got the case (it took USCIS about 2 weeks after NOA2 to send the NVC my case) and I kept calling daily until they told me when it was mailed to the Consulate.

After the case is mailed to the Consulate, you can track when it arrives.

Tracking your file via DHL from NVC to Embassy:

1. Go to http://www.dhl-usa.com/home/home.asp

2. Click on "Track"

3. Click on "Track by Reference"

4. A "Track it by reference" form will come up. Next to "Reference" type in "CORRESPONDENCE"

5. In the "Shipment pickup date range" put in the date the NVC said they mailed off your package.

6. In the box "Origin Postal Code" type in "03801"

7. Press on the red "Track" button

8. Several pages of results will come up. Look through the "Receiver's Name" for your Embassy. There might be several packages going to your embassy - but you won't know which one is yours. Anyway, most sent on the same day will arrive the same day. Press on the red "Tracking number" of any package going to your Embassy and up will come a page showing where it is now. You can also sign up for notification by email when it is delivered.

After your case arrives at the Consulate, after a few days if you have not received Packet 3, you can start calling up the Consulate or emailing them, saying your case has arrived, give the NVC case number and ask when Packet 3 will be mailed!

Edited June 7, 2007 by Dan&Tiffany

[Milenka 0]

Well I finally called NVC today for the first time, and it turns out they got our case on June 4. I only had to wait about 5 minutes to talk to an operator, I guess I got very lucky...It's still there, but hopefully it will go to Moscow in a few days Thanks for the info about tracking the case to the consulate, I will give it a try...

[JandC 0]

Called the NVC today and they said our case is on its way to the London embassy.

[hmm1 0]

Called the NVC today and they said our case is on its way to the London embassy.

Just checking in, I have been doing some training with the Army...this process is moving fast, I have already received and interview date...

[Nagishkaw 510]

Dang, hmm1.....that sure is fast ! As far as I know, my case is still at NVC. From my understanding, they send them out in batches, so maybe not too many going to Cairo?? I will call later or Monday and inquire.

[jerrylee 0]

Called the NVC today and they said our case is on its way to the London embassy.

Just checking in, I have been doing some training with the Army...this process is moving fast, I have already received and interview date...

Congrats!

I'm still trying to figure out the USE site in Manila...

It almost looks like we have to request the date ourselves....and pay a fee to do so!

[Nagishkaw 510]

I called just now, our case is still at NVC on security checks.

[Dan J 277]

We have to do the medical before we can return packet 3. But once we do, it should take about a week until the interview.

[Nagishkaw 510]

I just called yet again....I was told we are ' marked ' randomly for AR. Our case should go to DC in about 10 days, and stay there for who knows how long. We are in the pit, guys.

[NealandCari 0]

I just called yet again....I was told we are ' marked ' randomly for AR. Our case should go to DC in about 10 days, and stay there for who knows how long. We are in the pit, guys.

I am really sorry to hear that! Man, you guys have had some ####### luck. I'm hoping this doesn't take too long for you!

[kengumbo 0]

I just called yet again....I was told we are ' marked ' randomly for AR. Our case should go to DC in about 10 days, and stay there for who knows how long. We are in the pit, guys.

Keep your chin up and your fake smile on the face You suspected there may be some problems, just keep the faith! You will get this visa this time! I'll be praying for that.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Nothing like waiting forever to get the lousy approval, making it to NVC only to be slapped in the face with the black hole.

Thanks Neal andCari. Just pray for us.

[Nagishkaw 510]

I just called yet again....I was told we are ' marked ' randomly for AR. Our case should go to DC in about 10 days, and stay there for who knows how long. We are in the pit, guys.

Keep your chin up and your fake smile on the face You suspected there may be some problems, just keep the faith! You will get this visa this time! I'll be praying for that.

You poor man! Just when you thought you were finished praying for us......

God Bless you, Ken !

[kengumbo 0]

My SO lives a few miles from the consulate in San Jose, Costa Rica. We stopped by to see if they received our papers from the NVC. We ended up speaking with the officer that received our case and she gave us packet 3 while we were there. They just recieved the papers today, and we have packet 3 today.

We ran to the office complex and they did her bloodwork and x-ray. She will complete all the requriements and we will possibly have the interview in 2 more weeks!!!!

Who knows, we may even pass off hmm1 (that crazy speed demon)!