Has anyone been waiting/had to wait longer than 8 weeks for case number?

[Apple Bee 272]

Or have most of you gotten your NVC case number and invoice numbers by 8 weeks or before? I've been waiting 6 weeks and I'm trying gauge how much longer I should expect to wait. Thanks.

Edited February 16, 2019 by Apple Bee

[Kowatti 189]

3 hours ago, Apple Bee said:

Or have most of you gotten your NVC case number and invoice numbers by 8 weeks or before? I've been waiting 6 weeks and I'm trying gauge how much longer I should expect to wait. Thanks.

We received our Case# and invoice ID# within 2.5 weeks.  I don't understand their system.  The first time I called, the person I spoke to asked me to call back in 6-8 weeks.  I called right back the next week & was given my numbers.  I would try calling again.

[Apple Bee 272]

Just now, PandT said:

We received our Case# and invoice ID# within 2.5 weeks.  I don't understand their system.  The first time I called, the person I spoke to asked me to call back in 6-8 weeks.  I called right back the next week & was given my numbers.  I would try calling again.

I just called them 3 days ago and they told me to call back next week and then again the week after (if I don't get the case number next week). I'm just anxious to get the ball rolling on this. All this waiting is crazy.

 

Wow 2.5 weeks? Lucky you.

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

should have been able to get it from calling by now

always am amazed by this  process (if i can call it that)

it should be a step by step  

1. file
2. they receive 
3. they cash check
4. they imput documents
5. they assign to an officer the packet
6. the office reviews
7. if RFE is needed,  you are informed
8. after RFE is answerd and is approved case goes to NVC
9. NVC receives
10. NVC assigns case number 
11. officer imputs data into that case in order that cases are received

I realize the number of applications is up by over 2 million from a few years ago but more applications means more fees 

more fees mean larger budget

larger budget should mean more employees

 

but unforunately illegals pay no fees and we pay for them

[MrandMrsAlexander 44]

4 hours ago, Apple Bee said:

Or have most of you gotten your NVC case number and invoice numbers by 8 weeks or before? I've been waiting 6 weeks and I'm trying gauge how much longer I should expect to wait. Thanks.

At this time it’s taking exactly 8 weeks. Our 8 weeks was February 4 and they sent email February 1. Everyone I was tracking was on the same timeline. 

[Apple Bee 272]

1 minute ago, MrandMrsAlexander said:

At this time it’s taking exactly 8 weeks. Our 8 weeks was February 4 and they sent email February 1. Everyone I was tracking was on the same timeline. 

Okay. Our 8 weeks is February 28th. Sighhhhh I hope we get it then. Thanks.

[Kowatti 189]

59 minutes ago, Apple Bee said:

I just called them 3 days ago and they told me to call back next week and then again the week after (if I don't get the case number next week). I'm just anxious to get the ball rolling on this. All this waiting is crazy.

 

Wow 2.5 weeks? Lucky you.

I know it must be frustrating.  Don't give up.  Keep calling.  It's their job.  I hope you get your # by next week.  To me, it seems like you have been waiting a little bit longer than most.  So sorry for that.

[Latonia 29]

K-1 are different time line then cr1 and 1r1

[NikLR 13,220]

I called every other day until I had the case number.  Just keep calling.  

[KJ2 230]

19 hours ago, PandT said:

We received our Case# and invoice ID# within 2.5 weeks.  I don't understand their system.  The first time I called, the person I spoke to asked me to call back in 6-8 weeks.  I called right back the next week & was given my numbers.  I would try calling again.

That's because you are K1! You guys get them faster than CR1/ IR1! Best of luck

18 hours ago, Apple Bee said:

Okay. Our 8 weeks is February 28th. Sighhhhh I hope we get it then. Thanks.

I am at the 6 week mark too!  CR1 and IR1 are different than K1.  The K1 filers get case numbers in 2-3 weeks whereas we wait 6-8.  Frustrating for sure, but you should be getting one in the next 1-3 weeks.

[Kowatti 189]

20 minutes ago, KJ2 said:

That's because you are K1! You guys get them faster than CR1/ IR1! Best of luck

I am at the 6 week mark too!  CR1 and IR1 are different than K1.  The K1 filers get case numbers in 2-3 weeks whereas we wait 6-8.  Frustrating for sure, but you should be getting one in the next 1-3 weeks.

That makes a lot of sense because K-1's also seems to be able to get interview dates faster.  My best wishes to you...…….

[KJ2 230]

Just now, PandT said:

That makes a lot of sense because K-1's also seems to be able to get interview dates faster.  My best wishes to you...…….

yeah haha you guys are lucky!

 

Thanks!! you too!

[mrsgeorge1 43]

On 2/16/2019 at 12:57 PM, Apple Bee said:

Or have most of you gotten your NVC case number and invoice numbers by 8 weeks or before? I've been waiting 6 weeks and I'm trying gauge how much longer I should expect to wait. Thanks.

NVC emailed us after 6weeks and 3 days.. i was relieved.

[Apple Bee 272]

2 minutes ago, mrsgeorge1 said:

NVC emailed us after 6weeks and 3 days.. i was relieved.

Interesting...I see the NVC received your case just 3 days before they received mine...so it would be nice to hear from them before 2/28...all I can do is wait. Thanks for your reply.

[mrsgeorge1 43]

1 minute ago, Apple Bee said:

Interesting...I see the NVC received your case just 3 days before they received mine...so it would be nice to hear from them before 2/28...all I can do is wait. Thanks for your reply.

Indeed coz i was calling them weekly and u know how they keep saying it takes up to 8weeks before a case number is assigned.. so i was planning to call them this month-end really.. They surprised me with the email when i thought it would take  up to feb 28.. so am sure u gonna get urs very soon.