February filers at CSC

[cwaf 1]

okay so I think I found my package to the consulate using DHL. The NVC lady said my package was received yesterday. I did the DHL search and there was a 3 lb package shipped to Frankfurt, Germany today. Could it really go though that fast!?

How do you do this without a reference number?

the first part is from another post elsewhere in VJ.

the DHL trick is as follows:

Tracking Instructions for DHL

http://www.dhl-usa.com/home/home.asp

Track by Reference

Reference: (Depends on Embassy)

I-730

EXPEDITE NIV SECTION (Maybe Non-Immigrant Visas)

EXPEDITE IV SECTION (Maybe Immigrant Visas)

CORRESPONDENCE

Put the range of dates around the date that NVC gives you as package has been shipped.

And there you have it.

The above can be a little confusing, and initially gave me no responses. So I checked the thread a little deeper and found what to type in the 'reference' box on the website. Since mine was shipped on August 15, I used track by reference "EXP 15 AUG 2008A" and then set my date ranges from August 14 (shipping) through August 18,....it came back with quite a few --45.....I scrolled through them and found one from the 15th that was going to Kiev---the only one to Kiev. So I figured it was a safe bet that it was mine!

[Scarlett 0]

okay so I think I found my package to the consulate using DHL. The NVC lady said my package was received yesterday. I did the DHL search and there was a 3 lb package shipped to Frankfurt, Germany today. Could it really go though that fast!?

How do you do this without a reference number?

the first part is from another post elsewhere in VJ.

the DHL trick is as follows:

Tracking Instructions for DHL

http://www.dhl-usa.com/home/home.asp

Track by Reference

Reference: (Depends on Embassy)

I-730

EXPEDITE NIV SECTION (Maybe Non-Immigrant Visas)

EXPEDITE IV SECTION (Maybe Immigrant Visas)

CORRESPONDENCE

Put the range of dates around the date that NVC gives you as package has been shipped.

And there you have it.

The above can be a little confusing, and initially gave me no responses. So I checked the thread a little deeper and found what to type in the 'reference' box on the website. Since mine was shipped on August 15, I used track by reference "EXP 15 AUG 2008A" and then set my date ranges from August 14 (shipping) through August 18,....it came back with quite a few --45.....I scrolled through them and found one from the 15th that was going to Kiev---the only one to Kiev. So I figured it was a safe bet that it was mine!

Thanks cwaf. I do see a 19 Aug shipment to London, so I guess that could be mine.

[cwaf 1]

okay so I think I found my package to the consulate using DHL. The NVC lady said my package was received yesterday. I did the DHL search and there was a 3 lb package shipped to Frankfurt, Germany today. Could it really go though that fast!?

How do you do this without a reference number?

the first part is from another post elsewhere in VJ.

the DHL trick is as follows:

Tracking Instructions for DHL

http://www.dhl-usa.com/home/home.asp

Track by Reference

Reference: (Depends on Embassy)

I-730

EXPEDITE NIV SECTION (Maybe Non-Immigrant Visas)

EXPEDITE IV SECTION (Maybe Immigrant Visas)

CORRESPONDENCE

Put the range of dates around the date that NVC gives you as package has been shipped.

And there you have it.

The above can be a little confusing, and initially gave me no responses. So I checked the thread a little deeper and found what to type in the 'reference' box on the website. Since mine was shipped on August 15, I used track by reference "EXP 15 AUG 2008A" and then set my date ranges from August 14 (shipping) through August 18,....it came back with quite a few --45.....I scrolled through them and found one from the 15th that was going to Kiev---the only one to Kiev. So I figured it was a safe bet that it was mine!

Thanks cwaf. I do see a 19 Aug shipment to London, so I guess that could be mine.

You are welcome! I hope it is there now!

[nginear2 1]

Thanks cwaf. I do see a 19 Aug shipment to London, so I guess that could be mine.

The date ranges I had put in on the DHL page had shown only 1 shipment in 75 going to Frankfurt Germany on August 19th and the NVC lady had said my information was shown as recieved on Aug 18th. So I am taking a leap of faith that it is my file.

[cwaf 1]

Thanks cwaf. I do see a 19 Aug shipment to London, so I guess that could be mine.

The date ranges I had put in on the DHL page had shown only 1 shipment in 75 going to Frankfurt Germany on August 19th and the NVC lady had said my information was shown as recieved on Aug 18th. So I am taking a leap of faith that it is my file.

AMEN

Edited August 21, 2008 by cwaf

[Craig & Julia 0]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

[yuki-lyka 0]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

hi to all feb filers.. i already have my visa in hand yesterday (august 23, 2008).

thank u for all the info that u've shared here in VJ (although im not really active in posting reply here) i read and learned something from all ur posted guys..thanks.

[Damian P 92]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

Dunno about wanting to hear from California, but I'm certainly waiting to hear from cwaf! I think we need to keep this baby open until we all have visas in hand.

