NVC Filers - August 2016

[EdinErvina 2]

Just called NVC no CC yet, scan date July 8th.

[kjcamara 6]

Called NVC today and they confirmed CC.

[Max! 10]

Called NVC today and they confirmed CC.

Congratulations on you. Usualy CC comes on weekend

[happiestoflives 11]

Congratulations on you. Usualy CC comes on weekend

That's definitely wrong. CC does not usually come on the weekend. It comes approximately 30 days after the scan date, and usually during the week, so Monday through Friday. There are very, very rarely cases that get CC on the weekend, and I would assume that either that happens when the system is overloaded and the info is not transferred right away or because the person hasn't checked late enough on Friday.

[Max! 10]

That's definitely wrong. CC does not usually come on the weekend. It comes approximately 30 days after the scan date, and usually during the week, so Monday through Friday. There are very, very rarely cases that get CC on the weekend, and I would assume that either that happens when the system is overloaded and the info is not transferred right away or because the person hasn't checked late enough on Friday.

Usualy 30+ days I was being told 6 weeks took them 5 weeks and 2 days.

[happiestoflives 11]

Usualy 30+ days I was being told 6 weeks took them 5 weeks and 2 days.

Then you were among the unlucky ones. They still send out the 30 day letter, which is why I said 30 days approximately (emphasis on approximately). Our case was done a little over 30 days in, as are most people's which you can see in the spreadsheet for scan date to CC

[kjcamara 6]

My case complete was Friday 8/5/16. I called NVC on 8/5 at 5 pm and no CC. I checked system at 9 pm and no NA. I checked twice on sat and no NA. I checked Sunday morning and no NA. I checked Sunday afternoon at 4 PM and the 3 NAs were there. So most likely a computer glitch. Called NVC this morning and they confirmed CC Friday 8/5.

[Mandb 2]

Okay so freaking out here as I've probably done too much reading so if anyone can clarify?

Ds-261 arrives by snail mail but only if you don't have lawyer?

Ds-260 can be submitted online?

AOS and IV package everyone sends via snail mail but I haven't read anywhere how it gets received?

How do you post both together if you are in different countries?

Am I missing something or got the wrong end of the stick ?

[happiestoflives 11]

Okay so freaking out here as I've probably done too much reading so if anyone can clarify?

Ds-261 arrives by snail mail but only if you don't have lawyer?

Ds-260 can be submitted online?

AOS and IV package everyone sends via snail mail but I haven't read anywhere how it gets received?

How do you post both together if you are in different countries?

Am I missing something or got the wrong end of the stick ?

DS-261 is done online (after you have case number and invoice ID number = IIN)

DS-260 is done online (must do online, afaik)

AOS & IV package are sent via snail mail, don't forget to include the barcoded cover sheet (you get that when you pay for AOS and IV)

Mailing it in together was easy - I sent my part to my spouse ahead of time, and then everything was mailed in together.

Remember to get t he DS-261 reviewed on the phone as soon as you receive the e-mail with your case number and IIN, because only after the DS-261 has been reviewed does the IV fee become available

Once the IV fee shows up as paid on CEAC, you can start with DS-260.

[xmaricrisx 25]

Okay so freaking out here as I've probably done too much reading so if anyone can clarify?

Ds-261 arrives by snail mail but only if you don't have lawyer? It is filled out online on the CEAC website.

Ds-260 can be submitted online? Yes, it can only be submitted online, also on the CEAC website.

AOS and IV package everyone sends via snail mail but I haven't read anywhere how it gets received? NVC receives the documents package and scans it into their system. Then you wait 30-35 days for them to review your documents.

How do you post both together if you are in different countries? Usually the agent/petitioner is the one that sends everything. All the documents pertaining to the beneficiary just need to be copies, which he/she can send to the agent/petitioner because the originals will be brought to the interview.

Am I missing something or got the wrong end of the stick ?

[xmaricrisx 25]

My case complete was Friday 8/5/16. I called NVC on 8/5 at 5 pm and no CC. I checked system at 9 pm and no NA. I checked twice on sat and no NA. I checked Sunday morning and no NA. I checked Sunday afternoon at 4 PM and the 3 NAs were there. So most likely a computer glitch. Called NVC this morning and they confirmed CC Friday 8/5.

Oh that makes sense I guess... anyway, Congratulations again! Have you spoken to NVC about sending your case file asap so it arrives on time for your spouse's interview?

[JFH 12,189]

For those who have recently got their case number, was it exactly 14 days after they received your package from USCIS? Our 14 days is on Thursday but I'm wanting to call today. I'm so impatient!

[frakina 22]

For those who have recently got their case number, was it exactly 14 days after they received your package from USCIS? Our 14 days is on Thursday but I'm wanting to call today. I'm so impatient!

Yes, it was exactly 14 days for me. Called them early in the day (~10-11 AM ET), and they didn't have a case number and told me to call the next day. Called them a few hours later (say around 3 PM ET), and got my case number and invoice number.

[rooji 25]

For those who have recently got their case number, was it exactly 14 days after they received your package from USCIS? Our 14 days is on Thursday but I'm wanting to call today. I'm so impatient!

It was exactly 14 days for me as well. I was assigned the case number early in the morning and i found out through the call however I got the letter later in the email. I gave them my email address that same time I called.

[rooji 25]

So I called NVC right now to check on whether they have my mail yet or not even though it arrived at their location on friday, is anyone getting the message that there is a large number of call volume at the moment? If yes, what would be the best time to call? So they don't have my mail in the system yet.