Case expedited at NVC - What happens now?

[MLK2016 201]

I received an emailed that the US Embassy has agreed to expedite my case which has been submitted to NVC.   From reading other posts I thought expediting means skipping the NVC review process and the papers are immediately sent to the embassy for review and determination.

When I called NVC to ask what happens now, the person on the phone from NVC said expediting just means that after NVC completes its review process which could take up to 11 weeks, we get an interview scheduled faster.  Does anyone know what is correct?

Thank you.

[afortunada 182]

25 minutes ago, MLK2016 said:

I received an emailed that the US Embassy has agreed to expedite my case which has been submitted to NVC.   From reading other posts I thought expediting means skipping the NVC review process and the papers are immediately sent to the embassy for review and determination.

When I called NVC to ask what happens now, the person on the phone from NVC said expediting just means that after NVC completes its review process which could take up to 11 weeks, we get an interview scheduled faster.  Does anyone know what is correct?

Thank you.

That is correct, except, it doesn't necessarily mean a "faster" interview - it just means that YOU will schedule your interview instead of NVC doing so. This can work to your advantage, or sometimes may cause a delay. 

 

But, yes, your expedite approval has nothing to do with the NVC. The NVC is only "skipped" in extreme, life-threatening situations.

 

Edit: I am speaking from experience because I also had an approved expedite through my embassy.

Edited March 30, 2017 by afortunada

[MLK2016 201]

Thanks for the reply.  The email is below.   You can see why it is unclear.  

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX filed by XXXXXXXXXXX on behalf of XXXXXXXXXXXX.

 

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate is willing to expedite this case when we have all the fees, forms, and documents. If you have not already done so, you can pay your fees and submit Form DS-260 at ceac.state.gov. Please send everything else to this address:

 

National Visa Center

31 Rochester Avenue, Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2915

[agripa 100]

5 hours ago, MLK2016 said:

Does anyone know what is correct?

Yup. The NVC will take it's own time to review your documents (anywhere from 6-11 weeks). After you application has approved, you will basically jump to the front of the line to get an interview scheduled.

[Thesmiths2016 117]

Yep exactly as you explained in your question. I'm in the same situation with the same email.  I'm currently at 8 weeks and 4 days with NVC (they changed to 11 weeks the day before I hit 8 weeks). Once NVC has reviewed my paperwork and sent it to the embassy, I won't wait for the monthly "scheduling week" but will be able to go ahead and book my medical and interview at the nearest available dates. 

[MLK2016 201]

4 hours ago, Thesmiths2016 said:

Yep exactly as you explained in your question. I'm in the same situation with the same email.  I'm currently at 8 weeks and 4 days with NVC (they changed to 11 weeks the day before I hit 8 weeks). Once NVC has reviewed my paperwork and sent it to the embassy, I won't wait for the monthly "scheduling week" but will be able to go ahead and book my medical and interview at the nearest available dates. 

The riddle is when is an expedite not an expedite?

[Fmab Wasenob 14]

I was approved for expedite but I got a different email. Seems like in my case they are completely skipping the NVC process. Probably because I had all the steps done at the NVC level (fees paid/ds 260/261 submitted/AOS+civil documents mailed). Either that or the urgency of my reason to expedite. (although I still waited 2 months at the NVC level before requesting the expedite)

 

My email states:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: ************* filed by XXX on behalf of XXX

 

The U.S. Embassy Consulate General has accepted this case for expedited processing. This file will be immediately forwarded to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General.

 

Any further questions concerning processing or the interview appointment date should be directed to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.

 

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate General may still request additional forms or fees at the time of your interview. Please be prepared to bring any missing forms and pay any required fees at the time of your interview.

 

Please note that it could take up to two weeks for the consular section to receive the case file once it has shipped from NVC.

 

Thank you.

Edited April 2, 2017 by Fmab Wasenob

[Thesmiths2016 117]

3 hours ago, Fmab Wasenob said:

I was approved for expedite but I got a different email. Seems like in my case they are completely skipping the NVC process. Probably because I had all the steps done at the NVC level (fees paid/ds 260/261 submitted/AOS+civil documents mailed). Either that or the urgency of my reason to expedite. (although I still waited 2 months at the NVC level before requesting the expedite)

 

My email states:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: ************* filed by XXX on behalf of XXX

 

The U.S. Embassy Consulate General has accepted this case for expedited processing. This file will be immediately forwarded to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General.

 

Any further questions concerning processing or the interview appointment date should be directed to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.

 

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate General may still request additional forms or fees at the time of your interview. Please be prepared to bring any missing forms and pay any required fees at the time of your interview.

 

Please note that it could take up to two weeks for the consular section to receive the case file once it has shipped from NVC.

 

Thank you.

was yours a medical expedite?

