Hi everyone hope all is well today. Well I find out via the NVC IVR system that the DS-3032 & AOS Fee Bill was generated yesterday. At first I was going to do the shortcuts but w/all the changes w/the Kingston Embassy I decided to wait it out b/c I can't afford any more delays. With that said, I have two wks vacation coming up in Oct and would like to have my interview schedule in Dec (hopefully around Christmas). I know we can't bank on that but any date in Dec will be fine for us.

For those who have recv'd interview dates from NVC how long does it usually take from the reciept of the DS-230 packet to the actual interview being scheduled? Does it happen when the case is completed? If I were to do everything via mail w/NVC how long will it take?

Thanks in advance.

Anna

Anna its took us 5 months after they recieved the DS230 packet.

Thanks Jax but I'm looking for interviews that was schedule directly w/NVC. It doesn't necessary have to be thru Kingston. Anyone else?

Nyseness,

I am waiting on the NVC to scheduled my appointment under this new process. The NVC recieved the marriage lisence, birth certificate and police certificate on June 15, 2007. So I am praying my case is completed now and our interview will be scheduled shortly. But I also would love to hear from anyone that interview was scheduled by the NVC

If you don't mind can you please keep me posted on the date NVC completed your case and scheduled an interview?

in my case they just gave us the interview date 1 month and 2 weeks after receiving the ds230.
JK

USA-Jamaica: Please keep us posted. I am sending the package with the marriage license, birth and police certificates tomorrow, so they should get it on Monday. You will definitely be the one we're watching to see how long this new process will take.

Alll,

My case was completed at the NVC on yesterday . I sent the NVC an email on Saturday requesting status and I been trying to call them today. All of the lines are busy. I find that the reps in the morning are so much more helpful than the ones at nights. I really just want to know my interview date or an ETA for scheduling the interview. Will update you as soon as I get more info.

Jenice

Congrats Jenice!!

Thanks!! Well I was able to finally speak to a rep. Per the rep all the interiews for July for the Kingston embassy was scheduled the 2nd week in June so I will not be getting a July interview date . Interviews for August will start being schedule the 2nd week in July so I can call back by the 3rd week in July to see if David got an August date. I am still waiting on a response to my email to the NVC. I will also call the NVC at least once a week until I am given an interview date.

Guys let me know if anyone else get a interview date! Thanks!!

Jenice

Congratulations, Jenice!!! You have given the rest of us hope after having these changes ! I am sending all the documents to the NVC tomorrow overnight...my husband just sent his police certificate to me this evening. Thanks for keeping us posted. We look forward to hearing further good news from you.
If it so happens that my husband and I get a date in August, that works well, since I planned on taking vacation in August anyway.

Guys.. Is there anyone pursuing a IR1/CR1 and the NVC has scheduled your interview in the last couple of weeks; can you please tell me how long it took from when the case was completed at the NVC before you got your interview date. Did you have to wait to get the letter before you knew the date? Was the automatic voice system ever updated with this status?
Monday will be exactly two weeks since the NVC completed my case and I have not heard anything :crying

Jenice

Jenice,

When you found out the date that your case was completed, did you hear it on the automated voice response system or from a rep? I am still waiting to hear if our case was completed as I am hoping that it will get in the batch for interviews in August.
Thanks for all your help and I hope you hear something soon.

Tamieka

Hi there. You and I are in similar situaton. I just received the Choice of Agent form and the Fee bill this past Saturday and I overnighted the check to them yesterday.I called this morning and was told that it will take 7-10 business days for them to process the $70 check and that I should call back in that time period. My husband sent an email to the NVC telling them that I am is Choice of agent yesterday and when I spoke with the rep this morning she told me that I have to allow at least 48 hours for a response confirming they have me updated as his choice of agent. Its always a waiting game. I am just curious as to whne they will send me that affidavit of support so that I can fill that out and send that back and really get this process rolling.
Seems as if interviews are scheduled 1 month ahead.Only time will tell

Hey Jenice ...Based on what you are saying they are scheduling interviews a month in advance. So from the looks of things I will be most likely in the September batch ...I pray that they will get as many people in for the summer as possible....Hang in there...Maybe things will go faster than you think

We can only hope that things will go that fast. Unfortunately, "red tape" will slow processes down . I am not sure how long it takes for the response on the medical, which I can see as the only reason that the interview scheduling maybe more than 1 month in advance. Can't wait to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I hope you will hear something soon!

Tamieka,

The automatic voice system was updated to said....you case was completed on Jun 25th please allow 8 weeks from this date for further instruction. If it has been more than 8 weeks then press 2. I then called the NVC on Jun 26 and was told that all the interviews for July was gone and interviews for August would not start to be scheduled until the 2nd week of July. I am calling over there today. I just need to find some time.

