Who to call after the NVC?

[uklover 1]

Hiya,

The NVC has received our K1 approved visa packet, and has given me the LND case number. They told me it wont stay there very long, and then they will send it over to London (in our case) and that I should call the embassy in London to see when they receive it.

Isnt there somewhere over here in the states I can call to find this out?

Should I still call the NVC to see when it leaves the NVC?

[Tyeger87 10]

you can call NVC to find out when it leaves

you can also track the package (read this thread http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/194465-how-to-track-your-case-from-nvc-to-embassy/)

then after your package reaches the embassy you can contact them and make sure it was received and processed and get started on packet 3

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Hiya,

The NVC has received our K1 approved visa packet, and has given me the LND case number. They told me it wont stay there very long, and then they will send it over to London (in our case) and that I should call the embassy in London to see when they receive it.

Isnt there somewhere over here in the states I can call to find this out?

Should I still call the NVC to see when it leaves the NVC?

I wouldn't get into a giant hurry making calls just yet. The embassy in London is closed today and Monday for Easter. Next week is a big "to do" in the city of London with another bank holiday on Friday the 29th. Things may be a little slower with some catch up to do starting May 2.

Edited April 22, 2011 by Nich-Nick

[carolynhotstuff 252]

You can try to call the Department of State at 202-663-1225. Press 1 then 0 to speak to a visa specialist about your case. They should be able to tell you if your case arrived at the embassy. Have your case number and the birth date of the Beneficiary.

[tea4two 0]

I wouldn't get into a giant hurry making calls just yet. The embassy in London is closed today and Monday for Easter. Next week is a big "to do" in the city of London with another bank holiday on Friday the 29th. Things may be a little slower with some catch up to do starting May 2.

Yea, two back to back bank holiday weekends (I think Monday the 2nd is also a day off in addition to Friday the 29th) and the goings-on with the wedding will probably delay processing slightly, but they will still take in and log all packages sent from the NVC. The automated line at NVC will say when your package was sent off, then you can track it using directions in this link. Sometimes the NVC automated messages don't update for 48 hours or more, so you can always speak to a representative to clarify.

After that, call the Department of State at +1(202)663-1225, press "1" then "0" to speak to an operator. Be prepared to wait about 15 minutes on hold, or told to call back later for high call volume, but it is loads cheaper than trying to call the Embassy at £1.20/minute. DoS has the same exact information as the Embassy and can tell you when your case was logged, whether the results of your medical have been received, and when instructions were sent out. Based on recent timelines, instruction packages have been sent 1-2 weeks after the Embassy receives your case and interviews scheduled about 3-4 weeks out.