October and November filers-NOA2 to NVC

[applewow 0]

Hi all October and November filers...

Lets keep in touch and post our progress here...

[SonoranSongbird 3]

No progress to report yet for me, but here is a link to the portion of NVC's website that tells you how to track your case:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3177.html

Someone posted the link in Igor's August and September thread. You need to have your receipt number from USCIS and your or your fiance's name and birthdate. Once it gets there, I think they assign it a different number, and you can use that to track it, but obviously you won't have it the first time you call.

I have not yet tried calling them, since it's probably not there yet and I am trying very hard not to be obsessive about it. The phone number for the NVC is on that link. It is also on the hard copy of your NOA2.

[applewow 0]

SonoranSongbird,why do you think that your case is not in NVC yet?

I think it has to be there by now...

[mox 298]

CSC -> NVC is taking an average of around 3 weeks, and I've seen it go to 6 weeks. However, mine got there recently in 8 days. So SS, you might try giving NVC a call. It's quite possible that it's there already.

You are correct, the first time you call you'll need your USCIS receipt number. They will also ask the beneficiary's name and birth date, and then verify your correct phone number. They are SUPER nice, so try not to pass out. They also will not harass you about calling too many times, so if you call tonight and it's not there, call tomorrow and the next day...

[DongDong 0]

Mine is not there yet, but I would echo what Mox said. They are very nice about it. The woman I spoke to said to try a little later for this February date?

I had to call late in the day to get through.... 2000 hrs, Central Standard Time

[VetsWife328 7]

When I called the CSC they wouldnt talk to me since I'm only the beneficiary,does NVC talk to me or would the Petitioner have to make the call??

Thanks

Nat

[SonoranSongbird 3]

Applewow, it is taking on average about two weeks to get to NVC from CSC. It may be faster for petitions from VSC since they are faster about everything else and Vermont is right next to New Hampshire (where the NVC is located). Our NOA2 was issued just over a week ago.

Natasha, that was incredibly rude of them! I don't know why they would do that. Honestly, I assumed the reason you could not call the USCIS number from outside of the US was just that they are too cheap to pay for the calls on the toll free line! If it's any consulation, I don't think USCIS call center people tend to be very helpful or polite when people do manage to talk to them.

I don't know the answer to your question (although NVC has just a regular New Hampshire phone number, so you should at least be able to place the call), but I've heard that they are generally much more polite and helpful than the USCIS people. You might want to ask on the August/September thread or one of the other older threads where there are people who have been through this stage already.

[DongDong 0]

When I called the CSC they wouldnt talk to me since I'm only the beneficiary,does NVC talk to me or would the Petitioner have to make the call??

Thanks

Nat

Maybe wait a little longer, but I am not sure why you couldn't call? They say in the automated voice message that you need the USCIS number and the beneficiaries date of birth. Perhaps, it is worth a try if he can not call?

[mox 298]

When I called the CSC they wouldnt talk to me since I'm only the beneficiary,does NVC talk to me or would the Petitioner have to make the call??

Thanks

Nat

You are correct, USCIS will not talk to the beneficiary. However, NVC will. Give them a call, they're really friendly.

[melusine 5]

I called the automatic service at NVC and it says they didnt received my case yet.... (option 1)

here it is for another (long ?) wait.....grmf

[L & P 0]

Hey Melusine,

We are getting married in Las Vegas also on 08.08.08 (well hopefully). Las Vegas is where my SO lives

[Zee Bee 61]

I called the automatic service at NVC and it says they didnt received my case yet.... (option 1)

here it is for another (long ?) wait.....grmf

You need to speak to someone. K1s are not entered into the automated system. Use options 1 and then 5.

Good luck

[melusine 5]

ZEENUSAH !!!!!!!! THANK YOU !!!!!!! i just call them to talk to the agent and my case got there and left from Montreal yesterday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG i'm totally extatic !!!!!!!!

Edited March 6, 2008 by melusine

[melusine 5]

They were quite nice, they gave me the case number and everything !

And somehow the automatic thing was right.. my case wasn't there........ anymore !!!!!!!!!!! what an unexpected thing !!!!! so cool !

[SonoranSongbird 3]

Wow, that was fast! Congratulations, Melusine. Your NOA2 was only two days ahead of mine, so maybe I will try calling tonight.

Zee, good luck with your interview!