Jenice

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Tamieka,

The automatic voice system was updated to said....you case was completed on Jun 25th please allow 8 weeks from this date for further instruction. If it has been more than 8 weeks then press 2. I then called the NVC on Jun 26 and was told that all the interviews for July was gone and interviews for August would not start to be scheduled until the 2nd week of July. I am calling over there today. I just need to find some time.

Jenice
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Thank you for the info, Jenice. I have been calling the automated voice system everyday, just to see if there is any additional information on the case. Hopefully, I will hear something soon.
I appreciate it and let us know what happened with your call to the NVC.

Tamieka

NVC updates their system every Monday, so you won't hear any changes until Tuesday on the IVR system unless you speak to an operator.




The medical takes 2 wks (14 days) to arrive at the Embassy. Once you recv you interview date from NVC you can then schedule the medical, however, you will need the interview packet to actual attend the medical.

Glad to see your journey is moving smoothly. My husband also emailed the Choice of Agent to NVC yesterday. I'm sending in the AOS Fee Bill this weekend, just cant' find the time to get this done w/me working two jobs and all.

Anna,

Thanks for the info, it's appreciated.

Tamieka

I called the NVC today and got the same scripted response I got Jun 26--My case has been completed the next step is for the NVC to scheduled the interview. All the interview for July had been field apptmnts for August would be scheduled starting the 2nd week in July..the NVC can not ensure my case will be in the batch of interview scheduled it depends on availability. I am so ready for this to be over with. I was feeling sure I would know something this week but after listening to the robot that answer the phone at the NVC you can never tell. With God's grace tomorrow morning the automatic system will be updated stating I got my interview date. I will keep you posted

Jenice

Jenice,

I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. Anna stated that they seem to update the system on Mondays, so you may not hear an updated response on the system.

Tamieka

That's correct, only the rep will be able to provide that info to you unless you wait unitl next wk.

Anna...Try and make some time to send the $70 fee bil via overnight mail...Next day mail...Otherwise the process will take forever....I got my on Saturday , so I went to the bank and got a certified check and and sent it next day mail on Monday via the Post office(Only post office can process next day mail to a PO box. and NVC in MO got it before noon yesterday....I even tracked it through USPS to make sure that it was delivered and signed for... I have 2 jobs as well, (except not on weekends) but you will just ahve to make some time even on a Saturday and get it mailed off...You dont wanna set yourself back on the list...

I also work on Saturdays. It's not just that we're delaying the process (just a bit) b/c I want a Dec interview date. I know I can't guarantee anything but I'm going to JA for Christmas for a family reunion and it would be nice to complete everything all on one trip.

any news?

I think most of us are still in a holding pattern, waiting to get updates from the NVC. Have you gotten any updates on your case? I read about what you were going through on another post and recognize that you have been waiting for word from the Embassy since January on the interview.

yeah it's been really rough

I just want to know if the NVC is skipping over people. If that's the case then I can raise hell. If not then I just have to continue waiting and hopefully we'll have an interview date soon. I remember how happy I was in January when we found out the NVC sent the case the Jamaica. Now, it's just upsetting. Every time I call the next two months are already full and a lot of people waiting etc. etc. Nobody can give me a straight answser

If your case was completed in Jan I don't think NVC will be able to assist you. They didn't change the rules until June so you will need to contact the Embassy. Since you have been trying to call and email and recv'd no reponse, I recommend going on their website and sign up for an appt. That way your spouse will be able to speak to someone directly. I just don't understand why they're taking this long, I never heard of that before. Did they say you were in AR review? I can't think of any other reason for the delay.

I called the NVC hotline today and heard that our case was completed on July 13th...I am so excited.

Anna - it seems that they do update the system as they have new info on the cases.

Jenice - no word from them yet?

I'll keep you posted..

Congrats Tamieka on your case being completed!! Was the automatic system update today? Did it say the same spill that I got? I spoke with a rep yesterday afternoon and he stated appointments were still being scheduled for August. This would be completed on Monday and I could call back on Tuesday to see if I was in th the batch that got scheduled. My payers are for you to also get scheduled since your case was completed before the cut off time. Honestly how many applicants could actually be at this point for scheduling in Kingston.

It would be so nice if some one from VJ is in Kingston at the same time as my interview. David's job has him so busy so I have decide to only spend a couple of nights Jamaica if the interview is before August 27, 2007. I had planned on staying 7-10 days so we can visit his family that live closer to the Mobay area. My hubby office is in Kingston but he lives in Portmore area. I will probably stay at the Hilton. We stayed there for our honeymoon and my girlfriend and I stay there during my 1st visit to Kingston. It is not far from the Embassy and I entertain myself if David have to work really long hours.

