NOVEMBER 2018 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[buttercup 21]

Lord Jesus, here I was on a full panic mode, checking CEAC every second of the day with only "at NVC" showing. Just a min ago, I checked it, "In Transit"!!! 

 

Edited December 4, 2018 by buttercup

[Greenbaum 12,259]

4 hours ago, carinap said:

THIS! This kind of post is the reason why I don't feel the need to pick up the phone and call. 😁 just sayin

 

If it passed the date then it simply wasn't meant to be our time... Then I'll just wait til Mr @Greenbaum post the next date again and wait til then. 

 

You always keep my nerve calmed, Sir.  Thank you. SO much. 🙏🏼🍻

 

Your appreciation is my motivation. Thank you 

[toknowmore 34]

Thanks God that we just got our NVC number today.

I asked the staff if we can request a transfer for interview location. She said we need to submit the public inquiry form via asknvc, and I submitted it. 

The thing is they review inquiries in order. That’s why I have to wait for the reply. I don’t know if they will send my case to the Consulate before review my inquiry form? Is anyone here have same issue?

Thank you!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

22 minutes ago, toknowmore said:

Thanks God that we just got our NVC number today.

I asked the staff if we can request a transfer for interview location. She said we need to submit the public inquiry form via asknvc, and I submitted it. 

The thing is they review inquiries in order. That’s why I have to wait for the reply. I don’t know if they will send my case to the Consulate before review my inquiry form? Is anyone here have same issue?

Thank you!

Many can and will have the same issue. If the inquiry does not reach the right desk before your case file leaves for your original embassy then you can request that your file be transferred. Expect a delay of 1-2 months if you have to ask the embassy to move your case file.

 

If you wish to have your immigrant/fiancée visa file transferred from one Embassy to another U.S. Embassy/Consulate, please contact the appropriate U.S. Embassy/Consulate directly in the country where you wish to apply and follow their instructions for case transfer. Please click here for the full list of all U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas.

 

The old Embassy will need to receive a formal file transfer request from that U.S. Embassy/Consulate in the country where you wish to apply. Upon receipt of this request, they will immediately forward the file for the New Embassy to process.

 

Once you contact your New Embassy you then can discuss the transfer of your fee. Be sure to have your payment receipt available.

[Kyle&Ana 718]

43 minutes ago, toknowmore said:

Thanks God that we just got our NVC number today.

I asked the staff if we can request a transfer for interview location. She said we need to submit the public inquiry form via asknvc, and I submitted it. 

The thing is they review inquiries in order. That’s why I have to wait for the reply. I don’t know if they will send my case to the Consulate before review my inquiry form? Is anyone here have same issue?

Thank you!

which embassy do you want to transfer is in the same country... because i have a friend from Australia that she has the wrong consulate.... because there just a consulate process the K1 and they just transfer her to the right embassy....just my two cents! 

[akfamilyjourney 77]

NOA2 - 17 Nov

Called NVC today, received our petition yesterday - 3 Dec.

No case number yet.

 

[toknowmore 34]

35 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Many can and will have the same issue. If the inquiry does not reach the right desk before your case file leaves for your original embassy then you can request that your file be transferred. Expect a delay of 1-2 months if you have to ask the embassy to move your case file.

 

If you wish to have your immigrant/fiancée visa file transferred from one Embassy to another U.S. Embassy/Consulate, please contact the appropriate U.S. Embassy/Consulate directly in the country where you wish to apply and follow their instructions for case transfer. Please click here for the full list of all U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas.

 

The old Embassy will need to receive a formal file transfer request from that U.S. Embassy/Consulate in the country where you wish to apply. Upon receipt of this request, they will immediately forward the file for the New Embassy to process.

 

Once you contact your New Embassy you then can discuss the transfer of your fee. Be sure to have your payment receipt available.

When submitting the public inquiry to request a transfer. Is it ok to put the USCIS case number? Because I have submitted the inquiry few hours before I got my NVC number. 

Thank you @Greenbaum

[toknowmore 34]

22 minutes ago, Kyle&Ana said:

which embassy do you want to transfer is in the same country... because i have a friend from Australia that she has the wrong consulate.... because there just a consulate process the K1 and they just transfer her to the right embassy....just my two cents! 

I requested to transfer to another country where beneficiary is legal residence there. Yes! Sydney consulate is the only that  K1 interview take place at. If you put wrong Consulate but still in Australia. They will automatically send the case files to Sydney.

Edited December 4, 2018 by toknowmore

[Alan&Alex 173]

Got our case number today! I don't know about you guys but I find the NVC customer support people to be some of the nicest people I've talked to. Always so sweet. Anyway, she said they were actively entering our stuff into the system so call back in an hour or so to get the status but she still gave me the case and invoice number. 

[emm21717 67]

We received our case number! Not sure of the exact date but last I called was Friday at 4;30pm.. so either late Friday or yesterday or this AM!

 

hoping we make the next shipment!

