Missing Approved I-129F Petition?

[Mrs.Presson 16]

Hi Everyone,

I'm Erika, and I'm the Beneficiary.

First of all, I'd like to thank the admins for creating these forums. It really is a big help to everyone who's thinking of / are already undergoing their own visa journeys. It's a huge support system. Special thanks to those who are done with their journeys and are still helping out, responding to "newbies" (like me!). Even though I seldom post comments on threads, I must say, these forums that you've built have been more than helpful during the first few months of me and my fiancé's journey.

We were part of the CSC Blackhole Months (October filer). Now that we have gotten our NOA2 (April 25th approval), I thought things would run smoother... faster. I was wrong.

Apologies if there have been posts like these before me, but I haven't seen a post like this dated recently.

Situation is...

We got our NOA2 on April 25th. Hard copy was delivered on May 6th. It states: The above petition has been approved and forwarded to the listed consulate.

Based from what I've read on here, no matter what the NOA2 says, everything goes through NVC, gets issued a case number, and then forwarded to the consulate. We have been calling NVC everyday, twice a day to check if we have already been issued a MNL Case Number.

The morning we got the NOA2 hardcopy, I told him about what I've read, but he decided to check with USCIS.

Tier 1 replied with: No, it's been sent to the Consulate!

He asked for Tier 2 and he got: We sent it to NVC! It was received on May 4th.

But tonight, as my fellow October CSC K1 filers (with April 25th NOA2) got their MNL Case Numbers, Chris (my fiancé) called NVC and was given a "No, we don't have your case in our system yet."

We are confused as to what is actually going on. So I tried calling US Embassy Manila just to check, and the gentleman on the other line told me they have no "capabilities" to check USCIS Receipt numbers and that NVC should be the ones to issue a MNL Case Number. Well, I already expected that response, but I just wanted to check. You know, just in case it is there. The gentleman on the line really tried to help with cross-checking my name on their IVO (?) list. So I hung up and thanked him.

I also sent an email inquiry to NVC a few days ago even before we got the NOA 2 hardcopy.

Long story short:

USCIS sends confusing NOA2. (Confusing on our part, at least.) Points to US Embassy Manila. Retracts statement. Points to NVC. NVC still claims they don't have the case yet.

I know it's probably still premature. I mean, for all we know, we would be able to get our Case Number tomorrow. But we decided to be pro-active on this. We still plan on calling NVC everyday, but I'm afraid that it got lost and been sent to NRC (as mentioned on a previous thread with a similar situation). Or am I just being paranoid?

What steps should we take now?

- Do we just keep calling NVC?

- Do we call the DOS Visa Specialist? (Can't seem to find that particular thread, I'll try again later. If you have the number, please leave a comment.)

- Do we contact a representative? (Though we tried contacting them during the height of the CSC Blackhole, they weren't much help.)

Anybody who has gone through the same thing? Someone who is going through the same thing? What are the steps you've done / planning to take?

Anyway, thank you for trying to read my long post. Hopefully, when everything is solved, this thread will be helpful to those who are going through the same situation / those who will find themselves in the same shoes. (I wish nobody would go through this unnecessary stress though!)

[dreed 4]

If the NVC just received it on May 4th, you're expecting results too quickly. They can't process everyone the minute the petitions hit their door. It is definitely much too soon to panic or worry. Ours took about 15 days for NVC to process.

I know it doesn't seem like it, but the process is going to start moving really fast for you within the next week or so. For now, you should start getting your interview documents in order.

Edited May 7, 2013 by dreed

[Mrs.Presson 16]

If the NVC just received it on May 4th, you're expecting results too quickly. They can't process everyone the minute the petitions hit their door. It is definitely much too soon to panic or worry. Ours took about 15 days for NVC to process.

I know it doesn't seem like it, but the process is going to start moving really fast for you within the next week or so. For now, you should start getting your interview documents in order.

