NVC expedite timeline

[Wuozopo 4,293]

23 minutes ago, 8bithearts said:

Typical. I got home and the NVC website is down until 10pm USA time. I was being asked for the ds-260 number I assume I have to find that on there 

Did you print a confirmation of submitting it online? An email confirmation?

Edited July 17, 2020 by Wuozopo

[8bithearts 104]

6 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Did you print a confirmation of submitting it online? An email confirmation?

It was just uploaded on the website I didn't get any confirmation or email from NVC other than the one telling me I'm dq.

 

I just have the NVC number and the invoice number I use to log onto the CEAC site

Edited July 17, 2020 by 8bithearts

[8bithearts 104]

33 minutes ago, 8bithearts said:

It was just uploaded on the website I didn't get any confirmation or email from NVC other than the one telling me I'm dq.

 

I just have the NVC number and the invoice number I use to log onto the CEAC site

I managed to get the number but it comes up as invalid, I assume this is what you referred to earlier about it possibly being too early?

[8bithearts 104]

57 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Did you print a confirmation of submitting it online? An email confirmation?

Thanks so much for your help.  I got in.

 

There are appointments in July 2 dates and 4 dates in August if people are interested.  I haven't booked yet I'll be doing it after I check with work.

 

Thanks again 

[silversnake125 266]

9 hours ago, 8bithearts said:There are appointments in July 2 dates and 4 dates in August if people are interested.  I haven't booked yet I'll be doing it after I check with work.

 

That’s really helpful to know, thank you

 

If you haven’t booked a medical yet, it’s really simple. I just called and said “my case is expedited and on it’s way to London, and I’d like to have my medical before my interview so I don’t get stuck in AP, can I book now?”

They took my LND number and booked it over the phone with me. Then I got an email about 10 minutes later with everything I need to bring.

[LondonerCat 38]

26 minutes ago, hannahjsf said:

That’s really helpful to know, thank you

 

If you haven’t booked a medical yet, it’s really simple. I just called and said “my case is expedited and on it’s way to London, and I’d like to have my medical before my interview so I don’t get stuck in AP, can I book now?”

They took my LND number and booked it over the phone with me. Then I got an email about 10 minutes later with everything I need to bring.

Super helpful, thank you! 

[silversnake125 266]

12 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

 

❌I need to register for an immigrant visa appt  That would ask when your appointment is. You don’t have one.

✅I have received a letter/email from the consular section with instructions to schedule an immigrant visa appt.

❌I have received a letter/email from the consular section with instructions to register or schedule a K(Fiance/Spouse/Child) visa appt. You aren’t a fiancé.

 

it won’t mess up anything. If it lets you make an appointment, you’re in!!
But don’t forget to find out when you can get a medical appointment.

I managed to book my appointment for August using the option you mentioned so thank you so much
 

When I finished booking it came up with this on the confirmation page “You must print this instruction page and bring it with you to your consular interview, along with the letter or email you received from the Consular Section.”

 

I don’t have an email or letter from the consular section, only the email from NVC saying my expedite was approved and then another email saying it had been sent to London. Will this suffice or am I in trouble? 🤞

[8bithearts 104]

1 hour ago, hannahjsf said:

I managed to book my appointment for August using the option you mentioned so thank you so much
 

When I finished booking it came up with this on the confirmation page “You must print this instruction page and bring it with you to your consular interview, along with the letter or email you received from the Consular Section.”

 

I don’t have an email or letter from the consular section, only the email from NVC saying my expedite was approved and then another email saying it had been sent to London. Will this suffice or am I in trouble? 🤞

I'm in the same boat, just have the email approving the expedite.

 

I booked for 30th July as it's a day I already know I'm not working, just hope I can sort a medical next week I'll be calling them first thing Monday morning

[silversnake125 266]

55 minutes ago, 8bithearts said:

I'm in the same boat, just have the email approving the expedite.

