How do we get our case number from the NVC?

[Mattie0212 9]

Hi All

 

Wishing you all a blessed start to the week. 

 

My fiancé hasn't received any further information about our case, not even a case number since we received our NOA2 approval notice, over 2 weeks ago. We would at least like to track our process, instead of living in limbo. 

 

Is there a way way to find out what our case number is, at the minimum?

 

Please and thanks

Matilda

[payxibka 10,045]

1 minute ago, Mattie0212 said:

Hi All

 

Wishing you all a blessed start to the week. 

 

My fiancé hasn't received any further information about our case, not even a case number since we received our NOA2 approval notice, over 2 weeks ago. We would at least like to track our process, instead of living in limbo. 

 

Is there a way way to find out what our case number is, at the minimum?

 

Please and thanks

Matilda

Can take 30 to 45 days.  You can call or email them 

[designguy 1,179]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Can take 30 to 45 days.  You can call or email them 

Can take longer too. It took USCIS 8 weeks to mail the approval to NVC and then I received my case number a week later

[Mattie0212 9]

Wow!! Well that’s frustrating...up to 8 weeks, baring in mind the petition is only valid for 16 weeks!! 

 

Well I’ll thank you... I will just try and find a number to keep trying... perseverance and all that jazz! 

[payxibka 10,045]

6 minutes ago, Mattie0212 said:

Wow!! Well that’s frustrating...up to 8 weeks, baring in mind the petition is only valid for 16 weeks!! 

Not really,  the consulate can and often does extend the validity period 

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[designguy 1,179]

1 hour ago, Mattie0212 said:

Wow!! Well that’s frustrating...up to 8 weeks, baring in mind the petition is only valid for 16 weeks!! 

Im not sure what you mean the petition is only valid for 6 weeks? If you mean the visa then the visa is generally valid for 6 months or until your medical expires

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, designguy said:

Im not sure what you mean the petition is only valid for 6 weeks? If you mean the visa then the visa is generally valid for 6 months or until your medical expires

The approval notice (I797) has an initial validity period of 16 weeks that is often extended by the consulate 

[Hemutian 68]

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Step 1:  Obtaining Your Case Number

The average number of days it takes for a file to arrive at NVC after NOA2 used to be around 3 to 5 business days however currently it is taking around 50-60 days.   Click the following link to check update to date NOA2 to NVC timings and other users who are waiting, enter your data there aswell. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k57PdywNRpUqytomJxMzz6_7DsMqpi52DgnaYt9FyC8/edit?usp=sharing 

Begin calling after 2 weeks. 

The best time to get through is after 6pm (EST) on weeknights.  They remain staffed until 10pm (EST).  The number is (603)-334-0700.

If the first thing you hear is a voice, it will be a recording with a message that says there's a large call volume and then (eventually) hangs up.  Continue to hang up and call again until the first thing you hear is a ring.

 

After this, you'll need to press two buttons:

1 for English or 2 for Spanish... and then 7 to ask a question.

 

Special Note:  When you first get into the loop, you can hit 1 (wait 1 second) and then 7 or 5 or - 2 no need to listen to the spiel in between numbers unless you have a burning desire to.

You could be on hold anywhere from a minute to an hour.  Hopefully the hour would be absolute worst case scenario- just don't plan to do this when you only have 5 minutes of time to spare!

When a CSR is ready to speak, you will hear their phone ring.  They will ask you for your case number. The number to give them is the USCIS number that you have been monitoring for the past few months, it should begin with WAC2017...

When you tell them your number they will put it into their system query.  Likely, on your first call, they will say that your file is not there yet, and then tell you that it can take many weeks to arrive.  If your file isn't there, thank them and tell them cheerfully that you will call again tomorrow.  

The mail only runs once per day, so multiple calls in a single day will only irritate them.  Call after 6pm.  If your file has arrived at NVC that day, it will be there.  If not, then call the next day after 6pm.

When you give them your case file and they ask you for additional information, it means that your file has arrived!!!  You must then tell them the petitioner's full name (that's yours) and birthdate, and the beneficiary's full name and birthdate.  This is their security check, so know this information before you call.

They will then tell you your Case File Number if it has been assigned. Sometimes it takes several days to have a case file assigned- sometimes it is assigned the same day. 

Your case number will have a 3-letter Prefix relative to your Beneficiary's Embassy City, followed by 2017, and then two 3-digit numbers.

(Fun fact:  The last three numbers are what order the cases were assigned that day.   For example, if your last three digits are 029, you were the 29th case assigned that day.)

This number will stay with your file for the rest of this journey.  Write it down!

 

 

 

[Mattie0212 9]

@Hemutian Thank you so much for this!! I really appreciate it!! 

 

One more question... I’m the beneficiary, so can I call to request the information or does it have to be my fiancé??

[Hemutian 68]

5 hours ago, Mattie0212 said:

@Hemutian Thank you so much for this!! I really appreciate it!! 

 

One more question... I’m the beneficiary, so can I call to request the information or does it have to be my fiancé??

I'm not sure. You can try. If you explain who you are, and why you fiancee can't make the call, and if you can verify the details of your case, I don't see why not. 

[flfreddy 92]

6033340700   7am to 12am EST.  I called like 20 times today, never got through.   So Good luck ... 

I think I emailed and we can also email the embassy to ask for case NVC number.

[Hank_ 9,174]

14 hours ago, Mattie0212 said:

@Hemutian Thank you so much for this!! I really appreciate it!! 

 

One more question... I’m the beneficiary, so can I call to request the information or does it have to be my fiancé??

Yes you can.

 

E-mail: NVCInquiry@state.gov

Subject line:  USCIS Receipt number from your I-797 Notice of Action (NOA)

Body of email:   "Requesting case file number"   (plus include below required information)
 
REQUIRED SECURITY INFORMATION:
(You are required to provide the following security information with each inquiry to receive a case specific response):
 
* USCIS Receipt Number from your NOA-2  (Place in the subject line of the e-mail).
* Petitioner's name and date of birth.
* Beneficiary's name and date of birth.

 

 

K-1 are processed like an immigrant visa, but are NOT immigrant visas, so they fall into a completely different class of their own.

K-1 visa:  1-603-334-0888 Operator assistance is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Eastern Time) . 

What to Prepare Before Calling:
 
You will need the following information before you call:
– Name and date of birth of the beneficiary
– Name and date of birth of the petitioner
– Receipt number from your NOA-2

[Mattie0212 9]

Thank you all so much for your help!! It has really helped with navigating this really complex process!!

 

Yall are amazing!!!

[Mattie0212 9]

Sorry... 1 more question... how quick are the NVC to responding to emails... my assumption is not that quick.. given everything else..