December 2014 filers (TSC) - post NOA2 approval thread

[kromero2 1]

Hi All,

We just got our NOA2. I've been looking through the forums and I see some things about calling the NVC to get your case number and some stuff about ceac, and some people just receiving emails and texts about when and where there case is, and something about a DS-160 form. Does someone know the exact process all of this is suppose to happen in? From the NOA2 point, when should I receive what and when should I be doing what? Something like this would be really helpful:

## EXAMPLE AND NOT ACCURATE ##

Action: NOA2

Time after previous action: 5-7 days, Action: USCIS cast status says Sent to NVC (or is this dept of state?)

Time after previous action: 10-15, Action: Days Call NVC to get case number (phone number?)

Time after previous action: Immediately, Action: Fill out DS-160 form to receive updates (?) (ceac.state.gov)

Time after previous action: 5-10 days, Action: Receive update that case has been approved by NVC

Time after previous action: 5-10 day, Action: Receive update that case has left NVC en route to embassy

Clearly this is not right...but I'm looking for someone to help me out with what this should look like

Thanks!!

[roralau 8]

My fiancé called NVC today and we have our case number, they told him it will left tomorrow or monday!!! yoohoooo!!!

It's three days we tried to call them !!! How did you get in touch with them ? what number did you call?

[sandra3711 52]

Hi All,

We just got our NOA2. I've been looking through the forums and I see some things about calling the NVC to get your case number and some stuff about ceac, and some people just receiving emails and texts about when and where there case is, and something about a DS-160 form. Does someone know the exact process all of this is suppose to happen in? From the NOA2 point, when should I receive what and when should I be doing what? Something like this would be really helpful:

## EXAMPLE AND NOT ACCURATE ##

Action: NOA2

Time after previous action: 5-7 days, Action: USCIS cast status says Sent to NVC (or is this dept of state?)

Time after previous action: 10-15, Action: Days Call NVC to get case number (phone number?)

Time after previous action: Immediately, Action: Fill out DS-160 form to receive updates (?) (ceac.state.gov)

Time after previous action: 5-10 days, Action: Receive update that case has been approved by NVC

Time after previous action: 5-10 day, Action: Receive update that case has left NVC en route to embassy

Clearly this is not right...but I'm looking for someone to help me out with what this should look like

Thanks!!

You sort of have the timeline correct. Department of state and NVC are the same thing. Here's their number: 603-334-0700.

Each embassy is different so it's hard to give you concrete instruction when I'm not too familiar with the Parisian embassy. You can track your case on ceac with your case number which you get from NVC, not DS-160. Here's more information from your consulate: http://france.usembassy.gov/fiancees_visas.html. Congrats on getting approved!

Oh, and also, NVC doesn't approve anything. They simply assign your case a case number and sends your file to the right embassy, that's all.

Edited July 9, 2015 by sandra3711

[kromero2 1]

You sort of have the timeline correct. Department of state and NVC are the same thing. Here's their number: 603-334-0700.

Each embassy is different so it's hard to give you concrete instruction when I'm not too familiar with the Parisian embassy. You can track your case on ceac with your case number which you get from NVC, not DS-160. Here's more information from your consulate: http://france.usembassy.gov/fiancees_visas.html. Congrats on getting approved!

Oh, and also, NVC doesn't approve anything. They simply assign your case a case number and sends your file to the right embassy, that's all.

Thanks! That is very helpful. What exactly is this DS-160 form then, and when are we suppose to fill it out and why?

[sandra3711 52]

Thanks! That is very helpful. What exactly is this DS-160 form then, and when are we suppose to fill it out and why?

It's an electronic form where the US embassy asks you a bunch of information. The form should be filled out before you schedule your interview, which you will do here https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-fr/niv. I'd wait until Paris receives your case and you've gotten instructions from the embassy on how to proceed.

YOu can read here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/556240-refused-entry-at-embassy-even-w-interview-confirmation/what happened to someone who scheduled their interview before "they were told to". Hope this is helpful

Edited July 9, 2015 by sandra3711

[kromero2 1]

It's an electronic form where the US embassy asks you a bunch of information. The form should be filled out before you schedule your interview, which you will do here https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-fr/niv. I'd wait until Paris receives your case and you've gotten instructions from the embassy on how to proceed.

YOu can read here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/556240-refused-entry-at-embassy-even-w-interview-confirmation/what happened to someone who scheduled their interview before "they were told to". Hope this is helpful

Ok! That makes sense Thank you so much for your help!!

[edame 0]

It's three days we tried to call them !!! How did you get in touch with them ? what number did you call?

I've seen your timeline, you should check in USCIS if they have sent your file to NVC, Our file was sent the 29 of June, my fiance tried to call yesterday but he couldn't contact with them, so he tried again this morning and they told him the case number at the second call, he called to this number 603 334-0700, In other threads they say it's better to call at first hour in the morning.

[roralau 8]

I've seen your timeline, you should check in USCIS if they have sent your file to NVC, Our file was sent the 29 of June, my fiance tried to call yesterday but he couldn't contact with them, so he tried again this morning and they told him the case number at the second call, he called to this number 603 334-0700, In other threads they say it's better to call at first hour in the morning.

Oh so it's where they said it was approved that I see if they sent it! good to know ! and my fiancè tried a lot.. I tell him to keep trying lol

but thanks for the help!

I saw your timeline too ...I hope that they assign us a case number as quickly as they did for you..

[Ellie and Fron 10]

Hey yall,

We received NOA2 on June 26th. Thus far we have not heard back if our case was received by NVC. Would now be an okay time to call or should I wait another week ??

[roralau 8]

Hey yall,

We received NOA2 on June 26th. Thus far we have not heard back if our case was received by NVC. Would now be an okay time to call or should I wait another week ??

My fiancè texted me saying he called today and FINALLY he talked to a man.

He said to be patient and it might take 20-30 days to get processed and assigned a number and mailed to the embassy. (Noa2 Jun 30th)

But we are gonna try to call back next week too to check...

We read that sometimes you receive Packet 3 without having NVC Case number...

[muhkoo 12]

So after waiting for like an hour I got our case and invoice number from NVC, but when I enter it in the website it says "your search did not return any data." Has anyone else had this problem? They just received it yesterday, so could that be it?

[muhkoo 12]

One good thing though--she said they are still sending out K-1s quickly. Wouldn't give a specific time frame, but she didn't deny it when I asked if it could be a week lol

[irina_frank 3]

So after waiting for like an hour I got our case and invoice number from NVC, but when I enter it in the website it says "your search did not return any data." Has anyone else had this problem? They just received it yesterday, so could that be it?

Your case is not in their system yet. For us it took three days to see it.

[TabeaK 516]

So, I got all the documents for the embassy together. Case has been ready since July 7th. Waiting for pack3 to arrive in the mail!

[muhkoo 12]

Your case is not in their system yet. For us it took three days to see it.

Oh ok, thank you. I had thought getting a case number meant it was in the system.