Call NVC to track or just wait ?

[Wishing-Waiting 2]

Hello all: I am the foreign beneficiary. After NOA2 approval I understand that my file is forwarded to National Visa Center. The NVC opens a file and assigns a number and forwards to consulate. In my case, it will be the Vancouver consulate in Canada.

Some background: We had hired an immi lawyer at the beginning of our journey. If I could have a "do over" I would choose NOT to. The lawyer has NOT provided good service at all, in my opinion. The other thing I have found irritating is that all notices go to the lawyer, and not necessarily copied to us. So, unless the lawyer advises us of progress we are unsure of what has happened or where we're at in the process. I had signed up for email notification on USCIS approval, which came thru, thank goodness. Most of my inquiries to the lawyer are simply ignored and never responded to.

Question #1: Have you chosen to follow up on your NVC status ? That is, knowing when NVC receives file, processes, forwards it. Or, do you wait for notification of progress ??

I am concerned that if they ONLY correspond with my lawyer, it may delay the process.

Question #2 As the Vancouver consulate appointment is for me (the beneficiary) does anyone know if the consulate contacts the lawyer AND me regarding packet 3 and 4 ?

Question #3: Has anyone "fired" their lawyer ? At what point in the process ? Did this cause delays ?

Thanks for your input.

P

[Inky 1,111]

Call DOS (dept of state ) yourself and ask them if the case has reached or went through NVC and ask for your case number if it has gone through NVC. They can even tell you if the consul has your case and if they have sent packet 3 to you.

If the lawyer is nothing but bad just fire them, ask for all your documents back - notify USCIS/ NVC / embassy whichever part you are at that you have fired the lawyer and steam ahead yourself with things.

[Wishing-Waiting 2]

Call DOS (dept of state ) yourself and ask them if the case has reached or went through NVC and ask for your case number if it has gone through NVC. They can even tell you if the consul has your case and if they have sent packet 3 to you.

If the lawyer is nothing but bad just fire them, ask for all your documents back - notify USCIS/ NVC / embassy whichever part you are at that you have fired the lawyer and steam ahead yourself with things.

Thanks Inky ! As I am the beneficiary I have found it problematic to call as, up until this stage, it has been about the "applicant".

If I can provide all the info (receipt#,names,birthdates) am I able to call NVC to follow-up ? or must the applicant continue to be the enquirer ?

[Inky 1,111]

Thanks Inky ! As I am the beneficiary I have found it problematic to call as, up until this stage, it has been about the "applicant".

If I can provide all the info (receipt#,names,birthdates) am I able to call NVC to follow-up ? or must the applicant continue to be the enquirer ?

Really? i have done ALL the calling as the applicant/beneficary and never had an issue.. just always asked for the case number, names, birth dates etc then they ask me if i'm the petitioner or beneficiary then i ask my questions!

Go right ahead and call NVC if you wish - i called DOS instead of NVC because at the time people were having better luck with getting information from DOS. You should be able to call on any part of your case and ask questions - not sure why they gave you problems =/

[Trav&Shell 83]

Thanks Inky ! As I am the beneficiary I have found it problematic to call as, up until this stage, it has been about the "applicant".

If I can provide all the info (receipt#,names,birthdates) am I able to call NVC to follow-up ? or must the applicant continue to be the enquirer ?

The one time I had to call USCIS, it was application specific (meaning, they didn't want to talk to me, they only wanted to talk to the petitioner). However, they were able to work with me - I had Travis on Skype and he gave his authorization that way (don't ask me how, I used a computer headset and a cellphone and had to line up all the parts, LOL). But, we got it done. Would NVC be able to work similarly with you?

[Wishing-Waiting 2]

Really? i have done ALL the calling as the applicant/beneficary and never had an issue.. just always asked for the case number, names, birth dates etc then they ask me if i'm the petitioner or beneficiary then i ask my questions!

Go right ahead and call NVC if you wish - i called DOS instead of NVC because at the time people were having better luck with getting information from DOS. You should be able to call on any part of your case and ask questions - not sure why they gave you problems =/

Thank you.

[Wishing-Waiting 2]

The one time I had to call USCIS, it was application specific (meaning, they didn't want to talk to me, they only wanted to talk to the petitioner). However, they were able to work with me - I had Travis on Skype and he gave his authorization that way (don't ask me how, I used a computer headset and a cellphone and had to line up all the parts, LOL). But, we got it done. Would NVC be able to work similarly with you?

Haha. I have an image in my head of getting all tied up in the wires.

I am not sure if I will have the same issues with officials asking for USC applicant. That's why I was curious about others' experience. I am at work so I will try calling tonight and see how it goes.

Thanks !

[Trav&Shell 83]

Haha. I have an image in my head of getting all tied up in the wires.

I am not sure if I will have the same issues with officials asking for USC applicant. That's why I was curious about others' experience. I am at work so I will try calling tonight and see how it goes.

Thanks !

Haha...yeah, be careful with those wires! And PRAY you get a patient operator

Really hope your call goes well - keep us posted, and have a great evening!

[Wishing-Waiting 2]

Really? i have done ALL the calling as the applicant/beneficary and never had an issue.. just always asked for the case number, names, birth dates etc then they ask me if i'm the petitioner or beneficiary then i ask my questions!

Go right ahead and call NVC if you wish - i called DOS instead of NVC because at the time people were having better luck with getting information from DOS. You should be able to call on any part of your case and ask questions - not sure why they gave you problems =/

I called NVC tonight.

24-Hour Information

An automated recorded message system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to answer case status inquiries (603) 334-0700.

Note: This service requires the use of a touch-tone telephone.

The Operator confirmed receipt of file. She gave me our "case" # and said the only other update is that we are in "additional processing". Normal ?

[CANbirdUSman 11]

I called NVC tonight.

24-Hour Information

An automated recorded message system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to answer case status inquiries (603) 334-0700.

Note: This service requires the use of a touch-tone telephone.

The Operator confirmed receipt of file. She gave me our "case" # and said the only other update is that we are in "additional processing". Normal ?

Hello my fellow CANADIAN beneficiary, from Vancouver! I see from your timeline that you've been issued your VISA.

In your opinion, was it helpful or necessary to contact the NCV? And very curious, did you guys fire your lawyer?

(We went without a lawyer)

Cheers!

[Pitaya 2,577]

I called NVC tonight.

24-Hour Information

An automated recorded message system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to answer case status inquiries (603) 334-0700.

Note: This service requires the use of a touch-tone telephone.

The Operator confirmed receipt of file. She gave me our "case" # and said the only other update is that we are in "additional processing". Normal ? Yes

Response in green. Refer to the site's excellent step-by-step K-1 flow chart for details.

Is your timeline correct ???

Good luck on your journey.

Edited May 17, 2012 by A&B