NVC timeline

[Ann Blair 39]

We submitted our civil docs for spouse visa on May 29, 2020. I can see from NVC’s page they are currently reviewing docs submitted on June 9 so they should have already picked ours up. I realize NVC is working on a smaller staff, there’s a pandemic, each case is different, others have been waiting longer...and we haven’t received anything indicating there’s a problem, but I’m just so anxious for some news. Once they pickup your civil docs, assuming it’s all in order and there are no issues, has anyone seen on the NVC site or know what the typical processing time from civil docs to DQ is? Like if it’s assigned, assuming there’s no issues, do they take 2 hours to review the docs, 2 days, 2 weeks, 2 months??? I asked this on a Facebook visa group and someone said they think the posted NVC timeline page below isn’t always correct. Has anyone experienced that? I’m just wondering if we don’t hear by a certain time if I should email? Best to everyone. I hope we all get good news soon.

Edited August 19, 2020 by Ann Blair

[Troy B 223]

Uhm, they aren't going to review your paperwork, until it's all submitted.  Both the civil documents and the i-864 stuff.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

[Ann Blair 39]

Just to clarify, we have submitted everything required. The fees, AOS...the civil docs were the last things submitted. I ended up finding the answer to my question though. Assuming you have submitted everything, once they pick up your case allow 3 weeks to review. With NVC working with a limited staff and the pandemic...I’m sure that could change, but what I was wondering was how long the review typically takes. 

[LilyJ 1,258]

Three weeks is a timeline from the olden days.. It takes a couple months in general for them to review from the time you submit these days, but it isn't a set-in-stone thing. They're a little weird, some cases get viewed way sooner than others and some way later