nvc confused need some advice..

[me@hubby 4]

hello guys..well some of my friends whos in nvc now too we our so confused so we need some advice from you all who done in this..

this all our question..

1.do we just need to wait for nvc to email us before we contact them after we receive our noa2?

2.if we pay nvc already how we can tract it if they receive our payment or we just wait for the email from them?

3.and how long it takes usually to get nvc case number?

4.how long nvc process case before move it to the assign embassy?

5.is it good to used agency for process in nvc?

it kinda a lo of question but i hope you guys can help us..thanks again and god bless us all:)

[bestofboston 36]

You can call and get case number from NVC. Wait approximately 5 working days after NOA2 approval to call.

Online you can enter your case number, etc and it will show when paid

You can see from the Visa journey timelines how long it takes typically to process and get an interview date.

It takes around 5 months.

[Saylin 1,605]

hello guys..well some of my friends whos in nvc now too we our so confused so we need some advice from you all who done in this..

this all our question..

1.do we just need to wait for nvc to email us before we contact them after we receive our noa2?

I'd suggest calling a NVC operator every day starting a week after the NOA2 date. This is the fastest way to find out your case number.

2.if we pay nvc already how we can tract it if they receive our payment or we just wait for the email from them?

You can only pay the AOS ($88) and IV ($404) fees once a case number has been assigned. The AOS bill is invoiced first. And after acceptance of the DS-3032 (which you have to send after getting your case number), then the IV bill will be invoiced. You pay these two bills online at the payment portal. You can then see on that site whether or not your payment has been received and accepted.

3.and how long it takes usually to get nvc case number?

It used to only take about a week or so to get the case number. But over the last two or three months, there's been a severe backlog where it's been taking a month or more to get a case number. Unfortunately, you have awhile until your case number is assigned.

4.how long nvc process case before move it to the assign embassy?

Well, it'll take about a month to get a case number (due to the recent backlog). Then you have to pay fees and send in packages. Once you have a case number, and if you're on top of things, this part can take as little as one week. It'll then take another 2-3 weeks for NVC to review your packages. If they accept both packages, then your case is complete. If they issue an RFE, then depending how long it takes you to respond, this can add a few additional weeks to the process. You're probably looking at 2 months minimum till your case is complete. And it'll be much longer if you're slow or receive an RFE. And the case is only sent to the embassy once an interview date has been assigned. And the length of time that takes varies by each country. For Canada, it's usually a few weeks. I don't know about yours.

5.is it good to used agency for process in nvc?

Unless your case is complicated, no. Most agencies/lawyers actually end up screwing the client (you) over by taking much longer or not knowing the steps.

it kinda a lo of question but i hope you guys can help us..thanks again and god bless us all:)

My answers are above in bold and blue.

While you're waiting for your case number, I'd highly suggest reading the following guides over and over and over again until you understand this process perfectly:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut