Just wondered how many of us are going through AR at the NVC at the moment. Any from the UK?

Can't believe we are having to go through this now.......we were longer than average at VSC!!

Our case entered the NVC on 1/18/07 and was in AR for months. I JUST found out this morning that the NVC FINALLY forwarded our case to the embassy in Guangzhou. It could take awhile; seems like a lot of folks have gotten stuck at the NVC.

My case took 3 weeks to go from CSC to NVC. It arrived at NVC on 6/20. One of the operators there told me our case was in AR, but no one else will confirm that. I have been calling every day and that seems to annoy them! I keep getting the statement that it will take at least 4 weeks to process.

Jim_Mila,

Have you tried calling DOS?
( 1 202 663 1225, press 1 then 0 )

No, I have only called the NVC. Will the DOS have additional information?

Jim

I called the DOS as you suggested. THe guy I talked to told me I was not in AP but going thru normal processing??? But earlier in the week at NVC they told me I was going through AP.

I guess I will continue to call every day until it gets sent to the embassy.

Jim_Mila,

I believe DOS has a bit more info on their screen than NVC does.

humm I´m experiencing a long delay in my process... it has been approved on may 18 but no sign of it at the NVC yet (at least thats what they tell me)
I´ll try calling DOS tomorrow (they´re already closed today), and i hope to get some answers...
I called uscis but its just the same over and over... the most recent info they got on my case is the approval date...
40 days waiting...

Today I received a letter form the NVC.

Dear Petitioner: The State Department's National Visa Center has recently received an approved I-129F petition filed on behalf of your fianceé. This letter is to let you know that within a week the petition will be forwarded to the appropriate visa-issuing post where your visa interview will take place.

Then is lists my fianceé’s name and location for the interview. And is says my fianceé will receive a packet with instructions from the consular section on how to apply for a K1 visa at that post and what documents will be required.

Since they received my petition June 20, doesn't that mean it should have gone out by now????

Maybe it will go out tomorrow?
I hope so!

Jim_Mila,

I got the same letter around the end of May.

Has your petition been sent out yet?

We entered AP on 29 May and exited on 25 June. My wife lives in Russia.

Jim_Mila,

It is stationed at NVC . It has not moved from that location since the last 39 days.
Whenever you call NVC or DOS, it would be a good idea to keep a log of the day and time that you made your call.

Burnspot, since you went into A/R a week ahead of us, nothing would make me happier than to come out a week behind you or next week. We are now over 5 months with no end in sight. It really sucks. The only bright spot is that we are spending our summer together in the Caribbean but it sure would be much better to be at home together getting on with our lives.

Add me to this list of waiting for administrative review. Wouldn't it be just wonderful if they'd tell you why? It's your petition after all.

When I've asked them how long this process is the only answer I get is until it's done.

I have a question concerning expiration of the NOA2 approval. What happens if it expires before an interview at the embassy?

Most consulates 'automatically' extend them (London being one of them), while others will take new letters of intent as well. I'd pose the question in the regional forum and see what Manila's routine is (or maybe someone will happen by here who knows).

Jim, I had the same question myself. My approval was set to expire on May 24th so I asked the brainiac lady who answered my call at NVC if it would be automatically extended. Her response was NO, If you don't request an extension when that date arrives it will be automatically cancelled and you will have to start over. Personally I have never heard of anyone having that problem. I then asked the lady how I should go about requesting an extension. I asked if I should write a letter to NVC. She said, No, that would do no good, your file is not here, it is at the state department. I then asked how I should do it and her answer was, I don't know. Finally she gave me a number for the State Department that only gave choices of which automated message you wanted to hear.

In the end, I sent an e-mail to NVC requesting an extension. They answered with the standard garbage that because of 9/11 la da la da da. But they did respond to my e-mail with my text intact so if it ever becomes an issue I have proof that I requested an extension prior to the expiration.

Personally I don't think it will be a problem for you. If you want to be safe, e-mail nvc requesting an extension.

Turboguy,

When I called NVC about that very same question, the answer that was given me was since our petitions are not at the Embassy yet, the time limit does not kick in. It only takes effect once your petition is sent over to the Consulate.
Now, I do not know what to believe after reading your post. I think it would be safe to do as you recommended, so thank you for that.

DOS 202 663 1225 ( press 1, press 0 ) for live person.
When the petition reaches the embassy it is supposed to be automatically extended. I have read that depending
on which embassy you are dealing with, they sometimes return the petition and say it is due to the expiration.
Mostly 3 world countries. That gives them a" reason" to return it even though their motives are different.
They can do this at their discretion.
To cover your butt I suggest emailing the embassy asking for an extension when it reaches the post.

Well we sent our application since June of last year 2006 and as of now we are stillin AP or AR what ever that crap is called. we have not even made it to NVC. Still stuck at USCIS for over a year now. Feel blessed that at least your out of USCIS and not wating for the NOA2 for over a year.

Turboguy -- you are finally on your way! Congratulations! Enjoy your summer down in the warm seas!