[Fmab Wasenob 14]

Just now, Thesmiths2016 said:

was yours a medical expedite?

Yes

 

[Thesmiths2016 117]

1 minute ago, Fmab Wasenob said:

Yes

 

Those are generally the only ones apart from severe emergencies that get pulled from NVC and sent to the consulate. In saying that I do no someone who did a financial hardship request and got the same expedite as you ... but theirs went through congressman etc.  

[Fmab Wasenob 14]

11 minutes ago, Thesmiths2016 said:

Those are generally the only ones apart from severe emergencies that get pulled from NVC and sent to the consulate. In saying that I do no someone who did a financial hardship request and got the same expedite as you ... but theirs went through congressman etc.  

How long you think NVC will take to ship out my spouses file to the embassy in Mumbai India? What happens from there? Do I make the interview on their website or will they contact me

[Thesmiths2016 117]

3 minutes ago, Fmab Wasenob said:

How long you think NVC will take to ship out my spouses file to the embassy in Mumbai India? What happens from there? Do I make the interview on their website or will they contact me

I really can't comment on your embassy and their procedures, each is different 

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[erusinque 3]

My case was recently also approved for expedite processing, and they skipped the 11-week NVC review processing and sent my file case to Bogota. Colombia where my spouse is. I guess we'll be receiving the appointment for Embassy Interview very soon.

Here's a little timeline to give you an idea:

 

05/19/17 Paid AOS fee

06/01/17 Paid IV fee

06/06/17 DS-260 Completed Online

06/07/17 AOS and IV packages sent via USPS Express

06/08/17 AOS and IV packages delivered at NVC

06/08/17 Sent email requesting for expedite

06/12/17 Received email from NVCExpedite asking for DS-260 submission. (Maybe it didn't show up on their system at that time?):

“Your correspondence indicates that  ********** may wish for the processing of this petition to be expedited.  The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia now requires that the online Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (DS-260) form be completed in advance before an expedite request is submitted.”

06/12/17 Sent email with DS-260 submition confirmation as an attachment:

“Thank you for your prompt response.

Online Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (DS-260) form was completed on 06/06/2017.

Confirmation Number is AA********. (I have attached confirmation document).

Please let us know in case you need additional information.”

06/13/17 Received email from NVCExpedite confirming that our request was under review:

“The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: BGT********** filed by ********** on behalf of ***********. 

Your request for the expeditious processing of this immigrant visa petition is currently under review.  You will be informed of the results when the review is completed.

 

06/15/17 Received email from NVCExpedite confirming that our case had been accepted for expedited processing by U.S. Embassy:

“The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: BGT********** filed by ********** on behalf of ***********. 

The U.S. Embassy Consulate General has accepted this case for expedited processing. This file will be immediately forwarded to the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General.

Any further questions concerning processing or the interview appointment date should be directed to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General.

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate General may still request additional forms or fees at the time of your interview. Please be prepared to bring any missing forms and pay any required fees at the time of your interview.

Please note that it could take up to two weeks for the consular section to receive the case file once it has shipped from NVC”

 

TODAY 06/20/17 Received email from NVC, and on CEAC website, the Visa Status has changed from “SUBMIT REQUESTED DOCUMENTS” to “READY” An where it says “Your case is currently at” changed from “NVC” to “BOGOTA”:

“The U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Bogota, Colombia approved your request to process your immigrant visa case expeditiously. We are forwarding your case file to the embassy or consulate for their action.

The Consular Section will contact you to schedule your visa interview once they receive your case file. This can take several weeks. If there is a change to your address (mail or email) or phone number, please tell the U.S. Embassy or Consulate right away to ensure they know how to get in touch with you. You can find contact information online at usembassy.gov.”

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 20, 2017 by erusinque
Minor text fixes

[DILAW 94]

On 3/30/2017 at 1:58 PM, MLK2016 said:

Thanks for the reply.  The email is below.   You can see why it is unclear.  

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your inquiry regarding the immigrant visa petition: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX filed by XXXXXXXXXXX on behalf of XXXXXXXXXXXX.

 

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate is willing to expedite this case when we have all the fees, forms, and documents. If you have not already done so, you can pay your fees and submit Form DS-260 at ceac.state.gov. Please send everything else to this address:

 

National Visa Center

31 Rochester Avenue, Suite 100

Portsmouth, NH 03801-2915

I just spoke to my state's senator's clerk who deals with immigration cases and she told me NVC expedite is sent to the embassy through the NVC and if the embassy approves the request, then the documents are sent to the embassy and NVC doesn't review any documents, but the embassy will complete the document review process.

I understand some people are saying if expedite is approves, then NVC completes the review process which takes up to 11 weeks, then the interview scheduling is expedited.  Maybe it works different with each embassy, I am not sure.