Thank you! Yes, like what I have said, I know it might be too early to say. It's just that the ping-pong of responses by USCIS and NVC is confusing and makes me paranoid. Similar situations back in 2010/11, took weeks/months to get their case numbers or been sent to storage.

Appreciate the input.

[Tahoma 2,291]

The NVC is a busy place. You'll have to wait your turn to get your MNL case number. Right now, the only thing you should do is to call the NVC every day until they give you your MNL case number. You should be able to get your MNL case number malapit na.

[skiptex 225]

patience.. it will happen

[Mrs.Presson 16]

UPDATE: Just what I feared. My fiance got a call from a Night Manager in NVC and our petition was shipped to NRC!

The NVC is a busy place. You'll have to wait your turn to get your MNL case number. Right now, the only thing you should do is to call the NVC every day until they give you your MNL case number. You should be able to get your MNL case number malapit na.

It was shipped to NRC.

Edited May 8, 2013 by Chris & Erika

[Laressa 0]

Same here sis Ericka..I got my NOA2 last April 8 ,2013 ..We dont have yet our MNL case number..We called them everyday and they said "our case is not in the system yet"..We tried to ask help to the Congressman..Did you received a call from NVC that your case was shipped in the NRC?...

[Mrs.Presson 16]

Same here sis Ericka..I got my NOA2 last April 8 ,2013 ..We dont have yet our MNL case number..We called them everyday and they said "our case is not in the system yet"..We tried to ask help to the Congressman..Did you received a call from NVC that your case was shipped in the NRC?...

Hi Laressa,

Yes, Chris received a call from a Manager at NVC saying that it was shipped to NRC and they're trying to solve the situation. Tomorrow, he's going to contact his representatives for help.

Have you heard from yours yet?

[Laressa 0]

We haven't heard yet..The Congressman will call us or call them back after two days.We ask for help last Monday so hopefully we will hear some good news from them..I will call the NVC again tonight our time..

[Mrs.Presson 16]

We haven't heard yet..The Congressman will call us or call them back after two days.We ask for help last Monday so hopefully we will hear some good news from them..I will call the NVC again tonight our time..

Any luck with contacting an NVC Manager?

Chris got an update on ours. He got a callback from an NVC Night Manager "Maria" saying that our case file was located and they were able to acquire it from NRC. Soon we will be issued a MNL Case Number. -Crosses Fingers-

[Mrs.Presson 16]

We haven't heard yet..The Congressman will call us or call them back after two days.We ask for help last Monday so hopefully we will hear some good news from them..I will call the NVC again tonight our time..

Any luck with contacting an NVC Manager?

Chris got an update on ours. He got a callback from an NVC Night Manager "Maria" saying that our case file was located and they were able to acquire it from NRC. Soon we will be issued a MNL Case Number. -Crosses Fingers-

[Tahoma 2,291]

Chris got an update on ours. He got a callback from an NVC Night Manager "Maria" saying that our case file was located and they were able to acquire it from NRC. Soon we will be issued a MNL Case Number. -Crosses Fingers-

^^^ Good job on following up! You should have your MNL case number very soon. Then you can get rolling.

[Laressa 0]

Ericka,

Can I ask a Night Manager although I am the Beneficiary?DO they allow me to ask a Night MAnager?..THe congressperson not yet give any call to my Fiance..and I called the USCIS already,they said that they already sent the package to the NVC. Do you have your MNL case number now?..TIA..Goodluck..

[Mrs.Presson 16]

Ericka,

Can I ask a Night Manager although I am the Beneficiary?DO they allow me to ask a Night MAnager?..THe congressperson not yet give any call to my Fiance..and I called the USCIS already,they said that they already sent the package to the NVC. Do you have your MNL case number now?..TIA..Goodluck..

I'm sure you can try and ask. My fiance the USC was the one who kept calling and asking for managers though. For NVC, the Call Center Night Manager is Maria. She is nice and very helpful.

Yes, We got our MNL Case Number on the 9th.

Good luck!