K-1 December 2014 Filers

[steftlin 10]

I am having ZERO luck getting thru to the infamous NVC. Actually, the very first time I called....wait for it...I got thru! I pressed "1" and then received a long message in English then in Spanish that didn't apply to K1's anyway. So I hung up...and haven't gotten thru once since.

What happens if I just wait and don't call them? When/How will I get my fiancé's MLS#?

I got thru and was on hold and they hung up on me! After calling literally 103x. Now all i get is the we're closed recording. It looks like their AVR system is down too since we can't even check it that way either.

Edited January 30, 2015 by steftlin

[Blueblood 5]

Sorry to hear that, steftlin. And to think I've "only" called about two dozen times over the past two days; far less than you.

Unfortunately for me I've no long distance service, so I'm charged by the minute. Considering all the other expenses related to the K1, it's obviously NBD, but just adds to the frustration.

For fellow December filers who finally got thru, it would be interesting to know how many times it took them.

Best wishes going forward, steftlin. I've heard Malaysia's a lovely country.

[brien0512 61]

Sorry to hear that, steftlin. And to think I've "only" called about two dozen times over the past two days; far less than you.

Unfortunately for me I've no long distance service, so I'm charged by the minute. Considering all the other expenses related to the K1, it's obviously NBD, but just adds to the frustration.

For fellow December filers who finally got thru, it would be interesting to know how many times it took them.

Best wishes going forward, steftlin. I've heard Malaysia's a lovely country.

We never try to call nvc since the approval of noa2 not till this morning dial the number n answered by automated machine n couple of minutes a lady answer n gave us the nvc number.. i guess its just a matter of luck... it only takes couple of minutes n we already have our case number it was quick call

[Ezzface 0]

My fiancé called at 4am on the dot PST on two different occasions, and was on hold for approx 45mins each. Maybe try and call this early or just before they close. Not sure if this helps, but I assume it's better that calling mid morning or midday! Received packet 3 today via email and got our interview date - 31st march. I'm planning to book a ticket 2 weeks after.. I'm supposing this is sufficient time?!

[steftlin 10]

For those of you that got through what option did you guys select on the menu? I think its option 2 on the main prompt but how do you get in the speak to operator queue?

[Blueblood 5]

Thanks for suggestion, Ezz.

Brien, wow, based on your timeline (forgive my lack of one; tried twice but it didn't work for either time), our MLS# should be ready as well. Wow. My fiancé and I never dreamed things could move this quickly...

Sounds like, if I want it, I'd better just keep calling...

[surf2japan 0]

Sorry to hear that, steftlin. And to think I've "only" called about two dozen times over the past two days; far less than you.

Unfortunately for me I've no long distance service, so I'm charged by the minute. Considering all the other expenses related to the K1, it's obviously NBD, but just adds to the frustration.

For fellow December filers who finally got thru, it would be interesting to know how many times it took them.

Best wishes going forward, steftlin. I've heard Malaysia's a lovely country.

You can use gmail's phone service if you would like to call for free.

As for how many times to get through, it took me 24 times yesterday and 4 times today. Both times I was on hold for about 40 minutes before speaking to someone.

[Blueblood 5]

Thanks, surf. So it's definitely doable.

I'm curious why you needed to call twice (NO need to answer that, of course)? I hope once I get thru I'll be done with NVC from then on forever

Have a terrific Friday!

Edited January 30, 2015 by Blueblood

[Seraph1 1]

It does seem as if the csc sends mails the petitions to the Nvc in groups. I see several people whose petitions were received on jan 26, including mine.

[chrismorrison 96]

Thanks, surf. So it's definitely doable.

I'm curious why you needed to call twice (NO need to answer that, of course)? I hope once I get thru I'll be done with NVC from then on forever

Have a terrific Friday!

I just had to redial 3 times before getting through. After the long initial spiel, press 2 for english. Don't press 1 - as it's another long spiel about waiting 35 days before calling. I'm now on hold. At least the music has changed...

EDIT: spoke too soon.

Edited January 30, 2015 by chrismorrison

[surf2japan 0]

Thanks, surf. So it's definitely doable.

I'm curious why you needed to call twice (NO need to answer that, of course)? I hope once I get thru I'll be done with NVC from then on forever

Have a terrific Friday!

No worries I called twice because the first time NVC had told me that my case was received but a number hadn't been assigned yet. So I called back the following day to get a case number for tracking on the CEAC site.

Also, I mentioned it before but for those calling the NVC.. getting an auto redial app for your phone helps a TON. I don't know that I would have had the patience otherwise.

Happy Friday all.

I just had to redial 3 times before getting through. After the long initial spiel, press 2 for english. Don't press 1 - as it's another long spiel about waiting 35 days before calling. I'm now on hold. At least the music has changed...

EDIT: spoke too soon.

I've got my fingers crossed for ya Chris. The worst part of sitting on hold is that every time the music stops... I think I'm about to talk to someone. Nope! Just another recording to tell me the operators are busy. Gets me every time.

Edited January 30, 2015 by surf2japan

[chrismorrison 96]

No worries I called twice because the first time NVC had told me that my case was received but a number hadn't been assigned yet. So I called back the following day to get a case number for tracking on the CEAC site.

Also, I mentioned it before but for those calling the NVC.. getting an auto redial app for your phone helps a TON. I don't know that I would have had the patience otherwise.

Happy Friday all.

I've got my fingers crossed for ya Chris. The worst part of sitting on hold is that every time the music stops... I think I'm about to talk to someone. Nope! Just another recording to tell me the operators are busy. Gets me every time.

Definitely. I got so used to the pause in music that when the guy finally picked up, I didn't even know what to say!

They don't have my case yet, but he said to give a call back in mid-February. Guess I'll continue stalking the forums until someone with a closer approval date to mine. Boo! Oh well, at least I was only on hold for about 35 minutes, though!

[liamworrad 0]

London now have my application I didnt ring, I got my letter today telling me my numbers etc with a copy of my i129f saying approved. Excited!

[grastysam 2]

London now have my application I didnt ring, I got my letter today telling me my numbers etc with a copy of my i129f saying approved. Excited!

Yay! What did the letter say?? Did they specify anything about what to bring the the embassy or what exactly is in packet 3?

[gawan 8]

I called today the NVC after I hold 47 mns until I got my case number starting LNDxxxxxxxxxx. After i checked from the website I got this (follow the instructions that you received from the NVC), as i think it means the mail which I will receive from the NVC. I was told to wait two more days to get additional answers for my case. Good luck everyone

12/22/2014 Sent the I-129f package to Dallas Service Center

12/23/2014 Texas Service Center assigned for the package
12/29/2014 Received text message and electronic NOA1 that indicated my case will be transfered to California Service Center
01/03/2015 Received the hard copy of NOA1
01/15/2015 The petition approved
01/23/2015 NOA2 Hard copy received

01/29/2015 NVC received the package
01/30/2015 Case number obtained