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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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Why would he call the NVC 10 times in one day?

Because NVC TeleOperators give different answers. They are not that trained, but can easily read what's in front of them. Alas, many times they still get it wrong.

a sampling of 10 calls is useful - take the answer over 50 percent.

For something as important as 'expedite granted' - 10 calls is minimal.

What's the point of calling 10 times in one day though? Other than making life miserable for everyone else who is trying to get through just once?

Your incredulity is showing. Can hide it a bit? TIA !

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Hey my fellow NVC'ers "CASE CLOSED" and "INTERVIEW SCHEDULED" are going to be the phrases for November. Heres to spending Chistmas with our spouses

Darnell
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no - the I-130 approval is for the USCitizen spouse, granting the petition. Once the petition is approved, the intending immigrant is allowed to apply for an immigrant visa. NVC does doc intake, d

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can you please get on the internets with a PC, and study post #1 and Post #2 of this topic, sometime todayish? Using VJ with a handphone is abysmal, you miss 90 percent of stuff that you need.

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That email you sent, they took it as an expedite request apparently. If the operator says they sent it to Montreal (I'd triple check this with other operators to be sure), then NVC will no longer be scheduling your interview, but Montreal instead. You'll have to contact Montreal or DOS to find out when they schedule you an interview.

OK, I just got off the phone with the NVC. His words specifically were "Montreal accepted your expedite request". Looking back at the supervisor email we sent, the last line was "Given this was an error on the part of someone at the NVC and a very heartbreaking delay would it be possible to expedite ,please" so apparently we did request an expedite. :P The ironic thing was that we even neglected to attach the AOS and were notified 3 days later we didn't include it! :bonk:

OMG!! I am just buzzing right now! :energy: We were expecting December but now he told me in all likelihood it will be November! Just in time for my birthday!! :dancing::dance::dancing:

So can I call Montreal? I thought I read they don't take calls anymore.


  • 04/14/12 - Married
    05/10/12 - Filed I-130 Petition
    05/17/12 - NOA1 Received
    05/22/12 - I797C Received
    08/02/12 - NOA2 Received
    08/30/12 - DS3032(DS261) & I864 bill received, sent, & paid
    09/01/12 - Receive I-864 Package
    09/08/12 - Submit I-864 Package
    09/14/12 - Receive & pay IV Invoice
    09/18/12 - IV Payment Complete & DS-260 Unlocked
    09/20/12 - Submit DS-260
    10/04/12 - Submit DS-260 Supporting Documents
    10/10/12 - Medical
    10/15/12 - Resubmitted I-864 Package
    10/18/12 - Case Complete
    11/01/12 - Case expedited to Montreal
    11/14/02 - Interview
    11/14/02 - APPROVED

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What's the point of calling 10 times in one day though? Other than making life miserable for everyone else who is trying to get through just once?

Like Darnell said, operators' answers ALWAYS vary. Calling 5+ times is an excellent idea in a situation like this to actually know where the case is.

OK, I just got off the phone with the NVC. His words specifically were "Montreal accepted your expedite request". Looking back at the supervisor email we sent, the last line was "Given this was an error on the part of someone at the NVC and a very heartbreaking delay would it be possible to expedite ,please" so apparently we did request an expedite. :P The ironic thing was that we even neglected to attach the AOS and were notified 3 days later we didn't include it! :bonk:

OMG!! I am just buzzing right now! :energy: We were expecting December but now he told me in all likelihood it will be November! Just in time for my birthday!! :dancing::dance::dancing:

So can I call Montreal? I thought I read they don't take calls anymore.

Nope, no calls. You'd have to email them. I suggest send an email off to Montreal pronto. Then call up DOS tomorrow once they open. DOS has access to your file so they can tell you whether an interview has been assigned or not.

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Nope, no calls. You'd have to email them. I suggest send an email off to Montreal pronto. Then call up DOS tomorrow once they open. DOS has access to your file so they can tell you whether an interview has been assigned or not.

I'm all over it! And whoever's post I read some time ago regarding Supervisors . . . THANKYOU!! I think it was either Saylin or Darnell.


  • 04/14/12 - Married
    05/10/12 - Filed I-130 Petition
    05/17/12 - NOA1 Received
    05/22/12 - I797C Received
    08/02/12 - NOA2 Received
    08/30/12 - DS3032(DS261) & I864 bill received, sent, & paid
    09/01/12 - Receive I-864 Package
    09/08/12 - Submit I-864 Package
    09/14/12 - Receive & pay IV Invoice
    09/18/12 - IV Payment Complete & DS-260 Unlocked
    09/20/12 - Submit DS-260
    10/04/12 - Submit DS-260 Supporting Documents
    10/10/12 - Medical
    10/15/12 - Resubmitted I-864 Package
    10/18/12 - Case Complete
    11/01/12 - Case expedited to Montreal
    11/14/02 - Interview
    11/14/02 - APPROVED

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I'm all over it! And whoever's post I read some time ago regarding Supervisors . . . THANKYOU!! I think it was either Saylin or Darnell.

