JANUARY 2019 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

[carmzzzt 44]

It’s been almost 9 hours since I paid the VISA fee at BPI and i still can’t go thru the schedule appointment!!! Uggghhhhhhh

[Olga&Jared 267]

3 hours ago, TandSarahJane said:

So, once u get NOA2, USCIS can take up to 6 weeks to send the file to NVC. There are reasons for this (work is being done) and not simply mailroom processing.

 

I thought that at USCIS level all work was being done between NOA1 and NOA2, and that right now they should just transfer the case to NVC. What exactly are they doing between NOA2 and shipping if they write in an actual notice that it was already shipped?  

 

I think it's only natural to panic a little when you see others getting their cases received and numbered within 2-4 weeks after approval notice. I'm on week 4, for example, and I definitely can feel the frustration since it's going to be the second shipping date I miss in case if they won't receive it this week either. It's not like a can do much about it but it but it feels nice to just write a long sad message here knowing that I'm not alone  

 

Thank you for your message though. I get it that bureaucracy is often time-consuming and messy but If NVC were to withhold cases because of consulate unavailability, I wish they could at least say that they received it so that people wouldn't wonder about what's happening. 

 

Obvious life update: case still not received. 

[Jay Jones 261]

38 minutes ago, carmzzzt said:

It’s been almost 9 hours since I paid the VISA fee at BPI and i still can’t go thru the schedule appointment!!! Uggghhhhhhh

What time did you pay the fee?

[CHANTEL07 1]

Hello everyone. We got our case number today. What's the next step? Can I choose an agent and do other things now?

[TandSarahJane 178]

30 minutes ago, Olga&Jared said:

I thought that at USCIS level all work was being done between NOA1 and NOA2, 

If the next step is significantly delayed, u may receive a 2nd NOA2 so that the initial expiration date is adjusted appropriately.

 

33 minutes ago, Olga&Jared said:

 

Thank you for your message though.

yw!

[Greenbaum 12,258]

13 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

By putting his second last name on a different line they treated that as his "nickname" not is birthright name. Correct it at the embassy where you will have copies of his passport and birth certificate and you can explain what happened. You need it change at the embassy anyways because they will print the visa and it has to match the name in the passport. This is nothing to be concerned over. Your not the first nor will you be the last to make a mistake like this.

 

13 hours ago, Savanna0501 said:

Thank you so much! How should we go about correcting it? Should i just have him all the embassy and explain ahead of time or wait until the case has arrived there? 

Answered in RED above from my original post.

[Mekulisch 97]

3 hours ago, Olga&Jared said:

I thought that at USCIS level all work was being done between NOA1 and NOA2, and that right now they should just transfer the case to NVC. What exactly are they doing between NOA2 and shipping if they write in an actual notice that it was already shipped?  

 

I think it's only natural to panic a little when you see others getting their cases received and numbered within 2-4 weeks after approval notice. I'm on week 4, for example, and I definitely can feel the frustration since it's going to be the second shipping date I miss in case if they won't receive it this week either. It's not like a can do much about it but it but it feels nice to just write a long sad message here knowing that I'm not alone  

 

Thank you for your message though. I get it that bureaucracy is often time-consuming and messy but If NVC were to withhold cases because of consulate unavailability, I wish they could at least say that they received it so that people wouldn't wonder about what's happening. 

 

Obvious life update: case still not received. 

Frustrating, ain’t it?  We waited 204-207 days before NOA2...all the while watching approvals in the 140-180 day range. We missed the 1st NVC mailing by “that much!”   Go to the “unlucky 200 day” thread to feel how helpless things could be.  I’m not getting on your case...I was (am) sad and angry and frustrated and used this forum to vent.  I think, mostly, that your fellow visa applicants understand.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

7 hours ago, TandSarahJane said:

January NOA2s! Im in the December crowd but I saw some swirling here about USCIS shipments, thought i might offer a little insight for those without case numbers yet.

 

So, once u get NOA2, USCIS can take up to 6 weeks to send the file to NVC. There are reasons for this (work is being done) and not simply mailroom processing. Then it takes NVC a few days to unpack and scan the file. Unless you are 45 days past NOA2 please try to relax a little. What u dont want to happen is an incomplete file reaches NVC then gets "turned around" and sent back because of a clerical error.  There were at least 2 files in the December club with this issue.

