I called this morning and was told that my application was sent to the embassy on the 15th. Hmmm. I wonder how many days I should wait before trying to contact the embassy.


I am feeling bad for the filers that have to go through CSC. I keep reading that it's hard for you all to see VSC filers flying through this system while continue to wait. But I don't want to not be able to get excited about our progress. It seems to me that the best thing to do is to create a thread that is specifically for VSC so that we can keep up with each others' progress without flaunting it for those that don't really want to see. So that's what I'll do.



Just realized that I didn't put myself in that list!

How long do you actually have to wait till you call them?

I started calling a few days after receiving the NOA2 email.

We filed on Feb 26 but are still waiting. I'm not complaining or really worried, just surprised that a few other couples here already got their approval from VSC even though they applied after us. Oh well.

Yeah, that's the case sometimes. But it hasn't been that long for you, it will be coming soon. Yours was received on March 1. That makes you a March filer.

Oh. Yes, I suppose. Matter of point of view, but that must be how people here understand it, so I'll abide

Great idea
NVC says was sent to embassy on 14th...emailed embassy and havent heard back.
Lets keep each other posted.

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I think my package already sent to HCMC . I recieved a letter from NVC last saturday with a CASE NUMBER in the letter. How long they will send packet 3 to my fiance do you know ?

That was FAST . I hope my girl can arrive here within 3 months

Looking at DHL tracking, I'd say mine left the NVC today despitet hem saying the 15th

That's great, I just received my NOA2 in the mail on Thursday. I don't know how long it takes to send out Packet 3, I think it varies with each embassy. Do you know how to email the embassy? That seems to be how people are getting information from them. 3 months would be a great time frame.


Were you able to see your embassy? Which reference did you use? I see items going to different places, but none to Jamaica. I don't know if I'm doing it correctly.

Found some new info folks. The date NVC sends the app is the date they send it electronically.
The embassy wrote back and send they received the electronic file of the 14th (when NVC says they sent it) but they have not yet recieved the physical file. So as soon as NVC sends, consulate has it electronically but not physically can take 10-15 days for them to physically recive

What we wouldn't give for that NOA2 email. Feel fortunate you are already in the next phase of the process.

my file is safe and sound at the embassy in morocco! they emailed me and said he will receive his instructions and interview date shortly..... from what i hear from others...within a few days! and i'm going to morocco in a few days so it seems likely he'll get the package while i'm there! yay~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's coming, I believe you will have it very soon. Sending good wishes your way...

That's great! I guess I should try to email the Kingston embassy. Did you get the email address from the embassy information up top? There are two email addresses for Kingston, I don't know which one to use, so I'll just use both.

What information did you need to put in the email? The NVC case number?

I'm gonna email the embassay in London tomorrow... Man things are going fast!

i put in my new case number from NVC and asked if they received it and if they had sent out the package to my fiance including his interview.

i got the email address from another person on this site. maybe ask someone else who's gone through jamaica to get the correct addy?

and i got a new email tonight from the embassy saying they sent out his package to him already! i'm going to be there friday so i'm betting it will be there before me! yay!

good luck guys!

GUESS WOT????? WE GOT OUR NOA2 EMAILED DATED 20TH MARCH. I,M SO EXCITED WAHOO HERES TO THE NEXT ROUND BYEEEEEE

congrats! yay!

Awesome - Congratulations!

That's great, things are moving really fast for you. I emailed the embassy today with the NVC case number, so hopefully I'll hear from them soon.


Congratulations!!! On to the next stop!

Things are going verrrrrrrrrryyyyyyy fast. (Not complaining *L*) Craig got Packet 3 just yesterday..he said it looks "daunting" but I think he's going to get on things this week....here we go

Just look out peeps, ya'll will be next!

they ARE moving so fast..and it freaks me out because my fiance STILL doesn't have his passport. some paperwork he needs, had to take a bus to another city to get, yada yada. i just hope he can get it in time for his interview!

We got our NOA2 email this morning!!! Woo Hoo. Off to work on the next set of paper work.

Congratulations!!! See? I told you, I felt it was coming soon... Now if only I could have feelings like that about my case.

(( I wanna cry.As much as i'm very happy for all of you, I feel so sad. I had my NOA1 on Feb 13th and still nothing...not even a touch since Feb. 22nd...how much longer..this is killing me..i dont wanna immagine those that apply to other centers or the ones waiting for their approval since last summer
I mean dont get me wrong...I'm not jealous in a evil way

Good vibes and karma to jlvr. Hang in there kinzaza, ours sat there for a long time and we watch a lot of people go by us and we got pretty discouraged but it will happen. We were even relieved to see the RFE cause it meant they were working on it.

I'll be a good girl and say that good things take time How about that? Thank you though. Always nice to know u're not alone ))

Transferred to CSC. Received 2 touches, 1 yesterday (03/20/07) and 1 today (03/21/07). Biometrics was done in Detroit for my wife and daughter on 03/01/07. Strange thing though, I didn't receive any emails about the touches and yes I'm setup to receive emails, strange indeed.

I pray that the AOS will come through soon, I pray that everyone's AOS will come through soon!