 

I booked for 30th July as it's a day I already know I'm not working, just hope I can sort a medical next week I'll be calling them first thing Monday morning

When I called yesterday they still had stuff for next week. For my date (31st) they had a bunch of times for the whole day, so I don’t think it’ll be a problem getting one next week, fingers crossed

They only do appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays though

[8bithearts 104]

Just now, hannahjsf said:

When I called yesterday they still had stuff for next week. For my date (31st) they had a bunch of times for the whole day, so I don’t think it’ll be a problem getting one next week, fingers crossed

They only do appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays though

Thanks for that.

 

If I can get Wednesday or Thursday that gives enough time before interview, maybe even Friday.  I'll be calling them as soon as there phone lines open at 9.30am.

 

I would imagine they are not as busy as usual since most visas aren't being processed

[Jayface 118]

2 hours ago, hannahjsf said:

I managed to book my appointment for August using the option you mentioned so thank you so much
 

When I finished booking it came up with this on the confirmation page “You must print this instruction page and bring it with you to your consular interview, along with the letter or email you received from the Consular Section.”

 

I don’t have an email or letter from the consular section, only the email from NVC saying my expedite was approved and then another email saying it had been sent to London. Will this suffice or am I in trouble? 🤞

Use the contact is form on the London website. They'll get back to you. That's what I am using. It's from the Consular Unit. 

[silversnake125 266]

2 minutes ago, 8bithearts said:

I would imagine they are not as busy as usual since most visas aren't being processed

Yeah they basically told me to pick a date and then they listed the times, because they all seemed to be available. They answered the phone within two rings as well.

2 minutes ago, jarrod679 said:

Use the contact is form on the London website. They'll get back to you. That's what I am using. It's from the Consular Unit

Perfect, thank you! That makes sense. My case is still in transit but my appointment isn’t for another month. Once it’s showing as ready I’ll contact them to confirm receipt and that I can still attend for mid-August. 😊

[Wuozopo 4,293]

3 hours ago, hannahjsf said:

I managed to book my appointment for August using the option you mentioned so thank you so much
 

When I finished booking it came up with this on the confirmation page “You must print this instruction page and bring it with you to your consular interview, along with the letter or email you received from the Consular Section.”

 

I don’t have an email or letter from the consular section, only the email from NVC saying my expedite was approved and then another email saying it had been sent to London. Will this suffice or am I in trouble? 🤞

 

1 hour ago, 8bithearts said:

I'm in the same boat, just have the email approving the expedite.

 

i don’t know anybody who had to show the letter from the embassy. Some people never receive it and they won’t mail a replacement.  Your interview confirmation print out speeds up the process outside like showing you have a “ticket” for an event. People who forget that still get in because they can look up the list of interviews for the day. The whole interview experience is very easy. 
 

As to medical scheduling in London. There is never a long wait for the next available appointment. They ask for the LND number, but want to see confirmation of it in writing (from NVC or embassy) when you actually attend.  Many K1s call NVC to ask for the LND number over the phone. With that, they book a medical date well before their case even leaves NVC. 

Edited July 18, 2020 by Wuozopo

[silversnake125 266]

28 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

I don’t know anybody who had to show the letter from the embassy. Some people never receive it and they won’t mail a replacement.  Your interview confirmation print out speeds up the process outside like showing you have a “ticket” for an event. People who forget that still get in because they can look up the list of interviews for the day. The whole interview experience is very easy. 

You’re completely right, I think it’s just my nerves. After nearly two years since first filing and having made critical mistakes early on, I’m almost overly cautious now.

But you have a lot of knowledge and experience in this forum and that’s helped put my mind at ease, so thank you

[Melc 138]

1 hour ago, hannahjsf said:

You’re completely right, I think it’s just my nerves. After nearly two years since first filing and having made critical mistakes early on, I’m almost overly cautious now.

But you have a lot of knowledge and experience in this forum and that’s helped put my mind at ease, so thank you

I never received that letter and they were happy to accept my DS-260 confirmation page. 
 

they mentioned they just wanted something official mentioning my LND number.