confused...

[JVF 0]

Hi Tom, how did you know it was stuck in NYC, but not in USCIS like in Casper's case ? Did NVC give you KEV #?

[JVF 0]

I think you just need to give it a couple more days, Jeff. It took me 8 calendar days to get from the CSC to the NVC and be checked into their system. And yes, when I called the first-line NVC operator was able to find my file and give me a KEV number.

On a less happy note, and I hope this doesn't happen to you(!), when I got the NOA 2 letter saying that the file had been forwarded from the CSC to the NVC it in actuality had not. For reasons that are still a mystery to me, the file was held for 3 more weeks at the CSC AFTER the date the NOA2 said it was sent to the NVC. Though I have inquired several times, I was never able to find out why the file was held. Fell on the floor? Lost? Dog ate it? All I know is that after 3 weeks of calling CSC and NVC (and my senator's office as well) I got a 1-line email saying that it had been forwarded on this (new) date 3 weeks after what the NOA2 said.

But try not think of such things!

Thank you Casper. I know things should be moving a lot quicker after NOA2. Can't wait until we finally schedule our interview in Kiev. Let's hope no one brings their dog to the office when my case arrives

[tom&tanya 48]

I am fairly sure it was NVC because from everything I have read they don't keep those petitions at VSC once they are approved, they ship them out right away. Gary knows a lot about VSC because he has friends that work there and he said the same thing. I'm also pretty sure because of how fast it moved out of NVC once I was able to send them a request to search for it. I don't have to tell you how ###### this feels. You expect the wait at VSC but you're not prepared for a hold up at NVC. It really bothered me. hang in there, it WILL show up.

--Tom

[JVF 0]

I am fairly sure it was NVC because from everything I have read they don't keep those petitions at VSC once they are approved, they ship them out right away. Gary knows a lot about VSC because he has friends that work there and he said the same thing. I'm also pretty sure because of how fast it moved out of NVC once I was able to send them a request to search for it. I don't have to tell you how ###### this feels. You expect the wait at VSC but you're not prepared for a hold up at NVC. It really bothered me. hang in there, it WILL show up.

--Tom

Thanks Tom.

[Amur 0]

I have been calling and calling NVC myself, it seems they all have access to the same automated system , which seems to be done. I just emailed the consulate in Russia with my case Number asking to clarify if they have it , and they did:)We already have our interview date and NVC has/had no record of it at all.

[JVF 0]

I have been calling and calling NVC myself, it seems they all have access to the same automated system , which seems to be done. I just emailed the consulate in Russia with my case Number asking to clarify if they have it , and they did:)We already have our interview date and NVC has/had no record of it at all.

I am not sure understand what you meant by "they all have access to the same automated system , which seems to be done". NYC have to issue you the case number. Any other way to find out?

[Amur 0]

Their system is not being updated on time, due to high flow of applications. NVC ( Not NYC) will issue a number and mail you a letter. My letter got here a week ago, nearly 3 weeks after we had NOA2. When I called to see if our application has left NVC to the consulate they had no record of our case number, and operator told me the same thing - read me your letter. Consulate in Russia was more user friendly , we got and email response within hours today with confirmation and assigned interview date. I hope this helps.

[JVF 0]

Their system is not being updated on time, due to high flow of applications. NVC ( Not NYC) will issue a number and mail you a letter. My letter got here a week ago, nearly 3 weeks after we had NOA2. When I called to see if our application has left NVC to the consulate they had no record of our case number, and operator told me the same thing - read me your letter. Consulate in Russia was more user friendly , we got and email response within hours today with confirmation and assigned interview date. I hope this helps.

I see...when you emailed Russian consulate did you provide them with a case number issued by USCIS? What did you write them?

Thank you.

[Casper&Diana 0]

Jeff, I know it is hard not to get wrapped around the axle on these things (jeez, I was just there myself!) but I wouldn't worry at all until Monday. Call every day to the NVC and check and if not there Monday ask for a supervisor. The first-line operators can only look at a computer monitor and tell you what it says. If you need someone to dig it's going to take someone a little further up the food chain.

[JVF 0]

Jeff, I know it is hard not to get wrapped around the axle on these things (jeez, I was just there myself!) but I wouldn't worry at all until Monday. Call every day to the NVC and check and if not there Monday ask for a supervisor. The first-line operators can only look at a computer monitor and tell you what it says. If you need someone to dig it's going to take someone a little further up the food chain.

Thanks. No luck today either. I even emailed nvcresearch@state.gov earlier today. Let's see if anyone answers my email.

[JVF 0]

No luck today and NVC operator told me it could take up to the 90 days. what???

[tom&tanya 48]

Don't listen to these operators. They know nothing and all you will do is drive yourself crazy. Just call each day and see if they have a KEV number yet. If they don't, hang up and try again tomorrow. After 15 business days they will start to look for it but there is nothing you can do about it in the meantime. I have been where you are right now, I understand the frustration.

--Tom

[JVF 0]

Thanks Tom. I will give them until Monday and then email. What is really frustrating some NVC operators tell you it could take up to 90 days.

[tom&tanya 48]

Yeah ... I heard that 90 day thing from one of the operators. If you press them, they will pull an answer from " where the sun don't shine" and then you will get upset. It's complete bull. Again, don't ask them for answers that they simply don't have. Just remember that the petition WILL surface. Just keep making that call each day.

[JVF 0]

still no case number Not sure why it's taking so long for NVC to receive my file.