I'm sending good vibes your way, kinzaza, I hope you hear something soon. I know it's really frustrating and the lack of touches is probably driving you nuts. Today is Wednesday so hopefully before this week is over you will hear something.

Got an email back from the embassy, they have received our case!!!

They addressed the email "Dear Sirs"

The email also said that DS230 has not been returned, so there was no status and no interview set. I wonder if they've even sent out the packet? I think I'm going to have my fiance bring them DS230 regardless.

Hi all you Fabulous Fellow Feb Filers!
I have been a bit incognito the last week, I've been sick sick sick. Good News, I get to live in the Caribbean and wait with my fiance for his visa, bad news, I get to pick up random little nasties from living in the tropics. But anyway.....
I've been checking in and seeing a ton of NOA2 approvals, speedy times at NVC and consulates with a fire under their butts to send out packet 3's.
Congrats to all of you that fit into one of those categories.
I have to say, the silver lining to being this sick is that I have not even had the energy to be anxious about this whole process. The embassy said they sent my packet 3 on the 13th but it still isn't here. Most of my entire visa processing time has been "somewhere in transit". I hope we get it soon, we want to start getting it all in order. I'll email the embassy tomorrow to see if it can be tracked.
BTW, thanks jlvr for starting this string. I felt way too guilty to say much on the other string. I wish there was some way California could speed it up for those folks.
Cheers
Sue

My latest update:

Just got an email from the consulate saying that our fiance packet (packet 4) has been mailed out today, which means we can go to the consulate VERY soon, but I don't think I can until June.

Thank you Well at least u have good news I really hope everything is gonna go smooth

Hey, Sue! Sorry you've been sick, but yeah, I'm sure it was helpful not to think about this for a little while. The 13th was only 8 days ago. The mail is slow there, huh? I think it is in Jamaica, too. Sending mail from here to there takes forever. I don't even know how long it will take the embassy to send the packet to my fiance. I'm hoping that if I just send him the form that he needs, he can take it to the embassy and get his interview appointment.


That's great! Are you going to be there for the interview? I don't think I can and it's beginning to stress me.

jlvr: Yes, I am going to be there for the interview. He has to travel the whole length of Mexico and he's never flown before! He will have a layover in Mexico City and he keeps texting me: "Are you sure there's no direct flight?" and "so there'll be a layover?" and "let me know if you find a direct flight." He will be hopeless trying to navegate Ciudad Juarez alone.

Plus I have to prep him on things like my birthday, and HIS birthday too! You'd think after seven years, he'd remember my birthday...and we got into an argument about if his birthday was December 3 or 5, and he took out his birthn certificate and it proved me right!

So you see, it's imperative that I go too! But don't stress about not being able to go...another woman who couldn't make her fiance's interview in Mexico wrote a letter for him to take with him explaining why she couldn;t be there. I don't think they asked for it, and they got approved, but it made her feel better.

at you arguing with him about HIS birthday.

No kidding...it felt like we were conversing in an alternate universe. He is VERY stubborn. Luckily I'm usually right.

I know I really have no room to complain, I have my NOA1 on the I-129F. It is dated Received 2/27, and notice date of 3/6/07.
I know it is early to look for an NOA2...but dang how does vermont scoot soo quickly? Mine went to Texas and then to California. I have never traveled from Texas to California, so I do hope it enjoyed the trip.

My schedule says June it will be adjudicated on June 4th MOL....Which is about right compared to the other timelines I am seeing, maybe just a bit longer, but you never know it could be quicker.

I know...hurry up and wait. .

Gaba,
Good Luck with packet 4!
I'm sure your fiance will feel comforted to know you are with him. first time travel can be scary enough without the anxiousness of being 'approved' or 'denied' at the end of it. I'm sure you two will be fine, I can't imagine how anyone could overlook the partnership you two have.
Cheers
Sue

I just got off the phone with the NVC - our petition is on it's way to Paris! Time to start pulling stuff together...

I recieved my NOA2 on March 6th, or it was sent to me that day.

The NVC still has no record.


Should I be concerned????

Call them again, and actually talk to someone in person. They will have a record

They dont keep K1's on the automated system

Just spoke to my fiance. The embassy called him for an appointment to bring in the DS230. Pre-appointment appointment.

Our NOA1 from VSC was dated 27 Feb. We were touched on 2 March, but NOT SINCE THEN. I'm freaking out. What do we do? Can we do anything?

Wahoo!
That's a good sign. I hope Jamaica is speedy quick in getting out that interview date!
We are still waiting for our Packet 3 to get here...almost two full weeks in the mail from Barbados!
Everything is on Caribbean time...but I guess that means it'll be Irie!
Let us know when the interview is!
Sue

I know it's hard to wait while some of us (myself included) have gotten our NOA2's freakishly fast. But you are still within normal wait times. Just keep an eye on things, but don't stress too much. Checking the USCIS website every 10 minutes will not make them work any faster.
I wouldn't do anything drastic like calling in important people yet. There is still time.
Good Luck, drink some wine! (If you drink, that is...if not, read a good book)
Sue