Case Complete to Interview February 2019

[suhridkhan 28]

1 hour ago, ssgg said:

My interview date has been rescheduled one week later by the embassy. I found this strange. No confirmation mail. Just a phone call from the embassy. Has this happened to anyone else?

Make sure you call the Embassy to confirm. And you are most likely going to need an updated interview letter in that case. Ask them to email you that.

[ShivS 8]

12 minutes ago, suhridkhan said:

Make sure you call the Embassy to confirm. And you are most likely going to need an updated interview letter in that case. Ask them to email you that.

That is the difficult part. When I received the call I forgot to ask about the confurmation email. And now have been trying to enquire but their receptionist is the rudest I have dealt... And does not help. She just said we cannot say anything.

[ShivS 8]

12 minutes ago, ssgg said:

That is the difficult part. When I received the call I forgot to ask about the confurmation email. And now have been trying to enquire but their receptionist is the rudest I have dealt... And does not help. She just said we cannot say anything.

contacted the embassy again and they just asked us to email enquiries to them.. one thing that bothers me is I have never heard of embassy postponing interview dates... So a bit worried and sad that the wait has turned longer.

[suhridkhan 28]

1 minute ago, ssgg said:

contacted the embassy again and they just asked us to email enquiries to them.. one thing that bothers me is I have never heard of embassy postponing interview dates... So a bit worried and sad that the wait has turned longer.

Honestly, I don't see anything to worry about. Just make sure you have an updated interview letter.

You patiently waited this long, one week will easily pass. Focus on doing everything right for the interview.

[Divergent 106]

12 hours ago, aijayokoro said:

Hi dear, have you got a date?

Yes my husband interviewed yesterday, he was one of those given interview date from CC of November. I feel bad for those still waiting for date with August and September CC 

[Divergent 106]

@O&O are you still in Nigeria? I'm leaving tomorrow back to the US. My hubby had his interview yesterday and was approved

 

I'm so sorry you and others are still waiting on a date, can you contact the office of Sheila Jackson Lee? You never know where help can come. She's very passionate about immigration 

 

I'm praying and hoping for a swift positive response for you and everyone else ❤

[C & ja 11]

51 minutes ago, Divergent said:

@O&O are you still in Nigeria? I'm leaving tomorrow back to the US. My hubby had his interview yesterday and was approved

 

I'm so sorry you and others are still waiting on a date, can you contact the office of Sheila Jackson Lee? You never know where help can come. She's very passionate about immigration 

 

I'm praying and hoping for a swift positive response for you and everyone else ❤

congrats to you guyz...... is finally over 

[Flow88 4]

Fellow Nigerians, I was wondering if there's a WhatsApp group for this immigrant visa thing. I'm tired of not finding anyone in the same shoes as me . Let's create one to share updates and motivate each other abeg. It will be nice to know that you're not alone in this thing

[O&O 330]

1 hour ago, Divergent said:

@O&O are you still in Nigeria? I'm leaving tomorrow back to the US. My hubby had his interview yesterday and was approved

 

I'm so sorry you and others are still waiting on a date, can you contact the office of Sheila Jackson Lee? You never know where help can come. She's very passionate about immigration 

 

I'm praying and hoping for a swift positive response for you and everyone else ❤

Wow.. Congratulations!!! Yes I'm still here in Nigeria.. will be going next Friday .. thank God your journey is over.. when I get back home..I will get in touch with her..the network is so bad.. anyway safe flight.. thanks.. God bless..

[O&O 330]

On 1/16/2019 at 6:34 PM, Carline said:

I'm so sorry to hear you've been waiting this long for an interview date. This is just so not fair and my heart hurts for you. I pray you get an interview date soon. My husband lives in Abuja and we just got a case complete last week. Don't give up. We are in this together!

"Amen" It's so unfair n frustrating ..

[M Reddy 1]

On 1/1/2019 at 2:29 AM, Randhawa89 said:

Hello and Happy New Years eve to all fellow vj members.

 

My case was complete at NVC on December 3rd for my wife in India, currently awaiting interview. I called NVC this morning to see if they may have scheduled an interview, but the guy sounded like he was reading from a script. But judging from other timelines Mumbai seems to be consistent in scheduling interviews for cases completed before the prior month. Example: case complete in March, interview will be some time in May.

 

Hope everyone receives good news soon.

Hi, Did you get your intervew date? my case is complete on 13 dec 2018. Still waiting for interview date. Please update your interview date if its scheduled. 

[M Reddy 1]

On 1/1/2019 at 1:33 AM, dwheels76 said:

Welcome to the Case Complete to Interview Monthly thread.

 

 

You can view my spreadsheet Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet

 

To update your interview date go here. Case Complete to Interview Form

 

For New people to the thread please go Case Complete to Interview Form and input your information in the form and it will be added to the form.

 

Everyone should be clicking on the Portal tab to visit the information for their country. If nothing is there or information needs updating. Update or add.

Its up to all of us to keep this information current, relevant and helpful to others.

Special Note: Different consulates or embassies have strict guidelines as to what type of bags/purses/cellphones etc can be carried in. And whether they provide any lockers (or not) for temp storage. As many travel from far away (by air/train/cars, one needs to specially know what they will not be able to take inside the consulate and where to store their personal belongings.

 

Here are some FAQ and other tidbits that may be useful to you. Be sure to visit your countries portal and click on the Consular Information and also Consular reviews.

 

FAQ

I just called and got Case Complete how long does it take to get the email as confirmation?
Well it has been taking 5 to 7 days to get case complete email from the date they Case Complete.