:) The supervisors can do great things ;)

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I'm all over it! And whoever's post I read some time ago regarding Supervisors . . . THANKYOU!! I think it was either Saylin or Darnell.

I think yer gonna be the lab experiment here.

Prior expedites @ Montreal were really painful.

In general terms, not specific to Montreal -

1. when an expedite request is granted, all processing stops at NVC. No more fees to pay, no more doc intake. Where the casefile is for 'status' at that moment in time, it's bundled up, sent to that IV Unit at that US Embassy/Consulate.

2. Got more stuff to do? a DS-230/260 to complete? an I-864 to handle? more civil documents? fees to pay? Handle all at and with the IV Unit. Typically, 'the rest of the casefile' processing occurs on interview day.

so, if yer docs are complete at NVC, and all fees paid for at NVC, then yer done. Now it's on Montreal/IV to set up yer interview on their interview schedule. Whilst they approved the handling of the expedite, it truly doesn't 'start' until Montreal/IV sees the stuff and decides to get you on the calendar. It's been hit or miss, to get on the Calendar at Montreal these past 2 years on an expedite - because it's impossible (well, almost) to get a Human in the IV unit on the telephone in Montreal. You can try email, and try email often, until you get a response from someone. Note there are two types o someones with Montreal IV - Canadian Citizen workers and USA Citizen workers. Canadiens don't really care about your casefile - they just do what they're told to do for crafting an email response. USA Citizen workers with Montreal IV actually make a moment to review your casefile and tell you specifically what to do.

So, with all that said - it's now on you to somehow wedge yer way into Montreal IV unit. At this point, I suggest waiting 5 business days, then go nuts on 9 NOVEMBER with contacting them. There's other queues, and your casefile will wind it's way through them queues with Montreal till a competent human can see the casefile.

Good Luck !

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Is this the correct email for the consulate? It's what is posted on VJ but I find no reference of it on the consulate site. Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov

EDIT: Never mind, found it on their site. :bonk:

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  • 04/14/12 - Married
    05/10/12 - Filed I-130 Petition
    05/17/12 - NOA1 Received
    05/22/12 - I797C Received
    08/02/12 - NOA2 Received
    08/30/12 - DS3032(DS261) & I864 bill received, sent, & paid
    09/01/12 - Receive I-864 Package
    09/08/12 - Submit I-864 Package
    09/14/12 - Receive & pay IV Invoice
    09/18/12 - IV Payment Complete & DS-260 Unlocked
    09/20/12 - Submit DS-260
    10/04/12 - Submit DS-260 Supporting Documents
    10/10/12 - Medical
    10/15/12 - Resubmitted I-864 Package
    10/18/12 - Case Complete
    11/01/12 - Case expedited to Montreal
    11/14/02 - Interview
    11/14/02 - APPROVED

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I think yer gonna be the lab experiment here.

Prior expedites @ Montreal were really painful.

Well then I guess I'll be a lab rat :unsure::ph34r:

I'm a good candidate for it cus I can still see my wife :wub: every weekend regardless


  • 04/14/12 - Married
    05/10/12 - Filed I-130 Petition
    05/17/12 - NOA1 Received
    05/22/12 - I797C Received
    08/02/12 - NOA2 Received
    08/30/12 - DS3032(DS261) & I864 bill received, sent, & paid
    09/01/12 - Receive I-864 Package
    09/08/12 - Submit I-864 Package
    09/14/12 - Receive & pay IV Invoice
    09/18/12 - IV Payment Complete & DS-260 Unlocked
    09/20/12 - Submit DS-260
    10/04/12 - Submit DS-260 Supporting Documents
    10/10/12 - Medical
    10/15/12 - Resubmitted I-864 Package
    10/18/12 - Case Complete
    11/01/12 - Case expedited to Montreal
    11/14/02 - Interview
    11/14/02 - APPROVED

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You ate so lucky to see her!! I have 5 months without seeing my lovely husband!!

This site and the members here have reinforced our understanding of how fortunate we really are to have found each other in such close proximity. We both truly appreciate how blessed we are. (L):yes:


  • 04/14/12 - Married
    05/10/12 - Filed I-130 Petition
    05/17/12 - NOA1 Received
    05/22/12 - I797C Received
    08/02/12 - NOA2 Received
    08/30/12 - DS3032(DS261) & I864 bill received, sent, & paid
    09/01/12 - Receive I-864 Package
    09/08/12 - Submit I-864 Package
    09/14/12 - Receive & pay IV Invoice
    09/18/12 - IV Payment Complete & DS-260 Unlocked
    09/20/12 - Submit DS-260
    10/04/12 - Submit DS-260 Supporting Documents
    10/10/12 - Medical
    10/15/12 - Resubmitted I-864 Package
    10/18/12 - Case Complete
    11/01/12 - Case expedited to Montreal
    11/14/02 - Interview
    11/14/02 - APPROVED

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I posed this in a thread, but realised it's actually really relevant to this thread more. My issue is this:

Hi everyone,

I received my NVC numbers a couple of days ago.

