September 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC

[Anna+Chris 1]

Ours too(((

[mdma11 121]

Seems like a girl named Lexi is the only one who works there. 😂

[Anna+Chris 1]

Who is Lexi??😂

Every time we call them another ####### (sorry,but there is no other words to describe it) gives different information😭 so tired and frustrated

[Greenbaum 12,258]

45 minutes ago, GP1977 said:

There is very minimal processing done by nvc on k1’s as they leave it to the embassy to process the cases. I learned a great deal about the process as my case was received by nvc on 9-5 and my case just left nvc today as it did not go out with the 9-18 batch. 

 

I kept on on asking for supervisor after supervisor, going up the chain of command until  what I got on the phone was a unit chief I believe as the customer service reps were of no help.  My case sat at nvc for no apparent reason. 

 

Here is what this individual told me. When they receive the approved 129f from UScis, The check to ensure that it’s been stamped. He said they occasionally receive a petition from US CIS and it does not have the appropriate approval stamp in the upper left-hand corner. They are also checking to make sure that the three criminal questions have been answered. He noted that there are times when the petitioner  will forget to complete those questions and those questions are subsequently missed by the adjudicator.  In both of these instances the case will then be sent back to UScis. He said if one of these things occur nvc would know within the first week of receiving the case.

 

 He also noted that he would be lying to me if he told me that they did not do background checks at the nvc level for k1.  He didn’t go into detail but he said FBI name checks are done at the UScis. I know this issue has been discussed here before @Greenbaumbut it sounds like they are doing something. 

 

The supervisor I spoke w was very helpful. He actually had the power to pull my case and tell me exactly what was going on. He didn’t want to do that unless my case didn’t go out in the batch today as it could take it out of its process. He spoke with me in the morning did some research and called me back in the afternoon. I honestly did not expect him to give me a call but he went above and beyond and actually cared.

Here is where I see the potential grey area. So NVC receives the file from USCIS and they do their quick cross check to be sure that the file has the stamp and the criminal questions have been checked (3 as you said). Here is where I have the disconnect; can we assume anyone who is delayed for 30 or days is getting the "NVC" checks and that is what is holding up ALL cases that fit this time frame? What about those who are received and the case number assigned all within a matter of days? I don't think we have gotten the whole picture but it seems you have determined what your issues were. JMO.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, LaPrincesa04 said:

Thank you! What should I put in priority date? 

 

1 hour ago, JL2017 said:

We used the NOA1 date that is on the hard copy. That's what the NVC wrote on the email when they replied with our MNL case number. 

The priority date is the RECEIVED date on your NOA1, that is what NVC states. But, the priority date is not used with the K-1 visa, you could enter any date you want and it wouldn't matter.

[crono_clone 213]

Update:

 

After e-mailing NVC yesterday to request that I be updated by e-mail should any changes to my case occur, they've now e-mailed me informing me that my petition has been sent to the embassy and attached an official-looking letter that has our case number and other information. For Manila applicants, I think this is the one that we can print out and bring to perform the medical with. 

[BrianC 79]

Emailed received from nvc this afternoon saying case is in transit. Me and fiance both received it.  About a 6 hour difference between ceac and the email.

[BrianC 79]

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) received your fiancé (e)’s/spouse’s approved I-129F petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). NVC will now forward the petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Please note that the transfer process can take several weeks. The U.S. Embassy or Consulate will contact your fiancé (e)/spouse when they are ready to process his or her petition.

 

Next steps:

Go to our website http://nvc.state.gov/k1 to learn how to apply for a K visa and prepare for the visa interview.

 

Please keep the following information for your records:

[crono_clone 213]

2 hours ago, LaPrincesa04 said:

Is there someone here from the Philippines that's scheduling their Interview date? Would just like to know when is the earliest date available? Thank you!

First Available Appointment Is Tuesday October 9, 2018.

 

 

 

[Baz20 42]

2 hours ago, GP1977 said:

There is very minimal processing done by nvc on k1’s as they leave it to the embassy to process the cases. I learned a great deal about the process as my case was received by nvc on 9-5 and my case just left nvc today as it did not go out with the 9-18 batch. 

 

I kept on on asking for supervisor after supervisor, going up the chain of command until  what I got on the phone was a unit chief I believe as the customer service reps were of no help.  My case sat at nvc for no apparent reason. 

 

Here is what this individual told me. When they receive the approved 129f from UScis, The check to ensure that it’s been stamped. He said they occasionally receive a petition from US CIS and it does not have the appropriate approval stamp in the upper left-hand corner. They are also checking to make sure that the three criminal questions have been answered. He noted that there are times when the petitioner  will forget to complete those questions and those questions are subsequently missed by the adjudicator.  In both of these instances the case will then be sent back to UScis. He said if one of these things occur nvc would know within the first week of receiving the case.

 

 He also noted that he would be lying to me if he told me that they did not do background checks at the nvc level for k1.  He didn’t go into detail but he said FBI name checks are done at the UScis. I know this issue has been discussed here before @Greenbaumbut it sounds like they are doing something. 

 

The supervisor I spoke w was very helpful. He actually had the power to pull my case and tell me exactly what was going on. He didn’t want to do that unless my case didn’t go out in the batch today as it could take it out of its process. He spoke with me in the morning did some research and called me back in the afternoon. I honestly did not expect him to give me a call but he went above and beyond and actually cared.

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Oh my God. How many security checks are they running? USCIS, NVC and finally the Embassy..

Seems like they don't even trust each other or just waste of tax payers money.  

[Greenbaum 12,258]

2 minutes ago, Baz20 said:

Oh my God. How many security checks are they running? USCIS, NVC and finally the Embassy..

Seems like they don't even trust each other or just waste of tax payers money.  

Oh my god. How is it you have to complain about everything about this process? It's too bad you didn't research before you started out. It's a process and it works. But it doesn't work for your timetable. I'm glad my tax dollars are going towards keeping the boogy man out of the States. Just look at Europe. I'm just saying.

[Baz20 42]

What does research have to do with doing the same thing three times?

[Greenbaum 12,258]

3 hours ago, LaPrincesa04 said:

Is there someone here from the Philippines that's scheduling their Interview date? Would just like to know when is the earliest date available? Thank you!

Something you should read about. Changes are taking place at USEM.

[Alex Lamarre 50]

2 hours ago, mdma11 said:

Is there anyone whose case is still with nvc?

Mine is still at NVC, when abt the next batch?

[Alex Lamarre 50]

Mine is still at NVC, when abt the next batch?