NVC processing

[Satellite 1]

In all of my jobs we always knew where any case/file/job was in any process. Any customer could call and ask and we could track things down and let them know where things stood. I've worked for small organizations, non-profits, huge corporations, and city, county, and state governments.

Why can't USCIS do this?

Because the USCIS is not a private company. A private company has incentives like staying in business so they try to keep their customers happy. The government, on the other hand, has a monopoly on this "service" with no incentive to perform except perhaps a voter overhaul. But nobody wins an election on improving USCIS efficiency.

Lastly in terms of efficiency the government is not. From a philosophical point of view the government must serve other principals and that makes it inherently inefficient.

[akdiver 3]

In all of my jobs we always knew where any case/file/job was in any process. Any customer could call and ask and we could track things down and let them know where things stood. I've worked for small organizations, non-profits, huge corporations, and city, county, and state governments. Why can't USCIS do this?

This is like asking, "Why the ###### can't the government mind its own business and stay the hell out of mine?"

Answer: It just can't.

The answer is so simple that it is hardly understandable or believable - and yet - you have no choice. The sooner you accept this, the better off you will be.

Cheers!

AKDiver

p.s.: And no, the U.S. Constitution has not actually meant anything in a long, long time.

[slim 1,514]

Imagine if tracking case numbers were like tracking the shipping status of your package through UPS, FedEx, or DHL? Wouldn't that be nice?

[akdiver 3]

Imagine if tracking case numbers were like tracking the shipping status of your package through UPS, FedEx, or DHL? Wouldn't that be nice?

The government using some of the trillions of dollars it prints to forgive my student loans instead of wasting it around the globe would be nice too, but I'm not counting on it.

Cheers!

AKDiver

[Chuckles 0]

Our case has made it through processing at the NVC as of July 7 !!

That is a total of 22 days from the NOA2 date, so it appears the NVC is flowing 'normally' despite any new IMBRA regs.

[slim 1,514]

Great news chuckles!!!

Very soon (well, I don't know about VERY soon... but in the next couple of weeks) you'll see that website update, and you'll have an interview date!

Get that I-134 stuff sent ASAP!!! (If you haven't done it already.) I had to get Elena's interview pushed back because I was a chopf##k and sent it through USPS right before her interview. (Which in retrospect wasn't such a bad deal, Russian Post dropped the ball, and held it at the office for two weeks before she finally called them to find out where the hell it was.... just a word of advice if you do use USPS, write her phone number on the envelope!!!) Or just use FedEx/DHL/UPS, that way you have a tracking number that actually works. If you send it now though, you should be able to get it to her in plenty of time for only $16 or so via USPS.

[Chuckles 0]

I am lucky enough to be seeing my SO very soon as we will be vacationing together in Spain. I plan on taking all documents with me and hand delivering them That way there will be no dealing with the Russian post...

But very good advice and will use that if I forget something !! I am sure it will come in handy.

[slim 1,514]

chuckles... is she going to give you a tracking number???

Have fun on your vacation. That's awesome that you get to hand-carry your docs to your girl and enjoy some time together. (I forgot you've been on here the last couple weeks talking about your upcoming meeting.) Spain is really nice. Enjoy yourselves.

[Marc and Olga 0]

Great news chuckles!!!

Very soon (well, I don't know about VERY soon... but in the next couple of weeks) you'll see that website update, and you'll have an interview date!

Get that I-134 stuff sent ASAP!!! (If you haven't done it already.) I had to get Elena's interview pushed back because I was a chopf##k and sent it through USPS right before her interview. (Which in retrospect wasn't such a bad deal, Russian Post dropped the ball, and held it at the office for two weeks before she finally called them to find out where the hell it was.... just a word of advice if you do use USPS, write her phone number on the envelope!!!) Or just use FedEx/DHL/UPS, that way you have a tracking number that actually works. If you send it now though, you should be able to get it to her in plenty of time for only $16 or so via USPS.

Actually USPS has a global express option which I used when I learned the letter of intent had to be an actual letter, thanks to VJ, which I discovered shortly after my trip!

This option allows tracking and is MUCH faster then air mail. I knew when the package left the US and when it cleared Russia's Customs House! All together about 2 weeks and about 2 weeks faster then air!

It was about $25 to mail the letter to Olga (she returned it Russian Express Mail which was just as fast! It was very expensive from a Russian point of view at 1200р)! I also mailed her a copy of the packet sent to USCIS this way! I intend to send the originals and the I-134 this way as well!

Edited July 10, 2006 by Marc and Olga

[MaClaud 1]

I am curious how long it takes (generally) for a K1 petition to clear the NVC and make it to the Moscow consulate. How long did you guys wait for? Also, do they notify you when they recieve and send it?

Our timeline is not the best to be compared to as file was lost (misplaced) for 85 days making total days from NOA2 to "receivied by consulate" 94 days.

How did they bother them to know it was lost? Please let us know too. Cause it seems to be so long for us and no e-mails to USCIS neither to NVC help. ( Look at our timeline. Thanks.

Mari

[workin4somethin 0]

Actually USPS has a global express option which I used when I learned the letter of intent had to be an actual letter, thanks to VJ, which I discovered shortly after my trip!

This option allows tracking and is MUCH faster then air mail. I knew when the package left the US and when it cleared Russia's Customs House! All together about 2 weeks and about 2 weeks faster then air!

It was about $25 to mail the letter to Olga (she returned it Russian Express Mail which was just as fast! It was very expensive from a Russian point of view at 1200р)! I also mailed her a copy of the packet sent to USCIS this way! I intend to send the originals and the I-134 this way as well!

I've sent a couple-dozen things over there via USPS Global Express during the last 2 years, and every envelope was delivered within a week. Not bad for about $25. Providing a phone number is important.

[John and Anna 0]

Actually USPS has a global express option which I used when I learned the letter of intent had to be an actual letter, thanks to VJ, which I discovered shortly after my trip!

This option allows tracking and is MUCH faster then air mail. I knew when the package left the US and when it cleared Russia's Customs House! All together about 2 weeks and about 2 weeks faster then air!

It was about $25 to mail the letter to Olga (she returned it Russian Express Mail which was just as fast! It was very expensive from a Russian point of view at 1200р)! I also mailed her a copy of the packet sent to USCIS this way! I intend to send the originals and the I-134 this way as well!

I've sent a couple-dozen things over there via USPS Global Express during the last 2 years, and every envelope was delivered within a week. Not bad for about $25. Providing a phone number is important.

Looks like things are moving along!

I will be in St Peterburg Sept 1 to Sept 5. If anyone needs docs delivered....

USPS - no tracking - great price (once you bite your nails wondering where it is)

FEDEX - great tracking - expensive

going to try some DHL next

[workin4somethin 0]

Hey John,

It seems you owe me a new computer. Yeah, that’s right.

I looked at your timeline, then I looked at my timeline, then I looked at your timeline again, then I look at my timeline again, then I yelled very loudly and beat on my computer.

Now I need a new one.