My husband and I were both able to log in to the payment portal and it said that there was no payment available for processing.

Yesterday it started having a sign on error. It would load but say that there was an error with the log on or whatever on a new page.

Today it now says:

You cannot make online payments for your case at this time. Please contact the NVC if you have questions or need further information.

I've read about sign in failures prior to an invoice becoming available, but is it possible this is related to our expedite request? Wishful thinking I know!

Thanks anyone who can help - if it's normal then at least we all know what to expect.

I read on the NVC page that this error message is normal, but I'm more confused as to why we got 2 DIFFERENT error messages over a period of 2 days after initially being able to access it.

How long will the system usually go down before you can pay it?

See my timeline for my expedited I-130 application due to military pcs

n-400

Expedited naturalization (under s 319(b) INA) due to military pcs

n-400 sent: 2013-02-02

NOA1: 2013-02-15

Biometrics date rec: 2013-02-15

Biometrics date: 2013-03-07 (EB walk in 2013-02-20)

Second biometrics: 2013-03-19 (First set unclassifiable)

Inline for interview: 2013-03-21

Testing/interview date: 2013-03-27

Oath ceremony: 2013-03-27

Moving to Germany! 2013-04-13

I'm A United States Citizen

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OK, I just got off the phone with the NVC. His words specifically were "Montreal accepted your expedite request". Looking back at the supervisor email we sent, the last line was "Given this was an error on the part of someone at the NVC and a very heartbreaking delay would it be possible to expedite ,please" so apparently we did request an expedite. :P The ironic thing was that we even neglected to attach the AOS and were notified 3 days later we didn't include it! :bonk:

OMG!! I am just buzzing right now! :energy: We were expecting December but now he told me in all likelihood it will be November! Just in time for my birthday!! :dancing::dance::dancing:

So can I call Montreal? I thought I read they don't take calls anymore.

Congratulations~^* I want to do it too.

CR-1 Visa

2012-07-07 : Sent I-130 to Phoenix AZ Lockbox

2012-07-10 : NOA1 case transferred to USCIS California Service Center

2012-08-30 : NOA2 Approved in 51 days

National Visa Center

2012-09-11 : NVC Received

2012-09-20 : Vaccines Injection (1st Dose of Influvac, Tdap-IPV, MMR, Havrix) at Saovabha

2012-09-20 : Received and Replied DS-3032 via e-mail / Received and Pay I-864 Fee online

2012-09-21 : Applied For Police Clearance Certificate

2012-09-25 : AOS Fee Status Shows PAID / Return AOS packet by USPS

2012-09-28 : AOS packet delivered at NVC

2012-09-28 : Receive IV Bill from e-mail / Pay IV Fee online

2012-10-05 : IV Fee Status Shows PAID / Recieved PCC / Return IV packet by DHL(Thailand)

2012-10-22 : Case Completed at NVC in 41 days

2012-10-24 : Medical Exam and Vaccines Injection (2nd dose of Td and MMR) at Bumrungrad Int'l Hospital

2012-11-02 : Interview date assigned / received P4 via e-mail

2012-11-21 : Received P4 hard copy

2012-11-29 : Applied J-1Visa Waiver

2012-12-12 : Interview at USEMBangkok

2012-03-14 : Sent J-1 waiver and passport

2013-03-21 : Visa Received

2013-03-25 : US Entry ALT

My Previous US Visas

Mar-Jun 2008: J-1(Work&Travel Exchange Student).

Jul-Nov 2008: F-1(UWF Student).

Jun-Jul 2009: B1/B2(Visitor).

May 2011-2012: J-1(Internship) {2HRR}

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just got off the phone with NVC...

as of yesterday...CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

i can't thank this forum enough (Saylin, dwheels, darnell, and all who have answered my questions)...happy happy day! praise the Lord!

what a great start to November. sending everyone good vibes, happy thoughts, and fervent prayers that your cases may be completed this month. (L)

Awwwwww.......Congratulations Dear. And I take those good vibes and welcome it. If I don't snap out of this delay funk I may be posting "NVC and Documents killed our marriage". LOL But it's all good. Fervent prayers indeed.

You are now in the interview queue wooo whooo.:dance::thumbs:

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5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
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5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Blue sheet today for more proof from 2010. Already sent one to embassy and more than 8 to hubby to print off. Everything was fine. Hell soon be home.

Just another hurdle to get over. :thumbs:

Petitioner LPR upgraded to USC June 22, 2012
August 22, 2012: case complete
October 18, 2012: Interview (APPROVED)
October 26, 2012: Picked up visa from DHL (delay caused by Sandy)
December 15, 2012: POE Atlanta....................became USC July 2016!!!!

Mothers' Journey (My sister is the petitioner)

September 10, 2013: Sent I-130 (UPS next day service)

September 12, 2013: Received text to confirm delivery

September 16, 2013: Received NOA 1

March 22, 2014: Received NOA 2

April 8, 2014: File Received by NVC

May 26, 2015: Interview (approved)..........now LPR (delays caused by 2 RFE)

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