 

Depending on which consulate your file is destined for, the file may sit a little while at the NVC because some of the consulates have no appointments available for a few months due to case backlog.

 

In summary, dont make yourself crazy about a few days/weeks here-and-there.  Its good that you want to get through the process and be with your loved ones.  There are still opportunities for frustration ahead of you - just try to relax a little knowing day-by-day u are 1 day closer to being done.

 

Good luck!

Great explanation. They only change I would advise is that the file does go to the embassy regardless if there are open or closed appointment schedule. I'd rather have my file sitting at the embassy then NVC. JMHO. 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

3 hours ago, Olga&Jared said:

I thought that at USCIS level all work was being done between NOA1 and NOA2, and that right now they should just transfer the case to NVC. What exactly are they doing between NOA2 and shipping if they write in an actual notice that it was already shipped?  

 

I think it's only natural to panic a little when you see others getting their cases received and numbered within 2-4 weeks after approval notice. I'm on week 4, for example, and I definitely can feel the frustration since it's going to be the second shipping date I miss in case if they won't receive it this week either. It's not like a can do much about it but it but it feels nice to just write a long sad message here knowing that I'm not alone  

 

Thank you for your message though. I get it that bureaucracy is often time-consuming and messy but If NVC were to withhold cases because of consulate unavailability, I wish they could at least say that they received it so that people wouldn't wonder about what's happening. 

 

Obvious life update: case still not received. 

 

9 minutes ago, Mekulisch said:

Frustrating, ain’t it?  We waited 204-207 days before NOA2...all the while watching approvals in the 140-180 day range. We missed the 1st NVC mailing by “that much!”   Go to the “unlucky 200 day” thread to feel how helpless things could be.  I’m not getting on your case...I was (am) sad and angry and frustrated and used this forum to vent.  I think, mostly, that your fellow visa applicants understand.

The simple solution is don't set your expectations so HIGH. So when something doesn't go your way you won't have far to fall back. USCIS/NVC/Embassy are all meeting their expectations of getting you either approved or denied based on history (yours and theirs). JMHO.

[Prizm123 1,084]

i dont have expectations at this stage, so I am never disappointed

[Olga&Jared 267]

I very much agree about setting high expectations. It's just that my expectations were asleep for the whole time between NOA1-NOA2, and I guess now they're balancing it out

 

I got an email from AskNVC that they received it! They didn't yet have it when I called at their opening hour so I guess they got it today. No case number yet but at least I have a hope to make it to next week's shipment! Which probably falls under high expectations again but whatever  

[Hobidyali 267]

My package arrived at the consulate on the 7th, what is the time frame for interview scheduling? Someone whose package arrived on the same date as mine received an interview date the day after so on friday, I hate to sound pessimistic and no I am not rushing as I am very patient BUT this makes me wonder if it's a bad sign. I am not trying to be negative as I am not a negative Nancy but this is stressing me the hell out.

[Spotify 76]

1 hour ago, Olga&Jared said:

I very much agree about setting high expectations. It's just that my expectations were asleep for the whole time between NOA1-NOA2, and I guess now they're balancing it out

 

I got an email from AskNVC that they received it! They didn't yet have it when I called at their opening hour so I guess they got it today. No case number yet but at least I have a hope to make it to next week's shipment! Which probably falls under high expectations again but whatever  

May I ask when did you send that AskNVC inquiry?  I wonder if you call, would you get the same answer? 😋

[Olga&Jared 267]

1 minute ago, Spotify said:

May I ask when did you send that AskNVC inquiry?  I wonder if you call, would you get the same answer? 😋

I sent it last Wednesday. It takes about a week for them to answer. I choose to believe that they haven't yet processed it when I called at 7 am because if they didn't provide the same information as AskNNC does, that would be even more sad 🙈

[Lana&Ivy 215]

NVC received my case today!  Yesterday USCIS tier 2 told me it's been in the process of shipping since Feb 5 but was still at the CSC.

Today the NVC has it.  Glimmer of hope for Feb 19 shipment.

 

NOA2: Jan 22

NVC received: Feb 12

No case # yet.