How long after Case Complete will I get an interview?
Okay this is the BIG mystery of NVC. How it usually goes is end of the month and first week of month they start scheduling for interviews for the that upcoming month. Since January they have been pretty consistent starting about the last 2 days of the month and finishing that following first week of next month

Do I have to call for my interview date?
NVC has improved greatly since March. The interview letter now comes day of schedule. So call if you want its up to you.

I know someone who got interview in the middle of the month. How is that possible?
Usually when you see someone pop up with an interview outside the bunch its usually the result of a cancellation or the embassy opening up a slot. Just because scheduling stops doesn't mean they filled up all slots. They may have more slots than appointments which is good. So someone gets case complete and immediately they get an interview. It happens.

Remember every embassy has its own slots and schedule. Some like Mexico, Ghana are very busy with a long waiting list. Some like Yemen, well it may be a few months to get in. Iceland you get interview immediately scheduled after case Complete.

I need to change our interview date what do I do?
Once you receive your interview date track your casefile. Call NVC ask when your casefile left than you can follow the DHL instructions to embassy. The contact your embassy (email is best) and ask to be rescheduled later, earlier just ask. 

What do I need to bring to interview?
When you receive your P4 Letter (Interview letter) it will have your personalized checklist of things to bring or not. It has been suggested because things have been lost between NVC and embassy to bring everything (Originals) to the interview so if they don't have at embassy you aren't delayed.It's up to you. It doesn't happen much but it does happen.

 

How to expedite at NVC?

Go to this link has good information how to go about it.

http://boureypeatnut...m/expedite.html

Just to remind everyone to revisit the NVC Process Wiki, NVC Process Wiki

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Thanks to Fabian&Ross for spelling this all out. Once you get the interview letter reference this.

 

 

You must bring the following items to the visa interview:

1. Any original documents the NVC requested that you did not submit (refer to the document list below)
2. If the physician gives you your medical exam results, bring them to your interview in the envelope sealed by the medical office.
3. Two passport photographs measuring 2 inches by 2 inches (5 cm by 5 cm) with a white background
4. A valid unexpired passport
5. Photocopies of all civil documents
6. A new police certificate from your current country of residence, if you obtained the police certificate more than one year ago.
7. Any additional documents listed in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate specific interview guidelines

 

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For those who want to request an earlier interview date here is a template written up by our own TeaCup.
Thank you TeaCup for the Template on how to notify the embassy
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Petitioners Name
Petitioners Date of birth
Beneficiary's Name
Beneficiary's Date of birth

NVC Case #

To whom it may concern,

My name is *********
I am writing to you in order to request an earlier interview. I have originally been scheduled for an Immigrant interview at (name of embassy and give date)
I have completed the required medical exam and I have all the necessary documents necessary for the interview and I am ready.
If it is at all possible for an earlier interview date to be scheduled for me it would be much appreciated.
Thank you for your time

Sincerely.

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Address & Phone Number

 

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CEAC.state.gov Check My Visa Application Status: Status Wiki Thank you, SoerenHelmer,

 

https://docs.google....Min35W08WU/edit

 

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How to pay the Green Card Production fee of $220 on the Elis system.

NO NEED FOR ACCESS CODE, that is for other procedures like getting a copy of a green card, etc.

1. Create the ELIS account here: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

2. Go here to pay fee: https://www.uscis.go...g-online-filing

3. Click to pay the USCIS immigrant fee icon.

4.Click "continue" at the bottom.

5.Enter the Alien Number and the NVC or DOS case. Use the same email you used on the ELIS account.

This is critical to enable your created ELIS account to receive your payment information.

6. You will get an email confirming your payment.

7. When you log again on the ELIS account, you will see your case number. (It is added automatically).

8. Login into your ELIS account to track or check the status of your Green Card.

Note: Green Card process starts when immigrant enters USA and is processed at POE.

 

******************Tips about your getting your SSN******************

If you don't have your SSN card within 21 days of your POE,  go IN PERSON to your local SSA office and see if your  application was forwarded by the Immigration officer.   It only works about 50% of the time when you tick  the box on the DS-260. As soon as you have your SSN you  may work.  Your passport visa and the immigration stamp  is the equivalent of your green card. Thank you Sukie in NY

Hi All, In above spread sheet i observed many didn't update the sheet with interview date. They just updated CC date and left. I request you all to update interview date too once you receive it instead of leaving it empty. So that other readers will have an idea about the time line. Thanks. 

[M Reddy 1]

12 hours ago, Shan2019 said:

My CC was Dec 20. Got Interview Date on Jan 8. It took 19 days.

My CC was Dec 13th. Still waiting for interview. mine is Employment based category(EB3). For my category, i have been waiting since 11 years, My priority date was Sep 2008, yes its Two Thousand eight.

just an interview away, i will be done with the wait. Hoping for the best. 

 

 

 

 

[Ajitob 55]

3 hours ago, Divergent said:

Yes my husband interviewed yesterday, he was one of those given interview date from CC of November. I feel bad for those still waiting for date with August and September CC 

I really need to rejoice with you. Congratulations @Divergent. You see the irony of life! The other time you mentioned your CC, I was like ahhhh welcome on board. You still have 'seniors.' We all never knew it would be this 'fast'. I can't do less than to wish you a huge congratulations🕺. Keep praying for us. Enjoy!

[Possible18 182]

8 hours ago, Divergent said:

@O&O are you still in Nigeria? I'm leaving tomorrow back to the US. My hubby had his interview yesterday and was approved

 

I'm so sorry you and others are still waiting on a date, can you contact the office of Sheila Jackson Lee? You never know where help can come. She's very passionate about immigration 

 

I'm praying and hoping for a swift positive response for you and everyone else ❤

Have a safe trip back, and congratulations to you and your hubby 🥳🥳