[emm21717 67]

On 12/1/2018 at 10:17 PM, toknowmore said:

it's been 30 days since our NOA2 and still no case number. Is anyone with received on Nov19 or later got case number yet?

I just received mine between Friday PM and today. Just got off the phone.. have you called today?

[emm21717 67]

21 minutes ago, Alan&Alex said:

Got our case number today! I don't know about you guys but I find the NVC customer support people to be some of the nicest people I've talked to. Always so sweet. Anyway, she said they were actively entering our stuff into the system so call back in an hour or so to get the status but she still gave me the case and invoice number. 

I agree, I have not encountered one negative person.

[Caye 28]

On 10/30/2018 at 10:39 AM, Greenbaum said:

This thread was created for those who are waiting from their NOA2 K-1 to the case assignment from NVC.

 

These are items that everyone asks for, so I thought I just post them here for you to refer to when it's necessary.

 

1. How do I update my email address with NVC  Once you receive your NOA2 approval then contact NVC via https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html 

to update your email address as well as your beneficiary's email address. This will give you an email alert when your file arrives at NVC, your case is assigned and when the file leaves for your Embassy.

 

2. Checking on your embassy case number from NVC:

It will take 7 - 10 business days for NVC to receive your file from USCIS after you receive the NOA2, then another 2 - 5 business days for NVC to get your file in their system and produce your case number.  Call 7:00 am eastern time for shorter wait times.

 

1-603-334-0700 or 603-334-0888. Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM (Eastern Time)

 

1 for English, then 7 (or 5, but I would go 7 as they would tell you if you should call 5 instead after they receive your case.)

 

Best time to call:

Right after they open which is around 7:00am US Eastern Time, Mon-Fri. Most have had luck getting the phone answered after the first ring if they called right at 7am.

 

3. How long to assign a Case # from NOA2

 

Currently it's been taking about 2 weeks for USCIS to send the file to NVC. Then it's been taking about 2-3 weeks for NVC to assign the case number. Then it's taking another 2-3 week depending on the Embassy to receive your case. Your mileage may vary!

 

4. Follow Similar VJ members timelines.  Use the tools here in VJ to answer "when I am going to get etc. etc." question. Near your picture there is a link for your timeline. Select it and once you're on the next page near your picture you will see "follow similar timelines" and it will populate 12 other couples who are near your dates. Scroll down and you will see a "spreadsheet" style page showing all the variables for measurement for when others from your Embassy are getting the same notice of approval or action.  Try it. It really works!

 

5. Follow similar VJ members timelines from other countries. And if you want to follow those from other countries that have similar timelines as yours there are several tools available to you. Go up to Immigration Timelines on the blue ribbon above and select it. Once you are on the next page looked to your left and you will see a box that states, "find similar timelines" and select it. A list will populate with those who are processing close to your timeline. When they start to change you will soon be behind them.

 

I followed those that were in my group to give me an idea where they were in processing, so I could judge if I was ahead or behind.  It's accurate, maybe within a day or so.

 

If you choose to follow those twelve members then you will get an email every time their status updates.

 

6. Be sure your profile is complete so that we can determine your Embassy. Many of our answers are predicated on the information you supply in your profile. When we look at the left column and can't determine your timeline or your Embassy it's hard for us to give you a factual answer. If you look at the profile of others here, they have a flag for their country, so it makes it easy for us to reply as we can quickly determine your Embassy. Our answers will sometimes be tailored to a specific Embassy hence the reason for you to complete your profile.

 

So, if you could help yourself out and complete your profile that sure would help us out when we want to reply to your question with factual information.

 

Go to the top right of this page select your name (it's on the upper right-hand corner)>my profile>[below your picture on the right column] edit my profile. Scroll to the bottom and fill in "Immigration Info". There now we can better serve you.

 

Thanks

 

7. Timelines. Complete your timeline. In your profile to the left of the page you will see the word “timeline” toward the bottom. Select it and it will take you to the page that has the link for you to complete your timeline. This to can help us to answer some of your questions.

 

I hope these tips help you along your Journey. So, let’s share our experiences, our tips and ask questions.

 

Hi @Greenbaum , I called NVC today and they said they received the file December 3. They said it will take upto 8 weeks for a case number to be assigned. Do I have to wait that long or will I still consider calling in a few days or after a week? Thanks!

[Lucky_Mimi 87]

My 'yonce @bukopandan22 called nvc yesterday to find out they received our case on November 23. Due to busy schedule at work, is it okay if a close friend or a family member will call nvc to get our case number in behalf of the petitioner?

[Lucky_Mimi 87]

My 'yonce @bukopandan22 called nvc yesterday to find out they received our case on November 23. Due to busy schedule at work, is it okay if a close friend or a family member will call nvc to get our case number in behalf of the petitioner?

My 'yonce @bukopandan22 called nvc yesterday to find out they received our case on November 23. Due to busy schedule at work, is it okay if a close friend or a family member will call nvc to get our case number in behalf of the petitioner?