Case Complete to Interview July 2020

[Tin4ik1990 11]

3 minutes ago, JenIE said:

Wow, that's so soon, congrats! Will you have enough time to complete the medical exam and have the results by then?

Thanks!

 

I have my medical the day before. Guess I'll just have to wait a few days after the Interview for the medical to arrive. They had no earlier appointment at the doctors office

[neilsqueen 433]

Finally DQ'd after a longggggggg, stressful wait!!!  My 10 year old stepdaughter was DQ'd today, June 5, 2020!!!! She fell to her knees and thanked God. So sweet!!!  It was so hard on her waiting.  Now waiting for the embassy to open!! 

[Alix64 425]

51 minutes ago, neilsqueen said:

Finally DQ'd after a longggggggg, stressful wait!!!  My 10 year old stepdaughter was DQ'd today, June 5, 2020!!!! She fell to her knees and thanked God. So sweet!!!  It was so hard on her waiting.  Now waiting for the embassy to open!! 

OMG that's wonderful ! I am so happy for you guys ! It's been sooooo long !

Bravo bravo bravo !

[Rosie91 93]

On 6/4/2020 at 7:09 AM, hilary979 said:

I emailed the Amsterdam consulate last week asking this same question, seeing as things are reopening here in the Netherlands.  I got a response after one week, saying they had no information to share. Per their email:  

 

"As for our Consulate, we have closed all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa services. We cannot provide you with a time frame on when we will resume services."

 

So the wait in the dark continues. My DQ was in April.

Good news! They updated to consulate website Amsterdam. they are slowly resuming their services, for now just passport appointments not just emergency anymore, and the rest will follow slowly.  @AarLar @MegMarc

Edited June 5, 2020 by Rosie91

[neilsqueen 433]

3 hours ago, Alix64 said:

OMG that's wonderful ! I am so happy for you guys ! It's been sooooo long !

Bravo bravo bravo !

Awww thanks so much!!!  You are always so encouraging!!!  We are still flying high.  My baby girl has called me at least 5 times since this afternoon lol.

[MegMarc 2]

3 hours ago, Rosie91 said:

Good news! They updated to consulate website Amsterdam. they are slowly resuming their services, for now just passport appointments not just emergency anymore, and the rest will follow slowly.  @AarLar @MegMarc

🤞🏻🤞🏻

[TVC 244]

My son was DQd last Friday and my wife was DQd on Wednesday.

 

We submitted May 22nd. We are so lucky. Now we pray the embassies open soon!

[DeParaquedasBrasi 228]

23 hours ago, Nenz.i said:

Hey everyone I thought I’d let you know what the woman from NVC told me on the phone today. She was actually the nicest lady ever and I thanked her for her kindness because it was very informational and she took the time to explain the situation to me without getting annoyed despite me asking a few questions. She basically told me that there are currently SOME embassies that are offering interviews in different countries (I didn’t ask specifically which ones because I didn’t want to over do it) and that each embassy will open up based on when they feel it is safe for the people in that specific office to go into work and when the people who are coming into the offices are safe (so if someone in a country is traveling a while to go to the embassy, their health won’t be affected). She specifically told me that it won’t be the “US embassies re opening” altogether and that each one will decide when. 

Thanks for the info, very helpful. But I still don’t understand how USCIS can open here in America when we have the highest number of cases yet other countries who have way less have to go thru a Phase period. 🧐🤔

[Jerus 5]

9 hours ago, Tin4ik1990 said:

Through an Email. Sent it to the NVC and they forwarded it to the embassy, cause they decide. So each embassy decides differently

 

My appointment is on June 16th.

Would you please tell me their email address? And sending an expedite isn’t bad, right? Even if they don’t accept it ?

 Thanks 

[two_black_cats 114]

Just learned that the US Embassy in Cambodia resumed some regular services as of June 3d. 

I'm not in Cambodia, but it's nice to hear that. 

[Letter 11]

Anyone here waiting for embassy in Ghana to reopen? 
 

Also anyone know of when the IRS will be opening also to answer there phone lines and appointments in local offices? 

[Tin4ik1990 11]

3 hours ago, Jerus said:

Would you please tell me their email address? And sending an expedite isn’t bad, right? Even if they don’t accept it ?

 Thanks 

nvcexpedite@state.gov

 

It can't hurt. If they say no, they will still work on your case.

 

You can also Google NVC expedite request and there are a few websites that help.

Good luck

[YasArr 24]

On 6/1/2020 at 3:34 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

Thanks.. 

[Rhythmlicious 75]

13 hours ago, Rosie91 said:

Good news! They updated to consulate website Amsterdam. they are slowly resuming their services, for now just passport appointments not just emergency anymore, and the rest will follow slowly.  @AarLar @MegMarc

That's good to read! I'm also waiting for Amsterdam 😊

[Alix64 425]

11 hours ago, neilsqueen said:

Awww thanks so much!!!  You are always so encouraging!!!  We are still flying high.  My baby girl has called me at least 5 times since this afternoon lol.

It is so hard to deal with it when it concerns an adult case, so with a kid with you, pffff I cannot imagine. You feel so responsible for that stress.

Anyway, all is well that ends well. Congrats again. 🤩

I have been following your case for months now, you know, so we feel close - kind of hahahahha

Have a great week-end.

Alix