Jenice

Yes it did say the same thing. I hope to be in the August batch...it would be pretty cool to have another VJ'er in the batch. I hope there is good news next week. My husband works in downtown Kingston and lives in Portmore as well. Sorry to know that the job has David so busy. I am sure Aaron will be able to take some time as I had planned to go home during Independence week. But, I will put off my vacation until we get the interview date so that I can take a few days then. When he finally gets here I'll take vacation then to help him get settled in.
I am thinking of staying at Christar Villas at least the night before the interview, because if I am not mistaken, the Embassy is now near Liguanea, near to Campion (my alma mater).
I hope you get good news next week because you have been waiting so much longer.

I wonder if we are the first set on VJ going through the new process. So far we haven't heard from anyone that has been scheduled by the NVC for Kingston interviews. Has anyone seen any post on the regional boards?

Nobody informed me if we were in AR review or not but I still don't think it should be taking this long. I have my senator and congressman inquiring and they said they would contact me this week with what ever information they attained. Also I just sent them an email saying I know NVC has begun assigning dates for interviews and have clearly skipped over couples that have been waiting since January (a lie as far as I know, but possible). I requested an appointment to discuss the matter. Wish me luck. Hopefully I'll get some good news this week.

Hi Janice,
My daughter's case was completed on 20th Dec. 2006 and NVC forwarded it to the embassy in Ghana on 5th July, 2007
with an interview date of 28th August 2007.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your senator and congressman is able to get the ball rolling for you. It's so hard to be in limbo like this, especially when you know you are so close!! Hopefully, if you raise enough hell, someone will start digging around and put your file on high priority so that you can be interviewed ASAP.



Congratulations to you and your daughter!!!

Thanks Tam!

Keep us posted on the correspondence from your senator and congressman. Looking at your timeline, you have been going through this for awhile.

Jenice - any good news? Can't wait to hear what's the verdict from NVC. I will be giving them a call later tonight, or tomorrow morning on my way in to work. I know they get fairly busy midday.

Well my senator's secretary called yesterday and referred me to someone in another senator's office. She also said I should call her back tomorrow to update her. The gentleman she referred seems really eager to help. I just faxed him a letter and he said he wil jump on it asap (now).

The lady who I spoke with at my congressman's office said they would email the embassy last week. She told me they usually get a response within a week. I'm going to wait until Friday to call for an update if she doesn't call before then.

I'll def let you all know how things go.

Hopefully this will get the process moving again. I am pulling for you girl and praying that they get it resolved soon.

All,

I have not got an interview date yet. I spoke with a rep at the NVC on Monday night and was told that interviews were still being scheduled for the month of August and I should check back on Friday. So we are still waiting

Jenice

Got an interview for September 6th!

I'm so happy!

Thanks for your prayers and well wishes.

OMG...I am so happy for you!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
At least you are no longer in the Immigration blackhole

Congrats Empress!!! Per a rep at the NVC today; we did not get scheduled for an August interview and the scheduling for August has been done. Scheduling for Sep 07 will start the 2nd week of August. So I should call back the 3rd week in August for a status. This timframe will put us at the end of the 8 weeks the NVC state I should have received additional instructions when our case was completed on Jun 25.


Jenice

I'm sorry Jen :hug: but I'm sure you won't have to wait the 6 (will be 7+ by interview) months we did. Just hang in there and I will be pullng for you next month. I really think this new NVC system is going to make things a lot easier. and cheaper too since you won't have to call the embassy long distance. Also it's better since you have an idea when to call the NVC back and no calling haphazardly every couple days.

Spend the time getting docs in order, your home in order, your bed etc. I've been planning to purge some papers on my dining table for weeks. Today I went to walmart bought a clear container and did the darn thing. I also reorganized my book shelf (been meaning to do that for over a year). Just keep busy. The last few weeks have been so frustrating, more frustrating than the last 5 months put together. I still can't believe it. But trust me the date will come

Empress, I know you are cloud nine I know you must feel like a ton has been taken off your head ....I wanted to ask, do you think its better to go with your spouse to the interview? Will the embassy allow you to go with him in Kingston?

Although it's not required the Kingston Embassy STRONGLY recommends the petitioner to attend the interview. It's the BEST proof anyone can possibly provide. Even though my funds are tight I'm going to to the interview. I might have to beg on the street corner but I'm going nonetheless. I'm going to start a fund to help support the cause

I know what you mean about that. I have been saving for that stay ever since I came back from my last visit.