[aravis227 1]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

hi to all feb filers.. i already have my visa in hand yesterday (august 23, 2008).

thank u for all the info that u've shared here in VJ (although im not really active in posting reply here) i read and learned something from all ur posted guys..thanks.

Woo-hoo!! Congratulations I think you're the first of us to have your visa in hand. We'll all start catching up now!

[aravis227 1]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

Timeline search says there are 21 February filers w/o NOA2...I don't know how many of them are active here, though. I think we have a few people active in this thread who are still waiting on their NOA2s.

[ray77755 0]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

Yeah I am still waiting

[cwaf 1]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

Dunno about wanting to hear from California, but I'm certainly waiting to hear from cwaf! I think we need to keep this baby open until we all have visas in hand.

Hey Damian! nothing new here YET! As of Friday, the Embassy said our packet was not there even though I tracked it through DHL. They are on national holiday today, so we will try again tomorrow. Interestingly, though, I had sent a letter to my congressman and I received a followup letter from them on Saturday. Their answer was:

"Dear Cwaf (or similar ),

Thank you for contacting me with the problem you are having receiving an informative response to your repeated inquiries to the NVC. I appreciate this opportunity to assist you.

I have reviewed this matter and have contacted the appropriate agency on your behalf. My staff and I will continue to work with the US Embassy in Ukraine until its review is complete. Upon receipt of a response, I will be in contact with you again. if you have any questions.........call....." and then signed by Dan Burton

then, handwritten below that was "I have sent communication to the Embassy in Kiev to make sure they have the case and will schedule the final interview. I will be in touch", and signed by KLB, "special assistant".....

So, maybe good things will happen for us, or maybe they will make someone angry and I get showed to the bottom of the pile! hahaha

[cwaf 1]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

Yeah I am still waiting

I am so sorry! Have you tried the little tricks to call and get to 'the floor'? (RFE process) Someone should know something about your case!!

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

hi to all feb filers.. i already have my visa in hand yesterday (august 23, 2008).

thank u for all the info that u've shared here in VJ (although im not really active in posting reply here) i read and learned something from all ur posted guys..thanks.

CONGRATS! Do you have your travel plans in place?

[Damian P 92]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

Dunno about wanting to hear from California, but I'm certainly waiting to hear from cwaf! I think we need to keep this baby open until we all have visas in hand.

Hey Damian! nothing new here YET! As of Friday, the Embassy said our packet was not there even though I tracked it through DHL. They are on national holiday today, so we will try again tomorrow. Interestingly, though, I had sent a letter to my congressman and I received a followup letter from them on Saturday. Their answer was:

"Dear Cwaf (or similar ),

Thank you for contacting me with the problem you are having receiving an informative response to your repeated inquiries to the NVC. I appreciate this opportunity to assist you.

I have reviewed this matter and have contacted the appropriate agency on your behalf. My staff and I will continue to work with the US Embassy in Ukraine until its review is complete. Upon receipt of a response, I will be in contact with you again. if you have any questions.........call....." and then signed by Dan Burton

then, handwritten below that was "I have sent communication to the Embassy in Kiev to make sure they have the case and will schedule the final interview. I will be in touch", and signed by KLB, "special assistant".....

So, maybe good things will happen for us, or maybe they will make someone angry and I get showed to the bottom of the pile! hahaha

Holiday here too, cwaf. Oh well, I still reckon you'll get your interview date before me. I have to wait for my long form birth certficate and police certificate before I can do any more. Should be here this week though!

[cwaf 1]

guess most of us see the finish line by now, or is someone still waiting to hear from California?

Dunno about wanting to hear from California, but I'm certainly waiting to hear from cwaf! I think we need to keep this baby open until we all have visas in hand.

Hey Damian! nothing new here YET! As of Friday, the Embassy said our packet was not there even though I tracked it through DHL. They are on national holiday today, so we will try again tomorrow. Interestingly, though, I had sent a letter to my congressman and I received a followup letter from them on Saturday. Their answer was:

"Dear Cwaf (or similar ),

Thank you for contacting me with the problem you are having receiving an informative response to your repeated inquiries to the NVC. I appreciate this opportunity to assist you.

I have reviewed this matter and have contacted the appropriate agency on your behalf. My staff and I will continue to work with the US Embassy in Ukraine until its review is complete. Upon receipt of a response, I will be in contact with you again. if you have any questions.........call....." and then signed by Dan Burton

then, handwritten below that was "I have sent communication to the Embassy in Kiev to make sure they have the case and will schedule the final interview. I will be in touch", and signed by KLB, "special assistant".....

So, maybe good things will happen for us, or maybe they will make someone angry and I get showed to the bottom of the pile! hahaha

Holiday here too, cwaf. Oh well, I still reckon you'll get your interview date before me. I have to wait for my long form birth certficate and police certificate before I can do any more. Should be here this week though!

What holiday is it for you? In Ukraine, it is their Independence Day (itwas yesterday, so celebrated on Monday, as well)