March 2018 NOA2 ---> NVC thread

[KAF 56]

19 minutes ago, kas634 said:

A week is appropriate, some people get their cases in less than 10 days. And FH just just means "future husband", sorry  but I feel you, I just want this process to be over already..

 

Can I ask where you saw that Montreal sets our interview? My call with the embassy and all other information has indicated otherwise, but perhaps I'm wrong

I am looking at the website for us embassy in canada. 

“‘Most immigrant visa applicants are scheduled for interview by NVC”

 

[LarisaXoX 52]

For people in group 5 when calling NVC, how long did it take for it to go from at NVC to in transit?

[AbenaKofi 132]

49 minutes ago, h&y said:

How long did it take you to get the case #? Congrats!

Thanks!  Ya know, I'm not sure - NOA2 was 3/14 so I was gonna call tomorrow, then we figured why not check today.  So less than 2 weeks :).  

[nullaccount234 882]

1 hour ago, KatziGuthmann said:

Awwww I'm sorry, but Helsinki was so much cheaper than Stockholm!! 😄and my fiancée is learning Finnish...

 

but but but but her great great great grandfather was Swedish, she has a Swedish last name, and I have taken Swedish classes for a semester and am gonna start them again in the US. And I'm also the biggest fan of Astrid Lindgren in this country 😄 does it make me look better in your eyes? XD

It does actually  Haha just joking, but that's really cool though! I'm especially proud that you're learning Swedish. It is such a small country, usually people don't think it's worth the time or effort to learn the language. I actually have an American friend who started taking Russian language classes pretty early on, is now fluent and has done at least one internship and I think one exchange in Moscow. Russian was always on my list, along with French and Persian. All three are such cool languages to me  Are you guys calling the NVC today by the way?

[Kim & Zak 195]

4 minutes ago, KAF said:

I am looking at the website for us embassy in canada. 

“‘Most immigrant visa applicants are scheduled for interview by NVC”

 

The CEAC page where you check your case number also states this, but this is the site where I was directed to go by the embassy to schedule the interview:

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv

[nullaccount234 882]

1 minute ago, AbenaKofi said:

Thanks!  Ya know, I'm not sure - NOA2 was 3/14 so I was gonna call tomorrow, then we figured why not check today.  So less than 2 weeks :).  

 I am jealous! And very happy to hear  

[KAF 56]

1 minute ago, kas634 said:

The CEAC page where you check your case number also states this, but this is the site where I was directed to go by the embassy to schedule the interview:

 

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv

Yeaaah i remember that. My fiance used that website duirng her application for tourist visa. I think it’s a good thing that Canada uses the online now. Seems faster than waiting for a snail mail.

[KatziGuthmann 171]

3 minutes ago, LizM said:

It does actually  Haha just joking, but that's really cool though! I'm especially proud that you're learning Swedish. It is such a small country, usually people don't think it's worth the time or effort to learn the language. I actually have an American friend who started taking Russian language classes pretty early on, is now fluent and has done at least one internship and I think one exchange in Moscow. Russian was always on my list, along with French and Persian. All three are such cool languages to me  Are you guys calling the NVC today by the way?

I really love the way Swedish sounds! Hopefully someday I'll be able to say something besides "Pojken dricker mjölk" xD Oh and I'm always here if you decide to start Russian and need some help *hint hint* xD my fiancée started learning some Russian (just with me, so now she knows a bunch of random words and makes really funny sentences like "Weird, I'm still a bug") 

 

oh we gor our case number on 23rd! Still shows "At NVC", hopefully it will be sent to Moscow this week! Do you already have your case number?

[JasonGG 270]

We have our case number from the NVC now!  Spoke to Angus at NVC.  He seemed genuinely happy to relay the news.  He provided the number and then gave a 2 minute explanation of the next steps in the process.  When he finished, I said I was sorry I wouldn't need to talk to him again.  He laughed and said I can call any time because they are always happy to talk to people about their case status.  Wow . . . such a refreshing change from USCIS! - Jason

[AbenaKofi 132]

35 minutes ago, LizM said:

 I am jealous! And very happy to hear  

Aww thank you! The Ghana embassy can be...problematic, so I'm just trying to be happy for every small victory and not worry about the what-ifs.  I'm sure you'll get yours soon!  

[Swissmiss82 1,620]

1 hour ago, LizM said:

Yay happy for you 

 

Do you call on your cell phone line? Or is it possible to use Skype or similar to call the NVC? I only have my company phone and I don't feel comfortable using it to make international calls... 

luckily i have a unlimited calling plan to all countries and can call as much as i want - which is no bueno! lol

 

and usually company phones do have international plans! check with your local IT to confirm  so you don't feel guilty!

[marinapoli 251]

Update: finally got my case number, on the phone. 10 days and a lot of stress after NVC received it.

NOA1: July 24th

NOA2: March 2nd

NVC received: March 16th

NVC case assigned by phone: March 26th 

Interview: sometime in May? boo 

[RevGreen 86]

What is this "Group 5" thing people keep referring?

 

Let me make sure I understand this right -

1. Call NVC to check that it's been received, once received they will then assign a case number.

2. Use that number to login CEAC where I can check the status (and begin filling out the D 160 form?)

3. When marked "READY" we can schedule the interview

[marinapoli 251]

36 minutes ago, RevGreen said:

What is this "Group 5" thing people keep referring?

 

Let me make sure I understand this right -

1. Call NVC to check that it's been received, once received they will then assign a case number.

2. Use that number to login CEAC where I can check the status (and begin filling out the D 160 form?)

3. When marked "READY" we can schedule the interview

Group 5 means if when you ring NVC and dial option 7, to talk to a person, they’ll say “please ring back any dial option 5”. That means your embassy will receive stuff electronically and you are “group 5”

Edited March 26, 2018 by marinapoli
Typo

[Thelucybelle 674]

16 hours ago, NICK & PAULA said:

Hey my sweetie! I really hope and pray that you and @Thelucybelle will have your case numbers soon! 

I’m thinking it’s going to be a great week for all of us!!!