NVC correspondence wait time

[Samantha78 117]

Hello all.....

So I received my NOA2's for both forms I filed (I-129f and I-130) last week, Aug 24. I've called the NVC automated line to question the status of their processing but for both EAC #'s it says there is no case in the system. My questions are:

Does NVC give the case number in which I would then track all progress (package sent, interview date, etc...)?

Should I be speaking to a live operator? Will I get more accurate information?

[CDN2US 10]

NVC is operating at a snail's pace, so you probably don't have case numbers assigned yet. My NOA2 was July 11, and my NVC case number was finally assigned on August 18.

You will get more accurate information from operators.

[Samantha78 117]

NVC is operating at a snail's pace, so you probably don't have case numbers assigned yet. My NOA2 was July 11, and my NVC case number was finally assigned on August 18.

You will get more accurate information from operators.

Wow.... That's awful they are taking so long. I was hopeful these next steps would go by quickly ;(

Thanks

[CDN2US 10]

Yeah, sorry to be a bearer of bad news. My timeline seems on par with other people's experiences, but then again, some folks are lucky enough to be processed more quickly. My hope is that you are a lucky one!

I really thought NVC would be the fast part after a long wait at USCIS, but right now, 13 days after the case number, we're waiting for initial instruction from NVC, and we still can't do anything. Every stage of the game is a "10-20 business day" wait.

[Samantha78 117]

Yeah, sorry to be a bearer of bad news. My timeline seems on par with other people's experiences, but then again, some folks are lucky enough to be processed more quickly. My hope is that you are a lucky one!

I really thought NVC would be the fast part after a long wait at USCIS, but right now, 13 days after the case number, we're waiting for initial instruction from NVC, and we still can't do anything. Every stage of the game is a "10-20 business day" wait.

Uggggggg ;( it's so sickening how long the wait is everywhere. And we can never get our hopes up because delay can start anywhere. Hope you get yours soon. Good luck

[maviboran 0]

Hello all.....

So I received my NOA2's for both forms I filed (I-129f and I-130) last week, Aug 24. I've called the NVC automated line to question the status of their processing but for both EAC #'s it says there is no case in the system. My questions are:

Does NVC give the case number in which I would then track all progress (package sent, interview date, etc...)?

Should I be speaking to a live operator? Will I get more accurate information?

My approval date is August 5th. Until now I've been calling every other day and hope for an update on the automated system. I finally decided to speak with a live operator after listening to other people's advice. And I'll tell you to do the same. Don't just rely on the automated system. Mine still says 'we have no record on your case' but I got an email from them today saying that my petition was received. I was getting so impatient. So I emailed and asked. Even though they didn't give me a specific date they said the petition was received. So I called again to speak to a live person. She was able to tell me the date that the petition was received. My approval date was 8/05 they received it 8/09. I don't have a case number assigned yet but at least I know how long it's been since they received my petition. So it's worth a shot!